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City Council Meeting Minutes March 16, 2021 <br />conditions. As part of this design criteria there is a garage element that is <br />impactful to housing and cost of housing, they are respectful of the code and <br />would like this small variance. The project blends well with the Cottonwood <br />Creek neighborhood and taking the elements that are desirable from that area <br />and carrying it over. He is available to answer questions. <br />There being no further comments, Mayor Hughson closed the Public Hearing <br />at 8:44 p.m. <br />MAIN MOTION: a motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott, <br />seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, to approve the request for Alternative <br />Compliance (AC -21-01) relating to the residential garage parking requirements <br />in Section 7.1.4.1. of the Development Code for a proposed residential <br />development located in the 3800 Block of Hwy 123. <br />Council Member Derrick inquired about the first condition relating to the <br />garage standards. She stated Figure 3 does not allow for proper emergency <br />personnel with stretchers to safely enter. Mr. Weigand stated this is only an <br />illustration and they are required to have 4 foot detached sidewalk from the <br />driveway to the front door. Mayor Hughson asked, in addition, to this <br />requirement do the columns have to be 4 foot apart as well. Ms. Mattingly <br />stated there is nothing that requires this. Mayor Hughson would like to include <br />this in the conditions. <br />MOTION TO AMEND: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, <br />seconded by Council Member Baker, to amend condition #1, by removing <br />Figure 3 which allows a garage to be flush with the front protrusion, such as a <br />porch. <br />Council Member Gleason stated the Police and Fire have already weighed in <br />and they do not have concerns regarding safety. <br />The motion to amend failed by the following vote: <br />For: 3 - Mayor Pro Tem Derrick, Council Member Baker and Council Member Garza <br />Against: 4 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Gonzales, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott and <br />Council Member Gleason <br />Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott said we are making concessions with staffs <br />approval to create affordable housing so we need to be mindful of this and <br />consider this project. <br />Mayor Hughson made a statement that she agrees that we should abide by our <br />City of San Marcos Page 14 <br />