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City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021 16. Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-27, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-21-03 by rezoning approximately 21.22 acres of land generally located on Chuck Nash Loop at Riverwalk Drive from "MU" Mixed Use District to "CD -5" Character District 5, or subject to the consent of the owner, another less intense Zoning District Classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-27, on the first of two readings. Shannon Mattingly, Director of Planning and Development Services, provided the presentation on the rezoning of 21.22 acres located on Chuck Nash Loop at Riverwalk Drive. Ms. Mattingly stated the applicant is requesting to change the current Legacy Mixed Use Zoning (MU) to Character District 5 (CD -5). The purpose of this zoning change is to allow a large multifamily development, which is not a permitted use under the current zoning. The site is located next to the Blanco River and the adjacent properties are existing multifamily and commercial uses. Mrs. Mattingly stated that staff recommends alternate approval of this item request to rezone only the northern 13.3 acres of the 21.22 acre site to Character District 5 (CD -5). Mayor Hughson opened the Public Hearing at 9:03 p.m. Hugo Elizondo Jr., spoke in support of this project and is the consultant engineer and represents the owner. He stated the multi- family repurpose and stated impervious cover will be 60-70%. He mentioned they will comply with water quality even though it is not in the recharge zone. Mr. Elizondo stated he is available to answer questions. Mac Jones, the potential buyer, spoke in favor of the project and he stated he will meet the demand of multi -family in the area. Mr. Jones stated he is happy to comply with code and ordinances. Lisa Marie Coppoletta, expressed concern with the landowner not being present. She expressed concern with flooding and that no character studies have been completed. She said it is concerning the development will occur in the 500 -year floodplain. There being no further speakers, the Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:11 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Baker, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Derrick to deny Ordinance 2021-27. Mayor Hughson noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission denied this item so a motion to approve would have required 6 votes. City of San Marcos Page 14