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City Council Meeting Minutes May 4, 2021 <br />providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-02, on the first of <br />two readings. <br />Shannon Mattingly, Director of Planning and Development Services, provided <br />the presentation regarding the rezoning of the Harris Hill Mobile Home <br />Community located at 2811 Harris Hill Road. Mrs. Mattingly stated the <br />subject property is currently located outside the City Limits in the San Marcos <br />Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The property is currently vacant and is <br />adjacent to the Saddlebrook Manufactured Home park. The applicant is <br />proposing for -lease lots where renters could place their own manufactured <br />home. <br />Mayor Hughson opened the Public Hearing at 6:22 p.m. <br />Those who spoke: <br />Karen Wunsch, representative of the applicant spoke in favor of the project. <br />Ms. Wunsch stated at the last discussion, council concerns fell under three <br />categories: storm water management, emergency response and land ownership <br />vs. housing alternatives. Ms. Wunsch clarified at the last discussion in January <br />the emergency response time was identified as 20 minutes and in later <br />discussions with GIS staff and Fire personnel it was identified that route 1 had <br />a 9 minute response time and route 3 has a 12 1/2 minute response time, <br />although this estimate is still not within the target time. She stated the <br />technical issue is the need for housing options in the San Marcos community. <br />Ms. Wunsch stated she is available to answer questions. <br />Jose Santos, spoke in favor of the project and strongly believes the proposed <br />development will bring alternative options for residents. He would like Council <br />to consider approval of this project. <br />Rachel Arthur, spoke in favor of the project and shared her housing experience <br />while attending the University. Ms. Arthur stated living at a mobile home, <br />while attending school, provided an affordable housing option for her. Ms. <br />Arthur mentioned that selling the home alone made it more marketable. <br />Roland Saucedo, expressed support of the proposed project. Mr. Saucedo <br />stated there is a huge shortage for affordable housing. This project will give <br />residents opportunities and a great stepping stone that is affordable and will <br />gain equity. Mr. Saucedo would like for Council to approve the development. <br />Zach Sambrano, provided written comments in favor of the project. <br />City of San Marcos Page 5 <br />