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107 Regular Meeting August 23, 1982 Page 2 Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting held August 16, 1982. Mr. Brown moved to ap- prove the minutes and Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GENERAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE A DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE CENTRAL BUSINESS AREA IN WHICH SHALL BE PROHI- BITED BARS, NIGHTCLUBS, RESTAURANTS SELLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION AND MOBILE HOMES AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Norris moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Farr seconded the motion. Mayor Craddock then opened a public hearing for the discussion of this Ordinance. John Morrisset advised there were parking problems in the downtown business area and the intent of this Ordinance was to scatter businesses more effectively that required long-term parking, such as bars and nightclubs. No one else wished to speak for or against the Ordinance so Mayor Craddock closed the public hearing. The Council voted unanimously in favor of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1980 (VOL. 54) BY ZONING LOT NOS. ONE THROUGH TWENTY-TWO (1-22), BLOCK A, THE ORCHARDS ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE 600 AND 700 BLOCKS OF MIDWAY AND PROSPECT STREETS, FROM "R-i" (SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) TO "TH" (TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT). Mayor Craddock then opened a public hearing on the discussion of the zoning change request. No one wished to speak in favor of the Ordin- ance. Several residents of the area opposed the Ordinance. Jack Lindstrom opposed the rezoning because of the problem with increased traffic already generated from the Bracewood subdivision and the fear of an increased drainage problem to the downhill residents. Henry Kyle stated the multi-family and townhouse buildings on Scott had caused increased drainage in his ~ea. Colonel R. M. Beechinor was opposed because of the increased traffic problems already existing in the area. John Morrisset was opposed because of drainage problems. Edwin Smith was opposed because of drainage problems and suggested the City deepen the draw and raise the sides of the draw. Marilyn Brister was opposed to the rezoning because of increased traffic problems. Helen Hanicak was opposed to the rezoning because of drainage problems and thought the City should clean out the ditch that is presently full of tree limbs, trash and garbage. No one else wished to speak for or against the zoning request, so Mayor Craddock closed the public hearing. Mayor Craddock then moved to table first reading until the next Regular Meeting, September 13, at the request of Jim Cauthorn who was unable to attend this meet- ing, and Mrs. Norris seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration the adoption of an Ordin- ance on emergency, the caption which was read as follows: