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/53 regular meeting, august 14, 1972 page two Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kone, owners of property across the street from that in question, stated their objections to the proposed use of the property. They felt it would downgrade the neighborhood and create a poor impression on tourists and newcomers to San Marcos since d twas" ocated on a ma in thorough- fare entering the City. As there was no further discussion, the public hearing was closed. The Mayor introduced an Ordinance with the fol lowing caption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH I REGULATES ,AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED MAY 23, 1966 (VOL. 32) BY CHANGING ,THE ZONING OF BLOCK 9, THE SOUTHERLY HALF OF LOT 7, ORIGINAL TOWN OF SAN MARCOS, FROM "C" (COMMERCIAL) TO "C-2" (COMMERCIAL) Mr. Cunningham moved the ordinance be approved on first reading. The motion was seconded by Dr. Tauch. Questioned by Mr. Yarbro~gh, the City Manager stated that the business located on the property was present I'Y in operat i onand, hav i ng the status of a rest au rant, was serving alcohol ic beverages. David Calvery, a part-owner in the business, stated that it was upon advice of the owner of ~he prop~rty, Mr~ Wil I iam Backus, that the change in zoning was requested. It was his opinion that the serving of food might not be financ~ally profitable. In that case, the owners of the establ ishment would be protected by the zoning change. Mr. Yarbrough stated again his concern with granting "C-2" zoning changes to "benefit individuals instead of benefiting the entire community". Dr. Tauch said that he was more in favor of granting this classi- fication in commercial business areas rather than residential areas. Mr. Cunningham pointed out that most of the business at the establ ishment would occur after 5:00 p.m. when other businesses I in the area were closed for the day. Mr. King proposed the ordinance be tabled since there se~med to be some concern over the zoning amendment which created the "C-2" classification; however, Mr. Cunningham was not in favor of withdrawing hi$ motion. Question being called for, on roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: -Cunningham, Etheredge, Tauch NAY: DeLa Rosa, Flores, King, Yarbrough The Mayor dec I ared the mot i on fa i I ed and the request for rezoning denied. , The Mayo~ opened a Publ ic Hearirig to con~ider a request for a change in zoning on Lot 5 and parts of Lots 64 and 65 in the Park Addition, from "R-1" to "R-2". Mr. Stephen L. Box, owner of the property, stated that he w i'shed to deve I opthe property to generate more income from it, but that he also understood the rezoning would creat a beneficial buffer-between the residential and multi-fa~i Iy properties in the area. Mr. Yarbrough noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the request. There being no objection to the change, the Publ ic Hearing was closed. I The Mayor introduced an ordinance with the following caption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED MAY 23, 1966 (VOL 32) BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 5 AND pART OF LOTS 64 AND 65 IN THE PARK ADDITION, APPROXIMATELY 1.26 ACRES OF LAND, FROM "R-1" (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO "R-2" (DUPLEX)