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regular meeting, september 14, 1970 page two Mr. King moved adoption of the ordinance on second reading. Mr. Yarbrough seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Mayor introduced an ordinance annexing a tract on Uhland Road. Mr. Zavesky moved adoption of the ordinance, on second reading. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unani- mously. Dr. Craddock moved that Mr. Jerry L. Moore and Dr. Charles II Willms be reappointed to a two-year term on the Urban Re- newal Board. Mr. Zavesky seconded the motion, which passed una nimousl y. Mayor Smith moved that Mr. William Castleberry be appointed as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. David Pool, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, appeared before the Council to discuss some matters recent- I y brought before, the Commission. He stated: " I n my opin- ion, the City's Thoroughfare System is the key to the whole Comprehensive Plan. If you can give us something to go on, we can give the subdivider a reasonable date when we can expect the Thoroughfare Plan to be put into effect, then we can go ahead." The City Manager pointed out that the Thoroughfare Plan was long-range and that two things would have to be done before a nswers to Mr. Pool's questions could be found: L the City would have to obtain permission from property-owners to I make the survey; 2. get a cost estimate on the survey and right-of-way. Dr. Craddock moved that the City Manager be authorized to make a feasibility study of a survey of property required for thoroughfares, including LBJ Drive and others. Mr. Contreras seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Pool expressed the appreciation of the Commission for the Council's cooperation, and reminded Members of the recommendation that Bluebonnet Circle be annexed. The Mayor introduced Planning and Zoning items on the Agenda. Mr. Smith moved that a request from JimMichalecandW~M. Martin for a change of zoning from "R-l" to "0" on Lots 82, 89 and the west part of Lot 90, Park Addition, be granted. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Pool stated there had been a provision in the Commission's approval of the change of ~oning: that Mr. Michalec dedicate enough right-of-way to widen LBJ Drive to 80 feet,. Dr. Craddock proposed an amended motion, that the request for ~hange of zoning be ,granted, provided that the property-owner deed I sufficient righ~f-way to the City for widening LBJ Drive. Mr. King seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council considered a request forc change of zoning from "R-l" to "P-2" on property at 317 Blanco Street owned by the Salesian Sisters of Saint John Bosco,. It was stated the Sisters planned to start some type of school for small children.