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Gerry Castillo, 1709 Hamilton, said he would like to keep the neighborhoods protected. High density will create more traffic. Regarding the environmental issue, recharge zone signs are • everywhere. Bill Meek, 114 Kathryn, president of the Franklin Square Association, supports these actions based on live, work and play. We must respect the local code and policy. He noted the developer has not shown anything but respect and provided fact -based evidence repeatedly. Regarding the issue of the rights of the property owners, if they comply, then they have the right to bring forward their plan. There is much work to be done in the future. This cannot be denied based on the hard science on many levels. All 71 homeowners in Franklin Square have been given ample opportunity to meet and discuss this project. Chris North, 1407 Prospect, said that she is stunned by the process, and this is not how we do things in San Marcos. She asked the Council to have public hearings and follow master plan. She stated the previous speaker has negotiated for a private park behind Franklin Square. She asked where was the private park for her neighborhood? All the neighborhoods are impacted by this, and she resents it. She asked the Council to please deny each request and start over. She recommended that this be done through a PDD to protect property values. Rein Waterman, 2128 Summit Ridge, said that we can have smart growth and conservation. It comes from a dialog. A citizen committee makes sense, but asked that there be a balanced view with homeowners and business owners. This is not only about the local neighborhoods, but for San Marcos as a whole. These zoning changes are a good thing. He said that in his previous community, a small vocal minority killed the community. • Mike Rockman, 1303 Columbia, stated that the roadway construction is a concern. Craddock is the only two lane road anywhere near the Buie tract. William Desoto, 618 Larue Street, suggested having a PDD overlay to alleviate some of the concerns. Some people are apprehensive about the unknown, and the PDD will help them have a better grasp. It could also be less dense with duplexes in the PDD. Pam Couch, 203 Sierra Circle, said that she trusts the process, and everyone has worked very hard. She presented the Council with a document entitled "Trashing Our Neighborhood ". This has created a division between neighbors and friends. After reading from the article, she stated that she considers this as slander against herself her family, her integrity, and her ethics. She said that she wants to speak with whoever wrote this because they've crossed the line. Adam Couch, 2709 Leslie, read to the Council an email he received asking about New Braunfels. People his age come here, and there is nothing to do. They spend their time and money in New Braunfels. Unfortunately, San Marcos is not the place to live, work and play. He also noted that the process been going on for year and has not been rushed. Kevin Carswell, no address given, remarked that San Marcos missed the boat when growth happens, and stated his support of the project. People do move to other communities. He sees • them growing toward us, but us not growing out. RM050410 Minutes Page 10