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this would happen. That road was put in for getting traffic out, not traffic in. This is putting in • another 2,000 people at the end of that road. He reiterated that they would not have supported the extension if they had known of the proposed high density and commercialization in that area. Chad Williams, 814 Bishop, presented the Council with a petition requesting the Council to not allow this development. He feels there is not enough good work and transparency on behalf of Craddock Developers. There are recharge features throughout this property, and the Edwards Aquifer relies on this. The plan can work, just not here. Tim Groenke, 805 Franklin, asked Council to deny this request. This will greatly increase traffic on Bishop, Craddock and Franklin. The project violates the land use policy. He noted that two out of the three neighborhoods do not have sidewalks, and this project will do nothing to promote pedestrian traffic. This is bad news for the neighborhoods. The City is putting their homes and the potential future of the city at risk by doing this. He doesn't want us to look like Round Rock. Judith Aronow, 2001 Lancaster, told the Council she moved from Beaumont, Texas from a neighborhood that never changed. This controversy is widening the gap between the government and the citizens. She came here because she thought the government was interested in its residents. The expansion was not revealed until the plans were in place. Homeowners were ignored. It appears that the City doesn't much care for the input of its taxpayers when making its plans for the neighborhood. She asked why is a dense development needed in this fragile place? Theresa Mitchell, 2003 Lancaster, stated her opposition to this. She put all her money into her • home, and now her property values have been affected. She asked the Council to please look at further consequences. We can't ignore the environment. David Mendoza, 1909 Castlegate Circle, president of the Castle Forest Neighborhood Association, asked if compliance is all you need, and then they can build whatever they want. The association wants to provide input. They are gathering signatures for letter requesting the City to create a Citizens Advisory Commission. Rob Roark, 1804A Hunter Road, asked the Council to stick to the plan. People are saying they want the City to stick with the plan. He agrees with the creation of a citizen's advisory panel. There has to be a balance between the rights of the homeowners and the rights of the owners of the land being developed, and we need to come to an agreement. He asked the Council to please look at the concerns of the citizens. Rich Salas, 900 Franklin, president of the Oak Heights Association, showed map depicting traffic patterns on Franklin. He does have some behavior concerns if students occupy the apartments. He asked the Council how many of them have read the entire master plan and encouraged them to look at what it says. He is not opposed to development in San Marcos, but he wants it to take place where it is supposed to take place according to the master plan. Disregarding the master plan is a flagrant disrespect of due process and a disregard of the time citizens have put in. This further discourages citizen involvement. Low voter turnout shows a - disconnect between the citizens and the Council. RM050410 Minutes Page 8