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Ed Theriot, stated that the Mixed Use district is the most appropriate. • Planning and Zoning reiterated that fact last Tuesday. This request is consistent with much of the light industrial already located along Franklin. Planning and Zoning also recognized that the development agreement includes additional standards such as a PDD light requirement. This is being designed in a manner to achieve a walkable neighborhood character. They have worked closely with the planning staff, and the application is consistent with the Horizons Master Plan and the Sector 2 plan. The property owners have gone above and beyond, and their efforts have been recognized by the Planning and Zoning and City staff. He requested that Council consider support of these well considered recommendations. Kevin Carswell, stated his support of the Buie tract. Further development will help the tax base and the school district. Pam Kimrey, stated her support of the Buie tract and smart growth. She has seen the neighborhood go through several developers and feels this would be an asset to community and would enhance the Westover area. She reported that when she was approached to sign the petition, she believes it was misrepresented, and after conducting some research, she had her name withdrawn. Casey Couch, informed the Council there is nothing for young professionals in San Marcos. However, when you build a community within a community, like with this project, then you have a neighbor to neighbor feel. • Camille Phillips, asked the Council to reject this zoning. She said she was surprised to learn that a zoning request can be changed so late in the process. She asked if people know that the Buie developers do not believe in cleaning up after themselves. When the property was cleared, the City paid to remove the debris. Also, the development agreement was to be filed with the County, and when she went to the Hays County Records Office no one could locate the document. Pam Couch, read a letter from a local small business that stated this is one of the few places that lacks convenience in the area. Having centralized services in neighborhoods will be beneficial to the growing number of people moving to the area. After reading the letter, she noted that the plan is not the Bible. It is a fluid document and a blueprint to follow. When business calls for you to change your plan, then you had better change that plan. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:29 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Porterfield and a second by Councilmember Jones, the City Council voted five (5) for and two (2) opposed, with Councilmembers Bose and Thomaides voting against, to adopt Ordinance 2010 -29, as previously captioned. The motion carried. 21. Public Hearing to receive comments for and against an ordinance amending the official • zoning map of the City by rezoning a 12.88 acre, more or less, tract of land out of the Thomas J. Chambers Survey Abstract No. 2 located at 1314 Franklin Drive from "SFf -6" RM060110 Minutes Page 7