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203. Regular Meeting May 24, 2004 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to appoint Betsy Robertson to fill the vacancy, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration the confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of Fire Chief, James Baker. Mr. Thomaides moved to confirm appointment of Fire Chief, James Baker and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 114, ZONING, OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW DIVISION 33 TO ARTICLE 5 TO ESTABLISH A DOWNTOWN BUILDING HEIGHT OVERLAY DISTRICT; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing. 1) Charles Meeks encouraged the Council to look at this amendment hard, because he feels this amendment could have an impact on the future. He also encouraged the Council not to vote on this Ordinance until they have time to review the Ordinance. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the hearing. Mr. Thomaides moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the proposed Ordinance establishes a height limit of four stories for downtown buildings for a period of two years. He thanked everyone for all the hard work on the Downtown Height Overlay District. Mr. Thomaides stated citizens requested establishing a height limit in the downtown area. He stated this proposed Ordinance would automatically be reviewed in two years. Mr. Taylor stated he supports this issue because of the two-year time limit. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 114.578(C) OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMITS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON- PREMISES CONSUMPTION; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Taylor moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr.