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Regular Meeting August 23, 2004 174. Page 5 Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Terry Mitchell, stated he is one of the developers of the proposed development of the First Baptist Church into housing and a few shops. He stated this is an urban housing project to preserve the building and to make the surrounding area more attractive. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance with amendment provided by Mr. Mark Taylor by memorandum dated August 23, 2004, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to parking on Hutchison Street. Ms. Barrett stated there is enough proposed off-street parking planned for residential units and for two hour shopping. She stated the parking on Hutchison is designed to be at an angle, which will allow additional parking. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to sidewalks proposed on the information provided to the Council. Ms. Barrett stated the developers are proposing to add sidewalks, street lamps, benches and trees. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether the City can prohibit the developers from selling this property to Texas State University. Mr. Mitchell stated he is not the sole owner of the project, but it is not his intention to sell to the University. Mr. Bose stated the map attached to the Zoning Ordinance shows a new street on the north side. Ms. Barrett stated the Transportation Master plan considers this street as a future street, and the developers will deed this street to the City. Mayor Narvaiz inquired whether an agreement could be executed with financial penalties if the developers sell to the University. Mr. Mark Taylor stated he would have to research whether a penalty for selling to the University can be assessed. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY ZONING 318.105 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF IH-35 NOUTH TO UC" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (50.919 ACRES), ULI" LIGHT-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (38.718 ACRES) AND UR-1" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW Density) (228.468 ACRES); MAKING CONCURRENT AMENDMENTS TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP; INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Steele Johns, of Goodrich Corporation, stated he is opposed this zoning change. He stated part of this property included in this rezoning is owned by Goodrich. He stated he has concerns of the effect this zoning change will have on the environment and future of Goodrich. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Mark Taylor stated he received a fax from the applicant requesting this Zoning issue go back to the Planning and Zoning Commission to clarify public concerns. Carol Barrett,