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Pat Bernanke — Spoke on behalf of the owners of the property. Appreciated the opportunity to speak. He stated that the University is growing at a fast pace, and has no intentions to add more dorms. These units will provide affordable housing within half a mile of campus. He stated that they have the approval from P &Z and have worked with planning staff to develop of a good PDD for this project. Dianne Wassenich — Stated that redevelopment of this area is a very good idea. There are very old developments in this area that were poorly planned. She commented that not this particular complex but others in this area exhibit a shocking lack of erosion control during construction. Dirt falling into the sink creek watershed during construction. We are not having adequate inspection or enforcement for these dense areas. Important that this is being done. Mayor Guerrero closed the public hearing at 8:05 P.M. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Thomason and a second by Councilmember Terry, the City Council voted (7) for and (0) opposed to approve the adoption of Ordinance 2011 -05. The motion carried unanimously. 11.1 Hold a public hearing and consider a reauest by ETR Development Consulting, on behalf of C and G Development, for a petition for a development agreement for approximately 99.10 acres out of the TJ Chambers Survey Abstract No. 2 and the John • Williams Survey, Abstract No. 490 located at the intersection of Wonder World Drive and Craddock Avenue. Approval of this request would allow the applicant to start negotiations with the City of San Marcos for a development agreement for property located outside the city limits but within the ETJ. Under Section 1.4.2.4, the City Council may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the petition. Mayor Guerrero opened the public hearing at 8:1 2P.M. Thomas Rhodes — Representing ETR Development Consulting was present on behalf of the property owners and to answer any questions. Dianne Wassenich — Stated her concern for the recharge zones and faults in this area. She stated that by moving forward with this project that the City is making it possible to building on recharge zone. They would not be able to build there without City approval providing water and WW in the wrong place if you wish to have clean water in the future. People could build in preferred growth areas that we have built in other areas. It doesn't make sense and it isn't practical. The river and aquifer is the basis for our city. It seems short sighted to build over the recharge zone. Mayor Guerrero closed the public hearing at 8:16 P.M. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Jones and a second by Councilmember Scott, the City Council voted (7) for and (0) opposed to conditionally approve the adoption of the petition, and named a subcommittee of Councilmembers Thomason, Prather, and Scott to