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153. Regular Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 9 river and the preventive measures they are taking now so this will not happen again. Ralph Wueller with TDS introduced Bryan Hobbs, Director of Operations. Mr. Hobbs stated all the drivers have gone through extensive training, revamped the driving procedures and added a spill kit to each truck. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels the employees of TDS need to know this pristine body of water is the most precious commodity to San Marcos. Mayor Narvaiz thanked TDS for a job well done. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of an 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 REZONING A 4.16 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 1803 HUNTER ROAD, FROM "PD" PRE-DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "NC" NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTi INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONSi 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 adoption of the Ordinance, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he has concerns with this rezoning. He stated the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission show a concern with the Purgatory Creek flooding. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning Department, stated the development plans will be reviewed during the site plan stage. She stated the applicant does not have to disclose their plans until the next stage. Mr. Diaz stated he is concerned with this rezoning, because when it rains the mobile home park in this area always floods. Mr. Bose stated he has concerns with not being able to control Commercial Districts. He also stated he feels quality of life is not being considered. Ms. Barrett stated the Council can make a recommendation to amend the Land Development Code to reflect controlling Commercial Districts. Mr. Guerrero inquired as to the type business the applicant is proposing for this location. Ms. Barrett stated she has been informed the applicant plans to build offices. Mr. Thomaides stated the Planning and Zoning Commission did not approve the original zoning. Ms. Barrett stated the original request was Community Commercial. The applicant then changed the zoning to Neighborhood Commercial, and the Commission unanimously approved the zoning. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the widening of Hunter Road. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, stated TxDOT proposes to build a bridge at this location, which will split the floodway. She stated if building in the 100 year floodplain is allowed, then there are specific procedures, which must be followed. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Narvaiz and Taylor. NAY: Mihalkanin, Thomaides and Bose.