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4. Regular Meeting June 7, 2005 Page 4 speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Thomaides thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for all their hard work. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the discrepancies between the old zonings and the proposed rezoning. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning Department, stated the City-Wide Rezoning will clean up different zoning issues. She stated guidelines were developed to determine how to handle the different issues. She stated the guideline in the Council packets show three categoriesi 1) Residential Districts, 2) Public, Special and Nonresidential Districts and 3) Industrial Districts. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the Multiple-Family Zoning. Ms. Barrett stated MF-4 Zoning, which was used for Single-Family Zoning, has been recommended to change to SF-6 or SF-4.5. Mr. Thomaides inquired how the incorrect zoned properties will be handled. Ms. Barrett stated there are many legal nonconforming properties, which will not be legalized. Mr. Taylor inquired whether SUPs will need to be renewed. Ms. Barrett stated there will still be a variety of SUPs which will need to be renewed. The Council agreed by consensus for the Planning and Zoning Commission to continue to work on the rezoning process and provide a recommendation to the Council. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 23, 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 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM LOW DENSIT RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR A 1.614 ACRE, MORE 0 LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 225 RAMSAY STREETi AMENDING THb OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING THIS TRACT FROM "R-l" SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) TO "MF-1811 MULTIPLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 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. Guerrero moved for adoption of the Ordinance, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. Mr. Guerrero inquired as to the Agenda Request Form comments regarding Fire Chief Baker's concern with the property not being accessible to emergency trucks because of a tree location. Mr. O'Leary stated the appropriate building height and fire protections will be carefully examined during the platting process. Mr. Bose inquired as to the Development Plans for this property. Sherilyn Ingram, applicant, stated the property will be developed as a 2-story building with 28 units. Mr. Bose inquired as to whether Ramsay Street will be opened to allow traffic to drive through to Lamar Street. Mr. O'Leary stated Staff has discussed this option, but the residents on Lamar Street are opposed to this option. Mr. Mihalkanin inquired as to the map in his packet, which shows Ramsay Street open to Lamar Street. Mr. O'Leary stated this is a gated pathway. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels Staff should investigate the history of the pathway between