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174. Regular Meeting August 16, 2005 Page 8 under the requirements of the LDC and then recently was informed these projects would fall under the LDC. Carol Barrett, Planning Development Director, stated in late November the School District requested a permit for the Support Services Building. She stated the proposed Support ServiCE Building which was presented was not the original plan for the building presented to the City. This building was revised the end of June 2005. She stated the original plans were grandfathered under the LDC, and the new building would not be grandfathered. Mayor Narvaiz inquired whether a Conditional Use Permit can be issued. Ms. Barrett stated Staff has placed 2 Conditional Use Permits on the Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda, in case the adoption of this Resolution failed. Mr. Diaz inquired as to the cost difference if the requirements are not met. Dr. Perez stated the irrigation and the cost of the entire projects would be an additional $1 million. Mr. Taylor stated the School District has a different funding mechanism and the additional $1 million would require another Bond Election. He stated he feels the City should work something out with the School District. Mr. Diaz stated he has no problem with the metal building. Mr. Bose stated he feels the new plans for the proposed Support Services Building has caused the School District to fall under the LDC requirements. Mr. Guerrero stated there are different materials being used, which he feels this issue comes down to safety for the schools. He stated he supports the Support Services Building as long as it is aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Taylor stated he does not have a problem a with metal building or a partial metal building. He stated he feels the School District should respect Mr. Morris' request for the landscaping to meet the LDC requirements, which will help protect the value of his property. Mr. Diaz stated he feels the School District should support Mr. Morris' request. Mayor Narvaiz stated the Council has tried to work with the School District. She stated she feels the citizens want a higher standard for San Marcos to be able to compete with the surrounding Cities. She stated she feels the School District should do the landscaping for Bowie as requested by the donor of Bowie's property. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the Agreement to remove the exemption of landscaping requirements for Bowie Elementary and Support Service~ Building, and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin withdrew his motion and Mr. Taylor withdrew his second. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend the Agreement to remove the landscaping requirements pertaining to Bowie Elementary, and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Guerrero, Mihalkanin, Narvaiz, Thomaides, Bose and Taylor. NAY: Diaz. ABSTAIN: None.