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33. Regular Meeting January 18, 2005 Page 5 zoning adds a PDD designation to the official land records of the City. She also stated if the PDD goes away, then the ability to use the land for other than residential purposes goes away. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the Future Land Use would not automatically revert back, but would allow this limited golf course/driving range. He stated Section 3 states the Future Land Use Map of the City is amended on an interim basis to conform to the rezoning described in Section 1 and to designate the property as CC (Community Commercial) on an interim basis in connection only with a golf practice facility use of the property described in the Development Standards. Mr. Taylor stated the summary the Council received shows some discussion regarding the lighting and landscaping. Carol Barrett stated the Planning and Zoning Commission did discuss the lighting and landscaping, but was satisfied the proposed design of the property did not impact the neighborhood. Mr. Bose stated he has some concerns with having a driving range in a residential area. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether it is common for a practice driving range to be developed in a residential neighborhood. Ms. Barrett stated she researched the Urban Land Institute, which has a lot of information on golf courses. She stated the ULI shows this is an ideal interim land use. She stated a driving range affiliated with a golf course is often found in a residential area. She stated this is a different kind of driving range, and it is not unusual to have a driving range in a residential area. Mr. Bose stated he has some concerns with the parking lot and the landscaping being used as barriers. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the area between the parking lot and Craddock Avenue not showing a drainage area. He also stated he has some concerns about the appearance of a fifty-foot net between the large tree buffer and the tee boxes. Jack Weatherford stated the parking lot will be paved and curbs will be built at the entrance to meet City requirements. He also stated the vegetation barrier will grow to six feet in one year. He stated he feels this driving range and clubhouse will be a top quality facility and be well maintained. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Mihalkanin, Narvaiz, Thomaides and Taylor. NAY: Bose. ABSTAIN: None. 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 REZONING THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF PROPERTY WITHIN A 375.66 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 3900-4700 BLOCKS OF STATE HIGHWAY 123 SOUTH; A) TWO PARCELS OF PROPERTY TOTALING 135.9 ACRES, MORE OR