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114. Regular Meeting November 22, 2004 Page 2 Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration a public hearing and adoption of a Zoning Ordinance, the caption which was read as follows: I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY BY REZONING A 2.75 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY FROM "M" SINGLE-FAMILY, DUPLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "TH-1" TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY) LOCATED AT 1517 AND 1519 POST ROAD; AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES. A petition was filed by a minimum of 20% of the property owners, requlrlng a Council % vote by City Council to approve this rezoning. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Ray Raybold read a letter from Dorothy Rudisill opposing the rezoning. He stated he also opposes this rezoning. 2) Ronda Reagan stated she supports this rezoning. She stated she feels this property should be designated for young professionals. She stated she feels San Marcos needs more housing for young professionals. 3) Shelton Eubanks stated he opposes this rezoning. He stated he has a lot of traffic by his house and feels this rezoning would cause more traffic. 4) Gwen Vinson stated she opposes this rezoning. She encouraged the Council to think of safety issues this rezoning will cause. 5) Cheryl Eubanks stated she opposes this rezoning. She stated these are not tracts; these are homes where people live. Mayor I Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Thomaides moved for adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. Bose inquired as to the drainage in this area. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning, stated the drainage proposal has not been submitted to Planning and Zoning. She stated she feels a detention pond or a common open area would need to occur in this area. Mr. Bose inquired whether the service road would need to be widened. Ms. Barrett stated this rezoning is for townhomes, which will have rear entry garages. Mr. Taylor stated the Planning and Zoning Commission approved this project 7-0. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the zoning of this area. Ms. Barrett stated some of the homes are zoned "R-l" , "M" and one lot is mobile home. Mr. Thomaides stated he has some concerns with the garages facing another neighborhood. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Narvaiz and Taylor. NAY: Guerrero, Mihalkanin, Thomaides and Bose. ABSTAIN: None. Adoption of the Zoning Ordinance failed. I