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118. Regular Meeting November 22, 2004 Page 6 CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD AND THE COMMISSION; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. PLANNING AND ZONING I Mr. Diaz moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading, and Mr. Mihalkanin seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Mihalkanin, Narvaiz, Bose and Taylor. NAY: Thomaides. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration approval of an Ordinance on first reading, the caption which was read as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A NEW CITY OF SAN MARCOS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, INCLUDING CHAPTER 1, DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 2, DEVELOPMENT IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, CHAPTER 3, COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, CHAPTER 4, ZONING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 6, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, CHAPTER 7, PUBLIC FACILITIES STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 8, DEFINITIONS; MAKING FINDINGS IN CONNECTION1 WITH THE ADOPTION OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AUTHORIZING THE PROMULGATION OF A TECHNICAL MANUAL AND OTHER TECHNICAL REFERENCES BY THE CITY STAFF; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND INCLUDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for approval of the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Mayor Narvaiz stated several citizens have signed up to speak on this Ordinance. 1) Curtis Seebeck stated he is President of the Hays County Chapter Homebuilders Association of Austin. He provided the Council with a letter of comments for consideration before the third and final reading of the Land Development Code. He stated he feels parkland should apply to waterways. He stated he also feels invasive tree species such as juniper, chinaberry and ligustrum should not be protected under any circumstances. 2) Harry Savio stated he is a member of the Homebuilders Association of Austin. He stated he feels the lnsurance bonds may rule out small contractors, who are unable to get a bond. Ed Theriot, Chief Planner, stated the Land Development Code process began six years ago with a Development Ordinance Task Force. He stated Council then hired a consultant, which provided a draft of the Code in April. He stated thirty public hearings were held, and meetings with developers and property owners were also held. He stated the Land Development Code combines eighteen City Codes, which will reduce the I inconsistencies in the development process. The Council then voted unanimously for approval of the Ordinance on first reading.