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I Regular Meeting 7. Page 5 September 13, 2004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR A 19.68 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1800 POST ROAD; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Narvaiz opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. 1) Reece Morrison stated he is the applicant. He reviewed the handout he provided to the Council. He encouraged the Council to approve this Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one did, so Mayor Narvaiz closed the public hearing. Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Diaz seconded the motion. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether this property is located in the City limits. Carol Barrett stated this property is located outside the City limits, but in the future land use map in the City's ETJ. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the difference between a higher density zoning and a medium density zoning. Ms. Barrett stated higher density zoning would be use for 12 or more Multi-Family units per acre and medium density zoning is for 6 to 12 Multi-Family units per acre. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to the effect this change from low density to high density would have on the City's utilities and roads. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering Department, stated the Post Road improvements go to the current City limits, which is up to Ithe Royal Apartments. She also stated the River Ridge extension project could affect the City utilities and roads. Mr. Taylor inquired as to the acreage of the Outpost Apartments and Parker Subdivision. Mr. Morrison stated the Outpost Apartments is 15.13 acres and Parker Subdivision is 20 acres. Mr. Bose inquired as to whether the Outpost Apartments would be building another phase. Ms. Barrett stated yes. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he is concerned with the increased traffic in this area. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels this road is in terrible shape and needs to be improved. He also stated he feels this is appropriate development and feels this property should be annexed into the City. On roll call for adoption of the Resolution, the following vote was recorded: I AYE: Diaz, Guerrero, Narvaiz, Thomaides, Bose and Taylor. NAY; Mihalkanin. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration removal from table 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 ZONING 318.105 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF IH-35 NORTH TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (50.919 ACRES), "LI" LIGHT-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT