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207. Regular Meeting July 14, 2003 Page 6 state the Director of Planning and Development Services. Mr. Thomaides asked with the cap and replace program whether a sign would have to be removed to put up a new sign. Mr. James stated yes, if within the City limits or within the ETJ. He also stated billboards will be allowed in the proposed San Marcos Loop, unless the Council designates it as a scenic route. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he feels signs should be allowed on Hwy. 123, but not in residential areas. He requests the Planning and Development Department provide a map where signs can be allowed. He also stated he prefers the current language, and he feels the cap and replace program should pertain to the whole City. Ms. Narvaiz stated she asked Mr. Mark Taylor to provide language pertaining to amendments to change the areas outside the IH35 corridor within which new off-premise signs can be located. Mr. Taylor inquired whether residential areas are buffered by commercial zoning. Mr. Mark Taylor stated the amendments for residential areas are prohibited areas rather than protected areas. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend Section 106.074(e) with the language Mr. Mark Taylor provided on behalf of Ms. Narvaiz, except delete (E) and re-letter, and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend 106.074 to delete (1) and Mayor Habingreither seconded the motion. Mr. Mihalkanin stated this means it would include the IH35 corridor. Mr. Thomaides inquired whether Section 2 included cap and replace for IH35, can a billboard be taken down on IH35 and be replaced with 2 smaller billboards in another location. Mr. James stated with the amendment on the floor, it would not allow 1 sign to come down and be replaced with 2 signs. Mr. Thomaides stated he is having trouble supporting a cap and replace program. Mr. Taylor stated he asked Mr. Mark Taylor to prepare wording regarding a cap and replace program for IH35. Mr. Mihalkanin and Mayor Habingreither withdrew their motion and second. Mr. Mihalkanin moved to amend Section 106.074 to add an (f)l-4 with the language Mr. Mark Taylor provided on behalf of Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Thomaides, Mihalkanin, Habingreither, Montoya, Taylor and Diaz. NAY: Narvaiz. ABSTAIN: None. The Council then voted for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Thomaides, Mihalkanin, Habingreither, Montoya, Taylor and Diaz. NAY: Narvaiz. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 23, 2003, approval of minutes of the Special Meeting held July 7, 2003, approval of three Ordinances on second reading,