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96 Regular Meeting January 10, 1983 Page 2 Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration four appointments to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. Mrs. Mendez moved that the four names submitted to the City Secretary prior to the meeting be appointed by acclamation: Dr. James Goldsmith, Mrs. Sidney Anderson, Mr. Joe Nicola, and Mrs. Zelma Davis. Mr. Farr seconded the motion, which passed una- nimously. Mayor Craddock opened a public hearing on a zoning change request to rezone Block No.4, Lot Nos. 2 and 3, G. A. McNaughton Addition, a/k/a 1012 Academy, from "R-l" (Single-Family Dwelling District) to "D" (Multi- Family Dwelling District). No one wished to speak in favor of the re- quest. Messrs. James Ford and Jerry Clark opposed the zoning request because of traffic concerns in the area, and Mr. Bob Thomas opposed the request stating P&Z had denied the zoning change and he wanted to defend the neighborhood as Single Family. Council Member Tess Norris said she had personally viewed the area and there was heavy traffic and a dangerous corner. Dr. Ken Long asked what the Master Plan showed for the area, and Joe Garza advised "low density". Dr. Ken Long then stated he op- posed the zoning change. No one else wished to speak for or against the zoning change, so Mayor Craddock closed the public hearing. Mayor Craddock opened a public hearing on a zoning change request to rezone Lot Nos. l04 and 107, Park Addition, located at Chestnut and Live Oak, from "R-l" (Single-Family Dwelling District) to "D" (Multi- Family Dwelling District. Curtis Jenkins, requesting the zoning change, spoke in favor of the request, stating multi-family zoning surrounded the area and that the area had not been single family for a number of years. He stated there were traffic problems in many areas of San Mar- cos in addition to this area. He reviewed with the Council the zoning of the area. Opposing the zoning request Wq~ Mr. Jenkins' neighbor, Mr. Norwood. He stated there was no immediate need for the zonlng change to be approved, as Mr. Jenkins would not be selling the pro- perty for a few years. He advised the Council the zoning change would lessen the value of his single-family residence and could possibly in- crease his taxes if zoned multi-family. Council Member Tess Norris said the street wà~ steep and dangerous up Chestnut. Council Member Gerald Farr said there were some serious problems with traffic and drainage in the area. No one else wished to speak in favor or against the zoning request, so Mayor Craddock closed the public hearing. Mayor Craddock opened a public hearing and the Council considered ap- prova~ 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, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THAT ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATES AND RESTRICTS THE LOCATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 1980 (VOL. 54) BY ZONING 0.23 OF AN ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE J. M. VERAMENDI LEAGUE NO.1 IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, A/K/A 2101 HUNTER ROAD, FROM "AO" (AGRICULTURAL- OPEN SPACE DISTRICT) TO "LI" (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT). Mayor Craddock asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the zoning request. John Campsall, owner of the property, stated lis sell of this property to Handler Smith was pending and that the Master Plan shows "LI" zoning for this area. Handler Smith stated his intentions were to put a restaurant on the property and that he was working on an agree- ment with City Manager Gonzalez to address the traffic concerns in the area. No one else wished to speak In favor or against the zoning change request, so Mayor Craddock closed the public hearing. Mrs. Norris moved to approve the Ordinance on first reading and Mr. Farr seconded the mo- tion, which passed unanimously.