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Min CC 07/25/2000 - Public Hearing MINUTES OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING F REQUESTS FOR REZONING JULY 25, 2000 1. Roll Call—All Council Members were present. 2. Citizens to be Heard—Twelve Citizens signed up to speak. a. Ms. Cathy Duggar of 113 Comanche Circle passed out a list of concerns and requested concessions to all members of Council. She then spoke to each of these. They included but were not limited to,safety issues, restricted access to the property of the proposed business, buffer zones, walls, trees to protect against noise and maintain property values along her residence and questioning the location of the business on the property when there is an underutilized business/industrial park directly across FM 1103. b. Mr. Andrew Tolle owner of the Cibolo Mini Storage spoke to the advantages of having an environmental cleanup company within the City limits. c. Carolyn Tauzin of 120 Comanche Circle spoke against the rezoning based on the lack of adequate drainage on the property. d. Glenn Beicker spoke against the rezoning, stating that the property value of the homes in the Comanche Circle area would drop if the business were allowed to locate on this property. e. Annette L. Hernandez spoke against the rezoning siting the proximity of the school to the proposed business. She went on to point out that the homes in this neighborhood were older, the neighborhood was more established and that this change would adversely effect their potential resale value. f. Charlotte Ceeko spoke against the rezoning stating she supported the addition of new business. However, not in her backyard. g. Vicky Hall also spoke against the rezoning due to the proximity of the proposed business to her home. h. Gil Breethe spoke in opposition to the rezoning. His concern was the potential contamination of water in Town Creek. i. Philip Lelplce opposed the rezoning due to the proximity of the proposed business to his home. j. Robert Johnston raised the question as to why this business could not be located in any of the Industrial Parks rather than the'.property that is requested for rezoning. k. James Jarvis asked if there had been an environmental impact statement, TNRCC report or other issues issued or completed for the State. 1. Several other members of the audience spoke in opposition of the rezoning request. Unfortunately,they had not signed the sheet to speak on the topic. Hence their names and comments are not included. 3. Receive comments on request to rezone Schlather Tract on FM 1103 from "R-2" i to commercial. a. In addition to the items in 2 above,Ms. Duggar requested the following r conditions be imposed on the construction should the rezoning action be approved; Construction of a solid wall around the property. Placement of trees to absorb noise. Restriction of outside paging. Nontoxic waste storage for a period of no less than fifty years. b. Several citizens spoke to issues and asked questions as to operation, business practices and historical data on Eagle Construction. The Company President attempted to answer the citizen's questions. The text of these discussions was not audible in all cases and is thereby omitted from these minutes. 4. Receive comments on request to rezone the Brown Tract from "R-2" to Commercial. Todd Burnett requested that the issue of overhead lighting be addressed at the plat review. In his opinion, to avoid the blinding of drives at night along FM 78. 5. Adjournment. Motion to Adjourn: Councilman Glisar Second: Councilman Campbell For: All Against: None Sam Bauder Mayor ATTEST: en Ro erts City Secretary