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~ ~ • Joint Public Hearing 12/20/78 2 2. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE - The City Adminis- trator read over the items that were being considered for amendment. A copy of the proposed amendments are attached and made a part of these minutes. The City Administrator further stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had reviewed the Zoning Ordinance and recommended approval of the proposed changes. A copy of Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for and a memo of opposition from Commissioner Cline are both attached and made a part of_ these minutes. Mayor Meza asked if there were any proponents to the proposed changes? Commissioner Tomerlin asked if there was any time limit for the proposed review by Texas A & M? The Administrator stated that a preliminary meeting would be held the first or second week of January. Commissioner Tomerlin stated that because of the proposed review of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, he recommended that no changes be made to the Zoning Ordinance at this time. • The Administrator stated that in his discussions with Dr. Roesler of A & M, that the proposed changes would have no bearing on the study; and it would probably take six months for the study and did not feel it would have any adverse effect on the study. Commissioner Tomerlin asked if there was any particular reason why the changes should be made at this time? It was determined that General Homes, Monarch Homes and A & W Homes had requested consideration be given to the changes of the Zoning Ordinance. Pat Muston stated that much consideration had been given to the proposed changes, including reviewing surrounding communities requirements. Mose Davis stated that some of the proposed changes were those of A & M. Jimmy R. Spradling was recognized and stated he knew little of the proposed changes, other than what he read in the paper, but was greatly opposed to the changes. He asked if any of the citizens other than builders asked for the changes. He further stated he would like to see the citizens get as much interest from the Commission as the builders were for their request. • A lengthy discussion was held.