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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Marcos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hunter Road Property Floodplain and Rezoning
A proposal to rezone 14.7 acres on Hunter Road for a church and funeral home sparked intense debate over flood risks. Residents and commissioners worried that adding up to 80% impervious cover in a floodway along Purgatory Creek could worsen flooding in vulnerable downstream areas like Dunbar.
Downtown Parking and Traffic Congestion
Commissioners raised strong concerns about whether the project's proposed parking ratio of 0.6 spaces per bedroom is sufficient for downtown San Marcos. Members worried that student vehicles will overflow onto nearby streets and hurt local businesses.