FROM STAFF REPORTS

After more than three and a half hours of discussion, the San Marcos City Council approved measures Tuesday night that will allow San Antonio-based H-E-B Grocery Co. to build a grocery store at the northwestern corner of Wonder World Drive and Hunter Road.

Council members voted 5-2 to approve the company’s proposed planned development district, including requisite rezoning, and approved a related land use map amendment by the same margin. The planned development district must be approved again on a second reading to take effect.

Mayor Daniel Guerrero and members John Thomaides, Scott Gregson, Jude Prather and Jane Hughson voted in favor with members Lisa Prewitt and Melissa Derrick voting against.