Ord 2002-004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Wonder World Drive Land Use Plan City of San Marcos C. Planning Process City planning staff began compiling information and developing detailed mapping for the planning area in September of 2000. The public participation process began in October with the Kickoff Meeting held October 26 at the San Marcos Activity Center. This meeting solicited community input from property owners, business owners, neighbors, and other interested citizens on the key issues and community desires for future development in the planning area. Approximately 50 citizens attended this meeting, with over half submitting written comments on a form provided by staff. A Community Workshop was held on February 1, 2001 at the Activity Center. A conceptual future land use map was presented along with various land use options. These options were discussed and participants were asked to submit written comments to help clarify the vision of future development in the planning area regarding land uses, densities, community character, and environmental protection. Also, preliminary policy options were presented for discussion and comment. The workshop was attended by 65 citizens, with 30 submitting written comments. A Presentation of the refined conceptual land use plan and preliminary policy recommendations was held on July 19, 2001 at the Activity Center. The refined land use plan map was presented along with a number of specific policy recommendations for growth and development in the planning area. The meeting included public comment and discussion and attendees were also given the opportunity to provide written comments on the proposed plan. Over 40 citizens were in attendance, with half a dozen submitting comment forms. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the plan to the City Council on September 25,2001. Page 2 Adopted: January 14, 2002