Ord 2015-042/Trace – Highpointe PDD

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2.1.3 PD -NC Neighborhood Commercial The Neighborhood Commercial District encompasses 9.3 acres and is established to provide low intensity office, retail and service facilities for the local neighborhood area. These uses shall be compatible with residential uses in the neighborhood. A Neighborhood Commercial area within Trace is conveniently located at the intersection of Posey Road and Old Bastrop Highway. It is divided from the residential uses by a 50' wide gas pipeline easement which will be landscaped and screened. Enhanced architectural guidelines for this area are discussed in Section 6.3 Commercial. Except as otherwise provided herein, this district will comply with the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) criteria of the City of San Marcos Zoning Regulations. 2.1.4 PD -CC Community Commercial The Community Commercial District contains a total of 11.7 acres and is established to provide areas for quality larger general retail establishments and service facilities for the retail sale of goods and services. This district should generally consist of retail nodes located along or at the intersection of major collectors or thoroughfares to accommodate high traffic volumes generated by general retail uses. The location of this area allows for the retail businesses to serve not only area residents but community residents as well. Enhanced architectural guidelines for this area are discussed in Section 6.3 Commercial. Except as otherwise provided herein, this district will comply with the Community Commercial (CC) criteria of the City of San Marcos Zoning Regulations. 2.1.5 PD -GC General Commercial The Employment Center /General Commercial District, containing 44 acres, is intended to provide shovel ready opportunities for prospective companies and employers. These could include limited (light) commercial and service - related establishments; clean manufacturing; corporate headquarters; and office park /office building uses. The commercial uses within this district will have operation characteristics that are generally compatible with the Community Commercial District and the Multi- Family residential areas immediately adjacent to this area. Careful consideration of building heights and screening will apply. Enhanced architectural guidelines for this area are discussed in Section 6.3 Commercial. Except as otherwise provided herein, this district will comply with the General Commercial (GC) criteria of the City of San Marcos Zoning Regulations. 2.1.6 PD -P Public Trace contains approximately 84 acres of open space and parks. The City of San Marcos has determined that recreational areas in the form of public parks and open spaces are necessary for the enjoyment and well -being of residents of the City. The City has further determined that a reasonable connection exists between the subdivision of residential property and the need for additional parkland to serve new residents of the community. Open Space and Parks and Trails are discussed in more detail in Section 3. IF,