Res 2018-061/approving an Action Plan that outlines further measures to be taken to implement or enhance the purposes and objectives of the newly adopted San Marcos Development Code (“Code SMTX”) and associated changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan

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S AII..II.. AREA IPILAINS A RIVER U I /r What are Small Area Plans A small area plan is a document that provides guidelines for specific policy actions in concert with the City's overall Comprehensive Plan and with the community vision for the area. A small area plan can identify needs for new overlay districts, identify areas for city -initiated zonings, identify other code amendments, and call for Capital Improvement Projects to be focused in the area. Considerations Demand — Small area plans should be focused on specific areas where there is community consensus that additional planning is needed to guide re -development. Small area plans should focus on areas where positive change is accepted by the community. Strategy — A clearly articulated strategy and problem that is being solved is an important first step for any planning initiative. Small area plans should be focused on finding solutions to problems surrounding the redevelopment of an area. size of the planning areas have a significant impact on cost. Outcome — A small area planning process sets clear expectations up front about what the outcomes of the planning initiative are. The outcome of the plan should provide clear implementation steps that can be completed. Updates — Small area plans are typically focused on implementation steps to solve a specific problem. These are not plans that are expected to be kept up to date and revised overtime. The identification of planning areas, expected outcomes, timelines, and strategies is the first and most critical step in a planning initiative. This would represent the first step in the completion of neighborhood character studies and should correspond with significant public involvement and an update to the Comprehensive Plan Neighborhood Character Studies pages. The City of Georgetown utilized CAMPO funding to complete a corridor study for Williams Dr. r' ,`-P - p v�. W AAes s w, p11, ��ctg; I WA IpW M+u G ba wW ( F� HCwa� � a.� tit � iftVVUIIi�u�wii�iYl'( The City of Georgetown utilized CAMPO funding to complete a corridor study for Williams Dr. Ara:.4:a — The process of defining the areas for additional planning and prioritizing the plans Eisenhower West Srinall Airea Plan should be both data driven and based on The Eisenhower West small area plan located in community input. The number of plans and Washington DC is an award winning example of a plan that focuses on sustainability features. r' v�. W AAes s w, Ara:.4:a — The process of defining the areas for additional planning and prioritizing the plans Eisenhower West Srinall Airea Plan should be both data driven and based on The Eisenhower West small area plan located in community input. The number of plans and Washington DC is an award winning example of a plan that focuses on sustainability features.