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3. The Responsible Official shall consider the following <br />criteria when evaluating a request for fee -in -lieu of <br />construction: <br />a. Proximity to the nearest existing sidewalk; <br />b. Proximity to public facilities, such as public or private <br />schools, libraries and other government buildings; <br />c. The percentage of the block face that would be <br />improved with the construction of the streetscape <br />improvements. <br />d. Whether any public sidewalk improvements are <br />planned or contemplated in the area; and <br />e. Any other information deemed appropriate in the <br />professional judgment of the Responsible Official. <br />4. Sidewalk Benefit Areas. The City shall establish a <br />separate sidewalk account. The funds in the account shall <br />be earmarked solely for the development of sidewalks <br />either in the Comprehensive Plan Area in which the lot <br />is located, or for regional sidewalk connectivity that will <br />benefit all of the citizens of San Marcos. The City shall <br />expend cash contributions within ten years of the date any <br />such contribution is made. <br />Section 3.8.1.3 Nonconforming Streetscapes <br />A. Where a streetscape along an existing street is constrained by <br />an existing building, the Responsible Official may adjust the <br />streetscape standards to the minimum extent necessary to <br />accommodate the existing area between the face of the building <br />and back of curb. <br />B. The standards shall be modified in the following order: <br />1. Reduce or eliminate the planting area,r,cor.ii.55l..der,Q0L.yr.ii lr.iiq,,,, <br />��...:fore;c, ,hurt....ji.�p.....��.._apew..�kev�;ll ..l�.l;�:pe;�iit towards tI�i.e..rea.i.gll.��:�.... <br />pIi j�gl.............................. <br />2. If necessary, replace large canopy trees with small trees <br />that are more appropriate for the reduced area. If the <br />planting zone is eliminated, create a bumpout to provide <br />for tree planting. <br />3. Reduce the sidewalk to the minimum width necessary to <br />accommodate ADA accessibility. <br />Section 3.8.1.4 Administrative Adjustment Findings <br />A. The Responsible Official may in accordance with Section <br />3.6.1.1 approve an existing street design adjustment, subject to <br />all of the following findings: <br />1. The approved adjustment meets the intent of this Article; <br />2. The approved adjustment conforms with the <br />Comprehensive Plan and adopted City plans; <br />3. The approved adjustment does not increase congestion or <br />compromise safety; <br />4. The approved adjustment does not create additional <br />maintenance responsibilities for the City; and <br />5. The approved adjustment has been designed and certified <br />by a Professional Engineer. <br />Section 3.8.1.5 Streetscape Types <br />The required streetscape type is determined by the zoning district <br />or building type. Additional design specifications for streetscape <br />improvements can be found in the Design Manual. <br />Downtown Design i=final Dralt: i=ebruary 2021 Cavi Marcos Development Cone 3:55 <br />