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• The lower parking deck will be designated and restricted for parking serving the residential use. The parking area will be restricted through the use of a security gate located at the access point on N. LBJ Drive. Residents will be issued window stickers and security gate access cards for access to the lower parking deck. Five (5) additional parking spaces on the upper deck will be designated for residential tenants or their guests. Use of these spaces will be monitored by the apartment manager. In order to mitigate this deficit the following improvements will be done on the adjacent public right of way: a. Build seven (7) head -in spaces on Guadalupe St. b. Pay for the striping and meter installation of up to ten (10) parallel parking spaces on Concho St. and N. LBJ St. c. All on- street parking will comply with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices d. Handicapped parking shall constructed and designated on- street. These additional seventeen (17) public spaces do not exist today as it is not possible to park around the property due to the many curb cuts around it. This project will involve the installation of two (2) curb cuts and the elimination of approximately eight (8) existing curb cuts. The addition of these 17 spaces results in a total of 168 spaces required on the site which is a 24.66% parking deficit. is Additionally, bike rack areas and bus stops will be incorporated into the project site. A combination of 26 double or 52 single secure bike lockers for use by residents and 24 open public bike racks will be provided in safe and secure locations as shown on the attached Concept Plan. 4.03. Exterior Construction Standards. The project's architecture draws its inspiration from existing historic buildings located in downtown San Marcos as well as from vernacular architecture of the Texas Hill Country; however, this project also provides intangible features that root it to its place between downtown San Marcos and Texas State University. The following characteristics exceed local standards for this type of building in the San Marcos area. a. Architecture derives its look from San Marcos downtown image. The proportion and rhythm of its openings; the height of the floors and the strong shadow lines of the canopies take their inspiration from early 20th century Texas - Main - Street building types. This architectural style is consistent with the recommendations of the Downtown Master Plan. b. The building has a strong connection to the Texas Hill Country character through the use of local materials and building technology. c. Scale and massing of the building is compatible to buildings in the San Marcos downtown. By pulling the building to the front of the lot we give the • street back to the pedestrian and partially hide cars from public view. HVAC units will be screened from public view. 11