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Dendroica chrysoparia Canis rufus Golden-cheeked Warbler Red Wolf LE LE E E Ursus americana Gray Wolf Black Bear LE T E T Canis lupus Ursus arctos Grizzly Bear L T=Listed as Threatened LT NL LE=Listed as Endangered E=Endangered T=Threatened NL=N ot Listed PE=Proposed Endangered L T=Listed as Threatened SOC=Species of concern F. Access. The site is currently undeveloped, but is adjacent to an undeveloped potentially high density commercial area due to its proximity to IH35. The proposed subdivision streets (River Ridge and Market Boulevard) will dead-ends into the proposed site. There are some vehicle trails, which will in all likelihood, be developed as the main pedestrian and community entrances and main trail heads to the project. The purchase of Lot 4 is contingent with the seller providing a street access through adjoining property to the IH35 frontage road. Vehicles will be able to park at Lot4 and/or 3 with planned trails and trailheads connecting the parking lots and buildings to all parts of the Project site. Secondary access will be developed on other portions of the property to connect with proposed trails extending to and away from San Marcos and deeper into Hays County. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACTS OF PROPOSED PROJECT. The development of the Blanco River Park Preserve will have positive effects in every category. This is a minimal impact project that preserves a section of the Blackland praire and Pecan bottomland in perpetuity for the public use, enjoyment, and education. Development as planned for the park will cause increased traffic to the area, increased foot/bike traffic and impacts related to this use, which can include litter, disturbance of flora and fauna. The planned parking area and planned buildings can easily be the cause City of San Marcos Blanco River Preserve, Phase I ENVRIONMENT AL ASSESSMENT Page 9 of 14