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Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, and to allow for greater diversity of potential housing types and land uses within the Project Site. This PDD is intended to allow for a higher quality of development for the City of San Marcos than could be achieved under the existing zoning classification. The proposed base zoning classification will allow for a greater mixture of housing types and land uses than could be achieved under the existing zoning classification. The SF- 6 zoning district only allows for the development of Single Family Detached and Single Family Industrialized Homes with limited or no commercial, office or retail opportunities. The proposed base zoning classification of MU allows for the development of a broader variety of housing types including, but not limited to, Duplex/Two- Family /Duplex Condominiums, Four Family (Quadraplex) or Three Family (Tri- Plex), Loft Apartments, Single Family Detached Home, Single Family Industrialized Home, Single Family Townhouse (Attached) and Single Family Zero Lot Line /Patio Homes. The proposed base MU zoning classification also offers opportunities for light commercial, retail and office type uses. The development of this site under the proposed base MU category will permit a greater variety of housing types and land uses which allows for greater flexibility and allows the Project Site to adjust to the changing demands of the market as well as the changing housing needs of the City. According to Table 4.1.6.1, the Units per Acre, Maximum /Gross Acre permitted within the current SF -6 zoning classification is 5.5 units per gross acre. The Project site is proposing a maximum gross density of 5.5 units per gross acre which is consistent with the existing zoning classification of SF -6. Clustering of maximum gross density units shall not exceed 12 units per acre on the net developable area. Net developable acre shall be defined as that acreage identified in Section 4.14 as "Total Developable Acreage" and shall be the gross area of the project site less the proposed "Natural Greenbelt Area" and park, recreation and open space areas identified on the Concept Plan. Additionally, as outlined in Section 4.11 below, the Project Site will be dedicating a parks, recreation and open space easement that greatly exceeds the requirements of the City's Land Development Code (LDC) for dedication. The City's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan recommends a coordinated development of the parks systems along the San Marcos River, the Blanco River and their tributaries by acquiring any river front and creek front property as it becomes available or when development plans in these corridors are submitted to the City, through the subdivision and development process. Furthermore, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan lists the Number 1 priority being the Acquisition of Parkland and Greenspace through the use of the City Greenspace Fund, Grants, Donations, Parkland Dedication and Bonds. The dedication of the proposed park, recreation and open space easement within the Project Site will allow for a significant amount of accessible land along Hunter Road south of Wonder World Drive and will allow a connection to future parkland, open space and trails along the Willow Creek tributary. In addition to the dedication of land or a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Easement, the PDD provides for the payment of $18,000 to the City for parkland development funds for the purpose of assisting in the Planned Development District 3 11/03/09The Retreat on Willow Creek