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Sector Five Chapter 2 - Today SECTOR FIVE Chapter 2 - Today Introduction In order to formulate a sector plan that will strengthen the identity of the neighborhoods and guide change within the sector compatible with the aims of the Master Plan, it is important to understand the present Sector Five. This chapter, "Sector Five Today, " describes specifics of the sector: its natural environment, built environn1ent, its people, and the community facilities within the sector. Sector Five is located along the east side ofIH-3S south of the San Marcos River and contains one of the widest varieties ofland uses in San Marcos. Four neighborhoods, Hills of Hays, Mockingbird Hills, Sunset Acres, and Wallace Addition are in the sector. Hills of Hays is one of the fastest growing subdivisions in San Marcos providing entry- level homes for residents. The remaining three are established neighborhoods with generally modest single family housing and a significant proportion of older homeowners. Two neighborhood parks, Hills of Hays and Swift Memorial, give residents a place to play and the San Marcos River gives residents a place to relax. A number of the City's schools are also located in this area including Bowie Elementary School, DeZavala Elementary School, Owen Goodnight Junior High School, and San Marcos High School. Numerous commercial establishments are located along IH-3S in Sector Five, the largest of which are the San Marcos Factory Shops and the Tanger Factory Outlet Center. Several other establishments including Lowe's Home Improvement, Luby's, Vivroux Sporting Goods, Chilis, Red Lobster and the Holiday Inn Express have been built during the past few years. The only hospital in San Marcos, Central Texas Medical Center, is located on Wonder World Drive. Almost half of the land in the sector is vacant and a quarter is zoned for commercial development. The land is generally flat with the lowest point in the sector at the Cape Road bridge crossing the San Marcos River. The highest point in the area is behind Central Texas Medical Center. location Sector Five occupies 4.3 square miles in southern San Marcos, encompassing the Hills of Hays, Mockingbird Hills, Sunset Acres, and Wallace Addition neighborhoods, as well as a large portion of the City's vacant area. The sector is generally bounded by IH-3S on the northwest; the San Marcos River on the northeast and the city limits to the south and east. Sector Five comprises approximately 22% of the 19.3 square miles of the City. A map of Sector Five and the Neighborhood Associations within it is presented on the following page. Adopted: April 22, 2002 2-1