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Sector Two Chapter 3 - Tomorrow Community Character This plan reflects the community's desire that Sector Two remain predominantly single- family residential in use and character, while allowing for limited amounts of carefully- planned higher intensity development. Throughout the planning process it was evident that many of the concerns with commercial and non-single-family residential development related to poorly designed and unattractive development rather than the underlying use itself. Therefore, this section details the community character recommendations for future development and redevelopment in the Sector. Goals: . Development in Sector Two should be "neighborhood friendly" by minimizing or mitigating the negative impacts of higher intensity uses on surrounding neighborhoods . The visual character of the Sector should be preserved through requirements for generous landscaping, limited commercial signage, high quality building materials, reduction of excessive lighting, reduction of the visual impact of utilities, and screening of outdoor storage and equipment . As one of the most significant "community gateways" into San Marcos, careful attention should be paid to future development and redevelopment along Ranch Road 12 to promote a high quality, attractive entryway into the community Community Character Plan The Community Character Plan Map (Map 6) shows the general character areas of Sector Two. Most of the Sector is contained within the "Neighborhood" areas, which are intended to be primarily single-family residential uses, with limited amounts of other neighborhood-compatible uses. The commercial area along Ranch Road 12 from the city limits to Craddock Avenue is designated as "Community Gateway Commercial". This area is intended to develop and redevelop with well-planned, attractive, high-quality development fitting such a community entryway. The southeast corner of Ranch Road 12 and Craddock Avenue is designated as an area for "Community Shopping & Professional" uses. This area is intended to develop with high quality cOlmnercial and office uses that serve the community, but are also designed to minimize the impact to surrounding neighborhoods. The "Mixed Use Neighborhood Center" is envisioned as being a part of the surrounding neighborhoods by including small-scale, low-impact shopping and office uses that primarily serve the needs of nearby residents. This area is intended to be very pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly, with building and site design reflecting the neighborhood character of the area. Adopted: July 23, 2001 3-2