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Section 1: Introduction, Proiect Location and Description The purpose of an overlay planned development zoning district ( "PD District ") is to provide for the development of land as an integral unit for single or mixed use in accordance with a PDD Concept Plan that may include uses, regulations and other requirements that vary from the provisions of other zoning districts. PD districts are intended to implement generally the goals and objectives of the City's Master Plan. PD districts are also intended to encourage flexible and creative planning, to ensure the compatibility of land uses, to allow for the adjustment of changing demands to meet the current needs of the community, and to result in a higher quality development for the community than would result from the use of conventional zoning districts. Planned Development Districts (PDD's) provide one of the best structures for producing a unified and physically cohesive community. PD Districts are intended to encourage flexible and creative planning, to ensure the compatibility of land uses, to allow for adjustment to the changing demands to meet the current needs of the community and to result in a higher quality development for the community than would result from the use of conventional zoning districts. The PDD process results in a general master plan with built -in flexibility. This flexibility is essential for the development to grow and mature as demographics shift and market trends evolve. Blanco Vista is located approximately five miles northeast of downtown San Marcos and Texas State University. The subdivision in its entirety consists of approximately 575 acres of land; the subdivision is located approximately one -half mile west of IH -35 and is generally bound by Yarrington Road on the north, Post Road and the Union Pacific Railroad on the east and Old Stagecoach Road on the south and west. The portion of the subdivision covered within this PDD consists of Phase 1, Phase 2 the School Plat and the Church of the Latter Day Saints Subdivision. A PDD will provide a mechanism for alleviating the inconsistencies between the subdivision concept plan and the current zoning designation of the property and establish a set of development standards for the development of the subdivision. Because of the number of property owners within Phase 1 and Phase 2 the City of San Marcos is initiating a PDD overlay district for the portion of the subdivision that is platted as of the approval of this document. The developer of the site has initiated the PDD overlay district for the rest of the site, which is undeveloped. The PDDs will have the same requirements. Section 2: Existina Subdivision Conditions Blanco Vista is currently within the City Limits of the City of San Marcos and is zoned Mixed Use District (MU). The subdivision is currently designated on the Future Land Use Map as Mixed Use, Public and Institutional and Open Space. Existing land uses include open space and hike and bike trails, a church, a community amenity center and approximately 104 single - family detached homes. 2