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<br />.... "" <br /> <br /> <br />image 6 <br /> <br />image 7 <br /> <br />image 8 <br /> <br />· Wildlife Habitat <br /> <br />The mix of vegetation communities provides important habitat for birds and other wildlife. <br />The communities of Live Oak and Ashe Juniper are favorable for the nesting of the <br />endangered Golden Cheeked Warbler. Other types of wildlife that may thrive in this <br />habitat include Bobwhite Quail, Dove, Rio Grande Turkey, Red-Tailed Hawks and White- <br />Tailed Deer. <br /> <br />.:. DESIGN PRINCIPLES <br /> <br />The design of Purgatory Creek Park should be driven by the principles of preserving the <br />natural site, protecting the Edwards Aquifer watershed, providing public access and <br />constructing sustainable infrastructure. These principles satisfy the goals of the City of <br />San Marcos Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan calling for "protection of <br />the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers, protection of the Edwards Aquifer, [and] the <br />protection and control of unique natural resources found within the city." In addition, <br />these design guidelines shall follow all regulations set forth in the Land Development <br />Code. <br /> <br />· Preservation of the Natural Site <br /> <br />Rapid growth and development has eliminated much of the natural habitat and <br />landscape of central Texas. A major goal of Purgatory Creek Park is to preserve this <br />natural open space for park users and wildlife habitat, including the endangered <br />Golden Cheeked Warbler. Constructed park elements such as roads, buildings and <br />trails should be designed and constructed with as little disturbance as possible to <br />native vegetation, geology and drainage patterns, and in addition, these site <br />improvements should in fact be improvements to the site, enhancing the environment <br />in which they are being placed. The character of these constructed elements should <br />not only blend with the natural character of the site and preserve the natural beauty <br />of the site, but should also when possible, incorporate these natural features, trees, <br />plants and ecosystems and wildlife as integral parts. Local natural materials should <br />be utilized when possible. Special care should be taken to preserve all existing <br />hardwood trees such as live oak and cedar elm. The many karst and rimrock <br />features should also be protected and highlighted for their unique character and <br />habitat. <br /> <br />lB.,. ., <br /> <br />Page 6 of 77 <br /> <br />Carter = Burgess <br />Hatch Partnership, LLP <br />Jankedesign <br />