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Section 1: introduction, Project Location and Description Planned Development Districts (PDD's) provide one of the best structures for producing a unified and physically cohesive community. PDD 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. This PDD will facilitate the enhanced development of this 10.73 acre tract for multi - family use and will provide for the construction of a project that is envisioned to be of higher quality than could otherwise be achieved under the standard requirements of the San Marcos Land Development Code for traditional multi - family developments in the City. The project site is approximately 10.73 acres in size and is located at 1311 IH 35 North. The land is abutted and accessed on the east by the IH 35 Frontage Road and on the west by Thorpe Lane. The proposed development consists of 316 one and two bedroom units resulting in a maximum gross density of 24 units per acre. The net density on the project site will be a maximum of 29.5 units per acre. Enhanced features of the project include the use of bio- retention ponds designed to exceed the water quality standards of the City (85% TSS removal), the use of solar panels to offset energy demand, the incorporation of rain water collection systems for irrigation supplement, and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations for use by the public and project residents. The project design features three and four story structures with a high level amenity package including a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and landscaped court yards. The project Concept Plan / Site Plan is attached as Exhibit A and the typical architectural rendering of the structures is attached as Exhibit B. Section 2: Existing Property Conditions The 10.73 acre project site is the former location of the Hays County Hospital. This facility was demolished a number of years ago and the property is currently vacant except for a small area leased to Hays County EMS and a commuter parking lot. Approximately three quarters of the land slopes toward Thorpe Lane while a small portion of the east side of the property drains toward IH 35. The location of this property adjacent to commercial arterials and the proximity to an existing Texas State University bus route lends it to being an excellent location for multi- family housing. The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) currently designates this property as Commercial on 2.73 acres and High Density Residential (HDR) on the remaining 8 acres. The 2.73 acre Commercial portion is located along the IH 35 frontage. The zoning map currently indicates the Project Site as General Commercial (GC) and Multiple - Family Residential District (MF -24). The 2.73 acre GC area is located along the IH 35 frontage. The following illustrates the existing zoning and land use map conditions on the property: K