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I I I Mixed Use Neh!:hborhoods: The approximately 10 square block area near downtown (bounded by Burleson, Scott, Jackman, MLK, and the Sector boundary) contains a mixture of housing types, This area is intended to be preserved for predominantly single family housing, except where the existing pattern of development is already higher density. Proposed changes to higher density housing should be considered on a case-by-case basis and should only be approved where it is appropriate for the area based on the surrounding uses and the impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. Commercial Corridors I New Nei2:hborhood (Carson Tract): These areas contain the largest areas of undeveloped land in the Sector. The Hunter Road and Wonder World Drive corridors are planned for mostly high quality, attractive commercial development that enhances the entry experience for residents and visitors in San Marcos, The Carson Tract is planned for a mixed use neighborhood of homes, apartments, and commercial development that will follow the principles of traditional neighborhood design (TND). Parks & Trails: The Plan calls for preserving a park and trail corridor along Purgatory Creek that would connect the 500+ acre Purgatory Creek Greenspace to Dunbar Park and ultimately to the San Marcos River Parks. !Community Characte~ Community character goals for Sector One include: . Protecting the neighborhood character of existing neighborhoods, while allowing appropriate infill development and redevelopment that is neighborhood-friendly by minimizing or mitigating the negative impacts of higher intensity uses, . High quality development is expected in newly developing areas within the Sector. This includes enhancing the visual character of the Sector through requirements for generous landscaping, limited commercial signage, high quality building materials, reduction of excessive lighting, screening of outdoor storage & equipment, and the underground installation of utilities, . Quality development is expected along the Hunter Road and Wonder World Drive corridors because these roads serve as important "community gateways" into and through San Marcos. One of the most significant recommendations of the plan is the proposed creation of design standards and guidelines for future development in the sector. These are intended to ensure that future development and redevelopment in the Sector meet the design goals outlined in the plan, These design standards and guidelines are presented in Appendix A-3 and include recommendations for setbacks, landscapinglbuffering, screening, garages/parking lots, location of utilities, signs, site design, and building scale, materials, and architecture. Draft: September 13, 2004 IV