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ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN Cape's Camp (And City Sewerage Treatment Plant) INTRODUCTION City Council directed City staff to conduct a report in conformance with the State of Texas House Bill Number 1952 regarding the annexation of that area known as Cape's Camp. This area was one of ten (10) suggested as land suitable for annexation by the Planning and Zoning Commission. ANNEXATION POLICY It should be established as a policy of the City of San Marcos to annex those areas which: (1) are ready for development; (2) have a favorable impact on the City's revenue structure; and (3) will strengthen the tax base of the City. Further, it is the intent of the City that undeveloped land be considered for annexation when it is within close proximity to the City, it would aid the City's growth pattern and development, or when annexation is required to guard against uncontrolled development. JURISDICTION The subject property is within the exclusive extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of San Marcos and not subject to annexa~ tion by any other city. In January 1981, the City had a current area of 14.12 square miles or 9,035.07 acres, with an annexation allowable of 1,131.64 acres. The site under consideration is adjacent to the city limits of the City of San Marcos on all but approximately 175 feet of its perimeter. AREA DESCRIPTION The subject Cape's Camp area is located south of IH-35, west of River Road, north of State Fish Hatchery property, and east of McKie Street/County Road. There are approximately 153.00 acres in the area of study. Currently, there are no new or proposed developments within this area. The majority of the area is agricultural in use with four (4) residential and two (2) commercial structures located within its boundaries. The base flood elevation for this area varies from approximately 575 mean sea level to 577 mean sea level.