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Chapter 2 Sector Four Today SECTOR FOUR TODAY Introduction In order to formulate a sector plan that will strengthen the identity of the neighborhoods and guide change within the sector compatible with the aims of the Master Plan, it is important to understand the present Sector Four. This chapter, "Sector Four Today, " describes specifics of the sector; its natural environment, built environment, its people, and the community facilities within the sector. Sector Four is located along the west side ofIH-35, between the interstate and the railroad, and contains one ofthe widest varieties ofland uses in San Marcos. Three neighborhoods, East Guadalupe, Rio Vista and Victory Gardens, are in the sector. All three are established neighborhoods with generally modest single family housing and a significant proportion of older homeowners. There are a few mobile homes scattered throughout the Victory Gardens neighborhood. Neighborhood parks and city parks, ballfields, and basketball courts are located throughout the neighborhoods and along the San Marcos River which winds through the heart ofthe sector. A large portion ofthe City's industries are located along IH-35 in Sector Four, including Thermon, Parkview Metals, and Mensor Corp. The San Marcos Daily Record newspaper, small commercial properties, and several motels are also located on IH-35 in the sector, as is the San Marcos Police Department. The City Hall complex on Hopkins is in the sector, as is SMCISD Administration, Southside Community Center and several churches. Most of the vacant land in the sector is zoned for commercial or industrial. The land is generally flat and neighborhood streets tend to flood in heavy rains, but water disperses fairly quickly. The neighborhoods and parks are shaded by large oaks and cottonwoods, while the industrial and commercial areas are generally treeless. Location Sector Four occupies 1.82 square miles in southwest San Marcos, encompassing the East Guadalupe, Rio Vista and Victory Gardens neighborhoods as well as a large portion of the City's industrial area. The sector is generally bounded by Hopkins on the north; IH- 35 on the east; the city limits on the south and the railroad tracks on the west. Sector Four comprises approximately 10% of the 17.84 square miles of the City. Maps of Sector Four and the Neighborhood Associations within it are presented on the following pages. 2-1