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12015202 QPR 4358 454 responsible for a proportionate share of the construction costs for construction of that portion of the park road at the time of development of the adjacent parcel. The proportionate share of construction costs for the park road shall be determined at the time of platting of the adjacent parcel upon approval of a Subdivision Improvement Agreement as outlined in the LDC. Furthermore, C &G or successor property owner hereby agrees to work with the City to identify appropriate locations for identification and /or directional signage to facilitate directing the public to the City's Purgatory Creek Greenspace, and to provide and install those signs as mutually agreed by the parties. The proposed road to the Nature Center /Dedicated Parkland shall include a ten foot (10') wide shared use path, separated from the roadway, and surfaced with decomposed granite or similar weather - resistant, semi - pervious surface. 2.09 Architectural Design Standards A. Architecture and the built environment make many important contributions to San Marcos's visual context. Due to the importance of these elements, all architectural styles shall produce a cohesive visual framework while maintaining architectural variety. All architecture shall reflect high quality and craftsmanship, both in design and construction. The use of unusual shapes, colors, and other characteristics that cause disharmony shall be avoided. A Texas Hill Country style shall be reflected through the use of natural materials and textures. B. Achieving a high quality of architectural design for all buildings within the Property is considered a principal goal of these design standards. Reflecting the vision of the development of the Property, the development standards call for exterior materials that express the natural environment and range of natural materials found in Central Texas. In order to achieve this design intent, a limited palette and range of exterior materials, colors, textures and finishes have been selected for all construction within the Property. The following Architectural Design Standards shall be applicable to all nonresidential buildings on the Property: 1. All facades shall use one or more of three native limestone colors: Leuders, Cordova Cream, and Shell Stone, or a similar matching manufactured stone. Comparable materials in color, finish, durability, and quality may be substituted for the referenced materials upon review and approval by the Director of Development Services, appealable to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 2. Architectural facades that clearly define a base, middle and cap are required. These materials should be responsive to climate, adjacent context, site orientation and building usage. 3. All buildings within the Development shall be designed with a high level of detail, with careful attention to the combination of and interface between materials. Materials chosen shall be appropriate for the theme and scale of the building, compatible with its location within the development, and expressive of the community's desired character and image. Details and materials shall be consistent on all sides of buildings. 4. A minimum of 80 percent of each building, excluding doors and windows, shall be masonry consisting of brick, stone, stucco, split face concrete units, or faux stone or brick. Buildings greater than one (1) story in height may utilize lap -sided Hardie - plank as a masonry material above the first floor. 5. These standards shall apply equally to additions and /or alterations to existing structures as well as to new structures. All accessory structures shall be constructed in such a manner so as to be compatible in look, style and materials as the primary 6