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Sector Two Chapter 3 - Tomorrow Craddock Ave). In this buffer existing vegetation should be preserved and additional natural landscaping added as necessary to provide a visual buffer from adjacent streets. The only intrusion allowed into the buffer will be a 10' wide shared -use sidewalk bike path. This buffer should be in addition to additional right -of -way necessary to accommodate future improvements to both Ranch Road 12 (approximately 10') and Craddock Ave. (5' -10'). • The Medium Density Residential development is limited to Townhouse, Zero Lot Line single - family, or multi - family senior housing uses. • Residential development should include an interconnected street system and walkways providing pedestrian access to commercial area. Mixed Use Neighborhood Center A Mixed Use Neighborhood Center is planned for the approximately 9 acre area shown as Mixed Use on the Future Land Use Map at the corner of Bishop Street and Craddock Avenue. This area is envisioned as a small - scale, neighborhood - friendly area with uses that are compatible with, and mainly serve the needs of, nearby residential areas. The following is a breakdown of uses within this mixed use center: • Allowable commercial uses are limited to up to 5 acres of "Neighborhood Commercial" and "Office- Professional" (as described above). • Also allowable within the Neighborhood Commercial areas are 2nd floor multi - family apartments above commercial uses (approved as part of a Planned Development or through a Specific Use Permit). • Medium Density Residential uses include up to 5 acres of Townhouses. Ranch Road 12 Community Entryway Corridor The frontage on Ranch Road 12 from the City Limits to Craddock Avenue is designated as a Community Entryway Corridor. Development along this corridor is intended to be commercial uses that serve both the needs of adjacent neighborhoods, as well as community -wide shopping. Uses along this corridor should be a combination of "Community Commercial" (as described above) and other compatible uses. Ranch Road 12 is a major entryway into the City of San Marcos. Therefore, development along this corridor should be consistent with the City's goal of making this an attractive entryway into the city and an attractive gateway to the Hill Country. Well- planned, high - quality commercial developments are expected in this area. Adopted: July 23, 2001 3 -10