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Sector One Chapter 3 - Tomorrow Detailed Planning Areas Planning Area 1: Existing Neighborhoods Description: The existing neighborhood area includes everything in Sector One north of Purgatory Creek. This area has been divided into three general planning areas: the existing traditional neighborhood and two mixed use neighborhoods (see Map 7). The general goal for these planning areas is to preserve the traditional and historic character of development. Sector One stakeholders want to preserve the traditional neighborhood character of the whole area, beyond the relatively narrow substantive and geographic scope of the historic district protections, for the purpose of encouraging neighborhood stability and maintaining property values by encouraging appropriate infill development and redevelopment in the existing neighborhoods. Recommendations: • Traditional Neighborhoods: Within the existing neighborhoods (excluding the area bounded by Burleson on the northwest, Scott and Jackman on the southwest, MLK on the southeast, and the Sector boundary on the northeast), only single - family- restricted development should be allowed. Generally, the single - family detached home is and should be the predominant form of development in this area, except where noted on the Future Land Use Map. In addition, accessory apartments (i.e., "granny flats ") should be allowed, but should be limited in size and impacts to neighboring properties. • Mixed Use Neighborhoods: These areas, shown on Map 7, generally have a variety of housing densities and types, including single - family homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings. These areas are intended to be preserved as predominantly single - family areas. In general, the development currently on a tract should serve as the future land use, although improvements and redevelopment are encouraged. Proposed zoning changes to a higher density district can be considered on a case -by- case basis and should be reviewed based on the surrounding uses and potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, including noise, traffic, etc. Design Standards and Guidelines Infill development and redevelopment within the existing neighborhoods should respect the site design and building forms already established in the neighborhoods, particularly in relationship to the development pattern in the vicinity. (See the "Design Standards and Guidelines" appendix for more detail on appropriate and compatible development.) Adopted: September 13, 2004 3 -14