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Sector One Chapter 3 - Tomorrow Planning Area 2: Commercial Corridors (Wonder World Dr and Hunter Rd) Description: This detailed planning area generally includes the properties within the Wonder World Drive and Hunter Road corridors (see Map 7). These corridors are both primary entryways into the City of San Marcos and the general goal for these corridors is for high - quality, attractive development that enhances the entry experience for residents and visitors in San Marcos. Recommendations: Design Standards and Guidelines Development within these corridors should be based on the best examples of modern urban and suburban development. High standards should be expected of all new development or redevelopment along these corridors. (See the "Design Standards and Guidelines" appendix for more detail on appropriate development.) New Neighborhood (Carson Tract) This tract is generally bound by Purgatory Creek on the north, the railroad tracks on the east, Wonder World Drive on the south, and Corporate Drive on the west (see Map 7). This tract is part of the Wonder World Drive Corridor, but is treated separately in this plan due to mix of land use proposed for the site. While the remainder of the Wonder World Drive Corridor is designated for commercial or industrial development, the Carson Tract is designated as a mixed use neighborhood with a combination of commercial, small -scale apartments, townhomes, duplexes, and a variety of single - family development. During the planning process two alternative visions were promoted for this area. One vision, the Suburban Development Pattern, was promoted by the landowner and was ultimately recommended by a majority of the Planning and Zoning Commission (P &Z). The alternative vision, the Mixed Use Neighborhood, was the preferred option by many in the existing neighborhoods and was endorsed by the neighborhood associations in Sector One. Although this alternative vision was originally recommended by the P &Z in April of 2003 in a split vote, this recommendation was later reversed in February of 2004, also by a split vote. Finally, the City Council recommended the Mixed Use Neighborhood option. The unique characteristics of each development vision is briefly summarized on the following page. The Mixed Use Neighborhood is intended to be developed as a cohesive neighborhood based on traditional neighborhood principles, in addition to general design standards and guidelines identified for the Wonder World Drive Corridor. These traditional neighborhood principles are included in the Design Standards and Guidelines located in Appendix A -3. Adopted: September 13, 2004 3-15