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Part 1. General Information 1.01. Project Description. The proposed development of approximately 101.40 acres of land out of the J. M. Veramendi Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 17, Hays County Texas being described as generally located on the west side of Hunter Road south of Stagecoach Trail and at the terminus of Hunters Hill Drive and Foxtail Run (the "Project Site "), as shown in Exhibit "A," attached to and made a part of these development standards for all, purposes. 1.02. Project Location. The Project Site is generally located on the west side of Hunter Road south of Stagecoach Trail and being bound on the north by Hernandez Intermediate School, on the south by Laurel Estates Subdivision, on the west by Willow Creek Estates Subdivision and the Gardens at Willow Creek Subdivision and on the east by Hunters Hill Subdivision, Doris Miller Junior High School, and Willow Springs Center Subdivision. Access to this site will be provided through the extension of Foxtail Run and the construction and extension of Hunters Hill Drive. 1.03. Phasing. The Project Site may be developed in phases. As indicated on the Conceptual (or "Concept ") Plan, illustrated in Exhibit "B," attached to and made a part of these development standards for all purposes, the Project Site consists of two (2) areas separated by the floodplain. These areas are designated on the plan as Area 1 and Area 2 and may be developed jointly as a single unified development or may be developed individually as stand -alone developments. This flexibility in the design and planning of the Project Site will allow for greater flexibility to meet the changing demands and needs of the community. The Development Standards contained herein are intended to be utilized for the development of the project site as a single unified development; however, in the event that Area 1 and Area 2 are developed independently, each area shall be developed in a manner so as to meet the requirements of these development standards. 1.04. Reasons for use of PDD. This Planned Development District ( "PDD ") is intended to allow for a higher quality of development for the City of San Marcos than could be achieved under an existing zoning classification. These development standards, for instance, impose greater parkland dedication requirements and stricter architectural standards, among other enhancements, than would normally be required. Part 2. Land Use Designation and Restrictions 2.01. Base Zoning — Mixed Use District (MU). The base zoning designation for this zoning district is Mixed Use District ( "MU ") which is intended to provide for a mixture of retail, office, and residential uses in close proximity to enable people to live, work, and purchase necessities in a single location. However, the Project Site will be developed only with single family residences as provided below. 2.02. PDD Restrictions on Land Use. The Project Site will be developed in a unified manner for single family uses indicated as permitted in the base MU District except as Restated Planned Development District 2012 2