Ord 2013-026/Approving amended and restated PDD for the McCarty Commons

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access points, be clearly recognizable, and provide a safe and direct route to the development. Bicycle access to the site will usually be via the surrounding road network and the vehicle access points. Both the roads and the access points need to be provided adequately for both vehicles and bicycles. 11.2 All lots shall meet the City of San Marcos LDC standards for sidewalks and bike paths. 11.3 As shown on the Concept Plan graphic Exhibit "B ", a private drive constructed as a commercial collector and access easement is being provided to connect the Interstate 35 frontage road to McCarty Lane at the existing median break depicted on Exhibit "B ". This private drive and access easement will provide the necessary City emergency access and will satisfy the block length requirement in this area. The private drive shall be designed in cross section per Exhibit "E" and striped with a center turn lane. Driveway spacing along the private drive shall be a minimum of 100' between each driveway, except along the east side of that portion of the drive that crosses Sub -Area "A -1 ". A sidewalk shall be constructed along the west side of the private drive. The sidewalk and private drive shall be located within an Access Easement dedicated to the City by the developer(s) of Sub -Area "A -1" and Sub -Area "A -2 ". The Access Easement shall be referenced by plat note and conveyed to the City by recorded instrument prior to issuance of a site preparation permit for each respective Sub -Area. 12. Landscape Architecture 12.1 Landscape standards shall be in conformance with the City of San Marcos LDC standards. 12.2 Plant materials for the Development shall comply with all requirements with the City of San Marcos LDC. Refer to Section 1.5 of this document for design standards for future site development. 13. Water Features 13.1 Water features, if installed, may incorporate the following guidelines to achieve and maintain high water quality: 13.1.1 All water elements should have a pump and filter system providing automatic water re- circulation and cleaning. 13.1.2 Large bodies of water should have an appropriate edge to prevent shoreline erosion. 13.1.3 Bottom slopes and depth of water should be designed both for public safety and to prevent algae growth. 13.1.4 Water features should have suitable liners to minimize water loss through percolation. 13.1.5 Water banks and shorelines should be landscaped with plant species that require little or no fertilization or pesticides and that do not drop large quantities of leaves and twigs. 13.1.6 A mosquito abatement program should be developed and implemented in conformance to local governmental requirements. 13.1.7 Large bodies of water and other water features should not be used for swimming, wading or other human activities other than as may be required for maintenance.