Vision SMTX Appendix Adopted 2024

APPENDIX D: POLICY BASELINE AND DEVELOPMENT

Survey Overview includes: · A total of 204 individual resources (approximately 10 percent of the surveyed historic age properties) within the reconnaissance survey area are recommended as high preservation priority based on their architectural integrity and significance and known historical associations. These resources are considered either individually eligible for National Register listing and/or local landmark designation or are contributing resources to potential or existing historic districts. · Approximately 474 properties (or approximately 23 percent) of the surveyed historic-age properties are recommended as medium preservation priority. Most of these resources have experienced some exterior alterations but have retained enough integrity to still convey their historical significance. · The majority of surveyed historic-age resources (approximately 728 properties or 36 percent) are recommended as low preservation priority. These are resources that have either experienced significant alterations that have severely undermined their historic integrity or are typical or non-significant examples of common building types or styles. This comprehensive survey report is intended to assist the city in its assessment of future planning and development initiatives and provide guidance on historically and culturally significant resources that are most threatened by current development pressures. Policy issues/Questions for Consideration · How can we ensure the second mixed-use activity center doesn’t detract from or compete with Downtown? · How can the City and its partners streamline permitting, zoning and fees to facilitate development? · How can we plan so that the mixed-use activity center model doesn’t increase segregation and disparities? · What lessons can SMTX learn from Virginia Beach and other “second city center” communities? · What should the phasing look like for the development of the Draft Preferred Growth Scenario? · In addition to Character Studies for additional areas of the community, how should the City help to maintain and enhance community character?

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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