AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against proposed Resolution 2025-44R, regarding the approval of Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan, and provide direction to staff.
Body
Meeting date: March 4, 2025
Department: Planning and Development Services Department
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: n/a
Account Number: n/a
Funds Available: n/a
Account Name: n/a
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council provided direction to create seven Area Plans in 2020 as part of the Comprehensive Plan effort. The boundaries for the Area Plans were approved in August 2022 and the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan kicked off in October 2022.
City Council Strategic Initiative:
Quality of Life & Sense of Place
Mobility & Connectivity
Economic Vitality
Comprehensive Plan Element (s):
? Economic Development - Choose an item.
? Environment & Resource Protection - Choose an item.
? Land Use - Choose an item.
? Neighborhoods & Housing - Choose an item.
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities - Choose an item.
? Transportation - Choose an item.
? Core Services
? Not Applicable
Master Plan:
Vision San Marcos - A River Runs Through Us
Background Information:
As part of the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan, the City Council directed staff to create seven Area Plans to focus on the needs and challenges of smaller geographies around the city. The boundaries of these Area Plans were approved by City Council in the summer of 2022. The second of the seven Area Plans, the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan kicked off in Fall 2022. Seven key topics, with recommendations found within each, are included in the Plan:
* Getting Around
* History, Arts, and Culture
* Public Spaces and Amenities
* Streetscape Enhancement
* Business and Economy
* Housing
* Building Form and Development
The Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan reflects the needs and desires of a diverse range of stakeholders from the neig...
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