AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Receive a presentation from Staff and project consultants, MIG, hold discussion on the Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Rewrite, and provide direction to staff.
Body
Meeting date: August 2, 2022
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: n/a
City Council Strategic Initiative:
N/A
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:
The City Council provided direction to rewrite the City’s current comprehensive plan, Vision San Marcos, originally adopted in 2013. The Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan is a vision and policy document intended to guide the growth and evolution of the City for the next 20-30 years. It includes the community's vision for topics such as housing, transportation, arts and culture, land use, economic development, parks, community character, etc. The rewrite includes significant public engagement from the public, stakeholders, and organizations in San Marcos throughout the planning process.
The purpose of this worksession is as follows:
• Update Council on plan creation to date;
• Present key components of the plan, including vision and guiding principles, planning elements, draft preferred growth scenario, and proposed area plans; and
• Receive direction from Council on plan outline and adoption schedule.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
n/a
Alternatives:
n/a
Recommendation:
n/a