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City of San Marcos - DRAFT Blanco Gardens Neighborhood Area Plan

View comments received on the Draft Plan in November, 2023!

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the future of the Blanco Gardens Neighborhood! The below draft plan was developed by the community to create and achieve a vision for the future of the neighborhood. Thank you to all who have participated thus far and we welcome your comments on the draft plan. Comments were received from the community throughout the month of November. Commenting closed on November 27, however, if you have additional comments, please email planninginfo@sanmarcostx.gov or call 512.393.8230.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:43PM on page 67

LEON: Need lighting in parking area of businesses.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:42PM on page 68

Ellis Salinas: Less chain stores, more local stores.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:38PM on page 74

Leon Candelaria: Great!
Editors note: Citizen referring to all recommendations.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:38PM on page 74

Citali Zarturbe: Encouraging native plant cover aids in water absorption. Add more of that.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:37PM on page 74

Douglas Beckett: Stop building stealth dorms that dwarf existing housing - for example, on Sturgeon, enforce building codes.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:37PM on page 74

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Want similar looking development (homes) to go into the infill lots.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:37PM on page 73

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Supported BFD 2.2
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:32PM on page 73

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Supported BFD 2.2
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:32PM on page 68

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Need dark sky ordinance for businesses (Poco luco). Bright lights from businesses a concern, but need good, safe, bright streetlights.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:32PM on page 68

Citizen @ Intercept event: There are lots of tow, mechanic, and auto body shops in the neighborhood that shouldn't be allowed. Need more code enforcement or re-evaluate home occupation uses in neighborhood.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:31PM on page 68

Citali Zarturbe: I would want shelter regulations for big chains and to encourage local businesses to stay, come, and grow.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:31PM on page 68

Citizen @ Intercept event: I would love a coffee shop or breakfast spot we could walk to! Another food truck where Jambadas is!
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:27PM on page 67

LEON: Need lighting in parking area of businesses.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:26PM on page 68

Candra Adams: Coffee shop/More Restaurants
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:25PM on page 68

Citizen @ Intercept event: New business should have higher architectural standards.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:25PM on page 66

Breanna Campbell: Dual entrance on Linda Dr to businesses
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:24PM on page 66

Citali Zarturbe: Bike racks are nice.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:24PM on page 62

Leon Candelaria: Good!
Editor Note: Citizen referring to all recommendations.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:23PM on page 62

Douglas Beckett: Be sure that housing is not being used to conduct business, Blanco gardens is residential, not industrial. Enforce codes more diligently.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:23PM on page 60

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Skirting as a requirement. Water flows still.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:22PM on page 60

Citali Zarturbe: I would like it so that this area never becomes an HOA.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:22PM on page 57

Citizen @ Intercept Event: There are benefits to building 2-story (at-grade) in the neighborhood because it saves impervious cover. It's cheaper on foundation. Should we care so much about the "look" if it's more sustainable + affordable?
Example: Riviera St. house with stilts
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:22PM on page 57

Breanna Campbell: Allow raised houses above 7ft-10ft so you can park under house, increase permeable coverage.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:21PM on page 52

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Supported PSA 3.3.2
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:20PM on page 49

Candra Adams: Looking forward to the fishing pond!
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:20PM on page 49

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Supported PSA 3.1.4.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:20PM on page 49

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Supported PSA 3.1.4.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:20PM on page 48

Ellis Salinas: Consider removing invasive plant species and replacing with native plants.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:19PM on page 48

Citali Zarturbe: Make invasive species removal a part of maintenance. Elephant ear plants take too much water.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:19PM on page 46

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Capes Dam should be restored.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:18PM on page 46

Breanna Campbell: Save Capes Dam!! Create a park there, preserve the millrace.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:18PM on page 45

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Need to ensure we have a bridge to get to planned county park @ Luciano Flores
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:18PM on page 45

Citizen @ Intercept event: Streetlights @ Corner of Clarewood and Bugg.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:17PM on page 45

Reuben @ Intercept Event: Likes parks but are not maintained. Homeless.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:17PM on page 41

Leon Candelaria: Good
Editor Note: Citizen referring to all recommendations.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:16PM on page 41

Citali Zarturbe: I would like to see more native shrubbery along the roadside where there is only grass.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:16PM on page 40

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Supported "The existing sycamores along Barbara drive are an important part of the neighborhood and should be preserved and maintained.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:15PM on page 39

Ellis Salinas: Implement native plants and trees along right of ways.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:15PM on page 38

Douglas Beckett: More enforcement of speeding violations would be better than speedbumps/humps. Fire Depts and police are hampered by speed bumps/humps.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:15PM on page 38

Citali Zarturbe: Narrower roads are safer.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:14PM on page 36

Citizen @ Intercept Event: No street lighting.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:13PM on page 36

Citizen @ Intercept event: Streetlights @ River Rd to Barbara & Bugg
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:12PM on page 36

Candra Adams: More lights!
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:12PM on page 36

Leon Candelaria: Excellent!
Editor Note: Citizen referring to all recommendations.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:12PM on page 36

Ellis Salinas: Safer way to get across SH-80
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:11PM on page 30

Douglas Beckett: Need improved pedestrian crossing between Blanco Gardens and San Marcos Plaza across SH-80.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:10PM on page 30

Citizen @ intercept event: Supported "Connections across IH-35 and to adjacent neighborhoods would improve residents' mobility."
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:10PM on page 30

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Could also improve crossing at State Hwy 80 and Blanco Gardens.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:10PM on page 30

Citizen @ Intercept Event: We like the new lights TXDoT added to the pedestrian pass to Rio Vista.
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SiteAdmin Dec 5 2023 at 3:09PM on page 30

Citizen @ Intercept Event: Pedestrian pass to connect to visitor center.
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