06-30-08 Joint Meeting/Special Called Meeting of La Porte City Council and Main Street Advisory Committee

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(7o~lIunitv ~~on .......................................................................................... Land Use Chapter 2 VISion Statement: To create a positive community identity by preserving the Qty's historic character; enhancing existing neighborhoods; cretlting new neighborhoods served by schools, parks and open space; attracting a strong employment base; and, implementing design standards for aU development in the City and particularly along the major entrances to the City. GOAL 4.1: GOAL 4.2: GOAL 4.3: GOAL 4.4: GOAL 4.5: GOAL 4.6: GOAL 4.7: GOAL 4.8: GOAL 4.9: GOAL 4.1 0: Transportation Achieve growth through a deh'berate plann;ne process that emphasizes an orderly, compact, and cost efficient land use pattern. Provide for appropriate and compatible uses within the area of influence of the La Porte Municipal Airport. Provide for recreational, cultural, community, and activity facilities which are accessible and appropriately located and integrate them into the master transportation plan. Encourage an active, viable downtown with a variety of uses. Provide an appropriate amount of land for various densities and types of residential uses and ensure the highest quality living environment Future development should be implemented with high regard for the physical and natural environment Control development along State/County designated major thorougbfilres through enhanced regulation. Ensure that all existing and future commercial development is attractive, highly utilized, and without negative influence on adjacent residential uses. Attract diversified industry that will contribute to the tax base as well as provide jobs for a variety of workers in the community without conflicting with other land uses in La Porte while encouraging younger citizens to remain in the community. Develop a positive working relationship with the County and State in regards to mutual goals for development of lands and thoroughfares within the City limits. Vrsion Statement: La Porte's transportation system shaU provide residents and visitors safe, efficient and convenient access to all areas of the City and the surrounding region; accommodate current and future demand for movement of people and goods; and aUow travelers choices of destinations, routes and modes of travel GOAL 5.1: GOAL 5.2: GOAL 5.3: GOAL 5.4: GOAL 5.5: Establish a hierarchy of thoroughfare classifications that will provide for safe and convenient flow of traffic throughout the community. Provide continuity of traffic flow within and between neighborhoods and throughout the community. Provide for relief of traffic congestion. Eliminate major barriers to traffic movement Upgrade and improve existing street infrastructure to meet or exceed minimum standards by Year 2020. ~aJ>orte (7o~rehensiveJ>~n lTJ'daee....................................................................... Page 2-11