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

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JLGUld lls~.................................................................................................... Action 1: Action 2: Action 3: Action 4: Action S: OBJ.4.1c: Policy 1 : Action 1: Action 2: Action 3: OBJ.4.1d: Policy 1: Action 1: OBJ.4.1e: Policy 1: Chapter 4 Evaluate existing incompatible land uses and determine what types of buffering techniques would be effective. Areas to be evaluated include those adjacent to majorroadways such as S.H. 146, SR. 225, Broadway, Main Street, Fairmont Parkway and industrial development areas. Evaluate the appropriateness of design standards that include landscaping, screening, increased lot sizes and setbacks, and other methods to minimize negative effects among different land uses. Also, explore the use of existing natural features as buffers. Consider transition zoning where appropriate to minimize negative effects among different land uses. Review the Zoning Ordinance to consider design criteria for non- residential developments adjacent to or abutting land developed or anticipated for residential use. Review the subdivision regulations and identify innovative site planning and development techniques, such as street layout; perimeter easements; and, lot size, shape, and orientation to help future residential development co-exist compatibly with existing non-residential uses. Whenever possible, consider vacating, abandoning and clos ing, certain public rights-of-way deemed unessential to the City. Study alternative solutions for utilization of vacant parcels as parks and recreation areas or public open space. The City should continue to strive to meet the parks and recreation needs of the citizens and visitors of La Porte. Utilize the existing land use inventory to identify concentrations of vacant lots. Identify potential opportunities for developing pocket parks in priority areas of need for parks and recreation facilities. Consider creating a pocket park improvement program that includes acquisition and development in key locations (including vacant parcels for in-fill) throughout the community. The intensity of land use and zoning should relate to the thoroughfare system classification. The City should encourage development of higher intensity uses adjacent to the expressways and low intensity uses on local streets. Review the zoning map for consistency with this policy and consider zone changes where appropriate. Maintain appropriate zoning classifications to allow transitional buffering of land use intensities. The City should utilize its codes, policies and regulations to ensure appropriate development compatIbility. La Porte Comprehensive Plan Update ....................................................................... Page 4-3