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

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~~d lJs~.................................................................................................... Action 2: OBJ. 4.3b: Policy 1: Action 1: Action 2: Chapter 4 Investigate partnership opportunities with public, quasi-public, and non- profit organizations for developing facilities. Link facilities and neighborhoods by bikeways, sidewalks, and public transportation. The City should encourage the linking of facilities and neighborhoods. Study a functional, effective and efficient local bus service. Study an integrated regional bus service. GOAL 4.4: Encourage an active, viable downtown with a variety of uses. OBJ. 4.4a: Policy 1 : Action 1: OBJ. 4.4b: Policy 1 : Action 1: Action 2 Action 3: Action 4: Action 5: Action 6: Ensure appropriate zoning supports viability. The City should zone downtown in a way that enables vitality. Develop strategies for encouraging redevelopment--commercial and residential. Unify various downtown development plans into a comprehensive plan for downtown development. The City should promote a unified vision for downtown. Continue improvements to the appearance and utility of downtown. Participate in Main Street and other revitalization programs. Utilize portions of the Building Code to provide flexibility for appropriate construction and reconstruction standards for older buildings. Utilize the Parking Ordinance to ensure appropriate requirements for mixed use development and off street parking. Improve the streetscape by adding period street lights, benches, and landscaping and other amenities. Explore Federal and State funding for revitalization of Main Street. GOAL 4.5: Provide an appropriate amount of land for various densities and types of residential uses and ensure the highest quality living environment. OBJ. 4.5a: Policy 1: Locate residential development in areas best suited to accommodate each type of density. For example, medium and high density residential development should allow residents access to highways. Such housing, however, should not be viewed as a means for buffering conflicting land uses. The City should support the development of residential uses at densities appropriate to particular areas given criteria such as existing land use and zoning in the area, character and scale of development, suitability of the property, and the capacity of the infrastructure. La Pone Comprehensive Plan Update....................................................................... Page 4-5