2005-04-11 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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Chapter 4 0) ...............................................................................................Land llse Individual land development proposals should be considered for approval at the scale of neighborhood, sub-area, and development project planning, which are to be considered in subsequent zoning and rezoning actions by the City. These decisions should be based upon consideration of the established policies and conformance with the La Porte 2020 Land Use Plan. The Future Land Use Plan is not a zoning map, nor should it be used as such. The detailed pattern and location of land uses on a parcel-specific basis cannot be accurately predicted for 25 years into the future. Small area land use decisions should appropriately be made at the scale of neighborhood, sub-area, and development project planning, which are to be considered in subsequent zoning and rezoning actions by the City. These decisions should be based upon consideration of the La Porte 2020 Land Use Plan and should be consistent with the generalized land uses shown in the plan. The La Porte 2020 Land Use Plan was developed based upon the following policy considerations: General Land Use Guidelines ?? There should be a balance of residential, commercial, and industrial land uses to support a desirable quality of life and adequate employment opportunities. ?? Potential land use impacts should be considered (noise, odor, pollution, excessive light, traffic, etc.). ?? Environmentally sensitive areas should be protected, including wildlife habitat areas and topographically constrained areas within the floodplain. ?? Neighboring land uses should not detract from the enjoyment or value of properties. ?? Transportation access and circulation should be provided for uses that generate large numbers of trips. ?? Floodplain areas should not be encroached upon by future development unless there is compliance with stringent floodplain management practices. ?? Compatibility with existing uses should be maintained. ?? Airport land use compatibility requires that noise sensitive uses and height obstructions be avoided in the airport environs. Residential Land Uses ?? Should be close to schools, parks, and other community facilities. ?? Should have good access to local, collector, and arterial streets. j-?? Residential areas should not be adjacent to industrial areas without adequate provisions for impact mitigation. ?? Houses should have direct access to residential streets, but not to collector or arterial streets. ?? Residential and commercial areas may be adjacent to one another if they are separated by a buffer. ?? Neighborhoods should be buffered from primary streets. ?? Houses should not be adjacent to state highways or other major transportation corridors. Commercial Land Use - Office, retail and service activities. ?? Should be clustered throughout the City and convenient to residentill areas. Page 4-12 [a Porte Comprehensive Plan Update