08-30-12 Special Called Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 well-planned infill development, protection of neighborhood inte rance. To ensure the outcomes expressed by this plan, it is important to follow the guiding principles, and action recommendations set forth; all of which will aid the Zoning Commission and City Council in their decision-making. &®¢´² !±¤ ²þ '® «²þ !¢³¨®² É )¨³¨ ³¨µ¤² Throughout the planning process, a number of issues and concerns expressed relating to land use compatibility, infill on the few developable tracts, redevelopment of vacant buildings or underut properties, Sylvan Beach and waterfront, neighborhood protection revitalization, and corridor design and appearance. These discus the basis of the following focus areas, along with an analysis o conditions and review of current programs, plans, and ordinances focus area contains contextual information, key planning conside goals, (and their rationales), and advisable implementation acti initiatives. The areas of focus are as follows: Focus Area 1 Transitioning to a Built-Out Community; Focus Area 2 Quality Neighborhoods and Housing; Focus Area 3 Enhanced Community Character; and Focus Area 4 Adequate Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. &®¢´² !±¤ 4± ²¨³¨®¨¦ ³® "´¨«³/´³ #®¬¬´¨³¸ Over the 20-year planning horizon of this plan, much of the rema developable land in La Porte will be built out. As this occurs, will shift from western periphery to smaller- scale infill development, as well as redevelopment and revitaliz participation process (including feedback from the City Council and Zoning Commission), there are already areas that are in need of revitalization. These areas are displayed in the Map 2.1, Revitalization Areas, and include such areas as the vacant car dealerships along Sta Highway 146 South Frontage Road and certain residential areas li located in the area around Downtown and the Spenwick Subdivision others. To reverse the disinvestment in these areas, it will req establish and administer a pro-active and ongoing program for re Generally, revitalization one or more public actions that are undertaken to stimulate activity when the private marke providing sufficient capital and economic activity to achieve th of improvement. This public action usually involves one or more such as direct public investment, capital improvements, enhanced 2.2