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Staff ReportMay 15, 2014 <br /> <br />Mixed Use Zone District <br />Discussion Item <br />ISSUE <br />Should the Planning and Zoning Commission direct staff to develop a draft ordinance creating a <br />new Mixed Use Zone District? <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />This item is prepared for discussion purposes. No staff recommendation at this time. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Staff is presenting for discussion purposes the concept of adopting a mixed use zoning <br />classification to be included as an official zone district in Chapter 106 of the City’s Code of <br />Ordinances. The 106 Committee is working on adoption of a mixed use district for inclusion in <br />the revisions being proposed with the zoning code. This item is being presented to assure <br />consensus on the issue. <br />Background: <br />Through the comprehensive planning process, the City recognized a desire to improve the Bay <br />Front area of La Porte adjacent to Sylvan Park. This area was identified as being underdeveloped <br />and the consensus was to attempt to add more activity in the Bay Front area. The following is an <br />excerpt from the City’s Comprehensive Plan discussing future direction of the bay front area: <br /> <br />