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

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Chapter 10 .. . ..... . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. ... . . . . .. . . .. . . ... . .... .. Beauti:/iclltion an.d. Conservation Action 2: Action 3: Action 4: Action 5: Action 6: Action 7: Continue with enhancements of design features that maintain the historic character/appearance for sidewalks, parking, and lighting should be utilized to promote a more attractive appearance of Downtown. Utilize incentives to encourage redevelopment and adaptive re-usage of historical and architecturally significant buildings and structmes. Encourage leaselpurchase arrangements of properties owned by trusts that currently own Downtown buildings. Require newly developed and redeveloped buildings to blend with the character, design, and scale of the existing structmes in Downtown. Promote a safe environment through design and community-based law enforcement The City should attempt to work in cooperation with the school district to create tax breaks. OBJ.I0.3b: Create an aesthetic and pbysieally appealing cbaracter in Downtown La Porte that creates a unique destination for visitors. Policy 1: The City should adopt an urban design theme for Downtown and create standards and guidelines to manage the aesthetic appearance of the area. Action 1: Utilize urban design guidelines consistent with the existing mixture of architectural styles to create a strong and cohesive "sense of place." Action 2: Consider design guidelines or standards in cooperation with property owners and other organi7.ations, agencies, and stakeholders in the Downtown area. Action 3: Incorporate distinctive improvements such as street and sidewalk paving patterns, unique street signage, and pedestrian amenities. Action 4: Consider entrance markers as "II:1im.gateways to Downtown with identification signs and landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBJ.I0.3c: Attract entertainment and dining estabHsbments to Downtown La Porte including theaters, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes. Policy 1: The City should actively market Downtown La Porte to create a destination for retail and entertainment activities. Action 1: Parmer with the Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholder organizations and agencies to establish an aggressive commercial and retail development program to attract and retain desirable uses within Downtown La Porte. Action 2: Consider incentives to property owners who lease or develop their buildings with restaurant and other desirable uses. Action 3: Offer a clear and expedited permit process for entertainment, restaurant, and other desirable uses. Action 4: Encourage the location of museums as well as art and artisan galleries. Page 10-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Update