2004-09-27 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop Meeting

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- e Redevelopment Stratew ............................................ .............. ... .... ... . ... . .. .. . ...... . .. ... .. .. . Action 2: Action 3: Action 4: Action 5: Policy 3: Action 1: Action 2: .L\ction J: . Action 4: l' I, Chapter 12 Implement recommendations in the Land Use Element related to neighborhood protection requirements as part of the City's development review, and approval process, including physical screening, increased setbacks, and use of open space buffers. Work with owners of existing commercial and industrial operations near residential areas to identify ways to reduce adverse impacts on adjacent neighborhoods. Implement the numerous Dev~lopment Element related integrity. Avoid zoning amendments that amount to inappropriate "spot zoning." The City', should encourage and support community and neighborhood- based action programs. Promote organization of qualified neighborhood associations. ' , Provide technical assistance to neighborhoods in drafting new or reviving lapsed deed restrictions and restrictive covenants. Communicate. regularly with local organiiations and churches about identified needs and planned projects and opportunities for public-private, coordination. " Implement recommendations in the Residential Development Element related to support of neighborh~od initiatives. . recommendations in the Residential to' long-term protection of neighborhood /Ki ( ~~ ~ GO^L 12.2:' Revitalize the City's historic downtown area~ OBJ.12.2a:' . Policy 1:. Action 1: Action 2: . Action 3: Action 4: Action S: '. , Prepare and implement a downtown development plan. The City should promote a unified visi(>n for downtoWn 'through a cooperative and unified effort with the Main Street Association. Through the downtown' plan. take the necessary steps to prepare ~e City to participate in Main Street and other revitalization programs. Review the City's zoning ordinance to ensure that downtown is zoned a~propriately to' promote its' long-term viability, and encourage redevelopment activities. . Evaluate the pedestrian "friendliness" of the downtown area and identify needed improvements to pedestrian ways. Implement recommendations in the Beautification Element related to adoption of an urban design them~ for downtQwn 'and establishment of, . standards and guidelines for managing downtown aesthetics, and creating a "sense of place" through distinctive improvements in cocpe~tion with property owners and other downtown stakeholders. Conduct an inventory of existing building con~itions to iqentify substandard or dilapidated stnicture and to set priorities for rehabilitation efforts. '. Page 12.7 La Porte 2020 ComprehensilJe Plan Update ... .........~...... ....... ........ ..... ......... .,.......~ ......... ............. ...