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TO Joel Albrecht, Director of Community Development FRm'l The LaPorte Main Street Association, Economic Development Committee SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning The objectiyes of said Association are to foster, promote, maintain and encourage the civic, social, commercial, tourist and economic welfare of the downtown portion of LaPorte, i.e., Main Street, Broadway and contiguous areas. It shall have the power to appear before any Federal, State, or Municipal officer, body, commission or committee or other lawful authority for any of the purposes herein expressed, and to do any and all acts as may be necessary or desirable for the purpose of carrying out any of the objectives herein expressed. Because the Association does not feel that the present zoning ordinance lends itself to the protection and preservation of the unique character of our downtown area, we are requesting that a special zoning district be established, with controls limiting use and architectural styles. ~ The existin2 buildin2s are not in compliance with city ordinances /:,; regarding set-back lines, parking and landscaping requirements, signs, etc. It is our belief, that this non-compliance must be forgiven for the special district and different controls and regulations be enacted by the City of LaPorte, in order to preserve the flavor of the district. A list of desirable uses must be approved and architectural restric- tions be applied in order to preserve the historical character of the district. (See Attachment A, How Zoning Can Block Downtown Rebuilding, "T),"",~",,",,,~ Tr<_~ "Cv~'h~~g"''') rC'ee ^......--1-.-e-.... B Pe-.... "-r";~" ~ V-l"n .....v....I.\...v~\.j. ..L\....l,.Cc.. ~^'-.Uc:.J1 '-' . \V .""'\L.L.a.\...J.1.JU lJ.L. , GlL., J\Jo. ,"\'J..\....1\. q lla. 1989 Econonic Development Strategies Report, 111-9; IV-4; IV-5; Appendix A-I and A-2). Uses which are desirable and compatible with surrounding area are: Retail ShODS Antique an~ Speciality shops Restaurants Galleries Craft demos Clearly defined parking areas Theaters Huseums Imports __ JJ~. JI ~ Service- r-'~ Uses which are not desirable and compatible with the proposed uses are: -Churches- Outdoor storage Agricul tun:: !/y~--L0-4V? Shipping & Transport Inadequate dwelling units -Proliferation of flea mkts J'-lanufac tur ing Adult book store