HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - excerpt from minutes of Planning Division recommendation (Excerpted from Staff Report on the block bounded
by Sthi 6th, Grand, and Northwestern)
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Division, while it is opposed to the spot rezoning
of parcel 12, is not opposed to commercial redevelopment of this block.
There are several concerns, however, which are stated elsewhere in this
report and will be summarized here:
1. Any commercial redevelopment on the block should be of an office,
shop, or professional nature.
2. Redevelopment should not be piecemeal, but rather should employ
thoughtful assembly of parcels to use land efficiently, provide
adequate parking, and preserve the block as an area of transition
from residential areas to the commercial uses of the Central
Business District.
3. The redevelopment should show respect for the natural environment
on the block by preserving and supplementing existing vegetation,
and maintaining the existing topography so as to minimize effects
on surrounding areas. Redevelopment should emphasize aesthetic
quality as well.
4. Structures of historical significance should be preserved. They
can be remodeled to provide office facilities and/or maintained
as residential structures. Redevelopment should not become a
wholesale bulldozing of structures valuable to the neighborhood
and community.
S. In an effort to preserve the transitional function of the block,
and replace lost housing, we would encourage residential develop-
ment in conjunction with commercial uses. Any additional parking
area needed by such auxilliary uses further mandates efficiency of
assembly and quality in design of redevelopment.
The Planning Division of the Department of Community Development
supports the commercial redevelopment of this block based upon the principles
and concerns enunciated in this report.
BLOCK STUDY:
5th-6th St., Grand Ave.-Northwestern
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