1998 Planning Commission Packets

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thro b ff - re-t aro gh- ff rofalems°are -ider f e -Gerr s h pc-obi/am as°oppor iti s ar se Goal -3-2: Preserve and protect property values. Policy: as Tf�i r will work to irri prove ter redevelop bli_ kited properties to enhance the tax base of individual sites and to protect and improve the tax base of the surrounding area, Goal-4-3: Ensure that community development is compatible with features of the natural environment and is accommodated without destroying desirable environmental features and natural amenities. Policies.: a. Development shall be prohibited on wetlands, flood plains, and other natural features that perform important public protection functions in their natural state. b. Prohibit development on shore lands, wetlands, flood plains, and other natural features that perform important environmental functions in their natural state. Where desirable and practical, maintain such natural features in a condition for appropriate recreational uses. c. Development must respect the natural hydrology and unique features of the land to the maximum extent. d. Encourage the preservation of trees and natural vegetation where possible. Goal 4-4: Prevent development which is not accompanied by a sufficient level of supportive and service facilities (utilities, parking, access, etc.). Policies: a. Ensure that intensification of land use activity and development is accompanied by sufficient corresponding increase in related supportive and service facilities such as parks, of street parking, surface water management, etc. b. Ensure that high density development has reasonable, but not necessarily direct access to major thoroughfares. RESIDENTIAL Goal t: Provide safe, healthy and attractive residential environments which offer a broad and full choice of housing opportunities. Policies: a. Consider the development of additional single family attached homes to supplement conventional single family detached homes, mobile homes, and apartments.