Item 17 - Appropriation Adjustments for Bristol Improvement Project Phase 4

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Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan March 2018 4.1 Land Use Objectives: Chapter 4 Planning Goals and Goal: • Relocate the mini -mall and strip commercial land uses that Objectives Utilize the development of the Bristol Street Corridor as an are typical for high volume arterials from their mid -block opportunity to upgrade the development character of the area locations to new development on existing shopping center and to enhance the viability of those commercial enterprises sites or in new commercial buildings near the intersections which remain. with major cross streets. • Encourage commercial activity along the corridor as a Rationale: means of generating revenues for the City through fees There are a number of existing neighborhood shopping and sales tax revenues. centers and several adjacent blocks of street oriented • Retain as many existing businesses as possible and commercial development along the Bristol Street Corridor encourage their rehabilitation and possible expansion, which have the potential for continued operation. Many of Businesses which serve and benefit local residents and the existing businesses appear to be marginal in their provide high levels of employment will receive highest operation, but provide important services to the local priority for retention and rehabilitation. Parcels which are residents and would benefit from improved conditions along stagnant and underutilized will be re -planned. the corridor which would make it more attractive. Other uses • Assemble parcels where necessary to provide adequate detract from the character of the corridor and are less replacement area for remaining businesses that have lost dependent on their particular location. Widening of the important space or facilities to the road widening. Corridor has affected many business operations with the • Replace residential uses fronting Bristol Street with others Corridor either by removing parking or structures. The Specific compatible to the commercial character of the corridor. Plan represents the opportunity to encourage and enhance • Develop frontage parcels not to be of a type to detract continued operation of those businesses which will contribute from the overall image and character of Bristol Street. most to the design and land use character chosen for the Goal: corridor. Protect and enhance adjacent residential areas and community facilities along the Bristol Street Corridor by reducing the potential for adverse impacts related to traffic or other uses within the corridor. Page 115