No. 0834 expanding the boundaries of the SBRDA, redeclaring the area as expanded to be blighted, for purposes of TIF, and amending the plan and reapproving the plan as amended

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:,.III. LAND USE A. Designation of Sub -Areas 1. Central Business District a. Area A: This area forms the principal service commercial, retail commercial and public core of the Central Business District. The basic objective to be realized in this area is high density development. Parking needs for this area shall be met within the context of an overall municipal parking plan which may include, without limitation, any one or more of the parking facilities generally described in the Michigan Street Corridor Plan and incorporated herein by reference. This area will contain the greatest concentration of public- ;i`riip`rovem?epts and will adequately meet the requirements of pedestriari-ftirculation. Vehicular circulation patterns shall be designed in such a manner as to maximize accessibility and visibility of destination points. Residential uses which conform to local ordinance and code regulations will also be permitted. b. Area B: This area shall retain its present basic function as a secondary service commercial and retail commercial area. Less emphasis shall be placed on high density development within this area. Parks and recreational uses will be permitted within this area including, without limitation, a stadium or other structure to be used for athletic, recreational, cultural and community events located at 501 South Street. Parking requirements Ask shall be met by on -site parking provisions as required by local ordinance and by on- street parking. C. Area C: This area shall retain its present function of providing a cultural /convention center for the community. The balance of this area shall be retained for use as public parks, river walkways and recreational amenities. Parking facilities to serve the needs of the cultural /convention center will be provided to a limited degree within the area itself. Such parking will meet the short term needs of the public. Longer term parking facilities to serve the area will be provided within the context of the overall parking plan for the downtown core area. Pedestrian circulation patterns within the area shall be developed in such a manner to enhance the relationship of the cultural /convention center to the downtown core area and to the East Bank. d. Area D: This area shall retain its function as a lower density office park development. Parking requirements in this area shall be met on -site. Considerable land area shall be devoted to open and landscaped spaces. Public walkways and recreational amenities shall be maintained along the river frontage of this area, as well as a pedestrian bridge connecting this area to the recreational development on the eastern side of the St. Joseph River. Additionally, the southeastern portion of this area shall maintain its function as the regional postal facility along with public, pedestrian and parking amenities. e. Area E: This area is comprised of three similarly functioning sub - areas. These areas shall be devoted to high density residential use and related commercial facilities. Parking for these areas shall be provided on -site. -13- R3 -11 -88 5 -10 -85