6.1. HRSR 06-30-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• • 3 people approved of the use of commercial and retail space in the Bluff Block • 1 person expressed concern as to whether or not existing businesses will be able to afford to relocate into the new space • 1 person suggested that Downtown's current specialty shop motif remain and that no chain stores be allowed in Downtown • 1 person suggested that a small open space be left at the corner of Main St. & Jackson Ave. • 1 person appreciated the use of commercial space in order to provide shoppers a reason to shop Downtown longer Design Features • 5 people expressed support of the historic character of the new buildings • 4 people highly approved of the design • 2 people approved of the Bluff Block design • 1 person thought the design was too homogeneous • 1 person expressed concern about the affordability of the for sale units • 1 person expressed concern that some businesses would lose visibility from East Hwy 10 • 1 person thought the design needed to reflect greater use of river (walking path,back door access to businesses,patios,park,garbage cans, etc.) • Relocation of Gazebo/Jackson Square Open Space • 8 people approved of the relocation of the gazebo/open space • 7 people would like Jackson Square to remain a parking lot Waterfront Connection • 11 people approved of the waterfront connection Parking • 3 people expressed concern that parking would be lost during construction • 3 people suggested a ramp be built behind Kemper Drug • 2 people expressed concern that traffic would increase due to the addition of businesses and residents • 2 people expressed a general concern for parking issues • 1 person suggested that a small ramp be built and that the City should charge$1.00 for special events • 1 person suggested that a ramp be built north of the railroad tracks • 1 person suggested that King Ave. be closed • 1 person suggested that Jackson Ave. be widened to provide parking on both sides of the street