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Comprehensive Plan November 27, 1995 Page 4 (3) Neighborhood Commercial The downtown received a lot of attention during the Steering Committee's public meetings. Although the Comprehensive Plan does not address specific issues facing the downtown, it was recommended by both the Steering ;_,4mittee and Planning Commission that a "master plan" be prepared. This master plan will focus on the downtown and provide recommendations and plans to foster economic stability to this vital part of the community. The area between 193rd and 197th on the east side of Highway 169 was the focus of an extensive land use discussion. The Steering Committee reversed an earlier recommendation and recommended commercial land use be extended up to 197th Avenue. The Planning Commission was slightly more cautious and recommended a land use mix of Medium Density Residential and Highway Business. Staff believes that the opportunity exists to extend commercial further north than its present location; however, whether it is tended all the way to 197th needs to be further examined. The Planning Commission is currently reviewing an ordinance to establish a Neighborhood Commercial zoning distinct. This district would provide for intermediate commercial uses in areas where Highway Commercial is not compatible with surrounding land uses. The neighborhood commercial concept is currently part of the 1988 plan and was once again recommended. VI. Industrial One of the goals in updating the Comprehensive Plan was to increase industrial opportunities throughout the community. The plan recommends expanding the western business park between Waco Street and Joplin by including the county fairground property. It also identifies creating a Light Industrial area at the intersection of County Road No. 12 and 13. This area is relatively close to the existing water and sewer facilities and could be served in the near future. Lastly, the East Highway 10 corridor also was recommended to have an increased industrial area along 165th Avenue, as well as a business park along the southwest side of Highway 10. These two areas would provide additional industrial opportunities later on in the future, as the existing industrial areas develop. VII. Parks and Open Space *One of the issues associated with this section of the plan was to examine expansion opportunities for Orono Park. s:council:compplan