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Chapter 1: Plan Development 'The assessment phase of plan preparation included field assessment,, GIS data assessment, and review of existing.plans and studies. The,Task Force analyzed topography, existing development, property ownership records, and zoning regulations to determine the development potential of 70, Corridor properties. i ay,23, -200641P,, blic'Meeting Business owners, property owners and residents, elected officials, and planning staff were invited to attend a preliminary meeting to discuss development standards and the economic development potential along the US 70 /Cornelius St.- Corridor. Attendees were asked to express their thoughts on how they would like to see the corridor develop. This initial meeting served as the first step in the process of forming the' US 70/ Cornelius Street Task.Force. At the meeting, attendees were asked to comment on what type of growth they would like to see and what types of concerns they had about the 70, Corridor. The following list represents their responses. IIFtiblia(Concerns Poor appearance and cleanliness Me Lack of uniform architectural style "Not integrated with downtown �e Can Cornelius St. be a destination? r® Needs landscaping -improvements �e ;;Lack of open spaee and park re Needs road improvements Need to clean up existing businesses Stop the criminal activity me Need to study owner- occupied activity �e 'Apply the neighborhood watch model ® °Redevelop some of the existing businesses -e Fix storm water and drainage problems Need sidewalks and bike lanes for safety Address uncontrolled dogs Need more public transportation re "Need additional area lighting �e Research economic developments tools and incentives Parking should be behind-or-to the side of businesses "Needs to be integrated with the Churton St!''Plan and Strategic, Growth''Plan 7 US 70/ Cornelius Street Corridor Strategic Plan 2007