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E. To promote business prosperity. F. To establish a high standard of development and desif,'ll that produces a positivc visual image and minimizes the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor and glare. . G. To allow a transitional reuse of existing buildings until markct conditions warrant rcdevelopment. H. To cnhancc redevelopmcnt potential by prohibiting uscs that would impede rcdevelopment. I. To ensurc acceptablc traffic operations on local streets J. To promote flexibility in land uscs and sitc dcvelopment standards to achieve the purposes of the district. Subd.9 8-4 Retail Center District A. To meet retail shopping needs of the surrounding community by providing a district that will accommodate a widc rangc of retail goods and services. B. To promotc business prosperity by creating an attractive and functional rctail center. C. To provide an integratcd retail trade center that groups compatible retail uscs in one or more multiple-occupancy buildings. Frce standing, single-occupancy buildings will be allowed if planned and constructed as part of a unified development that contains a retail ccnter or is developed after such a retail centcr is developed. D. To produce a positive visual imagc by establishing a high standard of design and development. . E. To allow transitional uscs that will allow an orderly phasing out of existing uses and development that are not appropriate in a contemporary retail center and a phasing in of uses and development as warranted by market conditions. F. To encourage grouping of uses that are mutually supportivc and have similar rcquircments for vchicular and pedestrian accessibility and exposure. G. To alleviate potential traffic congestion on local strcets by the design of the circulation pattern and arrangcment of uses. Subd. 10 CC Civic Center District A. To implcment that part of City of Ardcn Hills Comprehcnsive Plan known as the Civic Cent<-'}" (CC) area. B. To create a dcstination-oriented area that serves as focal point for the Community where a mix ofuscs including public, small retail, educational, semi-public facilities and some mid-to-high-density housing are located. C. To bring forth a government center that would integrate Sunfish Lake with a civic campus and commercial area, and create a gathering/activity placc that is unified in purpose, design and use. D. To require strict dcvelopmcnt standards and building materials to create a high quality civic environment. E. To prescrve, protect, and enhance existing development adjacent to the district. F. To promotc compact, unified development that takes advantage ofthc proximity . to the adjacent opcn space areas and regional transportation facilities. G. To minimize the effects of traffic congestion. Section ] 320 District Provisions Page 4 of 32