2020-04-08 CC WS & Council Packet

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Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines inside the stores. A positive visual image is The Local Streets The further development of local important to retail success and to attracting commercial streets is important to people to live downtown. Coordination with attracting and keeping high quality retailers Anoka County will be required for in the downtown area. Local streets will be streetscape enhancements. easily accessible from CSAH 14 and CSAH The transportation improvements portrayed 21 and will provide a clear and logical in the Master Plan combine to provide the system for shoppers and people living Downtown Area with improved way finding, downtown to access local shops. Once on easily accessible development parcels, foot, users of the area should be able to easily understood layout of streets and a access the local sidewalks easily from system that can be phased in as parking areas and signage should orient development occurs. them to the mixed use corridors. Too much signage can clutter the streetscape and The further development of neighborhood actually cause additional confusion, while streets will enhance the character of the not enough can leave visitors with a sense downtown neighborhood and differentiate of frustration. A balance must be achieved. the residential areas from the commercial The sidewalk materials, lighting and core. The provision of a wider right-of-way landscaping all contribute to providing a allows for on-street parking as well as high quality pedestrian experience. The sidewalks which improve connectivity visual image of the street influences the throughout the downtown. perceived quality of goods and services Recommended section for Local Commercial and Neighborhood Streets January 4, 2006 Page 14 of 34