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COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF 1987

That it is the intent of the City Council that the open space in Frontier Park and the open view of the Missouri River across the park shall be preserved. Resolution R87-15

SMPD SOUTH MAIN PRESERVATION DISTRICT ZONING OVERLAY

-The (SMPD) District also provides for the protection of historic areas, buildings, monuments or features, and their surroundings within a reasonable distance from obviously incongruous development or uses of land. (156.066)

MISSOURI RIVERFRONT CONCEPT PLAN

The MISSOURI RIVERFRONT CONCEPT PLAN of May 2004 presents development concepts for an eight mile section of the Riverfront which includes the Bishop’s Landing site. Developed as a concept plan reflecting accumulated citizen input and reciting Comprehensive Plan goals, it expresses several general ideas, but establishes clearly “Scale and architectural style of any redevelopment should carry-forth the visual qualities and image found along Main Street.”

-Scale and architectural style of any redevelopment initiative should carry-forth the visual qualities and image found along Main Street.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

-Therefore, new construction should be similar to that seen historically in overall mass and scale, materials, and treatment of openings.

The form, mass and scale seen currently in the District lends itself to a visual continuity which must not be destroyed by alterations, additions or new construction. — New construction projects shall do their best to include such character-defining features so as to become an integral element within the District itself.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2002 has as its first goal , “Strengthen the City’s Existing Historic Districts”, and in explanation states that “As the city seeks to preserve and enhance its historical heritage in the future, it must take care to ensure that the existing historic districts continue to prosper and flourish.”

A second stated goal is to “Enhance the Historical Heritage of the City through Neighborhood Preservation”.

Our history defines who we are and how we became the community we are today. Our heritage gives us a guidepost for planning the future of the city. The preservation and enhancement of our historical heritage is an essential component of this plan and the city’s future.