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HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT LOCATION The Highway Business District is in the northeast corner of the neighborhood. This district is located at an important Beltline interchange. It is well-served by highways and regional roads, but largely disconnected from the rest of the neighborhood. The district's attributes make it a strong location for highway-oriented land uses. Large portions of this district were recently developed, so they are not likely to be redeveloped in the short term. These land use and design standards provide guidance for interim changes and eventual redevelopment. COMPONENTS Current uses are auto dealerships and light industrial. Appropriate long-term land use recommendations include highway-oriented commercial, office and light industrial. DISTRICT CHARACTER The Highway Business District should include 1-to-4 story buildings adjacent to the existing Beltline, East Badger and Rimrock Road roadway frontage. The number of 1 story buildings should be carefully limited. Although these uses are auto-oriented, design standards should consider scale and pedestrian amenities, specifically where these parcels face residential components of the neighborhood. Because these sites are predominantly surface parking, architecture and open space should be integrated in patterns that break up long expanses of parking and loading. Since a majority of these sites will remain as impervious surfaces, use of green building practices and sustainable stormwater management techniques, such as green roofs and permeable pavers, are encouraged (see Appendix C). Vehicular circulation through the East Badger Road/ Rimrock Road intersection and into the'district should be clear and safe. The vehicular traffic pattern should support bicycle routes on East Badger Road and Rimrock Road. Highway Business District Example of Highway Business Redevelopment _ JULY 2008 III-