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Sarasota News Leader January 18, 2013 Page 38 he said. "It's just another tool in the planning some guidelines from one and some from the tool box." other, he added. The new overlay district also allows for parking requirement relief, in certain circumstances. If a warehouse were converted to a restaurant, for example, the plan would require the same number of parking spaces as the warehouse had and not the much larger number normally needed by an eatery. Much of the "En Tod" is within an Economic Enterprise Zone, which gives tax credits to businesses for hiring local people and sales tax credits for the equipment needed by the business. "We are trying to create as many incentives as possible," said Chapdelain. However, a developer either would have to embrace all the attributes of the overlay district or choose to use the underlying North Trail zoning. A developer could not follow "There's no picking and choosing which to use," said Chapdelain. "You're either all-in or not participating." A developer's decision to opt in would be "memorialized" through a proviso filed with the Sarasota County Clerk of Court's Office for posterity. The ultimate aim is to create a pedestrian-friendly area with shopping, dining and other amenities. Parking would be to the side and rear of buildings. "To be a success, transportation improvements will be required," Chapdelain said. "The key is slowing down traffic so — among other things — drivers will be able to pay more attention to the businesses along the side of 41." % Manuel R. Chepote, LUTCF Chepote Insurance Inc. • Allstate Agent 1300 Main Street • Sarasota, Florida (941) 366-0100 Serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties Auto • Home • Life • Renters • Motorcycles Flood • Business • Annuities • Financial Services Click for driving directions Click to watch the latest TV ad agents.allstate.com/manuel-r-chepote-sarasota-fl.html