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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001.04.10_Planning Commission MinutesO4VASSO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING "Tuesday, April 10, 2001 Owasso Community Center 301 South Cedar, Owasso, Oklahoma MEMBERS PRESENT Pray Haynes Charles Willey Bill Ellison MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PI SENT Donna Sorrells Marsha Hensley :Stan Ewing The agenda for the regular meeting was ported in the Owasso City hall, 207 S Cedar, on April 6, 2001 at 9;30 AM. 1. CALL TO ORDER -- Chairperson Ray Haynes called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM and declared a quorum present. 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 2001 REGULAR MEETING - The Commission reviewed the minutes of march 13, 2001 Regular Meeting, Charles Willey roved, seconded by Bill Ellison to approve the minutes. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows Ray Haynes - Yes Pill Ellison _. Yes Charles Willey -- Yes The motion carried 3 -0. Mr. Haynes stated that Item ##6 has been pulled from the agenda and is rescheduled for May 8, 2001. 4. Proposed Citizen -Sponsored Zoning Code Amendment - Charles Norman - A request for review of a proposed amendment to Chapter 10, Section 1011.4, Off-street parking and loading requirements for medical office facilities. Donna presented the item. The information on this item was submitted to the Commissioners at the Larch 13, 2001 meeting in order to give the Commissioners time to review the code amendment request. Donna stated that the applicant is requesting a reduction in the required parking for all medical office buildings, from 1 space per 150 square feet to 1 space per 200 square feet. Several municipalities were surveyed and felt that 1 space per 200 square feet was adequate. Any amendment to the zoning code would not affect the parking requirement for the approved site plan for the Owasso Medical Center. Staff recommends approval allowing parking standards of 1 space per 200 square feet of building floor area on medical office facilities larger than 50,000 square feet in size. Mr. Charles Norman was present on behalf of SJSF Venture, to answer any questions. Also, Mr. Jon Eshelman with 'Traffic Engineering Consultants, Inc. was present to address concerns regarding- the reports enclosed in the packets. Mr. Norman requested to address the Commissioners. Mr. Norman explained that he understood why the Board of Adjustment denied the variance request in September of 2000, due to the fact O ASSO PLANNING COMMISSION April 109 2001 Page Noe 1 that there were no hardships and the facts did not exist. After that denial a decision was made to apply for an Amendment of the Code. We are requesting 1 space per 100 square feet of building floor, which would be a reduction of only 25 %. Mr. Norman suggested that the present requirement of 1 space for 150 square feet could remain applicable to medical offices and clinics with 1.0,000 square feet or less. He asked the Commissioners to consider 1 parkin; space for each 100 square feet for facilities over 10,000 square feet of floor area. ray Haynes questioned the breaking point on building size of other cities. Mr. Norman replied that other municipalities did not calculate off of facility sizes. Charles Willey suggested a graduated proposal such as, the first 15,000 square feet would require 1 space for 150 square feet, and any additional would be 1 space per 100 square feet. Mr. Jon Eshelman stated that he was still convinced that 1 per 100 square feet per building space of 10,000 is still valid. He also explained that he is sensitive to spill over traffic and would not be comfortable if it wasn't right and fair and does not want to cause traffic problems with the city. Charles Willey moved to approve a graduated proposal of the first 15,000 square feet of the building area to be 1 parking space for 150 square feet, any additional square footage will be 1 parking space for 100 square feet. This would apply only to medical office facilities. Bill Alison seconded the motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes -`des Bill Ellison _. Yes Charles Willey -- Yes The motion carried 3 -0. 5. Z ®01 ®02 - Dale & Lee's -- A request for rezoning of Lot 1, Block 2, Original Town of Owasso from RS-3 (residential Single Family, High Density) to OL, (Office Light). The subject property is located at 301 S. Birch and contains approximately 9,600 square feet. (Ward 4) Donna presented the item and described the location. Donna stated that the above property contains a vacant residential structure although, this structure would be removed if the rezoning were approved. The residences north and east of the property are oriented away from the subject property. Letters were mailed to surrounding property owners and legal notification was published in the March 21, 1001 edition of the Owasso reporter. One call was received by staff with concerns, which were similar to the items the applicant addressed in a letter dated April S, 2001. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Mr. David Charney, the attorney for the applicant, was present to answer questions. Mr. Dale DeBoer, the owner of the property was also present. Mr. Charney requested to speak before the Commissioners. He stated that he was aware that there were a few neighbors that objected to this rezoning. Also discussed was the possibility of covenants if it is rezoned to Office light. Mr. Ellison and Mr. Willey expressed concerns with the heating and air conditioning units stacked up outside the building. Mr. ASS® PLANNING COMMISSION April 109 2001 :page No. 3 Willey also had concerns with covenants not being a good enough tool, if the neighbors wanted to complain they would have to hire an attorney in order to get the problem resolved. Ms. pat Marlar (306 Forth Birch) was present to expressed objection. Ms: Marlar stated that the property was grandfathered into the City of Owasso and had concerns with attaching an office light zoning to a commercial shopping zoning. She also stated that drainage in the area was very poor and would rather see a residential house built on the lot, the Owasso Comprehensive plan states that it will protect residents from commercial property. Mr. Charney suggested that Ms. Marlar take a part in reviewing the site plan prior to the Commissioner's review. The City has ordinances that help protect citizens. Mr. DeBoer stated that they have tried to address problems that have arisen and they are trying to be good neighbors. Ray Haynes announced a recess at 8:35PM for approximately 10 minutes. The meeting was called back to order at 8:45pM. Ray Haynes stated that he had problems with this issue because of the two vacancies on the planning Commission, it would tape a unanimous vote to pass. 'To be fair to both parties involved we feel that we need to table this item. After discussion, lay Haynes moved to table the item until the next planning Commission meeting, Bill Alison seconded the motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes - Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey - Yes The motion carried 3 -0. 6. Site Plan - Summit Commercial Center - A request for review of a site plan for Summit Commercial Center described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, The Summit Commercial Center. The subject property contains 111,475 square feet and is located at the southwest corner of E. 86 " Street N. and N. Main Street. (Ward 4) The applicant requested this item to be pulled from the agenda. 7. Site Plan ® SDeedy Bob's Auto - A request for review of a site plan for Speedy Bob's Auto described as Lot 14 & 15, Block 5, Hale Acres. The subject property contains 82,400 square feet and is located south of E. 116`'' Street N. and west of the N. Garnett Road. The property was described and Donna explained that the detention would be within the parking lot, which will have continuous curb and guttering. The Owasso Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the plat at the March 28"' meeting. Staff recommends approval of the site plan for the Speedy Bob's auto subject to the following conditions: ASSO PLANNING COMMISSION April 1.0, 2001 Page No. 4 1, All T AC comments shall be addressed. prior to the issuance of a building permit. 1 Sidewalk shall be provided along N. Garnett Road as required by Section 3.4 of the Owasso Subdivision Regulations, The applicant was present to address concerns. Ray Haynes questioned the purpose: of a sidewalk along; North Garnett Road. Donna explained that it might not be fair to require a sidewalk and may want to strike item #2 of the staff recommendations. Ray Haynes moved to approve the site plan with the omission of item #2 on the above staff recommendations, Charles Willey seconded. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows; Ray Haynes -- Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey - des The potion carried 3 -0, 8, Adjournment - Ray Haynes moved, gill Alison seconded., to adjourn the meeting. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows; Ray Haynes w Yes Bill Alison - Yes Charles Willey w Yes The motion carried 3-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 PM. F � '31 Chairp ` r° on i Secretary _' vw - Date ��