HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991.08.22_Planning Commission MinutesOWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 22, 1991, 7:00 ISM
Owasso Community Center
301 S Cedar, Owasso, 011ahorna
MEMBERS 111ESENT
Dewey Drown
Ray Haynes
Pat rnbriano
Gary Wells
Charles Willey
MEMBERS ABSENT
S`'ly Fk' PIZES ENT
Steve Compton
Marcia Boutwell
Rodney Ray
The notice for the meeting was posted in the Owasso City Mall, 2111 S Cedar, oil. July
31, 1991 and the agenda was posted on August 16, 1991
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - Chairperson Ray Haynes called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.rno and declared a quorum present.
2. CONSIDER. APPROVAL Of, "I"I-IE MINIIr1ES OF DULY 18, 1991 .. The Cox -ni- rission
reviewed the minutes of July 18, 1991 a Charles Willey moved, seconded by Pat Irnbriano, to
approve the minutes as written. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Charles Willey - -- Yes
Pat Imbriano - Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
Gary Wells _.. Yes
Ray Haynes _. Yes
The motion carried 5 -0o
Four residents of the area were present and requested that this item be continued to the next
meeting in order for more residents to be informed and participate in the process. There were
no objections and Chairperson Haynes continued the item to the September 19 regular meeting.
Owasso Planning Commission
Minutes of August 22, 1991
Page 2
4� CONSIDER PROPOSED ZONING ING COD AME'NI)Mf;NT "rO ALLOW OT1-1'f?
TRADES AND SERVICES AND DRIVE IN RESTAURANTS ON THE CS (COMMERCIAL
SHOPPING CENTER) DISTRICT ONLY WITH APPROVAL, OF THE BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT - Two sections of the Owasso Zoning Code specify the uses that may be
allowed in coninrercial zoning districts, "Other Trades and Services " and "Drive 4n Restaurants."
are allowed on only the CG (Commercial General) and tC is (Cor mercial high Intensity) zoning
districts. Both of those corm- nercial zoning districts are more heavy -duty districts than the CS
district. If the Zoning Code is amended to allow bath "Other Trades and Services " and "Drive--
In restaurants" in the CS zoning; district with the approval of a Special Exception by the Owasso
Board of Adjustment, the .hoard may deny the request or require; any necessary restrictions in
its approval that would protect any neighbors from potential negative impacts. If the code is not
amended, some individual commercial Lases will be denied the opportunity to develop in
appropriate CS zoned locations and the pressure for ,ranting CG coning in areas where CS
might be the better choice will continue.
Staff recornmc,ndc d approval of the proposal. to allow "Drive--In Restaurants -- 1,1se TJnit 18" and
",ether 'Trades and Services w Ilse Unit 15" by Special fsxception in the CS Commercial
Shopping; Center District,
Following discussion, Pat finb, °iano moved to recornriend to City Council that the Zoning Code
be airiended to allow "Drive --In restaurants ,_ Use Unit 18" and "tither Trades and Services
Use Unit 15" by Special Exception in the CS Commercial Shopping Center District, Motion
seconded by Charles Willey. A vote on the notion was recorded as follows:
Pat Imbriano - Yes
Charles Willey - Yes
Dewey Brown -- Yes
Gary Wells m Yes
Ray Haynes - Yes
5e NEW BUSINESS - A question concerning the continuing problem with timing of the
traffic; signal at German Corner was discussed. The Department of 'Transportation is aware of
the problem
6. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT IN AND NEAR OWASSO - Staff discussed current
development and construction in the Owasso area, The Med -X Drug store just north of Price
Rite and the proposed golf course were mentioned. The Commission voiced concerns about the
lack of community activities and restaurants readily available to residents of the area.
Owasso Planning Commission
Minutes of August 22, 1991
Page 3
1, ADJOURNMENT - Pat 1rrr nano moved, Gary Wells seconded, to adjourn the meeting,
A vote on the motion was recorded as follows-
Pat lrnbriaarro - Yes
Gerry Wells -- Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
Charles Willey .- Yes
Ray IJaynes - Yes
'nie motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7: -5 m-ii
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