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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.11.11_Planning Commission MinutesOWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION I TJTES OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 119 1997 Owasso Community Center 301 South Cedar, Owasso, Oklahoma MEMBERS PRESENT :lam: ]El :B +. RS ABSET11 -1T' Ray Haynes Bob R.arrdolph Charles Willy (in at 7 ; 0; PM Bill Ellison Dewey Brown STAFF PRJ,dS ;NT f "irn Rooney Marsl_ra Hensley The agenda for the meeting; was posted in the Owasso City Hall, 207 S Cedar, on November 4, 1997 at 1:30 PM. 1.. CALL TO ORDER a Chairperson Ray Haynes called the meeting to order at 7:02 p and declared a quortr_rrr present, 2. ROLL t._'AIJ, 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER OdER 9 4 , 1997 REGULAR MEETING - The Commission reviewed the minutes of October 14, 1997, Dewey Brown moved, seconded by Bill Ellison to approve the minutes as written. A vote; on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes - Yes Bill Ellison w `des Dewey Brown _. Yes The motion carried 3 -0. 4. Preliminary Plat -ROC Owasso e A request for preliminary plat approval for ROC Owasso, an addition to the City of Owasso containing 6 lots on 25.568 acres, more or less. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of E 86th St lei and N 129th E Ave and is commercial zoned. Mr. Rooney presented this item to the Committee. The Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the preliminary plat and provided several comments /corrections, all of these corrections have been addressed on this preliminary plat. Charles Willey had questions regarding street improvements at the intersection of 16th Street North. Ray Haynes moved to approve the preliminary plat, motion was seconded by Dewey Brown. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION November 11, 1997 Page Noe Ray Haynes ... Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey - Yes Dewey Brown ... Yes J'he motion carried 4 , fl. 5, t€3 rmnaytw:._sti ,.. % °equc;st for preliminary flat approval for Caudle Estates, an addition to the City of Owasso containing 38 lots on l :I , 3� acres, more or less, The subject property is located west of the southwest corner of U 96th St N and Garnett Road. A review was given by Mr. Rooney. The Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the plat at their October 29, 1997 meeting and no comments or corrections were made. There is a possibility of opposition from the property owner to the south wanting to obtain access through Caudle Estates property. This would not be recommended and would be more appealing routing traffic through the commercial zoning also established on the property. Charles Willey moved to approve the preliminary flat, motion was seconded by Ray Haynes. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes - Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey - des Dewey brown -_ Yes The motion carried 4-0. 6. Site Ilan - Owasso Auto Care -- A request for approval of a site plan for Owasso Auto Care's Quick Lube Facility to be located on the northwest corner of West Third Street and North Main, Owasso, The Chair introduced the case and the staff review was given by Mr. Rooney. Regulations apply in a CS district that is classified as a Use Unit 169 such regulations are as follows: 1. No open air storage is permitted except the incidental open air display of tires, batteries, lubricants, and automobile accessories. OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION November 11, 1.997 Page Nom 3 . Jherrever` abutted by property coned residential, the commercial use shall be screened along the lot line(s) in common with the residential district: by the erection of a screenings gall or fence. ,A, » ff �, bia� �a plan Aec,�al�,sa Advisory k.a�ifaa$t��s,�� i "� �1�a�4iv�� Lt�� �1tC; ��l�i1i and no con-Ifne1 "lid Wer received at that meeting. The lot located to the west was questioned, This lot could be ernployee parking; or customer, but should riot be used for inoperable vehicles and would require:, a, hard surface, Staff recommends the planning Commission require the installation of a site obstruction fence along the common lot: lines of the residential district (west and north) and prohibit outside storage other than what is permissible by the Zoning Code, Ray Haynes moved to approve the site plan subject to the above staff recommendations plus, a clarification of the location of a trash dunipster, Dewey Brown seconded. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: May Haynes ... Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey Yes Dewey Brown Yes The motion carried 41.. -0. 7. Site plan -- Kourtls 3ro�t� - A request for the approval of a site plan for Kourtis Properties for a commercial building to be located at Ator° Shopping, Center of Garnett Road. The Chair introduced the case and the staff review was given by Sir. Rooney. The proposed building is to be 3,000 square feet and is proposed for storage use. The parking spaces required would be 6, one which should be handicap. There was a meeting held on November 5, 1997 with the property owners to the west, the developer and the City to discuss drainage concerns. A retaining wall, a site obstructing fence above that gall, and the planting of some pine trees will be completed within the next thirty days. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Six (6) additional parking spaces to be added, one of which is to be labeled for handicapped accessible. Charles Willey moved to approve the site plan subject to the staff recommendations stated above, Bill Ellison seconded the motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION November 11, 1997 Page No. 4 Ray Haynes Yes Bill Ellison Yes Charles Willey - Yes Dewey Brown - Yes `l"he motiOD. carried 4 -0. Ii. Easernent_Q , _i xgr ous_IIo me A re luest -for the closing of a portion o a utility easement located on fog: 8, Block 1, The Fairways at Bailey Ranch. The portion of the easement to be dosed is described as the westerly 4 feet of the easterly 11 foot: utility easement:, from a point beginning at the 25' building line for a distance of 40 feet. The Technical Advisory Committee and staff reviewed the request arid has no concerns or comments. A review of this item was given by Mr. Rooney. Comments and concerns were expressed by the Commissioners regarding why a survey was not done before or at the time of the looting, The applicant, irrmoras wasp °esent and .xplained the reason. for the error was the surrey pin being pulled out when the neighbor's fence was built. Ray Haynes expressed his concerns with easement closings happening so often do to the lack of property being surveyed, Ray Haynes moved to approve the easement closing request hut, expressed his disapproval with -repeated easement closings, Dewey Brown seconded. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes - Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey -ales Dewey Brown - Yes The motion carried 4--0. 9. OLS- -96 -06 -David Nimes - A request for a lot split approval located on pots 6 and 7, Block 5, Hale Acres Addition. Mr. Rooney reviewed the lot split request with the Commissioners. This lot split would split two existing platted lots and create 3 total lots for duplex development. The Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the lot split request and had no comments or concerns were offered by the utility companies. A building permit would still be required prior to any construction. OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION November 11, 1997 Page No. 5 Charles Willey moved to approve the lot split request subject to a building permit being issued prior to any construction, motion was seconded by hay Haynes, A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes `,r Dill Ellison Yes Charles Willey - Yes Dewey Brown ... Yes The motion carried 4-0. 10 Site Pla�ri- Owasso ,Sixth Grade Center . A request from Mr. Dale Johnson, Superintendent of Owasso Public Schools, to address the Planning Commission regarding the site plan requirements of the Owasso Sixth Grade Center. More specifically, the site plate requirernent to construction are escape lave on the west side of N. 129th E. Avenue, Tim Rooney introduced lair. Dale Johnson, Superintendent of Owasso Public Schools. Mr. Johnson presented his appeal regarding the requirement for the construction of an escape lane along North 129th East. Avenue, Mr. John Groth questioned Mr. Johnson regarding 'why this issue was not resolved prior to this point. Mr. troth explained that some months ago he had spore with Mr. Johnson and brought the escape lane to his attention. Mr. Groth also felt like whatever was necessary for the safety of the children should be done. Mr. Johnson stated that the escape lane could not be accomplished legally according to the school district's attorney. Mr. Rodney Ray, City Manager, addressed the Commissioners. Stating that all BOLA codes have been met in the building of the school. He explained that the escape lane is more of a traffic flog issue and holding up the opening of the school is not in the best interest of the community. The proposal is to install a "No heft Turn" sign for traffic heading south. fir. Johnson stated the flashing light is on order and is part of this project. He also stated, buses will not turn around or go through neighborhoods in order to get heading north, to turn right into the school. Mr. John further stated that he had no problems with this alternative. Mr. Ellison addressed bus traffic concerns, whether all the buses coming from the same direction would cause them to stack up. A concerned citizen that lives east of Owasso on 76th Street North and uses 129th East Avenue regularly to get to 86th Street North, was also worried with the flow of traffic. Shay Haynes called for a recess at 5:50 PM. O 1ASSO PLANNING COMMISSION November 11, 1997 Page No. 6 The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 RN /L Ray Haynes stated he would rather see the school totally complete, but could see a "No Left Turn" sign being a possible tercel: .)orary solution., He also stated the County, School Board and the City of Owasso shoU,ld share hn the cost of the escape lane. Mr. Johnson reported that the signal lights are not a problem. The school has a contract with beeline; Traffic Contpany and, the signal lights were left up to them. Mr. Johnson also stated tie would work with the City of Owasso in building other schools even if they were located in the County. Mr. Ray stated, regarding the flashing lights, we could after 5 (five) days check back with the school and check to see if the lights are in the process of being; installed. Dewey Brown suggested lifting the time frame of 5 (five) days in compliance for the manual light. Bill Ellison added, a police officer should be there directing traffic and assuring the safety of the children until the manual light is complete, at the expense of the school. Ray Baynes moved to allow the school board to not construct escape lanes for an occupancy permit, which will be at Rodney lays discretion to be issued, but to be installed at the earliest time possible. Additionally, a "No Left Turn" sign should be installed for the southbound traffic. Flashing school zone lights are to be installed and completed prior to occupancy. City of Owasso will provide police protection for two (2) days after school opening, then the school is to be responsible for the police protection, until a manual light is installed. The motion was seconded by Dewey Brown. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes - `des Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey - Yes Dewey Brown - Yes The motion carried 4 -0. 11. Detachmentd Nuest -Allen Robinson - A request for the detachment of property from the City Limits of Owasso. The subject property is located in the B/2 of the NE/4 of Section 31, T21N, R14B. The City of Owasso has been in negotiations with the applicant to obtain right -of -way for the proposed extension of S. Fifth Avenue from NSB to the service road. The applicant expressed a desire to construct a billboard on his property at the location described in the detachment request. Because billboards are not permitted in the City of Owasso and the subject property is on the southern boundary of the city limits, staff advised Mr. Robinson to seek a detachment request rather than a Variance from the Board of OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION November 11, 1997 Page No. 7 Adjustment. ' "Iffic Annexation Corrmince reviewed this request and hay no concerns, Charles Willey moved to approve the detachment request, seconded by Bill Ellison. A vote on the motimi, was recorded as bilows; Ray Haynes _ Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey - Yes Dewey Brown _.. Yes The motion carried 4-0, 12. Report on Monthly Building Permit Activity _. October report was reviewed, 11 Deport on Planning lterns Previously Fo-r yarded to City Council. 14.. Disciission of Development In and Near (.)wasso 15, Adjournment- ewey Brown moved, Charles Willey seconded, to adjourn meeting. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Ray Haynes - Yes Bill Ellison - Yes Charles Willey -- Yes Dewy Brawn - Yes The motion carried l— i and the meeting was adjourned at 9.25 PM. 1 Cllairperscn „f Secretary Date