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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.05.07_Planning Commission MinutesOWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 7, 2007 Owasso Old Central 109 North Birch, Owasso, Oklahoma MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Dan Draper Kevin Vanover Duane Coppick David Vines Marilyn Hinkle (in @ 6:05pm) STAFF PRESENT Chip McCulley Marsha Hensley Joe Nurre Rickey Hayes Julie Lombardi The agenda for the regular meeting was posted at the north entrance to City Hall on April 27, 2007 at 9:00 AM. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Duane Coppick called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and declared a quorum present. 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2007 REGULAR MEETING - The Commission reviewed the minutes of April 9, 2007 regular Meeting. David Vines moved to approve the minutes. Duane Coppick seconded the motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Duane Coppick - Yes David Vines - Yes Kevin Vanover - Yes Dan Draper - Yes The motion was approved 4 -0. 4. Unified Sign Plan - Waterford Plaza - A request to review a unified sign plan for the Waterford Plaza development located at the southwest corner of East 96`h Street North and North 1291h East Avenue. The applicant is proposing one new sign containing 244 Sq. Ft. of display area. The applicant is requesting a unified sign plan for the Waterford Plaza located at the southwest corner of East 96`h Street North and North 1291h East Avenue. The proposed sign is located at the northwest corner of the property in front of the City Buffet. The proposed sign will be 30' in height and contain 244 Sq Ft. of display area. The Owasso Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the sign plan at the April 25, 2007 regular meeting and recommended approval without condition. Staff recommends approval. Commissioner Vanover suggested that he would like to see a copy of the unified sign permit be included in the packets in the future. Duane Coppick moved to approve the sign plan. Kevin Vanover seconded the motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION May 7, 2007 Page No. 2 Duane Coppick - Yes David Vines - Yes Kevin Vanover - Yes Dan Draper - Yes Marilyn Hinkle - Yes The motion was approved 5 -0. 5. Rezoning OZ -07 -03 A request to review and approve the rezoning of approximately 16.47 acres, from AG (Agriculture) to CS (Commercial Shopping), located at the southwest corner of East 96" Street North and North 121" East Avenue. Duane Coppick presented the item and the staff report was reviewed. The development process was described. The applicant is requesting to rezone 16.47 acres from AG to CS, located at the southwest corner of East 96th Street North and North 121St East Avenue. This property was annexed last month. Letters were mailed to surrounding property owners and legal advertisement was published in the Owasso Reporter. The staff recommends approval of the rezoning of OZ 07 -03. Mr. Dutch Harbert (10428 North 148 East Avenue) was present to express the following concerns /comments regarding the removal of the compressed natural gas pump: • The only compressed natural gas fuel access would be in Tulsa if this pump was taken away. • Would like to see the city replace the pump and bring it closer to Highway 1 -69 for convenience. • The problem was discussed with ONG and they have extra pumps that the city could use. • Research what other cities have done with the same type of problem. He has heard that other cities have converted their vehicles to CNG through grants offered. • He would have to travel all the way to Cherokee Industrial Park if the city doesn't set one up. • A large number of vehicles come from all around to obtain the fuel. Rickey Hayes, Owasso Economic Development Director, explained that the city' s in discussions with Oklahoma Natural Gas regarding this, issue. The city would like to see the pump kept in the area; staff and ONG are looking at three different locations. It is our role to assist ONG with this transition. Rickey explained that ONG only needs a paved surface and a gas line to re- establish the service. Duane Coppick moved to approve the rezoning. The motion was seconded by Dan Draper. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Dan Draper - Yes Duane Coppick - Yes OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION May 7, 2007 Page No. 3 David Vines - Yes Kevin Vanover - Yes Marilyn Hinkle - Yes The motion was approved 5 -0. 6. Rezoning OZ- 07 -04- A request to review and approve the rezoning approximately 5 acres, from AG (Agriculture) to CS (Commercial Shopping), located at the northwest corner of East 86`h Street North and North 145`'' East Avenue. Duane Coppick presented the item and Chip explained that this item has been pulled from the agenda. 7. Easement Closure - Hampton Inn - A request to review and approve the closure of 64' of an 11' utility easement that lies along the common lot lines between Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 2, Smith Farm Marketplace. Duane Coppick presented the item and the staff report was reviewed. The surrounding land use and the development process were described. The applicant is requesting this review in order to take appropriate action relating to matters allowing for the closure of 64' of an 11' utility easement that lies along the common lot lines between Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 2, Smith Farm Marketplace. A small portion of an unoccupied utility easement must be vacated in order to construct the pool house. The matter was discussed during review of the site plan by the applicant, city staff, and utility providers. It was discovered that the easement was unoccupied and could be vacated. Staff recommends approval. Dan Draper moved to approve the easement closure. The motion was seconded by Marilyn Hinkle. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Dan Draper - Yes Duane Coppick - Yes David Vines - Yes Kevin Vanover - Yes Marilyn Hinkle - Yes The motion was approved 5 -0. 8. Lot Tie - Robertson Tire - A request to review and approve a lot tie of two lots. The applicant is proposing the combination of two tracts of property allowing for an addition to Robertson Tire, located at 8341 East Owasso Expressway. This application was submitted in conjunction with a site plan for the proposed development. Duane Coppick presented the item and the staff report was reviewed. The development process was described. The applicant is proposing the combination of a .66 acre tract to that of a larger undeveloped tract to the west containing 1.27 acres. The applicant OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION May 7, 2007 Page No. 4 has submitted a site plan for the addition and it was reviewed at the regularly scheduled Technical Advisory Committee meeting on April 28, 2007. Staff recommends approval of the lot tie. Duane Coppick moved to approve the lot tie; the motion was seconded by David Vines. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Dan Draper - Yes Duane Coppick - Yes David Vines - Yes Kevin Vanover - Yes Marilyn Hinkle - Yes The motion was approved 5 -0. 9. Preliminary Plat - Smith Farm III - A request to review and approve a preliminary plat proposing 4 commercial lots, on approximately 16.47 acres of property zoned CS (Commercial Shopping), located at the southwest corner of East 96 "' Street North and North 12150 East Avenue. Duane Coppick presented the item and the staff report was reviewed. The development process was described. The applicant is requesting approval for 4 commercial lots on approximately 16.47 acres of property zoned CS (Commercial Shopping). The site is currently occupied by Oklahoma Natural Gas. If the plat is approved, Oklahoma Natural Gas will be relocated to the Cherokee Industrial Park in order for the proposed development to begin construction. The Technical Advisory Committee reviewed the preliminary plat at the April 25, 2007 meeting. The following TAC recommendation was addressed: 0 The applicant needs to correct the legal description Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Smith Farm II subject to the above condition. Mr. Malek Elkhoury made a brief presentation regarding the right -in, right -out drive on the west side of Lot 4. He also explained that they are planning on extending the right turn lane on North 1215` East Avenue in order to improve the traffic circulation. Commissioner Vanover stated that he would like to see this arterial intersection studied; all the curb cuts along this corridor need to be addressed. Mr. Dutch Harbert asked the Commissioners to state, in the motion, that the Compressed Natural Gas pump would be relocated. Chairperson Coppick explained that Mr. Harbert's comments and concerns would be within the minutes but, not the motion and the City staff and ONG staff will work to find a suitable location. OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION May 7, 2007 Page No. 5 David Vines moved to approve the preliminary plat; subject to the TAC and Staff recommendation. Also subject to, the easternmost entry is right -in, right -out access and note Mr. Dutch Harbert' s concerns in the minutes, regarding the removal of the natural gas pump. The motion was seconded by Duane Coppick. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Dan Draper - Yes Duane Coppick - Yes David Vines - Yes Kevin Vanover - No Marilyn Hinkle - Yes The motion was approved 4 -1. 10. Report on Monthly Building Permits Activity. 11. Report on Planning Items Previously Forwarded to City Council. 12. Discussion of Development In and Near Owasso 13. Adjournment - Duane Coppick moved, David Vines seconded, to adjourn the meeting. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows: Dan Draper - Yes Duane Coppick - Yes David Vines - Yes Kevin Vanover - Yes Marilyn Hinkle - Yes The motion carried 5 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM. irperso Vice Chairperson \ Date