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OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 13, 1996
PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular
DATE: August 13, 1996
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Owasso Community Center
NOTICE FILED BY: Timothy Rooney
TITLE: Community Development Director
Filed in the office of the Owasso City Clerk at 8:00 AM on August 6, 1996.
TimothyRoone3 Community evelop tDirector
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 13, 1996, 7:00 PM
Owasso Community Center, 301 S: Cedar
AGENDA
Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the July 9, 1996 Regular Meeting and the July 16,
1996 Special Meeting.
4. Election of Officers
5. Drainage Easement Closing - Mr. Ster ig a Katir is - A request for a closing of a portion
of a drainage easement located on Lot 13, Block 1, Windsor Lake II Addition, further
described as 9212 N. 132nd E. Avenue, Owasso, OK.
6. Lot Tieing Agreement - Simmons Homes - A request to initiate a lot tieing agreement
for Lots 14 and 15, The Fairways at Bailey Ranch. The subject property is currently
undeveloped.
7. Owasso Zoning Code Update - Review of Chapters 13 thru 15.
8. Review of July Building Report and Lot Availability - A review of the building permit
activity in Owasso and the availability of residential lots in Owasso.
9. New Business
10. Report on Planning Items Previously Forwarded to City Council
11. Discussion of Development In and Near Owasso
12. Adjournment
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 9, 1996
Owasso Community Center
301 South Cedar, Owasso, Oklahoma
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ray Haynes
Jerry Cole
Dewey Brown
Gary Wells
MEMBERS ABSENT
Charles Willey
STAFF PRESENT
Tim Rooney
Marsha Hensley
The agenda for the meeting was posted in the Owasso City Hall, 207 S Cedar, on July 3, 1996
at 8:00 AM.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Ray Haynes called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
and declared a quorum present.
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1996 REGULAR
MEETING - The Commission reviewed the minutes of June 11, 1996, Jerry Cole
moved, seconded by Dewey Brown to approve the minutes as written. A vote on the
motion was recorded as follows:
Jerry Cole - Yes
Ray Haynes - Yes
Gary Wells - Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
The motion carried 4-0.
4. Site Plan Review - Dr. Franklin Dental Office - A request for a review of a site plan for
a dental office to be located on Lot 7, Block 1, Ram Plaza Addition; further described
as 12700 E. 86th Place North.
The Chair introduced the case and the staff review was given by Mr. Rooney.
There were no comments from the Technical Advisory Committee. Staff recommends
approval of the proposed site plan as presented with the condition of a pre - construction
meeting with city personnel prior to obtaining the building permit.
Jerry Cole moved to approve the site plan, subject to the above requirement. Dewey
Brown seconded. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
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Jerry Cole - Yes
Ray Haynes - Yes
Gary Wells - Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
The motion carried 4 -0.
5. Annexation Request - New Life Assembly of God. Inc. - An approximate 17 acre tract
located in the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (N/2,
SW/4, NW/4) of Section 5, T21N, R14E of the Indian Base and Meridian, Tulsa
County, Oklahoma. The subject property contains the New Life Assembly of God
Church.
The Chair introduced the case and the staff review was given by Mr. Rooney. Mr.
Rooney stated to the Commission that Verdigris Valley is not forcing the issue of electric
service to the New Life Assembly of God, PSO is still providing service to them. Staff
was required to place this item on the agenda due to the publication in the Owasso
Reporter which had to be published before the Annexation Committee conducted its
meeting in order to meet the legal notice requirements. Staff recommends tabling this
request.
Gary Wells moved to approve this item being tabled. Dewey Brown seconded. A vote
on the motion was recorded as follows:
Jerry Cole - Yes
Ray Haynes - Yes
Gary Wells - Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
The motion carried 4-0.
6. Owasso Zoning Code Update
Mr. Rooney and the Planning Commission reviewed chapters 10 through 12 of the
updated zoning code.
7. Review of June Building Report and Lot Availability
Members of the Planning Commission discussed activity of the building permits.
8. New Business - No report
9. Report on Planning Items Previously Forwarded to City Council - Barrington Point III
was approved by City Council.
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10. Discussion of Development In and Near Owasso - No report
11. Adjournment - Jerry Cole moved, Ray Haynes seconded, to adjourn meeting.
A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Jerry Cole - Yes
Ray Haynes - Yes
Gary Wells - Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
The motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Chairperson
Secretary
Date
OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, July 16, 1996
Owasso Community Center
301 South Cedar, Owasso, Oklahoma
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ray Haynes
Jerry Cole
Dewey Brown
Charles Willey
MEMBERS ABSENT
Gary Wells
STAFF PRESENT
Tim Rooney
Marsha Hensley
The agenda for the meeting was posted in the Owasso City Hall, 207 S Cedar, on July 12, 1996
at 8:00 AM.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Ray Haynes called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM
and declared a quorum present.
2. ROLL CALL
3. OLS -96 -07 - Kourtis Properties - A request for a lot split approval on several parcels of
land contained within Section 19, Township 21 North, Range 14 East, City of Owasso,
k Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Said Parcels are located in and around the Bailey Golf Ranch
and the Fairways at Bailey Ranch.
The Chair introduced the case and the staff review was given by Mr. Rooney.
Jerry Cole moved to approve the lot split request. Seconded by Charles Willey.
A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Jerry Cole - Yes
Ray Haynes - Yes
Charles Willey - Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
The motion carried 4-0.
4. Adjournment - Jerry Cole moved, Ray Haynes seconded, to adjourn meeting.
A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
Jerry Cole - Yes
Ray Haynes - Yes
Charles Willey - Yes
Dewey Brown - Yes
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The motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 AM.
Chairperson
Secretary
Date
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OWASSO
FROM: TIMOTHY ROONEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: LOT TIEING AGREEMENT
LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK 3
THE FAIRWAYS AT BAILEY RANCH
DATE: August 5, 1996
BACKGROUND:
The City of Owasso has received a lot tieing request from Mr. Greg Simmons for two lots
located within the Fairways at Bailey Ranch. The subject property is located within the 8900
block of North 104th E. Avenue.
The applicant is requesting a lot tieing agreement in order to allow for the construction of one
single- family residence on the two lots in question. In order to build the single- family residence
on the center portion of the two lots, it is necessary for the applicant to enter into a lot- tieing
agreement with the City of Owasso. Approval and granting of the lot tieing agreement will
ensure that the following occur:
The right to construct the single - family dwelling on the common lot lines of
both Lots 14 and 15, Block 3 of The Fairways at Bailey Ranch.
2. The right to use the combines lots as if they were a single -lot of record.
3. That neither lot may be sold in the future as separate lots.
4. That all other improvements (other than the single -family dwelling) shall
comply with all ordinances of the City of Owasso.
The lot tieing agreement does not effect any platted utility easements as there are no utility
easements along the common lot lines. All property development standards would still need to
be met by the applicant (FY setback of 30', RY setback of 25', Side yard setbacks of 5' and
10').
Again, execution of this agreement is necessary in order to allow for construction of the
dwelling. If approved by the Planning Commission, this item will be forwarded to the Owasso
City Council at their August 20, 1996 regular meeting.
Lot Tieing Agreement
Simmons Homes
Page 2 of 2
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the lot tieing agreement.
ATTACHMENT:
1. The Fairway's at Bailey Ranch plat.
2. Copy of the Lot Tieing Agreement.
DATE AUG. 2, 1995 THE FAIRWAYS PLAT NO. 5085
AT
BAILEY RANCH
A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 19, T21N, R14E, CITY OF OWASSO, TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Barrington Estates Fax:918- 272 -0216
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 2nd day of August, 1996, by and between
Simmons Homes, Inc, heteinafler designated "First Part} ", and the CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, a
municipal corporation, hereinafter designated "Second Party ".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, First Parties are the record owner(s) of the following described real property situated
in the City of Owasso, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, to -wit:
Lot 14, Block 3, The Fairways at Bailey Ranch I
hereinafter designated "First Property ",
Lot 15, Block 3, The Fairways at Bailey Ranch I
hereinafter designated "Second Property".
WHEREAS, the First Parties have xegnested approval to permit the construction of a single
family dwelling on the common lot line of bunt first and Second property- and have further requested
permission to develop and use said properties and construct improvements thereon in the same manner
and to the same extent as would be permissible if said properties constituted one platted lot instead of one
platted lot and a second platted lot; and
WHEREAS, the Second Party, is willing to grant the aforesaid requests of the First parties, all
upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained,
the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
(I) subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, the Second Party does hereby grant unto the
First party, their grantees, IQSSeeS, successors and assigns the following:
(a) The right to construct a single family dwelling on the common lot line of both the
£first and second property.
(b) The right to use said properties of First Parties as though said real property
constituted a single platted lot instead of a platted lot and a second platted lot.
(2) The rights granted by the Second party under the provisions of numerical paragraph (1)
above are subject to the following conditions:
(a) That the aforesaid First and Second Properties may not be sold, mortgaged or
otherwise encumbered separate and apart from each other; and
(b) That Construction of buildings and other improvements on said properties of First
Party shall otherwise comply with all ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma.
(3) In consideration of the covenants and agreements of the Second party herein contained, the
First Party does hereby agree that so long as this Agreement is in force and effoct they will not sell,
mortgage or otherwise eocumWr said First and Second properties, separate and independent of each other.
(4) This Agreement shall automatically terminate:
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(a) Upon the mplatting of the above described properties into a single lot as required by
law.
Upon the occurrence of the event described in subparagraph (a) of this numerical paragraph, the Second
Party shall, immediately upon the request of the then record owner of the above described properties,
execute in recordable form a release or mutual release of this Agreement.
(5) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and each of them, their respective
successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first
above written, f
(Pro rly Owner)
"First Party"
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Attorney
APPROVED this
"INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT"
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
0
(Mayor)
"Second Party"
before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on this _ day
Of , 19 personally appeared to me know to
be the identical person who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that
executed the same as free and voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein set forth
Given under my hand and seal the day and year last above written
(Notary Public)
my commission expires
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'CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGNMNT"
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on ties _ day
of 19_, personally appeared to me known to be the identical
person wbo executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that executed the
same as _ free and voluntary act and deed of such corporation, for the uses and purposes
therein set forth.
Given under my hatrd and seat the day and year last written.
(Notary Public
My commission expires
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OWASSO
FROM: TIMOTHY ROONEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: DRAINAGE EASEMENT CLOSING
LOT 13, BLOCK 1
WINDSOR LAKE H
DATE: August 6, 1996
BACKGROUND.
The City of Owasso has received a request from Mr. Stergie Katirgis to close a portion of a
drainage easement located on Lot 13, Block 1, Windsor Lake II Addition. The subject property
is located within the 9200 block of N. 132nd E. Avenue.
The applicant is requesting that a portion of the drainage easement be closed in order to allow
for a larger building pad area of a proposed single - family dwelling. The drainage easement,
originally platted when the Windsor Lake II addition was platted.
Mr. Groves of the Engineering Division of Public Works worked extensively with Mr. Katirgis
in developing the legal description for the portion of the drainage easement to be vacated.
Please note that any portion larger than what is being proposed to be closed would not be
recommended. The drainage easement was originally oversized and due to extensive
drainage /detention work off site (Owasso Assembly of God Church), a portion of this drainage
easement is not needed.
This request was reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee via facsimile as it was the only
item for review at this months meeting. All utility providers were to respond via facsimile prior
to August 6, 1996 if they had any concerns with the request. Both PSO and Southwestern Bell
both responded without any concerns and their comments are attached for your information and
review.
If approved by the Planning Commission, this item will be forwarded to the Owasso City
Council at their August 20, 1996 regular meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of vacating the attached described portion of the drainage easement
located on Lot 13, Block 1, Windsor Lake II.
Drainage Easement Closing
Stergie Katirgis
Page 2 of 2
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Copy of Windsor Lake II plat.
2. Copy of site plan.
3. Memo from Mr.Groves which includes legal description of the portion of the drainage
easement to be closed.
4. Copy of the responses from PSO and Southwestern Bell.
DATE FILED JUNE 11, 1993 PLAT NO. 4933
WINSOR LAKE II
A SUBDIVISION CONTAINING A PART OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 AND APLAT OF THE WEST 450
FEET OF THE SE1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE
I. B. & M., TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
MEMORANDUM
TO: TIM ROONEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FROM: DOUGLAS E. GROVES
ENGINEERING TECHNIC
SUBJECT: DRAINAGE EASEMENT CLOSING
DATE: July 24, 1996
Per our previous conversation, please find the legal description to close a portion of the existing
drainage easement. Existing easement is located on lot 13, block 1 of Windsor Lake Il. The
description is as follows:
Commencing at a point 62.97 feet East of the Southwest corner, thence
Northeasterly along the East side of the existing drainage easement to the North
line of lot 13, thence Westerly along said line 33 feet, thence south to the point
of beginning, all in lot 13, block 1 of Windsor Lake H.
Please reveiw the attached drawing reflecting this change in the drainage easement.If you have
any questions, please don't hesitate to call me.
07 -31 -1996 11 :15AM FROM TUL. DIV. ENG. TO 92724999 P.01
Public Service Company of Oklahoma
July 30, 1996
City of Owasso Planning Commission
207 South Cedar
Owasso OK 74055
ATTENTION. 'lam Rooney, City Planner
SUBJECT: Lot 13, Block 1, WINDSOR LAKE II
02Fas1Sixih&W Public Service Company of Oklahoma should have no objections to the proposed
P.O. &.201 closure of a portion of that certain Drainage Easement across portions of the
Fula. OK 74102-0701 above- captioned property, as contemplated in the attached memorandum from
Doug Groves to your office..
Due to the restrictive nature of this Easement Grant, no PSO facilities were
installed within the bounds of the easement, nor is any future use of the easement
by PSO now anticipated.
Sincerely yours,
k B. W t &
Robert B. Wallace.
Manager, Distribution Engineering Services
Post -IY Fax Note
TOTAL P.01
From: Phil Sewell
Memorandum
July 26, 1996
To: Timothy Rooney
From: Phil Sewell
Subject: Request for drainage easement closing
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company does not object to the
closing of the portion of the drainage easement on lot 13,
block 1, Windsor Lake II Addition as requested by Mr. Stergie
Katirgis.
Questions may be directed to me on 918-596-6171.
Manager Engineering - Design
Customer Services
CHAPTER 13
ENFORCEMENT
1300 Duty of Building Inspector and Other Officials
1310 Zoning Clearance Permit
1320 Penalties for Violation
1330 Construction and Use to be as provided in Applications, Plans and Permits
SECTION 1300 DUTY OF BUILDING INSPECTOR AND OTHER OFFICIALS
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to enforce this code. If the Building Inspector
shall find that any of the provisions of this code are being violated, he shall notify in writing
the persons responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering
the action necessary to correct it, and shall take such other action to ensure compliance with
or to prevent violation of its provisions as is authorized.
All departments, officials, and employees of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, vested with the
duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall comply with the provisions of this code
and shall issue no permit or licenses for any use, purpose, excavation, construction,
structure, building, or sign in conflict with the provisions of this code.
SECTION 1310 ZONING CLEARANCE PERMIT
1310.1 Zoning Clearance Permit Required
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, move, add to, or structurally alter any building
or structure, or to use or change the use of any building or land or to permit the
aforementioned actions, until a Zoning Clearance Permit has been issued by the Building
Inspector.
1310.2 Application for Zoning Clearance Permit
An application for a Zoning Clearance Permit shall be accompanied by a legal description of
the lot, and plans in duplicate, drawn to scale in black line or blueprint, showing the actual
shape and dimension of the lot; the location, size and height of any existing building or
structure and the location, size, and height of any buildings or structures to be erected or
altered; the existing and intended use of each building or structure and portion of the lot; the
number of dwellings the building is intended to accommodate, if any; and such other
information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and
provide for the enforcement of this code.
1310.3 Building Inspector to Act on Zoning Clearance Permit
e to Act Five goo,M ,4.
The Building Inspector shall act upon each application for a Zoning Clearance Permit within
a timely manner after it is filed in compliance with the provisions herein. He shall
return one copy of the plans and issue a Zoning Clearance Permit or notify the applicant, in
writing, of his refusal to issue a permit setting forth the reasons therefore.
1310.4 Fees for Zoning Clearance Permits
No Zoning Clearance Permit shall be issued until a fee shall have been paid in accordance
with the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of Owasso. A group
Zoning Clearance Permit may be issued covering five or more residential lots in the same
subdivision upon payment of a fee in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by
resolution of the City Council of the City of Owasso.
SECTION 1320 PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of this code or failing to comply
with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in
connection with grants of variances or special exceptions, shall be deemed guilty of an
offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $200.00 and costs and /or
30 days imprisonment, and each day's violation thereof shall constitute a separate offense.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City of Owasso, Oklahoma or its authorized
officials from taking other action, authorized by law, to remedy violations.
SECTION 1330 CONSTRUCTION AND USE TO BE AS PROVIDED IN
APPLICATIONS, PLANS AND PERMITS
Zoning Permits, Variances, or Special Exception Uses issued on the basis of approved plans
and applications authorize only the uses, arrangement and construction set forth in such
approved plans and applications, and no other use, arrangement, or construction. Use,
arrangement, or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of '
this ordinance, and punishable as provided by Section 1320.
CHAPTER 14
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
1400 Establishment of the Board
1410 Powers of the Board
1420 Proceedings of the Board
1430 Notice of Public Hearing
1440 Fees
1450 Appeals from the Building Inspector
1460 Interpretation
1470 Variances
1480 Special Exceptions
1490 Appeals to the District Court
SECTION 1400 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
This is hereby established a Board of Adjustment of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, with the
powers and duties hereinafter set forth. The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five
members who shall be residents of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma and appointments of said
members shall be made by the City Council of Owasso, Oklahoma. Each member shall
serve without pay for a term of three years and vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired
term of any member, upon written charges and after public hearing, may be removed by the
appointing council for any one of the following causes:
(1) failure to attend three consecutive regular or special meetings, or failure to attend two -
thirds of the regular or special meetings held during any six -month period; (2) actions and
conduct unbecoming to a public official of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, and (3) repeated
acts and conduct detrimental to the peace, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Owasso.
The Board shall organize, elect its chairman, vice- chairman, and secretary, and adopt rules
necessary to the conduct of its affairs.
SECTION 1410 POWERS OF THE BOARD
The Board of Adjustment shall have the power to:
Hear and decide appeals, if it is alleged there is an error in any order,
requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in
the enforcement of any zoning ordinance;
2. Hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which
the Board of Adjustment is required to pass subject to said ordinance;
3. Authorize in specific cases such variances from the terms of the ordinance as
will not be contrary to the public interest, if, owing to special conditions, a
literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary
hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and
substantial justice done.
Exceptions and /or variances may be allowed by the Board of Adjustment only
after notice and hearing as provided for herein. The minutes of the meeting at
which the variance or special exception was granted shall show that each
element of a variance or special exception was established at the public hearing
on the question, otherwise said variance or special exception shall be voidable•
on appeal to the District Court.
1410.1 Conflict of Interest
Any member of the Board who shall have an interest in any property or in the decision
relating to such property, which shall be the subject matter of, or affected by, a decision of
the Board, shall be disqualified from participating in the discussion, or proceeding of the
Board in connection therewith.
SECTION 1420 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD
Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman and at such other times as the Board may
determine. The chairman, or in his absence, the vice- chairman, or acting chairman may
administer oaths and compel attendance of witnesses. All meetings, deliberations, and voting
of the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings,
showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote,
indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, all
of which shall be immediately filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be a public
record. In all matters, the Board shall decide within 90 days after the filing of an application
for relief. The quorum, notice, filing and substantive requirements of the Board shall be as
set forth in the following sections concerning the Board's exercise of a particular power.
SECTION 1430 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Adjustment shall give notice and conduct a public hearing before acting on any
appeal from a determination of the Building Inspector, or before granting any Special
Exception or Variance.
Ten (10) days notice of public hearing shall be given as follows for a Special Exception,
Variance or Appeal from a determination of the Building Inspector:
By publication in a newspaper of general circulation; and,
2. By mailing written notice to all owners of property within a three hundred
(300) feet radius of the exterior boundary of the subject property.
The notice shall contain:
A. The legal description of the property and the street address or approximate
location of the property.
B. The present zoning classification of the property and the nature of the relief
sought.
C. The date, time and place of the hearing.
The responsibility of giving proper and timely notice and paying all costs
thereof shall be that of the applicant. Any action taken by the Board of
Adjustment on an application at a public hearing shall become null and void if
the applicant fails to comply with requirements set forth herein.
SECTION 1440 FEES
Application fees for a Variance or Special Exception shall be paid to the
City of Owasso the amount of which shall be established by resolution adopted by the City
Council.
SECTION 1450 APPEALS FROM THE BUILDING INSPECTOR
1450.1 General
An appeal to the Board of Adjustment may be taken by any person aggrieved or by an
officer, department, board or bureau of the City affected, where it is alleged there is error in
any order, requirement, decision or determination of the Building Inspector in the
enforcement of this code.
1450.2 Notice of Appeal
An appeal shall be taken within ten days from the determination complained of by filing with
the Building Inspector and with the Secretary of the Board a notice of appeal, specifying the
grounds thereof. The Building Inspector, upon receipt of notice, shall transmit to the
Secretary of the Board and the City Clerk certified copies of all the papers constituting the
record of said matter. Upon receipt of the record, the Secretary shall cause an investigation
to be made upon the appeal and shall set the matter for public hearing.
1450.3 Board of Adjustment Action
The Board shall hold the public hearing. The Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or in
part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and
may make such order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made, and to
that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. The Board
shall make its decision within 30 days after the final hearing, and the decision shall be in
writing and filed of record in the office of the City Clerk. The concurring vote of three
members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or
determination of the Building Inspector.
1450.4 Stay of Proceedings
An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the
Building Inspector from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the Board of Adjustment, after
the notice of appeal shall have been filed with him, that by reason of facts stated in the
certificate, a stay would in his opinion cause imminent peril to life or property. In such
case, proceedings shall not be stayed other than by a restraining order granted by the Board
or by the Court of proper jurisdiction on due and sufficient cause shown.
SECTION 1460 INTERPRETATION
A. The Board shall interpret the text of this code or the Official Zoning Map upon
an appeal from a determination of the Building Inspector after compliance with
the procedural standards of Section 1450.
B. Where a question arises as to the zoning district classification of a particular
use, the Board of Adjustment, upon written request of the Building Inspector,
may find and determine the classification of the use in question and may, prior
to such determination, order the giving of notice and hold a public hearing.
SECTION 1470 VARIANCES
1470.1 General
The Board of Adjustment, upon application, and after notice (when notice is required) and
public hearing, may grant variances from the terms of this code only upon a finding that the
variance will not cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the spirit, purposes
and intent of this code, or the Comprehensive Plan, where by reason of exceptional
narrowness, shallowness, shape, topography, or other extraordinary or exceptional situation,
condition, or circumstance peculiar to a particular property, the literal enforcement of the
code will result in unnecessary hardship. The Board shall not vary any jurisdictional
requirements such as notice.
1470.2 Application
A request for a variance shall be initiated by the filing of an application with the City
Planner and shall be set for public hearing by the City Planner in accordance with the
rules established by the Board.
1470.3 Board of Adjustment Action
The Board shall hold the public hearing and, upon the concurring vote of three members,
may grant a variance only upon a finding that:
1. The application of the ordinance to the particular piece of property would
create an unnecessary hardship;
2. Such conditions are peculiar to the particular piece of property involved;
and,
3. Relief, if granted, would not cause substantial detriment to the public good, or
impair the purposes and intent of the ordinance or the Comprehensive Plan.
Provided that the Board in granting a variance shall prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards, and may require such evidence and guarantee or bond as it may deem necessary
to enforce compliance with the conditions attached.
1470.4 Time Limitation on Variances.
A variance which has not been utilized within one year from the date of the order granting
the variance shall thereafter be void. For the purpose of this provision, utilization shall
mean actual use or the issuance of a building permit, when applicable, provided construction
is diligently carried to completion.
SECTION 1480 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
1480.1 General
The Board of Adjustment, upon application, and after notice and public hearing subject to the
procedural and substantive standards hereinafter set forth, may grant the following special
exceptions:
A. Special Exception uses as designated and regulated within the permitted use
provisions of the zoning districts.
B. The change of a nonconforming use as provided in Section 1220 (F), Chapter
12, Nonconformities.
C. The restoration of a partially destroyed structure containing a nonconforming
use as provided in Section 1220 (G) Chapter 12, Nonconformities.
D. The restoration of a partially destroyed nonconforming structure as provided in
Section 1250, Chapter 12, Nonconformities.
E. The modification of a screening requirement, as provided in Section 250,
Chapter 2, District Provisions: General.
F. Off -street parking use of property located within a residential district, when
the property is abutting an office, commercial or industrial district.
G. Special Exception uses designated within Chapter 930, Floodway Supplemental
District.
1480.2 Application
A request for a Special Exception shall be initiated by the filing of an application with the
City Eleilf ., and shall be set for public hearing by the Ger1E a9,r . `F" a in
accordance with the rules established by the Board.
1480.3 Board of Adjustment Action
The Board of Adjustment shall hold the public hearing and, upon the concurring vote of
three members, may grant the Special Exception after finding that the Special Exception will
be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the code, and will not be injurious to the
neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. Provided that the Board in
granting a Special Exception shall prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards, and may
require such evidence and guarantee or bonds as it may deem necessary to enforce
compliance with the conditions attached.
1480.4 Time Limitation on Special Exceptions
A Special Exception which has not been utilized within one year from the date of the order
granting same shall thereafter be void, provided that the Board has not extended the time for
utilization. For the purpose of this provision, utilization shall mean actual use or the
issuance of a building permit, when applicable, provided construction is diligently carried to
completion.
SECTION 1490 APPEALS TO THE DISTRICT COURT
1490.1 Procedure
An appeal from any action, ruling, decision, judgement, or order of the Board of Adjustment
may be taken by any person or persons aggrieved, or any taxpayer or officer, department,
board, or bureau of the city to the District Court, by filing with the City Clerk and with the
Secretary of the Board within ten days from the date of such action, a notice of appeal,
which notice shall specify the grounds of such appeal. No bond or deposit for costs shall be
required for such appeal. Upon filing of the notice of appeal, the City Clerk shall transmit
to the Court Clerk of the County the original or certified copies of all the papers constituting
the record in the case, together with the order, decision, or ruling of the Board. Said case
shall be heard and tried de nova in the District Court of Tulsa County, Oklahoma. An
appeal shall be from the action of the District Court as in all other civil actions. All issues
in any proceedings under this section shall have preference over all other civil actions and
proceedings. Costs shall not be allowed against the Board unless it shall appear to the Court
that it acted with gross negligence or in bad faith, or with malice in making the decision
being appealed.
1490.2 Stay of Proceedings
An appeal to the District Court stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed
unless the,chairman of the Board certifies to the Court Clerk, after notice shall have been
filed, that be reasons of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would cause imminent peril to
life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed other than be a restraining
order granted by the District Court.
CHAPTER 15
AMENDMENTS
1500 General
1510 Policy on Zoning Map Amendments
1520 Zoning Text Amendments
1530 Zoning Map Amendments
SECTION 1500 GENERAL
The regulations, restrictions, prohibitions, and limitations imposed and the districts created
by Chapters 1 -16 and Appendices may from time to time be amended, supplemented,
changed, modified, or repealed by ordinance, but no change shall be made until the Planning
Commission, after notice and public hearing, files with the City a report and
recommendation on the proposed change. In addition to the procedural provisions hereinafter
set out, the Planning Commission shall adopt procedural rules for the conduct of Zoning
public hearings.
SECTION 1510 POLICY ON ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
It shall be the policy of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma that in consideration of proposed
amendments to this code that:
Amendments will be adopted to recognize changes in the Comprehensive Plan, to correct
error, or to recognize changed or changing conditions in a particular area or in the
jurisdictional area generally.
SECTION 1520 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
The Planning Commission, upon its own motion, may, or at the direction of the City Council
shall, hold a public hearing, giving notice thereof, of a proposed text amendment. After
holding the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall within 30 days transmit its report
and recommendation to the City Council.
SECTION 1530 ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
1530.1 Application and Fees
A. An amendment to the Zoning Map shall be initiated by the filing of an
application with the City Planner. An application shall be in such form
and content as the Planning Commission may by resolution establish and shall
be accompanied by the payment of a fee, the amount of which shall be
established by resolution adopted by the Planning Commission and approved
by the City Council. Costs of notice and posting of signs shall be billed to the
applicant. The applicant shall be required to pay an ordinance publication fee
if the application is approved.
1530.2 Notice Required
The Planning Commission shall give twenty (20) days notice of a public hearing on a
proposed map amendment by publication in a newspaper of general circulation and shall
include a map of the area to be affected which indicated street names or numbers, streams or
other significant landmarks in said area. Twenty (20) days notice of public hearing shall be
given by mailing notice to all owners of property within in 300 feet radius of the exterior
boundary of the subject property. In addition, twenty (20) days notice of public hearing shall
be given by posting the property sought to be zoned. The notice shall contain:
A. Date, time, and place of the public hearing.
B. Legal description of the property and the street address or approximate
location of the property.
C. By whom the public hearing will be conducted.
D. Proposed use of the property.
E. Present zoning district classification of the property and the proposed zoning
district classification, provided:
1. Notice of a proposed RM -2 rezoning shall confer jurisdiction on the
Planning Commission to consider and act upon RM -2, RM -1, RTH,
RD, RS -3, RS -2, RS -1, and RE, orcombinations thereof in the
dispostion of the application, and in like manner, notice of any R
District, including RMH, shall confer jurisdiction to consider any less
dense R District, except RMH.
2. Notice of a proposed CH rezoning shall confer jurisdiction on the
Planning Commission and City Council to consider and act upon CH,
CG, CS, OM, and OL or combination thereof in the disposition of the
application, and in like manner, notice of any C District shall confer
jurisidiction to consider any less intense C District or any O District,
and notice of any 0 District shall confer jurisdiction to consider any
less intense 0 District.
3. Notice of a proposed IH rezoning shall confer jurisdiction on the
Planning Commission and City Council to consider and act upon III,
IM, IL or combination thereof in the disposition of the application, and
in like manner, notice of any I District shall confer jurisdiction to
consider any less intense I District.
Specific notice of a proposed AG, PUD or RMH district shall be
required to confer jurisdiction on the Planning Commission and City
Council to consider such AG, PUD, or RMH District.
1530.3 Planning Commission Action on Zoning Map Amendments
After notice and public hearing, the Planning Commission shall vote to:
A. Recommend to the City Council that the application be approved as submitted,
or as amended, or be approved subject to modification or,
B. Recommend to the City Council that the application be denied.
An application recommended for approval or approval subject to modification,
shall be transmitted, with the report and recommendations of the Planning
Commission, to the City Council within 15 days from the date of Planning
Commission action.
An application recommended for denial shall not be considered further unless
the applicant within 15 days from the date of the Planning Commission, files a
written request with the City Clerk for a hearing by the City Council. Upon
notice of such request, the Planning Commission shall forthwith transmit the
application and its report and recommendation to the City Council.
C. In the event that the Planning Commission arrives at a tie vote it shall be
transmitted, with a report and notation of the tie vote, to the City Council
within 15 days from the date of Planning Commission action.
1530.4 City Council Action on Zoning Map Amendments
The City Council shall hold a hearing on each application transmitted, and after the public
hearing shall approve the application as submitted or as amended or deny the application.
Provided, however, in case of a proposed amendment change or repeal of the code or any
part thereof that was not previously recommended for approval by the Planning Commission,
or if written public protests against such proposed amendment, change or repeal shall have
been filed three (3) days before the time of said public hearing by the owners of twenty
percent (20 %) or more of the area of lots included in such proposed change or by the owems
of fifty percent (50 %) or more of the area of lots immediately abutting any side of the
territory included in such proposed change or seperated therefrom only by an allet or street
less than three hundred feet (300') wide, such amendment shall not become effective except
by favorable vote of three- fifths of all the members of the City Council.
When the City Council has denied an application to amend the zoning classification of a
particular tract of land, no subsequent application on such tract or portion thereof, shall be
set for public hearing by the Planning Commission until 180 days have elapsed from the date
of the Planning Commission action on the original application.
Prior to the adoption and publication of a rezoning ordinance, the applicant shall remit to the
office of the City Clerk the payment necessary to cover the cost of the ordinance publication.
The City Clerk shall not cause the ordinance to be published prior to such payment.