HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973.04.19_Planning Commission MinutesAPRIL 19, 1973 1 0 9
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Owasso Planning Commission
was called to order by the Chairman, Alan Anderson at 7:30 P.M.,
April 19, 1973-
PRESENT:
Alan Anderson, Chairman Noble Campbell, City Mangger
Tom Rikkola Joe Ross, Mayor
Warren Burdine
John Groth
ABSENT: Sharonell Stevens
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
OZ -20 OZ -3, OZ -4 applications presented by Clarence Brooks, Burl
Wilbanks and Darrold Steeves were considered simultaneously. Mike
Elms, TMAPC representative reviewed the staff recommend &tion far
denial of these applications. Mr. Bill Casey, 1011 N. Ash,.asked
about taxes, property value, etc. Mike commented there was no way to
tell how they would be affected until the property was actually
developed. Mrs. Casey stated that she was opposed to the rezoning.
Mayon Ross asked about set backs, trash, traffic - -- mentioned TMAPC
master street plan and 86th St. N. as a Major arterial.
Mr. Burl Wilbanks stated he planned to work out of his garage, but
when he was informed that this was not legal under our ordinances
he withdrew his application and stated that he was opposed to the
other rezoning.
Mr. Steeves stated he wanted to put in an appliance repair shop and
toy shop. John said the property did not meet the minimum lot size.
Alan noted that the rest of the block applied for rezoning. Mike
suggested the entire block be considered as one unit for later con-
' sideration.
John noted the original master plan was developed in order to pre-
vent strip zoning, which this application represents. He moved
applications OZ -2. OZ -4 be denied. Warren seconded. Motion carried.
The Commissions recommendation for denial will be sent to the
City Council.
Mike presented OZ -5, H. D. Hale's application for rezoning of the
property on Main Street, between 7th and 8th. Mr. Hale spoke of
the history of his tract of land, mentioned churches, home, apart-
ments, shopping center. He spoke of building a pool in the nor-
thernmost court yard, also the possibility of a garage -type storage
area. He wants to rebuild the shopping center and expand it with
the adjacent church property. Mr. Shaffer, Pastor of the adjoining
church stated that they are in favor of the rezoning. There were
no Protestants in attendance. Mike reviewed the staff recomendation
which calls for a positive denial. Mike, McGregor, Mr. Halets Bon-
in -law, spoke in favor of the rezoning. John Groth discussed the
original zoning set up, favored restrictive zoning. Mrs. Ingram asked
about zoning of the church. Pastor Shaffer gave the history of that
piece of property. Mr. Roberts (Hales father -in -law) asked why the
property was not originally zoned commercial. Pastor Shaffer asked
about present church zoning. Mr. Tillman wanted the area to look
nice. Mr. Hale reiterated the item about zoning in 1969, and told
the Commission it was making a mistake in not rezoning.
Warren said he favored the CS zoning but was not eager to change the
RM. John moved for denial, Warren seconded the motion. Carried un-
animously. Warren moved CS zoning with a set -back of 2601 from
centerline be approved. Motion died for lack of a second.
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Tom moved for denial of the CS application, John seconded. The
vote:
FOR: JOHN GROTH & TOM RIKKOLA
AGAINST: WARREN BURDINE
ABSTAINING: ALAN ANDERSON
Mike McGregor spoke in opposition to the Planning Commission in
general citing the need for more commercial areas and the need
for updating the master plan.
Mr. Hale requested off - street parking on 700 block, N. Atlanta.
He desires a 30 minute parking zone in front of his 711 apart-
ments. John stated the street has been designated as such for
some time.
There being no further business to come before the public hearing,
it was declared closed.
The Commission then proceeded to discuss the fence line zoning.
John moved we recommend the fence line procedure as outlined on
the map. Warren seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Maurice Fry has three acres of land on which he would like
to put a beauty shop (in the home). He desires to bring his
property into the city limits with the house area zoned commer-
cial and the balance of the property as residential. Mike and
Mr. Fry will get together to discuss this possibility.
Mr. Lane of Shibley -Lane Engineering Co. was present to disdust
the preliminary development east of the Mango Valley Expressway.
There being no further business to come before the Commission,
the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
ALAN ANDERSON, CHAIRMAN
Tom Rikkola, Acting Secretary
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