HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.10.13_Planning Commission MinutesOWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 13, 2008
Owasso Old Central .
109 North Birch, Owasso, Oklahoma
MEMBERS PRESENT
Marilyn Hinkle
David Vines
Dr. Mark Callery
Dr. Paul Loving
MEMBERS ABSENT
Charles Brown
STAFF PRESENT
Eric Wiles
Larissa Darnaby
Chelsea Harkins
Marsha Hensley
Daniel Dearing
The agenda for the regular meeting was posted at the north entrance to City Hall on October 9,
2008 at 1:00 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Marilyn Hinkle called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and
declared a quorum present.
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 REGULAR
MEETING - The Commission reviewed the minutes of September 8, 2008 regular
meeting. David Vines moved to approve the minutes and Dr. Callery seconded the
motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
David Vines - Yes
Marilyn Hinkle - Yes
Dr. Paul Loving - Yes
Dr. Mark Callery - Yes
The motion was approved 4 -0.
4. Annexation OA 08 -03 - A request to review and approve the annexation of
approximately ten (10) acres, located about 660' north of East W, Street North and half
a mile east of North 129' East Avenue.
Marilyn Hinkle presented the item and the staff report was reviewed by Larissa
Darnaby. The annexation review process was described. The applicant is requesting
that the City of Owasso annex approximately ten acres of land. The subject tract is
undeveloped and is bordered by large lot single - family residences. The owners are
requesting annexation in order to receive city services such as police and fire. This
annexation request is accompanied by an application to the Board of Adjustment to
allow for the construction of a church on the property. Staff published legal notice in
the Owasso Reporter and letters of notification were mailed to property owners within a
300' radius. Staff recommends approval of the annexation request. Mr. Steve
Compton was present to answer questions.
Marilyn Hinkle moved to approve the annexation request, Dr. Loving seconded the
motion. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
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David Vines - Yes
Marilyn Hinkle - Yes
Dr. Paul Loving - Yes
Dr. Mark Callery - Yes
The motion was approved 4 -0.
5. Final Plat - The Center at Owasso Amended - A request to review and approve the
final plat for The Center at Owasso Amended, located on the south side of East 96`h
Street North and immediately west of North 12151 East Avenue.
Marilyn Hinkle presented the item and the staff report was reviewed. Larissa described
the property location and the final plat process. The request is to review an amendment
to adjust the lot boundary on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 of the Center at Owasso in order to
provide more accessible lots. The total area being amended is comprised of 3.963 acres
of land. The tract is zoned CS (Commercial Shopping). The final plat was reviewed
by the Technical Advisory Committee on September 24, 2008 and the following
recommendations were provided:
• A 5' easement needs to be shown on the northeast corner
• Show the manhole inside the easement
• The island needs to show dedication to the City of Owasso
• Indicate that the property is not in the floodplain
• Show both sign easements with instrument number
Staff recommends approval of The Center at Owasso Amended final plat.
Marilyn Hinkle moved to approve The Center at Owasso Amended final plat. The
motion was seconded by Dr. Callery. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
David Vines - Yes
Marilyn Hinkle - Yes
Dr. Paul Loving - Yes
Dr. Mark Callery - Yes
The motion was approved 4 -0.
6. Amendment to the Owasso Subdivision Regulations - Consideration and appropriate
action related to a request for Planning Commission approval for the proposed update to
the Owasso Subdivision Regulations.
Marilyn Hinkle presented the item and the staff report was reviewed. Eric Wiles
explained that the staff has met individually with members of the Planning Commission,
developers, and various municipal departments to explain the changes and to gain input.
Staff will prepare a final revision to the draft of the code, and will then bring the
regulations back to the City Council for consideration. Eric continued to review each
proposed change. There was discussion regarding the provision for how the regulations
may be changed, or promulgated. He explained that rules regarding promulgation have
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already been made a part of the City's landscaping regulations, sign code, and outdoor
lighting standards. Eric assured the Commissioners that if there would be a change in
policy it would not happen through the promulgation process. Mr. Don Sitter (13813
East 100 Street North) asked if the existing subdivisions would have an impact if the
proposed update was approved. There was also discussion on Item #4.2.8 regarding
the need to include language referencing maintenance responsibilities for roadside
ditches.
Marilyn Hinkle moved to approve the Amendment to the Owasso Subdivision Regulations
subject to the inclusion of maintenance responsibilities for roadside ditches to be
addressed in the maintenance portion of Item #4.2.8. Dr. Loving seconded the motion.
A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
David Vines - Yes
Marilyn Hinkle - Yes
Dr. Paul Loving - Yes
Dr. Mark Callery - Yes
The motion was approved 4 -0.
7. Report on Monthly Building Permit Activity
8. Economic Development Report.
9. Report on Planning Items Previously Forwarded to City Council.
10. Adjournment - Marilyn Hinkle moved, David Vines seconded to adjourn the meeting.
A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
David Vines - Yes
Marilyn Hinkle - Yes
Dr. Paul Loving - Yes
Dr. Mark Callery - Yes
The motion carried 4 -0 and the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.
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