The Planning Commission of the City of Shawnee, County of Pottawatomie, State of Oklahoma, met in the Commission Chambers, at City Hall, 9th and Broadway, on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to notice duly posted as prescribed by law. Justin Erickson, Planning Director for the City of Shawnee, presented the staff reports. Staff reports are available upon request.
AGENDA ITEM NO.1: Roll Call
Upon roll call the following members were present:
Present: Bergsten, Hoster, Turner, Silvia
Absent: Carter, Cowen, Salter
(Note: Brad Cater arrived at 1:35 during agenda item #4)
A quorum was declared present and the meeting was called to order.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Approval of the minutes from the August 7, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting
Chairman Turner asked this item to be moved further down on agenda until another member is present. Returned to this item after Agenda item 5.
Chairman Turner asked for a motion. Commissioner Carter made the motion seconded by Commissioner Hoster to approve the August 7, 2013 minutes.
Chairman Turner opened the Citizens’ Participation and asked if anyone would like to
speak. No one came forward.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Case # P13-13 A public hearing for consideration of approval to rezone property from C-1; Neighborhood Commercial to C-3; Automotive, Commercial and Recreation for property located at 2723 N. Kickapoo.
Chairman Turner asked for the staff report. Justin Erickson presented the staff
report. This property has been a service station for several years and should be in C-3 zoning or higher. The applicant is proposing redevelopment of site.
Staff recommended rezoning property from C-1 to C-3.
Chairman Turner opened the public hearing asking if anyone wanted to speak for the proposal. Richard Landes spoke for the request. No one spoke against the proposal.
Chairman Turner asked for a motion. Commissioner Silvia made a motion, seconded by Hoster to approve the rezoning from C-1 to C-3.
Motion passed:
AYE: Silvia, Hoster, Turner, Bergsten Carter
NAY:
ABSTAIN:
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Case # P14-13- A public hearing for consideration of approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale of beer for on premise consumption in C-3 zoning for property located at 4621 N. Kickapoo.
Applicant: LaJoya Mexican Restaurant dba El Nopal Mexican Restaurant.
Chairman Turner asked for the staff report. Justin Erickson presented the staff report.
The staff report recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for on premise consumption of beer or alcohol beverages.
Chairman Turner opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against the proposal.
Chairman Turner asked for a motion. Commissioner Bergsten made the motion, seconded by Carter to approve the request as outlined by staff.
Motion passed:
AYE: Bergsten, Carter, Hoster, Turner, Silvia
NAY:
ABSTAIN:
Staff presented the draft for the Industrial Zoning Code. Staff advised it was consistent with changes that are being made to the commercial code. It is the City of Shawnee’s intent that industrial districts and uses be developed with minimal intrusion on incongruous land uses. These zone classifications are established, in order to permit a range of industrial uses and varying levels of intensity. Staff has removed repetitive language in original code. Retails sales on premises in relate to primary use of property is included. Staff will add restaurants to be included.
Staff advised that they would bring draft of commercial zoning code to board in December.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Planning Director’s Report
Staff reported 7 single family home permits were issued in September. Staff gave update on bike routes. Staff will be working on facade requirements for code update.
AGENDA ITEM NO.8: Comments/New Business
Staff answered questions concerning flood plane in downtown Shawnee. There was discussion concerning cleaning up the railroad right-of-way.
AGENDA ITEM NO.9: Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned.
Chairman/Vice-Chairman Karen Drain OBO Lisa Lasyone Planning Commission Secretary
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