PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
DATE: September 2, 2009
The Planning Commission of the City of Shawnee, County of Pottawatomie, State of Oklahoma, met in Commission Chambers, at City Hall, 9th and Broadway, on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 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:
Jimmy Nickles Brad Carter
Chris Silvia Shawna Turner
Louis Maltos
Absent: Kirk Hoster
A quorum was declared present and the meeting was called to order.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Approval of the minutes from the August 5, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting.
Louis Maltos asked for a motion, Commissioner Silvia made a motion seconded by Commissioner Turner to approve the August 5, 2009 minutes.
Motion carried:
AYE: Silvia, Turner, Nickles, Carter and Maltos
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Case # P14-09 - A public hearing for consideration of approval to rezone property from A-1, Agricultural to C-2; Suburban Office for property located at 4009 N. Kickapoo. Applicant: Richard N. Jones.
Louis Maltos asked for the Staff Report. Justin Erickson summarized the staff report and recommended approval to rezone 4009 N. Kickapoo from A-1 to C-2.
Mr. Erickson answered questions from the Commission.
Louis Maltos opened the public hearing and asked if anyone was for or against the proposal. No one came forward.
Louis Maltos asked for a motion. Commissioner Nickles made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Carter to rezone 4009 N. Kickapoo to C-2.
Motion carried:
AYE: Nickles, Carter, Silvia, Maltos and Turner
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Case #P15-09- A public hearing for consideration of approval to rezone property from I-2; Light Industrial to C-3; Automotive, Commercial & Recreation for property located at 1301 N. Kennedy. Applicant: Rising Star Gymnastics.
Ralph Hoag was present for the meeting.
Louis Maltos asked for the Staff Report. Justin Erickson summarized the staff report and recommended approval to rezone 1301 N. Kennedy from I-2 to C-3.
Mr. Erickson answered questions from the Commission.
Louis Maltos opened the public hearing and asked if anyone was for the proposal. Ralph Hoag, owner of Rising Star Gymnastics came forward and explained he has a lease option for 1 year and plans on purchasing the building.
No one spoke against the proposal.
Louis Maltos asked for a motion. Commissioner Turner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Silvia to approve the rezoning from 1-2 to C-3 for property located at 1301 N. Kennedy.
Motion carried:
AYE: Turner, Silvia, Nickles, Carter and Maltos
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: A public hearing for consideration of amending the City of Shawnee Zoning Code relating to residential uses in C-4 zone; Central Downtown District, which would clarify allowable residential uses and provide for residential development as a principal use outside of the core downtown area.
Louis Maltos asked for the staff report. Justin Erickson presented the staff report along with an ordinance to amend the Shawnee Zoning Code relating to residential uses in C-4 zoning district. Mr. Erickson recommended approval of the ordinance.
There was a question and answer session.
Louis Maltos opened the public hearing and asked if anyone was for or against the proposal. No one came forward.
Louis Maltos asked for a motion. Commissioner Carter made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Silvia to approve the ordinance to amend the Shawnee Zoning Code relating to residential uses in C-4 zoning district as presented.
Motion carried:
AYE: Carter, Silvia, Nickles, Carter and Maltos
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Planning Director’s report.
Justin Erickson reported there were 5 new home permits issued in August of 2009. There were 6 permits issued in August of 2008. He also reported on the Operation Paintbrush project stating that 3 houses have been completed and there are 3 to 4 pending applications. Incoming freshman at OBU helped with 6 downtown businesses.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: New Business/Commissioner Comments
Under new business, Commissioner Silvia presented a letter of recommendation to the City Commission that he and Commissioner Hoster composed, concerning the design of the Kickapoo Street project. After reviewing the letter and making some changes a motion was made by Commissioner Turner seconded by Commissioner Nickles to present the letter at the next City Commission meeting.
Motion carried:
AYE: Turner, Nickles, Carter, Maltos and Silvia
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
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