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, June 5, 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:
Bergsten, Hoster, Turner, Silvia, Salter
Absent: Brad Carter
A quorum was declared present and the meeting was called to order.
Note: City Attorney, Mary Ann Karns was present for the meeting
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Approval of the minutes from the May 1, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting
Chairman Turner asked for any changes, corrections or additions to the minutes. None were given. Commissioner Silvia made the motion seconded by Commissioner Hoster to approve the May 1, 2013 minutes.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Citizens’ Participation
(A three minute limit per person)
(a twelve minute limit per topic)
Chairman Turner opened the Citizens’ Participation and asked if anyone would like to speak. No one came forward.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Case # P04-13 A public hearing for consideration of approval to rezone property from A-1; Agricultural to R-1; Residential for property located at East MacArthur, West of North Bryan
Applicant: Greg Brown Homes, LLC
Chairman Turner called for the staff report. Justin Erickson presented the staff report. This case was brought before the Commission last month. Due to an error at the title company, it was sent back to the Planning Commission to be heard again. Staff recommends approval.
Staff answered questions from the Commission which included proposed traffic light at MacArthur and Bryan, Wyndemere Phase II time line and procedures for public notice.
Chairman Turner asked if anyone in support of the proposal would like to speak. No one came forward.
James Brannon spoke before the Commission against the proposal. His property is to the south and east of the Wyndemere Addition. Mr Brannon’s concern is for his livestock and possible liability issues. He answered questions from the Commission.
Commission asked Staff to clarify City code requiring fencing, sidewalks and the properties that adjoin Mr Brannon’s property.
Chairman Turner closed public portion.
Chairman Turner called for motion. Commissioner Silvia made the motion to approve the rezone request from A-1 to R-1 as recommended. Second made by Commissioner Bergsten.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Case #S06-13 Consideration of approval to rezone property from A-1; Agricultural to C-2; Suburban Office for property located at the Southwest Corner of Bryan and Bradley
Applicant: Vialo Weis, Jr, Oklahoma Conference Corp of Seventh-Day Adventists
Chairman Turner called for staff report. Justin Erickson reported this proposal includes 4.23 acres for the construction of a church.
Staff suggested they modify the request to R-1: Single Family Residential from the proposed C-2. The R-1 zoning will allow the construction of a church while limiting commercial uses on the site. Staff recommends approval.
Mr Erickson answered questions from the Commission.
Chairman Turner opened the floor for public comment. Victor Adams, Elder, Shawnee Seventh Day Adventist Church, spoke in favor of the proposal. He stated the current church, 430 N Center, has been at that location for 70 years. They are hoping to build to accommodate a growing congregation.
No one came forward against the proposal. Chairman Turner closed the public portion.
Chairman Turner asked for a motion. Commissioner Silvia made the motion to approve from A-1; Agricultural to R-1; Single Family Dwelling. Second was made by Commissioner Bergsten.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Case #P07-13 A public hearing for consideration of approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a mobile home for property located at 14702 Patterson Road
Applicant: Kim Blakley
Chairman Turner asked for Staff Report. Justin Erickson presented the staff report stating the applicant plans to place a manufactured home on a portion the 10 acre property. Staff recommends approval with two conditions:
1. The manufactured home must meet the zoning setback requirements for the A-1 Zone.
2. The home must be the proposed home shown in the packet or no older than ten(10) years old.
Staff answered questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Turner opened the public portion. Kim Blakley, applicant, answered questions from the Commissioners.
Chairman Turner closed the public portion and called for a motion. Commissioner Hoster made the motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the two conditions as stated by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Salter.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Case #P08-13 A public hearing for consideration of approval to rezone property from I-2; Light Industrial and C-3; Automotive, Commercial and Recreation to C-4; Central Business (Downtown) for certain properties located on Main Street between Minnesota and McKinley.
Applicant: City of Shawnee
Chairman Turner called for a staff report. Justin Erickson reported this is a rezone request made by the City of Shawnee for a number of properties in the downtown area. This proposal would help with the redevelopment and marketing of downtown by providing
more flexible zoning standards.
Chairman Turner asked called for a motion. Commissioner Silvia made the motion to approve the zoning request made by the City of Shawnee. Second was made by Commissioner Hoster.
Justin Erickson gave an update to the Commission regarding building permits issued during the month of May. He reported on the progress of the Lifestyle Plaza at 45th and Kickapoo.
Staff regretfully announced Stephanie Clary, Assistant City Planner, has submitted her resignation effective June 21, 2013. She and her husband will be relocating to Kentucky.
Commissioner Bergsten asked Staff for an update on tornado damage to the area and the clean-up efforts.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Commissioners Comments and/or New Business
Justin Erickson introduced Link Cowen to the Commission. He will be sworn in as a Commissioner during the July 3, 2013 meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO.10: Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned.
Chairman/Vice-Chairman Linda Burg, Planning Commission Secretary
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