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City of Shawnee Document
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATE: February 6, 2008 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, February 6, 2008 at 1:30 p.m., pursuant to notice duly posted as prescribed by law. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Roll Call Upon roll call the following members were present: John Holt Rusty Jones Pat London Louis Maltos Absent: Jimmy Nickles, David Hadley & Robert Slavens A quorum was declared present and the meeting was called to order. Nancy McNayr, Planning Consultant was present to give the staff reports. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Approval of the minutes from the January 2, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting. Chairman Holt asked for a motion, Commissioner London made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Maltos to approve the January 2, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting minutes with a correction made in the motion of Agenda Item #4 changing the wording from Chairman Slavens to Chairman Holt . Motion carried: AYE: London, Maltos, Jones and Holt NAY: None ABSTAIN: None AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Case #P32-07 - A public hearing for consideration of approval to rezone property from A-1; Agricultural to C-3; Automotive, Commercial & Recreation for property located at 2025 E. MacArthur. (Applicant: Robert & Alethia Woodmore) Deferred from January 2, 2008 meeting. Robert Woodmore was in the audience. Chairman Holt asked for the staff report. Nancy McNayr explained the applicant has amended his application requesting a C-1 zoning with a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a mini storage. The applicant has also submitted the preliminary and final plats for consideration. Staff will resend notice to surrounding property owners notifying them C-1P rezoning request. Staff asked this item be continued to the March 5, 2008 meeting. Mr. Woodmore came forward and answered questions from the board. Chairman Holt asked for a motion, Commissioner Maltos made a motion, seconded by Commissioner London to defer hearing to March 5, 2008 meeting. Motion carried: AYE: Maltos, London, Holt and Jones NAY: None ABSTAIN: None AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Case #P01-08 - A public hearing for consideration of approval to rezone property from R-1; Residential to C-3; Automotive, Commercial & Recreation for property located at 712 E. Highland (Applicant: John Weger obo Shawnee Auto Mall) Deferred from January 2, 2008 meeting. . Chairman Holt asked for the Staff Report. Nancy McNayr asked for this item to deferred to the May 7, 2008 meeting. The applicant still needs time to work out some issues. There was a brief question and answer session between Commission and Nancy McNayr. After careful consideration, Chairman Holt asked for a motion, Commissioner Maltos made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Jones to defer this item until the May 7, 2008 meeting. Motion carried: AYE: Maltos, Jones, London and Holt NAY: None ABSTAIN: None Let the record show Agenda Item #6 was addressed before Agenda #5. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Case #S03-08 Information from Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting concerning a variance for 826 W. Forrest. (Applicant: Shawnee Affordable Housing) Chairman Holt asked for the Staff Report. Nancy McNayr reported the Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the 60’ lot width requirement to allow for a 40’ lot width for property located at 826 W. Forrest. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Mr. Collard to address the Planning Commission concerning sidewalk ordinance, possible updates to the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma Article IV, Section 40.2.8, sidewalks. Several homebuilders were in the audience. Mr. Collard came forward to let the Planning Commission know there will be a formal discussion concerning the sidewalk ordinance on the February 20, 2008 Planning Commission. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Public Input & Discussion Chairman Holt asked if there was anyone that would like to speak. Mr. Robert Williams President of Choice Charters Inc. and station agent for Jefferson Bus Lines came forward. Mr. Williams expressed his disappointment with having to move his bus lines from the Shawnee Mall to a different location due to zoning codes. He is willing to move and would like help finding a suitable location. Nancy McNayr explained the zoning for Shawnee Mall is CP –Planned Shopping and does not allow bus terminals. Mrs. McNayr answered questions from the Commission. Commissioner Maltos suggested Mr. Williams check with the Economic Development Authority to help find a more suitable location . AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Commissioner’s Comments AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: New Business AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Adjournment Meeting was adjourned. Chairman/Vice-Chairman Karen Drain Karen Drain, Planning Commission Secretary NOTICE: This is NOT an official document. All official documents are maintained by the Shawnee City Clerk at Shawnee City Hall. This document is provided as a public information device. Please contact City Hall at 405-878-1604 for official documents. |