Meeting Summary
The Midwest City Council addressed several zoning and development matters, approving a replat for residential housing without sidewalk waivers and a new duplex community for residents aged 55 and older. An ordinance was passed to amend zoning regulations for single-family driveways. A rezoning request for a commercial marijuana grow operation was tabled due to pending state regulations.
Key Decisions & Votes
Replat of Harper Edition (10301 NE 7th)
20:30The council approved the replat of one lot into four for residential housing, but denied the applicant's request for waivers on sidewalk and street improvements.
Soldier Creek Industrial Park SPUD Amendment
50:00An ordinance was approved to amend the Soldier Creek Industrial Park SPUD, allowing Phase 2 (light industrial) uses in Phase 1 and enabling the pre-platting of lots to expedite sales and development.
Rezoning Thomas Acres Edition (Preston Grove)
58:00The council approved the rezoning from R6 single family to PUD (medium density residential) and an amendment to the comprehensive plan for the Thomas Acres edition, facilitating the development of a 55+ duplex community.
Zoning Regulations Amendment (Single Family Driveways and Garages)
1:21:00An ordinance was approved to amend zoning regulations, changing the required percentage of 'J drives' for single-family units from 70% to 35%. An emergency clause was also approved, making the change effective immediately.
Camry Square Section One Final Plat
1:24:00The final plat for Camry Square section one was approved, which subdivides a single parcel into two, including a previously approved waiver for sidewalk and frontage requirements.
Memorandum of Understanding with City of Choctaw
1:27:00A Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Choctaw was approved regarding the part-time employment of Mr. J. Guy Henson, with a stipulation against economic development work for the first three years.
Upcoming Community Events
Trick-or-Treat City
2:00-4:30 p.m. at Joby Barnes Park.
Special Needs Trick-or-Treat
Two sessions scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Nick Harris Community Center (200 North Midwest Boulevard). Includes games, music, and a calm room.
Neighborhood Initiative Annual Food Drive
At Sam's Club: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Donations collected for Christmas baskets for families in need.
Veterans Day Parade
10:00 a.m.-noon, beginning at 15th in Century.
Walk the Lights
6:00-9:00 p.m. at Regional Park. Cost is $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Features treats, crafts, and Santa.
Holiday Lights Spectacular Drive-Thru
Runs through Christmas each evening in Regional Park. Free to drive through, donations accepted.
Light the City
6:30 p.m. A new event to light the 40ft tree in Charles Johnson Park and the lights on 29th Street simultaneously.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Walk for the Cure
9:00 a.m. downtown in Bicentennial Park. Online donations are also accepted.
Sooner Road Bedlam Series Football Game (Midwest City vs. Del City)
Military Appreciation Night: active duty military and veterans receive free entry with identification.
Financial Matters
Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
Discussion regarding the CIP program and the city's past spending of hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix drainage and street issues that were unintended consequences of previous waivers.
Preston Grove Duplex Community Drainage Plan
The applicant for the Preston Grove duplex community spent $3,500 to get a drainage plan presented to the city.
Preston Grove Duplex Community Project Cost
The proposed Preston Grove duplex community is estimated to be a $3 million project.
Public Comments
A representative from the Americans with Disability Act Committee thanked city officials and staff for their advocacy and successful implementation of Text 911 and the upgrade to NG 911, significantly improving emergency access for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Rezoning request for a commercial marijuana grow operation (PC 2021) was tabled pending further guidance from state regulations.
Deadlines
- November 27: Thanksgiving holiday recycling and solid waste services will be adjusted (Wednesday before Nov 27, then normal on Nov 29).
Watch For
- Further information from the state regarding zoning ordinances for marijuana businesses.
- A modified agenda item for the commercial marijuana grow rezoning request (PC 2021).
- Future details on the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and its budget process.
- Design and compliance efforts for the council chambers to meet ADA standards.
- Fire Marshal's refined ordinance for light and heavy marijuana processing.
- Animal shelter groundbreaking ceremony in early next year, with completion estimated for January/February 2021.
Announcements
- The City of Midwest City received the 2019 Governor's Disability Employment Awards of Excellence.
- November 1, 2019, was proclaimed 'Extra Mile Day' recognizing community volunteerism, including 90 volunteers who assisted 26 citizens with storm damage cleanup.
- October 2019 was proclaimed 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month,' highlighting the work of local group Leah's Hope in providing safe havens.
- Cadets Taylor Lewis and Cory Henrik from Midwest City High School ROTC program were recognized.
- Glenn Glow Slogger was recognized for his ongoing volunteer efforts in cleaning up city parks.
Agenda Summary
PC 2017: Replat a part of lot 5 block 1 of the Harper edition
Discussion and consideration of approval of the replat of a part of lot 5 block 1 of the Harper edition, described as part of the northwest quarter of section 31 township 12 north range one west and addressed as 10301 northeast 7th. The applicant requested a waiver for sidewalk and curbing.
PC 2021: Rezoning 6308 East Reno
Public hearing with discussion and consideration of an ordinance to redistrict from C3 community commercial to SPUD (Simplified Plan Unit Development) governed by C3 community commercial and C4 general commercial district subject to staff comments for the property addressed as 6308 East Reno, for a small batch commercial marijuana grow operation.
PC 2022: Amend Soldier Creek Industrial Park SPUD
Public hearing with discussion consideration approval of an ordinance to amend the Soldier Creek Industrial Park Skipped Plan Unit Development governed by C4 general commercial district I2 moderate industrial district for the property described as part of the northeast quarter of section 27 township 12 north range 2 west of the Indian Meridian Oklahoma County Oklahoma, to allow Phase 2 uses in Phase 1 and pre-plat lots.
PC 2023: Rezoning Thomas Acres edition
Public hearing with discussion consideration approval of an ordinance redistricting from R6 single family detached residential to a Plan Unit Development (PUD) governed by RMD medium density residential district and of a resolution to amend the comprehensive plan from LDR low-density residential to MDR medium density residential for the property described as parts of lot 7 through 10 of the Thomas Acres edition, for a 55+ duplex community.
PC 2024: Animal Shelter Preliminary Plat
Discussion consideration approval of the animal shelter preliminary plat for the properties described as a part of southwest quarter section 35 township 12 north range 2 west addressed as 8485 East Reno 2901 Woodside Drive and 2905 Woodside Drive, to combine three existing lots into one for the new animal shelter.
BC 2026: Amending Zoning Regulations for Single Family Driveways and Garages
Public hearing discussion consideration approval of an ordinance amending Appendix A, zoning regulations, the Midwest City Code by amending section five, supplemental regulations, Section 5.15, single family driveways and garages, Section 5.15.1 standards for garages for single family units, 5.15.1A applicability providing for repeal and severability and declaring an emergency, to change the required percentage of J drives from 70% to 35%.
PC 2027: Camry Square Section One Final Plat
Discussion and consideration approval of the final plat of the Camry Square section one described as a part of the southwest quarter. Section one, Township 1, 11 North, Range 2 West, located at 9205 Southeast 15th Street, to subdivide a single parcel into two individual parcels.
BC 2028: Appeal of Notice and Order for Tall Grass and Weeds and for Inoperative Vehicle
Public hearing with discussion consideration of appeal of the notice and order for tall grass and weeds and for inoperative vehicle filed by the owner of the property located at 325 North Richards Avenue.
BC 2029: Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Choctaw
Discussion and consideration of a memorandum of understanding with the city of Choctaw regarding its employment of Mr. J. Guy Henson on a part-time basis to include no economic development work by Mr. Hansen for the first three years of that employment.
BC 2030: Approval of Minutes of September 10th, 2019
Discussion consideration approving the minutes of September 10th, 2019.