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August 27, 2025 City Council Meeting

August 27, 2025 • Norman, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The City Council unanimously approved two Simple Planned Unit Developments (SPUDs): one for an off-premise sign along I-35 and another for a mixed-use commercial and residential development on Classen Boulevard. The meeting also featured extensive council announcements, a recognition of the Norman Emergency Management volunteer program, and public comments addressing SPUD equity, traffic management, and zoning variety.

Key Decisions & Votes

Rezoning property at SW corner of Stonybrook Drive and North Interstate Drive

45:40

An ordinance to rezone 0.1 acre of property from C1 Local Commercial District to a Simple Planned Unit Development (SPUD) to allow for an off-premise sign along I-35, with restrictions to mitigate neighbor concerns.

Adopted

Rezoning property at 2880 and 2886 Classen Boulevard

1:09:50

An ordinance to rezone 2.75 acres from C2 General Commercial District to a Simple Planned Unit Development (SPUD) for a mixed-use project, including commercial buildings at the front and 18 residential units at the rear, consistent with the AIM Norman comprehensive plan.

Adopted

Preliminary Plat for 2880 Classen Boulevard Edition

1:11:30

Approval of the preliminary plat for the mixed-use development at 2880 Classen Boulevard, a companion item to the rezoning ordinance.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

August 29th

Midway Delhi Summit featuring Caleb McGee

6:30 PM at Midway Delhi. Nonprofit uplifted: Thunderbird Clubhouse.

September 20th

Ink the Block Party

Downtown Norman's Walker Arts District (alley stage behind Oplas, The Garage, Oscillator Press). Applications at oscillator-art.com.

Through September 12th

Norman Arts Council Arts and Education Scholarship Exhibition

On display at Norman Arts Council at Main Site.

September 13th

PorchFest

Miller Historic District.

This weekend

OU Game Day

On campus corner and downtown.

Next Friday night

Cross Town Clash

Norman North High School (new stadium).

Date not specified

Norman Night Out

Volunteers from Emergency Management will be present.

Public Comments

3 citizens spoke

Public comments included concerns about the perceived inequity of SPUDs favoring wealthier applicants and the impact of game day traffic on residential streets. There was also appreciation for the presentation on the Norman Citizens Corps and suggestions for more varied residential zoning in new developments.

SPUD equity Traffic management Zoning variety Community volunteer programs

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Norman Arts Council Arts and Education Scholarship Exhibition runs through September 12th.

Watch For

  • Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on Thursday at 4 PM at City Hall for public transit and road construction updates.
  • Future discussions on SPUD application criteria and equitable access.
  • Future discussions on varied residential zoning in new developments.
  • Economic Development Advisory Board meetings.

Announcements

  • Ward 1 encourages citizens to join local school PTAs, specifically Kennedy PTA.
  • Ward 3 announced Fall Residential Cleanup dates: October 4th for Monday Polycart service areas and October 11th for Tuesday service areas.
  • Ward 4 thanked Jessica Schwagger for serving on the Human Rights Commission and highlighted a public resources list for core Norman.
  • Ward 6 thanked Holly Pepper for serving on the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
  • Ward 7 thanked Council member Grant for the resource list and Kayla Molina for serving on the Historic District Commission.
  • Ward 8 rescheduled a town hall to Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Wifac tournament room.
  • Mayor recognized students starting school, advised patience for traffic, and encouraged enjoying the first game day.
  • Mayor announced the grand opening of the new stadium at Norman North High School and the upcoming Cross Town Clash next Friday night.
  • Mayor highlighted recent economic developments including Bell Helicopters' new training flight school, Simper Fly expansion, new control tower/hangers/runway plans at the airport, Main Event opening, Love Works ribbon cutting, and Stevenson Cancer Center opening.
  • Mayor encouraged following City of Norman updates for construction projects and acknowledged weather-related delays.
  • The Norman Emergency Management volunteer program was recognized for 20 years of service, highlighting their work in community events and disasters.

Agenda Summary

Items 1 through 21

Routine agenda items placed on the consent docket.

Approved

Item 22: Ordinance rezoning property at SW corner of Stonybrook Drive and North Interstate Drive

An ordinance to rezone 0.1 acre of property from C1 Local Commercial District to a Simple Planned Unit Development (SPUD) to allow for an off-premise sign along I-35, with restrictions to mitigate neighbor concerns.

Adopted

Item 23: Ordinance rezoning property at 2880 and 2886 Classen Boulevard

An ordinance to rezone 2.75 acres from C2 General Commercial District to a Simple Planned Unit Development (SPUD) for a mixed-use project, including commercial buildings at the front and 18 residential units at the rear, with provisions for home occupations.

Adopted

Item 24: Preliminary plat for 2880 Classen Boulevard edition

A companion item to Item 23, approving the preliminary plat for the mixed-use development at 2880 Classen Boulevard.

Approved
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