Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several significant land use and zoning changes, including reclassifying properties at Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast for rural commercial development and adopting a comprehensive PUD for the Bridge View at Carrington Edition. A rezoning request for 463 Elm Avenue was postponed to allow for further discussion regarding short-term rental allowances. Council members also shared various community announcements and upcoming events.
Key Decisions & Votes
Land Use Plan Amendment (Indian Hills/12th Ave NE SW Corner)
25:55Resolution to amend the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan, changing the designation of property at the southwest corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from country residential to commercial and removing it from special planning area six.
Rezoning (Indian Hills/12th Ave NE SW Corner)
27:35Ordinance rezoning property at the southwest corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from Northern Community Separator and A2 Rural Agricultural District to CR Rural Commercial District.
Preliminary Plat Approval (Indian Hills Market Edition)
28:15Approval of the preliminary plat for the Indian Hills Market Edition, located at the southwest corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast.
Land Use Plan Amendment (Indian Hills/12th Ave NE SE Corner)
29:05Resolution to amend the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan, changing the designation of property at the southeast corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from country residential to commercial.
Rezoning (Indian Hills/12th Ave NE SE Corner)
30:50Ordinance rezoning property at the southeast corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from Northern Community Separator and A2 Rural Agricultural District to CR Rural Commercial District.
Preliminary Plat Approval (The Shops at Indian Hills)
31:25Approval of the preliminary plat for The Shops at Indian Hills, located at the southeast corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast.
Land Use Plan Amendment (Bridge View at Carrington Edition)
1:00:00Resolution to amend the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan for the Bridge View at Carrington Edition, changing a 10-acre portion from low-density residential to commercial and bringing 20 acres into the current urban service area.
Rezoning (Bridge View at Carrington Edition)
1:01:40Ordinance rezoning property for the Bridge View at Carrington Edition from A2 Rural Agricultural District and PUD to PUD, located between 36th and 48th Avenues Northwest, and Franklin and Indian Hills Roads.
Preliminary Plat Approval (Bridge View at Carrington Edition)
1:02:15Approval of the preliminary plat for the Bridge View at Carrington Edition, located between 36th and 48th Avenues Northwest, and Franklin and Indian Hills Roads.
Rezoning (463 Elm Avenue)
1:09:00Ordinance rezoning property at 463 Elm Avenue from R1 Single Family Dwelling District to SPUD Simple Planned Unit Development District was postponed to January 23rd for further discussion on short-term rental allowances.
Upcoming Community Events
2024 Interfaith Breakfast
McFarland Memorial United Methodist Church, 419 South University Boulevard, Fen Hall, 8:00 a.m.
48th Annual Police and Fire Chili Supper
Norman High Commons, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Proceeds benefit Christmas Story of Cleveland County)
Norman Resource Fair
Market Hall of James Garner, 210 South James Garner, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Day of Service (Park Cleanup)
Sign up via city website by January 11th; city provides supplies.
Pack the Pantries with Red Dirt Collective
Norman First American United Methodist Church, 1950 Bowmont Drive, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Donations for 24/7 outdoor pantries)
Public Comments
Public comments included a shout-out for the first annual Race Against Racism, a reflection on educational opportunities and historical context for civic engagement, concerns about public defecation and its environmental impact from cleaning chemicals, and issues regarding a non-profit organization's past conduct and potential conflicts of interest related to a city program.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Ordinance rezoning 463 Elm Avenue from R1 to SPUD, postponed to January 23rd
Deadlines
- Budget requests to council members by January 31st
- Voter registration for February 13th election by January 19th
- Absentee ballot request by January 29th
- MLK Day of Service park cleanup sign-up by January 11th
Watch For
- Budget season discussions and priorities
- Community Planning and Transportation Committee meetings (4th Thursday of every month at 4 p.m.)
- Police department crime data review for 2023 (expected in February)
- Discussion on short-term rental allowances for 463 Elm Avenue rezoning
Announcements
- Budget season is approaching; council members request budget items or price estimates by January 31st.
- Residents are advised to prepare for brutally cold weather by checking faucets and water lines.
- Chief King received the OG Safety Partner Award.
- The city of Norman, in coordination with the Human Rights Commission, will host the 2024 Interfaith breakfast on January 15th.
- The 48th annual police and fire chili supper will be held on January 25th, with proceeds benefiting the Christmas Story of Cleveland County.
- Residents are encouraged to participate in the AIM Norman infrastructure and land use project by answering monthly questions on water at www.aimnorman.com.
- Council member Grant is creating a zine of artwork and stories from unhoused individuals to educate on issues like substance abuse, mental health, and poverty.
- There is a need to incentivize building more interim housing and prioritize Section 8 housing.
- Online voter registration is available at oklahoma.gov/elections; the deadline to register for the February 13th election is January 19th, and the last day to request an absentee ballot is January 29th.
- A Norman Resource Fair will be held on January 19th, connecting attendees with over 50 organizations.
- A Martin Luther King Day of Service for park cleanup is scheduled for January 15th; sign-ups are due by January 11th.
- Red Dirt Collective will be collecting pantry donations for their 24/7 outdoor pantries on January 15th.
- The Community Planning and Transportation Committee meets the 4th Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. at City Hall.
- A police department crime data review for 2023 is expected in February.
- Food and Shelter for Friends is seeking donations of blankets, jackets, and sleeping bags due to projected sub-zero temperatures.
- The fire department received a new fire truck.
Agenda Summary
Approval of minutes
Approval of city council special session minutes of March 28th, 2023; city council, Norman Utilities Authority, Norman Municipal Authority, and Norman Tax Increment Finance Authority minutes of May 9th and May 23rd, 2023; and city council study session minutes of August 29th, 2023.
Consent Docket (Items 2-26)
Designation and approval of routine agenda items by one motion.
Item 27: Resolution amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan
To remove property at the southwest corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from country residential designation and place it in a commercial designation, and remove it from special planning area six.
Item 28: Ordinance rezoning property at Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast
Rezoning property at the southwest corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from Northern Community Separator and A2 Rural Agricultural District to CR Rural Commercial District.
Item 29: Preliminary plat for Indian Hills Market Edition
Preliminary plat for property generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast.
Item 30: Resolution amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan
To remove property at the southeast corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from country residential designation and place it in a commercial designation.
Item 31: Ordinance rezoning property at Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast
Rezoning property at the southeast corner of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast from Northern Community Separator and A2 Rural Agricultural District to CR Rural Commercial District.
Item 32: Preliminary plat for The Shops at Indian Hills
Preliminary plat for property generally located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Indian Hills Road and 12th Avenue Northeast.
Item 33: Resolution amending the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan
To remove a 10-acre portion of property from low-density residential designation and place it in a commercial designation, and remove portions totaling 20 acres from future urban service and place it in a current urban service area for property located on the northwest corner of 36th Avenue Northwest and Franklin Road.
Item 34: Ordinance rezoning property for Bridge View at Carrington Edition
Rezoning property located east of 48th Avenue Northwest, south of Indian Hills Road, north of Franklin Road, and west of 36th Avenue Northwest from A2 Rural Agricultural District and PUD Planned Unit Development District to PUD Planned Unit Development District.
Item 35: Preliminary plat for Bridge View at Carrington Edition
Preliminary plat for property generally located between 36th Avenue Northwest and 48th Avenue Northwest, and Franklin Road and Indian Hills Road.
Item 36: Ordinance rezoning property at 463 Elm Avenue
Rezoning property at 463 Elm Avenue from R1 Single Family Dwelling District to SPUD Simple Planned Unit Development District.