Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several rezonings, including a residential-style self-storage facility and a restaurant at a key intersection, following extensive community engagement. A resolution to amend the AIM Norman steering committee and a preliminary plat for Destined Landing Addition were postponed to a future meeting. Proclamations for National Family Literacy Day and Community Planning Month were also acknowledged.
Key Decisions & Votes
Amendment to AIM Norman Steering Committee Resolution
A resolution to amend the ad hoc steering committee for the city's Area and Infrastructure Master Plan (AIM Norman) was postponed to November 14, 2023, for further discussion. This item included naming a replacement member, adding the Parks and Recreation plan, clarifying subcommittee selection, and setting attendance requirements.
Rezoning 1413 North Crawford Avenue (Holiday Heights)
The Council adopted a resolution and ordinance to amend the land use plan and rezone the property from R1 single-family to SPUD simple district. This allows the existing house to be used for nursing home laundry and overflow parking, protecting neighbors from commercial development.
Rezoning 1027 and 1035 South Berry Road (Lindsay & Berry Corner)
The Council adopted a resolution and ordinance to amend the land use plan and rezone the property from low-density residential/office to commercial designation (SPUD). This paves the way for a restaurant development at the northeast corner of Lindsay and Berry, featuring specific design, landscaping, and traffic provisions.
Rezoning 3800 36th Avenue Northwest (Self Storage)
The Council adopted a resolution and ordinance to amend the land use plan and rezone the property from A2 rural agricultural to SPUD. This allows for a residential-style self-storage facility with single-story buildings, pitched roofs, extensive landscaping, and an over-engineered storm water solution, following proactive engagement with neighbors.
Preliminary Plat for 3800 36th Avenue Northwest
The preliminary plat for the self-storage development at 3800 36th Avenue Northwest was approved, detailing the site layout and drainage plan.
Preliminary Plat for Destined Landing Addition
The preliminary plat for Destined Landing Addition, located south of Cedar Lane Road and west of 36th Avenue Southeast, was postponed to November 14, 2023.
Upcoming Community Events
Art Forces (classes for military veterans and active service members)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Firehouse Arts Center, free
E-Waste Event
9:00 AM - Noon, Reeves Park
A Haunted Evening on OU Campus
7:00 PM, 633 Elm Avenue (Ellison Hall patio)
Annual Downtown Fall Fest
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Historic Downtown Norman (trick-or-treating, inflatables, games, live entertainment, food trucks)
Blue Bonnet Halloween Costume Party
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM, 321 East Main
Twilight Trick or Treat Booze and Bruise with The Well
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 210 James Garner Avenue (touch-a-truck, face painting, arts and crafts, music, food trucks, craft beer)
Outdoor Movie Series: Coco
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Lions Park (in conjunction with Firehouse Art Center mural project)
Tree Giveaway
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Griffin Park
Civicon National Speaker Series: Shane Phillips on Affordable Housing
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, National Weather Center
The Humanity That Unites Us All Race
8:00 AM, Andrews Park
Financial Matters
AIM Norman Steering Committee Resolution
Public comment noted the city is paying over $2.7 million for the AIM Norman consultants.
Norman Forward Initiative
The initiative, approved in 2015 for $150 million in quality of life projects, has completed 90% of projects under budget.
Recoupment fee for 36th Avenue widening
Applicant for the 3800 36th Avenue NW rezoning agreed to pay a deferral fee equivalent to their share of the widening and storm water improvements for their frontage.
Public Comments
Public comments included a call for unity against hatred and an announcement for a race, an urgent safety concern regarding exposed electrical outlets on the Legacy Trail, and a complaint about low-hanging cable lines in a residential area. One resident also expressed support for the self-storage development, citing the developer's responsiveness to concerns.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Amendment to the resolution creating an ad hoc steering committee for AIM Norman (postponed to November 14th, 2023)
- Preliminary plat for Destined Landing Addition (postponed to November 14th, 2023)
Deadlines
- National Family Literacy Day: November 1st, 2023
- Halloween: October 31st, 2023 (recommended trick-or-treating 5-8 PM)
- Veterans Day: November 11th
Watch For
- Community Planning and Transportation Committee meeting: Thursday at 4:00 PM at City Hall (updates on public transit ridership, Norman On-Demand system, Porter streetscape, and James Garner Boulevard projects)
- Civicon National Speaker Series: Shane Phillips on affordable housing, October 30th, 6:00-7:30 PM at the National Weather Center
Announcements
- Firehouse Arts Center will hold 'Art Forces' classes for military veterans and active service members on October 29th, 3:30-5:30 PM, free of charge.
- E-Waste event this weekend from 9:00 AM to noon at Reeves Park for electronic recycling.
- October is Depression and Mental Health Awareness Month; local resources like The Virtue Center and Hub 107, as well as online directories and SoonerCare, were highlighted.
- The City of Norman Household Hazardous Waste Facility is available year-round for safe disposal of hazardous items.
- Recommended Halloween trick-or-treating hours are October 31st, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, but neighborhoods can adjust.
- A tree giveaway will be held on November 3rd from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Griffin Park for Norman residents.
- A celebration marked the halfway point of the Norman Forward initiative, with 90% of projects completed under budget, prompting discussion for future quality of life projects.
Agenda Summary
Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming Wednesday November 1st 2023 is National family literacy day
Acknowledgement of the proclamation for National Family Literacy Day.
Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the month of October 2023 is community planning month
Acknowledgement of the proclamation for Community Planning Month.
Consent Docket (Items 3 through 25, with exception of item 22)
Approval of routine agenda items.
Item 22: An amendment to the resolution creating an ad hoc steering committee to work with the city of Norman's consultants in the creation of the city's area and infrastructure master plan (AIM Norman)
Amendment to name a replacement for a steering committee member, add Parks and Recreation master plan, clarify subcommittee selection, and set attendance requirements.
Item 26: A resolution amending the Norman 2025 land use and transportation plan from the low-density residential designation to the office designation which is at 1413 North CL Crawford Avenue
Amendment to the land use plan for a property adjacent to Holiday Heights nursing home.
Item 27: Ordinance number 0232411 upon second and final reading an ordinance rezoning property located at 1413 North Crawford Avenue from R1 single family dwelling District to Spud simple District
Rezoning of property to allow for uses associated with the Holiday Heights nursing home, such as laundry and overflow parking.
Item 28: A resolution amending Norman 2025 land use and transportation plan for the property located at 1027 and 1035 South Berry Road from low density residential designation and office designation to commercial designation
Amendment to the land use plan for a property at the northeast corner of Lindsay and Berry Road.
Item 29: Ordinance 0232412 upon second and final reading rezoning property located at 1027 and 1035 South Berry Road from family dwelling district and Co Suburban office commercial District to Spud simple planned unit development
Rezoning of property for a restaurant development with specific design and buffering provisions.
Item 30: A resolution amending the Norman 2025 land use and transportation plan for property located at 3800 36th Avenue Northwest from Lowes density residential designation to commercial designation
Amendment to the land use plan for a 5-acre site for a residential-style self-storage facility.
Item 31: Ordinance 0232413 upon second and final reading rezoning property located at 3836 Avenue North Northwest from A2 rural agricultural District planned unit development District
Rezoning of property for a self-storage facility with specific design, landscaping, and storm water management.
Item 32: A preliminary plat for 3800 36th Avenue Northwest a planned unit development generally located one-quarter Mile North of West Tumpy Road on the west side of 36th Avenue Northwest
Approval of the preliminary plat for the self-storage development.
Item 33: A preliminary plat for Destined Landing addition a planned unit development generally located south of Cedar Lane Road and one-quarter Mile West of 36th Avenue Southeast
Approval of the preliminary plat for Destined Landing Addition.
Item 34: Preliminary plat (companion to Item 33)
Approval of a preliminary plat related to Destined Landing Addition.