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February 6, 2018 City Council Meeting

February 6, 2018 • Stillwater, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The Stillwater City Council approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) request for 1220 West 12th Avenue, allowing for office and limited commercial zoning, including a pharmacy. This decision followed extensive public comment and council discussion regarding neighborhood compatibility, traffic concerns, and the balance between development and residential preservation. The council also approved the consent docket and made an appointment to the Block 34 Citizens Task Force.

Key Decisions & Votes

Consent Docket Approval

04:30

The City Council approved the consent docket with a unanimous vote of five to zero.

Approved

Closing of Scott Avenue and Easements

08:10

The request to close Scott Avenue between Monroe Street and Washington Street, easements at 920 West Scott Avenue and 510 North Washington, and an alley at 705 West University Avenue (CC-1806) was approved unanimously.

Approved

Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 1220 West 12th Avenue

50:00

The request for a preliminary PUD for 1220 West 12th Avenue, changing zoning from RSS to Office and CS, was approved with amendments regarding fencing and landscaping to be consistent with the mixed-use overlay requirements.

Approved

Appointment to Block 34 Citizens Task Force

52:30

Pat Zimmerman was appointed to the Block 34 Citizens Task Force with a unanimous vote.

Approved

Upcoming Community Events

Tuesday, February 13th

Budget Input Session

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Aspen Coffee in Lakeview Point Shopping Center. Residents can share ideas for the 2019 budget.

February 9th and 10th

Dancing with Daddy

The 13th annual event. Tickets must be purchased online at ticketstillwater.org as no at-the-door tickets will be available.

February 1st through April 12th

Stillwater Public Library's One Book One Community

Weekly scheduled events including guest speakers and documentary streams. Information available at library.stillwater.org.

Financial Matters

2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

The 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been released and is available at Stillwater.org/newsflash.

Public Comments

6 citizens spoke

Public comments were primarily focused on the proposed PUD for 1220 West 12th Avenue. Property owners in the area requested commercial zoning for their properties to support the growing medical district. Residents from the adjacent neighborhood expressed strong opposition to the PUD, citing concerns about commercial creep, increased traffic, and incompatibility with the neighborhood's character and the proposed overlay plans. They advocated for the denial of the PUD to preserve the residential nature of the area.

Commercial development vs. residential preservation Traffic impact Compatibility with neighborhood character Adherence to comprehensive plans and overlay districts Need for medical and commercial services near the hospital

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • Candidate filing for City Council seat five and Mayor seat begins today (February 5th) at the Payne County Election Board.
  • Last day for Dancing with Daddy tickets is February 8th.

Watch For

  • Future meeting to discuss the neighborhood conservation and mixed-use overlays.
  • Another in-person budget input opportunity in March.

Announcements

  • Candidate filing for City Council seat five and the Mayor seat (four-year term) begins today at the Payne County Election Board. The spring municipal general election is April 3, 2018, with a runoff election scheduled for June 26 if needed.
  • Residents are invited to share their ideas for the 2019 budget with councilors on Tuesday, February 13th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Aspen Coffee in the Lakeview Point Shopping Center. Another in-person opportunity will be scheduled in March.
  • The 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been released and is available for review at Stillwater.org/newsflash.
  • The 13th annual Dancing with Daddy event will take place this weekend, February 9th and 10th. Tickets must be purchased online at ticketstillwater.org by February 8th, as no at-the-door tickets will be available.
  • Stillwater Public Library's One Book One Community program will run from February 1st through April 12th, featuring weekly scheduled events, guest speakers, and documentary streams. Event information is available online at library.stillwater.org.

Agenda Summary

Consent Docket

Approval of routine administrative items.

Approved

Public Comment on Agenda Items Not Scheduled for Public Hearing

Opportunity for citizens to comment on non-public hearing agenda items.

No Action

CC-1806: Request to close Scott Avenue and Easements

Receive public comment and consider a request to close Scott Avenue between Monroe Street and Washington Street, easements at 920 West Scott Avenue and 510 North Washington, and an alley at 705 West University Avenue.

Approved

CC-1808: Request for Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 1220 West 12th Avenue

Receive public comment regarding a request for a preliminary PUD for 1220 West 12th Avenue and to change the zoning from RSS residential single-family small lot to O office and CS commercial shopping. This item was continued from January 8, 2018.

Approved

Reports from Officers and Boards

Updates and announcements from city officers and board members.

Information Only

Appointment to Block 34 Citizens Task Force

Consideration of appointing Pat Zimmerman to the Block 34 Citizens Task Force.

Approved
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