Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key items, including a specific use permit for a telecommunication tower and a map amendment for commercial zoning. They also passed ordinances related to land development code amendments. The Stillwater Utility Authority approved a resolution to amend the convenience collection center rate structure to include latex paint recycling.
Key Decisions & Votes
Telecommunication Tower Specific Use Permit
04:40A specific use permit was approved for a cell tower located at 5601 North Washington, allowing it to be within 200 feet of residential property due to the nature of the adjacent land being a stormwater detention area.
Map Amendment from RTM to CG
09:00A request for a map amendment to rezone two parcels at 512 Southwest and 509 South Knoblock from RTM to General Commercial (CG) was approved, aligning with existing commercial uses in the vicinity.
Ordinance 3245 (Land Development Code Amendment)
11:50Ordinance 3245, amending Stillwater city code Chapter 23 (Land Development Code) regarding required improvements and sanitary sewer collection systems, was approved on its first reading.
Ordinance 3246 (Land Development Code Amendments)
13:00Ordinance 3246, amending Stillwater city code Chapter 23 (Land Development Code) concerning commercial use, subdivisions, and stormwater management regulations, was approved on its first reading.
Appointment to Oklahoma Technology and Research Park Joint Board
16:40John McLenny, Director of External Services, was nominated and approved to replace Chuck Thomas on the Oklahoma Technology and Research Park Joint Board.
Resolution UA 2013-6 (Latex Paint Recycling)
20:00Resolution UA 2013-6 was approved, amending the convenience collection center rate structure to include latex paint recycling, offering citizens an environmentally friendly disposal option.
Public Comments
One individual, Reagan Hicks, was present for the public hearing on the telecommunication tower but stated they did not need to speak, indicating their questions were likely addressed.
Announcements
- Vice Mayor Hopkins will be on KSPY radio at 8:15 AM on December 3rd, 2013.
- The Mayor will be on Triple Play 105.1 AM at 7 AM on December 4th, 2013.
- Citizens are encouraged to shop locally during the holiday season to support local businesses and the city government.
Agenda Summary
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Sarah Teeman, a fifth-grader from Sanger Ridge.
Consent Docket Items A through C
Approval of routine administrative items.
Public Hearing: Proposed Telecommunication Tower (5601 North Washington)
Request for a specific use permit for a cell tower exceeding 75 feet and located within 200 feet of residential property.
Public Hearing: Map Amendment from RTM to CG (512 Southwest and 509 South Knoblock)
Request to rezone two parcels from Residential Townhouse Multi-Family (RTM) to General Commercial (CG).
Ordinance 3245: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 23 (Land Development Code)
First reading of an ordinance amending Article 17 (Required Improvements) and Division 3 (Improvements) Section 23-358 (Sanitary Sewer Collection System).
Ordinance 3246: Amending Stillwater City Code Chapter 23 (Land Development Code)
First reading of an ordinance amending Article 14 (Commercial Use by Right), Article 16 (Subdivisions Preparation and Requirements), and Article 19 (Stormwater Management Regulations).
Miscellaneous Items
General updates and announcements from staff and council members.
Appointments: Oklahoma Technology and Research Park Joint Board
Nomination and approval of John McLenny to replace Chuck Thomas on the board.
Stillwater Utility Authority Consent Docket Items A and B
Approval of routine administrative items for the Utility Authority.
Resolution UA 2013-6: Amending Convenience Collection Center Rate Structure
Consideration and approval of a resolution to include latex paint recycling at the convenience collection center.