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Staff also reported ongoing work on compliance and monitoring for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, upcoming state monitoring for a COVID-related grant, and efforts to update the five-year consolidated plan that guides CDBG spending. Staff said it may issue an RFP to retain a consultant to assist with the consolidated-plan update or may pursue in-house work depending on budget and scope.

The department is collaborating with members of the Arts and Culture Commission and the Park Board to explore replacing some landscaping areas with public art. Staff said it continues to answer public questions related to the city’s new zoning code.

In commissioners’ comments, one commissioner requested a traffic study covering Kickapoo and Harrison and asked staff to consider extending counts and analysis up to the highway and toward the city limits; the commissioner volunteered to assist. Another commissioner encouraged volunteers for tree-planting tied to recovery from a tornado, noting Keep America Beautiful is involved. Commissioners also noted the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Planning Association will hold a one-day mini-conference hosted at the Expo Center on Feb. 20; staff offered to register commissioners who want to attend and said the event runs roughly 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

During the meeting a commissioner repeated comments from a public speaker urging ethics around abstentions; the transcript includes a resident, Rob Morris, who urged commissioners that abstentions are acceptable for conflicts. Staff and commissioners emphasized that knowing someone is not automatically a conflict of interest and that commissioners sign an ethics clause.

No formal actions were recorded during the department update or the commissioners’ comments; these items were informational and included invitations to future events and potential studies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission City of Shawnee Oklahoma 02/05/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff announced a new planner, ongoing CDBG and consolidated-plan work, and public-art landscaping discussions; commissioners requested a traffic study for Kickapoo and Harrison, asked for volunteers for tornado tree replanting, and promoted a Feb. 20 planning mini-conference at the Expo Center.","taxTitle","Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma","taxId",55261,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6346892,"Planning Commission holds study session on comprehensive plan and zoning; staff signals possible update",2118,558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246340-cb82ea7b45c384e1a04c753445902b98&start=558&end=2676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246340-cb82ea7b45c384e1a04c753445902b98/thumbnail_558000.jpg","/articles/6346892/Shawnee/Pottawatomie-County/Oklahoma/Planning-Commission-holds-study-session-on-comprehensive-plan-and-zoning-staff-signals-possible-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346892-dad95f2cc37e57325e2600ac3b001864/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955047&Signature=gw-7G7VgAzA204PYyte6OHtgGvivpJfRSNEENQm2teNC9QIDfC9EaaK9wopxGh~MSOQe86MXxClVkL0xtSuH4A1LlKtJMFINf~KrTtfoO66-ld~tIySesniCSKHPaOlGjA3y4Jt9TbCSa8tR5RwMVwMpQixh4KDzduMir4QcI~AWN---lIKALb041WyL0eh7rH0HbWLT4fQ~gfMgdmdNg6-iXSDNZBiWakPGYVP8bvXpkHLAWXVsBNkqapkxczuZX6E~bi6qVFAQMPkGjgnEBOP-DEjd5Mwgl6jQSgW9cM6XazZW6de061Vi0ZwPp-BwUY6ox3fssePKt5f3IQdE6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Commission held a study session Feb. 5 that reviewed the role, legal basis and content of a municipal comprehensive plan and how zoning regulations flow from that plan. A presenter explained that the Standard City Planning Enabling Act (1928) provides the authority for comprehensive plans and that a community cannot lawfully regulate zoning without such a plan.

The presenter and staff outlined the comprehensive plan’s functions — establishing a community vision, guiding capital improvements and development decisions, and providing a factual basis to reduce litigation risk. The presenter described the plan as a broad “umbrella” that should reference or link to more specific technical plans, such as stormwater, water distribution and hazard-mitigation plans.

Commissioners asked whether engineering conveyances like stormwater and utilities should be incorporated in the comp plan or linked as separate plans; the presenter said the comp plan is the appropriate umbrella and should reference specific technical plans (stormwater, water distribution, hazard mitigation) so capital projects align with land-use policy. Commissioners also asked how often to update the plan; the presenter suggested a 10-year benchmark for communities of this size but said frequency depends on local change and that a shorter interval could be appropriate.

The transcript records that the commission’s current plan was adopted in 2019. Staff told the commission it has asked for money in the capital improvements program (CIP) for the next fiscal year or the year after to update or rewrite the comprehensive plan, and staff said it is evaluating options (full update with consultants vs. partial or in-house updates) pending budget availability.

Presenters emphasized that public involvement is required in developing or updating a comprehensive plan and that the plan provides the legal foundation for zoning ordinances and overlays. The session was offered as an informational training and commissioners were invited to ask questions and consider initiating an update request if they determine one is needed.

No formal commission vote on an update occurred during the study session; staff requested that the commission consider requesting a comprehensive plan update if commissioners decide it is necessary and noted internal budget steps already taken (CIP request).","A training-style study session reviewed the legal role of the comprehensive plan and zoning, discussed updating the 2019 plan and linking engineering plans (stormwater, utilities) to future land-use decisions; staff told commissioners it has requested CIP funding for a comp plan update.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6346896,"Planning Commission recommends rezoning at 40 Fifth Street to C-1, rejects applicant’s C-2 request",493,64000,557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246340-cb82ea7b45c384e1a04c753445902b98&start=64&end=557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246340-cb82ea7b45c384e1a04c753445902b98/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6346896/Shawnee/Pottawatomie-County/Oklahoma/Planning-Commission-recommends-rezoning-at-40-Fifth-Street-to-C-1-rejects-applicants-C-2-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6346896-87009f4b933d70500601bfc5d00cfc1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955047&Signature=HocPwSsx6QLrDV0~rbUYuNbhhS2NVRk~X9pSyh~5rGG-cJndXU6I9zWex-pXEoSpjpj7Qd25FznL~pEa~~iLikFbRXgTRGLugyLmcZjjaQ~p69bmJo0yD84eH0jATLvILsf96xq7MbgDR5CzSyzgbuYn1lga0vINuGNR88006qAuiX8ev~aiWe9COV5jv5PO~22vPnE7RXJQABX9sbjFGxD6DmikPjuBNNpclWc1iwC-xbxCmR0P3GX1~hlFjsJEZpydbWr0Q3TyTDY1n49YqGCymU59xjCHeQm-cWVGTnyz9brEPPyuX881VAdtPfHysfQvtPoQUCNmpIAtUSbasg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shawnee Planning Commission voted 5-0 Feb. 5 to recommend rezoning a parcel near the intersection of Churchill and 40 Fifth Street from Transitional Agriculture (TA) to C-1 (neighborhood commercial). The applicant, listed in the packet as Tracy Wynne with Landes Engineering, had requested a C-2 (regional commercial) designation.

Staff presented the case (RZ01-25), describing the property’s context and the city’s Future Land Use Map. Community Development staff said the property is currently surrounded by TA to the east and west, C-1 to the south and R-1 to the north, and noted the comprehensive plan’s medium-density residential designation for the parcel. The staff report recommended rezoning to C-1 as more compatible with surrounding land uses; staff also said the requested use (a personal service — a retail nail salon) is permitted in both C-1 and C-2.

During the public hearing Rob Morris, a nearby resident, said he did not object and preferred the staff-recommended C-1 because it limits the potential for larger commercial development in the future. The record shows staff mailed notice to property owners within 300 feet and posted the required legal notice and signage.

After public comment, a motion to rezone the parcel from TA to C-1 carried unanimously. Commissioners recorded affirmative votes; the Planning Commission announced the outcome as a 5-0 motion pass.

The meeting record identifies the case as RZ01-25 and the applicant as Tracy Wynne with Landes Engineering; the staff report and the commission discussion note that the Future Land Use Map shows a medium-density residential designation and that C-1 is staff’s compatibility recommendation.

No additional conditions or amendments were recorded in the meeting transcript.","On Feb. 5, 2025, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend rezoning a parcel near Harrison and Churchill from Transitional Agriculture to C-1 (neighborhood commercial); the applicant had requested C-2 (regional commercial).","actionData","errors"]

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Community Development reports staff changes, CDBG work; commissioners request traffic study, promote tree-planting and Feb. 20 planning conference

Planning Commission holds study session on comprehensive plan and zoning; staff signals possible update

Planning Commission recommends rezoning at 40 Fifth Street to C-1, rejects applicant’s C-2 request