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Council Approves Two Downtown Center-City CCPUD Amendments, Clearing Way for New Mixed-Use Building and Parking Expansion
Summary
Council unanimously approved amendments to Center City Planned Unit Development (CCPUD) zoning for properties at 223 and 227 West Main, allowing a new mixed-use building (223) with eight housing units and minor changes for Dr. Byrd's dental practice (227) including seven added parking spaces.
The Norman City Council on May 27 unanimously approved companion ordinances rezoning two adjacent Center City Planned Unit Development (CCPUD) parcels on West Main Street.
At 223 West Main, applicant representation by Sean Reager described a new two-story mixed-use building ("Downtown Flats") with ground-floor retail and eight residential units (three ground-floor units and five on the second floor). The applicant requested limited CCPUD variances: revised ground-story clear height consistent with adjacent approvals, allowance for EFIS (an exterior finish system) on the east elevation, a small recessed retail entry and minor signage allowances; the project was revised after planning commission to provide full fenestration that meets Center City form-based code expectations. Stormwater for the building will be managed via internal roof drains and sheet flow from the rear parking lot to the alley, the applicant said.
At 227 West Main, a companion amendment covers Dr. Byrd's existing dental practice and allows seven additional parking spaces east of the building; the applicant confirmed the existing screening fence will remain and the area will remain open (not gated). Planning staff told council both items meet the intent of the Center City code and planning commission recommended approval; council adopted both ordinances on second and final readings by unanimous votes.
Council members asked about accessibility for ground-floor units and stormwater. The applicants and staff answered that ground-floor units would be accessible to the extent the building is made accessible, and that the parking lot and site would not materially change stormwater runoff beyond existing conditions. The approvals complete both rezoning/CCPUD amendments and authorize the projects to proceed to building review and subsequent permits.
