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Moore council approves rezoning and companion lot split for Davidson property despite fire-access conditions
Summary
The City Council approved ordinance No. 3,425 to rezone a property from A-1 to A-2 and a companion lot split to create two ~2.5-acre parcels. Staff recommended conditions requiring fire-access improvements, gate modification and tree trimming before final development.
The City Council of Moore on March 3 approved a rezoning application (RZ-ten48) and a companion lot split for property owned by Darren Shane Davidson, changing the zoning from A-1 to A-2 to permit the lot to be divided into two parcels of approximately 2.5 acres each.
Staff told the council the site is north of Southeast 30 Fourth Street and east of Sunny Lane Road, is currently developed with a residence on the east side, and is not served by public water and sewer. Planning staff said the proposed lot split would use Windmill Road within the Falls Addition to access the property and a private east–west access easement would cross the newly created western lot. Staff noted that direct emergency access to the lots is insufficient and recommended approval contingent on required fire access road improvements.
The recommendation specified several conditions: the applicant must provide fire access along Davidson Drive that meets fire-construction standards; improve the gate at Davidson Drive and at Windmill; and trim trees along Davidson Drive to allow access for fire personnel and equipment. Staff also said construction and inspection personnel should use Windmill Road via Davidson Drive for routine access, while Cider Lane may be used for emergency services only.
Councilmembers moved and seconded approval and the motions passed. The roll-call votes as read on the record were recorded as yes from: Melissa Hunt, Louie Williams, Adam Webb, Rob Clark, Kathy Griffiths, Sid Porter and Mark Ham. The ordinance was adopted and the lot split approved with the staff conditions to address emergency access.
Planning staff also said the proposed access easement to serve both lots would be 40 feet wide and include a maintenance agreement between the two lots; the planning presentation noted public water and sewer do not currently serve the site.
No members of the public signed up to speak on the item during the meeting's public-comment opportunity, and council discussion focused on the access and fire-safety conditions required before further development.
