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Commission backs land‑use change and PUD for Rolling Oaks corner after drainage and masonry concerns addressed
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended amending the 2040 future land use map from Suburban Residential to General Commercial and rezoning a 4.27‑acre site to a PUD allowing neighborhood‑scale retail, after commissioners sought assurances on drainage controls and masonry standards.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a future land use amendment and rezoning to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 4.27‑acre site at 1551 South State Highway 76, a corner parcel where applicants said they propose two small retail buildings.
Staff said the PUD would use CN1 Neighborhood Shopping District as its base zoning and includes site-specific development standards intended to reduce impacts on adjacent residential properties, including a 6‑to‑8‑foot screen wall or fence where commercial parcels abut residential districts and limits on exterior lighting fixtures.
Commissioners focused discussion on drainage and masonry standards. Staff and the applicant said public water is available but there is no public sanitary sewer at the site; sewer could be provided by an on‑site septic or aerobic system subject to Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality rules. Commissioners pointed to known drainage issues in the area and asked for a detailed drainage study at the development stage; staff and the applicant acknowledged a drainage study will be required with any building permit and that plans will be reviewed by the city engineer.
Caitlin Turner, representing the applicant, said the applicant’s typical materials package requested 70% masonry, with up to 30% nonmasonry materials such as architectural metal. Commissioners and staff requested that the PUD be revised to meet city masonry standards; the applicant agreed to amend the application prior to Council review.
Neighbors spoke at the public hearing expressing concerns about drainage, noise and the potential for commercial activity next to residential areas. Owner representatives said they would consider neighbors’ concerns when developing final plans.
The commission unanimously recommended approval of the future land use amendment and the rezoning to a PUD, with staff and applicant to revise the masonry language to meet city standards and to supply required drainage plans at the building-permit stage.
