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Commission approves PUD limiting small aviation-balance manufacturing on North Meridian
Summary
Commission approved a revised PUD (HUD 2025-03) to allow a small, indoor aviation-blade-balancing manufacturing use within an R-2 base zone, with hours limited to 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday–Friday, 70 dB noise cap at the property line, and no outdoor storage; neighbors had submitted protest letters but applicant revised the PUD after outreach.
The Oklahoma County Planning Commission approved a planned unit development (HUD 2025-03) on the northwest side of the county that permits a narrowly defined indoor manufacturing use within a property otherwise zoned R-2 rural residential.
Staff said the PUD applies to a roughly 1.17-acre square of an approximately 80-acre family property on Meridian between 220th and 234th. "They have decided to keep it R-2 and include this specific use," Eric said, describing recent revisions that limit the industrial activity that had previously been proposed as broad industrial zoning.
Applicant counsel Caitlin Turner told the commission the applicant held a neighborhood meeting after receiving letters of protest and revised the master design statement to address concerns. The revisions limit hours of operation to 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday through Friday; ban Saturday and Sunday manufacturing activity; forbid outdoor storage; and cap noise at 70 decibels measured at the property line. "All operations will be contained within the existing structure," Turner said.
Owner Scott Byron described the family-run business as producing small, precision-balanced rods and said most work is assembly and balancing rather than continuous machine operation. "We're a family business; we're not going to have three shifts," Byron said, adding that the operation historically runs equipment only a few hours per day.
Commissioners asked whether protest letters could be withdrawn before the Board of County Commissioners hearing and how the county would enforce the restricted use if the property changes hands. Staff said the county enforces code via complaint processes and that the PUD runs with the land; if a future owner deviates from the PUD, enforcement and neighbor complaints would prompt county action.
With the revised restrictions on hours, lighting and noise, the commission voted to approve HUD 2025-03; staff said the BOCC will receive the matter for final action and that building-level safety, parking and screening remain subject to code compliance.
The PUD was approved as revised; staff will forward the application to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration.
