Moore council approves housing plats, commercial rezoning and multiple contracts; two property‑acquisition resolutions authorized

The Moore City Council approved a package of land‑use and procurement items during its Jan. 5 meeting, including two final plats, a rezoning for a veterinary clinic, a professional services agreement for tax‑increment financing legal work, park repairs and a major restroom construction contract.

City staff presented the final plat for Mahogany Hills Section 2, describing approximately 19 acres divided into 23 residential lots ranging from one‑half to three‑quarters of an acre, two common drainage/detention areas and a proposed private septic system. The presentation noted the Planning Commission had recommended approval 7–0 and that staff found the application consistent with the Envision Moore 2040 plan and its required 35% open space. After brief questions about access and curb cuts, the council voted to approve the plat.

The council also approved the final plat for Legacy East, a 4.79‑acre C‑3 (General Commercial) property proposed by Goro Property Holdings LLC (Ben Noah) for an electrical contractor office and warehouse. Staff said public water and sewer are available and that outdoor storage would not be allowed because the site abuts residential areas. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7–0.

On zoning, the council approved rezoning application RZ1056 (Red Bud Animal Dermatology LLC, Chris Milam), converting a C‑1/PUD administrative office planned unit development to a veterinary‑clinic PUD allowing a single 3,400‑square‑foot, one‑story building. Staff emphasized the PUD would prohibit boarding and daycare services, require updates to the PUD document, and require a private septic system and on‑site detention.

Contracts and procurement actions approved included: a professional services agreement with the Center for Economic Development Law for legal advice on tax‑increment financing (TIF) matters; a $28,714 contract with Happy Playgrounds LLC to remove and replace a damaged shade structure at Little River Park South; and an award to Landmark Construction Group for the Buck Thomas baseball restroom facilities (low bid $819,720 plus a recommended 10% contingency, for a total recommendation of $901,692). TAP Architecture recommended the restroom award, and staff said the project coordination is complete and ready to begin if approved.

The council adopted two resolutions authorizing acquisition of property or easements for roadway improvement projects. One resolution pertains to the Southwest 19th Street and Santa Fe Avenue intersection improvement and water‑line relocation (staff cited ongoing negotiations involving a former CVS property). The second resolution covers the Northeast 12th Street project (I‑35 to Eastern Avenue), where staff reported 32 parcels are involved, 27 have been acquired, one has a verbal agreement and four remain unresolved; staff recommended authorization to proceed with the eminent‑domain process for unresolved parcels.

Separately, the council approved Amendment No. 5 ($35,000) to an existing contract to add design services for two traffic signals at SW 34th & Eastern and SW 34th & Broadway; staff clarified the amendment covers design (including poles) but not construction.

A separate insurance item (stop‑loss insurance with HCC Life Insurance Company for 2026) was tabled at staff request.

Public comment included a resident, Dwayne Kranz of Windermere Estates, who asked the city to review a stormwater drainage issue that has been affecting his driveway and outbuilding since about 2019. Councilmembers and staff acknowledged the comment and directed follow‑up with staff.

The council recessed briefly to conduct related authority meetings (Moore Public Works Authority and a risk‑management meeting) and then reconvened before adjourning.