MAPC unanimously recommends rezoning 10.6-acre site near North Grand and West Oxford for duplex development

The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission voted unanimously at its December meeting to recommend rezoning a 10.6-acre parcel near the intersection of North Grand Avenue and West Oxford Avenue from C-3 general commercial to R-4 residential duplex zoning, forwarding the proposal to the mayor and board of commissioners.

Staff planning staff presented the request, showing an aerial and zoning map and describing surrounding uses: the Chisholm Trail Expo Center to the north and the Enid Cemetery to the west. The planner said the city’s comprehensive plan projects the area as agriculture/open space but noted residential zoning (R-4) exists nearby.

According to staff, notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet and staff had not received any written objections; the planner said the calls the office received were in support. The public hearing was opened and closed during the meeting after the applicant’s representative spoke.

Christian Hagen, with Crafton Tall, identified himself as the applicant’s representative and said, “My client intends to build duplexes within that site. I assume rent them out.” No other members of the public requested to speak.

After closing the public hearing, a commissioner moved and a second was made to approve the rezoning request and forward a recommendation to the mayor and board of commissioners. Commissioners voted in the affirmative and the motion carried unanimously. Staff subsequently noted for the record that the action is a recommendation to the mayor and board of commissioners, not final adoption.

The commission also approved the minutes of its Sept. 25, 2025 meeting and adopted the proposed 2026 meeting schedule earlier in the short session. The meeting was adjourned after approximately seven minutes.