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Gatewood residents successfully press Planning Commission to recommend denial of rezoning for 1422 NW 17th
Summary
Residents of the Gatewood urban conservation district and neighbors urged the Planning Commission to deny a rezoning request that would allow two new two‑story apartment buildings on a narrow mid‑block lot. Commissioners debated alley upgrades, protection of mature trees and a 30‑foot height cap before recommending denial to City Council.
The Oklahoma City Planning Commission on Sept. 25 recommended denial of SPUD 17‑65, a rezoning request for 1422 Northwest 17th Street that would have allowed the owner to build multiple two‑story rental units on a lot in the Gatewood urban conservation district.
Neighbors and preservation advocates packed the meeting to oppose the proposal. ‘‘This is not a simple thing of giving easement,’’ Elizabeth Banks said, describing a 50‑foot easement that would require homeowners to surrender fences, trees and sections of septic laterals. Thomas Lovett, who…
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