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ORDINANCE NO. O-1213-24 UPON SECOND AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SECTION 460 OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NORMAN SO AS TO PLACE LOT 2, BLOCK 2, WOODCREST ESTATES PLAZA ADDITION TO NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, IN THE C-1, LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND REMOVE THE SAME FROM THE RM-6, MEDIUM DENSITY APARTMENT DISTRICT, OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PORTER AVENUE AND WOODCREST DRIVE)
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BACKGROUND: The applicant, Norman DOP VII, L.L.C., is requesting rezoning from RM-6, Medium Density Apartment District, to C-1, Local Commercial District, for the area on the northeast corner of Porter Avenue and Woodcrest Drive. The area is approximately 1.16 acres. Norman DOP VII, L.L.C. is proposing a new Dollar General store for this site. The current Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan designation for this area is High Density Residential. There is a companion 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan amendment for this site from High Density Residential to Commercial. This parcel was platted as part of Woodcrest Estates Plaza and zoned as RM-6, Medium Density Apartment District in March, 1970. Currently, the tract is vacant and has never developed.
ANALYSIS:
C-1, Local Commercial District: The primary purpose of the C-1, Local Commercial District is intended for the conduct of retail trade and to provide personal services to meet the regular needs and for the convenience of the people of adjacent residential areas. It is anticipated that this district will be the predominant use in the community. Because these shops and stores may be an integral part of the neighborhood, closely associated with residential, religious, recreational and educational elements, more restrictive requirements for light, air, open space and off-street parking are required than are provided in other commercial districts.
USE: The ...
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