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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-1213-55 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 ALL OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 3, NORMAN ORIGINAL TOWN, NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, IN THE C-3, INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND REMOVE SAME FROM THE I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, OF SAID CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (109 EAST TONHAWA STREET)
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SYNOPSIS: The existing site is a vacant damaged building that previously was among other things a retail paint store. The applicant's request is to rezone this site from I-1, Light Industrial District, to C-3, Intensive Commercial District, to establish a European restaurant/bistro.
ANALYSIS: The site is currently designated for Office use according to the Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan. The applicant's proposal is to develop a restaurant by renovating the existing building while maintaining the existing footprint. Renovation of the existing building will significantly improve the overall aesthetic appeal at the corner of Tonhawa and Jones. This site sits adjacent to Legacy Trail and is two blocks north of Main Street which makes the location easily accessible to pedestrians. This location is one of three parcels that are zoned I-1 within this block; the parcel directly east of this property is I-1 and is utilized by the Crucible for enclosed/fenced outdoor storage. This site, with a commercial zoning designation would be more compatible with surrounding uses as well as within the downtown vicinity.
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IMPACTS: The zoning to the east and south of this site is C-3, Intensive Commercial District, and I-1, Light Industrial District, with a combination of office and commercial uses. The zoning to the north is R-3, Multi-Family Dwelling District, with predominantly single-family uses in that area. There is pa...
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