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RESOLUTION R-1516-54: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING THE NORMAN 2025 LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN SO AS TO REMOVE A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE/4) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE/4) OF SECTION FOURTEEN (14), TOWNSHIP NINE (9) NORTH, RANGE THREE (3) WEST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FROM THE INDUSTRIAL DESIGNATION AND PLACE THE SAME IN THE COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION. (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 24TH AVENUE N.W. AND TECUMSEH ROAD)
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant submitted a request to rezone and amend the existing land use designation on a tract located at the southwest corner of the intersection of W. Tecumseh Road and 24th Avenue N.W. The request is to amend the existing land use from Industrial Designation to Commercial Designation for the entire 7.55 acres of this property. The current proposal is for office/retail uses.
This area was designated as part of the Max Westheimer Field on the COMPlan in 1979. In March of 1997, with the adoption of the NORMAN 2020 Plan, this area was designated as Future Urban Service Area (FUSA) and Special Planning Area A. The FUSA was established because the area was not served by utilities. The Special Planning Area was established because the area had "unique features" that created the need for the area to develop under an overall development plan, preferably under a Planned Unit Development (PUD). In December of 2004 the NORMAN 2025 Plan was adopted, replacing the NORMAN 2020 Plan. With the adoption of the NORMAN 2025 Plan the area was again designated as FUSA, however, the Special Planning Area designation was eliminated and replaced with Industrial Designation. The surrounding properties are now served by water and sewer. This property is no longer considered Future Urban Service Area as services are now available via other development in the general area. If the Land Use Plan Amendment and rezoning request are approved, ...
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