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CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE O-1819-22 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 GRANT SPECIAL USE FOR AN AGRI-WEDDING EVENT VENUE IN THE A-2, RURAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FOR PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION EIGHT (8), TOWNSHIP NINE (9) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) WEST OF THE INDIAN MERIDIAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY THEREOF. (4701 NORTH PORTER AVENUE)
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SYNOPSIS: The Agri-Wedding Event Venue Special Use was adopted by City Council in March 2018. This is the first request for this Special Use since the ordinance was adopted.
The applicant, Jackson Freedom Farms, L.L.C. (Freedom Farms) is requesting a Special Use for an Agri-Wedding Event Venue in A-2, Rural Agricultural District on approximately 107 acres.
ANALYSIS: Per the 'Conditions of Use' under the Agri-Wedding Event Venue the applicant is requesting a Large Venue; acreage must contain forty (40) acres or larger and 300 or fewer guests are allowed per event. The applicant meets this condition with over 107 acres. This site meets the 'Use' as described in the Agri-Wedding Event Venues Special Use Regulations. The site greatly exceeds the 10 acre minimum requirement with 107 acres and has the rural characteristics of an old homestead. The owners will operate the wedding event venue and either the owner or their designee will be on premise during the duration of all events. Overnight stays are not part of this request.
Freedom Farms' proposal is to build two new buildings that will surround the existing farm house; the venue will feature an indoor event center and reception center with two outdoor courtyards with a gazebo and a main chapel area. There will be specifically designated areas for florists, caterers, bar staff and all other venders through an extensive work space with a full kitchen.
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