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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION, REJECTION, AMENDMENT, AND/OR POSTPONEMENT OF RESOLUTION R-2021-95: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AMENDING THE NORMAN 2025 LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN SO AS TO REMOVE THE SOUTH SIXTY (60) FEET OF LOTS ONE (1), TWO (2), AND THREE (3), IN BLOCK ELEVEN (11), OF ORIGINAL TOWN OF NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FROM THE OFFICE DESIGNATION AND PLACE THE SAME IN THE COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION. (309 SOUTH PETERS AVENUE)
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Jonathan Hunnell requests amendment of the NORMAN 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan from Office Designation to Commercial Designation for approximately 0.1 acre of property located at 309 South Peters Avenue.
The applicant has requested a Land Use Plan amendment for 309 South Peters Avenue from Office to Commercial designation. The proposed use at this location is a downtown/neighborhood coffee shop/caf?/sandwich shop, with the possibility of including some patio dining on the north side on the existing paved area. The land use amendment from Office to Commercial will allow the proposed use at this location.
STAFF ANALYSIS: For changes in classification under the NORMAN 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan, the following information is forwarded for consideration.
The role of the NORMAN 2025 Plan in the City's ongoing and diverse planning activities states the document must be flexible, and that it is updated and amended periodically. The Plan defines the desired land use patterns for use and development of all private sector properties. This Plan will serve as a policy guide for zoning and planning requests as they are presented to the Planning Commission and City Council.
1. Has there been a change in circumstances resulting from development of the properties in the general vicinity which suggest that the proposed change will not be contrary to the public interest?
The offices located directly north of this proposal were completely remodeled in...
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