Planning Commission

Planning Commission Minutes July 8, 2024 The City of Yukon Planning Commission held a Meeting on July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Building at 12 South 5th St. ROLL CALL: (Present) Jarrid Wright, Vice-Chairman Lee Clark, Commissioner Jeff Geis, Commissioner Steven Jones, Commissioner Craig Nuckols, Commissioner (Absent) None OTHERS PRESENT: Jessica Bloye, City Planner with J&A Danielle O’Neal, Assistant Planning Director Julie Shannon, Planning Director Mitchell Hort, Acting City Manager & Dev Serv Director Roger Rinehart, City Attorney INVOCATION: Commissioner Geis FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Nuckols 1.ITEM: APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10, 2024 MEETING 2.ITEM: VISITORS 3. ITEM: PC:2024-12 TO HEAR A REQUEST BY WALLACE DESIGN COLLECTIVE FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF THE VANDAMENT WESTPORT DEVELOPMENT AT 1401 W. VANDAMENT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES  Discussion: Purvi Patel spoke on behalf of Wallace Collective. She stated that the legal description issue had been fixed from the June meeting. They changed the preliminary plat to show 2 entrances on Vandament and 2 entrances on Westport. They propose a detention pond at the NE corner of the Variety Care 4 acre site. They are bringing the preliminary plat this month and the final plat next month. Motion: Commissioner Geis made the following motion: “In the case of the preliminary plat application by Wallace Design Collective, on behalf of Bryant Steven Ventures, LLC, we have read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. We find ourselves in agreement with the staff findings cited in the Staff Report. I move that this item be recommended for approval with the following additional conditions: 1. Lot lines be added for the abutting Midfirst Bank Tract, Lot 1, Block 1 of Midfirst Bank Yukon. 2. Final drive locations to be reviewed with building permits to ensure spacing meets the Unified Development Code. See Section 503. Access Management for requirements.” Seconded by: Commissioner Nuckols The Vote: Ayes: Nuckols, Wright, Jones, Geis, Clark Nays: none Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried 4.ITEM: PC 2024-13 TO HEAR A REQUEST BY WILLIAMS, BOX, FORSHEE & BULLARD, P.C. ON BEHALF OF APPLICANT ONCUE, RE, LLC FOR A PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AT 2300 FRISCO RD Discussion: David Box spoke on behalf of On Cue. A new standard C-Store will be built at Frisco. It will be similar to On-Cues that we have seen around the metro. Commissioner Wright asked about the point of the PUD. He asked about the height of the signage which will be much higher than our code allows. They are asking for 125-foot signs. Mr. Box stated that it was a little bit different than other signs because it is along the interstate. Steven Jones was concerned about how it would affect OKC homeowners in the area as well as our residential areas. Mr. Box said that proper notice was provided and there were no protests that he is aware of. Exhibit D shows signage details. Mr. Wright was not opposed to the height, but he wanted to discuss it before approving. Mr. Box said the topography was about 25 feet below the grade of I-40 and that was one reason they wanted a taller sign. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES  Motion: Commissioner Wright made the following motion: “In the case of the C-H PUD application by Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard, P.C. on behalf of OnCue RE, LLC, we have read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. We find ourselves in agreement with the staff findings cited in the Staff Report. I move that this item be recommended for approval.” Seconded by: Commissioner Geis The Vote: Ayes: Nuckols, Wright, Jones, Geis, Clark Nays: none Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried 5.ITEM: PC 2024-14 TO HEAR A REQUEST BY SMC OKC ON BEHALF OF APPLICANT ONCUE, RE, LLC FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT AT 2300 FRISCO RD Discussion: David Box stated that this was for the same project, just the preliminary plat. There were no questions or comments from the commissioners or the public. Motion: Commissioner Clark made the following motion: “In the case of the preliminary plat application by SMC Consulting Engineers, P.C. on behalf of OnCue RE, LLC, we have read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. We find ourselves in agreement with the staff findings cited in the Staff Report. I move that this item be recommended for approval with the following additional conditions: 1. Prior to the City Council Hearing all on site utilities must be labeled as public or private. 2. Prior to the City Council Hearing a description of the improvements such as grading, paving, tree planting, walks, and installation of utilities which the subdivider proposes to make, and the time when they are proposed to be made, shall be provided to City Staff.” Seconded by: Commissioner Jones The Vote: Ayes: Nuckols, Wright, Jones, Geis, Clark Nays: none Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6.ITEM: PC 2024-15 DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 4. SECTION 411 URBAN CORE OVERLAY. Discussion: Assistant Planning Director Danielle O’Neal stated that this ordinance was intended to remove the bulk standards of the lot, which is a minimum lot area of 3500 square feet and the maximum building coverage of 80% and revert the language back to standards of the base zoning of R-1 and R-2. Residents in the area are concerned about the high density and problems that it could cause. Joe Horn described the boundaries of the Overlay District and said that he would like to see us strike the Urban Core Overlay. Planning Director, Julie Shannon, clarified that state law restricted design guidelines on single family homes that was part of the reason for the Urban Core Overlay. She stated that R-2 is now medium density anywhere in the City. Dick Swift asked all of the commissioners if they lived in the Urban Core Overlay and they all said they did not. He discussed other projects taking place in the neighborhood that he did not care for overcrowding. He said he did not think it was right for the City of Yukon to isolate an area. Danille O’Neal clarified that we were not discussing anything except the changes to the bulk standards on the agenda which is minimum lot area, minimum lot width, and maximum building coverage. She stated that she did not think a 4-plex would fit on most of the lots zoned R-2 in the area. Commissioner Geis said he thought this was a step to correct issues. Mr. Horn said he thought they were going in the right direction but that it was not far enough. He said to put them under R-1 and he would be happy. Julie Shannon wanted to clarify and confirm with Johnson and Associates that the code update came out of the Comprehensive Plan where we had several public meetings and there were several discussions about the Urban Core Overlay. Jessica Bloye, the City Planning Consultant with Johnson and Associates, said that was correct and there were also several stakeholder meetings and reviews of the previous Planning Commission and City Council. Shannon added that we could look at it because it is different with all of the R-2 zoning and mostly single-family homes on the lots that could become higher density. Dick Swift said he would like to see something done about it quickly. Commissioner Nuckols said he understood the concerns but that he felt the amendment was a step in the right direction. Commissioner Jones asked what it used to be. Acting City Manager and Development Services Director, Mitchell Hort, stated that the change would take us backward but not all the way back to what it was because a duplex used to need a 10,000 sq foot lot. Commissioner Wright asked what our options were and if they could table it and call a committee meeting. Mitchell said that they could table it or amend it or do whatever they wanted but that there is the concern that someone could come along and build high density while it is being studied. He said a recommendation would be to approve this item and then have a study session to look at the other issues. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES  Commissioner Jones clarified that Mr. Horn would like for them to pass the item tonight and then work on the multi-family issue as soon as possible. Motion: Commissioner Clark made the following motion: “We have read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. We find ourselves in agreement with the staff findings cited in the Staff Report. I move that we recommend approval of proposed amendment to Article 4. Section 411 “Urban Core Overlay District” of Yukon, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances with the following amendments: 1. That we have a study session to discuss the R-2 code and if we need to do any updates on that. Seconded by: Commissioner Nuckols The Vote: Ayes: Nuckols, Wright, Jones, Geis, Clark Nays: none Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried 7.ITEM: PC 2024-16 DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 5. SECTION 505 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING. Discussion: Danielle O’Neal said this would delete a sentence calling for the exemption of landscaping requirements on lots less than 5000 sf. Motion: Commissioner Geis made the following motion: “We have read the staff report and received testimony at the public hearing. We find ourselves in agreement with the staff findings cited in the Staff Report. I move that we recommend approval of proposed amendment to Article 5. Section 505 “Landscaping and Screening” of Yukon, Oklahoma – Code of Ordinances. Seconded by: Commissioner Clark The Vote: Ayes: Nuckols, Wright, Jones, Geis, Clark Nays: none Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 8.ITEM: ELECT NEW PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR Discussion: Commissioner Wright asked if there were any nominations. Motion: Commissioner Geis moved to nominate Jarrid Wright. Seconded by: Commissioner Nuckols. The Vote: Ayes: Nuckols, Wright, Jones, Geis, Clark Nays: none Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried 9.ITEM: ELECT NEW PLANNING COMMISSION VICE CHAIR Discussion: none Motion: Chairman Wright nominated Jeff Geis. Seconded by: Commissioner Jones. The Vote: Ayes: Nuckols, Wright, Jones, Geis, Clark Nays: none Vote: 5-0 Motion Carried 10.ITEM: NEW BUSINESS 11.ITEM: OPEN DISCUSSION Chairman Wright gave a High Five to City of Yukon for their epic fireworks display on the 4th of July. 12.ITEM: ADJOURNMENT – NEXT MEETING AUGUST 12, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES