Charlie Bright

The Planning Commission meeting addressed several agenda items, including a public hearing and consideration of PUD 207D, which was later withdrawn by the applicant. The commission also discussed and took action on PT15-111, a preliminary plat for Oak Estates, and BACP 146, Elm Ridge Crossing II, which involved changing the land use level. Additionally, the commission addressed BAZ 1941, a rezoning request for Crossing's at 71st (Park Place), and PUD 153A, Berwick Villas, concerning a minor amendment to PUD 153. Various public hearings were held, with community members expressing concerns about issues such as density, traffic, and potential flooding.

The Nuisance Abatement Public Hearing involved discussions and considerations regarding properties declared as public nuisances. The hearing addressed the dilapidated state of properties on West College Street and West Detroit Street, evaluating improvements made and setting deadlines for further action. The case for West College Street was tabled to allow for additional improvements, while a previous declaration to demolish the property on West Detroit Street was rescinded due to substantial improvements and the case was also tabled for further review.

The Planning Commission meeting included discussions regarding a proposal to create a new Single-Family Residential Zoning District, to be known as, RS-4, Single-Family Residential-4. The proposal suggests revising the current Zoning Ordinance to allow a new zoning district, R-4, which would allow subdivisions with smaller lots and smaller setbacks. The Commission members agreed to table this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting for further discussion.

The Planning Commission meeting included discussions and actions on several agenda items. The commission addressed a consent agenda, which included items such as the Hillside Crossings Lot Split and the Warren Tract Lot Split. A Conditional Final Plat for Aspen Ridge was removed from the consent agenda for separate consideration. Additionally, the commission held a public hearing regarding the BA Ice House/Light & Power Refurbishment project, which involves a request for a Specific Use Permit for micro food and beverage production. The commission also conducted the election of Planning Commission Officers for the year 2016-2017.

The meeting included discussion and presentation of an updated hotel/motel tax collection report and a year-to-date expenditures report. Also, there was consideration and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Young Strategies, Inc. for additional lodging analytics and third-party visitor research for the tourism asset inventory project. Follow-up reports were presented for the Broken Arrow Girls Softball 2016 ASA 16 Gold National Championship softball tournament grant request.