MINUTES
SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
7:00 P.M., MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2015
EL RENO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
101 N. CHOCTAW AVE, EL RENO, OKLAHOMA
A. Chairman Robison called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Present: Vice-Chair Proctor
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Kindiger
Commissioner Stevenson
Commissioner Chronister
Chairman Robison
Commissioner Jensen
Audience Members: Judy Wright, Malcolm Buford, Robert L. Proutt, Betty Johnson, Paul King,
Travis Jones, Lindell Brown, Latay Russell-Fuston, Francisco Lopez, Miguel Lopez, Lester
Brown
Staff: Shelly Dalla Rosa, Code Enforcement
C. CONSENCT AGENDA:
1. Discussion, consideration and possible action on the minutes of the September 29, 2015 special meeting.
2. Discussion, consideration and possible action on the minutes of the October 6, special meeting.
3. Discussion consideration and possible action concerning the 2016 meeting dates.
There was no discussion for the minutes
The commissioner’s discussed the possibility of starting the meetings at 6:00 p.m. instead of
7:00 p.m. The decision was to leave the meeting times on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Vice-Chair Proctor made the MOTION to approve the consent agenda SECONDED by
Commissioner McReynolds. The vote was:
AYES: Kindiger, Proctor, McReynolds, Stevenson, Jensen, Robison
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Chronister
ABSENT: None
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. A. To conduct a public hearing of a request by Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church represented by Malcolm L. Buford, for a conditional use permit to erect a manufactured building for office / class / meeting use. The subject property is located in Clark’s addition, Lots THREE (3), FOUR (4) and FIVE (5) of Block FIFTEEN (15) to El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma According to the plat thereof.
Chairman Robison opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Mr. Buford said the church needs classroom space as well as handicap accessibility. The
building would provide both. Chronister asked how the building would be positioned on the
property. After a few more questions from the Commissioners the Chairman closed
the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
B. Discussion, consideration and possible action of a request by Sunrise Missionary
Baptist Church represented by Malcolm L. Buford, for a conditional use permit to erect
a manufactured building for office / class / meeting use. The subject property is located
in Clark’s addition, Lots THREE (3), FOUR (4) and FIVE (5) of Block FIFTEEN (15)
to El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma According to the plat thereof.
Commissioner Stevenson made the MOTION to APPROVE the conditional use permit
request with the condition that the skirting match the color of the building. Commissioner
McReynolds SECONDED the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Kindiger, Proctor, McReynolds, Chronister, Stevenson, Jensen, Robison
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
2. A. To conduct a public hearing of a request by Highland Baptist Church to close and vacate the East Half of Oak St. between Frances Ave. and Boynton Ave. including the alley North to Ash St.
The Chairman opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Paul King spoke representing Highland Park Baptist Church explained the expansion needs
for the church which is the reason for the request. He also presented the commission with an
overhead view of the current campus with the future projects as well.
The commission asked King a few questions about the future plans such as the utilities on
Oak street. King said he spoke with OG&E as well as the gas company and there is only a 2
inch waterline that will need to be moved.
Chairman Robison closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
B. Discussion consideration and possible action of a request by Highland Baptist
Church to close and vacate the East Half of Oak St. between Frances Ave. and Boynton
Ave. including the alley North to Ash St.
Commissioner Jensen made the MOTION to APPROVE the request of Highland Baptist
Church to close and vacate the East Half of Oak St. between Frances Ave. and Boynton
Ave. including the alley North to Ash St. Commissioner Proctor was the SECOND and the
vote was:
AYES: Chronister, Stevenson, Jensen, Robison, Kindiger, Proctor, McReynolds
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
3. A. To conduct a public hearing of a request by Francisco Lopez for a change in zoning from Francisco Lopez for a change in zoning from Combined Residential (R-2) District to a Restricted Commercial (CR) with a Sunset Place Planned Unit Development (SP PUD). The property consists of Lots SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8), and NINE (9) of Block SEVENTEEN (17), in KEITH’S ADDITION to El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof.
The Chairman opened the public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Francisco Lopez explained the problem with the lot size and why he is requesting the
Planned Unit Development (PUD). Lopez continued with setback adjustments and what he
has in mind for the lot. He also said he would occupy one of the spaces with his business
and lease the others.
The Commissioners asked about utility locations, building height as well as parking. Jensen
expressed some concerns about the lot size. Stevenson said it’s similar to what is going on
across the street from the old Save a Lot store.
Lopez said he may want to put his restaurant there and that brought up concern about
parking. Robison commented that we have several restaurants in town with minimal
parking.
Chairman Robison closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
B. Discussion, consideration ad possible action of a request by Francisco Lopez for a
change in zoning from Francisco Lopez for a change in zoning from Combined
Residential (R-2) District to a Restricted Commercial (CR) with a Sunset Place
Planned Unit Development (SP PUD). The property consists of Lots SEVEN (7),
EIGHT (8), and NINE (9) of Block SEVENTEEN (17), in KEITH’S ADDITION to El
Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma according to the recorded plat thereof.
Vice-Chair Proctor made the MOTION to APPROVE the Sunset Place PUD rezone with a variance of 2625 sq. ft. for the required lot size, allow 5 ft. setback on the East, allow a 10 ft. setback on the South and a privacy fence on the East and South sides. Commissioner Chronister SECONDED the motion and the vote was:
AYES: Proctor, McReynolds, Stevenson, Jensen, Kindiger, Robison, Chronister
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
E. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS
None
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Stevenson made the MOTION to ADJOURN and was SECONDED by
Commissioner McReynolds and the vote was:
AYES: Kindiger, Stevenson, Jensen, Robison, Chronister, Proctor, McReynolds
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.