January Planning Commission, 1/8/26

The City of Norman, Oklahoma Planning Commission held a meeting on January 8, 2026, primarily focused on zoning and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the consideration of rezoning a tract of land at the intersection of 24th Avenue Northeast and Alamita Street from commercial and single-family residential districts to a medium-density apartment district (RM6). The proposal included a preliminary plat for 62 multifamily duplex units, retention of a commercial corner, and preservation of a water quality protection zone (WQPZ). The commission discussed environmental impacts, infrastructure capacity, traffic concerns, and community opposition. The commission unanimously approved the rezoning recommendation to city council. Additional agenda items included a petition for detachment of property at 2800 and 2801 Hensley Road, which was unanimously approved, and several ordinance amendments that were postponed to future meetings. The commission also noted an upcoming zoning code rewrite with a consultant selected via an RFP process, signaling future procurement activity related to zoning policy updates.