May Planning Commission, 5/14/26

The City of Norman, Oklahoma Planning Commission held a meeting on May 14, 2026, addressing multiple zoning and development matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of short form and preliminary plats, rezoning requests, and planned unit development (PUD) proposals. Notably, the commission approved a short form plat for Russell Ventures LLC and considered rezoning and platting for the Bella Tuna addition to align zoning with existing parkland and residential uses. A significant discussion involved a commercial development by Cradle Investments LLC proposing office warehouse buildings and a digital billboard; the commission approved the preliminary plat and SPUD with a condition that the billboard be non-digital to align with existing signage. The commission also reviewed amendments to the Center City Planned Unit Development code for duplex and multi-family developments, focusing on setbacks, impervious surface coverage, and fire lane requirements, ultimately approving these with some dissent. Two items related to planned unit developments at 36th Avenue Northeast and East Alameda Street were postponed to a future meeting. Throughout, the commission addressed concerns about stormwater runoff, infrastructure adequacy, and neighborhood compatibility, with motions passed on key items affecting future development and procurement opportunities in the city.