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Edmond City Council Meeting – February 23, 2026

City Council, Commissions & Boards — Monday, February 23, 2026
BodyEdmond, Oklahoma
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DateMonday, February 23, 2026
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0:07

Good evening.

0:09

This is the first attempt at changing the order in which we run our meetings.

0:17

And we're going to be starting tonight with citizens' comments instead of putting it at the end.

0:23

However, I would like to announce that item 3G on your agenda has been withdrawn by the applicant.

0:32

With that, we have no citizen comments.

0:36

So we are moving on to item three, City Council public hearing items.

0:42

I do remind anyone who wants to speak on any of these issues to please try to be brief in your statements.

0:49

And if some person has already addressed a topic when you get up, please don't repeat.

0:56

Try to keep us informed with new items each time.

1:00

With that, let's start with item 3A, case number SP 25-00021.

1:06

Public hearing consideration of approval of site plan for Kaikendal dermatology located at 1135 East Ninth Street, just west of Bryant.

1:15

Is the applicant present?

1:23

The applicant is not present.

1:25

I mean I guess I'll be yeah.

1:31

Okay, then they are here.

1:34

Mr.

1:35

Bryan?

1:36

Yes, sir.

1:36

Thank you.

1:37

Ken Bryan, Director of Planning.

1:39

The subject property for this site plan is approximately 1.2 acres.

1:43

The map shows the specific location on the north side of 9th Street, about halfway between Bryant to the east and Pine Oak to the west.

1:50

The proposed site plan includes the following details.

1:53

One building, approximately 6,000 square feet.

1:56

One point of access is proposed, a full access drive on 9th.

2:00

The elevations show the building to be almost 21 feet tall at its highest point, and a facade will consist of stone veneer and eFus.

2:08

The site plan includes the following variance requests.

2:11

A variance to reduce the 150-foot standard driveway separation to work within the existing constraints and site dimensions, especially those associated with existing nearby driveways.

2:23

And a variance to reduce the 10-foot perimeter buffer standard to help accommodate other on-site improvements such as stormwater detention, fire access, solid waste access, and parking.

2:34

At the regularly scheduled public hearing on January 20, 2026, Planning Commission recommended approval of both variances by a vote of 5 to 0, and the approve and approve the site plan by a vote of 5 to 0.

2:46

As presented, this item requires three votes, one for each variance and one for the site plan.

2:51

Thank you.

2:52

Would the applicant like to add anything questions?

3:00

I have one for staff, Ken, if I can ask you or a couple.

3:05

In this case, why is the site plan coming before the plat?

3:10

Sometimes the applicant chooses to bring their site plan before the plat.

3:14

We we will obviously require both before a building can be occupied.

3:20

We'll start that review.

3:21

Okay.

3:35

I don't know if you want to wait in.

3:36

I had asked for staff to look at a way that we could work together or um or include in the planning here to pave that little strip of grass.

3:44

So I'm just curious on the status of that.

3:47

Yeah, uh that would be something we could review with their preliminary plat.

3:51

Okay.

3:52

So then wouldn't the site plan require rework if that was added in the plating phase?

3:57

Um in in terms of like how the driveways configured a little bit.

4:00

Yeah, I think so.

4:01

Potentially utilities.

4:04

Shouldn't affect utilities, but it might.

4:06

Okay.

4:08

So do we do we have the easements we need on this project at this point?

4:14

I I think the we don't have the any right-of-way dedication.

4:18

That is part of plating, not site plan.

4:21

So that's that would be coming.

4:22

That's why those public improvements in the right-of-way are sometimes sometimes uh reviewed in the in the plating process.

4:29

Yeah.

4:30

Do you want to add anything?

4:33

Uh no, I don't your question was do I want to add anything?

4:37

I think that uh I think your questions, I understand them, and I think they're they're good ones, want to be respectful of both the process and and also the applicant, and I think uh progress in the uh the most efficient uh way possible.

4:52

Um happy to do this either way.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Development███████████████████████████27%
Procedural█████████████13%
Strategic Planning███████████11%
Active Transportation████████8%
Public Safety███████7%
Public Transportation███████7%
Economic Development█████5%
Budget Equity Analysis████4%
Public Works███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Edmond City Council Meeting – February 23, 2026

The Edmond City Council met on February 23, 2026, to consider a range of zoning requests, public improvement projects, ordinance amendments, and strategic planning items. The meeting featured multiple public hearings, staff presentations, and council votes, with several items continued to future dates. All votes recorded were unanimous (5-0) unless noted otherwise.

Consent Calendar

  • The consent calendar for the regular City Council meeting (items 8A–8H and 8J) was approved unanimously after items 8I and 8L were pulled for individual discussion.
  • The Edmond Public Works Authority consent items were also approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Dan O'Neill (citizen, Edmond) expressed concerns about the dermatology site plan at 1135 East Ninth Street, citing traffic safety near two schools, the loss of historic trees, and the need for careful consideration of variances. He urged the council to prioritize child safety.
  • Mark McCann (Bartlesville, Oklahoma) attempted to address oil and gas wells on the Kelly Corner PUD property but was ruled out of order because the item before council was only a PUD amendment related to street width; no testimony was taken on the oil issue.
  • Cody Boyd (Edmond Urbanist Association) spoke in support of the Vista Kicking Bird Connector Trail project, emphasizing its importance for connecting dense residential areas near Kicking Bird Road to UCO and Hafer Park, and for providing alternative transportation for low-income residents.
  • Kelly Wagner (resident, 4200 Shiloh Lane) asked about road capacity improvements at Covell and Sooner, given the increased traffic from new developments. Council responded that a long-range road plan is being developed and that public improvements accompany new development.
  • Jeff Stokes (Arcadia, cyclist) commented on transportation planning, suggesting that cyclists should be treated as vehicles and that dedicated bike lanes should not be removed from road expansions.

Discussion Items

  • Item 3A – Kaikendal Dermatology Site Plan (SP 25-00021): The council held a public hearing on a site plan for a 6,000 sq. ft. building at 1135 East Ninth Street. The applicant requested two variances: (1) to reduce the 150-foot driveway separation standard, and (2) to reduce the 10-foot perimeter buffer to approximately 6–7 feet. Staff confirmed that the Planning Commission had recommended approval 5-0. During discussion, council members questioned the sequencing of the site plan before a plat and whether paving a tree lawn area could be accommodated. The architect, Patrick Bumpus, stated that such changes could be made at minimal cost and that the building would be single-story, not two-story as a citizen feared. After public testimony, the council approved the two variances and the site plan in separate votes, each 5-0.
  • Item 3B – Continuance: An item (case not specified) was continued to March 23, 2026, by unanimous vote.
  • Item 3C – Kelly Corner PUD Amendment (Z22-00035): A 150-acre PUD amendment at Southeast Covell and Kelly was presented. The amendment included increasing senior living units from 120 to 130, capping residential units at 300 in one area, adding 2.6 acres of common area, and a 30–70 foot sensitive border. The Planning Commission had recommended approval 3-2. Staff noted an additional condition about fire hydrants not being placed near parallel parking. The applicant’s representative replied to concerns about litigation over oil wells, stating those issues are not before the council. The council approved the amendment 5-0.
  • Item 3D – Rezoning on Midwest Boulevard (Z25-00030): A 5-acre property at 700 North Midwest Boulevard was rezoned from General Agriculture to R-2A Single-Family Dwelling District. The applicant intends to split the parcel into two lots (3 and 2 acres). The council approved the rezoning 5-0.
  • Item 3E – Shops at Covell PUD (Z25-00020): A 24-acre rezoning at Southeast Covell and Sooner to a Planned Unit Development for the Shops at Covell. The PUD allows multifamily, live-work, commercial, and recreational uses, with a maximum height of six stories (reduced from ten per Planning Commission condition). Council approved 5-0 after discussion about road capacity and development timelines.
  • Item 3F – Rezoning on Mountain View (Z25-00028): A 4.8-acre property at 1 North Mountain View Road was rezoned from General Agriculture to R-2A Suburban Estate District. Approved 5-0.
  • Item 3H – Ordinance Amendment (Marijuana/Open Container): The council amended Section 10.28.045 of the municipal code to align with state law (SB 786) regarding possession of an open container of marijuana and consumption of marijuana while operating a motor vehicle. The amendment allows enforcement in municipal court. Approved 5-0.
  • Item 3I – Vista Kicking Bird Connector Trail Project (Two Parts): The council considered (1) a budget amendment to provide the city’s 20% match ($420,000 design and construction) for a federally funded Transportation Alternatives Program grant, and (2) a project agreement with ODOT. The trail would connect UCO to Hafer Park via Vista Lane and Kicking Bird Road. Despite initial hesitation about prioritizing trails over roads, the council approved both parts 5-0 after hearing public support and noting the grant funds are restricted to non-motorized projects.
  • Item 3J – Downtown Pedestrian Bridge: Staff requested a continuance to March 9, 2026, due to missing information. The council granted the continuance for both parts 5-0.
  • Item 8I – OMAG Board Nomination: The council considered whether to nominate an official to the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group Board of Trustees. After discussion, they voted to take no action (5-0).
  • Item 8L – Samaritan House Rehabilitation Agreement: The council approved a $15,000 agreement with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to rehabilitate a building at 42 East Ninth Street for expanded food distribution and services. Approved 5-0.
  • Item 8K – Mobile Meals Grant (CENA): Staff presented a grant from the Community Development Block Grant program for Edmond Mobile Meals, which has served over 12,800 meals at the Senior Center since 2025. The council approved the agreement 5-0.
  • Item 9B – Budget Adjustment Policy: The council continued consideration of a revised budget adjustment policy to March 9, 2026, to allow time to add language regarding a 10% alternative threshold for transfers.
  • Item 9C – 2026 City Council Strategic Plan: Staff presented the draft strategic plan developed from a December 2025 retreat. Council members requested edits, including adding “publish and maintain” to infrastructure goals, broadening economic growth language to include sales tax growth and new businesses, and clarifying that city-owned property evaluation does not imply immediate sale. The item was continued to March 23, 2026, for further revisions. Council expressed interest in integrating metrics and using budget workshops to align with the plan.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved: Kaikendal Dermatology site plan with two variances (5-0); Kelly Corner PUD amendment (5-0); rezoning on Midwest Boulevard (5-0); Shops at Covell PUD (5-0); rezoning on Mountain View (5-0); marijuana/open container ordinance amendment (5-0); Vista Kicking Bird Connector Trail project budget amendment and grant agreement (5-0); Samaritan House rehabilitation agreement (5-0); Mobile Meals grant agreement (5-0).
  • Continued to March 9, 2026: Item 3B (unspecified), Item 3J (Downtown Pedestrian Bridge), Item 9B (Budget Adjustment Policy).
  • Continued to March 23, 2026: Item 9C (City Council Strategic Plan).
  • No Action Taken: OMAG Board nomination (5-0).
  • All votes were unanimous 5-0. No votes were recorded against any item.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. This is the first attempt at changing the order in which we run our meetings. And we're going to be starting tonight with citizens' comments instead of putting it at the end. However, I would like to announce that item 3G on your agenda has been withdrawn by the applicant. With that, we have no citizen comments. So we are moving on to item three, City Council public hearing items. I do remind anyone who wants to speak on any of these issues to please try to be brief in your statements. And if some person has already addressed a topic when you get up, please don't repeat. Try to keep us informed with new items each time. With that, let's start with item 3A, case number SP 25-00021. Public hearing consideration of approval of site plan for Kaikendal dermatology located at 1135 East Ninth Street, just west of Bryant. Is the applicant present? The applicant is not present. I mean I guess I'll be yeah. Okay, then they are here. Mr. Bryan? Yes, sir. Thank you. Ken Bryan, Director of Planning. The subject property for this site plan is approximately 1.2 acres. The map shows the specific location on the north side of 9th Street, about halfway between Bryant to the east and Pine Oak to the west. The proposed site plan includes the following details. One building, approximately 6,000 square feet. One point of access is proposed, a full access drive on 9th. The elevations show the building to be almost 21 feet tall at its highest point, and a facade will consist of stone veneer and eFus. The site plan includes the following variance requests. A variance to reduce the 150-foot standard driveway separation to work within the existing constraints and site dimensions, especially those associated with existing nearby driveways. And a variance to reduce the 10-foot perimeter buffer standard to help accommodate other on-site improvements such as stormwater detention, fire access, solid waste access, and parking. At the regularly scheduled public hearing on January 20, 2026, Planning Commission recommended approval of both variances by a vote of 5 to 0, and the approve and approve the site plan by a vote of 5 to 0. As presented, this item requires three votes, one for each variance and one for the site plan. Thank you. Would the applicant like to add anything questions? I have one for staff, Ken, if I can ask you or a couple. In this case, why is the site plan coming before the plat? Sometimes the applicant chooses to bring their site plan before the plat. We we will obviously require both before a building can be occupied. We'll start that review. Okay. I don't know if you want to wait in. I had asked for staff to look at a way that we could work together or um or include in the planning here to pave that little strip of grass. So I'm just curious on the status of that. Yeah, uh that would be something we could review with their preliminary plat. Okay. So then wouldn't the site plan require rework if that was added in the plating phase? Um in in terms of like how the driveways configured a little bit. Yeah, I think so. Potentially utilities. Shouldn't affect utilities, but it might. Okay.

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