Planning commission backs recommendation to rezone six Southern Sunrise Phase 2 lots to light commercial
September 24, 2026 | Hochatown, McCurtain County, Oklahoma
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The Hochatown Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to the board of trustees to rezone six parcels in the Southern Sunrise Phase 2 subdivision (lots 290, 291, 292, 293, 294 and 354) from residential to light commercial.
A town staff member explained the scope of the zoning category, saying, “So, this request is for light commercial,” and listed typical permitted uses including small retail, offices, personal services, recreation and limited food-and-beverage operations. Commissioners and members of the public sought and received clarification on the parcels’ location near the Blue Water Tower at the northwest corner of Camp Ranch Road and Pine Hills Road; one resident confirmed nearby cabins are not immediately on the rezoned lots.
During deliberations commissioners emphasized that the light commercial designation adds regulatory layers — green-space guidelines, noise and lighting standards, signage and aesthetic controls — intended to limit impacts on nearby properties. A member noted certain larger uses would still require additional approvals, stressing that rezoning alone does not guarantee specific businesses. Commissioners also discussed infrastructure needs tied to future development, including planned improvements to Camp Ranch Road and limitations in existing sewer service.
A motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the board of trustees was made and seconded; roll-call-style affirmation recorded affirmative votes from Scott Christian, Brad Bernardi and Daniel and the motion carried. The commission closed the public hearing and directed the recommendation to the trustees for final action.
A town staff member explained the scope of the zoning category, saying, “So, this request is for light commercial,” and listed typical permitted uses including small retail, offices, personal services, recreation and limited food-and-beverage operations. Commissioners and members of the public sought and received clarification on the parcels’ location near the Blue Water Tower at the northwest corner of Camp Ranch Road and Pine Hills Road; one resident confirmed nearby cabins are not immediately on the rezoned lots.
During deliberations commissioners emphasized that the light commercial designation adds regulatory layers — green-space guidelines, noise and lighting standards, signage and aesthetic controls — intended to limit impacts on nearby properties. A member noted certain larger uses would still require additional approvals, stressing that rezoning alone does not guarantee specific businesses. Commissioners also discussed infrastructure needs tied to future development, including planned improvements to Camp Ranch Road and limitations in existing sewer service.
A motion to recommend approval of the rezoning to the board of trustees was made and seconded; roll-call-style affirmation recorded affirmative votes from Scott Christian, Brad Bernardi and Daniel and the motion carried. The commission closed the public hearing and directed the recommendation to the trustees for final action.
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