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RESOLUTION 2014 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ADOPTING THE
GROWASSO 2030 LAND USE MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso did cause to be prepared and subsequently adopted
in 1969, 1978, 2000, 2004 and 2007, a Master Plan for the City of Owasso for the orderly
growth and development of the community; and
WHEREAS, since that time the City of Owasso and its environs have experienced a
high level of growth, increasing the burden on public utilities, facilities and service
systems, and increased traffic congestion such that an update of the Master Plan was
deemed to be desirable and necessary, and
WHEREAS, beginning in December of 2012, a 28 member committee (Land Use
Master Plan Steering Committee) was formed to work with the staff on updating the
Master Plan composed of members from the City Council, Planning Commission,
business community, Owasso Public Schools, and general citizenry; and
WHEREAS, The Owasso Planning Commission and the Owasso City Council have
reviewed the recommendations of staff and the Land Use Master Plan Steering
Committee to approve the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA AS FOLLOWS:
That the document entitled the "GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan," be and the
same is hereby adopted, and that said document, its accompanying text and land use
map shall serve as the guide and reference for policy on the orderly growth and
development of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of July, 2014.
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Resolution 2014 -07 - Adoption of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan
July 11, 2014
BACKGROUND:
In December 2012, City staff commenced with the update of the current 2025 Land Use Plan,
which was adopted in 2007. The new plan was dubbed the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master
Plan and upon adoption will become the new long -range planning document for the City of
Owasso.
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Guiding the update effort was a 28- member steering committee made up of a cross - section of
individuals throughout the community and included several City staff members. A total of 10
meetings were held with the committee, where members were engaged in different exercises
used to help identify key issues facing the community and ultimately helping to form many of the
goals contained in the current draft document. The recommendations and input of the steering
committee were included in the drafts of the GrOwasso plan.
A major focus of the planning process was significant community outreach, which allowed
citizens to express their ideas for Owasso's future growth as well as what they feel are significant
issues. This was accomplished in two ways: the first, a survey placed online between December
2012 and March 2013, to which over 959 citizens responded; the second through a Facebook
page, which obtained 70 followers. The information received from the public outreach was
shared with the steering committee and was also used to further refine the key issues and goals,
as well as develop the Plan map. Additionally, interviews were held with key stakeholders in the
community to discuss future growth and listen to their concerns. These individuals included
members from the real estate and building communities, significant land holders, and Owasso
Public Schools.
After the public surveys, stakeholder interviews, and committee input were completed, the next
major focus of the project was to develop a draft of the Plan map, then to document and begin
discussing it with various boards, committees, and the City Council. A PowerPoint presentation
providing details of the Plan was given to the Capital Improvements Committee (CIP) on April
22, 2014 and then to City Council at the work session meeting on May 13, 2014. Additionally, the
Planning Commission discussed the Plan at their regular meeting on April 7, 2014 and at a
special meeting held May 22, 2014. The Owasso Economic Development Authority (OEDA) also
received a presentation on June 12, 2014 and staff requested input.
This document was placed on the City web page on May 30, 2014 with links on the City
Facebook page and Owassoisms web site. Additionally, the document was made available at
the City tent at the Gathering on Main event held on June 5, 2014.
A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on June 9, 2014 and by the City Council
on June 17, 2014. Citizens were invited to speak on the GrOwasso plan, but there were no
speakers on the item.
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This final step represents over 18 months of work by numerous City departments, public officials
and Owasso citizens. Community -wide input went into the creation of the GrOwasso plan,
reflecting the desires of Owasso's citizens for the growth and development of the City. This
document is a comprehensive plan in every sense of the word that will act as a guide for
Owasso's development for many years to come. It will also serve as a policy guide for the many
Boards and Committees that make important decisions about Owasso's future. The Community
Development department is proud to present this document for final consideration and
adoption by the Owasso City Council.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
On July 7, 2014 the Owasso Planning Commission unanimously recommended Council adoption
of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2014 -07, adopting of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use
Master Plan.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution 2014 -07