HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 02_2015.10.08_Opposing Permit Mining and Quarrying_AG_NW C E 66th St N_N 145th E AveOWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION 2015 -02
A RESOLUTION OF THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA OPPOSING TULSA COUNTY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE CBOA -2550, SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO
PERMIT MINING AND QUARRYING IN THE AG DISTRICT, NW OF THE
INTERSECTION OF E 66TH ST N & N 145TH E AVE.
WHEREAS, Roy Johnsen, representing the Anchor Stone, who operates the existing quarry
located at the NE corner of E66th St N & N 1451h E Ave is proposing to expand the quarry
operations westward into approximately 47 acres of agricultural land located in Tulsa County,
with the City of Owasso fenceline; and,
WHEREAS, the application is in direct violation of the City of Owasso's adopted GrOwasso
2030 Land Use Master Plan that calls for this area to be used only for single - family and agricultural
uses; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso made a significant monetary investment for infrastructure in the
area to allow for the development of single - family homes, which would be harmed by approval of
this application; and,
WHEREAS, the request submitted would directly result in the de- valuation of existing homes
and significant pending development both in Tulsa County and Owasso City Limits.
WHEREAS, the request submitted would reduce the quality of life in Owasso and cause long
lasting environmental and social impacts to Tulsa County and Owasso residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Owasso Economic Development Authority, that the
Authority opposes Tulsa County Board of Adjustment Case CBOA -2550.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 8'h day of October, 2015.
Dee Sokolosky, Chair ——