HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.11.21_Planning Commission MinutesOWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, November 21, 2016
The Owasso Planning Commission met in special session on Monday, November 21, 2016
at City Hall per the Notice of Public Meeting and Agenda posted at City Hall, 200 S. Main
(west side) at 3:00 pm on November 14, 2016.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
Dr, Loving called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM 2. Roll Call
PRESENT
David Vines
Tim Miller
Dr. Paul Loving
Renee Mowery
A quorum was declared present.
STAFF
Bronce Stephenson
Julie Lombardi
Marsha Hensley
Morgan Pemberton
ABSENT
Jennifer Koscelny
Mr. Stephenson asked if any Commissioners had a conflict of interest and if so please
disclose.
Mr. Vines disclosed that he owns property within the District.
Ms. Mowery disclosed that she owns property within the District.
Mr. Miller disclosed that he owns property within the District.
ITEM 3. Consideration and appropriate action to approve a resolution of the
Owasso Planning Commission determining that the Owasso Redbud
District Project Plan is in conformance with the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use
Master Plan and recommending to the City of Owasso approval and
adoption of the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan
Mr. Stephenson reviewed the staff report. Staff recommends approval of Resolution
2016 -02 of the Owasso Planning Commission, determining that the Owasso Redbud
District Project Plan is in conformance with the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan and
recommending to the City of Owasso approval and adoption of the Owasso Redbud
District Project Plan.
Ms. Mowery had a few questions regarding the plan. She asked if every property owner
pays all of the infrastructure costs? What would the infrastructure costs be? She also
asked which infrastructure costs will the city pay and which will go back to the property
owners? Ms. Mowery also asked if there will be any other negotiations with developers/
property owners, such as row agreements, land acquisitions? Will everyone no matter
how big or small only receive TIFF funds and no other agreements, promises or exchanges
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from the City?
The need for additional public parking in the area was discussed. Mr. Stephenson
explained that the policy guide will be followed closely and it will be a separate item for
the City Council to approve at a later date. Mr. Miller asked if the Planning
Commissioners would have another chance to review the guidelines and all of the
paperwork again? Mr. Stephenson explained that the Commissioners would need to
speak to their Councilor if there were any questions or concerns regarding the plan. Mr.
Stephenson stated that the Center for Economic Development Law is very experienced
in TIF's. It will be a way to boost an economically depressed area.
Ms. Mowery moved to approve Resolution 2016 -02 of the Owasso Planning Commission,
determining that the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan is in conformance with the
GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan and recommending to the City of Owasso
approval and adoption of the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Miller.
YEA: Dr. Loving, Mowery, Vines, Miller
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0
ITEM 4. Adiournment - Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Mowery, to adjourn the
meeting. A vote on the motion was recorded as follows:
YEA: Dr. Loving, Mowery, Vines, Miller
NAY: None
Motion carried 4 -0 and thOmeetina was adiourned at 6:27 PM.
Vice Chairperson
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OWASSO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-02
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE OWASSO REDBUD DISTRICT
PROJECT PLAN IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE GROWASSO 2030 LAND
USE MASTER PLAN AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY OF OWASSO
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE OWASSO REDBUD DISTRICT
PROJECT PLAN
WHEREAS, it is an objective of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma ( "City "), to
promote economic development within its boundaries in order to attract investment,
enhance the tax base, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life in and
around the City; and
WHEREAS, the City envisions the development of its Redbud District as a new
destination area within the City, consisting of infill development with commercial,
residential, office, industrial, and mixed -use components, as well as improved
streetscapes and pedestrian accessibility ( "Project'); and
WHEREAS, the Project will promote the public good, general welfare, economic
security, and prosperity of the City and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Redbud District Project Plan ( "Project Plan ") is a
project plan as defined under the Oklahoma Local Development Act, 62 O.S. §850, et
seq.; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the Oklahoma Local Development Act provide
procedures for approval of a project to develop a qualified area such as the project area;
and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Redbud District Project Review Committee, including a
representative of the Owasso Planning Commission, has recommended the approval of
the Project Plan after finding the project eligible and determining that the Project Plan
will make a positive impact on affected taxing jurisdictions and business activities within
the increment district; and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Planning Commission has reviewed the GrOwasso
2030 Land Use Master Plan and the Project Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Project Plan is appropriate and desirable in order to support
efforts to achieve the objectives of the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Owasso Planning Commission finds it appropriate and desirable
to recommend to the City Council of the City that it approve and adopt the Project Plan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OWASSO PLANNING
COMMISSION THAT:
Section One: The Owasso Redbud District Project Plan is hereby
declared to be in conformance with the GrOwasso 2030 Land Use
Master Plan.
Section Two: The Owasso Redbud District Project Plan is determined to
be desirable.
Section Three: Recommendation is hereby made to the City Council of the
City of Owasso that it approve and adopt the Owasso Redbud
District Project Plan.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of November, 2016.
Chair
Marsha Hensley, Planning Commi sion Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lombardi, City Attorney
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