HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 02_Planning Commission Resolution_2016.11.21OWASSO 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.
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 21 st day of November, 2016.
Ch it
Marsha Hensley, Planning Commiksion Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lombardi, City Attorney
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