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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.08.12_OEDA AgendaPUBLIC NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TYPE OF MEETING: Regular FILE COPY DATE: August 12, 2010 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: Owasso City Hall, Lower Level Conference Room 111 N. Main Owasso, Oklahoma Notice and agenda filed in the office of the City Clerk and posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. n , „ , ,X. . , , , Chelsea M.E. Harkins, &onorkic Development Director AGENDA 1. Call to Order Dr. Thomas, Chairman 2. Consideration and appropriate action relating to a request for Trustee approval of the Consent Agenda. All matters listed under "Consent" are considered by the Trustees to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any Trustee may, however, remove an item from the Consent Agenda by request. A motion to adopt the Consent Agenda is non - debatable. A. Approval of minutes of the July 8, 2010 Regular Meeting. Attachment B. Approval of claims. Attachment C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report. Attachment 3. Presentation and discussion of overlay districts as a part of development standards. Mr. Fritschen Attachment OEDA August 12, 2010 Page 2 4. Report from the Community Development Director Mr. Fritschen Attachment 5. Report from the Public Works Director Mr. Stevens Attachment 6. Report from OEDA Manager Mr. Ray 7. Report from OEDA Trustees 8. New Business (New Business is any item of business which could not have been foreseen at the time of posting of the agenda.) 9. Adj ournment. MEETING OF THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MEETING Thursday, July 8, 2010 The Owasso Economic Development Authority met in regular session on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in the Conference Room at the Patriot Golf Club per the Notice of Public Meeting posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00pm on Friday, June 25, 2010 and Agenda posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Spriggs called the meeting to order at 10:03 AM. PRESENT Brian Spriggs, Chairman Frank Enzbrenner, Vice Chairman Dee Sokolosky, Trustee Dirk Thomas, Trustee Steve Cataudella, Trustee A quorum was declared present. ABSENT Gary Akin, Secretary David Charney, Trustee STAFF Chelsea Harkins, Economic Development Director; Rodney Ray, OEDA Manager; Sherry Bishop, Assistant City Manager; Warren Lehr, Assistant City Manager; Juliann Stevens, Minute Clerk ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. Sokolosky made a motion to elect Dr. Dirk Thomas as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Cataudella. AYE: Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Cataudella, Thomas NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 5 -0. ITEM 3: ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN. Mr. Cataudella made a motion to elect Dee Sokolosky as Vice Chairman, seconded by Dr. Spriggs. AYE: Sokolosky, Spriggs, Cataudella, Enzbrenner, Thomas NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 5 -0. July 8, 2010 ITEM 4: ELECTION OF SECRETARY. Dr. Spriggs made a motion to elect Gary Akin as Secretary, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, with all others serving as Assistant Secretary. AYE: Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Cataudella, Thomas NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 5 -0. ITEM 5: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF THE OEDA CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of minutes of the June 10, 2010 Regular Meeting B. Approval of claims C. Acceptance of the monthly financial report Mr. Cataudella moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Spriggs. AYE: Enzbrenner, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Cataudella, Thomas, NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 5 -0. ITEM 6: CONSIDERATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR TRUSTEE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -01 ADOPTING THE FY 10 -11 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE OEDA Ms. Bishop presented Resolution No. 2010 -01, adopting the annual operating budget for the OEDA. Mr. Sokolosky moved to approve Resolution No. 2010 -01, seconded by Mr. Cataudella. AYE: Sokolosky, Spriggs, Cataudella, Thomas, NAY: Enzbrenner ABSTAIN: Motion carried 4 -1. ITEM 7: PRESENTATION ON THE PATRIOT GOLF CLUB AND THE FOLDS OF HONOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION Mr. Lehr introduced David Brian, General Manager and Director of Golf. Mr. Brian provided an overview of the course and facilities. A discussion was held on the planned development. ITEM 8: REPORT FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Ms. Harkins reviewed the Director's Report included in the agenda packet and a discussion was held on business prospects for the city and efforts of the Buy Owasso campaign. A brief discussion was held regarding the need for future discussions relating to the development the HV Y 169 corridor. -2- July 8, 2010 ITEM 9: REPORT FROM OEDA MANAGER No Report. ITEM 10: REPORT FROM OEDA TRUSTEES No Report. ITEM 11: NEW BUSINESS None. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Mr. Cataudella, seconded by Mr. Enzbrenner, to adjourn the meeting. AYE: Enzbrenner, Thomas, Sokolosky, Spriggs, Cataudella NAY: None ABSTAIN: Motion carried 5 -0. At 11:10 AM, the meeting was adjourned. Juliann Stevens, Minute Clerk -3- MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEES OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM: CHELSEA M.E. HARKINS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CLAIMS, OEDA DATE: August 12, 2010 No Claims for July 2010. Owasso Economic Development Authority Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets For the Month Ending July 31, 2010 Operating Revenues Operating Expenses: Materials & supplies Services & other charges Capital outlay Total Operating Expenses Operating Income (Loss) Non - Operating Revenues (Expenses): Investment income Promissory note revenue RAN debt service & other costs Total non - operating revenues (expenses) Net income (loss) before contributions and transfers Transfer to general fund Change in net assets Total net assets - beginning Total net assets - ending MTD YTD Budget $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 (5,000.00) 0.69 0.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.69 0.69 0.00 0.69 0.69 (5,000.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.69 0.69 (5,000.00) 9,030.07 9,030.07 $9,030.76 $4,030.07 IL I D) LTA [1�:7:�►1�i1► 1I TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM: KARL FRITSCHEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: OVERLAY DISTRICTS DATE: August 5, 2010 BACKGROUND: At the April 8, 2010 OEDA meeting, the concept of overlay districts was introduced. Overlay districts are flexible land use control tools which establish additional development standards over the base zoning districts. Typically, overlay districts are used to protect areas from undesirable uses, control architecture and design, require additional landscaping beyond the base standards, or encourage mixing residential and business activity to support pedestrian oriented development. Some of the most common overlays are: Corridor Overl These are usually set up to protect a major transportation corridor into a community from being developed with unsightly businesses. Corridor Overlay Districts often require more landscaping, establish standards for architecture and building location, and control parking lot locations. Downtown Overlay Usually aimed at ensuring new development, Downtown Overlay Districts are designed to promote more mixing of land uses, keep architecture consistent, set "build to" lines, and establish height requirements of buildings. Historic Overlay In communities with a large number of historic buildings, you will often find a Historic Overlay District. These districts are typically aimed at protecting the historic character of the area, with a special board generally reviewing all plans or proposed activity within these areas. Area Overlay Area Overlay Districts are fairly common and define a specific geographic area that the community wishes to protect to ensure it is developed in a consistent and attractive manner. Often times you will see these used around a college or corporate campus. Watershed Overlays Many communities that have a water supply reservoir will use this type of overlay to protect the potable water supplies from uses or development, which may pose a health risk. Typically, Watershed Overlay Districts limit density, prohibit uses that may leach contaminants, and establish a no build boundary around the lake. Another use of this overlay is to protect creeks and streams by establishing greater setbacks, restricting grading to a certain distance from the edge of the creek, requiring a vegetative buffer, and requiring additional stormwater controls. All of this is aimed at reducing sediment loading to protect aquatic habitat and preserving the natural features of the stream or creek. Summary Overlays are useful planning tools that can accomplish a variety of objectives. They should be targeted in vital areas in a community, which are posed for rapid growth or redevelopment. Additionally, they can be used as a tool to protect critically important wildlife and aquatic habitats, or historically significant areas. Typically, overlays can be prepared quicker than overhauling the entire zoning code, especially if time is a critical factor. An overlay is especially useful in rapidly growing communities that have not had a chance to update a zoning code which is not meeting the current objectives and desires of the citizens or policy makers. Samples ordinances are included with this memo, that illustrate how they work within a zoning code. Additionally, there are several pictures of developments included with this memo, that were built using overlay district techniques, which provide a visual image showing the quality that can be achieved in an area. ATTACHMENTS 1. North Ridgeview Road Corridor Overlay District — City of Olathe, Kansas 2. Highway Overlay — City of Broken Arrow, OK 3. Preston Road Overlay District — City of Plano, TX 4. Parkway Overlay District — City of Plano, TX 5. Sample Developments Using Overlays Chapter 18.53 NORTH RIDGEVIEW ROAD CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT Sections: 18.53.010 Statement of Intent 18.53.020 North Ridgeview Road Corridor Overlay District Designated 18.53.030 Permitted Uses 18.53.040 Design Guidelines 18.53.010 Statement of Intent A. Purpose: The purpose of the overlay district designation is to encourage development that will be a major asset to Olathe. This area represents a major gateway into Olathe and, as such, gives a "first impression" of the City for visitors and residents. Therefore, it is important that the development of this area be highly attractive and functional. Further, the purpose of this section is to promote a level of quality that can serve as the basis for the high quality of development that Olathe desires. Individual developers are encouraged to expand upon these guidelines to attain a level of development quality that will ultimately generate an economically enhanced and pedestrian friendly area for Olathe. B. Design: Due to the area's topography, development at the interchange of K -10 Highway and Ridgeview Road is much more visible to highway traffic than at any of Olathe's other interchanges. Therefore, the North Ridgeview Road Corridor Overlay District is intended to assure that the types of land uses, development patterns, and designs presents a high - quality visual image for the City of Olathe. The Comprehensive Plan anticipates that in the North Ridgeview Corridor, the area north of College Boulevard will be developed with nonresidential uses and the area south of College Boulevard will be developed with a mix of residential and nonresidential uses. (Ord. 02 -54 § 2, 2002) 18.53.020 North Ridgeview Road Corridor Overlay District Designated The North Ridgeview Road Corridor shall include the land bounded by K -10 Highway to the north, right -of -way of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, on the west, 119th Street on the south, and either the corporate limits of Olathe or the half - section line of Section 18 of Township 14, Range 24, on the east. (Ord. 02 -54 § 2, 2002) 18.53.030 Permitted Uses No building, structure, land or premises shall be used, and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered, except for one (1) or more of the uses set forth herein, or similar uses, in accordance with the Use Matrix, Chapter 18.76, subject to all applicable development and performance standards. A. Uses permitted by right: 1. In AG districts, only agricultural uses shall be permitted and shall be subject to all applicable standards and regulations in Chapter 18.16. No Special Use Permits for nonagricultural uses except public parkland uses will be permitted. 2. All land currently zoned AG shall, upon application for rezoning and upon submission of required development plans, receive CP -O, CP -1, CP -2, or BP zoning designation(s). In each zoning district, all uses respective to that district shall be permitted, except for those listed below in Section North Ridgeview Overlay District 18.53 275 18.53.030 A.3, and shall be subject to the corresponding applicable standards and regulations of the corresponding chapters. 3. The following uses shall be prohibited in CP -O, CP -1, CP -2 and BP districts: a. Amusement services, outdoor only. b. Automotive repair services with overhead doors and repair bays facing an arterial roadway or K -10 Highway.. C. Automotive sales, leasing, and rental services. d. Automotive services, other than repairs and car washes. e. Billboards. f. Car washes, except for single -bay car washes attached to a convenience store. g. Correctional institutions or facilities (public or private). h. Drive -in motion picture theaters. i. Eating places with drive - through or drive -in service facilities (e.g. menu boards, microphones, pick -up windows, stacking lanes, etc.) facing an arterial roadway or K -10 Highway. j. Freestanding telecommunications towers. k. Frozen food services, including lockers. I. Mini - storage warehouses. M. Miscellaneous manufacturing industries. n. Outdoor storage yards of any kind. o. Retail nurseries, lawn and garden supply stores (within outdoor display and storage, not within a confinement area). P. Satellite dish antenna sales, unless entirely enclosed within a building. q. Truck stops. r. Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals or dog kennels with outside runs. S. Warehousing, distribution, or storage facilities. B. Conditionally permitted uses: The following uses shall be permitted, subject to compliance with applicable conditions: 1. No conditional uses shall be allowed in AG districts. 2. All uses identified as conditionally permitted in CP -O, CP -1, CP -2, or BP, except for any listed above in Section 18.53.030 A.3. 3. Accessory uses, subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.56, Accessory Uses and Structures. C. Special uses:As specified in the Use Matrix, Chapter 18.76, or Chapter 18.54, special Uses, may be permitted with a special use permit obtained pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.12, Applications and Procedures. (Ord. 02 -54 § 2, 2002) 18.53.040 Design Guidelines Development within the North Ridgeview Road Corridor Overlay District shall be subject to the design guideline standards for the North Ridgeview Road Corridor Area adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 01 -1181 or amendments thereto. (Ord. 02 -54 § 2, 2002) North Ridgeview Overlay District 18.53 276 Chapter 5: Development Standards Section 5.8 District - Specific Standards H. Industrial Districts (IL and IH) H. Industrial Districts (IL and IH) Building Facades All new construction or renovation of existing structures in these districts that are located on a lot adjacent to an arterial street or highway shall have those vertical exteriors that are facing the arterial street or highway constructed of but not limited to: masonry, concrete panels, glass block, glass curtain walls, Exterior Insulated Finished Systems (EIFS), or stucco. EIFS, however, shall not be used as the primary exterior building material. Metal finishes, wood, plastic, and other masonry material may be considered and approved by the Planning Commission through the site plan review process. These approved materials are not required on exteriors facing rear alleys, or on portions of the building not facing a public or private street. All facade designs and materials shall be approved through the site plan process. Metal, canvas, wood, glass, plastics, or other similar materials may be used only in doors, windows, signs, canopies and awnings. Highway Design Overlay (HDO) District Purpose This Section is intended to promote high - quality nonresidential building design along Broken Arrow's highways and project a positive image to encourage economic development in the City. The standards contained herein are intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens by preventing or reducing traffic congestion and reducing distracting visual clutter associated with highway development. The standards of the HDO strive to achieve the stated purpose by addressing the physical characteristics of development such as building design, building entrances, wall articulation, and fencing. These standards encourage land assembly and development in accordance with the Broken Arrow Comprehensive Plan. 2. District Boundaries The Highway Design Overlay District includes all properties within five hundred feet (500') feet of a limited access highway. 3. Applicability The standards of this Section apply to all nonresidential development within the Highway Design Overlay District. 4. Building Design a. Building Orientation All primary buildings on lots or tracts with frontage on the highway shall be oriented towards the highway. If any such building is on a lot or tract with a second frontage, it shall have equally detailed and prominent facades, constructed of equally high quality materials, facing both the highway and the secondary street. b. Wall Articulation Primary structures having single walls exceeding fifty feet (50') in length shall incorporate two or more of the following features at least every fifty feet (50') in length (See Illustrations 5.18 and 5.19.): L Changes in color, graphical patterning, changes in texture, or changes in material; Zoning Ordinance FEBRUARY 1, 2008 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Page 118 Chapter 5: Development Standards Section 5.8 District - Specific Standards I. Highway Design Overlay (HDO) District ii. Projections, recesses, and reveals, expressing structural bays or other aspects of the architecture with a minimum change of plane of twelve inches (12 "); iii. Windows and fenestration; iv. Gable projections; V. Horizontal /vertical breaks; or Vi. Other similar techniques. Illustration 5.18: Example of facade articulation with projections and changes in building height. Zoning Ordinance FEBRUARY 1, 2008 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Page 119 Chapter 5: Development Standards Section 5.8 District - Specific Standards I. Highway Design Overlay (HDO) District Illustration 5.19: Examples of building facade articulation C. Entrances Each primary structure shall have a clearly defined main pedestrian entrance featuring at least three of the following elements: L Canopies or porticos, H. Overhangs, iii. Recesses or projections, iv. Arcades, V. Arches, Vi. Peaked roof forms, Vii. Outdoor patios, vill. Display windows, ix. Architectural tile work or moldings integrated into the building design, or Zoning Ordinance FEBRUARY 1, 2008 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Page 120 Chapter 5: Development Standards Section 5.9 Telecommunication Towers A. Purpose X. Integrated planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas or seating areas. d. Multiple Buildings in Commercial Centers In order to achieve unity between all buildings in a commercial development consisting of more than one building, all buildings in such a development, including pad site buildings, shall employ a consistent architectural style or theme, be constructed of similar exterior materials, and feature similar colors. 5. Outdoor Display and Sales Outdoor display and /or sales may be allowed subject to compliance with Section 3.3.D.2. In addition, no outdoor display and /or sales shall be visible from the limited access highway. 6. Screening of Loading and Refuse Collection All loading and refuse collection facilities shall be screened pursuant to Section 5.2.D., Screening. 7. Utilities Unless a waiver is authorized by the City Council, all electrical and telephone lines and wires including, but not limited to, street lighting, shall be placed underground. Feeder and other major transmission lines may remain overhead. All utility installation shall conform to the City's adopted Technical Standards and Specifications. A. Purpose The City Council finds that towers and other supporting structures present land use concerns that should be dealt with by protecting residential uses, encouraging co- location, minimizing the number of towers in a manner that does not discourage market access or competition, and preventing or limiting adverse effects on off -site premises. The intent of these provisions is to provide for the continued establishment of new wireless communication providers and the expansion of existing wireless telecommunication services within the City, while simultaneously protecting neighborhoods, all through minimizing adverse visual and operational effects of facilities through careful design, sighting, screening, camouflage, and collocation requirements encouraging creative design and camouflage measures. B. Towers Fifty Feet or Greater are Prohibited Without a Permit No person or entity shall hereafter construct, own, or operate any communication tower in excess of fifty feet (50') in height above the mean elevation of the ground on which it is built, unless said person has obtained a building permit to construct from the City of Broken Arrow. C. Towers on Government Land Towers located on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the governing authority of any city, county, public school district, state, or by any agency of the United States of America, will be exempt from the remaining requirements of this Section if in compliance with Sections 5.9. E through J inclusive and no more than one hundred Zoning Ordinance FEBRUARY 1, 2008 Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Page 121 City of Plano Zoning Ordinance 335 4.600 Dallas North Tollway Overlay District (Ordinance No. 96 -4 -27) 4.601 Purpose To provide appropriate design standards for the development of properties within the Dallas North Tollway corridor. These standards recognize the significance of the tollway as a regional traffic artery and as a primary entry for the city of Plano. These standards provide for coordination between the various zoning districts and categories of uses within the corridor. 4.602 The area encompassed by these standards shall include all those properties located between the existing and /or planned centerlines of Communications Parkway, north /south segments of Plano Parkway, Chapel Hill Drive on the west, and Parkwood Boulevard on the east. The centerline of S.H. 121 will be the northern boundary and the northern right -of -way line of the Santa Fe Railroad will be the southern boundary. Where the city's Thoroughfare Plan does not provide for the connection of above noted north /south roadways to the northern or southern overlay district boundary, the district shall be defined by the extension of a line from the point of discontinuance to the appropriate boundary. The point of discontinuance shall include a termination or a change in direction of the applicable roadway. For future roadways or existing roadways planned for improvement, the centerline shall be determined by the city's Director of Planning. The provisions of the Dallas North Tollway Overlay district shall apply to all properties fully or partially within the defined area, except as noted in Subsection 4.603. (ZC 99 -28; Ordinance No. 99 -7 -9) 4.603 The base zoning districts of properties within the area, defined by Subsection 4.602, shall not be affected except as noted below. All applicable regulations for use, yard, area, lot dimensions, utility placement, and landscaping shall be those specified for each district, including planned development stipulations. Where any of the above conflict with those of the overlay district, the overlay district's standards shall apply. Except as noted, the requirements below shall apply to all lots or tracts located fully or partially within the limits described in Subsection 4.602. 4.604 Development and /or redevelopment shall meet the following special landscaping requirements: (ZC 2006 -02; Ordinance No. 2006 -4 -24 and ZC 99 -28; Ordinance No. 99 -7 -9) 1. Except for property zoned Central Business -1, a landscape edge shall be provided by complying with either criteria (a) or (b) as follows: a. Landscape Edge and Landscape Material Requirements A minimum 30 -foot wide landscape edge (as measured from the front property line exclusive of rights -of -way for thoroughfares Type C or above) shall be provided. The landscape edge shall not apply to that portion of the overlay district zoned Central Business -1 at the time of development or redevelopment. This requirement is not intended to prohibit the placement of driveway openings as specified in the Thoroughfare Standards Rules & Regulations and its subsequent updates and revisions. This landscape edge may be reduced by as much as 15 feet if the combined width of the unpaved right -of -way and the landscape edge is at least 40 feet. Such modifications may be permitted to accommodate variations in unpaved rights -of -way along the respective roadways due to grade- separated interchanges, turning lanes, transit stops, drainage improvements, underground utilities, or related facilities. The 334 City of Piano Zoning Ordinance 4.505 All freestanding apartment, general business, identification, institution, and multipurpose signs, as defined in Section 3.1600, shall be monument type. An additional allowance of up to three feet in height may be permitted for earthen berms, stone mounds, or other landscape features if part of an approved landscape plan. The maximum sizes and dimensions of the above signs shall be as follows: (ZC 2009 -04; Ordinance No. 2009 -6 -15) General Business/Institution Maximum Height Signs Eight feet Maximum Size 90 square feet ,jurnnsp Sic Maximum Height Eight feet Maximum Size 225 square feet Maximum Size of Copy Area Identification - 50 square feet Directory* - 70 square feet Reader Board* - 30 square feet * Any combination of directory and reader board is permitted if it does not exceed 100 square feet. The above signage regulations shall not apply to those lots or tracts partially within the overlay district but adjacent to the Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way and /or S.H. 121 right -of -way if the affected signs are located more than 300 feet from the centerline of Preston Road. (ZC 2000 -73; Ordinance No. 2000- 11 -22) 4.506 No advertising or billboard signs as defined in Section 3.1600 and its subsequent updates and revisions shall be permitted. City of Plano Zoning Ordinance 333 ' Will The landscape edge shall consist of trees, shrubs, groundcover, berms, and related elements. A minimum of one three -inch caliper shade tree and one three -inch caliper ornamental tree (seven -foot planted height) shall be placed per 50 feet of frontage exclusive of driveways. b. Alternate Landscape Edge and Landscape Material Requirements A minimum 30 -foot wide landscape edge (as measured from the front property line exclusive of rights -of -way for thoroughfares Type C or above) shall be provided. Per the development incentives and standards in Section 3.1700 (Storm Water Management), the 30 -foot landscape edge along the right -of -way may be reduced by as much as 15 feet. Landscape plants and other materials within the reduced landscape edge in (i) above may be reduced per the development incentives and standards in Section 3.1700 (Storm Water Management). 2. A landscape screen with a minimum height of 18 inches (as measured from the finished grade of the parking area) shall be provided in locations where the landscape edge separates a surface parking area from the tollway frontage road or another major thoroughfare (Type D and above). Landscape screens shall consist of earthen berms, shrubbery hedges, or a combination. Retaining walls may be used to facilitate berming if they are not visible from the street. Earthen berms shall have a maximum slope of four -to -one, requiring at least four feet of horizontal width for every one foot of vertical height. Shrubbery hedges forming a continuous living screen and retaining walls used for berming shall not exceed 40 inches in height within the required landscape edge. Living screens, retaining walls, and screening walls more than 40 inches in height but no greater than eight feet in height may be placed beyond the required landscape edge and/or front yard setback, whichever is greater. They shall not exceed eight feet in individual or combined height. The above shall also conform to the required visibility triangles noted in Subsection 3.508 and to visibility requirements of the Thoroughfare Standards Rules & Regulations and its subsequent updates and revisions. 3. A mechanical irrigation system shall be installed to ensure maintenance of plant materials in a living and growing condition. 4. A landscape plan shall be submitted in conjunction with the site plan review process (Article 5). 5. The location of plant materials shall comply with the visibility requirements of the Thoroughfare Standards Rules & Regulations and its subsequent updates and revisions. 6. During the site plan review process, the Planning & Zoning Commission (or the City Council upon appeal) may reduce the width of the landscape edge by as much as 15 feet upon a finding that the full landscape requirement would prevent a property's reasonable development in a safe, efficient manner. 332 City of Plano Zoning Ordinance 4.500 Preston Road Overlay District (ZC 98 -29; Ordinance No. 98 -9 -12) 4.501 Purpose To provide appropriate design standards for the use of properties fronting on Preston Road and intersecting thoroughfares. These standards recognize the area's unique development character and provide for coordination between its various districts and categories of use. 4.502 The area encompassed by these standards shall include all those properties within 300 feet of the existing centerline of Preston Road and all those properties within 300 feet of the centerlines of intersecting major thoroughfares (Type C and above), except State Highways 190 and 121. The district shall extend along said major thoroughfares to the centerlines of Ohio Drive, Ventura Drive, Bay Water Drive, and Silver Creek Drive. In other cases, the district shall extend 1,000 feet east and west along Type C and above thoroughfares, as measured from the centerline of Preston Road. The provisions of the Preston Road Overlay district shall apply to all properties fully or partially within the defined area, except as noted in Subsection 4.503. 4.503 The base zoning districts of properties fully or partially within the area, defined by Subsection 4.502, shall not be affected except as noted below. All applicable regulations for use, yard, area, lot dimensions, utility placement, and landscaping shall be those specified for each district, including planned development stipulations. Where any of the above conflict with those of the overlay district, the more restrictive shall apply. Except as noted, the requirements below shall apply to all lots or tracts located fully or partially within the limits described in Subsection 4.502. 4.504 Development and /or redevelopment shall meet the following special landscaping requirements: (ZC 2006 -02; Ordinance No. 2006 -4 -24) 1. A landscape edge shall be provided by complying with either criteria (a) or (b) as follows: a. Landscape Edge and Landscape Material Requirements A minimum 30 -foot wide landscape edge (as measured from the front property line exclusive of rights -of -way for thoroughfares Type C or above) shall be provided. The landscape edge shall not apply to that portion of the overlay district zoned Central Business -1 at the time of development or redevelopment. This requirement is not intended to prohibit the placement of driveway openings as specified in the Thoroughfare Standards Rules & Regulations and its subsequent updates and revisions. This landscape edge may be reduced by as much as 15 feet if the combined width of the unpaved right -of -way and the landscape edge is at least 40 feet. Such modifications may be permitted to accommodate variations in unpaved rights -of -way along the respective roadways due to grade- separated interchanges, turning lanes, transit stops, drainage improvements, underground utilities, or related facilities. The 40 foot distance shall be measured from the back of the permanent curb of the roadways including those existing or planned acceleration and deceleration lanes, loop road, and ramps at grade- separated interchanges. Sidewalks shall be calculated as part of the 40 foot distance. 348 City of Plano Zoning Ordinance (ZC 98 -91; Ordinance No. 98- 11 -43) 4.901 Purpose To provide appropriate design standards for properties located in proximity to major city parks, nature preserves, and open areas. These standards recognize the importance of providing visual transitions between these natural areas and surrounding development. 4.902 The base zoning districts of properties fully or partially within a designated Parkway Overlay district shall not be affected except as noted below. All applicable regulations for use, yard, area, lot dimensions, utility placement, and landscaping shall be those specified for each district, including planned development stipulations. Where any of the above conflict with those of the overlay district, the more restrictive shall apply. Except as noted, the requirements below shall apply to all lots or tracts located fully or partially within the boundaries established for a Parkway Overlay district. 4.903 Development and /or redevelopment shall meet the following special landscaping requirements: A minimum 15 -foot wide landscape edge (as measured from the front property line, exclusive of rights -of -way for thoroughfares Type C or above) shall be provided. This requirement is not intended to prohibit the placement of driveway openings as specified in the Thoroughfare Standards Rules & Regulations and its subsequent updates and revisions. 2. With the exception of width, the landscape edge shall comply with Section 3.1200. 3. A landscape plan shall be submitted in conjunction with the site plan review process (Article 5). (ZC 2006 -02; Ordinance No. 2006 -4 -24) 4. The location of plant materials shall comply with the visibility requirements of the Thoroughfare Standards Rules & Regulations and its subsequent updates and revisions. (ZC 2006 -02; Ordinance No. 2006 -4 -24) City of Plano Zoning Ordinance 349 Article 4. Special • +► 4.904 All freestanding apartment, general business, identification, institution, and multipurpose signs, as defined in Section 3.1600 shall be monument type. (ZC 2009 -04; Ordinance No. 2009 -6 -15) General Business/institution Maximum Height Signs Eight feet Maximum Size 90 square feet rnurnnsP Sic Maximum Height Eight feet Maximum Size 225 square feet Maximum Size of Copy Area Identification - 50 square feet Directory* - 70 square feet Reader Board* - 30 square feet * Any combination of directory and reader board is permitted if it does not exceed 100 square feet. (ZC 2000 -73; Ordinance No. 2000- 11 -22) 4.905 No advertising or billboard signs as defined in Section 3.1600 shall be permitted. I ,�J n4:bi :I 2i1 Ay _ f 3'! J W�St AA Lt Defined pedestrian crossings and landings Unobstructed drive aisle, with parallel parking 01/11/2010 DENNIS L. GORE, LLC. rCOTIMn P1 iRl !C ACCOUNTANT Attractive unobtrusive ground signs Ending Month ........................... _.. _._. 7 U .. <<<< COMMERCIAL Building Permits (New Construction Counts) Month 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 January 3 0 0 0 1 2 9 4 4 1 1 2 February 12 z, 1 1 5 5 0 3 2 0 1 3 March 1 0 3 1 2 1 14 2 0 1 3 4 April 1 8 1 1 3 4 1 0 4 1 1 5 May 2 2 4 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 6 June 0 5 0 2 4 S 4 1 1 2 0 7 July 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 August 4 1 2 3 3 1 7 -3 1 0 0 9 September 2 0 2 2 1 2 1 28 3 0 0 10 October 14 4 8 0 0 1 3 4 1 0 0 11 November 6 5 1 1 3 0 1 1 1 2 0 12 December 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 Totals 52 27 23 12 23 23 43 48 20 9 7 Year to Date 26 17 10 6 16 18 30 11 13 7 7 July Year to Date Count 'o 40 30 . E 20 E v � 10 CL 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 July Year to Date Dollars 0 70,000,000 U y 60,000,000 ........................... E cj 50,000,000 5 40,000,000 ........................ o 30,000,000 U 3 20,000,000 ......................... d 10,000,000 - ........ 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 New Construction Dollars Totals for Each Year $80,000,000 $60,000,000 ... Eo $40,000,000 ........... .. ...... ....... ...... ......... U $20,000,000 CD $0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Watercolours (12/02) The Summit at Southern Links (6/97) Sawgrass Park II (04/05 Remington Park II (11/04; Preston Lakes III (10/04; Preston Lakes (12/00) Nottingham Hill (6/09) Nottingham Estates V (3/01) Nottingham Estates IV (8/01) Maple Glen (12/08) Lakes at Bailey Ranch (10/07) Lake Valley III (09/08 Keys Landing (3/08) Honey Creek (4/02) Falls at Garrett Creek Amended (12/05) Falls at Garrett Creek (12/05) Fairways VI (12/00) Fairways V (8/99) Crescent Ridge (02/08) Country Estates VI (11/03) Country Estates III (3/99) Champions East (05/08) Camelot Estates (4/07) Burberry Place (6/09) CITY OF OWASSO 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 []Total Lots 0 Lots Developed CITY OF OWASSO RESIDENTIAL LOT INVENTORY STATUS July 31, 2010 SUBDIVISION Burberry Place (6/09) Camelot Estates (4/07) Champions East (05/08) Country Estates III (3/99) Country Estates VI (11/03) Crescent Ridge (02/08) Fairways V (8/99) Fairways VI (12/00) Falls at Garrett Creek (12/05) Falls at Garrett Creek Amended (12/05) Honey Creek (4/02) Keys Landing (3/08) Lake Valley III (09/08 Lakes at Bailey Ranch (10/07) Maple Glen (12/08) Nottingham Estates IV (8/01) Nottingham Estates V (3/01) Nottingham Hill (6/09) Preston Lakes (12/00) Preston Lakes III (10/04) Remington Park II (11/04) Sawgrass Park II (04/05) The Summit at Southern Links (6/97) Watercolours (12/02) TOTALS # OF LOTS 89 139 66 61 37 101 71 42 85 24 202 131 131 235 98 20 44 58 272 147 84 96 31 40 2304 # DEVELOPED 17 43 4 58 36 81 57 39 84 21 198 82 124 124 84 17 43 6 243 141 82 93 26 27 1730 # AVAILABLE 72 96 62 3 1 20 14 3 1 3 4 49 7 111 14 3 1 52 29 6 2 3 5 13 574 Ending Month July RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS (NEW CONSTRUCTION COUNTS) Month 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1 January 20 23 64 54 30 31 22 13 25 15 17 2 February 26 44 70 41 50 52 41 14 19 23 29 3 March 24 48 51 38 75 65 50 25 35 30 46 4 April 61 50 51 35 47 63 52 30 31 36 31 5 May 42 26 38 29 31 43 36 60 23 27 30 6 June 30 34 51 33 53 42 29 27 21 34 23 7 July 33 37 44 32 34 27 12 23 24 28 17 8 August 38 31 33 31 36 45 28 27 18 28 0 9 September 29 29 30 52 64 35 12 17 40 20 0 10 October 36 31 31 48 42 30 25 31 15 36 0 11 November 18 24 26 35 31 32 13 26 10 13 0 12 December 20 29 35 51 35 53 16 8 6 13 0 Totals 377 406 524 479 528 518 336 301 267 303 193 Year to Datt 236 262 369 262 320 323 242 192 178 193 176 July - i 'Year to Date Count v 400 ._... _..... ..._..-----...... ....__. —._. 350 A 300 E 250 200 a. 150 12 100 50 - -- 02000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 ; July 'Year to Date Dollars E 40,000,000 -- - -- - - c I 30,000,000 - - - --- - - - - -- - - - -_. ..... .. _ + f0 20,000,000 in C 6 0 10,000,000 --- - - - - -- -- -- ---- - - - - - - --- i 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 I i New Construction Dollars Totals for Each Year c 60,000,000 __..... - - -------------- - c 45,000,000 ..:_....... _ ... ........ U H m 30,000,000 _...... •-•--•--------------------- N o U ❑ 15,000,000 •- •- - - - -- • - z 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 PERMITS APPLIED FOR IN JULY 2010 ADDRESS BUILDER ADD /ZONE VALUE A.S.F. PERMIT # DATE 9046 N 121 E Ave #350 A -Max Sign Co Ctr of Ow /CS 1,200 121 10- 0701 -S 7/1/2010 11400 N Garnett Rd Bufford Williams HA/CS 2,000 1800 10- 0702 -C 7/1/2010 10724 N 153 E Ave Simmons Homes LV /RS -3 76,380 1473 10- 0703 -X 7/6/2010 10716 N 153 E Ave Simmons Homes LV /RS -3 85,920 1832 10- 0704 -X 7/6/2010 11233 N 133 E Ave Vinco Construction FGC /RS -3 113,000 1869 10- 0705 -X 7/6/2010 10512 N 110 E Ave Reco Enterprises Bailey MOB 175,000 5700 10- 0706 -C 7/6/2010 15100 E 109 St N Capital Homes LV /RS -3 86,250 2070 10- 0707 -X 7/6/2010 10403 E 93 Pl N Advanced Pools FW /RS -3 25,000 595 10- 0708 -P 7/7/2010 9540 N Garnett #106 Owasso Land Trust Caudle Ctr /CS 81,000 1800 10- 0709 -C 7/7/2010 10548 N 117 E Ave Terry Davis Homes BBP/RS -3 170,000 2980 10- 0710 -X 7/8/2010 11403 E 110 PIN Capital Homes MG /RS -3 86,250 1785 10- 0711 -X 7/8/2010 9500 N 129 E Ave #110 Owasso Land Trust City Ctr /CS 93,000 2072 10- 0712 -C 7/9/2010 10589 N 121 E Ave Simmons Homes BBP /RS -3 130,140 2749 10- 0713 -X 7/16/2010 10549 N 117 E Ave Simmons Homes BBP /RS -3 130,140 2727 10- 0714 -X 7/16/2010 10537 N 117 E Ave Simmons Homes BBP /RS -3 142,980 2963 10- 0715 -X 7/16/2010 9046 N 121 E Ave #300 Acura Neon Ctr of Ow /CS 5,000 68 10- 0716 -S 7/19/2010 1001 N Cedar S & J Homes LLC Smithview /RS -3 38,000 1127 10- 0717 -X 7/19/2010 8914 N 137 E Ave Young Home Renovations BRE /RS -3 10,300 206 10- 0718 -X 7/19/2010 6911 N 128 E Ct Landmark Homes KeysLng /RS -3 124,320 2960 10- 0719 -X 7/21/2010 8500 N Owasso Exp Alex Weddington Parkview 500 81 10- 0720 -S 7/26/2010 9505 N 137 E Ct Advanced Pools NE /RS -2 42,000 612 10- 0721 -P 7/26/2010 15121 E 109 St N Simmons Homes LV /RS -3 85,920 1810 10- 0722 -X 7/26/2010 15116 E 109 St N Simmons Homes LV /RS -3 85,920 1832 10- 0723 -X 7/26/2010 10921 N 154 E Ave Simmons Homes LV /RS -3 90,720 1965 10- 0724 -X 7/26/2010 10905 N 154 E Ave Simmons Homes LV /RS -3 90,720 1912 10- 0725 -X 7/26/2010 13133 E 79 Ct N Fiesta Pool CM /RS -3 4,800 576 10- 0726 -P 7/27/2010 11099 N 118 E Ave Capital Homes MG /RS -3 86,250 1888 10- 0727 -X 7/27/2010 10925 N 154 E Ave Simmons Homes LV /RS -3 91,620 2027 10- 0728 -X 7/29/2010 15125 E 109 St N Simmons Homes ILV/RS-3 90,720 1912 10- 0729 -X 1 7/29/2010 17 Single Family $1,767,250 36,754 SgFt 1 Residential Addition 10,300 206 SgFt 1 Residential Remodel 38,000 1,127 SgFt 4 Commercial Remodels 351,000 11,372 SgFt 3 Signs 6,700 270 SgFt 3 Pools 71,800 1,783 SgFt 29 Building Permits $2,245,050 51,512 SgFt OCCUPANCY PERMITS NAME ADDRESS STATUS APPLICATION DATE OPENING DATE COMPLETE JANUARY 2010 Ow Track/Soccer Bldg 12901 E 86 St N New 1/1/2710 1/1/2710 Yes Church's 11618 E 86 St N New 1/6/2010 1/6/2010 Yes Larry C. Sang, Jr 12899 E 76 St N New 1/28/2010 2/1/2010 No FEBRUARY 2010 Oklahoma Heart Institute 10512 N 110 E Ave #140 New 2/4/2010 2/4/2010 Yes Hope Hospice LLC 8291 N Owasso Exp New 2/17/2010 2/17/2010 No Ruby Tuesday 11909 E 96 St N New 2/1/2010 2/2812010 Yes MARCH 2010 Crash Course 204 E 5 Ave New 3/1/2010 3/1/2010 Yes Marriott Townplace 9355 Owasso Exp New 3/12/2010 3/15/2010 Yes Statewide Title & Escrow 12899 E 76 St N #116 New 3/25/2010 4/1/2010 No APRIL 2010 Terri A. Richison 11230 N Garnett Road New 4/15/2010 5/1/2010 No Aaron's Rental 8705 N 117 E Ave New 4123/2010 4/26/2010 Yes A J Medical 202 E 2 Ave New 4128/2010 611/2010 No Owasso Tumbling & Cheer 507 E 2 Ave New 4/29/2010 511/2010 No MAY 2010 Bloomingdeals LLC 11612 E 86 St N New 5/19/2010 6/1/2010 No Asiana Express 11560 N 135th E ave New 5/27/2010 5/27/2010 Yes JUNE 2010 Qwik Fix LLC 8703 N Owasso Exp #N Location Change 6/2/2010 6/14/2010 No Fieldhouse of Tulsa LLC 104 E 2nd Ave New 6/14/2010 6128/2010 No Miller EMS LLC 10314 N 138 E Ave #101 New 6/1812010 7/19/2010 No JULY 2010 L. A_ Images 8361 N Owasso Exp New 7/2/2010 No GNC 9046 N 121 E Ave #350 New 7/1212010 7/12/2010 Yes Family Video Movie Club 14499 E 86 St N New 7/15/2010 7/15/2010 Yes China Wok 8521 N 129 E Ave New 7/23/2010 7/23/2010 Yes PROJECTS STATUS REPORT City of Owasso Public Works Department As of August 3, 2010 East 86 Street North Widening (from Main Street to N. Memorial Drive) - Funding for the construction of this project is a result of a "matching grant "; 80% ODOT funding and 20% City funding. - An Engineering design for the project was completed in September 2008. - The Environmental Assessment was approved by ODOT in December 2008 and by the Federal Highway Department in February 2009. - Staff anticipates right -of -way negotiations and utility relocations to be completed in February 2010. - Staff anticipates construction to begin in April of next year. - Staff is currently in negotiations with the remaining two property owners. Staff anticipates obtaining the remaining right -of -way during August of this year. East 106 Street North and Garnett Road Intersection Improvement Project - A $750,000 grant from ODOT was approved February 2009. - On March 24, 2009, Council awarded an engineering design contract with PSA Dewberry. Engineering Design is 95% complete. - Final design plan review is scheduled for completion by ODOT by July of this year. PSA Dewberry submitted final right -of -way acquisition documents to ODOT for approval in mid - April. In July 2010, ODOT approved right -of -way acquisition documents. Therefore, City staff has begun right -of -way negotiations. Staff anticipates right -of -way negotiations and utility relocation be completed by February of next year. Construction is expected to begin in April of next year and completed by March, 2012. East 96 Street North Regional Detention (Phase II and III - Detention Facility/ Garnett Structure Modifications) - In March 2009, the engineering design was completed by Meshak and Associates. - City Council awarded a construction contract to Cherokee Builders in the amount of $1,525,006 at the December 1, 2009 City Council meeting. - Construction began January 11, 2010 with clearing and grubbing. - The contractor is currently bringing in the last of the core material for the southern section of the dam. Additionally, work has begun on the concrete outfall structure. This project is on schedule to be complete by November of this year. Wastewater Treatment Plant and 117 Street Lift Station Upgrade - In September 2008, the engineering design was completed by Greeley and Hansen. A Public comment period began August 29, 2008 as required by the ODEQ, and ended October 13, 2008. Following the required bid process, a bid opening was held on November 11, 2009 with four bids received. OPWA Trustees awarded a construction contract to BRB Contractors in the amount of $8,465,500 during the December 1, 2009 OPWA meeting. - BRB contractors began mobilizing equipment during the week of February 8, 2010. - The contractor is finishing the plumbing and floor drains so they can begin to pour the slab for the RAS pump station. Furthermore, the design engineer and contractor are finishing up the submittal approval process which will allow additional work to occur at the 117 Street Pump Station. This project is currently ahead of schedule. • East 76th Street North Sanitary Sewer Interceptor - In March 2009, the engineering design was completed by Greeley and Hansen. - The Environmental Process was completed in May 2009. - OPWA Trustees awarded a construction contract to Paragon Contractors in the amount of $4,111,299 during the December 1, 2009 OPWA meeting. - Paragon contractors mobilized to the site on January 26, 2010 staging equipment. Phase I is on schedule for Completion (North 143 East Avenue to North 177 East Avenue) by January 2011; and Phase II Completion (North 177 East Avenue to North 193 East Avenue) by August 2011. - Paragon Contractors has installed approximately 9,000 linear feet of 24" pipe. The contractor is currently at North 161st East Avenue advancing east towards North 177 East Avenue. This project is currently on schedule. • East 86th Street North and North Garnett Intersection Improvements - A $310,000 grant from INCOG was approved in November 2009. - In December 2009, City Manager approved an engineering design contract with Tri -State Engineering in the amount of $24,000. The engineering design was completed in April 2010. - Staff does not anticipate needing to obtain right -of way nor the relocation of utilities. - Bids were opened on June 17, 2010. Four contractors bid the project and three of the bids were less than the grant amount available. On July 6, 2010, ODOT awarded a contract for construction to Crossland Heavy Consfruction in the amount of $269,000. - Staff anticipates construction to begin in mid - September of this year with final completion scheduled to occur by November of this year. • Santa Fe Lift Station and Force Main Improvements - In February 2010, the City Council awarded an engineering agreement in the amount of $145,874 to Greely and Hansen Engineering. - Engineering design is scheduled to be complete by December 2010. - Staff anticipates construction to begin in April 2011 with final completion scheduled for December 2011. • Meadowcrest Relief Line Improvements - In March 2010, the City Council awarded an engineering agreement in the amount of $38,370 to Kellogg Engineering. - The design is 80% complete. Engineering design and approval is scheduled to be complete by the end of August 2010. Utility easement negotiations are underway. Currently, 3 out of the 10 parcels have been obtained at no cost to the Authority. Staff anticipates this process will be complete in October of this year. Staff anticipates construction to begin in December with final completion scheduled for April of next year. Rayola Park Enhancements - Vision 2025 and INCOG staff have reviewed and approved the engineering plans. Final modifications to the bid documents will be complete this week. - Bid advertisement will begin next week with a bid opening in early September of this year. - Staff anticipates construction to begin in October with final completion scheduled for January of next year. Improvement /Repair Project (FY 2009 -2010) - On July 20, 2010, the City Council approved the street repair priorities for FY 2010, - The advertisement for bids began July 28, 2010 and the bid opening is scheduled to occur on August 30, 2010. - Construction is expected to begin in October of this year and completed by December of this year. MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND TRUSTEES OWASSO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FROM: CHELSEA M.E. HARKINS DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: DIRECTOR'S REPORT DATE: August 12, 2010 STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS IN STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development strategic plans can be barren, sterile reports or a harvest of other successful development activities. The key to assembling, producing and following through with those plans depends on the level of commitment from staff and stakeholders. Public involvement such as the Quality of Life Initiative is addressing the needs of the community in a strategic fashion. Residents, businesses and city officials take stock of their assets, identify and prioritize issues and develop strategies to address challenges. The OEDA members are key to establishing economic development priorities and identifying resources to help those spring into action. Look at what the needs are for Owasso and what steps must be taken to get there. Do they all enhance the quality of life? Key economic development partners such as the Chamber of Commerce, hospitals and schools play a vital role in the planning process too. Other stakeholders including internal staff, community organizations and neighborhoods will take into consideration revitalization and human service. The community has many assets in place that can be used or enhanced. What are our resources? How do we fund it? Answering those questions and taking steps to find the best answers will map the future development of Owasso. DEVELOPMENT UPDATE tu L.A. Images will open soon at 8361 N. Owasso Expressway. MR GNC has moved locations from 8571 N. 117 E. Avenue (Mingo Valley Shopping Center, 86 Street N. and Highway 169.) to 9046 N. 121 E. Avenue (Smith Farm). China Wok has opened at 8521 N. 129 E. Avenue. TO Dazzling Divas Boutique opened at 12711 E. 86 Place N.