Council Urban & Economic Development Committee - 2026-03-04
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Meeting Summary
The Council Urban & Economic Development Committee reviewed a major 6,229-acre master planned development rezoning (MPD-6) for Fair Oaks Ranch in far east Tulsa, which TMAPC recommended 10-0 for approval. The committee also advanced a reckless driving ordinance adding 10-day vehicle impoundment provisions with due process safeguards, and discussed a new Type C commercial animal breeding license requirement. Four commission appointments were forwarded for full council vote on March 11.
Key Decisions (9)
Rezoning MPD-6 for Fair Oaks Ranch (6,229 acres)
Rezoning from AG to MPD-6 for multiple properties bounded by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue, and South 273rd East Avenue. Requested by Fair Oaks Ranch LLC and Rob Wall LLC. The master planned development includes six development areas: three business/industrial centers, regional center along Creek Turnpike, village centers, and neighborhood centers allowing mixed uses from multifamily to single family with ADUs. TMAPC voted 10-0 to recommend approval. Development timeline estimated at 20-40 years.
Reckless Driving Vehicle Impoundment Ordinance
Ordinance adding 10-day vehicle impoundment for racing and reckless driving violations. Includes due process provisions requiring hearing within 5 days of request, early release provisions for registered owners who were not drivers and did not knowingly permit unlawful use, and extreme hardship clause. Applies to all vehicles including motorcycles.
Type C Commercial Animal Breeding License Ordinance
Ordinance adding Type C license requirement for commercial animal establishments engaged in breeding cats and dogs. Exempts nonprofits like Humane Society of Tulsa and Tulsa SPCA. Eliminates rehoming fees for online animal sales. Maximum penalty of $1,200 fine and/or six months imprisonment. Proposed annual fee of $1,000 to be set by Indian Welfare Commission.
Kayla Lee Appointment to Tulsa Preservation Commission
Appointment of Kayla Lee, owner of Design Fortress Builders and former president of Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, to at-large seat on Tulsa Preservation Commission from Council District 3. Term expires February 2029.
Jackie DuPont Appointment to Tulsa Women's Commission
Appointment of Jackie DuPont, former educator and current philanthropy professional, to Tulsa Women's Commission replacing Amy Mariska from Council District 5. Term expires May 31, 2029.
Corey Taylor Appointment to Tulsa Arts Commission
Appointment of Corey Taylor, TU faculty member building music industry program, chair of creative strategy at Tulsa Mayfest, and developer of 1,300-capacity downtown music venue, to Tulsa Arts Commission replacing Jared Gallagher from Council District 4. Term expires December 14, 2026.
Kate Miri Reappointment to Tulsa Women's Commission
Reappointment of Kate Miri, CEO of Community Health Connection (community health center with four locations serving 20,000+ patients annually), as vice chair of Tulsa Women's Commission from Council District 4. Term expires May 31, 2029.
Quality Event Designation for 2026 National Reining Breeders Classic
Resolution requesting quality event designation from state for the 2026 National Reining Breeders Classic to be held April 2026 at Expo Square, identifying City of Tulsa as host community. Event relocated from Texas in 2023. Emergency clause attached.
Payment of $4.5 Million Judgment - Corey Acheson Wrongful Conviction Case
Resolution authorizing payment of $4,500,000 from sinking fund to Corey Acheson and Levy Attorneys at Law for judgment and attorney fees in wrongful conviction case (Case No. 21-CV-286) related to 1990 murder of James Lane. Emergency clause attached. Sinking fund balance: $87.7 million.
Zoning Changes (1)
Multiple properties bounded by US Highway 412, East 41st Street South, South 193rd East Avenue, and South 273rd East Avenue
Fair Oaks Ranch LLC and Rob Wall LLC
Development Activity (3)
Fair Oaks Ranch Master Planned Development (MPD-6)
6,229 acres - largest zoning application in planning office history. Six development areas: three business/industrial centers for modern industrial uses, regional center along turnpike for high-intensity commercial, village centers as transition zones, and neighborhood centers for walkable urban spaces with multifamily to single family housing and ADUs. Includes preserved lakes (former mines) as amenities and flood plain open space. 20-40 year development timeline. ARPA grant of $50 million delivered sanitary sewer infrastructure to area.
Project Anthem (Data Center)
Hyperscale data center approved with IL zoning in 2023. Located adjacent to MPD-6 development area. Discussion of potential eastward expansion.
Downtown Music Venue
1,300-capacity music venue under development
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
$50 million ARPA grant has delivered sanitary sewer infrastructure to far east Tulsa, enabling large-scale development in previously unserved areas.
Commercial Demand
Data center development continues to drive industrial land use decisions, with Project Anthem approved in 2023 and provisions for future data centers included in the 6,229-acre MPD-6 rezoning.
Housing Demand
The Fair Oaks Ranch MPD-6 was originally conceived primarily for housing and retail development, with commercial/industrial components added to fund infrastructure, indicating long-term residential demand expectations in east Tulsa.
Sentiment
Council expressed concern about ensuring public safety infrastructure (fire stations) keeps pace with large-scale development in far east Tulsa near Port of Catoosa.