Council Urban & Economic Development Committee - 2026-02-11

TPFA finance committee presented a plan to issue approximately $74 million in revenue bonds backed by a proposed hotel/motel tax increase to fund capital improvements at BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center. The total project cost is approximately $119 million with $42 million already identified from IOT3 and TPFA funds. Debt service would require approximately $5.6 million annually over 20 years.

Jennifer Griffin, architect and designer, reappointed to the Tulsa Development Authority with term expiring 07/31/2028. She has served since 2021 and previously served on the parking authority.

Craig Abramson, attorney practicing since 1979, reappointed to the Tulsa Authority for Economic Opportunity with term expiring 06/30/2028. He has served on parking authority since 2010 and transitioned to TAYO in 2021.

Andy McMillan, economic development director for Cherokee Nation Businesses, reappointed to TAYO with term expiring 06/30/2028. He serves as vice chair and has served since 2021 with perfect attendance.

Rezoning from CS, RM1 and RS3 to CS for property located north of the northwest corner of West 71st Street South and South Union Avenue, requested by Tanner Consulting. Project proposes approximately 202 vertical duplex units near Page Belcher Golf Course.

Abandonment of PUD 159-A and partial abandonment of PUD 159 for same property at 71st and Union. Previous PUD limited site to assisted living or 101 two-story units; new zoning allows higher density development.

Rezoning from RS2 to RM2 for approximately one acre at 62nd and Troost in District 2, requested by Larry Keyes. Developer plans approximately 20 townhomes, half rentals and half for sale at market rate and below.

Rezoning from AG to RS5 for multiple properties east of the northeast corner of 41st Street South and South Lynn Lane in District 6, requested by Wilson Inc. Project would yield approximately 168 lots with significant flood plain constraints.

Rezoning from RS3 to OL and comprehensive plan amendment from Neighborhood to Multiple Use for approximately one acre at southwest corner of East 36th Street South and South Yale Avenue. Property owner intends to rehabilitate existing structure for office use, potentially a funeral home via special exception.

Rezoning from RM1 and RS3 to RM1 for property at southeast corner of East Young Street and North Quaker Avenue in District 1, requested by Rick Bruner. Existing church property; owner intends to seek special exception for funeral home use.

Rezoning from CH and RS3 to CH for property at southwest corner of East Latimer Street North and North Mingo Road in District 3, requested by Dustin Sinson for 918 Wrecker Service. Existing business discovered zoning issue when attempting to add buildings.

City council initiation of zoning map amendment from RS3 to Commercial High for city-owned Route 66 Main Street House on Southwest Boulevard in District 2. Change needed to allow gift shop sales for Route 66 centennial celebration.

Council initiated review of zoning code regarding data centers, prompted by concerns about off-site noise impacts. Current code classifies data centers as Industrial Light (no off-site impacts), but evidence suggests hyperscale data centers do create off-site noise and vibration impacts. Planning office will research best practices and potentially reclassify to Industrial Moderate.