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Meeting Summary
The Tulsa Urban & Economic Development Committee approved rezoning application D7853 from RS3 to CH for property at the northeast corner of Southwest Boulevard and West 38th Place to facilitate a Route 66 gift shop for the centennial. The committee also discussed amendments to the Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission ordinance, addressing membership requirements including tribal enrollment and ancestry verification, with potential language changes to accommodate freedmen recognized by tribes.
Key Decisions (2)
Rezoning at Southwest Boulevard and West 38th Place
Rezoning application D7853 from RS3 to CH for property located north and east of the northeast corner of Southwest Boulevard and West 38th Place. Requested by Tulsa City Council, property owner City of Tulsa, Council District 2. The rezoning facilitates a gift shop for the Route 66 Main Street administrative offices in preparation for the centennial.
Greater Tulsa Area Indian Affairs Commission Ordinance Amendment
Discussion of ordinance amending Title 5 to reorganize the commission, restructure appointments, and provide ex officio voting positions for Muscogee Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, and Osage Nation as sovereign nations. Requires tribal enrollment card or CDIB card to demonstrate American Indian ancestry for membership.
Zoning Changes (1)
North and east of the northeast corner of Southwest Boulevard and West 38th Place
City of Tulsa
Development Activity (1)
Route 66 Gift Shop
Gift shop to be established at existing Route 66 Main Street administrative offices location for the Route 66 centennial celebration
Market Signals (2)
Commercial Demand
Route 66 centennial preparations are driving commercial zoning changes along the historic corridor to accommodate tourism-related retail.
Infrastructure
Tulsa Stadium Improvement District assessments continue at approximately 7.26 cents per square foot total (2.96 cents services plus 4.3 cents capital), with concerns raised about impact on nonprofit tenants in the district.