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Planning staff described two competing versions of an optional development plan offered for Z7799. Nathan Foster of the Tulsa planning office told the council the applicant’s proposed ODP (version 1) would retain housing as an allowed use while adding setbacks and limits on signage and lighting; a staff‑drafted version (version 2) would further restrict multifamily apartments and require denser landscaping and lower monument sign heights.

The case matters to neighborhood leaders because the site borders several established subdivisions and a private retention pond that residents said already suffers trespassing. “We were not aware of any ODP being developed by the developers,” Vinton Naar, president of the Delaware Point Homeowners Association, told the council. “We request that you vote no so that we can be involved in the process.”

Foster said highlights of the ODP options include a 25‑foot setback along South Florence Avenue and the southern property line (the code minimum for an OL zoning would be 10 feet), limits on second‑story windows (translucent glass or sill requirements to reduce direct sightlines into yards), and lighting limits that cap fixture height at 12 feet within 100 feet of the west and south boundaries. Version 2 would increase landscape buffering to one tree every 20 feet (versus one tree every 25 feet under the base code) and limit monument signs to 6 feet tall.

Developer representatives said they had engaged on the ODP and were willing to accept a number of the tradeoffs; Jared Cottle, describing the development team, said the group was “amenable to both versions” but preferred the broader allowances in version 1. Nick Lombardi, another applicant representative, said the project began about a year ago for a medical office user and that including some housing could offset market risk if office demand softens. He said the team would be willing to consider limits on units per acre; the discussion referenced a 12‑units‑per‑acre cap as a possible benchmark.

Neighbors from Delaware Point and Chelsea Pond described concerns that multifamily housing adjacent to private yards and a retention pond would bring more foot traffic and trespassing, and that the late circulation of an ODP left residents feeling “blindsided.” Sally Reynolds, Chelsea Pond HOA president, said she wanted clarity on whether multifamily was allowed in the ODP the applicant had agreed to and asked for time to negotiate.

Councilors discussed options including denial, approval, continuance and remand to the planning commission. Several councilors urged a short continuance so neighbors could meet with the developer and review a side‑by‑side comparison of ODP versions. Councilor Doctor Wright moved to continue the item to 5 p.m. on April 30; Councilor Bush seconded. The motion carried on a roll‑call vote and the hearing was continued.

What’s next: Council staff and the developer agreed to meet with neighborhood representatives and return to committee and the council on or before the April 30 continuance date. The planning office said the ODP materials would be circulated to council offices and interested parties in advance of the next hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tulsa - Regular Council Meeting - Apr 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Tulsa City Council on Wednesday continued a rezoning application for roughly 9.5 acres at the southeast corner of East 101st Street South and South Florence Avenue after nearby homeowners urged more time to review an optional development plan and to weigh traffic and trespass impacts.","taxTitle","Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma","taxId",2682,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613524,"Sales Tax Oversight committee reports progress on parks, transportation and Route 66 projects; asks council to monitor hold status",414,993000,1407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869989-e471a0f4702963ae53a0c31837c35eb7&start=993&end=1407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869989-e471a0f4702963ae53a0c31837c35eb7/thumbnail_993000.jpg","/articles/6613524/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Sales-Tax-Oversight-committee-reports-progress-on-parks-transportation-and-Route-66-projects-asks-council-to-monitor-hold-status","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613524-83c513d69c46ccae89fba6414168bda0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170187&Signature=hmuqx55SrcCalsRvMSoDI6m42OwU8P2maRIWP4p-S2s6n7Gv4IwUuBlOnQKt7JzWh7Zo4z~a6Lq52iL01LmOdoK3YJwA6xiSLKHZIpvSbftpCNsRHsa3yel35vYYgo9R2HRYtdFoZCWI5FyIAr6fUkrP1JY2~1tY251Lgp8XUodn4XJOCgBoOmD3xUTLiHfGM4PDSgchGQWYH89SVtbhtzfmPvMmu3fc6t1VwGZyXcnF6xmnWJrP1LHXpyjeNRGZ4Qd5WHAQnidVZ6kCUYcftDjWGj0M6s9PsBoifccRlTspz1R67CvaCe0TYN0cYvjq6MTGEvetJCc6Ibf05UwRpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sales Tax Overview Committee told the Tulsa City Council on Wednesday that several park and transportation projects funded with sales tax proceeds are underway, but committee members asked the council to continue monitoring timelines and funding as some projects are on hold.

Mister Webb, reporting for the committee, said the Chamberlain Park pool reconstruction carries roughly $3.7 million in aggregated funding and is “on track” to be ready by Memorial Day. The committee also reported completion of ancillary work related to the McClure Park pool project — a new shelter and shade structure — after long delays. Committee members said third‑party foundations helped pay for lifeguard training and certification.

On transportation the committee noted progress on the 90 First Street expansion from Memorial Drive; the presenter said the project’s current anticipated completion date was Feb. 27 (staff noted the date as a project milestone). The Gilcrease Museum widening project — described as a multi‑stage work program — is expected to go to bid in May with an estimated two‑year construction timeline and potential completion late 2026 or early 2027.

The committee also raised the status of the former Route 66 Experience (now described in committee materials as the 815 South Riverside Drive project). Committee members said the project is on hold following department reorganizations and asked the council to continue monitoring the project so that funding from prior capital packages be used effectively for Centennial‑related deadlines.

Committee members asked staff to keep council offices updated as public‑facing timelines change. Councilors suggested the committee relay timelines to the mayor’s office as well; the committee said it would do so. The committee also noted recent membership changes and one vacancy on the panel.

Public comment on the report included praise for Oxley Nature Center and other park assets; John Huffines, a frequent meeting speaker, described Oxley as “a great place to walk, to hike” and thanked volunteers and staff.

What’s next: Committee members said they would continue to update council committees and requested more regular coordination with the mayor’s office about projects that are on hold or face timing sensitivity.","The Sales Tax Overview Committee told the Tulsa City Council on Wednesday that several park and transportation projects funded with sales tax proceeds are underway, but committee members asked the council to continue monitoring timelines as some projects are on hold.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613528,"Council approves up to $500 million Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust revenue bonds and waives competitive bidding",104,332000,436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869989-e471a0f4702963ae53a0c31837c35eb7&start=332&end=436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869989-e471a0f4702963ae53a0c31837c35eb7/thumbnail_332000.jpg","/articles/6613528/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Council-approves-up-to-500-million-Tulsa-Municipal-Airport-Trust-revenue-bonds-and-waives-competitive-bidding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613528-33d83514a60764402c0b52037c3bde6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170187&Signature=MMVttSkPFEQ-dxflN9BjyQqi3i0l7ovia6uhUe6Wek~ztzWnsdyqURkH4Mjzun4-i65BVATzQf3O8DbiW0eEGoPYGdAj4Vbzsj0INBN~i1QWd6lmeYX8gQAL8OeUtDa2B1uNRznhGPoTkvDgdfTO7HLAyDmDO2ixnOcxb2UUmQO-N3t-VYG~FCFuV0eSubH8gA9rMhNH~ZyTwe3opppBR0fz2v35lmuyeQ69vdfZ0bBBkcEopA~5XjdBeL4DSvWQlWEAAtR1t-aMnfsfiJiWqM2ROUV~R1tdHuX06ocHOLtPDsBMG~m7hlLDVDSjARs-EnL7u05j5LhKxWqh7pESBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tulsa City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing the trustees of the Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust to issue one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000,000 and approved a second amendment to the trust’s amended and restated sublease with American Airlines.

City staff introduced the resolution as mayoral item 4b. The measure authorizes issuance of trust revenue bonds designated as Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, approves execution of a second amendment to the amended and restated sublease between the trustees and American Airlines Inc., and includes a waiver of competitive bidding. Councilors also approved an emergency clause so the measure would take effect immediately.

There were no speakers from the public on the resolution. Council members moved to approve the resolution and then separately approved the emergency clause by roll‑call vote.

The council’s votes were recorded on the roll call after the motion; all members present voted yes. The ordinance and amendment text were not read into the record in full; staff indicated the resolution authorizes the trustees to proceed with the bond issuance and sublease amendment subject to the documents presented to council.

Background detail cited by staff at the dais referenced a second amendment to an amended and restated sublease dated Feb. 15, 2022, between the trustees and American Airlines. The resolution includes standard authorizations for execution of closing documents and the city’s waiver of competitive bidding specific to the transaction.

What’s next: With the council’s approval, the trustees of the Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust are authorized to proceed with structuring, issuing and selling Series 2025 revenue bonds up to the authorized principal amount and to execute the second amendment to the sublease with American Airlines per the terms approved by staff.","The Tulsa City Council approved a resolution allowing trustees of the Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust to issue up to $500 million in revenue bonds to fund airport projects and approved a second amendment to the sublease with American Airlines. The council also approved an emergency clause for the resolution.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6613519,"Votes at a glance: Tulsa City Council actions and outcomes",4795,391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869989-e471a0f4702963ae53a0c31837c35eb7&start=391&end=5186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869989-e471a0f4702963ae53a0c31837c35eb7/thumbnail_391000.jpg","/articles/6613519/Tulsa/Tulsa-County/Oklahoma/Votes-at-a-glance-Tulsa-City-Council-actions-and-outcomes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613519-40cc5943b1f3b57c35828c477e8e9852/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170187&Signature=Q17Wteb8tWRwElIGNn7Ice2LqOxrsm2a0DHZYv8xRorlqx5ZgiCFr81rxH1N2PLxk6QwCTqZLxSeOYwFHFImQVkioUelO5ak5BG-RYh7~jrvFiydxbpp6W2UVg4EZCwHlxOb95v-8CQbtN7DoHmRf1vXK9OGD3S204KGRbbjtZa928pG~n3KUSdDySPmTK2OlwQpE5C7qA4G0MAKh7WNFKoUoluRIyr4yBNbrWhJBSkW7m33Ql8u0Q~8ZqskXPndzs6NhoMl3mPtyA-DYCL4dxO-z8ut-XycTqsOTMNsUkvGs1Z2WU5mRKx7zsuuSDodvimSGceXcQBcYljG5mYDfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tulsa City Council conducted a range of routine and substantive votes at its April meeting. Key outcomes included minutes approval, appointments, administrative items and a major bond resolution. Below are summarized results and next steps.

• Minutes and routine records: Council approved receipt and filing of minutes for regular meetings (items 1a and 1b). Motion carried on roll call.

• Appointments: The council approved appointments and reappointments including Louis Napoleon to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust and Joshua Walker to the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (items 2a and 2b). Motion carried on roll call.

• Airport financing (item 4b): Council approved a resolution authorizing the Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust to issue up to $500,000,000 in revenue bonds, approved a second amendment to the trust’s amended and restated sublease with American Airlines Inc., and approved a waiver of competitive bidding. The council also approved the resolution’s emergency clause by separate roll‑call vote. Outcome: approved.

• Consent/administrative items (items 4c–4p): The council approved a slate of mayoral items and administrative actions (special event applications, donations, travel donations and other routine matters) by roll call.

• Vacation (item 5b): The council approved a vacation for a plat in Brookside (25 lots in 4 blocks on ~2 acres) and an associated motion passed by roll call.

• Rezoning (item 5c / Z7799): The council continued consideration of rezoning case Z7799 to 5 p.m. on April 30, 2025, to allow additional neighborhood and developer review of optional development plan materials. Outcome: continued to April 30, 2025.

• Ordinances (item 7a–b): The council approved second‑reading ordinances amending solid waste management rates (including commercial green waste fees) and a public‑way closing for a retaining wall; council approved the emergency clause on item 7a. Outcome: approved with emergency clause on 7a.

Roll calls: For votes where roll calls were recorded in the transcript, members present voted yes; those roll‑call lists are part of the public record in the minutes. Items continued or remanded are listed above with the next scheduled hearing where applicable.","The council approved procedural minutes and multiple agenda items, confirmed appointments, adopted a major airport trust bond resolution with an emergency clause, approved several administrative and special event items and continued a contested rezoning to April 30.","actionData","errors"]

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