Mark Mathes

The commission addressed sketch plat reviews for Hollow Brook Phase 6 and Phase 7, and also considered a review and a planned unit development review for a property on E Hwy 37, but these were tabled. A traffic assessment was required for Hollow Brook Phase 6, and corrections were made to address engineering comments for Hollow Brook Phase 7.

The commission addressed a sketch plat review and a planned unit development review for a petition by Patricia Smith, focusing on requirements for septic systems, flood areas, drainage, and parking. They also discussed landscape possibilities, mature tree preservation, and buffers for nearby residents. Additionally, the commission reviewed a preliminary plat and construction plans for Villas at Hollow Brook Square Phase 1, addressing engineering items such as concrete streets, water, and wastewater.

The Tuttle Planning Commission discussed and took action on several items. These included a rezone request for a property on Hwy 37 to build a detail shop, a sketch plat review for Hollow Brook Phase 8, which includes 155 lots with open spaces and drainage ponds, and a request for qualifications for the City of Tuttle's Comprehensive Plan, aimed at creating a 15-20 year plan for the city's future development.

The committee discussed the status of a proposed tax increment district, focusing on its location in the northwest quadrant of SH-37 and Frisco Road, potential commercial development, utilities, and street improvements. The financial impact of the proposed 50% revenue reduction for taxing entities was a major point of discussion, with concerns raised about the potential loss to schools and the Canadian Valley Technology Center. The committee also touched on the city's current water problems and the possibility of funding the project with sales tax. Revisions to the language for the schools and updates to the draft summaries are expected.

The meeting included discussions on funding resources for GMC Utility Trust Authority projects and the potential retention of a grant writer. The process for evaluating and allocating assets between the City of Tuttle and the City of Blanchard was addressed. The board also discussed and voted on the approval of the February 20, 2025, invoice of Perryman and Perryman, LLC for legal services. Potential water purchases from the Oklahoma City Water Utility Trust Authority were discussed, along with the logistics and technical requirements. The board discussed establishing written goals, management protocols, and policies, and reviewed draft letterhead. Invitations to additional municipalities or the Chickasaw Nation to join the trust were also considered.