Tulsa delays data center rezoning decision
Tulsa's Planning Commission delayed a decision on rezoning over 300 acres for a proposed data center. City staff had recommended denying the proposal, but the developer requested and received a two-week continuance. This decision surprised and frustrated citizens prepared to voice their opposition.
Tulsa's Planning Commission postponed a decision on a proposed data center project, delaying the rezoning of over 300 acres near the Creek Turnpike. The delay, approved at the unidentified developer's request, came despite city planning staff recommending denial due to "insufficient justifications." The developer's attorney, Lou Reynolds, sought more time to provide supporting data and mapping.
Local resident Bobby Ross expressed frustration at the delay during the commission meeting, stating that a two-week continuance would not change community sentiment against the center. The commission is scheduled to reconsider the proposal on April 1.