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Title:
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Oslo Corridor Study Update
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Indexes:
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Oslo Corridor, Planning and Zoning, Urban Service Boundary
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TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: John Stoll, Planning & Development Services Director
FROM: Logan Woody, Special Projects Planner
DATE: January 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Oslo Corridor Study Update
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BACKGROUND
Following the Urban Service Boundary (USB) Study in 2024, the Oslo Interchange was identified as a potential growth area by the public, and the Board of County Commissioners directed the Planning & Development Services Department to conduct the Oslo Corridor Study.
During the first phase of the Oslo Corridor Study, internal meetings were held with County staff to discuss the feasibility of a possible USB expansion. Following staff’s determination that an expansion to the USB would be possible, public workshops were held across the County to gather feedback and suggestions from the community.
On May 20, 2025, staff’s recommendation report was presented to the BCC. The following three recommendations were supported: extend the USB from 58th Avenue SW to 98th Avenue SW and between 5th Street SW and 13th Street SW, a one-year moratorium on rezoning to allow time to plan land use, design, and development standards, and create a corridor-specific overlay district. Additionally, on January 27, 2025, the BCC voted in support of the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan which identifies the Oslo Interchange as an economic catalyst project for the County.
ANALYSIS
Staff intends to continue with phase two of the Oslo Corridor Project following the BCC update. Phase two will consist of engaging property owners and business owners, hosting additional public workshops focusing on draft design overlay, development and architectural standards, and future land use, and staff will submit the Oslo Overlay District Regulations and amendments to Indian River County’s Comprehensive Plan to formally adopt the change.
The County’s Planning and Development Services Department will host workshops on the dates and times at the below locations:
Wednesday, February 11th
North Indian River County Library
1001 Sebastian Boulevard
Sebastian, FL 32958
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Monday, February 16th
Indian River County Commission Chambers 1801 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Building A, Room A-1502
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 18th
Intergenerational Recreation Center
1590 9th Street SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Additional considerations may be presented to the Board and to the public during this process. These recommendations may consist of adopting economic development incentives and landscape beautification projects.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
There are no additional funding requirements for this project.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
The Board has previously approved the Oslo Recommendation Report on May 20, 2025, with a one-year temporary moratorium effective on June 17, 2025.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
To formally adopt staff’s recommendations, a revision to the County’s Comprehensive Plan with the new Urban Service Boundary and updated Future Land Use. Additionally, the Board will be asked to adopt revisions to the County’s Land Development Regulations to accept the new Oslo Overlay District outlining specific use criteria and development standards.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Quality of Life
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
The next phase of the OCP is consistent with the Urban Service Boundary Study, Oslo Recommendation Report, the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan, and Indian River County 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
There is no formal recommendation at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
Map of Oslo Study Area
Oslo Recommendation Report