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.
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