Broken Arrow City Council
Special Meeting of: 01-12-2026
Title:
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of BAZ-002469-2025 (Rezoning) and SP-002526-2025 (Conditional Use Permit), Islamic Center of Tulsa, 15.06 acres, AG (Agricultural) to CG (Commercial General), located approximately ½ mile north of Tucson Street (121st Street) and just east of Olive Avenue (129th E. Avenue)
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Background:
BAZ-002469-2025 is a request to change the zoning designation of 15.08 acres from AG (Agricultural) to CG (Commercial General). The property is located approximately ½ mile north of Tucson Street (121st Street) and just east of Olive Avenue (129th E. Avenue). The Creek Turnpike and its interchange with Olive Avenue is north of this property.
The proposed development will have access from Olive Avenue. This property is Comprehensive Plan Level 6, which supports a rezoning to CG. The proposed development includes a commercial retail center along the frontage of the property, the Islamic Center in the center portion. The rear portion of the property is partially floodplain and is planned for a retention pond and vacant land. A Specific Use Permit for place of assembly is also a part of this item for consideration.
SURROUNDING LAND USES/ZONING/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The surrounding properties contain the following uses, along with the following development guide and zoning designations:
|
Location |
Comprehensive Plan |
Zoning |
Land Use |
|
North |
Level 6 and Greenway/Floodplain |
AG |
Vacant |
|
East |
Level 6 |
AG |
Vacant |
|
South |
Level 3 and Greenway/Floodplain |
AG |
Place of Assembly |
|
West |
Level 6 & Level 3 |
AG |
Single Family Residence and Vacant |
According to FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer, the rear portion of the property features an area of 100-year flood plain. That area is planned to remain undeveloped currently. All developments will follow floodplain development requirements as set forth by the City of Broken Arrow and FEMA.
Parking requirements for places of assembly are 1 parking space per 4 seats in assembly area or 1 per 100 sq ft in meeting area without seats. The conceptual development layout details 789 total parking spaces, however, the final number will be determined and approved in the site plan review process for both the Islamic Center and the retail development.
During the December 18, 2025, Broken Arrow Planning Commission the item was heard as one item but voted on as two separate items. The rezoning from AG to CG was recommended for approval by a 4-1 vote. The conditional use permit for a place of assembly was recommended for approval by a 3-2 vote.
Many citizens raised concerns that the infrastructure in the area, i.e. traffic, stormwater, and sanitary sewer are inadequate at this time to support the development.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: -
Requested By: Rocky Henkel, Community Development Director
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Planning Commission Staff Report
Case Map
Aerial
Comprehensive Plan
Conceptual Development Layout
Recommendation:
recommend
Approve BAZ-002469-2025 and SP-002526-2025 per Planning Commission and Staff recommendation.
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