Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 07-21-2015
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Development Services Department
Title:
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Consideration and possible approval of BACP 145 (Comprehensive Plan Change) and BAZ 1938 (Zoning Change), 201 W. Commercial Parking Lot, 0.40 acres, Level 2 to Level 5 and R-3 to DM, southwest corner of Ash Avenue and Commercial Street
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Background:
BACP 145 is a request to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Level 2 to Level 5 and BAZ 1938 is a request to change the zoning on this property from R-3 to DM. This vacant property consists of 0.40 acres and is being used as a staging area for construction equipment and materials for The District at 222 loft apartment, under construction to the east. This property is located on the southwest corner of Ash Avenue and Commercial Street.
According to the application, this request is to construct an asphalt parking lot that will serve the residents of The District at 222 loft apartments, as well as patrons of the Rose District. In conjunction with the parking lot, seven on-street parking spaces will be constructed along Commercial Street. Per Section 5.2.B.1.b, of the Zoning Ordinance, landscaping/decorative walls or fencing is required along Ash Avenue and Commercial Street and, per Section 5.2.B.1.d, landscaping is required along the west boundary next to the residential property.
A 28-inch caliper Catalpa tree abuts the northeast corner of this property and is historically significant to the City of Broken Arrow as it was one of the first trees brought by the settlers of Broken Arrow. The grading plan notes the historical significance of this tree and contractors have been informed not to disturb the tree and to use extreme caution when working in the area around the tree.
On May 12, 2015, BACP 146 and BAZ 1938 were reviewed by the Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) and recommended for approval with modifications to the conditions recommended by Staff. The Planning Commission, in their meeting of June 25, 2015, reviewed and unanimously (4-0 vote) recommended conditional approval of BACP 146 and BAZ 1938, as submitted in the revised site plan received June 8, 2015, subject to conditions set forth for lighting, fencing and protecting the historic tree.
Cost: $0
Prepared By: Farhad K. Daroga
Reviewed By: Development Services Department
Legal Department
Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Russell M. Gale, Acting City Manager
Attachments: Planning Commission Fact Sheet, June 25, 2015 Meeting
Case Map
Aerial Photo
Comprehensive Plan Map
Conceptual Site Plan submitted July 9, 2015
Recommendation:
Approve BACP 145 and BAZ 1938 be approved subject to the recommendations of Staff, the Planning Commission and the following:
1. The historic tree, located on the northeast corner of the property, be protected and, as noted on the grading plans, shall not be disturbed. Extreme caution shall be used when working in this area.
2. Landscaping and fencing shall be provided in accordance with Sections 5.2.B.1.b and 5.2.B.1.d of the Zoning Ordinance. On portions of the west perimeter there will be an 8 feet high opaque fence. The existing wood picket fence, placed by the adjoining residential property shall remain (as requested by that property owner), and placement of a wrought iron fence on the south boundary.
3. Parking lot lighting (underground) conduits will be installed and lighting will be installed at a later date, in accordance to the Zoning Ordinance and required photometric drawing.
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