Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 06-02-2025
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of PUD-002040-2025 (Planned Unit Development) and BAZ-002088-2025 (Rezoning), The Plaza at Forest Ridge, approximately 17 acres, located south of Kenosha Street (71st Street) and one-half mile east of Oneta Road (241st E. Avenue)
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Background:
Planned Unit Development PUD-002040-2025 and BAZ-002088-2025 involves approximately 17 acres, which is currently unplatted. The property is located south of Kenosha Street (71st Street) and one-half mile east of Oneta Road (241st E. Avenue).
PUD-002040-2025 is requested to facilitate the development of a Town center, mixed-use type development. The property abutting Kenosha Street is proposed to be rezoned to CG (Commercial General) to support more typical commercial uses, while the interior portion is proposed to be rezoned to CM (Community Mixed Use). CM zoning promotes the mix of uses desired by the developer while keeping appropriate limits in place to protect the residential homes to the south.
PUD-002040-2025 outlines specific building criteria for the types of buildings to be constructed within each development area. The criteria for single-family attached and live-work units closely follow the established requirements for single-family development in the Downtown Residential Overlay District. Multi-family residential development must be designed as side-by-side units that maintain a townhouse style of construction and must meet the same design requirements as the single-family attached and live-work units.
PARKING
Due to the mixed-use nature of the proposed development and the options for shared parking agreements, parking requirements throughout the development are reduced to 50% of what is required by the zoning ordinance, based on the use of the structure. Parking may be specifically reserved for use by residents, based on the number of bedrooms per unit. In addition, overflow parking is provided by the adjacent Forest Ridge Golf Club to the east.
ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
Access to this development is primarily provided from Kenosha Street to the north. Circulation throughout the development will be provided through the use of private street and access drives. Final plans for street and drives will be established during the platting phase of the development.
PUD-002040-2025 was heard by Planning Commission on May 22, 2025, where Planning Commission recommended approval with a 4-0 vote, per staff recommendation, with one additional request. The Planning Commission directed Staff to work with the development team to ensure there is no adverse effect of adjoining properties as it relates to short term rentals. As a result of these discussions, language has been added to the PUD document stating that Short Term rental licenses within the boundaries of this PUD shall not affect licenses outside the boundaries of the PUD as it pertains the 300’ distance requirement.
Planning Commission raised several questions. There was a question about existing trees abutting the neighboring subdivision. The property owner indicated that they would save as many trees as possible or would plant evergreen trees along the boundary if necessary. With respect to traffic, the property owner stated that a traffic signal will need to be installed, or this project would not move forward. Additionally, the property owner mentioned the need to widen East Kenosha Street to five (5) lanes. Furthermore, the property owner discussed the desire to have a tunnel constructed under East Kenosha Street for golf carts, bicycles, and other small recreational vehicles. However, since the Planning Commission meeting on May 22, 2025, the property owner has removed this language from the proposed PUD. Lastly, there was a question about addressing potential noise issues for neighboring property owners. The property owner indicated that noise issue would be addressed through the planting of trees and an increased landscape buffer.
One neighboring resident spoke in opposition to this proposal. Concerns were primarily related to stormwater and flooding in the Covington Estates neighborhood.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: None
Requested By: Rocky Henkel, Director of Community Development
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Planning Commission Staff Report
Case Map
Aerial Comprehensive Plan Map
PUD-002040-2025 Design Statement
Recommendation:
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Approve PUD-002040-2025 per Planning Commission and Staff recommendation.
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