Broken Arrow City Council
07-14-2025
Title:
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of BAZ-002205-2025 (Rezoning), The Villas at Battle Creek, approximately 7.39 acres, CG (Commercial General) to RS-P (Single-Family Residential-Preservation), located south of Omaha Street (51st Street), one-eighth mile east of Aspen Avenue (145th East Avenue)
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Background:
BAZ-002205-2025 is a request to rezone approximately 7.39-acres from CG to RS-P. The property is located approximately south of Omaha Street (51st Street), one-eighth mile east of Aspen Avenue (145th East Avenue) and is unplatted.
The applicant is requesting this rezoning for the purpose of developing a single-family neighborhood. The area requested to be rezoned to RS-P (Single-Family Residential - Preservation) is designated as Level 3 in the Comprehensive Plan via COMP-001404-2024 approved by City Council on May 21, 2024.
The proposed RS-P zoning will become effective on July 1, 2025. This request, if recommended for approval, will be considered by the City Council after the effective date of the new ordinance. Below is a brief summary of the new ordinance requirements for this RS-P district.
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Requirement |
RS-P Specification |
Provided |
|
Lot Frontage |
35’ |
Yes |
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Lot Size |
3,500 sq ft |
Yes |
|
Transition Buffer |
Not required (property does not abut single-family lots) |
N/A |
|
Common Open Space |
25% (7.40 x .25= 1.85 acres) |
Approximately 2.2 acres |
This development will have primary access via Aspen Avenue and Omaha Street and will have no road connection to the neighborhood to the east.
During the meeting held June 12, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended approval (3-0) of BAZ-002205-2025 per Staff recommendation. Staff recommended that this request be approved subject to the property being platted. During the public comment period, three neighbors spoke in opposition to this application. The main concerns raised by residents were related to traffic on both Aspen and Omaha streets.
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 Image
Comprehensive Plan
Conceptual Exhibit
Informational Letter from the Applicant
Recommendation:
recommend
Approve BAZ-002205-2025 per Planning Commission and Staff recommendation.
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