Broken Arrow Planning Commission
11-20-2025
To: Chair and Commission Members
From: Community Development Department
Title:
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Public hearing, consideration, and possible action regarding BAZ-002505-2025 (Rezoning), Arrow Forge, 99.52 acres, AG (Agricultural) to IL (Industrial Light), located one-half mile north of Tucson Street (121st Street), located on the south of Florence Street (111st Street) and ¼ mile east of Olive Ave (129th E Avenue)
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Background:
Applicant: Charlie Bright, City of Broken Arrow
Owner: Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority
Developer: N/A
Engineer: N/A
Location: South of Florence Street (111st Street) and ¼ mile east of Olive Ave (129th E Avenue)
Size of Tract 99.52 acres
Number of Lots: 1
Present Zoning: AG (Agricultural)
Proposed Zoning: IL (Industrial Light)
Comp Plan: Level 7 via COMP-002424-2025
BAZ-002505-2025 is a request to change the zoning designation on 99.52 acres from AG (Agricultural) to IL (Industrial Light). The property is located south of Florence Street (111th Street) and ¼ miles east of Olive Ave (129th E Ave) and is in the process of being platted.
The applicant is requesting this change to the zoning designation for the purpose of the development of an innovation district. This investment by Broken Arrow voters, who approved the initial infrastructure needed to create an innovation district in the 2018 General Obligation Bond, exemplifies the city's dedication to economic growth and innovation.
The Arrow Forge innovation district’s mission is to create various job opportunities, from advanced manufacturing to technology. These jobs will offer competitive wages and the opportunity for career development and skills building, strengthening our workforce and preparing industries for the future.
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 |
Levels 3, 6, FD, and Public |
AG |
Single-family residential, Vacant, and Public/Institutional |
|
East |
Level 1 |
AG |
Agriculture |
|
South |
Levels 6 and 3 |
CH and AG |
Vacant |
|
West |
Level 6 |
AG |
Vacant |
According to FEMA Maps, a portion of this property is located within the 100-year floodplain. Water and Sanitary Sewer are available from the City of Broken Arrow.
Attachments: Case Map
Aerial
Current Comprehensive Plan Map
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Recommendation:
Based upon the approval of COMP-002424-2025, the location of the property, and 2018 voter approval of bond funds for a Broken Arrow Innovation District Staff recommends that BAZ-002505-2025 be approved subject to the property being platted.
Reviewed by: Jane Wyrick
Approved by: Rocky Henkel
JAJ