Broken Arrow City Council
11-16-2026
Title:
title
Approval of BAZ-003150-2026 (Rezoning), Fears Addition, approximately 0.16 acres, R-3 (Residential Single-Family) to DF (Downtown Fringe), located approximately one-tenth mile south of Houston Street (81st Street) and one-third mile east of Elm Place (161st East Avenue)
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Background:
BAZ-003150-2026 requests the rezoning of 0.16-acre tract currently zoned R-3 (Single-Family Residential) to DF (Downtown Fringe). The property is platted as the south ½ of Lot 7 and the south ½ of Lot 8 Block 6 of the Fears Addition and is located approximately one-tenth mile south of Houston Street (81st Street) and one-third mile east of Elm Place (161st East Avenue).
The proposed land use type of this two-story building will be artisan manufacturing on the ground floor with residential on the second floor.
BAZ-003150-2026 is proposed to be developed in accordance with the use and development regulations of the DF (Downtown Fringe) district.
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 5 (Downtown Area) |
R-3 |
Vacant Lot |
|
East |
Level 5 (Downtown Area) |
R-3 |
Vacant Lot |
|
South |
Level 5 (Downtown Area |
R-3 |
Vacant Lot |
|
West |
Level 2 (Urban Residential) |
R-3 |
Single-Family Residential |
According to FEMA maps, none of the property is in the 100-year floodplain. Water and sanitary sewer are available from the City of Broken Arrow; however, access will need to be granted from adjacent lot to the north (north ½ of Lot 7 and north ½ of Lot 8 Block 6) along with an established utility easement.
During the meeting held on November 5, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval (5-0) of BAZ-003150-2026, per Staff recommendation. During the public comment period, one adjacent property owner spoke in support of the request.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: -
Requested By: Rocky Henkel, Community Development Director
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Case Map
Aerial Map
Comprehensive Plan Map
Staff Report to PC 11.05.2026
Recommendation:
recommend
Approve BAZ-003150-2026 per Planning Commission and Staff recommendation.
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