Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 10-07-2025
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Approval of SP-002329-2025 (Specific Use Permit), Kenosha and County Line Cell Tower, 8.16 acres, CH (Commercial Heavy), northwest corner of Kenosha Street (71st Street) and 23rd Street (193rd E. Avenue/County Line Road)
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Background:
SP-002329-2025 is a request for a Specific Use Permit for a proposed freestanding cell tower on property presently zoned CH (Commercial Heavy) that is located at the northwest corner of Kenosha Street (71st Street) and 23rd Street (193rd E. Avenue/County Line Road). A shopping center containing approximately 106,000 square feet is located on the 8.16-acre parcel.
The cell tower is proposed to be approximately 160 feet in height and will be located at the northwest corner of the property. Access to the cell tower site will be from Kenosha Street via a 30-foot access easement through the existing parking lot.
According to the Zoning Ordinance Section 2-7-2.B.1 telecommunication towers that exceed 50 feet in height require a Conditional Use Permit (previously referred to as a Specific Use Permit). Section 2-7-2.B.8 states that telecommunication towers are allowed by administrative review in CH (Commercial Heavy) zoning, but section 2-7-2.A limits the height of telecommunication towers in commercially developed lots over 2.5 acres to a maximum of 120 feet. Since this tower is proposed to be taller than 120 feet, section 2-7-2.B.10 allows for the permit to go through Planning Commission and City Council for approval of the tower with additional height. Cell towers located in commercial zoning districts that are over 100 feet tall must provide at least four antenna co-locations. This tower is designed to accommodate up to six co-locations.
This item was heard by Planning Commission on September 25, 2025, and the Planning Commission recommended approval (5-0) of SP-002329-2025 per Staff recommendation. No citizens spoke in favor or opposition of this item.
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