Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 02-07-2017
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Development Services Department
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of PUD-256 and BAZ-1969, Whiskey Ridge, 142.16 acres, A-1 to RS-3/PUD-256, southeast corner of 23rd Street and Rockford Street
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Background:
Planned Unit Development (PUD) 256 and BAZ-1969 involve 142.16 acres of undeveloped and unplatted property located on the southeast corner of 23rd Street and Rockford Street with the west part of the property located within 100-year floodplain of Spunky Creek. This PUD and rezoning request is for a proposed 450 single-family, detached residential subdivision. A preliminary plat, Whiskey Ridge, has been submitted in conjunction with PUD 256 and BAZ-1969.
Water to this development will be provided by Wagoner County Rural Water District 4. Sanitary sewer service will be provided by Green Country Sewer. A lift station will be required to be installed to serve the property. The waste water treatment facility for Green Country is located next to the southeast corner of Whiskey Ridge.
This property is designated as Level 2 (Urban Residential) and Greenway/Floodplain in the Comprehensive Plan. RS-3 zoning is considered to be in accordance with Comprehensive Plan in Level 2. The 100-year floodplain of Spunky Creek will be left as open space, which is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission, in their meeting of January 12, 2017, reviewed and recommended approval (4-1 vote) of PUD-256 and BAZ-1969, subject to the conditions recommended by Planning Commission and Staff. Several people spoke in opposition of this application, voicing concerns about existing flooding of 23rd Street, drainage problems from Renaissance Park, drainage studies, increased traffic and emergency services.
City staff and the Developers consultant provided answers to the citizens questions. The Developer stated that there are 450 lots plann...
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