Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 01-05-2021
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Consideration, discussion, and possible action regarding SP-298, Living Rivers USA, Inc., 5.75 acres, request for a Specific Use Permit for a Place of Assembly, one-eighth mile south of New Orleans Street (101st Street), east of Elm Place (161st E. Avenue)
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Background:
On November 19, 2020, the Planning Commission heard a request for a Specific Use Permit (SP-298) for a Place of Assembly on property presently zoned CG (Commercial General) that is located one-eighth mile south of New Orleans Street (101st Street), east of Elm Place (161st E. Avenue). There is a vacant building on the property that was previously used as a grocery store.
During the Public Hearing portion of the Specific Use Permit there were 10 people at the meeting who spoke in favor of the request and 1 who spoke in opposition. In addition, there were 104 forms that had been submitted, 52 in favor of the request and 52 in opposition. Of the 104 forms submitted, 72 contained comments that were read to the Planning Commission during the meeting. In summary, the comments in favor of the request for a Place of Assembly focused on providing information on the caring attributes of the church; how it would be an asset to the community by drawing more people to shop and dine in the immediate area and community; and, the planned remodel to improve the visual appeal of the area. Comments in opposition generally expressed concern with not needing another church in the area; a desire for retail and restaurants to support daytime traffic, jobs, and sales tax; and, the use does not align with the community's vision for the Elm Place and New Orleans Street intersection.
During the meeting, it was noted that the issue before the Planning Commission was whether or not a Place of Assembly was appropriate for this location, not whether or not a church was appropriate for this location. Based on the Staff report, information provided by...
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