Broken Arrow Planning Commission Meeting - September 10, 2026

The Broken Arrow Planning Commission met on September 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The meeting included consideration of a consent agenda, two public hearings, and general commission business. Key items included approval of a conditional final plat for County Line Crossing (166 lots) and a rezoning request for Creekline Village (RSC zoning on 39.18 acres) which passed with a 3-2 vote.

Consent Calendar

• Item 4A and 4C were approved unanimously. Item 4B was removed from the consent agenda for public comment and separate consideration.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Diana Barby (resident near the County Line Crossing site): Expressed concerns about a 50-foot greenbelt buffer not being confirmed, ingress/egress on 96th/97th/190th streets crossing her property, and stormwater runoff from increased elevation of the development. Requested the greenbelt be preserved.
• Kathleen Doyle (resident on 96th Street): Opposed the development, citing concerns about the loss of privacy, tree removal, and the impact on surrounding large-lot properties. Stated that residents want a 50-foot greenbelt buffer.
• Chuck Rowland (resident on 97th Street): Raised concerns about existing flooding from Seven Oaks detention pond, questioned the legality of the land sale by PSO under the Oklahoma Constitution, and argued that the developer (Lenar/Calera) has a history of causing flooding. Requested plat approval be stopped until drainage is resolved.
• Sean Kitchen (resident): Criticized the land sale process and urged the commission to listen to the public and deny the project.
• Tara Macon (resident in Seven Oaks): Spoke in support of greenbelt preservation, citing public health benefits of tree canopy based on research.
• Aaron Staffel (landowner west of Creekline Village): Expressed support for development but requested a greenbelt on the west side, transition lot sizes (75-85 foot frontage perimeter lots), and a PUD with tiered lots and height limits to buffer agricultural neighbors.
• Rick Bates (resident): Opposed the RSC zoning, stating surrounding properties are 1-2 acre lots and the proposed 50-foot frontage is still too small. Requested denial until larger lots (1-acre minimum) are offered.
• Arthur Locke (resident on 114th & County Line): Opposed the development, citing that the lot sizes do not transition from the surrounding 1-2 acre properties and that drainage issues are not adequately addressed. Requested denial.
• Ben Kimbrough (director of government affairs, Tulsa Home Builders Association): Supprted the Creekline Village application, stating the applicant has listened to feedback and the RSC zoning exceeds comprehensive plan requirements. Urged approval.

Discussion Items

• Item 4B – Conditional Final Plat for County Line Crossing (49.03 acres, 166 lots, RS3/RS4 zoning): Staff presented the plat details. The applicant (Megan Pasco) confirmed they are working through engineering comments and have an approved earth change permit. Commission members discussed fence installation requirements (allowing homeowner-built fences), dead-end streets vs. cul-de-sacs, and drainage concerns. The applicant stated they have added buffer reserves (Reserve D) along the north property line and a detention pond to handle runoff from Seven Oaks. The commission noted that the zoning does not require a landscape buffer against unplatted properties, but the developer voluntarily added reserves. The motion to approve passed unanimously (5-0).

• Item 6A – Minor Amendment to PUD 92 (Sign Requirements): Staff briefed the request to increase ground sign height from 12 to 25 feet and area from 150 to 300 square feet to meet current code standards. No public comments. The motion to approve passed unanimously (5-0).

• Item 6B – Rezoning to RSC for Creekline Village (39.18 acres): Staff explained that a prior application for RSP zoning was denied by the City Council. The new application proposes RSC (single family residential compact) with 5,000 square foot minimum lots and 50-foot frontages. The applicant (Natalie Cornette) noted the development will have approximately 164 lots, 25% open space (exceeding the 15% requirement), and will provide buffers, a playground, and a dog park. Commission discussion focused on lot size transition, greenbelt requirements, and the fact that the comprehensive plan allows RSC. Several public comments opposed the density. The commission split on the vote: Commissioners Payne, Gorenson, and Townsend voted yes; Commissioners Klempa and Cohen voted no. The motion passed 3-2.

Key Outcomes

• Item 4B: Approved (5-0). Will go to City Council on October 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
• Item 6A: Approved (5-0). No further review required.
• Item 6B: Approved (3-2). Will go to City Council on October 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
• Staff announced the completion of a Housing and Demographic Study; paper copies were distributed to commissioners.
• Commission member expressed interest in discussing dead-end street/hammerhead design standards at a future meeting.
• Farhad, a long-time staff member, announced his retirement and received thanks from the commission.