The City Council of Broken Arrow convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances.

The meeting commenced with a resolution to update the comprehensive plan to align with the new zoning ordinance. The update involved modifying the text across four pages to ensure compliance without altering the fundamental aspects of the comprehensive plan. Council members emphasized that the changes were purely terminological and would not affect property designations adjacent to residential areas.

Following this, the council considered a comprehensive plan amendment for approximately 23 acres at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Ninth Street, known as Lehi Corner. The proposal aimed to change the land designation from levels 3 and 4 to all level 3, facilitating a future rezoning application for residential development. The Planning Commission had previously reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with a unanimous vote of 5-0. However, concerns were raised by a local resident regarding potential impacts on privacy and property values. The council ultimately approved the amendment.

Next, the council addressed a proposed change for a 17.2-acre site located north of Houston Street and west of Evans Road, transitioning its designation from level 2 to level 3 to accommodate a multifamily project. The applicant presented a conceptual plan for approximately 180 units designed as single-family or duplex-style homes. The proposal included a significant floodplain area that would serve as a natural buffer between the new development and existing residential neighborhoods. Despite concerns from local residents about increased traffic and loss of green space, the council approved the change, noting that the development would not allow vehicular traffic through the adjacent neighborhood, except for emergency access.

The meeting concluded with discussions on the implications of these developments for the community, highlighting the council's commitment to balancing growth with the concerns of existing residents. The next steps involve further planning and potential future applications related to these projects.