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Commissioners approve RS‑6 rezoning for Integrity Development in Broken Arrow area despite resident opposition
Summary
After extensive public comment about drainage, school capacity and infrastructure, Wagoner County commissioners approved an RS‑6 rezoning for about 41.9 acres proposed by Integrity Development Group LLC; the vote was 2–1.
The Wagoner County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment June 2 to rezone 41.882 acres to RS‑6 (minimum lot 6,000 square feet) for a proposed residential subdivision in the area south of East 100th Street and west of South 220th Avenue. The applicant, Integrity Development Group LLC, was represented by Keith Jones and others.
Planning staff described the application as a request to rezone 41.882 acres of a 60‑acre property; the applicant said the first phase would include roughly 40 lots. Staff recommended approval and noted nearby parcels had been rezoned earlier in the year. The Planning Commission did not make a recommendation because a meeting lacked a quorum.
The rezoning prompted extended public comment from dozens of residents of nearby Remington Trails and other subdivisions. Speakers raised recurring concerns about drainage and flooding, sewer and septic capacity, emergency response times, road wear and the impact on Broken Arrow Public Schools’ capacity. Amanda Miller said stormwater currently flows into her backyard and urged planners to provide a clear stormwater management plan. Tamara Cosmo and other residents asked for a continuance to allow more engineering details and public outreach. Several residents cited the county’s comprehensive plan and a 2022 resolution that, they said, discourages lots smaller than a half‑acre in unserved areas until infrastructure is proven available.
The developer and its representatives said engineering and utility discussions are underway. Keith Jones said the project team had met with water and sewer provider engineers and expected to install a regional lift station and 12‑inch water main to serve the development and nearby properties. He said master‑planning is conceptual and that lot sizes could change with market demand; the developer said they sometimes start with smaller lots then add larger lots later.
Commissioner Tim (last name not provided in transcript) said the zoning request felt “out of character” for parts of the area but that the county’s comprehensive plan and earlier approvals nearby meant RS‑6 may be appropriate. Commissioner Hanning moved to approve the rezoning and Commissioner Stamps seconded. In a roll call following discussion, the measure passed 2–1, with Commissioner Kelly voting “No.”
The county staff noted the rezoning is a zoning change only; any subdivision preliminary plat, stormwater, sewer tie‑ins and road construction details must still be reviewed and approved before any home construction. Speakers pressed that engineering, detention design and school impacts be addressed in subsequent review stages.
Key vote: Motion to approve rezoning of 41.882 acres to RS‑6 (Integrity Development Group LLC) — outcome approved, roll call 2 yes / 1 no.
The board also recorded a motion to hold developers to required stormwater, sewer and road engineering during final plat and construction‑plan review; commissioners emphasized those later approvals are where technical standards and mitigation are enforced.
