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Star approves Longbow Subdivision rezone and preliminary plat with conditions
Summary
After staff recommendation and public comment on traffic, floodplain and pathway issues, the council approved the Longbow Subdivision rezone to R2, a comprehensive-plan amendment, and preliminary plat with conditions including detached sidewalks, crushed-granite pathway and enforceable Lot 15 deed restriction.
The Star City Council approved the Longbow Subdivision application (Item 7B) on Oct. 7, 2025, authorizing a comprehensive plan map amendment, rezoning of 10.04 acres from R1 to R2, a development agreement modification, a preliminary plat for 14 single-family lots plus open space, and a private gated street. The decision followed staff presentation, a 20-minute applicant presentation from Brent Orton of Orton Engineering, and public testimony raising traffic, floodplain and drainage concerns.
Staff and applicant said the project includes a deed-restricted Lot 15 to remain at R1 and a 30-year private moratorium on building there, a private 50-foot street area that consumes about 0.85 acres, and a southern pathway along the Foothill Ditch. The council added specific conditions: detached five-foot interior sidewalks; seven-foot public frontage sidewalks along Broken Arrow; the Foothill Ditch pathway to be constructed of crushed granite (or paved if needed for ADA or maintenance); finalized grading and flood-plain plans demonstrating compliance with FEMA and city standards prior to final plat; and CC&R language and HOA authority to enforce the Lot 15 no-build area.
Applicant Brent Orton summarized the design and neighbor agreements, saying, “We are identifying 15 residential lots here,” and confirmed the team will work with staff on floodplain grading and pathway material choices. Residents, including Tony O’Neil and Michael Bren, pressed council on traffic delays at Broken Arrow and Pollard, driveway grades for lots affected by base flood elevations and the stability of a pond and embankment next to Lot 9. City engineer Ryan Morgan and applicant representatives said the issues are solvable through grading revisions, letters of map revision or roadway grade adjustments and that staff will require flood-plain compliance documentation before final approval.
Vote: Motion to approve was made by Councilman Nielsen and seconded by Councilman Hershey. Roll call recorded Hershey Aye, Wheelock Aye and Nielsen Aye; motion carried.
