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Planning commission recommends denial of proposed Light‑Industrial rezoning near Broken Arrow Road after neighbor outcry
Summary
Commissioners voted to recommend denial of a Light Industrial zone change for about 90.5 acres near Broken Arrow Road after repeated public testimony about noise, wells, buffers and property values. The matter will now go to City Council for formal consideration.
The Cheyenne Planning Commission on June 1 recommended that City Council deny a proposed Light Industrial rezoning of roughly 90.5 acres near Broken Arrow Road and Wooden Shoe Drive after dozens of nearby residents spoke against the request.
Matt Hingel, agent for Westside Property Investment Company, told the commission the site is marketable for industrial users and could attract manufacturers, distribution centers or data centers; he said the owner currently has no end user under contract. City planning staff explained the requested zone change would align the property with recent industrial approvals to the north.
Neighbors packed the public‑comment portion of the hearing. Michelle Cobb, who said her yard is about 45 feet from the proposed development, said she fears constant noise, light and property‑value loss and warned against placing data centers next to well‑and‑septic households. "How am I supposed to ever sell my property if they put that there?" she asked. Another resident, Glenn Connor, submitted a petition signed by nearby homeowners opposing the rezoning and criticized notices sent by the applicant.
Planning staff and Board of Public Utilities staff responded to technical questions: sewer access is possible but could require a lift station, and any development would have to meet city noise standards. Staff also noted a protest petition has been filed and that, if valid, it will affect the council voting threshold at third reading.
After public comment and deliberation, the commission passed a motion recommending denial of the rezoning; the record will be transmitted to City Council, which must consider the request and may override the commission’s recommendation.
What’s next: City Council will introduce the item and refer it for committee discussion. If the protest petition is validated, the council’s third‑reading vote threshold will change; planning staff will coordinate with the City Clerk and City Attorney to confirm petition validity prior to final council consideration.
