City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment
Agenda of Meeting No. 1366
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Tulsa City Council Chambers, 175 E. 2nd St., Second Level, Tulsa, OK 74103
Introduction and Notice to the Public
The City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment (BOA) is empowered by state law to grant variances due to hardships, and special exceptions to the zoning code. At this meeting, BOA, in accordance with and pursuant to applicable policies and procedures, will review, consider, discuss, and may take action on, approve, approve with conditions, amend or modify, deny, reject, or defer action on any item listed on the agenda.
How to Participate
You may attend the hearing to express your opinions, or have someone appear on your behalf. If you wish to present documents or exhibits during the hearing, please submit them by 9:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. Please reference the case number and include your name and address. Any exhibits presented will become part of the public record of the case.
To comment on cases, email planning@cityoftulsa.org.
Mail: Tulsa Planning Office, 175 E. 2nd St., Suite 480, Tulsa, OK 74103
All electronic devices must be silenced during the hearing. Note: If you require special accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify the Tulsa Planning Office at 918-596-7526.
Approval of Minutes
- Minutes from Meeting 1365, July 22, 2025
Unfinished Business
- BOA-23913
Location: 4950 North Mingo Road East
City Council District: 3
Applicant: American Electric Power c/o Kyle Greenhaw
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a major utility in the IL district (Section 15.020, Table 15‑2).
- BOA-23914
Location: 1804 North Delaware Avenue East
City Council District: 1
Applicant: Gene Doakes and Ladonna Buyckes
Action(s) Requested: Variance to increase the allowable floor area of detached accessory buildings in the RS-3 district (Section 45.030-A)..
- BOA-23916
Location: 11525 East Skelly Drive South
City Council District: 3
Applicant: Anna Sanger
Action(s) Requested: Variance to increase the maximum display area for outdoor advertising signs in the CS district (Section 60.080-C.3.b.1).
- BOA-23917
Location: 10641 East 31st Street South
City Council District: 5
Applicant: Anna Sanger
Action(s) Requested: Variance to increase the maximum display area for outdoor advertising signs in the CS district (Section 60.080-C.3.b.1).
New Applications
- BOA-23918
Location: 3515 East 38th Street South
City Council District: 9
Applicant: Nathalie Cornett
Action(s) Requested: Variance of the minimum open space per unit for a detached house in the RS-3 district to permit a lot split (Section 5.030, Table 5-3); Variance to reduce the required 20-foot rear setback in the RS-3 district (Section 5.030, Table 5-3); Variance to reduce the required 60-foot minimum lot width in the RS-3 district to permit a lot split (Section 5.030, Table 5-3); Variance to reduce the required minimum lot area and lot area per unit in the RS-3 district to permit a lot split (Section 5.030, Table 5-3).
- BOA-23919
Location: 237 East 28th Street South
City Council District: 4
Applicant: Bill Powers
Action(s) Requested: Variance of the minimum open space per unit requirement for a nonconforming lot in the RS-3 district (Section 80.020-B); Special Exception to extend an exterior wall with a non-conforming side setback (Section 80.030-D).
- BOA-23920
Location: 1724 South Florence Place
City Council District: 4
Applicant: Dawn Thomas (Warrick)
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit an accessory dwelling unit in the RS-3 district (Section45.031-D); Variance to increase the maximum allowed 18-foot height of an accessory dwelling unit in the rear setback (Section 90.090-C.2).
- BOA-23921
Location: 1546 South Harvard Avenue
City Council District: 4
Applicant: Dwight Johnson
Action(s) Requested: Variance to reduce the required 20-foot setback for a street-facing garage door in the CS district (Section 15.030-A, Table 15-3; Section 15.030-B, Table note [1]); Variance to reduce the required building setback in the CS district from abutting RS-zoned lots (Section 15.030-A, Table 15-3; Section 15.030-B, Table Note [2]); Variance to increase the maximum allowable floor area ratio (FAR) in the CS district (Section 15.030-A, Table 15-3).
- BOA-23922
Location: 9172 East Latimer Court
City Council District: 1
Applicant: Mei F. Chang
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to increase the permitted fence height of 4 feet within the street setback (Section 45.080-A).
- BOA-23923
Location: 1903 West 78th Street South
City Council District: 2
Applicant: Josh Miller
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit an accessory dwelling unit in the AG-R district (Section 45.031-D); Variance of the requirement that an accessory dwelling unit be located at least 10 feet behind the principal building (Section 45.031-D).
- BOA-23924
Location: 4104 East 22nd Street South
City Council District: 4
Applicant: Clifford E. Phillips
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a carport in the street setback and street yard (Section 90.090-C.1).
- BOA-23925
Location: East of the northeast corner of East 18th Street South and South Boston Avenue
City Council District: 4
Applicant: Mike Thedford
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a Small (less than 250-person capacity) Indoor Assembly and Entertainment use serving or selling alcoholic beverages within 150 feet of a residential district in the CH district (Section 15.020, Table 15-2; Section 15.020-G, Table Note [2]).
- BOA-23926
Location: Southwest corner of East 31st Street South and South Hudson Avenue
City Council District: 5
Applicant: Lou Reynolds
Action(s) Requested: Variance to increase the maximum allowable floor area ratio (FAR) in the CS district (Section 15.030-A, Table 15-3).
Other Business
Board Members’ Comments
Staff Comments
Adjournment