City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment
Agenda of Meeting No. 1367
Tuesday, August 26, 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 1366, August 12, 2025
Unfinished Business
- 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).
New Applications
- BOA-23927
Location: 3643 East 48th Place South
City Council District: 9
Applicant: Joseph Schula
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to increase the permitted maximum driveway width in an RS district (Section 55.090-F.4).
- BOA-23928
Location: 11616 East 51st Street South
City Council District: 7
Applicant: Larry Ward
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to increase the permitted fence height of 4 feet within the street setback (Section 45.080-A).
- BOA-23929
Location: 6902 South Houston Avenue
City Council District: 2
Applicant: Charles & Cheryl Wood
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit an accessory dwelling unit in the RS-3 district (Section 45.031-D); Variance to allow a building entrance to an accessory dwelling unit to face the nearest side lot line (Section 45.031-D).
- BOA-23930
Location: 2426 East 27th Street North
City Council District: 1
Applicant: LaShan Ellison
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a duplex in the RS-3 district (Section 5.020, Table 5-2, Table 5-2.5); Variance to reduce the required 60-foot minimum lot width in the RS-3 district to permit a duplex (Section 5.030, Table 5-3); Variance to reduce the minimum open space per unit requirement in the RS-3 district to permit a duplex (Section 5.030, Table 5-3).
- BOA-23931
Location: 5522 North Hartford Avenue
City Council District: 1
Applicant: LaShan Ellison
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a duplex in the RS-3 district (Section 5.020, Table 5-2, Table 5-2.5); Variance to reduce the minimum open space per unit requirement in the RS-3 district to permit a duplex (Section 5.030, Table 5-3).
- BOA-23932
Location: 254 North Yukon Avenue
City Council District: 4
Applicant: RCJ Designs
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit an accessory dwelling unit in the RS-3 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).
Other Business
Board Members’ Comments
Staff Comments
Adjournment