City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment
Agenda of Meeting No. 1344
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 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.
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
- Minutes from Meeting 1343, August 12, 2024
Unfinished Business
Location: 211 E. 25th St. S.
City Council District: 4
Applicant: Timothy Duray
Action(s) Requested: Variance to allow a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit to exceed one story or 18 feet in height and to exceed 10 feet in height to the top of the top plate in the rear setback (Section 90.090-C); Special Exception to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit in an RS-2 zoning district (45.031-D); Variance to allow more than 25% coverage by a detached accessory building in the rear setback in an RS-2 District (Section 90.090-C2); Variance to allow for an accessory building to be within 3 feet from the side lot lines (Section 90.090-C.2.b)
Staff is requesting a continuance to September 24, 2024.
Location: 5028 South 30th West Avenue
City Council District: 2
Applicant: Jon Brent
Action(s) Requested: Variance to reduce the required 60-foot lot width in the RS-3 Zoning District to permit a lot split (Section 5.030, Table 5-3); Variance to reduce the required lot area and lot area per unit to permit a lot line adjustment in the RS-3 District (Section 5.030, Table 5-3)
New Applications
Location: 1117 East Young Place North
City Council District: 1
Applicant: Paul Cisneros
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a duplex in the RS-4 district (Section 5.020, Table 5-2, Table 5-2.5) Special Exception to increase the permitted driveway width in a RS zoning district (Sec. 55.090-F.3)
Location: 3123 West 40th Street South
City Council District: 2
Applicant: Ben Benge
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a safety service (fire station) in the RS-3 district (Section 5.020, Table 5-2) Variance to reduce the required 25-foot setback for a non-residential use requiring special exception approval from R-zoned lots (Sec. 5.030-B, Table Note 4)
Location: 701 North Union Avenue
City Council District: 1
Applicant: Stuart E. Van De Wiele
Action(s) Requested: Variance of the required interior parking lot landscaping standards (Section 65.050-D)
Location: 1251 South 61st West Avenue
City Council District: 4
Applicant: Brad Johnson
Action(s) Requested: Variance to reduce the required 75-feet of street frontage for a cottage house development (Sec. 5.030, Table 5-3, Table Note [2])
Location: 6131 South Joplin Avenue
City Council District: 9
Applicant: Michelle Sonnenfeld
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit an accessory dwelling unit in the RS-3 zoning district (Section 45.031-D)
Location: 4407 South 33rd West Avenue
City Council District: 2
Applicant: Justin DeBruin
Action(s) Requested: Variance to allow drive-through facilities on the street-facing side of the property (Section 55.100-C.2)
Location: 6960 East 21st Street South
City Council District: 5
Applicant: Whit Todd
Action(s) Requested: Variance to permit wall signs in the RS-3 district to exceed 32 square feet of display surface area. (Section 60.050-B.2)
Location: South and west of the southwest corner of East 11th Street South and the Creek Turnpike
City Council District: 6
Applicant: American Electric Power
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a major utility in the IL district. (Section 15.020, Table 15-2)
Other Business
Board Members’ Comments
Staff Comments
Adjournment