City BOA Agenda

July 22, 2025 Board of Adjustment Meeting
City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment
Agenda of Meeting No. 1365
Tuesday, July 22, 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 1364, July 8, 2025
Unfinished Business
- BOA-23901
Location: 5950 East Admiral Place South
City Council District: 3
Applicant: Paul Schmidt
Action(s) Requested: Special Exception to permit a Governmental Service or Similar Functions use in the CH district (Section 15.020, Table 15-2).
Withdrawn by applicant on July 1, 2025.
- BOA-23904
Location: 237 East 35th Place South
City Council District: 9
Applicant: Rhema Smithwick
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).
- BOA-23905
Location: 231 East 35th Place South
City Council District: 9
Applicant: Rhema Smithwick
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).
- BOA-23906
Location: 1322 North Lewis Avenue
City Council District: 1
Applicant: Chasitye Normon
Action(s) Requested: Variance to allow outdoor storage and outdoor merchandise display within 300 feet of an abutting residential district (Section 15.040-A).
- BOA-23912
Location: 2147 North Owasso Avenue
City Council District: 1
Applicant: Raul Cisneros
Action(s) Requested: Variance of the required 20-foot street setback in the RS-4 district (Section 5.030, Table 5-3).
New Applications
- 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-23915
Location: 4737 South Irvington Avenue
City Council District: 5
Applicant: Keith R. Dalessandro
Action(s) Requested: Variance to reduce the required 20-foot rear setback in the RS-3 district (Section 5.030, Table 5-3).
- 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).
Other Business
Board Members’ Comments
Staff Comments
Adjournment
NOTE: If you require special accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Tulsa Planning Office staff at (918) 596-7526. Exhibits, Petitions, Pictures, etc., presented to the Board of Adjustment may be received and deposited in case files to be maintained at the Tulsa Planning Office. All electronic devices must be silenced or turned off during the meeting.
NOTE: This agenda is for informational purposes only and is not an official posting. Please contact the Tulsa Planning Office at 918-596-7526 if you require an official posted agenda.
To submit comments on cases by email, send a message to: planning@cityoftulsa.org