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Record of Proceedings

Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting - April 1, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, April 1, 2026

BodyTulsa, Oklahoma

SessionCity Council

DateWednesday, April 1, 2026

StatusFILED

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15th, we have a work session.

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Starts at 11.

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Um it'll we'll send all this out, obviously.

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Um in 10th floor north, 10th floor north conference room.

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So obviously if you've been here before, you know we'll send you give you lunch.

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What what date, Susan?

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It's April 15th, 11 o'clock, 10th floor, north conference room.

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We will serve lunch.

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Um let Kim know if you have any dietary restrictions.

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You know, something so uh before I don't know when you need it, but maybe before next Monday or the Monday or Tuesday before the meeting, that either the third Monday the 13th.

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So let me see, I think so Lana net since you didn't hear me.

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So let Kim know if you have any dietary restrictions for our lunch on the work session on the 15th, uh when she sends out her quorum call.

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Um at that meeting now.

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It comes down to kind of two big items.

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That's why we're starting at 11.

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We think that'll give us enough time.

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The NIO extension and the residential code updates.

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So NIO extension.

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We have had a couple big meetings.

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We had a big meeting last week in district one, counselor sponsored that.

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Uh about 300 people there.

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And then we had one last night, uh, district three counselors sponsored that, about over a hundred.

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So a lot of all kinds of comments and questions and discussions, some about the proposals, some just you know, maybe adjacent to those issues.

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So a lot, a lot happened there.

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Um the only thing since we last met that was approved in PD six, which is the large 6200 acre um area at Far East Tulsa that was approved by city council.

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There's still if you see something on the if you follow council agendas, and you see something on the agenda the night of just adjusting a motion, but it is approved.

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And that's really all I have.

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Okay, any questions for Susan?

1:58

Okay, thank you.

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I have one quick one.

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Do we have a meeting invitation for the working session?

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Um Tim will send it.

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That'd be cool.

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Yeah, it's just like an it'll be an agenda just like this, but a separate one.

2:09

Cool, thanks.

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Okay.

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Moving on to item number one.

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Move approval of minutes from March 18.

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Second.

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We have a motion by Commissioner Shivill, a second by Commissioner Bullmash for the approval of item number one.

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All those in favor.

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Opposed, and that item is approved.

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Uh before I move on to the consent agenda and the hearings, Mr.

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Secretary, we please read our rules.

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Yes.

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In accordance or in order to conduct the public hearing in an orderly manner, we ask you by the following rules.

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Commissioner will first staff from first hear from staff for an explanation of the application, physical facts of the property under application and the surrounding property, followed by a presentation of the staff's recommendation.

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Commission will then hear the applicant's presentation not to exceed 15 minutes.

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Next, the commission will hear from any interested parties or protestants.

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A timeline per speaker may be imposed.

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Those wishing to speak must use the sign-in sheet over to my left by the door.

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For the record, please state your name and address if you do choose to speak.

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Finally, the commission will hear the applicant's rebuttal, if any, not to exceed 10 minutes.

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During the hearing, the commission may ask questions of staff, the applicant or interested parties in the room are representative of the city legal department and development services department and the toll supply office staff.

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We do have a taping system there for please direct all of your comments into the microphone, and these proceedings are broadcast live on cable channel 24.

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Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr.

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Secretary.

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I want to address the withdrawals first since we have so many, and if there's anyone in the audience or media here, we will not be hearing items three, four, five, twelve, and thirteen today.

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Is that right, staff?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Zoning█████████████████████████████████████████████76%

Procedural██████10%

Community Engagement███5%

Engineering And Infrastructure██3%

Transportation Safety█2%

Housing█2%

Public Engagement█1%

Economic Development█1%

Summary of Proceedings

Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting - April 1, 2026

The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (TMAPC) held its regular meeting on April 1, 2026, to consider multiple rezoning requests, preliminary subdivision plats, and a plat extension. The meeting began with administrative announcements, including a work session scheduled for April 15 to discuss the NIO extension and residential code updates. Commissioners approved consent items, heard public testimony, and deliberated on several proposals, culminating in decisions on all agenda items.

Consent Calendar

Item 2: A request to continue this consent agenda item to May 6, 2026, was approved unanimously. The item involved a rezoning or subdivision approval, but specifics were not elaborated.

Public Comments & Testimony

Item 7 (CZ584): Paul Montgomery, owner of adjacent property, expressed support for the rezoning from RS3 to AG, stating he farms and has animals and wishes to see the area zoned for agriculture. The applicant, Leo C. Bray Sr., also testified that his neighbors were supportive of his plans for a small farm with chickens, horses, and a garden.
Item 9 (Z7852): Two speakers opposed the optional development plan to allow a private street. Eric Walton, president of the Wind River Crossing HOA, argued that the proposal would block his neighborhood's planned access to Yale Avenue via a gate on a currently public street. He requested a continuance for the parties to negotiate. Josh Gower, a nearby property owner, raised concerns about the intrusion on the existing neighborhood character and asked for clarification on future development plans.
Item 17: Dr. Corinthians Wilson expressed disappointment that the applicant was not present to explain the need for a preliminary plat extension and requested more information.

Discussion Items

Item 6 (CZ583) & Item 14: Staff presented a rezoning request from AG to RS3 for a 19.254-acre tract at 65th West Avenue and 26th Street South, and a related preliminary plat for West Meadows at Berry Hill Creek (72 lots). Staff recommended approval, and the applicant concurred. No public speakers were present. The items were approved unanimously.
Item 7 (CZ584): A rezoning from RS3 to AG at 822 E 64th Street North (3.6 acres) was requested to allow agricultural uses. Commissioner Craddock initially questioned the compatibility with surrounding residential areas, but the applicant explained he had spoken with neighbors who were supportive and noted the area's agricultural character. A neighbor spoke in favor. Commissioners noted the comprehensive plan designates the area as “rural residential/agricultural” and the rezoning aligns with that. Approved unanimously.
Item 8 (CZ585): A rezoning from RE to CS (0.52 acres) at 9481 N 42nd Avenue East, Sperry, to correct a lot line error and absorb the parcel into an existing CS-zoned lot. Staff recommended approval. No applicant or public speakers were present. Approved unanimously.
Item 9 (Z7852): An optional development plan to allow two lots at E 119th Street South, west of Yale Avenue, to be served by a private street, as part of a plan to extend a gated neighborhood. Significant discussion ensued regarding the future closure of the public street and the impact on adjacent residents who wanted to maintain access to Yale. The applicant stated the zoning change was a prerequisite to a separate street closure process before the city council. Commissioners debated a continuance to allow the applicant and neighbors to negotiate. A motion to continue for two weeks passed (apparently 5-4, though the transcript notes “54”).
Item 10 (CZ586): Rezoning from CS to CG at E 11th Street and S 129th East Avenue to allow a tortilleria and event center. Staff noted further Board of Adjustment approvals would be needed. No public speakers. Approved unanimously.
Item 11 (CZ587): Rezoning from RS3 to RM3 (approx. 9 acres) at SE corner of W 41st Street and S Union Avenue for a multifamily apartment development (132-136 units). Staff found the location suitable due to highway proximity and multimodal corridor. The applicant presented two design options. No public speakers. Approved unanimously.
Item 15: Preliminary plat for Center 75 Business Park at 9802 N Yale Avenue (16.48 acres) for warehouse/commercial uses. Staff recommended approval. The applicant agreed. No public speakers. Approved unanimously.
Item 16 & 17: One-year extensions of preliminary plat approvals for properties at 129th East Avenue & 11th Street, and at 36th Street North & Lewis Avenue, respectively. Staff recommended both. No applicants were present for item 16; for item 17, a speaker requested more information. Both approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

Item 2: Continued to May 6, 2026, per applicant request. (Unanimous)
Items 6 & 14: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
Item 7: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
Item 8: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
Item 9: Continued for two weeks to allow discussions between the applicant and neighboring property owners. (Motion passed; no exact tally recorded but “54” noted in transcript)
Item 10: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
Item 11: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
Item 15: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
Item 16: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
Item 17: Approved as recommended. (Unanimous)
The meeting adjourned following the final vote.

Meeting Transcript

15th, we have a work session. Starts at 11. Um it'll we'll send all this out, obviously. Um in 10th floor north, 10th floor north conference room. So obviously if you've been here before, you know we'll send you give you lunch. What what date, Susan? It's April 15th, 11 o'clock, 10th floor, north conference room. We will serve lunch. Um let Kim know if you have any dietary restrictions. You know, something so uh before I don't know when you need it, but maybe before next Monday or the Monday or Tuesday before the meeting, that either the third Monday the 13th. So let me see, I think so Lana net since you didn't hear me. So let Kim know if you have any dietary restrictions for our lunch on the work session on the 15th, uh when she sends out her quorum call. Um at that meeting now. It comes down to kind of two big items. That's why we're starting at 11. We think that'll give us enough time. The NIO extension and the residential code updates. So NIO extension. We have had a couple big meetings. We had a big meeting last week in district one, counselor sponsored that. Uh about 300 people there. And then we had one last night, uh, district three counselors sponsored that, about over a hundred. So a lot of all kinds of comments and questions and discussions, some about the proposals, some just you know, maybe adjacent to those issues. So a lot, a lot happened there. Um the only thing since we last met that was approved in PD six, which is the large 6200 acre um area at Far East Tulsa that was approved by city council. There's still if you see something on the if you follow council agendas, and you see something on the agenda the night of just adjusting a motion, but it is approved. And that's really all I have. Okay, any questions for Susan? Okay, thank you. I have one quick one. Do we have a meeting invitation for the working session? Um Tim will send it. That'd be cool. Yeah, it's just like an it'll be an agenda just like this, but a separate one. Cool, thanks. Okay. Moving on to item number one. Move approval of minutes from March 18. Second. We have a motion by Commissioner Shivill, a second by Commissioner Bullmash for the approval of item number one. All those in favor. Opposed, and that item is approved. Uh before I move on to the consent agenda and the hearings, Mr. Secretary, we please read our rules. Yes. In accordance or in order to conduct the public hearing in an orderly manner, we ask you by the following rules. Commissioner will first staff from first hear from staff for an explanation of the application, physical facts of the property under application and the surrounding property, followed by a presentation of the staff's recommendation. Commission will then hear the applicant's presentation not to exceed 15 minutes. Next, the commission will hear from any interested parties or protestants. A timeline per speaker may be imposed.

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