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.