City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment Meeting No. 1383 – May 26, 2026

The City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment convened Meeting No. 1383 on May 26, 2026 at 1:06 PM. The board addressed one continuance request, approved minutes from the previous meeting, and heard nine agenda items involving special exceptions and variances. Public testimony was received on several cases. Voting members were present for all items, with Ms. Williams departing after item 4 and Ms. Dumas after item 11, leaving three members for the final votes. A three-vote majority was required for approval.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (Meeting 1382, May 12, 2026): Moved and seconded, approved unanimously (5-0).
• Continuance of BOA 24048: The applicant agreed to a continuance requested by a neighbor; the board voted to continue the case to June 23, 2026. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

• BOA 24040 (2207 S. Delaware Ct.): Patricia Siebert (opposed, representing 13 households from Florence Park South) stated the neighborhood is single-family residential and expressed concern about lack of communication and potential for short-term rental. Sharon Jordan (neighborhood association VP, opposed type of structure). Lisa Zundel (neighborhood board member, opposed both the ADU and the container). Edith Allen (opposed completely, citing aesthetic and drainage concerns). The applicant noted only 13 of 270 neighbors (4.7%) voiced opposition and none were adjoining neighbors.
• BOA 24042 (2823 E. 42nd St. N.): Harry Heichel (opposed, owns two houses on the street) objected to a trailer home due to property values and past code enforcement issues. Kimberly Sanders (opposed, lives behind the property) voiced concerns about maintaining neighborhood character and parking. Vijay Malabarpu (opposed, owns several houses) cited incompatibility with surrounding development, spot zoning, precedent, and property value impact.
• BOA 24049 (1422 S. Denver Ave.): Kyle Green (supports, lives nearby and owns nearby multifamily) expressed support for adding residential density to reduce homelessness in the area.

Discussion Items

• BOA 24040 – Special exception for ADU and variance for exterior finish/roof pitch: Board members acknowledged the unique shipping container design and the applicant’s desire for affordable, durable housing. However, they found no valid hardship for the variance (financial reasons not sufficient; unique site conditions like mature trees and drainage were cited but not compelling). The special exception for an ADU was seen as appropriate given neighborhood context. Separate votes: Special exception approved (4-0); variance denied (3-1, Ms. Stoffer dissenting).
• BOA 24041 – Carport in street setback (2630 E. 16th St.): The property is uniquely situated near Broken Arrow Expressway with only one neighboring house; the carport would replace a damaged garage and align with existing fences. Board found it compatible and approved unanimously (5-0).
• BOA 24042 – Manufactured housing unit in RS3: Board discussed age verification (built 2015–2020), foundation placement, and compatibility. A condition was added that any replacement unit would require a new special exception. Approved (5-0).
• BOA 24043 – Variance to increase accessory building floor area (7882 E. King St.): Applicant cited need for storage due to retirement and upholstery business. Board found hardship insufficient (zoning code not a hardship, desire for more space). Denied (3-0 after Ms. Williams left).
• BOA 24044 – Carport in street setback (115 E. 34th St.): Carport matches existing neighborhood character; many similar carports in the area. Approved (3-0).
• BOA 24045 – Variance for accessory building height (2202 S. Madison Ave.): Unique sloping topography made the structure appear one story on the property line; previously approved in 2014. Hardship recognized as topographical. Approved (3-0).
• BOA 24046 – Driveway width increase (4416 S. Columbia Ave.): Minimal relief needed to accommodate a three-car garage on a 1-acre lot. Approved (3-0).
• BOA 24047 – Driveway width increase (8625 S. Houston Ave. W.): House orientation on corner lot required a wider driveway; neighbors supportive. Approved (3-0).
• BOA 24049 – Variance for floor area ratio (1422 S. Denver Ave.): The lot is 0.15 acres with three frontages. Board found the lot’s unique shape and the NIO overlay’s purpose justified the variance, despite doubling the FAR. Approved (3-0).

Key Outcomes

• BOA 24040: Special exception for ADU approved (4-0); variance for exterior finish/roof pitch denied (3-1).
• BOA 24041: Special exception for carport approved (5-0).
• BOA 24042: Special exception for manufactured housing unit approved (5-0) with condition that replacement units require new exception.
• BOA 24043: Variance for accessory building floor area denied (3-0).
• BOA 24044: Special exception for carport approved (3-0).
• BOA 24045: Variance for accessory building height approved (3-0).
• BOA 24046: Special exception for driveway width approved (3-0).
• BOA 24047: Special exception for driveway width approved (3-0).
• BOA 24048: Continued to June 23, 2026.
• BOA 24049: Variance for floor area ratio approved (3-0).

All votes reflected the required majority; no abstentions were recorded.