Tulsa Board of Adjustment Meeting 1385 – June 23, 2026
Tulsa Board of Adjustment Meeting 1385 – June 23, 2026
The City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment held its 1385th meeting on June 23, 2026, at 1:01 PM, adjourning at 2:29 PM. The board considered seven agenda items, including approvals of prior meeting minutes and several variance and special exception requests. Voting members included Mr. Hill, Ms. Williams, Ms. Stumas (or similar), Ms. Stafford, and the Chair. Decisions were reached on all items.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of minutes from Meeting 1383 (May 26, 2026): Unanimously approved (5-0).
- Approval of minutes from Meeting 1384 (June 9, 2026): Unanimously approved (5-0).
Discussion Items
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BOA 24048 – Variance to reduce parking setback (1124 East 37th Place South): Applicant Eric Annyart (Tanner Consulting) requested a variance to reduce the required 25-foot setback for unenclosed off-street parking to 10.42 feet in the OL district, citing a need for more parking and the lot's 137-foot depth. Neighbors Nathan and Tracy Lye opposed, arguing the two additional spots (1.4% of total) did not justify the variance and that the proposed screening was inadequate. The board found no sufficient hardship (hardship must be unique to the property, not economic). Motion to deny passed unanimously (5-0).
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BOA 24058 – Special exception for driveway width (3139 South Florence Place): Applicant Roger McKee (Wesign Architects) requested to increase maximum driveway width from 30 feet to 37 feet 5 inches in the RS1 district to accommodate a wider driveway for a custom home on a corner lot. No public opposition. The board found the exception in harmony with the code. Approved unanimously (5-0).
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BOA 24059 – Special exception for indoor assembly/gym (4103 South Yale Avenue): Applicant Jeffrey Lord (Inspire Engineering) requested a special exception to allow a large indoor assembly and entertainment use (gym/fitness center) in the CH district. The gym had been operating for five years; the request was to formalize the use for a condo-style sale. No opposition. Approved unanimously (5-0).
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BOA 24060 – Special exception to amend site plan for building extension (17401 East 11th Street): Applicant Daisy Duran requested approval to extend an existing non-conforming building by 36 feet 1 inch (beyond a previously approved 25-foot extension) in the AG district to add living space for a large family. A neighbor expressed concerns about certificate of occupancy, but the board noted it was not an issue. Approved unanimously (5-0).
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BOA 24061 – Special exception for fence height (1306 East 26th Street South): Applicant Carly Bueller requested to increase fence height in the street side setback from 8 feet to 10 feet (already built) to reduce road noise and improve security. Some board members expressed concern about precedent and pedestrian experience along Peoria. A motion to deny failed (2-3: Mr. Dumas and Mr. Hill voted yes to deny; Ms. Stoffer and Ms. Williams voted no; Chair voted no). A subsequent motion to approve carried (3-2: Mr. Hill and Ms. Dumas voted no; Ms. Stoffer, Ms. Williams, and Chair voted yes). Approved.
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BOA 24062 – Variance and special exception for community center (815 South Utica Avenue): Applicant James Buller (Ethos Architects) requested a variance to reduce the required 10-foot street setback to 1.5 feet for an existing storage shed (constructed without a permit) and a special exception to amend a previously approved site plan to reorient parking perpendicular for better accessibility for people with physical challenges. Wendy Freyleck (CEO of the Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges) spoke about the shed's importance for storing adaptive sports equipment and the site's topography. The board found hardship due to multiple zoning districts on the site and unique topography. Approved unanimously (5-0) for both the variance and special exception.
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BOA 24063 – Special exception for driveway width (3009 South 86th East Place): Applicant (Concept Realty) requested to increase maximum driveway width from 30 feet to 45 feet 3 inches in the RS2 district to create a hammerhead turnaround, allowing safer egress past a median with a mature tree. No opposition. Approved unanimously (5-0).
Key Outcomes
- Minutes from meetings 1383 and 1384 approved unanimously.
- BOA 24048: Variance denied (5-0) for lack of hardship.
- BOA 24058: Special exception approved (5-0) for driveway width.
- BOA 24059: Special exception approved (5-0) for gym use.
- BOA 24060: Special exception approved (5-0) for building extension.
- BOA 24061: Special exception approved (3-2) for fence height.
- BOA 24062: Variance and special exception approved (5-0) for community center.
- BOA 24063: Special exception approved (5-0) for driveway width.
Meeting Transcript
Alright, good afternoon and welcome to the City of Tulsa border adjustment meeting number 1385 is June 23rd. It is one oh one. So let's call this meeting to order. Before we begin, we're gonna have some brief comments from the city. To conduct the public hearing in an orderly manner, we ask that you follow these rules and procedures. Staff will announce the case and read the action requested. The chair will ask if the applicant is present and if there are protestants or interested parties. The applicant will be given time to present the case, not to exceed 15 minutes. The board will then hear from interested parties or protestants. Each party will be given time to speak, not to exceed five minutes. Please do not repeat comments of previous speakers. After the board is heard from protestants or interested parties, the applicant may be allowed time for rebuttal not to exceed 10 minutes. If you wish to speak in support or opposition to a case, please sign in before speaking. There is a sign-in sheet at the front desk. Exhibits given to the board will be kept and made a part of the permanent record. During the hearing, the board may ask questions of the applicant or interested parties at any time. Staff reports for each application are available as PDFs on the Board of Adjustment web page at TulsaPlanning.org. After the presentations, the board will vote to approve or deny the application. If you are approved, staff will give you a copy of your case report following the hearing for your records. You will need to submit this documentation to the permit center as a revision to your current permit application or include the documents with your submittal for a new permit application. If you submitted your permit through the online portal, please submit your revision in the same manner. When addressing the board, please state your name and address for the record. Please direct all comments into the microphone. A video of these proceedings is also being recorded for future airing on Tiga of Channel 24 Cable TV. At this time, please silence any electronic devices, and if there are not any questions, Mr. Chair. Alright, thank you, Nathan. So we're going to start with agenda item number one, which is the approval of the minutes of meeting 1383 May 26, 2026. Mr. Chair, motion to approve minutes from May 26, 2026. That is meeting number one three eight three. Okay, we got a motion. Do we have a second? Second. Got a motion. We've got a second, Mr. Hill. Yes. Ms. Stumas? Yes. Ms. Williams. Yes. Ms. Stafford? Yes. Also gonna say yes. The minutes are being approved. Let's move on to agenda item number two, which is the approval of minutes meetings 1384 June 3rd.
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