Tulsa Board of Adjustment Meeting 1386 - July 7, 2026
Board of Adjustment Meeting 1386 - July 7, 2026
The Tulsa Board of Adjustment convened on July 7, 2026, with three members present (normally five, requiring unanimous approval for all cases). The board addressed seven agenda items: approval of prior meeting minutes and six cases involving special exceptions, variances, and continuances. Two cases were continued to the next meeting on July 21, 2026.
Consent Calendar
- Minutes from Meeting 1385 (June 23, 2026): Approved unanimously (3-0).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Case 24070 (fleet fueling facility): Andrew Heitzman, owner of the neighboring truck wash at 16136 East Admiral Place, expressed no opposition, stating the proposed use aligns with existing services in the area. He clarified his only concern had been the classification of the use as “commercial vehicle repair and maintenance.”
No other public comments were made for any other case.
Discussion Items
- Case 24065 (duplex at 320 South 42nd West Avenue): Applicant Darren Jones requested a special exception to permit a duplex in the RS-3 district. He described addressing neighbor concerns by proposing an additional driveway to alleviate street parking, splitting the backyard, and including lease provisions to prevent tenant misbehavior. The property has a pre-existing addition. The board noted the small area plan supports increasing residential population and approved the request.
- Case 24066 (fence height at 11819 East 41st Street): Applicant Randy Alcoser requested a special exception to increase the permitted fence height from 4 feet to 6 feet within the street setback for a wrought iron fence. He cited security, privacy, and aesthetic benefits, and noted the neighbor to the west had no objection. The board approved.
- Case 24067 (driveway width at 1228 East 21st Place South): Applicant Kenneth Vives (representing the property owner) requested a special exception to increase driveway width from 12 feet to 18 feet to access a relocated two-car detached garage on a 0.44-acre property. The existing driveway already encroaches into the setback and right-of-way; the request included widening within those areas. The board approved after discussion about the right-of-way impacts.
- Case 24069 (security fence at 8621 South Memorial Drive): Jesse Stringer (representing Regent Preparatory School) requested a variance to allow a fence within the ODOT right-of-way and a special exception for a 6-foot height. The school sought a continuous security fence to address trespassing incidents; ODOT had provided written consent. One board member indicated opposition to the variance, leading to a motion to continue the case to the July 21, 2026 meeting. The motion passed 3-0.
- Case 24070 (fleet fueling facility at 16416 East Admiral Place): Mike Scarborough (LTH Development Group) requested a special exception for commercial vehicle repair and maintenance use (fleet fueling station). The property is vacant; the proposal includes underground fuel tanks and EV chargers. A neighboring business owner expressed no problems after clarification about access. One board member cited environmental concerns about underground tanks, leading to a motion to continue to July 21, 2026. The motion passed 3-0.
- Case 24071 (accessory dwelling unit at 7713 South 26th West Avenue): Don Conwell (representing Dr. Hawa) requested a new permanent special exception for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the AGR district. A temporary 2022 exception had expired before the property’s construction loan could be refinanced. The ADU was built before the primary residence; neighbors had no complaints. The board approved the permanent exception without the previous time limitation.
Key Outcomes
- Case 24065 – Approved (3-0): Special exception for duplex per conceptual plans.
- Case 24066 – Approved (3-0): Special exception to increase fence height to 6 feet per conceptual plans.
- Case 24067 – Approved (3-0): Special exception to increase driveway width (to 37.1 feet in street setback, 52.4 feet in right-of-way) per conceptual plans.
- Case 24069 – Continued (3-0) to July 21, 2026 meeting.
- Case 24070 – Continued (3-0) to July 21, 2026 meeting.
- Case 24071 – Approved (3-0): New permanent special exception for ADU per conceptual plans, without time limitation.
- Meeting adjourned at 1:56 p.m.
Note: The board consisted of only three members; all votes required unanimous approval to pass.
Meeting Transcript
Okay, we are ready to start our meeting this morning. Um we are in meeting number one three eight six, and first things first, we will hear brief remarks from the city to conduct the public hearing in an orderly manner 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 has 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 part of the permanent record. During the hearing, the board may ask questions of the applicant or interested parties at any time. Please be advised that exhibits given to the board will be kept and made part of the permanent record. Staff reports for each application are available as PDFs on the Board of Adjustment webpage 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 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 and spell 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 TGov Channel 24 Cable TV. Please silence all electronic devices. Madam Chair. Okay. If you are a frequent flyer here, you'll notice we are a board of three today. We are normally aboard of five. And uh first things first, I am not usually the chair, so I will fumble through this and rely on my friends at the city to help me uh if I'm get off course. But if you have a case today, you need three you need three of the five uh approvals for your case to move forward. And so that means today you need all three of us. If you would like to ask for a content continuance today, that is no problem. If you go right over here to the desk, no problem at all. We can get that moved. Um, and if not, we will move forward. So I don't see anyone moving towards that desk, so I'll assume we want to all just move forward today. With that, we will start with agenda item number one. Minutes for meeting 1385. Madam Chair, I make a motion to approve the minutes from meeting 1385 from June 23rd, 2026. We have a motion to we have a second. Second. Um great. All those in favor, Mr. Hale. Yes. Ms. Dumas? Yes. And I will also vote yes. That passes.
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