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Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting No. 2967 - August 19, 2026

City Council — Wednesday, August 19, 2026
BodyTulsa, Oklahoma
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, August 19, 2026
StatusNEW · FILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
2:01

Okay, good afternoon.

2:02

Welcome to TMAPC meeting two nine six seven, Wednesday, August nineteenth, twenty twenty six.

2:08

I will call this meeting to order.

2:10

I don't have a chairperson's report and I will recognize Susan Miller for the director's report.

2:17

Good afternoon.

2:18

Um I just have some items to go over as we transition.

2:22

Um I may have said these before, but there's a lot.

2:27

So on August fifth, the council approved a joint resolution, of course, to dissolve TMAPC and then an ordinance to establish a new planning commission effective September second.

2:37

So September second will be both the last meeting of the TMAPC only to approve the minutes from this meeting.

2:44

Um and then we'll adjourn.

2:46

And then the new planning commission will um will proceed after that and we'll hear regular cases.

2:53

We also have a few other things to do that day.

2:56

We need to approve a meeting schedule, elect officers, approve new policies and procedures, and then we're going to present some comp plan amendments.

3:02

We needed to we'll explain that later.

3:04

We needed to lay out some things in the comp plan based on some changes that we had.

3:08

Also, um thank you for your time this morning and this afternoon if you're going to council for those appointments.

3:14

Um they will be confirmed at the August twenty fifth or twenty-sixth.

3:24

Um and because there are some slight differences in procedures for new planning commission based on the fact that we um we looked at Title Eleven now for in state statutes for guidance.

3:34

We um we've revised policies and procedures and I've set up meetings that include everybody in groups um to talk about those and things that are different.

3:43

So I think I have all of those on your calendars.

3:46

And if that doesn't sound familiar, which it should, uh let me know.

3:49

But otherwise, if you have any questions, let me know about it.

3:51

But I think we're we're doing pretty good in making sure everything's covered.

3:57

Thank you.

4:17

Um combination of uh this six of this group here.

4:23

So uh we can you know, as we get close, we can work that out through Kim and maybe Kim, who normally does her quorum calls.

4:30

We can just make sure that we maybe we could save some people a trip.

4:35

It's been fun though.

4:36

But did you do you want to bring us something on that day?

4:39

I thought you're gonna bring these things.

4:51

Um okay, thank you.

4:53

So I will now entertain a motion to approve the minutes of meeting two nine six six from August fifth, twenty twenty-six.

5:00

Move approval of the minutes.

5:01

Uh we have a motion by Commissioner Schivell.

5:04

Oh, do we have a second?

5:06

I got ahead.

5:07

I have a script.

5:08

Um so we have a motion by Commissioner Shivill and a second by Commissioner Turner Addison.

5:13

All in favor.

5:15

Any opposed?

5:16

Any abstentions?

5:18

And those are approved.

5:20

So next up is our consent agenda.

5:22

All matters under consent are considered by the planning commission to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.

5:27

We do have speakers, so we are going to remove that item to the public hearing.

5:33

Um can I uh can I ask Mr.

5:40

Secretary to please read the rules of our public hearing?

5:42

Yes, ma'am.

5:44

In order to conduct the public hearing in an orderly manner, we uh we ask that you abide the following rules.

5:51

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

6:06

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

6:12

Next, the commission will hear from any issuer parties or protestants, a time limit per per speaker may be imposed.

6:20

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

6:26

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

6:31

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

6:37

During the commission, the uh during the hearing, the commission may hear questions of staff, the applicant, or interested parties in the rumors representative city legal department and development services department and the Tulsa Planning Office staff.

6:54

You do have a taping system, therefore please direct all of your comments into the microphone.

7:00

And these proceedings are broadcast live on cable channel 24.

7:05

Thank you.

7:07

Okay, item number two.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning█████████████████████████████████████████████55%
Public Engagement███████████████18%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████8%
Procedural██████7%
Historic Preservation████5%
Community Engagement██2%
Public Safety█1%
Environmental Protection█1%
Water And Wastewater Management█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Meeting No. 2967 - August 19, 2026

The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (TMAPC) held its 2967th meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Tulsa City Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by the Chair, with a Director's Report from Susan Miller noting that the City Council had approved a resolution to dissolve TMAPC effective September 2, 2026, and establish a new planning commission. The minutes from Meeting 2966 (August 5, 2026) were approved. The consent agenda item (PUD-452-A-2) was removed due to speakers and heard as a public hearing item. The commission reviewed and acted on several rezoning, PUD, overlay, and plat applications.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 2 (PUD-452-A-2): Larry Lunger and Kathy Vincent Lunger, representing the HOA, opposed the fence height increase, citing plot restrictions and emergency access. Applicant Stephanie Shawn West requested approval, noting the fence was built without permits and that HOA enforcement was lacking.
  • Item 6 (SA-9 – Florence Park NCO-2): Multiple speakers expressed support for the overlay (Maya Wright, Kelly O'Neill Brown, Elaine Meek, James Kirsch) citing preservation of neighborhood character. Concerns were raised by Chris Crosby (driveway width on corner lots), Carl Guerin (roof pitch requirement), Doug Lance (driveway width and roof pitch). The neighborhood association board unanimously supported the overlay.
  • Item 7 (ZCA-40 – Renaissance NCO amendments): Tamara Moore, president of the Renaissance Neighborhood Association, advocated for a garage setback requirement that places garages behind the principal structure, rather than the staff-recommended 18-foot setback from the front facade.
  • Item 13 (Rongey Estates): Megan Lowry, Laura Roy, and Shauna Elrod voiced concerns about traffic on 26th West Avenue, drainage/flooding, unmarked oil wells, mobile home allowances, and lack of neighbor outreach. Applicant J.R. Donelson responded that no mobile homes would be permitted, minimum home size would be 2,000 sq ft, and covenants would ensure 75% masonry.

Discussion Items

  • Item 2 (PUD-452-A-2): Staff recommended approval of a minor PUD amendment to increase fence height from 4 to 6 feet in the street setback, noting the fence was built without permits but was a common special exception. The commission approved per staff recommendation.
  • Items 3 & 4 (CZ-595 & PUD-881): Staff presented a rezoning from AG to CG and a PUD for a commercial center (South County Business Court) at 2808 E. 151st St. S. The PUD includes compatibility measures (screening, landscaping, lighting). Approved unanimously.
  • Item 5 (PUD-882): Staff recommended approval of a PUD for a transitional housing community (Cree Oaks Promise Way) for women and children leaving abusive situations, on 4.7 acres zoned IL. The PUD allows shelter use without a 30-day limit. Approved.
  • Item 6 (SA-9 – Florence Park NCO-2): Staff recommended applying the Neighborhood Character Overlay 2 (NCO-2) to the Florence Park neighborhood. Extensive discussion addressed concerns about roof pitch (12/12 requirement), driveway width, and porch requirements. Staff noted that existing nonconforming conditions are grandfathered and that text amendments would require a separate process. The overlay was approved as a map amendment.
  • Item 7 (ZCA-40 – Renaissance NCO amendments): Staff proposed amendments to NCO-2 text, including extending standards to all residential structures and adding a roof pitch requirement. The neighborhood requested a stronger garage setback (garage behind principal structure) but staff recommended an 18-foot setback from the front facade. The commission approved per staff recommendation, with the possibility of city council further amending the language.
  • Items 8 & 9 (Meadowbrook Medical Mile): Staff recommended approval of a preliminary plat (with modification to waive a collector street requirement) and an accelerated building permit release for a medical office park. Approved.
  • Item 10 (Magnolia Crossing, Blocks 11 & 12): Preliminary plat for 28 lots on 21.69 acres, consistent with existing PUD 863. Approved.
  • Item 11 (Magnolia Village II): Preliminary plat for 29 lots on 23.7 acres. Approved.
  • Item 12 (Adeline Hills II): Preliminary plat for 29 lots on 55.36 acres with private streets. Approved.
  • Item 13 (Rongey Estates): Preliminary plat for 14 lots on 72 acres. Concerns raised by neighbors about drainage, traffic, oil wells, and access. Applicant noted that the county engineer required two access points via 26th West Avenue rather than a bridge over 141st Street. The commission approved, noting that further engineering review would occur during final plat and county commissioner approval.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes from Meeting 2966 approved.
  • Item 2 (PUD-452-A-2): Approved per staff recommendation.
  • Items 3 & 4 (CZ-595 & PUD-881): Approved.
  • Item 5 (PUD-882): Approved.
  • Item 6 (SA-9 – Florence Park NCO-2): Approved (will go to City Council).
  • Item 7 (ZCA-40 – Renaissance NCO amendments): Approved per staff recommendation.
  • Items 8 & 9 (Meadowbrook Medical Mile): Approved.
  • Item 10 (Magnolia Crossing, Blocks 11 & 12): Approved.
  • Item 11 (Magnolia Village II): Approved.
  • Item 12 (Adeline Hills II): Approved.
  • Item 13 (Rongey Estates): Approved.
  • Commissioner Comments: Commissioners expressed gratitude for service and noted the historic dissolution of TMAPC. The meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, good afternoon. Welcome to TMAPC meeting two nine six seven, Wednesday, August nineteenth, twenty twenty six. I will call this meeting to order. I don't have a chairperson's report and I will recognize Susan Miller for the director's report. Good afternoon. Um I just have some items to go over as we transition. Um I may have said these before, but there's a lot. So on August fifth, the council approved a joint resolution, of course, to dissolve TMAPC and then an ordinance to establish a new planning commission effective September second. So September second will be both the last meeting of the TMAPC only to approve the minutes from this meeting. Um and then we'll adjourn. And then the new planning commission will um will proceed after that and we'll hear regular cases. We also have a few other things to do that day. We need to approve a meeting schedule, elect officers, approve new policies and procedures, and then we're going to present some comp plan amendments. We needed to we'll explain that later. We needed to lay out some things in the comp plan based on some changes that we had. Also, um thank you for your time this morning and this afternoon if you're going to council for those appointments. Um they will be confirmed at the August twenty fifth or twenty-sixth. Um and because there are some slight differences in procedures for new planning commission based on the fact that we um we looked at Title Eleven now for in state statutes for guidance. We um we've revised policies and procedures and I've set up meetings that include everybody in groups um to talk about those and things that are different. So I think I have all of those on your calendars. And if that doesn't sound familiar, which it should, uh let me know. But otherwise, if you have any questions, let me know about it. But I think we're we're doing pretty good in making sure everything's covered. Thank you. Um combination of uh this six of this group here. So uh we can you know, as we get close, we can work that out through Kim and maybe Kim, who normally does her quorum calls. We can just make sure that we maybe we could save some people a trip. It's been fun though. But did you do you want to bring us something on that day? I thought you're gonna bring these things. Um okay, thank you. So I will now entertain a motion to approve the minutes of meeting two nine six six from August fifth, twenty twenty-six. Move approval of the minutes. Uh we have a motion by Commissioner Schivell. Oh, do we have a second? I got ahead. I have a script. Um so we have a motion by Commissioner Shivill and a second by Commissioner Turner Addison. All in favor. Any opposed? Any abstentions? And those are approved. So next up is our consent agenda. All matters under consent are considered by the planning commission to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. We do have speakers, so we are going to remove that item to the public hearing. Um can I uh can I ask Mr. Secretary to please read the rules of our public hearing? Yes, ma'am. In order to conduct the public hearing in an orderly manner, we uh we ask that you abide the following rules. Commissioner will first hear from the staff for an explanation of the application, physical facts facts of the property under application and the surrounding property, followed by the presentation of the staff's recommendation.

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