Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission - 2026-03-18
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Meeting Summary
The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission continued the controversial Project Anthem Phase 2 rezoning (items 2 and 5) to April 1, 2026, despite significant public opposition requesting the case be heard immediately. The commission approved multiple residential subdivisions including Flat Rock Ridge (78.6 acres), Phoenix at 36th Street North mixed-use, and preliminary plats at 41st & 145th East Ave and 31st & 193rd East Ave, along with a temple/meeting house for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 51st & 136th East Ave.
Key Decisions (10)
Project Anthem Phase 2 Rezoning Continuance
Items 2 and 5 continued to April 1, 2026 at applicant Lou Reynolds' request (2727 E 21st Street) to prepare additional information responding to staff concerns. Multiple citizens opposed the continuance, wanting to hear the case immediately. Phase 1 was approved in 2024; Phase 2 is described as twice as large as the original proposal.
Item 3 Rezoning Continuance
Continued to April 15, 2026 due to additional property being added to the application requiring new notices and maps. Staff supportive of continuance.
Route 66 Village Rezoning - Z7853
Rezoning of 0.5-acre city-owned parcel adjacent to historic Route 66 Village on Southwest Boulevard from RS-3 to C-H (Commercial). Property serves as Route 66 Main Street office; rezoning allows addition of gift shop. Initiated by Tulsa City Council.
Flat Rock Ridge Minor Plat
Minor plat approval for 78.6-acre single-family subdivision (formerly called Flat Rock Terrace). All infrastructure in place and released by development services. Original preliminary approval expired in February.
Phoenix at 36th Street North Minor Plat
Minor plat for mixed-use subdivision. Building permits already issued and construction completed under accelerated release. Infrastructure in place including capital improvement program components.
Preliminary Plat at 41st & 145th East Ave
Preliminary plat for single-family RS-5 subdivision at southwest corner of East 41st Street South and South 145th East Avenue. Includes approval of phasing plan (two phases) and modification to block length requirements for blocks 1, 10, and 16. Developer: Robson Companies (Kevin Mavers, 901 N Forest Ridge Blvd, Broken Arrow). Nearly 20% open space; includes 84-inch water transmission line easement.
Preliminary Plat at 31st & 193rd East Ave
Preliminary plat for single-family subdivision at southwest corner of East 31st Street South and South 193rd East Avenue. Includes modification for block length. Planned roundabout at 31st and 193rd (county road). Applicant: Tanner Consulting (Eric Enyart, 5323 S Lewis Ave).
Preliminary Plat at 41st & 177th East Ave
Preliminary plat for 40-acre single-family RS-5 subdivision east of northeast corner of East 41st Street South and South 177th East Avenue. Rezoning recently approved by city council, pending ordinance publication.
LDS Temple and Meeting House Plat and Accelerated Release
Preliminary plat and accelerated release of building permits for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house and temple at northwest corner of East 51st Street South and South 136th East Avenue. Described as one of the first temples in Oklahoma. Financial guarantees at 110% of infrastructure value required.
Ventura at Mingo Multifamily Plat and Accelerated Release
Preliminary plat and accelerated release for multifamily development north of northwest corner of East 91st Street and South Mingo Road. Property zoned corridor with CO development plan. Financial guarantees required for infrastructure.
Zoning Changes (1)
Southwest Boulevard adjacent to Route 66 Village
City of Tulsa (initiated by City Council)
Development Activity (8)
Project Anthem Phase 2
Twice as large as Phase 1 approved in 2024. Specific use not detailed in hearing due to continuance.
Flat Rock Ridge
78.6-acre single-family subdivision
Phoenix at 36th Street North
Mixed-use subdivision, already constructed under accelerated release
Robson Companies Subdivision
Single-family RS-5 subdivision with variety of lot sizes; smallest lots adjacent to street, larger lots toward existing development; nearly 20% open space; 84-inch water transmission line easement
Subdivision at 31st & 193rd
Single-family subdivision with significant flood plain; planned roundabout at intersection
Subdivision at 41st & 177th
40-acre RS-5 single-family subdivision with flood plain in reserve areas
LDS Temple and Meeting House
Meeting house and temple - one of the first temples in Oklahoma
Ventura at Mingo
Multifamily development in corridor zone with CO development plan
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Multiple single-family subdivisions totaling over 100 acres approved in single meeting indicates strong residential development pipeline in east Tulsa.
Infrastructure
City planning 84-inch water transmission line through east Tulsa development area, signaling major infrastructure investment to support growth.
Commercial Demand
Built-to-rent developer withdrew from Robson Companies project at 41st & 145th, suggesting potential softening in that product type.
Sentiment
Significant public opposition to Project Anthem Phase 2 with multiple citizens attending mid-workday hearing, indicating community concerns about large-scale development.