Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission - 2026-03-04
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Meeting Summary
The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission approved a master plan development (MPD-8) and comprehensive plan amendment for the historic Harwelden Mansion at Riverside Drive, allowing expansion of lodging uses with up to 40 guest rooms in new buildings while preserving the historic structure. The commission also approved corridor development plan CO-22 for pool sales at 6324 S 105th E Ave, rezoning at 810-816 Katy Street in Sand Springs from RS-3 to CG for office use, and several residential rezonings. Items 9, 10, 12, and 13 were continued to future meetings.
Key Decisions (9)
Harwelden Mansion Master Plan Development (MPD-8)
Approved MPD-8 for the 3.3-acre Harwelden Mansion property to allow expansion of lodging uses including hotel/motel, office, and restaurant. The plan permits up to 40 guest rooms in new buildings with 35-foot height limit on north half and 45-foot on south, with no building exceeding the historic mansion height. Requires 40% minimum green space and reduced on-site parking with off-site valet parking at 21st and Maine.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-127 for Harwelden
Changed land use designation from 'neighborhood' to 'multiple use' for the Harwelden Mansion property to support the MPD-8 rezoning request. Staff found the change appropriate given the property has not been used residentially for approximately 50 years.
Corridor Development Plan CO-22 at 6324 S 105th E Ave
Approved corridor development plan for pool sales use on property currently zoned CO without a development plan. The applicant needed the plan to continue existing pool sales operations and make building improvements. Follows similar corridor districts approved south of the property.
Rezoning Z-7849 at 810-816 Katy Street, Sand Springs
Rezoned 0.38 acres from RS-3 to CG for office space use. Applicant plans to establish plumbing business office, tear down vandalized house, and fix up existing shop. Property is located within commercial land use designation in Sand Springs fence line.
Rezoning at 4906 S 165th Ave W, Sand Springs
Rezoned 0.62 acres from AG to RE to accommodate lot split for family member. Property could not meet AG minimum of 2 acres or AGR requirements due to landscape constraints.
Rezoning at 4200 E 161st St S
Rezoned 1.33 acres from AG to AGR to accommodate lot line adjustment creating tract from existing 2.34 acre parcel. Supports Bixby low density residential land use designation.
Rezoning CZ-582 at 11425 E 116th St N, Collinsville
Rezoned AG portion of parcel to CS to make entire 1.6-acre property consistently zoned CS. Aligns with Owasso 2035 land use plan and Tulsa County comprehensive plan commercial designation.
Continuance of Items 9, 10, and 12
Three items by applicant Select Design/Ryan McCarty continued to April 1, 2026 meeting. First continuance request for these items.
Continuance of Item 13 - Preliminary Plat at SW 41st and 145th
Preliminary plat by Robson Companies continued to March 18, 2026. Second continuance requested due to ongoing negotiations with building partners on multi-neighborhood project with various housing types.
Zoning Changes (6)
Harwelden Mansion, Riverside Drive, Tulsa
Teresa Knox / Mark Capron
6324 South 105th East Avenue, Tulsa
Josh Atkinson
810-816 Katy Street, Sand Springs
Jared McCaskey
4906 South 165th Avenue West, Sand Springs
Not specified
4200 East 161st Street South
Not specified
11425 East 116th Street North, Collinsville
Not specified
Development Activity (4)
Harwelden Mansion Expansion
Expansion of historic bed and breakfast to include up to 40 guest rooms in 6-8 new buildings, restaurant addition to mansion, pool/water feature. Buildings designed to complement historic mansion architecture. $5 million estimated landscape investment. Off-site parking at 2.5-acre lot at 21st and Maine.
Pool Sales Facility
Existing pool sales operation seeking corridor development plan approval to continue use and make building improvements to existing structure.
Plumbing Business Office
Small plumbing business with 6 employees establishing office. Plans to tear down vandalized house, fix up shop and remaining house. Access from Wekawa Road.
Multi-Neighborhood Housing Development
Multiple neighborhoods with different developers and builders providing variety of housing types. Preliminary plat involves lot adjustments and connection points.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Developer pursuing multi-neighborhood housing project with multiple builders indicates strong demand for variety of housing types in southwest Tulsa area.
Commercial Demand
High-end boutique lodging expansion at Harwelden suggests demand for luxury hospitality accommodations serving clientele who prefer private settings over traditional hotels.
Sentiment
Strong neighborhood support for Harwelden expansion with residents citing property enhancement and preservation benefits, contrasting with typical opposition patterns at planning meetings.
Infrastructure
Traffic concerns raised at 21st and Riverside intersection already experiencing bottlenecks at evening rush hour, potentially affecting future development capacity in Riverside corridor.