Board of Adjustment - 2026-02-24
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Meeting Summary
The Tulsa Board of Adjustment approved multiple development-related variances and special exceptions, including a 156-unit apartment project at 31st Street and Winston Avenue with reduced parking setbacks, a school expansion at Marquette School/Christ the King Church allowing 51-foot building height and 0.87 FAR, and outdoor vehicle display for a car dealership at 1423 North Lewis Avenue. The board also approved a duplex special exception at 6732 East Oklahoma Place and continued a sign variance case for 2424 East 21st Street to March 10.
Key Decisions (10)
Parking Setback Variance for Moxie Apartments at 31st & Winston
Approved variance to reduce setback from unenclosed off-street parking to abutting streets in RM-3 District for 156-unit apartment project at Southwest Corner of East 31st Street South and South Winston Avenue. AAB Engineering LLC applicant. Project includes 174 parking spaces with setbacks ranging from 1-13 feet depending on location.
Outdoor Vehicle Display Variance at 1423 North Lewis Avenue
Approved variance to allow outdoor storage and display of vehicles for sale within 300 feet of abutting residential district in CS District. Applicant Blanca Imacana represented by Sebastian Perez. South half of property already had previous variance approval for vehicle display.
Height and FAR Variance for Marquette School Expansion at 1519 South Quincy Avenue
Approved variance to increase maximum building height from 35 feet to 51 feet and floor area ratio from 0.5 to 0.87 for expansion of Marquette School/Christ the King Church. Tulsa Diocese of Roman Catholic Church applicant represented by Lou Reynolds. 8,000 square foot three-story addition to be built at northwest corner along Cherry Street.
Street Setback Variance at 1218 West 7th Street South
Approved variance to reduce required 10-foot street setbacks in RM-2 and NIO districts to 2 feet for existing deck structures. Applicant Pierre Burnell. Property has significant elevation changes requiring deck access to north and west entrances.
Duplex Special Exception at 6732 East Oklahoma Place
Approved special exception to permit a duplex in RS-3 District. Applicant Ruben Espinosa represented by Dahlia Espinosa. Single-story duplex with three bedrooms and two baths on each side for rental use.
Arterial Street Setback Variance at 2224 North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Approved variance to reduce required 35-foot arterial street setback to 20 feet 6 inches in RS-3 District. Applicant RCJ Designs represented by Alberto Perez. Single-family home with rear garage access, 1,306 square feet livable space.
Fence Height Exception at McBurnie Mansion, 1414 South Galveston Avenue
Approved special exception to increase permitted fence height within street setback from 4 feet to 6 feet 4 inches. Applicant Lou Reynolds for wrought iron perimeter fence around historic McBurnie mansion property bounded by streets on three sides. Previously approved by Historic Preservation Commission.
Sign Variance at 2424 East 21st Street South
Continued to March 10 meeting. Applicant Pete Webb requesting variance to increase wall sign display area from 48 to 96 square feet in OM District for Central Bank. Board requested applicant assess all existing signage on property and return with aggregate variance request.
Continuance of BOA Case 24005
Continued to March 10 meeting at applicant's request.
Continuance of BOA Case 24008
Continued to March 10 meeting due to staff errors in notice mailings. New notices sent for March 10 hearing.
Zoning Changes (5)
Southwest Corner of East 31st Street South and South Winston Avenue
AAB Engineering LLC
1519 South Quincy Avenue
Tulsa Diocese of Roman Catholic Church
1218 West 7th Street South
Pierre Burnell
6732 East Oklahoma Place
Ruben Espinosa
2224 North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
RCJ Designs
Development Activity (4)
Moxie Apartments
156 apartment units, 5 stories, 174 parking spaces. Previously a strip shopping center site.
Marquette School Expansion
8,000 square foot three-story addition to existing school campus. Building height 51 feet, FAR 0.87. Will include ADA compliance improvements.
Single Family Residence
Single-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2-car garage in rear. 1,306 square feet livable space.
Duplex Development
Single-story duplex, 3 bedroom 2 bath on each side, rental property.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
156-unit apartment project approved at 31st & Winston indicates continued multifamily development demand in Tulsa.
Infrastructure
Major NIO overlay expansion initiated by council covering approximately 25,000 properties would permit duplexes by right in affected areas.
Commercial Demand
Cherry Street corridor continues to see institutional investment with Marquette School expansion, reflecting stable neighborhood demand.
Housing Demand
Duplex development approved in RS-3 district suggests market interest in small-scale rental housing development.
Sentiment
Historic McBurnie mansion owners installing security fencing due to vandalism incidents, indicating increased foot traffic and security concerns near Gathering Place area.