Board of Adjustment - 2026-03-24
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Meeting Summary
The Tulsa Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a setback variance at East 33rd Street South and South Peoria Avenue for underground parking at a mixed-use development (conditioned on no above-ground parking structure), a signage variance for the Tulsa City County Library at 1017 N Greenwood Avenue allowing one additional wall sign, and a special exception for American Solera to operate a brew pub at 129 East 18th Street South.
Key Decisions (3)
Setback Variance at NE Corner of E 33rd St S and S Peoria Ave
Variance approved to reduce the required 10-foot building setback from an abutting residential district to 0 feet for underground parking construction at a 4-story mixed-use development (3 floors office, ground floor retail). Applicant Nathan Cross representing developer. Approval tied to conceptual plans pages 2.43-2.55.
Signage Variance for Tulsa City County Library at 1017 N Greenwood Ave
Variance approved to increase allowable wall signs from 2 to 3 and increase maximum display area from 32 square feet to 92.1 square feet aggregate for non-residential use in RS-3 district. Applicant Francis Wilmore. Library received largest single donation in BOK history, requiring donor recognition signage.
Brew Pub Special Exception at 129 East 18th Street South
Special exception approved to allow brew pub use in CS district for American Solera brewery. Applicants Chase and Erica Healy plan to renovate old gas station into neighborhood tap room. Property includes approximately 21 parking spots. Hours mirror existing 6th and Utica location, closing at 10 PM Friday/Saturday.
Development Activity (3)
Mixed-Use Development at 33rd & Peoria
4-story building with 3 floors of office space and ground floor retail. Underground parking garage with approximately 2.4 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Variance adds 15 additional parking spaces. 20-foot landscape buffer proposed.
Tulsa City County Library - Greenwood Branch
Large library building adjacent to Langston University. Previously approved via special exception. BOK naming rights signage included due to largest single donation in BOK history.
American Solera Tap Room
Renovation of old gas station into neighborhood brew pub/tap room. Family-friendly, all-ages space. Approximately 21 parking spots included. Operating hours through 10 PM on weekends.
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Developer chose more expensive underground parking option over above-ground structure to accommodate neighborhood concerns, indicating willingness to invest premium for community acceptance in Brookside area.
Housing Demand
South Boston neighborhood experiencing 'modern urbanism' with addition of walkable businesses and schools, driving demand for neighborhood-scale commercial amenities.
Sentiment
Strong community support demonstrated for neighborhood-scale commercial development, with approximately 20 neighbors attending applicant-hosted meeting and multiple letters of support submitted for brew pub project.