Board of Adjustment

The City of OKLAHOMA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA 1:30 PM/May 16, 2024 200 N. Walker Avenue, 3rd Floor, Council Chamber Mike Voorhees, Chairman Kitti Asberry Don Noble Roberto Seda Marcus Ude It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service in order to participate in this meeting should contact the Planning Department at 405­297­2289 as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled meeting. The Planning Department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service requested by the individual with disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any information provided at said meeting, please call the Planning Department number listed above 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. INFORMATION ABOUT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETINGS The Board of Adjustment meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 1:30 pm in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, Municipal Building, 200 North Walker Avenue. A schedule of meetings is available in the Planning Departments. Free parking is available at the Sheridan​/Walker Parking Garage (501 West Sheridan). Parking tickets must be validated in the Mayor's/City Manager's reception area. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS The Oklahoma City Municipal Code charges the Board of Adjustment with the authority to hear several different types of requests which are as follows: Special Exception. This request permits consideration of a specific land use as enumerated in the Zoning Code after a review and approval by the Board and after meeting all required conditions. Variance. In any specific case where the literal enforcement of the Zoning Code regulations would cause an unnecessary or unusual hardship, upon application, the Board may vary or modify that regulation. Appeal from the decision of the Director. The Director, or his/her designee, is responsible for the enforcement of the development regulation of the Zoning Code. Any decision of the Director may be appealed to the Board by persons affected by the decision. Department will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service requested by the individual with disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any information provided at said meeting, please call the Planning Department number listed above 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. INFORMATION ABOUT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETINGS The Board of Adjustment meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 1:30 pm in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, Municipal Building, 200 North Walker Avenue. A schedule of meetings is available in the Planning Departments. Free parking is available at the Sheridan​/Walker Parking Garage (501 West Sheridan). Parking tickets must be validated in the Mayor's/City Manager's reception area. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS The Oklahoma City Municipal Code charges the Board of Adjustment with the authority to hear several different types of requests which are as follows: Special Exception. This request permits consideration of a specific land use as enumerated in the Zoning Code after a review and approval by the Board and after meeting all required conditions. Variance. In any specific case where the literal enforcement of the Zoning Code regulations would cause an unnecessary or unusual hardship, upon application, the Board may vary or modify that regulation. Appeal from the decision of the Director. The Director, or his/her designee, is responsible for the enforcement of the development regulation of the Zoning Code. Any decision of the Director may be appealed to the Board by persons affected by the decision. ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The applicant will be requested to present their case first. Following the applicant's presentation, the public will be called upon to present testimony, for or against, the stated request. Each person who speaks should first state their name and address. Each person shall be given the opportunity to present their case once, as succinctly as possible. All parties should limit their remarks to five (5) minutes. Large groups who want to address the Board should choose one spokesperson. After protestant's remarks, the applicant will be entitled to one brief rebuttal. Citizens may address the Board on certain items by signing up to speak and providing the agenda item number and reason for appearing, but all comments must be relevant to the item. The Chairman or presiding officer may in his or her discretion prohibit a person from addressing the Board, or have any person removed from the Council Chamber, if that person commits any disorderly or disruptive behavior, which includes without limitation any of the following: speaking without being recognized by the Chairman or presiding officer; continuing to speak after notice that the speaker’s allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material not relevant to the item under discussion; failing to comply with the lawful instructions of the Chairman or presiding officer; engaging in other conduct, activity or speech that delays, disrupts or interferes with the effective or timely conduct of the meeting, or is otherwise violent, threatening, abusive or obscene or jeopardizing the safety of self or others. A person may also be subject to arrest and removal from the Municipal Building if he or she violates Oklahoma City Municipal Code 2020, § 30­81 – Disorderly conduct and/or violation of Oklahoma Statute Title 21, §280­ Willfully Disturbing, Interfering With or Disrupting State Business, Agency Operations or Employees. BOARD ACTION Official action can only be taken on items which appear on the agenda. After the case has been fully presented, the Board will vote to approve, approve conditionally, defer or deny the request. The Board may also adopt, ratify, recommend, strike, amend or continue any agenda item. When more information is needed to act on an item, the Board may refer a matter to assigned staff, or to the assigned Assistant Municipal Counselor. The Board may also refer items to standing committees of the Board, or in the case of an appeal, remand a matter to a board or commission for additional study. Under certain circumstances, items may be deferred to a specific later date or stricken from the agenda entirely. A concurring vote of three members is required to approve, approve conditionally, defer, deny, adopt, ratify, recommend, strike, amend or continue any agenda item. If the request is approved, you may seek a building permit, if applicable, to use the property in accordance with the Board's approved action. If denied, you may: (1) Appeal the decision of the Board to the District Court of Oklahoma County (any person or persons, jointly or severally, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the municipality may appeal any decision of the Board to District Court of Oklahoma County pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 59­ 4250.10.F of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2020), or (2) Re­apply after a minimum of six months, providing the request is different, or the physical facts in the area have changed. If an appeal is filed with the District Court of Oklahoma County, the Board may enter into a settlement of the case. Should the Board of Adjustment's decision regarding an application be appealed to the District Court, all interested and affected persons that were originally notified and persons who made an official appearance before the Board will be notified by regular mail to inform them of the appeal. For more information about the Board of Adjustment, call 405­297­2289. Oklahoma City Board of Adjustment of the appeal. For more information about the Board of Adjustment, call 405­297­2289. Oklahoma City Board of Adjustment May 16, 2024 COUNCIL CHAMBER (1:30 PM) 200 North Walker Avenue ­ Third Floor Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 I. CALL TO ORDER II. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING A. Receive the minutes of the May 2, 2024 meeting. III. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS / WITHDRAWALS A. Requests by Staff or Applicants None B. Requests by Public IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consent Docket B. Items Requiring Separate Vote 1. Case No. 15578: Request of David Box on behalf of 50 Penn Building Owner, LLC, for a variance to parking requirements in the C­3 Community Commercial District, located at 5100 North Pennsylvania Avenue. 2. Case No. 15595: Request of Williams, Box, Forshee & Bullard on behalf of Landmark Storage, LLC for a variance to side yard setback in the PUD­ 1540 Planned Unit Development District, located at 301 Pergola Street. Ward 3. 3. Case No. 15632: Request of Wallace Design Collective on behalf of Rogers Oil Co., for a variance to Architectural Regulations in C­3 Community Commercial District, located at 4317 South Shields Boulevard. Ward 4. 4. Case No. 15612: Request of 405 Signs, LLC on behalf of Department of Human Services for a variance to sign regulations in the R­1 Single Family Residential District, located at 7201 Northwest 10th Street. Ward 1. 5. Case No. 15646: Request of Ronald McClarty, Jr. of Crism Properties, LLC for a variance to encroachment of platted front building line in the R­1 Single Family Residential District, located at 1428 Northeast 35th Place. Ward 7.  Residential District, located at 7201 Northwest 10th Street. Ward 1. 5. Case No. 15646: Request of Ronald McClarty, Jr. of Crism Properties, LLC for a variance to encroachment of platted front building line in the R­1 Single Family Residential District, located at 1428 Northeast 35th Place. Ward 7. 6. Case No. 15611: An Application for Special Exception of Agency Investments, LLC to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­1 Single Family Residential District located at 4401 North Linn Avenue. Ward 2. 7. Case No. 15613: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Derek K. and Jennifer A. Nightingale to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­2 Medium Low­Density Residential District located at 1301 Louise Avenue, Unit 1311. Ward 6. 8. Case No. 15614: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Kevin Yang to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­2 Medium Low­Density and Gatewood Urban Conservation District located at 1815 North Gatewood Avenue. Ward 6. 9. Case No. 15615: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Dyerwood Holdings, LLC to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­1 Single Family Residential District located at 1450 NE 16th Terrace. Ward 7. 10. Case No. 15616: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Cindy Yie Lauvetz to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­2 Medium Low­Density Residential District located at 1919 Northwest 11th Street, Unit 2. Ward 6. 11. Case No. 15617: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of JJ RE, LLC to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­2 Medium Low­Density Residential District located at 2342 West Park Place. Ward 6. 12. Case No. 15618: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Adam Eaton and Abi Eaton to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­4 General Residential District located at 3328 Greenwing Court. Ward 8. 13. Case No. 15619: An Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Anna Lee to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­2 Medium Low­Density Residential District located at 2536 Northwest 16th Street. Ward 6. 14. Case No. 15620: An Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Mark Cody Clinton to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­1 Single Family Residential District located at 3813 Northwest 50th Street. Ward 2. 15. Case No. 15621: An Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Chiranjibi Chambadi to allow Lodging  Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­1 Single Family Residential District located at 3813 Northwest 50th Street. Ward 2. 15. Case No. 15621: An Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Chiranjibi Chambadi to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­3 Medium Density Residential District located at 3716 Northwest 29th Street. Ward 2. 16. Case No. 15622: An Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Sophie Min to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­1 Single Family Residential District located at 3120 West Park Place. Ward 6. 17. Case No. 15627: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Table Property Management on behalf of Compound Real Estate, LLC to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­4 General Residential District, HL Historic Landmark Overlay District and Jefferson Park Urban Conservation District located at 305 ½ Northwest 25th Street. Ward 2. 18. Case No. 15624: An Application for Special Exception of Jeremy Howell on behalf of Brandon Kawaguchi to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­1 Single Family Residential District located at 1400 Northwest 88th Street. Ward 2. 19. Case No. 15625: An Application for Special Exception of Jeremy Howell on behalf of Abbey Denton and Hunter Denton to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­4 General Residential District located at 735 Northwest 30th Street, Apartment 3. Ward 2. 20. Case No. 15628: A Renewal Application for Special Exception of Speinvest Oklahoma, LLC to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­2 Medium Low­Density District located at 3104 North Military Avenue. Ward 2. 21. Case No. 15629: A Renewal Application for Special Exception for Richard A. Ayling and Patricia A. Ayling to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the NC Neighborhood Conservation and HL Historic Landmark Overlay District located at 819 Northwest 24th Street. Ward 2. 22. Case No. 15631: An Application for Special Exception of James F. Ulrich and Trisa E. Ulrich Revocable Trust to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­2 Medium Low­Density and HL Historic Landmark Overlay and Jefferson Park Urban Conservation District located at 316 Northwest 27th Street. Ward 2. 23. Case No. 15635: An Application for Special Exception of Adrian Van Manen to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the R­1 Single Family Residential and Gatewood Urban Conservation District located at 1912 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward 6. 24. Case No. 15633: Request of Merritt Baker on behalf of Sean M. Lisenbery for a variance to lot size requirements for a mobile home in the R­1 Single  in the R­1 Single Family Residential and Gatewood Urban Conservation District located at 1912 North Pennsylvania Avenue. Ward 6. 24. Case No. 15633: Request of Merritt Baker on behalf of Sean M. Lisenbery for a variance to lot size requirements for a mobile home in the R­1 Single Family Residential District and AE­2 Airport Environs Zone, located at 4902 South Post Road. Ward 4. 25. Case No. 15623: Request of Martha A. Rodriguez for a variance to encroachment of front yard setback in the R­2 Medium Low­Density Residential District, located at 1625 Southwest 31st Street. Ward 6. 26. Case No. 15594: An application of Williams, Box, Forshee and Bullard, on Behalf of Omega Investments, LLC, for an Appeal from Administrative Decision from the Historic Preservation Commission, on Case HPCA­23­ 00147 in the HP Historic Preservation District, located at 108 Northwest 19th Street. Ward 6. V. ADDITIONAL ITEMS A. Additional Item VI. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS A. Board Committees B. Board Members C. Municipal Counselor VII. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD VIII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Other Business IX. ADJOURNMENT