Board of Adjustment

The City of OKLAHOMA CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA 1:30 PM/May 15, 2025 200 N. Walker Avenue, 3rd Floor, Council Chamber Mike Voorhees, Chairman Emilykaye Mitchelson 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 405-297-2289 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. 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, § 30-81 – 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) Re-apply 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 405-297-2289.  Oklahoma City Board of Adjustment May 15, 2025 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 1, 2025 meeting. III. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS / WITHDRAWALS A. Requests by Staff or Applicants IV.B.14 15917 Continue to June 5, 2025 IV.B.14 15918 Continue to June 5, 2025 IV.B.14 15920 Continue to June 5, 2025 IV.B.14 15919 Continue to June 5, 2025 IV.B.14 15921 Continue to June 5, 2025 IV.B.14 15922 Continue to June 5, 2025 IV.B.14 15903 Continue to June 5, 2025 IV.B.14 15888 WITHDRAWN B. Requests by Public IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Consent Docket B. Items Requiring Separate Vote 1. Case No. 15926: Request of Scott Brelsford on behalf of BKGR Investments, LLC, for a variance to the setback regulations in the PUD- 1938 Planned Unit Development District, located at 14413 North MacArthur Boulevard. Ward 8. 2. Case No. 15931: Request of Ryan Smith of SRB, LLC, on behalf of The City of Oklahoma City Solid Waste Operations Center, for a variance to the fencing regulations in the R-1 Single Family Residential District, located at 11501 North Portland Avenue. Ward 8. 3. Case No. 15911: Request of Leslie Scroggins, for a variance to the regulations concerning trailer parking in the R-1ZL Single Family  Residential Zero Lot Line, located at 2524 Northwest 197th Terrace. Ward 8. 4. Case No. 15912: Request of 485 Fall Creek LLC., Beaverdale Investments, LLC., RSH Investments LLC; Oakdale Holdings, LLC; DNG Real Estate, LLC; Grandview Holdings, LLC and Scout Investments, LLC for a variance to parking regulations in the R-1 Single Family Residential, I-2 Moderate Industrial, and SRO Scenic River Overlay Districts, at 1100 South Council Road. Ward 3. 5. Case No. 15891: Request of Uriarte Construction, LLC on behalf of Banging Enterprises for a variance to the 25-foot front setback in the R- 2 Medium-Low Density Residential District, located at 600 SW 27th Street. Ward 4. 6. Case No. 15915: An Application for Special Exception by Laurie Ray of Dutch Lane LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the R-1 Single Family Residential District located at 1932 Northwest 23rd Street. Ward 6. 7. Case No. 15899: An Application for Special Exception by Colton Haskin, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the R-2 Medium Low-Density Residential District located at 2529 Northwest 11th Street. Ward 6. 8. Case No. 15925: An Application for Special Exception by Ashley and Alexander Jonathan Borgerding, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District located at 3500 Southeast 94th Street. Ward 4. 9. Case No. 15927: An Application for Special Exception by Manuel Chavez on behalf of Ivyson Investment Group, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the R-1 Single- Family Residential District located at 2641 Southwest 39th Street. Ward 6. 10. Case No. 15928: An Application for Special Exception by Manuel Chavez on behalf of Alejandro Velasco Esparza, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the R-3 Medium Density Residential District located at 909 N Klein Ave. Ward 6. 11. Case No. 15929: An Application for Special Exception by Manuel Chavez on behalf of Alejandro Velasco Esparza, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the R-3 Medium Density Residential District located at 911 North Klein Ave. Ward 6. 12. Case No. 15923: An Application for Special Exception by Marek Dobosz on behalf of Three Geese LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the PUD-95A Planned Unit Development District, located at 6601 Northwest 113th Street. Ward 8. 13. Case No. 15924: An Application for Special Exception by Marek and Anna Dobosz, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District located at 3113 Northwest 54th Street. Ward 2. 14. CONTINUED TO 6-5-25 Case No. 15917: An Application for Special Exception by Jay Gallegly on behalf of Peebles Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the SPUD-1068 Simplified Planned Unit Development District located at 1401 Northwest 24th Street, H-1. Ward 2. 15. CONTINUED TO 6-5-25 Case No. 15918: An Application for Special Exception by Jay Gallegly on behalf of Peebles Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the SPUD-1068 Simplified Planned Unit Development District located at 1401 Northwest 24th Street, H-2. Ward 2. 16. CONTINUED TO 6-5-25 Case No. 15920: An Application for Special Exception by Jay Gallegly on behalf of Peebles Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the SPUD-1068 Simplified Planned Unit Development District located at 1401 Northwest 24th Street, H-3. Ward 2. 17. CONTINUED TO 6-5-25 Case No. 15919: An Application for Special Exception by Jay Gallegly on behalf of Peebles Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the SPUD-1068 Simplified Planned Unit Development District located at 1401 Northwest 24th Street, H-4. Ward 2. 18. CONTINUED TO 6-5-25 Case No. 15921: An Application for Special Exception by Jay Gallegly on behalf of Peebles Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the SPUD-1068 Simplified Planned Unit Development District located at 1401 Northwest 24th Street, H-5. Ward 2. 19. CONTINUED TO 6-5-25 Case No. 15922: An Application for Special Exception by Jay Gallegly on behalf of Peebles Real Estate Holdings, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing/Short Term Rental in the SPUD-1068 Simplified Planned Unit Development District located at 1401 Northwest 24th Street, H-6. Ward 2. 20. CONTINUED TO 6-5-25 Case No. 15903: Request of Fitzpatrick Properties, LLP for a variance to the setback regulations in the R-1 Single Family Residential District, located at 1618 NE 16th Terrace. Ward 7. 21. WITHDRAWN Case No.15888: Appeal by Tony Say of Viking Real Estate, from the decision of a City official regarding the approval of DTCA-24-00076 in the DTD-2 Downtown Transitional District, General and SRODD Scenic River Overlay Design District located at 401 Southwest 13th Street.  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