Board of Adjustment
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · February 16, 2023
Agenda
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OKLAHOMA CITY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
1:30 PM/February 16, 2023
200 N. Walker Avenue, 3rd Floor, Council Chamber
Mike Voorhees, Chairman
Kitti Asberry
Don Noble
Roberto Seda
Marcus Ude
The following guidelines are in place for meetings in the Council Chamber at City Hall: only the south
entrance to City Hall will be open; air purifying machines have been installed in the Chamber; hand
sanitizer machines and disposable face masks will be available.
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 or TDD 4052972020
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.
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 (TDD 2972020).
Oklahoma City Board of Adjustment
of the appeal. For more information about the Board of Adjustment, call 4052972289 (TDD 2972020).
Oklahoma City Board of Adjustment
February 16, 2023
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 February 2, 2023, meeting.
III. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS / WITHDRAWALS
A. Requests by Staff or Applicants
IV.B.12 15173 Defer to March 16, 2023
IV.B.13 15175 Defer to March 16, 2023
IV.B.14 15174 Defer to March 16, 2023
IV.B.15 15176 Defer to March 16, 2023
IV.B.16 15177 Defer to March 16, 2023
IV.B.17 15172 Defer to March 16, 2023
IV.B.18 15270 Withdrawn
IV.B.19 15171 Withdrawn
IV.B.20 15172 Withdrawn
IV.B.21 15174 Withdrawn
IV.B.22 15173 Withdrawn
IV.B.23 15276 Withdrawn
B. Requests by Public
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consent Docket
B. Items Requiring Separate Vote
1. Case No. 15278: Request of Shasta Soberanis on behalf of Bala Estates,
LLC, for a Special Exception to allow Child Care Center in the R4 General
Residential District located at 5320 South Youngs Boulevard.
2. Case No. 15238: Application for a Special Exception of Kristi Brewer of
Avant Realty, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short
term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at 1002
Residential District located at 5320 South Youngs Boulevard.
2. Case No. 15238: Application for a Special Exception of Kristi Brewer of
Avant Realty, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short
term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at 1002
West Eubanks Street.
3. Case No. 15214: Application for a Special Exception of Leslie Wasson of
Wasson Properties, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
1416 Northwest 46th Street.
4. Case No. 15215: Application for a Special Exception of Leslie Wasson of
Wasson Properties, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
1418 Northwest 46th Street.
5. Case No. 15216: Application for a Special Exception of Leslie Wasson of
Wasson Properties, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R2 Medium Low Density Residential District,
located at 2601 ½ Northwest 14th Street.
6. Case No. 15217: Application for a Special Exception of Leslie Wasson of
Wasson Properties, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R2 Medium Low Density Residential District,
located at 1509 N Linn Avenue.
7. Case No. 15246: Application for a Special Exception of Son Tran on behalf
of EZ Rentals, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
1512 Northeast 12th Street.
8. Case No. 15247: Application for a Special Exception of Son Tran on behalf
of EZ Rentals, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R2 Medium Low Density Residential District,
located at 1231 Northwest 31st Street.
9. Case No. 15279: Application for a Special Exception of Margery Gail
Foster, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental)
in the R2 Medium Low Density Residential District, located at 2832
Northwest 19th Street.
10. Case No. 15280: Application for a Special Exception of Stephanie Barcia of
Barcia Group, LLC, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R2 Medium Low Density Residential District,
located at 2829 Northwest 18th Street.
11. Case No. 15281: Application for a Special Exception of Caitlin and Scott
Archer, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental)
in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at 4904 Larissa Lane.
12. DEFER TO 31623 Case No. 15173: Application for a Special Exception
of Clint Newsom on behalf of Left Frame Lofts, LLC, to allow Lodging
Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the DTD2
Downtown Transitional District and DP Downtown Parking District, located
at 631 West California Avenue, Suite 300.
12. DEFER TO 31623 Case No. 15173: Application for a Special Exception
of Clint Newsom on behalf of Left Frame Lofts, LLC, to allow Lodging
Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the DTD2
Downtown Transitional District and DP Downtown Parking District, located
at 631 West California Avenue, Suite 300.
13. DEFER TO 31623 Case No. 15175: Application for a Special Exception
of Clint Newsom on behalf of Left Frame Lofts, LLC, to allow Lodging
Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the DTD2
Downtown Transitional District and DP Downtown Parking District, located
at 631 West California Avenue, Suite 400.
14. DEFER TO 31623 Case No. 15174: Application for a Special Exception
of Clint Newsom on behalf of Left Frame Lofts, LLC, to allow Lodging
Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the DTD2
Downtown Transitional District and DP Downtown Parking District, located
at 631 West California Avenue, Suite 410.
15. DEFER TO 31623 Case No. 15176: Application for a Special Exception
of Clint Newsom on behalf of Left Frame Lofts, LLC, to allow Lodging
Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the DTD2
Downtown Transitional District and DP Downtown Parking District, located
at 631 West California Avenue, Suite 310.
16. DEFER TO 31623 Case No. 15171: Application for a Special Exception
of Clint Newsom on behalf of Left Frame Lofts, LLC, to allow Lodging
Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the DTD2
Downtown Transitional District and DP Downtown Parking District, located
at 631 West California Avenue, Suite 200.
17. DEFER TO 31623 Case No. 15172: Application for a Special Exception
of Clint Newsom on behalf of Left Frame Lofts, LLC, to allow Lodging
Accommodations: Home Sharing (short term rental) in the DTD2
Downtown Transitional District and DP Downtown Parking District, located
at 631 West California Avenue, Suite 210.
18. WITHDRAWN Case No. 15270: Application for a Special Exception of
Theresa Santiago Adams, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
4116 Northwest 15th Street.
19. WITHDRAWN Case No. 15271: Application for a Special Exception of
Theresa Santiago Adams, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
4024 Northwest 14th Street.
20. WITHDRAWN Case No. 15272: Application for a Special Exception of
Theresa Santiago Adams, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
1720 Northwest 30th Street.
21. WITHDRAWN Case No. 15274: Application for a Special Exception of
Theresa Santiago Adams, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
1720 Northwest 30th Street.
21. WITHDRAWN Case No. 15274: Application for a Special Exception of
Theresa Santiago Adams, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
531 Northwest 32nd Street.
22. WITHDRAWN Case No. 15273: Application for a Special Exception of
Theresa Santiago Adams, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
1304 Northwest 83rd Street.
23. WITHDRAWN Case No. 15276: Application for a Special Exception of
Theresa Santiago Adams, to allow Lodging Accommodations: Home Sharing
(short term rental) in the R1 Single Family Residential District, located at
1145 ½ Northwest 48th 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