Board of Adjustment clears Gilcrease trails and approves a slate of permits and variances

The City of Tulsa Board of Adjustment (BOA) met Feb. 11 and approved a mix of land‑use requests across the city. The meeting included the high‑profile approval for the Gilcrease soft‑surface trail project (BOA 23833) and smaller applications including fence‑height exceptions, an accessory dwelling unit, a carport approval and multiple duplex and open‑space variances.

Board action highlights

- The board approved several fence‑height special exceptions that allow taller fences in street setbacks in specific cases where the board found the requests compatible with neighborhood character.

- The board approved an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that will redevelop an accessory structure into a two‑bedroom apartment at 4244 South 20 Seventh West Avenue after reviewing submitted plans and noting permitting and flood‑plain issues will be addressed at building permit stage.

- A carport built without a permit at 207 East 304th Street South was approved after the homeowner sought a special exception to permit the structure in the front yard/street setback.

- The board approved multiple duplex proposals in older RS‑3 neighborhoods after granting minor open‑space variances that reflect the small lot sizes in mid‑century plats.

- A request to…