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Commission backs RM‑0 rezoning for Turley duplex/townhouse project after public comment
Summary
TMAPC recommended approval of a rezoning from agricultural to RM‑0 for a proposed duplex/townhouse development in the Turley area, despite a resident objection that units could be too expensive for the block; the commission voted 10‑0 to approve.
The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on Nov. 6 recommended approval of CZ‑559, a rezoning request to RM‑0 to permit duplexes and townhouses on a tract east of the NE corner of E 56th Street North and North Utica Place. The applicant, MP Advocates, submitted a site plan showing about 47 units and said the project will include a mix of duplexes and townhouse units.
Resident Derrick Brown, who identified his address in the record, objected during public comment saying the street is a dead‑end with no traffic problems and expressed concern the proposed units would be too expensive for the area. Applicant representative Jessica Shelton responded that the developer has conducted outreach to neighbors, plans to work with the fire department on access, and expects roughly a 50/50 split of owners and renters. Commissioner Zalk said the city needs more housing and supported the request. The commission voted 10‑0 to recommend approval per staff’s finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
The record notes the parcel abuts industrial zoning to the north and single‑family neighborhoods to the west; staff found the RM‑0 request non‑injurious and consistent with anticipated development patterns. The recommendation advances to county reviewers; conditions and infrastructure requirements will be addressed through later reviews.
