COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

MINUTES of Meeting No. 251

Tuesday, April 17, 2001, 1:30 p.m.

County Commission Room
Room 119

County Administration Building

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT     MEMBERS ABSENT      STAFF PRESENT       OTHERS PRESENT

 

Alberty, Chair

 

Butler

West, County Inspec.

Tyndall

 

Fernandez

 

Walker

 

 

 

Hutson

 

 

 

Dillard, Vice Chair

 

 

 

 

The notice and agenda of said meeting were posted in the Office of INCOG, 201 W. 5th St., Suite 600, Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 4:20 p.m., as well as at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall.

 

After declaring a quorum present, Chair Alberty called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

 

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Case No. 1828

      Action Requested:

         Variance of the required 30’ frontage on a public street to 0’.  SECTION 207.  STREET FRONTAGE REQUIRED – Use Unit 6, located 16920 N. 117th E. Ave.

 

      Presentation:

         Bobby Joe Eberle, stated that the previous owner was not present to clear up the questions that came up during the last hearing regarding the subdivision and access to the subject property.  He did not have any new information to submit. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Alberty summarized the issue from the last meeting.  A developer of land north of the subject property stated that he was required to follow the County subdivision regulations in his subdivision.  The developer indicated that the subject property was a part of a larger parcel that had been subdivided without the benefit of a subdivision plat.  Mr. Alberty stated that the Board wanted some previous history of the property before making a decision.  Mr. Eberle concluded that the previous owner has split the property seven times and has been building an addition. 

 

      Interested Parties:

         There were no interested parties present who wished to speak. 

 

      Board Action:

         On MOTION of Tyndall, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to DENY a Variance of the required 30’ frontage on a public street to 0’, finding a lack of hardship.

 

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Case No. 1830

      Action Requested:

         Diane Fernandez informed the Board that Case No. 1830 was continued to this meeting but it needs to be re-advertised.  It was advertised as a monopole structure for a cell tower, and it is not a monopole.  This case has been continued to the meeting on May 15, 2001.

 

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Case No. 1832

      Action Requested:

         Variance of side yard abutting a public street from 25’ to 10’ to permit an existing dwelling.  SECTION 430.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 6, located 12743 S. 124th E. Ave.

 

      Presentation:

         John Engelman, 16500 S. 161st E. Ave., Bixby, Oklahoma, stated he recently sold his home on the subject property.  He added that he has been informed that the house was built over the building line and he needs to clear the problem to complete the sale.

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Alberty ascertained that the applicant was not the original owner of the property. 

 

      Interested Parties:

         There were no interested parties present who wished to speak.

 

 

 

      Board Action:

         On MOTION of Walker, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to APPROVE a Variance of side yard abutting a public street from 25’ to 10’ to permit an existing dwelling, finding that it is a minor infraction, not created by the applicant, and the City of Broken Arrow did not respond to this application, on the following described property:

 

      Lot 8, Block 9, Willow Springs Estates Addition, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 1833

      Action Requested:

         Variance of Section 207 to permit a landlocked parcel with 0’ frontage on a dedicated or public road.  SECTION 207. STREET FRONTAGE REQUIRED – Use Unit 6, located 10333 E. 131st St. N.

 

      Presentation:

         Brad Webb, 10333 E. 131st St. N., Collinsville, Oklahoma, stated he is the owner of the property on which he built his home.  There is not a County road to the property, but he has a right-of-way from 131st Street.  The seller gave him a 30’ easement on the north when he purchased the property.  When he built his house he obtained an easement from his other neighbor.

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Alberty asked Mr. Webb for a hardship in this case.  Mr. Webb wants to divide the property into four lots and build three more homes for his children.

 

      Interested Parties:

         Fred Catlett, 13216 N. 105th E. Ave., Collinsville, stated he and his son own the fifteen acres directly north of the subject property.  He built a road to his own home on an easement near the applicant’s property.  Mr. Catlett stated he would object to the applicant using his road to access the subject property. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Alberty informed Mr. Catlett, that if the easement has been granted for roadway purposes and has been filed of record, then Mr. Webb would have the right to use it.  Mr. Hutson noted that the easement to both properties is tied together on the northeast corner.

 

      Applicant’s Rebuttal:

         Mr. Webb obtained that easement purposely to have access to his property, and he planned to use it.   He stated he owned the property before Mr. Catlett purchased his property.

 

      Board Action:

         On MOTION of Walker, the Board voted 4-1-0 ( Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; Alberty "nay"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to APPROVE a Variance of Section 207 to permit a landlocked parcel with 0’ frontage on a dedicated or public road, for the existing structure only, pending proof that 50’ roadway easement from 131st St. N. has been filed of record; and not to support any other division of this land under this Variance, on the following described property:

 

      Tract 1: NW/4 SW/4 SE/4 NW/4, plus W 30’ of SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 NW/4, Section 31, T-22-N, R-14-E; Tract II: NW/4 SE/4 SE/4 NW/4, less E 30’, Section 31, T-22-N, R-14-E; Tract III: SW/4 SE/4 SE/4 NW/4, plus E 30’ NW/4 SE/4 SE/4 NW/4 Section 31, T-22-N, R-14-E; and Tract IV: SW/4 SW/4 SE/4 NW/4, less W 30’, Section 31, T-22-N, R-14-E, all in Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 1834

      Action Requested:

         Variance of Section 208 to permit two dwelling units on one lot of record.  SECTION 208.  ONE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING PER LOT OF RECORD – Use Unit 6; and a Variance of required land area per dwelling unit from 2.2 to 1.25 acres per dwelling unit.  SECTION 330.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE AGRICULTURE DISTRICTS, located 16616 W. 21st St.

 

      Presentation:

         Robert Justice, 16616 W. 21st St., Sand Springs, Oklahoma, stated he and his father own the property.  He stated they want to move a mobile home on the property where one was used previously.  

 

      Interested Parties:

         Bob Vantrese, 16500 W. 21st St., Sand Springs, stated his property borders on the east and south.  He was opposed to a lot split and a second dwelling.  He stated that there were three dwelling units on the property now.  He was concerned that realtors told him this would decrease the value of his property.

 

 

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Alberty explained that this application is not for a lot split, just a second dwelling.  Mr. Walker asked Mr. Vantrese about other dwellings than the stone house.  Mr. Vantrese responded that a workshop on the property has been used for a dwelling.  Mr. Walker asked if it was detached, to which he replied in the affirmative.  He added that a fifth-wheel is parked on the place and it has been occupied. 

 

         Therman Hillsbury, 16609 W. 21st St., stated that one mobile home had been on the place before and later removed.  He was opposed to placing a mobile on the place. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Alberty asked if he was aware that there were two other structures besides the main house being occupied. 

 

      Interested Parties:

         Bill Vineyard, 16601 W. 21st St. S., stated he lives north across 21st St. from the subject property.  He objected to the application with concern for a decrease in his property value. 

 

         Bill Boone, 16036 W. 21st St., stated he objected for the same reasons as listed above. 

 

      Applicant’s Rebuttal:

         Mr. Justice stated that he has been living in the workshop because they ran out of room, but there are no bathroom or kitchen facilities.  He added that the fifth-wheel is parked there and it is for traveling.  Mr. Alberty asked if it is occupied, and he replied that it is occupied sometimes.  He stated that it is hooked up to electric but there is no plumbing to it.

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Walker commented that he could not support the application.  Mr. Tyndall added that there is no hardship. 

 

      Board Action:

         On MOTION of Hutson, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to DENY the request for a Variance of Section 208 to permit two dwelling units on one lot of record; and a Variance of required land area per dwelling unit from 2.2 to 1.25 acres per dwelling unit, finding a lack of hardship.

 

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Case No. 1836

      Action Requested:

         Variance of side yard requirement of 5’ to 3” to permit an existing pole barn in an AG district.  SECTION 330.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE AGRICULTURE DISTRICTS – Use Unit 9, located 25107 W. 41st St.

 

      Presentation:

         Mr. Alberty noted the building permit and asked Mr. West if he sent the applicant or found that the barn was not built according to the permit.  Mr. West replied that they discovered the slab had been poured and that it was two feet over the side yard setback. 

        

         Terry Tucker, 605 Prattwood Ct., Sand Springs, Oklahoma, stated his son owns the property.  He informed the Board that they had staked the building lines but the pole barn company staked the building themselves from the telephone pole.  He stated that it is not on the neighbor’s property but it is in violation of the setback. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Hutson asked if it was just one end of the building.  Mr. Tucker replied that it was.  He added that they had tried to work out a land trade with the neighbor, but the neighbor was not interested.   Mr. Hutson asked when the error was discovered.  Mr. Tucker stated they did not know until they received notice from County Inspections.  Mr. West stated that the slab was poured on the weekend.

 

      Interested Parties:

         Ron Baker, 3908 and 3910 S. 252nd W. Ave., submitted photographs (Exhibit A-1) of the area and fence line.  He stated that he just purchased the land with the easement road and the building is one foot on his property.  He stated that the applicant was issued three setback violations and they were all taken down and continued to work on the building.  He stated he wants the applicant to move the building.

 

      Applicant’s Rebuttal:

         The applicant stated he would like to get a survey first.  Mr. Alberty commented that it sounds like he has a dispute outside of the jurisdiction of the County Board of Adjustment. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

         Mr. Alberty asked if he verified that the applicant received three Cease and Desist Orders, and continued to work.  Mr. West answered in the affirmative. 

 

      Board Action:

         On MOTION of Walker, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to DENY the request for a Variance of side yard requirement of 5’ to 3” to permit an existing pole barn in an AG district, due to lack of hardship.

 

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Case No. 1837

      Action Requested:

         Special Exception to Section 410 to permit an existing oil injection well site in an RS district.  SECTION 410.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 24a, located SW/c W. 4th Pl. & 65th W. Ave.

 

      Presentation:

         Ms. Fernandez stated that the applicant asked for a Continuance to provide more information to the Board.  She added there are interested parties present and they presented a letter of protest, with request for Continuance to May 15, 2001. 

 

      Board Action:

         On MOTION of Alberty, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to CONTINUE Case No. 1837 to the hearing on May 15, 2001 to re-advertise. 

 

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Case No. 1838

      Action Requested:

         Special Exception to permit a Bed and Breakfast in an AG district.  SECTION 310.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN THE AGRICULTURE DISTRICT – Use Unit 23; and a Special Exception to permit a driving range and recreation area in an AG district in conjunction with a Bed and Breakfast.  SECTION 310.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN THE AGRICULTURE DISTRICT, located 3750 S. 137th W. Ave.

 

         Ms. Fernandez noted that the application taker thought she heard that they wanted a driving range, but there is no driving range planned for this facility.

 

 

 

      Presentation:

         Tom Warren, 4221 E. 77th St., proposes to open a Bed and Breakfast.  He stated it is zoned AG and he has a ranch shop with a duplex below.  He proposes to offer the two sides of the duplex as cabins for the Bed and Breakfast.  He stated if it goes well then he would like to add some authentic teepees and cabins and bathhouse. 

 

      Comments and Questions:

            Mr. Alberty asked if he was familiar with the guidelines for a Bed and Breakfast.  Dr. Warren replied that that he was somewhat familiar with them.  

 

      Interested Parties:

            Cheryl McCubrey, stated that her property is on the south border of the subject property.  She stated that she was in support of the application.  She has been in favor of all the improvements he has made, such as the tree plantings. 

 

            Mr. Alberty read a letter of protest from Stuart Anderson.  Mr. Walker, Ms. McCubrey, and Dr. Warren agreed that they were not aware of anyone by that name in the immediate vicinity of the subject property

 

            Mr. Alberty noted that the Board received a letter from the City of Sand Springs and they have no objection to this application.

 

         Board Action:

            On MOTION of Tyndall, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to APPROVE a Special Exception to permit a Bed and Breakfast in an AG district; and a Special Exception to permit a recreation area in an AG district in conjunction with a Bed and Breakfast, finding that it will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, on the following described property:

 

      S/2 N/2 SW/4 NW/4 and S/2 N/2 N/2 SW/4 NW/4; and S/2 SW/4 NW/4 and SE/4 NW/4 less and except the N 627.31’ of the S 990’ E of highway, in Section 21, T-19-N, R-11-E, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 1839

         Action Requested:

         Special Exception to permit outdoor sales (fireworks) for a period of 5 years in a CH district.  SECTION 1202.  USE UNIT 2.  AREA-WIDE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES – Use Unit 2, located NE/c W. 57th St. & SW Blvd.

 

         Presentation:

            Lonnie Basse, stated he proposes to open three fireworks stands at 5401 W. Skelly Drive. 

 

         Interested Parties:

            There were no interested parties present who wished to speak.

 

         Comments and Questions:

            The question arose as to the time limitation allowed by the Code.  Mr. Alberty decided to defer the question to legal department and modify the request for Special Exception according to the Board’s interpretation at this hearing.

 

         Board Action:

            On MOTION of Hutson, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to APPROVE a       Special Exception to permit outdoor sales (fireworks) for a period not to exceed 30 days in a CH district, for the months of June and July only, for three stands, on the following described property:

 

      Lots 13, 14 and that part of Lot 7 described as: Beg. at the SE/c of said Lot 7, thence W along the S line of said Lot 7, a distance of 62.00’, thence N 36º41’E a distance of 103.80’ to a point on the E line of said Lot 7, thence a distance of 83.30’ to a POB, Block 1, all in Bozarth Acres, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 1840

         Action Requested:

         Special Exception to permit outdoor sales (fireworks) for a period of 5 years in an IL district.  SECTION 1202.  USE UNIT 2.  AREA-WIDE SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES – Use Unit 2, located 7209 N. US-169.

 

         Presentation:

            Lonnie Basse, stated this is the same request as above for three fireworks stands in a different location. 

 

 

 

         Comments and Questions:

            Mr. Alberty stated his concerns regarding the location for visibility and accessibility of fireworks.  Mr. Hutson asked if stands have been there before.  Mr. Basse replied that this location has been used before.  Mr. Alberty stated that other companies have located there also, and that is part of the reason for his objection.

 

         Interested Parties:

            There were no interested parties.

 

         Board Action:

            On MOTION of Walker, the Board voted 4-1-0 (Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; Alberty "nay"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to APPROVE a Special Exception to permit outdoor sales (fireworks) in three stands for a period of 30 days in an IL district, finding that it will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, on the following described property:

 

         NE SW NW SW NW, Section 32, T-21-N, R-14-E, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 1841

         Action Requested:

         Special Exception to permit a mini-storage in a CS district.  SECTION 710.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 16 & 6; and a Special Exception to permit a dwelling unit in a CS district to provide security for a mini-storage.  SECTION 710.  PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, located 4335 E. 96th St. N.

 

         Presentation:

            Stan Kent, 4335 E. 96th St. N., proposes to put in a small mini-storage on the subject property.  He stated that he purchased a home in Park Meadows Addition.  It would be used for storage of residents in the immediate neighborhood.  The plans submitted are preliminary.  The dwelling that is on the plans will be his dwelling.  

 

         Comments and Questions:

            Mr. Alberty asked if the dwelling was included on the plans.  The applicant replied that it would be one of the storage units with a window, and utilities.  He stated that irrigation would be his main concern.  Mr. Alberty reminded the applicant that he could not exceed 50% of the net land area with regards to the developed area.

 

         Interested Parties:

            William Hampton, 4214 E. 97th St. N, stated his home abuts this property on the north and his concerns were regarding storm water drainage, and the utility easements. 

 

         Comments and Questions:

            Mr. Alberty verified the ownership of the property and reminded Mr. Hampton that all of the property under consideration is CS.  He also questioned Mr. Hampton regarding where the power lines cross the property.  Mr. Kent pointed out where the power lines cross the property.

 

         Applicant’s Rebuttal:

            Mr. Kent stated he would be improving the property with landscape, and not put anything in that would encourage unwanted traffic. 

 

         Comments and Questions:

            Mr. Alberty and Mr. Walker were discussing possible need for screening fence.  Mr. West reminded that if it abuts residential district then screening fence would be required.  Mr. Alberty interjected that there was some confusion as to any R zoning district abutting the property.   Mr. Kent asked if the back of he building would be enough screening.  Mr. West responded that an actual screening fence must be constructed.

 

         Board Action:

            On MOTION of Walker, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to APPROVE a Special Exception to permit a mini-storage in a CS district; and a Special Exception to permit a dwelling unit in a CS district to provide security for a mini-storage, with condition to provide low intensity lighting and away from residential area, finding that it will be in harmony with the spirit and intent of the Code, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, on the following described property:

 

      Beg. at the SW/c of Lot 10, Block 4, Park Meadows, thence N 0º3’23” E for a distance of 150.00’; thence S 89º56’37” for a distance of 78.89’; thence N 79º36’49” E for a distance of 499.29’; thence S 0º1’6” E for a distance of 150.00’; thence S 79º36’49” W for a distance of 499.29’; thence N 89º56’37” W for a distance of 79.05’ to the POB, Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma.

 

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Case No. 1842

         Action Requested:

         Variance of setback of 75’ to 60’ on IL tract abutting an RS district.  SECTION 930.  BULK AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS – Use Unit 16; and a Variance of required paved parking to allow existing gravel.  SECTION 1320.G.  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, located 1540 N. Yale.

 

         Presentation:

            Jim Sublett, 1540 N. Yale, stated he plans to build a mini-storage building.  He described that the property is only 200’ wide and the City has a sanitary sewer system down the middle.

 

         Comments and Questions:

            Mr. Alberty asked for information on the existing structures on the south.  He replied that they are mini-storage buildings with small units.  The applicant submitted photographs of before and after they made improvements.  The applicant lives on the premises. The hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Mr. Alberty questioned Mr. Sublett regarding screening to the south.  Mr. Sublett replied that they have a six foot galvanized metal sheeting security fence.

 

         Interested Parties:

            There were no interested parties present who wished to speak.

 

         Board Action:

            On MOTION of Hutson, the Board voted 5-0-0 (Alberty, Walker, Tyndall, Dillard, Hutson "aye"; no "nays"; no "abstentions"; no "absences") to APPROVE a Variance of setback of 75’ to 60’ on IL tract abutting an RS district; and a Variance of required paved parking to allow existing gravel, finding the existing conditions, and finding it would not cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the purposes, spirit, and intent of the Code, or the Comprehensive Plan, on the following described property:

 

      The N 198’ of the SE/4 SE/4 SE/4 of Section 28, T-20-N, R-13-E of the IBM, Tulsa