Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

Minutes of Meeting No. 2275

Wednesday, May 23, 2001, 1:30 p.m.

Francis Campbell City Council Room

Plaza Level, Tulsa Civic Center

 

 

Members Present

Members Absent

Staff Present

Others Present

Boyle

Selph

Beach

Boulden, Legal

Carnes

Westervelt

Bruce

 

Harmon

 

Dunlap

 

Hill

 

Huntsinger

 

Horner

 

Stump

 

Jackson

 

 

 

Ledford

 

 

 

Midget

 

 

 

Pace

 

 

 

 

 

The notice and agenda of said meeting were posted in the Reception Area of the INCOG offices on Monday, May 21, 2001 at 9:00 a.m., posted in the Office of the City Clerk, as well as in the Office of the County Clerk.

 

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

 

Minutes:

Approval of the minutes of May 2, 2001, Meeting No. 2273

On MOTION of HARMON the TMAPC voted 7-0-1 (Boyle, Carnes, Harmon, Horner, Jackson, Ledford, Pace “aye”; no “nays”; Hill “abstaining”; Midget, Selph, Westervelt “absent”) to APPROVE the minutes of the meeting of May 2, 2001, Meeting No. 2273.

 

REPORTS:

Committee Reports:

Comprehensive Plan Committee

Mr. Ledford reported that there was a Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting today and the first topic of discussion was to amend the District 26 Plan to remove low-medium intensity node at 111th and Sheridan.  After lengthy discussion, the committee decided to take no action.

 

Mr. Ledford stated that the second item of discussion was to amend the Zoning Matrix to designate OL as a “may be found” category in the low-intensity residential land use category.  He reported that it was approved and will be forthcoming to the full Planning Commission for a full vote.  Mr. Ledford requests the staff to review adding PK zoning as “may be found” in that category as well.

 

Mr. Boyle asked staff to set up another Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting to consider the PK zoning and then bring the entire package to the Planning Commission.

 

Rules and Regulations Committee

Mr. Boyle reported that the Rules and Regulations Committee met today and reviewed the draft amendment for the Subdivision Regulations.  He indicated that the committee would meet again on June 6th to further discuss the amendments.

 

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Director’s Report:

Mr. Stump reported that there are two items on the City Council agenda for Thursday, May 24, 2001.

 

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Mr. Midget in at 1:36 p.m.

 

Request for Continuances:

Application No.:  PUD-357-A-6                      minor amendment

Applicant:  Roy D. Johnsen                                           (PD-18) (CD-2)

Location:  East and south of southeast corner of East 71st Street and South Quincy

 

The applicant has requested a continuance to June 6, 2001.

 

There were no interested parties wishing to speak.

 

TMAPC Action; 9 members present:

On MOTION of HORNER, the TMAPC voted 9-0-0 (Boyle, Carnes, Harmon, Hill, Horner, Jackson, Ledford, Midget, Pace "aye"; no "nays"; none ”abstaining"; Selph, Westervelt "absent") to CONTINUE the minor amendment for PUD-357-A-6 to June 6, 2001 at 1:30 p.m.

 

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Application No.:  pud-405-16                         minor amendment

Applicant:  Glenda Nelson                                          (PD-18) (CD-8)

Location:  7320 East 91st Place

 

Staff Recommendation:

Mr. Stump stated that the applicant has requested a continuance in order to submit additional information.

 

There were no interested parties wishing to speak.

 

TMAPC Action; 9 members present:

On MOTION of HORNER, the TMAPC voted 9-0-0 (Boyle, Carnes, Harmon, Hill, Horner, Jackson, Ledford, Midget, Pace "aye"; no "nays"; none ”abstaining"; Selph, Westervelt "absent") to CONTINUE the minor amendment for PUD-405-16 to June 6, 2001 at 1:30 p.m.

 

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SUBDIVISIONS

L-19192 - Kenneth Crase                          (PD-12) (County)

9377 North Birmingham

 

Staff Recommendation:

The applicant has applied to split their 330’ X 1320’ ten-acre parcel into two tracts.  Both tracts meet all the AG bulk and area requirements; however, the required right-of-way has not been given.

 

Birmingham is currently 50’ and dead-ends just south of the subject tract; and Delaware is only 40’ wide.  Tulsa County Engineering has agreed that the additional ten-foot right-of-way is not necessary along Birmingham; however, they would like Delaware to meet the 60’ right-of-way standard.

 

The applicant has requested a waiver of the Subdivision Regulations that require the additional five-foot right-of-way along Birmingham and the additional ten-foot right-of-way along Delaware to meet the MSHP.  Given the development of the area, staff would agree that the deeding of the additional right-of-way along Birmingham is not warranted for this application.  Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the waiver of Subdivision Regulations on Birmingham and of the lot-split, with the condition that the full 30’ right-of-way from the center of the road be given to Tulsa County along Delaware.

 

TMAPC Comments:

Mr. Ledford asked what type of mechanism is there to ensure that a building is beyond the building setback line based on the Major Street and Highway Plan right-of-way.  In response, Mr. Beach stated that in all instances regarding setbacks from streets, the Zoning Code describes the required setback as being from the centerline of the right-of-way as required by the Major Street and Highway Plan.  Mr. Beach explained that regardless of the actual right-of-way, the requirement for setback is a number of feet plus half of the right-of-way.

 

Applicant’s Comments:

Kenneth Crase, 9385 North Delaware, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74130, stated that he doesn’t want to comply with this recommendation.  He explained that there has been a lot-split in the subject area that he doesn’t believe was held to this requirement.  He indicated that there is a property south of the subject property and he doesn’t think the right-of-way has been given to the County, but it may have.

 

Mr. Crase stated that Birmingham is not a dedicated county road according to the resident on the corner of 96th and Birmingham.  To hold him to the five-foot right-of-way along Birmingham is ridiculous because it is not a county road.

 

Mr. Stump stated that staff is not recommending the five-foot right-of-way on Birmingham.

 

Mr. Crase stated that the ten-foot right on Delaware would take some yards and there isn’t too much in front of the houses at this time.  He commented that Delaware only goes from 96th to 86th and if it was a through road he could understand the 60-foot width.

 

Kenny Crase, 2313 North Elgin, Sperry, Oklahoma 74073, stated that the road his father is talking about is only one mile long.  There is a floodplain to the north and south, which would be Bird Creek.  Delaware would never be a through street in the subject area.

 

Mr. Stump stated that the 60-foot right-of-way is the standard minor street right-of-way and this is not right-of-way for future thoroughfare.  This is the lowest classification of street in the county.  Mr. Boyle asked Mr. Stump about the applicant’s argument that Delaware would not go anywhere.  In response, Mr. Stump stated that the street serves the applicant’s lot, and any street serving a house should have a least 60 feet of right-of-way in the county.  It is not intended to be a major route anywhere, one way or the other.

 

Mr. Crase asked how long this requirement had been in effect.  In response, Mr. Stump stated that he believes it has been a requirement for the last twenty years.  Mr. Crase stated that he has lived on the subject property for 21 years and does not believe that the property to the south, which split since he has lived there, was held to this requirement.  Mr. Stump stated that until seven years ago this dedication was not required of properties 2 ½ acres or more, which could have made the property Mr. Crase is talking about exempt.

 

There were no interested parties wishing to speak.

 

TMAPC Action; 9 members present:

On MOTION of CARNES, TMAPC voted 9-0-0 (Boyle, Carnes, Harmon, Hill, Horner, Jackson, Ledford, Midget, Pace "aye"; no "nays"; none ”abstaining"; Selph, Westervelt "absent") to APPROVE the waiver of Subdivision Regulations on and the lot-split for L-19192, subject to the condition that the full 30 feet of right-of-way from the center of the road be given to Tulsa County along Delaware as recommended by staff.

 

TMAPC Comments:

Mr. Carnes stated that if Delaware were never developed, then the ten feet would never be taken.

 

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L-19215 - Joan Derby                                     (PD-20) (County)

17482 South 145th East Avenue

 

Staff Recommendation:

The applicant has a 105’ strip that runs along 145th East Avenue that abuts a 63.63-acre tract.  The applicant has applied to split one acre out of the 63.63-acre tract and attach it to a one-half acre tract being split out of the 105’ strip (6.36 acre tract).

 

The resulting tracts will be: Tract 1 -- 62.63 acres; Tract 2 -- 4.36 acres; Tract 3 -- 1.5 acres; Tract 4 -- 1.5 acres

 

Tulsa County Engineering has asked for the required 50’ right-of-way for a secondary arterial on 145th East Avenue, but would accept as little as 30’.  East 171st Street South is designated as a primary arterial, requiring 60’ right-of-way.  The applicant is asking for a waiver of the right-of-way dedication to Tulsa County.  Staff considers this lot-split to qualify for reduced dedication of right-of-way considering Section 6.5.3.(c)(3) of the Subdivision Regulations.  Where land to be split contains, within its boundaries, areas designated for street right-of-way on the Tulsa City-County Major Street and Highway Plan, the split shall not be approved where street rights-of-way fail to conform to said plan, except upon a finding that:  development made possible by the split itself will not measurably increase the burden of traffic on an adjacent street to such an extent that it would adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

 

On May 15, 2001, the Tulsa County Board of Adjustment approved five variances of the AG Bulk and Area requirements for Tracts 3 and 4, including the variance of the front yard requirement of 85’ down to 50’ on Tract 3 and with the condition that no structures be allowed in the setback or right-of-way on Tract 4.

 

The applicant did not obtain a passing percolation test for Tracts 2 and 4 and is therefore seeking a waiver of the Subdivision Regulation 6.5.4.(e) requiring a passing soil percolation test on each parcel.  Both tracts have at least 1 ½ acre, meeting the Department of Environmental Quality’s lot size standards of ½ acre for an alternative system.

 

Given the Tulsa County Board of Adjustment’s approvals, staff would recommend APPROVAL of the two waivers of Subdivision Regulations and of the lot-split, with the condition that a minimum of 30’ right-of-way be dedicated to Tulsa County on 145th East Avenue and on East 171st Street South.

 

The applicant indicated his agreement with staff’s recommendation.

 

There were no interested parties wishing to speak.

 

TMAPC Action; 9 members present:

On MOTION of MIDGET, TMAPC voted 9-0-0 (Boyle, Carnes, Harmon, Hill, Horner, Jackson, Ledford, Midget, Pace "aye"; no "nays"; none ”abstaining"; Selph, Westervelt "absent") to APPROVE the waivers of Subdivision Regulations and the lot-split, subject to the condition that a minimum of 30’ right-of-way be dedicated to Tulsa County on 145th East Avenue and on East 171st Street South as recommended by staff.

 

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Mr. Ledford stated that he would be abstaining from the following item.

 

FINAL PLAT:

The Tulsa Commons – PUD 601 (684)            (PD-18) (CD-8)

Northeast corner of East 69th Street and South US 169

 

This plat consists of ten lots in two blocks and one reserve on 38.67 acres. It will be developed for commercial and office uses under PUD 601.

 

PUD 601 was approved in early 1999 and another subdivision plat by the same name was reviewed by TAC and approved by TMAPC.  The PUD was amended in late 1999 to divide Development Area A into two parts (A-1 and A-2).  The southerly part (A-1) was then platted as Eastside Market II.  The remainder (Development Area A-2), along with Development Areas B, C, and E are included in this submittal.  The Development Areas correspond with the lots as follows: Lot 1, Block 1 = Area A-2; Lot 2, Block 1 = Area B; Lot 1, Block 2 = Area C; Lots 2-8 and Reserve A = Area E.

 

The uses allowed on Lot 1, Block 1 include parking lots, offices, convenience goods and services, retail, restaurants and other entertainment, and hotel, motel and recreation uses.  The uses allowed on Lot 2, Block 1 include offices and multifamily dwellings.  The uses allowed on Lot 1, Block 2 include parking lots, offices, nursing homes, assisted living facility and elderly retirement housing.  The uses allowed on the remainder of the property include offices and a drive-in bank on the east 225 feet, next to Garnett Road.

 

All releases are in and the plat is in order.  Staff recommends approval of the final plat.

 

The applicant was not present.

 

There were no interested parties wishing to speak.

 

TMAPC Action; 9 members present:

On MOTION of HORNER, TMAPC voted 8-0-1 (Boyle, Carnes, Harmon, Hill, Horner, Jackson, Midget, Pace "aye"; no "nays"; Ledford ”abstaining"; Selph, Westervelt "absent") to APPROVE the final plat for The Tulsa Commons as recommended by staff.

 

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PRELIMINARY PLAT:

Birmingham Square Addition – (PUD 649) (2093)        (PD 6)(CD 9)

West of the intersection of 33rd Street and South Birmingham Avenue

 

Staff Recommendation:

This plat consists of four lots in one block and two reserves on 2.46 acres. It will be developed as single-family residential.

 

The following were discussed April 19, 2001 at the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting:

 

Zoning:

The PUD was heard by the TMAPC 4/18/01 and recommended for approval. The covenants must reflect the approved PUD conditions. The required setbacks need to be adjusted slightly around the cul-de-sac after its size and shape are resolved (see next paragraph). The PUD calls for a 30’ building line along Birmingham Avenue; a 15’ building line is shown.

 

Streets/access:

The PUD allows a private street with 26’ paving in a 30’ right-of-way. It requires the size of the cul-de-sac paving and right-of-way to be determined during platting. This should be resolved at the TAC meeting so that a proper recommendation can be made to the TMAPC with the preliminary plat. No entry gate details were provided and no area set aside to accommodate a gate. The applicant should address the plans for this entry and there should be discussion about sight distances up and down Birmingham.

 

There was discussion among the TAC members and the applicant about the cul-de-sac. The conclusion was that the geometry is acceptable as shown, provided the total length is shortened to less than 150 feet.

 

The applicant agreed to shorten the cul-de-sac. He also stated that the entry gate details will be resolved during the PUD detail plan review and may result in Reserve A being enlarged to accommodate it.

 

Staff has a concern that the entry gate needs to be decided now and the reserve area shaped to accommodate it so that the true layout of the subdivision can be reviewed and approved. There is also the issue of stacking distance with an entry gate and this needs to be considered before a final recommendation can be made.

 

TAC requested that the covenants be changed to separate the fence and the streets.

 

Sewer:

A sewer easement is shown along the west line of Lot 2, on the subject property, and along Lot 3, off-site. No other sewer information was provided.

 

Payne, Wastewater, stated that the sewer main needs to be extended to serve Lot 4. The existing manhole located in the 20’ drainage easement shown on the west side of Lot 2 needs to be elevated above the 100-year flood elevation.

 

Water:

General utility easements are shown throughout the property. No existing water line information was provided.

 

Holdman, Water, stated that the utility easement along the private street needs to be clarified. Primary concern is where it passes the cul-de-sac on its west end and runs through the proposed Reserve B.

 

The applicant stated it is their intent to make the entire Reserve A a general utility and access easement. They assumed this would provide plenty of space for the water lines and other front-lot utilities.

 

There was discussion among the TAC members and the applicant. The conclusion was that the easement needs to be restricted for waterline only. Staff is comfortable that a release from Public Works will indicate satisfaction with the easements.

 

Storm Drainage:

Birmingham is about 18-20 feet higher in elevation than the west property line. Reserve B is for a detention pond. Utility easements are shown combined with drainage easements on the plat.

 

McCormick, Stormwater, stated that it needs to be verified that Reserve B is large enough for the required detention. He also made a requirement that all utility easements and drainage easements need to be separated.

 

Utilities:

Add the word “install” along with the word “repair” in Section I, A.3.

 

Bryant, PSO, requested a 10’ utility easement along the west property line, separate from the drainage easement.

 

Other:

There were no other comments or concerns.

 

Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the special and standard conditions below.

 

Waivers of Subdivision Regulations:

 

1.

None requested.

Special Conditions:

 

1.

Sewer main extension required with appropriate easements.

2.

Separate utility easements from drainage easements.

3.

Add a 10’ utility easement along the west end of the property, separate from the drainage easement

Standard Conditions:

 

1.

All conditions of PUD-649 shall be met prior to release of the final plat, including any applicable provisions in the covenants or on the face of the plat.  Include PUD approval date and references to applicable sections of the Zoning Code in the covenants.

2.

Utility easements shall meet the approval of the utilities. Coordinate with Subsurface Committee if underground plant is planned. Show additional easements as required. Existing easements shall be tied to or related to property line and/or lot lines.

3.

Water and sanitary sewer plans shall be approved by the Public Works Department prior to release of final plat.  (Include language for W/S facilities in covenants.)

4.

Pavement or landscape repair within restricted water line, sewer line, or utility easements as a result of water or sewer line or other utility repairs due to breaks and failures, shall be borne by the owner(s) of the lot(s).

5.

Any request for creation of a Sewer Improvement District shall be submitted to the Public Works Department Engineer prior to release of final plat.

6.

Paving and/or drainage plans (as required) shall be approved by the Public Works Department.

7.

Any request for a Privately Financed Public Improvement (PFPI) shall be submitted to the Public Works Department.

8.

A topo map shall be submitted for review by TAC (Subdivision Regulations).  (Submit with drainage plans as directed.)

9.

Street names shall be approved by the Public Works Department and shown on plat.

10.

All curve data, including corner radii, shall be shown on final plat as applicable.

11.

Bearings, or true N/S, etc., shall be shown on perimeter of land being platted or other bearings as directed by the County Engineer.

12.

All adjacent streets, intersections and/or widths thereof shall be shown on plat.

13.

It is recommended that the developer coordinate with the Public Works Department during the early stages of street construction concerning the ordering, purchase and installation of street marker signs.  (Advisory, not a condition for plat release.)

14.

It is recommended that the applicant and/or his engineer or developer coordinate with the Tulsa City/County Health Department for solid waste disposal, particularly during the construction phase and/or clearing of the project.  Burning of solid waste is prohibited.

15.

The method of sewage disposal and plans therefore shall be approved by the City/County Health Department.  (Percolation tests (if applicable) are required prior to preliminary approval of plat.)

16.

The owner(s) shall provide the following information on sewage disposal system if it is to be privately operated on each lot: type, size and general location.  (This information to be included in restrictive covenants on plat.)

17.

The method of water supply and plans therefore shall be approved by the City/County Health Department.

18.

All lots, streets, building lines, easements, etc., shall be completely dimensioned.

19.

The key or location map shall be complete.

20.

A Corporation Commission letter, Certificate of Non-Development, or other records as may be on file, shall be provided concerning any oil and/or gas wells before plat is released.  (A building line shall be shown on plat on any wells not officially plugged.  If plugged, provide plugging records.)

21.

A "Letter of Assurance" regarding installation of improvements shall be provided prior to release of final plat.  (Including documents required under 3.6.5 Subdivision Regulations.)

22.

Applicant is advised of his responsibility to contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding Section 404 of the Clean Waters Act.

23.

All other Subdivision Regulations shall be met prior to release of final plat.

 

TMAPC Comments:

Mr. Ledford asked staff about the radius return on the private street abutting South Birmingham.  In response, Mr. Beach stated that since it is a private street it is not required.

 

The applicant was not present.

 

There were no interested parties wishing to speak.

 

TMAPC Action; 9 members present:

On MOTION of HORNER, TMAPC voted 9-0-0 (Boyle, Carnes, Harmon, Hill, Horner, Jackson, Ledford, Midget, Pace "aye"; no "nays"; none ”abstaining"; Selph, Westervelt "absent") to APPROVE the preliminary plat for Birmingham Square Addition subject to the special conditions and the standard conditions as recommended by staff.

 

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OLYMPIA MEDICAL PARK (PUD 648)            (PD-8) (CD-2)

Northeast corner of West 71st Street South and Highway 75

 

GENERAL

The site sits on the north side of 71st Street, just east of Highway 75.  The site is zoned CO and is bounded by AG zoning to the north, RS-3 to the east in the northern half of the property and AG on the south along the southern half.  AG zoning is present across 71st Street to the south.  The site is bounded by Highway 75 on the west.

 

The proposed use will be medical-and office-related.

 

This plat includes one lot of the four potential lots represented by the corridor site plan.  The proposed platting concept should be discussed in light of easements across unplatted property, future development, etc.

 

STREETS

The plat shows one lot and four reserve areas.  The lot in question will be the location of the Tulsa Spine Hospital.  The plat also indicates one major backbone street running south to north from 71st Street.  A mutual access easement runs north from 71st Street to the hospital site across the eastern portion of the property.  This lot and the future lots will be served from the backbone street.  A Limits of No Access is shown along 71st Street broken only by the north/south backbone and mutual access.

 

SEWER

Atlas sheet 566 does not show sanitary sewer in this area.

 

WATER

The atlas shows water along 71st Street.

 

STORM DRAIN

Reserve areas are shown.

 

UTILITIES

Easements are shown in the eastern portion of the ownership.  They are not addressed in the western portion of the ownership, currently intended to be platted at a later date.

 

The following information was provided at the TAC meeting of 02/01/01.

 

STREETS:

Brown, Traffic/Streets:  A temporary turnaround will be required when the street is extended to the north boundary of the ownership.  This area included in this plat does not extend to the northern boundary.

 

Discussion:  The applicant indicated that the topo in the northern portion of the site and the southern portion of the adjacent property supported the curvilinear alignment of the street.  A perpendicular connection would necessitate significant grading.

 

SEWER:

Payne, PW:  Easement for sewer from the east (67th street) would require separate instrument.

 

WATER:

Holdman, PW:  No comment.

 

STORM DRAIN:

McCormick, PW:  Indicated that standard language and easements would be required. Improvement to drainage areas as the project progressed was acceptable, language should be included documenting the proposed improvement program.

 

Discussion:  The applicant indicated that Areas A and D were to be dry facilities, Area B was to be wet.

 

FIRE:

Calkins. Fire:  The travel-way in the north/south mutual access easement will have to be built to the City’s structural standard to be able to support loaded fire trucks.

 

UTILITIES:

No comment.

 

Staff recommends APPROVAL of the preliminary plat subject to the following:

 

WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS:

Reduction of the right-of-way width of a commercial/industrial collector from 80’ to 60’.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Standard language and easements for detention should be included.

 

Language acceptable to the Public Works and Legal Departments should be included that appropriately expresses the intent of the owner to provide additional detention improvements as the development progresses.

 

The travel-way in the north/south mutual access easement will be built to City structural standards.

 

STANDARD CONDITIONS:

1.

Utility easements shall meet the approval of the utilities. Coordinate with Subsurface Committee if underground plant is planned. Show additional easements as required. Existing easements shall be tied to or related to property line and/or lot lines.

2.

Water and sanitary sewer plans shall be approved by the Public Works Department prior to release of final plat.  (Include language for W/S facilities in covenants.)

3.

Pavement or landscape repair within restricted water line, sewer line, or utility easements as a result of water or sewer line or other utility repairs due to breaks and failures, shall be borne by the owner(s) of the lot(s).

4.

Any request for creation of a Sewer Improvement District shall be submitted to the Public Works Department Engineer prior to release of final plat.

5.

Paving and/or drainage plans (as required) shall be approved by the Public Works Department.

6.

Any request for a Privately Financed Public Improvement (PFPI) shall be submitted to the Public Works Department.

7.

A topo map shall be submitted for review by TAC (Subdivision Regulations).  (Submit with drainage plans as directed.)

8.

Street names shall be approved by the Public Works Department and shown on plat.

9.

All curve data, including corner radii, shall be shown on final plat as applicable.

10.

Bearings, or true N/S, etc., shall be shown on perimeter of land being platted or other bearings as directed by the County Engineer.

11.

All adjacent streets, intersections and/or widths thereof shall be shown on plat.

12.