Lot Splits a Danger to Tulsa Neighborhoods

In a previous post we blogged away about a new possible neighborhood association in the Utica Square, Philbrook area. There have been concerns about the ability to buy older homes in the area that can then be torn down and two, three, or four new homes built on the site. That kind of infill can definetly look out of place in this area, and some of the new construction is not what the neighbors think is a fit. This may have boiled to the point that it will be contested in court:

A home owner and several of his neighbors have filed suit against Pat Fox, Ken Selby and Fox's development firm over an attempt to split a large lot on 29th Street into three separate lots. This lot is zoned RE and backs up to Philbrook. The plaintiffs are attempting to enforce certain restrictive covenants regarding lot size, splits, setbacks, etc., and are also challenging certain zoning practices of INCOG as they relate to lotsplits and building permits. They believe the lot can only legally be split into 2 rather than 3 parts. The issues raised in this case are vital with respect to lotsplits and the influx of "MacMansions" into our beautiful Tulsa neighborhoods. If the defendant's ability to split the lots near Philbrook is upheld in court,--NO NEIGHBORHOOD IS SAFE!

The case is currently being heard in the courtroom of Judge Deborah Shallcross. We'll post the decision when it is made.