Thought I'd start a thread on various new housing developments going in Edmond. Nothing extraordinary though.

Council rezones area at Broadway and Covell for senior duplexes » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x2056584896/Council-rezones-area-at-Broadway-and-Covell-for-senior-duplexes)

I noticed they have started working on a new neighborhood on the north side of Danforth, between Coltrane and Sooner. I don't know anything at all about it though.

I noticed they have started working on a new neighborhood on the north side of Danforth, between Coltrane and Sooner. I don't know anything at all about it though.Yeah, I think I know what you're talking about. I believe it is called something like "Town Square" by McCaleb homes, if I'm not mistaken. Weird name though. lol

McCaleb Homes is building Town Square Commons, which is going in at Crystal Creek and Danforth (north side of steet between Coltrane and Sooner) modeled after their homes in Arbor Creek. http://mccalebhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/072612-McCaleb-Plots.pdf

There is also a new addition going in on the south side of Covell just west of Bryant

I noticed that. There is no one who has built on it yet. I'm guessing they're doing completely custom homes.

Edmond City Council rezones property for housing, offices | NewsOK.com (http://newsok.com/edmond-city-council-rezones-property-for-housing-offices/article/3747889)

Thought I'd start a thread on various new housing developments going in Edmond. Nothing extraordinary though.

I'm curious about a place called Forest Creek, on Sorghum Mill (north side) between Air Depot and Midwest. There seems to be only one house going up so far, and what a doozy it is!

We just bought a lot in addition called Sweetwater. Should be a beautiful neighborhood on Post rd and about 15th St.

Plat for duplexes goes before Edmond planners Tuesday | News OK (http://newsok.com/plat-for-duplexes-goes-before-edmond-planners-tuesday/article/3756753)

Anyone know what is going on at the SE corner of Danforth/192 & Western? Noticed that they have cleared all of the trees and are doing some dirt work. It looks like it also ties in with the dirt work they are doing around the church around 188th and Western.

Hmmm. I haven't been out there lately, but I'm interested lol... I'll probably check it out. I have no clue to what it might be though.

Plat for duplexes moves ahead » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x503857056/Plat-for-duplexes-moves-ahead)

http://newsok.com/edmond-planners-approve-plat-for-housing-offices/article/3757402

Anyone know what is going on at the SE corner of Danforth/192 & Western? Noticed that they have cleared all of the trees and are doing some dirt work. It looks like it also ties in with the dirt work they are doing around the church around 188th and Western.

I received conformation that it is going to be a new housing addition, but I can't remember the developers name. They didn't know what size of houses they were going to be.

Edmond Planning Commission will consider rezoning for apartments | News OK (http://newsok.com/edmond-planning-commission-will-consider-rezoning-for-apartments/article/3778774)

Fence agreement nets commission approval for senior housing plan » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x331660073/Fence-agreement-nets-commission-approval-for-senior-housing-plan)

"EDMOND — The Edmond Planning Commission agreed 4-0 this week to recommend the preliminary plat for Covell Valley.

This plat is located on the south side of Covell Road, one quarter mile east of Air Depot. Edmond Public Schools has discussed a potential school near this property to the west of the area, said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner.

Dodson Custom Homes would like to provide 337 lots on the 168.99-acres, said attorney Randel Shadid, representing the developer. Lot sizes will range from 7,200 square feet to 20,000 square feet, Shadid said. "

- See more here Covell Valley will feature 337 lots » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x541277796/Covell-Valley-will-feature-337-lots)

"EDMOND — The Edmond Planning Commission agreed 4-0 this week to recommend the preliminary plat for Covell Valley.

This plat is located on the south side of Covell Road, one quarter mile east of Air Depot. Edmond Public Schools has discussed a potential school near this property to the west of the area, said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner.

Dodson Custom Homes would like to provide 337 lots on the 168.99-acres, said attorney Randel Shadid, representing the developer. Lot sizes will range from 7,200 square feet to 20,000 square feet, Shadid said. "

- See more here Covell Valley will feature 337 lots » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x541277796/Covell-Valley-will-feature-337-lots)

Classic Edmond: Edmond neighbors protest proposed construction of 337 homes | News OK (http://newsok.com/article/3863206)

Edmond neighbors protest proposed construction of 337 homes


One man didn't want children from the new development to play in the neighborhood park.

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Yeah, don't want those ghetto 285K homes stinking up the joint. Those rich people paid a lot of money to get away from the dirty masses of the upper middle class.

Only in Edmond....

I really wonder how many projects in Edmond have one through without any kind of protest? I doubt many. . . :/

It is not my intention nor my inclination to stick up for snobbery, and the person worried about the kids playing in the park is a piece of ****. But residents of an area do have the right to attend meetings and voice their opinions about a proposed development near them. One of the things that I find unappealing about the Oklahoma City area in general is that there is often very little attention paid to how one subdivision or development flows into the next. When I look at the growth, for example, north of Quail Springs Mall, I see subdivisions of half-acre lots and right next door are patio homes. It's a little jarring. I see no reason why certain areas of town can't be zoned with a little less density. And others zoned with more density. And if you choose to live in those areas you understand what you're getting. Obviously $285,000 homes are going to be nice, but I suspect most aren't concerned with the price of the house as much as the density. Unless they are truly bad people, which some of them probably are. Of course, where's the acceptable dividing line? $150,000 homes, $50,000 duplexes...

Here's a corollary: what if a developer bought an area near Bricktown and the new Central Park and proposed single-family homes on half-acre lots? We'd all rise up about such a thing. And rightly so.

One other thing - this sort of pock-marked development where there's a $600,000 neighborhood, there's a $200,000 neighborhood, there's an available commercial corner - by all means let's welcome another Sonic, is why OKC has never developed large, contiguous areas of high-income neighborhoods. This hurts us when it comes to per-capita income in a race for the kind of high-end retail we all say we want. That might sound a little snobby - if so, I apologize in advance.

One other thing - this sort of pock-marked development where there's a $600,000 neighborhood, there's a $200,000 neighborhood, there's an available commercial corner - by all means let's welcome another Sonic, is why OKC has never developed large, contiguous areas of high-income neighborhoods. This hurts us when it comes to per-capita income in a race for the kind of high-end retail we all say we want. That might sound a little snobby - if so, I apologize in advance.

I agree. I've heard this is one of the reasons most of our most coveted retailers either open in Tulsa first or open in Tulsa only and skip entirely over OKC.

It is not my intention nor my inclination to stick up for snobbery, and the person worried about the kids playing in the park is a piece of ****. But residents of an area do have the right to attend meetings and voice their opinions about a proposed development near them. One of the things that I find unappealing about the Oklahoma City area in general is that there is often very little attention paid to how one subdivision or development flows into the next. When I look at the growth, for example, north of Quail Springs Mall, I see subdivisions of half-acre lots and right next door are patio homes. It's a little jarring. I see no reason why certain areas of town can't be zoned with a little less density. And others zoned with more density. And if you choose to live in those areas you understand what you're getting. Obviously $285,000 homes are going to be nice, but I suspect most aren't concerned with the price of the house as much as the density. Unless they are truly bad people, which some of them probably are. Of course, where's the acceptable dividing line? $150,000 homes, $50,000 duplexes...

Here's a corollary: what if a developer bought an area near Bricktown and the new Central Park and proposed single-family homes on half-acre lots? We'd all rise up about such a thing. And rightly so.

You make good points, but I don't think they apply to this situation.

The area around the existing neighborhood has been zoned single family with standard lots for some time now. Your example of half acre lots near Bricktown doesn't work since that area is not zoned for that.

Also, you contradict yourself by saying areas should be set aside for less dense development, then say lack of density hurts OKC when trying to create favorable demographics. And last time I checked, if we followed the 2.5x or 3x rule, you are going to need a income of six figures to afford the type of homes being proposed here. So I fail to see how this will "water down" the income statistics. This isn't a big concern though, since most of that area is pretty empty.

Lets just call it what it is: people who move to a previously undeveloped area who find the though of other people moving into their once rural area upsetting. Its rural NIMBYism run amok. This isn't the first time this has happened and won't be the last. I think this gets approved with little opposition.

It is not my intention nor my inclination to stick up for snobbery, and the person worried about the kids playing in the park is a piece of ****. But residents of an area do have the right to attend meetings and voice their opinions about a proposed development near them. One of the things that I find unappealing about the Oklahoma City area in general is that there is often very little attention paid to how one subdivision or development flows into the next. When I look at the growth, for example, north of Quail Springs Mall, I see subdivisions of half-acre lots and right next door are patio homes. It's a little jarring. I see no reason why certain areas of town can't be zoned with a little less density. And others zoned with more density. And if you choose to live in those areas you understand what you're getting. Obviously $285,000 homes are going to be nice, but I suspect most aren't concerned with the price of the house as much as the density. Unless they are truly bad people, which some of them probably are. Of course, where's the acceptable dividing line? $150,000 homes, $50,000 duplexes...

Here's a corollary: what if a developer bought an area near Bricktown and the new Central Park and proposed single-family homes on half-acre lots? We'd all rise up about such a thing. And rightly so.
Well said
Dense housing is coming to East Edmond and its a shame. I live out here now on and it's wonderful but Edmond needs the scrizzle I guess and another dense housing addition comes in.

I'm kind of divided on this. I would rather bigger nicer homes be put in place in North East Edmond, but there is a bigger market for smaller homes. I live in Asheforde Oaks and these houses are midsize, nothing impressive. These proposed houses seem like they would be better suited for somewhere along Bryant and 33rd Street.

I agree. I've heard this is one of the reasons most of our most coveted retailers either open in Tulsa first or open in Tulsa only and skip entirely over OKC.

None of them open in Tulsa only. The problem with this logic is that they also all get each other's market reports and high end retail is consistently hitting way above projections in OKC. That is drawing a lot of attention.

Our problem isn't anything we can't overcome, it's mostly just the lack of quality retail space. Classen Curve was cute but needs way more critical mass to attract national retailers we want. It's cyclical though because developers are a lot more cautious and they want to see demographics that don't exist more than the retailers do. If we could just build a single lifestyle center and cut the strip mall projects out we'd turn this around quickly.

Planning Commission approves new neighborhood
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The preliminary plat of Cottage Grove was approved this week 5-0 by the Edmond Planning Commission.

This area is located east of Midwest Boulevard and north of Covell Road. Tanglevine addition is located to the north of the property. Another unplatted addition, Covell Springs, is to the south of the Cottage Grove preliminary plat, said planning commissioner Barry Moore, chairman.

- See more at: Planning Commission approves new neighborhood » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x31529557/Planning-Commission-approves-new-neighborhood#sthash.e9FAKToH.dpuf)

I saw the sign (CG) when I drove by today. BTW, Tanglevine is really cool!

''Fallbrook III receives go ahead
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The final plat of the Fallbrook III addition was approved 5-0 recently by the Edmond Planning Commission. Developer Bill Roberts of the Roberts Group LLC, is developing the addition on the north side of Covell Road, east of Western Avenue''

- See more at: Fallbrook III receives go ahead » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x250211373/Fallbrook-III-receives-go-ahead#sthash.A4K3C4t3.dpuf)

''Fairway Park to add 8 rental units
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The Edmond Planning Commission voted 5-0 recently to approve the final plat of Fairway Park I.

This 1.9-acre project by Ken Chambers Development LLC, is located south of Coffee Creek Road, west of Boulevard. Coffee Creek Golf Course is south of the property''

- See more at: Fairway Park to add 8 rental units » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1253342083/Fairway-Park-to-add-8-rental-units#sthash.HTvDQepj.dpuf)

''28 new Edmond homes approved
Published: September 19, 2013 by Diana Baldwin


Preliminary and final plats for 28 new single family homes on 57.91 acres were approved this week by Edmond planning commissioners.
Kanaly Properties Inc. proposes to build the Grand Timber housing addition west of Midwest Boulevard on the north side of Coffee Creek Road. The lot sizes are 90,000 square feet on streets that are expected to be private''

- 28 new Edmond homes approved | News OK (http://newsok.com/28-new-edmond-homes-approved/article/3884582)

"Single family rezone approved
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The City Council approved a rezoning request by Clay Farha of Kay-Bee Investments to allow a single family addition on a 5.4-acre tract. This area is located in the far north portion of the Kelley Pointe development.

The parcel would combine with the 7.15-acre parcel requested from Light Industrial to Single Family, to continue Hidden Prairie at Kelley Pointe, said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner.

Copper Lake Estates Assisted Living Center is located to the north of the tract that located one-quarter mile west of 33rd and Kelly Ave. The Whispering Creek Addition is to the west. The residential portion of Kelley Pointe is progressing successfully and the need is for more homes, Schiermeyer said.

The 5-0 vote also amended the Edmond Plan from Light Industrial to Single-Family Dwelling District. The Planning Commission considered this item in August and recommended approval.

“It’s approximately 230 homes total,” said Doug Klassen, of MKEC Engineering Consultants.

There will be a full collector street system as a part of the Hidden Prairie at Kelley Pointe Addition, accessing both Kelly and 33rd. A street goes through the entire addition to provide connectivity with areas of homes, said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner. Plans call for three entrances to the addition"

- See more at: Single family rezone approved » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x134965273/Single-family-rezone-approved#sthash.b4Q5W51s.dpuf)

City approves variance for new Hampden Hollow III plat
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The Edmond City Council agreed 5-0 to a right-of-way variance this week for the preliminary plat of Hampden Hollow III. The plat is located on the east side of N. Air Depot Blvd, one half mile north of Covell.

Keith Beatty of Isch and Associates, representing Gap Development, requested a 70-foot right-of-way agreement from the required 90 feet listed in the transportation plan, said Steve Manek, city engineer. The agreement also would provide a 20-foot utility easement.

“The proposal is the same as was proposed and approved for Hampden Hollow II immediately to the south,” said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner.

The Engineering Department drew cross sections to show how a roadway could be built within the 70 feet of right-of-way and on the utility easement, Manek said. A large gas line exists in the area that does not neccessarily need to be moved.

“We’ll have to spend some money on a private gas line out there some day in the future,” Manek said.

Hampden Hollow III will include 180 homes, Schiermeyer said.

Plenty of room will be available for right and left turn lanes into the addition, Manek said.

- See more at: City approves variance for new Hampden Hollow III plat » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x633306837/City-approves-variance-for-new-Hampden-Hollow-III-plat#sthash.MblrGZYn.dpuf)

"Developer plans East Edmond housing
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The Edmond Planning Commission agreed 5-0 with a request this week to rezone from general agricultural to single family on property located on the west side of Midwest Boulevard and 660 feet north of Covell Road. This 80-acre parcel is west of the Tanglevine Addition.

City Planner Bob Schiermeyer said Edmond Plan IV allows single family zoning when development projects will connect to city utilities.

Applicant Premium Land LLC would like to build 188 homes on 80 acres. The lots will generally be 10,500 square feet or larger''

- See more at: Developer plans East Edmond housing » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1186918029/Developer-plans-East-Edmond-housing#sthash.CvNXMzAV.dpuf)

Timber Crest earns 5-0 vote » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1280777328/Timber-Crest-earns-5-0-vote)

These apartments look really cheap and will become run down very fast unfortunately.

Covell Village apartments prepare for May opening » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x409172185/Covell-Village-apartments-prepare-for-May-opening)

Or burn down like the first building.

Is that what burned in the huge fire a few years ago?

nm, I read the article.

Yeah, and it doesn't look like they changed the design at all either

Well, ick!

Yes it was a huge bonfire.

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Yeah, don't want those ghetto 285K homes stinking up the joint. Those rich people paid a lot of money to get away from the dirty masses of the upper middle class.

Only in Edmond....
If Dodson is building it I doubt they are 285k probably more like 200k and lower

Nothing special and not a true town square development..


Commission approves housing plat, retail project
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — The final plat of Town Square II was approved this week by the Edmond Planning Commission. The vote was 5-0.

Town Square is north of Danforth Road, east of Coltrane Road and north of the Woody Creek Addition, said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner.

Caleb McCaleb wants to develop the remaining 53 lots of the second phase of Town Square. The development deals with 12.45 acres, Schiermeyer said. Town Square I is nearly finished with 40 lots on 18.42 acres.

Single family lots range from 6,600 square feet to 8,400 square feet. Full city utilities and public streets will be included, Schiermeyer said..

“They have a stub-out to the north for a potential connection (to another neighborhood),” Schiermeyer said.

The stub-out road would need to be paved to go along with future developments, Schiermeyer said. However, McCaleb said he has an option to purchase 120 acres north of the stub-out road.

“We would prefer just to leave it a green belt before we start developing to the north so we don’t have one of those weird dead-end streets,” McCaleb said.

Plans shared with future residents show the stub-out as a through street that connects with the future development of Town Square III, McCaleb said.

Phase III will involve developing land along Danforth on the north side, McCaleb said. Development also will include a fourth and fifth phase.

“You are aware even with the stub-outs that existing neighbors will scream and yell because they just don’t want that traffic flow,” said Mark Hoose, planning commissioner. “From a comfort level, I would be much more comfortable seeing that paved.”

McCaleb agreed with the condition that his final plat will show the stub-out as a paved street by the time the Edmond City Council considers the item on Nov. 14.

- See more at: Commission approves housing plat, retail project » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1984793428/Commission-approves-housing-plat-retail-project#sthash.17LgXTHH.dpuf)

Sorghum Mill/ Coltrane Rd.


Commission agrees to rezone 5-acre tract

The Edmond Planning Commission agreed 5-0 this week to recommend the rezoning of a 5-acre tract from general agricultural to a rural estate district.

The rural estate request was made by Michelle Kirby on behalf of owner Brian Graham.

This property is off the south side of Sorghum Mill Road, one-half mile east of Coltrane Road, Schiermeyer said. The Edmond Plan supports single-family zoning.

“If approved, each lot will be 165 feet by 660 feet,” Schiermeyer said.

No water or sewer is located adjacent to the property along Sorghum Mill Road, he said. The area will not be a part of the subdivision plat, Schiermeyer noted.

“They already have a house going on the east side of the property,” Schiermeyer said. “They placed it so they can have two lots.”

Planning Commission Chairman Barry Moore reassured Larry Hulsey of Northwood Drive that the zoning change is for housing only.

This item will appear before the Edmond City Council on April 14, Moore said. - See more at: Commission approves housing plat, retail project » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1984793428/Commission-approves-housing-plat-retail-project#sthash.17LgXTHH.dpuf)

Commission rejects rezoning for additional apartments » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1535562419/Commission-rejects-rezoning-for-additional-apartments)

Commission rejects rezoning for additional apartments » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1535562419/Commission-rejects-rezoning-for-additional-apartments)

I live east of I 35 (east Edmond) I've always hoped that when this area would develop it would be large homes or at least midsized on 2 ac or larger tracts of land. Now its looking mostly like all 1/4 ac lots. I'm on 10 ac and love it. It seems like another day and another addition being proposed.

Driving north on Midwest yesterday, I noticed Thunder Canyon has the streets paved, so I took a tour. Happy to say the streets weren't just a bunch of cul-de-sacs like in many new developments.

Driving north on Midwest yesterday, I noticed Thunder Canyon has the streets paved, so I took a tour. Happy to say the streets weren't just a bunch of cul-de-sacs like in many new developments.

Who wouldn't want to live at the end of a cul de sac?

Never thought about that.

I don't mind cul-de-sacs... one thing I've heard is some of the neighborhoods have their streets laid out in a wavy and curvy pattern in order to make it harder for thieves to easily navigate. Of course, if you're going to commit a crime mind as well do it right and it would take but a few days to be able to drive through the area and get a feel for it.

From the Edmond Sun


City considers changing minimum lot size for new homes with septic systems
James Coburn
The Edmond Sun

EDMOND — A recent City Council workshop focused on the minimum lot size for residential development served with a septic or aerobic sewer system, and provided with public water or private well water.

Assistant City Manager for Operations Jim Smith said the workshop could develop a consensus to enable city staff to draft an amendment to present to the City Council. Maintenance of the system chosen for future home lots is a subset of the discussion, he added.

“When you look at maintenance you have to look at enforcement as well as fines,” Smith said. City staff has found no other municipalities that have decided to become the backyard police of aerobic sewer systems, Smith said.

“It appears the way cities have handled that is to have a cushion in lot size,” Smith said.

In July, the Edmond Planning Commission accepted a request made by D&M Development LLC, for aerobic systems on 26,000-square-foot lots, proposed to be south of Waterloo Road, on the east side of Broadway.

Wayne Sadeghy submitted a PUD Master Plan for his development that states he proposes to build 220 lots with aerobic systems, said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner.

- See more at: City considers changing minimum lot size for new homes with septic systems » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x611388107/City-considers-changing-minimum-lot-size-for-new-homes-with-septic-systems#sthash.AlZUthgK.dpuf)


Wayne is actually my 2nd cousin and has been working on this for awhile now.

Same developer as Belmont Farms, no?

Commission turns down apartments? rezoning request » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1760090586/Commission-turns-down-apartments-rezoning-request)

Council denies rezoning request » Local News » The Edmond Sun (http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x1760097326/Council-denies-rezoning-request)

When I read the quotes in articles like this, I feel affirmation for not choosing to live in Edmond.

It's really going to take a change in leadership to fix this. I will also confirm the first phase of these apartments are in no way luxurious either. They over look a pond, that isn't luxury.

I'm on the fence on this one. I feel that commercial activity is finally starting to get rolling on this intersection, esp now that the road construction is wrapping up. With phase one done maybe they feel that those numbers will put them over the edge in order to get more commercial lined up. I would give it one more year. If nothing pops up, then let them build more apts. I think that piece of land could support a smaller movie theater too. I know kickingbird theaters got redid not too long ago but the quality is still poor and still feels old

Does anyone know if the apts are the original owners of the ones that were destroyed? Maybe since they took sooooo long to get rebuilt the city is sore at them. Who knows.

When I read the quotes in articles like this, I feel affirmation for not choosing to live in Edmond.

you can always live in Bethany if you want to be surrounded by apartments. As an Edmondite, I hope they put a ban on any new apartment complexes.