Why don't I purchase all the land surrounding my neighborhood? Really?? I'm not a wealthy person. There is no need to be antagonistic when this has been a polite discussion about competing needs. I don't think it is too much to expect the city to put some thought and balance into zoning decisions. As we can see from downtown and the blight in the 'burbs bad planning has consequence that can last for decades.Never said to purchase all the land around your neighborhood. It is quite simple man; cities change. I'm sure the city does plan out zoning laws and sometimes they can go back and decide there is a higher use for that land.

This reminds me of how these people(NIMBYS) in Edmond across from the Spring Creek development are doing to try and prevent a 24hr higher end quality grocer(Reasors) from building in there. It's sickening people want to try and stop progress. It's always the same crap to, oh it'll cause more traffic, it'll bring more crime, it'll make more noise. I mean how delusional can these people get? This is a city, and yes, with every new development there will be increased traffic, but increase in crime and noise!? How does a 24hr grocery store contribute to increased crime? Secondly, maybe the noise decibel level might go up a fraction of a point, but you live in a suburb of a major city and you want the quietness of living in the country?

Take all of that--------- I bet that is what they are trying to say with this new land. I am sorry, but if the city decides to rezone this property, then they are free to build a new Sprouts and I support it. Will it increase traffic, sure, but that is something you will have to deal with and I would be willing to if I lived there.

Never said to purchase all the land around your neighborhood.
No?

Put your money where you mouth is and buy the property if you don't want it changed.

I since looked at the school district map and the dividing line between Moore and Mustang schools is actually a couple of blocks west of us. When I signed up for a membership at the Mustang gym they used the school district map and she told me that I was just on the wrong side of the road to be included but she did it, anyway.

Yeah I got to thinking after reading your post that you may be a bit further away. I'm actually right on the line as in my neighbors house back porch is in Mustang's district. Anyways, glad to know there are other people in my immediate area on the board.

No?I said buy that specific piece of property, not every plot of land around your neighborhood.

I noticed building permits in Saturdays paper for Sooner Traditions LLC. The permits were for apartments at 10700 S. May

I noticed building permits in Saturdays paper for Sooner Traditions LLC. The permits were for apartments at 10700 S. May

Thanks for the update.

The development referenced at 107th and S. May is called: Cross Timber. "An upscale, 150 unit complex," per the developer. They have been moving dirt from sun up to sunset for several days.

Just received from HOA: 1. As you can see, the apartments on May Ave across from McDonalds are beginning. There is to be a bank and other businesses on the May Ave side. Also, the apartments facing Hunters' Place on the east side will have no windows on that side so as not look down on the homes.

2. On the NE corner of the intersection of I-44 and SW 104th Street, a super Wal-Mart is to be built.

3. At the NE corner of the intersection of SW 104th and S May, where the wetlands are and extending north along May Ave. to the housing addition, will be quality apartments/condos, with the south portion having lakes (wetland area).

4. At SW 104th street and Penn Ave, the large white home (the late Daniel Sheaffer's home) is projected to be torn down and replaced by an upscale memory-care facility and a business area headed by a Sprout Grocery Store.

5. The entire East side of Will Rogers Airport (west side of I-44) will become many different aircraft / airline manufacturing, businesses, and upscale shopping. The FAA has sole priority of this area. Portland Ave, running along side of the airport will be re-routed further East. The closed 89th street will be reopened.

Some old news but maybe something new. FYI.

4. At SW 104th street and Penn Ave, the large white home (the late Daniel Sheaffer's home) is projected to be torn down and replaced by an upscale memory-care facility and a business area headed by a Sprout Grocery Store.


Wow... Going to tear down the house that God built? Hope the contractor on that job doesn't get struck by lightning or anything like that.

The development referenced at 107th and S. May is called: Cross Timber. "An upscale, 150 unit complex," per the developer. They have been moving dirt from sun up to sunset for several days.

Just received from HOA: 1. As you can see, the apartments on May Ave across from McDonalds are beginning. There is to be a bank and other businesses on the May Ave side. Also, the apartments facing Hunters' Place on the east side will have no windows on that side so as not look down on the homes.

2. On the NE corner of the intersection of I-44 and SW 104th Street, a super Wal-Mart is to be built.

3. At the NE corner of the intersection of SW 104th and S May, where the wetlands are and extending north along May Ave. to the housing addition, will be quality apartments/condos, with the south portion having lakes (wetland area).

4. At SW 104th street and Penn Ave, the large white home (the late Daniel Sheaffer's home) is projected to be torn down and replaced by an upscale memory-care facility and a business area headed by a Sprout Grocery Store.

5. The entire East side of Will Rogers Airport (west side of I-44) will become many different aircraft / airline manufacturing, businesses, and upscale shopping. The FAA has sole priority of this area. Portland Ave, running along side of the airport will be re-routed further East. The closed 89th street will be reopened.

Some old news but maybe something new. FYI.

Only thing I hadn't heard about was the Walmart. I wonder how much truth there is to that since there is one on 240 and TriCity, not to mention Mustang. I had always heard a Target, but again that was just rumor.

We've been hearing the Walmart/Target rumors for 10+ years. I doubt that a HOA is going to break the news before this board with all of its connections does.

The development referenced at 107th and S. May is called: Cross Timber. "An upscale, 150 unit complex," per the developer. They have been moving dirt from sun up to sunset for several days.

Just received from HOA: 1. As you can see, the apartments on May Ave across from McDonalds are beginning. There is to be a bank and other businesses on the May Ave side. Also, the apartments facing Hunters' Place on the east side will have no windows on that side so as not look down on the homes.

2. On the NE corner of the intersection of I-44 and SW 104th Street, a super Wal-Mart is to be built.

3. At the NE corner of the intersection of SW 104th and S May, where the wetlands are and extending north along May Ave. to the housing addition, will be quality apartments/condos, with the south portion having lakes (wetland area).

4. At SW 104th street and Penn Ave, the large white home (the late Daniel Sheaffer's home) is projected to be torn down and replaced by an upscale memory-care facility and a business area headed by a Sprout Grocery Store.

5. The entire East side of Will Rogers Airport (west side of I-44) will become many different aircraft / airline manufacturing, businesses, and upscale shopping. The FAA has sole priority of this area. Portland Ave, running along side of the airport will be re-routed further East. The closed 89th street will be reopened.

Some old news but maybe something new. FYI.


The rumors about something going in at I-44 and 104th have been circulating for years. WalMart was, in fact, going to build a SuperCenter at SW 104th and May, but thankfully those plans were ditched when the economy went in the tank, and Crest took the property. That's been nothing but a positive in my mind, living very near that area.

Rumors were that a SuperTarget was going to be built in that same location (I-44 and 104th), but they fizzled as well. Not saying what the HOA circulated was wrong, of course, but as another poster pointed out, rumors like that have been circulating for years. While OKlahoma City would probably be delighted for SuperWalSlum to build there and siphon off sales tax revenue being lost as folks make the trek down to TriCity about ten minutes south, I wonder if WalMart really wants to siphon the business away from TriCity, 74th, and Moore locations. I will say, however, that I will not go to the 74th WalMart unless its absolutely necessary, and I think that condition has been met perhaps three times in the last two years. It's an absolute pit. The TriCity WalMart is, by contrast, just fine.

If the WalMart rumor is true, then surely they're going to have to do something to the interchange at I-44 and 104th - think its basically as it was when it was built back when 104th was the dusty, distant, remote part of town.

The story about the Sheaffer house is consistent with other rumors I've heard and read here. Real estate rumblings I've heard suggest there was little to no hope of selling that house - only the land was valuable, and the house - despite its apparent size - is really funky on the inside with only two very large bedrooms and as a practical matter unsellable as a conventional home.

The condo project referenced in 3 above (I think) ties in with some links I saw to a development company that specializes in upscale townhome/condo projects, not just run-of-the-mill apartments, so I think that bodes well for that area.

I wish there were news about some nice family restaurant going in on the outparcel at the SW corner of 104th and May (where the "CREST" sign is), but I'm not holding my breath.

I will say, however, that I will not go to the 74th WalMart unless its absolutely necessary, and I think that condition has been met perhaps three times in the last two years. It's an absolute pit. The TriCity WalMart is, by contrast, just fine.

The I-240 and Santa Fe Wal-Mart is right on the way home from work and little else is as convenient for location. If I need anything from Wal-Mart (it's one of the best sources for inexpensive laundry detergent and similar products, so I go there about once a week), that's where I go. I see no problems with that particular location (but oddly dislike the Midwest City location) and certainly see little to no difference between that store and other SuperCenters.

The I-240 and Santa Fe Wal-Mart is right on the way home from work and little else is as convenient for location. If I need anything from Wal-Mart (it's one of the best sources for inexpensive laundry detergent and similar products, so I go there about once a week), that's where I go. I see no problems with that particular location (but oddly dislike the Midwest City location) and certainly see little to no difference between that store and other SuperCenters.

Interesting perspectives, to be sure. I've just found that particular WalMart to be chronically unkempt - downright dirty at times - and there have been multiple attempted late-night kidnappings right out of their parking lot, and also a shooting at the Murphy gas station along the service road not too many months ago. The TriCity site, for us, is our preference.

Interesting perspectives, to be sure. I've just found that particular WalMart to be chronically unkempt - downright dirty at times - and there have been multiple attempted late-night kidnappings right out of their parking lot, and also a shooting at the Murphy gas station along the service road not too many months ago. The TriCity site, for us, is our preference.

I 100% agree. This is the reason we just go to Mustang's Walmart. I believe though they have recently updated it to the most current theme. It had to be one of the last in the area for that to happen.

I 100% agree. This is the reason we just go to Mustang's Walmart. I believe though they have recently updated it to the most current theme. It had to be one of the last in the area for that to happen.

Of course you realize that there was recently a shooting in the parking lot of the Mustang Walmart?

Of course you realize that there was recently a shooting in the parking lot of the Mustang Walmart?

Of course you realize I was referring to cleanliness. Notice I bolded that specific part of his quote, but hey, nice attempt at being a troll.

Of course you realize I was referring to cleanliness. Notice I bolded that specific part of his quote, but hey, nice attempt at being a troll.

I certainly did notice that and my reference wasn't to that part of the comment that you highlighted. It was more in reference to the post you were responding to and pointing out that things happen everywhere no matter how clean things are. Nice attempt at being snarky.

I certainly did notice that and my reference wasn't to that part of the comment that you highlighted. It was more in reference to the post you were responding to and pointing out that things happen everywhere no matter how clean things are. Nice attempt at being snarky.

Then quoting my reply makes no sense, as I was purely talking about the aesthetics of the Walmart. There is not doubt that things such as shootings happen everywhere.

Then quoting my reply makes no sense, as I was purely talking about the aesthetics of the Walmart. There is not doubt that things such as shootings happen everywhere.

No, it does make sense when you say you go there because it is clean and looks nice to mention that there can still be crime in spite of that.

Does anyone know if this development has fallen through? No work has been started on the site.

I did a google search of Continental Properties and discovered that they are a huge national developer. They have a pretty long list of multi family developements across the country all branded as "The Springs". This is from there website...

"Each of our Springs apartment communities offer townhome-style apartment living with ground-level private entries. Springs communities feature studio to 3-bedroom apartment homes, a clubhouse, resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center, dog park, and attached and detached garages. Coupled with additional unique amenities such as a free car care center and pet spa area, the Springs create the best in suburban apartment living."

Springs Apartments (http://springsapartments.com/)

This sounds like a great project for that piece of property...

It appears that this project is now underway. There is earthmoving equipment on site and dirt work has begun.

This is also now posted on their website... It also mentions a sister complex being built at MacArthur and Memorial...

4. Springs at May Lakes Apartments – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Located on South May Avenue just east of I44, Springs at May Lakes Apartments is our second community in Oklahoma City. Major employers within 10 minutes of the community include Community Hospital, Oklahoma City Community College, Mid-America Christian University, St. Anthony South, and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Residents will have several convenient neighborhood shopping amenities less than 1.5 miles from the community, along with access to many national restaurant and retail chains. For residents that are looking for some recreation, the Earlywine Park YMCA & Aquatic Center is just 1.5 miles south of the community.

We broke ground on this 304-apartment community in September 2014, and expect to have our first building available to residents in late summer 2015.

Thanks for posting this.

I still have been wondering what they are going to do with the gas station on the corner. I would think this area would be begging to get something with all the apartments planned here.

How many vacant apartments will we have when the current oil boom goes bust? Don't think it can't happen.

How many vacant apartments will we have when the current oil boom goes bust? Don't think it can't happen.

I think realistically it's going bust right now. A lot of people I know that are in the industry have mentioned it was on the way about 2 months ago.

Rendering of The Springs at May Lakes... I love the way they are preserving the natural lakes

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Nice!

Rendering of The Springs at May Lakes... I love the way they are preserving the natural lakes

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Great! That's the issue that I was most concerned with this project, glad to see they'll be keeping the water features.

Interesting perspectives, to be sure. I've just found that particular WalMart to be chronically unkempt - downright dirty at times - and there have been multiple attempted late-night kidnappings right out of their parking lot, and also a shooting at the Murphy gas station along the service road not too many months ago. The TriCity site, for us, is our preference.

With apologies for the year-old reply: The I-240 and Santa Fe Wal-Mart is the closest store to my house, but I often will go all the way to Crest at 104th and S May because the produce department at WM is just terrible. It's not at all uncommon to find packaged items beyond their sell-by date, moldy fruit, and decomposing vegetables at that WM. The store is usually relatively clean, but leaves a lot to be desired. I imagine that a new WM at 104th and I-44 would likely be nicer and better, but if I'm going that far anyway, I'm going to Crest.

As for the topic of this thread, I really like how they want to save the natural lakes on this property. This could turn out super nice!

With apologies for the year-old reply: The I-240 and Santa Fe Wal-Mart is the closest store to my house, but I often will go all the way to Crest at 104th and S May because the produce department at WM is just terrible. It's not at all uncommon to find packaged items beyond their sell-by date, moldy fruit, and decomposing vegetables at that WM. The store is usually relatively clean, but leaves a lot to be desired. I imagine that a new WM at 104th and I-44 would likely be nicer and better, but if I'm going that far anyway, I'm going to Crest.

As for the topic of this thread, I really like how they want to save the natural lakes on this property. This could turn out super nice!

Yeah, we used to shop at Walmart Grocery store, but when Crest opened up, there was no way we were going back to Walmart. There are a few minor things that are little cheaper at Walmart, but Crest is 1000x cleaner and better. I really hope the new Walmart doesn't hurt Crest in anyway, I'm sure it won't, I think many people are like you and I.
...back to the topic now...
That's great they are preserving the natural ponds, I hope the apartments stay nice and don't start looking trashy. I'm also worried about the new apartments just North of 104th. I don't think they'll be as nice.

Almost opted to start a new thread....but found this one..

Looks like utility flags and possibly survey flags have gone up on the SW corner outparcel at SW 104 and May, immediately north of Starbucks. Had heard rumors over a year ago about a possible Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, but nothing beyond rumors.

No new building permits for this intersection, so it's all very new, but it sure seems something is cooking.

Almost opted to start a new thread....but found this one..

Looks like utility flags and possibly survey flags have gone up on the SW corner outparcel at SW 104 and May, immediately north of Starbucks. Had heard rumors over a year ago about a possible Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, but nothing beyond rumors.

No new building permits for this intersection, so it's all very new, but it sure seems something is cooking.

Would love for it to be a Chick Fil A, but highly doubtful. Hope we find out soon!

I've been told by the franchisee? of the OKC area Dunkin Donuts, they are planning and looking to open a store in Norman next.

I've been told by the franchisee? of the OKC area Dunkin Donuts, they are planning and looking to open a store in Norman next.

So, guess they are out of the rumor mill for 104th and May. Maybe after Norman they will decide to put one, but not sure how well DD would do directly "next door" to a Starbucks anyways.

So, guess they are out of the rumor mill for 104th and May. Maybe after Norman they will decide to put one, but not sure how well DD would do directly "next door" to a Starbucks anyways.

There is a Dunkin directly next door to a Starbucks here at NW 36 and May, and Dunkin still seems to be killing it every morning. Perhaps it could be that it's just a drive-thru-only Starbucks, but still an example.

Didn't want to start a new thread, but does anyone know what is being built at SW 104th & I-44 right by the entrance NB entrance ramp? Have asked at the Credit Union there, but no one knows and haven't seen any building permits re that location. We know that there is a car wash/auto shop going in by the Taco Bell (permit in the paper), but that's the only thing we've seen.

Also, judging by the flag markers, looks like the assisted living center is about ready to break ground at Earlywine & S. May.

Didn't want to start a new thread, but does anyone know what is being built at SW 104th & I-44 right by the entrance NB entrance ramp? Have asked at the Credit Union there, but no one knows and haven't seen any building permits re that location. We know that there is a car wash/auto shop going in by the Taco Bell (permit in the paper), but that's the only thing we've seen.

Also, judging by the flag markers, looks like the assisted living center is about ready to break ground at Earlywine & S. May.

Happen to hear anything new on this? Would love to know what all is going up in this area.

Didn't want to start a new thread, but does anyone know what is being built at SW 104th & I-44 right by the entrance NB entrance ramp? Have asked at the Credit Union there, but no one knows and haven't seen any building permits re that location. We know that there is a car wash/auto shop going in by the Taco Bell (permit in the paper), but that's the only thing we've seen.

Also, judging by the flag markers, looks like the assisted living center is about ready to break ground at Earlywine & S. May.

There are two businesses going in; an Okie Lite Car Wash, and a Verizon retail store.

Big whoop.

There are two businesses going in; an Okie Lite Car Wash, and a Verizon retail store.

Big whoop.

Dang...that's all we need. More car washes, phone stores and banks. What about some good sit down restaurants, unique stores and bigger retail stores (Super Target!). Just tired of seeing the same stuff literally on every corner.

The Krave Teriyaki restaurant opens tomorrow. It is located in the same shopping center as Pub W. One more eating option for SW 104th and May!!

On the NE corner of 104th and South May there appears to be some ground prep for a new building. Anyone happen to know what it is or know if there's been any permits filed?

Thank you and very sorry if this is posted somewhere, I searched and couldn't find anything.

www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=35425

www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=35425

That was from 2013. From me. Haha, thanks though!

i wasn't able to find anything on okc's permit system... but i wouldn't consider that conclusive as the search function is pretty finicky.

i wasn't able to find anything on okc's permit system... but i wouldn't consider that conclusive as the search function is pretty finicky.

Thank you for checking, I appreciate it. Hope it's something good, not a bank, carwash or empty strip mall. Another nice restaurant would be nice in that area, from what I can tell Pub W does fairly well across the street.

Right off hand I wouldn't think it would be an OnCue or 7-11 since they both have stores within a mile of this location, and Walmart the other direction. So definitely curious as to what it could be.

I can second Martin's results; I searched the permit system every way I could think of, and couldn't find anything for that intersection. Someone on a Facebook group said it was just some underground pipework, but presumably that's in advance of *something*.

I'd settle for a Whataburger.

I don't believe any real development is happening there.

It is still zoned for agriculture and owned by the Blanton Company, which has been in possession of all the vacant land on that corner for some time.

Forgive me for posting in the wrong forum but, What is happening on the West side of 149th/I44? they have been flattening out that area for some time

Forgive me for posting in the wrong forum but, What is happening on the West side of 149th/I44? they have been flattening out that area for some time

Someone please correct me if Im wrong, but I believe that's the new hospital going in?

the other day i noticed new signage for a gelateria and pastry shop near krave teriyaki... wasn't able to catch the name and i'm not sure how close they are to opening.

the other day i noticed new signage for a gelateria and pastry shop near krave teriyaki... wasn't able to catch the name and i'm not sure how close they are to opening.

I spotted it too but was on way to an appointment and couldn't stop.

I've not seen anyone mention trying Krave. Have you been and tried it yet?

I've not seen anyone mention trying Krave. Have you been and tried it yet?

i've gone once and have been meaning to go back... i thought the food was pretty decent but not so amazing that i'd go out of my way to make it back there. i think i've seen some positive comments in other threads.

lol... sometmes the answer finds you. an ad for this place made it to my feed this morning on facebook. apparently it's called "dolci paradiso artisan gelato & pastry shop" and they were open for business thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/dolciparadisookc

https://dolciparadiso.com/

Stopped by Dolci Paradiso today. There was steady traffic so hopefully it will be around while.

Stopped by Dolci Paradiso today. There was steady traffic so hopefully it will be around while.

Went with the family on Sunday and it was very good. All made from scratch. Will definitely be back very soon.

You lucky ducks! Dolci Paradiso's Edmond location opens 9.8.2020 at 17 E 5th St, Edmond next to Nashbirds. Amazing gelato and pastries.