OnCue OKC Expansion

[bchris02]

I'm okay with OnCue's spaced out on major intersections throughout the city. So far, their stores are maintained well. The lots are large, well lit at night, parking lots generally clean, and signage/exteriors look modern.

I do wish when OnCue puts the competitor across the street out of business, their would be a harder push to demolish a boarded up gas station. Plenty of small vacant corners are springing up across or near OnCue's locations.

I agree. This problem is starting to become more and more noticeable as OnCue continues to expand. This problem will eventually correct itself but for now, these boarded up gas stations (usually Circle K) that close as the result of an OnCue opening up are becoming eyesores.

[djohn]

I hope so.

Same here. Their fountain drinks are SOOOO much better than 7-11's. It never fails, EVERY time I get one from 7-11 (which is not often any more, since On-Cue), it does that spew-out sneeze-thing into my drink which ruins the taste of the drink.

They are almost as good as QT's.

[baralheia]

Some additional images:

So... Any updates on this? Is OnCue still pushing ahead as planned, and demolishing the historic homes here?

[Pete]

So... Any updates on this? Is OnCue still pushing ahead as planned, and demolishing the historic homes here?

It has yet to go before the Planning Commission for re-zoning but my understanding is they have the general support of the neighbors and once the PC gives them approval, they will close on the property and start moving forward.

[baralheia]

It has yet to go before the Planning Commission for re-zoning but my understanding is they have the general support of the neighbors and once the PC gives them approval, they will close on the property and start moving forward.

Oof. Surprised and saddened that the neighborhood is on board with demolishing historic homes. But I guess if that's what the neighborhood wants... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Dob Hooligan]

I'm not suggesting they will, nor that it is cheap or easy, but the houses on the area can be moved. Probably. I recall within the last 10-15 years a similar sized house moved from the west side of N. Robinson at 12th (I think) less than a mile into Mesta Park? I think the east end of Classen 10 Penn is a challenged area, and the OnCue could give it a good development. Along with some geographic blockage. And there have got to be some cleared lots within a few blocks that would be good for neighborhood appropriate infill. The neighborhood values have improved enough the last decade that the projects could be financially viable.

[Roger S]

I'm not suggesting they will, nor that it is cheap or easy, but the houses on the area can be moved. Probably. I recall within the last 10-15 years a similar sized house moved from the west side of N. Robinson at 12th (I think) less than a mile into Mesta Park? I think the east end of Classen 10 Penn is a challenged area, and the OnCue could give it a good development. Along with some geographic blockage. And there have got to be some cleared lots within a few blocks that would be good for neighborhood appropriate infill. The neighborhood values have improved enough the last decade that the projects could be financially viable.

The house I spent my teenage years in was moved from Heritage Hills to near I-40 and Choctaw Road sometime in the 70's.

[turnpup]

The house I spent my teenage years in was moved from Heritage Hills to near I-40 and Choctaw Road sometime in the 70's.

Interesting! Where in HH, specifically, was your teenage house?

[Roger S]

I don't know the exact address but when my parents bought the house it was disclosed that the house had been moved to it's current location.

[Dob Hooligan]

I'm gonna guess much of the north side of NW 13th between Robinson and Classen was removed. Other areas cleared were around St. Luke's and the east side of Classen from 13th up to 22nd. It is important to remember that in the late 60s to mid 70s that area was just a bunch of old white elephant houses, that people inherited from their parents and wanted nothing to do with. People with money wanted to get away from busing and the other inner city issues. Also, the boundaries weren't as clearly defined as they have become. So, anything we would clearly define as Heritage Hills, Heritage Hills East, or Mesta Park could have been described as "Heritage Hills".

[turnpup]

I'm gonna guess much of the north side of NW 13th between Robinson and Classen was removed. Other areas cleared were around St. Luke's and the east side of Classen from 13th up to 22nd. It is important to remember that in the late 60s to mid 70s that area was just a bunch of old white elephant houses, that people inherited from their parents and wanted nothing to do with. People with money wanted to get away from busing and the other inner city issues. Also, the boundaries weren't as clearly defined as they have become. So, anything we would clearly define as Heritage Hills, Heritage Hills East, or Mesta Park could have been described as "Heritage Hills".

Yes you're right. I'm always interested in the history of any demolitions that maybe we didn't already know about. Bob Blackburn's book on the neighborhood from 1992 is insightful. Pretty much anything pre-1969 could've been demolished or relocated. BBQ Anonymous, if you think of anything else about the house, please let me know.

[Roger S]

Yes you're right. I'm always interested in the history of any demolitions that maybe we didn't already know about. Bob Blackburn's book on the neighborhood from 1992 is insightful. Pretty much anything pre-1969 could've been demolished or relocated. BBQ Anonymous, if you think of anything else about the house, please let me know.

If you want to see pics of the house where it is located when I lived in it... You can see it on Google Street View.... https://www.google.com/maps/@35.4009...2!8i6656?hl=en

[turnpup]

If you want to see pics of the house where it is located when I lived in it... You can see it on Google Street View.... https://www.google.com/maps/@35.4009...2!8i6656?hl=en

Thanks for this. It looks like it could be one of the G.A. Nichols houses (many are in the north-central part of the neighborhood). He built quite a few with the same floorplans but then trimmed them out differently, giving a lot of variety in appearance. I wonder if yours was originally clapboard, then later clad in the stone?

[Roger S]

I wonder if yours was originally clapboard, then later clad in the stone?

I can only guess but my guess would be that it was... I don't think the garage or the porch were moved with the house and they had the same stone on them.

[Pete]

A building permit application has been filed for the OnCue on the NE corner of SW 15th and Mustang Road.

[stick47]

I heard this On Cue is going to be the largest in OKC.

[SEMIweather]

I heard this On Cue is going to be the largest in OKC.

Would be the perfect spot for it. Unlimited space to work with, and between the new turnpike interchange and I-40 a mile to the north, this location is going to rake in a ton of money.

[Pete]

I keep a list of all their locations that are either complete, underway or proposed...

And by my count, they are at 45 in the OKC area.


7-Eleven has 111 in Central OK but of course most of those are smaller locations and have been in place for quite a while.

I wouldn't be surprised if OnCue soon surpasses 7-Eleven for revenues. That's amazing to think about considering the massive head-start and dominance of 7-11.

[Pete]

The application to the Planning Commission for the proposed OnCue at 1305 N. Western has been continued at the applicant's request until January.

[Pete]

OnCue has purchased the old Motel 6 at 820 S. Meridian and has filed a demolition permit:

[AP]

Pretty excited for this one. Not that I ever really enjoy gas stations being built, but I work in the area and there really are no quality gas stations around.

[ChrisHayes]

An OnCue there should make a killing with all the hotels around as well as the interstate. Not to mention, I look forward to that Motel 6 being gone. It's an eye sore compared to the more modern hotels around it.

[Ward]

^^^^^ wow. OnCue must have a heckuva banker!

[brian72]

The OnCue on Portland and NW 164th. is taking forever. Hopefully it'll get done by Summer.

[catch22]

^^^^^ wow. OnCue must have a heckuva banker!

I think ConocoPhillips is backing them.