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The proposal, presented by project representatives, would concentrate development on about 12 of the 29 acres and set a not-to-exceed cap of 145 residential units. \"That's 4.8 units per acre,\" developer representative Todd McInnis told the commission, adding, \"In Edmond, we count gross acreage, not just developable land.\" Staff recommended approval and told commissioners the project aligns with the Edmond Comprehensive Plan’s suburban-to-neighborhood (S-2) designation for the area.

Many neighbors and landowners addressed the commission during a lengthy public-comment period. Bill Thompson of Canyon Creek Road said he felt the public notice and outreach had been insufficient and characterized the site plan as \"tightly condensed townhomes\" that would not complement adjacent multi-acre estate properties. Boyd Elliott, who lives in nearby Canyon Creek Farms, and others raised concerns about limited utilities — water, sewer, fiber and gas — and said infrastructure in the area may not be ready to serve denser development. Several speakers emphasized recurring flooding and drainage problems at intersections near Coffee Creek and Air Depot and urged the commission to consider the drainage record and emergency access risks.

The applicant addressed common questions about drainage and traffic, noting that city rules require post-development runoff not to exceed pre-development rates and that needed improvements would be addressed at platting and site-plan stages. The developer's representative said earlier PUD approvals in the area — including a larger project two years ago — had not immediately produced construction activity and that market forces would ultimately determine product type and ownership model (for example, for-sale lots versus single-owner rental).

Commission outcome and next steps: The commission recorded a favorable vote of 2-1 on the motion to approve but did not meet the three-vote threshold for passage; the item therefore failed at the commission level and will be transmitted to the City Council with the commission’s recommendation and the public-comment record. The council will take up the rezoning request at its March 24 meeting.

Key facts from the record:
- Subject property: approximately 29.5 acres at the northeast corner of Air Depot and Coffee Creek.
- Developer’s stated maximum: up to 145 residential units concentrated on roughly 12 developable acres (applicant materials also showed a 125-unit exhibit that the applicant said was more likely).
- Staff recommendation: approval consistent with the Edmond Comprehensive Plan (S-2 suburban-to-neighborhood).

Public concerns recorded in the hearing included traffic congestion at the Covell/Air Depot corridor, drainage and flood risk on local roads, adequacy of sewer and water infrastructure, impacts on school capacity and on the character of adjacent large-lot residential properties. The City Council will receive the application and the planning commission record on March 24, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Edmond - Planning Commission - Mar 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A proposed rezoning for roughly 29.5 acres at the northeast corner of Air Depot Road and Coffee Creek to a planned unit development failed to secure the required votes at the Edmond Planning Commission on March 24 and will proceed to the City Council with the commission’s record.","taxTitle","Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",2681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652261,"Planning commission recommends against 2-lot split at 509 Benton Road after residents cite neighborhood character concerns",1080,369000,1449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494174-25461145e1bec3d2aad4a0efb1ed1f16&start=369&end=1449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494174-25461145e1bec3d2aad4a0efb1ed1f16/thumbnail_369000.jpg","/articles/6652261/Edmond/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Planning-commission-recommends-against-2-lot-split-at-509-Benton-Road-after-residents-cite-neighborhood-character-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652261-cb80d9aa9721ce3f5f200d704d567531/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136992&Signature=EBfEPCLRE9raqxkP-pJmSpvsAzTYysHk7228Xm1RC9~VX0jWd3sbku60HsiTxN9gbepw5oJ4hKuXm9~ew9KPy7FcAC8jtabdbQpaZgJaYdcoBJlynVOL9m4ECHKpUjd8iYJJ~xT0RAhJMAAahDO5L3qhEc2n~fFk0XSj1RRX8B4f9tzukaqSLqSeEhFKjp-bWyUuMXfIb8l0AZbVWp9WXxodj-23wUkWZk8ff9k7CO96AGe7~qG2XZpR5L-Kst15ls-5HrdHsCv1V6F3z1lzGMjCNoQGKYLzhKfhvkqYgdotrNswgz~r-zy9nz01zllikDdf7UjGelZRZDUBtWZ9qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edmond Planning Commission on March 24 recommended against a proposed lot split at 509 Benton Road after neighbors said two smaller lots would not match the block’s existing character.

The applicant asked to split an existing 17,500-square-foot lot into two lots of 8,750 square feet each; staff recommended approval. \"The case lehi current lot is 17,500 square feet. The applicant is requesting that it be split into 2 lots of 8,750 feet square feet each,\" city planning staff member Ken told the commission.

Commissioners debated whether the proposed lots would fit the neighborhood. One commissioner said the split would produce the smallest lots on the block and asked how comfortable the commission should be creating two lots that \"don't really appear to match the neighborhood.\" The applicant, speaking at the hearing, said the intent is to build two high-end houses and described the planned homes as about 3,300 square feet each and \"about 350 a square foot.\" (Applicant comment in transcript: \"it will be a high end home. It'll it'll be 3,300 square feet. It'll it'll be like 3 50, each side.\")

More than half a dozen neighbors spoke against the split. Randy Taylor, who lives at 501 Benton Road, said the change \"will change the entire feel and look of that neighborhood\" and warned that allowing the split would set a precedent that could lead to \"a bunch of row housing.\" Paula Blackstock of 504 Benton Road described the block as historically important to Edmond and urged the commission to preserve the neighborhood’s one-story ranch and craftsman houses. Other speakers — Daryl Osmas (540 Benton Road), John James (515 Benton Road) and Lizzie Teehee (508 Benton Road) — urged the commission to limit development so it remains consistent with the block’s lot widths, tree canopy and walkable character.

After discussion, a motion to proceed to a vote was called and failed on a 3-1 vote; the commissioner tally resulted in a recommendation of denial. Planning staff noted that the commission’s recommendation will be included when the City Council considers the matter at its March 24 meeting.

What was decided: The commission’s recommendation was a 3-1 vote in opposition to the lot split; the item will advance to City Council on March 24 with that recommendation. Staff’s recommendation to approve the split was recorded in the staff presentation and in the hearing record.

Next steps: The City Council will consider the lot-split request at its March 24 meeting, where it may approve, deny or modify the proposal.","The Edmond Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend denial of a lot split that would divide a 17,500-square-foot property at 509 Benton Road into two 8,750-square-foot lots. The item will still proceed to the City Council with the commission's 3-1 recommendation against the split on March 24, 2025.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6652266,"Edmond commission approves batch of plat amendments to strike racist covenants; items go to council",247,121000,368000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2494174-25461145e1bec3d2aad4a0efb1ed1f16&start=121&end=368","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2494174-25461145e1bec3d2aad4a0efb1ed1f16/thumbnail_121000.jpg","/articles/6652266/Edmond/Oklahoma-County/Oklahoma/Edmond-commission-approves-batch-of-plat-amendments-to-strike-racist-covenants-items-go-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652266-5fcfe0aa7e3b010ed3a7acd22dd4b6bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136992&Signature=fOJ7S7WXjN5p1Ieyv8m7eYnQjYXq7O25T909YAsdLD9eZSOH4BoXr4KdOTIB7T2AEE0D0JQNaacmcM67N3IRkh4JoGEVtaU8nBIGqHdpixwYVVyj3m47WvWRR7UDzT9VZ7eb0fChBAn-Z~~6FUtNktE3D0gDosCsK4XXFE5RpSaFKl31sRQAo~-ZsI2qU~sunilUE7CZdOg0-g~DN2xv3fNQw8OkryZ1OtgtcM-k-xMC9jo2vRIiZgyPdN-DLEGoor3yNvKvFleLLa1BHZ65-CRXkj1KqtUcOJJkTTRPR9oRf2YWX~cEeGVWfL0g761pk95JX1baRc~CTCWgmgmaXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edmond Planning Commission on March 24 approved a series of plat amendments to remove language in historic plats that prohibited people of color from owning property, sending each amended document to the City Council for final action on March 24, 2025.

City planning staff said the amendments are part of an ongoing effort to strike unconstitutional, discriminatory covenants from recorded plats after the Oklahoma Legislature granted municipalities explicit authority to do so. \"This is a third in a series of 4 batches of historic plats that include illegal discriminatory restrictions most often related to preventing people of color from owning property within the platted area,\" staff member Ken said during the hearing.

Why it matters: removing these covenants clears the formal record even though the language has been unenforceable for decades, and it responds to state-level guidance passed last year. Staff cited the passage of a 2024 state law (referenced in the staff presentation as Senate Bill 1617) that gave cities authority to formally amend recorded plats to remove discriminatory restrictions.

The batch on the commission's agenda included plats for Boulevard Heights and multiple final plats in the Capitol View and Cleggern Place editions. Each plat required a separate vote; commissioners approved items 3B through 3J individually, each on a 4-0 vote. Staff told the commission these are public hearings and that the items will be scheduled for City Council consideration on March 24, 2025.

Commissioners conducted public notice and asked whether there were public comments; none were offered for these items. City staff said they would answer any follow-up questions at the council hearing.

Actions recorded: the commission approved each plat amendment (items 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J) on unanimous 4-0 votes and forwarded them to City Council for final consideration on March 24, 2025.

The City Council is scheduled to consider the amendments at its March 24 meeting; the amendments will not take effect until council action.","The Edmond Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a series of plat amendments that formally remove discriminatory restrictions from historic subdivision plats, acting under authority granted by a 2024 state law. Each amended plat will appear before the city council on March 24, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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