Iconic Homes representatives presented preliminary plans on Jan. 27 for a multi‑phase residential development at 154 Miami Ave, a roughly five‑acre site at the corner of West Harrison and South Miami Avenue. The project, called Tecumseh Ridge, would be built in three phases: five single‑family detached homes on the lower tier ("Warrior Way"), three larger detached homes on the upper tier, and four single‑family attached row homes along South Miami.

Why it matters: The site is within the village and has not had significant single‑family infill development for decades. Developers said the project could add new housing options and public space, but it may require infrastructure work including a sewer main extension and engineered earthwork because parts of the parcel include fill and steep grades.

Jason Lane, a principal with Iconic Homes, said the development team is still acquiring parcels and working on easements; he described three product types with walk‑out basements on the lower tier and 2‑car garages on the upper tier. Architect Todd Funkhouser displayed renderings and floor plans; the developer estimated the larger homes could sell above $1 million and said individual lot sizes on the lower tier are roughly one‑eighth acre.

Developers flagged two technical issues they are exploring: geotechnical conditions (areas of fill that will require engineered solutions and limited excavation) and sewer access. Jason Lane said the nearest sewer connection is down Brower and that the project will likely need an extension of South Miami’s sanitary main to serve the new homes.

Council and staff requested that the team provide written site and engineering materials for formal review. Staff noted zoning and site plan review steps ahead of any formal application; some council members asked for coordination with the village engineer on traffic and construction staging to limit neighborhood disruption during build‑out.

Ending: The developer said it will continue acquisition and engineering work and supply formal materials to the village. Council members thanked the presenters and asked staff to schedule the application for planning commission review when the materials are complete.