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Council approves controversial plan amendment at Covell and Bryant after residents voice safety, tree and character concerns
Summary
Despite lengthy public opposition over traffic, tree preservation and neighborhood character, the Edmond City Council voted 5-0 to approve a comprehensive‑plan change (PA25‑one) that allows suburban‑infill development at 1421 East Covell; proponents say it enables more housing options and future infrastructure improvements.
The Edmond City Council on July 22 approved Ordinance No. 4048, a comprehensive‑plan amendment (PA25‑one) changing the plan designation for 1421 East Covell from “rural neighborhood” to “suburban infill.” The vote was 5-0.
The amendment clears the way for future applications that could increase residential density on the 1.5‑acre property; it does not itself rezone the site nor approve any specific site plan. The council and staff repeatedly reminded listeners that rezoning, platting and site plan approvals would come later and require additional public notice and hearings.
The applicant and owner described a project concept of townhomes and duplexes that would amount to 16 units on the 1.5‑acre parcel. “We’re talking about duplex, quadplex and a couple of 5‑plex units — 16 lots on an acre and a…
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