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Epcon outlines Courtyards at Deer Creek — 55+ targeted courtyard homes proposed on Olio/156th
Summary
Epcon Communities presented a proposal for the Courtyards at Deer Creek, an approximately 80‑acre, HOA‑maintained community of courtyard homes targeted to active adults; the developer said homes would range roughly $450,000–$1,000,000 and estimated they generate about 60% fewer daily trips than traditional family housing.
Lisa Clackmore of Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim introduced Epcon Communities’ Courtyards at Deer Creek on Dec. 16 and turned the presentation over to Dale Piper, Epcon’s lead acquisitions manager.
Piper said the project — sited at the northeast corner of Olio Road and 156th Street — would feature Epcon’s courtyard product aimed largely at active adults. He described a low‑impact layout centered on preserved Sand Creek corridor features, internal courtyard spaces, and a perimeter trail. Piper characterized the product as low‑maintenance and said Epcon plans deed restrictions and HOA services, including lawn and snow maintenance.
“Our homes will range in the upper fours to over $1,000,000 with an average size of about 2,000 square feet,” Piper said. He added that Epcon’s product generates fewer vehicle trips than conventional family housing: "These homes ... create or generate 60% fewer daily trips than a traditional family housing would." Piper said Epcon intends to preserve buffers, use 50‑foot perimeter buffer yards in places and connect the community with pedestrian improvements where feasible.
Councilmembers asked about age restrictions and community design. Epcon said the product is "age targeted" but not necessarily legally age‑restricted; the company said it is open to discussing whether to put age‑restriction language into project documents. Councilmembers also asked about porches and other design features to foster front‑porch activity; Epcon said most of its product includes a front porch and that ARB review will address design details.
Next steps: Epcon will host a neighborhood meeting in early January and proceed with staff review and Plan Commission scheduling.
Provenance: presentation introduced at SEG 545 and concluded at SEG 780.
