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Lockport council approves concept plan for 260‑unit Sadie Ridge development
Summary
The Lockport City Council approved a concept plan for Sadie Ridge, a 260‑unit residential development by MI Homes that removes the small‑lot product, increases parkland to about 3.2 acres and keeps density near 3.3 units per acre; the council required a traffic study covering nearby intersections.
The Lockport City Council voted to approve a concept plan for Sadie Ridge, a proposed residential development that now totals 260 homes, after a presentation from MI Homes and city staff.
Caitlin Chuck, appearing on behalf of MI Homes, summarized revisions that reduced the project from an early 318‑unit layout to a 260‑unit plan. The final concept eliminates MI’s small‑lot single‑family product and proposes 132 traditional single‑family lots and 128 townhomes; the park site grew to about 3.2 acres and the project density was described as roughly 3.3 units per acre, which staff said aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan. Staff noted annexation agreement amendments, rezoning and a planned‑development special use will be required at later stages and that the concept approval is valid for one year.
Council members asked about price ranges, traffic and facade design. Greg Collins of MI Homes said finished prices for the single‑family homes could average roughly $550,000–$625,000 and that townhome prices were likely in the low‑to‑mid $400,000 range, based on recent local sales. Staff and the developer confirmed the traffic study for subsequent plans will include the Gouger/Bruce Road and Cedar/Bruce Road intersections to assess off‑site impacts and circulation.
Caitlin Chuck said MI Homes "is very committed to being a good neighbor" and thanked staff for their review. Council members expressed general support for the design changes, noting the reduction in unit count and elimination of the smallest lots as improvements.
A councilmember moved to approve the concept plan and the associated findings and resolution referenced in the meeting materials (resolution number 24109); another councilmember seconded the motion and the council approved it on a roll call vote. Staff said final design and subdivision actions will return for review, and the developer estimated returning with final designs in about 90 days.
The council’s approval is conceptual only; the project still requires amendments to annexation agreements, rezoning, a traffic study and formal development plan approvals before construction can begin.
