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Neighbors oppose Bryant Brownstones; Planning Commission rejects rezoning, forwards item to council
Summary
Planning commissioners voted 1-4 against a rezoning to allow 'Bryant Brownstones' townhomes on ~2.7 acres; neighbors cited density, traffic and emergency‑access concerns, and the record shows the applicant may still take the proposal to City Council on Jan. 26, 2026.
The Edmond Planning Commission defeated a motion to approve a rezoning that would allow the Bryant Brownstones PUD (rezoning Z25‑00019) by a 1-4 vote; the transcript states the item will still be sent to the City Council for consideration on Jan. 26, 2026.
Staff described the request as a rezoning of roughly 2.7 acres at the southwest corner of Bryant and Locust Lane from suburban office (DO) to a PUD to permit up to 20 townhomes, private streets, a community clubhouse and other site features. Dean Colleda, representing the developer, said the design responds to infill needs and that the team had met neighbors to hear concerns about access, height and density.
Residents who spoke at length said the proposal is out of character with the surrounding single‑family neighborhood and raised practical safety concerns. "This is completely out of character with anything surrounding our neighborhood and should not be given a second thought," said Kenneth Tasarke, a long‑time resident. Neighbors also questioned emergency access, on‑street parking and the impact of a 40‑foot building height near existing yards.
Tyler Vaughn told commissioners the plan would increase density dramatically and said his view would be replaced by four‑story‑equivalent structures. Julie Woodard noted the developer had met some neighbors but said follow‑up communication was insufficient. Several speakers urged denial based on traffic, privacy and safety concerns.
The applicant said technical studies have been done: road widths and fire‑truck vehicle trackers were shown, solid‑waste pickup areas were planned, and building code and fire access standards would be met. The applicant also said the number of units in practice could drop (to 17, 15 or similar) because of required right‑of‑way adjustments.
After public comment and applicant responses, the commission voted against approval. The transcript records that, despite the vote, the item will be forwarded to City Council on Jan. 26, 2026 for final action.
