14 duplexes coming to Czech Hall Rd
Caleb Soptelean
City council last week approved a Planned Unit Development for 14 duplexes.
Nearly a dozen neighboring residents showed up to oppose the development, but council approved it anyway due to threat of a two-story apartment complex if the duplexes weren’t okayed.
Tim Eades said owners Robert Griggs Jr. and Jeane Claire Snow are “packing 28 (units) on a very narrow piece of property with 10-foot setbacks.”
The R-4 zoned 3.3-acre property sits on the west side of Czech Hall Road about a half-mile north of Highway 152. The city’s Comprehensive Plan calls for the property to be zoned R-1.
“It’s packing people like Oklahoma City would,” said Karen Battles. “I think we should have higher standards. You’ve got a crime element when they get old and run down.”
Other concerns include heavy traffic that already exists on Czech Hall Road.
Bryan Stambeck of Sterling Properties said the city Planning Commission turned down the PUD by 6-1 and 3-2 votes, but noted the apartment option would more likely have a negative impact on surrounding property values.
He said the duplexes would lease for $850 to $900 a month, which would likely not result in a crime element being attracted.
Councilman Scott Gibson said he was initially opposed to the PUD, but changed his mind after a closer look. He believes the duplexes will add value to the surrounding property.
Gibson motioned to approve the PUD with stipulations that a fence be built on the west side of the property and that a homeowners association be maintained in perpetuity. He said area duplexes with homeowners associations are an improvement over those that don’t have them.
Councilwoman Kathleen Moon noted her ward is located across the street from the proposed development and asked for the homeowners association requirement. She ended up voting against the PUD along with Mayor Jeff Landrith. It was approved 5-2.
“I don’t want to live next to a duplex or apartments. This is not the Mustang I really care for,” Landrith said.
The development will have a cul-de-sac instead of a through street.
Caleb Soptelean
City council last week approved a Planned Unit Development for 14 duplexes.
Nearly a dozen neighboring residents showed up to oppose the development, but council approved it anyway due to threat of a two-story apartment complex if the duplexes weren’t okayed.
Tim Eades said owners Robert Griggs Jr. and Jeane Claire Snow are “packing 28 (units) on a very narrow piece of property with 10-foot setbacks.”
The R-4 zoned 3.3-acre property sits on the west side of Czech Hall Road about a half-mile north of Highway 152. The city’s Comprehensive Plan calls for the property to be zoned R-1.
“It’s packing people like Oklahoma City would,” said Karen Battles. “I think we should have higher standards. You’ve got a crime element when they get old and run down.”
Other concerns include heavy traffic that already exists on Czech Hall Road.
Bryan Stambeck of Sterling Properties said the city Planning Commission turned down the PUD by 6-1 and 3-2 votes, but noted the apartment option would more likely have a negative impact on surrounding property values.
He said the duplexes would lease for $850 to $900 a month, which would likely not result in a crime element being attracted.
Councilman Scott Gibson said he was initially opposed to the PUD, but changed his mind after a closer look. He believes the duplexes will add value to the surrounding property.
Gibson motioned to approve the PUD with stipulations that a fence be built on the west side of the property and that a homeowners association be maintained in perpetuity. He said area duplexes with homeowners associations are an improvement over those that don’t have them.
Councilwoman Kathleen Moon noted her ward is located across the street from the proposed development and asked for the homeowners association requirement. She ended up voting against the PUD along with Mayor Jeff Landrith. It was approved 5-2.
“I don’t want to live next to a duplex or apartments. This is not the Mustang I really care for,” Landrith said.
The development will have a cul-de-sac instead of a through street.
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I appreciate the fact that the City of Mustang is open to growth & development. The future of Mustang is looking up!
I appreciate the fact that the City of Mustang is open to growth & development. The future of Mustang is looking up!
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