Dwellings at SoSA

[Teo9969]

I take it you don't like puns.

Not that bad ones anyway

[Pete]

The approval of this project by the UDC is now being appealed to the Board of Adjustment by one of the immediate neighbors.

Same issues as before: building height, set backs, density, etc.

[Rover]

Did people who built there honestly think it would just be a cool suburban neighborhood but close in to downtown?

[AP]

Did people who built there honestly think it would just be a cool suburban neighborhood but close in to downtown?

I think they might have actually thought that. Which is beyond stupid to me.

[bchris02]

The approval of this project by the UDC is now being appealed to the Board of Adjustment by one of the immediate neighbors.

Same issues as before: building height, set backs, density, etc.

Ridiculous.

What kind of chance do you think they have at defeating this proposal?

[shawnw]

What are the laws regarding "air rights" in OKC? Could they have bought the air rights above the land in front of them to keep high buildings from being built? I've heard of that happening in other municipalities...

[dwellsokc]

...What kind of chance do you think they have at defeating this proposal?

Zero chance, and they know it. Some people think throwing a tantrum is effective. (Ask Ed Shadid!)

[Spartan]

Surprising for 1%ers.

[Teo9969]

What are the laws regarding "air rights" in OKC? Could they have bought the air rights above the land in front of them to keep high buildings from being built? I've heard of that happening in other municipalities...

Man, that would be a great business model:

Buy a bit of land near a lot with a view, propose a building that obstructs that view, and when the owner of the lot complains, offer them the air rights for the property, sell lower lot, let chaos ensue, profit!

[BoulderSooner]

After the boa comments on the Spanish style house. This appeal could be very funny.

[Pete]

Today the Board of Adjustment unanimously rejected the appeal to stop this project.

So, all systems go. Construction should start before the end of the year.

[bchris02]

Today the Board of Adjustment unanimously rejected the appeal to stop this project.

So, all systems go. Construction should start before the end of the year.

Great news! Let the infill continue!

[Pete]

I want one.

The views will be stunning and I love how the units are free-standing and you actually have a little side yard for a dog.

Plus, there is almost nothing for sale in the core other than the tiny units at the Civic and the suburban-style Hill.


BTW, ADG has quietly become an urban design force in OKC. They are also doing AC Hotel and Hyatt Place and several other click projects.

[okatty]

^Agree with Pete. These look really good to me. Took a hard look at Lisbon Lofts but just a few things caused us to hold back. But am interested in these for sure. Glad to see it progressing along.

[catch22]

^Agree with Pete. These look really good to me. Took a hard look at Lisbon Lofts but just a few things caused us to hold back. But am interested in these for sure. Glad to see it progressing along.

What were your issues with Lisbon?

Glad to see this development move forward, it should be good for the area.

[okatty]

What were your issues with Lisbon?

Glad to see this development move forward, it should be good for the area.

Nothing bad in regard to Lisbon - just what was available at the time we looked didn't fit our needs. Looked at big one on end with great deck but didn't like the small window in the kitchen (picky picky) and a few other things. But a great development and will be very cool when they can finally be done.

[Pete]

Noticed today that the lady who lives directly north of this project and appealed to the Board of Adjustment (and lost) now has a for sale sign on her house.

The irony is that she can't possibly have any sort of view because 1) her house is only 1-story and 2) she has a bunch of big trees planted in the back yard.

[ljbab728]

Maybe she's going to sell and buy one of the new properties in Dwellings at SoSA. If you can't beat em, join em, LOL.

[Teo9969]

That would be pretty funny.

She probably doesn't want to deal with the noise of having a bunch of neighbors.

I've heard that concern from many urban-minded people even on this forum…but the reality is that quiet is not something to strive for downtown. Obviously certain areas will be louder than others, but any given place downtown will have the possibility of people walking down the street…a neighbor having a lot of people at their house late…etc. etc.

[kevinpate]

Ya know, except that I don't wanna leave Norman, especially not with the g-babies now living in town, that ain't a bad lookin' lil' cottage the protester is selling off.

[bchris02]

I've heard that concern from many urban-minded people even on this forum…but the reality is that quiet is not something to strive for downtown. Obviously certain areas will be louder than others, but any given place downtown will have the possibility of people walking down the street…a neighbor having a lot of people at their house late…etc. etc.

Exactly. More noise is something that kind of comes with the territory of having a more active, urban environment. Suburbs are made for people for whom "quiet" is a priority.

[OKCRT]

Has anyone checked on the price for the lil old ladys house? I can't make out the tel number on that sign. One might want to buy that and make it into a 2 story with a view?

[musg8411]

Has anyone checked on the price for the lil old ladys house? I can't make out the tel number on that sign. One might want to buy that and make it into a 2 story with a view?

399k

[Canoe]

Lol

[Pete]

$399k???

It's 1,248 SF and they paid $83.5K in 2008!