Covell-35 Development Incentive Agreement — Legacy at Covell
Summary
A commercial site plan for Phase II of The Legacy at Covell, on Covell Road west of I-35, was scheduled for public hearing. The outcome is not on record.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$17 million from Edmond Electric reserves moved into the incentive account.
Shoppers and businesses in the Covell/I-35 commercial corridor.
Some local small business owners worry chain incentives — particularly for Barnes and Noble — could disadvantage independent retailers.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Planning Commission — August 4, 2026
A commercial site plan for Phase II of The Legacy at Covell, on Covell Road west of I-35, was scheduled for public hearing. The outcome is not on record.
City Council / Public Works Authority — June 8, 2026
Two big developments near Covell and I-35 exposed a rift over the city's future: Legacy at Covell wants 950 units instead of 600, and West Fork would put mostly housing on land once earmarked for retail. The mayor argued the city must protect future retail potential — especially if Coffee Creek ever gets I-35 ramps.
Planning Commission — May 19, 2026
The 115-acre Legacy at Covell can now plan up to 950 homes instead of 600, with residential allowed across the northern 71 acres. Residents worried about traffic near the two-lane Sooner bridge and whether the area still delivers the jobs envisioned in the East Edmond 2050 plan.
City Council / Public Works Authority — March 23, 2026
The city is committing $17 million from electric reserves to help land a major retail complex at Covell, including a Whole Foods. Residents debated whether incentivizing a national bookstore chain harms local booksellers.
City Council Workshop - FY26-27 Budget & Economic Development — March 9, 2026
The council took up a potential incentive agreement with Covell-35 Development, LLC for the Legacy at Covell retail shopping complex, hearing an economic study and the developer's pitch. No deal was voted on yet.
Related development
Legacy at Covell - Second Amendment
The amendment would update the planned development standards for the Legacy at Covell area — watch for it back on the August 10 agenda.
Central Plaza Planned Unit Development
Adds up to 152 multifamily units near the university district — helpful for students needing housing near campus.
Legacy at Covell — Amended PUD Design Statement
Significant added housing density near the Covell/Sooner interchange, with traffic and employment concerns raised by neighbors.
The Legacy at Covell — Anchors Phase II
Expands a major retail center near the I-35 and Covell interchange.
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