By Henry Dolive For The Oklahoman GretHenry@cox.netNICHOLS HILLS — City council members want to see iconic, historic homes preserved rather than demolished, while safeguarding the rights of property owners to do as they wish with properties they acquire. One council member, at least, wants to see fewer “spec homes” — homes built to be sold — that fall short of the vision for Nichols Hills that the founders had when the community was established. The three-member city council used a special meeting recently to explore what the city might do to encourage the development of better-constructed spec homes, and to have more oversight over renovation and new-construction projects. City Manager Shane Pate said staff would develop some options that the council can weigh at a future meeting if it desires. Mayor Sody Clements said she's puzzled why developers sometimes buy lots where a home already exists rather than purchasing a vacant lot if the intent is to build a spec home.Read more on NewsOK.com
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