March 7

Megan Lasch

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Megan Lasch is the owner of  O-SDA Industries and project manager for Saigebrook Development ventures, both firms that specializes in the development and construction of affordable housing. Through O-SDA’s partnerships, Megan has developed and/or owns over 1,900 affordable housing units and has secured and closed in excess of $400 million in housing developments. These projects span to many communities throughout Texas including Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Tyler, Georgetown, and Longview to name a few. Megan is an advocate for affordable housing throughout central Texas and is a member of the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers.

  In addition, she has served on the board for Skillpoint Alliance and was elected chair in 2016. Megan was a was a finalist in the 2018 Austin Under 40 Awards.

Aside from her development firm, Megan recently ventured into the world of parenthood. Megan and her husband Josh are proud parents of a 2 year old little boy, Beckett Lasch who ‘keeps us on our toes.’

Learn more at: www.saigebrook.com

O-SDA Industries– Developer and Owner Saigebrook Development

• 15+ years  experience in multi-family development

• Developer of approx. 5,000 units, more than 1,200 units in Texas

• Innovative , neighbor hood appropriate development with proven track record

• Ownership 15 years +

• Art in Public Places

• Texas owned

• Green Development Practices

• Onsite Management

Proposed Development

• Senior Development- reserved for residents 55 and older

• Consist of  66 units

• Approx 50 of the units will be 1 bedroom units

• Approx 16  will be 2  bedroom/ 2 bath

• Buildings would be at least 30% brick or stone and reflect craftsman style design of the neighborhood with elements of the Fash mansion included

• Onsite management and maintenance

• Onsite amenities and social services

• Mixed income for seniors on a restricted income

Existing Zoning vs Proposed Zoning

The property has split zoning. The west portion is zoned “A-10” One-family and the east portion is zoned “CF” Community Facility.

• A -10 district includes one family detached dwellings with min lot size of 10,000 square feet.

• Community Facilities - Public facilities including churches, govt. offices, health services, community and  group homes, and recreation facilities.

• Planned  Development - Special district permitting specific commercial, residential/commercial mixed use and is site plan specific.

Proposed Site Plan

• 1 story building facing Sargent

• All other  buildings  are 2 story and have elevator service

• Single entrance off Oakland Blvd

• 32% percent open space

• 82 parking spaces (1 per bedroom)

• 3 outdoor courtyard/amenity areas

• Onsite clubhouse and amenity center

• Property  will be  fenced on all sides; not gated

• Will include security cameras at key locations

Clubhouse Amenities

• Business center

• 24  hr. Fitn ess  Center

• Multi-purpose room with kitchen

• Indoor/Outd oor  entertainment options

• BBQ grills and picnic tables

Our February speaker was Randle Harwood, Development Director for the City. For the first time we were able to have a good visual presentation, which could be seen by everyone in the room. Harwood has been in Fort Worth for a long time and he told us that he and his wife lived in East Fort Worth for a time. This gives us more confidence in any of our presenters, when we hear that they are actually familiar with the area.

We were given an overview of development in all areas of the city. The statistics are staggering when you realize how we are growing and what our geographic area actually encompasses. We are no longer a small town.

One of the topics was a new development proposed for Oakland Boulevard adjacent to the Urban Village boundaries is a small Senior housing project, which we will hear more about in the March meeting. The proposal is being brought by Saigebrook, a company with other projects in Fort Worth.

One of the things Harwood mentioned is that luring high paying jobs to our area sometimes depends on the education level of our work force.

If you want to contribute to the book fund the bowl will be available when you check in on Thursday March 7th.

We are planning to give money to purchase books to Charles Hodges at the April meeting, so that he can get all the paper work and order in and the books can be in the libraries for September. This is an effort we have engaged in for three years now, and it has meant a lot to the nine Elementary Schools which feed into Eastern Hills.