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New single family homes Simi Valley are on the horizon as the long-anticipated Cochran Street development moves forward.
After months of public debate and detailed reviews, the Simi Valley Planning Commission recently gave its unanimous blessing to a plan that will reshape a portion of central Simi along Cochran Street.
This ambitious project introduces 58 detached homes across nearly 20 acres, with layouts designed to reflect the town’s cherished suburban character.
Development renderings reveal dramatic visuals of three distinctive architectural styles—Spanish, farmhouse, and Craftsman—which will offer a total of 18 striking variations and allow new buyers a sense of choice and identity.
But the road to approval was not without tension.
Concerns emerged from long-time neighbors worried about the removal of five protected trees, including mature native oaks that have anchored the land for generations.
Loren Klick, a respected local arborist, made an emotional appeal to preserve at least two of these ancient oaks, emphasizing that mature, naturally grown trees lend irreplaceable character to the community.
However, project leaders from Colton Lee Communities explained that expert assessments found those trees to be in declining health, making preservation impractical.
Beyond the trees, residents passionately voiced issues regarding privacy, increased traffic on Cochran Street, and the development’s private trails that overlook backyards.
Some cited the positive turn compared to previously shelved plans for a medical complex on the same property, saying the new project is better suited to the neighborhood’s spirit.
This new wave of simi valley new homes represents a balance between housing needs and open space, with only half the number of homes allowed by zoning and about three-quarters of the land left as landscaped or open space.
The final design also delivers parks, a dedicated dog park, and generous guest parking—a move praised by the commission chair for its restraint and thoughtful community planning.
The upcoming Cochran Street development is set to bring new energy and fresh choices for local families, strengthening Simi Valley’s reputation as a stronghold of attractive, livable single-family neighborhoods. |
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The unanimous commission vote surprised me a little. Usually there's at least one holdout on something this size. Must have been a pretty solid plan.
More homes means more cars on Cochran. That street already backs up in the mornings and this is only going to make it worse.
Loren Klick has been fighting for trees in this valley for years. Glad someone spoke up even if it didn't change the outcome.
PatriciaVHHe really does care about this stuff. I've seen him at a couple of other meetings too. It's a shame about the oaks but at least the concern was on record.
Spanish, farmhouse, and Craftsman all on the same street? Sounds like it could look a little chaotic. Hope the execution is better than the rendering.
A dog park is a nice touch honestly. Not enough of those in central Simi.
Tom BelliniRight? The closest decent one is way out by the park on Madera. Having one built into the neighborhood from the start is a smart move.
Those private trails overlooking peoples backyards are a real concern. Nobody wants strangers walking above their fence line. Hope they rethink that part.
A medical complex would have been way worse for that neighborhood. Traffic alone would have been a nightmare. So yeah this is the better option.
58 homes on 20 acres actually sounds pretty reasonable compared to what they could have crammed in there. At least they left open space.
Those oaks on Cochran have been there forever. Losing them for a housing development is really sad no matter what the health reports say.