HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter #8 Dan ColeFrom:Dan Cole
To:Crediford, Maggie
Cc:dcole2@indy.rr.com
Subject:BZA variance request for farm animals
Date:Wednesday, November 11, 2015 7:42:43 AM
Dear Maggie,
I wanted to provide written documentation of my opposition to the requested Zoning Ordinance
Variance being sought to allow farm animals on less than 3 acres of residential property in Carmel,
Briar Creek Section 1 of the Woodlands neighborhood. The formal agenda docket number 1510008
v miniature goats, Briar Creek.
My property sits directly south of the property owners' requesting the variance and within earshot
and visibility of the farm animals. My decision to oppose the variance starts with the fact that there
is already a law stating that owning farm animals on less than 3 acres in the City Limits is not legal.
Additionally, our neighborhood HOA discussed the issue and passed motion to deny the variance
request as well.
A concern I have in allowing this variance is would it provide an opening for other farm animals to be
allowed on property less than 3 acres inside the city limits. There is also a concern about potential
environmental issues with run off into Carmel Creek which runs alongside of where the animals are
kept. Will there be foul odors and a degradation of the property and surrounding property values?
These are a few of the questions we don't have the answers to at this time, but should a variance be
allowed and there be a negative impact, it will be more difficult to overturn and correct the issue in
the future.
It seems easier to ask for forgiveness instead of permission. I wish due diligence was done before
the purchase of the farm animals, but ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Kind regards,
Dan Cole
10184 Partridge Pl
Carmel, IN 46033
317.843.2207
Dan Cole
Business Development Manager
Pinnacle Partners
9515 Delegates Row
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-805-1910 Direct
317-753-8001 Cell
317-805-1939 Fax