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Shestak, Joe
From:eric johnson <ericmj50@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:48 PM
To:Shestak, Joe
Subject:proposed rezoning of land north of Saddle Creek
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Hi Mr. Shestak:
I hope all is well with you.
I want to voice my concerns about rezoning the parcel of land north of Saddle Creek subdivision for multi-family
townhouses.
While I am all for progress and free enterprise, adding 258 residences will significantly increase the traffic in the area,
with many choosing to drive through Saddle Creek to reduce commute time.The increase in traffic will affect the safety
and well being of those in Saddle Creek, which already has enough traffic passing through a 100% residential area. The
building of the Harmony Apartments on 146st has already increased the traffic at the roundabouts, with the
apartment complex only 50% complete. Adding an additional 258 units, with most having 2 autos, will increase traffic by
over 500 cars per day.
While townhomes are popular, they are also at the lower end of the home ownership scale and many turn into
rental units, bringing in tenants that do not support the community the way single family homeowners do. The
concentration of units would be greater than the entire Saddle Creek subdivision and destroy property values, as
potential buyers would not want to live next to them.
The overall impact to the quality of life and economic impact on homeowners will be substantial and I hope that the
board will reject the petition.
Eirc M. Johnson
14207 Nicholas Dr
Carmel, IN\\650-464-9096
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