HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter #10 Margaret McCain19 December 2021
Carmel Plan Commission
Carmel City Hall
Department of Community Services
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
RE: Docket No. PZ-2021-00205 AP/ADLS: 11335 North Michigan Road Apartments
Carmel Plan Commission,
I have been a property owner in the Woodhaven subdivision for ten years. I was recently made aware
of the development plans for the land immediately adjacent to the south end of the subdivision.
Although the land’s development is eminent, I am opposed to the current plan, the variances included in
the proposal, as well as the limited opportunity to respond to it. My understanding is that many of my
neighbors in the subdivision share the same view; multiple neighbors have posed questions and
concerns that have not been answered, and many misleading comments or omissions by the developers
and their representatives regarding the project have been noted.
The current proposal violates the unified development ordinance standards. Please do not let the
potential for short-term financial gain compromise adherence to policies that protect the beauty of our
city, protect existing/neighboring homeowners, and protect the integrity of the brand Carmel has been
able to achieve. To disregard those ordinances will not only diminish neighboring property values, mine
included, but also contribute to an erosion of the highly-regarded reputation that Carmel has
established. Many of us were attracted to Carmel because of its high standards. Unless the city intends
to abandon or compromise its current position, please give us the opportunity to be heard, and
earnestly listen to ideas, alternate solutions, negotiable areas of concern, and be forthcoming with
information so that all parties can make the best, most informed choice toward an agreeable decision.
Lastly, I hope that the planning commission will consider all uses of the land that will benefit not only
neighboring businesses and homeowners, but also the city of Carmel; many ideas have been brought
forth as alternate uses for the space, including a greenspace that includes an aviary (specifically bald
eagle) habitat.
Please vote to deny this complex, and give the neighbors the opportunity to support Carmel’s efforts to
elevate our fine city to even greater heights.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Margaret McCain
4558 Woodhaven Dr
Zionsville, IN 46077