HomeMy WebLinkAboutStatements of Support and Request_Stamped ApprovedStatement of Special Exemption Request - Renewal
Thomas and Karyn Elliott, owner of the property located at 10828 Timber Lane, would like to
request a renewal of our Special Exemption to periodically use our entire home for Short Term
Residential Rental.
10/24/2023
Statement of Support
Special Exception - Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals
Docket No.: PZ-2023-00218 Petitioner: Thomas and Karyn Elliott
Our primary residence, located at 10828 Timber Lane, is a 4br 3bath home originally built in 1967. We have
lived there since July of 1995 and raised 3 sons, 2 of which still live in the area with their growing families. In
2019 we chose to renovate our home and remain in Carmel rather than downsize. We invested thousands into
extensive external and internal renovations to convert it into a home that would host our large family
gatherings and have amenities we have enjoyed over the years at vacation spots. We hope to inspire others
on our street to perhaps follow suite to continue raising property values. This is a great neighborhood. We
were approved for STRR in November 2022 and wish to renew. We are still traveling to care for Karyn's mom
87) who is now experiencing health issues that require many appointments and assisted care.
D We are requesting approval of our Special Exception RENEWAL application to allow for the use of the entire
dwelling. We estimate the number of guests from 2-8 with length of stay 2-3 nights, once or twice a month.
m Our SE Docket PZ-2022-00213 was approved on November 28, 2022. We are requesting renewal.
We do not have an active homeowner's association, nothing prohibits STRR.
We have the support of our neighbors. We wish to maintain home function and deter criminal mischief while we
are away.
O Our SE — STRR classification will help offset future home improvements.
The guests that our home will attract are families that specifically desire a private, quiet, safe, and contained
residential experience to blend into the community. Our guests will be visiting family/friends, attending travel
team sports events, weddings, graduations, funerals, may need to follow the CDC recommendation for safer,
private lodging due to comorbidities, and may even be looking to potentially relocate to Carmel! We will know
the intention of the visit and who will be coming and will ensure that their presence will not disturb our home or
neighborhood.
We will protect our investment with strict guidelines and monitoring. All renters will be informed that this is a
quiet, residential neighborhood and will know to act accordingly. The home will be visited frequently to ensure
guests adhere to strict guidelines which include, but are not limited to, quiet hours, no smoking, no pets, no
parties, no events, no candles, no street parking. If and when rented, all guests will be monitored closely by
Kristine, a trusted, responsible friend and Carmel resident, who lives 5 minutes from our home as well as our
two adult sons and supportive neighbors. We also have 5 exterior security cameras with 24/7 surveillance.
0 While we understand and appreciate the desire to limit the overflow of STRR opportunities in Carmel, we also
feel that Carmel should allow a few AirBnb opportunities in various regions of our city in order to keep up the
modern expectations which appeal to today's travelers.
0 Our driveway is 35' by 45' and will easily accommodate parking. There will be no reason to park on the street.
We also have a large, fenced in back yard and will easily accommodate children playing.
0 Only 5 star reviews attest to the professionalism and expertise on what it takes to manage our STRR responsibly.
10 Any external or internal situations, house maintenance or mechanical issues that require attention will be
promptly addressed. The upkeep and well-being of our home and those surrounding us are a priority.
Our home is covered by a $1million insurance policy is provided through AirBnb as well as an additional umbrella
policy.
Most guests are prior Carmel residents or relatives of current Carmel residents who wish to have comfortable
and close accommodations to their Carmel family members while they are in town for weddings, graduations,
birthdays, funerals, etc. We did have one guest who was house hunting and ended up purchasing a home in
Carmel.
10/24/2023