HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter #85 Nancy Cheesman
Butler, Bric
From:Nancy Cheesman <ncheesman@att.net>
Sent:Sunday, May 12, 2024 7:12 PM
To:Butler, Bric
Subject:JG Village PUD Amendment for Plan Commisssion
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Please submit this to the Plan Commission in regards to their May 21 discussion about the Jackson's Grant
Village PUD Rezone/Amendment:
Dear Plan Commission members,
I have already sent an email (February 18, 2024) voicing my opinion AGAINST the JG Village PUD
Amendment. I have additional thoughts I wish to express at this time based on meetings, conversations, and
the traffic study that have transpired since.
1. The traffic study estimates the Daycare will generate an additional 225 cars DAILY (JUST DURING AM
and PM PEAK HOURS). This increases the commercial traffic by nearly 150% over the projected to be
generated by the commercial currently approved (153 Daily during AM and PM Peak). The traffic study then
calculated the assignment and distribution of that generated traffic at EACH access point to JG
Village. Unfortunately, I believe that calculation is understated for the traffic that will go north from the
Daycare to exit from Hamlet Drive (and the study didn't even take into consideration the number of cars who
will continue through Jackson's Grant neighborhood to exit at Jackson's Grant Blvd. or cut through Jackson's
Grant to get to Clay Center Rd.) We know this to be true. We get that "cut through traffic" to/from Clay Center
Rd. now! It is reasonable that the majority of the families using a Day Care at 116th and Spring Mill will likely
reside in neighborhoods North and West from that corner. They will use our streets! And once Spring Mill Rd.
becomes more congested with Steadman traffic and future IU Health development between Illinois and Spring
Mill Rd. at 116th Street, the cut through traffic will become even worse.
2. The homes in Jackson's Grant that will experience the MOST additional traffic are in the Stableside and
Hamlet sections of Jackson's Grant, especially those along Otto Lane. These are $1million+ homes with front
doors/outdoor living spaces 10-15 yards from the street. Many are residents who built homes in Jackson's Grant
for the "Unbridled Elegance" Republic markets (many letters on the docket refer to this). Those people in favor
of the Daycare are overwhelmingly the residents who live far away from any immediate traffic
increase. Please consider those of us who live the closest who will be affected! The additional traffic will be
dangerous and disappointing.
3. Have you looked clearly at the Daycare that is planned? https://www.jacksonsday.com/
The Learning Experience (it is not going to be called Jackson's Day as Air Alchemist has penned it) only
accepts infants through Kindergarten. There are very few families in Jackson's Grant, based on our
demographics, who would use this facility, contrary to what Air Alchemist has indicated. Is this a
franchise? Or a corporate owned company? And have you questioned Air Alchemist as to whether the façade
of the building would be required to look like all the other Learning Experience fronts (see the website for
pictures of nearby The Learning Experience buildings)? This is certainly not the look the original approved
PUD architectural renderings for commercial buildings indicated!
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4. Please clarify: The DOCS report on 1/16/24 indicated the Cunningham property has already been purchased
by Air Alchemist. However, when Del DeMeo was asked about this at the recent Jackson's Grant HOA/City
Councilors/Air Alchemist "town hall" meeting, he indicated he DOES NOT own the property. When asked if
he has an agreement with the Cunninghams to purchase the land pending the approval of this PUD Amendment,
he said he DOES NOT. What is correct?
And speaking of DOCS reports, I find it extremely unprofessional and inappropriate for a DOCS report (see
2/6/24 under "Update since public hearing") to quote an email from the docket with unsubstantiated accusations
of "ageism against younger families and children in Jackson's Grant." As a member of the HOA Board, I can
assure you this is not factual, but a highly contentious accusation and has no place in a DOCS report.
5. Finally, please read Jeff Worrell's recent column in the Carmel Current entitled "Can you trust me?" He
says, "trust is the cornerstone of a civil community…" When the original PUD was approved in 2021, those of
us opposed, and there were MANY, were promised a LIGHT (SMALL) commercial node with maximum of
20,000 sq. ft. commercial, no one tenant more than 5000 sq. ft. and no building greater than 7500 sq. ft. We
trusted that the City Council would honor that promise. Yet, here we are a short 3 years later looking at an
additional 50% commercial space, 60 extra parking spots, and more townhomes attached to our neighborhood
at Otto Lane. And fighting DOUBLE the amount of traffic generated. An overwhelming majority of letters on
the docket are opposed.
Please vote AGAINST a Jackson's Grant Village PUD Amendment and send it to the City Council with a
NEGATIVE vote, like you did in 2021! Earn the trust Jeff Worrell commits to!
Sincerely,
Nancy Cheesman
12120 Hobby Horse Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
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