HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter #10 SaraLyn Smith
Shestak, Joe
From:Butler, Bric
Sent:Monday, September 23, 2024 10:53 AM
To:Shestak, Joe
Subject:FW: application ID number is PZ-2024-00142 SE Testimony - To Ban Short Term
Rentals
Bric Butler
Meeting Coordinator
Department of Community
Services
City of Carmel, Indiana
Office: 317-571-2416
Email: bbutler@carmel.in.gov
1 Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
From: SaraLyn Smith <sls@saralynsmith.com>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 10:34 AM
To: Butler, Bric <bbutler@carmel.in.gov>
Subject: application ID number is PZ-2024-00142 SE Testimony - To Ban Short Term Rentals
Bric Butler
Carmel City Hall
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
September 23, 2024
Dear Bric Butler,
I've just learned that a request has been made for
a zoning variance to allow for short-term rentals in
our Lexington Farms neighborhood.
I understand that the meeting will take place at
Carmel City Hall
1 Civic Square
5: 15 pm, Monday, September 23rd
The application ID number is PZ-2024-00142 SE
I am glad to know that our HOA board will be submitting our request for
a ban on short term rentals to the Zoning Committee. I believe that
short-term rentals would damage the value of this wonderful stable neighborhood
community. Indeed, part of my motivation to purchase here was its vibrant,
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healthy neighborhood that always feels safe because neighbors know and
watch out for one another. Short term rentals would change that. I have
seen it happen in other communities where I have lived. There is no
commitment by a short term renter to care for the community or even to
get to know their neighbors, much last care about them. There is no
long term commitment to care for their home or neighborhood.
As an individual owner in Lexington Farms , I wish to lend
my support to the Lexington Farm Board's position to ban
short-term rentals in this beautiful community.
Thank you for considering my testimony.
SaraLyn Smith
10877 Lexington Drive
Carmel, Indiana 46280
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