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Butler, Bric
From:Minnaar, Shannon
Sent:Friday, October 25, 2024 2:20 PM
To:Butler, Bric
Subject:Fw: Stout Farm Proposal
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
For the PC records.
Thanks, Bric!
Have a great weekend!
Shannon Minnaar
City Councilor – Northeast District
(317)671-2968
https://www.carmel.in.gov/home
From: Kathleen Hursh <kathleen.hursh@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:41 PM
To: Green, Anthony <agreen@carmel.in.gov>; Snyder, Matt <msnyder@carmel.in.gov>; Worrell, Jeff
<Jworrell@carmel.in.gov>; Minnaar, Shannon <sminnaar@carmel.in.gov>; Locke, Ryan A <ralocke@carmel.in.gov>;
Joshi, Anita <ajoshi@carmel.in.gov>
Cc: Jeff Terp <jefft@vwcownersassn.com>
Subject: Stout Farm Proposal
Thank you for attending the meeting last night at the Meeting House in the Village of West Clay regarding
the proposed development of the Stout Farm property.The meeting was for the developer and property
owners in the Village and surrounding areas of West Carmel to discuss the merits of proceeding with this
project. I think you will agree, it was very evident there is wide disapproval of this proposal. There was
quite a bit of discussion concerning how the 142 new residences would create a significant density issue
and create very little green space for pets, wildlife and foliage. The plan allowed for a mere 6 acres of
green space with no plans for a structure of any kind. In addition, 142 new residences and their cars
would significantly stress the traffic patterns already stressed in West Carmel.
Some major points made:
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Inconsistent architecture and price points of the proposed houses with the surrounding properties.
2. Lots and houses significantly smaller than existing homes surrounding the Stout Property.
3. No amenities matching those of the Village of West Clay, such as parks, playgrounds, fire pits and
tennis/pickleball courts are included in this proposal.
Thank you for your service to our wonderful city and I hope you will agree this development is not
appropriate for West Carmel. There are other options available.
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Kathleen and Eric Hursh
2195 Shaftesbury Road
Kathleen Hursh
kathleen.hursh@gmail.com
317-679-8696
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