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Butler, Bric
From:Jethro Lloyd <jethro@lloydza.com>
Sent:Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:59 AM
To:Butler, Bric
Subject:Stout Farm
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Dear Mr Butler,
I am writing about the proposed Stout Farm Project near the Village of West Clay, Carmel. I want to voice my
objections to the proposed development for the following reasons.
The Village of West Clay and surrounding neighborhoods have attempted to develop in line with the homes
in the surrounding neighborhoods. West Carmel is poised to become an extremely valuable place to live,
attracting residents who pride themselves on beautiful architecture and grand homes. The proposed
development does not fit into the spirit of West Carmel.
The proposal suggests an extremely dense development that will bring significant tra?ic, burden the
already overburdened schools in the area, and most likely change the way of life here. It will remove a
chance to enjoy every value that people living in the surrounding area have come to enjoy and have paid a
significant amount to participate in.
There is already significant real estate investment in the West Carmel area, with magnificent homes and
neighborhoods; a high-density development would erode value, and it feels like the city of Carmel has
forgotten its residents if it goes ahead with this development.
Several other locations in Carmel are now building high-density apartments, most of which are in the city
center and nearby; Carmel has always prided itself on its brilliant town planning. This would be a mistake,
and West Carmel would lose its appeal, eroding its value.
If Carmel gives into high-density developments, I believe future homeowners looking for safety for their
investments may look to other cities like Zionsville or Westfield instead of Carmel. Giving in to property
developers and their greed, I believe, would be a mistake. There could be better solutions that support the
West Carmel values that would still be extremely lucrative.
I have several other concerns, and as a resident, I would be significantly a?ected by my property value going
down because Carmel was short-sighted and tempted by property developers who do not care about the
people living in the area. I will consider leaving Carmel if this project goes ahead; I live on the West Side for a
reason, and I will strongly oppose it becoming another overpopulated and ugly city like so many have become.
I would appreciate your consideration.
Jethro Lloyd
12656 Rosebery Street
Carmel
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