HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter #122 Raj Peterson
Butler, Bric
From:Peterson, Rai <rai@bsu.edu>
Sent:Sunday, November 17, 2024 11:22 AM
To:Butler, Bric
Subject:Stout farm
Dear Mr. Butler,
I’ve taken a hard look at the Stout farm property since sending you my previous message. I’ve walked around it and
looked at it from all four sides.
The house, the barn, the meadows all have character and history and significance to the area. I understand that it isn’t
propi?ous to hope a developer would keep those historic structures, but is it too much to ask that the plan for that space
might retain a bit of its character?
This weekend, Carmel is opening its newly built historical museum along the Monon downtown. If we want new
residents of Carmel to uphold its history of civility and friendliness, should we not try to retain some of the character of
places that have shaped that?
At the least, a gracious use of the land would be reasonable, preserving green space, leaving the contours of its current
topography. What, par?cularly, speaks to the values of our community to scrape such an open space flat, appor?on it
into the smallest lots a developer can get away with, and slap up some housing that is not as durable as the barn it is
replacing?
Let’s not rush to complete Carmel. Precious li?le area remains to be developed here. Wouldn’t we be prouder of our
community if we saved the best for last? Let’s add to the quality of life in Carmel through these remaining opportuni?es
rather than tag into what we’ve previously built with the false promise that dense living situa?ons make a true Carmel
experience possible.
I implore you to consider the impact of this decision. The Planning Commission is charged with making Carmel the best it
can be. Please aim for something dis?nc?ve that retains the character of Hoosier history that the Stout farm has upheld.
Thank you,
Rai Peterson
13078 Deerstyne Green St
Carmel, IN
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