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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter #08 Artistic Composite Pallets4518 W 99th St. Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 960-5813 Page | 1 Carmel Plan Commission Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Garrett M. Clark Artistic Composite Pallets 4518 West 99th Street Carmel, IN 46032 January 21, 2025 Subject: Interest in Purchase of Land North of Artistic Composite Pallets Reference: US 421-WCD PUD Ordinance/Rezone Request, Docket Number PZ-2024-00222 PUD Dear Carmel Plan Commission Committee, This letter expresses our interest in the purchase and beneficial use of the land located just North of our property at 4518 West 99th Steet, Carmel, IN, 46032. As our company continues to grow, this land provides an opportunity to support our future expansion plans and also provide job growth. Currently, we employ 70 employees, including engineers, production technicians, administrative staff, and sales professionals. We have plans to grow our workforce and production capacity in the coming years. Our growth will be propelled by our continued investment in automated manufacturing equipment. Our facility uses advanced plastic production equipment and robotic work cells. As we expand, we will invest in additional automation equipment, requiring a skilled workforce of production associates, engineers, and technicians. The land North of our property would help support our growth plan. We envision utilizing this land for a several purposes: 1. Expansion of our manufacturing facilities: To accommodate our growing production needs and accommodate new equipment. 2. Research and Development (R&D): To provide a dedicated space for our engineering and technical teams to innovate and develop new products and processes. 3. Product Testing: Recycled plastic testing and pallet load and dimensional testing. We hope that our growth plans align with the city's goals of economic growth and job creation. By expanding our operations within the city, we can contribute to the local economy by: • Creating high-quality jobs: Providing employment opportunities for skilled workers in engineering, manufacturing, and other related fields. • Driving economic growth: Increasing our tax base and contributing to the overall economic vitality of the city. • Promoting technological innovation: Fostering a culture of innovation and attracting other high-tech companies to the area. We would enjoy getting together with the Carmel Plan Commission Committee to explore the potential uses of this land and discuss how our expansion plans can benefit the community. We believe that by working together we can provide benefits for both our company and the city. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to discuss ing this opportunity further. Sincerely, Garrett M. Clark Co-Founder and Director of Engineering Artistic Composite Pallets Cell: 317-918-5370 Email: gclark@artisticpallets.com