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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence u u Page 1 of 1 Tingley, Connie S From: mjkinnam@juno.com Sent: ~nday. August 26, 200710:47 p~ To: Tingley, Connie S Cc: mk3622@alt.com Subject: Board of Zoning 8/27 appeal to variance 07070044uv to 07070052v Attachments: city of carmel appeal 10 dockets 07070044uv to 07070052v.doc Ms. Tingley, I apologize for the late notice on this. I wish to submit this statement for consideration in the Board of Zoning Appeals on 8/27 with regard to the variance requests from Uptown Partners LLC for common address 531 S. Guilford. Ifthere are any questions, please contact me directly at 317-370-1161. Sincerely, Micah J. Kinnaman ~c. liU\Rm g nU'1g'\JED 8/27/2007 u u Micah and Heather Kimlaman 438 Oak Drive Carmel IN 46032 (317)370-1161 mjkinnaT11@juno.com Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cannel One Civic Square Carmel IN 46032 Re: Opposition to Variance Request Nos 07070044UV through 07070052V To whom it may concern: As a property owner adjacent to 531 S.Guilford we oppose the proposed plan to divide the property into 33 single family homes. We feel that high density neighborhoods are not consistent with the City of Call11el's family-friendly vision, and the market for properties with minimal to zero yard is addressed by an abundance of vacant townhomes and apartments within a 2 mile radius. A search of Realtor.com revealed 229 parcels of land, 387 single family homes, 72 condos and 32 rental properties in zip code 46032, 720 in all. This may not include aU available properties. We believe that the creation of 33 additional residences in 46032 will just result in excess real estate invehtory. On a personal note, we chose to move to Cannel over nearby communities based on the character and serenity of the area. We \'>i'ere turned away from the densely populated cookie- cutter "vinyl villages" of Fishers and Noblesville. We are very concerned that when we look out our back patio door, that is Vv'hat we will see if this development is pemlitted to proceed. We request that if the development moves forward that the following requests be honored: · The tall trees bordering Oak and Helen Keene remain intact as part of the planned development El The number of new houses reduced, with larger lots, especially ones bordering existing residences on Oak and Helen Keene. Lot sizes should be closer to 0.3 - 0.5 acre, consistent with the adjacent neighborhood. . The property currently has a lower center elevation, which collects excess water during heavy precipitation. We request that a drainage study be perfonned and a guarantee provided by the developer that the new development wi 11 not create drainage issues for ncighboring residents on Oak and Helen Keene. · Confirmation from all utility providers that the proposed addition of homes will not degrade service whatsoever to neighboring residents. In closing, we wish to quote the honorable Mayor Brainard on the City of Carmel's web site: "The city is committed to preserving its vitality through controned expansion and prudent planning.". We believe the perpetuation of high-density residentialncighborllOods to conflict Mr. Brainard's statement. Sincerely, Micah and Heather Kinnaman G~ir.~..[d\J NE~: D',' - e,J,~ "A \1' . , ~ ......-;;:Y:J \:as ~.. u u NELSON & FRANKENBERGER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION A TTORNEYS AT LA W JAMES J. NELSON CHARLES D. FRANKENBERGER JAMES E Sl-llNA VER LA WRENCE J. KEMPER JOHN /J. FLAIT FREDRIC LAWRENCE DA VID 1. LICHTENBERGER of counsel JANE B. MERRILL 3105 EAST 98TH STREET SUITE 170 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46280 317-844-0106 FAX: 317-846-S7ll2 wwwnf-Iaw.com August 17, 2007 1\ . . .-:" VIA HAND DELIVERY Christine Barton Holmes City of Carmel Department of Community Services ""[ "-1-. i-:f.f', ,- ,--. 1 l ....'..'~._... 'L'~:, ' J..Uf';' : J !:'.} RE: Variances - Uptown Partners - Guilford Road Project Docket Nos. 07070044UV through 07070052V August 27,2007 BZA Meeting 6:00 pm BZA Brochure Submittal Dear Christine - Enclosed please nine (9) Brochures for the August 2ilt BZA Hearing scheduled for 6:00 pm. Please distribute these Brochures to the BZA members. Thanks for your assistance in this matter and contact me with any questions. Very truly yours, KENBERGER, P.C. ,;r-.;l J~h~\. ~ fl~ ~ ~~: Trl, '1 ~""'l ",,--,,,~~'~"~j!i..."....' ~~' l'::::JjJ.i ~Q ....~ u ...- . . u u July 13, 2007 Ms. Angie Conn Dept. of Community Services City of Carmel One Civic Square Carmel, Indiana 46032 /rKs <;J (iff) . Jij/. { !/f)) ..... ...: bOG:r Dear Angie, Please find enclosed the following documents related to a Board of Zoning Appeals action for a six acre parcel located at 531 S. Guilford Road: . Original and one copy of BZA Use Variance Application .. Original and one copy of BZA Development Standards Variance Application .. Two copies of location map with each Application for the site including zoning and surrounding land uses .. Two copies with each Application of pia ns showing elevations, etc. . Two copies of the Owner Consent form We will contact you soon to schedule a time to review the applications and confirm that all needed variances are accounting for in our filing. We look forward to talking with you soon. Sincerely, JOhn~~ / Uptown Partners, LLC =~~;~::~i\~ \~ :;'';\1: ;'~~ ~;:~'