HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-0926; Ivan BarrattFrom: Ivan Barratt [mailto:ivanbarratt@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 4:02 PM
Subject:
Importance: High
Carmel Clay Planning Commission:
Re: Comprehensive Plan Update
I currently work in the high end residential home building and development market. In the marketing
and sales of our high end subdivisions on the West side of Carmel I am continually asked about the
nearest retail services/convenience area(s) on the West side of Carmel. Many buyers who are looking to
move into Carmel from other parts of the country have expectations that there would be commercial
conveniences in close proximity to their residences. They are often discouraged at the lack of diversity
and uses west of Meridian. It is for that reason that I encourage you to plan for a special area West of
Meridian that would include such services as offices, retail uses including grocery options, hospitality,
medical, etc. It is apparent to me that the best place to create such a node would be in the area of 116th
and US31, West to Spring Mill Rd. Housing is not an appropriate or best use for this area.
Sincerely,
Ivan Barratt