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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence: Support Page 1 of 1 Tingley, Connie S From: Broadripple broadripple @unitedpackageliquors.com] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 4:14 PM To: Tingley, Connie S Cc: rabbi @lubavitchindiana:com Subject: BZA hearing this evening Connie, I am, a manager for United Package Liquors having managed Hamilton Beverage in Carmel for the company for 5 years. Additionally I have served as the Cantor for Carmel's first synagogue Shaarey Tefilla for the past 20 years. It was my hope to attend the BZA hearing this evening and give my "2 cents worth" on an item being considered but find that I have a schedule conflict. After consulting with my dear friend Luci Snyder of the City Council, she suggested I write to you and ask that my comments be distributed to the BZA board at their meeting tonight. I have. been, involved with Rabbi Abraham Grossbaum and Lubavitch /Chabad of Indiana for close to 30 years andLhawe been impressed with -the work they do and the responsible manner in which that have become involved in the various communities in Indiana where that have a presence Indianapolis, Bloomington, Northwest Indiana (The Region), etc. It is my understanding that they had applied for and been granted a variance to develop a property near the NW corner of 96 and Town Rd. After making adjustments in order to preserve older mature trees and being told they were still OK, it seems they have now been asked to re -apply and that there may be some neighbor concerns. I would like to voice my support for the approval of the matter before the board. Chabad /Lubavitch is an excellent organization who will enhance' our Carmel community as well as be responsible neighbors. I am sorry not to be able to attend, but urge the approval of their motion most strongly Arnie Lewin Store Manager and Fine Wine Consultant United Package Liquors Indianapolis, IN Phone: 317- 257 -3600 Fax: 317- 396 -3880 arnie @unitedpackageliquors.com broadrippleCc�unitedpackageliquors .com www.unitedpackageliquors.com Proud supporter of the United Hope Foundation www. unitedhopefoundation. org k Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential and /or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Privileges are not waived. 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We cannot accept liability for any loss or damage sustained as a result of software viruses. 9/26/2011 —0-- i A 401 West Michigan Street t ,r Indianapolis, IN 462£77 3)3 ..1 1 31 phone I r 317-634-7817 4 -7817 fax t t t 1 �tf j1 Design Health by www.healthbydesignonline.org; creatirqbo,,t a+nvitoctrents to kott,- l;:Yalti Haim) ,n ALUARCE GAR FERLTH FROMCfl O,h'r Carmel Clay Board of Zoning Appeals c/o Connie Tingley, Administrative Assistant Carmel City Hall One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 September 26, 2011 Dear President Hawkins and Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals, ,,.7., I am writing on behalf of the Health by Design coalition regarding the Lubavitch of Indiana project, proposed at 2640 W. 96 Street, which is scheduled before the BZA at this evening's meeting. I understand that there are concerns among neighbors and that oppositional testimony is anticipated as related to the proposed multi -use path and the potential for increased pedestrian and bicycle use in the area. I am not familiar with all of the details of this project, nor am I in a position to address all of the potential issues of this variance; however, l hope that the project -will not be compromised based on the proposed multimodal facilities, and I urge your strongest support for their inclusion. You, as the City of Carmel's leadership and staff, have such a strong tradition and demonstrated commitment to wise transportation and land -use planning. Your 'complete streets' approach to building infrastructure that accommodates cyclists and pedestrians has yielded significant benefits for your residents and the community at large; this site provides yet another opportunity to enhance and connect your transportation network. As you may know, Health by Design is a coalition working in Central Indiana and beyond to address the connections between public health, transportation systems, and community design. We promote mobility choices because they increase physical activity, improve safety and enhance air quality through reduced automobile emissions. This is in addition to the benefits of economic development, connectivity and access, reduced congestion, energy independence, and community engagement that result from a balanced transportation system and smart growth and development. x We enjoy a strong alignment with your ongoing efforts and hope that this project will come to serve as another excellent example of good,policy and practice. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can answer any questions or provide any additional information. Thank you for your leadership and service. Sincerely, 1 Kim Irwin Executive Director iiii:;.,,,,,,,,,,,,„:„:;.,,,,,..