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SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS:
ALL 156 OF THEM
Davis Homes Reveals Plans for Church Property at Neighborhood Meeting
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February 28, 2001 - At a meeting held at the JCC this evening, representatives of Davis Homes met with local residents to unveil their plans for developing the majority of the property belonging to the Christ Church Apostolic at 6601 Grandview Drive. The plan is to build and sell 156 homes, at an average cost of $175,000 each, over a three year period that could begin in the fall.
About 25 residents of the Delaware Trails and Woodmere sub-divisions listened intently as Mary Solada, an attorney representing the church, outlined the details of the new sub-division. Also in
attendance were Bishop Tyson and Marcus Ward, from the church, and Davis Homes principals Charlie Davis and his son Brad.
Teaching Fund Priority Led to Decision
During the course of the 90-minute meeting, the speakers unveiled their plans for the property. According to Bishop Tyson, the church decide to sell the land to help their worldwide education initiatives. They plan on retaining about 25 acres along Grandview Drive. Bishop Tyson also said church officials chose Davis Homes to develop the land because they felt the developer offered "the most house for the money" and that they will create a neighborhood that fits well with the surrounding communities.
To view a larger version of the proposed new sub-division, click on the image above or click here.
The representatives from Davis Homes agreed to work closely with a DTCA/Woodmere committee to formulate and implement a tree preservation plan for the border of trees that line the backyards of the Delaware Trails homes on the south side of Oakwood Trails, west of Oakwood Trails S. Dr. They also agreed to work to create a satisfactory landscaping buffer plan. DTCA president Jeff Pitts took the lead in organizing a group of homeowners whose properties are affected to represent the neighborhood.
To Connect or Not to Connect? That is the Question.
Another major issue of concern to DTCA members is the City of Indianapolis's desire to extend Munsee Lane south and punch through the tree line on the existing easement between 1235 and 1301 Oakwood Trail. The Davis group express their desire to not connect their new development with Delaware Trails, but rather to create a path for emergency vehicles.
These, and other, issues will be discussed by the committee at the public hearing on March 15. Read the related article below for details of this meeting.
Check Back for Updates
As additional information about this proposed development becomes available, it will posted on this Web page. Visit this Web site regularly to stay abreast of this situation and other events concerning Delaware Trails.
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The following related article was the first in the series about the development of the adjacent church property.
THE RUMORS ARE TRUE!! GOODBYE VIEW.
Davis Homes Plans Development of Church Property Adjacent to Delaware Trails
February 17, 2001 - This week, after months of speculation and concerned discussions in the neighborhood about what will happen in the meadow to the south of our sub-division, many DTCA members received official notices in the mail alerting them of a meeting that will put an end to the mystery.
The packet of notices and official exhibits, mailed February 13 on Davis Homes's behalf by the law firm of Bingham Summers Welsh & Spilman, confirmed one of the many rumors about the fate of the Christ Church Apostolic property at 6601 Grandview Drive.
The notices were mailed to homeowners whose property is adjacent to the meadow and certain members of the DTCA board of directors.
Mark Your Calendar for February 28
The proposed plans for the 60+ acres of rolling meadow, which runs along the backyards of the houses on the south side of Oakwood Trails - west of Oakwood Trails South Drive, will be unveiled at an "information meeting" at 6:30 p.m. on February 28 in the Mordoh Art Gallery at the JCC. (Click here to view a Delaware Trails sub-division map showing the affected lots.)
Public Hearing Scheduled for March 15
In addition to the notice of the February 28 meeting, the letter from the attorneys also contained a copy of the information sheet about the church's rezoning request to the Metropolitan Development Commission.
The back side of the sheet contained the Legal Notice of Public Hearing regarding Department of Metropolitan Development Request 2001-ZON-010 , which indicates that a hearing will occur on Thursday, March 15 at 1:00 p.m. in the Public Assembly Room on the Second Floor of the City-County Building, 200 East Washington Street, downtown.
New Homes to Cost Average of $175,000
According to the cover letter, The anticipated minimum cost of a home in the new sub-division will be $135,000, with an average price of $175,000.
According to one of the exhibits in the packet, the as-of-yet un-named, proposed sub-division will have a mandatory homeowners association that will be responsible for "maintenance of any common areas and address
architectural control of initial construction and any subsequent construction or modification including, but not limited, out-buildings, decks and additions."
The Rules are the Rules
In addition, the new sub-division will have strict policies regarding activities in the neighborhood. For example, no cars will be allowed to park on the street after construction is completed, no above-ground swimming pools and no manufactured or mobile homes will be allowed on any lot.
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