Lai Short Term Residential Rental

A Carmel Clay teacher and Green Tree resident said transient renters would erode the familiarity and trust that keep kids safe.

A longtime Beach Place resident said a rental isn't a neighbor and urged the board to preserve the neighborhood's residential character.

A 49-year Elm Drive resident described the street's culture of mutual care and asked the board to vote no.

Said her street has already seen a remotely managed rental fall into neglect, and asked the board to respect long-term investments by voting no.

Cited three nearby rentals that fell into disrepair and police activity, noting the owner and property manager both live in California.

A new New Jersey transplant said frequent visitor turnover would make her feel insecure as she tries to build community in Carmel.

A 48-year resident, former real estate agent and landlord, warned that distant short-term rentals are poorly maintained and can become party houses endangering children.