Dangerous and costly to our community
Sign the Petition to Protect Our Neighborhood:
Say No to Reckless Development
Our neighborhood is at a crossroads, facing a development plan that threatens our safety, quality of life, and Sharon Township's operating revenue. The proposal to build 40 homes on just 4 acres of land that requires a curb cut on our main thoroughfare is not just irresponsible—it’s dangerous. We need your help to stop it.
This reckless project is being driven by Eric Kmetz and Troy and Megan Schaffernocker, who are affiliated with companies called Ethos Capital Ohio and SK Homes—all prioritizing profit over our community’s well-being. The contract to buy this land depends on development approval. We must demand they walk away or find an alternative entrance.
Sign our petition today. Together, we can protect our neighborhood, preserve our safety, and ensure our voices are heard. Say NO to this development.
Why This Development Must Be Stopped
1. A Direct Threat to Safety
The proposed entrance to this development includes a left turn across a heavily trafficked median—an area already congested with walkers, bikers, golf carts, and vehicles. This is no ordinary road; it’s a shared space vital to our community. Adding a high-traffic entrance here will create hazardous conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly children waiting at the nearby school bus stop.
2. Traffic Chaos and Unnecessary Delays
This development will disrupt traffic in ways we can’t afford. Cars waiting to turn left into the new neighborhood will block uphill traffic, causing frustrating delays. Meanwhile, cross-traffic traveling downhill—just past the crest of the hill—will make safe turning a burden. This isn’t just inconvenient; it’s an accident waiting to happen.
3. Many Years of Construction Disruption, Damage, and Noise
Construction for this project is expected to drag on for years (how many years will it take to build 40 homes?), bringing heavy trucks and semis through our streets. The noise pollution, road damage, and constant disruption will make our neighborhood's main entrance a nightmare for years to come.
4. Taxpayers Foot the Bill
To add insult to injury, the development falls in a different tax district. Its residents won’t pay for the wear-and-tear on roads they’ll use daily. Instead, Sharon Township residents will left covering the costs.
Contact the Developer and Local Representatives
Be polite. Tell them this is dangerous and a bad idea.
About Ethos Capital Ohio and SK Homes Design
- Eric Kmetz (LinkedIn profile), a partner with Ethos Capital Ohio, attended both the Worthington Hills Civic Association and the 11/20/2024 Sharon Township Trustee meeting. We are thankful for his willingness to engage with our community.
- Eric referenced his Worthington-based sister and brother-in-law as being partners on this deal, as well as citing an unnamed business partner with experience in these developments. According to Eric, he has only flipped 7 homes and divided up one parcel into three lots in Worthington-proper in his real estate career.
- Ethos Capital Ohio does not have a web presence or contact information outside of their counsel, Ice Miller's Indianapolis office, being listed on the preliminary site plan. However, Erik is the statutory agent for another Ohio-based LLC in real estate, SK Homes Design.
- SK Homes Design does have contact information - the bottom of their home page has "Contact Us" functionality. SK Home Design is a limited liability company founded in 2023. While there does not appear to be a direct link between SK Homes Design in the initial acquisition of the property, the website does list ongoing "New Construction" projects in our community. Given no other contact method for Eric, this may be the only way to initiate direct contact with him by our community.
- Important note on naming confusion - although referenced by Eric as Ethos Capital Partners, the LLC's legal name is Ethos Capital Ohio, according to the state of Ohio. Ethos Capital Ohio was formed in November, 2023.
Sharon Township Trustees
According to Sharon Township, they can offer an opinion on the proposed development's Clubview parcel and proposed curb-cut to the Franklin County Zoning Board. Email your elected officials and tell them this development is dangerous and costly.
- Laura Kunze (Trustee) - lakunze@sharontwp.us
- John Oberle* (Trustee) - joberle@sharontwp.us
- Tony Palmer (Trustee) - tpalmer@sharontwp.us
- Michael Farley (Fiscal Officer) - fiscalofficer@sharontwp.us
* John Oberle is an attorney for Ice Miller's Columbus, Ohio office. There was no mention of this potential conflict of interest at the 11/20/2024 Sharon Township meeting that featured Eric as a guest speaker.
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All factual information on this page was presented to our community during the November meetings for the Worthington Hills Civic Association and Sharon Township Trustee meetings and by using publicly available information. Questions, comments, and corrections can be emailed to stopsolara@gmail.com.
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