From several members of Clarendon Hills:
“The parking lot on the new parcel is making acres of pervious field into asphalt. Because of the storm water issues associated with this parking lot, FRCC is now putting in two detention ponds to be built along the south side of the current property. I think at least two of the Coventry properties will be adjacent to the new detention ponds. FRCC is planning to start digging these ponds in December as soon as they close on the new land. According to the plans, the detention ponds will be about 12 feet deep. One Clarendon Hills neighbor expressed multiple concerns which I have previously documented. Several items have been answered, for instance they are not planning to disturb the Cottonwood trees, the finished pond is supposed to be grass rather than rock, and we now understand the runoff plan a little better.”
We will be meeting with the planners and FRCC regarding these ponds and not disturbing the owl nesting season this Thursday afternoon (Nov 7, 2013).
To see the retention ponds and grading plan, download the pdf here: Oct2013_FRCC South Parking Grading Plan 110413