We respectfully request the Lake County Board eliminate Carriage Green Park on Grosse Pointe Circle as a location for a water reservoir and booster pump station.
On May 25, 2018, Lake County Board Chair Aaron Lawlor sent an email committing to residents that Carriage Green Park was eliminated as an option for the proposed Vernon Hills water reservoir and booster pump station. We were, therefore, shocked to discover that two years later, Lake County Public Works is again considering the Carriage Green Park site for locating a water reservoir.
- We believe that the location of a large concrete water reservoir (measuring 100 feet in diameter and 34 feet high, extending about 10 feet above ground) and a 50’ x 35’ booster pump station in a park is not appropriate.
- It will be better suited to an area such as a business park, office park or “hard scape” location and such areas already exist in the Village of Vernon Hills. Additional land purchases could also be considered by Lake County Public Works for this structure.
- Carriage Green Park is already a very small park and the proposed structure would significantly diminish the size, nature and beauty of this park as well as eliminate a natural sanctuary for butterflies and pollinators and require the removal of about 8-10 large, mature trees. It would also impact the design flow and overall aesthetics of the park. This park is highly utilized by families with children, dogs, and fitness enthusiasts. The park abuts two residential neighborhoods and a retirement home, and the proposed location is highly visible from the main thoroughfare of Route 45.
- The park district is adamantly opposed to this location as is the Village.
- We believe the proposed water reservoir and booster pump station would reduce property values of the residential neighborhoods.
We, the undersigned, do not feel this water reservoir is consistent with Lake County’s vision to be “…a place where all people, families, and businesses have the opportunity to thrive…”because it would reduce park space, eliminate a natural sanctuary, result in removal of healthy mature trees, and have a negative effect on the design flow and aesthetics of the park. We also believe it will reduce property values of the residential neighborhoods.
That’s why I signed this petition to the Lake County Board including Chair Sandy Hart, Julie Simpson, Linda Pedersen, Diane Hewitt, Dick Barr, Brent Paxton, Judy Martini, John Wasik, Steve Carlson, Bill Durkin, Mary Ross-Cunningham, Jessica Vealitzek, Paul Frank, S. Michael Rummel, Angelo D. Kyle, Jennifer Clark, Terry Wilke, Michael Danforth, Craig Taylor, Marah Altenberg and Ann Maine that says:
“We believe that the construction of a water reservoir and booster pump station in Carriage Green Park is not a suitable fit. We respectfully request that the Lake County Board eliminate Carriage Green Park as a location for a water reservoir and booster pump station. ”
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 11, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
July 25, 2020
107 Comments
We are a small community with a small park. This water tank will literally be across the street (200') from many homes which will reduce their home values and look horrible next to our park. We already have high power lines affecting us. Please do not make it worse.
I enjoy the park and have been lucky enough to see butterflies, yellow finishes, sparrows, doves, and hawks. I live right in the neighborhood . The park is walking distance from my home. I live in Lake County. Going to the park is the most beautiful part of my day. My son also enjoyed seeing the Monarch butterflies.
There are other locations( office parks, industry parks, ) where this would not impact a beautiful park that is shared by many healthy initiatives of walkers, joggers, walking paths connect to neighboring communities, as well as many dogs and families. The children in the area need a place to catch some outside time safely.
A park is not the appropriate location for a large concrete structure. Many other options exist that would not impact green space, residents and property values. Since the Parks Department is even not in favor of using Carriage Green Park for the watershed, I second their opinion.
Carriage Green Park is an oasis for all residents. During the day it is perfect for walks or a picnic; at night it is one of the best area locations for stargazing. The proposed Water Reservoir would destroy all the above. Please relocate!
It will be better suited to an area such as a business park, office park or “hard scape” location and such areas already exist in the Village of Vernon Hills
No need for this location.
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We respectfully request the Lake County Board eliminate Carriage Green Park on Grosse Pointe Circle as a location for a water reservoir and booster pump station.
On May 25, 2018, Lake County Board Chair Aaron Lawlor sent an email committing to residents that Carriage Green Park was eliminated as an option for the proposed Vernon Hills water reservoir and booster pump station. We were, therefore, shocked to discover that two years later, Lake County Public Works is again considering the Carriage Green Park site for locating a water reservoir.
- We believe that the location of a large concrete water reservoir (measuring 100 feet in diameter and 34 feet high, extending about 10 feet above ground) and a 50’ x 35’ booster pump station in a park is not appropriate.
- It will be better suited to an area such as a business park, office park or “hard scape” location and such areas already exist in the Village of Vernon Hills. Additional land purchases could also be considered by Lake County Public Works for this structure.
- Carriage Green Park is already a very small park and the proposed structure would significantly diminish the size, nature and beauty of this park as well as eliminate a natural sanctuary for butterflies and pollinators and require the removal of about 8-10 large, mature trees. It would also impact the design flow and overall aesthetics of the park. This park is highly utilized by families with children, dogs, and fitness enthusiasts. The park abuts two residential neighborhoods and a retirement home, and the proposed location is highly visible from the main thoroughfare of Route 45.
- The park district is adamantly opposed to this location as is the Village.
- We believe the proposed water reservoir and booster pump station would reduce property values of the residential neighborhoods.
We, the undersigned, do not feel this water reservoir is consistent with Lake County’s vision to be “…a place where all people, families, and businesses have the opportunity to thrive…”because it would reduce park space, eliminate a natural sanctuary, result in removal of healthy mature trees, and have a negative effect on the design flow and aesthetics of the park. We also believe it will reduce property values of the residential neighborhoods.
That’s why I signed this petition to the Lake County Board including Chair Sandy Hart, Julie Simpson, Linda Pedersen, Diane Hewitt, Dick Barr, Brent Paxton, Judy Martini, John Wasik, Steve Carlson, Bill Durkin, Mary Ross-Cunningham, Jessica Vealitzek, Paul Frank, S. Michael Rummel, Angelo D. Kyle, Jennifer Clark, Terry Wilke, Michael Danforth, Craig Taylor, Marah Altenberg and Ann Maine that says:
“We believe that the construction of a water reservoir and booster pump station in Carriage Green Park is not a suitable fit. We respectfully request that the Lake County Board eliminate Carriage Green Park as a location for a water reservoir and booster pump station. ”
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 11, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
July 25, 2020
107 Comments
I successfully fought this during my time as Lake County Board Chairman and the County Board Member for Vernon Hills. It’s upsetting that after I left the proposal is back on the table.
We are a small community with a small park. This water tank will literally be across the street (200') from many homes which will reduce their home values and look horrible next to our park. We already have high power lines affecting us. Please do not make it worse.
I enjoy the park and have been lucky enough to see butterflies, yellow finishes, sparrows, doves, and hawks. I live right in the neighborhood . The park is walking distance from my home. I live in Lake County. Going to the park is the most beautiful part of my day. My son also enjoyed seeing the Monarch butterflies.
There are other locations( office parks, industry parks, ) where this would not impact a beautiful park that is shared by many healthy initiatives of walkers, joggers, walking paths connect to neighboring communities, as well as many dogs and families. The children in the area need a place to catch some outside time safely.
A park is not the appropriate location for a large concrete structure. Many other options exist that would not impact green space, residents and property values. Since the Parks Department is even not in favor of using Carriage Green Park for the watershed, I second their opinion.
Carriage Green Park is an oasis for all residents. During the day it is perfect for walks or a picnic; at night it is one of the best area locations for stargazing. The proposed Water Reservoir would destroy all the above. Please relocate!
It will be better suited to an area such as a business park, office park or “hard scape” location and such areas already exist in the Village of Vernon Hills
No need for this location.
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I successfully fought this during my time as Lake County Board Chairman and the County Board Member for Vernon Hills. It’s upsetting that after I left the proposal is back on the table.