Neighbors suggested Tuesday evening that flooding will result if the city moves forward with proposed plans for the Sherwood Village subdivision at 2400 S.W. Indian Hills Road in unincorporated Shawnee County.
Residents of the nearby Sherwood Park subdivision addressed the city governing body as it discussed but took no action on a proposal it is expected to consider next month through which the city would annex the 33-lot Sherwood Village, which is to be constructed on property contiguous to the city’s boundary.
The annexation is being requested by the property’s owners, developers William L. and Joyce G. Rowland.
Nine people shared concerns regarding the project on Tuesday. One suggested Sherwood Park residents weren’t necessarily opposed to the development but had issues with matters that included traffic and potential flooding.
“Residents of Sherwood Park Subdivision have expressed concerns about stormwater drainage because of the proposed removal of an existing stormwater detention basin,” said a document in the meeting’s agenda packet. “The city of Topeka utilities and public works departments have reviewed the subdivision’s stormwater plans to ensure the stormwater system does not negatively impact nearby properties. The existing detention basin will be re-built further away from Sherwood Park Subdivision.”
(Read more: Political – The Topeka Capital-Journal)