Itasca trustees remand Surrey Lane pool, driveway and lot‑coverage plan to staff after neighbors raise drainage, character concerns

Summary

The board reviewed a Plan Commission recommendation to permit an increase in maximum lot coverage from 40% to 46.3% at 1150 Surrey Lane for an in‑ground pool, walkways and driveway replacement, but asked staff to explore design changes and a possible permeable‑paver credit before final approval.

The Itasca Village Board on Aug. 5 heard a contested zoning variance request for 1150 Surrey Lane that would raise allowable lot coverage in the R‑1 residential district from 40% to 46.3% to permit an in‑ground pool, pool deck, walkways and driveway replacement.

Why it matters: The Plan Commission voted 6‑0 on July 16 to recommend the variance with conditions, but neighbors told staff they worried increased lot coverage and new hardscape could aggravate drainage problems and alter neighborhood character. The board asked staff to work with the petitioner and return with design alternatives and with additional study of whether permeable pavers could merit a stormwater credit.

What was proposed and what the Plan Commission recommended: The petitioner seeks a pool and associated walkways and…

Itasca trustees remand Surrey Lane pool, driveway and lot‑coverage plan to staff after neighbors raise drainage, character concerns

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