The Itasca Village Board on Dec. 2 advanced multiple land‑use items, sending two annexation matters to a next agenda and continuing a separate variance package for further review.

Curtis, planning staff, described an annexation and subdivision proposal for unincorporated property at Andrean Lane and Irving Park Road: the 26,131‑square‑foot parcel would be split into two single‑family lots (about 13,307 and 12,824 sq ft). Staff said the petitioners expect the houses to comply with R‑2 standards once annexed and that no variances are anticipated at the building permit stage. Trustees asked about county vs. village setbacks and stormwater controls; staff said DuPage County stormwater rules apply and that developments must control water on‑site.

On a related but separate request, the board heard an extended presentation and public hearing record for 19 W. Granville Avenue, where the petitioner seeks annexation plus several variances to build a new home. Planning recommended approval of multiple variances, including increasing maximum lot coverage from 40% to 46.5%, expanding accessory‑structure square footage (counting roof overhangs) to roughly 1,775 sq ft, reducing minimum side‑yard setbacks (combined side yard relief to 6 ft), and permission for two driveways with reduced interior setbacks. Staff and the petitioner emphasized an on‑site stormwater detention system sized to exceed the village minimum; attorney Michael Havey and architect Justin Busey said the proposed dry well and conveyance system will capture runoff and detain it on the property.

Neighbors at plan commission raised water‑flow and visibility concerns; trustees asked for additional engineering detail and elevation drawings. The petitioner’s team said the proposed east‑side access drive is intended to service rear‑lot improvements (pool, sports court) and to allow maintenance access to the detention basin. With those outstanding questions, trustees voted to continue the Granville Avenue variances and annexation to the village board’s first Jan. 6, 2026 meeting so staff and the petitioner can provide engineering and elevation details.

Separately, trustees discussed a proposed zoning text amendment from the planning commission to allow up to a 5% lot‑coverage increase for permeable pavers when 1.25× stormwater detention is provided. Trustees debated whether lot coverage is primarily an aesthetic control or should be tied to stormwater policy, raised concerns about long‑term maintenance of permeable systems, and asked staff to develop GIS‑based analysis of lot‑coverage patterns as a longer‑term study. The planning commission’s recommendation on the amendment moved forward without unanimous board agreement and will be considered in a future meeting.

Next steps: the Andrean Lane annexation and associated rezoning will return for second reading and possible final action; the Granville Avenue annexation/variance package will return on Jan. 6, 2026 with additional engineering/elevation information.