Developer MWI previews plan for nearly 400,000 sq ft industrial park on North Avenue; trustees press traffic, wetlands and access concerns

MWI Group representatives presented a concept review to the Village of Carol Stream Board of Trustees for a proposed industrial and commercial development on about 32 acres along North Avenue.

Robert McNeese of McNeese & Associates said MWI holds contracts for two parcels totaling roughly 32 acres south of the village water-reclamation center, with about 28.3 acres proposed for industrial buildings and 3.7 acres for commercial use. McNeese described two large speculative industrial buildings totaling approximately 397,322 square feet (rounded in discussion to about 400,000) and said the project would require zoning entitlements and coordination with state and county authorities.

MWI said access is a key constraint. McNeese told the board that MWI envisions three access points on North Avenue, with truck docks oriented to the north side of the buildings and additional truck parking along the northern property line. He said a 0.7-acre triangular parcel on North Avenue that adjoins the proposed access is owned by a private party and that MWI has made…