Neighbors press developers over stormwater as board approves Pebble Nest annexation with HOA limits

The Village of Carol Stream on April 2026 held a public hearing on the proposed 32‑unit townhome project known as the Reserve by Pebble Nest at 26 W. 181 and 26 W. 241 Lees Road. Neighbors urged the board to weigh stormwater and groundwater risks before permitting construction; developers said the project will capture on‑site runoff in a detention system and that the board approved annexation and related development approvals with conditions.

Why it matters: The site sits upslope of several existing backyards that residents say routinely receive surface and subsurface water after storms. Any development that changes grading or increases impervious surface can alter neighborhood drainage patterns, making engineering plans, permitting, and post‑construction inspections central to whether the project reduces or worsens flooding for adjacent homes.

Residents described repeated flooding and groundwater pressure. One nearby resident, María, told the board: “My main concern is about the water…when it rains, all the water comes down.” Longtime neighbor Scott Saraziga said the parcel drains onto the neighborhood and recounted previous incidents where surface water reached garages and basements; he asked…