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Wheaton College gets council approval for library additions and partial demolition

Wheaton City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council passed O-2026-10 granting a special use permit for Wheaton College to add a one-story north addition and a three-story south addition to the college library, and approved demolition of a portion of the existing library building.

The Wheaton City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance O-2026-10 to grant Wheaton College a special use permit for a one‑story addition on the north side and a three‑story addition on the south side of the college library at 510 Irving Avenue. City Manager Michael Dzugan advised the Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the special use permit and the demolition of a portion of the existing library.

The ordinance approving the special use and demolition was passed on roll call without opposition. Council members and staff recorded that the Planning & Zoning Board had thoroughly reviewed the proposal and recommended approval with unanimity.