Wheaton, Glen Ellyn reach tentative boundary agreement affecting Scripture Press property

Wheaton City Manager Michael G. Dzugan told the council that the Village of Glen Ellyn has reviewed and accepted the terms of a proposed Boundary Agreement that focuses on the Scripture Press property owned by Wheaton College. "The agreement would require de-annexing one-third of the property from Glen Ellyn and annexing it to Wheaton," Dzugan said, adding that any future development would have to meet the City's stormwater ordinance.

Under the draft deal, the city would share one-third of any future property tax generated by development on the parcel with Glen Ellyn for 20 years after completion, and the stormwater requirement would be limited to mitigation sufficient for a 100-year storm event. Dzugan said the agreement also addresses minor street maintenance responsibilities and potential emergency water connection possibilities.

Dzugan told council that, once both municipalities approve the agreement, Wheaton would hold public hearings on the de-annexation and annexation for the properties identified in the agreement and that, after annexation, a developer could apply to Wheaton for appropriate zoning. He estimated that, "once notification and public hearings are completed, de-annexing and annexing could take up to six months." The council received the summary and staff indicated they will return with the agreement for formal consideration after required notifications and hearings are completed.

The minutes do not record a formal vote on the boundary agreement at this session; city staff indicated next steps would include intergovernmental communications and public hearings required by statute.