College Church Rezoning, Special Use, and Variation
Wheaton
Description
College Church applied for rezoning, special uses, and variations for properties along East Seminary Avenue, which was postponed by the city council.
Impact summary
Involves land use changes adjacent to residential areas, currently paused for neighbor negotiations.
Applicant
- Name
- College Church in Wheaton
- Address
- 311, 315, 319, 323 & 325 E. Seminary Avenue
At a glance
- Hearings
- 4
- Public comments
- 12
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Meeting timeline (4)
City Council Meetings - Oct 19, 2026
College Church is seeking a rezoning from R4 to institutional, special use permits, and setbacks variations to construct a 41-space parking lot on Seminary Avenue.
City Council Meetings - Oct 5, 2026
College Church applied for rezoning, special uses, and variations for properties along East Seminary Avenue, which was postponed by the city council.
Planning & Zoning Board - Aug 11, 2026
A proposal to rezone properties from R-4 residential to I-1 institutional, amend a special use permit, and add a 53-space parking lot.
Planning & Zoning Board - Jul 14, 2026
A request for rezoning, special use, and variations to accommodate church-related expansion or facilities.
Related issues (2)
One Line Church Parking Lot Expansion and Rezoning
College Church is seeking to rezone four residential properties on E. Seminary Avenue and build a 53-space parking lot to improve accessibility for seniors and disabled congregants. Nearby residents strongly oppose the project, arguing it erodes the residential neighborhood, destroys historic housing stock, and violates neighborhood protections.
College Church Parking Lot Expansion Notice Delay
College Church is seeking to rezone four residential properties on E. Seminary Avenue and build a 53-space parking lot to improve accessibility for seniors and disabled congregants. Nearby residents strongly oppose the project, arguing it erodes the residential neighborhood, destroys historic housing stock, and violates neighborhood protections.
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