Planning and Development Updates

The Planning and Development Department has received an application for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the property at 500 - 522 Kenwood Road from CG, General Commercial and I1, Light Industrial to MF2, Multifamily Medium Density. Current zoning at this property allows land uses such as commercial business, warehouses, and light manufacturing. The proposed rezoning to MF2 would limit future development to residential land uses such as apartments, townhomes, and senior housing.

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING (7/16/25)

On July 16, 2025 at 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 102 N Neil Street in Champaign, the Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to review a rezoning application for property at 500 - 522 Kenwood Road, commonly known as the former CS Johnson Factory. At the public hearing, staff will present the case, the applicant will speak, and there will be an opportunity for public comment. Plan Commission will then vote whether to recommend approval to City Council. Meeting materials will be posted on this website when available.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you have any questions or prefer to provide comments on the proposed Rezoning in writing, please contact:

Daniel Saphiere, AICP
Associate Planner
daniel.saphiere@champaignil.gov
(217) 403-8800

There is a proposed rezoning case PL-25-17 for the a portion of property located adjacent to 106 E Clark Street. This is a city-initiated rezoning proposal. The proposed rezoning would reclassify the portion from MFUniv, Multifamily University to CB1, Central Business Urban Fringe District and align the rest of 106 E Clark Street. The existing and proposed zoning districts are both consistent with the City's Future Land use Map in the Comprehensive Plan.

To see the City's Zoning Map please head to the static map or the City's interactive map and turn the Zoning Layer on. The report to Plan Commission will be uploaded to this page. View the uses of the existing and proposed zoning districts here: CB1 Description Sheet Final.pdf and MFUniv Description Sheet.pdf

PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Champaign Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday June 18th at 4 pm in the Champaign City Council Chambers (102 N Neil St., Champaign. Can't attend the public hearing, but want to watch from home? Stream CGTV to watch the meeting live or on-demand the next day.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you have any questions, or prefer to provide comments on the proposed rezoning in writing, please contact City staff at planning@champaignil.gov or 217-403-8800

View the report here: PL-25-17 Rezoning A Portion of 111 E. Clark Street.pdf

On June 10, 2025, City Council approved a Special Use Permit to allow continued multifamily use at 919 W Hill St, a property in the SF2, Single- and Two-Family Zoning District. Property owners may now conduct repairs to address pending property maintenance code and building safety code issues at the vacant property.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6/10/25)

On June 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers (102 N. Neil St.), City Council unanimously approved the Special Use Permit at 919 West Hill Street. Meeting materials are linked below.

CB 2025-080 An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Multifamily Residential Building in the SF2, Single- and Two-Family Zoning District

CGTV Online Recordings - City Council

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING (5/21/25)

On May 21, 2025 at 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers (102 N. Neil St.), Plan Commission reopened the public hearing. City staff summarized the case, the applicant presented their plans for the site and property owners within 250 feet of the site asked clarifying questions of staff and the applicant. A general public comment period followed. Plan Commission voted 4-3 to recommend approval to City Council. Council will consider this case at their June 10 meeting at 7pm in Council Chambers at 102 N Neil St. Meeting materials are linked below.

2025-05-21 Plan Commission Meeting Agenda

2025-05-21 Plan Commission Staff Report

CGTV Online Recordings - Board and Commission Meetings

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING (4/16/25)

On April 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers (102 N. Neil St.), Plan Commission approved an applicant petition to continue this case to May 21, 2025. The applicant requested this continuation so they could attend in person on May 21 and address questions from Plan Commissioners and nearby residents. Meeting materials for the April 16 meeting are linked below.

Plan Commission Agenda for April 16th, 2025

Requested Continuation of Case No. PL-25-7 to May 21, 2025

CGTV Online Recordings - Board and Commission Meetings

April 16th, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING (3/5/25)

On March 5, 2025, at 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers (102 N. Neil St.), Plan Commissioners approved a petition from the applicant to continue this case to a later meeting so the applicant could attend in person. Plan Commissioners approved a continuation to the April 16, 2025 Plan Commission meeting. At the April 16 meeting, Plan Commission will consider the applicant's petition to continue this case a second and final time to a May meeting so the applicant may attend and answer questions from Plan Commission and nearby residents.

Meeting materials for the March 5th meeting are linked below.

Plan Commission Agenda for March 5th, 2025

CGTV Online Recordings - Board and Commission Meetings

March 5th, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING (2/19/25)

On February 19, 2025, the Plan Commission held a public hearing to review a Special Use Permit application for 919 W. Hill St. Staff presented the case, answered technical questions, and the applicant addressed commissioners and residents. After discussion and a split vote (3-3), the Commission voted to reopen the public hearing and continue the case at its March 5, 2025, meeting.

Planning staff recommended approval, citing that allowing multifamily use would support property renovations, occupancy, and prevent further deterioration. The Neighborhood Services Department is working with the property owner on an improvement plan, with ongoing property maintenance enforcement separate from the Special Use Permit process.

Meeting materials and a recording are linked below.

Report to Plan Commission for PL-25-7: A Proposed Special Use Permit for 919 West Hill Street

CGTV Online Recordings - Board and Commission Meetings

February 19th, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you have any questions, or prefer to provide comments on the proposed Special Use Permit in writing, please reach out to:

Daniel Saphiere, AICP
Associate Planner
daniel.saphiere@champaignil.gov
(217) 403-8800