919 W Hill St - Special Use Permit Application

The Planning and Development Department has received an application from Amy Wong, on behalf of the current property owner of 919 West Hill Street, to allow a multifamily property to continue operating in the SF2, Single- and Two-Family Zoning District. The applicants are seeking to address property maintenance and building code issues at this vacant property, then use the building as a four one-bedroom apartment. A Special Use Permit is required to allow a multifamily use in the SF2 Zoning District before property renovation work can begin.

An aerial image of streets and tax parcels highlighting the location of 919 W Hill Street at the southeast corner of Hill Street and Willis Avenue. Hill Street runs east-west between Washington Street and Church Street, Willis Avenue runs north-south and is one block west of Prospect Avenue.

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING (4/16/25)

On April 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers (102 N. Neil St.), Plan Commission will consider a petition from the applicant to continue this case to May 21, 2025. The applicant has requested this second continuation so they can attend in person and address questions from Plan Commissioners and nearby residents. The applicant will not be present for the April 16, 2025 meeting. Meeting materials will be posted when available.

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

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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

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February 19, 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