Research Park Tract IV Rezoning

The Planning and Development Department has received an application to rezone portions of the University of Illinois Research Park from the CO Commercial Office zoning district to the I1 Light Industrial zoning district. The proposed rezoning includes properties bound on the west by South First Street, north by Hazelwood Drive, south by Gerty Drive, east to the City of Champaign municipal boundary. The University of Illinois is requesting the rezoning to support and facilitate continued growth of startups within the Illinois Research Park wanting to transition from incubator space to small scale light manufacturing space while maintaining proximity to the University of Illinois campus.

Application

Location Map

Existing Zoning Map

PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

The Champaign Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (102 North Neil St, Champaign) to review the proposed rezoning and hear public input. Meeting materials can be found at the following link:

Report to Plan Commission

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you have any question, or prefer to provide comments on the proposed rezoning in writing, please reach out to:

Eric Van Buskirk, AICP
Senior Planner
eric.vanbuskirk@champaignil.gov
(217) 403-8800