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Special Use Permit Application for 402 E Church St

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On August 20, 2025, at 4 pm, the City of Champaign Plan Commission will hear a proposed Special Use Permit for 402 East Church Street. The application was submitted by Joe Villanti on behalf of Truc Pham. The proposed Special Use Permit is to allow a three-unit multifamily complex in the SF1, Single-Family Zoning District. The complex is a converted single-family home with three units that have existed since 1962. The basement unit lost its legal nonconforming status after it remained vacant for over 6 months.
View the Location Map here : Location Map.pdf
View the Plan Commission Report here: PL-25-33 Proposed Special Use Permit at 402 E. Church.pdf
The Plan Commission will hear this case in the Champaign City Council Chambers (102 N Neil St., Champaign). Plan Commission meetings are open to the public.
If you have any questions, please contact City staff at planning@champaignil.gov or 217-403-8800.
On August 20, 2025, at 4 pm, the City of Champaign Plan Commission will hear a proposed Special Use Permit for 402 East Church Street. The application was submitted by Joe Villanti on behalf of Truc Pham. The proposed Special Use Permit is to allow a three-unit multifamily complex in the SF1, Single-Family Zoning District. The complex is a converted single-family home with three units that have existed since 1962. The basement unit lost its legal nonconforming status after it remained vacant for over 6 months.
View the Location Map here : Location Map.pdf
View the Plan Commission Report here: PL-25-33 Proposed Special Use Permit at 402 E. Church.pdf
The Plan Commission will hear this case in the Champaign City Council Chambers (102 N Neil St., Champaign). Plan Commission meetings are open to the public.
If you have any questions, please contact City staff at planning@champaignil.gov or 217-403-8800.
919 W Hill St - Approved Special Use Permit

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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
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

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Special Use Permit Application for 402 E Church St

919 W Hill St - Approved Special Use Permit

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