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Council approves rezoning to keep Midwest Bioprocessing Center in Peoria
Summary
Council unanimously approved rezoning and a special use to allow a research, testing and development laboratory for Midwest Bioprocessing Center at 2601 West Forest Hill, correcting a packet address typo. Staff said the site will let the Peoria startup expand while retaining roughly 10–12 employees.
Council voted unanimously to rezone 2601 West Forest Hill from an O‑1 arterial office district to a C‑2 large‑scale commercial district and to approve a special use that will allow a research, testing and development laboratory for Midwest Bioprocessing Center.
Staff said the company has been seeking an appropriate Peoria location for three years and that keeping the operation in the city supports small‑business retention and future job growth. "This project... is why it's important for us to continue to work with our small businesses," a staff presenter said. Planning and Zoning had unanimously recommended approval with conditions.
Council corrected a packet typo: the correct address is 2601 West Forest Hill (not Richwoods). A council member confirmed the planned employee count of 10–12 represents the total workforce at the site. With that clarification, council moved, seconded and passed the rezoning and special‑use ordinance unanimously.
Why it matters: The decision retains a local startup and preserves local employment while enabling research and growth in a Peoria location.
