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Committee forwards rezoning for 2205 E. University Ave.; applicant outlines liquor and gaming timeline

Champaign County Environment & Land Use Committee · January 9, 2026
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Summary

The committee voted to forward a rezoning request for 2205 E. University Ave. (I‑1 to B‑4). Applicant Vashali Patel said city and state liquor permits and a subsequent waiting period are required before applying for video gaming; one committee member said she would vote no.

The Champaign County Environment & Land Use Committee voted Dec. 16 to forward a rezoning application for 2205 E. University Ave., Urbana, to the full county board.

Owner Fred Otten filed the rezoning request with applicant Vashali Patel of Pranum M A A LLC to change the 0.51-acre property from I‑1 (Light Industry) to B‑4 (General Business), which would allow a broader set of commercial uses. The…

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