CITY OF ROCHESTER
City Planning Commission
-Public Hearing Date: January 26, 2026
Public Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
30 Church St. Rm. 302-A
https://www.cityofrochester.gov/planningcommission
Case 1 Type Special Permit - HELD at the October 2025 Hearing
File E-012-25-26 Address 218 Wellington Avenue
Zoning R-2 Medium-Density Residential District
Applicant Precious Brown
Request To establish the use of the first and second floor of the property as a residential care facility (group home) serving no more than four adult individuals, a specially permitted use in the district, and the third floor as accessory office space.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-9F; 120-173B(3); 120-192B(2)
SEQR Type II (48-5B(13)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-25-5402
Case 2 Type Zoning Map Amendment
File ZMA-005-25-26 Address 759, 771, and 775 Park Avenue, and 157 and 161 Brunswick Street
Zoning R-1 Low-Density Residential District
Applicant Dan Goldstein, DS Properties of Rochester LLC
Request To rezone five parcels from the R-1 Low-Density Residential District to the C-2 Community Center District to facilitate planned redevelopment of existing building into a 42-room boutique hotel to include a 3,000 SF restaurant and outdoor dining patio, 1,200 SF day spa, and a 72-space parking lot.
Action City Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council
Code 120-190C
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency Mayor's Office, City of Rochester
Enforcement Yes - 775 Park Avenue: ZN119 Unapproved Dwelling Unit on the 2nd FL Permit #Z-25-2610
Case 3 Type Special Permit
File E-023-25-26 Address 25 and 45 Excel Drive
Zoning Norton Street Urban Renewal District
Applicant Mahmud Abid, Abid Realty LLC
Request To construct a one-story, 16,000 SF metal panel building with two loading docks for use as a warehouse and distribution center for food products, whereas warehousing, storage and distribution establishments are specially permitted uses in the district, to include the construction of a 29-space parking lot.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-120B(1)(b)[2]; 120-192B(2)
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency Mayor's Office, City of Rochester
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-25-7686
Interested parties may comment on any particular case. Comments may be provided in-person at the public hearing or submitted in writing by email or mail. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM on January 23, 2025. Contact by Email: PlanningCommission@CityofRochester.Gov or by Phone: 585-428-8822.
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