CITY OF ROCHESTER
City Planning Commission
-Public Hearing Date: March 30, 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-Case to be re-heard following the February 2026 hearing as a result of a No Decision vote
File E-019-25-26 Address 184 Dartmouth Street
Zoning R-2 Medium-Density Residential District
Applicant Rod Prosser, Lakeside Engineering
Request To legalize the conversion of one second and third floor apartment into one apartment on the second floor and one apartment on the third floor, thereby creating a four-family dwelling, a specially permitted use in the district.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-18H; 120-166A(3), 120-192B(2)
SEQR Type II (48-5B(13)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement Yes-ZN119: Unapproved Dwelling Unit Permit #B-25-6954
Case 2 Type Special Permit
File E-029-25-26 Address 936-952 Portland Avenue
Zoning C-1 Neighborhood Center District
Applicant Laura Smith, Nixon Peabody
Request To construct an at-grade personal wireless telecommunication tower measuring approximately 59± SF in height, and install pole-mounted equipment, landscaping, and bollards.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-143A(2)(c); 120-143B; 120-143C; 120-192B(2)
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency City Planning Commission
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-25-0918
Case 3 Type Special Permit
File E-030-25-26 Address 771-775 Hudson Avenue
Zoning R-1 Low-Density Residential District
Applicant Reza Hourmanesh
Request To re-establish a vacant property for use as a children's clothing and shoe store (retail sales and services establishment), a nonconforming use in the district.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-191B(4)(c)[1]; 120-192B(2)(c)
SEQR Type II (617.5(c)(9)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-25-5008
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 March 27, 2026. Contact by Email: PlanningCommission@CityofRochester.Gov or by Phone: 585-428-8822.
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