CITY OF ROCHESTER
City Planning Commission
-Public Hearing Date: May 18, 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 March 2026 hearing as a result of a No Decision vote
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 2 Type Official Map Amendment - Dedication
File OMA-003-25-26 Address 1106-1108 E. Main Street and 821 Culver Road
Zoning C-2 Community Center District
Applicant Bre'Asia Griffin, City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services
Request To dedicate portions of 1106-1108 E. Main Street (966 SF) and 821 Culver Road (37 SF) for the City of Rochester E. Main Street Reconstruction Project.
Action City Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council
Code 120-190C
SEQR Type II (17NYCRR15.14(e)(37)(v)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement N/A Permit #N/A
Case 3 Type Temporary Moratorium
File T-002-25-26 Address City-wide
Zoning Various
Applicant Mitch Rowe
Request To establish a temporary moratorium on certificates of zoning compliance, site plan review, use and area variances and construction permits for Advertising Signs regulated by Section 120-177M of the City Zoning Code.
Action City Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council
Code 120-190C
SEQR Type II (617.5(c)(36)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement N/A Permit #N/A
Case 4 Type Special Permit
File E-039-25-26 Address 83 Potomac Street
Zoning M-1 Industrial District
Applicant Matthew Parrinello
Request To legalize the use of the vacant parcel for outdoor storage of construction equipment and vehicles for Power & Construction Group Inc.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-83N; 120-167B(6); 120-169D(2); 120-175B92)(e); 120-192B(2)
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency Director of Zoning and Permitting
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-26-1516
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 4:00 PM on May 15, 2026. Contact by Email: PlanningCommission@CityofRochester.Gov or by Phone: 585-428-8822.
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