CITY OF ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER PRESERVATION BOARD
-Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Meeting with Staff: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Conference Room, Room 208A
PUBLIC HEARING Begins 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers, Room 302A
I. Public Hearing Please note that this hearing will take place in person at Rochester City Hall, 30 Church Street, Room 302A
Case: 1
File Number: A-001-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Windows
Address: 65-67 Oxford Street
Zoning District: R-2 Medium-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: David Christa, Owner
Request: To legalize the replacement of 12 windows with vinyl replacement units.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: Yes; Windows replaced without a COA
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 2
File Number: A-002-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Windows - Hot Tub - Siding - Gutters
Address: 44 East Blvd
Zoning District: R-1 Low-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: Randy Raetz, Owner
Request: To install a rear yard hot tub; replace three vinyl sliding patio doors and four vinyl windows with fiberglass alternatives within existing openings; upgrade rear gutters from 4" to 6"; and replace select wood siding with HardieBoard on the rear elevation.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 3
File Number: A-003-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - A/C Unit
Address: 22 Vick Park A
Zoning District: R-2 Medium-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: William Cordella, Owner
Request: To legalize a side-yard air conditioning unit and maintain the existing plantings as screening.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(d)
Enforcement: Yes; A/C was installed without a permit.
SEQR: Type II: NYCCR 617.5(12)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 4
File Number: A-004-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Greenhouse
Address: 900 East Avenue
Zoning District: PD Planned Development District #14 George Eastman Museum, East Avenue Preservation District, and City-Designated Landmark
Applicant: Grif Stappenbeck, George Eastman Museum
Request: To construct a 20'x36'x12' (720 SF) greenhouse.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: NYCCR 617.5(12)
Lead Agency: N/A
Comment Information
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 p.m. on June 30, 2026, at: Email: Preservationboard@CityofRochester.Gov
Address: Rochester Preservation Board, 30 Church St. Rm. 125-B, Rochester, NY 14614 For more information, visit: https://www.cityofrochester.gov/presboard.
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