CITY OF ROCHESTER
City Planning Commission
-Public Hearing Date:
September 28, 2026
Pre-Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m.
30 Church St. Rm. 208-A
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 Zoning Map Amendment
File ZMA-003-26-27
Address 20 Argo Park
Zoning R-1 Low-Density Residential District
Applicant Carmelie Diamond
Request To amend the Zoning Map by rezoning 20 Argo Park from the R-1 Low-Density Residential District to the M-1 Industrial District to facilitate planned development of a cannabis production and cultivation facility.
Action City Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council
Code 120-190C
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency Mayor of the City of Rochester
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #Z-26-1470
Case 2 Type Zoning Map Amendment
File ZMA-004-26-27
Address 271 and 291 Scio Street
Zoning Marketview Heights Urban Renewal District / R-2 Medium-Density Residential
Applicant Scott Procious, Rochester Management Inc
Request To amend the Zoning Map by rezoning 271 Scio Street and 291 Scio Street from the Marketview Heights Urban Renewal District to the R-2 Medium-Density Residential District to facilitate planned development of the subject parcels, and four adjacent parcels, as multi-family senior housing.
Action City Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council
Code 120-190C
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency Mayor of the City of Rochester
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-26-3389
Case 3 Type Special Permit
File E-006-26-27
Address 55 Norman Street
Zoning M-1 Industrial District
Applicant Akbar Naveed, AK Office Holdings
Request To establish the use of the 5,000 SF southern tenant space and rear yard parking lot for used vehicle sales. Request involves the outdoor storage, display, and sale of twenty-five (25) vehicles, specially permitted uses in the district.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-83B; 120-83P; 120-173F(2)(b)&(f); 120-173F(4)(a)&(b); 120-192B(2)
SEQR Type II (617.5(c)(18)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-26-4714
Case 4 Type Special Permit
File E-007-26-27
Address 917 E Main Street and 1 Circle Street
Zoning C-2 Community Center District
Applicant Bill Tehan, Pike Construction Services
Request To expand the existing parking lot located at 1 Circle Street onto 917 E Main Street to a total of 186 parking spaces. The project involves the demolition of 38 existing spaces and construction of 74 new spaces, thereby exceeding the parking requirement by more than 110%, an action requiring Special Permit approval.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-173B; 120-173D; 120-192B(2)
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency Director of Zoning and Permitting
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-26-2958
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 September 25, 2026. Contact by Email: PlanningCommission@CityofRochester.Gov or by Phone: 585-428-8822.
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