CITY OF ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER PRESERVATION BOARD
-Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Meeting with Staff: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Conference Room, Room 208A
Meeting with Staff: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Conference Room, Room 208A
I. Public Hearing Please note that this hearing will take place in person at Rochester City Hall, 30 Church Street, Room 302A
Case: 1 *Held from the April 6, 2026 Hearing
File Number: A-035-25-26
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Porch
Address: 499-507 Park Avenue
Zoning District: R-2 Medium-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: Panagiotis Jamanis, Agim Holdings LLC
Request: To legalize the removal of a roof structure and the installation of a new one for a front porch at a multi-family dwelling.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: Yes; Work without a COA.
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 2 *Held from the August 5, 2026 Hearing
File Number: A-009-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Generator
Address: 1005 East Avenue
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential, East Avenue Preservation Districts, and City-Designated Landmark
Applicant: Daniel Streicher, Isaiah House
Request: To install a 22 kW natural gas generator on the west side of the property and screen it with boxwoods.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(d)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(12)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 3
File Number: A-023-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Patio Door
Address: 1577 East Avenue
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential, Overlay - Office, and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: Jeffrey & Karen Babey, Owners
Request: To remove the aluminum first-floor patio door and replace it with an Anderson 200 series patio door.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 4
File Number: A-024-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Landscaping
Address: 1369 East Avenue
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: Matthew Walker, MW Consulting & Management
Request: To install seven trees: 3 Celebration Maples, 2 Cumulus Serviceberries, 1 Eastern Redbud, and 1 Flamethrower Redbud.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(b)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 5
File Number: A-025-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Windows
Address: 1269 Park Avenue
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: James Pappas, Contract Purchaser
Request: To legalize the existing vinyl replacement windows throughout the dwelling and to remove the 32"x 32" window on the 3rd-floor apartment and install a 29"x 45" egress window.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: Yes; Vinyl windows installed without approvals.
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 6
File Number: A-026-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Fence
Address: 1243-1245 Park Avenue
Zoning District: R-2 Medium-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: Michael Carducci, Owner
Request: To construct a wooden dumpster enclosure measuring 6' high and 20' L x 8' W in the rear yard.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: Yes; Unscreened refuse area.
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(d)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 7
File Number: A-027-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Porch
Address: 15 Atkinson Street
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential and Corn Hill/ Third Ward Preservation Districts
Applicant: Milos Vojvodic, Owner
Request: To modify the newly constructed stairs and railings on both the front and side porches using alternative materials and designs.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: Yes; Front and side porches repaired without permits.
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
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 October 6, 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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