CITY OF ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER PRESERVATION BOARD
-Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Meeting with Staff: 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Conference Room, Room 223B
PUBLIC HEARING Begins 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers, Room 302AI. 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 September 2, 2026 Hearing
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
Case: 2
File Number: A-028-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Roof
Address: 1 Castle Park
Zoning District: R-1 Low-Density Residential and Mt Hope/ Highland Park Preservation Districts
Applicant: Elizabeth Lay, Owner
Request: To remove and replace James Hardy Cement fiber shingles on the front and back Mansard roof with Ecostar Traditional shake synthetic roofing tiles.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 3
File Number: A-029-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Sign and Dumpster Enclosure
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 a 24"x4' detached sign on 4' high posts in the front yard on East Avenue and to install a refuse enclosure in the rear yard.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(f) & 617.5(c)(1)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 4
File Number: A-031-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - EV Charging Stations
Address: 6 Livingston Park
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential and Corn Hill/ Third Ward Districts
Applicant: Elek Clark, NOCO Energy Corp
Request: To install new electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Paul Louis Arena, including a new 1200A, 277/480V electrical service, pad-mounted transformer, outdoor service panel, 640 kW power cabinet, and two DC fast-charging dispensers.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 617.5(c)(9)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 5
File Number: A-032-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Trees
Address: 118 Berkeley Street
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation Districts
Applicant: Peter Gines, Applicant (on behalf of Gina Gines, Owner)
Request: To remove two mature trees in the rear yard.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: Yes; Property code violations unrelated to this request.
SEQR: Type II: 617.5(c)(8)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 6
File Number: A-033-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Doors
Address: 200 East Avenue
Zoning District: CCD-E Center City East End District and City-Designated Landmark
Applicant: Chaise Williams, Tenant
Request: To retrofit interior-mounted push-bar exit hardware on an existing aluminum double-door system to create a code-compliant emergency exit.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(a)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 7
File Number: A-034-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Fence
Address: 517 Park Avenue
Zoning District: R-1 Low-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation District
Applicant: Jeffrey Tome, Owner
Request: To install a 6' high by 62 LF of PT pine dog-eared fencing in the side and rear yard along the west property line.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(a)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 48-5B(22)(f)
Lead Agency: N/A
Case: 8
File Number: A-035-26-27
Case Type: Certificate of Appropriateness - Mechanical Equipment
Address: 973 East Avenue
Zoning District: R-3 High-Density Residential and East Avenue Preservation District
Applicant: Katherine Sheridan, Lindsay Hous LLC
Request: To relocate the cooling tower from inside the building to the side yard on the
property, screened with arborvitaes.
Code Section: 120-194A(4)(d)
Enforcement: No
SEQR: Type II: 617.5(c)(2)
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 November 9, 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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