NOTICE
-CITY OF ROCHESTER
City Planning Commission
Public Hearing Date: November 16, 2026
Pre-Meeting Time: 5:00 p.m.
30 Church Street, Rm. 208-A
Public Hearing Time: 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
30 Church Street, Rm. 302-A
https://www.cityofrochester.gov/planningcommission
Case 1 Type Planned Development District (PDD) Map and Text Amendment
File ZMA-005-26-27; T-001-26-27
Address 935 East Avenue
Zoning R-3 High-Density Residential District
Applicant Michael Pedler, Hart & Ashley Group LLC
Request To amend the zoning designation from the R-3 High-Density Residential District to the PDD #14 George Eastman Museum, and amend the text to include cultural centers as a permitted use. The proposed cultural center will utilize the existing building and site infrastructure for cultural, educational, exhibition, community, and event programming.
Action City Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council
Code 120-126A(5)(a); 120-190C
SEQR Unlisted Lead Agency Mayor of the City of Rochester
Enforcement N/A Permit #B-26-5366
Case 2 Type Special Permit
File E-010-26-27
Address 85 Langslow Street
Zoning R-1 Low-Density Residential District
Applicant Hank Wedrow, GCP South Ave LLC
Request To legalize the existing four-space ancillary parking lot in the rear yard of 85 Langslow Street to serve the five-family dwelling at 1487 South Avenue.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-9A; 120-192B
SEQR Type II (617.5c(9)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-26-4090
Case 3 Type Special Permit
File E-011-26-27
Address 1210 Culver Road
Zoning R-1 Low-Density Residential District
Applicant Julie Wagner
Request To legalize the re-establishment of the 2,912± SF, first floor tenant space, previously legal as a mail fulfillment office, as an art gallery with accessory retail sales, a nonconforming use in the R-1 District.
Action City Planning Commission Approval
Code 120-191B(4)(c); 120-192B
SEQR Type II (617.5c(18)) Lead Agency N/A
Enforcement No Cited Zoning Violations Permit #B-25-6072
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 13, 2026. Contact by Email: PlanningCommission@CityofRochester.Gov or by Phone: 585-428-8822.4207336 10-27-1t