In accordance with Executive Order No. 202.1 and the Mayor's Local Emergency Oder, the City Planning Commission public hearings will take place as virtual hearings and no in-person attendance shall be permitted.
The next hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The agenda will be posted under 'Public Hearing' below . Staff Reports will be posted in 'Interactive Map' below .
To view and/or listen to the hearing click the link at the scheduled time: https://www.youtube.com/CityOfRochesterNY. The Hearing will be recorded and later transcribed.
How to COMMENT on a current case:
1) Submit written comment by email, mail, or deliver it to City Hall.
Email: planningcommission@cityofrochester.gov
Mail: Zoning Office c/o Planning Commission, 30 Church St. Rm. 125B, Rochester, NY 14614
Your written comment must include the project address you are commenting on, your first and last name, address, and contact information. A zoning staff member will read your comments into the record during the virtual hearing. The deadline to submit written comment is 5:00 PM; Friday, May 7, 2020.
2) Provide spoken comment at the virtual public hearing. >>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Comments may not exceed 3 minutes in length or 10 minutes for neighborhood associations. The deadline to register to provide spoken comment is 12:00 PM; Monday, May 10, 2021.
About the City Planning Commission
Public participation in government is a keystone of democracies and is possible through local board and commission actions and membership. This seven member citizen commission has jurisdiction and authority in the issuance of Special Permits, subdivision approvals, and a wide range of other matters. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to City Council regarding Zoning Text and Map amendments.
Authority and procedures of the City Planning Commission are established by law in Sections 120-184J and 120-192 of the City's Zoning Code. Applications must be reviewed in accordance with specific legal standards in the Code, and a written decision and findings are made for each application.
Membership
Planning Commission members are selected by the Mayor, must be confirmed by City Council, and serve without compensation. Members must be City residents and serve for terms of (2) years, and may serve without limit to the number of terms. The Planning Commission must contain at least one member residing in each City Council district.
If you are interested in applying for a position on the Commission, please contact Josanne Reaves in the Mayor’s Office either by email at: Josanne.Reaves@cityofrochester.gov or by phone at: (585) 428-6140.
Full Members: |
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David Watson, Chair |
South District |
Eugenio Marlin, Vice Chair |
Northwest District |
Kaeri Carroll |
East District |
Bradley Flower |
South District |
Kimberly Harding |
East District |
Milton Pichardo |
Northeast District |
Markeba Williams |
South District |
Alternate Members: |
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Steven Rebholz |
Northeast District |
Richard Mauser |
East District |
Staff: |
Anna Keller, Staff to the Planning Commission |
Jill Wiedrick, Planning Commission Secretary |
Tom Warth, Legal Counsel to the Planning Commission |
City Planning Commission Interactive Map
Click on the points for more information on the individual case. Staff Reports and Decision Notices are included as attachments.
Current Month Cases
Previous Cases
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Public Hearing
Location:
City Hall, 30 Church St.
City Council Chambers, Rm. 302-A
Rochester, NY 14614
Click the links below to see the agendas for present and past months and for the outcomes of past months known as the Grid.
Public Hearing |
Application Deadline |
Agenda |
Grid |
January 11, 2021 |
December 14, 2020 |
Agenda |
Grid |
February 8, 2021 |
January 13, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
March 8, 2021 |
February 10, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
April 12, 2021 |
March 17, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
May 10, 2021 |
April 14, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
June 14, 2021 |
May 19, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
July 12, 2021 |
June 16, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
August 9, 2021 |
July 14, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
September 13, 2021 |
August 18, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
October 18, 2021 |
September 22, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
November 15, 2021 |
October 20, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
December 13, 2021 |
November 17, 2021 |
Agenda |
Grid |
To request a sign language interpreter at the public hearing, please email: planningcommission@cityofrochester.gov.
Applications
Applications are accepted by appointment only and will not be considered if they are incomplete. If you are considering submitting an item to go before the Planning Commission please contact:
Anna Keller, Staff to the Planning Commission
(585) 428-7761
>>>Click here for Application Forms
Prior Years Agendas and Grids