Irondequoit public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Board granted subdivision and permit approval for 1944 Titus Avenue and final site plan approval for a new Citizens Bank at 525 Titus Avenue. A request regarding demolition and parking at 2732 Culver Road was tabled at the applicant's request.
- Subdivision of 3.763-acre parcel into three lots at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Construction of a +/-3,200 SF Citizens Bank branch at 525 Titus Avenue
- Demolition of a 1-1/2 story building for parking at 2732 Culver Road (tabled)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a workshop meeting on December 11 and a regular meeting on December 18 to review several development proposals. Items include site plan approvals for a new Citizens Bank, a Starbucks café, and residential subdivision permits.
- Sketch Plan Conference for redevelopment of Regal movie theater at 2255 E. Ridge Road
- Sketch Plan Conference for a new 1,300+/- square foot drive-thru Starbucks Café at 2080 E. Ridge Road
- Subdivision approval to divide a 3.763-acre parcel into three lots at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Final Site Plan Approval for a new +/-3,200SF Citizens Bank branch at 525 Titus Avenue
- Revised Site Plan Approval for building demolition and parking at 2732 Culver Road
Planning Board
The Irondequoit Planning Board will hold a special public hearing to review permit applications for residential construction and site plan approvals. The meeting also includes a referral regarding a rezoning request for Hudson Avenue.
- Permit for a new single-family dwelling at 673 Seneca Road
- Final Site Plan Approval for a 2,500SF community building at 17 Strathmore Circle
- Re-Zoning request for a portion of 1700 Hudson Avenue from R-4 to C-Business District
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests. The board will review a request regarding front yard fencing and a tabled request for multi-family and commercial redevelopment.
- Case ZB2023-12-01: Area Variance for front yard fencing at 4004 St. Paul Blvd
- Case ZB2023-08-01: Use Variance for multi-family housing and mixed-use commercial redevelopment at 41 Colebrook Drive
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals considered two variance requests. One application for a residential fence was tabled, while a request for multi-family and commercial use was approved.
- Approved Use Variance for 41 Colebrook Drive to allow multi-family housing and mixed-use commercial
- Tabled Area Variance request for front yard fencing at 4004 St. Paul Blvd
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding various subdivision, site plan, and permit applications. These items include residential subdivisions, new single-family dwellings, and multi-family apartment construction.
- Subdivision of 3.763 acres into three lots at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Construction of two multi-family apartment buildings totaling 16 units at 550 & 560 Titus Avenue
- Proposed +/- 2,500SF community building at 17 Strathmore Circle
- New single-family dwelling permit at 673 Seneca Road
- Postponed request for a new +/- 3,200SF Citizens Bank at 525 Titus Avenue
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed five applications regarding land subdivisions, new construction, and site plans. All cases discussed during this meeting were either adjourned or postponed to future meetings.
- Subdivision of 3.763-acre parcel at 1944 Titus Avenue
- New 3,200 SF Citizens Bank branch at 525 Titus Avenue
- New single-family dwelling at 673 Seneca Road
- New 2,500 SF community building at 17 Strathmore Circle
- Two multi-family apartment buildings at 550 & 560 Titus Avenue
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a workshop meeting on November 13 and a regular meeting on November 27. The agenda includes discussions and public hearings regarding new residential construction, commercial site plans, and land subdivisions.
- Proposed 16-unit apartment complex at 550 & 560 Titus Avenue
- New +/-3,200SF Citizens Bank branch at 525 Titus Avenue
- Subdivision of a 3.763-acre parcel at 1944 Titus Avenue into three lots
- Construction of a +/- 2,500SF community building at 17 Strathmore Circle
- Relocation of a new connection hub at 2111 Hudson Avenue
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing to consider two applications for area variances. Both requests to build new single-family dwellings were approved as submitted.
- Approved area variances for a new single-family dwelling at 4865 Culver Road (Case No: ZB2023-11-1)
- Approved area variance for a new single-family dwelling at 673 Seneca Road (Case No: ZB2023-11-2)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding two area variance requests. The board will consider proposals for new residential construction at 4865 Culver Road and 673 Seneca Road.
- Case ZB2023-11-1: Demolition and new single-family dwelling at 4865 Culver Road
- Case ZB2023-11-1: Variance request for lot depth, width, area, and setbacks at 4865 Culver Road
- Case ZB2023-11-2: New single-family dwelling at 673 Seneca Road
- Case ZB2023-11-2: Variance request for street-front setback at 673 Seneca Road
Planning Board
The Irondequoit Planning Board reviewed several land use applications, including a request for a new single-family dwelling on Seneca Road and a site plan for a community building. One subdivision request was postponed and one restaurant use change was withdrawn from the agenda.
- Preliminary Site Plan Approval for a 2,500SF community building at 17 Strathmore Circle
- Adjournment of single-family dwelling permit at 673 Seneca Road pending engineering and conservation comments
- Withdrawal of restaurant/drinking establishment application for 4348 Culver Road
- Postponement of subdivision request for 1944 Titus Avenue
- Declaration of intent to act as Lead Agent for SEQRA at 3000 E. Ridge Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding residential construction on Seneca Road and a community building on Strathmore Circle. The board will also consider the SEQRA preliminary classification for 3000 E. Ridge Road.
- Permit for new single-family dwelling at 673 Seneca Road
- Site plan approval for 2,500SF community building at 17 Strathmore Circle
- SEQRA preliminary classification for 3000 E. Ridge Road
- Postponed subdivision request for 1944 Titus Avenue
- Withdrawn restaurant use request for 4348 Culver Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for four different land use applications. The board will also consider a preliminary SEQRA classification for 3000 E. Ridge Road.
- Public hearing for subdivision of 3.763-acre parcel at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Public hearing for restaurant/drinking establishment change in use at 4348 Culver Road
- Public hearing for new single-family dwelling permits at 673 Seneca Road
- Public hearing for a +/- 2,500SF community building at 17 Strathmore Circle
- Board action on SEQRA classification for 3000 E. Ridge Road
Planning Board
The Irondequoit Planning Board granted preliminary site plan approval for a new 3,200-square-foot Citizens Bank retail branch at 525 Titus Avenue. The Board also adjourned a subdivision request for 1944 Titus Avenue to the October meeting.
- Preliminary Site Plan Approval for a +/-3,200SF Citizens Bank at 525 Titus Avenue
- Subdivision and Steep Slope Permit application for 1944 Titus Avenue adjourned to October
- Conditions for bank construction include reviews of pedestrian pathways, trash enclosures, and traffic patterns
Planning Board
The Irondequoit Planning Board will hold a special meeting to conduct public hearings on two specific cases. The board will consider a request for signage replacement on Titus Avenue and a site plan approval for a change in use to a restaurant or drinking establishment on Culver Road.
- Signage replacement request for 745 Titus Avenue (Case No: PB2023-08-1)
- Site plan approval for restaurant/drinking establishment at 4348 Culver Road (Case No: PB2023-06-5)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a workshop meeting on September 18 and regular meetings on September 25. The agenda includes a sketch plan conference for new apartments and public hearings regarding a land subdivision and a new Citizens Bank branch.
- Sketch Plan Conference for two multi-family apartment buildings at 550 & 560 Titus Avenue
- Public Hearing for subdividing a 3.763-acre parcel at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Public Hearing for a new +/-3200SF Citizens Bank branch at 525 Titus Avenue
Planning Board
The Board held a public hearing to consider two applications regarding signage and site plan changes. One application for signage was approved, while another request for a restaurant use change was tabled.
- Signage approval for 745 Titus Avenue
- Tabled application for restaurant/drinking establishment at 4348 Culver Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board has scheduled workshop and public hearing sessions to review two applications. The board will consider a request for new signage at 745 Titus Avenue and a site plan for a restaurant or drinking establishment at 4348 Culver Road.
- Public hearing for signage replacement at 745 Titus Avenue
- Site plan approval for a restaurant/bar with over 30 patrons at 4348 Culver Road
- Workshop meeting scheduled for August 14, 2023
- Regular meeting and public hearings scheduled for August 28, 2023
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the reconstruction of an existing electric substation and related site improvements. Three previously scheduled items regarding University Preparatory Charter School, 1944 Titus Avenue, and 4348 Culver Road have been postponed by their applicants.
- Public Hearing: Site plan approval for electric substation reconstruction at 40 Topper Drive
- Postponed: Building addition and track & field at 3000 E. Ridge Road
- Postponed: Subdivision of 3.763-acre parcel at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Postponed: Change in use to restaurant/drinking establishment at 4348 Culver Road
- Board Action: Special Use Permit for restaurant or drinking establishment at 4348 Culver Road
Planning Board
The Irondequoit Planning Board approved a site plan for Rochester Gas and Electric to reconstruct an existing electric substation. Several other applications regarding school redevelopment, land subdivision, and restaurant use were postponed by the applicants.
- Preliminary/Final Site Plan Approval for electric substation at 40 Topper Drive
- Positive Referral re-offered to Town Board for restaurant use at 4348 Culver Road
- Postponed: University Preparatory Charter School redevelopment at 3000 E. Ridge Road
- Postponed: Subdivision of 3.763-acre parcel at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Postponed: Change in use to restaurant/drinking establishment at 4348 Culver Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a sketch plan conference for a new Citizens Bank branch at 525 Titus Avenue. The meeting also includes several public hearing items, including a site plan approval for an electric substation at 40 Topper Drive.
- Sketch Plan Conference: New +/-3200SF Citizens Bank at 525 Titus Avenue
- Public Hearing: Reconstruction of electric substation at 40 Topper Drive
- Postponed: University Preparatory Charter School redevelopment at 3000 E. Ridge Road
- Postponed: Subdivision of 3.763-acre parcel at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Board Action: Special Use Permit for restaurant/drinking establishment at 4348 Culver Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed multiple applications regarding site plan approvals, land subdivisions, and environmental permits. Decisions included granting approvals for developments on E. Ridge Road and Titus Avenue, while tabling applications for a new restaurant use and school redevelopment.
- Final Revised Site Plan Approval for ingress/egress reconstruction at 1233/1267 E. Ridge Road
- Subdivision of 3.047 acres into two lots for buildings totaling 24,000SF at 1733 E. Ridge Road
- Positive Referral to Town Board for a special use permit for a restaurant at 434 $\text{48}$ Culver Road
- Final Subdivision Approval for a 5.3-acre parcel at 193 St. Joseph Street
- Approval of environmental permits for a garage addition at 123 Van Voorhis Avenue
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a workshop meeting on June 12, 2023, and scheduled public hearings for June 26, 2023. The agenda includes reviews of site plan approvals, land subdivisions, and special use permits for various properties.
- Site plan review for ingress/egress reconstruction at 1233/1267 E. Ridge Road
- Public hearing for a change in use and parking reconfiguration at 4460 & 4468 Culver Road
- Subdivision of 3.763 acres into three lots at 1944 Titus Avenue
- Special Use Permit for a restaurant/drinking establishment with over 30 seats at 4348 Culver Road
- Proposed 15,438 SF building addition and track & field at 3000 E. Ridge Road
Planning Board
The Planning Board heard a request from Nichols Construction Team on behalf of University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men for preliminary site plan approval at 3000 E. Ridge Road. The proposal includes a 15,438+/- SF building addition and a track and field. No decision was recorded in the minutes.
Planning Board
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 27, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board approved area variances for a detached garage on Rock Beach Road and a monument sign on Culver Road. A request regarding a fence at 179 Lake Front was ordered to be resolved by the April meeting or the fencing must be removed.
- Approved area variances for a new detached garage at 714 Rock Beach Road (6-0)
- Approved area variance for a freestanding monument sign at 2417 Culver Road (6-0)
- Ruled that no further adjournments will be granted for the fence variance at 179 Lake Front; fencing must be removed if not heard by the April meeting (6-0)
Planning Board
The Board granted signage approval for a pole sign at 2417 Culver Road. An application for a 74-unit senior living community at 2732 Culver Road was adjourned pending zoning variances and the resolution of 12 specific technical and design concerns.
- Approved pole sign for Refiner’s at 2417 Culver Road (6-0-1)
- Adjourned Episcopal Senior Living Community application at 2732 Culver Road pending zoning variances and 12 required corrections (6-0-1)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board approved two requests for area variances to allow residential construction and additions. One application for a special use permit regarding backyard hens was tabled.
- Approved area variances for a two-story home at 36 Madison Terrace (unanimous)
- Approved area variances for a two-story addition and garage at 18 Nowadaga Drive (unanimous)
- Tabled special use permit for four hens and coop at 439 Brookview Drive until February 6, 2023
- Approved March 7, 2022 minutes (4-0-3)
- Approved April 4, 2022 minutes (4-0-3)