Irondequoit public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board meeting set for Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. No further action was taken by the board at this time.

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting public hearings regarding the revocation of licenses for Casella Waste Inc. and Waste Management of NY LLC. The board is also considering appointments, contract renewals, and a local law change to the property merger policy.

• Public hearings on revoking licenses for Casella Waste Inc. and Waste Management of NY LLC
• Proposed appointment of Mary Baldwin as Clerk to the Town Justice at $25.47 per hour
• Public hearing scheduled for January 20, 2026, regarding local law changes to the merger of properties policy (Local Law 210-31 & 32)
• Bid award for the demolition of a single-family home
• Authorization of new recreation rental fee schedules

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct public hearings regarding the revocation of licenses for Casella Waste Inc. and Waste Management of NY LLC. The board will also consider several local law amendments and new appointments.

• Public hearings on license revocation for Casella Waste Inc. and Waste Management of NY LLC
• Proposed local law changes to the merger of properties policy, Historic Preservation Law, and Procurement Policy
• Bid award for the demolition of a single-family home
• Authorization of new recreation rental fee schedules
• Agreement with Irondequoit Athletic Association and renewal of July 4th Race Administration

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a sketch plan conference. The session focuses on a proposed development at 1765 E. Ridge Road.

• Proposed +/- 3500SF freestanding building for Key Bank at 1765 E. Ridge Road
• Proposed drive-through auto teller lane and 24-hour drive-through ATM

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will vote on a resolution to approve the schedule of workshop and regular Town Board meetings for 2026. The resolution lists specific dates for the organizational meeting, workshop meetings (Mondays at 4:00 p.m.) and regular meetings (Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.) throughout the year. Adoption of the resolution will make the schedule official for the town.

• Resolution 12WS2025-1: Approve 2026 Town Board meeting dates
• Organizational meeting set for Monday, January 5 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Workshop meetings scheduled on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. (e.g., Jan 12, Feb 9, … Dec 14 2026)
• Regular Town Board meetings scheduled on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. (e.g., Jan 20, Feb 17, … Dec 22 2026)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Dec 1, 2025 to consider two area‑variance applications. The first request seeks variances for two three‑story, 93‑unit apartment buildings at 1720, 1732, 1750 and 1776 Hudson Avenue in the R‑5 Residential District, citing setbacks, parking and height limits. The second request seeks a variance for Santiago Cigar Factory to operate a retail store at 380 (aka 400) Empire Blvd in the C‑Business District, noting distance requirements from schools and existing tobacco retailers. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Area variance request for two three‑story, 93‑unit apartment buildings at 1720, 1732, 1750 and 1776 Hudson Avenue (R‑5 Residential District) – seeks relief from setbacks, parking and height limits
• Area variance request for Santiago Cigar Factory to operate a retail store at 380 (aka 400) Empire Blvd (C‑Business District) – seeks relief from distance requirements to schools/playgrounds/childcare facilities and to existing licensed tobacco retailers

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for a proposal by Land Tech, representing Eagle Ridge Properties, to build two three‑story apartment buildings with 93 units at 1720, 1732, 1750 and 1776 Hudson Avenue in the R‑5 Residential District. The Board also approved area variances for Santiago Cigar Factory to operate a retail store at 380 Empire Blvd in the C‑Business District, with the condition that sales of vape products and cigarettes are prohibited.

• Approved area variances for two three‑story, 93‑unit apartment buildings at 1720, 1732, 1750 and 1776 Hudson Avenue (R‑5 Residential District)
• Approved area variances for Santiago Cigar Factory at 380 Empire Blvd (C‑Business District) with condition prohibiting vape and cigarette sales

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to address one action item. The board will consider a resolution to fill a vacancy for a Town Justice.

• Resolution 12STB2025-1: Authorizing the filling of a Town Justice vacancy

Historic Preservation Commission

The Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission will review old business items including landmark plaque letters, a grant application, a town‑wide historic resource survey report, the 2026 budget, and signage for the Wimbledon Road National Register Historic District. New business includes a Good & Welfare item. The meeting will also collect public input and handle routine agenda items.

• Landmark Property Plaques – Homeowner Letter (final draft)
• 2025FY CLG Grant Application
• Town‑Wide Historic Resource Survey – Final SHPO Report
• 2026 Budget
• Wimbledon Road National Register Historic District – signage examples

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing to review two development applications. The board granted approvals for a new multi-family residential project and a commercial sign.

• Approval for 16 residential units across two apartment buildings at 550 & 560 Titus Avenue
• Approval for an illuminated monument sign for Bruster’s Real Ice Cream at 1930 E. Ridge Road

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will vote on a resolution to issue up to $1.2 million in serial bonds to fund improvements to the Consolidated Sewer District. The board will also consider several appointments, adopt meeting schedules for various boards, and approve contracts for public‑safety and recreation programs. Additional items include accepting a monetary gift for the Police Department and authorizing agreements for Monroe County rights‑of‑way and snow‑and‑ice control services.

• Resolution authorizing issuance of up to $1.2 million in serial bonds for the Consolidated Sewer District (11PH‑2)
• Resolution authorizing permanent appointment of a Building Maintenance Foreman (11A2025‑1)
• Resolution authorizing permanent appointment of a Real Property Appraiser (11A2025‑2)
• Resolution authorizing contracts for the 2026 Stop DWI High Visibility Engagement Program and Stop DWI Enforcement budget (11A2025‑7, 11A2025‑8)
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of a monetary gift from Donna Depeters to the Irondequoit Police Department (11A2025‑9)

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will vote on Resolution 11STB2025-1 to adopt the town’s annual budget for fiscal year 2026. The resolution incorporates changes from workshops and a public hearing held on November 6, 2025. Adoption of the budget will take effect immediately.

• Resolution 11STB2025-1 – Adoption of the 2026 Annual Budget
• Public hearing on the Preliminary Budget – November 6, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a Sketch Plan Conference to review a proposal for two three‑story, 93‑unit apartment buildings on Hudson Avenue. It will also consider a request for an illuminated monument sign for Bruster’s Real Ice Cream at 1930 E. Ridge Road, and a site‑plan application for two 16‑unit multifamily buildings at 550 and 560 Titus Avenue. All items are slated for discussion at the November 10 workshop.

• Sketch Plan Conference – 2 three‑story apartment buildings, 93 units, 1720‑1776 Hudson Ave, R‑5 Residential District (Case PB2025.11.01)
• Signage approval – illuminated monument sign for Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, 1930 E. Ridge Road, C‑Business District (Case PB2025.11.02)
• Preliminary/Final Site Plan – two multifamily apartment buildings, 16 units total, 550 & 560 Titus Ave, Mixed‑Use Commercial District (Case PB2023-09-01)

Town Board

The Town Board is reviewing a proposal to upgrade the audio system in the Broderick Conference Room using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The project aims to improve public meeting accessibility and audio quality.

• Contract with Park Place Installations Inc. for audio system upgrade
• Estimated project cost of $32,079.66, not to exceed $40,000
• Installation of 12 wireless microphones and 9 in-ceiling speakers
• Use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the project

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 7:35 PM.

• Public hearing on 2026 budget adoption
• Town Board Workshop Meeting on November 10, 2025
• Special Town Board Meeting on November 13, 2025
• Regular Town Board Meeting on November 18, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Broderick Room of Town Hall. The board will consider seven applications for area variances involving garages, accessory structures, a front porch, and new single‑family dwellings in R‑1, R‑2, and R‑R residential districts. Each request seeks setbacks, height, frontage, or lot‑coverage exceptions beyond the district code. Public comments are limited to five minutes per person.

• Case ZB2025.11.01 – Ian Wild seeks variances to demolish garages and build a detached garage with reduced rear setbacks and increased frontage width and height at 240 St. Joseph Street (R‑R).
• Case ZB2025.11.02 – Robert Palermo seeks variances to enclose a car port exceeding garage square footage and frontage width at 738 Brown Road (R‑1).
• Case ZB2025.11.03 – Joe Franch (for Laura Blaessig) seeks a variance for a garage exceeding height limits at 23 Poppy Street (R‑1).
• Case ZB2025.11.04 – Renee Spang seeks variances for a replacement accessory structure with reduced side setbacks at 2920 Bay Front Lane S (R‑2).
• Case ZB2025.11.05 – Michael Stein seeks a variance for a new front porch with reduced front setback at 680 Westchester Avenue (R‑1).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed seven area variance applications for residential properties. The board approved requests for new construction and modifications at six locations and denied one request.

• Approved new single-family dwelling variances for 419 Lake Front
• Approved new single-family dwelling variances for 423 Lake Front
• Approved detached garage variances for 240 St. Joseph Street
• Denied variances to enclose a carport at 738 Brown Road
• Approved front porch setback variance for 680 Westchester Avenue

Historic Preservation Commission

The Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission will review the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and accept public input. It will consider an application (Case HPC2025.10.01) for a certificate of appropriateness to extend existing fencing along the south property line at 763 Helendale Road. The agenda also includes updates on landmark property plaques, the 2025 FY CLG grant application, the town-wide historic resource survey closeout, the 2026 budget, and signage for the Wimbledon Road National Register Historic District. New business items are listed under "Good & Welfare" before adjournment.

• Certificate of appropriateness application for fence extension at 763 Helendale Road
• Landmark Property Plaques homeowner letter
• 2025 FY CLG Grant Application update
• Town-wide Historic Resource Survey project closeout
• Wimbledon Road National Register Historic District signage

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board held a public hearing on October 27, 2025. The board granted preliminary and final site plan approval for a project by Land Tech Surveying & Planning for Aljoss Properties, LLC, to construct three buildings with six units at 5324, 5334, 5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street in the C‑Business District. Approval was conditioned on a four‑foot setback on Second Street, off‑site snow removal for patios, owner responsibility for landscaping, and a prohibition on signage.

• Preliminary/Final Site Plan Approval for three buildings (six units) at 5324, 5334, 5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street
• Condition: four‑foot setback on Second Street
• Condition: off‑site snow removal for patios
• Condition: owner must maintain landscaping
• Condition: no signage allowed

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will consider Resolution 10STB2025-1 to approve the preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. The resolution formalizes the tentative budget filed on October 13, 2025 after departmental workshop revisions. Adoption will file the budget with the Town Clerk for public distribution.

• Resolution 10STB2025-1 approving the 2026 Preliminary Budget
• Public hearing for the 2026 budget on November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
• Workshop meeting on the 2026 budget on November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• Special Town Board meeting on November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• Regular Town Board meeting on November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will conduct a budget meeting on October 23, 2025. The meeting will review budget matters for several departments, each allocated a specific time slot. No specific resolutions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• 4:30 PM – COURTS
• 5:00 PM – IT/ICAT
• 5:15 PM – ASSESSOR
• 5:30 PM – POLICE
• 6:00 PM – PUBLIC WORKS & BUILDING O & M (TOWN HALL & PSB)

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting a budget meeting to review departmental finances. The session includes scheduled reviews for various town services and administrative offices.

• Budget review for Library, Recreation, and Town Clerk
• Budget review for Parks, Cemetery, and Public Works & Building O & M
• Budget review for Human Resources and Comptroller
• Review of General (Unallocated) Expenses and Revenues
• Budget review for Lighting, Supervisor, and Attorney

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will vote on a series of resolutions covering appointments, intermunicipal agreements, and multiple capital projects. Key items include a $2.5 million machinery acquisition funded by serial bonds, road repaving and sidewalk projects totaling $650,000, and the adoption of the 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program. Additional actions address cemetery roof repairs, restroom renovation services, LED lighting conversion, and updates to fee schedules.

• Resolution 10A2025-8: Acquire machinery (estimated cost $2,500,000) and issue up to $2,500,000 in serial bonds
• Resolution 10A2025-9: Reconstruct and repave roads (maximum estimated cost $150,000) with up to $150,000 in serial bonds
• Resolution 10A2025-10: Construct or reconstruct sidewalks town‑wide (maximum estimated cost $500,000) with up to $500,000 in serial bonds
• Resolution 10A2025-7: Authorize the Capital Improvement Program for the Town of Irondequoit for 2025‑2030
• Resolution 10A2025-6: Contract with LaBella Associates for Town Hall restroom renovation and hazardous materials design services

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a workshop to review a sketch plan for a recreational vehicle campground and self‑storage units at 50 Marina Drive in the R‑H River Harbor District. At the regular meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing on the preliminary/final site plan for three new buildings (six units with attached garages) at 5324, 5334, 5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street in the C‑Business District.

• Sketch Plan Conference for RV campground and self‑storage at 50 Marina Drive (R‑H River Harbor District)
• Preliminary/Final Site Plan approval request for three buildings (six units) with attached garages at 5324, 5334, 5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street (C‑Business District)
• Public hearing on the Aljoss Properties site plan (Case No: PB2025.09.01) with five‑minute comment limit per speaker

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board will vote on a resolution amending the capital lease financing agreement with M&T Bank for one International brush truck and three International dump trucks for the Bureau of Public Works. The equipment total cost is $1,104,024.21, with a reduced overall cost of $21,109.97 after attorney review. The meeting also includes routine items such as a pledge of allegiance, roll call, department updates, and open discussion of the townwide refuse district and leaf pick‑up.

• Amendment to Capital Lease Financing Agreement with M&T Bank for a 2025 International brush truck ($228,903.30) and three 2025 International 6‑wheel dump trucks ($875,120.91), total $1,104,024.21
• Reduced overall cost of the lease by $21,109.97 as reviewed by town attorney
• Open discussion topics: townwide refuse district and townwide leaf pick‑up

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider four active applications for area variances and one special use permit. These requests involve fencing, additions, and livestock on residential properties. One application for a garage addition has been withdrawn.

• Waterfront fencing height variance at 383 & 385 Bay Front Lane N.
• Special Use Permit for nine hens and a coop at 29 Wisner Road
• Front yard fencing height and type variances at 763 Helendale Road
• Front and side setback variances for an attached addition at 231 Shore Drive
• Withdrawn application for a garage addition at 25 Simone Circle

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Irondequoit Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed five applications for area variances and special use permits. The board granted approvals for fencing and a home addition, and issued a conditional permit for keeping hens.

• Approved waterfront fencing height variance at 383 & 385 Bay Front Lane N.
• Granted Special Use Permit for six hens at 29 Wisner Road with specific coop and fencing conditions
• Approved front yard fencing height and type variances at 763 Helendale Road
• Approved front and side setback variances for an attached addition at 231 Shore Drive
• Application for a garage addition at 25 Simone Circle was withdrawn

Historic Preservation Commission

The Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission will review the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and take public input. It will decide on two certificate of appropriateness applications: painted signage on the north elevation of 690 Titus Avenue and fencing along the south and west property lines of 2523 St. Paul Boulevard. The commission will also discuss old business items, including a 2025 FY CLG grant application for National Register district selection, the town‑wide historic resource survey closeout, the 2026 budget, landmark property plaques, and Wimbledon Road historic district signage. No new business is listed.

• Certificate of appropriateness for painted signage at 690 Titus Avenue
• Certificate of appropriateness for fencing at 2523 St. Paul Boulevard
• 2025 FY CLG Grant Application for National Register District Selection
• Town‑Wide Historic Resource Survey project closeout
• Discussion of the 2026 budget

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two development applications. The first hearing (Case PB2025.06.02) concerns a request by Costich Engineering for Beacon Estates, LLC to approve a five‑lot subdivision and related steep‑slope and woodlot overlay district approvals at 245 and 298 Newport Road in the R‑1 Residential District. The second hearing (Case PB2025.09.01) concerns a request by Land Tech Surveying & Planning for Aljoss Properties, LLC for preliminary and final site‑plan approval to build three buildings with six units and attached garages at 5324, 5334, 5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street in the C‑Business District.

• Public hearing (Case PB2025.06.02) – request for subdivision approval of five new single‑family homes at 245 & 298 Newport Road, R‑1 district, including steep‑slope and woodlot overlay approvals.
• Public hearing (Case PB2025.09.01) – request for preliminary/final site‑plan approval for three buildings (six units) with attached garages at 5324‑5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street, C‑Business District.

Town Board

The Irondequoit Town Board meeting will consider a proposed Local Law to amend Town Code Chapter 235 concerning short‑term rentals, following a public hearing. The board will also act on several resolutions, including the reappointment of the Town Assessor, authorizing 2025 tax levies, purchasing personal protective equipment for the Fire Marshal’s Office, and a capital lease financing agreement with M & T Bank for Public Works equipment. Additional resolutions authorize attendance at law‑enforcement training courses and a supplemental snow‑and‑ice agreement.

• Resolution to amend Town Code Chapter 235 on short‑term rentals (09PH2025-1)
• Resolution authorizing reappointment of the Town Assessor (09A2025-1)
• Resolution authorizing 2025 tax levies (09A2025-3)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of four sets of PPE for the Fire Marshal’s Office (09A2025-4)
• Resolution authorizing capital lease financing with M & T Bank for Public Works equipment (09A2025-5)

Planning Board

The Irondequoit Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications. One is a subdivision and steep‑slope/woodlot overlay approval for a five‑lot, five‑single‑family‑home project at 245 and 298 Newport Road in the R‑1 Residential District (Case No. PB2025.06.02). The other is a preliminary/final site‑plan approval for three buildings containing six units with attached garages at 5324, 5334, 5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street in the C‑Business District (Case No. PB2025.09.01).

• Case PB2025.06.02: Subdivision and steep‑slope/woodlot overlay approval for five new single‑family homes at 245 & 298 Newport Road (R‑1 Residential District).
• Case PB2025.09.01: Preliminary/final site‑plan approval for three buildings, six units with garages at 5324, 5334, 5340 St. Paul Blvd and 8 Second Street (C‑Business District).
• Public hearing comments limited to five minutes per person.
• Written comments must be submitted by the business day before the hearing by 4:30 pm.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission will give a public presentation of the town's first historic resource survey. The survey was funded by a $38,500 New York State Certified Local Government Grant. It identifies potential historic districts and individual properties and will be posted on the town website later this year. Residents are invited to attend the presentation in the Broderick Room at Town Hall.

• Final community presentation of Irondequoit's historic resource survey
• Survey funded by a $38,500 NY State Certified Local Government Grant
• Identification of potential historic districts and individually designated properties
• Potential eligibility of surveyed properties for state and federal historic tax credits
• Survey results to be published on the town website later in 2025

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss a resolution for capital lease financing of vehicles for the Bureau of Public Works. The board will also hold an open discussion regarding the short-term fee schedule.

• Proposed capital lease financing of $1,104,024.21 for one 2025 International self-loading Brush Truck and three 2025 International 6-wheel dump trucks with plow equipment
• Open discussion regarding the Short-term Fee Schedule

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review the 2026 budget and CLG grant projects. The body will also discuss the Town-Wide Historic Resource Survey and the Wimbledon Road National Register Historic District.

• 2026 Budget
• CLG Grant Projects for 2026
• Wimbledon Road National Register Historic District signage
• Town-Wide Historic Resource Survey final submission and presentation
• Landmark Property Plaques

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct public hearings regarding short-term rentals, historic preservation, and the installation of no left turn signs. The board will also consider several resolutions related to police wellness gifts, court audits, and a special event license.

• Public hearing on proposed Local Law to amend Town Code Chapter 235 regarding Short Term Rentals
• Public hearing on proposed Local Law to amend the Historic Preservation Local Law
• Public hearing on amending article VII of Chapter 222 regarding No Left Turn Signs
• Resolution for Special Event License for Fleet Feet/YellowJacket Racing Rochester Half Marathon and 5K Run
• Resolutions to accept monetary gifts for the Irondequoit Police Department Officer Wellness Program

Historic Preservation Commission

The Irondequoit Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing a town-wide reconnaissance-level historic resources survey prepared by kta preservation specialists. The document, funded by a New York State grant, details the town's history and proposes six potential historic districts.

• Town-wide Historic Resources Survey report
• Proposed Seabreeze Historic District
• Proposed Laurelton Historic District
• Proposed St. Paul Corridor Historic District
• Proposed Arlington Subdivision Historic District