Rochester Planning Commission Meeting - Jan. 7, 2019

The City of Rochester Planning Commission meeting, identified by the title as January 7, 2019, addressed zoning and development applications; no procurement activity was identified. The commission voted to recommend a consolidated office zoning district ordinance to the City Council. It also approved site plans for facade renovations at 405 South Main Street and 411 South Main Street. The 411 South Main approval included a special exception for payment in lieu of five parking spaces, with the payment amount set by the City Council, and conditions including revised plans and coordination on accessibility and neighboring-property impacts. At public comment, city staff said they would monitor road conditions near construction at St. Andrew Catholic Church and North Hill Elementary School and hold responsible contractors accountable for damage where appropriate.

The commission extensively reviewed a proposed 135-unit Riverfront Apartments project, discussing parking, access and traffic, stormwater, tree replacement, building design, and potential public amenities. No action was taken on that project before the meeting adjourned. The commission also approved the 2019 regular meeting schedule, changing the July meeting date to July 1.