PRC Recommendations 11-7-2012, SP-09-12-13, 660 West Main Street

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Dave Beinetti, urban design specialist (architect)

Doug Benson, Bureau of Planning and Zoning, Associate City Planner

Roger Brown, urban design specialist (architect)

Bret Garwood, Director of Development Services

Jim McIntosh, City Engineer

Joel Smith, Bureau of Planning and Zoning, Plan Reviewer

Marcia Barry, Director of Planning and Zoning

Jason Haremza, Senior Planner/Urban Design Specialist, PRC Secretary

Tim Raymond, Senior Architect, Site Plan Reviewer

Demolish two vacant structures: a two family home and a church. Construct a new 13,800 sf

single story retail structure. Vacant church is a Designated Building of Historic Value.

Zoning District: C-2 Community Center District

SEQR Action:

Unlisted

Site Plan Type:

Major

1. The Designated Building of Historic Value (former church) should not be demolished. Despite some

changes in the design, the Committee does not believe the proposed structure adequately mitigates the

loss of the Designated Building of Historic Value.

2. Commercial development of this site is not the right solution, particularly with regard to the New York

Street frontage and new residential infill on the north side of New York Street.

3. The City should conduct a rezoning study before any long-term decision is made. An initial analysis

suggests that commercial uses in this area should be clustered at the Main/Jefferson intersection to the

east and the Main/Genesee/Brown intersection (Bulls Head) to the west.

4. The condition of other properties owned by this applicant should be considered in making a decision on

this proposal.