COMPLETED: 224 Field Street | Variance Application

A zoning variance application has been submitted on this property. The public hearing is October 23, 2025. Details are described on this page.

FINAL UPDATE OCTOBER 23, 2025

The ZBA’s ruling: “Approved.”

On October 23rd the ZBA approved paving over a 15 square foot grassy area (triangular in shape) thereby allowing the expansion of an existing driveway to accommodate a new driveway that will be two cars wide.

224 Field Street is the legal address.

The house is also known as 260 Pinnacle Road. The driveway is located off of the Pinnacle Road side of the property.

Background

The following is a layperson's description of the situation as determined by a review of information provided online by the City of Rochester and as described by the owner during a site visit on September 15, 2025.

The requested variance: To replace and expand an existing driveway in the rear yard of a two-family dwelling, located on a corner lot, not meeting certain City-wide design guidelines and standards.

An UMNA representative met with the owner on September 15, 2025 to review the site and discuss the owner's driveway expansion plans.

No work has begun. The owner is waiting to begin work until the Zoning Board of Appeals rules on their application.

The owner is not asking to expand the building; only the driveway as follows...

The owner would remove the existing driveway and the adjacent existing concrete walkway and enough grassy area to meet minimum width required for a driveway two cars wide.
In order to minimize lot coverage after the expansion the current single lane driveway curb cut on Pinnacle Road would remain. The driveway would widen gradually after the sidewalk.
The owner would extend the driveway at the back so that there is a finished paved area up to and beneath the entry door (see in the 6th photo below).

* "Coverage" is the total amount of the lot that is covered including the house, driveway, walkways, garage/shed, etc. What's left after the coverage is either greenspace or other permeable surfaces.

The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association's submission on this application

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UMNA Letter In Opposition To The Variance For 224 Field St October 23 2025.pdf

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Property: 224 Field Street/260 Pinnacle Road. (The driveway comes off of Pinnacle Road.)

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to read the official ZBA staff report. The staff report contains the application, maps, staff commentary and any comments submitted to the ZBA from others.

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224 Field St - Oct2025 ZBA staff report.pdf

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Contact umna@uppermonroe.org if you have questions about this matter.

Zoning Board Of Appeals - Public Hearing Information

LOCATION: City Hall, City Council Chambers, 30 Church St. Rm. 302-A, Rochester, NY 14614
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
PLACE ON THE ZBA AGENDA: #6 (CLICK FOR FULL AGENDA)

Members of the public are encouraged to comment directly on this application.

Comments may be submitted at any time before the hearing. If you email comments, please copy in umna@uppermonroe.org.

Submit a written comment by email, mail, or deliver it to City Hall.
- Email: zoningboard@cityofrochester.gov
- US Mail: Zoning Office c/o Zoning Board, 30 Church St. Rm. 125B, Rochester, NY 14614
- Written comment submission deadline: close-of-business, the business day before the hearing by 5:00 P.M.
- Written comments must include the project address and the commentor's first name, last name, address, and contact information.
Speak at the public hearing.
- Location: City Hall, City Council Chamber, 30 Church St. Rm. 302-A, Rochester, NY 14614
- Comments may not exceed 3 minutes in length or 10 minutes for neighborhood associations.

CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINION ON THIS MATTER TO THE UPPER MONROE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Contact umna@uppermonroe.org if you have questions about this matter.

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