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.
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 an existing driveway and expand the footprint of a legal two family dwelling located on a corner lot, exceeding the lot coverage* limit in the district.
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.
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 due out soon. UMNA will post a link as soon as it is available.
Contact [email protected] 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 [email protected].
Submit a written comment by email, mail, or deliver it to City Hall.
Email: [email protected]
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.
Contact [email protected] if you have questions about this matter.
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