Town of Irondequoit · week of October 19, 2026
Council approves 2027 Preliminary Budget, 5–0
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What changed in Town of Irondequoit
Approval of 2027 Preliminary Budget
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Calling Public Hearing for 2027 Preliminary Budget
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Update to Progressive Discipline Policy
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Agreement for Employee Drug Testing Services
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Appointment of Police Officer Kyler Hoke
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Appointment of Police Officer Austin Harding
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Acceptance of Monetary Gift from Donna D. Peters
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Enacting Local Law for Mixed-Use Commercial District Regulations
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Enacting Local Law for Small-Cell and Microcell Telecommunications
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Enacting Local Law for Long-Term Rental Properties
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Special Use Permit for Titus Wash n' Go Laundromat
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Resolution to Extend Point Pleasant Fire District
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Intermunicipal Agreement with West Irondequoit Central School District
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →First Amendment to Playground Installation Contract
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Designating Councilman Barz to Hear FOIL Appeals
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Grant Application for State Certified Local Government Grant
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Approval of Special Event License for Run Like Hell 5k
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →September 14, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →September 30, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Positive Recommendation for Titus Wash n' Go Special Use Permit
6 yes, 0 no
David Rosso (yes), Nathan Burdick (yes), Dan Yanosh (yes), Rory Fitzpatrick (yes), Bernard Blocchi (yes), Allan Richards (yes)
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Development activity
Titus Wash n’ Go Laundromat
525 Titus Avenue
A request for a special use permit to operate a self-service laundromat within an existing commercial plaza space.
approved (5-0) · pending → approved
Track this project →Titus Wash n’ Go Special Use Permit
525 Titus Avenue, Unit A125
A special use permit application to operate a self-service laundromat inside an existing commercial space.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →Seven Brew Coffee Kiosk
2255 E. Ridge Road
Preliminary and final site plan approval for a new 510-square-foot coffee kiosk with a drive-through and site improvements.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →Chipotle Fast-Casual Restaurant
525 Titus Avenue (Lot 2)
Preliminary and final site plan approval for a 2,386-square-foot fast-casual restaurant with a mobile-order pickup lane.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →Beacon Estates Subdivision
245, 298 Newport Road
A resubmittal request to subdivide three parcels into a five-lot residential subdivision for single-family homes.
Discussed — no decision yet
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Also discussed
Residential Subdivision on Newport Road
Costich Engineering proposed subdividing three parcels into five single-family residential lots on Newport Road. The board clarified that this is strictly a subdivision and any future home building will require full site plan and environmental reviews.
What it means: The property owner and future home buyers in the R-1 residential district.
Follow this issue →Commercial Drive-Through Coffee Kiosk on East Ridge Road
Brew Team NY presented revised site plans for a Seven Brew coffee kiosk featuring traffic calming islands and pedestrian connections. Board members raised ongoing concerns about traffic flow and congestion within the commercial plaza.
What it means: Consumers seeking convenient drive-through beverage options.
Follow this issue →Special Use Permit for Titus Avenue Restaurant
Titus Wash n' Go applied for a special use permit to open a 40-machine laundromat. Commissioners supported the use of vacant space but recommended limiting the requested 24/7 hours to match neighboring businesses.
What it means: Local residents looking for accessible laundry services and plaza property owners filling vacant space.
Follow this issue →Commercial Infill Development at 633 Titus Avenue
BME Associates proposed a 2,386-square-foot Chipotle restaurant with a mobile-order pickup lane on Lot 2 of 525 Titus Avenue. The board reviewed site access, parking easements, and pedestrian connectivity.
What it means: Diners seeking fast-casual dining options and property owners developing vacant parcel space.
Follow this issue →Mixed-Use Commercial District Parking Reform
The town is considering eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements in Mixed-Use Commercial districts to foster walkable, transit-oriented development and encourage adaptive reuse. Developers will have the flexibility to decide parking amounts based on market demand while maintaining ADA accessibility and bicycle parking standards.
What it means: Local developers, business owners, and residents seeking walkable commercial areas.
Follow this issue →Operation Stone Garden and ICE Collaboration
Several residents voiced deep concerns over ICE enforcement actions in the Rochester area, urging the town board to adopt sanctuary policies and ban local cooperation with federal immigration agents.
What it means: Local immigrant residents seeking protection and advocacy from local government.
Follow this issue →2027 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing Scheduling
Comptroller Diana Marsh reported that town spending is running under budget at 67.1% with strong revenue collection, while the board prepared for the upcoming 2027 budget public hearing.
What it means: Town expenses are tracking below budget at 67.1% with strong overall revenues.
Follow this issue →Small-Cell Wireless and Rental Property Regulations
The town enacted key zoning changes to promote walkable mixed-use districts, eliminate parking minimums, and require planning board oversight for small-cell wireless towers.
What it means: Local business owners, developers, and residents seeking walkable commercial areas.
Follow this issue →Point Pleasant Fire District Extension and Seabreeze Dissolution
Following the dissolution of the volunteer-strapped Seabreeze Fire District, the Point Pleasant Fire District will expand to provide seamless emergency services to the area.
What it means: Residents of the Seabreeze community ensuring reliable 24/7 fire and EMS coverage.
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