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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Irondequoit public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Front Porch Setback Variance at 20 Dumont Street
Homeowner Michelle Seipp requested a setback variance to build a small front porch, arguing it enhances neighborhood walkability and community interaction.
Front Yard Fencing and Through-Lot Classifications
Homeowners installing replacement fences accidentally mismeasured by measuring from the sidewalk instead of the property line, highlighting confusion around modern setback codes and contractor accountability.
Residential Rezoning on Portland Avenue and Buell Drive
The planning board reviewed a request to rezone several residential parcels from R-2 to R-5 to unify apartment complex zoning and support housing availability.
Northside Manor Rezoning
Developers are requesting to rezone Northside Manor and surrounding parcels on Portland Avenue, Onondaga Road, and Buell Drive from R-2 to R-5 residential and combine them into a single parcel.
Residential Property Merger at 138 Durand Boulevard
Homeowners are combining two separate parcels near Irondequoit Bay into a single tax lot to clear up historical administrative splits. Neighbors raised questions about existing deeded right-of-way easements, which applicants confirmed will remain fully protected.
The Margaret Home Parking Variance Renewal
The Margaret Home requested a renewal of its previously granted parking variance allowing four parking spaces instead of the code-mandated twenty.
Front Yard Fence Variance at 412 Cooper Road
Conor McKaig requested an area variance to keep an existing front yard fence that exceeds the maximum permitted front setback in an R-1 residential neighborhood.
Front Yard Fence Variance at 98 Dake Avenue
Arthur Trevas requested an area variance to keep an existing front yard fence that exceeds the maximum permitted front setback in an R-1 residential neighborhood.