Board advances proposed mixed-use zoning changes that would remove minimum parking requirements
Summary
A draft local law aligning Chapter 235 with New York Forward would clarify multifamily definitions, drop seldom-used incentives and eliminate most minimum parking mandates (other than ADA), and asks the board to consider adding daycare as a specialty permitted use.
Town staff presented a draft amendment to Chapter 235 of the Irondequoit code to align the mixed-use commercial district with New York Forward guidelines and to clarify definitions and development standards.
"At its baseline, this is changes that are being made in alignment with the New York Forward project...the biggest change is the parking requirements. We're going to try something a little bit different and no longer require minimum parking other than those that are required by ADA for developments," Bill said during the presentation. He said the draft removes unused incentive bonuses and clarifies the zoning definition of multifamily dwellings and senior apartments.
Bill also proposed adding daycare as a specialty permitted use in the district to address a local 'daycare desert,' recommending oversight for such developments. The board discussed timing and posting materials to the town website and agreed to refine the draft prior to a public hearing to be scheduled in October.
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