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JURA Approves Property Sale That Will Result In New Housing

November 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency has approved the sale of property on North Main Street to be used for housing development. JURA members approved a resolution selling 810 North Main Street to Monroe & More LLC for $2,923.81. Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Monroe and More LLC, Ramsay Agriculture

Pearl City Lofts Receive Site Plan Approval By Planning Commission

October 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A new apartment building has been given site plan approval by the Jamestown Planning Commission. The Pearl City Lofts will be located at 16 Scott Street and will involve the renovation of the former Westburgh Electric building into 14 market rate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Don Harrington, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jonathan Dubinski, Pearl City Lofts, Westburgh Electric

Brewery Approved For $200,000 Loan By Jamestown Local Development Corporation

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A brewery looking to open by the Chadakoin River has been approved a $200,000 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. 137 Water Street Brewing received approval on two conditions. One is that the project receives approval from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Chadakoin River, Chase Churchill, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Electroplating, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, Waterfront Development Overlay District

JLDC Approves Two Loans At Monthly Meeting

September 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation approved two loans to local businesses at its monthly meeting. AKS Sign Designs was approved for a $75,000 loan for 10 years at 4% interest. Owner Alex Sullivan said the money will be used to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Aili Makuch, AKS Sign Designs, Alex Sullivan, Chadakoin River, Chase Churchhill, Chase Churchill, Colecraft Commercial Furnishings, Enchanted Mountain Spirits, Jamestown Electroplating, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, TJ’s Plumbing and Heating, Waterfront Development Overlay District

Planning Commission Approves Three Projects In Waterfront Development Overlay District

September 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved three projects that are in the Waterfront Development Overlay District by the Chadakoin River. City Principal Planner Jason Kulaszewski said the projects had received staff level approval as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buzz WNY, cannabis dispensaries, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Planning Board, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jason Kulaszewski, Lake Waterfront Revitalization Plan, Powerhaus Fitness Center, TJ’s Plumbing and Heating, Waterfront Development Overlay District

Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Area Variances For Spring Street Housing Project

September 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the area variances needed for a new housing project on Spring Street. The Blooming Gardens Project by CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments For Living (STEL) initially included seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blooming Gardens Project, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Crystal Surdyk, Ellen Ditonto, infill housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Kasie Foulk, Matt Long, Pilot Residential Districts, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc, Spring Street

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Amended Proposal To Build Housing On Spring Street

August 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved an amended project to build new housing on Spring Street. The Blooming Gardens Project by CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments For Living (STEL) initially included seven double-family houses on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blooming Gardens Project, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., infill housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Matt Long, Pilot Residential Districts, Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc

Six Neighborhoods Named As ‘Pilot Residential Districts’ Under Zoning Proposal

August 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Six areas of the City of Jamestown would be designated “Pilot Residential Districts” under a proposal that changes zoning to allow for infill housing. Jamestown City Council learned more about the proposal at their work session Monday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Reynolds, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, infill housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jeff Russell, Pilot Residential Districts, zoning code

Planning Commission Hears Proposal To Turn 16 Scott Street Into Townhomes

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a presentation on a proposal to turn the former Westburgh Electric building into housing. Jonathan Dubinski shared his proposal for 16 Scott Street that would convert the former industrial space into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Don Harrington, Harrington Architects, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jonathan Dubinski, Westburgh Electric

Jamestown Planning Commission Learns About Fitness Center, Possible Changes To Zoning

July 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission learned more about a fitness center that wants to open in the neighborhood where the City is considering changing the zoning code. Powerhaus Fitness Center owner Zachary Davis presented on his plan to open the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Edgewater Art House, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Powerhaus Fitness Center, Prendergast Landing Project, Zachary Davis, zoning code

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