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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

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Affordable Housing Project

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street. The joint project between CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) involves the construction of seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Long Associates Architects, Matt Long, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Southern Tier Environments for Living

Planning Commission Learns About Proposed Affordable Housing Project on Spring Street

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street was presented to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. Long Associates Architect Matt Long did the presentation on the joint project between CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Jackson Spring, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Long Associates Architects, Matt Long, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Southern Tier Environments for Living

Planning Commission Approves St. Susan Center Site Plan

April 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The new St. Susan Center site at the former Jamestown Business College has received site plan approval from the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke said there have been no changes to the project since he initially presented to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Chautauqua County Planning Board, CHQ Transit, Chris Cooke, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Business College, Jamestown Planning Commission, Sarah Gilbert, St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission

City Council Hears Alternative Proposal For Use Of $640,000 In HOME Program Funds

April 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown will begin working on a proposal to use HOME program funds for in-fill housing. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk and Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development Kasie Foulk presented to the City Council Housing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Housing Committee, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, Gateway Lofts, HOME Program, in-fill housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Jan Potter, Kasie Foulk, U.S. Housing and Urban Development

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