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Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Variances Related to Gateway Lofts Project

August 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a third variance extension requested related to the Gateway Lofts Project. Southern Tier Environments for Living's Attorney, Charles Grieco, submitted the extension request for two variances; one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Grieco, Community Helping Hands, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Southern Tier Environments for Living, St. Susan Center, Steven Ald

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Prendergast Landing Project

June 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved site plans for the Prendergast Landing project. The 12,000 square foot building is located at the corner of Fairmount Avenue and West Eighth Street and is owned by Rahsaan Graham under Jade Empire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Cooke, Empire State Development, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown Planning Commission, Joyce's Keg Room, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Sky Bar

Jamestown Planning Commission Receives Update on Shawbucks, Prendergast Landing Projects

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission received an update on the Shawbucks and Prendergast Landing projects at their monthly meeting. Project Architect Chris Cooke presented on the Prendergast Landing project which is located at the corner of Fairmount … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Cooke, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kurt Johnson, NYS Historic Preservation Office, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Shawbucks, The Resource Center

BPU General Manager Says No Impact to Operations if City Signs Climate Smart Community Pledge

May 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' General Manager doesn't see a proposal to register Jamestown as a Climate Smart Community as negatively impacting the utility's operations. Dave Leathers met with Jamestown City Council Monday to give his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, Climate Leadership and Protection Act, Climate Smart Community, Crystal Surdyk, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim Ecklund

Jamestown City Council Debates Changing City Code Regarding Public Works Director

April 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members don't seem in favor of removing a professional engineering certificate requirement for the Public Works Director position. An ordinance to amend the City Code to do just that came before council at its April 10 work … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Haskin, City Code, Eddie Sundquist, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Corporation Counsel, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Mark Roetzer, Ombudsman

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Sales of City-Owned Parcels

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has finally approved the sale of two city-owned parcels. The Commission, lacking a quorum at its meetings in January and February, was unable to take action until this month. The two parcels include property on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Falcon Conveyor, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim and Shane Collins, Scott Clark

Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Proposal to Sell City-Owned Land

January 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed two proposals to sell city-owned land at its monthly meeting. The Commission did not have a quorum, so no action was taken. The two parcels include property on Crescent Street that originally was going … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Falcon Conveyor, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim and Shane Collins, Scott Clark

Jamestown Planning Commission Meeting on January 17

January 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission will be meeting today to vote on the sale of two parcels of property. The meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Planning Commission

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for Women’s Homeless Shelter

September 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a new women's homeless shelter in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. will operate the facility to be located at 303 Lafayette Street. The facility will be able to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Ellen Shadle, homeless shelter, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, John LaMancuso, local preservation ordinance, National Historic District, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter

August 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the Salvation Army's ANEW center while tabling site plans for Chautauqua Opportunities' Women's Homeless Shelter. The site plan approval for the Salvation Army facility is contingent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Americans with Disabilities Act, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua Opportunities, Community Development Block Grant, Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, homeless shelter, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Planning Commission, Josiah Lamp, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Anew Center

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