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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Rabb – August 19, 2021

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We hear more from Jamestown Planning Commission Chairman Greg Rabb on his thoughts on how the City of Jamestown should best allocate monies received in the American Rescue Plan. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Planning Commission

NAPA Auto Parts Planning Expansion, Should Alleviate Truck Issues for 11th Street Residents

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan to expand the NAPA Auto Parts on Washington Street. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the plans should alleviate the issues the 11th Street residents had expressed to City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Planning Commission, NAPA Auto Parts

Planning Commission Chair Says American Rescue Plan Funds Should Go Toward Capital Improvements

August 19, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb says the American Rescue Plan recovery funds being received by the city should go toward capital improvements. While Mayor Eddie Sundquist has held four public input sessions for public comment on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Central Fire Station, Eddie Sundquist, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Planning Commission

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plans for DPW Central Garage, Shawbucks

July 21, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the City to continue moving forward with converting the former Hartley Buick property on Washington Street into a new DPW Central Garage. A question had been raised whether the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jeff Lehman, Kurt Johnson, local preservation ordinance, Lutheran Social Services, Shawbucks

Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Local Preservation Ordinance

June 17, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed the Local Preservation Ordinance at its meeting Tuesday. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle said the ordinance would be part of the City's zoning provision. A Preservation Board would accompany the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Shadle, Jamestown Planning Commission, local preservation ordinance, Mike Laurin

City Pursuing Establishing a Local Preservation Ordinance for Historic Structures

April 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is pursuing establishing a Local Preservation Ordinance for historic structures in the City. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle gave a presentation to the Jamestown Planning Commission about what a Local Preservation Ordinance, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Shadle, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Planning Commission

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for Riverwalk Skatepark

April 22, 2021 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

The Jamestown Planning Commission has accepted the environmental assessment and site plan for the future Riverwalk Skatepark. Grindline CEO and Lead Designer Micah Shapiro presented the plan for the skatepark to the Commission, "The idea is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Jamestown Planning Commission, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Riverwalk Skatepark, SkatePark Project, Tony Hawk Foundation

City Planning Commission to Review Proposed Zoning Law Update For Tattoo Shops

August 17, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown could soon be relaxing its zoning laws regarding where tattoo parlors are permitted to operate with the city. The Jamestown Planning Commission will be meeting Tuesday and among the items on the agenda is the "Review of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Lawson Boat and Motor

City Planning Commission Approves $31 Million, 110-Unit Gateway Lofts Housing Project

June 30, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The effort to convert a former factory and current community center into a 110-unit housing project has cleared a major hurdle. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, councilman Tom Nelson announced that the city Planning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bond Schoeneck and King, Community Helping Hands, Crystal Surdyk, Gateway Lofts, Greg Rabb, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Tom Nelson, YWCA of Jamestown

[LISTEN] Gateway Lofts Project Requires Full Environmental Review Before Moving Forward

February 19, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has once again put up a roadblock for the proposed $31 million Gateway Lofts project at the Gateway Center building in Jamestown. On Tuesday afternoon the commission met with representatives from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Bond Schoeneck and King, Crystal Surdyk, Gateway Center, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, John LaMancuso, Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ricca

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