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Zoning Board Denies Variance Request for Chickens in Jamestown

September 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has denied a variance request for a city resident to have chickens at his house. Timothy and Kerri Smart of 209 Harding Avenue requested the use variance to house chickens in an existing five foot by seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chickens, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Kerri Smart, Marie Carrubba, Timothy Smart, zoning code

STEL Receives Variance Approval To Knock Down Two Houses To Build Two-Family Residences in Jamestown

June 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Southern Tier Environments for Living has received variance approval to knock down two houses in the city to build two-family residences on the site. The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the area variance request for 370 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Kenyon, Chris Jock, Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., CODE Inc., James Scarpino, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Long Associates Architects, Matt Long, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Tom Whitney

CCIDA Board Approves $725,000 In Loans For Three Businesses

March 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved loans for three businesses totaling $725,000 at its monthly meeting Tuesday. The loan approved for Tim & Edmond, LLC was for $400,000 and will be used to assist in the upgrade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Edmond Shults, ENI, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, LINC, Shults Real Estate LLC, Tim and Edmond LLC, Tim Shults, Universal Tool Company, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's

Gateway Lofts Project Looking For Financing

February 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has received a status update on the Gateway Lofts project. Chairman Mike Laurin requested an update on that project and any other projects that were outstanding in the city at the Commission's meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Helping Hands, Elliot Raimondo, Gateway Center, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Mike Laurin, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald, the beer snob

Effort To Update Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Moving Forward

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An effort to update the City of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for the first time in over 25 years is moving forward. Jamestown City Council approved a resolution to contract with C&S Companies of Buffalo in the amount of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, C and S Companies, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, John LaMancuso, Kim Ecklund, Mike Laurin, New York State Department of State, Pete Miraglia, Ralph Wallace, zoning code

New Tim Horton’s Moving Forward In Brooklyn Square

December 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new Tim Horton’s in Brooklyn Square is moving forward. The Jamestown Planning Commission approved the site plan and the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request for the project on Tuesday. The plan involves demolishing the former … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blake Tarana, Brooklyn Square, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Jimmy's Family Restaurant, Tim Horton's

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

Gateway Lofts Project Receives Parking Variance Extension

July 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a variance extension request 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, COVID-19, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Southern Tier Environments for Living

Site Plan Approved for new Tim Horton’s on Washington Street

June 22, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plans for a new Tim Horton's store on Washington Street. Franchise Owner Blake Tarana said the store, located at 1505 Washington Street, will be the first double drive-thru in Jamestown, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blake Tarana, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, TAR Holdings LLC, Tim Horton's

Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Tim Hortons Site Plan

May 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed an initial site plan for a new Tim Horton's on Washington Street. Franchise Owner Blake Tarana said the 880 square foot building at 1515 Washington Street will be the first of its kind in the United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blake Tarana, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Mike Laurin, Tim Horton's

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