Rochester · week of October 25, 2026
Planning Commission approves Official Map Amendment — 'Golisano Way' (OMA-001-26-27), 5–0
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What changed in Rochester
Official Map Amendment — 'Golisano Way' (OMA-001-26-27)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Special Permit — ecoATM kiosk at PriceRite (E-008-26-27)
5 yes, 0 no
Watch this moment →Special Permit — additional drive-through lane and 24-hour operation (E-009-26-27)
5 yes, 0 no
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Development activity
ecoATM Kiosk at PriceRite #0208
375 Driving Park Avenue
Special permit to place one ecoATM kiosk for second-hand dealer use inside the existing PriceRite store.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Golisano Way Official Map Amendment
Elmwood Avenue (Kendrick Road to East Drive)
A request to memorialize a portion of Elmwood Avenue as "Golisano Way" in honor of Thomas Golisano; the commission recommended approval and City Council decides next.
approved (5-0) · still approved
Track this project →Additional Drive-Through Lane — 560-566 Lyell Avenue
560-566 Lyell Avenue
Special permit for a second drive-through lane at the existing fast-food restaurant and legal 24-hour drive-through operation, including 2:00–6:00 AM.
approved (5-0) · still approved
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Also discussed
24-hour drive-through on Lyell Avenue
A fast-food restaurant at 560-566 Lyell Avenue got approval for a second drive-through lane and legal late-night service from 2:00 to 6:00 AM. Nearby neighbors may see more overnight traffic and noise.
What it means: Late-night customers and restaurant workers seeking overnight service and jobs.
Follow this issue →Golisano Way street memorialization
A stretch of Elmwood Avenue near the University of Rochester could be renamed "Golisano Way" to honor the late philanthropist Thomas Golisano. The planning commission recommended it unanimously; City Council has the final say.
What it means: Honors Thomas Golisano's philanthropic legacy and the University of Rochester community.
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