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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

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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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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