Public hearing for a mixed-use building proposal on March 4, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Rome, NY will hold a pre-meeting on March 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM, in the Caucus Room, and hold a public hearing in the Common Council Chambers, second floor, City Hall, 198 N. Washington St., Rome, New York, 13440, on March 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM on the following at which time all interested persons will be heard. Appellant(s) and other interested persons should be aware that although a transcript of such proceedings will be mechanically reproduced, said zoning board of appeals will not guarantee the accuracy or quality thereof such that any interested parties should not rely thereupon for the purpose of any appeal but rather should make alternate provisions for stenographic services, mechanical recordings, or accurate note taking.

Meeting materials including applications and supporting documentation can be found on the following webpage: https://romenewyork.com/zoning-board-of-appeals/. TO LIVE STREAM THE MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT https://romenewyork.com/zoning-board-of-appeals/ AT 6:30 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE MEETING.All members of the public wishing to comment in writing regarding an item on the agenda should do so to agoodrich@romecitygov.com, no later than 24 hours prior to the public hearing. All comments received will be read into the public record during the public hearing.

The Agenda for the meeting consists of the following items: 

(26-002) Malik Sherry, owner of 324 Henry St, is seeking to convert the building into a mixed-use building to include a convenience store and single apartment dwelling.

Use Variance R2 Rome Zoning Code Section 80-12.2, Use Matrix, Table 80-12.1 Use, Retail Goods Establishment is not allowed in an R2 Zone District.