Public hearing will focus on rezoning at former city DPW site on Dover Road

The former Public Works facility on Old Dover Road.(Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Rochester City Council will hold a public hearing tonight regarding the potential rezoning of the former Public Works facility on Old Dover Road.

The City Council is considering a change in zoning for the three parcels making up the old Department of Public Works facility, as well as three adjacent parcels.

These six parcels are currently classified as General Industrial, and the council is considering whether a change in zoning is warranted.

These parcels would be rezoned from General Industrial (GI) to Residential 2 (R2), with allows for a variety of residences to include apartments and duplexes.

The public hearing and workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, Rochester City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street.