Nearby Folwell neighbors worry about the continued development along 14th Avenue as new housing types extend into the neighborhood of single-family homes.
“We are more than a little dismayed that this is a clear change in character that is trying to be introduced into this neighborhood,” Kai Miller, who lives across the street from the proposed project, told the planning and zoning commission last month.
The project’s developer has said the proposal is intended to blend well with the single-family homes that surround it.
“We feel this will be a great asset for the neighborhood,” said Cyle Erie of ISG Inc., who spoke to the commission on behalf of Ben Kall, who is proposing the project. Kall opted to remain silent during the April hearing, since he is a commission member.
Proposal would earmark $70,000 to operate two outdoor pools without collecting admission fees this summer. 7:27 pm, May 12, 2021 ×
Silver Lake pool. (file photo)
A plan to offer free admission at Rochester’s two outdoor public swimming pools this summer will face a decision Monday.
The Rochester City Council will be asked to approve $70,000 to eliminate the $4 and $5 fees for Silver Lake and Soldiers Field pools.
The proposal follows a council decision earlier this month to provide $45,000 to reopen and operate the Silver Lake facility for one more year. The funds will come from the council’s contingency fund, which has a balance of nearly $840,000 of the approximately $1 million set aside at the beginning of the year.
Olmsted County Bank renovation proposal could test new way to review potential landmarks
Owners of historic building requested a demolition permit last month to see a review by Rochester s Heritage Preservation Commission. 8:15 pm, May 12, 2021 ×
A preliminary rendering of the concept for adding two floors to the former Olmsted County Bank and Trust building was provided to the Rochester Heritage Preservation Commission for review Tuesday. (Widseth Smith Nolting)
A proposed pilot program could provide early consideration for a plan to adapt and reuse the former Olmsted Bank and Trust Building in downtown Rochester.
The Rochester City Council will be asked Monday to approve the proposal, which would allow the city’s Heritage Preservation Commission to officially review plans for the potential city landmark without an official building permit in play.