Rochester Environmental Commission (REC)

This seven-member citizen advisory board reviews projects that are Type 1 Actions under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and require City approval and/or funding. The REC provides recommendations on a project's potential impacts on the environment. It is important to note that SEQRA considers both the natural (land, water, air, wildlife, etc.) and human-made (archeological and historic resources, community character, etc.) environment.  

The REC also acts as the hearing body when an environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared for a project. After the environmental impact statement process, they recommend whether the proposal should be approved, approved with modifications, or denied. Lastly, the REC is the appeals body for the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area permitting process.

Current Board Members

• Rosemary Jonientz, Chair
• Katherine Powers, Vice Chair  
• Robert Schellinger
• Elizabeth Primus
• Carlos Perez
• Ethan Burnell
• Richard Henahan

Meeting schedule

Date: Monthly on the first Monday
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall, NBD Commissioner's Conference Room, 30 Church St. Rm. 223-B Rochester, NY 14614

 2025 Meetings  

Prior Year Agendas and Minutes