Big plans may be underway for a small piece of property in the heart of the village of Victor that has sat undeveloped for years.
The village of Victor Urban Renewal Agency is working on a deal to acquire 0.82 acres of property at 33 School St., at its intersection with Adams Street.
Should a deal be made, the village will want to hear from residents and other stakeholders about what happens next with it.
According to agency chair and Village Board Trustee Carol Commisso, the property, which sits behind several West Main Street businesses and near the Victor Farmington Library, could be used for homes, businesses or public space.
The property was identified in the village’s urban renewal plan as one to be acquired, and its proximity to Mead Square Park, trails and downtown businesses make it ideal for a number of public or private uses, Commisso said.
How much will this Victor property cost?
The proposed acquisition is under review and negotiation, Commisso said. The property is currently assessed at $181,000 at 67% valuation.
Final purchase terms, including the anticipated closing date and acquisition cost, are still being determined.
Will Victor residents have a say in what happens next?
A public information session on what residents would like to see the property used for is planned at the agency’s next regularly scheduled meeting April 9.
“We’ve already received a number of suggestions,” Commisso said in an email. “We will collect them all along with whatever we get at the public information meeting and evaluate them.”
If all goes as planned, public comments will be evaluated and a decision could be made sometime this summer, Commisso said.
Additional information will be shared with the public as the process moves forward, and more details become available.
What is the Victor Urban Renewal Agency?
The village of Victor Urban Renewal Agency works to encourage responsible redevelopment, economic growth and community revitalization.
Through strategic property acquisition, partnerships and planning initiatives, the agency seeks to support projects that enhance quality of life and promote sustainable development within the community.
The agency owns the Village Hall parking lot, Mead Square Park and the parking lot between the park and the library.
Mike Murphy covers Canandaigua and other communities in Ontario County and writes the Eat, Drink and Be Murphy food and drink column. He can be reached at mmurphy@messengerpostmedia.com. Follow him on X at @MPN_MikeMurphy.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Victor residents to weigh in on new village property
Reporting by Mike Murphy, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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