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Glenfield School Redevelopment Committee Recommends Rochester’s
Cornerstone Group Ltd. Proposal to Lewis County
Published: May 11, 2023 at
06:15 p.m.
By: Press Release from Naturally Lewis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2023
Glenfield School Redevelopment Committee Recommends Rochester’s
Cornerstone Group Ltd. Proposal to Lewis County
 GLENFIELD, NY – Naturally
Lewis, in partnership with Lewis County, completed a Request for
Expressions of Interest (RFEI) and Request for Proposals (RFP) process to
identify parties interested in acquiring and redeveloping a 6.9-acre former
elementary school property at 5960 Main Street in Glenfield, NY. The
Glenfield School Redevelopment Committee is recommending that Lewis County
move forward with a proposal submitted by Rochester’s Cornerstone Group
Ltd.
Rochester’s
Cornerstone Group submitted a full proposal to revitalize the Glenfield
School into 50 senior living units, including new construction and a public
park to be donated to the Town of Martinsburg. The project is estimated to be $21 million,
and will include six studio apartments, forty-four one-bedroom apartments,
and four two-bedroom apartments. The
senior living community will target seniors 62+, and will provide a
community-atmosphere, offering on-site amenities such as a community room,
fitness center, on-site laundry and more.
“Rochester's
Cornerstone Group is very pleased to announce our partnership with
Naturally Lewis and Lewis County in converting the former Glenfield
Elementary School into much-needed independent senior living. This is an
important undertaking that will offer safe, comfortable, and affordable
housing options to seniors in Lewis County. We are honored to have been
selected by Naturally Lewis as the designated developer for the site.
Rochester’s Cornerstone Group has an impeccable track record, and we are
confident this project will be a tremendous success and a huge win for the
community. The creation of new housing options for seniors to live
independently and age-in-place in their community can have a profound
impact on their lives, providing them with a sense of stability, community,
and belonging,” stated Rob Loud, Senior Development Project Manager,
Rochester’s Cornerstone Group.
“The partnership
with Rochester’s Cornerstone Group is truly a win-win for Lewis County. The
County reclaims its investment in the Glenfield School building through the
sale of the property, and, more importantly, an experienced developer is
primed to invest millions into our community and provide much-needed
housing opportunities for Lewis County seniors,” stated Larry Dolhof, Chairman of the Lewis County Board of
Legislators.
"This
project is a true testimony of the importance of connections and the power
of the North Country to bring people back.
We are excited to welcome Rochester’s Cornerstone Group and the
Brandt family, founders of RCG, back to the North Country, as their ties
run deep as St. Lawrence University alumni, and more excited that they
chose Lewis County for their next investment. This partnership, and project, will be
transformational for our community,” stated Brittany Davis, Executive
Director, Naturally Lewis.
The previous
Glenfield Elementary School Building is currently owned by Lewis County and
is being utilized as temporary office space by County Departments. Naturally
Lewis, in partnership with Lewis County, were looking for respondents that
had a vision for the property that will support economic growth in the
local community and region. Through
studies and analysis, housing was deemed as the priority end use for the
site. In 2021, the Lewis County
Planning and Community Development Department engaged MRB Group to conduct a
Market Analysis and Reuse Plan on the property, which identified housing as
a possibility. In 2022, Lewis County
engaged LaBella Associates to conduct a Housing
Needs Assessment that also identified that senior living should be a priority
for future development. A Glenfield School Redevelopment Ad Hoc
Committee was formed that included representatives from Lewis County and
the Lewis County Development Corporation board of directors, to review the
proposals and make recommendations to Lewis County.
The final project
scope and implementation is contingent upon receiving financing and tax
credits through the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal. It is expected that, upon County, Town
and NYS approvals, construction can begin in Fall 2024.
Rochester’s
Cornerstone Group will provide a presentation of their proposal at the
Lewis County Finance and Rules Committee Meeting on May 16, 3 p.m., at the
Lewis County Courthouse.
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About Naturally
Lewis
Lewis County
Economic Development, through its boards, the IDA and LCDC, and its brand,
Naturally Lewis, are championing the growth of a community where people
what to live, work, build business, and play. We believe growth comes from
thoughtful risk taking, and foster forward thinking and relationship
building, connecting people, businesses, partnerships, and resources to
grow our county.
About Rochester’s
Cornerstone Group Ltd.
Formed in 1990 by
Roger Brandt, Rochester’s Cornerstone Group Ltd. has become a leader in
affordable housing development in Upstate New York. Since being formed,
Cornerstone has created or preserved more than 3,000 units of affordable
housing in upstate New York. These projects serve a wide range of people,
including families, the elderly, individuals with mobility impairments or
people with developmental disabilities. Cornerstone has also brokered
dozens of commercial properties in the region, ranging from professional
office space to vacant land to industrial parks, as well as developed
multiple commercial properties, from new construction to historic
renovation.
About Lewis
County
Lewis County
prides itself on building and supporting the community to improve quality
of life for generations to come. Through collaboration, fiscal
responsibility and innovation, Lewis County provides quality professional
services and supports the needs and growth of our growing community.
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