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# ZAP Community Engagement Through January, 2024

If you haven't already reviewed the first page  in this section, we strongly recommend you do so

[Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP)](/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap.md)

### Click below for the next page on this topic

[ZAP Final Phase](/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap/zap-final-phase.md)

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## UMNA's Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP) Workgroup

The UMNA ZAP workgroup was established in May, 2023. The first meeting took place in June, 2023.

UMNA ZAP Workgroup members: **Jeanne Weber** (Alliance Avenue); **Duane Basch** (Rosedale Street); **Patrick Berl** (Alliance Avenue); **Melanie Berl** (Alliance Avenue); **Kit Miller** (Hinsdale Street); and **Rome Celli** (Werner Park). Other neighbors (most notably **Tim Guyot** from Alliance Avenue) have participated in Workgroup meetings at various times. Dozens of other neighbors participated at city sponsored programs and at the UMNA special meeting on ZAP on January 13, 2024. Most recently, the Workgroup prepared & submitted a summary of opinions on ZAP (from Upper Monroe residents who engaged with UMNA on the issue) to the City of Rochester. See below.

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### Below you will find comments submitted by UMNA to the City of Rochester regarding ZAP on January 31, 2024

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## Information about UMNA meetings related to ZAP

The most recent meetings are listed at the top.

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Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on January 23, 2023
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Meeting notes from a special meeting dedicated to ZAP on January 13, 2024
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<div><figure><img src="/files/Djn6hdWXYsOe1I2T8Exp" alt=""><figcaption><p>A large group of neighbors came out on a cold winter afternoon to talk about zoning and help shape the future of their neighborhood.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/sMFDc8BgrKP3bI5G9zil" alt=""><figcaption><p>Duane Basch from Rosedale Street presents on building height allowances under the proposed new zoning code.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/MCN2UcH42ZOuwOBJa2VJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Jeanne Weber from Alliance Avenue presents on parking related matters under the proposed new zoning code.</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/VjpkYsO4pDuoxcDerg7g" alt=""><figcaption><p>Neighbors shared their views on a range of issues. A rich and respectful discussion resulted.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

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Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on November 2, 2023
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Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on August 28, 2023
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Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on August 2, 2023
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Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on June 12, 2023
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#### Radio interview:  [WXXI AM1370 Connections - Recorded in the afternoon on November 29, 2023- Click here to listen](https://www.wxxinews.org/show/connections/2023-11-29/zoning-101-how-communities-discuss-visions-for-the-future)

#### City of Rochester's public information meeting held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 held at the Rundel Memorial Library.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/93ntObWvVHFMJy7Pal7x" alt=""><figcaption><p>Taken at a City of Rochester public presentation of the Zoning Alignment Project on Wednesday, November 29th at 6:30pm at the Rundel Memorial Library</p></figcaption></figure>

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