# ZAP Community Engagement Through January, 2024 If you haven't already reviewed the first page in this section, we strongly recommend you do so [](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap "mention") ### Click below for the next page on this topic [zap-final-phase](https://www.uppermonroe.com/hot-topics/zoning-alignment-project-zap/zap-final-phase "mention") *** ## 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. *** ### Below you will find comments submitted by UMNA to the City of Rochester regarding ZAP on January 31, 2024 {% embed url="" %} {% file src="" %} Click on this link to download the document {% endfile %} *** ## Information about UMNA meetings related to ZAP The most recent meetings are listed at the top. {% file src="" %} Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on January 23, 2023 {% endfile %} {% file src="" %} Meeting notes from a special meeting dedicated to ZAP on January 13, 2024 {% endfile %}

A large group of neighbors came out on a cold winter afternoon to talk about zoning and help shape the future of their neighborhood.

Duane Basch from Rosedale Street presents on building height allowances under the proposed new zoning code.

Jeanne Weber from Alliance Avenue presents on parking related matters under the proposed new zoning code.

Neighbors shared their views on a range of issues. A rich and respectful discussion resulted.

{% file src="" %} Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on November 2, 2023 {% endfile %} {% file src="" %} Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on August 28, 2023 {% endfile %} {% file src="" %} Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on August 2, 2023 {% endfile %} {% file src="" %} Notes: ZAP Workgroup Meeting on June 12, 2023 {% endfile %} *** #### 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.