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  • Property: 297 Rosedale Street
  • Background
  • Interested parties are strongly encouraged to read the official ZBA staff report
  • CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINION ON THIS MATTER TO THE UPPER MONROE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
  • "Before" Pictures (circa 2021)
  • "After" Pictures
  • Neighboring property - 307 Rosedale Street
  • Zoning Board Of Appeals - Public Hearing Information
  • Members of the public are encouraged to comment directly on this application.
  • CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINION ON THIS MATTER TO THE UPPER MONROE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

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297 Rosedale Street | Variance Application | Public Hearing May 22, 2025

A zoning variance application has been submitted on this property. The public hearing is May 22, 2025. Details are described on this page.

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Property: 297 Rosedale Street

The photo on the left was taken by an UMNA rep on May 13th. The photo on the right is the most recent front image on Google Maps.

Background

The following is a layperson's description of the situation as determined by a review of information provided online by the City of Rochester and as described by the owner during a site visit on May 13, 2025.

  • In 2024 the driveway and rear parking area were repaved without a permit from the City. When the new blacktop was installed nearly all of the existing greenspace along the driveway (along the white vinyl fence) and in the back parking area was removed. The front yard was unaffected by the repaving. As a result, the property no longer meets minimum standards for greenspace.

  • The City of Rochester cited the property for lack of a permit and code violations related to the minimum required greenspace.

  • The property owner has requested a variance to allow the repaved driveway and parking areas to remain in their current configuration.

  • Possible actions on the variance by the ZBA would approve/disapprove/approve with conditions and/or levy a $1,000 fine.

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to read the official ZBA staff report

"Before" Pictures (circa 2021)

The photos below were taken from google.com/maps.com

The "greenspace" that was removed when the property was repaved has been informally outlined on these photos by UMNA reps in BLUE.

"After" Pictures

These photos were taken by UMNA representatives with permission of the owner during a site visit on May 13, 2025.

Neighboring property - 307 Rosedale Street

This property was re-paved by the same contractor and at the same time as 297 Rosedale. Photo taken May 13, 2025.

UMNA is not aware of any code violations associated with this 307 Rosedale Street.


  • LOCATION: City Hall, City Council Chambers, 30 Church St. Rm. 302-A, Rochester, NY 14614

  • DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Members of the public are encouraged to comment directly on this application.

Comments may be submitted at any time before the hearing. If you email comments, please copy in umna@uppermonroe.org.

  1. Submit a written comment by email, mail, or deliver it to City Hall.

    • US Mail: Zoning Office c/o Zoning Board, 30 Church St. Rm. 125B, Rochester, NY 14614

    • Written comment submission deadline: close-of-business, the business day before the hearing by 5:00 P.M.

    • Written comments must include the project address and the commentor's first name, last name, address, and contact information.

  2. Speak at the public hearing.

    • Location: City Hall, City Council Chamber, 30 Church St. Rm. 302-A, Rochester, NY 14614

    • Comments may not exceed 3 minutes in length or 10 minutes for neighborhood associations.

- Public Hearing Information

PLACE ON THE ZBA AGENDA: #6 ()

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