Fort Lee Planning Board Advances 14-Story Residential Projects amid Traffic Concerns

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Fort Lee Planning Board presided over by Chairman Herbert Greenberg, detailed plans for two major residential projects on Main Street were the central focus. The representatives of MCRT Investments LLC presented the initiatives on behalf of Fort Lee Upper Main and Lower Main Urban Renewal LLC. A substantial portion of the meeting revolved around traffic considerations with projections of added trips during peak hours, and suggestions on ways to manage the increased vehicular and pedestrian movement. The proposals for both projects, one featuring 253 units and the other offering 172 units, each standing at 14 stories, successfully advanced to the next stages of planning following unanimous board approvals.

Board of Adjustment Grants Approval for Multiple Site Plans

Overview: During the Fort Lee Board of Adjustment meeting held on August 22, 2023, several site plans were discussed and approved, with much attention on details regarding building specifications and adherence to the local zoning codes. Notably, discussions on site plans were fruitful, with agreements reached on adjustments and improvements to be undertaken in various proposals, including green space incorporation and drainage system installations. The meeting was spearheaded by Chairman Douglas Sugarman, with council members including Harry Liapes, Dennis M. Conway, Howard Joh, Sebastian J. Tropea, Luis Pacheco, Joseph Luppino, and Eun Ju Hong present, along with Board Attorney Joseph Marinello and other staff members. John Nitti was absent.

Fort Lee Plans Two New 14-Story Residential Towers With Low-Income Housing

Overview: In a significant move poised to reshape the local skyline and cater to the community’s diverse income brackets, the Fort Lee Planning Board has greenlit preliminary plans for two 14-story residential buildings in the heart of Main Street. The decision was unanimous.

Fort Lee Board of Adjustment Advances High-Density Housing Project

Overview: In a recent meeting held on July 11, 2023, the Fort Lee Board of Adjustment discussed several critical developments, approving a number of housing projects with a potential significant impact on the borough’s landscape.

Fort Lee Board Navigates Complex Zoning, Approves Major Residential and Commercial Plans

Overview: In an recent meeting of the Fort Lee Board of Adjustment on June 13, 2023, several critical issues of residential and commercial development in the borough were discussed. The board, chaired by D. Sugarman, deliberated on numerous dockets that could potentially alter the local landscape.