Concrete Plant Plan Sparks Dust and Noise Concerns at Jersey City Planning Board Meeting

Overview: During a recent Jersey City Planning Board meeting, a proposal for a mobile concrete batching plant at Liberty Harbor North drew attention and discussion. The proposal, detailed by a designated developer, aims to establish the plant as an interim use for up to three years. Situated on a 0.9-acre site currently used for parking and vehicle storage, the plant is intended to serve both local and neighboring construction projects. However, its proximity to residential areas, approximately 400-450 feet away, raised community concerns regarding dust and noise pollution.

Jersey City Planning Board Approves Multiple Extensions, Focuses on Community Concerns and Compliance

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board met to discuss various development projects, granting multiple site plan extensions and addressing community concerns related to ongoing and future developments. Key topics included the approval of an extension for the Cano Lofts project on Day Street amidst community accessibility issues, a major signage application for H&R Block on Bergen Avenue, and a detailed review of residential building compliance with local redevelopment plans.

Jersey City Planning Board Approves 99 Monitor Street Amendment and Discusses Subdivision Proposals

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board convened on September 10, 2024, addressing significant amendments and proposals, including an administrative amendment for a property on Monitor Street and major subdivision plans for the Bell Fuse building site in the Tidewater Basin Redevelopment Plan area.

Jersey City Planning Board Approves New Cannabis Cultivation Facility on Forest Avenue

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board convened recently to deliberate on several development proposals, most notably the approval of a cannabis cultivation facility on Forest Avenue. Eli Terry, a class one cultivator and legacy operator, outlined the project’s focus on craft cannabis, addressing community concerns about odor mitigation and security.

Jersey City Planning Board Approves Residential Development with Height Deviation and Parking Changes

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board, in a meeting on August 6, 2024, approved significant modifications to a development project featuring North and South Towers, including increasing the building height and altering the parking system. The board also deliberated various other projects, encompassing cannabis dispensaries, retail facilities, and historical lot subdivisions.