- NJ
- Hudson County
- 10/24/24
- 10/25/2024
- 220 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: A recent Jersey City Zoning Board meeting focused on the proposal for a nine-story boutique hotel on Newark Avenue, which featured adaptive reuse of the historic Capital One Bank building. This development, which includes 72 rooms, a restaurant, and various community amenities, seeks several variances, including those for height and use, as hotels are not permitted in the current zone. The project sparked discussion around its potential impacts on local traffic, pedestrian safety, neighborhood aesthetics, and historical preservation.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 8/8/24
- 08/09/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jersey City Zoning Board meeting on August 6, 2024, saw the approval of a proposal to convert a former bank building into a community center by New City Kids Church, addressing the need for youth programs and community space. The meeting also included discussions on site plan extensions and variances for other properties.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 7/25/24
- 08/21/2024
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Jersey City Zoning Board meeting, community members expressed strong concerns regarding a development proposal on Glenwood Avenue.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 7/11/24
- 07/12/2024
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Jersey City Zoning Board focused on a key proposal for the renovation and conversion of a building in the University District into a 53-unit multifamily residential building, including a 10% affordable housing component. The project, which is not a permitted use under the current zoning, requires a use variance and has garnered attention due to its potential impact on the local community and its alignment with municipal land use law objectives.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/21/24
- 03/26/2024
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Jersey City Zoning Board meeting, the board approved a series of one-year extensions for a development project, citing COVID-19 related delays as the primary reason for the postponement. The project, initially approved in 2020 with an additional unit added to the original six-unit plan, has been granted extensions through April 2025.