- NJ
- Hudson County
- 2/6/25
- 02/10/2025
- 133 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jersey City Zoning Board recently approved the relocation of a church to a former bank building on Kennedy Boulevard, despite concerns about parking and traffic impacts. The approval, granted unanimously by the board members present, allows the church to move closer to its congregants, many of whom rely on public or alternative transportation methods.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 1/9/25
- 01/10/2025
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Jersey City Zoning Board approved the adaptive reuse of a historic church into residential units, a project that required multiple variances due to its unique design and historic district location. The meeting also addressed community concerns about property maintenance and neighborhood impacts.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 12/12/24
- 12/18/2024
- 113 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Jersey City Zoning Board meeting was dominated by discussions surrounding several proposed development projects, with community members voicing strong opposition to changes they fear will disrupt neighborhood character, impact property values, and strain local infrastructure. Among the most contentious issues were proposals for a new development on New York Avenue, changes to a historic site at 443-447 Jersey Avenue, and an addition to a home in the historic district on Jersey Avenue.
- 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.