- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/14/25
- 04/15/2025
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission’s recent meeting was marked by a unanimous decision to deny the demolition of a historically significant building on Summit Avenue. Additionally, the commission approved a roof deck project on York Street, with conditions to ensure minimal visual impact, and elected new executive officers for the coming year.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting spotlighted several contentious zoning cases, with focus on a variance for front yard parking and a procedural mishap involving unauthorized construction. The board granted a variance for Annette Carter, who faced a steep fine without approval for parking in her front yard, and deliberated over a staircase built without prior consent, ultimately denying the variance request.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/9/25
- 04/10/2025
- 238 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Jersey City Council meeting, discussions unfolded around two main issues: tax exemptions for development projects and tenant safety in local housing complexes. The council faced scrutiny over a proposed 30-year tax exemption for a development project on Newark Avenue and the enforcement of tenant safety laws at Portside Towers.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/8/25
- 04/09/2025
- 193 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board meeting on April 8, 2024, saw the approval of a contentious site plan for a property on Merit Street, a property characterized by its narrow and undersized dimensions. The decision, contingent upon the removal of a proposed roundabout and the inclusion of additional landscaping, highlighted the ongoing debate between development needs and community concerns.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/7/25
- 04/08/2025
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Jersey City Council meeting, the discussion was dominated by a lengthy debate over a proposed 30-year tax abatement for a redevelopment project on Newark Avenue. The proposal, which aims to create a 35-story building with 360 residential units, sparked controversy, particularly concerning the allocation of 25% of these units as affordable housing. Other topics included resolutions related to public safety training, the city’s transportation plan, and amendments to cannabis regulations.