The Hoboken Planning Board has cancelled a meeting that included a project at the center of a lawsuit filed by neighboring Union City 13 months ago.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“The plans submitted were deemed incomplete both by the board’s professionals and city staff. As such, the Planning Board’s Site Plan and Subdivision Review Committee meeting will be rescheduled,” city spokeswoman Marilyn Baer told HCV when asked why tonight’s meeting was cancelled.
The development at 930 Monroe St. would be potentially be comprised of three, 11-story buildings for a total of 675 units (with 68 for affordable housing), and 481 parking spaces.
It received city council approval in December 2022, with city officials also highlighting that $15 million would be allocated for the resiliency park at nearby 800 Monroe St.
However, the City of Union City filed a lawsuit in Hudson County Superior Court about two-and-a-half months later, claiming that the development would impact the views, and therefore the quality of life, for the residents of their city.
“A height of 151 feet, significantly exceeds the height of the Palisade Cliffs and would directly impact the light, air, shadows, and views of citizens and residents of the City of Union City,” the five-count lawsuit says.
“Numerous parks and public amenities, which are frequented and enjoyed by Union City and Hudson County residents, are located directly west of the Project. People enjoying these public facilities would be negatively impacted by the development contemplated by the Project.”
The lawsuit has not seen any movement since November 3rd, according to the court docket for the case.