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TROY'S PAYDAY
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Ever wonder how your property taxes are spent by the city and county?


TROY'S PAYDAY
Saturday, August 19, 2006
By MICHAELANGELO CONTE
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Pension, county job add up for ex-chief

Former Jersey City Police Chief Robert Troy, who has gone from fighting crime to pushing pencils as a $70,000 a year confidential aide in Hudson County government, is also raking in $96,200 a year in pension, according to government records.

Troy was chief from December 2004 to July 1 of this year at a salary of $148,176, and at retirement he received a payout of $147,958 for unused sick days, holidays and vacation time, according to state and city records. In addition to his tenure as chief, Troy served on the police department for just under 24 years.

Troy makes $70,000 a year as an aide in the county Department of Administration and Finance and is also the top candidate for a high ranking job in the Hudson County Sheriff's Office, officials said.

With his county job, he has an annual income in retirement greater than that of the highest law enforcement official in the county, Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio, who makes about $141,000 a year.

Attempts to reach Troy last night were unsuccessful.

In his current job he looks for ways to cut overtime and deploy staff, which he gained experience in as police chief, according to Jim Kennelly, spokesman for Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise.

"The county executive is pleased to have him on board," said Kennelly.

Troy is on a very short list to fill a vacancy left by the retirement of Sheriff's Office Chief Warrant Officer John Curran, Hudson County Sheriff Joseph Cassidy said.

Cassidy said in the next few months he will make a decision on who will fill the post, which also pays around $70,000 a year. Troy would be outranked by the sheriff and under-sheriffs.

Troy is also doing research for Cassidy on the feasibility of starting a county police academy, which would be used to train officers for Hudson County's municipal police departments and for Sheriff's officers, Cassidy said.

If he were to be named chief warrant officer, Troy would command the Sheriff's Office's detective bureau and oversee the execution of arrest warrants, the transportation of prisoners to treatment facilities and the extradition of fugitives to Hudson County.

The Sheriff's Office cleared about 6,000 criminal arrest warrants last year, including making more than 3,000 arrests. The office extradited 172 prisoners to Hudson County.

Journal staff writer Jarrett Renshaw contributed to this report




? 2006 The Jersey Journal

Posted on: 2006/8/19 15:21
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Re: Hamilton Park Renovation - Meeting Dates
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Get involved in the process by attending the upcoming public meetings. This is an open process involving the community, so that no one will be left out. I understand that the survey results are a guide, and nothing is set in stone.

Posted on: 2006/8/18 18:37
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Agreement near on access to Korean War Memorial
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Agreement near on access to Korean War Memorial
Friday, August 18, 2006
By JOSHUA KEATING
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

An agreement may be near in the ongoing controversy over access to the Korean War Memorial on Washington Street in Jersey City.

The agreement - being worked out among the city, the Historic Paulus Hook Association and a group of Korean War veterans - would keep Washington Street open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to one of the participants.

"We're very close to a compromise and it's going to be a good compromise for us and the veterans," said Steven Fulop, the city councilman who represents the area.

The street - currently closed to cars - has been in a state of legal limbo for years, having been opened and closed several times by Mayors Glenn D. Cunningham and Jerramiah Healy. There has not been an ordinance adopted since 1995.

Fulop said he hopes to have a completed agreement by next week.

Korean War veteran Joseph Swinson, one of the so-called "renegades" who demanded the street be opened even after the Hudson County Korean War Veterans Association agreed to an earlier compromise, said he was satisfied with the talks.

"Fulop is discussing this with both sides now," he said. "Before he was just talking to one side. Now we're being listened to."

? 2006 The Jersey Journal

Look for the comments later today on the 25mc Blog

Posted on: 2006/8/18 16:29
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Double Dipping and Pensions - Get Out your Checkbook!
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From today's Jersey Journal:

Don't look too far to find savings
Friday, August 18, 2006

State lawmakers want to find a way to cut the budget and bring property tax relief, with suggestions ranging from cuts in the state health benefits plan to regionalizing services to consolidating the tiniest towns and school districts.

But if they're looking to pinch pennies, maybe they can start with their own pockets. Or more precisely, their pensions.

A huge chunk of our state dollars go to paying pensions for retired state employees, including our elected officials - nearly half of whom, according to a recent survey, have two or more public jobs.

As it always seems to happen, the two state lawmakers heading the committee looking into state pension reform each holds a second public office.

They aren't the only ones. According to the Associated Press's review, 42 percent of the Statehouse - 12 from the Senate and from the 38 Assembly - work more than one public job.

And 21 of our state lawmakers hold two elected offices - including Bayonne Mayor and state Sen. Joseph V. Doria Jr., North Bergen Mayor and state Sen. Nick Sacco, West New York Mayor and Assemblyman Albio Sires, and Union City Mayor and Assemblyman Brian Stack. Each makes $49,000 a year in his part-time job as a state lawmaker, in addition to his salary as mayor.

The Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C., recently ranked New Jersey as worst in the nation for politicians who "double dip" in the public trough.

It's illegal in 38 states to hold dual offices. In Indiana, it's a felony, punishable by up to three years in prison. But not only is it legal in New Jersey - since 42 percent of lawmakers do it, it's almost the norm.

None of this is news to our readers, and of course, if the people don't like paying multiple salaries to the same elected officials, they don't have to keep voting for them.

But keep in mind you'll be paying them for a long, long time.

These lawmakers are not only drawing multiple salaries today, but those multiple jobs also will inflate the size of their state pensions after they retire and reach age 60.

Obviously, these lawmakers working two or even three jobs must be looking forward to a well-earned retirement.

But perhaps it's not too much to ask that they base their pensions on just one of their many jobs?

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Posted on: 2006/8/18 16:23
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Re: Trump Plaza - Make that a Single
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This will be a nice opportunity for the developer to improve on the deal they got. They know the city is quick to capitulate. When councilmen state that they are getting a great deal for the people of Jersey City, we know what that really means.


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You beat me to posting this Steve. Definitely noteworthy that JC gets played by the developers, AGAIN.

It wouldn't surprise me if the administration now tries to go back and rewrite the deal to make it even more favorable to Trump (well, not really Trump, it's not like he was building anything in the first place).

Posted on: 2006/7/10 16:06
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Trump Plaza - Jersey City
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Is the demand for high end condos in downtown JC less frothy than was once thought?

PAYMENT MISSED
Question mark for more development at Trump complex
Monday, July 10, 2006
By KEN THORBOURNE
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

The Donald is hedging his bets on a twin-tower condo complex he is building in Downtown Jersey City.

The casino and development mogul told The Jersey Journal he and his main partner in the deal, Hoboken-based Metro Homes, reneged on paying $1.9 million to the city, due June 1, because he's not convinced the project's proposed second tower will become reality.


Also in the article:

James McCann, the attorney representing Metro Homes, told the City Council at last week's meeting that banks financing the project are jittery about the prospects for selling out the second tower - perhaps thinking the bubble is about to burst in Jersey City's condo market.


Read the rest of the Jersey Journal Article

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Re: Three 40-plus story towers on 110 and 111 First Street sites.
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We agree. There was no reason to ammend the PAD Redev Plan, or grant variances for the height. This is a slap in the face to City Planning - which produced a sound plan. Not only did we all loose in the PAD, but this may have a ripple effect which will impact other parts of the city. It sets a dangerous precedent that developers can sue the city at will to have redev plans amended.

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The council's vote (6-2 in favor of settlement with Goldman that allows for construction of up to three towers, etc) was nothing short of spineless cowardice to a bully...

Posted on: 2006/6/29 15:08
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Skyscrapers coming to 111 First Street
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I wasn't at the City Council meeting for the duration, but I heard that there were dozens of supporters that hammered the city council with their arguments in opposition of the settlement, and it went on for hours. This is from the 25mc.com blog:

The City Council voted 6-2 (with Fulop and Richardson in dissent) to accept the agreement with New Gold Properties paving the way for the construction of towers on the site of 110 and 111 First Streets. read more...

Posted on: 2006/6/29 14:12
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Re: Three 40-plus story towers on 110 and 111 First Street sites.
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There is still time to get on the list to speak!

Before the end of the day call 201-547-5000 and ask for the Clerk.

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Can residents of a city sue its government? Because that seems to be the way to get them to listen. . . . .


No-
FIRST call 547-5000 and put your name on the list to speak at the City Council meeting on Wednesday
NEXT
Call the following people and tell them how you feel about this deal
Mariano Vega, Jr.
Council President (201) 547-5268
Gregory Malave (201) 547-5458
Willie Flood
Councilwoman-at-Large (201) 547-5134 Doris Smith (201) 547-5108
Peter Brennan
Councilman-at-Large (201) 547-5319 Maureen Bellucci (201) 547-5363
Steven Fulop
Ward E Councilman (201) 547-5315 Tracy La'Bad (201) 547-5283
NEXT attend the Council meeting and speak out

AND NO MATTER HOW IT TURNS OUT- BE SURE TO VOTE IN THE NEXT ELECTION

Posted on: 2006/6/28 18:33
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Re: Three 40-plus story towers on 110 and 111 First Street sites.
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There is also an article Todays's Star Ledger here.

The PAD Neighborhood Assoc meeting is also mentioned in the 25mc blog -- http://www.25mc.com (better to view the blog in Firefox or Opera).


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Thank you to the JC Reporter for getting the settlement out in the public.

Only in Jersey City, could the city use what has been described as a can't lose lawsuit to destablize the land use law of the entire city.

If the administration is unable or unwilling to enforce the laws of the city, an administration that won 80% of the wheeling and dealing vote, there needs to be public awareness and outcry.

Hopefully, the PADNA group will find widespread support throughout the city as this is not just about their neighborhood but the future of Jersey City, its quality of life, its financial future.

Posted on: 2006/6/25 17:00
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Re: Joe Vas for Congress -- See for Yourself!!!
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Joe Vas concession speech at Liberty House 6.6.2006

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Posted on: 2006/6/7 3:49
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Re: Joe Vas for Congress -- See for Yourself!!!
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Joe Vas - Democrat for Congress!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Vin Gopal (732-299-5625)
Monday, June 5 2006

* LIST OF OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS *
ORGANIZATIONS:

* National Sierra Club
* Hudson County Chapter of Democracy for America
* Middlesex County Democratic Organization
* The New Jersey Stonewall Democrats
* Garden State Equality

NEWSPAPERS

* El Nuevo Coqui (Puerto Rican) Newspaper
* The Post Eagle (Polish) Newspaper
* El Mensaje Newspaper
* El Observador Newspaper
* The Urban Times Newspaper

ELECTED OFFICIALS

* 2004 Democratic Presidential Candidate, US Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH)
* Woodbridge Mayor Frank G. Pelzman
* Elected City Councilmembers from Woodbridge
* Elected School Board Members from Woodbridge
* Elected City Councilmembers from Carteret
* Elected School Board Members from Carteret
* Perth Amboy City Council President Peter Jimenez
* Elected Perth Amboy School Board
* Perth Amboy Councilwoman Geraldine Bolanowski
* Perth Amboy Councilman Frank Sinatra
* Perth Amboy Councilman Robert Sottilaro
* Downtown Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop
* Jersey City Political Activist Sandra Cunningham
* Bayonne Councilman-at-large Anthony Chiappone
* Bayonne Councilman-Elect Gary LaPelusa
* Former Hoboken Councilman Carol Marsh
* 8 out of 9 members of the Elizabeth School Board
* Elizabeth City Councilman Bob Jaspan

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Re: Tax abatement for Newport this Wednesday
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Without abatements:
The property is assessed, and taxes are paid to 1) the municipality (Jersey City), 2) the School district and 3) the county. Municipal, school and county tax are not fixed. Historically, county and school tax inccrease year to year, and the municipal portion of the tax stays flat.

With abatement:
A fixed amount (Payment In Lieu of Taxes ) is paid only to the city (municipal tax). Under a recent agreement, the county gets a fixed percentage -- 5%. Tax is not paid to the school district. The percentage of the municipal tax portion paid to the city is greater with the abatement, than without, so for the short term at least, this benefits the municipal budget.

The amount of the abatement is fixed for a set period - 20 or 30 years. There are also other conditions that are attached to the abatement. A recent Jersey Journal article noted that these conditions are not consistently enforced.

From the city?s perspective, as a short term budget plugging device, a PILOT is a good thing, since the city receives a greater percentage of the municipal tax, but this is at the expense of the school district and other municipalities in Hudson County that are not recipients of PILOTS.

PILOTS are rarely if ever negotiated in the best interest of the city, for the long term. The calculations are kept from the public. Also, the state or home owners must subsidize the portion of the tax that would have gone to the school district. With PILOTs, there is room for developers to take advantage of the city, and for City Council members to reward preferred developers.

PILOTs are not good or bad ? it all depends on how they are executed. They are used in JC as a short term fix, and I believe there will be hell to pay in the future.

Abatements are no longer appropriate for luxury waterfront development.



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Who is the voice on this? I have a friend downtown who always claims that Jersey City is better off because of abatements because the county and schools don't get the funds. Who's right? Why?

Posted on: 2006/4/26 15:27

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Re: Final Recomendations to the St. Francis Hospital Redevelopment Plan
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Unused deeded parking spots can be rented out. The condo association's bylaws will govern who the spot can be rented to. For example, other condo owners may have highest priority.

Deeded parking arrangements almost always provide one spot per dwelling unit, with some owners able to purchase an additional spot.

Deeded parking or rental of assigned spaces is less efficient than municipal deck parking, first come, first serve with no assigned spots. Unfortunately, this is not an option.


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Deeded parking question--if the spots truly are deeded with the property (each apartment), won't that run the risk of a spot going unused? If a non-car-owner gets an apartment with a spot?

Would it be better to have a limit on the parking spaces each unit could use? Each unit getting the right to apply occupy one spot, with available spots going to the next on the list?

Posted on: 2006/3/28 19:51
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Re: Final Recomendations to the St. Francis Hospital Redevelopment Plan
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Getting a redevelopment plan approved is a long and excruciating process. There were two snags along the way that have delayed passage.

First, the developer went before the Historic Preservation Commission prematurely, since the blight study should have been approved first. As a result the developer had to go back to the HPC an additional time.

Second, at the last Planning Board meeting on 3.14.2006, the decision was continued to the next meeting, which is tonight. The blame for this has been attributed to activists from one of the downtown condominiums, but there is evidence that the Planning Board needed more time to reach a decision due to the complexity of the Plan.

We expect that the Redevelopment Plan will pass tonight, with conditions. Then the Plan will have to go before the city council two more times.

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...to paraphrase Adonis -- let's get on with it

Posted on: 2006/3/28 19:39
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Re: Final Recomendations to the St. Francis Hospital Redevelopment Plan
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The St. Francis block is in the heart of the Historic District. Allowing retail on the corners of the block seems to be OK, and I guess that most people in the community would find this acceptable, but from a historic perspective it may not be the right thing to do.

I believe that we should defer to the opinion of the JCLC regarding retail on McWilliams Place. If everyone did whatever they wanted in the Historic District, it would no longer be historic.

I will not comment on each of the 17 recommendations, but they do point out some of the weaknesses of the plan, and the suggestions are reasonable and on point.

The author of the recommendations should be commended.


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I really don't understand Dan's opposition to retail. It is much easier to target retail tenants than to select who you rent or sell apartments to - the former is called appropriate usage, the latter is called discrimination. In any case, I believe we are underserved as far as day to day amenities go.

Posted on: 2006/3/28 16:34
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Re: Public Notice St. Francis MONDAY, MARCH 20th, 2006
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The purpose of the meeting tonight is to have the developer explain the proposed plan to the community.

There will probably be a presentation by the developer - a half hour or so, followed by questions and answers.

The Planning Board ordered the developer to hold a community meeting prior to the Planning Board meeting 3.28.2006. This meeting fullfills that requirement.

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Public Notice St. Francis MONDAY, MARCH 20th, 2006
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PUBLIC NOTICE

ST. FRANCIS AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 20th, 2006
6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM
St. Francis Nursing School 6th floor

Corner of McWilliams Place and 8th Street
ELEVATOR AVAILABLE

ALL WELCOME - Please spread the word

Exeter Property Services

(201) 435-8000

www.saintfrancisjerseycity.com

(The Planning Board ordered the developer to hold this public meeting)

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Re: Planning Board Meeting 3/14 Agenda
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Here's the project - short version!
Specs of St. Francis Project:
I. St. Francis Hospital blocks - north and south separated by restored Pavonia Ave.
* 225 dwelling units
*Tallest building: North Block - 12 floor/140 foot high-rise (Reduced from 155 Feet)
*Tallest building: South Block - 11 floor/130 foot high-rise. (Reduced from 155 Feet)
*Retail on ground level limited to 2,000 sq. feet (Reduced from 3,500 sq. feet)
*Retail limited to the corners and along Pavonia Ave.
*Other commercial 2nd floor or higher
*Underground parking

II. Erie Garage Block:
*65 dwelling units
*Tallest building - 9 floors/105 feet
*Parking at this location
*Retail on ground level limited to 2,000 Sq. Feet
*Other commercial 2nd floor or higher

III.Ninth Street (Park Hamilton Condo south lot):
* 35 units
* 5 Stories
* Off street Parking allowed

Parking - .8 parking spaces required for each dwelling unit.
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What do you think of the proposed plan???

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Re: Planning Board Meeting 3/14 Agenda
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The heights of the buidings are still of concern.

The current version of the Redevelopment Plan limits retail to 2,000 sq feet, which is an effective way of excluding chain stores. The Silvermans have approached several local merchants regarding relocating to Hamilton Square - or whatever it is ultimately called.

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The height of buildings on previously low-rise streets like Ninth and Erie Streets is a big concern. A nine-story building in place of the garage and a five story building next to the much smaller brownstones on Ninth Street is reason to be afraid of some parts of this project.

Also, how will local merchants be affected by the new retail in the neighborhood, will there be duplication of services we already get or will there be chains?

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Re: Planning Board Meeting 3/14 Agenda
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Letter to the Editor from today's Jersey Journal:

Dear Editor,

The St. Francis Hospital on Hamilton Park, and two nearby parcels will become a mixed use development of housing units and commercial/retail space . A redevelopment plan has been introduced to specify the size and scope of the project. This plan will go before the Planning Board tomorrow (March 14, 2006). We encourage our neighbors to attend this important meeting to voice their opinions on the various issues.

Parking is an issue that has consistently been ranked as a major concern of Hamilton Park residents. New residents of the development will have the choice of either paying $10 a year for a permit to park on the street, or paying hundreds of dollars a month to park in the developer's parking facilities. If a condominium owner has a deeded parking space, they will be less likely to rely on street parking.

The new development will increase the scarcity of street (zone) parking. To lessen the negative impact on availability of street parking, deeded parking for condominiums should be written into the Redevelopment Plan. Savvy buyers prefer condominiums with deeded parking, since the parking shortage will only get worse and maintaining control over parking protects their investment. The deeded parking requirement helps neighborhood residents by limiting the demand for on street parking. The condominium owner should be allowed to rent an unused space to neighborhood residents, to be compliant with sound urban planning principles.

Allowing the developer to retain ownership of the parking facility and rent parking to the condominiums owners provides an exclusive parking franchise, which is unwarranted. The developer, Exeter Property Company, has a very good reputation, but it is not in the best interest of the community to have approximately 240 parking spaces under the control of a developer or their successors. Deeded Parking for this development is the right thing for our neighborhood, and the city.

Steve Gold
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Posted on: 2006/3/13 13:27
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Re: Planning Board Meeting 3/14 Agenda
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This letter to the editor by DanL appeared in the Jersey Journal 3.10.2006:

Dear Editor:

The Jersey City Division of Planning is proposing a redevelopment plan for the St. Francis Hospital site, nearby parking garage and an open, non-adjacent lot currently used for parking.

The St. Francis Hospital Adaptive Re-Use Redevelopment Plan proposes a dramatic up-zoning; changing the character and use in the heart of the Hamilton Park Historic District, one of Jersey City?s oldest historic districts and the adjacent Hamilton Park.

The proposed redevelopment plan provides for huge increases in height and density. The resulting massing and scale would overwhelm the historic park and surrounding neighborhood. Existing open space and set backs on the site will be filled in with high-rise apartment buildings. The non adjacent sub-districts that are currently zoned R-2, four story residential are being up-zoned, one to nines stories and inappropriately included in the redevelopment plan to allow the hospital site to be built bigger than parking requirements would otherwise permit.

This plan proposes a substantial new retail element, ground and first floor retail that is currently not permitted and would dramatically change the use and character of the historic district. Retail on this large scale will create parking and congestion problems across from the park and on nearby residential streets.

This redevelopment plan is in direct conflict with the most recent Master Plan and revised Land Use Ordinance (Zoning) with no study or rational provided. No one from the Division of City Planning has met with or attended a public meeting to answer questions nor did they attend the public Historic Commission hearing on the plan. In their place, a developer who recently purchased the property, and had no more legal standing than any other member of the public, sat and negotiated with the commission on what could and could not be changed. It appears that this redevelopment plan was written by a potential developer and not City Planning.

The redevelopment plan fails to address problems with the aging Rafael Cordero School, PS 37, directly across the street from two of the plan?s sites. The school has no school yard and cannot provide recess for almost 700 students. Elsewhere, residential and active commercial properties have been taken by the New Jersey School Construction Corporation. We are losing a golden opportunity to improve our school facilities.

The density, massing, scale must be reduced and existing setbacks from the park preserved. Retail should not be permitted on the park side of the project and be limited to Erie Street corners, consistent with the fabric of the area.

Hamilton Park is a beautiful place, not just as open space but because of the wall of row houses with high stoops surrounding it and the human scale of the historic neighborhood. This treasure is not respected by the proposed redevelopment plan. The plan as proposed, sets dangerous precedent for development and redevelopment in all of Jersey City?s Historic Districts and historic areas.

Sincerely,

Daniel Levin

Posted on: 2006/3/11 1:08
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Re: IMPORTANT FEEDBACK PLEASE ON PARKING - STEVEN FULOP
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I'd bet that the vast majority of residents tht pay for parking already have a zone permit. When friends visit, the friend gets to park in the garage, the tenant parks in the street. One problem I see is a mix of year long apartment lease and month to month parking, since the monthly parking could increase before the end of the term of the housing unit.

If the parking fee increases, there should be the same notice given as for the rent increase. If the combination rent and parking fee is too high -the tenant can move or get rid of their car.

The parking ordinance is not a total solution, but is a start.



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JC, my issue is with residents in the units who either do not own a car or currently park in their garage. If they use their garage and the price increases, they have no other option but to continue paying. If they don't currently need a car, but due to a change (say they lose their Job in JC or NYC and take a job out requiring they drive), they're only option would be to pay for garage parking.

It's not fair to tell existing members of our community that their access to street parking is being removed. If we're ok with this, then all units with off-street parking available should lose their right to street permits.

Also, from a short-term perspective, I would anticipate the majority of people who will be affected running out to get street permits so they are grand-fathered in. If this happens, it could make the situation worse, not better.

Posted on: 2006/2/24 18:53
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Re: IMPORTANT FEEDBACK PLEASE ON PARKING - STEVEN FULOP
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At city council the parking ordinance was withdrawn last night. Also, Mariano Vega was not at the meeting.

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Re: IMPORTANT FEEDBACK PLEASE ON PARKING - STEVEN FULOP
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In JC, as I understand it, new construction apt buildings - are not covered by rent control. When a lease expires, or when a new lease is offered, the landlord may charge whatever the market will bear. Is there no cap on rent increases for new construction apt buildings? Is there any control over ownership of the garage portion?

Also, I'm curious what ordinance or PA regulation excludes Jeannegenie's building from zone/ on street parking.

Posted on: 2006/2/22 20:26
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Re: Stop 171 Units On Brunswick!! New Date- 2/16/06 at 6:00 pm
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I don't think so, but it would be great if it was available online.

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Question: Is there a public domain where you can find the documents submitted in the BOA meetings other than just going to the office?


Posted on: 2006/2/17 21:16
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Re: Stop 171 Units On Brunswick!! New Date- 2/16/06 at 6:00 pm
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I'm not sure I follow you. I think it was a good decision, and the compromise that the developer made was right on. The city is lucky to have Ms. Davis.

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I don't think that is a fair characterization. Ms. Davis had a very strong argument for why this variance should be granted and I appreciate her objectivity in handling this issue (I assume in her heart she would want a smaller project).

Posted on: 2006/2/17 20:09
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Re: Stop 171 Units On Brunswick!! New Date- 2/16/06 at 6:00 pm
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The variance sailed through the Zoning Board tonight. The board responded to comments from a fair number of outraged residents, responded to questions peppered at them by a lawyer hired by a neighbor, and a featherweight planning expert tried to refute some of the information presented by the former head of the Jersey City Planning Department..

Read more at the blog: www.25mc.com

Posted on: 2006/2/17 3:48
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Re: Stop 171 Units On Brunswick!! New Date- 2/16/06 at 6:00 pm
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Peter, the developer has lowered the density dramatically. Please visit our blog at www.25mc.com and look for the post on the Brunswick Development. Call the Zoning board tomorrow to hear for yourself.

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The Board of adjustment meeting concerning the 171 proposed units on Brunswick St is Tomorrow the 16th of February at 6:00 pm at City Hall.

My name is Peter Jr. I currently live on 9th street.

I have always found our community here in Hamilton Park to be a great place to live. We have such a special little corner of Jersey City that has yet to be spoiled by over development. While I do support the developing of many of the areas around where I live, I cannot possibly support the proposed 171 units on Brunswick St.

Why does it have to be so big? Why can?t they develop the land in accordance to the existing city codes? Obviously the developers do not live in this neighborhood.

The density and traffic issues alone are reasons enough for me to be 100% against the current proposed plan. If I wanted to live in an area where it was an actual fight to find parking, I would move to Hoboken or Manhattan.

The only way we, as a community, can stop our area of Jersey City from becoming another Hoboken is to stand up together against these outlandish developments.

I hope to see as many people as possible at the meeting on Thursday night. If we stand together we can at least have these developers come back to the table with another proposal that doesn't just pad the City's wallet and destroy our neighborhood.

Thank you for your time reading my plea..

A Concerned Resident of Hamilton Park,
Peter Jr.

Posted on: 2006/2/16 0:21
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Re: HPNA neglects to hold Nominations for Elections
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Lora, I sent it to your e-mail.

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LoraJ wrote:
Can someone PM me Eric Silverman's or someone else form Exeter's email address?

Posted on: 2005/11/3 15:15
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