Remember that 5-story building proposed for 17-23 Perrine Avenue that was rejected by the Planning Board due to NIMBY opposition, even though it was completely compliant with the zoning for the site?
Well, it looks like all of the NIMBYs' hard work was for nothing: the three families that own the three homes at 17-23 Perrine Avenue sued the city, and they won on July 26, 2017. A motion for reconsideration was recently denied by the judge. In the summary judgment, the judge said the city's denial of Planning Board approval for the building was "arbitrary and capricious." I don't know if the city will appeal, but the city's lawyers have a horrible track record, losing every single appeal and judgment on the Bright & Varick building and the HAP tower.
The Law Division docket number is L 000291-17 in case anyone is interested. Nicholas Babalis, Christian Bastidas, and Kevin & Julianne O'Connell vs Planning Board of the City of Jersey City.
Last edited by Hamilton; Nov 14, 2017 at 9:51 PM.
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