I did take a few pics and could offer insight into the height limit. I'll give to scoop to NY YIMBY (if interested). Long story short, it was the lone speaker that wanted to confirm that the building would be no higher than 990ft. She was told it would be 990ft and just wanted to confirm. The planning commission agreed and that's when the loophole on mechanical elements was closed. I regret now not speaking before the planning commission in a show of support. I just didn't know all the facts for something that has been in the process for awhile. They seemed like a very reasonable bunch. No one spoke in opposition to the plan and everyone, including the developer, left happy.
I have no doubt in my mind there will be future tall developments coming to Jersey City, especially if we can round up some Jersey City residents to speak out in support of developments like this.
I'm not sure why the media is still quoting the 950 ft number. It was clear from the discussion and this link that it's 990ft.
http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/uplo...%20Revised.pdf
9. Review and discussion of amendments to the Colgate Redevelopment Plan to amend the development standards of Block 14507 to increase height from a Maximum of 675 ft. to 990 ft., increase open space requirements, and change setbacks. Street design is also proposed to be altered by allowing on street parking within the redevelopment plan area. Formal action may be taken
Can a mod change the thread title to: JERSEY CITY | 99 Hudson St. | 990 FT | 95 FLOORS
Also, this will be moving to APPROVED very soon. It was approved last night unanimously by the planning commission and goes to the full JC council on January 28. It has the support of the Mayor and there is zero to nil chance the city council will reverse an unanimous, uncontroversial decision of the planning commission.