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I don't think this is the same property - the one in question is at 137 Berry, I think. But the same owner was able to get approval for this one in 2004. It needed be subdivided and then it required variances for building two families on the newly created substandard lots. Very rare to get approval for that!

Public Notice:
 
NOTICE OF BE SERVED ON OWNERS OF PROXIMITY PROPERTIES
Block: 330, Lot: 26 & 27
Application: SUB#755-04 & V#11-04
Please take notice:
That an application has been made by Arthur Mento for a variance from the requirements of the local Land Use Ordinance so as to permit Subdivide existing 75 x 120 lot & construct two 2-family dwellings on two 37'6" lots, requiring the following:
1) Insufficient lot width (Required 50'0" - Proposed 37'6"
2) Subdivision required
3) Such other variances as may be required on premises of 175 Berry Street and this notice is sent to you as an owner of property in the immediate proximity. A public hearing has been ordered for the 14th day of April, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as it can be heard, at 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, 3rd Floor Council Meeting room. When the case is called, you may appear in person, or agent or by attorney to present any comments or documentation, for or against, which may be relative to this application.
This notice is being sent to you by the applicant by order of the Planning Board of The City of Hackensack, New Jersey.
April 1, 2004-fee:$33.90 (30) 946359

just watching - Have you ever asked the Citizens for Change slate about their position? I do not believe this is a ONE issue election. There is so much more than that at stake. I hope you get first hand information from ALL of the candidates and make up your mind from there. And, nobody runs for mayor in our form of government. But, it would be nice to have ONE mayor for the next for years instead of the revolving chair. When they pass the baton something seems to get dropped (like the $1 mil in the developer's agreement).

And I decided to change my screen name to my real name - in the interest of open and honest posting. I have nothing to hide and no agenda other than to have discussions in an honest manner.

I did not mean to pick apart your information. I just know that I heard the council say that they "estimate" the cost to be $1.2 million, but they don't have a firm plan for the project. I am not aware of any funding other than the $975,000 I mentioned ($400,000 is a county grant) and it is going to go quickly with plans, studies, etc.

I apologize if I came off too strong for you. I just don't believe we need this training center and I think the costs are going to be much more than the estimate. Also, I the council said that we would still be using the County training center after this is built - which makes no sense to me. It just doesn't seem like a good idea.

Hack72 - I'm not sure where you are getting your information. "Apparently, because the federal and state government are encouraging municipalities to have command centers as part of their disaster planning, there may be some funds available to absorb some of that cost."

According the the council (I was at the meeting last week), the estimated cost of this project is $1.2 million. Grant money anticipated $400,000 plus $575,000 from $1 million from HUMC. Since the $1.2 million is an ESTIMATE and since there is no definitive plan for the project, you can be sure that the cost is going to be more than that.

As far as municipal command centers, I've only heard of mobile command centers and most municipalities are consolidating services to save costs.

An apology? I think you owe this person an apology. You narrowed their identity down to one out of five possibilities. Anonymity mean anything to you? Why would you feel you needed to share that info? I hope you're not doing this on City time.

Why does it matter what other forum? I did not suggest that anyone read another forum. I suggested that they check out the connections for themselves. I did - it's public information - and that is all I will say on the subject. You seem kind of touchy about this, so I'll drop it. Please do the same

Wee bit defensive aren't you Joe? The administration could have refused his donation based on the appearance of impropriety. But that didn't happen. If they had, there would not be a question - and it's just a question, not an indictment.