Mayor Vows 'Fight for Waterfront' is Not Over, Will Continue to Oppose Monarch Project

the application of Shipyard Associates' plan to construct two ten-story buildings on an uptown pier.

The buildings would be built on the pier east of the Hudson Tea building, a space that was designated as open space in an agreement made with the developer more than ten years ago.  

Earlier this week, the board met, and decided to deny the application without prejudice because of ongoing litigation. The city against Shipyard Associates to include more open space. It is the only law suit the city has filed, according to spokesman Juan Melli.

against the plan. Shipyard Associates, however,

"I am very pleased," Mayor Dawn Zimmer said about the planning board's decision. "This is a temporary stop to the process depending on the outcome of our court case, so the fight to protect our waterfront is not over." 

Shipyard Associates has the right to re-apply and have the project heard by the planning board, once the law suit has been completed. 

Shipyard Associates has filed a counterclaim to the city, which will be posted on the city's website.

The City has also requested a hearing through the Office of Administrative Law of the DEP decision approving Shipyard’s permit application. To date, a decision has not been made as to whether a hearing will be granted, the mayor said. 

"The turnout (at the planning board meeting) was proof that our community takes this issue very seriously, Zimmer said, "and I will continue to do everything in my power to protect the treasure of our City."