North Hempstead public meetings in 2022
44 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on resolutions, including a proposed ban on short-term rentals, amendments to zoning and tree policies, and a new administrative process for temporary wireless equipment permits. The board will also consider tax-exempt financing for a new fire truck, several street ordinance changes, and numerous contracts and appointments.
- Public hearing on local law to prohibit short-term/transient rentals (continued from Oct 27)
- Public hearing on tax-exempt financing for new fire truck for Albertson Hook & Ladder Co.
- Public hearing on ordinance for Full Stop southbound on Bellview Ave at Murray Ave, Port Washington
- Resolution setting hearing for 848 Willis Realty LLC special use permit for gas station and 1,250 sq ft convenience store at 848 Willis Ave, Albertson
- Resolution appointing John Morris as Comptroller and Douglas Schlaefer as Superintendent of Highways
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hear nine appeals on December 14, 2022. Five are residential requests for variances to build additions or structures that exceed size, setback, or yard limits. Four are commercial/industrial, including a veterinary hospital, a medical office conversion, and a warehouse redevelopment. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21314: Sunroom and 2nd floor addition at 114 Country Club Drive, Manhasset (side yard, size variances)
- Appeal #21315: Home additions at 63 Fairfield Ave., Port Washington (size, setback, side yard variances)
- Appeal #21316: Additions at 62 Murray Ave., Port Washington (Historic District, expansion of non-conforming home)
- Appeal #21319: NYU Langone Health, 1440 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (parking shortage, small stalls)
- Appeal #21232.A: Michael Tobias, 111 Magnolia Ave., Westbury (special exception for fulfillment center, non-compliance with prior BZA decision)
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics met on November 30, 2022, to review and adopt minutes from the previous meeting, discuss an employee ethics matter, and review financial disclosures. The board also addressed penalties for a town employee’s failure to file a financial disclosure.
- Reviewed and adopted minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting
- Approved financial disclosures for Steve Schlessinger, Byron Johnson, and Laurel Krestzing
- Discussed administrative penalties for Byron Johnson’s delinquent financial disclosure, opting for a Findings of Fact and Decision instead of a penalty
- Held public comment regarding a potential conflict of interest in Rachel Fox’s financial disclosure
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals meets to decide on 11 variance requests from residents and businesses. Each appeal asks permission to deviate from local zoning rules for additions, fencing, parking, or signs. The board will hear arguments and vote on whether to grant or deny each request.
- Variance for 2 Parkwood Dr, Great Neck to add additions and terrace too close to street
- Variance for 76 Avenue C, Port Washington to legalize a side-yard gazebo
- Variance for 5 Derby Rd, Port Washington to install front-yard fencing
- Variance for 99 Madison St, Port Washington to expand parking lot into front yard setback
- Variance for 333 Great Neck Rd, Great Neck to add to veterinary clinic with insufficient parking
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on resolutions, including adopting a local law to allow overnight parking for residents in Port Washington Public Parking District Lot 7 and removing a temporary conversion of commuter spaces to metered shopper parking. The board is also considering amendments to the tree policy, traffic ordinances for Reid and Bellview Avenues, and a wireless telecommunications facilities law. Numerous resolutions cover contracts, purchases, and budget items, including awards for park improvements and asphalt paving.
- Adopted Local Law No. 21-2022: allows overnight parking for residents in Lot 7 (7 PM-7 AM) from Jan 1-Dec 31, 2023, with permit fee set by resolution
- Public hearing on tree policy amendments (continued to Dec 15, 2022)
- Public hearing on ordinance establishing No Stopping Here to Corner on Reid Avenue, Port Washington
- Resolution to set hearing for tax exempt financing for new fire truck for Albertson Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Company No. 1
- Resolution authorizing award of bid for Fuschillo Park improvements, Carle Place, NY (DPW Project No. 19-15)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on November 9, 2022, to decide on several variance and conditional use applications. The board granted most requests, including a restaurant conversion in Carle Place and residential additions in Port Washington, New Hyde Park, and Floral Park, but denied part of a fence variance in Albertson.
- Granted conditional use and parking variance to Park East LLC (Casa De Catrina) at 223 Old Country Rd., Carle Place, to convert an existing restaurant to a new restaurant, subject to conditions including a 78-seat limit and indoor garbage storage.
- Granted variances to Michael Levitt at 33 Crescent Rd., Port Washington, for an addition too close to a street on a non-conforming home.
- Granted variances to Melissa Faraguna at 11 Herbert Drive, New Hyde Park, for additions too close to side property line and a portico too close to the street.
- Granted variance to Anton Ditchev at 102 Barwick Street, Floral Park, for additions too close to the street.
- Denied fence variance but granted portico/addition variances to Christopher Barone at 95 Hilldale Rd., Albertson.
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board, at a special meeting on November 7, 2022, adopted the annual budgets for the General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund, as well as the Special Districts, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The adopted budgets are available for public inspection at the Town Clerk's office.
- Adopted 2023 annual budget for General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund (Resolution 584-2022)
- Adopted 2023 annual budgets for Special Districts (Resolution 583-2022)
- Public inspection available at Town Clerk's office, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning & Appeals heard nine appeals on October 26, 2022, including requests to legalize non-compliant structures and variances for additions, fencing, and a senior living facility. Decisions included grants for minor additions and fences, denials for non-compliant fencing, and adjournments for further review.
- Appeal #21299: Pool barrier fencing variance at 38 South Drive, Manhasset
- Appeal #21260: Gazebo legalization variance at 76 Avenue C, Port Washington
- Appeal #21281: Senior living facility variances at 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington
- Appeal #20995.A: EV charging station transformer relocation at 1950 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
- Appeal #21301: Firehouse addition variances at 94 McKee St, Floral Park
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board is continuing its review of the 2023 tentative budget, including special improvement districts and water pollution control district assessment rolls. A resolution was adopted to certify completion of the tentative budget review, set a public hearing on the preliminary budget for November 3, 2022, and publish notice. The agenda is primarily procedural, focused on budget adoption steps.
- Public hearing on 2023 tentative budget continued from October 20, 2022
- Work session on preliminary budget for 2023
- Resolution certifying review of tentative budget and setting preliminary budget hearing for November 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM
- Proposed 2023 salaries: Supervisor $133,000; Town Clerk $105,000; Councilmembers $49,000; Receiver of Taxes $115,000
- Preliminary budget available at Town Hall, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, involving alterations to properties in historic districts and a local landmark. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the previous meeting summary and announcements about upcoming outreach and code changes.
- Gilligan Property: addition, new deck and rear portico, window replacement, and boulder retaining wall at 62 Murray Avenue, Port Washington Historic District
- Lakeville A.M.E. Zion Church: roof replacement, siding repair/replacement, and exterior repainting at 519 Community Drive, Manhasset
- Govoni Property: capital repairs including garage doors, trim, doors, solar panels, and generator at 234 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights Historic District
- Announcement: SHPO visit in November and homeowner mail drop for late autumn
- Town Code Chapter 27 modification status with Town Board
Board of Ethics
The Town of North Hempstead Board of Ethics met on October 20, 2022, to review minutes, address financial disclosure compliance, and discuss an allegation involving a Parks Department employee. The board adopted prior meeting minutes and scheduled a hearing for November 22, 2022, for a missing financial disclosure. They also decided to investigate a Parks Department employee accused of accepting Mets game tickets from a town contractor.
- Adopted minutes from August 31, 2022 meeting
- Scheduled hearing for November 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM for Byron Johnson’s missing Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure
- Voted to investigate a Parks Department employee for accepting Mets game tickets from a town contractor
- Scheduled employee meeting for November 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM to discuss allegations
- Agreed to review remaining Annual Financial Statements after the meeting
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board held a special meeting to advance the 2023 budget process and set a public hearing date for water pollution control district assessment rolls. The board adopted two resolutions: one to hold a work session on the tentative 2023 budget and another to schedule a public hearing on the assessment rolls for the Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington districts.
- Public hearing scheduled for November 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Board Room, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset
- Work session on tentative 2023 budget for Town of North Hempstead and all special improvement districts
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing on six appeals, including five residential variances for additions and fencing, and two commercial restaurant projects. The board also issued decisions on five previously heard appeals, granting variances for a warehouse, an industrial addition, a karate studio, and a residential addition, with conditions on some.
- Appeal #21288: Manhasset 1577 LLC seeks conditional use and variances for a new restaurant at 1577-1595 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, including parking and sign relief.
- Appeal #21298: Kura Sushi seeks conditional use and parking variance for a restaurant at 47 Old Country Rd., Carle Place.
- Appeal #21224: Tony Parmar granted variances for a warehouse at 8 Carey Place, Port Washington, with parking and loading relief.
- Appeal #21256: Tweezerman International granted parking variance for an addition at 2 Tri Harbor Court, Port Washington, with 88-space deficiency.
- Appeal #21269: Ace Property of Manhasset granted parking variance for a karate studio at 8 Hillcrest Ave., Manhasset, with conditions on parking use and student drop-off.
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding multiple public hearings and resolutions, including a vote on a local law to prohibit short-term rentals, continued from August 4. Other items include zoning changes, site plans, and setting dates for budget hearings. The agenda is largely procedural, with many resolutions scheduling future hearings or authorizing routine actions.
- Public hearing and vote on local law banning short-term rentals (Chapter 2)
- Public hearing on rezoning 100 Harbor Road, Port Washington from Residence C to Business A for a commercial tennis academy
- Public hearing on site plan for 40 Voice Road, Carle Place: converting 59,000 sq ft building to automotive repair
- Public hearing on sale of 61 Locust Street, Manhasset by Manhasset Park District
- Resolution to set hearing on making metered parking permanent in Port Washington Lots 4, 5, 7
Business Tourism and Development Corporation
The Business, Tourism and Development Corp. board is meeting to approve minutes from July and October 2021, hear the executive director's report, and act on three resolutions: appointing officers and committee members, accepting the 2020 audited financial statements, and setting the 2022 meeting schedule. All items are routine administrative actions.
- Approval of minutes from July 2021 and October 2021
- Resolution No. 1 (2022): appointing officers and committee members
- Resolution No. 2 (2022): receiving and filing 2020 audited financial statements
- Resolution No. 3 (2022): setting 2022 board meeting schedule
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board will meet to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report, and consider three resolutions: accepting a landscape architecture proposal, approving a Restore New York funding application, and accepting 48th-year CDBG funds with an agreement with Nassau County.
- Resolution No. 13 (2022): Accepting a proposal for landscape architecture services.
- Resolution No. 14 (2022): Approving submission of an application for Restore New York funding.
- Resolution No. 15 (2022): Accepting 48th Year CDBG program funds and entering into an agreement with Nassau County.
- Approval of board minutes for January, March, and May meetings.
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals met on September 21, 2022 to decide on 12 zoning appeals, including residential additions, fencing, commercial conversions, and a senior living facility. The board granted variances for 11 appeals and denied one fencing variance while granting a modified version.
- Variance granted for 2nd story addition at 176 Aster Drive, New Hyde Park (too close to street, side property line, and non-conforming dwelling)
- Conditional use approved for Benvenuti Salumeria deli conversion at 15 Colonial Parkway, Manhasset
- Conditional use approved for Polo Ralph Lauren restaurant at 1970 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (with indoor/outdoor seating)
- Variance denied for tall front-yard fencing at 702 Foch Blvd., Williston Park (but granted for modified 4-foot fence behind shrubs)
- Conditional use approved for Four Port coffee shop at 24 Main St., Port Washington (with 35-seat limit and waste storage conditions)
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board will meet to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report on CDBG programs, operations, and New Cassel urban renewal projects, and consider four resolutions, including supplementally appropriating grant funds and adopting the 2023 budget.
- Resolution No. 16 (2022): Supplementally appropriating grant funds
- Resolution No. 17 (2022): Supplementally appropriating grant funds
- Resolution No. 18 (2022): Supplementally appropriating grant funds
- Resolution No. 19 (2022): Adopting 2023 budget
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing on September 7, 2022, to consider 12 appeals. Most are residential requests for variances to legalize or construct fences, porches, and other structures that don't meet code. The board will also hear commercial requests, including a used car dealership and a tea café conversion. Decisions on several previously heard appeals are also listed.
- Appeal #21272: Variance to subdivide 106 Allen Dr., Great Neck into two undersized lots
- Appeal #21278: Renewal of conditional use for Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 131 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
- Appeal #21279: Convert building at 120 Northern Blvd., Great Neck to used car dealership with insufficient parking
- Appeal #21282: Conditional use to convert retail space at 51 Main St., Port Washington to tea café (max 10 seats)
- Appeal #21280: Convert retail building at 280 Plandome Rd., Manhasset to office space with insufficient parking
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics met on August 31, 2022, to review minutes, discuss potential retention of Ethics Counsel, and handle new business. The board adopted minutes from a prior meeting, accepted financial disclosures from several individuals, and reiterated that external counsel is not needed unless the Town Attorney's Office cannot serve. The meeting was adjourned after these routine items.
- Adopted minutes of August 24, 2022, with spelling correction
- Accepted financial disclosure of Steven Leventhal
- Accepted financial disclosures of new appointees Derek Chan, Melissa Slobin, and Francisco Vasquez
- Discussed potential retention of Ethics Counsel, decided not needed
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics met to review minutes, financial disclosure filings, and extensions. They sent delinquency letters to two individuals who have not filed their Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure, granted an extension to one filer, and tabled a discussion on outside counsel. The board also reviewed disclosures for potential appointees and approved one for the Housing Authority.
- Delinquency letters sent to David Norman and Byron Johnson for unfiled 2021 Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure
- Extension granted to Veronica Lurvey for 2021 disclosure, due September 25, 2022
- James Viras excused from filing as not required by Town Code
- Tabled review of Steven G. Leventhal's disclosure for proposed counsel
- Approved Kimberly G. Keiserman's disclosure for North Hempstead Housing Authority appointment
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from earlier meetings and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a new covered deck at 48 Reid Avenue in the Port Washington Historic District. The meeting also includes announcements on enforcement updates, a homeowner mail drop, and a status update on Town Code Chapter 27 modification.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new covered deck at 48 Reid Avenue, Port Washington Historic District (Section 5, Block 61, Lot 101)
- Approval of minutes from January 25, 2022 and April 12, 2022 meetings
- Enforcement updates
- Homeowner mail drop for autumn
- Status update on Town Code Chapter 27 modification with Town Board
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on 15 appeals, mostly residential requests for variances from zoning codes (e.g., setbacks, building size, fence height) and two commercial matters, including a proposed pizza parlor with insufficient parking. The agenda also includes notices of decision for two previously heard appeals, one granted and one partially denied.
- Appeal #21268: Variance for signs on a gas station canopy at 133 Cutter Mill Rd., Great Neck (Industrial-B zone)
- Appeal #21269: Variance to legalize a karate studio with insufficient parking at 8 Hillcrest Ave., Manhasset (Business-B zone)
- Appeal #21270: Conditional use and variance for a new pizza parlor with insufficient parking at 711-735 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington (Business-A zone)
- Appeal #21258: Variance to build a deck too close to the rear property line at 11 Pond Park Rd., Great Neck
- Appeal #21229 (decision): Denied variance for too-tall fence and special exception for attic stairs; granted other variances at 110 Stratford Road, New Hyde Park
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings on several local laws, including a proposed ban on short-term rentals, changes to expedited permit review procedures, and updates to historic landmarks preservation. The board will also consider resolutions on rezoning, site plans, special use permits, and various contracts and fee schedule amendments.
- Public hearing on local law to prohibit short-term/transient rentals townwide
- Public hearing on local law to repeal Chapter 41A (Pregnancy Termination Facilities)
- Rezoning application for 173-175 Center Street, Westbury (Residence-C to Business-B) for parking lot
- Site plan for 56-stall parking lot at 173-175 Center Street and 173 School Street, Westbury
- Special use permit for drive-through bank branch at 679 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board is meeting to hear the executive director's report on CDBG programs, operations, and New Cassel urban renewal projects. They will vote on three resolutions: establishing authorized banking institutions, applying for a Brownfields Opportunity Area Grant for New Cassel, and accepting a landscape architecture services proposal.
- Resolution No. 11 (2022): Establishing authorized agency banking institutions
- Resolution No. 12 (2022): Authorizing application for NYS Brownfields Opportunity Area Grant for New Cassel
- Resolution No. 13 (2022): Accepting a proposal for landscape architecture services
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics reviewed and adopted minutes from its April 11, 2022 meeting, and considered requests for extensions and exemptions for the 2021 Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure. The board granted 30-day extensions to five individuals and exemptions to nine others, while denying one exemption request. It also reviewed a list of individuals who have not filed and scheduled its next meeting for August 24, 2022.
- Granted 30-day extensions for filing 2021 financial disclosure to David Adhami, Veronica Lurvey, Ross Lumpkin, James Viras, and Raymond Oriol
- Granted exemptions from filing to Stephen Bauer, Sharon Troiano, Joanne Calabig, Virginia Locke, Priya G. Ramoutar, Jessica Ring, Virginia Smith, Sharon Abramski, and Howard Lowenstein
- Denied exemption request from Paul Ehrbar
- Reviewed list of individuals who have not filed Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure; letters to be sent
- Next meeting set for August 24, 2022 at 3:00 P.M.; October meeting rescheduled to October 20, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on proposed changes to permit review procedures and a ban on short-term rentals. Several traffic ordinances and resolutions for contracts, appointments, and budget adjustments are also on the agenda.
- Adopt local law amending expedited permit review under Town Code §2-10.1
- Ban short-term rentals via local law amendment to preserve neighborhood character
- Establish no-stopping restrictions on Carey St, Avenue A, Hilldale Dr, and Fairview Ave
- Authorize tax-exempt financing for new fire truck for Carle Place Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1
- Amend Town Parks fee schedule and approve $125K bid for tent top installation (TNH276-2022)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on June 22, 2022, to decide on multiple variance and conditional use appeals. The board granted variances for residential additions, fences, and commercial projects, including a new restaurant, an office rebuild, and vehicle storage. One residential fence appeal was partially denied and partially granted with a modification.
- Granted conditional use for Whale Tea restaurant at 445 Plandome Road, Manhasset, with conditions including a 9-seat limit and indoor garbage storage.
- Granted variances for J.R. Westbury Realty, LLC to store motor vehicles and have outdoor storage at Summa Avenue & Brooklyn Avenue, Westbury.
- Granted variances for Elias Holding Corp. to rebuild an office interior at 338 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place with reduced parking/loading.
- Granted variances for Westbury Jeep Chrysler Dodge, Inc. for a vehicular entrance gate and fencing at 110 State Street, Westbury.
- Denied a fence variance for Xiu Qing Luo at 15 Second Avenue, Westbury, but granted a different variance for taller fencing.
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on multiple items, including adopting new ward district maps for council elections, amending town codes on expedited permits and building reports, establishing a school bus stop law, and approving various contracts and appointments. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions, with several resolutions authorizing agreements for services like engineering, repairs, and grants.
- Public hearing and resolutions to adopt one of four proposed ward district maps (Options 1, 2, 3, 9) for council elections
- Public hearing for Geismar, LLC's amended site plan to add 2,167 sq ft to a 99,223 sq ft warehouse at 7 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington
- Local law to establish 'Failure to Stop for School Buses' regulations per NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law
- Resolution to set hearing for local law prohibiting short-term rentals (tentative July 7, 2022)
- Agreements for Carlton Avenue retaining wall: DeBruin Engineering P.C., Concrete Cutting Co. Inc., GDB Geospatial
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on 12 appeals, mostly residential requests for variances to legalize or construct additions, fences, and other structures that don't meet town code. The board will also issue decisions on four previously heard appeals, including a denial and three grants. The agenda is primarily routine zoning matters.
- Appeal #21241: Northwell Health seeks variance for larger hospital identification sign at 300 Community Dr., Manhasset
- Appeal #21224: Tony Parmar requests conditional use and variances for a new auto-storage warehouse at 8 Carey Place, Port Washington
- Appeal #21242: Country Glen, LLC (O2 BBQ) seeks conditional use to convert vacant retail space to restaurant at 125 Old Country Road, Carle Place
- Appeal #21168: Prateek Nigam's variance for oversized additions at 79 Carriage Rd., Roslyn was DENIED
- Appeal #21219: North Star Market granted conditional use to convert vacant space to grocery store at 600 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
Community Development Agency
The Community Development Agency board is meeting to consider three resolutions: accepting the 2021 investment report, amending the 2021 budget, and authorizing receipt of the 2021 audited financial statements. These are routine administrative items with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.
- Resolution No. 8 (2022): Accepting the Agency's 2021 Investment Report
- Resolution No. 9 (2022): Amending the Agency's 2021 Budget
- Resolution No. 10 (2022): Authorizing receipt and filing of 2021 Audited Financial Statements
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a public hearing on 10 appeals, including residential variances for additions and commercial requests for a medical office, a grocery store, and a warehouse. The agenda also includes decisions on five previously heard appeals, with most granted and one partially denied.
- Appeal #21230: JDK-PHRI, LLC seeks variances for a medical office at 66 Power House Rd., Roslyn Heights, with insufficient parking and sign issues.
- Appeal #21219: Shapali, Inc. requests a conditional use to convert vacant space to a grocery store at 600 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park.
- Appeal #21232: Michael Tobias seeks variances for a micro-fulfillment warehouse at 111 Magnolia Ave., Westbury, with parking, height, and ramp issues.
- Appeal #21231: 2035 Lakeville Road, LLC requests a sign variance at 2035 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park; decision granted.
- Appeal #21227: Suzanne Kolen's variance for an addition at 99 Ivy Way, Port Washington was granted.
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a new inground pool, pool equipment, pool fence, and patio at 62 Murray Avenue in the Port Washington Historic District. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from its January 25, 2022 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for inground pool, pool equipment, pool fence, and patio at 62 Murray Avenue, Port Washington Historic District (Section 5, Block 58, Lot 41)
- Approval of agenda and minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on 10 variance and conditional-use appeals, mostly for residential additions, garages, and pools that violate setback or size rules. The board will also issue decisions on three previously heard appeals, including a denied pool variance and a partially denied gas station expansion.
- Appeal #21208: Convert retail space to ice cream shop at 158 Main St., Port Washington, with insufficient parking
- Appeal #21209: Fire house addition at 423 Port Washington Blvd. with too much paving and undersized parking
- Appeal #21210: Convert warehouse to auto body shop at 1850 Imperial Ave., New Hyde Park, with outdoor storage too close to street
- Decision #21183: Denied larger convenience store at BP gas station, 200 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park; granted other variances
- Decision #21195: Denied variance for pool too close to property lines at 703 Irving St., Westbury
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board will hold public hearings on a special use permit for a gas station renovation at 1011 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, including installation of two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks. The board will also consider several local laws extending COVID-19-related suspensions (tent permits, sidewalk sales, outdoor seating) and new ethics disclosure requirements. Numerous resolutions cover contracts, grants, and appointments.
- Special use permit for gas station renovation at 1011 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park (reconfigure pump islands, canopy, self-service, convenience store)
- Installation of two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks at 1011 Lakeville Road
- Local law extending suspension of tent permit fees through Dec 31, 2022
- Local law waiving sidewalk sale permit fees and limits through Dec 31, 2022
- Local law extending temporary outdoor seating for COVID-19 through Dec 31, 2022
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics reviewed and adopted minutes from its March 18 meeting, then interviewed four town staff members about their roles and backgrounds. The Board also scheduled its next meeting to review financial disclosure forms.
- Reviewed and adopted minutes from March 18, 2022 meeting
- Interviewed Conner Dunleavy, Executive Assistant to Town Supervisor
- Interviewed Brian Devine, Public Information Officer
- Interviewed Charles McQuair, Counsel to Town Supervisor
- Approved next meeting date to review financial disclosure forms
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals met on March 23, 2022, to decide 11 appeals for zoning variances. All 11 appeals were granted, allowing homeowners to construct additions, porches, decks, pools, and other structures that do not fully comply with setback or size rules. The board also granted a variance for Northwell Health to install larger signs at its Manhasset campus.
- Variance granted for Janet Makhani, 2 Parkwood Drive, Great Neck, to add to home and cover terrace near street
- Variance granted for Chaojun Fan, 5 Knickerbocker Rd., Manhasset, to expand house near street and property line
- Variance granted for Michael Rashti, 7 Secor Drive South, Port Washington, to build enclosed porch and spa near property lines
- Variance granted for Robert Wong, 69 Roger Dr., Port Washington, to legalize rear deck near side and rear property lines
- Variance granted for Northwell Health, 300 Community Dr., Manhasset, to install larger ground and wall signs
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is voting on resolutions to schedule public hearings for March 31, 2022, on several local laws: extending suspensions of tent permit rules, sidewalk sale permit limits and fees, and temporary outdoor seating allowances through December 31, 2022; requiring financial disclosure statements for board and commission appointees; and continuing metered parking in Port Washington commuter lots. The board is also considering a hearing for underground storage tanks at 1011 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, and numerous routine resolutions for bids, agreements, and budget appropriations.
- Public hearing for two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks at 1011 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park
- Extend suspension of tent permit rules through Dec 31, 2022
- Waive sidewalk sale permit fees and limits through Dec 31, 2022
- Extend temporary outdoor seating for businesses through Dec 31, 2022
- Authorize up to $1,000,000 from Highway Fund capital reserve for equipment and vehicles
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board is meeting to hear the executive director's report on CDBG programs, operations, and New Cassel urban renewal projects. The board will vote on several resolutions, including appointing officers, authorizing the 48th Program Year CDBG application, and reaffirming agency policies.
- Resolution No. 2 (2022): Electing and appointing officers
- Resolution No. 3 (2022): Appointing members to Governance and Audit Committees
- Resolution No. 4 (2022): Authorizing submission of 48th Program Year CDBG application
- Resolution No. 5 (2022): Reaffirming various agency policies
- Resolution No. 7 (2022): Accepting Operations and Accomplishments Report
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on several items, including two local laws: one granting the Commissioner of Public Safety authority to issue stop orders, and another updating the historic landmarks preservation code. They will also consider site plans, special use permits, and various contracts and resolutions. The meeting includes both decisions and discussions, with several items up for public hearing before potential adoption.
- Local Law to allow Commissioner of Public Safety to issue stop orders (adopted as Local Law No. 2 of 2022)
- Local Law to amend Historic Landmarks Preservation code for expedited review of minor alterations
- Site plan review for 1198 Prospect Ave, Westbury: interior renovation and parking lot reconfiguration of 40,113 sq ft industrial building
- Special use permit for gasoline station renovation at 1011 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
- Conditional use permit for yard waste processing facility at 100 Urban Ave, Westbury
Community Development Agency
The Community Development Agency board is meeting to approve a resolution for an independent accounting agreement for the 2021 audited financial statements. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports on CDBG programs, operations, and New Cassel urban renewal projects.
- Resolution No. 1 (2022): Approving independent accounting agreement for 2021 Audited Financial Statements
- Minutes of October and December 2021 meetings
- Executive Director's report on CDBG program, operations, and New Cassel urban renewal projects
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will continue reviewing an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 36 Jefferson Avenue in the Roslyn Heights Historic District. The applicant seeks to keep an air conditioning unit on a concrete slab, maintain exterior gas piping, and add landscaping. The item was tabled from a previous meeting. The agenda also includes routine approvals and announcements.
- Continued application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 36 Jefferson Avenue, Roslyn Heights Historic District (Section 7, Block 36, Lot 11)
- Approval of agenda and minutes from December 13, 2021 meeting
- Announcement: Arborist tree removal letter for 10 Old Homestead Way
- Announcement: 2022 adopted HLPC calendar
- Update on Town Code Chapter 27 status
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on January 19, 2022, to hear and decide multiple appeals. The board granted variances and conditional uses for a new automobile dealership in Great Neck, Target Corporation signs in New Hyde Park, and several residential property modifications, among other items. Decisions were made on each appeal, with conditions attached where applicable.
- Granted conditional use and variances for a 3-story auto dealership at 380 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, with conditions on vehicle delivery and no outdoor display
- Granted variances for Target Corporation signs at 1400 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, exceeding size and height limits
- Granted variance to legalize a two-story home at 12 6th St, Westbury, built too close to the street
- Granted special exception for a staircase at 8 Lowell Rd, Port Washington
- Heard appeals for residential additions in Manhasset, Port Washington, New Hyde Park, and a commercial building at 25 Orchard St, Manhasset
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals is transitioning to remote video hearings due to the Omicron variant. The January 5, 2022 meeting is adjourned to January 26, 2022, and the January 19 meeting will also be held virtually. The agenda lists numerous residential and commercial variance appeals, but no decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Adjournment of Jan. 5 meeting to Jan. 26, remote via Zoom
- Appeal #21130: Glen Harbor Holdings seeks variances for signs at 10 Shore Road, Glenwood Landing
- Appeal #21092: 679 Port Washington Blvd., LLC (Alma Bank) seeks variances for a new bank with drive-through at 679 Port Washington Boulevard
- Appeal #21171: Lidl US, LLC seeks sign variance at 2475 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park
- Appeal #21172: Planet Fitness seeks sign variance at 165-195 Old Country Road, Carle Place