North Hempstead public meetings in 2022

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

The Town Board approved a $2,270,873 contract with New York Trenchless for roadway and park lighting maintenance after rejecting the lowest bidder for noncompliance. It also adopted a local law creating a permit process for temporary wireless structures, approved tax-exempt financing for a new fire truck, and set 2023 meeting dates. Several public hearings were continued to January 2023.

• Approved $2,270,873 lighting maintenance contract to New York Trenchless (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law No. 22-2022 for temporary wireless telecom structure permits (unanimous)
• Approved tax-exempt financing for Albertson fire truck lease/purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 19-2022 requiring full stop on Bellview Ave at Murray Ave (unanimous)
• Set Jan 24, 2023 hearing for 848 Willis Ave special use permit and underground tanks (unanimous)
• Approved $395,700.90 drainage contract with ADJO Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 public relations contract with ZE Creative Communications (5-2)
• Approved $2M ARPA fund transfer for Carle Place sidewalks (unanimous)

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)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple applications for home additions, a veterinary clinic, and commercial parking variances. Two applications were continued or reserved for further review, and one was adjourned.

• Approved variances for sunroom and second-floor addition at 114 Country Club Drive (4-0)
• Approved special use permit and parking variance for veterinary hospital at 909 Willis Avenue with conditions (4-0)
• Approved parking variance for optometrist office at 2443 Jericho Turnpike (4-0)
• Approved special exception to redevelop micro fulfillment warehouse at 111 Magnolia Avenue (4-0)
• Approved parking variance for two-car garage at 21 Evans Avenue (4-0)
• Approved gross floor area variance for additions at 62 Murray Avenue (4-0)
• Reserved decision on additions at 63 Fairfield Avenue pending Building Department review
• Continued application for interior alterations at 1440 Northern Boulevard

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

The Board approved a variance for the Floral Park Centre Fire Company No. 1 to expand its facility for a new engine. Several residential and commercial variances for additions, porticos, and signage were granted, while one residential application was continued for further review.

• Approved firehouse expansion at 94 McKee Street (5-0)
• Approved parking lot expansion for Madison Park Owners Corp at 99 Madison Street (5-0)
• Approved replacement addition and cellar at 36 Plymouth Road (5-0)
• Approved second floor addition and portico at 240 Aster Drive (5-0)
• Approved front portico at 15 Garson Road (5-0)
• Approved veterinary clinic addition at 333 Great Neck Road (4-1)
• Approved canopy sign rebranding for Zegna at 2024 Northern Boulevard (5-0)
• Continued application for additions at 2 Parkwood Drive

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)

The Town Board voted unanimously to allocate $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for sidewalk improvements along Westbury Avenue in Carle Place, amending a larger resolution that had proposed allocating $9,058,736.81 for multiple projects. The board struck the competing ARPA resolution (Item 35) and will consider other projects at the December 15 meeting. The board also adopted Local Law No. 21 of 2022, allowing overnight parking for residents in Lot 7 of the Port Washington Public Parking District under certain conditions.

• Allocated $2M in ARPA funds for Westbury Avenue sidewalks, Carle Place (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 21-2022 allowing overnight parking in Port Washington Lot 7 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 18-2022 establishing no-stopping zones on Reid Avenue, Port Washington (7-0)
• Awarded $2,556,028 bid to Laser Industries for Fuschillo Park improvements (7-0)
• Authorized $194,269 agreement with P.W. Grosser Consulting for Leeds Pond and Mill Pond dredging (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 claim settlement to Cashin Associates, P.C. (7-0)
• Approved 15 personnel actions including hires, resignations, and retirements (7-0)
• Set Dec. 15, 2022 hearing dates for wireless facilities, fire truck financing, Bellview Avenue, and code enforcement items (7-0)

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.

The Board granted variances for two residential additions and a restaurant conversion. One commercial application to convert a residence to an office was continued to a later date following significant public opposition.

• Approved variance for second-story addition at 102 Barwick Street (4-0)
• Approved portico and addition at 95 Hilldale Rd; denied fence variance (4-0)
• Continued Appeal #21303 (76 Hillside Avenue) to November 30
• Approved conditional use and parking variance for restaurant at 223 Old Country Rd (4-0)

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

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board unanimously adopted the 2023 annual budgets for the General Fund, Town Outside Village Fund, and Special Districts, incorporating amendments to correct errors and update special district figures. The adopted budget includes a 5% tax cut, as stated by Councilwoman Lurvey during the meeting.

• Adopted 2023 General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund budgets (7-0)
• Adopted 2023 Special Districts budgets (7-0)
• Approved amendments to preliminary budget including Harbor Hills Park District tax levy of $488,120
• Approved amendments to Port Washington Fire Protection District budget totaling $2,327,474 in expenses
• Approved amendments to Roslyn Fire Protection District budget
• Untabled resolutions No. 1 and No. 2 for consideration

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board adopted the 2023 annual budgets for the Town of North Hempstead and its special districts. The Board also approved the 2023 assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts. Additionally, the Board authorized a legal services agreement with Jaspan Schlesinger LLP.

• Adoption of 2023 annual budgets for the Town General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund
• Adoption of 2023 assessment rolls for Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington Water Pollution Control Districts
• Adoption of 2023 annual budgets for all Special Districts
• Legal services agreement with Jaspan Schlesinger LLP at $250/hour for partners/associates and $125/hour for paralegals

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board held public hearings on the 2023 preliminary budget and water district assessment rolls. After a recess to review discrepancies, the board voted to table resolutions adopting the special districts' budgets and the General Fund/Town Outside Village Fund budgets, scheduling a special hearing for Monday morning. The board did adopt the annual assessment rolls for the Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington Water Pollution Control Districts, and authorized a legal services agreement with Jaspan Schlesinger LLP.

• Adopted Belgrave Water Pollution Control District 2023 assessment roll (unanimous)
• Adopted Great Neck Water Pollution Control District 2023 assessment roll (unanimous)
• Adopted Port Washington Water Pollution Control District 2023 assessment roll (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution adopting 2023 special districts budgets (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution adopting 2023 General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund budgets (unanimous)
• Authorized legal services agreement with Jaspan Schlesinger LLP (5-0, 2 recused)
• Scheduled special hearing for Monday 10:00 a.m. to address budget amendments (unanimous)

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board adopted a local law amending the zoning code to allow the Commissioner of Building Safety, Inspection and Enforcement to revoke certificates of occupancy or existing use for commercial properties. Other items include continued public hearings regarding short-term rentals, tree policy, and the sale of Manhasset Park District property.

• Adoption of local law amending Chapter 70 (Zoning) regarding certificate of occupancy revocation
• Public hearing continued for local law prohibiting short-term or transient rentals
• Public hearing continued for amendments to the Town's Tree Policy
• Public hearing continued regarding the sale of 61 Locust Street, Manhasset
• Resolution to establish 'No Stopping Here to Corner' restrictions on Reid Avenue in Port Washington

The North Hempstead Town Board held a public hearing and approved several resolutions, including a $3,204,393.08 supplemental appropriation to pay a legal judgment. The board also continued multiple public hearings to future dates, authorized various contracts and purchases, and approved personnel actions. All resolutions passed unanimously except one, which had a single nay vote.

• Approved $3,204,393.08 supplemental appropriation for legal judgment (7-0)
• Continued Chapter 2 administration/enforcement law hearing to Dec 15 (7-0)
• Continued Chapter 70 zoning law hearing to Dec 15 (7-0)
• Continued tree policy hearing to Nov 17 (7-0)
• Continued Manhasset Park District property sale hearing without date (7-0)
• Set Nov 17 hearing for Reid Avenue no-stopping ordinance (7-0)
• Authorized $21,941.10 flooring contract with Milburn Flooring (7-0)
• Authorized $2,501.20 compressor rental from Sunbelt Rentals (7-0)

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

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted three adjournments, continued two hearings, and voted to send one case back for a new hearing. No final decisions were made on any applications.

• Granted adjournment to Nov 30 for Appeal No. 21260 (gazebo variance) (4-0)
• Granted adjournment without date for Appeal No. 21281 (senior living facility) (4-0)
• Granted adjournment to Nov 30 for Appeal No. 21301 (firehouse addition) (4-0)
• Continued Appeal No. 21299 (pool fence variance) to next hearing
• Continued Appeal No. 21300 (house addition variances) to next hearing
• Continued Appeal No. 20995.A (Lucid EV charging) for additional drawings
• Voted to bring Appeal No. 21232 (fulfillment center) back for rehearing (4-0)
• Closed record on Appeal No. 21287 (Benvenuti Salumeria) (4-0)

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

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board closed the public hearing on the tentative 2023 budget and voted to amend it with Councilwoman Lurvey's proposals, which include a 5% tax cut and funding for roads, sidewalks, trees, beautification, and flood mitigation. The board then certified completion of review of the tentative budget as amended and set a public hearing on the preliminary budget for November 3, 2022. The Supervisor's proposed 11% tax cut was not adopted; several members abstained on that motion.

• Closed public hearing on tentative 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Untabled Item 3 and considered it out of order (unanimous)
• Rejected Supervisor's October 11 amendments to tentative budget (2 ayes, 5 abstentions)
• Adopted Councilwoman Lurvey's amendments to tentative budget (unanimous)
• Certified completion of review of tentative budget as amended (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on preliminary budget for November 3, 2022 (unanimous)

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board held a public hearing regarding the 2023 tentative budget for the Town of North Hempstead and its Special Improvement Districts. The Board certified its review of the tentative budget and scheduled a public hearing for the preliminary budget on November 3, 2022.

• Public hearing on 2023 tentative budget and Special Improvement Districts
• Certification of 2023 tentative budget review completion
• Preliminary budget public hearing scheduled for November 3, 2022
• Proposed Supervisor salary of $133,000.00
• Proposed Town Clerk salary of $105,000.00

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board held a public hearing on the 2023 tentative budget, during which Supervisor DeSena proposed amending it to include an 11% tax cut funded by drawing down the town's reserve fund. Councilman Troiano moved to table the resolution, which passed 4-3, preventing a vote on the amendment. The board voted unanimously to continue the budget hearing to October 25, 2022.

• Continued 2023 budget public hearing to Oct. 25 (7-0)
• Tabled resolution on preliminary budget and hearing date (4-3)
• Motion to amend tentative budget with 11% tax cut not voted on
• Motion to adjourn failed (4-3)

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 Town Board approved a site plan for 40 Voice Road Realty LLC to renovate a 59,000 s.f. building for automotive repair in Carle Place. The meeting also included several public hearings regarding local law amendments for zoning, parking, and tax exemptions.

• Site plan approval for 40 Voice Road, Carle Place (automotive repair renovation)
• Public hearing on amending plumbing license requirements to include Suffolk County
• Public hearing on prohibiting loitering in Port Washington Public Parking District off-street parking
• Public hearing on establishing setback requirements for residential dog parks
• Public hearing on new income eligibility rates for senior citizen and disability property tax exemptions

The Town Board approved a site plan for a 59,000 square foot automotive repair facility at 40 Voice Road. The board also adopted local laws establishing dog park setbacks and expanding property tax exemption eligibility for seniors and persons with disabilities.

• Approved site plan for 40 Voice Road Realty LLC automotive repair facility (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 18 of 2022 requiring 100-foot setbacks for dog parks in residential zones (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 19 of 2022 opting into new income eligibility rates for senior citizens property tax exemptions (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 20 of 2022 opting into new income eligibility rates for persons with disabilities property tax exemptions (7-0)
• Approved $1.95M bid to Pioneer Landscaping & Asphalt Paving for Tully Park tennis court replacement (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 17 of 2022 prohibiting loitering in Port Washington Public Parking District off-street areas (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 16 of 2022 expanding reciprocal plumbing license business requirements to include Suffolk County (7-0)
• Denied appointment of Derek Chan and Francisco Vasquez to Board of Ethics (3-4)

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

The Town Board held a work session regarding the tentative 2023 budget and special improvement districts. The Board approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts.

• Approved public hearing for 2023 assessment rolls of Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington Water Pollution Control Districts on Nov 3, 2022 (7-0)

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.

The Board granted a conditional use permit and parking variance for a Kura Sushi restaurant in Carle Place and approved a second-story dormer addition in Westbury. Several other applications regarding fencing and commercial site work were denied, continued, or reserved for further review.

• Approved conditional use and parking variance for Kura Sushi at 47 Old Country Rd (5-0)
• Approved 2nd story addition for 190 Urban Avenue (5-0)
• Denied variance to legalize front yard fencing at 53 Fairview Avenue (5-0)
• Reserved decision on 6-foot vinyl fence at 88 Greenway
• Reserved decision on addition at 77 Nassau Road
• Continued application for addition at 33 Crescent Rd pending revised plans
• Continued application for commercial site work at 1577-1595 Northern Blvd
• Closed the record on Appeal #21269 for 8 Hillcrest Avenue

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board formally accepted the 2023 tentative budget and assessment rolls for the Town and several water pollution control districts. The Board also passed multiple resolutions to schedule upcoming work sessions and public hearings regarding the 2023 budget process.

• Acceptance of 2023 tentative budget for Town General Fund and Part Town Fund
• Acceptance of 2023 assessment rolls for Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington Water Pollution Control Districts
• Public hearing scheduled for October 20, 2022, regarding the 2023 tentative budget
• Public hearing scheduled for November 3, 2022, regarding the 2023 preliminary budget
• Public hearing held for West Shore Residences Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board accepted the receipt of the tentative 2023 budget for the town and special districts. They also held a public hearing on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed West Shore Residences at 145 West Shore Road, but did not vote on the project itself. The board scheduled four future meetings in October and November to review the budget and hold further hearings.

• Accepted receipt of 2023 tentative budget (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on West Shore Residences draft EIS (7-0)
• Set special meeting for Oct 13, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. (7-0)
• Set special meeting for Oct 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (7-0)
• Set special meeting for Oct 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (7-0)
• Set special meeting for Nov 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (7-0)
• Set public hearing on tentative budget for Oct 20, 2022 (7-0)

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

The Town Board approved a special use permit for a new Alma Bank branch with a drive-thru in Port Washington and designated a portion of Brooklyn Avenue as 'Gloria McFarland Way.' Several public hearings on zoning and budget dates were continued, and multiple personnel changes were authorized.

• Approved honorary street name 'Gloria McFarland Way' on Brooklyn Avenue (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for Alma Bank drive-thru at 679 Port Washington Blvd (7-0)
• Approved site plan for 20-space parking lot at 58 State Street (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 100 Harbor Road from Residence-C to Business-A (7-0)
• Granted appeal for 240-foot dock at 4 Waters Edge (7-0)
• Adopted no-stopping ordinances for Dallas Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted full-stop ordinances for Prospect Street and Bolton Road (7-0)
• Approved $609,365 ARPA fund transfer to Port Washington Public Parking District (7-0)

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

The supplied document is a meeting agenda listing items including the approval of past minutes, the Executive Director's report, and three resolutions regarding officers, audited financial statements, and the meeting schedule. The source text does not record any actual decisions, votes, or outcomes.

• Agenda item: Approval of minutes of July 2021 and October 2021
• Agenda item: Resolution No. 1 (2022) Appointing Officers and Committee Members
• Agenda item: Resolution No. 2 (2022) Authorizing Receipt and Filing of the 2020 Audited Financial Statements
• Agenda item: Resolution No. 3 (2022) Setting Meeting Schedule for 2022 BTDC Board Meetings

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.

The Agency authorized the receipt of $778,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the 48th program year. It also approved applying for 'Restore New York' grant funding to build three affordable homes in New Cassel and hired a landscape architect for a Roslyn pedestrian walkway.

• Approved $778,000 CDBG allocation for 48th Program Year (Unanimous)
• Authorized application for NYS Empire State Development 'Restore New York' funding for New Cassel Workforce Housing Phase III (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Bayview Landscape Architecture for Roslyn Community Center pedestrian walkway, not to exceed $20,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director's Report (Unanimous)

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)

The Board approved a second-story addition for a residence in Great Neck and a sign variance for a new Aldi location. Several other applications for commercial uses and signage were continued or reserved for further review.

• Approved variances for 2nd story addition at 6 Brook Bridge Road (4-0)
• Approved sign variances for Aldi at 225 Glen Cove Rd (4-0)
• Approved amended plans for Appeal #21046 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned Appeal #21281 (12 Irma Ave) to October 26
• Reserved decision on Appeal #21283 (6 Brook Bridge Road)
• Continued Appeal #21285 (27 Sunset Road West) for verification
• Continued Appeal #21289 (Polo Ralph Lauren) for revised plans
• Continued Appeal #21287 (Benvenuti Salumeria) to October 12

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

The Board granted variances for a commercial office conversion in Manhasset and a tea café in Port Washington. Several residential fence and property subdivision requests were approved, while other applications were continued or adjourned for further documentation.

• Approved variance for 280 Plandome Road to convert retail building to office space (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for tea café at 51 Main Street, Port Washington (4-0)
• Approved variance for Zi Song Realty, LLC to subdivide 106 Allen Drive (4-0)
• Approved aggregate side yard variance for deck at 10 South Ct. with condition that first floor not be enclosed (4-0)
• Approved variances to legalize portico and AC units at 18 Hillview Ave. (4-0)
• Adjourned Appeal #21260 (76 Avenue C) until October 26th (4-0)
• Continued Appeal #21275 (14 N. Plandome Road) to determine findings of fact
• Continued Appeal #21278 (Enterprise Rent-A-Car) pending landscaping completion

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 14 of 2022 to repeal Chapter 41A of the Town Code. The board determined the existing law was likely unenforceable and its continued existence was confusing.

• Repeal of Chapter 41A 'Pregnancy Termination Facilities'
• Rezoning application for 173-175 Center Street, Westbury
• Site plan review for 40 Voice Road, Carle Place
• Proposed honorary street name 'Sal ‘Ghost' DeFeo Street' on Madison Street
• Ordinances for reserved parking on Brooklyn Avenue and Cedar Road

The Town Board voted unanimously to repeal Chapter 41A of the town code, which regulated the location of pregnancy termination facilities. The board also approved several zoning changes, honorary street designations, and various municipal service contracts.

• Repealed Chapter 41A of the Town Code regarding pregnancy termination facilities (7-0)
• Designated a portion of Madison Street as 'Sal Ghost DeFeo Street' (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and site plan for parking at 173-175 Center Street, Westbury (7-0)
• Authorized $13,800 agreement with Global Fueling Systems Inc. for fuel monitoring (7-0)
• Approved $14,800 agreement with Met Sales & Installations Corp. for restroom stalls (7-0)
• Authorized $32,842.60 and $30,885.00 for turf maintenance at Merillon Ball Fields (7-0)
• Approved agreement with BusPatrol America LLC for school bus stop arm cameras (7-0)
• Authorized $19,500 for professional accounting services from Hillary Grossman (7-0)

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

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new rear deck at 48 degrees in the Port Washington Historic District, subject to specific material notes. Members also established a working group to revise application submission criteria and discussed proposed changes to the town code regarding economic hardship.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new rear deck at 48 degrees, Port Washington Historic District (Unanimous)
• Approved January 25th meeting minutes (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 12th meeting minutes (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Established working group (Chair Sorrenti, Commissioner Nicolaides, Neal Stone) to revise submission criteria

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

The Board approved variances for a 15-foot retaining wall and the replacement of gas station canopy signs. Several residential applications for decks, additions, and fencing were continued or reserved for further review, and one fence application was withdrawn.

• Approved 15-foot retaining wall at 3 Carey Place (4-0)
• Approved replacement of canopy signs at 133 Cutter Mill Road (4-0)
• Approved second floor addition and portico at 922 North 6th Street with roof pitch condition (4-0)
• Approved amended fence plan at 103 Lynton Road (4-0)
• Tabled variance for deck at 11 Pond Park Road
• Reserved decision on FAR variance for additions at 134 Castle Ridge Road
• Reserved decision on multiple variances for 100 Linden Street
• Reserved decision on parking variance for karate studio at 8 Hillcrest Avenue

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

The Town Board approved tax-exempt financing for a new fire truck for the Carle Place Hook, Ladder & Hose Company No. 1. Several local laws were adopted, including one allowing board members to participate in meetings via videoconference. Multiple public hearings on zoning, short-term rentals, and pregnancy termination facilities were continued to future dates.

• Approved tax-exempt financing for a new fire truck not to exceed $1.56M (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 12 of 2022 modifying expedited permit application review (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 13 of 2022 authorizing videoconferencing for public meetings (6-0)
• Approved $459,460 bid to J. Anthony Enterprises, Inc. for transfer station wall rehabilitation (6-0)
• Appointed Bonnie Parente as a marriage officer (6-0)
• Approved no-commercial traffic ordinance for Circle Crescent in Manhasset (6-0)
• Approved no-stopping ordinances for Fairview Avenue and Elm Street in Port Washington (6-0)
• Amended Town Board Rules of Procedure via Resolution No. 424-2022 (4-2)

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

The Community Development Agency designated two banks for depository services and authorized an application for state brownfields funding. The board approved the selection of banking institutions and the pursuit of $450,000 in pre-development funds for New Cassel.

• Selected TD Bank and Flushing Bank as Authorized Banks (Unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to apply for $450,000 in Brownfields Opportunity Area pre-development funding for New Cassel (Unanimous)

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.

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals met to discuss various residential property variances and commercial land use applications. The agenda includes requests for building additions, pool legalizations, and new commercial uses such as a donut shop and auto repair facility.

• Appeal #21254: Conditional use for a take-out donut shop at 432 Plandome Rd., Manhasset
• Appeal #21255: Variance to convert a warehouse to an auto repair shop at 19 Davis Ave., Port Washington
• Appeal #21257: Variance for a new illuminated sign at 2475 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park
• Appeal #21212: Decision to deny a portico variance but grant addition variances for 24 Fairview Ave., Port Washington
• Appeal #21235: Decision to grant a variance to legalize an enclosed porch at 2 Preston Street, Port Washington

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)

The North Hempstead Town Board approved a $9.45 million settlement with Nassau County to resolve third-party judgments related to garbage district ad valorem levies. The board also adopted several traffic ordinances, including no-stopping restrictions near schools in Albertson and Port Washington, and set public hearings for August 4 on various local laws. Additionally, the board approved a $219,050 emergency repair contract for Bayview Avenue and a $117,650 engineering agreement for Manhasset Valley Park parking lot expansion.

• Approved $9.45M settlement with Nassau County over garbage district fees (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing no-stopping restrictions near Carey Street and Avenue A in Port Washington (6-1, Adhami nay)
• Adopted ordinance for full stop at Avenue A and Valley Road in Port Washington (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance rescinding parking restriction on High Street in Roslyn Heights (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing school-hour no-stopping restrictions on Dogwood Road, Parkview Drive, and Hilldale Drive in Albertson (7-0)
• Approved $219,050 contract with Galvin Brothers Inc. for Bayview Avenue stabilization and reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved $117,650 agreement with H2M Architects and Engineers for Manhasset Valley Park parking lot expansion (7-0)
• Set August 4 public hearings on local laws including videoconferencing, pregnancy termination facilities repeal, zoning, tree policy, and fire truck financing (7-0 each)

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.

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on June 22, 2022, addressing residential and commercial zoning applications. The Board approved applications for home additions, a restaurant use, parking and loading variances, and motor vehicle storage, while adjourning one appeal and reserving decision on others.

• Adjourned Appeal #21228 (144 Luquer Road, Port Washington) to July 13
• Reserved decision on Appeal #21243 (49 Rolling Hill Road, Manhasset)
• Reserved decision on Appeal #21244 (21 Belleview Avenue, Port Washington)
• Approved Appeal #21245 (29 Oak Ridge Lane, Albertson) for additions and generator setback (5-0)
• Approved Appeal #21246 (659 Lowell Street, Westbury) for front yard setback on addition (5-0)
• Approved Appeal #21247 (445 Plandome Road, Manhasset) for conditional use to convert retail to a Whale Tea restaurant (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved Appeal #21248 (338 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place) for office parking and loading variances (5-0)
• Approved Appeal #21249 (Summa & Brooklyn Ave, Westbury) for vehicle storage and gate setbacks (5-0)

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

The Town Board adopted a new council district map (Option 1) following a contentious public hearing. The Board also established a new town code chapter to implement a school bus safety program using camera monitoring systems. Additionally, the Board approved an ordinance allowing dogs in Whitney Pond Park and appointed an Acting Comptroller.

• Adopted council district map Option 1 (4-3)
• Established Chapter 65B 'Failure to Stop for School Buses' (7-0)
• Amended Parks Ordinance to allow dogs in Whitney Pond Park (7-0)
• Amended Chapter 24 of Town Code to require monthly Building Dept reports (7-0)
• Appointed Paul Wood as Acting Comptroller (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Established office of Deputy Town Superintendent of Highways (7-0)
• Denied motion to continue redistricting hearing (3-4)

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

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard nine appeals on June 8, 2022. It granted variances for a shed addition at 118 Quaker Ridge Road, an enclosed porch at 49 Chapel Road, a second-story addition at 47 Winthrop Street, and a hospital sign at Northwell Health, and partially granted a second-story addition and porch at 8 Park Avenue while denying two fences there. It reserved decision on a front-yard fence at 15 Second Avenue and an enclosed porch at 2 Preston Street, and continued cases at 144 Luquer Road, 24 Fairview Avenue, 124 Hillturn Avenue, and 8 Carey Place.

• Reserved decision on front-yard fence variance at 15 Second Avenue, Westbury (Appeal 21239)
• Approved shed addition variance at 118 Quaker Ridge Road, Manhasset (5-0) (Appeal 21233)
• Approved enclosed porch variance at 49 Chapel Road, Manhasset (5-0) (Appeal 21234)
• Reserved decision on enclosed porch variance at 2 Preston Street, Port Washington (Appeal 21235)
• Continued application for additions at 144 Luquer Road, Port Washington to June 22 (Appeal 21228)
• Continued application for portico and additions at 24 Fairview Avenue, Port Washington (Appeal 21212)
• Continued application for brick veneer at 124 Hillturn Avenue, Roslyn Heights (Appeal 21236)
• Approved second-story addition and A/C variances at 47 Winthrop Street, New Hyde Park (5-0) (Appeal 21237)

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

The Community Development Agency unanimously adopted the 2021 Investment Report and the 2021 audited financial statements. The Board also approved modifications to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Financial Plan to reclassify grant expenses.

• Accepted 2021 Investment Report (Unanimous)
• Modified FY 2021 Budget to reclassify $11,122 in CDBG grant funds (Unanimous)
• Authorized receipt and filing of 2021 audited financial statements (Unanimous)

Community Development Agency

The Community Development Agency will hold a board meeting via Zoom to discuss CDBG programs and New Cassel urban renewal projects. The board will also vote on resolutions to elect officers and appoint members to the Governance and Audit Committees.

• Resolution No. 2 (2022): Electing and appointing officers
• Resolution No. 3 (2022): Appointing members to Governance and Audit Committees
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program report
• New Cassel urban renewal projects report

The Board unanimously approved the election of its annual officers and the appointment of members to the Governance and Audit Committees. The Board also accepted the Executive Director's report regarding rental assistance, brownfields grants, and affordable housing projects.

• Elected Jeffrey M. Greilsheimer (Chair), Rodney A. Caines (Vice-Chair), Ralph Kreitzman (Treasurer), and Dolores Sedacca (Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Appointed Patrice P. Allen as Assistant Secretary (Unanimous)
• Appointed Rodney A. Caines as Chair of the Governance Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ralph Kreitzman as Chair of the Audit Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's Report (Unanimous)

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.

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance for a garage addition at 99 Ivy Way in Port Washington and a sign variance for a medical office building at 2035 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park. The Board reserved decisions on appeals concerning a Certificate of Existing Use at 26 Avenue A, a home legalization at 110 Stratford Road, a medical office conversion at 66 Power House Road, and a warehouse at 111 Magnolia Avenue. Two applications were adjourned to June 8, one was withdrawn, and a request to reopen a prior appeal was not considered due to lack of a motion.

• Granted adjournment of Appeal #21228 (144 Luquer Road, Port Washington) to June 8 (5-0)
• Adjourned Appeal #21212 (24 Fairview Avenue, Port Washington) to June 8 without a vote
• Noted Appeal #21215 (29 Ridge Road, Albertson) was withdrawn by the applicant
• Granted variance for garage addition at 99 Ivy Way, Port Washington (Appeal #21227) (5-0)
• Reserved decision on Appeal #21226 (26 Avenue A, Port Washington) regarding Certificate of Existing Use
• Continued Appeal #21229 (110 Stratford Road, New Hyde Park) for additional information
• Reserved decision on Appeal #21230 (66 Power House Road, Roslyn Heights) for medical office and signs
• Granted sign variances for 2035 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park (Appeal #21231) (5-0)

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 9 of 2022 amending the ethics code to require financial disclosure statements for appointed employees and board/commission nominees, and to clarify Board of Ethics terms. The board also set June 16 public hearings on several local laws, including expedited permit review, school bus stop-arm cameras, and ward redistricting. A resolution to appoint Thomas P. Tiernan as Superintendent of Highways was tabled 4-3 after lengthy public comment. The board confirmed several Board of Ethics appointments, with some split votes.

• Adopted Local Law No. 9 of 2022 amending ethics code (7-0)
• Set June 16 hearing on expedited permit review changes (7-0)
• Set June 16 hearing on school bus stop-arm camera law (7-0)
• Set June 16 hearing on ward redistricting (7-0)
• Tabled appointment of Thomas P. Tiernan as Superintendent of Highways (4-3)
• Confirmed Dr. Isma Chaudry to Board of Ethics (7-0)
• Confirmed Robin Bolling to Board of Ethics (7-0)
• Confirmed Rabbi Anchelle Perl to Board of Ethics (7-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a parking variance and conditional use for a French Workshop bakery cafe at 1488 Northern Boulevard in Manhasset, and approved variances for a second-floor addition at 9 Center Drive in New Hyde Park and for HVAC units and fencing at 11 Pilgrim Street in New Hyde Park. The board adjourned a warehouse application at 8 Carey Place in Port Washington to June 8, and reserved decision on a fire-damaged home addition at 27 Devon Road in Great Neck and a pool variance at 207 Forest Street in Roslyn Heights. A carport and covered porch application at 36 Soundview Crest in Manhasset and a house addition at 15 Lincoln Place in Port Washington were continued for more information.

• Adjourned warehouse/auto storage application at 8 Carey Place, Port Washington to June 8 (5-0)
• Reserved decision on second-story addition variance at 27 Devon Road, Great Neck
• Continued carport/covered porch application at 36 Soundview Crest, Manhasset for revised plans
• Continued house addition application at 15 Lincoln Place, Port Washington for clarification of elevations
• Reserved decision on in-ground pool variance at 207 Forest Street, Roslyn Heights
• Approved HVAC unit variance and estate fence with 5-foot setback at 11 Pilgrim Street, New Hyde Park (5-0)
• Approved second-floor addition over existing nonconforming house at 9 Center Drive, New Hyde Park (5-0)
• Approved parking variance and conditional use for French Workshop bakery at 1488 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset (5-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board voted 4-0 (with three abstentions) to adopt a local law amending the Town Code to remove the ability of the Supervisor or a Council member to override the Building Commissioner's decision on expedited permit applications. The vote followed extensive public comment and debate. The Board also approved a pilot shellfish restoration project in Manhasset Bay, a new garbage collection contract for the Albertson-Searingtown-Herricks district, and a long list of routine purchasing and service agreements. Seven nominees to the Board of Ethics were confirmed in split votes, with several members abstaining.

• Adopted Local Law amending Town Code to remove elected officials' power to override Building Commissioner on expedited permits (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved $19,400 agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension for pilot shellfish (oyster) restoration in Manhasset Bay (7-0)
• Awarded $2,346,000 annual garbage collection contract for Albertson-Searingtown-Herricks district to Dejana Industries (7-0)
• Approved $161,174.98 plus $11,900.16 amendment for playground equipment at John D. Caemmerer Park (7-0)
• Confirmed seven appointments/reappointments to the Board of Ethics (4-0, 3 abstentions on each)
• Authorized $44,745 for software maintenance and cloud hosting, correcting a prior resolution (7-0)
• Approved $1,750 agreement with Village of Old Westbury Police for traffic control at Stop Throwing Out Pollutants event (7-0)
• Adopted resolution identifying employee titles required to file financial disclosure statements (7-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals met to discuss various residential construction variances and commercial land use applications. Decisions were reached on several appeals regarding property additions, signage, and dwelling conversions.

• Granted: Legalize two-family conversion at 10 Third Avenue, Garden City Park
• Granted: Home additions at 204 Mill Spring Rd., Manhasset
• Granted: Property subdivision at 45 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park
• Granted: Wall signs at 2072 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
• Granted: Home addition at 5 Knickerbocker Rd., Manhasset

The Board approved several variance requests for home additions, a swimming pool, and a chiropractic office. One residential addition request was adjourned for further architect presentation, and another was continued pending revised roof plans.

• Approved variances for additions and portico at 204 Mill Spring Road (4-0)
• Approved variances for pool and accessory structures at 16 Beacon Drive (4-0)
• Approved variances for chiropractic office parking at 496 Plandome Road (4-0)
• Approved variances for wall signs at 2072 Northern Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved legalization of two-family dwelling at 10 Third Avenue (4-0)
• Approved variances for additions at 4 Ridge Drive with silt fence condition (4-0)
• Adjourned addition request at 29 Ridge Road to May 25
• Continued addition request at 119 Laurel Drive pending hipped roof drawings

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

The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission approved an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an inground pool, pool equipment, pool fence and patio at 62 Murray Avenue in Port Washington, with the condition that the fence be black wrought iron or powder-coated aluminum rather than the proposed stockade wood. The commission also voted to hold off on approving the minutes from the January meeting until the next meeting. In new business, the commission discussed plans for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, a property at 69 Roslyn Road that had work done without a permit, and ways to improve consistency and enforcement in the historic districts.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for inground pool, pool equipment, fence and patio at 62 Murray Avenue, Port Washington, with condition that fence be black wrought iron or powder-coated aluminum (5-0)
• Held off on approval of January meeting minutes until next meeting
• Adjourned at 8:20 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Ethics

The North Hempstead Board of Ethics met to review and adopt minutes from March 25, 2022, and to discuss the 2021 Financial Disclosure List, including potential new reporting titles and the process for granting waivers. The board also discussed upcoming changes to its membership and terms of service, and agreed to meet informally in late May to continue reviewing disclosures.

• Adopted minutes of March 25, 2022 meeting
• Reviewed 2021 Financial Disclosure List
• Discussed Town Board approving more reporting titles
• Discussed whether Board of Ethics could grant waivers
• Agreed to informal late May meeting on disclosures

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

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved four variance applications: a rear addition and AC units at 73 Summit Road, a second-story addition and garage at 90 Aster Drive, pool fencing at 37 Emmerson Court, and an ice cream shop at 158 Main Street. It reserved decision on applications at 6 Warwick Road and 303 Curtis Avenue, and continued a detached garage at 29 Ridge Drive and a firehouse addition at 423 Port Washington Boulevard. A wall-sign application at 2072 Northern Boulevard was continued to April 27, and a prior vote on a dermatology office at 4547 Northern Boulevard was rescinded and then granted.

• Approved variance for rear addition and AC units at 73 Summit Road (5-0)
• Approved second-story addition and garage at 90 Aster Drive (5-0)
• Approved pool fencing variances at 37 Emmerson Court (4-0)
• Approved conditional use and parking variance for ice cream shop at 158 Main Street (4-0)
• Reserved decision on variance for addition at 6 Warwick Road
• Reserved decision on variance for addition at 303 Curtis Avenue
• Continued variance for detached garage at 29 Ridge Drive to April 27
• Continued variance for firehouse addition at 423 Port Washington Boulevard to April 27

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

The Town Board approved a special use permit for Lakeville AH Realty LLC to renovate a gasoline service station at 1011 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park, subject to nine conditions including limited hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.), no overnight parking between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., and no outdoor vending machines. The board also approved a waiver allowing two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks, exceeding the town's 10,000-gallon limit. Both votes were 6-0, with Councilperson Adhami absent. The board adopted several local laws extending COVID-era suspensions through December 31, 2022, including tent permits, sidewalk sale permit limits and fees, and temporary outdoor seating rules. It also accepted the first half of American Rescue Plan funding ($5,057,009.81 of a total $10,114,021.27) to cover revenue losses, and tabled a resolution listing which employees must file financial disclosure forms.

• Approved special use permit for gas station renovation at 1011 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, with nine conditions (6-0)
• Approved waiver for two 12,000-gallon underground storage tanks at 1011 Lakeville Road (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2022 extending suspension of tent permit limits through December 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2022 extending suspension of sidewalk sale permit limits and fees through December 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2022 extending temporary outdoor seating and outdoor use rules through December 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2022 continuing conversion of commuter parking spaces to metered shopper parking in Port Washington Lots 4, 5 and 7 through December 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Accepted first ARPA installment of $5,057,009.81, to be used to cover revenue losses (6-0)
• Tabled resolution listing employee titles required to file annual financial disclosure statements (6-0)

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

The Board granted variances for a dermatology office in Greenvale, a medical office addition in Great Neck, and signage for Northwell Health. Several other applications regarding pools and a new bank were continued or reserved for further evidence.

• Approved variances for medical office conversion at 45-47 Northern Blvd (5-0)
• Approved variances for additions and roof cover at 2 Parkwood Dr (5-0)
• Approved variances for signage at 300 Community Dr (5-0)
• Approved variances for a rear deck at 69 Roger Dr (5-0)
• Approved variances for a pool and equipment at 41 Stirrup Ln (5-0)
• Approved variances for a medical office parking lot at 609 Plandome Rd (5-0)
• Continued fence variance at 203 Urban Ave pending medical documentation
• Continued addition variance at 5 Knickerbocker Rd pending revised plans

Board of Ethics

The North Hempstead Board of Ethics interviewed multiple town employees and officials regarding their roles and potential conflicts of interest. The board reviewed resumes and data information sheets for the interviewed individuals to ensure compliance with ethics standards.

• Interview of Town Supervisor Jennifer S. DeSena
• Interview of Deputy Supervisor/Chief of Staff Joseph Scalera
• Interview of Councilman District 3 Dennis Walsh
• Interview of Councilman District 5 David Adhami
• Interview of Town Attorney John B. Chiara

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

The North Hempstead Town Board approved a series of resolutions setting public hearings for March 31, 2022, on proposed local laws covering administration, sidewalks, zoning, ethics, parking and a Lakeville Road underground storage tank application. The board also approved numerous contracts and purchases, including a $149,500 groundwater system rehabilitation, a $1 million highway equipment expenditure, and a $19,900 redistricting legal services agreement that passed 4-2. Councilman Adhami was absent; Councilman Troiano recused himself from a polling-place agreement vote.

• Set March 31 public hearings on local laws amending Town Code chapters on Administration, Sidewalks, Zoning, Ethics, and Port Washington parking (6-0, Adhami absent)
• Set March 31 hearing on Lakeville AH Realty LLC underground storage tank application at 1011 Lakeville Road (6-0)
• Accepted gifts to the Yes We Can Community Center, including $5,000 from Sepolia Productions (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 and $1,565.88 supplemental budget appropriations (6-0)
• Approved $12,300, $1,200 and $33,400 supplemental budget appropriations (6-0)
• Awarded $149,500 groundwater extraction system rehabilitation bid to Bensin Contracting (6-0)
• Authorized $1,000,000 highway capital reserve expenditure for equipment and vehicles (6-0)
• Approved $19,900 agreement with Jeff Wice for redistricting legal services (4-2, Walsh and DeSena nay)

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

The Community Development Agency board voted unanimously to authorize submission of its 48th Program Year Community Development Block Grant application, following a public meeting held February 23, 2022. The board also unanimously reaffirmed agency policies, accepted its Mission Statement and Performance Measurement Report, and accepted its Operations and Accomplishments Report. Chairperson Lamont R. Bailey announced he would resign from the board due to relocation. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.

• Authorized submission of 48th Program Year CDBG application (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed agency policies (unanimous)
• Accepted Mission Statement and Performance Measurement Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Operations and Accomplishments Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director's Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 PM (unanimous)

Business Tourism and Development Corporation

The Board of the Business, Tourism, & Development Corporation held its annual meeting to appoint officers and committee members. The Board also formally adopted the 2023 budget and authorized the Executive Director to solicit proposals for a new corporate website. Additionally, the Board established a schedule for regular meetings throughout the 2023 calendar year.

• Accepted minutes from September 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed board officers and committee members (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 corporate budget (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of website development proposals (unanimous)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals met to decide on several land use applications. The Board denied a request for a 3-story office and senior living building in Manhasset and a request for large signage in Glenwood Landing, while granting specific variances for a residential addition in New Hyde Park.

• Granted variances for a mother-daughter accessory apartment at 1200 Marcus Avenue
• Denied request for a 3-story office/senior living building at 25 Orchard Street
• Denied request for wall and ground signs at 10 Shore Road
• Denied variances for a second floor addition at 1200 Marcus Avenue

The Board granted variances for two residential additions and a conditional use permit for a new to-go restaurant. One sign variance was continued for further review, and a request to reopen a previous appeal was denied.

• Approved side yard variance for rear addition at 39 Haven Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variances for second-story addition, porch, and bay window at 28 Appletree Lane (5-0)
• Granted conditional use permit for Nazs Halal food restaurant at 349 Old Country Road (5-0)
• Continued variance request for directory sign at 800 Northern Boulevard
• Denied request to reopen Appeal #21151 regarding floor area ratio at 36 Oak Drive
• Adopted SEQRA (5-0)

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

The North Hempstead Town Board voted 4-3 to establish a nonpartisan temporary redistricting commission with seven members, one nominated by each board member. The vote followed extended debate over whether the supervisor should have three appointments as under a 2012 precedent; the board also approved Local Laws 2 and 3 of 2022, a conditional use permit for a yard waste facility, and numerous contracts and appointments. A resolution amending the parks fee schedule was struck, and a Sitex Group site plan application was withdrawn.

• Approved Resolution 92 establishing a 7-member nonpartisan temporary redistricting commission (4-3; Ayes: Dalimonte, Lurvey, Troiano, Zuckerman; Nays: Adhami, Walsh, DeSena)
• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2022 amending Chapter 2 to authorize the Commissioner of Public Safety to issue Stop Orders (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022 amending Chapter 27 on Historic Landmarks Preservation (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Vigliotti Enterprises yard waste processing facility at 100 Urban Avenue, Westbury (7-0)
• Continued Lakeville AH Realty special use permit hearing to March 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Withdrew Sitex Group site plan application at 1198 Prospect Avenue, Westbury (7-0)
• Approved fire protection contracts with various fire companies for 2022 (7-0)
• Struck Resolution No. 30 amending the parks fee schedule (no vote taken)