North Hempstead public meetings in 2023
46 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report, and vote on several resolutions. These include a fair housing resolution, awarding professional services for brownfields opportunity area studies, environmental consulting, architectural services, and extending a commercial rehabilitation agreement. The meeting is largely routine but includes several contract awards and policy items.
- Resolution No. 28 (2023): Fair Housing Resolution
- Resolution No. 29 (2023): Awarding professional services for NYS DOS Brownfields Opportunity Area Grant for a Connectivity Study
- Resolution No. 30 (2023): Awarding professional services for NYS DOS Brownfields Opportunity Area Grant for a Wayfinding Study
- Resolution No. 31 (2023): Awarding environmental consulting services for properties at 212 and 243 Sheridan Street, Westbury, NY
- Resolution No. 33 (2023): Extending professional services agreement for Commercial Rehabilitation Program
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 20, 2023, to consider eight appeals. Seven are residential requests for variances to legalize or construct structures that do not meet zoning rules, such as generators, fences, decks, and additions. One commercial request seeks a conditional use for a coffee bar at Max Mara and another for signage at Lucid Motors.
- Appeal #21479: gas generator and fence in front yard at 124 Old Mill Road, Great Neck
- Appeal #21487: foyer addition too close to street and too large at 96 Oxford Boulevard, Great Neck
- Appeal #21491: Max Mara conditional use for coffee bar at 2102 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
- Appeal #21492: Lucid Motors signage variances on Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
- Appeal #21493: Bagel Boss kitchen expansion with parking and loading variances at 400 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board meets to hold public hearings on zoning changes, parking restrictions, and a major water pollution control district upgrade. The board will also vote on contracts, grants, and appointments, including a $59 million bond for Port Washington water facilities.
- Hillside Islamic Center expansion at 300 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park (6,600 s.f. addition, 0.9-acre site)
- $59M bond for Port Washington Water Pollution Control District upgrades
- No parking anytime on First Ave (Garden City Park) and New Charles Ave (Port Washington)
- AutoZone site plan at 565 Old Country Rd, Westbury (7,382 s.f. retail store)
- Full stop signs at Primrose Dr & Manor Ct/New Hyde Park
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on nine appeals, eight residential and one commercial. The board will consider variances for home additions, decks, fences, and a restaurant conversion. Decisions will affect property owners in Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, and Garden City Park.
- Appeal #21478: Zalta residence, 10 Parkside Drive, Great Neck – variance to build additions making home too big
- Appeal #21479: Sternstein, 124 Old Mill Road, Great Neck – variances for gas generator and fence in front yard
- Appeal #21480: Patel, 142 Harrow Ln., Manhasset – variances for new home with too much paving and detached garage in front yard
- Appeal #21486: Garden City Park Associates (Big City Tacos), 2481 Jericho Tpke. – conditional use and parking variance for restaurant with outdoor seating
- Appeal #21482: Scobbo, 1212 Port Washington Blvd. – variances to legalize rear addition, roofed patio, and fence
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board held a special meeting to consider and adopt the annual assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts for fiscal year 2024. The board voted unanimously to adopt the rolls for the Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington districts, which determine property assessments for sewer services. The meeting was a continuation of a public hearing held on November 14, 2023.
- Adopted 2024 assessment roll for Belgrave Water Pollution Control District (Resolution 647-2023)
- Adopted 2024 assessment roll for Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (Resolution 648-2023)
- Adopted 2024 assessment roll for Port Washington Water Pollution Control District (Resolution 649-2023)
- All resolutions passed unanimously with 5 ayes, 0 nays; Councilpersons Troiano and Zuckerman absent
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on resolutions, including a $46 million bond for the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, a site plan for the Hillside Islamic Center, and several zoning and traffic law changes. The agenda also includes numerous routine resolutions for contracts, grants, and appointments.
- $46,000,000 bond for Great Neck Water Pollution Control District improvements
- Hillside Islamic Center site plan for 6,600 sq ft addition at 300 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
- Local law amendments to zoning (Chapter 70), highway excavations (Chapter 18), and government departments (Chapter 23)
- Ordinance for full stop on Roman Avenue at Brook Street, New Cassel
- Electric vehicle parking and charging in Port Washington Parking District Lot 4
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding a special meeting to adopt the annual budgets for the General Fund, Town Outside Village Fund, and Special Districts for fiscal year 2024. The budgets were previously the subject of a public hearing on November 2, 2023. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2023, at 8:00 PM.
- Adoption of 2024 annual budget for General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund
- Adoption of 2024 annual budgets for Special Districts
- Public hearing on preliminary budgets held November 2, 2023
- Budget documents available for public inspection at Town Clerk's office, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board held a special meeting on November 2, 2023, to consider and adopt the preliminary budget for 2024, including the general fund, town outside village fund, and all special districts. The board also passed resolutions to set a public hearing on water pollution control district assessment rolls, accept a $800,000 Community Development Block Grant from Nassau County, and authorize a software purchase.
- Adopted 2024 annual budgets for the Town general fund and Town Outside Village Fund
- Adopted 2024 annual budgets for all special districts
- Set November 14, 2023 public hearing on 2024 assessment rolls for Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington water pollution control districts
- Authorized agreement with Nassau County for $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds (49th program year)
- Authorized purchase of Adobe Acrobat subscriptions from SHI for $3,329.64
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hear ten appeals on October 25, 2023. Seven are residential requests for variances to build additions, patios, and other structures that don't meet zoning rules. Three are commercial requests for sign variances and a parking variance for a new acupuncture office.
- Appeal #21448: Variances for additions too close to street and too big at 19 Johnstone Road, Great Neck.
- Appeal #21464: Variances for gas barbecue, outdoor kitchen, pergola, and fireplace in side yard at 49 Chapel Rd, Manhasset.
- Appeal #21469: Variances for mother-daughter apartment addition and front porch at 22 Nugent Street, New Hyde Park.
- Appeal #21462 & #21471: Sign height variances for Natuzzi Italia and Arc'Teryx at 1950 Northern Blvd, Manhasset.
- Appeal #21472: Parking variance to convert retail space to acupuncture office at 225 Old Country Road, Carle Place.
Community Development Agency
The Audit and Finance Committee of the North Hempstead Community Development Agency will meet to approve minutes and review the proposed 2024 budget before filing with the NYS Authorities Budget Office. The budget shows a significant increase in federal and state subsidies and a large rise in professional service contracts and capital outlay. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no public hearings or rezonings scheduled.
- 2024 proposed budget totals $4,146,782 in revenues and expenditures
- Federal subsidies increase from $1,706,685 (2023 est.) to $2,511,874 (2024 proposed)
- State subsidies jump from $237,000 to $1,568,278
- Professional service contracts rise from $166,225 to $988,825
- Capital asset outlay increases from $750,000 to $1,157,500
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding a special meeting as a work session on the tentative 2024 town budget. No resolutions are being voted on; the agenda contains only this budget discussion item.
- Work session on the tentative 2024 town budget
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hear 11 variance appeals at this meeting, including residential requests for pools, decks, and fences, as well as commercial signage and use changes. The board will also review fire safety compliance documents for a proposed auto paint spray booth installation in Port Washington.
- Variance for pool at 31 Hill Lane, Roslyn Heights (too close to rear property line)
- Variance for wood deck at 123 Gilmar Lane, Roslyn Heights (too close to side/rear property lines)
- Variance for front-yard fence at 134 Old Courthouse Rd., New Hyde Park
- Variance to legalize tall fencing at 296 Continental Drive, New Hyde Park
- Conditional use variance for restaurant conversion at 485 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck (insufficient parking)
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board met to continue public hearings on several zoning and local-law proposals, including expansions to religious facilities on Hillside Avenue and site plan reviews for conversions to houses of worship. The board also discussed proposed amendments to town codes on fiscal impact statements, highway excavations, and fireworks regulations, along with potential acquisitions and ordinance changes affecting parking, road safety, and street naming.
- Hillside Islamic Center site plan review for 3-story, 6,600 s.f. addition at 300 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
- SCI Management site plan review for 6,116 s.f. addition to former funeral home at 2000 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
- Local law amendments on fiscal impact statements, highway excavations, and fireworks safety regulations
- Potential acquisition of Sunset Park in Port Washington from Port Washington Water Pollution Control District
- Ordinance to establish No Parking Anytime on east side of Mineola Avenue, north of Lambert Street, Roslyn Heights
Business Tourism and Development Corporation
The Business, Tourism, and Development Corp. board is meeting to approve routine financial and governance items, including the 2022 audited financial statements, an investment policy, and a mission statement. They will also award sponsorships to arts organizations for 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Resolution No. 6 (2023): Receipt and filing of 2022 audited financial statements
- Resolution No. 7 (2023): Adoption of an investment policy
- Resolution No. 8 (2023): Acceptance of the 2022 investment report
- Resolution No. 9 (2023): Adoption of mission statement and performance measurement report for 2022
- Resolution No. 10 (2023): Awarding sponsorships to arts organizations for 2023
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 6, 2023, to consider 14 appeals for zoning variances. Most are residential requests to legalize or construct fences, additions, and other structures that do not meet town code. Two commercial appeals involve a building facade and new signs, and one is a conditional use request to convert a restaurant to retail food use.
- Appeal #21435: Variances for additions and alterations at 38 Hawthorne Lane, Great Neck, to exceed floor area and setback limits.
- Appeal #21443: Variances to construct a new home at 10 Hilton Ave., Garden City Park, too close to the street and piercing sky exposure plane.
- Appeal #21445: Variance for a new building facade higher than permitted at 52 Main St., Port Washington.
- Appeal #21446: Conditional use to convert a restaurant to retail food use at 3340 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
- Appeal #21447: Variances for new signs too tall and too high above ground at 120 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place.
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on multiple site plan applications for religious center expansions in New Hyde Park, including a 6,600 s.f. addition to the Hillside Islamic Center at 300 Hillside Avenue. The board will also consider several local law amendments, including zoning changes, fiscal transparency requirements, and fireworks regulations, as well as traffic ordinances for streets in New Hyde Park and Port Washington.
- Hillside Islamic Center expansion at 300 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park (6,600 s.f. addition)
- SCI Management religious conversion at 2000 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park (6,116 s.f. addition)
- Local law amending Chapter 70 (Zoning) to revise certificate of occupancy revocation procedures
- Local law requiring fiscal impact statements for Town Board decisions
- Ordinance establishing Full Stop at Elm Drive & Pinewood Lane intersection in New Hyde Park
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 16, 2023, to consider 20 appeals. The residential calendar includes requests for variances to legalize or construct additions, pools, fences, and other structures that do not meet zoning code requirements. The commercial calendar includes requests for a new personal training facility, a grocery store expansion, restaurant conversions and additions, and an auto body repair shop conversion, among others.
- Appeal #21429: Variance for a new personal training facility at 14 Park Ave., Manhasset, with insufficient parking.
- Appeal #21414: Expansion of Uncle Giuseppe's grocery at 364 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, with multiple variances.
- Appeal #21382: Conversion of an auto service station to an auto body repair shop at 55 Bayview Ave., Manhasset, with parking stalls too small.
- Appeal #21431: Restaurant additions at 395 Main St., Port Washington, exceeding height limits and with insufficient parking.
- Appeal #21433: Renewal of conditional use permit for a restaurant at 388 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights.
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on August 8, 2023. Key items include a site plan approval for a 6,600 sq ft addition to the Hillside Islamic Center, several zoning and code amendments, and various administrative resolutions. The agenda also includes continuations of prior hearings and resolutions to set future hearing dates.
- Public hearing on Hillside Islamic Center site plan for 6,600 sq ft addition at 300 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park (continued from July 11)
- Public hearing on local law amending Chapter 70 (Zoning) regarding certificate of occupancy revocation procedures
- Public hearing on ordinance establishing Full Stop at Elm Drive and Pinewood Lane with Magnolia Drive, New Hyde Park
- Public hearing on special use permit for drive-through coffee shop at 114 Northern Boulevard, Greenvale (1,325 sq ft)
- Resolution to set hearing for local law on governmental transparency (Chapter 58) for September 5, 2023
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report on CDBG programs and New Cassel urban renewal projects, and vote on four resolutions. These include accepting audited financial statements, an investment report, a CDBG grant agreement with Nassau County, and a proposed acquisition and redevelopment of a high opportunity area property.
- Resolution No. 18 (2023): Authorizing receipt and filing of 2022 audited financial statements
- Resolution No. 19 (2023): Accepting the Agency's 2022 Investment Report
- Resolution No. 20 (2023): Accepting a grant and executing agreement with Nassau County Office of Community Development for 49th Year CDBG Program
- Resolution No. 21 (2023): Proposed acquisition and redevelopment of a High Opportunity Area Property
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in the Roslyn Heights Historic District. The commission will also consider approving the prior meeting's summary and discuss continuations for two other properties.
- Public hearing: Jafaripour Property, 192 Garden Street, Roslyn Heights — replace windows, façade, roof, front door, garage door; remove chimney, entrances; install skylight
- Public hearing: Isakov Property, 36 Jefferson Avenue, Roslyn Heights — remove three trees, install PVC fence, expand paved areas, build 100 sq. ft. BBQ/gazebo
- Continuations: 41 Reid Ave, Port Washington; 77A Jefferson Ave, Roslyn Heights
- Approval of June 22, 2023 meeting summary
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board voted unanimously to authorize a license agreement with Chaminade High School to construct a new crew storage building at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. The agreement includes terms for construction oversight, liability, and potential future ownership of the building by the town.
- License agreement with Chaminade High School to construct a crew storage building at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington
- Annual license fee of $500 paid to the Town of North Hempstead
- Town retains option to take ownership of the new building upon completion
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 12, 2023, to consider 12 appeals for zoning variances. The residential calendar includes requests to legalize or construct fences, additions, pools, and retaining walls that do not meet code. The commercial calendar includes requests for a new physical therapy office, a restaurant addition, a church, parking lot improvements, and a new AutoZone store, all with parking or other code issues.
- Appeal #21415: St. Gregorio's Malankara Orthodox Church, 175 Cherry Lane, Floral Park – variances for new church too large, too tall, insufficient parking, fencing forward of building line
- Appeal #21417: AutoZone, 565 Old Country Road, Westbury – variances for parking spaces too small, narrow aisles, garbage enclosure too close, inadequate landscaping, oversized sign
- Appeal #21416: Lake Success Shopping Center, 1400-1572 Union Tpke., New Hyde Park – variances for parking lot improvements with insufficient parking and undersized spaces
- Appeal #20432.A: Louie's Manhasset, 339 Plandome Rd. – conditional use and variance for restaurant addition with insufficient on-site parking
- Appeal #21412: Plymouth Realty (Kenetic Physical Therapy), 489 Great Neck Rd. – variance for interior alterations with insufficient parking
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes, interview a town employee, and discuss financial disclosure filings, including exemptions, non-filers, and corrections. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on compliance with disclosure requirements.
- Review of requested exemptions from filing annual financial disclosure statements
- Review of listing of those who have not filed annual financial disclosure statements
- Review of listing of those who have not filed corrections to their annual financial disclosure statements
- Interview with a Town employee
- Review of filed annual financial disclosure statements
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties in the Roslyn Heights Historic District. The commission will also approve the agenda and meeting summary from April 15, 2023, and conduct routine business.
- Jafaripour Property: replace windows, façade, roof, garage door; remove chimney, rear/side entrances; install skylight at 192 Garden Street
- Alayev Property: maintain walkway and concrete platform, relocate AC/generator, install PVC fence, paint wood shingles at 155 Elm Street
- Isakov Property: remove three trees, install PVC fence, replace/expand paved areas, construct 100 sq ft BBQ/gazebo at 36 Jefferson Avenue
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals meets to decide five residential zoning-variance appeals and two commercial conditional-use requests. Each appeal asks permission to deviate from setback, yard-size or use rules for proposed decks, additions, fencing or tenant fit-outs.
- Variance for 25 Third Ave, Port Washington: legalize undersized side-yard deck
- Variance for 24 Lynn Rd, Port Washington: build front-yard foyer addition
- Variance for 31 Jessica Pl, Roslyn Heights: add second story and extended eave
- Variance for 18 Lake Dr, New Hyde Park: construct additions with reduced side-yard totals
- Variance for 157 Rushmore St, Westbury: install front-yard fence
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2023, to consider 10 appeals for variances from zoning regulations. The agenda includes residential requests for additions, fences, and attic conversions, as well as commercial requests for a fire house addition, a parking lot, and a sign. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21393: Variance to legalize front-yard fence at 44 West Drive, Manhasset
- Appeal #21394: Variance to legalize habitable attic at 39-41 Neulist Ave., Port Washington
- Appeal #21395: Variances for oversized additions and front porch at 1 Sandy Hollow Rd., Port Washington
- Appeal #21209: Variances for fire house addition at 423 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington
- Appeal #21368: Variances for commercial parking lot in residential zone at 993 Prospect Ave., Westbury
Business Tourism and Development Corporation
The Business, Tourism, & Development Corporation will meet on May 31, 2023, to vote on Resolution No. 5 (2023), which accepts annual funding from the Town of North Hempstead and authorizes a new service agreement with the town. No prior meeting minutes are offered for approval.
- Resolution No. 5 (2023): Accept 2022–2023 town funding and enter service agreement with Town of North Hempstead
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report on CDBG programs, operations, and New Cassel urban renewal projects, and consider two resolutions: one extending staff time for paid time off and another regarding properties on Prospect Avenue.
- Resolution No. 16 (2023): extending staff time to use paid time off
- Resolution No. 17 (2023): regarding properties on Prospect Avenue
- Executive Director's report on CDBG program
- New Cassel urban renewal projects update
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals meets to decide on residential and commercial zoning variances and conditional-use applications. Seven property owners seek relief from setback, height, or use rules; two businesses ask permission to alter interiors or add storage.
- Variance for 12A Henderson Ave, Port Washington to enlarge a house beyond size limits
- Variance for 72 Murray Ave, Port Washington to install a generator closer to the side property line
- Variance for 13 Wakefield Ave, Port Washington to rebuild a garage closer to the street
- Variance for 185 Patton Blvd, New Hyde Park to build a new dwelling on an existing foundation with front-porch setback issues
- Conditional use for Port Washington Yacht Club to store boats outdoors and pave a landscaped area
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics is reviewing annual financial disclosure filings, including exemptions, extensions, and non-filers. The board granted two exemptions, revoked one, and will send letters to employees who have not filed, giving them 15 days to do so. The board also approved an employee's acceptance of an award and attendance at a gala.
- Granted financial disclosure exemptions to Christina Magistro and Diana Long
- Revoked Joanne Calabig's financial disclosure exemption
- Approved Kimberly Corcoran Galante's acceptance of an award and gala attendance
- Decided to send letters to non-filing employees with a 15-day deadline
- Held executive session on an employee matter
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on May 2, 2023. Key items include a special use permit for a warehouse in Westbury, site plan reviews for commercial developments in Manhasset, and several local law amendments. The board will also vote on numerous contracts, bids, and appointments.
- Special use permit for 35,215 sq ft warehouse at 111 Magnolia Ave, Westbury
- Site plan review for 3 commercial buildings at 1575-1595 Northern Blvd, Manhasset
- Local law to require fiscal impact statements before board actions
- Local law to exempt certain peddlers at town events from licensing
- Resolution to establish dog run at Roslyn Road and Lee Ave Park, Roslyn
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals meets to decide five residential and commercial variance appeals and two conditional-use requests. The board will hear appeals for setback and lot-coverage relief on private homes and commercial properties, plus renewals and new conditional uses for restaurants and an auto-body shop.
- Variance appeal #21370 at 50 Marino Ave, Port Washington for a one-story addition and deck too close to the street
- Variance appeal #21373 at 63-65 Main St, Port Washington for a bakery expansion with basement kitchen and insufficient parking
- Variance appeal #21375 at 40 Voice Rd, Carle Place for an auto-body shop with outdoor vehicle storage and insufficient parking
- Conditional-use renewal #21374 at 706 Port Washington Blvd for DiMaggio’s Trattoria restaurant
- Conditional-use request #21350 at 221 Old Country Rd, Carle Place for a new Mad for Chicken restaurant
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider five Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to properties in the Roslyn Heights and Port Washington Historic Districts, including roof replacement, a rear deck, and solar panel installations. The Commission will also discuss a window shutter material recommendation and a possible patio material change for a property in Roslyn Heights, and review a CLG Grant application due May 1, 2023.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and chimney replacement at 162 Garden Street, Roslyn Heights Historic District
- Certificate of Appropriateness to maintain rear raised deck and driveway/walkway pavement expansion at 165 Elm Street, Roslyn Heights Historic District
- Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panel array at 77A Jefferson Avenue, Roslyn Heights Historic District
- Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panel array at 41 Reid Ave, Port Washington Historic District
- Discussion on shutter material and patio material change at 234 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights Historic District
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven appeals, including residential variances for garage and deck legalizations, a commercial sign variance for Burberry, a conditional use for a new Starbucks drive-thru, a fence variance for a religious center, and a gym conversion. The board will also issue a decision on a previously heard appeal for a Roslyn Heights home addition.
- Appeal #21366: Starbucks drive-thru at 114 Northern Blvd, Greenvale — conditional use and multiple variances for loading, parking, and signs
- Appeal #21365: Burberry wall sign at 2110A Northern Blvd, Manhasset — variance for sign not facing public street
- Appeal #21369: Cyclebar gym conversion at 1500 Northern Blvd, Manhasset — variance for insufficient parking
- Appeal #21362: Garage conversion at 43 Virginia Dr, Manhasset — variance to legalize with insufficient parking
- Appeal #21367: Shelter Rock Islamic Center fence at 2 Shelter Rock Rd, Searingtown — variance for fencing between building and street
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hear seven appeals on March 22, 2023. Six are residential requests for variances to legalize or build additions, fences, and other structures that don't meet zoning rules. One commercial appeal seeks a conditional use and variances to build a three-story, 10-unit senior independent-living facility at 12 Irma Ave., Port Washington.
- 12 Irma Ave Realty, LLC: conditional use and variances for 3-story, 10-unit senior living facility at 12 Irma Ave., Port Washington
- Uri Rosin, 19 Robin Way, Great Neck: variances to legalize additions and garage conversion
- Anastasios Chrisoforidis, 76 Avenue C, Port Washington: variances for gazebo, retaining wall, portico
- Scott Trimarchi, 10 New St., Port Washington: variance for fence height
- Angel Villalona, 110 Yale St., Roslyn Heights: variances for roofed patio setback
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on resolutions covering code enforcement updates, zoning changes, and various contracts. Key items include requiring electric vehicle charging in new buildings, a 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, and a new law regulating public spaces. The board will also consider several site plans, including a warehouse in Westbury and an addition in Port Washington.
- Public hearing on local law requiring EV charging station capabilities in certain residential and commercial contexts
- Public hearing on local law establishing Chapter 9A for operating permits under the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
- Resolution to opt into 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers with 2+ years of service
- Resolution setting hearing for Michael Tobias's special use permit for a 35,215 sq ft warehouse at 111 Magnolia Ave, Westbury
- Resolution setting hearing for Tweezerment International's 16,856 sq ft addition at 2 Tri-Harbor Court, Port Washington
Business Tourism and Development Corporation
The Business, Tourism, and Development Corp. board is meeting to handle routine administrative items: approving minutes, hearing the executive director's report, and passing four resolutions. These resolutions appoint officers and committee members, set the 2023 meeting schedule, approve the 2023 budget, and authorize the executive director to solicit proposals for a website. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed.
- Resolution No. 1 (2023): Appointing officers and committee members
- Resolution No. 2 (2023): Setting 2023 board meeting schedule
- Resolution No. 3 (2023): Approving 2023 budget
- Resolution No. 4 (2023): Authorizing executive director to request website proposals
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report on CDBG programs and New Cassel urban renewal projects, and vote on several resolutions. These include appointing officers and committee members, authorizing the 49th program year CDBG application, and accepting mission and operations reports.
- Resolution No. 11 (2023): Electing and appointing officers
- Resolution No. 12 (2023): Appointing members to Governance and Audit Committees
- Resolution No. 13 (2023): Authorizing 49th Program Year CDBG application submission
- Resolution No. 14 (2023): Accepting a Mission Statement and Measurement Report
- Resolution No. 15 (2023): Accepting Operations and Accomplishments Report
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics met to review and adopt minutes from its January 26, 2023 meeting, and to review the list of employees required to file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure for reporting year 2022, in addition to those required by the Town Code. The board corrected typographical errors and removed one employee who was included in error, then voted to recommend the corrected list to the Town Board. The board also scheduled its next meeting for May 23, 2023 at 11:00 am.
- Adopted minutes of January 26, 2023 meeting
- Reviewed list of employees required to file Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure for 2022
- Corrected typographical errors and removed one employee from the disclosure list
- Recommended corrected list to Town Board for approval
- Scheduled next meeting for May 23, 2023 at 11:00 am
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board held a special meeting to authorize annual fire-protection contracts with local volunteer fire companies and the Port Washington Fire Department, including new emergency-medical-service fee schedules. The board also approved additional paid golf outings at Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington and extended the senior-rate discount to Fridays.
- Fire-protection contracts with 8 volunteer companies totaling $6,493,384 for 2023
- Port Washington Fire Department contract for $2,316,271 including $233,726 service-award payments
- Emergency-medical-service fees set at $1,500–$3,000 per transport in Port Washington district
- Supplemental appropriation of $72,825 for Port Washington fire-protection services
- Harbor Links Golf Course outings approved on 23 non-Monday dates and senior-rate extension to Fridays
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to consider three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness involving property changes in local historic districts. The commission will also approve its agenda and the meeting summary from October 25, 2022, and hear a report on February Historic Preservation Training.
- Walz Property: rear addition, portable spa/hot tub, brick patio modification at 46 Reid Avenue, Port Washington Historic District
- M.A.L. Ltd Residential Property: solar panel array installation at 77A Jefferson Avenue, Roslyn Heights Historic District
- Groh Property: maintain exterior alterations and propose new siding and first-floor window replacement at 176 Elm Street, Roslyn Heights Historic District
Community Development Agency
The Community Development Agency board will consider resolutions to award professional services contracts for an independent audit and internal accounting, procure community development software from Neighborly Software, and reaffirm agency policies. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and the executive director's report on CDBG programs and New Cassel urban renewal projects.
- Resolution No. 7 (2023): Reaffirming Agency Policies
- Resolution No. 8 (2023): Awarding proposal for Independent Audit
- Resolution No. 9 (2023): Awarding proposal for Internal Accounting
- Resolution No. 10 (2023): Procuring software from Benevate, Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on resolutions, including a special use permit for a gas station and convenience store at 848 Willis Avenue, Albertson, and several local law amendments. The board will also consider resolutions calling for the resignation and expulsion of Congressman George Santos, along with numerous contracts and budget items.
- Public hearing for special use permit to alter gas station and build 1,250 sq ft convenience store at 848 Willis Avenue, Albertson
- Public hearing to amend Town Code for expedited review of solar installations and EV charging stations
- Public hearing to extend temporary outdoor seating allowances for COVID-affected businesses
- Resolution authorizing $23,286.68 from capital reserve for sewage pump replacement at Port Washington pump station
- Resolutions calling for resignation and expulsion of Congressman George Santos
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes from its November 30, 2022 meeting, set dates for its 2023 meetings, and discuss a Board of Ethics complaint. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific details provided about the complaint.
- Review of November 30, 2022 meeting minutes
- Setting 2023 meeting dates
- Discussion of a Board of Ethics complaint
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on January 24, 2023, including a special use permit for a gas station expansion in Albertson, several traffic ordinances, and multiple bond resolutions for capital projects. The board will also vote on the 2023-2027 Capital Plan and various contracts and appointments.
- Public hearing for 848 Willis Realty LLC special use permit to add self-service pumps and 1,250 sq ft convenience store at 848 Willis Ave, Albertson
- Bond resolution for $20,000,000 in road improvements
- Bond resolution for $3,140,027 in park improvements
- Bond resolution for $812,000 for vehicles and equipment
- Resolution adopting 2023-2027 Capital Plan
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board voted on 13 resolutions covering contracts, appointments, and procedural updates. Key decisions included authorizing engineering services for park and dock projects and approving staff appointments for vital records and marriage licensing.
- $149,150 contract with N & P Engineering for track and turf field replacement at Michael J. Tully Park, New Hyde Park
- $18,500 contract with N & P Engineering for Town Dock restrooms restoration, Port Washington
- Appointment of Ragini Srivastava as Registrar of Vital Statistics
- Appointment of Margaret M. Malito and Ratna Bhalla as marriage officers
- Authorization of Aventura Construction Corp. to repair fueling equipment under Suffolk County contract