North Hempstead public meetings in 2024
60 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on 16 appeals, mostly from homeowners seeking variances to build or legalize structures that don't meet zoning rules (e.g., too close to streets or property lines). Also on the calendar are several commercial requests, including converting retail spaces to offices and a sign variance. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21592: New home and portico too close to street at 61 Manor Drive, Great Neck
- Appeal #21583: Convert three-family to four-family house at 9 Belleview Ave., Port Washington (non-permitted use expansion)
- Appeal #21088: Convert retail to doctor's office with parking deficiencies at 800 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
- Appeal #21642: Sign too large and too low at 697-A Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park
- Appeal #21645: Industrial building conversion for wastewater facility with insufficient parking at 51 Kinkle St., Westbury
The Board approved variances for a home addition in Port Washington, a portico on Reid Avenue, and a rear deck in Roslyn Heights. Commercial approvals included parking variances for two offices on Northern Boulevard, a sign enlargement for HomeGoods, and a wastewater facility in Westbury.
- Approved additions at 103 Oakland Avenue (5-0)
- Approved portico at 14 Reid Avenue (5-0)
- Approved rear deck at 180 Warner Avenue (5-0) with condition to plant screening if existing greenery is removed
- Approved parking variances for 800 Northern Blvd, Suite 6 and Suite 2 (5-0) with condition that rear spaces be marked 'employees only'
- Approved sign enlargement for HomeGoods at 697-A Hillside Avenue (5-0)
- Approved conditional use extension for 801 Willis Avenue without limitation (5-0)
- Approved parking variance for wastewater facility at 51 Kinkle Street (5-0)
- Continued appeals for 61 Manor Drive, 24 Revere Road, 1575-1595 Northern Boulevard, and 71 Percheron Lane
Town Board Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Board held a meeting to consider multiple public hearings and resolutions. The most consequential action was the adoption of a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems facilities. Other items included zoning amendments, dock repairs, parking restrictions, and various contracts and agreements.
- Adopted Local Law 11 of 2024 establishing a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems facilities
- Considered zoning amendments for alternate Board of Zoning Appeals member positions
- Approved dock repair at 437 South Court, Port Washington
- Established reserved parking on Atlantic Avenue and Garden Avenue in Carle Place
- Awarded bid for new lifeguard office and spray pad park at Martin 'Bunky' Reid Park
Community Development Agency
The Audit and Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 16, 2024 meeting and to review the 2025 ABO Agency Budget for filing with the NYS Authorities Budget Office. The committee will recommend that the Agency Board approve the budget. The agenda also includes discussion of any areas of concern.
- Review of 2025 ABO Agency Budget for filing with NYS Authorities Budget Office
- Approval of October 16, 2024 committee meeting minutes
- Discussion of areas of concern
Community Development Agency
The Audit and Finance Committee approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024, meeting and reviewed the 2025 ABO Agency Budget for filing with the NYS Authorities Budget Office. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved October 16, 2024, meeting minutes
- Reviewed 2025 ABO Agency Budget for filing with NYS Authorities Budget Office
Business Tourism and Development Corporation
The Audit & Finance Committee approved the October 18, 2023 meeting minutes and reviewed the Agency's 2023 audited financial statement, IRS Form 990EZ, and 2023 investment report. The Committee recommends that the Corporation Board approve these items at the next board meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- Reviewed 2023 audited financial statement
- Reviewed 2023 IRS Form 990EZ
- Reviewed 2023 investment report
- Recommended board approval of 2023 audit, tax form, and investment report
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is meeting to adopt the 2025 annual budgets for the General Fund, Town Outside Village Fund, and various special districts. The proposed amendments reduce taxes by a total of $5,596,582 across three funds, including changes related to the Harbor Links golf course, a retirement incentive program, and LED street lighting savings.
- Adopts 2025 General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund budgets (Resolution 569-2024)
- Adopts 2025 Special Districts budgets (Resolution 568-2024)
- Tax reduction of $2,696,582 in General Fund, including $1,196,582 from Harbor Links golf course revenue changes
- Tax reduction of $2,500,000 in Town Outside Village Fund, including $1,000,000 from increased Buildings Department revenue
- Tax reduction of $400,000 in Street Lighting District due to LED light replacement savings
Community Development Agency
The Business, Tourism & Development Corp. board is meeting to handle routine administrative business: appointing officers and committee members, accepting audited financial statements and reports, and setting the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also vote on awarding sponsorships to arts organizations for 2024.
- Resolution 1: appointing officers and committee members
- Resolution 2: accepting 2022 audited financial statements
- Resolution 3: accepting 2023 investment report
- Resolution 4: adopting 2023 mission statement and performance report
- Resolution 5: awarding sponsorships to arts organizations for 2024
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board approved a subrecipient agreement with Nassau County for $810,282.41 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the 50th program year, adopted its 2025 fiscal year budget, and granted Executive Director Rosemary A. Olsen a 3.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2025. The board also set its 2025 meeting schedule, including a March 26 annual meeting. All four resolutions passed unanimously; an executive session was held with no action taken.
- Approved CDBG subrecipient agreement with Nassau County for $810,282.41 in 50th program year funds (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 fiscal year budget and financial plan (unanimous)
- Approved 3.5% salary increase for Executive Director Rosemary A. Olsen effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 annual and regular meeting schedule, annual meeting March 26, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of October 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Held executive session; no action taken
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2024, to consider seven appeals. Six are residential variance requests to legalize or construct structures that do not meet zoning rules, and one is a commercial appeal to convert a former movie theater into a dinner theater. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21628: Jeong Bae, 33 Short Dr., Manhasset – variance to legalize a one-story portico too close to the street.
- Appeal #21629: Kara Becker, 85 Ivy Way, Port Washington – variance to construct retaining walls that are too tall.
- Appeal #21613: Elham Gilardi, 42 Snapdragon Ln., Roslyn Heights – multiple variances for a new home and pool equipment.
- Appeal #21616: 114 Main Street Owner, LLC (The Beacon), 114 Main St., Port Washington – appeal to extend business use and convert a former movie theater to a dinner theater.
- Appeal #21632: Cecil C. Southern III, 135 Atlantic Ave., Garden City Park – variance to construct additions too close to the side property line.
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a conditional use permit and variances to convert the former Beacon movie theater into a 474-seat dinner theater, including a use variance for the portion of the property zoned Residence-C. The approval includes conditions such as submitting parking commitments in writing and continuing efforts to create a crosswalk. The board also granted variances for a front-yard setback at 33 Short Drive, Manhasset, and a side-yard setback at 135 Atlantic Avenue, Garden City Park, while continuing hearings for retaining wall and new home applications.
- Granted variance for portico setback at 33 Short Drive, Manhasset (4-0)
- Continued retaining wall variance at 85 Ivy Way, Port Washington to Dec 18
- Continued new home variances at 42 Snapdragon Lane, Roslyn Heights
- Granted front-yard setback variance at 191 Executive Drive, Manhasset Hills (4-0)
- Granted side-yard setback variance at 135 Atlantic Avenue, Garden City Park (4-0)
- Granted conditional use and variances for Beacon Theater dinner theater conversion (4-0)
- Adopted SEQRA for Beacon Theater project
Business Tourism and Development Corporation
The Business Tourism and Development Corporation will vote on routine resolutions including officer appointments, acceptance of 2022 audited financial statements, adoption of a 2023 mission statement, and sponsorship awards for arts organizations. The board will also set its 2025 meeting schedule.
- Resolution No. 1 (2024): Appoint officers and committee members
- Resolution No. 2 (2024): Accept 2022 audited financial statements
- Resolution No. 4 (2024): Adopt 2023 mission statement and performance report
- Resolution No. 5 (2024): Award sponsorships to arts organizations for 2024
- Resolution No. 6 (2024): Set 2025 meeting schedule
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board of North Hempstead will hold public hearings on proposed zoning amendments, including a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems facilities and a change allowing retail spaces as accessory uses in the PIP District. The board will also consider a special use permit for a 983 sq ft drive-through coffee shop at 9 Powerhouse Road in Roslyn Heights, along with several parking and dock ordinances and contract awards for town projects.
- Special use permit hearing for 983 sq ft drive-through coffee shop at 9 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights
- Proposed zoning amendment to allow retail spaces as accessory uses in the PIP District
- Proposed one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems facilities
- Hearings scheduled for December 3, 2024, on zoning amendments and dock application at 437 South Court, Port Washington
- Contract awards: Hicks Memorial Centre restoration ($20-06), Town Dock restrooms improvement ($23-05), and Cisco Meraki licenses
The Town Board approved a special use permit for a 983 sq ft drive-through Starbucks coffee shop at 9 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights, by a 4-3 vote. The board also adopted Local Law No. 10 of 2024, amending the zoning code to allow accessory retail use in the Planned Industrial Park District. A 20-year concession agreement for Harbor Links Golf Course was approved with Brooke Holdings, LLC, despite concerns raised about the process and the company's background.
- Approved special use permit for Starbucks drive-thru at 9 Powerhouse Road (4-3)
- Adopted Local Law No. 10-2024 allowing accessory retail in Planned Industrial Park District (7-0)
- Approved 20-year concession agreement with Brooke Holdings for Harbor Links Golf Course (4-3)
- Authorized $3,094,993 in ARPA funds for Manhasset sewer conversion project (7-0)
- Awarded $373,000 bid to Henry Restoration for Hicks Memorial Centre restoration (7-0)
- Awarded $189,600 bid to Talty Construction for Town Dock restrooms (7-0)
- Approved personnel actions including hires, terminations, and salary changes (7-0)
- Set public hearing for Dec 3 on temporary moratorium for battery energy storage systems (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (63 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 6, 2024, to consider ten appeals. Most are residential requests for variances from zoning codes, covering new construction, additions, and legalization of existing structures. Two commercial appeals involve a hot chicken restaurant's signage and a shopping center's bollards.
- Appeal #21583: United Cerebral Palsy Association seeks variances to convert a three-family to a four-family house at 9 Belleview Ave., Port Washington.
- Appeal #21624: Helena Gomez requests variances to legalize a new dwelling at 65 Burnham Ave., Roslyn Heights, including for storm water retention.
- Appeal #21625: Dave's Hot Chicken seeks variances for wall signs at 207 Glen Cove Rd., Carle Place.
- Appeal #21627: 1025 II LLC requests variances for parking lot alterations at 1025 Old Country Road, Westbury.
- Appeal #21608: Giacobbe Realty Corporation seeks variances to legalize an addition and outdoor storage at 17 Beechwood Avenue, Port Washington.
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances for a shed relocation, parking lot reconfiguration, and an appeal regarding EV charging bollards. Several other applications, including new house setbacks, home additions, and commercial signage, were continued or reserved for further information or review.
- Appeal 21622 (Shed relocation) granted (4-0)
- Appeal 21627 (Parking lot alterations) granted (4-0)
- Appeal 21626 (EV charging bollards) continued for building department input
- Appeal 21620 (Front yard setback variance) continued for cost estimate
- Appeal 21621 (Home addition variance) continued for plan modifications
- Appeal 21623 (Deck legalization) continued for neighbor response
- Appeal 21624 (New dwelling variances) continued for building department input
- Appeal 21608 (Industrial storage/dormer) decision reserved
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board held a special meeting to adopt the 2025 annual budget for the town's general fund, outside village fund, and all special districts, along with the assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts. The board also authorized an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Baxter Estates for a shorefront restoration project and approved time extensions for a site plan at 1-4 Expressway Plaza, Roslyn Heights. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Adopted 2025 annual budget for Town of North Hempstead General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund
- Adopted 2025 annual budgets for all special districts
- Adopted 2025 assessment rolls for Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington Water Pollution Control Districts
- Authorized intermunicipal and easement agreements with Village of Baxter Estates for shorefront restoration project
- Authorized extensions of time for site plan approval and special use permit at 1-4 Expressway Plaza, Roslyn Heights
The North Hempstead Town Board held public hearings and adopted assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts. The board tabled resolutions adopting the 2025 budgets for the Town's General Fund, Town Outside Village Fund, and all Special Districts to further consider tax impact, following a proposal by Councilman Troiano for a $5 million tax cut funded from the General Fund balance.
- Adopted Belgrave Water Pollution Control District 2025 assessment roll (7-0)
- Adopted Great Neck Water Pollution Control District 2025 assessment roll (7-0)
- Adopted Port Washington Water Pollution Control District 2025 assessment roll (7-0)
- Authorized intermunicipal and easement agreements with Village of Baxter Estates for shorefront restoration project (7-0)
- Granted extensions of time for site plan approval and special use permit at 1-4 Expressway Plaza, Roslyn Heights (7-0)
- Tabled adoption of 2025 Special Districts budgets (7-0)
- Tabled adoption of 2025 General Fund and Town Outside Village Fund budgets (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2024, to consider 14 appeals. Most are residential requests for variances from zoning codes, including new homes, additions, and legalizations of non-compliant structures. Commercial items include a café at NYU Langone, a theater-to-dinner-theater conversion, and a new animal hospital.
- Appeal #21592: New home and portico too close to street at 61 Manor Drive, Great Neck
- Appeal #21583: Convert three-family to four-family house at 9 Belleview Ave., Port Washington
- Appeal #21615: NYU Langone seeks conditional use for staff/patient café at 1440 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
- Appeal #21616: Convert former movie theater to dinner theater at 114 Main St., Port Washington
- Appeal #21607: Animal hospital conditional use at 260 Plandome Rd., Manhasset
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved four applications: variances for a home addition in Great Neck, legalization of a bay window in Roslyn Heights, legalization of a deck in Roslyn Heights, and conditional use permits for a café at NYU Langone and a cookie shop in Albertson. It continued a sign variance application for Roslyn Square and reserved decision on a conditional use permit for an animal hospital in Manhasset. Four other appeals were adjourned to future dates or without a date.
- Approved variances for home additions at 56 Station Road, Great Neck (3-0)
- Approved variances to legalize bay window at 39 Meadow Lane, Roslyn Heights (3-0)
- Approved variance to legalize deck at 165 Elm Street, Roslyn Heights (3-0)
- Approved conditional use for café at NYU Langone, 1440 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset (3-0)
- Approved conditional use for cookie shop at 1044 Willis Avenue, Albertson (3-0)
- Continued sign variance application for Roslyn Square, 154 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights
- Reserved decision on conditional use for animal hospital at 260 Plandome Road, Manhasset
- Adjourned four appeals to future dates or without a date
Community Development Agency
The Community Development Agency board unanimously approved four resolutions: accepting the 2023 investment report, ratifying the 2023 audited financial statements, appointing Theresa Dukes as a part-time program coordinator at $75/hour (up to 15 hours/week, max $19,900 through Dec 31, 2024), and adopting guidelines for a commercial rehabilitation program funded by the LIRR Third Track grant. The board also entered executive session for a personnel matter but took no action.
- Accepted 2023 Investment Report (unanimous)
- Ratified 2023 audited financial statements (unanimous)
- Appointed Theresa Dukes as part-time Program Coordinator at $75/hr, up to 15 hrs/week, max $19,900 (unanimous)
- Adopted Commercial Rehabilitation Program guidelines for Third Track grant areas (unanimous)
Community Development Agency
The Audit and Finance Committee of the North Hempstead Community Development Agency is meeting to review the agency's 2023 financial statement, single audit, AU 260 communications, management representation letter, and 2023 investment report. The committee will recommend that the Agency Board approve these documents at a future board meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and discussion of any areas of concern.
- Review of 2023 Financial Statement, Single Audit, and AU 260 Communications
- Review of 2023 Investment Report
- Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- Recommendation for Agency Board approval of financial documents
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board certified completion of its review of the tentative 2025 budget and set a public hearing for October 29, 2024, at 7:00 PM to consider the preliminary budget for the town and all special districts. The board also scheduled a hearing on the 2025 assessment rolls for the Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington water pollution control districts on the same date. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.
- Public hearing on preliminary 2025 town and special district budgets: Oct. 29, 2024, 7:00 PM, Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset
- Proposed 2025 elected officer salaries: Supervisor $133,000; Town Clerk $105,000; Councilmembers $49,000; Receiver of Taxes $115,000
- Public hearing on 2025 assessment rolls for Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington water pollution control districts: Oct. 29, 2024, 7:00 PM
- Preliminary budget available for inspection at Town Hall, 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset, weekdays 9:00 AM–4:45 PM
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for installing rooftop solar panels on a detached garage at 63 Murray Ave, Port Washington. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and the July 11th work session summary, plus new business and announcements.
- Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for rooftop solar panels on detached garage at 63 Murray Ave, Port Washington (Section 5 Block 54 Lot 16)
- Approval of agenda and meeting summary from July 11th work session
- New business and commission public outreach meetings
The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the installation of rooftop solar panels on a detached garage at 63 Murray Avenue, Port Washington. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The commission found the panels would be well hidden and no variance was required.
- Approved rooftop solar panel installation at 63 Murray Avenue, Port Washington (5-0)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2024, to consider 14 appeals. Most are residential requests for variances to legalize or construct additions, fences, pools, and paving that don't meet zoning rules. Two commercial appeals involve converting office space to medical use and establishing an animal hospital.
- Appeal #21606: HPIII New York 1010, LLC seeks to convert office suites to medical office at 1010 Northern Blvd., Great Neck, with insufficient parking.
- Appeal #21607: Mucha Realty, Inc. requests a conditional use permit for an animal hospital at 260 Plandome Rd., Manhasset.
- Appeal #21609: First Class Collision seeks to legalize expansion of an auto body shop at 542 Main St., Westbury, with insufficient parking.
- Appeal #21597: Feng Ren requests variances to legalize a non-conforming dwelling expansion at 38 South Bayles Ave., Port Washington.
- Appeal #21582: Xin Wei Xu requests multiple variances for a large addition, pool, and paving at 3 Twelfth Street, Carle Place.
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on 10 appeals. The board granted four applications: a front-yard fence variance for a family with an autistic child (Appeal #21590), a carport enclosure and second-story addition (Appeal #21599), a front-yard fence variance on a busy corner (Appeal #21603), and a parking variance for an auto body shop (Appeal #21609). Five applications were continued for revised plans or additional information, and one was reserved for further review. Two appeals were adjourned to future dates.
- Granted fence variance for 701 Roman Ave, Westbury (4-0)
- Granted variances for carport enclosure & 2nd story at 15 Sycamore Ln, Roslyn Heights (4-0)
- Granted front-yard fence variance at 248 Glen Cove Rd, Carle Place (4-0)
- Granted parking variance for First Class Collision at 542 Main St, Westbury (4-0)
- Continued 5 appeals for revised plans or additional information
- Reserved decision on pool variance at 14 Shrub Hollow Rd, Roslyn
- Adjourned 2 appeals to future hearing dates
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and adopting local laws. It adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2024, which regulates unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) on town property, requiring permits and insurance, with fines up to $1,500. The board also adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2024, adding Harbormaster duties to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety. Other hearings include a proposed one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems and amendments to traffic regulations.
- Adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2024: drone regulations on town property, permits, insurance ($1M general liability), fines up to $1,500
- Adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2024: Harbormaster duties added to Public Safety Commissioner/Deputy
- Public hearing: one-year moratorium on battery energy storage systems facilities
- Public hearing: amending traffic code for vehicle registration, inspection, and license plate violations
- Continued hearing: zoning amendment to allow retail accessory use in PIP District (continued to Nov 12)
The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2024, restricting the takeoff and landing of drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) on town property, with permits required and fines up to $1,500. The board also adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2024, making the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Harbormasters, and Local Law No. 9 of 2024, allowing code enforcement to issue tickets for vehicle registration, inspection, and license plate violations. A public hearing on a zoning amendment was continued to November 12, 2024, and a hearing on a battery energy storage moratorium was reopened for public comment but not voted on.
- Adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2024 restricting drone takeoffs/landings on town property (5-0)
- Adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2024 making Public Safety Commissioner and Deputy Harbormasters (5-0)
- Adopted Local Law No. 9 of 2024 allowing code enforcement to issue tickets for vehicle violations (5-0)
- Continued zoning amendment hearing to November 12, 2024 (5-0)
- Reopened public comment on battery energy storage moratorium, no vote taken
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is accepting the tentative 2025 budget and setting dates for a special budget review meeting (Oct 10) and a public hearing on the preliminary budget (Oct 29). The board is also voting on numerous resolutions covering contracts, gifts, supplemental appropriations, and personnel actions.
- Accepts tentative 2025 budget and special district assessment rolls
- Sets Oct 10 special meeting to review tentative budget and Oct 29 public hearing on preliminary budget
- Authorizes agreement with M.G. McLaren Engineering for 9/11 Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park (DPW Project 22-01)
- Authorizes supplemental appropriations including $4,359 for Clark Botanic Gardens and $1,210 from settlement funds
- Accepts gifts including a memorial stone for Townsend Cemetery and $50 pavers for Animal Shelter program
The North Hempstead Town Board unanimously adopted the tentative 2025 budget for the town and all special improvement districts, and scheduled two special meetings for October 10 and October 29, 2024, to review the budget and hold a public hearing. The board also approved a series of routine resolutions, including accepting gifts, authorizing engineering services for the 9/11 Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park, and creating a committee to investigate remedial measures for dwellings in the Roslyn Country Club area. All resolutions passed 7-0 except one, which passed 4-3.
- Adopted tentative 2025 town and special district budgets (7-0)
- Scheduled special budget review meeting for Oct 10, 2024 (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing on preliminary budget for Oct 29, 2024 (7-0)
- Accepted memorial stone for Townsend Cemetery (7-0)
- Authorized engineering agreement for 9/11 Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park (7-0)
- Created Legacy Issue Resolution Committee for Roslyn Country Club dwellings (7-0)
- Approved carpet installation contract with Designers North Carpet and Home Inc. (4-3)
- Approved emergency HVAC and drainage repair agreements (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2024, to consider five variance requests. These include residential and commercial property owners seeking relief from zoning rules for projects such as a new home, a BBQ legalization, a use conversion, and a building height increase. The board will decide whether to grant the variances.
- Appeal #21592: Seon Pak, 61 Manor Drive, Great Neck – variance to build a new home and portico too close to the street
- Appeal #21593: Anastasios Zoitas, 147 Aldershot Ln., Manhasset – variance to legalize a stationary BBQ in a side yard
- Appeal #21583: United Cerebral Palsy Association, 9 Belleview Ave., Port Washington – variance to convert a three-family to a four-family house
- Appeal #21595: Pergament Properties, 110 Main Street, Port Washington – variance for medical office conversion with insufficient parking
- Appeal #21596: Fifth Avenue of Long Island Realty (London Jewelers), 2044 Northern Blvd., Manhasset – variance for an addition exceeding height limit
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings on several items, including a special use permit for a drive-thru coffee shop in Roslyn Heights, amendments to town codes regarding drones on town property and accessory retail in the PIP District, and an ordinance for a full stop at Stirrup Lane. The board also approved tax-exempt financing for new fire trucks for the Albertson Hook & Ladder Company.
- Special use permit for 9 Powerhouse Road LLC to build a 983 sq ft drive-thru coffee shop at 9 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights
- Local law to regulate drone takeoffs and landings on town property (Chapter 57)
- Local law to allow accessory retail in PIP District (Chapter 70)
- Ordinance establishing full stop northbound on Stirrup Lane at Strawberry Lane, Roslyn Heights
- Approved tax-exempt financing for two fire trucks (2024 Pierce Enforcer ladder truck and 2026 Pierce Enforcer pumper) at total cost not to exceed $2,644,811
The Town Board approved tax-exempt financing for the purchase of two new fire trucks for the Albertson Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Company No. 1, Inc. The Board also adopted a new traffic ordinance for Stirrup Lane. Several other public hearings regarding zoning and town facilities were continued to future dates.
- Approved tax-exempt financing for two new fire trucks for Albertson Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Company No. 1, Inc. (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 13-2024 requiring a full stop for northbound traffic on Stirrup Lane at Strawberry Lane (7-0)
- Continued special use permit hearing for Starbucks at 9 Powerhouse Road to November 12
- Continued public hearing on local law amending Town Facilities code to October 8
- Continued public hearing on local law amending Zoning code to October 8
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold public hearings on seven residential and one commercial variance request. Applicants seek permission to build or legalize structures that don't meet zoning rules, such as homes too large or too close to property lines, fences, pools, and a doctor's office with insufficient parking.
- Appeal #21589: Portico, deck, and front-yard fences at 141 Country Club Dr., Manhasset
- Appeal #21580: New house too big with small side yards at 50 Bregman Ave., New Hyde Park
- Appeal #21586: Legalize oversized new home too close to street at 47 Reed Dr., Roslyn
- Appeal #21582: Addition, pool, and fencing variances at 3 Twelfth St., Carle Place
- Appeal #21088: Convert commercial space to doctor's office at 800 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is setting public hearing dates for October 8, 2024, to consider three local laws: amending the Public Safety Commissioner's duties to include Harbormaster functions, establishing a one-year moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities, and amending traffic regulations to include certain state vehicle violations. The board will also vote on accepting gifts, supplemental budget appropriations, a grant application, and various agreements.
- Public hearing on local law to make Public Safety Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner Harbormasters (Peace Officers)
- Public hearing on one-year moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities
- Public hearing on traffic code amendments for vehicle registration, inspection, and license plate violations
- Accept $975 gift for Montfort Cemetery sign marker and $662.79 for Clark Botanic Gardens
- Apply for $240,000 NYS grant for Clark Botanic Garden pond improvements (20% local match)
The Town Board approved a consent calendar of 18 resolutions, including setting public hearings for a battery energy storage moratorium and traffic code amendments, accepting gifts, and authorizing a $240,000 grant application for Clark Botanic Garden improvements. The Board also approved a personnel resolution covering 122 employment actions, including the hire of Stephen Haramis as Deputy Commissioner of Buildings (4-3), and struck one laborer hire from the agenda. A $475,234.14 claim settlement was funded through transfers from the insurance reserve and general fund.
- Approved consent calendar of 18 resolutions (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for 1-year battery energy storage moratorium (unanimous)
- Authorized $240,000 grant application for Clark Botanic Garden ponds (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Stephen Haramis as Deputy Commissioner of Buildings, $130,000/yr (4-3)
- Struck laborer hire Thomas S. Helfrich from personnel resolution (4-3)
- Approved $475,234.14 claim settlement funding transfer (unanimous)
- Approved MulchFest 2024 tree recycling program (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 settlement for Christine Raffaele v. TONH (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Ethics
The North Hempstead Board of Ethics is meeting to review minutes, financial disclosure filings, and other business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Review of minutes from September 20, 2023 meeting
- Review of list of those who have and have not filed annual financial disclosure statements
- Review of filed annual financial disclosure statements
- Discussion of new meeting dates
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on eight appeals, seven residential and one commercial, seeking variances from town zoning codes. The board will decide on requests to legalize or construct structures that do not meet setback, height, use, or parking requirements.
- Appeal #21538: Foyer/portico too close to street and deck too close to side line at 12 Beverly Rd., Port Washington
- Appeal #21583: Convert three-family to four-family house (non-permitted use) at 9 Belleview Ave., Port Washington
- Appeal #21573: Legalize interior mezzanine with insufficient parking at 1833 Gilford Ave., New Hyde Park
- Appeal #21505.A: Starbucks drive-thru ordering station with audio equipment facing residential property at 9 Powerhouse Rd., Roslyn Heights
- Appeal #21588: More than one wall sign per wall at 401 Old Country Rd., Carle Place
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances to Starbucks for an ordering station and fence height at 9 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights, and denied a fence height variance at 113 Monterey Drive, New Hyde Park. Several other applications were granted, continued, or adjourned. The board also adopted a SEQRA resolution.
- Granted Starbucks variances for ordering station and 7-ft fence on retaining wall (5-0)
- Denied fence height variance at 113 Monterey Drive, New Hyde Park (5-0)
- Granted variance for three A/C units at 344 Bryn Mawr Road, New Hyde Park (5-0)
- Granted second wall sign variance for OnPoint Pharmacy at 401 Old Country Road (5-0)
- Continued Roth vestibule/deck application for revised plans at 12 Beverly Road
- Reserved decision on fence variance at 12 Arlington Street, Westbury
- Adjourned UCP application to September 18 for applicant to retain counsel
- Adopted SEQRA resolution (5-0)
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board authorized a $60,060,700 bond for water facility improvements and adopted new zoning laws regarding lot widths and temporary storage containers. A proposed moratorium on battery energy storage systems failed to pass. The Board also established new school speed zones and no-stopping zones in New Hyde Park.
- Approved $60,060,700 bond for Port Washington Water District improvements (6-0)
- Adopted Local Law 5 of 2024 establishing new residential lot width requirements (6-0)
- Adopted Local Law 6 of 2024 creating a permit process for temporary storage containers (6-0)
- Denied proposed moratorium on battery energy storage systems (3-2, 2 abstentions)
- Approved 20 mph school speed zones for Moore and Talbot Streets (6-0)
- Approved no-stopping zones for North 2nd St, North 3rd St, White Ave, and Clausen Pl (6-0)
- Approved $1.12M redemption of 2016 Series B Public Improvement Serial Bonds (6-0)
- Authorized suspension of parking meters in Port Washington from Nov 27, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (51 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 13 appeals requesting variances for residential additions, legalizations, and use changes. The board will also review one commercial appeal for a restaurant conversion with parking issues.
- Appeal #21576: Addition too close to street at 36 Oxford Boulevard, Great Neck
- Appeal #21532: Garage addition too close to property line at 66 Quaker Ridge Road, Manhasset
- Appeal #21580: New house too big and too close to street at 50 Bregman Ave., New Hyde Park
- Appeal #21552: Legalize professional office in cellar at 2 Kent Road, New Hyde Park
- Appeal #21562: Restaurant conversion with parking violations at 815 Willis Ave., Albertson
The Board of Zoning Appeals heard six applications on July 17, 2024. It granted variances for a second-story addition at 36 Oxford Blvd, Great Neck (5-0), a second-story addition at 49 Shadyside Ave, Port Washington (4-0), and a front porch at 118 Huntington Rd, Port Washington (4-0). It continued applications for a garage addition at 66 Quaker Ridge Rd, Manhasset, and a second-story addition at 68 Stephen Ave, New Hyde Park, pending revised plans. It reserved decision on a fence at 12 Longview Rd, Port Washington. Two applications were adjourned: 50 Bregman Ave, New Hyde Park to September 4, and 815 Willis Ave, Albertson without a date. The board also adopted SEQRA.
- Granted variance for second-story addition at 36 Oxford Blvd, Great Neck (5-0)
- Granted variance for second-story addition at 49 Shadyside Ave, Port Washington (4-0)
- Granted variance for front porch at 118 Huntington Rd, Port Washington (4-0)
- Continued garage addition at 66 Quaker Ridge Rd, Manhasset for revised plans
- Continued second-story addition at 68 Stephen Ave, New Hyde Park for revised plans
- Reserved decision on fence at 12 Longview Rd, Port Washington
- Adjourned 50 Bregman Ave, New Hyde Park to September 4
- Adjourned 815 Willis Ave, Albertson without a date
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 374-2024, authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) concerning real property at the Port Washington train station. The MOU is a non-binding first step toward expanding tracks 1 and 8 to improve commuter train service. The item was previously tabled and was brought back for a vote at this special meeting. Councilwoman Liu was absent due to surgery.
- Approved Resolution No. 374-2024 authorizing MOU with LIRR for Port Washington train station (6-0, Liu absent)
- Untabled Item 1 (MOU with LIRR) by unanimous vote
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board adopted a local law establishing a $10 fee for financial institutions requesting duplicate tax bills. The Board also approved a petition to designate a section of Miller Place in Roslyn Heights as 'Anita "GG" Conrow Place'.
- Adopted $10 fee for banks and lenders requesting physical duplicate tax bills
- Designated 'Anita "GG" Conrow Place' as a secondary honorary name for Miller Place
- Authorized $32,000,000 bond for Port Washington Police District facility improvements
- Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction on the north side of Exford Place in Albertson
- Proposed one-year moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems Facilities
The Town Board approved a $32 million bond to finance a new police headquarters for the Port Washington Police District, despite public opposition and questions about a referendum. The board also adopted a $10 fee for duplicate tax bills requested by financial institutions, authorized a one-year moratorium on battery energy storage facilities, and approved an intermunicipal agreement with Nassau County for a school bus stop-arm camera program.
- Approved $32M bond for Port Washington Police District headquarters (6-0)
- Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2024: $10 fee for duplicate tax bills for institutions (6-0)
- Designated Miller Place as 'Anita "GG" Conrow Place' honorary street name (6-0)
- Adopted traffic ordinances for Exford Place and Elm Drive (6-0 each)
- Set public hearing date for battery energy storage moratorium (6-0)
- Authorized intermunicipal agreement for school bus stop-arm program (6-0)
- Authorized $2.75M intermunicipal agreement for Westbury Avenue improvements (6-0)
- Approved hiring of Nancy Shahverdi as Planning Commissioner (4-0, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted (81 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 26, 2024, to consider 15 appeals for zoning variances and conditional uses. The residential calendar includes requests to build additions, fences, and a second story that exceed size, setback, or height limits. The commercial calendar includes requests to operate a car sales lot, expand a food use, install signs, and legalize a non-conforming concrete business.
- Appeal #21570: Manhasset Northern Enterprises seeks conditional use to sell/storage/park automobiles at 999-1009 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
- Appeal #21571: Port Land Development Corp. seeks to expand food use at 510 Plandome Rd., Manhasset
- Appeal #21572: MaxMara Signs seeks variances for wall signs at 2102 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
- Appeal #21574: Target Drive Up Sign seeks ground sign variances at 1400 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park
- Appeal #21575: Garden City Trans-Mix Corp. seeks renewal of concrete business conditional use at 196-198 Atlantic Ave., Garden City Park
The Board of Zoning Appeals heard nine appeals and granted five, including a variance for a 9.6-inch front-yard setback encroachment, a two-foot side-yard setback variance for a garage, a conditional use permit for a Sikh temple, and two sign variances. Four applications were reserved for later decisions, including a house rebuild, a floor-area variance, a fence height variance, and a commercial parking variance. Two other appeals were adjourned to later dates.
- Granted front-yard setback variance for home rebuild at 12 South Court, Port Washington (4-0)
- Granted 9.6-inch front-yard setback variance for additions at 10 Belmont Drive South, Roslyn Heights (4-0)
- Granted side-yard and aggregate setback variances for garage at 113 North Court, Roslyn Heights (4-0)
- Granted conditional use permit for Sikh temple at 2000 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park (4-0)
- Granted sign variances for Max Mara at Americana Shopping Center (4-0)
- Granted sign variance for Target Drive Up sign at Lake Success Shopping Center (4-0)
- Granted conditional use renewal and gate variance for Garden City Trans-Mix Corp. (4-0)
- Reserved decision on floor-area variance for second-story addition at 31 Jeffrey Place, New Hyde Park
Community Development Agency
The 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 vote on four resolutions. These resolutions authorize leasing an automobile and accepting proposals for asbestos remediation engineering and two land surveying services. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Resolution No. 14 (2024): Authorizing leasing of an automobile
- Resolution No. 15 (2024): Accepting proposal for professional engineering services for asbestos remediation
- Resolution No. 16 (2024): Accepting proposal for land surveying services
- Resolution No. 17 (2024): Accepting proposal for land surveying services
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board approved a reorganization of the Albertson Water District's capital projects, increasing the total project cost from $31.48M to $43.91M while applying $12.43M in grants, leaving $31.48M to be financed through bonds. The board also adopted a new ordinance requiring a full stop for southbound traffic on Funston Avenue at Evans Avenue in Albertson. A public hearing on an ordinance affecting Exford Place was continued without a date.
- Approved Resolution 323-2024 authorizing $43.91M Albertson Water District project reorganization (6-0, Scott absent)
- Approved Resolution 324-2024 amending 2020 bond resolution to $43.91M with $31.48M in new bonds (6-0, Scott absent)
- Adopted Ordinance 8-2024 requiring full stop southbound on Funston Avenue at Evans Avenue (6-0)
- Continued public hearing on Exford Place ordinance without date (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 5, 2024, to consider ten variance requests. Eight are residential appeals seeking relief from zoning rules for additions, garages, and other structures, and two are commercial appeals involving a sign and a restaurant conversion. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21555: Variance to legalize gas firepit and barbeque at 17 Winfield Terrace, Great Neck
- Appeal #21557: Variance to build a two-family dwelling on a narrow lot at 103 Bayview Avenue, Port Washington
- Appeal #21558: Variance for a one-story addition and legalize nonconforming garage/attic at 3 Huntington Rd., Port Washington
- Appeal #21546: Variance to legalize restaurant conversion and narrow drive aisle at 344 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park
- Appeal #21560: Variance for oversized sign at 57 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington
The Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on eight appeals. It granted variances for a gas fire pit, a home addition, a porch conversion, and a restaurant conditional use. It continued three cases—a two-family dwelling, a home renovation, and a sign installation—for revised plans or additional information. One case was adjourned to a later date.
- Granted variance for gas fire pit and barbecue at 17 Winfield Terrace (4-0)
- Granted variance for 38.7 sq ft addition at 85 Dover Road (4-0)
- Granted variance for enclosed porch at 147 Aldershot Lane (4-0)
- Continued two-family dwelling variance at 103 Bayview Avenue for revised plans
- Continued home renovation variance at 3 Huntington Road for revised plans
- Granted dormer reconstruction variance at 522 Sperry Boulevard (4-0)
- Continued sign variance at 57 Seaview Boulevard for survey
- Granted restaurant conditional use and parking variance at 344 Hillside Avenue (4-0)
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board is setting public hearing dates for several local law amendments and petitions. Proposed changes include new lot width requirements for residential subdivisions and a $10 fee for duplicate tax bills requested by financial institutions.
- Public hearing July 2, 2024, for a $10 duplicate tax bill fee for financial institutions
- Public hearing August 13, 2024, for new residential lot width requirements
- Public hearing July 2, 2024, to name a portion of Miller Place 'Anita "GG" Conrow'
- Public hearing July 2, 2024, for 'No Stopping' restrictions on Exford Place in Albertson
- Public hearing August 13, 2024, for a 20 MPH school speed zone on Moore Street and Talbot Street
The North Hempstead Town Board approved a $4,872,118 contract with Galvin Bros., Inc. to reconstruct the Michael J. Tully Park parking lot in New Hyde Park, and adopted a bond resolution authorizing up to $4,000,000 in bonds toward the project's $8,000,000 estimated maximum cost. The board also approved a $2,500,000 settlement of the Sharon Bird v. Town of North Hempstead personal injury claim and tabled a memorandum of understanding with the Long Island Railroad concerning property at the Port Washington train station. Most items passed on a 7-0 consent vote; the board also set public hearing dates for a police headquarters project and several local laws.
- Awarded $4,872,118 Tully Park parking lot reconstruction contract to Galvin Bros., Inc. (7-0)
- Adopted bond resolution for up to $4,000,000 in bonds for Tully Park parking lot improvements; estimated maximum cost $8,000,000 (7-0)
- Approved $2,500,000 settlement of Sharon Bird v. Town of North Hempstead claim (7-0)
- Tabled memorandum of understanding with Long Island Railroad on Port Washington train station property (7-0)
- Set July 2, 2024 public hearing on new Port Washington police headquarters, estimated maximum cost $32,000,000 (7-0)
- Set public hearings on local laws amending Town Code Chapter 51 (Taxation) and Chapter 70 (Zoning) (7-0)
- Approved $141,731.59 transfer from General Fund Capital Projects Reserve Fund for IT purchases (7-0)
- Approved $2,000,000 transfer from Highway Fund unallocated balance for road resurfacing (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (109 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on five appeals. These include requests for variances to build additions too close to streets, legalize non-conforming structures, and convert a funeral home into a place of worship. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21549: Variances for additions and chimney too close to street/side property line at 19 Radcliff Ave, Port Washington
- Appeal #21551: Variances to legalize additions, fencing in front yard, and excessive fence height at 5 Bank St, Port Washington
- Appeal #21552: Variance to legalize professional office in cellar at 2 Kent Rd, New Hyde Park
- Appeal #21553: Conditional use permit for continued auto showroom at 60 Northern Blvd, Great Neck
- Appeal #21554: Variance to convert funeral home to place of worship too close to street at 2000 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a three-year conditional use renewal for Auto Expo Ent. Inc. (New York Paradise) at 60 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, with conditions to maintain cleanliness, use dark-sky lighting, and maintain arborvitae. It also granted variances for a Port Washington home addition (Appeal #21549) subject to a revised hipped roof and spark arrestor, and approved most of a fence/dwelling legalization (Appeal #21551) while denying the 6-foot front-facing fence height. Two appeals were adjourned to June 26.
- Granted 3-year conditional use renewal for Auto Expo auto showroom with conditions (3-0)
- Continued Appeal #21549 (Hanson) for revised hipped roof and spark arrestor
- Granted Appeal #21551 (Brown) except denied 6-foot fence on southwest side (3-0)
- Adjourned Appeal #21552 (Perlow) to June 26
- Adjourned Appeal #21554 (Singh) to June 26
- Adopted SEQRA resolution (3-0)
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board held public hearings and approved several items. It authorized $272,741 in capital improvements for the Port Washington Public Parking District, including an oil-to-gas conversion, a heavy-duty vehicle, building renovations, and HVAC enhancements, and issued a bond for that amount. The Board also adopted a local law allowing firehouses in Residence AAA districts, approved a no-stopping ordinance on Central Avenue in Garden City Park, and increased fire company length of service award contributions.
- Approved $272,741 capital improvements for Port Washington Public Parking District (5-0)
- Authorized $272,741 bond issuance for Port Washington Public Parking District (5-0)
- Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2024 allowing firehouses in Residence AAA districts (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 6-2024: No Stopping on Central Avenue, Garden City Park, 9 PM-8 AM (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 7-2024: School speed zone and stop signs on Dogwood Road, Albertson (5-0)
- Approved increased LOSAP contributions for Albertson and Roslyn fire companies (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider several residential and commercial variance requests. Items include requests to legalize existing structures, approve new construction setbacks, and permit conditional uses for restaurants.
- Variance to construct a foyer and portico at 12 Beverly Rd., Port Washington
- Variance to legalize a fire-damaged garage at 126 St. Marks Pl., Roslyn Heights
- Conditional use to operate a new restaurant at 490 Westbury Ave., Carle Place
- Variance to legalize HVAC equipment and signage at 100 Harbor Rd., Port Washington
- Variance to construct a new dwelling at 86 Garden Drive, Albertson
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved six applications, including variances for a generator placement, a garage setback, a driveway expansion, a cellar entrance, restaurant signage, and a restaurant parking shortfall. Two applications were continued: one for a new dwelling with neighbor concerns and one for tennis facility signage and HVAC equipment pending revised plans. One appeal was adjourned to June 5.
- Granted generator variance at 29 Bayview Ave (4-0)
- Granted garage variance at 19 South Bayles Ave (4-0)
- Granted garage variance at 126 St. Marks Place (4-0)
- Granted driveway variance at 95 Primrose Drive (4-0)
- Granted cellar entrance variance at 132 Bethel Road (4-0)
- Granted restaurant sign variance at 3000 Jericho Turnpike (4-0)
- Granted restaurant parking variance at 490 Westbury Ave (4-0)
- Continued tennis facility appeal #21545 for revised plans
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is setting public hearing dates for June 11, 2024, to consider new traffic ordinances in Albertson and a major capital project for the Albertson Water District. The board will also vote on numerous resolutions covering contracts, bids, appointments, and routine administrative matters.
- Public hearing June 11 on No Stopping Here to Corner restriction on Exford Place, Albertson
- Public hearing June 11 on Full Stop southbound on Funston Avenue at Evans Avenue, Albertson
- Public hearing June 11 on $43,910,000 Albertson Water District capital project (Reorganized 2020 Project)
- Bid awards for DPW roof replacement (New Hyde Park), milling/paving, tennis court reconditioning, turf products, waterway debris removal
- Agreements for Memorial Day fireworks (light towers, golf carts) and drainage improvements on Reid Avenue, Port Washington and Morris Drive, New Hyde Park
The Town Board voted 4-2 to authorize the Town Attorney to commence litigation challenging New York State legislation (A04282B/S03505) that would move certain local elections to even-numbered years. The board also approved a large consent agenda including multiple contract awards, such as a $2.849 million roof replacement contract for the DPW facility and a $4.6045 million milling and paving contract. Additionally, Gerard Losquadro was appointed as Superintendent of Highways in a 4-2 vote, and the board declared May as both Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
- Authorized litigation challenging state law moving local elections to even years (4-2)
- Appointed Gerard Losquadro as Superintendent of Highways (4-2)
- Awarded $2.849M roof replacement contract to More Consulting Corp. (6-0)
- Awarded $4.6045M milling and paving contract to Metro Paving (6-0)
- Approved $125,000 grant application for Caemmerer Park improvements (6-0)
- Authorized use of Tully Park exercise room by volunteer firefighters for $300/year (6-0)
- Declared May as Jewish American Heritage Month (6-0)
- Declared May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold public hearings on eight variance requests, mostly from homeowners seeking to legalize or construct structures that don't meet zoning rules—such as pools, fences, and additions too close to property lines. One commercial request seeks to convert a retail space into a health center with reduced parking. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21531: Pool barrier fence, pool, and outdoor kitchen in front/side yard at 170 Hillside Ave., Manhasset
- Appeal #21532: Garage addition too close to side property line at 66 Quaker Ridge Road, Manhasset
- Appeal #21537: Convert retail to health center with insufficient parking at 119 Old Country Road, Carle Place
- Appeal #21533: Second-story addition and porch too close to street at 21 Pearsall Place, Roslyn Heights
- Appeal #21536: Fence too tall in front yard at 176 Rushmore Street, Westbury
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted five variance applications: a pool and fence at 170 Hillside Avenue, a front-yard fence at 162 Cow Neck Road, structures at 1212 Port Washington Boulevard, a rear addition at 956 North Seventh Street, and a garage at 66 Cherry Lane. It also granted a parking and sign variance for a health center at 119 Old Country Road, conditioned on the sign having no white background. Two cases were not decided: a garage addition at 66 Quaker Ridge Road was adjourned to June 5, and a fence at 176 Rushmore Street was reserved for further review.
- Approved pool, outdoor kitchen and fence variances at 170 Hillside Avenue, Manhasset (5-0)
- Approved front-yard fence variance at 162 Cow Neck Road, Port Washington (5-0)
- Approved variances for rear addition, patio roof and fences at 1212 Port Washington Boulevard (5-0)
- Approved side-yard variance for rear addition at 956 North Seventh Street, New Hyde Park (5-0)
- Approved garage variances at 66 Cherry Lane, Carle Place (5-0)
- Approved parking and sign variances for health center at 119 Old Country Road, Carle Place, conditioned on sign without white background (5-0)
- Adjourned garage addition variance at 66 Quaker Ridge Road, Manhasset to June 5
- Reserved decision on fence variance at 176 Rushmore Street, Westbury
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for The Landmark on Main at 234 Main Street, Port Washington, to install rooftop HVAC equipment and support structures. The meeting also includes approval of the prior meeting summary, discussion of new business, and planning for public outreach meetings in May.
- Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for rooftop HVAC at 234 Main Street, Port Washington (Section 5, Block 36, Lot 204)
- Approval of agenda and meeting summary from January 11, 2024
- Discussion of new business
- Commission public outreach meetings scheduled for May 22 and May 23
- Program volunteers announcement
The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved an application to replace two rooftop HVAC units at 234 Main Street, Port Washington (Landmark on Main). The new units will be set back 32 feet and are not visible from the street or park. The commission also discussed upcoming outreach meetings for historic districts in May.
- Approved rooftop HVAC replacement at 234 Main Street, Port Washington (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:42 p.m. (5-0)
Community Development Agency
The North Hempstead Community Development Agency board will meet to approve minutes, hear the executive director's report, and vote on resolutions including submitting CDBG and HOME grant applications, revising procurement policy, and accepting reports. The agenda is mostly routine administrative actions, with no public hearings or major projects listed.
- Resolution No. 5 (2024): Authorizing 50th Program Year CDBG application submission
- Resolution No. 6 (2024): Authorizing HOME Investment Partnerships Act grant submission
- Resolution No. 7 (2024): Revising Procurement Policy to comply with HUD Section 3 Final Rule
- Resolution No. 3 (2024): Electing and appointing officers
- Resolution No. 13 (2024): Accepting a donation
The Community Development Agency board ratified its 50th Program Year CDBG application totaling $800,000 and a HOME application of $850,000 for the Workforce Housing Phase III project. Members elected officers, appointed committee members, adopted a revised procurement policy, reaffirmed several policies, and accepted the mission statement and operations report. Resolutions on the 2023 investment report and appointing a part-time employee were tabled. The board also accepted a donation of office furniture and equipment.
- Ratified 50th Program Year CDBG application totaling $800,000 (unanimous)
- Ratified HOME application of $850,000 for Workforce Housing Phase III (unanimous)
- Elected Jeffrey M. Greilsheimer Chairperson, Rodney A. Caines Vice-Chairperson, Ralph Kreitzman Treasurer, Dolores Sedacca Secretary (unanimous)
- Appointed committee members: Caines to chair Governance; Kreitzman to chair Audit & Finance (unanimous)
- Adopted revised Agency Procurement Policy and Procedure (unanimous)
- Reaffirmed various Agency policies including anti-harassment, whistleblower, ethics, and investment policies (unanimous)
- Accepted Agency Mission Statement and Performance Measurement Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Agency Operations and Accomplishments Report (unanimous)
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board held four public hearings and approved all items. It adopted ordinances establishing stop signs on Cumberland Avenue in Great Neck and Dewey Avenue in Albertson, and a no-stopping zone on Bethel Road in Albertson. It also approved the sale of Manhasset Park District property at 61 Locust Street to Benedetto Romano for $700,000, with all votes unanimous.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 3-2024 establishing full stop signs on Cumberland Avenue and Allen Drive in Great Neck (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4-2024 creating a no-stopping zone on Bethel Road in Albertson (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 5-2024 establishing full stop signs on Dewey Avenue at Evans Avenue in Albertson (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 214-2024 for the sale of Manhasset Park District property at 61 Locust Street for $700,000 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a public hearing on five appeals. Four are from homeowners seeking variances to build additions that exceed size or setback limits, and one is from a shopping center seeking variances for parking lot cart corrals. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Appeal #21526: Brian Sapanski, 23 Sutton Hill Ln., New Hyde Park – variance to build additions making home too big
- Appeal #21527: John Corallo, 4 Howard Court, Carle Place – variance for rear addition making house too big
- Appeal #21528: Yuhsuan Chao, 31 Pubins Ln., New Hyde Park – variances for additions and second story too close to street
- Appeal #21529: Bryan Arcos, 14 Cedar Road, Westbury – variance to legalize front yard fencing
- Appeal #21530: Lake Success Shopping Center, 1400 Union Turnpike – variances for unanchored cart corrals without protective roof
The Board approved a variance for a front-yard fence at 14 Cedar Road in Westbury, subject to conditions on fence type and plantings. The Board continued or reserved decisions on three other appeals: a home expansion in New Hyde Park, a rear addition in Carle Place, and a second-story addition in New Hyde Park. A variance request for unanchored cart corrals at the Target store in Lake Success was continued so the Board can research the code's legislative history.
- Approved fence variance at 14 Cedar Road, Westbury (5-0), as modified
- Continued Appeal 21526 (Sapanski home expansion) for revised plans
- Reserved decision on Appeal 21527 (Corallo rear addition)
- Reserved decision on Appeal 21528 (Chao second-story addition)
- Continued Appeal 21530 (Target cart corrals) for code research
- Granted extension of time for Appeal 21017 (office space/parking)
- Adopted SEQRA determination (5-0)
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is setting public hearing dates for May 14, 2024, to consider a zoning amendment allowing firehouses in Residence AAA districts, traffic ordinances on Central Avenue and Dogwood Road, and increased fire company contributions. The board also authorizes various contracts, grants, and appointments, including HVAC improvements at the animal shelter and EV charging fees.
- Public hearing on zoning amendment to allow municipal/volunteer firehouses in Residence AAA districts
- Public hearing on no-stopping ordinance on Central Avenue, Garden City Park (9 PM-8 AM)
- Public hearing on school speed zone and full stop on Dogwood Road, Albertson
- Public hearing to increase fire company LOSAP contributions (Albertson: $178,659 to $195,949; Roslyn: $57,000 to $68,295)
- Award bids for HVAC improvements at Town Animal Shelter and pool chemicals
The meeting consisted of a single motion to adjourn. No substantive decisions were recorded.
- Motion to adjourn approved (8-0)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on seven appeals, including five residential variance requests for fences, fire pits, and an outdoor kitchen, and two commercial requests for a medical office conversion and a deli. The board will also vote on decisions for prior appeals, including one denial for a home addition in Albertson.
- Appeal #21524: Little Smiles, 110 Main St., Port Washington — conditional use and variances to convert office to medical office with parking and sign issues
- Appeal #21525: Orlando's Deli, 18 Main St., Port Washington — conditional use for retail food conversion
- Appeal #21526: Greenvale Realty Holdings, 13 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale — variances for commercial additions with insufficient parking and loading
- Appeal #21521: Benjamin Wang, 38 South Dr., Manhasset — variances to legalize fire pit and outdoor kitchen too close to house and in side yard
- Appeal #21490: Edward Probst, 52 Netz Pl., Albertson — denied variances for home additions too close to street and too big
The Board of Zoning Appeals granted five applications: front-yard fences at 8 Deepdale Drive and 38 South Drive, a fire pit and outdoor kitchen at 38 South Drive, a medical office conversion at 110 Main Street, a deli at 18 Main Street, and additions at 13 Glen Cove Road. It continued the application at 135 Park Avenue for fencing and an arbor, asking the applicant for proof the fence predates the town code. One appeal was adjourned to April 17.
- Granted variance to legalize front-yard wood, gate and masonry fences at 8 Deepdale Drive, Manhasset (5-0)
- Granted variances to legalize a fire pit and outdoor kitchen at 38 South Drive, Manhasset (5-0)
- Continued application for fencing and arbor at 135 Park Avenue, Carle Place, pending proof the fence predates the code
- Granted conditional use and variances to convert office space to a pediatric dental office at 110 Main Street, Port Washington (5-0)
- Granted conditional use for a deli at 18 Main Street, Port Washington, with conditions on outdoor seating and rear deliveries (5-0)
- Granted variances to legalize additions at 13 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale (4-0)
- Adjourned appeal for fencing at 162 Cow Neck Road, Port Washington to April 17
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board established a strict timeline for the demolition of a hazardous building at 380 Northern Boulevard, with the town assuming control if the owner fails to act. Other actions included approving site plans for a roofing supply business and a car wash, and denying a religious building expansion.
- Ordered demolition of 380 Northern Boulevard by April 22, 2024, or the town will perform the work
- Approved site plan to legalize a 971 s.f. mezzanine at 125 Voice Road (6-0)
- Approved special use permit for alterations at 201 East Shore Road car wash (7-0)
- Disapproved site plan for a 6,600 s.f. addition at 300 Hillside Avenue (4-3)
- Appropriated $272,741 via serial bonds for Port Washington Public Parking District improvements (7-0)
- Approved increase and improvement of facilities for Port Washington Public Parking District (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four residential appeals, each seeking variances to legalize existing or proposed structures that do not comply with town zoning codes. The board will decide whether to grant these variances, which involve a roofed deck, two fence height issues, and a garage conversion with parking and stormwater concerns.
- Appeal #21508: Lijo Thomas, 31 Kingston St., New Hyde Park — variance to legalize roofed deck too close to side property line
- Appeal #21503: Kenny Lin, 121 Sigsbee Ave., Albertson — variance to legalize fences too tall on side property lines
- Appeal #21504: Thomas Varghese, 125 Sigsbee Ave., Albertson — variance to legalize fencing too tall
- Appeal #21519: Jorge Pariona, 847 First Ave., Westbury — variances for garage conversion with insufficient parking, small parking space, and increased paving without stormwater retention
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a side-yard variance for a roofed-over deck at 31 Kingston St. in New Hyde Park. It reserved decisions on two fence-height variances on Sigsbee Avenue in Albertson and on a garage-conversion and parking variance at 847 First Avenue in Westbury. The board also voted to declare itself lead agency and adopt SEQR determinations for its January 24 and March 6 hearings.
- Approved variance to legalize a roofed-over deck too close to a side property line at 31 Kingston St., New Hyde Park (4-0)
- Reserved decision on variance to legalize 6-foot side-yard fences at 121 Sigsbee Ave., Albertson
- Reserved decision on variance to legalize a 6-foot side fence and 5-foot gate at 125 Sigsbee Ave., Albertson
- Reserved decision on variances to legalize a garage conversion, parking, and front-yard paving at 847 First Ave., Westbury
- Adopted revised SEQR determination memo for the January 24 hearing and declared itself lead agency (4-0)
- Adopted SEQR determinations for the March 6 hearing (4-0)
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding a public hearing on a zoning law amendment for Residence AAA District permitted uses, and setting public hearings for the sale of Manhasset Park District property at 61 Locust Street, Manhasset, and several traffic ordinances in Great Neck and Albertson. The board will also vote on numerous resolutions authorizing contracts, agreements, appointments, and budget transfers. The agenda includes a mix of routine administrative items and specific proposals.
- Public hearing to consider sale of 61 Locust Street, Manhasset, by Manhasset Park District to Benedetto Romano for $700,000 (hearing April 9, 2024)
- Public hearing on zoning law amendment to Chapter 70 (Residence AAA District permitted uses) - continued without date
- Public hearings on traffic ordinances: Full Stops at Cumberland Avenue/Allen Drive (Great Neck), Bethel Road no stopping (Albertson), Dewey Avenue/Evans Avenue Full Stops (Albertson) - hearings April 9, 2024
- Resolution to designate EV parking/charging spaces in Port Washington Parking District Lot 4 and set charging fee
- Agreements for various services: wave attenuator at North Hempstead Beach Park, pride flags on Main Street, farmers market at Clinton G. Martin Park, swim lessons, tennis instruction, geese control, social work services, and more
The North Hempstead Town Board approved a resolution authorizing 30 private golf outings at Harbor Links Golf Course on dates other than Mondays. The vote was 4-3, with Councilmembers Troiano, Liu, and Dalimonte voting no. The board also approved numerous other resolutions, including setting public hearing dates for the sale of Manhasset Park District property and various traffic ordinances, and authorizing several professional service agreements.
- Approved 30 private golf outings at Harbor Links (4-3)
- Set April 9 hearing for Manhasset Park District property sale (5-2)
- Set April 9 hearings for traffic ordinances on Cumberland Ave, Bethel Rd, Dewey Ave (6-1)
- Authorized $19,800 engineering contract for wave attenuator at North Hempstead Beach Park
- Authorized $19,900 stormwater compliance consulting contract with D&B Engineers
- Authorized license for ~138 pride flags on Main St, Port Washington lampposts
- Authorized $13,750 swim lesson program with QNS Aquatic Centers
- Authorized $265/hr legal services contract with Sahn Ward (4-3)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board held a public hearing and voted to adopt Ordinance No. 2-2024, updating parking and stopping restrictions on the west side of Carle Road in Carle Place. The board also heard public comments regarding traffic and quality of life concerns before adjourning the meeting.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2-2024 to rescind previous parking regulations and establish new parking and stopping restrictions on Carle Road (7-0)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on February 14, 2024, to consider 18 variance and conditional use applications. Most are residential requests for additions, decks, retaining walls, and other structures that do not meet current zoning rules. Commercial items include sign variances for NYU Langone Health and other businesses, and a conditional use for a Tropical Smoothie Café in Greenvale.
- NYU Langone Health seeks variances for multiple signs at 1440 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
- Tropical Smoothie Café at 32 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale requests conditional use and parking variance
- Residential variances for additions, decks, and retaining walls at 13 properties in Manhasset, Port Washington, Albertson, New Hyde Park, Herricks, and Garden City Park
- Sign variances for ACD Home Signs (11 Glen Cove Rd.) and Village Delicatessen (280 Westbury Ave.)
- All applications are for variances from specific zoning code sections
The Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on February 14, 2024, granting several variance requests for property additions, signs, and a new food use. Applications for 13 Bayview Court, 24 Ridge Drive, 24 Royal Way, 108 South Street, 19 Conway Road, and 280 Westbury Avenue were continued or reserved for decision. The Board approved outdoor kitchen variances for 34 Bayview Avenue, retaining wall variances for 62 Murray Avenue, home addition variances for 136 Albertson Parkway and 1701 Aladdin Avenue, sign variances for 1440 Northern Boulevard and 11 Glen Cove Road, and a conditional use permit with parking variances for a Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 32 B Glen Cove Road.
- Approved outdoor kitchen variance at 34 Bayview Avenue, Port Washington (4-0)
- Approved retaining wall variance at 62 Murray Avenue, Port Washington (3-1)
- Approved home addition variances at 136 Albertson Parkway, Albertson (4-0)
- Approved portico and entrance variances at 925 North 6th Street, New Hyde Park (4-0)
- Approved home addition variances at 1701 Aladdin Avenue, New Hyde Park (4-0)
- Approved sign variances at 11 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale (4-0)
- Approved conditional use permit and parking variance for Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 32 B Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, with standard restaurant conditions (4-0)
- Tabled/continued or reserved decisions for applications at 13 Bayview Court, 24 Ridge Drive, 24 Royal Way, 108 South Street, 19 Conway Road, 1440 Northern Boulevard (signs), and 280 Westbury Avenue (signs)
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including multiple bond resolutions for capital improvements, public hearings on zoning changes, fire department contracts, and various administrative resolutions. Key actions include adopting the 2024-2028 Capital Plan and authorizing bonds for Town Hall, HVAC, vehicles, parks, fencing, and pump station improvements. Several public hearings are scheduled, including one to consider demolishing an unsafe building at 380 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck.
- Bond resolution for Town Hall improvements: $205,500
- Bond resolution for HVAC improvements: $200,000
- Bond resolution for vehicles and equipment: $937,715
- Bond resolution for park improvements: $909,689
- Public hearing to demolish unsafe building at 380 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck
The Town Board adopted a five-year Capital Plan and approved several bond resolutions for infrastructure, vehicles, and park improvements. The Board also approved various personnel hires and salary adjustments, and extended temporary outdoor seating permits for businesses until the end of 2024.
- Adopted 2024-2028 Multi-Year Capital Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $1.215M bond for town-wide fencing installation (Unanimous)
- Approved $937,715 bond for vehicles and equipment (Unanimous)
- Approved $909,689 bond for park improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $205,500 bond for Town Hall improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 bond for HVAC improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $292,000 bond for pump station and grinder improvements (Unanimous)
- Extended temporary COVID-19 outdoor seating permits through Dec 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 9 divided votes
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board denied a site plan application for the expansion of the Hillside Islamic Center at 300 Hillside Avenue following a public hearing. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for February 15 to consider parking ordinance changes on Carle Road.
- Denied site plan for Hillside Islamic Center expansion (4-3, 1 abstention)
- Approved resolution to hold public hearing on Carle Road ordinances for Feb 15, 2024 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on 12 appeals, mostly residential requests for variances to legalize or construct additions, fences, decks, and retaining walls that don't meet code. The commercial calendar includes a Starbucks drive-thru in Roslyn Heights, a Foot Locker sign variance, and a restaurant expansion in Carle Place. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.
- Starbucks drive-thru at 9 Powerhouse Road, Roslyn Heights: variances for parking, signs, dumpster, and landscape buffer
- Masada, LLC at 29 Beechwood Ave, Port Washington: legalize non-conforming outdoor storage and paving
- Foot Locker at 1484 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park: sign variances
- Baylawn Plaza/East Coast Tacos at 347 Old Country Rd, Carle Place: conditional use for mobile service counters
- Golda Realty at 30 Glen Cove Rd, Greenvale: convert retail to medical spa with insufficient parking
The Board granted a parking variance for a new medical spa in Greenvale and approved a conditional use permit for a restaurant expansion in Carle Place. Several other appeals regarding zoning variances for signage, driveways, and storage were continued or adjourned for further review.
- Approved parking variance for medical spa at 30 Glen Cove Road (5-0)
- Approved conditional use for restaurant expansion at 347 Old Country Road (5-0)
- Continued retaining wall variance for 62 Murray Avenue to February 14
- Continued circular driveway variance for 41 Shadetree Lane to February 14
- Reserved decision on outdoor storage variances for 29 Beechwood Avenue
- Continued signage variances for Starbucks at 9 Powerhouse Road
- Continued signage variances for Foot Locker at 1484 Union Turnpike
- Adjourned appeals for 13 Bayview Court, 136 Albertson Parkway, 925 North 6th Street, 24 Royal Way, 121 Sigsbee Avenue, 125 Sigsbee Avenue, and 31 Kingston Street
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board adopted Resolution No. 46-2024, amending the Non-Union Policy Manual effective January 1, 2024, to reduce the employee medical/dental/vision premium contribution from 25 percent to 18 percent this year and 15 percent next year, increase the health insurance buyback, and add continuing education reimbursement. The vote was 4-0, with Councilmembers Adhami, Liu, and Walsh absent. The board also held a work session on the 2024 Capital Plan; no vote was taken, and the plan is expected on the February 6 agenda.
- Adopted Resolution No. 46-2024 amending the Non-Union Policy Manual effective January 1, 2024 (4-0; Adhami, Liu, Walsh absent)
- Reduced non-union employee medical/dental/vision premium contribution from 25% to 18% this year and 15% next year
- Increased the health insurance buyback for family and single coverage
- Added continuing education reimbursement of $1,500 for work-related programs
- Held a work session on the 2024 Capital Plan; no vote taken, plan expected on February 6 agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding a special meeting with two items: a resolution amending the non-union employee policy manual, and a public work session on the 2024 capital plan. The policy amendment was adopted unanimously by the four members present, with three members absent. The capital plan item is listed as a proposed resolution with no resolution attached, indicating it is for discussion only.
- Resolution 46-2024: Amends non-union policy manual effective Jan 1, 2024, reducing employee medical/dental/vision premium contribution from 25%, increasing health insurance buyback, adding continuing education reimbursement
- Public work session on 2024 Capital Plan (no resolution, discussion only)
- Vote on Resolution 46-2024: 4 ayes (Dalimonte, Scott, Troiano, DeSena), 0 nays, 3 absent (Adhami, Liu, Walsh)
Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings
The Town of North Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, which are required for changes to properties in historic districts. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from its November 16, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Isakov Property: expand garage, replace siding and roofing at 36 Jefferson Avenue, Roslyn Heights Historic District
- Ahearn Property: install rooftop solar panels and accessory equipment at 19 Marwill Place, Roslyn Heights Historic District
- Couvillon Property: add exterior stairs with door, replace cellar windows, add egress window, add casement windows at 100 Huntington Rd, Port Washington Historic District
The Commission approved a modified garage expansion at 36 Jefferson Avenue and conditional renovations at 100 Huntington Road. An application for rooftop solar panels at 19 Marwill Place was denied due to street visibility.
- Approved modified garage expansion at 36 Jefferson Avenue (4-0)
- Denied rooftop solar panels at 19 Marwill Place (4-0)
- Approved conditional renovations at 100 Huntington Road (4-0)
- Approved 2024 meeting calendar and alternate dates (4-0)
- Approved November 16, 2023 meeting summary (4-0)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings
The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a public hearing on four zoning appeals. These include requests for variances to build a pool, legalize an existing addition and fence, expand parking into a residential zone, and convert a commercial space into a restaurant. The board will decide whether to grant these requests.
- Appeal #21495: Variance for pool and equipment too close to side property line at 19 Cromwell Rd., Carle Place.
- Appeal #21482: Variances to legalize a two-story rear addition, roofed patio, and fence at 1212 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington.
- Appeal #21496: Conditional use to expand parking into Residence-C district at 66 Bayview Avenue, Manhasset.
- Appeal #21497: Conditional use to convert commercial space into Tropical Smoothie Café at 32 B Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale.
The Board continued hearings for two applications: a residential pool variance and a commercial conditional use for parking. The pool application was continued to allow for amended plans and documentation regarding equipment placement. The dance studio parking application was also continued to allow for revised plans and written responses to community concerns.
- Adjourned Appeal #21482 (Phyllis Scobbo) without a date
- Adjourned Appeal #21497 (Kevin Developers, LLC) without a date
- Continued Appeal #21495 (Danny Andre) for amended plans and equipment documentation
- Continued Appeal #21496 (Starry Stone, LLC) for revised plans and written responses
- Approved SEQR
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 two resolutions awarding contracts for environmental consulting and architectural services. The meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
- Resolution No. 1 (2024): Awarding a proposal for environmental consulting services for properties at 212 and 243 Sheridan Street, Westbury, NY
- Resolution No. 2 (2024): Awarding a proposal for architectural services
The Community Development Agency unanimously approved two resolutions. The first authorizes an agreement with AKRF for environmental services, including a Phase II subsurface investigation at 212 and 243 Sheridan Street, Westbury, with costs not to exceed $36,465 plus contingency estimates. The second authorizes an agreement with Hierarchy Architecture + Design, PLLC for architectural services at 746 Prospect Avenue, Westbury, and 4 Church Street, Roslyn Heights, with estimated fees of $29,500 and $19,500 respectively, plus an on-call hourly rate schedule.
- Approved AKRF environmental services contract (unanimous): up to $36,465 for Phase II investigation, plus contingencies for groundwater monitoring ($5,020), tank removal ($8,735), and ABCA ($2,500)
- Approved Hierarchy Architecture + Design contract (unanimous): $29,500 for 746 Prospect Ave, $19,500 for 4 Church St, plus on-call rates ($225/hr principal, $150/hr project architect)
Town Board Meetings
The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and considering resolutions on January 9, 2024. Key items include a site plan review for a 6,600 sq ft addition to the Hillside Islamic Center, a local law to regulate fireworks, and a demolition order for an unsafe building. The board will also set future hearings on fire contracts, zoning changes, and street ordinances.
- Public hearing on Hillside Islamic Center site plan for 6,600 sq ft addition at 300 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
- Public hearing on local law amending Chapter 19 (Explosives) to regulate fireworks displays
- Public hearing on demolition of unsafe building at 380 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck
- Public hearing on extending temporary outdoor seating through December 31, 2024 (Chapter 70 Zoning)
- Resolution to set hearing for fire protection contracts with multiple fire companies
The Town Board appointed Richard Nicolello as Town Attorney for a term from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. The board also approved a $3 million short-term loan from the Outside Village Fund to the General Fund to cover a cash shortfall while awaiting sales tax revenue from Nassau County. Several public hearings were continued to future dates due to weather, and a resolution to amend the 2024 meeting schedule was approved, adding daytime hearings.
- Appointed Richard Nicolello as Town Attorney (6-0)
- Approved $3M short-term loan from Outside Village Fund to General Fund (5-1)
- Approved $18,574.28 agreement with Rave Mobile Safety for emergency notification services (6-0)
- Approved $247,857.30 settlement for claim Josephine Gelo v. TONH (6-0)
- Approved 2024 meeting schedule with added daytime hearings (4-2)
- Tabled resolution to amend Port Washington parking permit fees (3-3)
- Approved personnel actions including hires, terminations, and salary changes (various votes)
- Continued public hearings for Hillside Islamic Center site plan and other items to future dates