North Hempstead public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2025, to consider 15 appeals. Most are residential requests for variances from zoning codes, including pool fences, additions, and legalizing existing structures. Several commercial appeals involve day care, office, restaurant, and fencing projects. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Appeal #21765: extensive variances for additions, pool, outdoor kitchen, and fencing at 1 Knoll Lane, Roslyn Heights
• Appeal #21717.A: day care at 1410-1420 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, seeking parking, loading, and queuing variances
• Appeal #21770: restaurant expansion and dining enclosure at 307 Old Country Road, Carle Place
• Appeal #21769: legalize barbed-wire fence and gate at 33 Albertson Avenue, Albertson
• Appeal #21771: second ground sign at 440 Old Country Rd., Carle Place

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals approved several applications, including a conditional use permit for a Goddard School daycare at 1410-1420 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, with associated parking and queuing variances (5-0). The Board also granted a variance for a second-story addition at 92 Shadyside Avenue, Port Washington (4-0), a rear dormer at 93 Haddon Road, New Hyde Park (4-0), a raised terrace at 34 Willow Road, New Hyde Park (4-0), an office space infill at 983 Willis Avenue, Albertson (4-0), and fencing with conditions at 33 Albertson Avenue, Albertson (4-0). The Board reserved decisions on several other applications, including a pool fence at 100 Harrow Lane, Manhasset, a two-family home at 44 Avenue B, Port Washington, a sunroom at 42 Hillview Avenue, Port Washington, and a home legalization at 35 Yale Street, Roslyn Heights. The application for a large directory sign at 440 Old Country Road, Carle Place, was continued to allow the applicant to consider revisions.

• Granted conditional use permit and variances for Goddard School daycare at 1410-1420 Northern Blvd (5-0)
• Granted variance for second-story addition at 92 Shadyside Ave, Port Washington (4-0)
• Granted variance for rear dormer at 93 Haddon Rd, New Hyde Park (4-0)
• Granted variance for raised terrace at 34 Willow Rd, New Hyde Park (4-0)
• Granted variances for office infill at 983 Willis Ave, Albertson, with condition to maintain existing island (4-0)
• Granted variances for fence and gate at 33 Albertson Ave, with condition of no barbed wire except along railroad (4-0)
• Reserved decision on pool fence variance at 100 Harrow Lane, Manhasset
• Continued sign application for Chateau Plaza at 440 Old Country Rd, Carle Place

Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for property at 69 Roslyn Rd, Roslyn Heights, involving replacement of porch columns and exterior doors. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's summary and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for 69 Roslyn Rd, Roslyn Heights (Section 7 Block 56 Lot 67) – replacement of porch columns and exterior doors
• Approval of agenda and meeting summary from November 13th meeting

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on several local laws, including requiring tow companies to accept credit cards without surcharges, and redefining commuter parking in Port Washington. They will also consider special use permits for expanding a Sunoco station in Albertson and redeveloping a BP station in New Hyde Park. Additionally, the board will vote on numerous resolutions for contracts, agreements, and routine administrative matters.

• Public hearing on local law requiring tow companies to accept credit cards and banning credit card transaction fees
• Public hearing on special use permit for 993 Willis Realty LLC (Sunoco) to expand convenience store from 344 to 1080 sq ft at 993 Willis Ave, Albertson
• Public hearing on special use permit for Tabs Motors of Valley Stream Corp. to redevelop BP gas station at 200 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park with 8 pumps and 2,088 sq ft canopy
• Public hearing on amendment to fire protection contract with Glenwood Hook & Ladder for ambulance cost recovery in Glenwood-Glen Head Fire District
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Lynkwell for electric charging stations at various town facilities

The North Hempstead Town Board adopted a local law amending the Town Code's 'Tow Trucks' chapter, requiring licensed tow companies to accept credit cards and alternate forms of payment, and barring them from charging customers credit card transaction fees. The board also approved a special use permit for a Sunoco convenience store expansion in Albertson, established two handicap parking spaces, and adopted several traffic ordinances. Multiple items were continued, including a commuter parking restriction for the Port Washington Public Parking District and a BP gas station redevelopment in New Hyde Park.

• Adopted Local Law 21-2025 requiring tow companies to accept credit cards and barring transaction fees (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for 993 Willis Realty LLC to expand Sunoco convenience store in Albertson (7-0)
• Established handicap parking space at 23 Herbert Drive, New Hyde Park (7-0)
• Established handicap parking space at 211 Silverlake Boulevard, Carle Place (7-0)
• Adopted traffic ordinances for stop/yield/do-not-block signs in Port Washington and Manhasset (7-0)
• Rescinded parking restrictions on Cherry Lane, New Hyde Park and Westbury Avenue, Carle Place (7-0)
• Authorized property maintenance cleanup at 6 Joel Place, Port Washington with costs assessed to owner (7-0)
• Approved 2026 Town Board meeting dates (7-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hear four appeals requesting variances to expand homes and a mixed-use building. Two residential appeals involve adding space to non-conforming homes in Port Washington and Roslyn Heights. A commercial appeal seeks changes to a mixed-use building in Port Washington that lacks required off-street parking.

• Appeal #21758: Russell B. & Stephanie Zuckerman, 59 Bayview Avenue, Port Washington — variances to expand non-conforming home
• Appeal #21748: Mark Chou, 39 Meadow Lane, Roslyn Heights — variance to add space too close to side property line
• Appeal #21759: Ted Zucker, 79 Main St., Port Washington — variance for mixed-use building with insufficient off-street parking

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three applications on the November 19, 2025 calendar. It granted variances for a home addition at 59 Bayview Avenue, Port Washington (Appeal #21758), a second-story addition at 39 Meadow Lane, Roslyn Heights (Appeal #21748), and a parking variance for a mixed-use conversion at 79 Main Street, Port Washington (Appeal #21759). The board also adopted a SEQRA resolution.

• Approved variances for additions to non-conforming home at 59 Bayview Ave, Port Washington (5-0)
• Approved side-yard variance for second-story addition at 39 Meadow Lane, Roslyn Heights (5-0)
• Approved off-street parking variance for mixed-use conversion at 79 Main St, Port Washington (5-0)
• Adopted SEQRA resolution (5-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on several local laws, including a $17,563,000 bond for the Albertson Water District, zoning amendments for permit fees and fencing, and a moratorium extension on battery energy storage. They will also consider changes to tow truck payment rules, parking restrictions, and various contracts and resolutions. The agenda includes both decisions and items continued from prior meetings.

• Bond resolution appropriating $17,563,000 for Albertson Water District improvements
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to clarify additional permit fees for certain building permits (continued from Oct 28)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to allow 6-foot fencing in side/rear yards of interior residential lots (continued from Oct 28)
• Public hearing on local law requiring tow companies to accept credit cards and banning transaction fees (continued to Dec 9)
• Public hearing on extending moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities

The Town Board approved a $17,563,000 bond for Albertson Water District facility improvements, adopted several zoning amendments (permit fee clarification, fencing rules, waterways code, battery storage moratorium extension), and passed a no-parking ordinance on Rushmore Avenue. A proposed law restricting use of town resources for election campaigns failed 3-4. Several items were continued to December 9, 2025, including tow truck payment rules and Port Washington parking changes.

• Approved $17,563,000 bond for Albertson Water District improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 17-2025 clarifying building permit fee process (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 18-2025 permitting 6' fences in side/rear yards (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 19-2025 codifying state navigation law (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 20-2025 extending battery storage moratorium (7-0)
• Failed law restricting use of town resources for campaigns (3-4)
• Adopted no-parking ordinance on Rushmore Ave, Carle Place (7-0)
• Approved 23 personnel actions including hires, resignations, and status changes (7-0)

Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission Meetings

The Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed exterior modifications to a property at 69 Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approving the agenda and meeting summary, adopting the 2026 meeting calendar, and adjourning.

• Public hearing on porch column and exterior door replacement at 69 Roslyn Rd, Roslyn Heights
• Approval of agenda and February 10th meeting summary
• Adoption of 2026 meeting calendar

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on six appeals, five residential and commercial variance requests and one conditional use request. The board will decide whether to grant variances for items like A/C units, fencing, signs, parking, and a restaurant expansion, as well as a conditional use for a retail food space.

• Appeal #21752: Variance for 5 ductless A/C units too close to side property line at 943 North 6th St, New Hyde Park
• Appeal #21753: Variance for fencing too tall at 388 Old Courthouse Rd, New Hyde Park
• Appeal #21754: Sign variances for MD Hyperbaric Sign at 1350 Northern Blvd, Manhasset
• Appeal #21755: Restaurant expansion with basement seating and kitchen, conditional use, at 1445 Northern Blvd, Manhasset
• Appeal #21756: Conversion to medical office with insufficient parking at 1492 Northern Blvd, Manhasset

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard six cases on November 5, 2025. It granted five applications: a variance for five ductless A/C units (Appeal #21752), a sign variance for MD Hyperbaric (Appeal #21754), a parking variance and conditional use for Tony's Di Napoli restaurant (Appeal #21755), a parking variance for a Wellness Center (Appeal #21756), and a conditional use for a Lava Café (Appeal #21757). The Board reserved decision on a fence height variance (Appeal #21753) pending a potential town code change. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Granted variance for 5 ductless A/C units at 943 N 6th St (5-0)
• Reserved decision on 6-ft fence variance at 388 Old Courthouse Rd
• Granted sign height variance for MD Hyperbaric at 1350 Northern Blvd (5-0)
• Granted parking variance & conditional use for Tony's Di Napoli at 1445 Northern Blvd (5-0)
• Granted parking variance for Manhasset Wellness Center at 1492 Northern Blvd (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for Lava Café at 390 Hillside Ave (5-0)
• Adopted SEQRA resolution (4-0)

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board will hold public hearings on the preliminary 2026 town budget and the 2026 assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts, then vote on resolutions to adopt the annual budgets for the general fund, town outside village fund, and special districts, as well as the annual assessment rolls for the Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington water pollution control districts.

• Public hearing on preliminary 2026 town budget
• Public hearing on 2026 assessment rolls for Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington water pollution control districts
• Resolution adopting 2026 annual assessment roll for Belgrave Water Pollution Control District
• Resolution adopting 2026 annual assessment roll for Great Neck Water Pollution Control District
• Resolution adopting 2026 annual budgets for special districts, general fund, and town outside village fund

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on several local laws and ordinances, including zoning amendments for permit fees and fencing, a rezoning request for a property in Manhasset, and multiple traffic and parking changes. The board will also consider resolutions such as a vehicle purchase agreement with Nassau BOCES. Two zoning items are continuations from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to clarify additional permit fees under Local Law No. 15 of 2025 (continued to Nov 18)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to allow 6-foot fencing in side/rear yards of interior residential lots (continued to Nov 18)
• Public hearing on rezoning 1410-1420 Northern Blvd, Manhasset from Parking to Business-A for FES/Northman Realty (Staples)
• Public hearings on traffic ordinances: full stops, no parking, do not enter, and no stopping restrictions in various locations
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Nassau BOCES for vehicle purchase

The Town Board held a regular meeting on October 28, 2025, and adopted a rezoning for the property at 1410-1420 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, changing part of it from Parking to Business-A to align with the existing Staples/bank building. The board also adopted eight traffic ordinances and a handicap parking space, and designated an honorary street name. Two zoning public hearings were continued to November 18, 2025.

• Adopted rezoning of 1410-1420 Northern Blvd, Manhasset from Parking to Business-A (6-0, Res. 593-2025)
• Adopted full stop ordinance on Grand Blvd at Broadway, New Cassel (6-0, Ord. 37-2025)
• Adopted full stop ordinance on Denton Ave at South Drive, Manhasset Hills (0-0, Ord. 38-2025)
• Adopted parking restriction ordinance on Stonehinge Lane, Carle Place (6-0, Ord. 39-2025)
• Adopted do not enter ordinance on Netherwood Drive at Deepdale Parkway, Albertson (6-0, Ord. 40-2025)
• Adopted no stopping ordinance on Macgregor Ave, Roslyn Heights (6-0, Ord. 41-2025)
• Adopted full stop ordinance on 8th Street and Peachtree Lane, Carle Place (6-0, Ord. 42-2025)
• Adopted handicap parking space at 64 Chaffee Ave, Albertson (6-0, Res. 594-2025)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on five appeals: four residential variance requests and one commercial appeal. The board will decide whether to grant variances for home additions, a lot subdivision, and commercial conditional uses. All items are on the calendar for the October 22, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal #21747: George Lazar, 3 Kingston St., New Hyde Park — variance to build additions that exceed size limits
• Appeal #21748: Mark Chou, 39 Meadow Lane, Roslyn Heights — variance for additions too close to side property line
• Appeal #21749: Ralph & Phyllis Milliken, 11 Elm St., Greenvale — variances to subdivide lot into 2 undersized lots, legalize fencing
• Appeal #21750: Plymouth Realty, LLC, 495 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck — modification of conditional use for supermarket meat department work area
• Appeal #21751: Döner Haus, 2419 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park — conditional use for new take-out restaurant

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a determination that relocating H Mart's meat prep area to the cellar is not an expansion of its conditional use (4-0, 1 abstention). It also approved a conditional use permit for Döner Haus, a new take-out restaurant (5-0). The Milliken subdivision application was continued for additional evidence, and the Lazar variance application was withdrawn.

• Granted appeal for determination that H Mart meat prep relocation is not a conditional use expansion (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Döner Haus take-out restaurant conditional use permit (5-0)
• Continued Milliken subdivision application for additional evidence
• Granted adjournment for Appeal #21748 to November 19 (5-0)
• Withdrawn: George Lazar variance application (Appeal #21747)
• Adopted SEQRA resolution (5-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board is setting dates for public hearings on the 2026 preliminary budget and several proposed local laws, including amendments to the town code on governmental operations, tow trucks, waterways, battery energy storage moratorium, and parking regulations. The board will also consider awarding bids for a road stabilization project and towing services, and approve various agreements and resolutions.

• Public hearing on 2026 preliminary budget and special district budgets on Oct 28, 2025
• Public hearing on assessment rolls for Belgrave, Great Neck, and Port Washington water pollution control districts on Oct 28, 2025
• Public hearing on Albertson Water District facility bonding on Nov 18, 2025
• Public hearing on local law requiring tow companies to accept credit cards without fees on Nov 18, 2025
• Award of bid for DPW Project No. 16-02, Bayview Ave Stabilization, Manhasset, NY

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven appeals: five residential requests for variances to legalize or build structures that don't meet zoning rules, and two commercial requests for conditional use permits and parking variances. The board will decide whether to grant these variances, which allow deviations from the town code.

• Appeal #21742: Legalize porch-to-room conversion at 9 E. Gate Rd., Manhasset (too close to street)
• Appeal #21743: Fence height and location variances at 7 N. Bayles Ave., Port Washington
• Appeal #21735: New home on existing foundation at 273 Hillturn Ln., Roslyn Heights (multiple setbacks, height)
• Appeal #21705: Bowl 360, 465 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park — kitchen expansion, parking variances
• Appeal #21746: Convert retail to children's indoor playground at 120 Voice Rd., Carle Place

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals approved five of six applications, including a variance for a porch enclosure, a partial fence variance, a variance for a home addition, a variance for a second-floor addition, and a conditional use permit for Bowl 360 with conditions. One application for a new home was continued for revised plans. The board also adopted SEQRA and the 2026 hearing calendar.

• Approved variance to legalize porch enclosure at 9 East Gate Road, Manhasset (5-0)
• Approved in part, denied in part fence variance at 7 North Bayles Ave, Port Washington (5-0)
• Continued variance for new home at 273 Hillturn Lane, Roslyn Heights for revised plans
• Approved variance for additions at 47 Appletree Lane, Roslyn Heights (5-0)
• Approved variance for second-floor addition at 132 Norman St, New Hyde Park (4-0)
• Approved conditional use and parking variances for Bowl 360, 465 Herricks Rd (4-0) with conditions
• Approved conditional use and parking variances for Waddle Waddle indoor playground, 120 Voice Rd (4-0) with sign condition
• Adopted SEQRA and 2026 hearing calendar

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board is meeting to consider a resolution accepting the receipt of the tentative 2026 town budget, along with budgets for all special improvement districts and assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts. This is a procedural step in the budget process, with no final adoption or detailed figures provided in the agenda.

• Acceptance of tentative 2026 Town of North Hempstead budget
• Budgets for all special improvement districts for 2026
• Assessment rolls for Belgrave Water Pollution Control District
• Assessment rolls for Great Neck Water Pollution Control District
• Assessment rolls for Port Washington Water Pollution Control District

The North Hempstead Town Board voted 5-0 to accept the tentative 2026 budget, including budgets for all special improvement districts and assessment rolls for three water pollution control districts. The resolution was adopted without discussion or amendment.

• Adopted resolution accepting tentative 2026 budget and special district budgets (5-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four appeals. These include a residential variance to legalize additions and a garage conversion, and three commercial requests for conditional uses and variances involving a juice bar, a day care play area, and a senior day care. The board will decide whether to grant these requests.

• Appeal #21727: Maria Mata, 12 Dogwood Lane, Westbury — variance to legalize additions and garage conversion too close to side property line
• Appeal #21740: RH 361, LLC (Joe & The Juice), 1579 Northern Blvd., Manhasset — conditional use and variances for new food use, insufficient parking, and sign issues
• Appeal #21741: Floral Plaza, LLC, 339 Jericho Tpke., Floral Park — variance to convert storage to indoor play area for day care with insufficient parking
• Appeal #21737: Rike Tech Associates, LLC, 600 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park — conditional use to convert former supermarket to senior day care

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on several local laws and ordinances, including a proposal to create a new resident commuter parking permit for Lot 11 in Port Washington with a $1,200 annual fee. The board will also consider a zoning fee clarification, a site plan amendment for an auto inspection building in Carle Place, and numerous traffic and parking changes across the town. Several items are continuations from previous meetings, and one zoning hearing will be continued to October 28, 2025.

• Public hearing on local law to create resident commuter parking permits in Port Washington Lot 11, with $1,200 annual fee (continued from Aug 12)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to clarify additional permit fees for building permits issued 2000-2006 (continued to Oct 28)
• Public hearing on site plan amendment for 1,836 sq ft Automated Vehicle Inspection building at 2 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place
• Public hearing on property maintenance violations at 841 Old Country Road, Westbury
• Public hearings on traffic ordinances: new STOP signs, no-left-turn signs, parking restrictions, and handicap parking spaces at multiple locations

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on several land-use applications, including expanding a Sunoco convenience store in Albertson, rezoning part of a Manhasset property to Business-A, and redeveloping a BP gas station in New Hyde Park. The board will also set dates for hearings on traffic ordinances and a special meeting to receive the 2026 tentative budget. Additionally, the board will vote on various contracts, including bids for cesspool cleaning and tree pruning, and an agreement with the Long Island Nets to use a community center as a practice facility.

• Public hearing Dec 9, 2025: 993 Willis Realty LLC (Sunoco) to expand convenience store from 344 to 1080 sq ft at 993 Willis Ave, Albertson
• Public hearing Oct 28, 2025: FES/Northman Realty LLC (Staples) rezoning from Parking to Business-A at 1410-1420 Northern Blvd, Manhasset
• Public hearing Dec 9, 2025: Tabs Motors of Valley Stream Corp. special use permit for 8-pump BP gas station at 200 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park
• Special meeting Oct 6, 2025 to accept 2026 tentative budget; budget hearing Oct 28, 2025
• Agreement with Long Island Nets to use 'Yes We Can' Community Center as official practice facility

The North Hempstead Town Board voted 6-0 to schedule public hearings for a Sunoco convenience store expansion, a Staples site rezoning, a BP gas station redevelopment, and several traffic ordinances. The board also set dates for 2026 budget meetings and approved various contracts, agreements, and routine resolutions.

• Scheduled hearing for Sunoco convenience store expansion at 993 Willis Ave (6-0)
• Scheduled hearing for rezoning 1410-1420 Northern Blvd from Parking to Business-A (6-0)
• Scheduled hearing for BP gas station redevelopment at 200 Hillside Ave (6-0)
• Scheduled hearings for traffic ordinances on Grand Blvd, Denton Ave, Stonehinge Ln, Netherwood Dr, Macgregor Ave, 8th St (6-0)
• Scheduled hearing for handicap parking space at 64 Chaffee Ave (6-0)
• Scheduled hearing for honorary street name 'Gladiators Way' on Leonard Blvd (6-0)
• Scheduled special meetings for 2026 budget receipt, work session, and hearing (6-0)
• Approved contracts, agreements, and amendments including fire apparatus procurement, payment processing, and solid waste disposal (6-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on six appeals. Four are residential requests for variances to legalize or construct additions, garages, or new homes that exceed zoning limits. Two are commercial/industrial requests, including converting a former supermarket into a senior day care and legalizing an existing building with multiple parking and setback violations.

• Appeal #21737: Conditional use permit to convert former supermarket at 600 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, to senior day care
• Appeal #21734: Variance to legalize additions and detached garage at 15 Bar Beach Rd., Port Washington
• Appeal #21735: Variances to construct new home on existing foundation at 273 Hillturn Ln., Roslyn Heights
• Appeal #21739: Variances to legalize existing building with parking and setback violations at 1035 Old Country Rd., Westbury
• Appeal #21738: Variance for outdoor storage too close to front property line at 33 Albertson Ave., Albertson

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2025, to consider ten appeals. These include residential requests for variances to build additions, garages, and fences that don't meet code, as well as commercial requests for signs, parking, and building modifications. The board will decide whether to grant these variances, which allow property owners to deviate from zoning regulations.

• Appeal #21724: Marlene Friedberg, 13 Hampton Court, Port Washington – variances for an addition and portico too close to the street.
• Appeal #21725: Carla and Charles Attard, 14 Foxcroft Road, Albertson – variances for an oversized three-car garage and tall fencing.
• Appeal #21729: Fifth Avenue of Long Island Realty LLC (Restoration Hardware Signs), 2128 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset – variances for too many and too high wall signs.
• Appeal #21732: Steve & Louise Santulin (Armazem Brazil Market and Bakery), 346 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park – appeal to reduce parking requirement or grant variances to legalize market and bakery expansion.
• Appeal #21733: Marilyn Miglio (Yogurt & Such), 1 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale – conditional use to expand retail food use into two adjoining spaces.

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board will continue a public hearing on a local law to create a $1,200 annual resident commuter parking permit for Lot 11 (Merchant Parking) in Port Washington. Multiple public hearings are scheduled to consider traffic sign ordinances, including 'NO PARKING ANYTIME' signs on Atlantic Avenue and 'STOP' signs at various intersections. The Board will also set dates for hearings on zoning amendments, site plan reviews, and handicap parking space designations.

• Port Washington commuter parking permit: $1,200 annual fee for Lot 11 (Merchant Parking) spaces
• Site plan review for 173,677 sq ft Toyota dealership at 1121 Old Country Rd, Westbury
• Belgrave Water Pollution Control District to upgrade sewage disposal plant using Repair Reserve Fund
• Handicap parking spaces proposed for 40 Garden Ave (Carle Place), 168/188 Rushmore St (Westbury), and 230 Hopper St (Westbury)
• Zoning amendments to clarify permit fee processes and fencing rules in residential districts

The Town Board approved a site plan for a 173,677 sq ft Toyota dealership at 1121 Old Country Road, Westbury, and adopted numerous traffic ordinances including stop signs, no parking restrictions, and a no left turn at Stonegate Mall. It also continued a public hearing on a new resident commuter parking permit program in Port Washington to September 16, 2025, and set hearing dates for zoning amendments and other items. All votes were unanimous except for two resolutions (special counsel and accounting services) that passed 4-3.

• Approved site plan for Toyota dealership at 1121 Old Country Rd, Westbury (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Ordinance No. 8-2025: No Parking Anytime on Atlantic Ave, Carle Place (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Ordinance No. 9-2025: Stop sign at Catherine St & Division Ave, Westbury (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Ordinance No. 10-2025: Stop sign at Midtown Rd & Briar Pl, Carle Place (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Ordinance No. 11-2025: No Parking 2AM-6AM on East Ln, Manhasset Hills (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Ordinance No. 12-2025: Stop sign at Timber Ln & Chapel Rd, Manhasset (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Ordinance No. 14-2025: No Left Turn school days at Stonegate Mall, Roslyn (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on Port Washington commuter parking permits to Sept 16, 2025 (7-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals meets to hear 13 appeals requesting variances or conditional uses for residential additions, commercial conversions, and new developments. The board will decide whether to grant relief from specific zoning requirements such as setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and signage.

• Appeal #21711: Variances to add attic stairs and windows at 42 Andrew Rd., Manhasset
• Appeal #21713: Variances to expand home at 75 Sperry Blvd., New Hyde Park
• Appeal #21716: Conditional use to convert retail space to Cold Stone Creamery at 509 Great Neck Rd., Great Neck
• Appeal #21720: Conditional use to convert retail space to SoBol at 20 Main St., Port Washington
• Appeal #21690: Variances to build new church at 992 Prospect Ave., Westbury

The Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on 13 appeals, granting, denying, tabling, or continuing various applications. The most consequential decision was granting variances for a new three-story, 174,000-square-foot Toyota dealership in Westbury, which required relief for parking, building height, and front-yard vehicle storage. The Board also approved conditional use permits for a Cold Stone Creamery, a SoBol smoothie shop, an indoor children's playground, and a café at Uncle Giuseppe's, and partially approved a variance for a covered porch in New Hyde Park.

• Granted variances for new Westbury Toyota dealership (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for Cold Stone Creamery at 509 Great Neck Road (continued for more info)
• Granted conditional use for SoBol at 20 Main Street, Port Washington (5-0)
• Granted parking variance for Wonder 4 Kids indoor playground at 186 Glen Cove Road (5-0)
• Granted conditional use for Uncle Giuseppe's café at 130 Wheatley Plaza (5-0)
• Partially approved and partially denied variance for covered porch at 1023 Maple Lane (5-0)
• Continued applications for attic stairs, porch conversion, second-story additions, and daycare center
• Reserved decision on Buttercooky Bakery signage and awnings

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on several local laws, including zoning amendments for rear-yard fences and building permits issued between 2000 and 2006, as well as a new resident parking permit program in Port Washington. The agenda also includes site plan review for a mezzanine in Port Washington and multiple traffic sign ordinances. Several items are continuations without a set date, and one parking hearing is continued to August 12, 2025.

• Zoning amendment to allow 6-foot rear-yard fences in residential districts and 8-foot fences along industrial district boundaries
• Zoning amendment to address erroneously issued building permits from 2000-2006
• Site plan review for a 3,970 sq ft mezzanine at 4 Tri Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington
• New resident commuter parking permits in Port Washington Lot 11 with $1,200 annual fee
• Ordinances for STOP signs, no parking, and other traffic controls on several streets

The North Hempstead Town Board adopted a local law renaming Chapter 12 from 'Circuses' to 'Special Events' and updating definitions, application, and insurance requirements while removing Sunday prohibitions. A proposed zoning amendment to allow 6-foot rear yard fences and 8-foot fences along industrial district property lines was not adopted, failing 2-5. The board also approved site plan review for a mezzanine at 4 Tri Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, and adopted several traffic ordinances. A public hearing on a new resident commuter parking permit program in Port Washington was continued to August 12, 2025.

• Adopted Local Law 14-2025 amending Chapter 12 'Circuses' to 'Special Events' (7-0)
• Rejected zoning amendment for 6' rear yard and 8' industrial-adjacent fences (2-5)
• Approved site plan review for 3,970 sq ft mezzanine at 4 Tri Harbor Park Drive (7-0)
• Adopted Local Law 15-2025 addressing erroneously issued building permits 2000-2006 (7-0)
• Continued public hearing on Port Washington commuter parking permits to Aug 12, 2025
• Adopted honorary street name for Bekteshi Brothers on Plandome Road (7-0)
• Adopted traffic ordinances for STOP signs, no parking, and no stopping signs (7-0 each)
• Authorized federal litigation regarding NYS Town Law Section 80 (4-3)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold multiple public hearings on July 1, 2025, to consider traffic-related ordinances, including stop signs and parking restrictions at various locations. The board will also vote on contracts for services such as street lighting, lawn maintenance, and cemetery restoration, as well as agreements for professional engineering and software support.

• Public hearing on Belgrave Water Pollution Control District’s $1.2M sewage plant upgrade using Repair Reserve Fund
• Public hearing on 173,677 sq ft Toyota dealership at 1121 Old Country Rd, Westbury
• Award of $450K bid for street lighting installation and maintenance (DPW Project 25-06)
• Agreement with Steward Preservation Services LLC for $75K gravestone restoration at Montfort Cemetery
• 30-minute parking limit and fee increase for two metered spaces in Port Washington Public Parking District Lot 9

The North Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously (5-0) to set August 12, 2025, as the tentative date for 19 public hearings. These hearings will consider a range of items, including a sewage plant upgrade for the Belgrave Water Pollution Control District, a large Toyota dealership site plan in Westbury, and numerous traffic and parking sign installations across the town. The board also approved several contracts, agreements, and personnel actions, all by 5-0 votes.

• Set Aug. 12, 2025 hearing for Belgrave sewage plant upgrade (5-0)
• Set Aug. 12, 2025 hearing for Toyota dealership at 1121 Old Country Rd (5-0)
• Set Aug. 12, 2025 hearings for 17 traffic/parking sign ordinances (5-0)
• Set Aug. 12, 2025 hearing for 'Vikings Way' honorary street name (5-0)
• Awarded street lighting installation bid, DPW 25-06 (5-0)
• Awarded lawn maintenance bid TNH316-2025 (5-0)
• Approved agreements for cemetery restoration, actuarial services, and more (5-0)
• Approved firefighter membership changes for three Port Washington companies (5-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals reviews three appeals: a residential pool and additions variance on Lake Drive, a commercial church height and parking variance on Prospect Avenue, and a restaurant conversion conditional use on Glen Cover Road.

• Appeal #21614: Variances for inground pool, additions, and fire pit at 86 Lake Dr., New Hyde Park
• Appeal #21690: Variances for new church height, parking, and gates at 992 Prospect Ave., Westbury
• Appeal #21710: Conditional use to convert retail to restaurant at 215 Glen Cover Rd., Carle Place

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a conditional use permit to Quickway Japanese Hibachi to convert a retail food space into a restaurant at 215 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place. The application for a pool and home additions at 86 Lake Drive, New Hyde Park was continued for additional documentation. A separate appeal for a new church was adjourned to July 16.

• Granted conditional use permit for Quickway Japanese Hibachi restaurant (4-0)
• Adopted SEQRA for the restaurant application (4-0)
• Continued pool and addition variance appeal #21614 for more documentation
• Adjourned Salvation Army church appeal #21690 to July 16

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2025, to consider six appeals. Five are residential requests for variances to legalize or construct structures like porticos, carports, sheds, pool equipment, additions, and generators. One commercial appeal from Bowl 360 seeks variances and a conditional use permit update for site work including removal of a landscaped area and kitchen expansion.

• Appeal #21706: Portico too close to street at 29 Essex Court, Port Washington
• Appeal #21707: Legalize carport and shed attached to non-conforming garage at 21 Park Ave., Port Washington
• Appeal #21708: Pool equipment in side yard at 32 Farm Ln., Roslyn Heights
• Appeal #21709: Generator too far from house at 12 Langdon Rd., Carle Place
• Appeal #21705: Bowl 360, 465 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park — remove landscaped area, expand kitchen

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on proposed local laws and site plan reviews. Items include establishing a new public nuisance chapter in the Town Code, amending zoning rules for fencing and pigeon control, and reviewing redevelopment plans for a 5.5-acre commercial site in Carle Place. Several hearings are continued from previous meetings.

• Adopt Chapter 68 of Town Code on "Public Nuisances" (continued to July 8, 2025)
• Amend Chapter 12 of Town Code to allow circuses on Sundays (continued to July 8, 2025)
• Amend Chapter 70 of Town Code to permit 6' rear-yard fences in residential zones and 8' fences along business/industrial district boundaries (continued to July 8, 2025)
• Amend Chapter 70 of Town Code to ban feeding/harboring pigeons in commercial zones (continued from May 13, 2025)
• Review site plan for 357-440 Old Country Rd, Carle Place: 5.5-acre redevelopment with retail/restaurant buildings and two drive-throughs

The Town Board adopted a local law banning the feeding and harboring of pigeons in commercial zoning districts (5-1), and approved site plan review and a special use permit for a 5.5-acre redevelopment at 357-440 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, adding three retail/restaurant buildings and two drive-throughs (6-0). The board also approved a dock extension for Candace Harris at 3 North Court, Port Washington (6-0). Several other public hearings were continued to July 8, 2025, including the public nuisances law, circus Sunday ban removal, fencing amendments, and a mezzanine legalization.

• Adopted Local Law 13-2025 banning pigeon feeding/harboring in commercial zones (5-1)
• Approved site plan review for Carle Place LLC redevelopment at 357-440 Old Country Rd (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Carle Place LLC redevelopment at 357-440 Old Country Rd (6-0)
• Approved dock extension appeal for Candace Harris at 3 North Court, Port Washington (6-0)
• Continued public nuisances law hearing to July 8, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued circus Sunday ban removal hearing to July 8, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued fencing amendment hearing to July 8, 2025 (6-0)
• Continued mezzanine legalization hearing for 4 Tri Harbor Ct to July 8, 2025 (6-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold multiple public hearings on June 4 to consider local laws and ordinances affecting parking, traffic signs, and honorary street names. The board will also discuss grant applications, fund transfers, and approve agreements for services and events.

• Amend Article IX of Uniform Traffic Code for Port Washington Public Parking District, including $1,200 annual resident commuter parking permits for Lot 11 (Merchant Parking)
• Designate secondary honorary street name on Plandome Road, Manhasset for Bekteshi Brothers
• Install 'STOP' sign on Lincoln Place, Port Washington
• Install 'NO PARKING ANYTIME' signs on Atlantic Avenue, Carle Place
• Apply for NY State Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning Grant and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grants

The North Hempstead Town Board adopted 35 resolutions, mostly setting public hearing dates for July 8, 2025, on proposed local laws and ordinances. These include a new resident commuter parking permit program for Port Washington's Lot 11, several traffic sign installations, and an honorary street designation for the Bekteshi Brothers on Plandome Road. The board also approved various agreements, fund transfers, and personnel actions, with most votes passing 7-0.

• Set July 8 hearing for resident commuter parking permits in Port Washington Lot 11 (7-0)
• Set July 8 hearing for honorary street name for Bekteshi Brothers on Plandome Road (7-0)
• Set July 8 hearings for traffic signs on Lincoln Pl, Atlantic Ave, Rushmore Ave, Searingtown Rd, Willow Pl, Valentine Dr, Hopper St (7-0 each)
• Authorized grant applications for Smart Growth and Child and Adult Care Food Program (7-0)
• Approved transfer of funds from Sidewalk District to Street Lighting District for LED fixtures (4-3)
• Authorized agreements for park use, emergency services, and road resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved extensions for special use permits at 1-4 Expressway Plaza and 780 Northern Blvd (7-0)
• Approved fire company membership changes (1-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on five appeals. Four are residential requests for variances to build or legalize structures that don't meet setback or size rules. One commercial appeal seeks to expand a parking lot, enlarge a trash enclosure, and install EV charging stations in a residential area.

• Appeal #21490.A: Edward Probst, 52 Netz Pl., Albertson — variances for front/side yard setbacks and building size
• Appeal #21698: Joao Sousa, 78 Woodhollow Road, Albertson — variance for insufficient side yards
• Appeal #21702: Matt Prince, 15 Sycamore Lane, Roslyn Heights — variance to legalize portico too close to street
• Appeal #21703: Yaniv Lahiji (CXXVI Roslyn 1, LLC), 2 Willis Place, Greenvale — variance to legalize enclosed breezeway too close to street
• Appeal #21704: RH361, LLC, 361-393 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights — conditional use/variance for parking lot expansion, trash enclosure, EV charging stations

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted three area variances for residential additions and a portico, and continued a request to expand a shopping center parking lot into a residential zone pending additional legal information. One appeal was adjourned to June 11.

• Granted variance for 66 sq ft garage addition at 78 Woodhollow Rd (4-0)
• Granted variance to legalize portico at 15 Sycamore Ln (4-0)
• Granted variance to legalize enclosed breezeway at 2 Willis Pl (4-0)
• Continued parking lot expansion at 361-393 Willis Ave for additional info
• Adjourned appeal for 52 Netz Pl to June 11

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on several items, including site plans for a CVS store in New Hyde Park and a warehouse expansion in Port Washington, as well as local laws on fences, pigeon feeding, and public nuisances. Several items are continuations to June 10, 2025. The board will also consider awarding a bid for the 9-11 Memorial Project at Manhasset Valley Park.

• Public hearing: Ben 77 LLC site plan for 8,400 sq ft addition at 77 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington
• Public hearing: CVS Albany LLC site plan for 14,820 sq ft CVS store with drive-through at 3366-3380 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park
• Public hearing: Special use permit for the same CVS site
• Local law to allow 6' rear-yard fences and 8' fences along business/industrial districts and state parks/roadways (continued to June 10)
• Local law to ban feeding and harboring pigeons (continued to June 10)

The Town Board approved site plan review and a special use permit for a new 14,820-square-foot CVS retail store and pharmacy with a drive-through at 3366-3380 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, both by 7-0 votes. The board also approved a site plan for an 8,400-square-foot addition to a warehouse at 77 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington, and awarded a bid for the 9-11 Memorial Project at Manhasset Valley Park. Several public hearings on local laws (public nuisances, circuses, zoning fences, and pigeon feeding) were continued to June 10, 2025.

• Approved CVS site plan review at 3366-3380 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park (7-0, Res. 306-2025)
• Approved CVS special use permit at 3366-3380 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park (7-0, Res. 307-2025)
• Approved site plan for 8,400-sq-ft addition at 77 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington (7-0, Res. 305-2025)
• Awarded bid for 9-11 Memorial Project at Manhasset Valley Park (7-0, Res. 308-2025)
• Continued public nuisance local law hearing to June 10, 2025
• Continued circus Sunday ban removal hearing to June 10, 2025
• Continued zoning fence height amendment hearing to June 10, 2025
• Continued pigeon feeding ban hearing to June 10, 2025

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals meets to decide on seven variance appeals involving residential and commercial properties. The board will review requests to legalize or construct additions, fencing, patios, signs, garages, and entry gates that do not fully comply with local zoning regulations.

• Appeal #21697: Two-story addition too close to side property line at 255-20 Walden Pl., Great Neck
• Appeal #21698: Addition with insufficient side yards at 78 Woodhollow Road, Albertson
• Appeal #21672: Legalize tall fencing and non-compliant patio at 757 Anna Avenue, Westbury
• Appeal #21700: Wall signs too high and improperly placed at 1447 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
• Appeal #21701: New garage too close to rear line and no landscape buffer at 2137 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard five applications. It granted a side-yard variance for a two-story addition in Great Neck, granted a modified application in Westbury (approving pavers but denying a fence height variance), granted a fence variance for the historic Roslyn Cemetery, granted a sign variance for Excel Academy in Manhasset, and granted a variance for a commercial garage in Garden City Park. One application was adjourned to May 21.

• Granted side-yard variance for two-story addition at 255-20 Walden Place, Great Neck (5-0)
• Granted pavers variance but denied fence height variance at 757 Anna Avenue, Westbury (5-0)
• Granted fence height and setback variances for Roslyn Cemetery on Northern Boulevard (5-0)
• Granted sign height and placement variances for Excel Academy at 1447 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (5-0)
• Granted variances for new commercial garage at 2137 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park (5-0)
• Adjourned appeal for 78 Woodhollow Road, Albertson to May 21

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, to set public hearing dates for several applications, including a major retail redevelopment in Carle Place, a mezzanine legalization in Port Washington, a dock extension appeal, a zoning law amendment, and a traffic ordinance change. The board will also consider numerous resolutions for contracts, agreements, budget appropriations, and personnel actions. Most items are routine administrative matters, but the Carle Place project is the most significant development proposal.

• Public hearing for Carle Place LLC site plan review and special use permit for 357-440 Old Country Rd, Carle Place: 5.5-acre redevelopment with 3 retail/restaurant buildings and 2 drive-throughs
• Public hearing for 4 Tri Harbor Court LLC site plan review to legalize 3,970 sq ft mezzanine at 4 Tri Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington
• Public hearing for Candace Harris (Singer) appeal to extend floating dock by 10 ft and relocate mooring piles at 3 North Court, Port Washington
• Public hearing for local law amending Chapter 70 (Zoning) to address erroneously issued building permits (2000-2006)
• Public hearing for traffic ordinance on Manor Court South, New Hyde Park: rescind parking prohibition, allow school buses only

The North Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously to set June 10, 2025, as the public hearing date for several applications, including a site plan review and special use permit for a 5.5-acre redevelopment at 357-440 Old Country Rd, Carle Place, and a site plan review to legalize a mezzanine at 4 Tri Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington. The board also scheduled hearings for a dock extension appeal, a zoning law amendment, and a traffic ordinance change. All resolutions passed with 7-0 votes, except the CSEA collective bargaining agreement ratification, which passed 6-0 with one recusal.

• Set June 10, 2025 hearing for Carle Place LLC site plan review (7-0)
• Set June 10, 2025 hearing for Carle Place LLC special use permit (7-0)
• Set June 10, 2025 hearing for 4 Tri Harbor Ct LLC mezzanine legalization (7-0)
• Set June 10, 2025 hearing for Candace Harris dock extension appeal (7-0)
• Set June 10, 2025 hearing for zoning law amendment (7-0)
• Set June 10, 2025 hearing for Manor Court S parking ordinance (7-0)
• Ratified CSEA collective bargaining agreement 2023-2026 (6-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved 50+ additional resolutions including bids, agreements, and appointments (7-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals meets to hear seven appeals requesting variances from local zoning rules. The board will consider residential cases involving generator placement, pergola height, and addition setbacks, as well as commercial cases involving sign regulations and a gas station conversion to a convenience store.

• Appeal #21691: Generator variance at 100 Harrow Ln., Manhasset
• Appeal #21692: Generator variance at 63 Wakefield Ave., Port Washington
• Appeal #21693: Pergola height variance at 29 Anchorage Rd., Port Washington
• Appeal #21694: Addition and fencing variances at 54 Lindbergh Blvd., Carle Place
• Appeal #21690: Wall sign height variance at 199 Community Dr., Great Neck

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on seven applications. The Board granted four applications: a generator variance (21691), a pergola height variance (21693), a Rolex clock sign variance (21695), and a parking/conditional use variance for Q-ZAR (21644). Three applications were continued for additional information: a generator variance (21692), a fence and addition variance (21694), and a gas station redevelopment (21696). The Board also adopted a SEQR resolution.

• Granted generator variance at 100 Harrow Lane, Manhasset (4-1)
• Continued generator variance at 63 Wakefield Ave, Port Washington
• Granted pergola height variance at 29 Anchorage Road, Port Washington (4-0)
• Continued fence and addition variance at 54 Lindbergh Boulevard, Carle Place
• Granted Rolex clock sign variances at 2032.A Northern Blvd, Manhasset (4-0)
• Continued gas station redevelopment at 901 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park
• Granted Q-ZAR parking and conditional use variances at 151 Voice Road, Carle Place (4-0)
• Adopted SEQR resolution (4-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on several proposed local laws, including requiring operating permits and inspections for towers, allowing taller rear-yard fences in certain residential zones, and amending the tree policy. It will also consider a safety hazard finding for a fire-damaged building at 44 Division Street, Westbury, and a reserved parking space on Sheridan Street. The circus and zoning fence hearings are continued to May 13, 2025.

• Public hearing on local law to require operating permits for towers (Chapter 9A)
• Public hearing on local law to establish tower inspection regulations (Chapter 2)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to allow 6-foot rear-yard fences and 8-foot fences along business/industrial/state park boundaries (continued to May 13)
• Safety hazard hearing for building at 44 Division Street, Westbury (Section 11, Block 35, Lot 5)
• Resolution amending Town fee schedule

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 11 (Resolution 243-2025) requiring operating permits for towers and Local Law No. 12 (Resolution 244-2025) establishing inspection regulations for towers. Public hearings on circus Sunday events and rear-yard fencing were continued to May 13, 2025. The board also approved resolutions on a fire-damaged building at 44 Division Street, tree policy amendments, a reserved parking space on Sheridan Street, polling location agreements, and a fee schedule amendment.

• Adopted Local Law No. 11 requiring operating permits for towers (Resolution 243-2025)
• Adopted Local Law No. 12 establishing tower inspection regulations (Resolution 244-2025)
• Continued circus Sunday amendment hearing to May 13, 2025
• Continued rear-yard fencing amendment hearing to May 13, 2025
• Approved safety hazard finding for 44 Division Street, Westbury (Resolution 245-2025)
• Approved tree policy amendments (Resolution 242-2025)
• Approved reserved parking space on Sheridan Street, Westbury (Resolution 246-2025)
• Approved polling location agreements with Nassau County Board of Elections (Resolution 247-2025)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven appeals, six residential and one commercial. The board will decide whether to grant variances for various property issues, including a porch too close to the street, a pool too close to property lines, and a commercial conversion with parking deficiencies.

• Appeal #21685: Variance to legalize roofed front porch at 9 North Bayles Ave, Port Washington
• Appeal #21686: Variance to subdivide 14 Carlton Ave, Port Washington into two undersized lots
• Appeal #21687: Variance to legalize semi in-ground pool at 215 Silver Lake Blvd, Carle Place
• Appeal #21688: Convert laundromat to personal training facility at 243 East Shore Rd, Manhasset
• Appeal #21689: Legalize mezzanine and retail space at 4 Tri Harbor Park Dr, Port Washington

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on April 2, 2025, and approved four variance applications, reserved one for further findings, and granted an extension and a reopening request. The board approved a front porch variance, a retaining wall variance, a pool setback variance (continued for contract), a parking and loading variance for a personal training facility, and a parking and side yard variance for Prime Foods. One application to subdivide a lot was reserved for later decision.

• Approved front porch variance for 9 North Bayles Ave (4-0)
• Reserved subdivision variance for 14 Carlton Ave (SIP Builders)
• Approved retaining wall variance for 8 Old Hills Lane (4-0)
• Continued pool setback variance for 215 Silver Lake Blvd (for contract)
• Approved parking/loading variance for 243 East Shore Rd (4-0)
• Approved parking and side yard variance for 4 Tri Harbor Park Dr (4-0)
• Granted extension of time for appeal 21183 (4-0)
• Reopened appeal 21490 for 52 Netz Place (4-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will consider resolutions to set public hearing dates for a CVS retail store and pharmacy in New Hyde Park, a warehouse addition in Port Washington, and a local law banning pigeon feeding. The board will also vote on several contracts, grants, and agreements, including bids for concrete work and tree supplies, and agreements for park programs and events.

• Public hearing for CVS Albany LLC site plan and special use permit for 14,820-sq-ft store at 3366-3380 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park
• Public hearing for Ben 77 LLC site plan for 8,400-sq-ft addition to warehouse at 77 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington
• Public hearing for local law amending Chapter 70 (Zoning) to ban feeding/harboring pigeons
• Grant applications to Nassau County Soil and Water District for native plant rebate program and NYS DEC for household hazardous waste
• Settlement of Nassau County v. Commercial Concrete for $120,000 to the town

The North Hempstead Town Board adopted 52 resolutions, all but one unanimously. It set public hearing dates for May 13, 2025, on a warehouse addition in Port Washington, a new CVS store in New Hyde Park, and a proposed pigeon feeding ban. It also approved multiple contracts, grants, and appointments, and amended its rules of procedure in a 3-2 vote.

• Set hearing for 8,400-sq-ft warehouse addition at 77 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington (6-0)
• Set hearing for 14,820-sq-ft CVS store at 3366-3380 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park (5-0)
• Set hearing for special use permit for CVS store (5-0)
• Set hearing for pigeon feeding/harboring ban in zoning code (5-0)
• Authorized grant applications for native plant rebate and hazardous waste programs (5-0)
• Awarded bids for concrete work, trees/flowers/shrubs, backflow prevention, motor replacements, glass repair (5-0)
• Approved agreements for engineering, tennis, pickleball, wellness, feasts, oyster seeding, film festival, parking, waste disposal (5-0)
• Amended Town Board rules of procedure (3-2)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on eight appeals for zoning variances and related approvals. The agenda includes residential requests for additions, a generator, a retaining wall, a deck and pool, and parking relief, as well as commercial requests for a physical therapy office, a parking lot alteration, EV charging stations, and a pickleball facility. The board will decide whether to grant these variances, which allow property owners to deviate from the town's zoning code.

• Appeal #21684: Caroldee Realty Corp. seeks a special use permit or variance for a pickleball facility (courts and golf simulators) at 1350 Union Tpke., New Hyde Park.
• Appeal #21683: NHP Crossing LLC requests a variance for new Tesla EV charging stations too close to the rear property line at 2048 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.
• Appeal #21681: Jeffrey Wilks seeks a variance to convert a commercial space to a physical therapy office with insufficient parking at 1026 Willis Avenue, Albertson.
• Appeal #21682: Rjs Property Holdings LLC requests variances to legalize parking lot alterations with undersized spaces and narrow aisles at 175 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights.
• Appeal #21677: Kristin DiStefano seeks a variance to construct additions too close to the street at 60 Irma Ave., Port Washington.

The Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on March 19, 2025, and voted on seven applications. All six appeals that were heard were granted unanimously (5-0), including a determination that a proposed pickleball and golf simulator facility qualifies as a permitted recreational use. One appeal was adjourned to April 2nd, and one application was continued for amended plans.

• Granted variance for second-floor addition at 60 Irma Ave, Port Washington (5-0)
• Granted variance to legalize generator at 40 Orchard Farm Rd, Port Washington (5-0)
• Granted variance for deck and swim spa at 1 Hilltop Rd, Searingtown (5-0)
• Continued application for 208 Jerome Ave, Carle Place for revised lower foyer plans
• Granted parking variance for Metro Physical Therapy at 1026 Willis Ave, Albertson (5-0)
• Granted variance to legalize parking lot at 175 Roslyn Rd, Roslyn Heights (5-0)
• Granted variance for Tesla EV charging stations at 2048 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park (5-0)
• Granted determination that pickleball facility at 1350 Union Turnpike is a permitted recreational use (5-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will hold public hearings on a series of proposed local laws and ordinances. These include establishing a new chapter on public nuisances, amending the ethics code, and updating various administrative provisions. The board will also consider parking ordinances for Urban Avenue in Westbury and Elm Street in Roslyn Heights, and set a hearing date for a Sheridan Street parking ordinance.

• Public hearing on local law establishing Chapter 68 'Public Nuisances' (continued to April 8)
• Public hearing on amending Ethics Code (Chapter 16A) regarding confidential info and financial disclosure
• Public hearing on amending General Provisions (Chapter 1) to allow digital storage of Town Code
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 3 to remove $50 cap on employee attendance fees
• Public hearing on ordinance establishing reserved parking on west side of Urban Avenue, Westbury

The North Hempstead Town Board adopted eight local laws and two ordinances, all by 6-0 votes. The laws update the ethics code, allow digital storage of the Town Code, remove a $50 cap on employee meeting fees, define 'explosives', and make other code amendments. The ordinances establish a reserved parking space on Urban Avenue in Westbury and amend parking restrictions on Elm Street in Roslyn Heights. A public hearing on a proposed public nuisances law was continued to May 13, 2025, and a hearing on a circus law amendment was continued to April 8, 2025.

• Adopted Local Law 4-2025 amending Ethics Code (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law 5-2025 allowing digital storage of Town Code (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law 6-2025 aligning with NYS Public Officers Law (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law 7-2025 removing $50 cap on employee meeting fees (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law 8-2025 defining 'explosives' (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law 9-2025 allowing certified mail for service (6-0)
• Adopted Local Law 10-2025 removing permissive referendum filing period (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing reserved parking on Urban Ave, Westbury (6-0)

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a regular meeting on March 5, 2025, to hear 16 appeals. Most are residential requests for variances to build additions, porches, fences, or patios that exceed code limits on size, height, or setbacks. Several commercial appeals involve parking, signage, and conditional use requests for properties in Port Washington and New Hyde Park.

• Appeal #21667: PWYC Land Co. seeks floodplain determination and variances for clubhouse, tennis house, and paddle house additions at 1 Yacht Club Dr., Port Washington, citing parking and site issues.
• Appeal #21674: BGB Realty Corp. requests variances to legalize interior alterations for a gym at 102 Harbor Rd., Port Washington, due to insufficient parking and loading.
• Appeal #21676: CVS Albany, LLC seeks conditional use and sign variances for a new grocery store at 3366 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park.
• Appeal #21675: GAP Factory Wall Sign requests sign variances at 1454 Union Tpke., New Hyde Park, for a sign too tall and too high above ground.
• Appeal #21665: David Pereira seeks variances for additions to a non-conforming dwelling at 26 Memorial Place, Manhasset.

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on March 5, 2025, and voted on nine applications. The board approved eight applications, including variances for home additions, a fence, a new home, a gym, and a sign. One application, for a home addition at 26 Memorial Place, was continued to allow the applicant to revise plans. One application was adjourned, and another was reserved for further review.

• Approved variances for additions at 26 Memorial Place (continued for revised plans)
• Approved variances for 46 Sherry Hill Lane (5-0)
• Approved front porch variance for 21 Beverly Road (5-0)
• Approved additions variance for 59 Litchfield Road (5-0)
• Approved second-floor addition variance for 7 Colby Road (5-0)
• Approved additions variance for 32 Crestwood Road (5-0)
• Approved fence variance for 46 Dogwood Road (5-0, with condition to plant screening)
• Approved eave height variance for new home at 23 Tenth Street (5-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board will consider setting public hearings for April 8 on local laws requiring operating permits and inspections for towers, allowing 6-foot rear-yard fences and 8-foot fences near business districts and state parks, and amending the tree removal policy. The board will also schedule a hearing on a fire-damaged building at 44 Division Street, Westbury, and vote on numerous contracts, including asphalt paving, engineering services, and various park programs.

• Public hearing on local law requiring operating permits for towers (Chapter 9A)
• Public hearing on local law for tower inspections (Chapter 2)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment allowing 6' rear-yard fences and 8' fences along business/industrial districts and state parks
• Hearing on safety hazard finding for 44 Division Street, Westbury
• Award of bid for asphalt paving and repairs in town parks (TNH224-2025)

The North Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously (7-0) to schedule public hearings for April 8, 2025, on several proposed local laws, including requiring operating permits for towers, establishing tower inspection regulations, and amending zoning to allow taller fences in certain residential situations. The board also scheduled a hearing on an amended tree policy and a safety hazard determination for a fire-damaged building at 44 Division Street, Westbury. All other resolutions, including contracts, agreements, and administrative items, were approved, mostly unanimously, with one 4-3 vote on purchasing OpenGov software.

• Scheduled public hearing on tower operating permits (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on tower inspection regulations (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on zoning amendment for fences (7-0)
• Scheduled safety hazard hearing for 44 Division Street, Westbury (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on amended tree policy (7-0)
• Approved OpenGov software purchase for Dept. of Buildings (4-3)
• Approved asphalt paving bid for town parks (7-0)
• Approved agreements for engineering, swim lessons, fireworks, and more (7-0)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on several items, including zoning amendments, a site plan for a Honda dealership expansion, and fire protection contracts. The board also adopted a local law establishing alternate members for the Board of Zoning Appeals. The meeting includes both decisions and discussions on these matters.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 creating alternate member positions for the Board of Zoning Appeals (vote: 4-2).
• Public hearing on Manhasset Imports LLC (Honda of Manhasset) site plan for a 2,830 sq ft addition at 1260 Northern Blvd, Manhasset.
• Public hearing on contracts with multiple fire companies for fire protection services.
• Public hearing on a contract with Port Washington Fire Department, including EMS fee establishment.
• Public hearing on a local law to deem certain zoning applications abandoned after inactivity.

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a regular meeting on February 5, 2025, to consider nine appeals. Most are residential requests for variances to build additions, porches, fences, or decks that would violate zoning rules. One commercial appeal seeks approvals for a major redevelopment of a Carle Place property into three restaurants with outdoor seating and a drive-thru.

• Appeal #21663: 440 Old Country Road, LLC seeks conditional uses and variances for a site-wide redevelopment at 357 & 440 Old Country Rd., Carle Place, including three restaurants, outdoor seating, and a drive-thru.
• Appeal #21660: Ross & Esther Fox request variances to build an addition and porch too close to the street at 14 Cypress Ave., Port Washington.
• Appeal #21648: Michael & Melissa Stolper request a variance to build additions that would make the house too big at 59 Litchfield Rd., Port Washington.
• Appeal #21661: Paul Friedman seeks to legalize a retaining wall that is too tall at 8 Old Hills Lane and 37 Bogart Ave., Port Washington.
• Appeal #21650: Mohammed Rahman requests multiple variances for a second-story addition, balcony, porch, and front-yard fence at 1 Jara Ct., New Hyde Park.

Town Board Meetings

The Town Board is setting public hearing dates for March 11, 2025, to consider multiple local law amendments, including changes to the ethics code, digital storage of the Town Code, and removal of a $50 cap on employee meeting fees. The board is also authorizing numerous agreements, including contracts for drainage improvements, parking, and training programs, as well as adopting a use of force policy and condemning January 6 pardons.

• Public hearings on March 11 for amendments to Ethics Code (Ch. 16A), General Provisions (Ch. 1), Administration (Ch. 2), Attendance at Outside Meetings (Ch. 3), Circuses (Ch. 12), Explosives (Ch. 19), and other chapters
• Agreement with Adjo Contracting Corp. for drainage improvements at North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington
• Agreement with Pierce Country Day Camp for temporary parking at North Hempstead Beach Park
• Agreement with LandTek Group for batting cage installation at Charles J. Fuschillo Park, Carle Place
• Resolution adopting Town of North Hempstead Use of Force Policy

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM to hear 11 appeals. Most are residential requests for variances to build additions, legalize fences, or address other zoning nonconformities. Two commercial appeals involve an outdoor storage use and wall signage. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Appeal #21634: Variances to rebuild/additions at 15 Lincoln Pl., Port Washington (too close to streets/property lines, sky exposure plane)
• Appeal #21583: Convert three-family to four-family house at 9 Belleview Ave., Port Washington (non-permitted use expansion)
• Appeal #21659: Outdoor storage on vacant lot at 14 Davis Ave., Port Washington (Industrial-B zone)
• Appeal #21617: Too many wall signs at 154 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights (Business-B zone)
• Fence legalization appeals: #21654 (46 Dogwood Rd., Albertson), #21655 (97 Robby Lane, New Hyde Park), #21656 (567 Mineola Ave., Carle Place)

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals held public hearings on January 22, 2025, granting five of seven applications and continuing two. Approved were a home rebuild at 15 Lincoln Place, a kitchen addition at 39 Sandy Hollow Road, a front-yard guardrail at 97 Robby Lane, a 6-foot fence at 567 Mineola Avenue, and a front addition at 33 10th Street. The Board continued a request to convert a three-family home to four-family at 9 Belleview Avenue and a wall sign application at 154 Mineola Avenue. Three other appeals were adjourned to February 5th.

• Granted variances for rebuild at 15 Lincoln Place, Port Washington (unanimous)
• Granted variance for addition at 39 Sandy Hollow Road, Port Washington (unanimous)
• Granted variance for front-yard guardrail at 97 Robby Lane, New Hyde Park (unanimous)
• Granted variance for 6-foot fence at 567 Mineola Avenue, Carle Place (unanimous)
• Granted variance for front addition at 33 10th Street, Carle Place (unanimous)
• Continued application for 4-family conversion at 9 Belleview Avenue, Port Washington
• Continued application for wall sign at 154 Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights
• Adopted SEQR (unanimous)

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board held a public hearing and voted on multiple bond resolutions and local laws. Key decisions included approving $1.6M for street lighting improvements, $3.4M for park upgrades, $6.2M for solid waste management facility improvements, and $2.8M for roof replacement at the Denton Avenue Department of Public Works building. The Board also amended zoning rules to create alternate positions for the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Approved $1,600,000 bond for street lighting improvements in North Hempstead Lighting District
• Approved $3,437,514 bond for park improvements
• Approved $6,200,451 bond for solid waste management facility upgrades
• Approved $2,803,868 bond for roof replacement at Denton Avenue Department of Public Works building
• Amended Chapter 70 of Town Code to establish alternate member positions for the Board of Zoning Appeals

Town Board Meetings

The North Hempstead Town Board scheduled public hearings for February 11, 2025, to consider a site plan review for a 2,830 sq ft expansion at Honda of Manhasset and to approve annual fire protection contracts with local fire companies totaling over $5.6 million. The board also proposed zoning amendments to address abandoned applications and clarify waterfront district rules, and discussed rescinding a parking restriction on Park Avenue in Garden City Park.

• Honda of Manhasset site plan review for 2,830 sq ft addition at 1260 Northern Blvd, Manhasset
• Fire protection contracts with 8 local companies totaling $5.6M+ for 2025 services
• Zoning amendments to set abandonment rules and clarify waterfront district standards
• Rescind No Stopping Anytime restriction on Park Avenue in Garden City Park
• Port Washington Fire Department contract including EMS fee establishment

Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings

The North Hempstead Board of Zoning & Appeals will hold a public hearing on six appeals, five residential and one commercial. The board will decide whether to grant variances for property owners seeking to build or legalize structures that do not meet current zoning rules, such as additions too close to property lines, a front porch too close to the street, and a fence in a front yard. One commercial appeal seeks to legalize an interior mezzanine and outdoor storage area with insufficient parking.

• Appeal #21647: Variances for additions and front porch at 14 Woodland Pl., Great Neck
• Appeal #21649: Variance for pool equipment too close to rear property line at 58 Hewlett Ln., Flower Hill
• Appeal #21650: Variances for additions, front porch, and front-yard fence at 1 Jara Ct., New Hyde Park
• Appeal #21651: Variances to legalize raised terrace and garage at 10 Maple Ct., New Hyde Park
• Appeal #21573: Commercial variance for mezzanine and outdoor storage at 1833 Gilford Ave., New Hyde Park