Babylon public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several residential variance requests and two commercial applications. The board is reviewing requests for building area increases, setback reductions, and special permits for business operations.

• Special exception permit for a public garage auto repair at 7-9 Connor Lane, unit 9F, Deer Park
• Request to increase allowable units per acre from 25 to 25.54 for senior apartments at 215 Carlls Path, Deer Park
• Building area increase from 15% to 33% at 162 North 21st Street, Wheatley Heights
• Building area increase from 20% to 36.07% for a pool and patio at 145 12th Street, West Babylon
• Setback reductions for a second-floor addition at the corner of Essex Street and Lamont Place, West Babylon

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on several public hearings and contract actions. Key decisions include approving Change Order No. 2 for the Beacon Wellness Center, reducing its contract to $4,828,018.68, and approving a Change Order for Fortunato Sons Contracting, Inc. for building envelope improvements at 1 Commerce Boulevard, bringing that contract to $2,421,796.00. The board will also consider amendments to zoning, traffic ordinances, and tax exemption codes, and will adopt grant agreements for park improvements and home‑investment partnerships.

• Approve Change Order No. 2 for VRD Contracting, Inc. – Beacon Wellness Center construction, contract now $4,828,018.68
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for Fortunato Sons Contracting, Inc. – building envelope improvements at 1 Commerce Boulevard, contract now $2,421,796.00
• Award Bid No. 25G110 for plumbing & HVAC supplies II
• Public hearing to consider extending the temporary moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities
• Adopt amendments to Chapter 213 (Zoning) for residence categories A, AA, B, and C

The Town Board accepted the minutes from the Dec. 3 meeting and approved Change Order No. 2 for the Beacon Wellness Center contract, keeping the total at $4,828,018.68. It also approved a second change order for the Fortunato Sons contract, awarded several service bids, adopted amendments to two traffic‑ordinance sections, adopted zoning amendments to Chapter 213, and authorized the transfer of town land to the Suffolk County Landbank.

• Accepted Dec. 3 Town Board minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Beacon Wellness Center contract (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Fortunato Sons contract (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded Bid No. 25G110 – Plumbing & HVAC Supplies II
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 2, Article IV, §2‑8 of the Traffic Ordinances
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 3, Article II, §3‑4 of the Traffic Ordinances
• Adopted Local Law amending Chapter 213 (Zoning) articles I, VII, VIIA, VIII, IX
• Authorized transfer of real property to Suffolk County Landbank Corporation

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider new applications. The board will review requests for accessory apartments at two specific residential addresses.

• New application: 1281 America Ave, West Babylon
• New application: 355 2nd Street, Copiague

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved two new accessory‑apartment applications and thirty‑two renewal requests, all by unanimous AYE votes. A motion to reserve a tentative revocation decision pending further investigation was also approved unanimously. The board then accepted the December 9 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved new applications for Sandra & Arley Higuita and Idris Ishau (unanimous AYE)
• Approved 32 renewal applications by affidavit (unanimous AYE)
• Reserved tentative revocation decision pending investigation (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the December 9, 2025 hearing (unanimous AYE)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous AYE)

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board will review several site‑plan applications, including a rezoning to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence for a new senior‑housing building. It will also hear public hearings on medical‑office conversions, a subdivision of a four‑lot parcel, and proposals for two bar/restaurant projects. Additionally, the board will consider approval of barbed‑wire fencing for an industrial property.

• Rezoning of Route 109 (Job# 25‑18AE) to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence for nine one‑bedroom apartments in a two‑story 5,485 sf building.
• Public hearing on medical office conversion at Sunrise Highway (Job# 25‑17A) and physical‑therapy office at NY State Route 110 (Job# 24‑16A).
• Subdivision of four lots into two, maintaining a mixed‑use building and a single‑family home (Job# 24‑17AB).
• Approval of two bar/restaurant projects, including a Qdoba Mexican Eats, at NYS Route 231 (Job# 22‑55AF).
• Approval of barbed‑wire fencing around an industrial parking lot at New Hwy and Dubon Ct. (Job# 2025‑002BW).

The Board heard the application (Job # 25‑17A) to demolish a 7,000 sf building at 346 Sunrise Highway and modify 300 Sunrise Highway for medical use. Applicants requested relief from a required seven‑foot sidewalk at the dead‑end of Fuller Avenue and presented a wetland buffer plan. After discussion of the sidewalk, handicap access, and wetland issues, the hearing was closed and the decision was reserved. No vote tally was recorded.

• Decision Reserved – hearing closed, no vote recorded

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Dec 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall. The board will consider ten applications, including residential lot subdivisions, building‑area increases, and two industry requests for marijuana dispensaries and an auto‑dealership garage. One application seeks renewal of a special‑exception permit for a retail marijuana dispensary at 94 East Industry Court, reducing required parking from 87 to 60 stalls. Other items involve rezoning of residential properties and special‑exception permits for automotive use.

• Application #25-219 – renewal of special‑exception permit for a retail marijuana dispensary at 94 East Industry Court, Deer Park (off‑street parking reduced from 87 to 60 stalls).
• Application #25-220 – special‑exception permit for a retail marijuana dispensary at 4040 Vineland Avenue, Studio City, CA.
• Application #25-217 – special‑exception permit for a public garage, auto repair and car wash at the southwest corner of Broadhollow Road (Route 110) and Daniel Street, Farmingdale.
• Application #25-223 a – subdivision of 1071 Tooker Avenue, West Babylon into two lots and construction of a new two‑story single‑family dwelling.
• Application #25-222 – increase of total building area from 30 % to 49.7 % for 22 W. 16th Street, Deer Park.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Application 25‑193 submitted by Vincent Russo and Danielle Pérez. The board granted the requested variances for front and rear yard setbacks, increased building area, and lifted covenants, but conditioned the approval on the front porch not being enclosed. The motion was carried with all members voting AYE. No other applications were decided at this meeting.

• Approved variance for Vincent Russo & Danielle Pérez (Application 25‑193) with condition front porch not be enclosed (all members voted AYE)

Rental Review Board

The Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the East Wing Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The hearing will consider four renewal applications and ten new rental applications submitted by various landlords, each identified by an SCTM number. No decisions are listed in the agenda; the board will review the applications during the meeting.

• New application – Suraj Puri, 46 Walnut Ave., SCTM NO: 0100-47-1-92
• New application – John Davis, 97 Albany Ave., SCTM NO: 0100-1-68-1-49
• Renewal – Frank Arduini, 3545th St., SCTM NO: 0100-206-2-14
• Renewal – DP Industrial Prop, 134 E. 1st St., SCTM NO: 0100-63-4-7
• Renewal – 7 Seaman Place LLC, Deer Park, SCTM NO: 0100-43-2-11

The Rental Review Board approved new permits for Suraj Puri, John Davis, Inderpaul Ahuja, and extended the application for Murat S Sel & Aysel Aran. It also extended the renewal applications for Frank Arduini, 7 Seaman Place LLC, and 11 Seaman Place LLC, and approved the renewal for DP Industrial Prop. All motions were passed unanimously by the board members present.

• Approved new rental permit for Suraj Puri (46 Walnut Ave.)
• Approved new rental permit for John Davis (97 Albany Ave.)
• Approved new rental permit for Inderpaul Ahuja (366 Great East Neck Rd.)
• Extended Murat S Sel & Aysel Aran application to 04-29-26
• Extended Frank Arduini renewal to 04-29-26
• Approved DP Industrial Prop renewal (134 E. 1st St.)
• Extended 7 Seaman Place LLC renewal to 04-29-26
• Extended 11 Seaman Place LLC renewal to 04-29-26

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several new site plans, including industrial buildings in Deer Park and a restaurant in Farmingdale. The board is also managing a large reserved calendar of pending decisions on rezoning and subdivisions.

• Proposal for two 7,043sf industrial buildings at the southerly terminus of Lucon Drive
• Proposal for a 40,041sf warehouse addition at n/s/o Long Island Avenue
• Proposal to replace Houlihan’s with a 4,054sf Raising Cane’s restaurant on Broadhollow Rd.
• Request to erect fencing and maintain outdoor vehicle storage at New Hwy and Dubon Ct.
• Application for a house expansion by Vilma Aracely Ulloa Portillo

The Planning Board held a public hearing on Job #25‑19A for a proposed two‑building industrial site in Deer Park. The hearing was closed and the Board reserved a decision, with no vote recorded. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Dec. 4, 2025 to consider ten pending applications. Items include special exception permits for equipment storage, front‑yard setback reductions, lot subdivisions, and a request to cut required parking for a Raising Cane’s restaurant from 397 to 283 stalls. Each case will be heard in the order listed on the agenda.

• App #25-158: Captruck Equipment Corp. seeks a special exception for a public garage, sales, storage, and four front‑yard parking stalls on 65 Edwin Avenue, West Babylon.
• App #25-208: Dzianis and Anastasia Shender request a front‑yard setback reduction from 30' to 18' on Midwood Road, West Babylon.
• App #25-210 a: Oak Street Realty Inc. asks to reduce front‑yard setback from 30' to 28' on the corner of Little East Neck Road and 9th Street, West Babylon.
• App #25-209 a: R & J Holdings of Liny LLC proposes subdividing a 7,500‑sq‑ft lot into three parcels and reducing front width from 75' to 62' on New Avenue and Lund Street, Wyandanch.
• App #25-214: Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC seeks to lower required off‑street parking from 397 to 283 stalls for a 4,054‑sq‑ft restaurant at 6800 Bishop Road, Farmingdale.

The Babylon ZBA approved all eight applications heard, including a parking variance for a new Raising Cane's restaurant, a special exception for a truck repair garage, and several residential variances. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved a six-month extension for AutoZone and accepted the 2026 hearing schedule.

• Approved Capo Truck Equipment special exception and variances (unanimous)
• Approved Shender front yard setback variance for second-story addition (unanimous)
• Approved Ortiz Salguero and Mejia Campos front yard setback variance (unanimous)
• Approved Oak Street Realty lot reapportionment and variances with condition to merge tax lots (unanimous)
• Approved R&J Holdings subdivision into three lots with variances (unanimous)
• Approved sign variances for 1090 Route 110 and 1230-1250-1260-1270 Route 110 for two years (unanimous)
• Approved Raising Cane's parking variance with conditions on hours and SWPPP (unanimous)
• Approved AutoZone extension of time for six months (unanimous)

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the East Wing Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The hearing will consider four new rental applications and nine renewal applications listed on the agenda. Each item is identified by applicant name, address, and SCTM number. The board will review these submissions during the meeting.

• New application – Tanuja Mudgal, 461 Arnold Ave., West Babylon (SCTM NO: 0100-209-2-7)
• New application – Marie Cardoza, 105 S. Bay Drive, Babylon (SCTM NO: 0100-231-3-82)
• New application – Sumlen Realty DE LLC, 340 New Highway, N. Amityville (SCTM NO: 0100-124-2-69)
• Renewal – Anthony Montovani, 200 Lafayette St., Copiague (SCTM NO: 0100-179-3-35)
• Renewal – Jose Garcia, 22 N. 15th St., Wheatley Heights (SCTM NO: 0100-40-1-28)

The board voted to approve the renewal applications for Tanuja Mudgal at 461 Arnold Ave. in West Babylon and for Marie Cardoza at 105 S. Bay Drive in Babylon. Both motions were made by Ms. Medwig, seconded by Mr. Murray, and were approved by all members present.

• Approved Tanuja Mudgal rental renewal (461 Arnold Ave., West Babylon) – unanimous
• Approved Marie Cardoza rental renewal (105 S. Bay Drive, Babylon) – unanimous

Town Board

The Babylon Town Board will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the town zoning code and on several rezoning applications. It will consider change orders that modify the contract for the Beacon Wellness Center, including a $51,981.32 reduction and an $18,321.52 increase to related contracts. The Board will also authorize a $511,516 grant disbursement agreement with the State Dormitory Authority for the Wyandanch Turf Field and approve a 2025 budget modification.

• Public hearing to amend Town of Babylon Zoning Code (articles I, VII, VIIA, VIII, IX)
• Public hearing on rezoning application for RJP Solutions Corp. at Route 109, 830’ W of Glenda Drive, West Babylon
• Authorization of Change Order No. 1 ($51,981.32) reducing the Beacon Wellness Center contract to $4,828,018.68
• Authorization of Grant Disbursement Agreement with DASNY for $511,516.00 for the Wyandanch Turf Field
• Authorization of 2025 budget modification (no dollar amount specified in agenda)

The Board accepted the minutes from the November meetings. It authorized a $51,891.32 change order that reduces the VRD Contracting contract and approved $18,321.52 in change orders that increase the Roland’s Electric contract. The Board also approved a grant disbursement agreement for $511,516 to fund the Wyandanch Turf Field, along with several budget modifications and reimbursements. All resolutions passed unanimously (5 yeas, 0 nays).

• Accepted minutes from November 19 and November 24 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 reducing VRD Contracting contract by $51,891.32 (5-0)
• Approved Change Orders Nos. 2 & 3 increasing Roland’s Electric contract by $18,321.52 (5-0)
• Authorized contract with NY State Animal Protection Education Fund up to $994.75 (5-0)
• Authorized Grant Disbursement Agreement with DASNY for $511,516 for Wyandanch Turf Field (5-0)
• Approved 2025 budget modification items listed in Resolution 786 (5-0)
• Reimbursed employee Christiam Gomez $298.97 (5-0)
• Approved over‑payment refund of $3,862.95 to Hyacinth DeGuzman (5-0)

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on Job # 25‑13B to consider subdividing four parcels on Brookside Ave. for a new two‑story single‑family home, and will review site‑plan proposals for Manor Park Apartments, including maintaining seven one‑bedroom units and removing eight parking stalls. Architectural expansions for two existing houses will be reviewed, and the board will receive several letters opposing the Raising Cane’s restaurant proposal. The meeting will also include acceptance of the November 17, 2025 minutes.

• Job # 25‑13B – subdivide four parcels into three on Brookside Ave., demolish cottage on Lot 1, build new two‑story home on Lot 2 (Residence B zone).
• Job # 25‑04A – Manor Park Apartments: maintain construction of 7 one‑bedroom apartments, roof over brick pavilion, and removal of 8 parking stalls (SCMR zone).
• Application # 151590 – NAYROBI JUSTINIANI: expansion of an existing house (SCTM 0100‑135‑01‑075).
• Application # 151633 – ANNETTIE MCCULLOUGH: expansion of an existing house (SCTM 0100‑167‑03‑028).
• Multiple letters from residents opposing PB Job # 25‑33AF Raising Cane’s restaurant proposal.

The Board approved the site plan for Manor Park Apartments, LLC (Job #25-04A) located east/south of Carlls Path near Tell Avenue in Deer Park, permitting construction of seven one‑bedroom senior‑citizen apartments, a roof over a brick pavilion, and removal of eight parking stalls. Earlier, the Board held a public hearing on a three‑lot subdivision on Brookside Avenue in North Babylon; the hearing was closed and the decision was reserved pending further review.

• Approved site plan for Manor Park Apartments, LLC (Job #25-04A) – construction of 7 one‑bedroom senior‑citizen apartments, roof over pavilion, removal of 8 parking stalls
• Public hearing on three‑lot subdivision (Brookside Ave) closed; decision reserved (motion to close passed unanimously, motion by Ms. Healy, second by Mr. Wynn)

Town Board

The Babylon Town Board adopted Resolution 780, awarding RFP No. 25G89 to Genuine Parts Company d/b/a Napa Auto Parts for a vendor‑owned fleet parts room at an annual fee of $193,550.63 plus $82.50 per hour. The Board also scheduled public hearings on a rezoning application for a property on S/S/O Cedar Road, 573 W/OCenter St/Columbus Blvd in North Amityville, and on amending Chapter 213 (Zoning) Article XLVIII (Planned Industrial Park District).

• Award of RFP No. 25G89 to Genuine Parts Company d/b/a Napa Auto Parts; annual fee $193,550.63 plus $82.50/hour
• Public hearing on G & R Building Corp. rezoning application for premises on S/S/O Cedar Road, 573 W/OCenter St/Columbus Blvd, North Amityville
• Public hearing on amendment to Town of Babylon Code Chapter 213 (Zoning) Article XLVIII (Planned Industrial Park District)
• Resolution 780 authorizes contract execution and allows up to four one‑year extensions at the Commissioner’s discretion
• Resolution passed with 5 yeas, 0 nays

The Board approved a contract with Genuine Parts Company d/b/a Napa Auto Parts for the vendor‑owned fleet parts room. The contract is for an annual fee of $193,550.63 plus $82.50 per hour as needed. The resolution passed with 5 yeas and 0 nays and requires Town Attorney approval; it may be extended for four additional one‑year periods.

• Awarded vendor‑owned fleet parts room contract to Genuine Parts Company d/b/a Napa Auto Parts at $193,550.63 annual fee plus $82.50/hour (5‑0 vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2025 to consider a series of rezoning and building‑area change applications. Items include requests to increase building footprints, reduce lot dimensions, add accessory structures, and subdivide parcels across West Babylon, Lindenhurst, and Copiague. Each case will be heard in the order listed on the agenda.

• Application #25-198 (Steven C. Bellone & Tracey Scala) – increase total building area to 36.8% and rear yard to 48.97%, add a second accessory building at 107 Vanderbilt Avenue, West Babylon (Residence A).
• Application #25-204a (Gustavino International LLC) – reduce lot area from 7,500 sq ft to 4,405.6 sq ft and subdivide parcel at the southwest corner of Dixon Avenue and Prince Chico Street, Copiague (Residence C).
• Application #25-204b (Gustavino International LLC) – reduce lot area from 7,500 sq ft to 4,990.6 sq ft and subdivide parcel at the same location (Residence C).
• Application #25-199 (Gregory F. Lantier) – increase building area from 30% to 31.71% (add 1,171.82 sq ft) and reduce east lot line distance at 900 4th Street, West Babylon (Residence B).
• Application #25-125 (Reality LLC) – permit outdoor storage of boats and vehicles on a vacant parcel near Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst (Business E).

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025, to consider applications for new and renewed rental properties across the Town.

• Public Hearing on new rental applications
• Public Hearing on rental renewals
• New applications from Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC and Wyandanch Multi 2 LLC
• New applications from Albany Ave. Suites LLC and Areto Properties
• Renewals for William Lois, Mohammad Khan, and Chris Conte

The Rental Review Board approved applications for Albany Ave. Suites LLC, Christina DelTejo, and 581 Outlook Ave. LLC. It also voted to extend the application deadlines for Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC, Wyandanch Multi 2 LLC, Marc Krauthamer, Areto Properties, and Ronald Hernandez to later dates.

• Approved Albany Ave. Suites LLC application (all members voting to approve)
• Approved Christina DelTejo application (all members voting to approve)
• Approved 581 Outlook Ave. LLC application (all members voting to approve)
• Extended Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC application to 03-25-26 (all members voting to extend)
• Extended Wyandanch Multi 2 LLC application to 03-25-26 (all members voting to extend)
• Extended Marc Krauthamer application to 03-25-26 (all members voting to extend)
• Extended Areto Properties application to 03-25-26 (all members voting to extend)
• Extended Ronald Hernandez application to 12-17-25 (all members voting to extend)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to adopt the annual budget and a local law amending zoning codes for transfer stations and motor vehicle dismantlers. The body is also considering demolition authorizations and various public works contracts.

• Adoption of the annual budget for the Town of Babylon
• Awarding Bid No. 25G80 for site improvements to Lower South Lawn in Wyandanch to Laser Industries, Inc. for $977,000.00
• Public hearing for demolition and cleanup at 1, 3, and 5 Edison Ave, West Babylon
• Authorization for demolition and securing of unsafe structure at 103 N 18th Street, Wheatley Heights
• Local Law to amend zoning for transfer stations, scrap metal processing, and motor vehicle dismantlers

The Board accepted the minutes from the November 6 meeting and amended a prior contract to add a $210,000 credit, lowering the total to $1,380,968. It corrected a demolition bid number and awarded contracts for site improvements, floodlights, street sweepers, mulch, and accepted a $30,000 credit for completed work. All actions were adopted with a 5‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Accepted November 6, 2025 Town Board minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 570 to add $210,000 credit, reducing contract to $1,380,968 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Corrected bid number for controlled demolition to 25G81 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded Bid 25G80 to Laser Industries for site improvements, contract $977,000 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded Bid 25G85 to Ikio LED Lighting LLC for floodlights, contract $289 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Accepted $30,000 credit from Hall Enterprises, final contract amount $98,415 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded Bid 25G96 to Nescon, LLC for one or more 2026 single‑engine street sweepers (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded Bid 25G103 to B&B Maintenance Services Inc. for mulch supply at $12.50 per cubic yard (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY. The board will consider three new applications for accessory apartments. All new cases will be heard in the order they were advertised.

• Nicholas Cola acco & Liana D’Amico – 147 Waldo Street, Copiague, NY 11726 (SCTM #0100-179-3-78)
• Ilham S. Kocabiyik – 15 Midacourt, West Babylon, NY 11704 (SCTM #0100-139-1-61)
• Zahir Merchant – 79 Vermont Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704 (SCTM #0100-104-2-75)

Planning Board

The Board will hold a public hearing on Job #25-33AF to demolish the existing Houlihan’s restaurant and build a one‑story, 4,054‑square‑foot Raising Cane’s counter‑service restaurant with two drive‑thru lanes, 72 indoor and 15 outdoor seats, and site improvements at the east/south/east side of Broadhollow Road near Southern State Parkway in Farmingdale. It will also consider a work‑session item (Job #24-55ABE) to subdivide a residential parcel on Elmwood Road and rezone part of it to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence for a garage and merger with an adjacent complex. Additional items include a subdivision and rezoning of a 89,532‑sq‑ft lot on NYS Route 109 (Job #24-30ABE) to create condominium units, and a proposal to convert a warehouse to an adult‑use cannabis dispensary (Job #24-61A).

• Job #25-33AF: Demolition of Houlihan’s and construction of a 4,054‑sf Raising Cane’s restaurant with two drive‑thru lanes on Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale (G Industry zone).
• Job #24-55ABE: Subdivision of an A‑Residence parcel on Elmwood Rd., West Babylon and rezoning of Lot 2 to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence for a garage and merger with adjacent complex.
• Job #24-30ABE: Subdivision of an 89,532‑sf lot on NYS Route 109, West Babylon; rezoning part to Multiple Residence for 14 three‑bedroom condo units.
• Job #24-61A: Conversion of a 2,050‑sf warehouse to an adult‑use cannabis dispensary on Cabot St., West Babylon (G Industry zone).
• Job #25-04A: Maintenance of construction of seven one‑bedroom apartments in an existing SCMR complex and removal of eight parking stalls on Carlls Path, Deer Park.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Room. The board will consider nine applications for variances, special exception permits, and subdivision approvals involving residential and industrial properties. Each case involves changes such as yard setback reductions, increases in allowable building area, and requests for additional signage or parking. Decisions will be made in the order the applications are presented.

• Application #25-196: variance to reduce front, east, and rear yard setbacks at 130 East Carmans Road, Farmingdale (Residence C)
• Application #25-195: increase talus building area from 20% to 35.2% at 101 Smith Street, Deer Park (Residence B)
• Application #25-194a: increase building area from 20% to 41.6% (add 4,342.4 sq ft) and reduce setbacks at 149.18’ east of Dunbar St, Amityville (Residence B)
• Application #25-191: special exception to add three wall signs on the north elevation at 1034 Route 109, Lindenhurst (Industry G)
• Application #25-190: renewal of special exemption permit for a retail marijuana dispensary with parking adjustments at 2043 Wellwood Ave, East Farmingdale (Industry Ga)

The board voted to approve application 25-196 for 130 East Carmans Road, allowing reduced front, side, and rear setbacks with the condition that the front porch remain unenclosed. The variance request for 101 Smith Street (application 25-195) was not decided and the matter was reserved. The request for 138 Ecker Avenue (application 25-193) was adjourned to December 11, 2025.

• Approved variance for 130 East Carmans Rd (App 25-196) – front porch not to be enclosed; all present voted AYE
• Decision reserved for 101 Smith Street variance (App 25-195)
• Application 138 Ecker Ave adjourned to Dec 11, 2025 (App 25-193)

Rental Review Board

The Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the East Wing Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The hearing will consider seven new rental applications for properties at 44 Sawyer Ave., 123 Oak St., 130 Pleasant View Ct., 46 Walnut Ave., 134 Calvert Ave., 22 Croydon Rd., and 1 Summer Lane. It will also review six renewal requests for properties at 35 N. 16th St., 622 Broadway, 7 Lake Dr., 195 46th St., 105 Maple Ct., and 410 Harvard Rd.

• New application – 44 Sawyer Ave., West Babylon (SCTM NO: 0100 -2 10 -2 -48)
• New application – 134 Calvert Ave., West Babylon (SCTM NO: 0100 -1 57 -3 -31.002)
• Renewal – 35 N. 16th St., Wheatley Heights (SCTM NO: 0100- 40 -1 -1 7)
• Renewal – 622 Broadway, N. Amityville (SCTM NO: 0100- 16 5 -1 -13)
• Renewal – 410 Harvard Rd., West Babylon (SCTM NO: 0100 -160-1-38.001)

The Rental Review Board voted to extend the permit deadline for 44 Sawyer Ave to November 19, 2025. The board also voted to extend the permit deadline for 123 Oak St to March 25, 2026, with one member (Mr. Smith) opposing the motion. No other applications received a formal decision.

• Extended 44 Sawyer Ave permit to 11‑19‑25 (all members voted in favor)
• Extended 123 Oak St permit to 03‑25‑26 (motion passed; Mr. Smith opposed)

Town Board

The Town Board will adopt a local law amending the zoning code to add Article XLVII for renewable energy facilities, adopt the East Farmingdale Water District rate schedule effective January 1 2026, and authorize $350,000 in bonds to finance the acquisition and construction of a bioswale at Geiger Park. The meeting also includes public hearings on a traffic ordinance amendment (Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3‑4) and on the preliminary 2026 town budget.

• Authorize issuance of $350,000 bonds for the acquisition and construction of a bioswale at Geiger Park
• Adopt zoning amendment adding Article XLVII for renewable energy facilities
• Adopt East Farmingdale Water District rate schedule effective Jan 1 2026
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3‑4 of the Town Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances
• Public hearing on the preliminary 2026 town budget

The Town Board adopted new water rates for the East Farmingdale Water District, effective Jan 1 2026. It also approved the 2025 budget modifications, removed a Genie S60 boom lift from the surplus list, and closed uncollectible 2023 bounced‑check files. The board awarded bid No. 25G106 to Ennis Flint, Inc. and Sherwin William’s Company, and bid No. 25G93 to Eldor Contracting Corp. for decorative tower clocks.

• Adopted new East Farmingdale Water District rates effective Jan 1 2026 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 2025 budget modification line‑item changes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Removed Asset #1093 (Genie S60 Boom Lift) from surplus equipment list (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Closed open files for uncollectible 2023 bounced‑check funds (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid No. 25G106 to Ennis Flint, Inc. and Sherwin William’s Company (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid No. 25G93 to Eldor Contracting Corp. for decorative tower clocks (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Accepted minutes of the Oct 22 2025 meeting (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Oct. 30, 2025 to consider a series of variance applications for residential properties. Applicants seek changes such as reduced front‑yard setbacks, larger garage footprints, and lot‑line adjustments. Each case will be heard in the order listed on the agenda.

• Application #25-1555 – Mohammed A. Khaleque, 200 Clermont St., Deer Park: reduce front‑yard setback to 23.5', side‑yard to 29.7', increase garage area to 631.75 sq ft, and adjust rear and north lot‑line setbacks for shed and patio.
• Application #25-1888 – Isaac Mushibaye/Dexter Mitchell Jr., 580 5th Ave., New York: reduce rear‑yard setback from 40' to 15' for a cellar entrance.
• Application #25-1889 – Elaine Watson‑McGhee, 51 Popular Rd., North Amityville: reduce rear‑yard setback from 40' to 29.1' for a second‑story deck.
• Application #25-1885 – Oliver P. Couturier Revocable Trust, 300 Carleton Ave., Central Islip: increase tal building area from 15% to 35.9% (additional 1,995.3 sq ft) and eliminate rear and side lot‑line setbacks for patio and paver work.
• Application #25-172 a – Florence Buterand & Michael Stone, 1542 Herzel Blvd., West Babylon: reduce front‑street width to 62.6', cut lot area to 6,270 sq ft, and subdivide the parcel for a new two‑story single‑family dwelling.

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board will hold public hearings on several subdivision and rezoning proposals. Items include converting an A‑Residence parcel in West Babylon Manor to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence, lifting an owner‑occupied covenant on Nevada Street, subdividing parcels for new single‑family homes, and changing an industrial zone to multiple‑residence housing. The board will also consider related resolutions and minor subdivision requests.

• Job #24-55ABE – West Babylon Manor: subdivide parcel and rezone to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence for a garage and senior housing complex.
• Job #25-554 – Nevada Street Properties: lift covenant restricting lots to owner‑occupied use only (Zone – D Residence).
• Job #25-0B9 – G&R Building Corp.: subdivide parcel into two 5,857 sf lots to build two new two‑story single‑family dwellings (Zone – Residence B).
• Job #24-30ABE – Pinelo Estates 109 LLC: split 89,532 sf lot into two parcels, change Zone G‑Industry to MR‑Multiple Residence for 14 new residential buildings.
• Various resolutions and minor subdivision requests for parcels on Monroe Street, Oak Street, and other locations.

The Babylon Planning Board held a public hearing on a subdivision and rezoning application for 631 Elmwood Road (West Babylon Manor). Applicants presented a lot division, a detached 30‑by‑30‑foot garage, and a passive recreation area with a fountain. Nearby residents gave public comments expressing concerns about the project’s impact. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the decision was reserved.

• Hearing closed, decision reserved (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall in Lindenhurst on October 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider ten applications that request changes such as increased building area percentages, larger lot coverage, and reduced setbacks for properties in Residence A, Residence C, and industrial districts. Each case will be heard in the order listed on the agenda. All applicants must appear in person.

• Application #25-1565 (Frankand Catherin Vito) – increase total building area from 15% to 28.9% (over 1,126.53 sq ft) and rear yard from 30% to 45% (over 565 sq ft) at 23 Chapel Place, North Babylon (Residence A).
• Application #25-180 (Jennifer Recine) – increase total building area from 30% to 51.31% (over 1,279 sq ft) at 12 Crescent Drive North, Farmingdale (Residence C).
• Application #25-174 (Jeffrey C. and Kristine A. Battaglia) – increase total building area from 30% to 46.39% (over 1,245.84 sq ft) and diminish east and rear lot‑line setbacks at 114 Maybrook Road, North Babylon (Residence C).
• Application #25-179 (Lucas Eisele & Lindsay Jones) – increase building area from 30% to 42.5% (over 1,003 sq ft) and reduce front yard setback from 30 ft to 24.8 ft at 28 West Alhambra Avenue, Lindenhurst (Residence C).
• Application #25-178 (Joyce Perez & Tomas E. Garcia) – diminish north lot‑line setback from 6 ft to 1.5 ft and other setbacks for a gazebo at 145 West 20th Street, Deer Park (Residence C).

The Board amended the Vitolo application to delete variance #5 and then approved the amended request with six conditions. It approved the Recine pool and lot‑coverage variance subject to the Planning memo conditions. It also amended the Battaglia application to delete variances #2 and #3 and approved the amended request with pool, setback and shed conditions. All motions passed with all members present voting AYE.

• Amended Vitolo application (25-156) to delete variance #5 – motion carried, all members present voting AYE
• Approved Vitolo application (25-156) as amended with six conditions – motion carried, all members present voting AYE
• Approved Recine application (25-180) subject to Planning memo conditions – motion carried, all members present voting AYE
• Amended Battaglia application (25-174) to delete variances #2 and #3 – motion carried, all members present voting AYE
• Approved Battaglia application (25-174) as amended with pool, setback and shed conditions – motion carried, all members present voting AYE

Town Board

The Babylon Town Board will hold public hearings to amend the zoning code for renewable energy facilities and to amend a traffic ordinance. It will adopt several resolutions, including authorizing a new contract with Civic Plus LLC for municipal website services and terminating the prior Civic Plus contract. Additional resolutions will award bids for fuel oil and bluestone supplies, and modify the 2025 budget.

• Public hearing to amend Town of Babylon Zoning Chapter 213, Article XX (Renewable Energy Facilities)
• Public hearing to amend Town of Babylon Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2-2
• Resolution 687 authorizing a contract with Civic Plus LLC for municipal website services (fees listed for audio, web, mobile app, and subscriptions)
• Resolution 686 terminating the January 13, 2025 contract with Civic Plus LLC effective October 31, 2025
• Awarding Bid No. 25G94 – Fuel Oil #2 and Bid No. 25G95 – Bluestone ⅜" & ¾"

Resolution 686 was adopted to end the Town of Babylon's web hosting, support, and redesign contract with CivicPlus, effective by mutual agreement. Earlier resolutions approved town board minutes, amended a prior contract with Thriver Top Co, released bond/check payments, and awarded two fuel‑oil bids. All listed resolutions (except 686) recorded a vote of 4 yeas and 0 nays.

• Resolution 681: Accepted October 8, 2025 Town Board minutes (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Resolution 682: Amended contract with Thriver Top Co LLC (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Resolution 683: Authorized release of bond/check for street excavations (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Resolution 684: Awarded Bid No. 25G94 Fuel Oil #2 to United Metro Energy (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Resolution 685: Awarded Bid No. 25G95 Bluestone ⅜" & ¾" to B&B Maintenance Service (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Resolution 686: Terminated the January 13, 2025 contract with CivicPlus by mutual agreement (vote not recorded)
• Public hearing on zoning amendment for renewable energy facilities (no decision recorded)
• Public hearing on traffic ordinance amendment (no decision recorded)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new applications for accessory apartments. The board will consider requests for three specific residential properties.

• New application: Asif Chhina, 161 N. 20th Street, Wheatley Heights
• New application: Ilhami S. Kocabiyik, 15 Mida Court, West Babylon
• New application: Patrick Cajou, 4 Johnson Street, N. Amityville

The Accessory Apartment Review Board adjourned Ilhami S. Kocabiyik's application to the November 18, 2025 hearing. It approved new accessory apartment applications for Asif Chhina (161 N. 20th St) and Patrick Cajou (4 Johnson St). The board also approved a series of renewal requests by affidavit, with all votes recorded as unanimous AYE.

• Adjourned Ilhami S. Kocabiyik application to Nov 18, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Asif Chhina accessory apartment (161 N. 20th St) – unanimous AYE
• Approved Patrick Cajou accessory apartment (4 Johnson St) – unanimous AYE
• Approved renewal for Dolores Faith Irrev Trust C/O Mark Faith TRS (118 W. 5th St) – unanimous AYE
• Approved renewal for Jorge Abril (450 Windmill Ave) – unanimous AYE
• Approved renewal for Frank & Gina Oliviero (210 Bergen Ct) – unanimous AYE
• Approved renewal for Thomas Chiofalo (24 Suffolk Ave) – unanimous AYE

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board will review several site plans and zoning changes, including a proposed senior apartment building on Route 109 and a restaurant conversion in Farmingdale. The board will also accept public comments on a request to delay a public hearing.

• Review proposed senior apartment building on Route 109 (Job #25-18AE)
• Consider Vietnamese restaurant conversion in Farmingdale (Job #25-28F)
• Review subdivision for two new single-family homes in Farmingdale (Job #25-09B)
• Review proposed senior housing on NY Route 109 (Job #24-30ABE)
• Accept public comment requesting delay for West Babylon Manor hearing (Job #24-55ABE)

The Board approved the application to change the existing 5,470‑square‑foot bar (5 De Mayo) into a 173‑seat SUP Vietnamese Pho and Grill restaurant on the west side of Broad Hollow Road, 165.24 feet north of Daniel Street in Farmingdale. The approval was granted as a SEQRA Type II A action. The subdivision request for Job #24‑555 was not decided and was adjourned for further review on October 27, 2025.

• Approved conversion of 5,470 sf bar to 173‑seat Vietnamese restaurant (SEQRA Type II A)
• Subdivision application Job #24‑555 (West Babylon Manor) adjourned; decision reserved for October 27, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The board will consider a series of zoning applications that request changes to residential setbacks, front‑yard dimensions, and building‑area percentages, as well as a business application for off‑street parking. Each case will be heard in the order listed on the agenda.

• Application #25‑169: Increase tal building area from 30 % to 46.6 % (over 1,666.5 sq ft) at 1565 Herzl Boulev, West Babylon (Residence B).
• Application #25‑164: Reduce front‑yard setback from 30 ft to 14.4 ft and allow 2 ft overhang at 355 New Highway, Amityville (Residence B).
• Application #25‑171: Increase tal building area from 20 % to 26 % (over 666 sq ft) at 136 Bond Street, West Babylon (Residence B).
• Application #25‑170: Off‑street parking permit requiring 1,479 stalls (down from 48 required) at 7200 Wisc… Avenue, Bethesda, MD (Business E).
• Application #25‑167: Reduce total side yard width from 25 ft to 21.7 ft at 19 Alexander Avenue, East Farmingdale (Residence C).

The board approved application 25‑169 for Tatiana M. Viloria & Mark A. Ricketts, allowing an in‑ground pool and spa, requiring all pavers/patio to stay at least two feet from property lines and prohibiting any further increase in total building area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dellavecchia and carried with all members voting “AYE.” No decision was made on application 25‑164 for Vivian Valdez; it was discussed but left pending.

• Approved variance 25‑169 for pool, spa and paver setbacks (all members AYE)
• No decision taken on variance 25‑164 for front‑yard setback and roof overhang

Rental Review Board

The Babylon Rental Review Board will conduct a public hearing on October 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the East Wing Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The hearing will consider eight new rental applications and four renewal requests for properties throughout Babylon and surrounding villages. Applicants include individuals and LLCs with addresses such as 295 N. 49th St., 59 S. 23rd St., and 223 Parkway Blvd. The board will review each submission during the meeting.

• New application: Victoria Gomez, 295 N. 49th St., Lindenhurst (SCTM NO: 0100-205-2-11)
• New application: CB 1E LLC, 59 S. 23rd St., Wyandanch (SCTM NO: 0100-56-2-51)
• New application: CB 1A LLC, 133 Santa Barbara Rd. W., Lindenhurst (SCTM NO: 0100-190-1-46.001)
• Renewal: Alejandro DeLeon, 162 Baur St., West Babylon (SCTM NO: 0100-142-1-42)
• Renewal: Philip Carlucci, 196 Long Island Ave., Wyandanch (SCTM NO: 0100-56-2-2)

The Rental Review Board voted to approve the application for CB 1E LLC at 59 S. 23rd St., Wyandanch. Several other applications were extended to November 19, 2025, and multiple renewal requests were approved. No vote counts were recorded, only that all members voted in favor of each motion.

• Approved CB 1E LLC application (59 S. 23rd St.) – all members voted to approve
• Extended Victoria Gomez application to 11-19-25 – all members voted to extend
• Extended CB 1A LLC application (133 Santa Barbara Rd.) to 11-19-25 – all members voted to extend
• Extended CB 1C LLC application (29 Lake Dr.) to 11-19-25 – all members voted to extend
• Extended CB 1C LLC application (21 Garden City Ave.) to 11-19-25 – all members voted to extend
• Extended CB 1E LLC application (223 Parkway Blvd.) to 11-19-25 – all members voted to extend
• Approved CB 1A LLC application (245 Meucci Ave.) – all members voted to approve
• Approved renewal for Alejandro DeLeon – all members voted to approve

Town Board

The Babylon Town Board will hold public hearings on designating a nuisance property at 1287A Deer Park Avenue and amending various town codes. The board will also adopt a 2025 budget modification and authorize several capital projects and contracts.

• Public hearing on nuisance property at 1287A Deer Park Avenue
• Adoption of 2025 budget modification ($52,815 for professional services)
• Contract with Austin Interiors for façade improvements at 455 Albany Avenue
• Awarding bid for IBM enterprise storage system
• Contract with J. Anthony Enterprises for drainage improvements on Roads A & B

The Board accepted the completed drainage and sanitary improvements contract with J. Anthony Enterprises at a final price of $854,200.14. It also approved the purchase of OpenGov software for $1,500, amended a veterinary contract name, authorized several inter‑fund transfers, and adopted a 2025 budget modification. Four resolutions transferred unused capital‑project funds to the General Fund. All actions passed with a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Accepted minutes of Sep 10 and Sep 16 meetings (Resolution 632) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized purchase of OpenGov software from Vertosoft LLC for $1,500 (Resolution 633) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
• Amended contract name for Premier Veterinary Medical Group (Resolution 634) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized inter‑fund transfers for Road Program and Copiague Downtown Center (Resolution 635) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized 2025 budget modification with multiple line‑item increases (Resolution 636) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
• Transferred $4,052.55 residual equity from LED lights project to General Fund (Resolution 637) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
• Transferred $3,133.44 residual equity from pool pumps project to General Fund (Resolution 638) – 4 yeas, 0 nays
• Accepted contract with J. Anthony Enterprises, final price $854,200.14 (Resolution 640) – 4 yeas, 0 nays

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway. The board will hear four new accessory apartment applications submitted by Victor Sukhovitsky, Themis Tokli Mertiri, Rachel Mirvielle, and Beth Rubleski. All interested persons are invited to attend and comment.

• Victor Sukhovitsky – 21 Dogs Promenade, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 (SCTM #0100-189-126)
• Themis Tokli Mertiri – 88 Cayuga Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729 (SCTM #0100-242-269)
• Rachel Mirvielle – 171 Scott Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729 (SCTM #0100-937-147)
• Beth Rubleski – 77 Brookside Ave, North Babylon, NY 11703 (SCTM #0100-147-332)

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved the applications of Victor Sukhovitsky, Themis Tokli Mertiri and Rachel Mirville. It also approved a series of accessory‑apartment renewals, including those for Zaid Abdulrahim, Su Hui Zheng and Richard & Martha Mikelnich. The next hearing was set for October 21, 2025, and the minutes of the September 30 hearing were accepted before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Victor Sukhovitsky new application (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Themis Tokli Mertiri new application (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Rachel Mirville new application (unanimous AYE)
• Approved renewal for Zaid Abdulrahim (unanimous AYE)
• Approved renewal for Su Hui Zheng (unanimous AYE)
• Approved renewal for Richard & Martha Mikelnich (unanimous AYE)
• Set next hearing date: October 21, 2025
• Accepted September 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous AYE) and adjourned

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board will consider a rezoning request that would change the zone from A Residence to Multiple Residence to allow construction of 264 rental units, a 6,475 sf community building, and related site improvements. Other items include a proposal to convert a 5,470 sf bar into a 173‑seat Vietnamese restaurant, several site‑plan reviews for new warehouses, lot‑line adjustments, and interior alterations to existing commercial spaces. Each item is listed with its SEQRA status and zoning classification.

• Job #17-04 ADE: Rezoning from A Residence to Multiple Residence for 264 rental units, 6,475 sf community building, and site improvements (Zone MR, SEQRA Type I Action)
• Job #25-28F: Change a 5,470 sf bar/restaurant to a 173‑seat Vietnamese Pho & Grill (Zone Industry, SEQRA Type II Action)
• Job #24-14A: Add 3,310 sf warehouse to an existing 15,000 sf single‑story warehouse (Zone Industry, SEQRA Type II Action)
• Job #24-63AF: Interior alterations to four tenant spaces in Grisun Plaza, including a 4,222 sf restaurant and a 3,450 sf physical therapy office (Zone EABusiness, SEQRA Type II Action)
• Job #24-30ABE: Subdivide an 89,532 sf lot into two parcels while maintaining a 2,062 sf office building (Zone unspecified, SEQRA Type II Action)

The Board adjourned the public hearing for the Vietnamese Bar and Grill special‑use permit (Job #25‑28) to the end of the meeting because the applicant’s team was not present. The Board then stated the decision on that application is reserved pending further review and written comments. No vote or final action was taken on any other agenda item.

• Adjourned public hearing for Job #25‑28 bar/restaurant application (no vote)
• Decision on Job #25‑28 application reserved for later review (no vote)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will meet on September 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room, East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The board will hear six new accessory apartment applications listed in the notice. All new cases will be heard in the order they were advertised, and no renewals are required to appear.

• Olha Fostakovska & Sergey Elistra – 9186th Street, West Babylon, NY 11704
• Nicholas Colasacco & Liana D’Amico – 147 Waldo Street, Copiague, NY 11726
• Waqar Sarwar – 383 Grand Blvd, Deer Park, NY 11729
• Ramanpreet Kaurn & Singhh Ranbir – 10107th Street, West Babylon, NY 11704
• Saban Tetik – 456 Lido Pkwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757

The Accessory Apartment Review Board voted to approve seven new accessory apartment applications and a series of renewal permits for existing units. All votes were recorded as unanimous “AYE.” The next hearing is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Approved Olha Fostakova accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Nicholas Cola & Lia D'Amico accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Waqar Sarwar accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Ramanpreet Kaur accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Saban Teik accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Ermine Koc accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Ahmet G. Durmaz accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Albertina Montana accessory apartment renewal (AYE)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 25, 2025, to consider nine applications for variances, including requests to reduce yard setbacks, increase building area, and operate auto repair shops.

• Application #25-163: Diminish side yard setbacks at 79 Kim Avenue
• Application #25-162: Diminish front yard setback at 75 Schenectady Avenue
• Application #25-161: Diminish front and side yard setbacks at 69 Albemarle Avenue
• Application #25-156: Increase total building area by 1,126.53 sq. ft. at 23 Chapel Place
• Application #25-152: Special exception to operate a car wash at 560 Montauk Highway

The board voted to approve the variance request (application 25-163) for Bobbie Jo & Anthony DiFabio to reduce side‑yard setbacks for a second‑floor addition. The board approved an amendment to application 25-162 for Kettly Sylvain, adjusting the front porch dimensions and confirming it will remain unenclosed, with the final decision reserved pending revised plans. The board approved the withdrawal of application 25-161 submitted by Anthony Osude. The hearing on application 25-156 (Frank & Catherine Vitolo) was adjourned to October 23, 2025.

• Approved variance for Bobbie Jo & Anthony DiFabio (application 25-163)
• Approved amendment to Kettly Sylvain’s application (25-162) to modify front porch and rear addition
• Approved withdrawal of Anthony Osude’s application (25-161)
• Adjourned Frank & Catherine Vitolo’s hearing (25-156) to Oct 23, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2025 to consider eleven zoning applications. Applicants seek changes such as increased building‑area percentages, reduced setbacks, and special‑exception permits to raise allowed density for several Oak Street properties in Copiague. The board will review each case in the order listed.

• Application #25-1475 (Oak St. LLC) for 255 The Arches Circle, Deer Park – special‑exception permit to increase allowed density from 27 to 29 units.
• Application #25-1474 (Oak St. LLC) for 471, 473, 475, 477, & 479 Oak Street, Copiague – special‑exception permit to increase allowed density from 27 to 29 units.
• Application #25-149 (Andres & Jessica Garcia) at 149 Chelsea Avenue, West Babylon – request to increase building height from 4' to 6' on Hamlet Road.
• Application #25-148 (Peter LaPaca) at 100 Municipality Avenue, West Babylon – request to increase total building area from 30% to 36.5% (over 788 sq ft) and reduce front‑yard setback.
• Application #25-150 (Ghulamali Najimi) at 39 Daffodil Drive, Farmingdale – request to increase total building area from 20% to 40.6% (over 2,062.72 sq ft) and reduce rear‑yard setback.

The Board approved application 25-148 for Peter LaPlaca, allowing reduced front‑yard setbacks and a larger building area, provided the front portico and rear overhang remain unenclosed. The Board also approved application 25-147 for Neeraj & Moscha Lalvani, permitting reduced setbacks and increased building area, with the patio required to stay within the property line and any shed rebuilt in a conforming location. No decision was made on application 25-145 for the fence variance; the decision was reserved.

• Approved Peter LaPlaca variance (25-148) with conditions: front portico not enclosed, rear overhang not enclosed – motion carried, all members present voting AYE
• Approved Neeraj & Moscha Lalvani variance (25-147) with conditions: patio cut back within property line; shed rebuilt conformingly if removed – motion carried, all members present voting AYE
• Decision reserved for Andres & Jessica Garcia de Alba fence variance (25-145) – no decision made

Rental Review Board

The Babylon Rental Review Board will conduct a public hearing on September 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the East Wing Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The meeting will consider several new rental applications and a number of renewal requests submitted by landlords and property owners. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the board will review each submission during the hearing.

• New application – Christopher Pflug, 125 W. 2 nd St., Deer P ark NY 11729 (SCTM NO: 010063-3-62)
• New application – 1 Railro ad P lace LLC, 253 Beachview St., Copiague NY 11 726 (SCTM NO: 0100-179-2-63)
• New application – Dhruba Biswas, 39 Arcadia Dr., Dix Hills NY 117 46 (SCTM NO: 0100-19-2-12)
• Renewal – Richard Ubert, 63 Andrews Ave., Wheatley Heights NY 11798 (SCTM NO: 0100- 4 0 -1 -82 .001)
• Renewal – Robert & Lorraine Pulizzotto, 71 Claremont Ave., North Baby lon NY 1 1703 (SCTM NO: 0100- 138 -2 -28)

The board approved Christopher Pflug’s rental application after a motion by Mr. Smith and second by Mr. Murray, with all members voting in favor. The board denied Dhruba Biswas’s application after a motion by Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Smith, with unanimous opposition. The board also extended the application for 1 Railroad Place LLC to October 29 2025 and extended Richard Ubert’s renewal application, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved Christopher Pflug application (all members)
• Denied Dhruba Biswas application (all members)
• Extended 1 Railroad Place LLC application to 10-29-25 (all members)
• Extended Richard Ubert renewal application (all members)

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on building permits for two Outer Beach properties and scheduling a public hearing regarding a potential public nuisance. The board is considering boarding up the premises at 1287A Deer Park Avenue and authorizing litigation.

• Public hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025, to designate 1287A Deer Park Avenue as a public nuisance
• Building permit approved for foundation repair at 10 Ocean Walk, West Gilgo Beach
• Building permit approved for a 2nd floor addition at 6 Captree Island, Captree Island

The Board approved building permits for Margaret Hickey and for Jimmy & Marianthe Gavalas, each with a 3‑yea, 0‑nay vote. It also set a public hearing for October 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to consider designating 1287A Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon as a public nuisance and to authorize boarding up and possible litigation. All three resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved building permit for Margaret Hickey (Outer Beach Application No. 151965) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved building permit for Jimmy & Marianthe Gavalas (Outer Beach Application No. 151203) – 3 yeas, 0 nays
• Scheduled public hearing on Oct 8, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for 1287A Deer Park Ave nuisance case – 3 yeas, 0 nays

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and site‑plan review of Job #24‑43 submitted by Cuda Realty, LLC for demolition of an 8,491 sf diesel mechanic shop and construction of an 11,790 sf mechanic shop with a partial second floor and basement at the corner of Edison Avenue and Mahans Street in West Babylon (G‑Industry zone). The board will also review architectural applications for a new house (Application #151881 – Howard J. Norton), an expansion of an existing house (Application #150512 – Janet Edwards), and an amendment to a resolution for another house expansion (Application #151127 – Luiscorea). Additional agenda items include a letter of opposition from Jerzy Lowczyk regarding PB Job #20‑20A and acceptance of the September 8, 2025 minutes.

• Job #24‑43 – Cuda Realty, LLC: demolish 8,491 sf diesel mechanic shop and build 11,790 sf mechanic shop with partial second floor and basement; maintain barbed wire; G‑Industry zone.
• Application #151881 – Howard J. Norton: construction of a new house; SCTM #0100‑083‑0‑2078 & 079.
• Application #150512 – Janet Edwards: expansion of an existing house; SCTM #0100‑079‑0‑2020.
• Application #151127 – Luiscorea: amendment to Resolution #2025‑064 to expand an existing house; SCTM #0100‑017‑0‑236.
• Letter from Jerzy Lowczyk opposing PB Job #20‑20A (Tony’s Meat Palace).

The Babylon Planning Board approved three applications to construct or expand residential structures: a new house for Howard J. Norton, an addition to Janet Edwards' existing house, and an amendment for Luis Corea's existing house. An earlier application for a diesel mechanic shop (Job #24-43 A) was discussed but the decision was reserved. No public comments were received on the approved applications.

• Approved new house construction for Howard J. Norton (Application #151881)
• Approved expansion of existing house for Janet Edwards (Application #150512)
• Approved amendment to resolution for expansion of existing house for Luis Corea (Application #151127)
• Decision reserved for diesel mechanic shop demolition and rebuild (Job #24-43 A)

Town Board

The Babylon Town Board will vote on a 2025 budget modification and a public hearing to amend a traffic ordinance. It will also approve several contracts, including engineering services for Long Island Avenue improvements and a snowplow equipment purchase. Additional actions include authorizing demolition and board‑up of unsafe structures and adopting a zoning amendment for the industrial district.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3-4 of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances
• Authorizing 2025 budget modification (Resolution 573)
• Awarding RFP No. 25G77 for engineering, design, survey and construction services for Long Island Avenue improvements
• Authorizing demolition, board‑up and cleanup of unsafe structures at multiple West Babylon and Wheatley Heights addresses
• Adopting local law amending Chapter 213 (Zoning), Article XIV (G Industrial District)

The Board approved a series of funding reallocations, including raising the ARPA allocation for the One Commerce project to $1,822,120.20. It also accepted a $102,000 credit that reduced the final contract price for Galvin Bros and Madhue Contracting JV to $1,590,968. All resolutions were adopted unanimously (5 yeas, 0 nays).

• Accepted minutes of the August 6, 2025 meetings (Resolution 563) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Amended Resolution 993 (InkWell Garden) to set ARPA funding to $0 (Resolution 564) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Amended Resolution 400 (Lindy Youth Lax) to set ARPA funding to $0 (Resolution 565) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Amended Resolution 837 (Cedar Beach Sanitary) to allocate $35,660.80 of ARPA funds (Resolution 566) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Amended Resolution 81 (Town Hall Annex) to allocate $831,634.67 of ARPA funds (Resolution 567) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Amended Resolution 914 (Special Olympics) to set ARPA funding to $0 (Resolution 569) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Accepted $102,000 credit and reduced contract price for Galvin Bros & Madhue Contracting JV to $1,590,968 (Resolution 570) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Amended Resolution 405 (One Commerce) to increase ARPA funding to $1,822,120.20 (Resolution 571) – 5 yeas, 0 nays

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Town Board Meeting Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. The board will consider the new accessory‑apartment application submitted by Luz Sime‑Marte for 21 Silverpine Drive, Amityville, NY 11701 (SCTM #0100-174-2-29). All new cases will be heard in the order they were advertised.

• Review of accessory‑apartment application at 21 Silverpine Drive, Amityville, NY 11701 (SCTM #0100-174-2-29)
• Public hearing scheduled for Sep 9 2025, 6:00 pm, Town Board Meeting Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved a large number of accessory apartment renewals, including those for Megancastillo-Hanna & Margaret Hanna, Sheri McGuiness, Nand Bathija, Messina Family Trust, Thomas & Viktoria McDonald, Ahmet Kayis, and Edward & Barbara Fischer. The new application for Luz Simé-Marte (21 Silverspine Drive, Amityville) was placed on reserve for further discussion. The next hearing is scheduled for September 30, 2025.

• Approved renewal for Megancastillo-Hanna & Margaret Hanna (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Sheri McGuiness (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Nand Bathija (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Messina Family Trust C/O Salvatore Messina TR (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Thomas & Viktoria McDonald (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Ahmet Kayis (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Edward & Barbara Fischer (motion carried)
• Placed Luz Simé-Marte application on reserve for further discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several site plans, including a warehouse expansion in Deer Park and retail tenant changes in North Babylon. The board is also considering modifications to a Chick-fil-A site plan in West Babylon and reviewing residential home constructions.

• Proposed 22,632 sf warehouse and 11,290 sf canopy at N. Industry Court and W. Industry Court
• Proposed interior alterations for four tenant spaces at NYS Route 231 and Woods Road, including a 100-seat restaurant
• Modified site plan for Chick-fil-A at Montauk Highway and Brookvale Avenue to increase building size to 5,214 sf and drive-thru queue to 52 cars
• Proposed removal of an 874 sf car wash at Bay Shore Road and Weeks Road
• Architectural review for a new house (Victor Kasparian) and two house expansions (Lisa Moore, Ralph Tipa)

The Board heard the application to add a canopy and a second warehouse at the Robert’s Plywood site in Deer Park. The hearing was closed and the Board reserved a decision, indicating no approval or denial at this time. Further reliefs, such as parking and setback variances, will be pursued with the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Decision Reserved (hearing closed)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on 11 applications seeking zoning variances for residential additions, lot subdivisions, sign expansions, and a gas station expansion. Each request involves changes to setbacks, lot areas, building coverage, or signage that do not fully comply with current zoning rules.

• Appl #25-135: Janet Edwards seeks to reduce south side yard setback from 12’ to 9.9’ for a second-story addition at 15 South 33rd Street, Wyandanch
• Appl #25-136: Douglas Bedry & Christina Gorra request to reduce rear yard setback from 12’ to 10.1’ and increase building area to 46.5% at 531 Empire Avenue, West Babylon
• Appl #25-143 (Lot #1 & #2): Thomas Montiglio proposes subdividing two lots on Lake Drive and Wyandanch Avenue to create two new single-family homes
• Appl #25-139: BP Products North America requests renewal to increase sign height from 15’ to 20.6’ and expand sign area at 1235 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon
• Appl #25-138: NYC C1 LLC seeks a special exception permit to operate a retail marijuana dispensary at 228 Route 109, East Farmingdale, reducing required parking from 20 to 16 spaces

The board approved the variance request for Janet Edwards (application 25-135) with conditions including no accessory apartments, merging of lots, and no front porch enclosure. It also approved the variance request for Douglas Bedry and Christina A. Gorra (application 25-136) with conditions prohibiting conversion of the garage to living space, any habitable use, or commercial work in the garage. The board amended application 25-137 for Michael J. and Elaine Barone, changing the zoning district from Residence B to Residence C, and reserved a decision on the separate lot subdivision application (25-143a).

• Approved application 25-135 (Janet Edwards) with conditions; motion carried unanimous AYEs
• Approved application 25-136 (Douglas Bedry & Christina A. Gorra) with conditions; motion carried unanimous AYEs
• Approved amendment to application 25-137 (Michael J. & Elaine Barone) changing zoning district to Residence C; motion carried unanimous AYEs
• Decision reserved on application 25-143a (Thomas Montiglio) – hearing closed, pending

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2025, to review five applications for zoning relief. Items include setback reductions for residential additions, lot subdivisions with new single-family homes, and parking reductions for a cannabis dispensary and a multi-tenant building.

• Appl #25-133: 15 Garfield Avenue, Amityville – reduce rear yard setback from 30’ to 16.5’ for a rear addition and deck
• Appl #25-100 (Lot #1): 1069 Cassel Avenue, Bay Shore – subdivide parcel and reduce front setback to build a new two-story single-family home
• Appl #25-100b (Lot #2): 1069 Cassel Avenue, Bay Shore – subdivide parcel and reduce front setback to build a second new two-story single-family home
• Appl #25-134: 1815 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale – renew special exception for a cannabis dispensary and reduce required parking from 290 to 174 spaces
• Appl #25-132: 697 Acorn Street, Deer Park – reduce required off-street parking from 46 to 41 spaces and allow outdoor storage for a multi-tenant building

The Board did not issue any approvals or denials. The Grant application (25‑133) was held pending a written response from the applicant. The Garthaffner applications (25‑100a and 25‑100b) were adjourned to September 4 2025. The Strain Stars cannabis dispensary application (25‑134) was placed on decision‑reserved status with the record remaining open.

• Application 25‑133 (Jacqueline Grant) – decision reserved; Board will await applicant’s written response
• Application 25‑100a (Chris Garthaffner) – adjourned to September 4 2025
• Application 25‑100b (Chris Garthaffner) – adjourned to September 4 2025
• Application 25‑134 (Strain Stars LLC) – decision reserved; record open
• No further registrations were heard on any application

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review five new rental applications and seven rental renewals. These decisions affect the legal status of rental properties at specific addresses within the town.

• New application: 17 State Ave., Wyandanch
• New application: 124 Wyona Ave., Lindenhurst
• New application: 8 Ryder Ave., N. Babylon
• New application: 266 Bay Shore Rd., N. Babylon
• New application: 158 Peconic Ave., West Babylon

The Babylon Rental Review Board voted to approve the renewal applications for Mete Goren, Ramon Urrutia, Lawrence Riggs, 83 State Ave. Realty, 54 Andrews LLC, Williams Living Trust, Michael Ferrara, and Moris Angulo. The board also extended the review period for new applications from Adanma Umunna, Krysiak Boguslawa, Esma Ilyas, and Edna McPherson & Dwight Stanley to October 29, 2025. All votes were recorded as unanimous.

• Approved renewal for Mete Goren (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Ramon Urrutia (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Lawrence Riggs (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for 83 State Ave. Realty (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for 54 Andrews LLC (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Williams Living Trust (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Michael Ferrara (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Moris Angulo (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board will review three site-plan applications: a 2,050 sq ft warehouse-to-cannabis-dispensary conversion in West Babylon, a 11,250 sq ft three-story 29-unit apartment building in Copiague, and a 105-unit condominium project on a subdivided industrial lot in West Babylon. All items are under SEQRA review with decisions reserved.

• Convert 2,050 sq ft warehouse at e/s/o Cabot St & Patton Ave, West Babylon to adult-use cannabis dispensary (Job #24-61A)
• Build 11,250 sq ft three-story apartment building with 29 units (19 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom) at n/s/o Oak St & Great Neck Rd, Copiague (Job #25-08A)
• Subdivide 89,532 sq ft lot at south side of NYS Route 109, West Babylon into two lots; Lot 2 rezoned to MR to build 14 three-bedroom condominium units (Job #24-30ABE)

The Babylon Planning Board conducted an informational hearing on an application to convert two storage units at 111 Cabot Street into a cannabis dispensary. Board members asked the applicant and representatives detailed questions about security, parking, entrances, and compliance with state licensing requirements. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on six zoning-variance applications. Each applicant seeks permission to exceed standard setback or building-area limits to add pools, additions, or signage. The board will decide whether to grant the requested relief under the Town’s Zoning Code.

• Applicant Keith & Patricia Cooney seeks to increase building area from 30% to 46.6% at 118 Venetian Boulevard, Lindenhurst
• Applicant Lisa Moore, Alicia Hunte & Alfredo Hunte request a front-yard setback reduction from 30 ft to 21.9 ft at 260 Linton Avenue, Lindenhurst
• Applicant Heather & Duke Tullo seek to expand building area from 20% to 42.5% at 691 Kirby Lane, West Babylon
• Applicant Victor Kasparia requests multiple setback and lot-area reductions at 9 Forest Avenue, Copiague
• Applicant Main Event Restaurant & Sports Bar requests sign-area and height increases at 1815 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale

The Board reserved a decision on Application 25-127 (Keith & Patricia Cooney) pending an updated site plan. It approved Application 25-129 (Lisa Moore, Alicia Hunt, Alfredo Hunt) with three conditions: the front and side porticos must remain open, internal access must be maintained, and the accessory permit must be kept. No other applications received a decision at this meeting.

• Decision Reserved – Application 25-127 (lot‑coverage variance) pending updated plot plan
• Approved Application 25-129 (second‑floor addition) with conditions: front and side porticos not enclosed; internal access maintained; accessory permit maintained (all in favor, motion seconded)

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review rental applications. The board will consider five new applications and seven renewal requests for properties across the town.

• New application: 3 Piave Terrace, Lindenhurst
• New application: 158 Arizona Rd. N., West Babylon
• New application: 615 Farmingdale Rd., West Babylon
• New application: 24 Adams St., Deer Park
• New application: 410 Dixon Ave., Copiague

The Rental Review Board approved new permits for Graciela Romaine and Shlomo Lavi, and approved renewals for Marie Rousseau and Hardster Corporation. It also extended the applications of Gael Wilford, Sumkin Realty DE Inc., and the renewal of Paula Inocent to October 29, 2025. The board adjourned the renewal for Doris Green because the required sign was not completed.

• Approved Graciela Romaine rental permit (all members voting to approve)
• Approved Shlomo Lavi rental permit (all members voting to approve)
• Approved Marie Rousseau renewal (all members voting to approve)
• Approved Hardster Corporation renewal (all members voting to approve; Mr. Smith abstains)
• Extended Gael Wilford application to 10-29-25 (all members voting)
• Extended Sumkin Realty DE Inc. application to 10-29-25 (all members voting; Ms. Iodice abstains)
• Extended Paula Inocent renewal to 10-29-25 (all members voting)
• Adjourned Doris Green renewal due to incomplete sign (all members voting)

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board meets to review multiple zoning changes, subdivisions, and site plan modifications. Most items are discussed with decisions reserved pending further review or applicant response. One public hearing is scheduled for a zone change on Cedar Road in Amityville.

• G&R Building Corp seeks zone change from B-Residence to SCMR-Senior Citizen Multiple Residence for 24 one-bedroom apartments on Cedar Road, Amityville
• Albany Avenue Suites LLC proposes subdividing five lots into four for four single-family homes on Birch Street, Wyandanch
• Educational Bus Transportation Inc. requests 1,456sf addition to dispatch office on Straight Path, West Babylon
• GAO Enterprise Inc. plans to demolish and reconstruct garage and house on N. 22nd Street, West Babylon
• NICOLE DANIELLE ROSALES seeks expansion of existing house on SCTM #0100-130-01-085

The Board held a public hearing on an application to change the site from Residence B to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence and to build four two‑story buildings with 24 apartments. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the decision was reserved for a later date. No approvals, denials, or amendments were enacted at this meeting.

• Hearing closed, decision reserved (no vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider requests for zoning variances and special exception permits. The board will review applications regarding property setbacks, building area increases, and land use for residential and commercial properties.

• Application #25-119: Special exception permit for a public garage bus depot and outdoor bus storage at 42 Schleigel Boulevard
• Application #25-117: Request to reduce required off-street parking from 30 to 18 spaces at 135 Dale Street
• Application #25-125: Request to increase total building area from 30% to 44.42% at 17 Emerald Lane
• Application #25-123: Request to increase building area and erect a detached garage at 13th Street and 15th Avenue
• Application #25-118: Request to diminish front yard setback at Muncie Road for building reconstruction

The Board approved variance 25-120 allowing a 15‑foot pool setback on Emerson Avenue. It also approved variance 25-121 for Daniel R. & Claudette Sherry with conditions that the porch and deck remain unenclosed and any sheds be relocated if required. The Board deleted variance #4 for Jeanmary & Gina Guelee and then approved the amended application with a 2‑foot patio setback. Finally, the Board deleted variance #1 for Nicholas Williamson/Rosemary London.

• Approved variance 25-120 for Brian J. Richardson (pool setback) – motion carried, all present voting AYE
• Approved variance 25-121 for Daniel R. & Claudette Sherry with conditions (un‑enclosed porch/deck, sheds to be rebuilt in conforming location) – motion carried, all present voting AYE
• Deleted variance #4 on application 25-125 for Jeanmary & Gina Guelee – motion carried, all present voting AYE
• Approved amended application 25-125 for Jeanmary & Gina Guelee with condition: patio cut back 2' from property line – motion carried, all present voting AYE
• Deleted variance #1 on application 25-122 for Nicholas Williamson/Rosemary London – motion carried, all present voting AYE

Town Board

The Town Board held a special meeting to approve a state grant for park improvements and a local church festival. The board also held a public hearing regarding a land application in West Babylon.

• Approved $1,000,000 grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for Babylon Town Hall Park playground renovations
• Authorized SS Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church to hold a carnival/family festival at 125 Half Hollow Road from August 14-17, 2025
• Public hearing for Pinello Estates 109, LLC application for premises on E/S/O East Drive, 113.80' S/O NYS Rte. 109, West Babylon

The Town Board adopted two resolutions. It authorized SS Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church to hold a carnival/family festival with sound equipment from August 14‑17, 2025. It also authorized the Deputy Supervisor and Town Attorney to sign a $1,000,000 grant disbursement agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for playground renovations at Babylon Town Hall Park. Both measures passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved carnival/family festival permit for SS Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized signing of $1,000,000 grant agreement with DASNY for playground renovations at Town Hall Park (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding public hearings to amend the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances and the Zoning Code for G Industrial Districts. The board is also voting on various municipal contracts, budget modifications, and public assembly permits.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 213 (Zoning) Article XIV (G Industrial District)
• Contract award to Kosuri Engineering & Consulting P.C. for a leachate collection system not to exceed $125,450.00
• Authorization for the demolition of an unsafe structure at 11 Kenmore Street, West Babylon
• Amendment to ARPA funding for the Pape Turf Field project to $1,477,264
• Approval of outdoor public assembly permits for Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church and Foodie Fest Productions

The Board accepted the July 9 meeting minutes (5-0). It amended the ARPA allocation for the Pape Turf Field project to $1,477,264 (5-0) and authorized the 2025 budget modification. The Board also approved a change order for the G&M Earth Moving contract (no amount change) and awarded contracts for engineering services, a recycling calendar, radiator repairs, and drone purchases, each adopted unanimously.

• Accepted July 9, 2025 Town Board minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended ARPA funding for Pape Turf Field to $1,477,264 (5-0)
• Authorized 2025 budget modification with multiple line‑item adjustments (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for G&M Earth Moving contract, no change to $3,478,000 amount (5-0)
• Awarded leachate collection system contract to Kosuri Engineering for $125,450 (5-0)
• Awarded 12‑month recycling calendar contract to Toby Printing Company (5-0)
• Awarded radiator repair contract to Acme Auto Radiator & Glassworks (5-0)
• Awarded drone purchase contract to Safeware Inc. for listed items (5-0)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new applications for accessory apartments. The board will consider requests for properties in Deer Park, Amityville, Farmingdale, and North Babylon.

• New application: Sayed Haque, 19 Toysome Lane, Deer Park
• New application: Gregory & Jennifer Pablo, 56 Wilson Ave, Amityville
• New application: Erika Soiman, 5 Denton Place, Farmingdale
• New application: Nicholas Pooran & Pooja Mohess, 113 Hughes Lane, North Babylon

The Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board approved all four new accessory‑apartment applications presented. The board also approved a large number of accessory‑apartment renewals listed in the minutes. All approvals were recorded as "AYE" votes by the members present. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved new accessory‑apartment for Sayed Haque (AYE)
• Approved new accessory‑apartment for Gregory & Jennifer Pablo (AYE)
• Approved new accessory‑apartment for Erika Soiman (AYE)
• Approved new accessory‑apartment for Nicolas Pooran & Poja Mohess (AYE)
• Approved renewal for Marcia Ancher (AYE)
• Approved renewal for Maria Rusello‑Chetitti Trust (AYE)
• Approved renewal for Vanessa Saavedra (AYE)
• Approved renewal for Robert & Gelsomina Niven (AYE)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding public hearings for a restaurant tenancy change and a site plan modification. The board will also conduct work sessions regarding a proposed bus depot and a new church development.

• Quickway Japanese Hibachi: Change of tenancy for a restaurant space on Route 110, E. Farmingdale
• Educational Bus Transportation, Inc.: 1,456 sf addition to a dispatch office at Straight Path and Edison Avenue
• 42 Schleighel Blvd., LLC: Proposed bus depot at Schleighel Boulevard and Commerce Boulevard
• Ministero Evangelico Missionero Voz De Salvacion: 5,683 sf church and 27,509 sf parking lot at Washington Avenue and N. 18th Street
• Reserved Calendar: Proposal for 264 rental units at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St

The board reviewed multiple applications, including a restaurant special‑permit request and an educational bus‑transportation site plan. No decisions were made on those items; the hearings were closed and decisions were reserved. The board approved the site‑plan application for 42 Schlegel Blvd., LLC (Resolution No. 2025‑079).

• Approved site‑plan for 42 Schlegel Blvd., LLC (Resolution No. 2025‑079)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for zoning variances. These include requests for lot subdivisions, setback reductions for homes, and sign renewals for a commercial property.

• Application #25-112: Setback reductions for a window well and shed at 90 State Avenue, Wyandanch
• Application #25-114: Rear yard setback reduction and building area increase at 934 5th Street, West Babylon
• Application #25-113: Lot area and width reductions for a proposed two-story home at 69 Offaly Street, Amityville
• Application #25-115: Subdivision of two lots and setback reductions at 3 Williams Avenue, Amityville
• Application #25-116: Renewal of permission for increased sign quantity, height, and area at 1200 Route 109, Lindenhurst

The Board approved variances for Budget Estates, Inc. to construct a new single‑family, owner‑occupied home on 69 Offaly Street, Amityville, allowing reduced frontage, reduced lot area, and a slight increase in building area, subject to covenants and restrictions. The motion was made by Mr. Parodi, seconded by Mr. Shepard, and carried with all members present voting “AYE”. Other applications were either adjourned or had decisions reserved.

• Approved Budget Estates variances (all members AYE)
• Adjourned Juan Acuna application (25-115) to August 14, 2025
• Decision reserved for Dariusz Konopka application (25-114)
• Decision reserved for MR Property Builders Lot #1 application (25-115a)
• Decision reserved for MR Property Builders Lot #2 application (25-115b)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone and build a self-storage facility in Deer Park. The board will also consider a resolution for a new car wash in West Babylon and review several home expansions.

• Proposed 17,048 sf self-storage facility at Long Island Avenue & Irving Avenue (Job #24-51AE)
• Proposed 3,122 sf two-story car wash at W. Montauk Highway and Fleets Point Drive (Job #24-11A)
• Lot line adjustment for two new single-family dwellings at S. 19th St. and Jamaica Ave. (Job #24-69L)
• Architectural reviews for four home expansions (Applications #151109, #151271, #149262, #149807)
• Reserved calendar items including a 264-unit rental project and various industrial rezonings

The board heard a presentation from applicant Nicole Blanda regarding a request for a special exception permit, site‑plan approval, and a zoning change for 849 Long Island Avenue. No vote or formal decision was recorded; the meeting consisted of presentation and discussion only.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding multiple applications for lot subdivisions and the construction of two-story single-family dwellings. The requests include variances for lot area, street frontage, and yard setbacks.

• Proposed 9-lot subdivision and two-story homes at 171 & 173 45th Street, Copiague
• Proposed 5-lot subdivision (into 4 lots) and two-story homes at 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 Birch Street, Wyandanch
• Application #25-110a-i: Requests to diminish lot areas and setbacks for 9 separate lots in Copiague
• Application #25-111a: Request to diminish lot area from 7,500 to 6,000 sq. ft. on Birch Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on July 24, 2025 at Babylon Town Hall. Applicants presented variance requests for a 9‑lot subdivision at 171 & 173 45th Street, Copiague. The minutes record only the presentations and background information; no approvals, denials, or votes were documented.

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new rental applications and renewal requests. The board will consider properties located in West Babylon, North Babylon, Wheatley Heights, Copiague, Deer Park, and Wyandanch.

• New application: 6 Clinton Place, West Babylon
• New application: 2 A&B Roland Place, West Babylon
• New application: 71 Emerson Ave., N. Babylon
• New application: 96 N. 18th St., Wheatley Heights
• Renewal: 1404 Herzel Blvd., West Babylon

The Rental Review Board approved the rental permit application for Linda Lombardo at 215 Campagnoli Ave., Copiague. The board also voted to extend the applications of James Mills, Ingrid Echeverry, Mustafa Sayar, and the 96 N. 18th St. Trust to later dates for further investigation or completion. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Linda Lombardo rental permit (all members)
• Extended James Mills application to 09-24-25 (all members)
• Extended Ingrid Echeverry application to 09-24-25 (all members)
• Extended Mustafa Sayar application to 07-30-25 for investigation (all members)
• Extended 96 N. 18th St. Trust application to 09-24-25 (all members)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider five new applications for accessory apartments. The board will review these requests in the order they are advertised.

• Application: 349 W. 20th Street, Deer Park
• Application: 27 East Gate Lane, Copiague
• Application: 26 Toysome Lane, Deer Park
• Application: 750 Deer Park Ave, N. Babylon
• Application: 32 Milton Road, Babylon

The Accessory Apartment Review Board unanimously approved five new accessory apartment applications for Govindra & Jean Persaud, Juan Baez‑Rodriquez, Yalcin Avcu, Savan Yavasca, and Peter Jablonski. The board also approved renewals for a series of existing accessory apartment permits, including Pellegriña Bongiorno Irrevocable Trust and others. All votes were recorded as “AYE” by the members present. The next hearing is scheduled for August 5, 2025.

• Approved new accessory apartment permit for Govindra & Jean Persaud (SCTM#0100-85-3-47) – unanimous AYE
• Approved new accessory apartment permit for Juan Baez‑Rodriquez (SCTM#0100-197-3-25) – unanimous AYE
• Approved new accessory apartment permit for Yalcin Avcu (SCTM#0100-91-2-17) – unanimous AYE
• Approved new accessory apartment permit for Savan Yavasca (SCTM#0100-146-2-41.002) – unanimous AYE
• Approved new accessory apartment permit for Peter Jablonski (SCTM#0100-231-3-67) – unanimous AYE
• Approved renewal of Pellegriña Bongiorno Irrevocable Trust (SCTM#0100-132-2-6) – unanimous AYE
• Approved renewal of Jaidev P.A. Kumara & Sangeetha Raiyam (SCTM#0100-194-4-43) – unanimous AYE
• Approved renewal of Blanca Arriaza (SCTM#0100-62-3-30) – unanimous AYE

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two residential subdivision proposals in Wyandanch. The board is also reviewing a proposal for a 5,683 sf church and parking lot at Washington Avenue and N. 18th Street.

• Subdivision of two parcels into two lots for two new single-family homes at n/s/o Jefferson Avenue, Wyandanch
• Subdivision of five lots into four lots for four single-family dwellings at w/s/o Birch Street, Wyandanch
• Proposed 5,683 sf church and 27,509 sf parking lot at s/e/c of Washington Avenue and N. 18th Street, Wyandanch
• Reserved item: Proposal for 264 rental units at n/e/c/o Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St
• Reserved item: Proposal for a 121,931 sf warehouse at n/s/o Conklin Street, East Farmingdale

The Board heard two subdivision applications: Job #24-645 B for 10 & 12 Jefferson Avenue and Job #24-667 B for parcels on Birch Street. For both applications the hearings were closed and the decisions were reserved for a later date. The applicant consented to all conditions and restrictive covenants presented.

• Hearing closed, decision reserved for Job #24-645 B (Albanian Avenue Suites)
• Hearing closed, decision reserved for Job #24-667 B (Albanian Avenue Suites)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for zoning variances. Most requests involve diminishing yard setbacks to allow for home additions or garage expansions.

• 15 Hawthrone Avenue: request to diminish front and side yard setbacks for a second-story addition
• 35 County Line Road: request to diminish south and north side yard setbacks for a one-story rear addition
• 135 West 23rd Street: request to diminish rear and side setbacks and increase building area for a one-story addition
• 20 Autumn Lane: request to diminish side setbacks and increase building area for a garage expansion and shed
• 44 Sawyer Avenue: request for setbacks and building area variances related to subdividing one lot into two

The Board approved the amended variance request for Jonathan Bilello (application 25-109) after motions to amend ownership and setback were carried, with unanimous AYEs. It also approved Ryan V. Helfest and Lucas Pascale’s application (25-103) with a condition to remove or legalize accessory structures, again by unanimous AYEs. Additionally, Lynwood and Pamela Ware’s application (25-104) was approved subject to closing their open permits, with all members voting “AYE”. No motion was recorded for the William Mahoney and Thomas Locascio application (25-105) before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved amended application 25-109 (Jonathan Bilello) – all members present voted “AYE”
• Approved application 25-103 (Ryan V. Helfest & Lucas Pascale) with condition to remove or legalize accessory structures – unanimous “AYE”
• Approved application 25-104 (Lynwood & Pamela Ware) subject to closing open permits – unanimous “AYE”
• No decision recorded on application 25-105 (William Mahoney & Thomas Locascio) before meeting adjourned

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review proposals for adult-use cannabis dispensaries in Farmingdale and conduct architectural reviews for home expansions. The meeting also includes a large reserved calendar of pending decisions for various residential and commercial projects.

• Proposal to expand a cannabis dispensary at e/s/o Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale
• Proposal to convert a warehouse into a cannabis dispensary at s/s/o Allen Blvd, Farmingdale
• Architectural review for home expansions for Luis Corea and Harjit S. Chowdhary
• Reserved item: Proposal for 264 rental units at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St. W.H.
• Reserved item: Proposal for a 121,931 sf warehouse on Conklin Street, East Farmingdale

The board approved the site plan submitted by New Wellness LLC to convert an existing warehouse into an adult‑use cannabis dispensary (Resolution 2025‑063). The Strain Stars LLC expansion application was not decided; the board reserved a decision to review feedback and any open site‑plan issues. No vote tallies were recorded for either item.

• Approved site plan for New Wellness LLC (Resolution 2025‑063)
• Strain Stars LLC expansion application – decision reserved (no vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider applications for zoning variances. The board will decide on requests regarding building area increases, setback reductions, and signage modifications.

• Application #25-094: Increase building area from 20% to 32.45% for an inground pool at 577 Heathcote Road
• Application #25-099: Diminish front yard setback from 30' to 21' for additions at 30 Lincoln Street
• Application #25-096: Diminish front yard setback and increase building area for additions at 5 Autumn Lane
• Application #25-101: Increase ground sign area from 32 sq. ft. to 44.8 sq. ft. at 1966 Broad Hollow Road
• Application #25-102: Increase directory sign area from 50 sq. ft. to 116 sq. ft. at 600 North Wellwood Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved application 25-094 submitted by William C. Raven III and Danielle Raven, allowing an increase in lot coverage to 32.45% for an inground pool. The approval was conditioned on the removal of the existing shed as outlined in the applicant’s plans. The motion was made by Nicholas Rigney, seconded by Steven Dellavecchia, and carried with all members present voting “AYE.” No decision was recorded for application 25-095 (Siegfried).

• Approved application 25-094 (Raven) – shed removal condition (motion carried, all present voted aye)

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new rental applications and renewal requests. The board will consider properties located in Wyandanch, Copiague, Amityville, North Babylon, and West Babylon.

• New application for 28 State Ave., Wyandanch
• New application for 29 Lake Dr., Wyandanch
• New application for 763 Bayview Ave., Copiague
• New application for 3352 Great Neck Rd., Amityville
• Renewals for 60 Cortland St., 12A&B Evergreen St., and 14A&B Evergreen St.

The Rental Review Board voted to extend the Sandhu property application to September 24, 2025 and to refer the matter to the Town Council for further investigation. Several other rental applications were either approved or extended to August 27, 2025. One application was adjourned because a required sign had not been displayed for ten days. All motions were adopted with unanimous board support.

• Extended CB 1E LLC application to 08-27-25 (motion Medwig, second Murray, unanimous)
• Adjourned CB 1C LLC application due to missing sign (motion Medwig, second Murray, unanimous)
• Approved CB 1A LLC (763 Bayview Ave.) application (motion Medwig, second Murray, unanimous)
• Extended CB 1C LLC (43 Beech St.) application to 08-27-25 (motion Medwig, second Murray, unanimous)
• Approved CB 1D LLC (10 S. 22nd St.) application (motion Medwig, second Murray, unanimous)
• Approved CB 1A LLC (3352 Great Neck Rd.) application (motion Smith, second Iodice, unanimous)
• Extended Sandhu application to 09-24-25 and referred to council (motion Smith, second Iodice, unanimous)
• Approved John & Athena Iliou renewal (motion Nolan, second Bryant, unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding public hearings on several traffic and zoning amendments, including a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities. The board is also deciding on various contract awards and budget modifications for 2024 and 2025.

• Public hearing to extend temporary moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities
• Public hearings on amending zoning for business districts and traffic ordinances
• Awarding RFP No. 25G62 for engineering and inspection of abandoned and blighted properties
• Change order for Fortunato Sons Contracting Inc. for work at 36 Station Drive, Wyandanch
• Special exception use permit application for 1449-1453 Straight Path Corp. in Wyandanch

The Babylon Town Board adopted the minutes from the June meetings and approved a correction to a $61,000 contract address. It authorized both the 2024 and 2025 budget modifications, released $47,819.20 in encumbrances, and awarded several contracts for engineering inspections, outdoor furnace services, and computer equipment. All resolutions passed with a 5‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Accepted June 4 and June 11, 2025 Town Board minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 249 to correct project address to 36 Station Drive (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized 2024 budget modification (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized 2025 budget modification (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Released encumbrance for P.W. Grosser contract $47,819.20 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded engineering & inspection contract to Cashin Associates, P.C. (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Excluded Site Specialists Limited, Inc. from Bid 25G64 and awarded contract to Ry‑Lecia Corp. (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded computer equipment contract to NPA Computers, Inc. (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a new 29-unit apartment building in Copiague. The board also has a large reserved calendar of pending decisions for various residential, industrial, and retail projects.

• 471 Oak Street: Proposal to build an 11,250sf three-story building with 29 apartments
• Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St: Pending decision on 264 rental units and a community building
• Route 109 (East Farmingdale): Pending change of use to an adult-use cannabis dispensary
• Conklin Street: Pending decision on a 121,931sf one-story warehouse
• Deer Park Avenue and Spruce Street: Proposal to subdivide a parcel for two new single-family homes

The Board held a public hearing for the 471 Oak Street LLC site‑plan application (Job #25‑08A) in Downtown Copiague. The hearing was closed and the Board reserved a decision. No vote or approval was recorded.

• Hearing closed, decision reserved (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider various applications for zoning variances and special exception permits. Decisions will focus on residential building expansions, lot subdivisions, and the operation of local businesses.

• Proposed subdivision of 124 Farragut Road into two lots for a new two-story single-family home
• Request for a 14,000 sq. ft. two-story addition and parking reductions at 105 Wyandanch Avenue
• Special exception permit renewal for an animal hospital at 81 Arnold Avenue
• Special exception permit requests for auto body repair shops at 387-399 Wyandanch Avenue and 901 Route 109
• Multiple residential requests for increased building area for pools, patios, and garages

The board approved Application 25-085 for a detached garage with conditions that no habitable space or commercial work be permitted. It also approved Application 25-084 for an in‑ground pool on the condition that no pavers be installed around the pool. Application 25-086 for a pool, patio, and outdoor kitchen was held pending lot‑merge clarification. Case #25-093 was adjourned to July 17.

• Approved 25-085 (all members AYE) – garage variance with conditions: no habitable space, no commercial work
• Approved 25-084 (all members AYE) – pool variance with condition: no pavers around pool
• Held 25-086 – pool, patio, and outdoor kitchen variance pending lot‑merge clarification
• Adjourned case #25-093 to July 17

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a proposal to build 14 three-bedroom condominiums in West Babylon. The board will also hold a public hearing for a residential subdivision in North Babylon and review site modifications for a business in West Babylon.

• Proposal for 14 three-bedroom condominium units on NYS Route 109 (Pinello Estates 109 LLC)
• Public hearing to subdivide a 21,922 sf parcel into three lots for two new homes at Deer Park Avenue and Spruce Street
• Site work revisions for Valerew Enterprises, LLC at Little East Neck Rd. & Millard Ave.
• Reserved item for 264 rental units at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St.
• Reserved item for a 121,931 sf warehouse on Conklin Street

The board held a public hearing on the subdivision of 1401 Deer Park Avenue. The applicant presented the plan for three lots and answered board questions. The hearing was closed and the board reserved a decision for a later date. No vote was taken.

• Decision on subdivision reserved (no vote)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to review five new applications for accessory apartments. These hearings determine if proposed residential units meet local town code requirements.

• Application for 765 Catskill Ave, Copiague
• Application for 6 Toysome Lane, Deer Park
• Application for 131 Longfellow Ave, North Babylon
• Application for 225 E. Hampton Road, Lindenhurst
• Application for 115 Tell Ave, Deer Park

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved the Ryano Anderson and Shawn & Victoria Simon applications, each with an AYE vote. The board also approved a series of accessory apartment renewals submitted by affidavit, each recorded as APPROVED with an AYE vote. Three new applications (Charlie Quiroz, Sayed Mynul Haque, Eliza Morales) were placed on the inspection calendar for further review. A motion to deny Tanuja Chhabra was made but no outcome was recorded.

• Approved Ryano Anderson accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Shawn & Victoria Simon accessory apartment (AYE)
• Approved Vernon Collins renewal (AYE)
• Approved Carol Castagnaro renewal (AYE)
• Approved Michael Levine & Taylor & Christopher Stallone renewal (AYE)
• Approved Stephen Shine renewal (AYE)
• Approved Parest Mehata renewal (AYE)
• Approved Raymond Matura renewal (AYE)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review 10 applications for zoning variances and special permits. Decisions include requests for residential additions, commercial signage, and industrial operations.

• Application #25-076: Special exception permit for a retail recreational marijuana dispensary at 1288 & 1222 N. Wellwood Avenue
• Application #25-077: Renewal of special exception permit for a waste transfer station at 99 Nancy Street
• Application #25-073: Request to increase total building area from 20% to 41.7% at 213 Sandpiper Lane
• Application #25-080 & #25-081: Outdoor storage of propane cabinets for Costello’s Ace Hardware at 515 Montauk Highway and 705 Merrick Road
• Application #25-078: Request to increase ground sign area from 32 sq. ft. to 40 sq. ft. at 1024 Broadhollow Road

The Board approved Richard A. Baugh's request to reduce the rear deck setback to 24.4 feet, with the condition the deck not be further enclosed. It also approved Matthew and Jennifer Leo's request to increase lot coverage to 41.7% for an inground pool, requiring a 2‑foot setback for all paver patios. The Board deleted variance #2 on the 610 Garnet Street application and then approved the amended request, conditioning the front portico to remain unenclosed and requiring sheds to be removed or placed in a conforming location.

• Approved application 25-075 (deck setback reduction to 24.4') with condition deck not be further enclosed (all AYE)
• Approved application 25-073 (increase lot coverage to 41.7% for pool) with condition paver patios maintain 2' setback (all AYE)
• Deleted variance #2 on application 25-079 (610 Garnet Street) (all AYE)
• Approved amended application 25-079 (front portico not enclosed, sheds removed or placed conformingly) (all AYE)

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review rental applications. The board will consider six new applications and six renewal applications for properties across the town.

• New application: 10 Anthony Lane, North Babylon
• New application: 105 S. Bay Dr., Babylon
• New application: 250 Verrazano Ave., Copiague
• Renewal application: 183 W. 22nd St., Deer Park
• Renewal application: 28 Guildford Park Dr., West Babylon

The Rental Review Board approved the applications from Gail Grace Realty Corp. and Carmen Francisco DeFernandez, each with all members voting in favor. The board denied the application from Marie Cardoza, also with all members voting. No decision was recorded for the Guillermo Daniel Cassasnovas application.

• Approved Gail Grace Realty Corp. rental permit (all members)
• Denied Marie Cardoza rental permit (all members)
• Approved Carmen Francisco DeFernandez rental permit (all members)
• No decision on Guillermo Daniel Cassasnovas application (pending)

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on several public assembly permits and funding for park improvements. The board is also scheduling a public hearing to discuss extending a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities.

• Scheduling a public hearing to extend the temporary moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities
• Acceptance of $350,000 from Suffolk County for improvements to Van Bourgondien County Park
• Contract authorization for LIRO Engineers, Inc.
• Public assembly permit for Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society on June 26, 2025
• 5K walk/run permit for Mack Academy on June 28, 2025

The Town Board approved several actions, including accepting $350,000 from Suffolk County for improvements to Van Borgen County Park. It also authorized the release of a $1,200 street excavation bond, and granted permits for four public events: an Asian Jade Society assembly, a Mack Academy 5K walk/run, and a Tanger Deer Park freestyle festival. All resolutions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved $350,000 park improvement funding for Van Borgen County Park (4-0)
• Approved $1,200 street excavation bond release (4-0)
• Approved outdoor assembly permit for Asian Jade Society event (4-0)
• Approved 5K walk/run permit for Mack Academy (4-0)
• Approved outdoor festival permit at Tanger Deer Park (4-0)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider five new applications for accessory apartments. The board will review requests for properties located in West Babylon, Deer Park, and East Farmingdale.

• Application for 44 Lexington Ave, West Babylon
• Application for 27 17th Ave, West Babylon
• Application for 258 Irving Avenue, Deer Park
• Application for 25 Wall Street, E. Farmingdale
• Application for 36 Toysome Lane, Deer Park

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved three new accessory‑apartment applications—Ashley Perez‑Tiburcio, Vira & Michael Carey, and Nasim Chowdhury—by unanimous AYE votes. The board did not approve the application for Joseph K. Varghese at 258 Irving Avenue and voted to place the matter on reserve for further investigation after neighbor opposition. All listed accessory‑apartment renewals were also approved.

• Approved Ashley Perez‑Tiburcio accessory‑apartment application (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Vira & Michael Carey accessory‑apartment application (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Nasim Chowdhury accessory‑apartment application (unanimous AYE)
• Placed Joseph K. Varghese 258 Irving Ave application on reserve for further investigation
• Approved renewal for Jorge Gomez (unanimous AYE)
• Approved renewal for Oscar Noika & Juliana Mazengo (unanimous AYE)
• Approved renewal for Iqbal Ahmed (unanimous AYE)
• Approved renewal for Maria Stelcer (unanimous AYE)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several subdivision and site plan requests, including new single-family homes and mixed-use buildings. The meeting also includes a reserved calendar of pending decisions for various industrial and residential projects.

• Public hearing for Oak Street Realty, Inc. to maintain a mixed-use building and home at Little Eastneck Road and 9th Street
• Proposed subdivision of two lots for two new single-family dwellings on Maple Street by Belle Terre Developers, Inc.
• Reserved decision for 264 rental units and a community building at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St
• Reserved decision for a 121,931 sf warehouse and outdoor storage on Conklin Street
• Reserved decisions for three adult-use cannabis locations in Deer Park, Farmingdale, and Farmingdale

The Babylon Planning Board approved a minor subdivision for Belle Terre Developers (two lots into two conforming lots for new single-family homes in Wyandanch) and a site plan for Pavlo Tupychak (a mixed-use building with 19 apartments and commercial space in Copiague). The board also held a public hearing on a subdivision application by Oak Street Realty to legalize a lot realignment in West Babylon, but reserved its decision. All approvals were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved subdivision plat for Belle Terre Developers, two lots into two conforming lots for single-family homes in Wyandanch (7-0)
• Adopted negative declaration under SEQRA for Belle Terre Developers subdivision (7-0)
• Approved site plan for Pavlo Tupychak mixed-use building with 19 apartments and commercial space in Copiague (7-0)
• Held public hearing on Oak Street Realty subdivision application; decision reserved
• Approved architectural review for Edward & Karen Adams house expansion
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several residential setback variances and two special exception permits for businesses in Farmingdale.

• Special exception permit for a retail recreational marijuana dispensary at 135 Allen Boulevard
• Special exception permit for an electrical diagnostic/repair public garage at Milbar Boulevard
• Proposal to subdivide a parcel at 290 43rd Street into two lots for two-story single-family homes
• Request to increase front yard driveway area from 40% to 66.67% at 19 Grey Place
• Request to diminish lot area from 7,500 to 5,000 sq. ft. for a new home on North 18th Street

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved Application 25-065 submitted by Marcy Hernandez and Jose Mercado‑Rubiera, granting a variance to reduce the west‑side yard setback from 12 ft to 8 ft for a basement entrance. The approval was conditioned on the basement remaining an unfinished storage area only. The motion was made by Vice Chair McCullough, seconded by Dellavecchia, and all members present voted “AYE.” No decisions were made on Applications 25-069 or 25-067.

• Approved variance for 140 Parkdale Drive (Application 25-065) with condition basement unfinished storage only (all ayes)
• Decision reserved for 403 15th Street (Application 25-069)
• No decision taken on 92 Carll’s Path (Application 25-067)

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new rental applications and renewals. The board will consider requests for properties in Deer Park, Wyandanch, and West Babylon.

• New application for 45 Scott Ave., Deer Park
• New applications for 71 New Ave., 71 Cumberbach St., 51 New Ave., and 39 Birch St. in Wyandanch
• New applications for 92 N. 18th St., 89 N. 18th St., and 75 N. 16th St. in Wyandanch
• Renewal for 1239 4th St., West Babylon
• Renewals for 104 S. 30th St., 53 S. 31st St., and 38 S. 31st St. in Wyandanch

The Rental Review Board voted to approve seven new rental applications and extended several permits to July 30, 2025. All renewal applications presented were approved. A revocation record was extended to July 1, 2025, and two communications were logged.

• Approved Fausto Sicha application (all members)
• Approved Wyandanch Scattered LLC application at 71 New Ave (all members)
• Extended Wyandanch Scattered LLC application at 71 Cumberbach St to 7‑30‑25 (all members)
• Extended Wyandanch Multi 2 LLC application at 92 N. 18th St to 7‑30‑25 (all members)
• Approved Walter Skinner renewal (all members)
• Approved Wyandanch Homes renewal at 104 S. 30th St (all members)
• Extended multiple Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC applications to 7‑30‑25 (all members)
• Extended revocation record for Suresh & Kumudha Ramanathan to 7‑1‑25 (recorded)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding public hearings on amendments to traffic ordinances and beach regulations. The board is also deciding whether to designate 1531 Straight Path in Wyandanch as a public nuisance and authorize its boarding up.

• Public hearing to designate 1531 Straight Path, Wyandanch as a public nuisance
• Reallocation of ARPA funding for Rialto Circle project to $692,968
• Increase of ARPA funding for One Commerce project to $1,599,000
• Sale of town-owned property at Prospect Street, N. Amityville to Mr Property Builders, LLC
• Awarding of bids for trailer-felling equipment, golf supplies, and shade systems

The Board accepted the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It amended several ARPA allocations, most notably raising the One Commerce project funding to $1,599,000. Additional engineering contracts and other projects received increased ARPA funding, all approved by a 4‑yea, 0‑nay vote.

• Accepted May 21, 2025 Town Board minutes (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 706 of 2024: Rialto Circle ARPA funding reduced to $692,968 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 913 of 2024: One Commerce ARPA funding increased to $1,599,000 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 754 of 2023: One Commerce Engineering ARPA allocation increased to $178,800 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 722 of 2023: Authorized Change Order No.2 for $50,000, total contract $178,800 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 853 of 2024: ARPA funding authorized at $1,428,420 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized additional ARPA funding for Amity Harbor Coastline engineering, $87,300 (Resolution 410) (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Resolution 658 of 2022: Engineering services funding increased to $87,300 (4 yeas, 0 nays)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to subdivide two lots for two single-family homes. The board will also review three home expansion applications and address several reserved items with pending decisions.

• Public hearing for Belle Terre Developers, Inc. to build two single-family homes at w/s/o Maple Street, Wyandanch
• Architectural review for home expansions at SCTM #0100-104-03-040, #0100-209-02-006, and #0100-115-02-009
• Reserved item: Proposal for 264 rental units at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St. W.H.
• Reserved item: Proposal for a 121,931 sf warehouse at n/s/o Conklin Street, East Farmingdale
• Reserved item: Proposal for a 3,122 sf car wash at s/s/o W. Montauk Highway, W. Babylon

The board approved three architectural expansion requests: Application #150903 by Pedro Avin, Application #147472 by Javier Rodriguez, and Application #149658 by Reginal Wesch. Each request was to expand an existing single‑family house. No decision was made on the public‑hearing subdivision (Job #24‑49B); it was reserved for later review.

• Approved Application #150903 – Pedro Avin expansion (approved)
• Approved Application #147472 – Javier Rodriguez expansion (approved)
• Approved Application #149658 – Reginal Wesch expansion (approved)
• Subdivision Job #24‑49B decision reserved (no decision made)

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review rental applications. The board will consider four new applications and eight renewal requests for properties in Lindenhurst, Copiague, West Babylon, Wyandanch, and North Babylon.

• New application: ROHM Corp. at 36 E. June St., Lindenhurst
• New application: Ronald Hernandez at 420 Verrazano Ave., Copiague
• New application: Luz Beteta at 65 Nims Ave., West Babylon
• New application: Anastasia Holding Corp. at 227 9th St., West Babylon
• Renewals for 8 properties including 301 Copiague Place and 475 Oak St.

The Rental Review Board approved new applications for Luz Beteta and Anastasia Holding Corp. It also approved multiple renewal applications, while extending the renewal periods for Thomas & Donna Lombardo and 475 Oak St. LLC to June 25, 2025. Applications for ROHM Corp., Ronald Hernandez, Marlon Pun, and Michael Ferrara were adjourned due to non‑attendance or signage issues.

• Approved new application for Luz Beteta (all members voting to approve)
• Approved new application for Anastasia Holding Corp. (all members voting to approve)
• Approved renewal for Gerard & Elaine Kelly (all members voting to approve)
• Extended renewal for Thomas & Donna Lombardo to 06‑25‑25 (all members voting to extend)
• Approved renewal for Suffolk Family Equites (all members voting to approve)
• Extended renewal for 475 Oak St. LLC to 06‑25‑25 (all members voting to extend)
• Adjourned application for ROHM Corp. due to applicant not attending (all members voting to adjourn)
• Adjourned application for Marlon Pun due to sign not properly displayed (all members voting to adjourn)

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on several traffic ordinance amendments and land-use permits. The body is also awarding bids for town supplies and authorizing 2024 budget modifications.

• Special exception use permit granted for 1449-1453 Straight Path Corp. in Wyandanch
• 2024 Budget Modification including a $255,401 increase from Appropriated Fund Balance
• Awarding Bid No. 25G46 for apparel to Woods Mens and Boys Clothing, Inc., Empire Printing, LLC, and Bordova Outfitters LLC
• Awarding Bid No. 25G49 for electric wire to Kelly & Hayes Electrical Supply of LIC Corporation
• Payment of $1,029.00 to Suffolk County Water Authority for estimated usage at Pine Acres Park

The Babylon Town Board accepted the minutes from the May 7 and May 14 meetings. It authorized a $1,029.00 payment to the Suffolk County Water Authority for estimated water usage. The board also approved employee reimbursements, a $78,000 contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension, and awarded contracts for clothing, electric wire, and light‑pole supplies. All actions were adopted unanimously (5 yeas, 0 nays).

• Accepted May 7 and May 14 Town Board minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized $1,029.00 payment to Suffolk County Water Authority (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved employee reimbursement to Tom Vetri for $69.99 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized $78,000.00 payment to Cornell Cooperative Extension for services (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid No. 25G46 for T‑shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and hats to Woods Mens and Boys Clothing, Inc., Empire Printing, LLC and Bordova Outfitters LLC (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid No. 25G49 for electric wire to Kelly & Hayes Electrical Supply of L.I. Corp. (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid No. 25G50 for light poles, brackets, aluminum & copper cable to Revco Lighting & Electric Supply Inc. and Kelly & Hayes Electrical Supply (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized Change Order No. 1 for Austin Interiors, Inc. with no change to the $1,197,000.00 contract amount (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three applications. The board will consider a building area variance for a Deer Park home, setback variances for a lot subdivision in Wyandanch, and a special exception permit for used car sales in West Babylon. Each item involves requests to deviate from current zoning requirements.

• Variance to increase total building area from 20% to 25.23% at 31 Nantucket Lane, Deer Park (outdoor kitchen, pool, patio)
• Setback variances to allow subdivision into two conforming lots at 74 Arlington Avenue, Wyandanch
• Special exception permit for used car sales at 859 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon (previously approved, expired April 2024)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance application 25-062 submitted by Renato and Christine Jedreicich to increase the backyard patio area. The motion was made by Joseph Montiglio, seconded by Steven Dellavecchia, and carried with all members present voting “AYE”. No decision was made on the separate application 25-061b for Desmond Dsouza; discussion continued without a vote.

• Approved variance 25-062 for backyard patio increase (all ayes)
• No decision taken on application 25-061b (Desmond Dsouza) – discussion only

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider seven new rental applications and five renewal requests for properties in Wheatley Heights, Deer Park, Amityville, Copiague, Wyandanch, West Babylon, and North Babylon. No decisions are recorded on this agenda.

• New application: Elvis Willie, 7 Venedia Drive, Wheatley Heights
• New application: JOGO Properties, 230 W. 24th St., Deer Park
• New application: Denis Evans, 21 Grant Ave., Amityville
• New application: Jimi Yarkin, 100 N. Emerson Ave., Copiague
• Renewal: Rohan Latttery, 27 Coolidge Ave., N. Amityville

The Rental Review Board approved the applications of Elvis Willie, Jimi Yarkin, Vanessa Joaquin, AJR Enterprises, and Michael Montiglio. It also extended the applications of JOGO Properties, Denis Evans, Greater NY Corp. of 7th Day Adventists, and multiple renewal requests to June 2025. One application (Adanma Umunna) was adjourned due to a sign issue. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved Elvis Willie application
• Approved Jimi Yarkin application
• Approved Vanessa Joaquin application
• Approved AJR Enterprises application
• Approved Michael Montiglio application
• Extended JOGO Properties application to 6‑25‑25
• Extended Denis Evans application to 6‑25‑25
• Extended Greater NY Corp. of 7th Day Adventists application to 6‑5‑25

Town Board

The Town Board held a special meeting to determine the environmental impact of two proposed improvement projects. Both items were classified as Type II actions, meaning they are not subject to further environmental review under TOBEQRA and SEQRA.

• Resolution 364: Environmental determination for Copiague Gateway Park improvements, including a new gazebo, masonry wall, and signage
• Resolution 365: Environmental determination for Wyandanch signage, landscaping, and landscape lighting
• Request for funding from the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grant Round 23 for Copiague and Wyandanch amenities

The Babylon Town Board adopted Resolution 364, classifying a new gazebo and signage in Copiague as a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and SEQRA, and found no significant environmental impact. It also adopted Resolution 365, classifying new signage, landscaping, and lighting in Wyandanch as a Type II action with the same finding. Both resolutions were approved unanimously (4 yeas, 0 nays). No public hearings or comments were recorded.

• Resolution 364: Classified new Copiague gazebo & signage as Type II TOBEQRA/SEQRA (4-0)
• Resolution 365: Classified new Wyandanch sign, landscaping & lighting as Type II TOBEQRA/SEQRA (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several architectural applications for new and expanded homes. The meeting also includes a reserved calendar of pending decisions for various rezoning requests, commercial constructions, and cannabis dispensary conversions.

• Proposal for 264 rental units and a community building at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St
• Request to construct a 121,931 sf warehouse building on Conklin Street
• Proposal for a 3-story mixed-use building with 25 apartments on Great Neck Road
• Three separate requests to establish adult-use cannabis retail/dispensary locations
• Proposal to subdivide two parcels into nine single-family dwellings on 45th Street

The Babylon Planning Board approved two architectural review applications: one for a new house (Application #149856, Nelly Duran) and one for an expansion of an existing house (Application #150567, Shaquana Willis). The board also approved a modification to the previously approved site plan for Long Island Storage Partners (Job #17‑18 A). No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Application #149856 – new house construction for Nelly Duran
• Approved Application #150567 – expansion of existing house for Shaquana Willis
• Approved modification of approved site plan for Long Island Storage Partners (Job #17‑18 A)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two applications for zoning variances. The requests involve residential property modifications in West Babylon and a mixed-use development project in Copiague.

• Application #25-059: Request to increase total building area from 20% to 42.34% and diminish rear lot line distance for a pool, patio, and basketball court at 60 Barclay Street, West Babylon
• Application #25-060: Request to diminish rear yard setback from 15' to 0.8' for a garage at 1649-1653 Great Neck Road, Copiague
• Application #25-060: Proposal for a three-story mixed-use building with 19 rental units at 1649-1653 Great Neck Road, Copiague

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a motion to amend application 25-060, expanding the subject premises to include 1665 Great Neck Road. All members present voted “AYE.” The board also adjourned the hearing on application 25-059 to May 15, 2025. No other variances were decided at this meeting.

• Amended application 25-060 to include 1665 Great Neck Road (all members present voted AYE)
• Adjourned application 25-059 hearing to May 15, 2025

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on a local law to amend zoning codes regarding tobacco and cannabis. The body is also awarding several municipal contracts and holding public hearings on traffic ordinances and boat codes.

• Proposed local law to amend Chapter 213 (Zoning), Article XLI regarding tobacco and cannabis
• Contract awarded to M & J Engineering, D.P.C. at $75.00 per hour for roadway improvement observation
• Contract awarded to Safety Marking, LLC for thermoplastic traffic paint on town roads
• Contract awarded to Adelph Industries, Inc. for clear plastic leaf bags
• Public hearings scheduled for a special exception use permit at 1449-1453 Straight Path in Wyandanch

The Board accepted the minutes from the April 23 meeting and approved three $100 donations to the Human Services Ujima Internship Program. It adopted modest budget modifications and authorized a $71,423 interfund transfer for the East Farmingdale Downtown Redevelopment. Several contracts were awarded, including a construction‑observation contract to M & J Engineering, D.P.C. and various service bids.

• Accepted April 23, 2025 Town Board minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Accepted three $100 donations to Human Services Ujima Internship Program (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 2025 budget modifications: $3,000 increase to General Fund items and $1,500 increase to Office Supplies and Part‑Time Labor (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized interfund transfer of $71,423 to East Farmingdale Downtown Redevelopment (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded construction observation contract to M & J Engineering, D.P.C. at $75.00/hr (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid 25G42 to Safety Marking, LLC for low‑bid safety‑marking contract (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid 25G44 to Adelph Industries, Inc. for clear‑plastic leaf bags (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded bid 25G45 to Castle Transit Mix LLC for concrete transit mix (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2025, to consider three new applications for accessory apartments at 248 Montgomery Ave (West Babylon), 22 Jean Drive (Babylon), and 41 Avenue B (W. Babylon). Renewal applications are handled by affidavit and do not require appearance. The hearing begins at 6:00 PM in the Town Board Meeting Room at Town Hall.

• New application: Hale & Ahmed Kanay, 248 Montgomery Ave, West Babylon (SCTM #0100-141-5-113)
• New application: Tanuja Chhabra, 22 Jean Drive, Babylon (SCTM #0100-120-2-39)
• New application: Gulfam Zia, 41 Avenue B, W. Babylon (SCTM #0100-214-2-67)
• Renewal applicants are not required to appear; cases heard in advertised order

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved a new accessory apartment permit for Hale & Ahmet Kanay at 248 Montgomerie Ave. The board placed Tanju Chhabra’s application on the reserved calendar for further investigation. Several existing accessory apartment permits were renewed, all with affirmative votes.

• Approved new permit for Hale & Ahmet Kanay (248 Montgomerie Ave) – AYE
• Placed Tanju Chhabra’s application on reserved calendar for further investigation – AYE
• Approved renewal for Gulfam Zia (41 Avenue B) – AYE
• Approved renewal for Ester Perucci & Pamela Aghazarm Koheler (956 N. Greene Ave) – AYE
• Approved renewal for Lidar Penna (224 W. 7th Street) – AYE
• Approved renewal for Mehmets Usta (305 Broadway) – AYE
• Approved renewal for Richard Trama (127 Liberty Ave) – AYE
• Approved renewal for Stephen & Maria Casella (231 W. 4th Street) – AYE

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to build a car wash in West Babylon. The board will also review a large number of reserved items with pending decisions, including several cannabis retail and dispensary applications.

• Spark Car Wash, LLC: Proposal to demolish a 3,018 sf building for a 4,793 sf car wash on W. Montauk Hwy
• Pinello Estates 109 LLC: Proposed zone change from G-Industry to MR-Multiple Residence for 14 condominiums on NYS Route 109
• NYCC1, LLC: Proposed change of use from auto repair to adult use cannabis dispensary on Route 109
• NEO Wellness, LLC: Proposed conversion of a warehouse into an adult use cannabis dispensary on Allen Blvd
• DDRJ Holdings, LLC: Proposed renovation of a warehouse for adult use cannabis retail on Grand Blvd and Burt Drive

The Board closed the public hearing on the Spark Car Wash site plan application and reserved a decision. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting consisted of applicant presentations and discussion.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven applications. Items include setback and area variances for residential properties and two special exception permits for a truck repair garage and a recreational marijuana dispensary in Farmingdale.

• Application #25-057: Lori Poletti – diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 19’11” for sunroom replacement, 31 White Street, North Babylon.
• Application #25-054: Riven Sethi – diminish distance to rear lot line from 6’ to 1.3’ for shed, 40 Totten Avenue, Deer Park.
• Application #25-040: Cristina Norris-Sabo – multiple variances for a two-tier deck, 19 Lee Place, Amity Harbor.
• Application #25-053: Hub Allen 99 Realty LLC d/b/a HUB Truck Rental Corp. – special exception permit for public garage for truck repair, 99 Allen Boulevard, Farmingdale.
• Application #25-055: NEO Wellness, LLC d/b/a The Flower Shak – special exception permit for recreational marijuana dispensary, 135 Allen Boulevard, Farmingdale.

The Board voted to approve Lori Poletti’s sunroom variance (with a condition that no heat be installed) and Riven Sethi’s shed variance (with a condition that any future removal require rebuilding in a conforming location). No decision was made on the deck application (decision reserved) or the multiple‑variance request from John J. Christy III.

• Approved sunroom variance for Lori Poletti, condition: no heating permitted (all members present voted “AYE”)
• Approved shed variance for Riven Sethi, condition: if shed is ever removed it must be rebuilt conformingly (all members present voted “AYE”)
• Decision reserved on deck variance application (25‑040); no vote taken
• No decision recorded on multiple‑variance application (25‑042); pending

Planning Board

The board will hold informational hearings and work sessions on two proposed adult-use cannabis dispensaries—one on Route 109 in Farmingdale and another on Lamar Street in West Babylon—and a new Qdoba restaurant with drive-thru in Lindenhurst. Resolutions on the West Babylon dispensary and the Qdoba are scheduled, but decisions are reserved. The board will also consider extension requests for Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell, and a public opposition letter regarding Tony's Meat Palace.

• Informational hearing for NYCC 1, LLC: change of use from auto repair to adult-use cannabis dispensary at Route 109, Farmingdale
• Work session and resolution for Bo's Buds: demolish part of warehouse for adult-use cannabis dispensary on Lamar Street, West Babylon
• Work session and resolution for QLindenhurst, LLC: demolish existing building for 2,363 sf Qdoba restaurant with drive-thru at Sunrise Highway & N. Green Avenue, Lindenhurst
• Request for sixth extension of time for Chick-fil-A (PB Job #21-20AF)
• Request for first extension of time for Taco Bell (PB Job #24-09AF)

The Town of Babylon Planning Board approved the site plan and special exemption for QLindenhurst, LLC’s 2,363‑sf Qdoba restaurant with 50 seats, drive‑thru, and bar. The application was filed on July 12, 2024 with a $600 site‑plan fee and a $1,000 special‑exception fee. The earlier informational hearing for Job #23‑27 A (NYC C1, LLC) was reserved for later review. No vote totals were recorded.

• Decision reserved for Job #23‑27 A (informational hearing/site plan review) – no action taken
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑038 site plan/bar/restaurant for QLindenhurst, LLC

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 24, 2025, to consider 10 applications. Items include variance requests for residential additions and special exceptions for commercial uses such as a car wash, basketball training facility, and auto repair garage.

• Special exception for car wash with exterior vacuum spots at 1287B Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon (Application #25-049)
• Special exception for basketball training facility at 108 Gazza Boulevard, Farmingdale, with parking reduction from 73 to 47 spaces (Application #25-046)
• Special exception for public garage/auto repair with outdoor storage at 655 Route 109, West Babylon (Application #25-048)
• Variance to demolish existing dwelling and build new two-story single-family on substandard lot at 23 Beaver Lane, West Babylon (Application #25-044)
• Variance for second-story addition with 2,532 sq ft building area increase at 464 Heathcote Road, Lindenhurst (Application #25-047)

The Board approved the variance request (application 25-051) for Kevin O’Neil and Kelly Lertora, allowing reduced front, side, and rear yard setbacks and increasing the building area to 37.12% of the lot. The Board also approved the variance request (application 25-043) for Frederick Milano and Marilyn Sforza, permitting reduced rear and side yard setbacks and a building area increase to 37.12% with conditions that no sleeping or cooking be allowed in the basement and that any removed shed be rebuilt in a conforming location. The decision on application 25-052 (Melissa Graham) was reserved for a later date.

• Approved variance 25-051 for O’Neil/Lertora – reduced setbacks, building area to 37.12% (all ayes)
• Approved variance 25-043 for Milano/Sforza – reduced setbacks, building area to 37.12% with conditions (all ayes)
• Decision reserved on variance 25-052 for Graham – no vote recorded
• No decision recorded for application 25-045 (garage conversion) – pending

Rental Review Board

The Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2025 to consider 9 new rental applications and 3 renewal applications. The board will review properties in Deer Park, Lindenhurst, Wyandanch, West Babylon, Amityville, and North Babylon.

• New application: RDT Properties, 145 Washington Ave., Deer Park
• New application: Shaurav Taneja, 1 Sands Lane, Lindenhurst
• New application: DDNM Realty 2 LLC, 9 Croydon Rd., Amityville
• Renewal: Doyle Family Trust, 1125 7th St., West Babylon
• Renewal: Tyesha Jones (two properties), E. Booker Ave. Wyandanch and Washington Ave. Wheatley Heights

The board denied the RDT Properties application because the unit is listed on Airbnb, which is prohibited by town code. It approved applications for Shaurav Taneja, Ketsia Marcelin, DDNM Realty 2 LLC, JNMD LLC, Nassau Suffolk LLC, and Pierre Licin. The board extended the applications for Jose Fernandez and Satish Khanija to May 21, 2025. It also approved renewals for the Doyle Family Trust and Tyesha Jones.

• Denied RDT Properties application (Airbnb) – all members voting to deny
• Approved Shaurav Taneja application – all members voting to approve
• Approved Ketsia Marcelin application – all members voting to approve
• Extended Jose Fernandez application to 5-21-25 – all members voting to extend
• Extended Satish Khanija application to 5-21-25 – all members voting to extend
• Approved DDNM Realty 2 LLC application – all members voting to approve
• Approved JNMD LLC application – all members voting to approve
• Approved Doyle Family Trust renewal – all members voting to approve

Town Board

The Town Board will hold two public hearings: one on amending Chapter 213 (Zoning) regarding tobacco and cannabis, and another on declaring 1531 Straight Path, Wyandanch a public nuisance and authorizing litigation. The board also plans to award several contracts, including $386,660 for engineering services to cap the New Northern U Ashfill, and to authorize the conveyance of real property in Wyandanch to Sun River Health, Inc.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 213 (Zoning) Article XLI (Tobacco and Cannabis)
• Public hearing to designate 1531 Straight Path, Wyandanch a public nuisance and authorize boarding up and litigation
• Awarding RFP No. 25G23 to Kosuri Engineering & Consulting P.C. for $386,660 for capping & closure of the New Northern U Ashfill
• Awarding Bid No. 25G36 to Innovative Recycling Technologies, Inc. for injection control well, soil clean up, and hazardous materials handling
• Authorizing conveyance of real property in Wyandanch to Sun River Health, Inc.

The Town Board accepted the minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting and approved several contracts, including a $386,660 award to Kosuri Engineering & Consulting for the New Northern U Ashfill closure, a contract to Innovative Recycling Technologies for an injection‑control well, a contract to Aspen Tree Expert for tree trimming, and a one‑year contract with National Highway Products for aluminum sign blanks. It also authorized multiple payments and approved a 2024 budget modification with numerous line‑item adjustments.

• Accepted April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded $386,660 contract to Kosuri Engineering & Consulting for ash‑fill closure (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded contract to Innovative Recycling Technologies for injection‑control well and hazardous material handling (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded contract to Aspen Tree Expert, LLC for tree trimming and stump removal (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded contract to National Highway Products, Inc. for aluminum sign blanks (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized payment to Cobert Banking Courier Corp for October 2024 courier services (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized refunds of overpayments to Green Homes benefit recipients (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 2024 budget modification with listed line‑item increases (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The board will hold a public hearing to consider three new accessory apartment applications at specific properties. New applications will be heard in advertised order; renewal applicants are not required to appear.

• Vincent Sugamele, 10 Charleston Drive, Amityville, SCTM #0100-181-3-74
• Lumy Villatoro, 900 Little East Neck Rd, W. Babylon, SCTM #0100-139-2-78.001
• Ghalcoomarie Chattergoon, 416 Litchfield Ave, Babylon, SCTM #0100-211-4-37

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved three new accessory‑apartment applications (Vincent Sugamele, Lumy Villatore and Ghacoomarie Chartergoon) with unanimous AYE votes. The board also approved thirty‑one renewal applications submitted by affidavit, each passing with all members present voting AYE. The next hearing was scheduled for May 6, 2025, and the minutes from the April 8 meeting were accepted before adjournment.

• Approved Vincent Sugamele new application – all members present voting AYE
• Approved Lumy Villatore new application – all members present voting AYE
• Approved Ghacoomarie Chartergoon new application – all members present voting AYE
• Approved Kellee Walk renewal – all members present voting AYE
• Approved Dyson & Venues Liverpool renewal – all members present voting AYE
• Approved Maria Cepin renewal – all members present voting AYE
• Approved Anesky & Naja Francis renewal – all members present voting AYE
• Approved Thomas Roussy renewal – all members present voting AYE

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a new medical building in North Babylon. The board also has a reserved calendar of numerous pending decisions for residential, industrial, and retail projects across the town.

• Proposal to build a 4,437 sf two-story medical building at Popular Street and Deer Park Avenue
• Proposed 264-unit rental complex at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St. W.H.
• Proposal for a 121,931 sf warehouse and outdoor storage on Conklin Street
• Request to subdivide two parcels into nine single-family dwellings on 45th Street
• Proposed conversion of warehouses to cannabis dispensaries at Lamar St. and Grand Blvd./Burt Drive

The Board heard the application to demolish an existing building and construct a new 4,400‑sf medical office at Poplar Street and Deer Park Avenue. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed and the decision was reserved pending further discussion of basement depth and groundwater concerns.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing on 8 applications. The board will consider variance requests for residential setbacks, accessory structures, and parking reductions, as well as special exception permits for auto body repair shops. A new restaurant with a drive-thru seeks to reduce off-street parking from 29 to 22 spaces.

• Application #25-035: 136 Lindenhurst Holdings LLC seeks parking reduction from 29 to 22 spaces for a new one-story restaurant with drive-thru at 136 E Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst
• Application #25-036: Spike Auto requests a special exception to operate an auto body repair shop with spray booth at 92 E Industry Ct, Deer Park
• Application #25-037: Renewal of special exception for public garage/auto body repair at 431 Falmouth Rd, West Babylon (expired Dec 2024)
• Application #25-034: John & Cynthia Young seek to increase total building area from 30% to 45% for a swimming pool and patio at 17 Worden Pl, West Babylon
• Application #25-041: Javier Rodriguez seeks multiple setback variances for a 2nd-floor addition and front porch at 464 Arnold Ave, West Babylon

The board approved application 25-033 for Erik Schutz and Laurie Wooster, adding a condition that any future removal of the shed must be rebuilt in a conforming location. It also approved an amendment to variance #5 on application 25-039 for Evelin Amaya and Sandra Ariza, and approved application 24-034 for John and Cynthia Young with a condition that all pavers and patios maintain conforming setbacks from property lines. The decision on application 25-041 for Javier Rodriguez was reserved.

• Approved application 25-033 (shed variance) with condition if shed removed it be rebuilt conformingly (all present voted AYE)
• Approved amendment to variance #5 on application 25-039 (shed setback) (all present voted AYE)
• Approved application 24-034 (pool and patio) with condition that pavers/patios maintain conforming setbacks (all present voted AYE)
• Decision on application 25-041 (second‑floor addition) reserved

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review rental applications. The board will consider 10 new applications and 2 renewal requests for various properties.

• New application: 41 Holmes Ave., North Babylon
• New application: 1558 9th St., West Babylon
• New application: 12 Elm St., Wyandanch
• Renewal: 94 S. 36th St., Wyandanch
• Renewal: 37 Overland Ave., Amityville

The Rental Review Board approved several new rental applications, extended the deadline for a few pending permits, and adjourned two applications due to procedural issues. All motions were passed with all members voting.

• Approved Mark & Marjorie Fuhrmann application (1558 9th St.) (all members voting)
• Approved Shengii Wu application (11 Devon Lane) (all members voting)
• Extended Cambert Bien‑Aime application to 4‑30‑25 (all members voting)
• Adjourned Baljeet & Jasdeep Sandhu application because sign not hung properly (all members voting)
• Adjourned Sergio Joel Enamorado Valte application because applicant did not appear (all members voting)
• Approved 550 Oak LLC application (550 Oak St.) (all members voting)
• Approved Aaron Ankudavich application (25 Kenyon Ave.) (all members voting)
• Extended Jonas Pierre‑Louis application to 5‑21‑25 (all members voting)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on amending traffic ordinances and designating 1531 Straight Path as a public nuisance. They will also consider a budget modification, award contracts for building improvements and EV charging stations, and schedule a future hearing on tobacco/cannabis zoning.

• Public hearing to designate 1531 Straight Path, Wyandanch as a public nuisance and authorize litigation
• Awarding RFP No. 25G22 to Matcha Labs for a license to operate and upgrade EV charging stations
• Authorizing Change Order No. 2 with Nelson + Pope for building envelope improvements at 1 Commerce Avenue, Amityville ($36,000 increase)
• Requesting conveyance of three parcels from Suffolk County for affordable housing
• Scheduling a public hearing to amend Chapter 213 (Zoning) regarding tobacco and cannabis

The Babylon Town Board adopted eight resolutions, all passing 5‑0. They accepted the March 26 minutes, approved budget modifications, authorized change orders for existing contracts, awarded a five‑year EV‑charging license to Matcha Labs, and granted new construction contracts ranging from $61,000 to $325,400.

• Accepted March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 244) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Approved 2025 budget modifications (Resolution 245) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized Change Order No. 2 for Nelson + Pope, raising contract to $164,800 (Resolution 246) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Authorized Change Orders No. 2 & 3 for Norberto Construction, total $570,000 unchanged (Resolution 247) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Awarded five‑year EV‑charging station license contract to Matcha Labs, Inc. (Resolution 248) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Awarded Bid No. 25G29 to Fortunato Sons Contracting Inc. for $61,000 (Resolution 249) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Awarded Bid No. 25G31 to Eldor Contracting Corp. for $325,400 football‑field lighting (Resolution 250) – 5 yeas, 0 nays
• Awarded Bid No. 25G32 to All Island Equipment Corp. for $229,000 wheel loader (Resolution 251) – 5 yeas, 0 nays

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision to split a sliver parcel from one lot into two to maintain parking and rear yards for two industrial buildings on DeForest Avenue in Copiague. The board will also review three applications for house expansions. Several older items on the reserved calendar remain with decisions deferred.

• Public hearing on Job #24-02AB: Guastavino International, LLC subdivision at Dixon Avenue and Prince Chico Street, Copiague.
• Architectural review: Application #150088 (Joseph Zito) expansion of existing house.
• Architectural review: Application #150399 (Ryan Bartlett) expansion of existing house.
• Architectural review: Application #150829 (Fronz Best) expansion of existing house.
• Communication: Letter from Jerzy Lowczyk opposing PB Job #20-20A (Tony's Meat Palace).

The Babylon Planning Board approved three applications to expand existing houses: #150088, #150399, and #150829. No other substantive actions were taken; the minor subdivision request was reserved for later review. The meeting minutes were accepted with amendments.

• Approved application #150088 – expansion of an existing house
• Approved application #150399 – expansion of an existing house
• Approved application #150829 – expansion of an existing house
• Decision on Job #24-02A minor subdivision reserved

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 27, 2025, to consider three applications: a side yard variance for a residence in Amityville, renewal of a special exception permit for an auto body repair shop in Copiague with parking reduction, and a special exception to operate a recreational marijuana dispensary in Deer Park with increased front-yard parking. All items are up for discussion and decision after public testimony.

• Application #25-017: Side yard variance from 25' to 23.6' for a rear addition at 3315 Great Neck Road, Amityville.
• Application #25-031: Renewal of special exception for auto body repair at 598 Oak Street, Copiague; reduce off-street parking from 27 to 3 spaces; allow outdoor vehicle storage in front yard on Lambert Street.
• Application #25-032: Special exception for recreational marijuana dispensary at 880 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park; increase front-yard parking from 12 to 14 spaces.
• The auto body repair permit expired on November 2, 2024, and renewal is sought.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a motion to amend variance #1 for DDRJ Holdings LLC’s application 25-032, allowing a special exception permit for a retail recreational marijuana dispensary. The motion was made by Ms. Korkidis, seconded by Mr. Shepard, and carried with all members present voting “AYE”. Decisions on applications 25-017 and 25-031 were reserved, with the record left open for further submission.

• Amended variance #1 for cannabis dispensary (application 25-032) approved (AYE)
• Decision reserved for application 25-017 (rear yard setback variance)
• Decision reserved for application 25-031 (auto body garage variance)

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on the designation of 1531 Straight Path in Wyandanch as a public nuisance, which would authorize boarding up the premises and litigation. The board is also awarding several contracts for infrastructure and supplies and discussing traffic ordinance amendments.

• Designation of 1531 Straight Path, Wyandanch as a public nuisance
• Contract awarded to Cashin Associates, P.C. for Elda Lake culvert replacement not to exceed $192,741 plus $62,100 for inspection
• 2024 budget modification including a $3,217,794 transfer to the Capital Project Fund
• Public hearing for a coastal erosion hazard area variance at 21 The Fairway, Oak Beach
• Grant agreements with Suffolk County for wetland restoration in Lindnehurst and wastewater upgrades at Cedar Beach Pavilion

The board accepted the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the 2024 budget modification and several interfund transfers. It authorized a change order for the Town Hall electrical renovation with no cost change and amended a bid to reflect a name change. Multiple contracts were awarded, including a $192,741 culvert replacement contract to Cashin Associates.

• Accepted March 12, 2025 Town Board minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 2024 budget modification: General Fund $5,201,766; Other Economic Opportunity Program Grants $1,983,972; Transfer to Capital Project Fund $3,217,794 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved 2025 interfund transfers totaling $20,000 across various funds (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Authorized Change Order No. 3 for Relle Electrical Corp. contract $303,815 (no amount change) (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended Bid No. 22G95 to reflect name change to Grow America (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded contract to Cashin Associates, P.C. for culvert replacement at Elda Lake, up to $192,741 plus $62,100 inspection services (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved withdrawal of A&R Materials from Bid No. 25G26 and authorized one‑year contract with B&B Maintenance Services (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Awarded contract to Gunn Co Pump & Control, Inc. for purchase of one or more gun pumps (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on a gas station expansion in West Babylon (Job 24-25A) and an informational hearing on converting a Farmingdale warehouse into an adult-use cannabis dispensary (Job 24-54A). A work session and resolution cover interior alterations for an office mezzanine at 100 Carolyn Blvd. (Job 24-24A). The agenda also includes a communication opposing a separate project and a reserved calendar of older items with decisions extended.

• Public hearing for Eagles Elite Auto Repair: expansion/conversion of gas station/service pump islands at s/e/c/o Wyandanch Ave & Mount Ave, West Babylon.
• Informational hearing for NEO Wellness LLC: convert warehouse into adult-use cannabis dispensary at s/s/o Allen Blvd, Farmingdale.
• Work session and resolution for 100 Carolyn LLC: add 1,748 sf mezzanine and modify office layout at n/w/c/o Carolyn Blvd & Banfi Pl W, Farmingdale.
• Communication from Jerzy Lowczyk opposing PB Job 20-20A (Tony's Meat Palace).
• Reserved calendar includes rezoning for 264 rental units (Job 17-04ADE), warehouse construction (Job 23-03A), and multiple cannabis dispensary conversions (Bo's Buds, DDRJ Holdings).

The Board heard a presentation by Eagles Elite Auto Repair Inc. to convert a former auto‑repair shop at 270 Wyandanch Avenue into a gasoline station with a convenience store. After public comments, the hearing was closed and the Board reserved a decision. No vote or formal approval was recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 20, 2025, to consider five applications for dimensional variances and a special exception permit renewal. The items include front yard setback reductions for home additions and a renewal of an auto body repair shop's special exception permit. All cases will be heard in the order listed.

• Joseph Zito: front yard setback reduction from 30' to 21.9' for front portico at 1716 Quarter Street, West Babylon
• Ryan Bartlett and Jessica Kristine Bajada-Silva: multiple setback reductions for second-story addition at 362 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon
• Kevin and Jessica Maher: five variances including increase in building area from 15% to 17.03% at 15 Harbor Court, Copiague
• MCM Realty LLC: width and garage area variances for new single-family dwelling at 30 West Street, West Islip
• Bang's Tow Service Inc. (tenant): renewal of special exception permit for auto body repair shop at 20 Eads Street, West Babylon (expired Jan 27, 2025)

The board unanimously approved application 25-027 for Joseph Zito, with the condition that the front portico remain unenclosed. It also unanimously approved application 25-029 for Ryan Bartlett and Jessica Kristen Bajada‑Silva. No motion or decision was recorded for application 25-028, which remained under discussion.

• Approved application 25-027 (Joseph Zito) – front portico not to be enclosed (unanimous AYEs)
• Approved application 25-029 (Ryan Bartlett & Jessica Kristen Bajada‑Silva) (unanimous AYEs)
• No action taken on application 25-028 (discussion only, no motion recorded)

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing on March 19, 2025, to consider 10 new rental applications and 2 renewal applications for properties in Amityville, Copiague, West Babylon, Deer Park, Wyandanch, North Babylon, and Farmingdale. The meeting takes place at Town Hall in Lindenhurst. No further details are provided on the applications.

• New application: 17 Silverpine LLC at 17 Silverpine Drive, Amityville
• New application: 31 Silverpine LLC at 31 Silverpine Drive, Amityville
• New application: Mid Island Property at 227 Washington Ave., Amityville
• New application: Elvira Stepanyan at 102 N. Emerson Ave., Copiague
• Renewal: Lawrence Riggs at 119 E. Booker Ave., Wyandanch

The Babylon Rental Review Board approved the renewal applications for 17 Silverpine LLC, 31 Silverpine LLC, and Elvira Stepanyan. It also extended the pending applications for LI RENTCO LLC, Frank Aprea, and Asadullah Haider to later dates. All motions were passed unanimously by the board members present.

• Approved 17 Silverpine LLC application (unanimous)
• Approved 31 Silverpine LLC application (unanimous)
• Approved Elvira Stepanyan application (unanimous)
• Extended LI RENTCO LLC application to 4-9-25 (unanimous)
• Extended Frank Aprea application to 4-9-25 (unanimous)
• Extended Asadullah Haider application to 5-21-25 (unanimous)

Town Board

The Babylon Town Board is meeting to consider resolutions including a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities, multiple bid awards for services and equipment, and budget modifications. They will also hold a public hearing on amending the traffic code and schedule hearings on a public nuisance property and a coastal erosion variance. Various contracts, fee changes, and proclamations are also on the agenda.

• Resolution regarding a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage system facilities in the Town of Babylon
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3-4 of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances
• Award of Bid No. 25G01 for groundwater, leachate, and solids sampling at solid waste facilities to D & B Architects and Engineers, P.C. (bid comparison price $56,497.23)
• Authorizing emergency board-up and site cleanup of unsafe structures at 55 Irving Ave, Wyandanch, and 233 12th Street, West Babylon
• Scheduling a public hearing on designating 1531 Straight Path, Wyandanch, as a public nuisance and authorizing litigation

The Babylon Town Board held a regular meeting on March 12, 2025, and approved a series of resolutions, including awarding contracts for environmental sampling, equipment purchases, and professional services. The board also rescinded a prior contract with Fixing Felines of Islip Township because it was never executed, and authorized a new contract with the same organization for veterinary services. All resolutions passed unanimously with 4 yeas and 0 nays.

• Rescinded Resolution 887 of Dec 4, 2024, for Fixing Felines contract (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 25G01 for groundwater sampling to D & B Architects and Engineers P.C. (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 25G19 for trailer purchase to MGS Inc. d/b/a Maxey Trailer Sales for $18,645 (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 25G20 for boom lift to United Rentals North America Inc. for $122,880 (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 25G21 for stump cutter to RJ Sherman & Associates for $82,352 after trade-in (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Cobert Banking Courier at $23/day (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Security Metrics for HIPAA services up to $2,500/year (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Therapy Brands for revenue cycle management up to $50,000/year (4-0)

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board is meeting but all items on the agenda are on the reserved calendar with records extended and decisions reserved. The only public hearing, for a proposed Tim Hortons coffee shop, has been adjourned by the applicant. No votes or new actions are expected at this meeting.

• Proposed 1,612 sf Tim Hortons with drive-thru at Route 110 & Allen Blvd, East Farmingdale (public hearing adjourned by applicant)
• Proposed 121,931 sf warehouse at 875-999 Conklin Street, East Farmingdale (record extended, no longer accepting public comments)
• Proposed 3-story mixed-use building with 4 commercial tenants and 25 apartments on Great Neck Road, Copiague (record extended)
• Proposed change of use to adult-use cannabis dispensary at Bo's Buds, West Babylon (record extended)
• Proposed subdivision of two parcels into nine single-family dwellings on 45th Street, Copiague (record extended)

The Babylon Planning Board approved three architectural applications for home expansions (Mavis Douglas, Jennifer Chance, Mark Maldonado) and granted a sixth extension for PB Job #21-39AF (Elias Properties). All other items on the agenda were procedural: the public hearing for a Tim Hortons was adjourned by the applicant, and numerous site plan and rezoning applications had their records extended with decisions reserved. No substantive land-use decisions were made on the major projects.

• Approved architectural application #149673 (Mavis Douglas) for house expansion
• Approved architectural application #150157 (Jennifer Chance) for house expansion
• Approved architectural application #149519 (Mark Maldonado) for house expansion
• Approved sixth extension of time for PB Job #21-39AF (Elias Properties)
• Adjourned public hearing for Tim Hortons (Job #24-46AF) at applicant's request
• Extended record, decision reserved on 14 site plan/rezoning applications

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on seven variance requests and one special exception renewal. Items include residential setback and building area variances, a sign height increase for Ashley Furniture, renewal of an auto repair garage permit, and a parking reduction for a warehouse.

• Ashley Furniture Home Store requests to increase wall sign height from 6' to 10.3' and add a second sign at 1640 Broadhollow Road, East Farmingdale
• Renewal of special exception permit for auto repair garage at 430 Falmouth Road, West Babylon, including outdoor storage
• Seabreeze Mechanical seeks to allow front-yard parking and reduce required spaces from 41 to 30 at 1445 Strong Avenue, Copiague
• Residence C variance at 260 7th Avenue, West Babylon for a two-story addition, pool, and patio, increasing building area from 30% to 39.22%
• Residential variance at 573 Pinto Street, North Babylon to diminish side and rear lot setbacks for a shed

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved several applications, including variances for accessory structures, sign modifications, and special exception permit renewals. Decisions were made on applications for a shed, a sunroom, a two-story addition, signage for Ashley Furniture and Cube Smart, and renewals for auto repair and retail businesses. Several other applications had decisions reserved or were tabled pending further review.

• Approved shed variances for Tania Segura and Marilyn Almonte (25-022) - decision reserved
• Approved as amended variances for Niranjan A. and Bakula N. Patel (25-024) - all AYE
• Approved variances for Sanjib Dey and Urmila Chowdhury (25-018) - decision reserved
• Approved as amended variances for Liram and Samantha Begai (25-023) - decision reserved
• Approved 3-year sign variance for Ashley Furniture Home Store (25-026) - all AYE
• Approved 5-year special exception renewal for 430 Neptune Avenue LLC (24-250) - all AYE
• Approved variances for Seabreeze Mechanical (25-021) with conditions - all AYE
• Approved 5-year sign variance for Cube Smart (25-012) - all AYE

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new and renewal rental applications. The board will consider requests for properties in North Babylon, East Farmingdale, Copiague, Deer Park, and Wyandanch.

• New application: 59 Commack Rd., North Babylon
• New application: 506 DeWitt Ave., North Babylon
• New application: 82 Lincoln Ave., E. Farmingdale
• New application: 477 Oak St., Copiague
• Renewals for properties including 618 Grand Blvd. and 89 S. 31st St.

The Babylon Rental Review Board approved 15 rental permit applications and extended 14 others pending property repairs. Two new applications were extended for cleanup, and one was approved with an abstention. The board also approved minutes from the February 26 meeting.

• Approved rental renewal for Mahindra Totaram, 506 DeWitt Ave. (all members)
• Approved rental renewal for 471 Oak St. LLC, 477 Oak St. (Nolan abstained)
• Approved rental renewal for Miquel Sandoval, 102A Claremont Ave. (all members)
• Approved 5 renewals for Wyandanch Homes & Property, Sylvia Barber, Robert Donahue (all members)
• Approved 8 renewals from previous public hearing (all members)
• Extended application for Pablo Bruno, 59 Commack Rd. to 3/26/25 for debris cleanup
• Extended application for 27 Church St. LLC, 82 Lincoln Ave. to 5/21/25 for driveway/patio/walkway repairs
• Extended renewal for Maria Elena Sanchez, 618 Grand Blvd. to 5/21/25 for driveway and vehicle removal

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing on March 4, 2025, to consider two new applications for accessory apartments. The hearing begins at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Renewal applicants are not required to appear.

• New application: Marie Dolores Fan Fan, 81 10th Ave, West Babylon (SCTM #0100-132-4-89)
• New application: Rolfis Paulino, 32 Bedford Street, Amityville (SCTM #0100-169-3-79)
• Renewal applicants by affidavit are not required to appear
• Hearing in Town Board Meeting Room, East Wing, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved one new application (Marie Dolores Fan Fan at 811 10th Ave, West Babylon) and tabled another (Rolfis Paulino at 32 Bedford Street, Amityville) due to concerns about owner-occupancy compliance. The board also approved 27 renewals by affidavit and one reserved calendar case, and accepted the minutes of the February 18, 2025 hearing.

• Approved new accessory apartment application for Marie Dolores Fan Fan (all members voting AYE)
• Tabled new application for Rolfis Paulino at 32 Bedford Street, Amityville, placed on Reserved Calendar for further investigation
• Approved 27 accessory apartment renewals by affidavit (all members voting AYE)
• Approved reserved calendar case for Marlon Ochoa-Aguirre after proofs provided (all members voting AYE)
• Approved reserved calendar case for Lisa Ann O'Connell after re-inspection passed and proofs provided (all members voting AYE)
• Accepted minutes of February 18, 2025 public hearing (all members voting AYE)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to subdivide a lot and change zoning to build 14 three-bedroom condominiums. The board will also consider lifting a fire sprinkler requirement for Boss Auto Sales, Inc. and review several reserved items including warehouse and retail projects.

• Proposed 14 three-bedroom condominiums on the south side of NYS Route 109, West Babylon
• Request to lift fire sprinkler covenant for Boss Auto Sales, Inc. at Wyandanch Avenue and Belmont Avenue
• Reserved item: 264 rental units at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St. W.H.
• Reserved item: 121,931 sf warehouse on Conklin Street, East Farmingdale
• Reserved item: 2,363 sf Qdoba restaurant with drive-thru at Sunrise Highway & N. Green Avenue

The Babylon Planning Board approved a site plan for Joe's Complete Tree Service (6-0) to build a 300sf office and outdoor storage for up to six trucks in Wyandanch, with 22 covenants and 16 conditions. The board also approved lifting a fire sprinkler covenant for Boss Auto Sales (6-0) after determining it was imposed in error. A public hearing was held for Pinello Estates' proposal to subdivide land and build 14 condominiums in West Babylon, but no decision was made; the record remains open for written comments.

• Approved Joe's Complete Tree Service site plan (6-0)
• Approved lifting fire sprinkler covenant for Boss Auto Sales (6-0)
• Approved architectural review for Seasprey Fine Homes new house
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes with amendments
• Held public hearing on Pinello Estates subdivision/condo proposal; decision reserved
• Reserved decisions on multiple applications including Qdoba restaurant and cannabis dispensaries

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on February 27, 2025, to consider 11 applications. Items include requests for front- and side-yard setback reductions for home additions, sign size and height variances for businesses, and renewals of special-exception permits for existing commercial uses. All cases require board approval.

• Elaine Watson-McGhee et al. seek to reduce front yard setback from 30' to 25.5' for a front portico and second-story addition at 51 Poplar Road, Amityville (Residence B).
• LGL Lindenhurst Associates LLC requests a larger directory sign (116 sq ft, 20.5 ft high) and a second sign at 600 N. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst (Business E).
• Dunkin' Donuts renewal of a special-exception permit for retail use at 2109 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale (expired Nov 2023).
• Walmart renewal of a special-exception permit to operate a tire center and oil-change service at 965 Broad Hollow Road, East Farmingdale (expired Oct 2024).
• LDR Brick Company dba Bricks and Minifigs seeks a special-exception permit for a party room/amusement space in a retail building at 895 Montauk Highway, West Babylon (Business E).

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved several residential variance applications for home additions and accessory structures, each with conditions such as not enclosing porticos and maintaining accessory apartment permits. The board also approved commercial sign variances, including for South Shore Kia and Apple Food Service, and granted extensions of time for hotel projects. Several other applications were adjourned or had decisions reserved.

• Approved 25-019 (Elaine Watson-McGhee) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 25-011 (Renee Thomas) as amended with condition (unanimous)
• Approved 25-020 (William P. Bennett) with condition (unanimous)
• Approved 25-015 (Bernardo and Maria Nunez) with conditions (unanimous)
• Withdrew 24-151 (LG Lindenhurst Associates) (unanimous)
• Approved 5th extension for 22-118 & 22-119 (Jay Mataji, LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved 5th extension for 22-120 (Krishiv LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved 25-003 (Apple Food Service) for 5 years (unanimous, Rigney abstained)

Town Board

The Town Board is awarding several requirements contracts for infrastructure maintenance and roadwork. The body is also modifying 2024 and 2025 budgets and adopting amendments to traffic and rental unit codes.

• Awarded Bid No. 25G17 for Road Reconstruction to Suffolk Paving Corp. for $22,988,230.00
• Awarded Bid No. 25G16 for asphalt concrete on town roadways to Scatt Materials Corp. for $6,903,440.00
• Awarded Bid No. 25G12 for storm drainage system maintenance to Quintal Contracting Corp. for $969,541.00
• Adopted Local Law of 2025 amending Chapter 153 regarding rental units in multiple dwellings
• Scheduled a public hearing to amend Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3-4 of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances

The Town Board unanimously approved all 29 resolutions on the agenda, including awarding major contracts for road reconstruction, asphalt paving, and storm drainage maintenance. They also adopted Local Law 2 of 2025, increasing fines for multiple dwelling rental unit violations, and amended the traffic code to add stop signs at two intersections. The board accepted donations, approved budget modifications, and authorized several software and service contracts.

• Awarded $22,988,230 road reconstruction contract to Suffolk Paving Corp. (5-0)
• Awarded $6,903,440 asphalt paving contract to Scatt Materials Corp. (5-0)
• Awarded $969,541 storm drainage maintenance contract to Quintal Contracting Corp. (5-0)
• Adopted Local Law 2 of 2025 increasing fines for rental unit violations (5-0)
• Approved 2024 and 2025 budget modifications (5-0)
• Accepted $24,587 in donations from Town of Babylon L.D. Corp. II (5-0)
• Added stop signs at Carlls Path at Beech and Belmont Avenue at Wright Street (5-0)
• Authorized $75,000 HOME agreement with Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to demolish an existing building and construct a 2,363-square-foot Qdoba restaurant with a drive-thru and 50 seats at Sunrise Highway and N. Green Avenue in Lindenhurst. The board will also review seven architectural applications for residential expansions or new home construction, accept communications regarding prior applications, and note a lengthy reserved calendar of items where decisions have been deferred, including several cannabis dispensary proposals, a warehouse addition, and a nine-lot subdivision.

• Public hearing for Job #24-35AF: Qdoba restaurant with drive-thru (50 seats) at n/e/c/o Sunrise Highway & N. Green Avenue, Lindenhurst
• Architectural review of 7 residential projects: expansions and new home constructions across Babylon
• Reserved calendar includes proposed adult-use cannabis dispensary (Bo's Buds) at w/s/o Lamar St., W. Babylon
• Reserved calendar includes proposed subdivision of two parcels into nine single-family dwellings (MR Property Builders) in Copiague
• Reserved calendar includes proposed adult-use cannabis retail location (DDRJ Holdings) at s/e/c/o Grand Blvd. & Burt Drive, Deer Park

The Babylon Planning Board approved eight residential applications, including expansions and new house constructions, and approved the minutes from February 10, 2025, with amendments. A public hearing for a proposed Qdoba restaurant at Sunrise Highway and N. Greene Avenue was held, with the decision reserved pending review of feedback and open site plan issues. The board also read and filed a letter of concern regarding a separate application.

• Approved expansion of existing house, Application #149845 (Brian Kelly)
• Approved expansion of existing house, Application #149542 (Kimberly McAllister)
• Approved construction of new house, Application #148883 (Nelia Mihai)
• Approved construction of new house, Application #149836 (Jeanne Casimano Family Trust)
• Approved expansion of existing house, Application #149681 (Lenard Young)
• Approved construction of new house, Application #149275 (Nelson Mejia)
• Approved expansion of existing house, Application #150420 (671 N. Babylon NY LLC)
• Approved construction of new house, Application #150534 (Blueberry Fields, Inc.)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new applications for accessory apartments. The board will consider requests for properties in West Babylon, Wyandanch, and Dix Hills.

• New application: 50 Putnam Ave, West Babylon
• New application: 262 Chelsea Ave, West Babylon
• New application: 96 28th Street, Wyandanch
• New application: 10 Capel Drive, Dix Hills

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved all four new applications and all 22 renewal applications, each by unanimous vote. The board also continued two reserved calendar matters for further discussion, including a potential revocation hearing for Charmaine Lovell and a revocation hearing for Caterino Lf. Est.

• Approved new accessory apartment for Courtney Brown, 50 Putnam Ave, West Babylon (unanimous)
• Approved new accessory apartment for Trajano E. Alvarado, 262 Chelsea Ave, West Babylon (unanimous)
• Approved new accessory apartment for Norma Castro, 96 28th Street, Wyandanch (unanimous)
• Approved new accessory apartment for Miguel E. Paguay Quintuna, 104 Madison Ave, Amityville (unanimous)
• Approved 22 renewal applications by affidavit (unanimous)
• Continued Charmaine Lovell's reserved calendar matter for further discussion (unanimous)
• Continued Caterino Lf. Est. revocation hearing for further discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider several residential setback variances and special exception permits for businesses. The board will review requests for home additions, signage increases, and automotive business operations.

• Application #25-007: Request for second-floor addition and various setback diminishes at 59 Maple Drive, Lindenhurst
• Application #25-003: Request to increase wall signs from one to seven on the west and south walls at Sunrise Highway and Wellwood Avenue
• Application #25-006: Special exception permit for Elite Motor Sports to operate a public garage and sell used cars at Sunrise Highway and 44th Street
• Application #25-005: Special exception permit for Deer Park Auto Collision, Inc. to operate an auto body repair garage at 93 W. 1st Street
• Application #25-008: Request for a second-story addition and two-car detached garage at 545 Mount Avenue, West Babylon

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved a second-story addition and garage legalization for Yolayna and Lenard Young (25-008) with conditions, and approved a one-year special exception permit for Deer Park Auto Collision (25-005). The board also granted a six-month extension for a subdivision (23-117a/b) and accepted the January 16 minutes. Several other applications were heard but decisions were reserved.

• Approved Young application (25-008) for second-story addition and garage legalization with conditions (shed removal, garage storage only, no habitable space, no heating/plumbing, no commercial work) - all AYE
• Approved Deer Park Auto Collision (25-005) special exception permit for one year, subject to standard covenants - all AYE
• Approved 7/11 Farmers Realty Corp. (23-117a/b) first and second extension of time for six months - all AYE
• Accepted minutes of January 16, 2025 meeting - all AYE
• Amended application 25-009 to add a fourth variance for a 6' fence within 10' of a driveway - all AYE
• Deleted variance #7 (shed setback) from application 25-007 - all AYE
• Amended application 25-003 to change description to 'erection of non-conforming wall signs' - all AYE

Rental Review Board

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to review new and renewal rental applications. The board will consider requests for specific properties in Amityville, West Babylon, Wyandanch, and Deer Park.

• New application: 21 Floral Drive, Amityville
• New application: 1 Midwood Rd., West Babylon
• New application: 129 Burgess Ave., West Babylon
• New application: 20 Jackson St., Wyandanch
• Renewals for properties at 469 Old Country Rd., 1518 Herzel Blvd., 94 Claremont Ave., and 120 S. 32nd St.

The Babylon Rental Review Board approved four new rental applications and two renewals, while extending two applications for follow-up inspections. The board also approved nine renewals from previous public hearings and extended 12 reserved calendar items to April 30, 2025, for property maintenance. No applications were denied.

• Approved rental application for Ira Morley, 21 Floral Drive, Amityville (all members voting)
• Extended application for 7D Renovation, 1 Midwood Rd., West Babylon to 02-26-25 for inspection (all members voting)
• Approved rental application for Ilenre Obayi, 129 Burgess Ave., West Babylon (all members voting)
• Approved rental application for Sumkin Realty, 20 Jackson St., Wyandanch (all members voting)
• Approved renewal for Lori Arav, 469 Old Country Rd., Deer Park (all members voting)
• Approved renewal for Prend Ndoja, 1518 Herzel Blvd., West Babylon (all members voting)
• Extended renewal for Christopher & Ellen Covino, 94 Claremont Ave., West Babylon to 4-30-25 (all members voting)
• Extended renewal for Sumlen Realty LLC, 120 S. 32nd St., Wyandanch to 02-26-25 (all members voting)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on amending the code for multiple dwellings (rental units) and traffic ordinances. The board also considers a consent agenda including an administrative salary plan update, budget modifications, contract awards, and other routine resolutions.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 153 (Multiple Dwellings) regarding rental units
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-8 of the traffic ordinance
• Amending the Administrative Salary Plan with updated salary levels and steps
• Authorizing Change Order No. 1 for rehabilitation and improvements to Phelps Lane Pool
• Authorizing 2024 and 2025 budget modifications

The Babylon Town Board unanimously approved the 2025 Administrative Salary Plan, budget modifications for 2024 and 2025, and numerous contracts including bids for audio visual equipment, glass installation, lubricants, and groundskeeping. They also authorized a change order for the Phelps Lane Pool project with no net cost change, and approved various permits and agreements.

• Approved 2025 Administrative Salary Plan (5-0)
• Authorized 2024 budget modification (5-0)
• Authorized 2025 budget modification (5-0)
• Approved change order for Phelps Lane Pool, no cost change (5-0)
• Awarded AV equipment bid to B&H Photo and Focus Camera (5-0)
• Awarded glass installation bid to Inter County Glass (5-0)
• Awarded lubricants bid to multiple vendors (5-0)
• Approved contract with Long Island Motion Picture Arts Center for movie nights (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting an informational hearing for a proposed adult-use cannabis retail location in Deer Park. The board is also reviewing a home expansion and managing a large reserved calendar of pending decisions on warehouses, apartments, and commercial sites.

• Proposed renovation of a warehouse for adult-use cannabis retail at Grand Blvd and Burt Drive
• Proposed 3-story mixed-use building with 19 apartments and 3 commercial tenants on Great Neck Road
• Proposed 264 rental units and community building at Colonial Springs Rd and N 28th St W
• Proposed 121,931 sf one-story warehouse and outdoor storage on Conklin Street
• Proposed subdivision of two parcels into nine single-family dwellings on 45th Street

The board held an informational hearing and site plan review for a proposed adult-use cannabis retail dispensary at 880 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, but did not vote, reserving its decision. The board approved an architectural review for a house expansion and a new house construction, and approved a time extension request for Industrial Threaded Products. All other agenda items were procedural or reserved.

• Approved architectural review for Nicole Losito's house expansion
• Approved architectural review for Kettly Sylvain's new house construction
• Approved time extension for Industrial Threaded Products (PB Job # 23-13AB)
• Heard cannabis dispensary proposal (DDRJ Holdings) — decision reserved
• Read and filed communications regarding Pavlo Tupychak and Industrial Threaded Products
• Accepted February 3, 2025 minutes with amendments

Rental Review Board

The Rental Review Board will hear public testimony on four new rental applications and four renewal applications at its February 5 meeting. The applications list property addresses in Copiague, Wyandanch, Lindenhurst, and East Farmingdale.

• New application: Elvira & Vylacheslav Stepanyan for 102 N. Emerson Ave., Copiague
• New application: 550 Oak LLC for 550 Oak St., Copiague
• New application: DDNM Realty 5 LLC for 15 S. 26th St., Wyandanch
• New application: Ed Cassandro for 120 Miramar Blvd., Lindenhurst
• Renewal applications for properties on Cumberbach St., Segatogue Ave., Surf Rd., and Norstrand Ave.

The Babylon Rental Review Board approved 20 rental applications, including 2 new applications and 18 renewals, and extended 12 applications to April 30, 2025, pending property repairs. Two new applications were adjourned due to missing signage and a representative not attending. The board also approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting.

• Approved rental application for DDNM Realty 5 LLC (unanimous)
• Approved rental application for Ed Cassandro (unanimous)
• Approved rental renewal for Rickey Hill (unanimous)
• Approved rental renewal for Christopher Lynch (unanimous)
• Approved rental renewal for Jacqueline Schoenwaelder (unanimous)
• Approved rental renewal for Josephine Pellegrino (unanimous)
• Approved 14 rental renewals from previous public hearings (unanimous)
• Extended 12 applications to April 30, 2025 for repairs (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a proposed 3-story mixed-use building in Copiague. The board will also review a large number of reserved calendar items involving rezoning, warehouse construction, and residential subdivisions.

• Proposal for a 5,032sf 3-story building with 3 commercial tenants and 19 apartments at Great Neck Road and Oak Street, Copiague
• Reserved item for 264 rental units and a community building at Colonial Springs Rd & N 28th St. W.H.
• Reserved item for a 121,931sf warehouse and outdoor storage on Conklin Street, East Farmingdale
• Reserved item for a cannabis dispensary at Lamar St. and Patton Ave., West Babylon
• Reserved item to subdivide two parcels into nine for new single-family dwellings on 45th Street, Copiague

The Planning Board held a public hearing for a proposed 19-apartment, 3-commercial-tenant mixed-use building at Great Neck Road and Oak Street in Copiague, but reserved its decision to review public feedback and open site plan issues. The board approved two extension requests for other projects and approved minutes from three prior meetings. No final decision was made on the main application.

• Reserved decision on mixed-use site plan for 19 apartments and 3 commercial tenants
• Approved fourth extension of time for Vogue Holdings (PB Job # 22-07A)
• Approved extension of time for Edward Ratuszny (PB Job # 24-22B)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 13, and 27, 2025 as amended

Town Board

The town board will vote on a series of resolutions including correcting a scrivener's error in a $4.88 million contract for the new Beacon Wellness Center and awarding the bid to VRD Contracting Inc. Other items include authorizing interfund transfers, awarding contracts for landscape equipment repair, household hazardous waste collection, and gazebos/pavilions. The board will also schedule public hearings on amending traffic and multiple-dwelling codes.

• Amending Resolution 948 to correct Beacon Wellness Center contract amount to $4,880,000 and awarding bid to VRD Contracting Inc.
• Authorizing a $111,398.92 interfund transfer between ARPA capital projects and reconstruction of town buildings
• Awarding Bid 25G03 for household hazardous waste collection to Radiac Research Corp.
• Authorizing Change Order No. 2 with Laser Industries for utility improvements at Geiger Park
• Scheduling a public hearing on amending Chapter 153 (Multiple Dwellings) regarding rental units

The Town Board unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including correcting a scrivener's error and awarding the $4.88 million construction contract for the new Beacon Wellness Center to VRD Contracting, Inc. The board also awarded several other bids, amended the Parks Department refund policy, and scheduled public hearings on traffic and rental unit code changes.

• Approved $4.88M Beacon Wellness Center construction contract to VRD Contracting (5-0)
• Awarded landscape equipment repair contract to Northeast Equipment Inc. and Glen Head Power Equipment (5-0)
• Awarded household hazardous waste collection contract to Radiac Research Corp. (5-0)
• Awarded gazebos/pavilions/shelters contract to three vendors (5-0)
• Approved $30,041.73 change order for Geiger Park utility improvements (5-0)
• Authorized $49,500 contract with Cashin Associates for Geiger Park garden design (5-0)
• Amended Parks Department refund policy to allow expedited refunds up to $385 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings on traffic code and rental unit penalties for Feb 12 (5-0)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Babylon Town Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing on January 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm to consider three new applications for accessory apartments. The applicants and addresses are: Cosmo Laurino at 30 Manor Lane, Copiague; Rools Deslouches at 3 Lana Court, North Babylon; and Marynell Chicas at 1517 10th Street, Wheatley Heights. Renewals by affidavit are not required to appear.

• New application by Cosmo Laurino for 30 Manor Lane, Copiague (SCTM 0100-192-3-46)
• New application by Rools Deslouches for 3 Lana Court, North Babylon (SCTM 0100-86-1-114)
• New application by Marynell Chicas for 1517 10th Street, Wheatley Heights (SCTM 0100-137-2-42)
• Public hearing begins at 6:00 pm in the Town Board Meeting Room, Town Hall East Wing
• Renewal applicants by affidavit are not required to appear

The Accessory Apartment Review Board approved three new accessory apartment applications and 28 renewals by affidavit, all unanimously. One new application (Marynell Chicas) also received a non-transferable parking waiver with a stipulation that it can be revoked if substantial residential complaints arise. The board also accepted the minutes from the January 7, 2025 hearing and adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Approved new accessory apartment for Cosmo Laurino at 30 Manor Lane, Copiague (all AYE)
• Approved new accessory apartment for Rools Deslouches at 3 Lana Court, North Babylon (all AYE)
• Approved new accessory apartment for Marynell Chicas at 1517 10th Street, West Babylon (all AYE)
• Approved non-transferable parking waiver for Marynell Chicas with revocation stipulation (all AYE)
• Approved 28 accessory apartment renewals by affidavit (all AYE)
• Accepted minutes of January 7, 2025 public hearing (all AYE)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (all AYE)

Planning Board

The Babylon Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision in Amityville and review a site plan for a warehouse addition in Wyandanch. The board will also consider resolutions and an architectural review, and accept minutes from prior meetings. Several items on the agenda are carried over from previous sessions with decisions reserved.

• Public hearing: MR Property Builders, LLC proposes to subdivide a 17,500 sf lot at Dubois Avenue and Monroe Street, Amityville into two lots for single-family dwellings.
• Site plan review: A&D Entrances, Inc. proposes a 7,000 sf rear addition to an industrial building on Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch.
• Resolution/negative declaration for the A&D Entrances site plan.
• Architectural review: Luis Granda expansion of an existing house, SCTM #0100-116-02-042.
• Communications: Notice of acceptance of Final EIS for PB Job #24-13ABE (Bristol Suffolk); opposition letters regarding PB Job #24-36A (42 Schlegel Blvd) and PB Job #20-20A (Tony's Meat Palace).

The Babylon Planning Board approved a site plan for A&D Entrances, Inc. to construct a 7,000-square-foot, two-story rear addition to an existing industrial building in Wyandanch. The board also adopted a negative declaration under SEQRA, determining the project will not have a significant environmental impact. A public hearing on a minor subdivision application by MR Property Builders was held, with a decision reserved. The board also approved an architectural review application for a house expansion.

• Approved site plan for A&D Entrances 7,000sf warehouse addition (7-0)
• Adopted negative declaration for A&D Entrances project (7-0)
• Approved architectural review for Luis Granda house expansion
• Held public hearing on MR Property Builders subdivision; decision reserved

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing to decide on five applications: two requests for area variances on residential properties and three renewals of special exception permits for a recreational marijuana dispensary, a deli, and a children's gym. All items involve existing structures or previously approved uses with expired permits.

• Application #24-254: Costantino Cicer seeks to increase building area from 15% to 35.8% and reduce side setback to 0.3 ft for a shed, pool, and patios at 14 Yorkshire Drive, Wheatley Heights.
• Application #24-256: Robert & Arlene Flotz seek to increase building area from 20% to 24.73% for a rear yard deck at 15 Winthrop Place, Deer Park.
• Application #24-251: Renewal of special exception for Happy Days Dispensary Inc. to operate a recreational marijuana dispensary at 105 Farmingdale Road, East Farmingdale (expired Nov 2024).
• Application #24-257: Renewal of special exception for Ann Marie's Kitchen LLC to operate a deli at 1855 New Highway, East Farmingdale (expired Dec 2024).
• Application #24-258: Renewal of special exception for Kidstrong to operate a children's gym at 713 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon (expired Oct 2024).

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved two residential variance requests, amended and approved a third, and granted two extensions of time. It also heard testimony on a marijuana dispensary renewal and a deli special exception, but reserved decisions on those and several other applications. The board accepted minutes from prior meetings and adjourned.

• Approved amended application 24-254 for pool/patio at 14 Yorkshire Drive, with shed removal and no enclosure of roofed patio (all AYE)
• Approved application 24-256 for rear deck at 15 Winthrop Place, with condition deck not enclosed (all AYE)
• Approved amended application 24-248 for roof extension/front deck at 268 West 4th Street, with conditions no enclosure (all AYE)
• Granted third six-month extension for Rockwell Industries warehouse addition (23-090) (all AYE)
• Granted second six-month extension for Boss Auto Sales (23-171) (all AYE)
• Referred application 24-194 (Bertolini) to counsel for written findings in contemplation of denial (all AYE)
• Accepted minutes of December 12 and December 19, 2024 meetings (all AYE)

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on several large bond issuances to fund road reconstruction, park improvements, and IT upgrades. The board is also conducting a public hearing regarding the town's uniform code of traffic ordinances.

• Issuance of $9,000,000 in bonds for the reconstruction of various roads
• Issuance of $2,260,000 in bonds for park and recreation improvements, including tennis courts and playgrounds
• Issuance of $650,000 in bonds for IT and communication equipment upgrades
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-8 of the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances
• Awarding Bid No. 24G97 to Monmouth Solutions Inc. for 8 yard rear load containers at $1,825.00 per item

The Town Board approved a series of resolutions, including the acceptance of a Final Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed industrial park in Wyandanch, the adoption of Local Law No. 1 of 2025 setting recreational fees, and the authorization of multiple bond issuances totaling $14.7 million for road reconstruction, park improvements, IT upgrades, and equipment. All votes were 4-0, with Councilman Martinez excused.

• Accepted FEIS for Bristol Suffolk LLC's proposed PIP-II industrial park in Wyandanch (4-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 amending recreational fees (4-0)
• Authorized $9M bond for road reconstruction (4-0)
• Authorized $2.26M bond for park improvements (4-0)
• Authorized $650K bond for IT upgrades (4-0)
• Authorized $350K bond for park lighting (4-0)
• Awarded bid for 8-yard rear load containers to Monmouth Solutions Inc. (4-0)
• Awarded bid for wastewater transport/disposal to Clear River Environmental Service Corp. (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to subdivide two parcels into nine single-family homes on 45th Street in Copiaque. The board will also consider resolutions for restoring and expanding a fire-damaged transfer station on Dale Street in West Babylon, along with architectural reviews for two new houses and communications on time extensions.

• Public hearing for MR Property Builders LLC to subdivide two parcels into nine single-family homes on 45th Street, Copiaque (Residence B zone).
• Worksession and resolution for 45 Dale Street LLC to restore a fire-damaged transfer station, legalize expansion to an adjacent parcel, and lift Town Board covenants.
• Architectural review of a new house by JRE Development LLC (SC TM #0100-079-02-025) and by Renzon Holdings LLC (SC TM #0100-058-06-055).
• Communications requesting time extensions for PB Job #23-10A (Morhan Realty LLC) and PB Job #24-01B (Habitat for Humanity), with no objections from the Planning Department.
• Letter from Jerzy Lowczyk opposing the proposal for Tony's Meat Palace (PB Job #20-20A).

The Babylon Planning Board approved a site plan for 45 Dale Street, LLC to restore a fire-damaged transfer station, legalize its expansion to an adjacent parcel, and lift prior covenants. The board also adopted a negative declaration under SEQRA, determining no significant environmental impact. A public hearing on a nine-home subdivision in Copiague was held with decision reserved.

• Approved site plan for 45 Dale Street transfer station restoration and expansion (6-0)
• Adopted negative declaration for 45 Dale Street project (6-0)
• Approved architectural review for new house at SCTM # 0100-079-02-025
• Approved architectural review for new house at SCTM # 0100-058-06-055
• Approved second extension for Morhan Realty (PB Job # 23-10A)
• Approved extension for Habitat for Humanity (PB Job # 24-01B)
• Approved architectural review for house expansion at SCTM # 0100-063-01-026
• Approved extension for RJ Real Estate (PB Job # 23-15A)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four applications: a renewal of a special exception permit for an auto body repair garage at 941 Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, and three residential variance requests in Deer Park and Lindenhurst. Each case involves requested setbacks, lot area, or building coverage reductions. The board will vote on these items after hearing public testimony.

• V & J Auto Body Inc. seeks renewal of special exception for auto body garage at 941 Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, including allowing parking within 10' of front property line, reducing off-street parking from 22 to 12 spaces, and outdoor car storage per site plan
• Billy Martinez, 515 Nicolls Road, Deer Park: requests front yard setback reduction from 30' to 10.3', rear lot line distance from 10' to 2.3', and side setback to 6.2' for a shed and front addition
• Michael J. Bihn, 268 West 4th Street, Deer Park: seeks front yard setback reduction to 10.5' for deck, 13.7' for roof overhang, rear yard from 30' to 4.8', and increased building coverage from 30% to 36.8%
• Nelia and Vladyslav Mihai, 873 Catskill Avenue, Lindenhurst: requests reductions in lot width from 80' to 63', lot area from 10,000 sq ft to 6,310 sq ft, and multiple setbacks to demolish existing dwelling and erect new 2½-story single-family home
• All hearings begin at 6:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025 in the Town Board Room at Babylon Town Hall

The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved several applications, including renewals for auto body shops (Five Star Auto Body, Autopro Automotive) and variances for residential properties (Shude Hibberts, Justin Londono, Brian Jagnanan). Several other applications were adjourned or had decisions reserved, including a proposed church and a trucking logistics development. The board also accepted the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Five Star Auto Body outdoor storage renewal for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved Autopro Automotive special exception permit renewal for 2 years (unanimous)
• Approved Shude Hibberts variances with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Justin Londono & Mariana Garay variances as amended with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Brian Jagnanan & Rajin Mohammed variances as amended with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned Nelia & Vladyslav Mihai application to February 6, 2025
• Reserved decision on V&J Auto Body special exception renewal
• Reserved decision on Acadia Republic Farmingdale trucking logistics development

Rental Review Board

The Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider one new rental application from Paul Wilimczyk for a property on Caboto Ave. in Copiague, and six renewal applications from Shoreline Industries, Mary Candiano Revocable Trust, Christopher Lynch, Wyandanch Homes & Property (two properties), and Shataria Zeigler. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

• New application: Paul Wilimczyk – 146 Caboto Ave., Copiague
• Renewal: Shoreline Industries LLC – 95 Schmeelk Place, Copiague
• Renewal: Mary Candiano Revoc. Trust – 3408 Great Neck Rd., Amityville
• Renewal: Christopher Lynch – 537 Secatogue Ave., E. Farmingdale
• Renewal: Wyandanch Homes & Property – 39 S. 25th St., Wyandanch and 146 N. 27th St., Wyandanch

The Babylon Rental Review Board approved one new rental application and 29 renewals, including several previously deferred items, all by unanimous vote. One renewal was extended to January 29, 2025, pending repairs, and one was adjourned because the homeowner did not attend. The board also extended compliance deadlines for 12 properties on the reserved calendar and approved the December 18, 2024 minutes.

• Approved new rental application for Paul Wilimczyk, 146 Caboto Ave., Copiague (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Shoreline Industries LLC, 95 Schmeelk Pl., Copiague (unanimous)
• Extended renewal for Mary Candiano Revoc. Trust, 3408 Great Neck Rd., Amityville to 01-29-25 pending repairs (unanimous)
• Adjourned renewal for Christopher Lynch, 537 Secatogue Ave., E. Farmingdale due to homeowner absence (unanimous)
• Approved renewals for Wyandanch Homes & Property (2 properties), Shataria Zeigler, and 25 other renewals (unanimous)
• Approved 12 reserved calendar extensions, including Joseph Constantino, 24 Autumn Lane LLC, and Mehmet Bicer (2 properties) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board holds a public hearing for a bus depot and site improvements at 42 Schleigel Boulevard, North Amityville, and a second hearing for a 7,000 sq ft warehouse addition on Wyandanch Avenue. The board also reviews four residential expansion applications. Several older projects remain on the reserved calendar with decisions pending, including two proposals for adult-use cannabis dispensaries in West Babylon and a mixed-use development in Copiague.

• Public hearing for bus depot at 42 Schleigel Blvd & Commerce Blvd, North Amityville (Job #24-36A)
• Public hearing for 7,000 sf warehouse addition at Wyandanch Avenue (Job #23-48A)
• Proposed adult-use cannabis dispensary at Wellwood Ave & Patton Ave, West Babylon (Job #23-50A)
• Proposed adult-use cannabis dispensary at Lamar St, West Babylon (Job #24-18A)
• Proposed 3-story mixed-use building with 15 apartments in Copiague (Job #22-46A)

The Babylon Planning Board held public hearings on two site plan applications but reserved decisions on both: a proposed bus depot at 42 Schleigel Blvd. and a warehouse expansion at 105 Wyandanch Ave. The board also approved four architectural review applications and two time extensions. No final approvals or denials were made on the two main site plans.

• Reserved decision on bus depot site plan (Job# 24-36A) after public hearing
• Reserved decision on warehouse expansion (Job# 23-48A) after public hearing
• Approved architectural review for Hamayun Malik house expansion
• Approved architectural review for Gerson Garrido Donis house expansion
• Approved architectural review for Wanda Smith new house construction
• Approved architectural review for Noe Flores house expansion
• Approved second extension for PB Job # 23-19D (Michael Scarione)
• Approved third extension for PB Job # 22-54A (Aero Engine Associates)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding public hearings on amending recreational fees, traffic ordinances, and lifting a covenant at 45 Dale Street. The board will also adopt a one-year moratorium on new Class 4 licenses and additional collection container locations, citing negative aesthetic impact and debris. Other actions include approving salary plans, appointing board members, and proclaiming Eagle Scout Days.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter A217 (recreational fees)
• Public hearing to amend traffic code (Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3-4)
• Public hearing to lift covenant for 45 Dale Street (Planning Board Job #23-31ABI)
• One-year moratorium on Class 4 licenses and additional collection containers
• Amending administrative salary plan with 2025 salary levels

The Town Board unanimously adopted a one-year moratorium on new Class 4 licenses and additional collection container locations, citing negative aesthetic impact and debris accumulation, while exempting bona fide not-for-profits. The board also approved the 2025 administrative salary plan, part-time/hourly/seasonal salary schedules, and numerous board appointments and salaries. Several construction contracts for the new Beacon Wellness Center were awarded, and a resolution was amended to correct an ARPA funding figure.

• Adopted one-year moratorium on Class 4 license applications and new collection container locations (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Administrative Salary Plan (5-0)
• Approved salary plan for part-time, hourly, and seasonal employees (4-0, Martinez abstained)
• Appointed Greg Gaxiola as Climate Smart Coordinator (5-0)
• Awarded HVAC contract for Beacon Wellness Center to Premier Mechanical Services, Inc. for $767,000 (5-0)
• Awarded plumbing contract for Beacon Wellness Center to W.H.M. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. for $498,417 (3-0, Manetta and Schaffer abstained)
• Lifted restrictive covenants for 45 Dale Street, LLC transfer station site (5-0)
• Amended Resolution 910 to correct ARPA funding from $374,000 to $408,398 (5-0)