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.

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)

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

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).

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)

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)

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Town Board

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)

Rental Review Board

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)

Planning Board

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 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 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 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 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)

Town Board

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)

Rental Review Board

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)

Accessory Apartment Review Board

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

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)

Town Board

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)

Rental Review Board

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)

Planning Board

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)

Town Board

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)

Rental Review Board

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

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

Town Board

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)

Rental Review Board

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

Planning Board

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Town Board

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)

Rental Review Board

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

Accessory Apartment Review Board

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 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 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

Town Board

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

Rental Review Board

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)

Planning Board

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 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 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 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 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 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)