Babylon meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Babylon boards review appointments, zone changes, and variances; decisions pending

Babylon's Town Board and several advisory boards held meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The most significant item on the Town Board's agenda was the appointment of Janina Martinez as Town Clerk at a salary of $113,505 for 2026.

Town Board

The Town Board's Aug. 10 special meeting agenda included a series of appointments and permits. In addition to the Town Clerk appointment, the board was set to set salaries for 30 other positions, including Viscel Moore as ARPA Funding Administrator at $30,000. It also planned to appoint members to the Plumbing Board (annual salaries up to $8,500) and the Rental Board (up to $11,000). The board also authorized a building permit for Erik Mahler at 44 Ocean Walk, Gilgo Beach.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met twice, on Aug. 10 and Aug. 17, with agendas covering a range of land-use items.

On Aug. 10, the board held a public hearing on a zone change for Bolar Pharmaceutical from B-Residence/G-Industry to G-Industry at Bethpage Road, Copiague. It also held an informational hearing on a proposed 31,097-square-foot indoor sports complex on NYS Rte 110, East Farmingdale. Resolutions were on the agenda for a medical building at Poplar Street and Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, and a restaurant modification in Deer Park. The board reserved decisions on more than 20 items, including subdivisions, rezonings, and site plans.

On Aug. 17, the board held public hearings on a bar/restaurant special exception for a pizzeria tenancy change in West Babylon and a proposed 5,000-square-foot warehouse in Copiague. It also considered a subdivision for two homes in Lindenhurst and a resolution to rezone property at Little East Neck Road and Millard Avenue, West Babylon, for 10 one-bedroom apartments and retail. The reserved calendar included a 40,041-square-foot warehouse addition in Deer Park and a cannabis dispensary use change in Farmingdale.

Accessory Apartment Review Board

On Aug. 11, the board reviewed four new accessory apartment applications in East Farmingdale, Copiague, Amityville, and Deer Park.

Rental Review Board

On Aug. 19, the Rental Review Board heard six new rental registration applications and one renewal. New applications included properties in Wyandanch, Deer Park, West Babylon, and North Amityville. The renewal was for a property on Commander Avenue, West Babylon.

Zoning Board of Appeals

On Aug. 20, the Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on seven variance requests. These included a front-yard setback reduction for a portico in Farmingdale, building area increases for patios in Lindenhurst and West Babylon, and a request for two wall signs and a monument sign for Wing Stop at 725 Broadway, Amityville.

Coming up

• **Planning Board** – Aug. 24, 6:00 PM: Public hearing on a site plan update for 10 Michael Drive Associates, a bar/restaurant permit change for NITLL, LLC, and a subdivision for MR Property Builders LLC. The reserved calendar includes a zone change for a cannabis dispensary in Farmingdale and a subdivision for 14 condominium units in West Babylon.
• **Accessory Apartment Review Board** – Aug. 25, 6:00 PM, Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. Four new applications for accessory apartments.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – Aug. 27. Nine variance and special exception requests, including auto repair shops in Wyandanch and West Babylon.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the Town of Babylon website.

Babylon boards weigh warehouse, cannabis, and town clerk appointment; minutes pending

Babylon's town boards have taken up a wide range of applications and resolutions over the past two weeks, from a proposed warehouse and cannabis dispensary to a new town clerk appointment. However, minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so no final decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on recent agendas is the Town Board's consideration of a rezoning on Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale and change orders for the Beacon Wellness Center totaling more than $60,000.

Town Board

The Town Board met twice in the past two weeks. On Aug. 5, it held public hearings and considered a rezoning for NYCCANA, LLC at Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, and a local law to amend zoning for indoor agriculture (Chapter 213, Article XLIX). It also reviewed change orders for the Beacon Wellness Center: $45,000 for Fortunato Sons Contracting, Inc., $34,198.98 for Roland's Electric, Inc., and a reduction of $16,312.50 for Chesterfield Associates, Inc. for the Tanner Park memorial garden. The agenda also included emergency board-ups and demolitions of unsafe structures.

On Aug. 10, the board met in special session to consider appointing Janina Martinez as Town Clerk at a salary of $113,505 for 2026, and set salaries for 30 other positions, including Viscel Moore as ARPA Funding Administrator at $30,000. It also authorized a building permit for Erik Mahler at 44 Ocean Walk, Gilgo Beach.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met on Aug. 3 and Aug. 10. On Aug. 3, it reviewed site plans for a 20,000-square-foot prefabricated metal warehouse in Copiague, a 3,000-square-foot adult-use cannabis dispensary in Farmingdale, a car dealership expansion, and an auto recycling site. On Aug. 10, it held a public hearing on a zone change for Bolar Pharmaceutical and an informational hearing on a 31,097-square-foot indoor sports complex. It also considered resolutions for a medical building and a restaurant modification.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board met on Aug. 6 to consider eight applications, including a request to increase building area from 30% to 69.31% at 513 Venetian Boulevard, a special exception for an amusement facility at 6581 Jericho Turnpike, and a retail cannabis dispensary at 3400 4th Street.

Other Boards

The Rental Review Board met Aug. 5 to hear one new application for 54 33rd St., Copiague. The Accessory Apartment Review Board met Aug. 11 to review four new accessory apartment applications.

Coming up

Upcoming meetings worth attending:

• **Planning Board, Aug. 17**: Public hearings on a bar/restaurant permit change, a 5,000-square-foot warehouse, and a rezoning for 10 apartments and retail at Little East Neck Road.
• **Rental Review Board, Aug. 19**: Six new applications and one renewal.
• **Zoning Board, Aug. 20**: Seven variance requests.
• **Accessory Apartment Review Board, Aug. 25**: Four new applications.
• **Zoning Board, Aug. 27**: Nine variance and special exception requests.

Babylon boards hear applications for cannabis dispensaries, warehouse, and housing

Over the past two weeks, several Babylon town boards held public hearings on a range of applications, including a cannabis dispensary renewal, a large warehouse, and multiple accessory apartment requests. No decisions have been published yet; all recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet available.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals held two hearings. On July 30, it considered renewing a special exception permit for Hydro Phonics LLC, operating as The High Life Dispensary, a retail cannabis dispensary at 1300 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon. The permit expired in December 2025. The board also heard a request from Fore and Pour LLC to operate a golf simulator as a place of amusement at 1017 Montauk Highway, West Babylon. Other items included variances for a new single-family dwelling at 21 South 23rd Street, Wyandanch, and a pool and deck at 330 East Drive, Copiague.

On August 6, the board reviewed eight applications, including a request to increase building area from 30% to 69.31% at 513 Venetian Boulevard, West Babylon, and a special exception for an amusement facility at 6581 Jericho Turnpike, East Farmingdale. It also considered a special exception for a retail cannabis dispensary at 3400 4th Street, Oceanside, and a sign height increase at 7200 Wisconsin Avenue, North Babylon.

Planning Board

On August 3, the Planning Board held hearings on several site plans. These included a 20,000-square-foot prefabricated metal warehouse with 2,500 square feet of office space at Strong Avenue and Chettic Avenue, Copiague; a 3,000-square-foot adult-use cannabis dispensary replacing a 1,101-square-foot restaurant at Gazza Boulevard and New Highway, Farmingdale; and a car dealership parking lot expansion at Sunrise Highway and Bayview Avenue, Copiague. The board also reviewed legalization of an auto recycling site with a 20-by-60-foot addition at Field Street and Patton Avenue, West Babylon, and interior alterations for Big Jule's cannabis dispensary at Long Island Avenue and Commack Road, Deer Park.

Accessory Apartment Review Board

The Accessory Apartment Review Board held a public hearing on July 28 for two new accessory apartment applications: Julio Chicas at 1517 10th Street, West Babylon, and Linda and Timothy Pienkos at 361 Wyona Avenue, Lindenhurst. Renewals by affidavit were also on the agenda but did not require applicant appearance.

Rental Review Board

On August 5, the Rental Review Board heard one new application from Jorge and Karilu Duran for a property at 54 33rd Street, Copiague.

Coming up

Upcoming meetings include:

• **Accessory Apartment Review Board, August 11:** Four new applications for accessory apartments in East Farmingdale, Copiague, Amityville, and Deer Park.
• **Rental Review Board, August 19 at 6:00 PM at Babylon Town Hall:** Six new rental registration applications and one renewal.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals, August 20:** Seven variance requests, including a front-yard setback reduction at 312 Carnation Drive, Farmingdale, and a building-area increase at 45 Inlet Drive, Lindenhurst.

Babylon boards weigh 10-apartment rezoning, cannabis dispensary renewals; no decisions published yet

The most consequential item before Babylon's boards over the past two weeks was a Planning Board public hearing on demolishing and rezoning 369 Little East Neck Road to build a two-story, 10 one-bedroom-apartment building. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the four recent meetings, so no votes or outcomes are available in the record.

Planning Board — July 20

The Planning Board scheduled a public hearing on a minor subdivision that would combine six lots into two, rezone Lot 1 to MR-Multiple Residence, and allow construction of 10 apartments at 369 Little East Neck Road.

An informational hearing was set to review a site plan for Hesh's Auto Recycling, Inc. to add a 20 × 60-foot structure at Field Street.

Other items on the agenda:

• Job #HPLN-28: a new 20,000-square-foot prefabricated metal warehouse with office space in Copiague.
• Job #HPLN-45: exterior site improvements and legalization of a 3,503-square-foot outdoor storage area for an existing 11,545-square-foot industrial warehouse at Kean St., West Babylon.
• Job #HPLN-80: change zone from E-Business to G-Industry to convert a medical marijuana dispenser to an adult-use retail cannabis dispensary near Broadhollow Road.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 23

The ZBA scheduled a public hearing on six variance applications:

• Pool and patio variance for 10 Nottingham Drive.
• Garage expansion and accessory structures for 59 Doges Promenade.
• Signage height and area increase for 3605 Merrick Road.
• Apartment building construction on 1301-1321 Montauk Highway.
• Front yard setback reduction for 5 Rosewood Avenue.

Accessory Apartment Review Board — July 28

The board held a public hearing on two new accessory apartment applications:

• Julio Chicas, 1517 10th Street, West Babylon (APMT-26-58).
• Linda & Timothy Pienkos, 361 Wyona Ave, Lindenhurst (APMT-26-51).

Renewals by affidavit were also on the agenda and did not require applicant appearance.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 30

The ZBA scheduled hearings on seven applications, including two special exception permits:

• Renewal of a special exception permit for Hydro Phonics LLC DBA The High Life Dispensary, a retail cannabis dispensary whose permit expired in December 2025, at 1300 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon.
• Special exception request from Fore and Pour LLC to operate a golf simulator as a place of amusement at 1017 Montauk Highway, West Babylon.
• Dublin and Bombay LTD seeks multiple area variances — lot area, width, side yards, and rear setback — for a new two-story single-family dwelling at 21 South 23rd Street, Wyandanch.
• Matthew Schumacher requests an increase in total building area from 30% to 51.5% and multiple setback reductions for a pool, hot tub, accessory building, and decks at 330 East Drive, Copiague.
• Renewal of permission for Robert Marsh Enterprises to increase sign height and number of signs at 1015 Sunrise Highway, North Babylon.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Planning Board:** Public hearings and work sessions on a 20,000-square-foot prefabricated metal warehouse with 2,500-square-foot office space at Strong Ave & Chettic Ave, Copiague (HPLN-28); a 3,000-square-foot adult-use cannabis dispensary replacing a 1,101-square-foot restaurant at Gazza Blvd & New Hwy, Farmingdale (HPLN-26); a car dealership parking lot expansion and outdoor vehicle storage at Sunrise Hwy & Bayview Ave, Copiague (HPLN-17); auto recycling site legalization with a 20'×60' side addition at Field St & Patton Ave, West Babylon (HPLN-111); and Big Jule's cannabis dispensary interior alterations at Long Island Ave & Commack Rd, Deer Park (HPLN-16).
• **Aug. 5 — Rental Review Board:** Public hearing on a new application by Jorge & Karilu Duran for 54 33rd St., Copiague (SCTM 0100-200-2-33).
• **Aug. 6 — ZBA:** Public hearing on eight applications, including a request to increase building area from 30% to 69.31% at 513 Venetian Boulevard, West Babylon (Application #26-138); a special exception for an amusement place at 6581 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 155, East Farmingdale (#26-139); and a special exception for a retail cannabis dispensary at 3400 4th Street, Oceanside (#26-144).
• **Aug. 11 — Accessory Apartment Review Board:** Public hearing on four new applications: 56 Mill Road, East Farmingdale (APMT-26-57); 132 Lake Drive, Copiague (HAPT-4395); 8 Hicks Street, Amityville (HAPT-26-52); and 76 Westwood Ave, Deer Park (APMT-26-15).

Note: All four recent meetings are listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published, so vote tallies and final determinations are not available in the record.

Babylon Planning Board approves house expansion; rezoning and rental applications fill recent agendas

The Babylon Planning Board approved a house expansion application and reserved decision on a West Babylon minor subdivision at its July 6 meeting, the only session in the past two weeks with published minutes. Several other boards met to hear rezoning, rental, and zoning variance applications, but their minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Board — July 6 (minutes published)

The Planning Board approved an expansion of an existing house for Lynann Giannakakis and accepted the June 29, 2026 minutes. The board reserved its decision on a minor subdivision request from Jamie Moynahan to split a 10,000 sq. ft. parcel into two 5,000 sq. ft. lots in West Babylon. Board members discussed driveway placement and tree removal before holding the matter for a future decision.

Town Board — July 8 (agenda only)

The Town Board's agenda included a public hearing on a rezoning application for Stanley Gilpin in Amityville and several funding resolutions. Among them: amending Resolution No. 394 to increase One Commerce ARPA funding to $1,883,814.44, amending Resolution No. 446 to revise North Amityville Complex funding to $117,128.30, Change Order No. 4 for building envelope improvements at 1 Commerce Boulevard, and awarding a bid for resurfacing the Dyna Turf gym floor at West Babylon Youth Center. Minutes have not been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 9 and July 16 (agendas only)

The ZBA scheduled public hearings on eight residential variance applications July 9, covering setback, lot size, and building area relief for decks, sheds, pools, and new homes at addresses in Lindenhurst, Wheatley Heights, Amityville, and Deer Park.

On July 16, the ZBA agenda included 10 applications, among them a special exception request from 9 Mahan Street Realty LLC for a retail recreational marijuana dispensary with a parking reduction from 22 to 19 stalls; a renewal request from Radius Investigations Inc./Troon Investment Inc. for a retail firearms and indoor live-fire shooting range special exception expiring July 18, 2026; and an industrial building proposal from Skidmore Road LLC at 30 Skidmore Rd, Deer Park, seeking lot area reduction to 12,958 sq. ft. and parking reduction from 17 to 11 stalls. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Board — July 13 (agenda only)

The Planning Board scheduled public hearings and a work session on several development proposals, including a Dunkin' site plan at Straight Path and Little East Neck Road in Wyandanch proposing a 1,852 sf building with a drive-thru and 14 interior seats; a Sunrise Kia expansion at Sunrise Highway near Bayview Avenue in Copiague to add parking and outdoor vehicle storage; and a Mr Property Builders LLC subdivision at Deer Park Avenue and Whalen Street in North Babylon for two single-family homes on a 19,717 sf lot. Minutes have not been published.

Rental and Accessory Apartment Boards

The Rental Review Board held public hearings July 8 and July 15. The July 8 agenda listed a new rental application from Avinash Agnihotri at 1473 2nd St, West Babylon, and a renewal from Sante & Carolina Capogna at 1195 Great Neck Rd, Copiague. The July 15 agenda listed new applications from DAB Development LLC at 54 Tiber Ave, Deer Park, and Dhruba Biswas at 39 Arcadia Ave, Dix Hills, plus renewals for properties in Deer Park and West Babylon.

The Accessory Apartment Review Board met July 14 to consider three new applications: Mavis Douglas & Elaine Watson-McGhee at 51 Poplar Rd, North Amityville; Eric Schwarz at 99 South Bay Drive, Babylon; and Ankit Narula at 253 15th Street, Deer Park. Minutes have not been published for either board.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Planning Board:** Public hearing on subdividing six lots into two and rezoning 369 Little East Neck Rd to MR-Multiple Residence to build 10 one-bedroom apartments. Also an informational hearing on a 20 × 60-foot addition for Hesh's Auto Recycling, Inc. at Field Street, and consideration of a zone change from E-Business to G-Industry to convert a medical marijuana dispenser to an adult-use retail cannabis dispensary near Broadhollow Road.
• **July 23 — ZBA:** Six variance applications, including apartment building construction at 1301-1321 Montauk Highway and signage increases at 3605 Merrick Road.
• **July 28 — Accessory Apartment Review Board:** Two new applications at 1517 10th Street, West Babylon, and 361 Wyona Ave, Lindenhurst.
• **July 30 — ZBA:** Renewal of a special exception for Hydro Phonics LLC DBA The High Life Dispensary at 1300 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, and a special exception request from Fore and Pour LLC to operate a golf simulator at 1017 Montauk Highway, West Babylon.

Babylon Planning Board reserves decision on cannabis dispensary rezoning; multiple boards packed with zoning and rental applications

The Babylon Planning Board closed an informational hearing on a proposal to rezone a Broadhollow Road parcel in Farmingdale from E Business to G Industry, clearing the way for an adult-use retail cannabis dispensary, but reserved its decision and took no final action at its June 29 meeting.

The applicant, NYCCANA LLC, seeks to convert an existing medical marijuana facility to recreational retail. Associated site plan and variance approvals remain pending before the Town Board and Zoning Board.

Planning Board extends review on condos, Dunkin', and cannabis dispensaries

On July 6, the Planning Board's agenda was largely procedural, extending decisions on several previously submitted applications. The only new public hearing scheduled was for a minor subdivision at 7th Street in West Babylon.

Items under extension include a proposed rezoning of Pinello Estates on Route 109 from G-Industry to MR-Multiple Residence for 14 condominium units, a new Dunkin' with drive-thru at Straight Path in Wyandanch, and two cannabis dispensaries: ZenLeaf at Gazza Blvd & New Hwy in Farmingdale, and Big Jule's at Long Island Ave in Deer Park. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Accessory Apartment Review Board hears two new applications

The Accessory Apartment Review Board scheduled a public hearing for June 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room to consider two new applications: Ariful Munsi (HAPT-2433) at 221 14th Street, West Babylon, and Christina Hoffman (HAPT-7003) at 11 Deauville Pkwy, Lindenhurst. Renewals by affidavit did not require appearance. Minutes have not yet been published.

Rental Review Board considers new and renewal applications

The Rental Review Board scheduled a July 8 public hearing on a new rental application from Avinash Agnihotri for 1473 2nd St, West Babylon, and a renewal application from Sante & Carolina Capogna for 1195 Great Neck Rd, Copiague. Minutes have not yet been published.

Town Board agenda includes rezoning and budget modifications

The Town Board's July 8 agenda listed a public hearing on a rezoning application for Stanley Gilpin in Amityville, along with several consensus resolutions. Those included amending Resolution No. 394 to increase One Commerce ARPA funding to $1,883,814.44, Change Order No. 4 for building envelope improvements at 1 Commerce Boulevard, a bid award for resurfacing the Dyna Turf gym floor at West Babylon Youth Center, and amending Resolution No. 446 to revise North Amityville Complex funding to $117,128.30. Minutes have not yet been published.

Zoning Board of Appeals schedules eight residential variance hearings

The ZBA scheduled July 9 public hearings on eight residential variance applications, including lot and setback variances for a new home at 137 Linton Avenue, Lindenhurst (DZ2021 LLC); lot size and width variances for a two-story dwelling at 16 N. 11th Street, Wheatley Heights (Geronimo Properties Inc.); and variance requests for sheds, fences, additions, decks, and accessory structures at properties in Wheatley Heights, Amityville, and Deer Park. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — Planning Board:** Public hearings and work session on a Dunkin' site plan at Straight Path and Little East Neck Road in Wyandanch (1,852 sf building, drive-thru, 14 seats), Sunrise Kia expansion in Copiague, and two residential subdivisions in North Babylon.
• **July 14 — Accessory Apartment Review Board:** Public hearing at 6 p.m. on three new applications in North Amityville, Babylon, and Deer Park.
• **July 15 — Rental Review Board:** Public hearing on new rental applications at 54 Tiber Ave, Deer Park and 39 Arcadia Ave, Dix Hills, plus two renewals.
• **July 16 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearing on 10 applications, including a special exception for a retail marijuana dispensary at 9 Mahan Street with a parking reduction from 22 to 19 stalls, renewal of special exceptions for a firearms retail and indoor shooting range (expires July 18, 2026), and an industrial building proposal in Deer Park.
• **July 23 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearing on six variance requests, including an apartment building construction proposal at 1301-1321 Montauk Highway.

Babylon Planning Board reserves decision on Deer Park cannabis dispensary; packed zoning and rental agendas ahead

The Babylon Planning Board reserved its decision on a site plan application from Big Jule's Dispensary at its June 22 meeting, the only final action recorded across recent town meetings. The applicant seeks interior alterations and site improvements to a Deer Park building and requested a parking variance to provide 16 spaces instead of the required 21. No timeline for a ruling was announced.

Planning Board reserves Big Jule's decision

The Planning Board held an informational hearing for Big Jule's Dispensary (HPLN-16) on June 22. The board took no final action; the decision remains reserved. The application involves interior alterations and site improvements, with the applicant asking to provide 16 parking spaces where 21 are required.

ZBA set to weigh subdivision, variances, and Nike sign

The Zoning Board of Appeals has seven applications on its June 25 agenda, including a request to subdivide 237 51st Street in North Lindenhurst into two lots (Applications #26-93 and #26-94). Other items include a variance for 344 Litchfield Ave to reduce the front yard setback to 27 feet and increase building area to 21.4% (#26-67), a special exception permit renewal for Predatory Fins pet shop at 750 Montauk Highway in Copiague (#26-98), a sign variance for Nike at 152 The Arches Circle in Deer Park to increase window signs per wall and allow 100% glass obstruction (#26-91), and a variance for 262 9th Street in Deer Park to increase building area to 48.8% and add a third accessory structure (#26-95). Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Board to review cannabis, Enterprise, golf bar, Dunkin'

A June 29 Planning Board agenda lists several pending reviews, including a zoning change for an adult-use retail cannabis dispensary at Broadhollow Road and Smith Street, a modified site plan for a 12,666-square-foot Enterprise Rent-a-Car office and garage on New Highway, a change of use for a 6,750-square-foot space to a virtual golf simulator and bar at Montauk Highway and Park Place, a proposed 20,000-square-foot prefabricated metal manufacturing building at Strong Avenue and Chettic Avenue, and a proposed 1,852-square-foot freestanding Dunkin' with drive-thru on Straight Path in Wyandanch. Minutes have not yet been published.

Accessory apartment applications filed

The Accessory Apartment Review Board held a June 30 public hearing on two new applications: Ariful Munsi (HAPT-2433) at 221 14th Street, West Babylon, and Christina Hoffman (HAPT-7003) at 11 Deauville Pkwy, Lindenhurst. Renewals by affidavit did not require appearance. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 6 — Planning Board:** The only new public hearing is for a minor subdivision at 7th Street, West Babylon. The board will also extend decisions on several items, including a rezoning of Pinello Estates on Route 109 from G-Industry to MR-Multiple Residence for 14 condominium units, the Dunkin' with drive-thru on Straight Path in Wyandanch, and cannabis dispensaries including ZenLeaf at Gazza Blvd & New Hwy in Farmingdale and Big Jule's at Long Island Ave in Deer Park.
• **July 8 — Rental Review Board:** Public hearing on a new rental application from Avinash Agnihotri at 1473 2nd St, West Babylon, and a renewal from Sante & Carolina Capogna at 1195 Great Neck Rd, Copiague.
• **July 9 — ZBA:** Eight residential variance applications, including a new home at 137 Linton Avenue in Lindenhurst (DZ2021 LLC, #26-92) and a two-story dwelling at 16 N. 11th Street in Wheatley Heights (Geronimo Properties Inc., #26-106).
• **July 14 — Accessory Apartment Review Board:** Three new applications at 51 Poplar Rd, North Amityville; 99 South Bay Drive, Babylon; and 253 15th Street, Deer Park.
• **July 15 — Rental Review Board:** New rental applications for 54 Tiber Ave in Deer Park and 39 Arcadia Ave in Dix Hills, plus two renewals.
• **July 16 — ZBA:** Ten applications, including a special exception for a retail recreational marijuana dispensary at 9 Mahan Street with a parking reduction from 22 to 19 stalls, a renewal for a retail firearms and indoor live-fire shooting range (expires July 18, 2026), and an industrial building proposal at 30 Skidmore Rd in Deer Park with lot area and parking reductions.

Babylon Planning Board Defers Decision on Deer Park Dispensary Application

The Babylon Planning Board held an informational hearing on June 22 for Big Jule's Dispensary, a proposed cannabis shop at Long Island Avenue in Deer Park. The applicant is seeking site plan approval and a parking variance to provide 16 spaces instead of the required 21. The board reserved its decision and did not take final action.

Planning Board Update

The reserved decision was the only action taken at the June 22 meeting (application HPLN-16). An upcoming Planning Board meeting on July 6 will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 7th Street in West Babylon. The agenda also includes extensions for several previously submitted projects: a proposal to rezone Pinello Estates on Route 109 from G-Industry to MR-Multiple Residence to allow 14 condominium units; a new Dunkin' with drive-thru at Straight Path in Wyandanch; and two cannabis dispensaries — ZenLeaf at Gazza Boulevard & New Highway in Farmingdale, and Big Jule's at Long Island Avenue in Deer Park.

On June 29, the board discussed an agenda including a zoning change to convert a medical marijuana site at Broadhollow Road and Smith Street to an adult-use recreational dispensary, a modified site plan for a 12,666-square-foot Enterprise Rent-a-Car office and garage on New Highway, a virtual golf simulator and bar at Montauk Highway and Park Place, a proposed 20,000-square-foot prefabricated metal manufacturing building at Strong Avenue and Chettic Avenue, and a 1,852-square-foot freestanding Dunkin' with drive-thru on Straight Path. No decisions were made at that meeting, as minutes are not yet published.

Zoning and Rental Boards

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 25 to hear seven applications, including a request to subdivide 237 51st Street in North Lindenhurst into two lots, variances for setbacks and building area at 344 Litchfield Avenue and 262 9th Street in Deer Park, a special exception permit renewal for Predatory Fins pet shop at 750 Montauk Highway in Copiague, and a sign variance for Nike at 152 The Arches Circle. Minutes are not yet available.

An upcoming ZBA meeting on July 16 will consider a special exception permit for a retail recreational marijuana dispensary at 9 Mahan Street (parking reduced from 22 to 19 stalls) and a renewal of special exceptions for retail firearms and an indoor live-fire shooting range by Radius Investigations Inc./Troon Investment Inc. (permits expire July 18, 2026). The board will also hear other applications, including a front yard setback reduction for a porch addition at 31 Walnut Avenue in East Farmingdale, an industrial building with lot area and parking reductions at 30 Skidmore Road in Deer Park, and a sign variance for Tanager Outlets that would allow six wall signs per elevation at 152 The Arches Circle.

Separately, the ZBA will meet on July 9 for eight residential variance requests concerning setbacks, lot sizes, and building area for new homes, decks, sheds, and pools at properties in Lindenhurst, Wheatley Heights, Amityville, and Deer Park.

The Rental Review Board will hold public hearings on July 8 for a new application at 1473 2nd Street, West Babylon, and a renewal at 1195 Great Neck Road, Copiague. A second Rental Review Board meeting on July 15 will hear new applications for 54 Tiber Avenue in Deer Park and 39 Arcadia Avenue in Dix Hills, along with renewals for properties on Park Avenue in Deer Park and Silver Street in West Babylon.

Accessory Apartments

The Accessory Apartment Review Board held a public hearing on June 30 for two new applications: Ariful Munsi at 221 14th Street, West Babylon (HAPT-2433) and Christina Hoffman at 11 Deauville Parkway, Lindenhurst (HAPT-7003). Renewals by affidavit did not require appearances.

On July 14, the board will consider three additional applications from Mavis Douglas and Elaine Watson-McGhee at 51 Poplar Road in North Amityville, Eric Schwarz at 99 South Bay Drive in Babylon, and Ankit Narula at 253 15th Street in Deer Park. The hearing begins at 6 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room.

Coming up

Residents can attend the following meetings:

• Planning Board: July 6 (minor subdivision, condo rezoning, dispensary extensions)
• Zoning Board of Appeals: July 9 (residential variances) and July 16 (marijuana dispensary, firearms renewals, commercial variances)
• Rental Review Board: July 8 and July 15
• Accessory Apartment Review Board: July 14