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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Huntington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
427 Wolf Hill Road drainage and scale dispute
A Dix Hills neighbor says four years of construction at 427 Wolf Hill Road has flooded his property with mud and water, shaken his house, and produced development out of scale with the neighborhood. The ZBA can only rule on the variances before it, but the chairman promised the engineering department will look into the drainage claims.
NYU Langone Medical Office Parking and Buffering
NYU Langone requested commercial parking on residentially zoned land to alleviate heavy parking congestion on Pulaski Road. The board discussed recommending conditions requiring robust landscape buffering.
The Cornerstone Melville Mixed-Use Development
The board reviewed a special use permit application for a major mixed-use residential and commercial property development in Melville.
Melville Crossing Development Approval
A developer is proposing a major mixed-use project with 400 residential units and retail space on a vacant office site in Melville under the town's new overlay district. Supporters say it brings vital housing and revives a dead office park, while critics worry about density, traffic, and school impacts.
Derby Avenue Subdivision Infrastructure Waivers
The board weighed sidewalk and curb waiver requests across multiple subdivisions, denying Holy Trinity Plat's curb waiver due to crumbling infrastructure while granting sidewalk waivers where surrounding areas lacked walkways.
Cold Spring Hill Subdivision Access Concerns
The board tackled access issues for the Cold Spring Hill subdivision after learning the town has stopped providing waste and snow services for the neighboring private alley. Officials agreed to let the applicant explore a new independent driveway onto Route 25A.
Estates at Elwood (Media Villa) Development
A developer is proposing a 46-home residential subdivision on a 55-acre property in Elwood, which would preserve 21 acres of steep slopes as permanent open space. Residents and board members discussed environmental concerns like nitrogen loading and potential future commercial use.
Downtown Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 175 West Carver Street
The board reviewed plans to convert the former Huntington Post Office into ground-floor commercial space with eight second-floor apartments. The project requires parking buffer variances but meets overall parking requirements while preserving the building's historic character.
Greenlawn Residential Subdivision (Willow Gardens)
WDP Construction Corp is seeking to divide Willow Gardens lots 32 through 38 into two parcels under expedited review. Nearby residents expressed concerns about neighborhood character, historical rejections of two-home proposals, and house sizes.
St. Matthew's Church Three-Lot Subdivision
St. Matthew's Church is proposing a three-lot subdivision off the North Service Road to create two conforming residential lots while keeping the church property intact. Neighbors and church representatives discussed buffer plantings and utilities during the public hearing.
Map of Wychwood Cluster Subdivision
The Congregational Church of Huntington is proposing a cluster subdivision on Washington Drive to turn three parcels into two, selling off a residential lot to fund major repairs for its 70-year-old sanctuary.
Church Property Subdivisions for Fundraising
Both St. Matthew's Church and the Congregational Church of Huntington applied to carve off portions of their land to sell as residential lots, helping pay for building maintenance and church repairs.
Animal Rescue Hospital Special Use Permit
The Wildlife Center of Long Island applied to convert a storage building on Washington Drive in Centerport into an animal rescue hospital. While many town residents and businesses supported the project, immediate neighbors on Shawnee Street raised vocal concerns regarding noise, operations, and waste disposal.
Amazon Last-Mile Delivery Station on Spagnoli Road
The board evaluated a ZBA referral for the Amazon warehouse facility on Spagnoli Road, supporting a new maintenance building, pylon sign, and overnight vehicle storage with landscaping conditions.
The Preserve at Indian Hills Phase II Expansion
The country club is replacing its outdated clubhouse with a modern two-story building. Neighbors and board members reviewed the architectural plans to make sure it respects sightlines and zoning limits.
Proposed Splash Car Wash on Jericho Turnpike
The board authorized a $15,000 independent engineering study to evaluate traffic impacts from a proposed car wash on Lockheel Road.
Blighted Property Enforcement in East Northport and Cold Spring Harbor
Residents brought forward long-standing concerns regarding severely neglected, vacant commercial and residential properties creating safety hazards and eyesores in their neighborhoods.
Greenlawn Center Two-Lot Subdivision
Tracy Edwards presented a request for a two-lot subdivision on Amsterdam Street to build two single-family homes. The board held a public hearing and discussed the historical background of the neighborhood.
Oheka Castle Multi-Family Development Variances
The zoning board granted crucial parking setback and retaining wall variances for the Oheka Castle condominium project, ensuring previous environmental reviews remain valid while making all approvals strictly dependent on resolving access through Eastgate Drive.
Residential Expansion and Neighborhood Compatibility on Leeds Street
Homeowners are updating properties with large garages and pools, leading to constructive talks with neighbors about privacy and trees. Green buffers are being planted to keep everyone happy.
449 West Main Street Subdivision Design and Traffic Concerns
Neighbors are fiercely pushing back against a proposed two-lot subdivision on West Main Street because developers want to route all traffic onto a narrow, 1912-era dirt path. Residents warned that garbage trucks already get stuck and emergency vehicles wouldn't fit, prompting the board to halt decisions until town highway experts can weigh in.
Residential Subdivision and Runoff Concerns at 25 Hildreth Avenue
An oversized lot behind Huntington Hospital is being split into two, with drainage and landscaping added to keep neighbors happy.
Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 1044 New York Avenue
An old shopping strip is being replaced by a modern three-story mixed-use building with ground-floor retail and upper-floor apartments. The planning board reviewed the proposed architecture and suggested small window additions for safety and aesthetics.
Steep Slope Preservation and Flag Lot Access at 27 Dunlop Road
The board clarified how steep slope laws and cluster zoning work together to preserve natural terrain in developments like the Estates at Elwood. Residents voiced concerns over how lot density is calculated on sloped parcels.
Industrial Park Parking and Signage Standards
A Melville industrial property needed a small parking variance and extra signage to update its site layout and add loading and trash areas. The board used a traffic study to confirm the minor parking reduction caused no issues.
Sidewalk Waivers for Cuba Hill Road and Tiziana Estates Subdivisions
A lot line change allows neighboring property to be sold to homeowners in Tiziana Estates to expand their backyards.
15 Hart Place Subdivision and Clearing
The planning board approved a two-lot flag lot subdivision in Dix Hills. Officials also clarified that tree clearing could wait until standard permits are filed, as the site is outside protected bat zones.
Take 5 Oil Change Redevelopment
A blighted former gas station site at New York Avenue and East 15th Street in Huntington Station will be demolished and replaced with a modern Take 5 Oil Change facility. The project reduces curb cuts to improve traffic safety and adds 25% landscaping to a previously paved lot.
Proposed Car Wash at 385 Larkfield Road
Residents and board members raised concerns about traffic, noise, and vacuum station placement for a proposed car wash on Larkfield Road. The board agreed to delay its recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals until the developer refines the site plan.
Coastal Erosion and Property Safety at Makamah Beach Road
Neighbors voiced serious concerns regarding an abandoned and unsafe residential construction site at 4 Makamah Beach Road that has faced four years of delays.
Dunkin' Drive-Thru Redevelopment in Greenlawn
A former gas station at Pulaski Road and Broadway will be replaced with a modern Dunkin' featuring a drive-thru. While developers promise an aesthetic upgrade and smoother traffic flow, local residents expressed concerns about traffic congestion, litter, and potential late-night noise.
Proposed 24-Hour 7-Eleven and Gas Station at Jericho Turnpike and Round Swamp Road
A developer is replacing an old gas station with a modern fueling station and a 7-Eleven convenience store. While neighbors worried about traffic spilling onto residential streets, traffic experts argued the impact would be minimal.
Map of Huntington Manor Subdivision & Steep Slopes Protection
A proposal in Huntington Station will replace an old, run-down house with three new homes and protect nearby steep slopes with a conservation easement.
Map of Wheatley Heights Estates Subdivision
A developer is adding two new homes to a property in Dix Hills while keeping an older house. The board checked on drainage, lot conformity, and potential health department requirements.
8 Ruth Plat Subdivision and New Road Dedication
The board evaluated whether to grant a streetlighting waiver for a new subdivision. Following the transportation department's advice that lights improve safety for pedestrians and cars where sidewalks are absent, the board denied the waiver.
Cold Spring Harbor Two-Lot Subdivision Proposal
Neighbors strongly opposed a proposed two-lot subdivision and associated zoning interpretations at 251 Main Street, citing concerns over water runoff, loss of wooded open space, historic district compatibility, and precedent-setting density.
Gateway Southwest Mixed-Use Project & Huntington Station Revitalization
A major new 34-unit mixed-use building with retail and affordable housing is coming to Depot Road and New York Avenue. It relies on the town's new sewer extension to move forward and aims to revitalize the south side of the railroad tracks.
Redevelopment of Former Gas Station into Dunkin' Donuts (490 Pulaski Road)
A proposal to demolish an old gas station and repair shop to build a Dunkin' Donuts with a drive-thru was reviewed. While the project improves curb cuts and site drainage, concerns remain regarding high traffic volumes on county roads and close proximity to residential neighbors.
Waterfront Development and Private Dock Regulations in Huntington Harbor
Residents raised concerns about the proliferation of private docks in Huntington Harbor and asked for a moratorium until waterfront revitalization plans are finished. The board reviewed a specific dock permit application at 67 East Shore Road.
Residential Additions and Family Care Accommodations
Several homeowners sought variances to build additions or legalize existing structures for family needs, such as creating accessible living spaces for aging relatives.
Northwell Health Parking Expansion at 400 Park Avenue
Northwell Health wants to expand parking for its busy women's health center on Park Avenue by tearing down a house and adding 40 parking spaces. Neighbors and historic preservationists are furious, arguing it threatens the historic district, ruins the neighborhood feel, and brings headlights and traffic right up against historic homes like the 200-year-old Jarvis House.
Fortunoff Backyard Store Site Plan Review
The board is reviewing the conversion of the former Sam Ash music store into a Fortunoff Backyard Store. Members discussed improving landscaping buffers for nearby homes on Chichester Road and fixing parking lot safety and striping issues.
City Bank Pad Site at Huntington Square Plaza
A new City Bank branch with a drive-thru is coming to the Huntington Square Plaza parking lot in East Northport, using existing shopping center parking and land-banked stalls.
Commercial Parking Expansions in Huntington Station
LeMay's Tree Service and Northwell Health received approval to demolish nearby houses and expand commercial parking lots. These projects add paved spaces and landscaping while addressing buffer requirements and operating restrictions.
Public Notification for Administrative Site Plans
Citizens raised concerns about not receiving prior notice for commercial site plan approvals like the tree farm on Manor Road. Officials clarified that town code only mandates public hearings and direct mail notices for subdivisions and zoning board applications, not standard site plans.
Transit-Oriented Development & Revitalization at 1291 New York Avenue
A developer wants to build a three-story mixed-use building with 16 apartments and commercial space near the Huntington train station, sparking debate about balancing density with community character.
Greenlawn Gas Station and Convenience Store Redevelopment
A proposal to modernize a Greenlawn gas station at 211 Broadway highlights recurring variance requests for gas station canopies, prompting the board to consider updating town code to streamline approvals.
Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy Compliance
A local homeowner urged the town to tighten building inspections, eliminate blanket waiver forms, and stop accepting closed-wall inspections without verifying licensed contractor work after discovering major unpermitted additions on a recently purchased home.
Commercial Facade Upgrades and Site Improvements on Jericho Turnpike
Several commercial and restaurant properties along Jericho Turnpike, including White Castle, Fort Hill Plaza, 326 W. Jericho, and 350 W. Jericho (former Golden Coach diner), are undergoing major architectural facelifts, ADA upgrades, landscaping improvements, and proper dumpster enclosures to modernize the corridor.
770 Park Avenue Self-Storage Conversion and Subdivision
A self-storage facility and associated subdivision are moving forward after the board approved updated building designs and a two-lot split.