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Town of Babylon

Town of Babylon · week of October 18, 2026

Council approves Application #26-61 William J. Szmala, Mary Szmala and Nicole B. Buonocore, 5–0

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What changed in Town of Babylon

Development activity

  • Freiss Residence Addition

    49 Park Circle South, East Farmingdale, NY

    Permission to diminish front and side yard setbacks for a second story addition.

    still pending

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  • Akanda Residence Addition

    377 Skidmore Road, Deer Park, NY

    Permission to increase total building area to legally maintain a rear two-story addition.

    still pending

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  • O'Neal Basement and Shed Legalization

    465 44th Street, North Lindenhurst, NY

    Permission for side/rear setbacks for egress window wells and shed legalization.

    still pending

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  • Costello Trust Accessory Structures

    9 De Feo Court, Deer Park, NY

    Permission for rear/side setbacks, building coverage, fence height, and extra accessory structures.

    still pending

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  • Arora and Galhotra Patio and Basement Improvements

    21 Fairfield Drive, Dix Hills, NY

    Permission to increase building coverage and diminish side yard setbacks for patios and finished basement.

    still pending

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  • Ullman and McPartland Reconstruction

    17 East Gate, Copiague, NY

    Permission to diminish front and side yard setbacks for dwelling reconstruction after fire damage.

    still pending

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  • Minto Residence Addition

    35 Main Avenue, Wheatley Heights, NY

    Permission to diminish east side yard setback for a second story addition.

    approved (5-0) · still approved

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  • Szmala and Buonocore Residence Addition

    2 Young Street, West Babylon, NY

    Permission to diminish rear yard setback for a basement entrance in connection with a second floor addition.

    approved (5-0) · still approved

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  • Dhakal Residence Addition and Legalization

    277 Caboto Avenue, Copiague, NY

    Permission for setbacks, lot coverage increases, and accessory structures.

    tabled · still tabled

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  • Okomba Rental Permit

    15 Hemlock St., Wyandanch NY 11798

    Rental permit application for a property requiring fence repairs, driveway replacement, and debris removal.

    tabled (5-0) · still tabled

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  • Morley Family Trust Rental Renewal

    31 Winter Ave., Wheatley Heights NY 11798

    Rental permit renewal application adjourned due to missing signage.

    tabled (5-0) · still tabled

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  • Gomera Rental Permit

    195 Copiague Place, Copiague NY 11726

    Rental permit application involving unpermitted alterations and short-term rental compliance.

    tabled (5-0) · still tabled

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  • Afzal Rental Permit

    53 1st St., Deer Park NY 11729

    A new rental permit application for a property in Deer Park.

    still pending

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  • Splash Holdings LI, LLC Rezoning

    W/S/O NYS Rte. 110, 101.14’ S/O Ritter Ave, North Amityville

    A rezoning application (PLAN-26-5) scheduled for a public hearing on November 5, 2026.

    still pending

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  • Fattarusso Rental Permit

    221 Bergen Ct., Copiague NY 11726

    Rental permit application for a residential property.

    approved (5-0) · still approved

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  • CCDP Homes Rental Permit

    183 Commack Rd. Deer Park NY 11729

    Rental permit application requiring debris removal, fence power washing, and lawn care.

    tabled (5-0) · still tabled

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  • Fernandez Accessory Apartment

    1729 Quarter Street, West Babylon, NY 11704

    An application for a two-bedroom first-floor accessory apartment, with an address correction.

    approved (7-0) · still approved

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  • Alberston Accessory Apartment

    22 Kenneth Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703

    An application for a new accessory apartment at 22 Kenneth Lane in North Babylon.

    still pending

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  • Albertson Accessory Apartment

    22 Kenneth Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703

    An application for a three-bedroom accessory apartment on the second floor.

    approved (7-0) · still approved

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  • Walsh Accessory Apartment

    605 Morrisson Street, West Babylon, NY 11704

    An application for a one-bedroom accessory apartment on the first floor.

    approved (7-0) · still approved

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  • Marmol Accessory Apartment

    5 Lafayette Street, Copiague, NY 11726

    An application for a three-bedroom accessory apartment upstairs.

    approved (7-0) · still approved

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  • Umana Accessory Apartment

    20 Olivia Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798

    An application for a two-bedroom accessory apartment on the ground floor.

    approved (7-0) · still approved

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  • 2357 Broadhollow Road Alterations

    2357 Broadhollow Road

    A public hearing was scheduled for 2357 Broadhollow Road but was adjourned at the applicant's request.

    tabled · still tabled

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  • Albany 699 LLC Industrial Improvements

    Albany 699 LLC proposed interior alterations, facade renovations, roof raising, and outdoor storage for an industrial building.

    tabled · still tabled

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Also discussed

  • Accessory Apartment Applications Review

    Property owners across the Town of Babylon are requesting various zoning variances to permit home additions, accessory structures, and property improvements that exceed standard building area or setback limits.

    What it means: Individual homeowners seeking to expand or legalize residential improvements on their properties.

    Raised 2 times this week

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  • Industrial Expansion and Outdoor Storage in West Babylon

    An applicant proposed major renovations and outdoor storage for an industrial building, but the hearing was postponed.

    What it means: The property owner and local industrial development.

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  • Rental Property Accountability and Neighborhood Compatibility at 1473 2nd St.

    Residents on Kenneth Lane voiced serious frustrations about overflowing street parking, blocked driveways, and snowplow obstructions caused by multiple rental units on their block. While the board approved the accessory apartment because the homeowner met all on-site parking rules, officials agreed to forward neighborhood parking and enforcement concerns to town services.

    What it means: Homeowners seeking rental income from legal accessory apartments.

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  • Neighborhood Cut-Through Traffic from Colonial Road Closure

    Residents from Neptune Avenue raised serious safety concerns about heavy commercial and cut-through traffic flooding their residential streets following the recent dead-end closure of Colonial Road. They requested that the town either reopen Colonial Road or convert Neptune Avenue to a one-way street.

    What it means: Industrial businesses and residents of Colonial Road who experience reduced cut-through traffic.

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  • Youth Soccer League Field Access at Tanner Park

    Representatives of a local youth soccer organization expressed frustration over a lack of field availability at Tanner Park, stating their 150+ town-resident children were forced to play away games throughout September while town fields remained largely unoccupied.

    What it means: Youth sports participants and non-profit organizations currently prioritized for town athletic facilities.

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  • Rental Property Permits and Compliance

    The rental board cracked down on properties with broken fences, debris, unpermitted alterations, and missing signs, holding up permits until owners fix the issues.

    What it means: Town residents and neighboring tenants benefit from improved safety, neighborhood aesthetics, and regulated housing conditions.

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  • Residential Setback and Expansion Variances in Copiague and North Babylon

    Homeowners across the town are seeking approval for additions, patios, and accessory structures that exceed standard lot coverage or encroach on setbacks. These requests often aim to legalize preexisting conditions or accommodate growing family needs.

    What it means: Individual property owners seeking to expand living spaces or clear titles for home sales.

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Published by OpenNewYork. 5 meetings covered.