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Attorney John Farrell told the board the property is a preexisting nonconforming two‑family dwelling on a 65‑by‑100‑foot lot and that the work consisted of adding a dormer and a modest bathroom in attic space; he said the change results in a three‑story measurement for zoning purposes but was a small, approximately 3‑foot alteration to the roofline. Farrell said the owner intends to sprinkler the third‑floor space as required by the New York State building code. The application requests relief to increase the structure from 2.5 stories to 3 stories and to reduce the rear yard setback from 40 feet to 12.5 feet; those variances were the subject of neighbor concerns.

Neighbor Charles Bonseigneur of 235 15th Avenue said the altered roofline and added height block sunlight and reduced the appearance and value of his home. Bonseigneur told the board he brought photographs and a petition and asked the board to deny the application and require the owner to restore the roofline to its previous dimensions. Bonseigneur also said a sign announcing the hearing did not appear on the property until late the previous afternoon; board staff responded that the application had been announced at the prior hearing (Nov. 20) and that reposting was not required for an adjourned item in this case.

The applicant, Romeo Bertolini, said the dormer had been designed to be set back on the wall so a variance on that side would not be necessary and that he had not changed the roof pitch substantially. Counsel noted the plans before the board show the dormer recessed and said the change would not be as visually prominent from the street as neighbors described. After hearing public comment and applicant counsel, the board closed the hearing and reserved decision; the applicant will receive the board’s written determination.

The record includes a planning division memo (Nov. 20, 2024), an environmental control memo (Dec. 3, 2024), a survey by La Sala Land Survey (April 19, 2024) and a site plan by Eugene F. Jenron (April 22, 2024). Neighbors submitted photographs and at least one petition opposing the application.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning Board of Appeals meeting - January 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals heard application 24194 from Romeo and Jessica Bertolini seeking to legalize a dormer that would convert attic space and increase the house from two‑and‑a‑half to three stories and reduce a rear setback to 12.5 feet. Neighbors objected; the board closed the hearing and reserved decision.","taxTitle","Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York","taxId",52789,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6395658,"Babylon zoning board reserves several home-renovation cases, approves two auto-business requests",292,3351000,3643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098411-76ac3a50766ed31a4258e03f15a49c0b&start=3351&end=3643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098411-76ac3a50766ed31a4258e03f15a49c0b/thumbnail_3351000.jpg","/articles/6395658/Town-of-Babylon/Suffolk-County/New-York/Babylon-zoning-board-reserves-several-home-renovation-cases-approves-two-auto-business-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395658-459196fa8325e70f5ad7029a6f946644/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177761&Signature=Dxi39SuqsWmF-EP0455RRVjy3hjeMAEMDVg~ivPsWjZ6cz8dszaGb6Sx3TxHywsAhkfNc72pbZcynsDcM2vAlaKzYrT7OAs-Xz--DvrG8aKFlYpU-Mwp4D6Jvi-jQLbC3ycDpnAV4~z9H0MhEQV8mJ0plRQshYeGmlGA1Hn79Jeea8zW0qlT9i5wm-U9-c1HCW3R3KJxqUyq6QeckutAOR2Gk6nTLsRhyaP3p3KXS62lhFWfQWGJNxE7Kg~F1mdmS13CK3GNqQ0pTIc-UzmEFnC3X~Z~1~19PAKYs-q3PChKV~yfSMFZtxy8CwhpWGckMQUL3Q5ZpHzHokQ1KpmtxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals on a January hearing reserved decision on multiple residential variance requests, held one application pending a fire marshal inspection, and approved two auto‑service site requests.

The board closed hearings but reserved its decision on applications that included 24252 (Billy Martinez and Jocelyn Rodriguez, 304 Nichols Road) and 24248 (Michael Vine, West 4th Street). Both applicants described existing front porticos or overhangs that were already in place when they purchased their homes; applicants told the board they undertook repairs and sought permits after discovering structural or decay issues. Martinez said the portico “was originally like that” when they bought the house and that they had not added the structure. The board discussed setback figures and asked applicants to consider reducing overhang dimensions before a final ruling.

Application 24247 for V and J Auto Body of Lindenhurst was held for action pending a fire marshal inspection after the applicant’s attorney requested the board wait for the outstanding memo. The board also noted application 24253 (Catskill Avenue, Lindenhurst) was adjourned to Feb. 6, 2025, as announced at the start of the meeting.

The board granted two motions on automotive uses. For application 24207, 5 Star Auto Body requested authorization for outdoor storage of 15 vehicles and one tow truck under a revised application (new owner); the board voted to approve the request for a period of three years. Kelly Bennett and Theresa Deangelis, representing the site, said the business had purchased the building and the operation would otherwise remain unchanged. For application 24231, AutoPro Automotive Services (owner Robert Rinaldi) received a two‑year renewal to continue operations at its location; the fire marshal’s report and planning memos were in the record and no public opposition was raised. Both motions were made and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote (ayes recorded), but roll‑call tallies and individual member votes were not specified in the hearing transcript.

One application with extended public comment was 24194 (Romeo and Jessica Bertolini, West Babylon). The board heard detailed testimony from the applicant’s attorney and neighbors, then closed the hearing and reserved decision; the item will be decided later and the applicant will receive the board’s determination in writing. Neighbors submitted photographs and at least one petition asking the board to deny the request; one neighbor, Charles Bonseigneur, said the alteration reduced sunlight and harmed his property’s appearance and value.

Where the board reserved decision, members cited the need to review submitted plans, memos from town departments, and in at least one case to await a fire marshal inspection. When decisions are reserved, the board issues its written determination to the applicant after deliberation. No final approvals were issued at the meeting for the residential items left pending.","At a Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, members reserved decision on multiple residential variance requests, held one application for fire‑marshal review, and approved two auto‑business applications: outdoor vehicle storage for 5 Star Auto Body (three years) and a two‑year renewal for AutoPro Automotive Services.","actionData","errors"]

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Neighbors ask zoning board to deny third‑floor dormer; board reserves decision on West Babylon variances

Babylon zoning board reserves several home-renovation cases, approves two auto-business requests