Town of Babylon reserves decision after public hearing on rezoning at 404 Route 109

The Town of Babylon Town Board on Aug. 6 held a public hearing on an application by Pinello Estates 109 LLC to rezone a portion of 404 Route 109 from Industry G to Multiple Residence so the property could be subdivided and developed as seven duplex buildings (14 three‑bedroom condominium units). Supervisor Schaffer said the board would reserve its decision after hearing public comment and additional reviews.

The rezoning petition matters to neighbors because the site fronts on Route 109 and East Drive, abuts Santa Pogue (Santopog) Creek and wetlands, and is adjacent to established single‑family neighborhoods in West Babylon and the village of Lindenhurst. The applicant told the board the project would be for sale units (not rental), have no basements, include permeable pavers and on‑site stormwater leaching galleries, and set aside 20 percent of units as deed‑restricted affordable housing if the project is approved.

Nicole Blanda, attorney for Pinello Estates 109 LLC, opened the applicant presentation with site specifics and mitigation measures. “We would like to develop this site with single family owner occupied condominium units that would not be rented,” Blanda said, and described a two‑lot subdivision: Lot 1 (the Route 109 frontage) would retain a one‑story office building and Lot 2 (about 1.897 acres) would contain the proposed condo buildings. Blanda said the applicant has a pending permit application with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), is coordinating with town DEC staff and engineering, and has…