The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed multiple residential variance applications Wednesday, approving one garage replacement while reserving decisions on several other single-family projects pending additional documentation.
Architect Thomas Blore appeared for applicant Janet Edwards (application 25135) seeking a second-story addition and a side-yard setback variance (requested 9.9 feet vs. required 12). Mr. Blore said the second floor will be built directly above the existing first floor and the applicant agreed to merge an adjacent parcel into a single deed and to a condition banning accessory apartments. The board closed the hearing and reserved decision, keeping the record open for the deed and proof of lot merger.
Genera Cozzolino represented homeowners Douglas Berry and Christina Agura (application 25136), who sought to replace a failing attached garage on the same foundation and requested variances for side-yard setback (10.1 ft vs. 12 ft), increased garage square footage (570.12 sq ft vs. permitted 500 sq ft) and building-area relief. During questioning the board required that no habitable space be permitted in the rebuilt garage now or in the future and that the garage not be used for commercial work; the applicant agreed. A motion to approve application 25136 with planning memo conditions carried and members voted “Aye.”
Brian Fiore represented Michael and Elaine Barone (application 25137) seeking variances to legalize a detached garage, a rear deck and a gazebo built without permits and to amend zoning from Residence B to Residence C for the record. The board amended the application zoning entry and placed the matter in reserve for additional floor plans for the second-story addition the applicant is constructing; the board kept the record open for the plans and required conditions including that any rebuilt garage must be rebuilt in a conforming location if removed, no habitable storage, and that temporary gazebos be considered temporary and, if removed, be rebuilt conformingly.
Ending: The board granted approval for the Berry garage replacement with explicit non-habitable and non-commercial conditions, and held other applications pending submission of deeds, lot merger documentation and floor plans before issuing final decisions.