Brookhaven staff set multiple rezoning and site-plan hearings; Ross Electric seeks L1 zone change

The Town of Brookhaven planning director outlined a series of upcoming public hearings and rezoning applications, including a proposal to shorten special permits for cannabis retail and indoor smoking establishments, a request from Ross Electric to rezone property to L1 and relocate an existing 50‑foot buffer, and a rezoning request for a mini‑storage facility on Middle Country Road.

Planning Director Don Hoehn told the Town Board that the code amendment to Chapter 85 would reduce the duration of special permits for cannabis retail establishments and indoor smoking establishments from three years (with possible extensions when tied to compliance plans) to one year, meaning permit holders must renew annually. Don Hoehn said the amendment will be heard April 10 and that the zoning district being considered for these uses is Industrial 1.

The planning office also asked to adjourn two cemetery public hearings until April 10. A separate public hearing was set for a request at 8 Sterling Path in Yaphank to…