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Planning board approves Munchies at 57 South Ocean Avenue amid public concern about restaurant saturation and rideshare congestion
Summary
The board approved an application for Munchies, a primarily takeout restaurant with limited seating at 57 South Ocean Avenue. Public commenters, including nearby restaurant owners, raised concerns about competition, parking, rideshare congestion and late-night hours.
The Village of Patchogue Planning Board on April 22 approved an application for Munchies, a takeout-focused restaurant with limited seating at 57 South Ocean Avenue.
The applicant, who identified himself as Arvendam (no last name recorded on the transcript), told the board the operation will be primarily counter service with seating for about 10–12 people and a new kitchen and exhaust system. “It mostly takeout,” the applicant said. “But we want some seating too.” He said existing handicap-accessible restroom facilities are in place and that the…
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