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Collision‑repair operator told to document compliance after board’s drive‑by inspection finds vehicles off‑site
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Summary
Carstar Auto Space sought renewal of its repair/collision permit and permission for outside storage. The Town of Babylon ZBA observed vehicles parked on or over the sidewalk during a drive‑by; the applicant agreed to provide photos and a revised site plan. The board closed the hearing, left the record open and reserved decision.
The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals heard application 25‑31 from Carstar Auto Space (Auto Space Realty Corporation) seeking renewal of a repair‑shop/collision permit and authorization for outside storage.
Sebastian Tarkowski, representing the applicant, said he sought renewal "to operate as a repair shop, collision shop, and also for outside storage." Board members said a recent drive‑by inspection showed vehicles parked on the sidewalk or outside the designated parking area. The board asked the applicant to resubmit the site plan and to provide photographs showing current on‑site conditions.
The planning division memorandum dated 03/20/2025, an environmental control memorandum dated 03/24/2025 and a fire marshal report dated 03/27/2025 were entered into the record. Board members noted the inspection images on file appeared to show vehicles (including boats and trucks in older photos) that were no longer present; the applicant said the most problematic vehicles had been removed and that cars are stored inside overnight where possible. The applicant said he was not prepared to provide photographs at the hearing but agreed to submit them; the board left the record open for the site plan resubmission and possible photographs and reserved decision.
Board members warned the applicant that continued noncompliance would limit the length of any renewed permit. One board member said if the site is brought into compliance the board would be willing to grant a full‑term permit; if not, the applicant would remain on a shorter renewal schedule pending compliance and monitoring. No vote on permit renewal was taken at the hearing.
