Board reserves decision on new‑home application after groundwater and demolition questions
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Summary
An application to construct a new house on a lot where a 1909 dwelling was demolished was heard; the board reserved decision pending updated plans (no basement) and confirmation on sewer connection and demo timing.
The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals on March 20, 2025 heard an application from MCM Realty LLC to build a new single‑family home on a lot in West Babylon where a 1909 house was demolished. The board reserved decision and directed applicants to submit revised plans showing no basement (slab or crawl space) and to update the short environmental form.
Larry Buscemi, representing the applicant, said the previous dwelling was demolished because it was untenable. The application requests a reduced lot frontage from the required 125 feet to 115 feet, and a garage of 544 square feet — 44 square feet above the maximum allowed. The applicant said a detached garage currently on the property (well over 1,000 square feet) will be demolished prior to construction; the board emphasized that demolition must be completed before the certificate of occupancy is issued and discussed timing for demolition during construction.
Neighbors spoke at the hearing; abutting resident Robin Courtney raised concerns about groundwater and asked that the existing garage be removed before construction begins. Board members said health‑department test bores had been performed and that engineering and building departments would review plans; the record requires revised plans showing slab or crawl space and confirmation of sewer connection before final action. The board closed the hearing and reserved decision.