Town Board reserves decision on coastal erosion variance for Oak Beach dock after DEC approval
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Summary
Homeowner Salvatore Gervasi sought a coastal erosion hazard area variance May 21 to install a finger dock and boat lift at 21 The Fairway in Oak Beach. Architect Michael Dunn said DEC approved siting the dock on the west side of the property and described it as a solid boardwalk‑style dock; the board closed the hearing and reserved decision.
The Town of Babylon Town Board on May 21 held a public hearing and reserved decision on a coastal erosion hazard area variance application for a dock and boat lift at 21 The Fairway in Oak Beach.
Architect Michael Dunn, representing Salvatore Gervasi, described a proposal to install a finger dock and a lift on the west side of the property. Dunn said the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) approved locating the dock on the west side because the water is deeper there and that the proposed structure would not extend beyond neighboring docks when a line is drawn between them. He also said the design calls for a fixed, solid dock (a boardwalk‑style structure) rather than a floating dock.
Dunn said the applicant obtained DEC approval and was seeking town environmental approval through the coastal erosion hazard area variance process. No members of the public filed cards to speak on the item. The board moved to close the public hearing and reserve decision: motion to close was offered by Councilman Gregory and seconded by Councilman Mineta; the board responded “Aye” and the hearing was closed and decision reserved.
The transcript does not record a final decision or the town’s next procedural steps; the variance application will follow the town’s standard review and approval process.
