Town of Babylon ZBA approves variance for Deer Park backyard patio and outdoor kitchen

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals on May 15 approved a variance for a Deer Park homeowner to legalize an expanded backyard patio and small outdoor kitchen at 31 Nantucket Lane.

The variance will allow the property owner to retain pavers and an outdoor kitchen area that were installed in June 2023 without a building permit, the board heard. The homeowner, Renato Jedrich, told the board the outdoor kitchen includes a barbecue, two refrigerators and storage cabinets but no sink or plumbing; it has lighting and electric service for appliances.

The approval follows the planning division and environmental control memos submitted for the record and photographs provided by the applicant. Board member Monteglio, who inspected the property, described it as “well maintained” and said it “has some nice value to the neighborhood.”

The board moved to approve application 25062 after asking whether the installation included plumbing; the applicant said there was none. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.

The board and staff reminded the applicant that approval by the ZBA does not replace building department requirements: the project must still obtain any necessary permits and a final inspection before additional work or use beyond the variance is permitted.

The applicant submitted photographs and a survey dated Nov. 17, 2023, which were entered into the record. The board closed the matter following the vote and issued a written decision to the applicant.

Less critical details: the applicant said the work was completed in June 2023 and that he did not obtain a building permit at the time; he said his priority in seeking the variance was to regularize the work so his children would not have issues with the property in the future.