Town of Babylon planning board reviews plan to convert Route 109 auto repair shop into retail cannabis dispensary

At an informational hearing April 28, 2025, the Town of Babylon Planning Board heard a proposal from Anthony Cavizzio of Shoreline Home Designs to convert an existing auto repair shop on Route 109 in the Town of Babylon into an adult‑use retail cannabis dispensary.

The applicant and the building owner described exterior and interior changes, security plans and parking arrangements; the board left the record open for written comments and directed that application materials remain available at Town Hall.

The hearing matters because the proposal requires both planning review and zoning relief for parking, and the board must weigh public‑safety and circulation questions before any final approvals or referrals. The applicant described changes to site utilities, pedestrian and vehicle circulation, and security measures intended to meet state cannabis rules.

Anthony Cavizzio, identifying himself as representing Shoreline Home Designs of Bellport, said the project would convert the repair shop to a combination light‑industrial/warehouse and retail space and would include…