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Mineola trustees approve expansion of Mineola Animal Hospital at 132 Jericho Turnpike
Summary
The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees approved a special use permit allowing Mineola Animal Hospital to expand into adjacent vacant space at 132 Jericho Turnpike; the board cited increased demand for veterinary services and required standard building permits and sign approvals.
The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees on Monday approved a special use permit for Mineola Animal Hospital to expand into an attached vacant space at 132 Jericho Turnpike.
Applicant Gary Dattner, who identified himself as a veterinarian at Mineola Animal Hospital, told the board the practice has served Mineola “for more than 20 years” and needs additional exam-room space because “during the pandemic... the number of pets in the local community has expanded dramatically.”
The board voted to approve the special use permit after the Nassau County Planning Commission issued a local determination allowing the board to act. Trustee Casado moved to approve and Deputy Mayor Sartori seconded; the motion passed with the board answering “Aye” and no recorded opposition.
Why it matters: The expansion is intended to increase the clinic’s capacity to see patients; the applicant said the expansion will not change hours, waste disposal procedures or core operations. The board and staff directed the applicant to coordinate any facade or sign changes and all required plumbing, electrical and building permits with the building department.
Details and context: Dattner said the expansion is “literally an expansion of the business” to add exam-room space. Board members thanked the applicant for staying in Mineola and noted a nearby parking lot behind the building is no longer metered, which they said should ease access for clients. Trustee Casado and other trustees asked the applicant to work with Superintendent of Buildings Liam O'Keefe on signage and permits.
Next steps: With the county’s local determination in hand, the board said the applicant can move forward with permitting and begin work once required permits are issued. Any changes to the facade or signage must be approved and permitted by the building department.
