Town of Babylon ZBA approves several permit renewals, imposes conditions and reserves decisions on multiple variance requests

The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 6, 2025 approved a mix of permit renewals and homeowner requests while reserving decisions on several variance applications pending additional documentation.

The board approved homeowner applications to alter existing homes and approved renewals for several public garage (auto repair/sales) permits with time-limited renewals and conditions; it also kept the record open and reserved decision on multiple variance-heavy applications that require new surveys or redesigned plans.

Why it matters: The approvals affect neighborhood building footprints, public-safety oversight for automotive businesses, and enforcement of permitting and certificate-of-occupancy requirements in the Town of Babylon. Reserved decisions signal the board’s willingness to approve projects if applicants supply revised surveys or reduce nonconforming lot coverage.

Board decisions and conditions

- Home renovations: The board approved application 25-002 (Brian and Emily Kelly of West Babylon) for a dormer/house expansion, with an explicit condition that the front portico not be enclosed further before a building permit or certificate of occupancy will be granted. Emily Kelly, the applicant, told the board, “We love our neighborhood. We don't want to move to find a bigger house. We just want to kind of make space for the incoming children that are on their way.”

- Home additions and variances held: The board closed the hearing but reserved decision on application 24255 (Michael Halpern and Jasmine…