The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals on a January hearing reserved decision on multiple residential variance requests, held one application pending a fire marshal inspection, and approved two auto‑service site requests.

The board closed hearings but reserved its decision on applications that included 24252 (Billy Martinez and Jocelyn Rodriguez, 304 Nichols Road) and 24248 (Michael Vine, West 4th Street). Both applicants described existing front porticos or overhangs that were already in place when they purchased their homes; applicants told the board they undertook repairs and sought permits after discovering structural or decay issues. Martinez said the portico “was originally like that” when they bought the house and that they had not added the structure. The board discussed setback figures and asked applicants to consider reducing overhang dimensions before a final ruling.

Application 24247 for V and J Auto Body of Lindenhurst was held for action pending a fire marshal inspection after the applicant’s attorney requested the board wait for the outstanding memo. The board also noted application 24253 (Catskill Avenue, Lindenhurst) was adjourned to Feb. 6, 2025, as announced at the start of the meeting.

The board granted two motions on automotive uses. For application 24207, 5 Star Auto Body requested authorization for outdoor storage of 15 vehicles and one tow truck under a revised application (new owner); the board voted to approve the request for a period of three years. Kelly Bennett and Theresa Deangelis, representing the site, said the business had purchased the building and the operation would otherwise remain unchanged. For application 24231, AutoPro Automotive Services (owner Robert Rinaldi) received a two‑year renewal to continue operations at its location; the fire marshal’s report and planning memos were in the record and no public opposition was raised. Both motions were made and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote (ayes recorded), but roll‑call tallies and individual member votes were not specified in the hearing transcript.

One application with extended public comment was 24194 (Romeo and Jessica Bertolini, West Babylon). The board heard detailed testimony from the applicant’s attorney and neighbors, then closed the hearing and reserved decision; the item will be decided later and the applicant will receive the board’s determination in writing. Neighbors submitted photographs and at least one petition asking the board to deny the request; one neighbor, Charles Bonseigneur, said the alteration reduced sunlight and harmed his property’s appearance and value.

Where the board reserved decision, members cited the need to review submitted plans, memos from town departments, and in at least one case to await a fire marshal inspection. When decisions are reserved, the board issues its written determination to the applicant after deliberation. No final approvals were issued at the meeting for the residential items left pending.