Redevelopment of 199 Jericho Turnpike draws extended review; hearing continued to Nov. 12

Mineola 199 LLC presented a proposal to redevelop the former Bank of America site at 199 Jericho Turnpike into a four‑story mixed‑use building with 30 rental apartments and approximately 2,400 square feet of street‑level retail. The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees heard extensive presentation and public and trustee comment on June 25 and continued the hearing to November 12, leaving the record open for additional materials.

Adam Mann, representing Mineola 199 LLC (the property owner), described the project as a roughly 40,000‑square‑foot redevelopment intended to preserve the bank façade while adding new construction. Mann said the developer revised earlier plans to maintain the historic façade and deliver a contemporary design that “represents our commitment to the village.” Mann said the building would include 30 rental apartments (initial plan: 23 one‑bed/7 two‑bed; revised to 19 one‑bed/11 two‑bed), an at‑grade parking lot with 35 spaces, and 3 on‑site affordable units (10% of 30). Mann also said the developer plans to relocate 12 affordable units approved for a separate project (referred to as the Bridge/Bridal project) to this site, which—if carried out—would bring total affordable units associated with the developer’s portfolio to 15.

William (Bill) Novak, the project architect, and Frank A. Filicciotto of La Bella Associates (traffic and parking consultant) presented technical details. Novak explained a third‑ and fourth‑floor setback of 8 feet (driven by overhead power lines), construction as a concrete podium with three stick‑built stories above, and plans to retain and restore the limestone bank façade where structurally feasible. Filicciotto summarized a June 25 traffic and parking study estimating the project would generate roughly 30–35 peak‑hour vehicle trips—far less than the historical drive‑in bank use—and noted there are 154–159 public parking spaces within a one‑block radius (45 spaces in an adjacent municipal lot, Lot 17). His midday observations showed Lot 17 about half occupied; overnight it was lightly used.

Board members raised a number of concerns and options: several trustees expressed a preference for fewer units (for example, 24 instead of 30) to reduce parking pressure and better match neighborhood scale; the board discussed routing vehicle access to Washington Avenue rather than Jericho Turnpike and gaining one parking space by closing the Jericho curb cut. The applicant offered potential mitigations including parking lifts to increase on‑site capacity and a shared‑vehicle program (an ‘‘Envoy’’ electric car) for residents.

The developer said the design includes streetscape improvements, preservation of the bank façade, and a proposed $10,000 per‑unit contribution to the village as part of an amenities letter. Mann said he has applied for New York State Forward program funds to help cover facade preservation costs and noted he will pursue construction drawings and permits if approvals proceed.

After discussion the board voted to continue the public hearing to November 12, 2025, and to leave the record open for additional submissions (traffic, unit cap discussions, water/sewer and fire‑suppression connection details). Village counsel and staff requested additional utility and sprinkler connection information to route to village engineers.

Public comments during the hearing asked about pricing and amenities; Mann estimated one‑bedroom rents could be ‘‘right around $3,000’’ and two‑bedrooms ‘‘about $4,000’’ but said rent pricing was not finalized. The board and the applicant agreed to continue working on unit count, parking dimensions, affordable‑unit placement and related conditions before the next hearing.