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Town of Babylon Zoning Board hears multiple variance requests; three applications approved, others reserved
Summary
At the Oct. 31 meeting, the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals approved three applications (including a basement egress/limited-use approval and a second-story deck condition) and reserved decision on several others while keeping the record open for revised plans and Suffolk County referrals.
The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals met on Oct. 31 and considered a full calendar of variance and special-permit requests, approving three applications and reserving decision on several that require plan revisions or Suffolk County review.
The board approved application 25-188 for 16 Delaware Road in West Babylon, allowing an existing outside basement entrance with a 15-foot rear-yard setback where 40 feet is required, provided the basement remain storage-only and contain no bathroom or sleeping quarters. Michael Laredo, the applicant, said the entrance is needed because the basement is unfinished and state code requires two means of egress. Board member Shepherd moved to approve with the stated conditions; the motion carried on a voice vote.
The board also approved application 25-189 for a second-story deck connected to a recently permitted dormer at a home in North Amityville, on the condition the deck remain unenclosed above and below. Elaine Watson…
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