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Town of Babylon board pauses decision on Lindenhurst stone‑cutting facility after questions about permits, filtration and traffic
Summary
The Zoning Board reserved decision on State Material/Basin Supply’s request for a stone‑cutting special use permit at 801 North Queens Ave in Lindenhurst after staff and residents raised concerns about on‑site construction without plans, filtration systems, truck movements and wastewater handling.
The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals reserved decision on Nov. 21 on a special use permit application from State Material/Basin Supply for a stone‑cutting and fabrication facility at 801 North Queens Ave in Lindenhurst.
Dan Hurley, representing the applicant, described plans to raise the building roof, add a mezzanine and operate advanced CNC, water‑jet and laser‑guided equipment in a contained production facility. He said the proposal would reduce on‑site parking from 11 spaces to 9 and employ four people, and that a closed‑loop water‑recycling system and internal air‑filtration would capture dust and slurry so “nothing gets exhausted outside,” according to Hurley.
Board members and neighbors pressed the applicant on several issues. A board member observed that construction had already started on the roof and asked whether a building permit was in place; Hurley said there was not and acknowledged the board would need architectural plans showing final height and other details before work continues. Neighbor John Ewen asked whether filtration equipment would be roof‑mounted or inside the building and whether process water or slurry could escape to the street; Hurley and technical witness Joe Fice said filtration and slurry handling are internal, with slurry collected in sealed bags and removed by a service company.
The board also sought clarity about expected truck sizes and delivery patterns. Owner Frank Nicolia said the business uses a range of trucks, including smaller trucks for routine deliveries and occasional tractor‑trailers for large orders; he said family‑owned nearby property could be used for larger unloads to avoid blocking neighborhood streets. The applicant indicated deliveries and site circulation would be designed so trucks enter and exit without long on‑site parking.
Several board members urged the applicant to submit architectural plans showing the building height and the proposed maintenance schedule for filtration equipment. The board closed the hearing and reserved decision pending submission of the plans, confirmation of required permits and any outstanding referrals.
The application remains under review; the board asked the applicant not to continue on‑site construction until the required plans and permits are filed.
