Town of Babylon board approves multiple accessory-apartment permits and renewals

The Town of Babylon board approved a series of accessory-apartment permits and a package of renewals at its Sept. 24, 2024 meeting.

Sabrina Schwartz said she represented Matthew Schwartz for a proposed accessory apartment at 255 Linton Avenue, presenting a notarized affidavit and identification. The applicant said the unit is on the second floor with one bedroom and is not yet occupied. The board moved to approve the application (moved by Carolyn and seconded by Stephanie). The chair told the applicant: “You can take down your sign, and you will receive your renewal by mail.”

Naheed (Nahid) Hassan of 13 Hillside Road testified that his accessory apartment is on the first floor with one bedroom and that he currently lives there. The board approved his application after the applicant submitted an affidavit of posting, inspection evidence, and identification.

Oliver Sanchez of 5 Bennett Court told the board his accessory apartment is on the first floor and includes three bedrooms; board members asked for clarification about bedroom counts before voting to approve. Woodley (Sherry) Cherry appeared for 225 New Avenue (Wyandash), confirming a two-bedroom first-floor accessory unit that is occupied; the board approved that application as well.

Candace Glasgow Yardy of 34 Natalie Avenue presented required documentation, said her first-floor, two-bedroom accessory apartment is not occupied, and the board approved her application. In most cases the chair said permits would be mailed and the applicants would be due for renewal in three years.

On the reserve calendar, the board took up Nakai’s application for 25 Nantucket Lane in Deer Park, a matter that previously drew community opposition over a prior tenant. Staff noted the hearing had closed on Sept. 10 and that the applicant currently lives at the address. The board approved the permit but added an amendment: staff will include a letter with the permit stating that any complaints about the property will prompt investigation and a rehearing. “That’s noted that when the permit goes out, there’ll be a letter stating that,” staff said.

The board also considered an application from Sarwar for 133 Greenwood Drive (North Babylon). Staff summarized that Sarwar had cosigned mortgages for relatives with rental properties but that he is owner-occupied at the address he seeks to enroll; the town attorney’s office advised this met program criteria and the board approved the application after discussion.

Later in the meeting, Pete DeNedris presented renewals by affidavit for a list of properties (items numbered 1–27). The board moved through the list and approved the renewals by voice vote.

Procedural notes: multiple applicants presented affidavits of posting, inspection dates (examples recorded in the record), and supporting ID or bills. The board accepted the minutes of Sept. 10, 2024, and adjourned.

What happens next: approved applicants will receive permits and renewal notices by mail; staff will add a complaint-trigger letter to the permit packet for 25 Nantucket Lane, as directed by the board.