Mineola board approves three special-use permits for two physical therapy clinics and a robotics/STEM center
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Summary
Trustees unanimously approved special-use permits for a Motion PT clinic at 22 Jericho Turnpike, a Coast to Coast Robotics STEM center at 254 E. Jericho Turnpike, and a physical therapy office at 79 Mineola Boulevard; applicants described hours, staffing, parking and outreach plans.
The Village of Mineola Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve three special‑use permits during a single public hearing session.
The board approved a Motion PT Group clinic at 22 Jericho Turnpike. Kevin Kaye, who said he oversees operations for Motion PT Group, told trustees the company operates 48 locations in New York and expects an initial daily patient load of about 40, with roughly 4.5 full‑time‑equivalent staff at opening. Trustees asked about parking and interior renovations; the board advised coordination with the building department and building superintendent Liam O'Keefe for permits.
The board also approved a special‑use permit for Coast to Coast Robotics, Mineola LLC to open at 254 East Jericho Turnpike. Applicant Kayla Ho said the program — established in Bayside for six years — will offer after‑school, weekend and summer STEM classes and competitive teams (VEX and mentorship of FIRST teams). Ho said two instructors will staff the Mineola location initially and that operations will emphasize drop‑off/pick‑up to limit parking impacts.
A third permit was granted to Kyungwan Min for a small physical therapy office at 79 Mineola Boulevard. Min told trustees he plans to operate initially on his own, seeing roughly one patient per hour; the board reminded him to secure New York licensing, consider parking options and consult the building department about signage and compliance.
All three motions to approve were made by Deputy Mayor Sartorius and received seconding motions (Trustee Casado or Trustee Soloski as recorded); the board polled and approved each permit unanimously. Trustees and staff encouraged applicants to reach out to the Mineola Chamber of Commerce for ribbon cuttings and to review code rules on signage and storefront appearance before investing in build‑outs.
The approvals were procedural and largely uncontested; trustees noted community benefit from increased health services and STEM educational opportunities.
