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Zoning board approves several residential variances; reserves decision on accessory‑apartment case
Summary
The Town of Babylon ZBA approved a series of residential variances for single‑family additions, fences and a subdivision, and reserved decision on a case seeking to legalize a long‑standing accessory apartment and second driveway.
The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed multiple residential variance applications and acted on several motions, approving most with conditions and reserving one matter for a later decision.
For application 26‑21 (Vincenzo Cheren and Amanda Blakey, North Lindenhurst), the applicant’s representative described a second‑story addition and a front portico; the board conditioned approval on keeping the portico open and voted to approve the application.
Application 26‑22 (Woodhead Chowry and Sasha Chowry, Deerbrook) raised questions about a second driveway and an accessory apartment. Owner Wahed Chowuri said the second driveway and accessory apartment date to 1973 and provided historical paperwork: “The second driveway was built in 1973,” he said. Board members discussed whether a second curb cut and extra parking were necessary for an accessory apartment; the owner agreed to reduce a rear patio which eliminated one variance, and the board then reserved decision on the full application and said the applicant would receive a written decision in the mail.
Application 26‑16 (William Manco and Carolyn Diamond, West Babylon) sought relief for a second‑story addition, a porch change and to keep a shed; the board required the fence be moved to a conforming location in line with the proposed extension and required the shed be relocated behind the fence. The applicants agreed and the board approved the application with the stated conditions, also requiring the front porch remain unenclosed.
Application 2624 (M&R Property Builders LLC) presented a two‑lot subdivision in North Babylon (lot one required a modest frontage variance). The board adopted a negative declaration and approved the subdivision subject to standard covenants and restrictions for new construction.
A signage matter for Ross Dress for Less at an unnamed shopping center (application 2623) was presented by Christina Braven (sign package and canopy projection). The board closed the hearing and reserved decision on the sign variances; decisions will be mailed.
Each approval included standard follow‑up: the board emphasized that approvals do not substitute for building permits, that any replacement or alteration of signs would require ZBA approval, and that written decisions will follow. Several approvals included specific, enforceable conditions such as not enclosing a porch, relocating fences/sheds to conforming locations, and merging lots for subdivision approvals.
What happens next: applicants will receive written decisions and must comply with building‑department permits, submit revised plans where required and complete any physical changes (e.g., fence/shed relocation) prior to obtaining final permits.
