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Amityville Zoning Board approves historic‑society expansion, multiple variances and rental renewal
Summary
At its Feb. 26 meeting the Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals approved a $250,000 museum addition backed by a $225,000 state grant, renewed a rental special exception for a Broadway property, and granted several variances for decks, garages and a conversion to a one‑family dwelling, all with conditions.
The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 26 approved a series of applications including a one‑story addition to the Amityville Historical Society, renewal of a previously granted special exception for a two‑family property on Broadway, and multiple dimensional variances for private properties.
The approvals came during a meeting chaired by Vice Chairperson Eric Taylor and concluded with an adjournment at 8:49 p.m. The Board attached site‑specific stipulations to approvals, including requirements to obtain permits, conform to submitted plans, and maintain rental permits or evidence of parent‑child relationships where applicable.
Why it matters: The Historical Society project brings a state grant of $225,000 toward an estimated $250,000 renovation and expansion intended to provide display and storage space for a long‑running local museum. Several approvals in the downtown core (notably a conversion at 3 John Street) depend on legal parking arrangements that the Board said must be formalized before final permits are issued.
Votes at a glance
- 68 Purdy Lane (David Gordon): Variances to expand a rear deck (lot coverage to 31%; reduced side and rear setbacks). Motion to approve by William Ordon, second Richard Ubert. Vote: Taylor, Brice, McManus, Ordon, Ubert — all aye. Stipulations include securing a building permit and complying with codes.
- 497/505 Broadway (Goyal Real Estate Development LLC): Renewal of a special exception for a non‑owner‑occupied two‑family dwelling (approved for two years and six months). Motion by Richard Ubert; second Timothy McManus. Vote: unanimous. Conditions include obtaining a rental permit and scheduling yearly inspections.
- 66 Willis Avenue (owner Rajib Chowdhury; presented by Chavely Torres): Board voted to approve the deck variance after the applicant withdrew a Parent/Child conversion request. Motion by Timothy McManus; second Richard Ubert. Vote: unanimous. Stipulations require removal of a downstairs cooking appliance and any interior separations or keyed doors, legalization of any nonconforming areas within one year or removal of the deck.
- 111 Bayview Avenue (Satya Kaur): A Parent/Child conversion was the subject of extended questioning about prior occupancy and interior separations. An initial motion to approve failed 2–3; the Board then reconsidered and approved a motion to grant a Parent/Child use with conditions (one‑year approval or change of ownership; maintain rental permit; provide proof of relationship to the Building Inspector; maintain off‑street parking). Final vote on the approving motion: 3–2.
- 170 Broadway (Amityville Historical Society): Board approved two variances to allow a one‑story museum addition recommended by the State Office of Historic Preservation. Motion by Richard Ubert; second William Ordon. Vote: unanimous. Stipulations include Planning Board review and conformance with submitted plans.
- 34 Maple Place (Kelly Bennett): Variances to relocate a detached two‑car garage and reduce rear setback to 5 feet were approved. Applicant confirmed no plumbing and no habitable space. Motion by William Ordon; second Richard Ubert. Vote: unanimous. Condition: no habitable space, heat, or plumbing in the garage.
- 3 John Street (Village Greene Apts LLC; presented by Richard Handler): Approved conversion of an office to a one‑family dwelling with a parking variance. The applicant proposed using two parking spaces at nearby 33 Greene Avenue and one driveway space; the Board required a legal easement for shared parking, Planning Board review, a rental permit and other codes compliance. Motion by William Ordon; second Timothy McManus. Vote: unanimous.
What the Board required across approvals: conformity with submitted plans; adherence to Village, State and local codes; and building permits or rental permits where relevant. In several cases the Board also reserved inspection rights for the Building Inspector.
The Board adjourned at 8:49 p.m.; minutes were filed by the clerk/treasurer.
