ZBA denies six‑month extension for 33 Sterling Place after code‑enforcement report of violations

The Amityville Zoning Board on Jan. 22 denied a request for a six‑month extension of a prior ZBA approval for 33 Sterling Place after reviewing a letter requesting the extension and a report from the Village’s code enforcement officer documenting outstanding violations.

A letter seeking a six‑month extension was filed by attorney J. Bradford Kenealy on behalf of owner Vito Pampalone; the board heard the attorney’s request in absentia. Ken Jacobs, the Village’s Code Enforcement Officer, reported that the house previously had illegal occupancies on the third floor and single‑room occupancies throughout, that the property later became vacant but is not listed on the Vacant Home Registry, and that there are at least two trailers on the lot without Board permission or permits and the lot contains trash and debris. Jacobs also said the owner has an upcoming court date related to issues at the house and that the applicant had not applied to the Planning Board as required. Board members noted a lack of steps taken to begin the required processes and concerns about multiple code violations.

On a 5–0 vote (motion by Todd Brice; second by William Ordon), the board denied the requested extension. Chair Tracey Cullen said she had concerns that the owner had ‘‘flagrantly violated numerous Village Codes.’’ The denial means the applicant must address outstanding violations and pursue any required approvals to restore the earlier certification or seek a new approval.

Next steps: the owner must remedy code violations, file required Planning Board applications, and resolve outstanding court matters before seeking further relief from the ZBA.