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ZBA cites emergency-access and density risks on narrow Funaro Court
Summary
The ZBA’s decision emphasizes that Funaro Court’s 8–10 foot right-of-way, existing bedroom counts and close proximity to the LIRR station make further residential density inappropriate, noting potential challenges for emergency vehicles and resident quality of life.
The Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals flagged emergency-access and density concerns in denying a referral for a two-family dwelling at 35 Funaro Court. In its findings the board described Funaro Court as an "approximately 8–10 foot wide and 215-foot long right-of-way" flanked by several dwellings; the board said adding two more units would expand the area’s housing from five dwellings and 16 bedrooms to seven dwellings and at least 22 bedrooms.
The board also noted parking standards in the Village Code and driveway-width requirements (citing Village Code §§435-33(B) and 435-33(C)) and observed that with required parking the properties from 35 to 41 Funaro Court "would have virtually no open space." Board members raised particular concern about the proposed dwellings’ proximity to the railroad, noting they would lie "approximately 25 feet from the railroad tracks," which the board said could negatively affect future residents’ quality of life and complicate emergency response.
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