November 16, 2026 Village of Patchogue Planning Board Meeting Agenda and Documents
The Village of Patchogue Planning Board is scheduled to consider applications for outdoor music at The Better Man Distilling Co., a vehicle sales center at 20 Medford Avenue, a video game lounge, two residential projects and related signage. Public hearings are scheduled for Nov. 16, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Discussion Points
•An Aug. 28, 2026, village letter states the existing approval does not authorize general outdoor DJ performances.
•Suffolk County recommended additional demolition, sewer-capacity, energy and stormwater considerations.
•The applicant’s materials state that outdoor DJ or band performances are sought for weddings and special events, and report figures about event frequency and business revenue.
•The attached Zoning Board determination grants variances for the existing lot area and frontage, stating the lot’s size and shape drive the need for relief.
•The attached Zoning Board determination records residents’ concerns about overcrowding, illegal subletting, fire safety, noise and parking before the fire.
•The determination says the applicant acknowledged prior tenant issues and describes the rental permit’s occupancy limits.
•The plans identify an AE flood zone and describe flood-related design measures.
•The site-plan materials show 46 parking spaces against 105 listed as required, excluding 12 storage/display spaces.
The Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on November 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM to consider routine approvals, two vehicle purchases funded from reserve accounts, three public hearings (a disabled-veteran tax exemption, a pool-design code clarification, and multiple zoning changes), and several personnel and contract items.
Discussion Points
•Presentation of village bills and top‑five invoices
•Proposed addition of Article V to Chapter 387 to grant a Disabled Veteran's Property Tax Exemption
•Proposed clarification to Section 382-8 regarding swimming pool design applicability
•Request to withdraw $60,000 from General Fund Surplus for a Ford Explorer with lights and assessor package for Public Safety
•Request to withdraw $70,000 from Sewer Surplus for a Ford F‑350 with snowplow and lift gate
November 3, 2026 Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting agenda and documents (PDF)
The Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to hold a public hearing on November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at 14 Baker Street (also livestreamed on the Village YouTube channel) on multiple variance and special-permit requests including: a two‑family replacement at 16 Carman Street, a nightclub/cabaret special‑permit renewal for Stereo Garden (9 Railroad Ave.), a fence variance at 34 Railroad Ave., a chicken coop special permit at 26 Shore Road, an expansion for Baron Honda at 17 Medford Ave., and residential additions at 14 Oakland Drive.
Discussion Points
•Applicant proposes ~11,700 sq.ft. addition (total ≈23,581 sq.ft.) and requests variances for parking quantity and stall dimensions.
•Applicant requests a special permit despite not meeting the 50' separation required by village code.
•Applicant requests variances for minimum lot area and lot width, maximum building area, and side yards.
•Applicant requests variance to install taller fence and reduced setback; packet includes survey information.
•Board staff requested the MIBP contract and an example event medical plan to address outstanding questions and possibly avoid reopening the hearing.
•DEC correspondence in the packet states the agency will not process after‑the‑fact permit applications for regulated areas and has referred the matter to the Bureau of Habitat for investigation.
•Materials include a lot survey and proposed footprint but no cost or financing details.
•MIBP and Stereo Garden replied that MIBP coordinates event‑specific medical plans and uses licensed ambulance providers (Shawn Soler; Carlos Navarro).
•Neighbors will have opportunity to speak at hearing.
•NYSDOT requested revisions to show turn lane, label driveway distances, redesign leaching chambers, and add pedestrian/ADA connectivity.
•Patchogue Ambulance complained of lack of advance notice for combat‑sports events and requested 2 weeks' notice and provider names (Christopher Schiera).
•Suffolk County recommended a demolition and recycling plan and review of sewer capacity with the Village DPW.
The Patchogue Community Development Agency is scheduled to consider approving a $115,000 CDBG contract with Rosemar Contracting Inc. for the Joseph Keyes Parks and Recreation Walkway at its Nov. 2, 2026 meeting.
October 27, 2026 Village of Patchogue Planning Board Meeting Agenda and Documents
The Village of Patchogue Planning Board is scheduled on October 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to hear applications including a request from The Better Man Distilling Co. to modify outdoor-music conditions to allow limited DJ/band performances and a site-plan application for 20 Medford Ave. LLC to demolish an office building and build a two-story motor-vehicle sales center. The meeting is at 14 Baker Street and will be livestreamed on the village YouTube channel.
Discussion Points
•Applicant proposes demolition and new 11,251 SF two‑story salesroom with site improvements.
•Applicant says weddings and private events provide a significant share of revenue and limits DJs to those events only.
•Materials show a significant parking shortfall compared with packet’s code calculation.
•Proposal includes technical sound limits, equipment restrictions and a performer agreement.
•Suffolk County recommends a Demolition and Recycling Plan and DPW coordination for sewer connection; environmental screening flagged coastal zone and a listed bat species.
•Village staff reminded the applicant that prior approvals allowed pre‑recorded and acoustic music only and that DJ performances are not yet authorized.
Directions
•Applicant to coordinate utility taps with DPW/SCWA and comply with SCDHS separation requirements.
Meeting agenda for the Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees scheduled Oct. 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM covering routine business, a postponed public hearing on a disabled veteran tax exemption, intermunicipal storage agreement, personnel actions, public works procurements, event permits and community requests.
Discussion Points
•Agenda provides facility address (48 Sawgrass Drive, Bellport) but no box count or duration
•Amend Resolution #221 to revise retirement date for Director of Public Safety James Berberich to Oct. 25, 2026
•Approval requests for Menorah lighting (Dec. 6), Senior Holiday Luncheon (Dec. 11), Patchogue Medford School District facility use (Nov. 21), Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 11), Fat Boys Burritos Trunk or Treat (Oct. 30), and Lee Avenue block party (Nov. 1).
•Approve leave of absence for Gregory LaGarenne Sept. 24–Oct. 31, 2026
•Approve release of Housing Inspector James Redfield effective Aug. 14, 2026
•Approve waiver of $3,000 building permit fee for Sepa Mujer’s basement entrance construction project
•Authorize mayor to execute agreement with Town of Brookhaven for storage of file boxes at $3 per box
•Authorize solicitation of bids for Machine Shop Services and Sludge Removal Services
•Proposal to add Article V to Chapter 387 creating a Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
•Public hearing adjourned to Nov. 9, 2026
•Several events request road or parking-lot closures; agenda does not include traffic-control or insurance documents.
Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals considered fence and building variance requests, heard three applications to amend previously granted special permits (two approved), reviewed a major auto-dealership expansion, and approved a single-family home variance on Oct. 20, 2026.
Discussion Points
•Applicant argued lenders will not provide financing with time-limited special permits.
•Applicant reduced proposed square footage and provided a traffic analysis dated Oct. 17, 2026.
•Applicant said lenders will not finance the property with a limited-term permit.
•Applicants cited safety concerns, downtown activity, and prior police calls as justification for taller fencing.
•Applicant submitted photos and a radius map but staff noted the radius map lacked photographs of comparable houses with similar setbacks.
•Applicant submitted plans and SCDOH approval; the lot lies in AE Flood Zone and will be raised to FEMA-compliant height.
•Board applied New York Village Law factors and found the variances appropriate based on lot characteristics and neighborhood context.
•Board concerned about sight lines at corner and neighborhood precedent.
•Board expressed concern about precedent in the A Residence District.
•Board noted applicant’s affiliation with New York Cancer and Blood Specialists and incorporated prior findings from Decision #24-01.
•Board noted the prior approvals and history of modifications to the permit.
•Neighbors expressed support, citing no sight-line issues and improved property values.
•Traffic engineer reported sufficient parking for the proposed use but board members raised questions about circulation, signage, and storage stalls.
Decisions
•Board amended permit term to indefinite, subject to prior conditions.
•Board granted an indefinite special permit amendment, subject to all prior conditions and applicable regulations.
•Board granted the area variances for lot area and frontage; motion passed 7-0.
•Hearing adjourned to Nov. 17, 2026 to allow submission of requested materials.
•Hearing closed for deliberation.
•Hearing closed for deliberation; no decision taken.
Directions
•Applicant must obtain building permits and comply with Chapter 210 and other municipal requirements.
•Applicants to submit a sketched survey indicating fence locations and heights for review.
•Applicant to provide signage plans and finalize parking/stall layout, and consider off-site storage alternatives.
•Staff to compile comparative photos and materials for the board’s review.
October 13, 2026, Special Hearing - October 13, 2026 Village of Patchogue Planning Board Meeting Agenda and Documents. Minutes
The Village of Patchogue Planning Board on Oct. 13, 2026 approved an amended site plan for the Watch Hill Hotel at 138 West Avenue, allowing 136 rooms, expanded rooftop restaurant and event space, and conditions addressing parking, monitoring and a required MOU with the village. The board adopted the resolution 7-0 and closed the hearing.
Discussion Points
•Applicant described program and design revisions including removal of apartments, increase to 136 rooms, expanded rooftop restaurant (256 seats) and event space relocated to Division St. side (~300 attendees) (James Manicone, SEG 004).
•Board adopted Level G recommendations and made compliance a condition of approval (SEG 029–039).
•Board expressed concern about parking and neighborhood spillover during weekend events; asked for detailed parking plan and mitigation (Chairman John Rocco, SEG 009).
•Board focused on preventing spillover into residential streets and required required operational controls and monitoring (SEG 031–038).
•Chairman Rocco acknowledged the issue but no technical fix or schedule was recorded in the hearing (SEG 015).
•Corner lighthouses peak at 75' while parapet remains at 55'6" to comply with height limits (SEG 004).
•Design updates remove apartments and increase hotel program to 136 rooms; event space relocated to reduce noise (SEG 004).
•Level G found super-peak demand of ~200–220 cars, exceeding applicant estimates (SEG 023–024).
•Resident asked whether the independent report covers the Division and River intersection and stated he had not seen the report (SEG 014).
•Resident questioned scope of independent report and intersection changes (John Bojac, SEG 014).
•The resolution applies to successors and assigns and directs village officials to effectuate the decision (SEG 041–043).
•Village-hired reviewer Jerry Gioso indicated the applicant's traffic study was thorough and recommended monitoring and adjustments (SEG 016).
Decisions
•Adopt Level G recommendations with specified changes and make compliance a condition of site plan approval (SEG 031–039).
•Approval of amended site plan application for 138 West Avenue with conditions; motion carries 7–0 (SEG 046).
•Board approved amended site plan including these design changes as conditions of the resolution (SEG 029–043).
•Resolution approving amended site plan took effect immediately (SEG 043).
Directions
•Adopt Level G recommendations with specified changes, including no on-site employee parking and required event plans for events >=200 attendees (SEG 031–038).
•Board records and resolution emphasize parking monitoring and an appointed parking liaison; any intersection fixes were not specified in the hearing record.
•Conduct parking utilization audits for an initial 12 months with Village oversight and possible two-year extension (SEG 034).
•Require applicant to enter MOU with Village for use of municipal parking lots (SEG 039).
•Require event plans at least one week before events expected to draw >=200 attendees (SEG 034).
•Require MOU with Village details for municipal parking use (SEG 039).
•Require parking utilization audits with an initial 12-month monitoring period (SEG 034–036).
•Village Attorney, Village Clerk and Building Department authorized to take steps to effectuate the resolution (SEG 042).
October 13, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes
At its Oct. 13, 2026 meeting, the Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees approved routine personnel and event items, set multiple public hearings (zoning map amendments, Disabled Veterans tax exemption, pool code clarification, Father Tortora Park traffic changes), authorized a $65,000 H2M feasibility study (with $50,000 state grant), agreed to contribute $80,350 toward a Recreation Center pathway project and reviewed large grant programs including a $4.5 million New York Forward allocation and local project proposals.
Discussion Points
•$50,000 state grant partially funds the study
•Clarification that Town of Brookhaven payment relates to key money for out‑of‑district sewer connection
•Concerns about meeting hourly rates led to capping meeting costs at $15,000
•Correct inconsistencies and spot zoning (e.g., reclassify E-Industrial apartments)
•DEC approval received for reef placement
•Develop a strategic investment plan to guide selections
•Need to prioritize larger projects before awarding small project grants
•Need to rebuild brewery pretreatment plant area after July fire
•No parking plan from hotel developer for Division/River Avenue reported by a resident
•Notify property owners and 200-foot neighbors
•Prepare spreadsheet showing current and proposed zoning for transparency
•Project to improve accessibility at Recreation Center
•Sea Tuck may attach up to 800,000 spat
•Total bills $923,242.41 and itemized largest payments
•Trustees expressed support and emphasized accessibility benefits
•Trustees plan further traffic study and coordination with County/State
•Village has limited bay‑bottom jurisdiction and must clarify legal protections
•Village to contribute $80,350 and CDA to provide $115,000 in CDBG funds
•Waverly Avenue congestion linked to multiple jurisdictions and signal timing
•Whether to create a small‑project fund (options: $300,000 or $600,000)
Decisions
•Approve funding and proceed to implementation planning
•Approve H2M proposal with Task 1 and Task 2 cap
•Approve payment of bills
•Public hearing set for Nov. 9, 2026
Directions
•Sea Tuck to contact Village Attorney about deed/proof of bay bottom ownership
October 06, 2026, October 6, 2026 Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting agenda and documents (PDF). Minutes
The Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 6, 2026 to consider four variance applications: a post-fire second-story addition for a nonconforming two-family at 113 Bailey Ave; a corner-lot fence on Railroad Avenue; front-yard/garage and porch additions at 14 Oakland Dr.; and a new single-family dwelling on Furman Lane. The Board granted relief for the Bailey Avenue application with conditions, and adjourned three other applications for site visits, counsel review, or further materials.
Discussion Points
•Applicants cited privacy and safety concerns and longtime family ownership; Chelsea Loris described repeated debris and urination incidents.
•Applicant stated SCHD approval obtained and that a prior 2022 ZBA approval had expired.
•Applicant stated the addition restores fire-damaged space without increasing bedroom count; a second-floor bedroom would become a dining room and the third bedroom relocated to the addition.
•Architect confirmed no foundation remains on the lot.
•Blocks said the garage interior had been reduced by a prior owner and sought a forward extension to store a vehicle and work on it.
•Board members raised sight-line safety issues for corner lots and discussed the recent code change allowing certain front-yard fences with setback requirements.
•Board requested neighborhood precedent (250' radius) and drive-by inspections to assess sight lines and tree impacts.
•Board reviewed prior tenant complaints and building-department records corroborating overcrowding and illegal subletting.
Decisions
•Application adjourned for further fact-finding.
•Application adjourned to Oct. 20, 2026 for site visit and counsel review.
•Board closed the application by unanimous vote.
•Variance relief granted for area variances and driveway/garage setbacks; approval is subject to stated conditions.
Directions
•Applicant to return with current approvals or documentation if resubmitting.
•Staff and counsel to verify whether the D-2 zone requires a 10' setback and to perform a site visit to confirm grades and sight lines.
•Staff to supply the 250' radius map; board members to perform site drive-bys.
•Vehicles of occupants must be parked on the property or on the immediately adjoining street; occupancy limited to rental-permit limits; applicant to obtain required permits from Village Building Department and other agencies if required.
September 28, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting Agenday (PDF). Media
Village of Patchogue board meeting on Sept. 28, 2026 covered routine approvals, planning and zoning updates, park renovation grant progress, wastewater plant and brewery pretreatment work, multiple personnel actions, and a lengthy public discussion about homelessness and late‑night occupancy enforcement in the village core.
Discussion Points
•A fire at the existing pretreatment plant prompted the need for feasibility and rebuild work.
•Building and Housing Official (speaker 5) described an EFC planning grant and its purpose.
•Clerk (speaker 1) presented multiple personnel hires and salary corrections.
•Hotel plan revised to 136 rooms; parking is the outstanding issue.
•Resident detailed encounters with unhoused individuals and impacts on storefronts.
•Staff to fast-track parking study paid by applicant.
•Trustee Puthier summarized recent events and detailed the Belzak Park grant award.
•Trustees discussed procurement steps and the storefront-to-shorefront open call.
•Trustees highlighted service demand and the operational limits of enforcement (SLA, fire marshal jurisdiction).
•Trustees questioned contractor fee language and enforcement/oversight mechanisms.
Decisions
•Accept grant award and proceed with required administrative steps.
•Approve H2M feasibility and bid-document work with clarified fee terms.
•Minutes approved; EPG grant authorization approved; multiple personnel hires approved as recorded.
•No new board action recorded; board to pursue further coordination and staff follow-up.
•Proceed with parking study; schedule special hearing Oct. 13.
Directions
•Clerk to post approved minutes and update personnel records; Building and Housing Dept. to submit grant acceptance paperwork.
•DPW to coordinate demolition bid document preparation schedule.
•Lehigh Associates to complete parking management review prior to Oct. 13 hearing.
•Public outreach: encourage submissions by Oct. 2.
•Staff to clarify Task 2 fee language and return with not-to-exceed contract figures.
•Staff to continue in‑house meetings and coordinate with social-service organizations.
•Trustee Puthier and parks crew to pursue procurement/quotes and seek state-required paperwork.
•Trustees to explore regulatory and outreach measures balanced with available authority.
September 28, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting Agenday (PDF). Minutes
The Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees met Sept. 14, 2026 and approved routine bills and personnel changes, authorized participation in New York State's Voluntary Flood Risk Property Buyout Program (Blue Buffers), advanced grant planning for a Storefront to Shorefront redevelopment project, approved a series of community events, and heard public comments about parking, a private parking-service vendor, and traffic concerns tied to local development.
Discussion Points
•BFJ Planning proposed projects and templates for beautification and redevelopment.
•Bid withdrawal accepted for wastewater headworks due to omitted costs and increased dewatering expenses.
•Board accepted a DPW retirement effective Aug. 7, 2026.
•Kennedy described ~30 candidate properties and connected the MOU to ongoing grant planning for Storefront to Shorefront.
•Merchant requested better notice when Village property is used for events; Check Valet sought licensing while acknowledging tickets were outstanding; resident raised traffic concerns tied to development.
•Multiple community events and their logistics were approved, including setup times and street closures.
•Multiple personnel changes were presented and approved, including retroactive pay tied to CDL acquisition and a promoted Maintenance Mechanic II position.
•Public workshop set for Sept. 22 to discuss use of awarded funds and next steps.
•Three out\u0002of\u0002district sewer connections for Baron Honda properties approved; DPW reported lighting and grading work ongoing.
•Trustee Weeks emphasized scale for large runs that pass through neighboring communities.
•Village Attorney Egan available to answer legal questions; no substantive amendments made.
•Village Attorney Egan said tickets would be adjudicated in Village Justice Court and procurement/licensing questions remain under review.
Decisions
•Accepted bid withdrawal and approved sewer connections.
•Board approved a series of event permits for fall 2026 and spring 2027 events.
•Board approved hires, promotions, retroactive pay increases and retirement acceptance.
•Board authorized the Mayor to execute the MOU to join Blue Buffers Program.
•No policy change enacted at meeting; issues referred for legal/procurement review.
•Proceed with public planning and engagement under the awarded grant.
Directions
•Event organizers to follow permit conditions and coordinate with DPW and Police for closures.
•Hold and promote the Sept. 22 public workshop at Patchogue\u0002Medford Library.
•Hold public workshop Sept. 22 to discuss grant-funded projects and next steps.
•No immediate policy action decided; further administrative follow-up required.
•Proceed with promotions effective Sept. 15, 2026 as recorded.
•Procurement and bidding to be reassessed.
•Sewer Department to process approved connections with applicants.
•Update payroll and onboarding procedures to reflect new hires and retroactive pay.
•Village staff and legal counsel to review procurement and licensing implications for private parking services using public property.
September 22, 2026, September 22, 2026 Village of Patchogue Planning Board Meeting Agenda and Documents. Media
The Village of Patchogue Planning Board considered multiple development and renovation applications, approving several residential and commercial projects and continuing a hotel application pending a parking study.
Discussion Points
•Agent said no new bedrooms would be created and that the detached garage was removed.
•Applicant confirmed no kitchen expansion beyond a walk-in freezer.
•Applicant explained rationale for exterior entrance and laundry.
•Applicant explained sensory-room purpose and interior features.
•Applicant presented licensed survey(s) showing 3.8 feet to side yard and agreed to plan changes to prevent bedroom increase.
•Architect James Manicom described added rooms, rooftop expansion, and building-area increases.
•Board clarified its review scope given ZBA variance outcome.
•Board confirmed prior ZBA exemption and required matching siding and mini-split HVAC.
•Board emphasized parking and neighborhood impacts and requested an independent parking study.
•Board inquired about view impacts and material choices.
•Board noted property is a six-family and will remain so; building inspector said basement is non-habitable.
•Committee approved signage as submitted and advised applicants to bring color renderings if building paint colors change.
•Fire inspector letter regarding rear-yard garbage was read into record; applicant said it was resolved.
•GF Hotel Management described staffing and operational oversight.
•Neighbor presented survey discrepancies and alleged an illegal accessory apartment.
Decisions
•Application continued to Oct. 13 special meeting
•Approval granted.
•Approval granted with standard conditions.
•Board approved interior renovations and occupancy increase.
•Board approved the recreation space with conditions.
•Signs approved by voice vote.
•Site-plan approved with stated conditions.
Directions
•Applicants to submit paint renderings to building department if repainting planned.
•Applicant to commission and submit an independent parking study before Oct. 13 special meeting.
•Applicant to comply with rental-inspection and building-department requirements.
•Applicant to follow building permit and inspection procedures; no plumbing installed now.
•Applicant to remove closet from plans; building inspector to verify garage habitability; construction documents must handle stormwater per code.
•Applicant to remove unauthorized paper signs and apply for signage changes if needed.
•Applicant to submit final permit materials and follow inspection schedule.
September 22, 2026, September 22, 2026 Village of Patchogue Planning Board Meeting Agenda and Documents. Minutes
The Village of Patchogue Planning Board reviewed revisions to a proposed Watch Hill Hotel, considered multiple commercial and residential building applications, approved several site-plan changes and expansions, and adjourned the hotel application pending a traffic/parking review.
Discussion Points
•Applicant described materials, roof changes and that bedroom count remains four.
•Applicant described sensory equipment and teacher support; ZBA previously granted variances.
•Applicant explained intended use (laundry/mechanical) and reduction in apartment count; board emphasized fire-safety egress and inspection.
•Applicant presented design details and exterior materials; neighbor raised survey discrepancies and alleged illegal apartment; counsel clarified ZBA handled hardship and variances.
•Applicant proposed 14 extended-stay suites and increased rooftop seating to 256; branding change to Tapestry; removal of spa/hot tub; net loss of six parking spaces.
•Owner proposed interior expansion into adjacent space and additional bar; hours remain same with weekend extension to 2 a.m. on select nights.
•Two sign applications handled and approved; applicants reminded to return for paint proposals if pursued.
Decisions
•Application adjourned to Oct. 13 pending parking study
•Application approved
•Application approved with conditions
•Application approved with Fire Inspector clearance condition
•Sign permits approved
•Site plan approved with conditions
Directions
•Board approved materials and colors listed in application.
•Board imposed signage removal and no-kitchen-expansion condition
•No plumbing; mini-split HVAC required; exterior to match dwelling.
•Standard permit processing and inspections.
•Submit for Fire Inspector review; subject to rental inspection requirements.
•Village to commission independent traffic/parking review and applicant to submit a parking plan
•Village to inspect garage and confirm no conversion; applicant to remove closet to avoid creating a bedroom.
September 15, 2026, September 15, 2026 Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting agenda and documents (PDF). Minutes
The Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals on Sept. 15, 2026 granted an area variance to allow a two-car detached garage at 65 Maple Avenue with conditions restricting commercial auto repair, and approved a 10-year special permit and parking variances for a Baron Honda salesroom at 20 Medford Avenue after review of a traffic study; both motions passed 5-0.
Discussion Points
•Applicant will not have on-site service; service and used-car storage will remain at 17 Medford Avenue; traffic study projects about 26 peak mid-day parking spaces.
•Board acknowledged numerical significance of parking variance but found mitigation through smaller footprint and additional storage spaces.
•Neighbors raised prior commercial auto repair activity at the property; Applicant's architect cited a driveway drywell limiting placement of the garage.
Decisions
•Grant special permit for vehicle salesroom; grant variances for parking stall size and parking count; term set to 10 years.
•Grant variance to allow 3.5' north side setback for detached garage; variance subject to Village Code time limits and additional approvals.
Directions
•Approvals conditioned on application facts, Village Code time periods, and any additional permits or approvals.
•Condition prohibiting commercial auto repairs at the property; matter remanded to Building Department for permits.
September 14, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda (PDF). Media
Regular meeting of the Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees on 2020-09-14 covering routine approvals, a state-supported flood buyout resolution, park and streetscape projects, hiring and promotions, merchant/parking complaints during public comment, and discussion of liquor-license/late-night business impacts.
Discussion Points
•Board introduced and discussed a resolution to engage with the state Housing Trust Fund Corporation on flood‑risk buyouts.
•Climate Smart Communities grant submitted; South Shore Estuary involvement for restoration planning; Shorefront Park grading underway.
•Concerns about liquor-license concentrations, late‑night establishments and traffic near hotels.
•Multiple personnel items presented and approved by voice vote.
•Public commenters described parking shortages, peddlers taking business from storefronts, and proposed technical solutions for private lots.
•Reported BID/market health, proposed camera upgrades, hanging baskets, light pole work, and a $4.5M strategic figure for redevelopment.
Decisions
•Approvals granted; no roll‑call recorded in transcript.
•No formal appropriation or award recorded; planning and grant pursuit authorized.
•No immediate moratorium or ordinance adopted; further study requested.
•No ordinance or enforcement change adopted at this meeting.
•Resolution authorizing village participation in state buyout program was approved by voice vote.
•Set a public workshop on Sept. 22 to solicit input.
Directions
•HR/Payroll to process hires and provide confirmation of salaries and start dates.
•Staff to consult police, traffic engineers and develop options including patrol adjustments and possible zoning language.
•Staff to continue grant coordination and volunteer engagement.
•Staff to continue mapping candidate properties and coordinate with state officials.
•Staff to pursue grant applications and prepare refined cost estimates.
•Staff to review parking enforcement options and private‑lot management tools and report back.
September 15, 2026, September 15, 2026 Village of Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting agenda and documents (PDF). Media
The Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 15, 2026, recessed briefly because there were no initial agenda items, then reconvened to approve a variance for a detached garage at 65 Maple Avenue and a special permit for a motor vehicle sales room at 20 Mentor Avenue; the board then moved to close the meeting.
Discussion Points
•Application described as seeking a 1.3-foot side and rear setback where 5 feet is required.
•Application requires a special permit for motor vehicle sales and relief for parking stall size and total parking count.
•Board proceeded with two decision-calendar votes and moved to close the meeting.
•No public testimony or staff presentation recorded in the supplied transcript for this item.
•No staff presentation or public comment is recorded in the supplied transcript for this item.
•No staff presentations or public comments are recorded in the provided excerpt.
Decisions
•Board approved the special permit as presented (5-0).
•Board approved the variance as presented (5-0).
•Two applications approved (both recorded as 5-0 votes).
September 14, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda (PDF). Minutes
The Village of Patchogue Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Sept. 14, 2026. The board approved routine bills and personnel actions, authorized participation in New York State's Blue Buffers voluntary flood-risk buyout program, reviewed grant-funded redevelopment planning (Storefront to Shorefront), approved events and field uses, and heard public comments on parking, Check Valet licensing, and neighborhood traffic and nightlife concerns.
Discussion Points
•A Sept. 22 public workshop is planned to advance community input and project scoping.
•BFJ Planning produced proposed projects and guidance for the Storefront to Shorefront plan.
•Check Valet representative said the business provides many stress-free parking experiences and seeks to comply with Village licensing; Village Attorney Egan noted legal and procurement questions about using public property.
•David Kennedy described the Blue Buffers Program and said staff and the Town of Brookhaven were close to identifying roughly 30 candidate properties.
•Merchant Mark Siegel requested earlier notice of lot use to avoid negative customer impact.
•Paperwork submitted for release of State funds to purchase playground equipment at Shorefront Park and redevelop courts at Belzak Park.
•Resident John Bogack raised intersection safety concerns tied to development and cited calls for a moratorium on new bars; Village Attorney Egan explained limits on Village authority over State liquor licensing.
•Several items were ratified as prior approvals; others were approved for future dates.
•The Standard Workday and Reporting resolution for Deputy Mayor Brinkman recorded an abstention by Brinkman.
•Trustee Fuoco asked if the Little Creek restoration project could be folded into buyout planning; Kennedy said staff would coordinate.
•Trustee Krieger presented each personnel item and the Board acted on them sequentially.
•Trustees emphasized contractor procurement to complete work before the next season.
•Trustees reviewed each Special Events Permit and confirmed street closures and logistical details.
Decisions
•Board authorized MOU to participate in the Blue Buffers Program.
•Multiple event permits approved and field uses ratified.
•Multiple hires and promotions approved; Standard Workday resolution passed with one abstention.
Directions
•Event organizers to comply with Special Events Permit conditions and coordinate with the Village for closures and safety.
•Human Resources and Payroll to effect hires, promotions, and retroactive pay adjustments as recorded.
•Staff to meet with State and Town representatives and produce a recommended map of candidate properties and outreach plan.
•Staff to publicize the Sept. 22 workshop and continue coordinating with State planners to finalize scope for release of awarded funds.
•Staff to pursue State fund release and solicit contractors to complete improvements in time for next season.
•Village staff to discuss notification procedures for parking-lot use and procurement/bidding implications of private services on public property.
Suffolk County Legislature held its regular meeting on Sept. 9, 2026. The session opened with roll call, proclamations and an extended public comment period that focused on sewer-billing increases for senior condominium communities, preschool special-education provider reimbursement rates, surveillance (Flock) camera concerns and police-union conduct; the body approved a large set of grants, capital/bond measures and a $60 million bond for settlement of a traffic-camera class-action claim.
Discussion Points
•A $60M bond was approved to fund settlement of a traffic-camera class action; legislators noted prior warnings about fee legality.
•Allegations of unlawful arrest involving a PBA president and demands for transparency on Flock searches.
•Calls for suspension or cancellation of Flock contracts and for auditing of access logs.
•Numerous grants accepted across departments; bond measures for college and infrastructure passed by roll call.
•Providers described recruitment and retention challenges tied to low reimbursement rates.
•Speakers requested an administrative reclassification for senior condos or a review process to appeal sewer charges.
•Speakers said the new billing treats 55+ condo units like single-family homes and causes large increases for seniors on fixed incomes.
•They requested a predictable multi-year $5-per-session increase for three years to stabilize the workforce.
Decisions
•Bond measures and grant acceptances approved
Directions
•DPW to pursue additional grant funding to offset county costs and report back on use of Water Quality funds and ARPA deadlines.
September 03, 2026, Community Development Agency Meeting Agenda(PDF). Media
The Patchogue Village Community Development Agency held a routine meeting on Sept. 3, approving minutes and an attendance amendment to its charter, reviewing Section 8 and CDBG finances, discussing landlord outreach and voucher issuance, and setting next steps for CDBG project timelines including the Joseph Keyes Recreation Center improvements.
Discussion Points
•Audit committee recommended the invoice after review; fee described as lower than prior years.
•David Kennedy reported utilization decline and proposed landlord outreach and seminars.
•Governance committee proposed attendance guideline to monitor participation.
•Joseph Keyes Recreation Center proposed as CDBG accessibility/pathway project.
•Member expressed concern that 380 Bay decision felt rushed; suggested setting deadlines for proposals and public hearings.
•Members agreed guideline would be used if necessary and is not binding.
•Members debated timing for CDBG hearings (December vs January) and coordination with state funds.
•Staff agreed to prepare a timeline for the next meeting.
•Staff to prepare timeline and public outreach plans.
•Staff will issue vouchers cautiously (in batches) to ensure lease-ups before issuing more.
•Theresa reported detailed July and Aug. check totals and explained higher payments due to eviction-related holds.
Decisions
•Attendance guideline approved
•Invoice approved
Directions
•Conduct landlord outreach and host seminar; issue vouchers in small batches until placements confirmed.
•Prepare schedule and outreach plan; map overlaps with state funding programs.
•Staff to prepare proposed schedule and milestones for project decision-making.