Single-Family Home Rezoning in Amityville
Summary
A single 100' x 120' lot at Harrison Avenue and Rosewood Avenue would be divided in two, with the existing house demolished and two new two-story homes built. Neighbors may weigh in on lot size and neighborhood character.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct town cost; two new homes would add to the local tax base.
The property owner gains the ability to build and sell two homes on one lot.
Nearby residents could see denser development and smaller lots than the surrounding pattern if approved.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Nov 19, 2026
A single 100' x 120' lot at Harrison Avenue and Rosewood Avenue would be divided in two, with the existing house demolished and two new two-story homes built. Neighbors may weigh in on lot size and neighborhood character.
Planning Board - Apr 13, 2026
A property owner is seeking a zone change from Business E and Residence B to Residence B to build a two-story single-family home without needing zoning variances. The board reviewed landscaping and lot layout to ensure it fits the residential neighborhood.
Accessory Apartment Review Board - Jan 6, 2026
Neighbors raised serious concerns about parking and traffic congestion near a Schlegel Boulevard property due to a newly opened bus depot across the street, highlighting how new accessory apartments might worsen local parking shortages.
Related development
Application #26-186 (Lot #1) — Rosewood Avenue subdivision
Paired with Application #26-186; both must be considered together for the subdivision to proceed.
Stanley Gilpin Single-Family Dwelling
Replaces a vacant, split-zoned lot with a conforming residential home that matches neighborhood character.
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