Steep Slope Preservation and Flag Lot Access at 27 Dunlop Road
Summary
The board handled six homeowner variance requests in one night, most tied to Huntington's steep waterfront terrain and legacy small lots. All were granted, showing the board generally supports home improvements when neighbors don't object.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Approvals let homeowners finish projects that should lift surrounding property values, including a Melville fixer-upper the chairman said could top seven figures.
The six homeowners, plus neighbors of the Carlucci property whose rundown house is being restored.
Residents advocating for lower overall density in hilly terrain.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Zoning Board Meeting (Room 114) - Nov 6, 2026
The board handled six homeowner variance requests in one night, most tied to Huntington's steep waterfront terrain and legacy small lots. All were granted, showing the board generally supports home improvements when neighbors don't object.
Planning Board Meeting - Mar 11, 2026
The board clarified how steep slope laws and cluster zoning work together to preserve natural terrain in developments like the Estates at Elwood. Residents voiced concerns over how lot density is calculated on sloped parcels.
Planning Board Meeting - Nov 5, 2025
Developers are proposing a flag lot subdivision that uses a shared driveway to protect steep slopes along Dunlop Road, but board members raised concerns about traffic flow, headlight glare on the front house, and whether a circular turnaround is needed.
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