Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Huntington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in development with medium priority
Steep Slope Preservation and Flag Lot Access at 27 Dunlop Road
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.
8 Ruth Plat Subdivision and New Road Dedication
The town would accept roads in the Golf Estates subdivision and amend contracts with Chesterfield Associates for drainage pipe work on Westview Road and Essex Drive.
Mixed-Use Redevelopment at 1044 New York Avenue
A long-vacant commercial strip next to the Gateway property could be redeveloped into a mixed-use building with apartments, but a shared-parking deal collapsed when the neighbor sold. The applicant is returning to the ZBA for a bigger parking variance.
Map of Wychwood Cluster Subdivision
The Congregational Church of Huntington is proposing a cluster subdivision on Washington Drive to turn three parcels into two, selling off a residential lot to fund major repairs for its 70-year-old sanctuary.
Church Property Subdivisions for Fundraising
Both St. Matthew's Church and the Congregational Church of Huntington applied to carve off portions of their land to sell as residential lots, helping pay for building maintenance and church repairs.
St. Matthew's Church Three-Lot Subdivision
St. Matthew's Church is proposing a three-lot subdivision off the North Service Road to create two conforming residential lots while keeping the church property intact. Neighbors and church representatives discussed buffer plantings and utilities during the public hearing.
Animal Rescue Hospital Special Use Permit
The Wildlife Center of Long Island applied to convert a storage building on Washington Drive in Centerport into an animal rescue hospital. While many town residents and businesses supported the project, immediate neighbors on Shawnee Street raised vocal concerns regarding noise, operations, and waste disposal.
Blighted Property Enforcement in East Northport and Cold Spring Harbor
Residents brought forward long-standing concerns regarding severely neglected, vacant commercial and residential properties creating safety hazards and eyesores in their neighborhoods.
Greenlawn Center Two-Lot Subdivision
Tracy Edwards presented a request for a two-lot subdivision on Amsterdam Street to build two single-family homes. The board held a public hearing and discussed the historical background of the neighborhood.