Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Hempstead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in zoning with high priority
Historic Home Expansion and Zoning Flexibility
Neighbors and commissioners raised serious concerns that a proposed contemporary colonial renovation would clash with the historic character of the Roslyn Heights neighborhood. The applicant agreed to take the feedback back to the drawing board to create a more sensitive design.
Residential Development and Floor Area Limits
A family that has owned 22 Groton Lane since 1958 wants a second-story addition and portico, exceeding the floor-area cap by 450 square feet. Next-door and across-the-street neighbors said it's too big; the Board pushed them to shrink it.