Cassella Retaining Walls
Description
Requesting a variance to reduce retaining wall setbacks from property lines for existing walls.
Impact summary
A neighbor spoke in support; the walls improve driveway visibility and keep the wooded street character.
Applicant
- Name
- Matthew Cassella
- Address
- 27 Hastings Drive, Northport, NY 11768See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · Board of Zoning Appeals
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (3)
Residential Retaining Walls and Encroachments
Multiple residential properties are requesting significant variances for tall retaining walls, elevated fences, and paving coverage that exceed standard municipal limits. These requests highlight neighborhood concerns regarding hillside stability, drainage, and property line encroachments.
Industrial Manufacturing and Outdoor Storage Operations at Pelkowski Precast
Pelkowski Precast wants to expand its Kings Park concrete operation with outdoor storage, tall walls and reduced setbacks. The case was adjourned to December 15 after the applicant's attorney missed the meeting.
Nesconset neighbor dispute over walls and paving
Two adjacent Nesconset applications (27 Hayes Street and 9 Jackson Street) triggered sharp opposition from neighbors alleging pavers encroach six inches onto their property, stormwater runoff killed their landscaping, and an 18-foot pavilion destroyed their privacy. The board can only make compliance a condition — it doesn't settle property-line disputes.
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