Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Smithtown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in business jobs
Islandaire St. James expansion
Islandaire wants a 23,800-square-foot, 30-foot-tall storage building on its Middle Country Road property, saying it will cut truck trips and let the company grow. The board is waiting on sewer flow numbers.
Commercial Signage and Car Wash Advertising on Jericho Turnpike
Bolla EM Realty sought to expand its ground sign to advertise its car wash service to passing motorists. The board approved the expansion with the condition that older unauthorized canopy signs be removed.
Commercial Animal Boarding Expansion in St. James
Premier Pets is seeking a special exception to expand into neighboring tenant spaces for overnight dog boarding and daycare. The Board required proof of health department sanitary calculations and an official acoustical engineering report to ensure barking won't disturb nearby commercial tenants or residents.