Zoning board approves residential variances; denies garage conversion
Brookhaven zoning board approves majority of residential variances. The Board of Zoning Appeals, chaired by Paul DeChance, granted approximately 30 variance requests for swimming pools, decks, sheds and related residential improvements on December 8, with nearly all approvals unanimous. James
Board of Zoning Appeals · Meeting of December 8, 2021
NY BROOKHAVEN — Brookhaven zoning board approves majority of residential variances. The Board of Zoning Appeals, chaired by Paul DeChance, granted approximately 30 variance requests for swimming pools, decks, sheds and related residential improvements on December 8, with nearly all approvals unanimous. James Baggiano of Shoreham won conditional relief to clear up to 78 percent of his property on condition that he plant six trees and submit a revegetation plan within 180 days.
Philippe and Kahille Dorsinvil's application to convert a detached garage into habitable space was denied unanimously. The board also held multiple applications indefinitely and postponed several cases, including MDCT Two LLC's four-parcel development, to January 12, 2022.
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Source: the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting of December 8, 2021, compiled from the official minutes.
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