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Town of Huntington Planning Board Meeting - February 4, 2026

Meeting Portal — Wednesday, February 4, 2026
BodyHuntington, New York
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DateWednesday, February 4, 2026
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So this is secondary.

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Good evening, everyone.

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Welcome to the town of Huntington's planning board meeting for February 4th, 2026.

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I'd like to ask you all to please rise and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:22

Justice Rollins.

0:25

Thank you, everyone.

0:25

Good evening, Mr.

0:26

Turner.

0:27

Good evening, Mr.

0:28

Chairman, members of the board.

0:31

We have start with two resolutions for the approval of minutes.

0:35

The first is for the prior planning board meeting on January 21st.

0:40

Motion, please.

0:41

Move it.

0:41

Motion, Mr.

0:42

Tantillo.

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Second.

0:43

Second.

0:44

Second.

0:44

Mr.

0:44

Cotella.

0:45

No, I think we all have to recuse.

0:47

I know.

0:47

First of all, there's two meetings.

0:50

No, no.

0:50

One was one was the public last meeting.

0:55

Okay, uh, we'll do it again.

0:56

Motion, please.

0:57

Motion.

0:58

Motion, Mr.

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Cote.

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Second.

1:00

I'm recusing.

1:01

I'm recusing.

1:03

Second.

1:04

Second, Mr.

1:04

Becker.

1:05

All in favor?

1:05

Aye.

1:06

Aye.

1:06

Aye.

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Any opposed?

1:08

And we have three abstentions?

1:10

Mrs.

1:10

Amendola, Mr.

1:12

Panetta, and Mr.

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Tantila.

1:14

Correct.

1:14

So Mr.

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Ehrlich is voting.

1:16

Correct.

1:24

Okay, we good, Angela.

1:26

Okay.

1:28

Second resolution is for the minutes of the public hearing for the map of Huntington Manor, Section A, lots 40 to 43 on December 3rd, 2020.

1:39

Motion please.

1:40

Motion, Mrs.

1:40

Emendola.

1:41

Second.

1:41

Second, Judge Lipson.

1:43

All in favor?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

Town of Huntington Planning Board Meeting - February 4, 2026

The Planning Board of the Town of Huntington convened on February 4, 2026, to address minutes, project extensions, a bond release, subdivision reviews, a lot line change introduction, and a Zoning Board referral. Several items were approved unanimously, one subdivision was tabled for technical issues, and a consensus was reached on a special use permit recommendation.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval (January 21, 2026 Planning Board Meeting): Approved with a motion by Mr. Tantillo and second by Mr. Cotella; three members (Mrs. Amendola, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Tantillo) abstained. Motion carried.
  • Minutes Approval (Public Hearing for Map of Huntington Manor Section A, Lots 40-43, December 3, 2025): Approved with a motion by Mrs. Amendola and second by Judge Lipson. One abstention (Mr. Cote). Motion carried.
  • Project Extension – 126 Cuba Hill Road Plat: Extended review time by 62 days to April 13, 2026. Approved unanimously.
  • Extension of Subdivision Filing Time – The Residences at Oheka Castle: Extended by 90 days to May 25, 2026. Approved unanimously.
  • Lot Line Change Extensions (3 months): Ingraham Family extended to May 20, 2026, and 29 & 31 Stonywell Court extended to May 23, 2026. Approved unanimously.
  • Landscape Bond Extension – 269 Walt Whitman Road 2023: Bond in the amount of $4,000 extended. Approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

  • 126 Cuba Hill Road Plat – Preliminary Approval: This two-lot subdivision at the corner of Cuba Hill and Manor Roads, previously heard by the Zoning Board for lot area variances, received preliminary approval. Motion by Mr. Tantillo, second by Mrs. Amendola. Approved unanimously.
  • Estates at Elwood – Yield Determination: Tabled for two weeks due to technical issues. The board will revisit at the next meeting.
  • Tiziana Estates Lot Line Change – Project Introduction: A proposed lot line adjustment involving Tiziana Estates subdivision (5 lots approved earlier) and an adjacent seller retaining a 33,000 sq ft lot. The change would enlarge the backyards of all five subdivision lots. The board expressed no objections; staff anticipates readiness for approval soon.
  • ZBA Referral #23610 – Francesca Chang: Application for a special use permit for a children's place of amusement in an existing shopping center (interior alterations only). The previously requested traffic study has been submitted. The planning board indicated no objections and stated that if the proofs are made, they would support the permit approval. Consensus reached as amended.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent calendar items (minutes, extensions, bond) approved as noted.
  • 126 Cuba Hill Road Plat received preliminary approval.
  • Estates at Elwood tabled to the next meeting (two weeks).
  • Tiziana Estates lot line change introduced; no vote taken.
  • ZBA referral recommendation: planning board supports approval of the special use permit subject to findings.

Meeting Transcript

So this is secondary. Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the town of Huntington's planning board meeting for February 4th, 2026. I'd like to ask you all to please rise and join me for the Pledge of Allegiance. Justice Rollins. Thank you, everyone. Good evening, Mr. Turner. Good evening, Mr. Chairman, members of the board. We have start with two resolutions for the approval of minutes. The first is for the prior planning board meeting on January 21st. Motion, please. Move it. Motion, Mr. Tantillo. Second. Second. Second. Mr. Cotella. No, I think we all have to recuse. I know. First of all, there's two meetings. No, no. One was one was the public last meeting. Okay, uh, we'll do it again. Motion, please. Motion. Motion, Mr. Cote. Second. I'm recusing. I'm recusing. Second. Second, Mr. Becker. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? And we have three abstentions? Mrs. Amendola, Mr. Panetta, and Mr. Tantila. Correct. So Mr. Ehrlich is voting.

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