Huntington Planning Board Meeting - May 20, 2026

The Huntington Planning Board met on May 20, 2026 to address a consent calendar, conduct a public hearing, and deliberate on several site plans, subdivisions, lot line changes, and a ZBA referral. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the minutes of the May 6, 2026 Planning Board meeting and the Harbor Road Plat public hearing minutes of April 15, 2026.
• Granted a 90-day filing extension to August 24, 2026 (item referenced as Ojica/OHICA).
• Approved three-month lot line change extensions: Ingraham Family extended to August 20, 2026, and Tiziana Estates extended to August 25, 2026.
• Approved a landscape bond of $6,000 for Huntington Porsche.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Public Hearing for Map of Greenlawn Center (Lots 14-23): Applicant Tracy Edwards of CDJR Management requested a two-lot subdivision on Amsterdam Street. She noted the property is in an R-40 zone but proposed two 10,000 sq ft lots consistent with the neighborhood, having received area variances from the ZBA on August 14, 2025. The applicant intends to satisfy sanitary flow requirements via the Suffolk County TDR credit program. No other public speakers spoke. The board closed the hearing without taking a vote on the application.

Discussion Items

• Citi Bank – 3124-3126 E. Jericho Tpke.: Proposal for a 3,852 sq ft pad building at an existing shopping center. ZBA variances were previously obtained. The board discussed potential late comments from DOT but proceeded. A motion for approval was moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.
• Huntington Cancer Center – East Pulaski Road: Proposal to join two existing buildings by sharing parking and creating a cross-easement. The plan provides excess parking (334 spaces where 187 required; 89 where 82 required). Staff supported the project. The board approved the modified site plan unanimously.
• 1765 New York Avenue (SP 25-10005): A small retail building on a vacant lot in Huntington Station. The board found the architectural design flat and outdated for the area's revitalization goals. Members requested enhanced architectural features (brickwork, window treatment, roofline) and a better-quality rendering. The board deferred approval and directed staff to work with the architect for revisions; the resolution was held off.
• Transfer of Density Flow Rights – 121 Columbia Street: The three-lot subdivision approved earlier in 2026 required 1.02 credits (305 gallons). The sending site is the previously approved Cooper site. Staff recommended approval, and the board adopted the resolution unanimously.
• 8 Ruth Plat – Conditional Final Approval: A four-lot cluster subdivision. The board had granted preliminary approval with modifications. The final resolution included conditions (0.6-acre natural area preservation, $10,000 recreation fee, standard subdivision conditions). One board member clarified that the eight conditions should be reflected in the covenants and restrictions. The board approved the conditional final approval and waived the final public hearing.
• Willow Gardens (Lots 32-38) – SEQRA Determination: A two-lot subdivision on Derby Avenue. The board issued a negative declaration under SEQRA, finding no significant impacts. Additionally, the board determined the site is eligible to receive TDFR credits (needed approximately 600 gallons due to small lot sizes). The resolution was adopted unanimously.
• Akgun-Platkin Lot Line Change: Transfer of 7,772 sq ft from 7 Fawn Lane to 3 Pinebrook Court to resolve a pool encroachment. The board considered it a Type II action under SEQRA and approved the lot line change unanimously.
• ZBA Referral – #23720 (Amazon/Spagnoli Road): Proposal for a 113,000+ sq ft warehouse, a 5,000 sq ft vehicle maintenance building, a pylon sign, and overnight vehicle storage. Staff supported the proposal but included a recommendation for native vegetation. The board voted to remove the last bullet point of the recommendation (which they felt was overly burdensome). With that amendment, the board reached a consensus to send a favorable recommendation to the ZBA.

Key Outcomes

• Approvals (unanimous): Citi Bank site plan; Huntington Cancer Center modified site plan; TDFR for 121 Columbia Street; conditional final approval for 8 Ruth Plat (with waiver of final hearing); SEQRA negative declaration and TDFR eligibility for Willow Gardens; lot line change for Akgun-Platkin.
• Deferred: 1765 New York Avenue site plan – sent back for architectural improvements; resolution held.
• Public Hearing: Greenlawn Center hearing held; no further action taken at this meeting.
• ZBA Referral: Board approved a recommendation (as amended) supporting the Amazon facility with conditions.
• No votes were taken against any item; all decisions were unanimous where votes occurred.