Planning Board Meeting Summary – August 19, 2026

The Huntington Planning Board met on August 19, 2026, to approve minutes, extensions, bonds, and discuss several site plans, subdivisions, and ZBA referrals. The meeting included unanimous approvals of routine items and detailed discussions on subdivision access, sidewalk waivers, and architectural revisions.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes: Approved minutes from the August 5, 2026 meeting and public hearings for Map of Wychwood, Map of Willow Gardens, and Holy Trinity Plat (all from July 15, 2026).
• Extensions: Approved 90-day filing extension for The Residences at Oheka Castle (to November 23, 2026); 3-month lot line change extensions for Akgun-Platkin (to November 20, 2026) and Tiziana Estates (to November 25, 2026).
• Performance Bond Extensions (1 year, nunc-pro-tunc): Capitoline Ventures (to May 1, 2027), S&S Homes (to June 17, 2027), Wieck Homes (to May 1, 2027), and 166 Laurel Rd – Suprina (to August 20, 2026).
• Landscape Bonds: Approved Allen Estates II Site Plan Landscape Bond in the amount of $2,000.00 and Scuffy Auto Body landscape bond.

Current Communications

• Received 11 communications regarding Estates at Elwood (formal objections, recusals, environmental investigation requests) and one regarding a rotting building at 6180 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. No board action was taken on these items during the meeting.

Discussion Items

• Site Plan #1 – 1765 New York Avenue: The board reviewed revised architectural plans that added awnings, stucco, and brick decoration. Members expressed satisfaction with the improvements, noting they addressed prior concerns about a plain façade.
• Subdivision #1 – Holy Trinity Plat (Dix Hills): The applicant requested waivers of curbs and sidewalks. The board approved the sidewalk waiver (no sidewalks in the R-40 neighborhood) but rejected the curb waiver, agreeing with the highway department that curbs along Buckingham Drive are in disrepair and should be replaced.
• Subdivision #2 – Map of Wychwood, Lots 6-7: The board approved a sidewalk waiver on Crooked Cottage Court (a small cul-de-sac) with a note to correct the map name. Conditional approval was granted as the map met all requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
• Subdivision #3 – Map of Willow Gardens, Lots 32-38: The board approved a sidewalk waiver due to the absence of sidewalks in the R-5 neighborhood and the presence of private improvements (fences, planters) up to the right-of-way.
• Subdivision #4 – Map of Cold Spring Hill Development, Lots 9-11 and part of Lots 8 and 12: Discussion focused on access to the new lot. The applicant’s proposed driveway to Route 25A was objected to by the NYS DOT due to sight distance concerns. The board directed the applicant to study an alternative driveway location on the western edge of the property, near an existing neighbor’s driveway, and submit findings to the DOT. Additionally, the board noted that the town has discontinued servicing the alley (a private right-of-way), which was the original access point. The applicant’s attorney confirmed the alley is private and will need a separate maintenance agreement among neighbors. The board clarified that the alley issue is separate from the current application.
• ZBA Referral #1 – ZBA 23731 (Paul Schweid, 326 Harleys LLC): The applicant seeks outdoor dining and a parking variance for a new restaurant in the former Pomadorino space. The board expressed no objection to the request.
• ZBA Referral #2 – ZBA 23745 (Randi Dresner, Island Harvest LLC): The nonprofit food bank requests a special use permit for overnight storage of trucks and pallets at its Spagnoli Road warehouse. The board expressed no objection, noting the area is commercial and the storage is not visible from the street.

Key Outcomes

• All minutes, extensions, and bond resolutions were approved unanimously.
• Holy Trinity Plat: sidewalk waiver granted; curb waiver denied.
• Map of Wychwood: conditional approval granted with sidewalk waiver.
• Map of Willow Gardens: sidewalk waiver granted.
• Cold Spring Hill: applicant directed to study alternative driveway location and engage DOT; no formal vote taken.
• ZBA referrals: Board stated no objection to both requests, which will be forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals.