Huntington Planning Board Meeting \n\nThe Planning Board met on September 16, 2026, at 11:15 AM to address a full agenda including site plans, subdivision plats, transfer of density flow rights (TDFR), project extensions, bonds, and waivers. The board approved routine consent items, a modified site plan, and two TDFR applications after debate on environmental review classifications, while deferring a ZBA referral and granting waivers for a small subdivision.\n\n### Consent Calendar\n- Minutes: Held over to the next meeting as the draft was posted only that day.\n- Project Extensions: Approved three subdivision filing time extensions (Country Hollow Estates, Roberg Estates, Yasso Plat) to 12/21/2026, and two lot line change extensions (Growvogel-Gilmartin to 12/17/2026, D’Amelio to 1/4/2027) – all by voice vote.\n- Bonds: Approved a $2,000 landscape bond for Dix Hills Plaza Parking 2025 – unanimous.\n\n### Public Comments & Testimony\nNo oral public comments were made. Several written communications were noted (agenda item #13) regarding Estates at Elwood, Map of Soundridge, and other matters.\n\n### Discussion Items\n- Site Plan #1 – 1714 New York Avenue (Take 5 Oil Change): Introduced as a new application after ZBA approval for an auto-repair use. Board discussed the proposed architecture, particularly the large “5” signage. Some members sought reducing its size, while others liked the branding. No resolution; continued for design refinement.\n- Site Plan #2 – Anton Realty of LI (gas station/convenience store): Introduction. Staff noted non-conforming drive aisle widths but deemed them acceptable given existing conditions and proposed one-way traffic flow. Board agreed to staff recommendation to remove an illuminated canopy sign facing a residential zone. No vote.\n- Site Plan #3 – 200 W. Carver Street Modifications: Approved conditionally – minor upgrades to awnings, parking lot restriping, and improved handicapped access.\n- Site Plan #4 – Spagnoli Road LLC Warehouse 2026: Previously approved for two warehouses; now proposed a smaller building with more parking for Amazon delivery trucks. Board expressed support, noting the project fits the I-2 zoning and includes a conservation easement. One member disclosed affiliation with Cushman & Wakefield but no conflict. Approved conditionally.\n- Transfer of Density Flow Rights (TDFR) #1 & #2: 683-707 Old Country Rd (converting bank to PT office and retail to real estate) and 1019 Ft. Salonga Rd II. The chair argued these should be unlisted actions requiring environmental review, not type II exemptions, citing the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) does not automatically exempt applications. The town attorney’s memo argued they conform to the GEIS under SEQRA section 617.5(c)(37). After debate, the board voted 4-1 to approve both TDFRs (Becker, Amendola, Tantillo, Panetta in favor; Lipson opposed). The chair stated he would forward a formal response and seek to revisit the process.\n- Subdivision #1 – Marcy Avenue Plat: Introduced for seven lots in Huntington Station; ZBA approved lot width variance; next steps are SEQRA review and public hearing. No concerns raised.\n- Subdivision #2 – Map of Willow Gardens: Attorney Michael McCarthy requested waivers for curbs, concrete aprons, and underground electric for two infill lots on Derby Avenue. Board revisited prior denial; after site visits by members, consensus emerged to waive underground electric, curbs, and sidewalk (the sidewalk had been previously waived), but required concrete aprons. Board approved the waivers to avoid excessive cost and match neighborhood character.\n- ZBA Referral #1 – 90 Washington Centerport: Held over due to unusual use not defined in code; applicant agreed to delay ZBA hearing for further discussion.\n\n### Key Outcomes\n- Approved all consent items (extensions, bonds) unanimously.\n- Approved conditional site plans for 200 W. Carver Street and Spagnoli Road LLC Warehouse.\n- Approved TDFR #1 and #2 (4-1 vote).\n- Granted waivers for Willow Gardens: waived underground electric, curbs, and sidewalk; required concrete aprons.\n- Deferred ZBA referral and minutes approval to future meetings.