March 8, 2026
Long Beach Zoning Board voted to rescind its February 26 decision and accept the final Environmental Impact Statement revised February 20. The rehearing is set for March 26 at City Hall.
The **Long Beach Zoning Board** on March 2, 2026, voted to rescind its February 26 approval and accept the final version of the Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) last revised on February 20, 2026.
This move came during a live-streamed meeting at City Hall, 70 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY. Commissioners including Callahan, Marowitz, Lee, Brooks, and De Pasquali unanimously supported the motion to rescind the prior vote and approve the updated FEIS for clarity on the project's documents. A rehearing on the matter is now scheduled for March 26, 2026, with Secretary Lynch tasked to send legal notices to the neighborhood.
At the February 26 Zoning Board meeting, the board had initially accepted an earlier version of the FEIS. Various FEIS versions were exchanged between the applicant and the city, prompting the need to confirm the correct final document. The board aimed to ensure the February 20 revision was properly before them.
Recent meetings show the board denying multiple variance requests. On February 26, they denied an application, with votes from Commissioners Callahan, Marowitz, Brooks, Barado, and De Pasquali. Another case, number 3481 for Will Howlet at 5 Maryland Avenue, was also denied. These decisions highlight the board's focus on protecting Long Beach's zoning standards, similar to how Brookhaven recently launched its first land use plan update in 30 years to reassess community development priorities across Suffolk County.
The March 5, 2026, meeting was streamed by the City of Long Beach official channel. Residents can watch replays on YouTube for full details. The board continues to handle applications amid ongoing city development plans, including the 2026 Community Development Week proclamation request. Nearby, JPI recently broke ground on Portico, a 272-unit redevelopment at the former City Place in Long Beach, signaling growing momentum for major projects in the area.
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