March 8, 2026
Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals hearings in Massapequa tackle variances for sheds, additions and pools. Key cases on March 19 include Jonathan Hauser's shed appeal.
Massapequa homeowners are lining up for Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals hearings on variances for swimming pools, sheds, decks, gazebos, and parent-child home extensions, with a key session set for March 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. As Long Island's housing crunch tightens amid rising property values, these public meetings at Town Hall draw crowds from neighborhoods like North Massapequa.
Jonathan Hauser's Appeal No. 25-492 seeks a variance for an existing shed with insufficient side yard setback in Massapequa. In North Massapequa, Christopher Sinnona's Appeal No. 26-50 at 412 N. Atlanta Avenue requests variances for a second-story addition with reduced side yard setbacks, excess building coverage, and an amended specific plan from 2012. These cases highlight common requests for home expansions in tight lots near Massapequa High School and local spots like the Massapequa Diner on Merrick Road.
The ZBA, an autonomous board with a chairman, vice chairman, and five community members appointed for five-year terms, holds public hearings twice monthly. Applicants notify neighbors, present cases, and face questions. Approvals lead to building permits; denials allow Article 78 appeals within 30 days. The prior March 5, 2026, meeting at 7:00 p.m. set the stage for these discussions.
In Massapequa, where lots average under a quarter-acre, variances help families add parent-child extensions or backyard pools without full teardowns. The board reviews hardships from strict zoning, impacting streets like N. Atlanta Avenue near Central Avenue shops. Nassau County's Department of Assessment tracks how these improvements affect rising property values across the town.
Stay ahead of local decisions—check LI Daily for ZBA updates and comment on Massapequa zoning changes. You can also review official ZBA schedules on the Town of Oyster Bay website.
