Accessory Apartment and Small Lot Development Standards
Town of Brookhaven
Summary
Multiple applications seek to build houses on undersized lots in Mastic, Shirley, and Mastic Beach — areas upzoned to A-1 in 1989 for groundwater protection. The board approved several (Somers Place, Main Avenue, Aspen Road) but held the contested Floyd Road 50-foot-lot case for decision after neighbor opposition about fire safety, drainage, and neighborhood character.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
New homes add to the tax base but neighbors worry about density, drainage costs, and property values.
Applicants and future homeowners seeking more affordable housing options.
Adjacent residents on the Floyd Road case cited fire spread risk, privacy loss, drainage, and wildlife impacts.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Zoning Appeals - Oct 21, 2026
Multiple applications seek to build houses on undersized lots in Mastic, Shirley, and Mastic Beach — areas upzoned to A-1 in 1989 for groundwater protection. The board approved several (Somers Place, Main Avenue, Aspen Road) but held the contested Floyd Road 50-foot-lot case for decision after neighbor opposition about fire safety, drainage, and neighborhood character.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Aug 19, 2026
The board frequently hears applications for single-family homes on substandard 40- to 50-foot wide historic lots, balancing private property rights against concerns of overdevelopment and neighborhood crowding.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Jul 8, 2026
Applicants requested variances for accessory apartments exceeding standard habitable space percentages. The board evaluates these to provide housing flexibility while maintaining single-family neighborhood aesthetics.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Apr 29, 2026
Multiple multi-lot subdivision applications, such as those in Farmingville and Port Jefferson Station, drew sharp resident opposition over increased density, traffic congestion, and loss of privacy and natural green space.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Apr 15, 2026
The board reviewed numerous applications for accessory apartments, narrow lot subdivisions, and additions in established neighborhoods, balancing property owner needs with code limits.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Feb 4, 2026
Multiple applicants sought variances to build single-family homes or additions on historic 50-foot wide lots that do not meet current A-1 zoning requirements. Neighbors and board members raised concerns about whether these dense, multi-story builds fit the established character of suburban neighborhoods and impact open space.
Related development
Stanzoni Floyd Road 50-foot lot
Neighbors cited fire-safety proximity, privacy, drainage, wildlife, and a petition opposing the build.
Salinas Parcel Division
Adds two new homes to an unpaved road requiring future road improvements.
Robert Toussie Bellport Dwelling
Corner lot development requiring multiple dimensional variances.
Carbo Residence Additions
Evaluates major residential expansion on an undersized corner lot.
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