Place of Worship Conversion and Parking Deficiencies in Westbury
North Hempstead
Summary
A religious organization is seeking to convert a vacant commercial building into a church at 907 Prospect Avenue, requiring major parking, buffer, and setback variances. Local residents strongly objected, citing severe parking shortages, traffic congestion, and the removal of property from municipal tax rolls.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Removes the property from the municipal tax rolls, reducing local property tax revenue by approximately $12,000 annually.
Church congregants seeking a permanent and larger home for worship and community programming in Westbury.
Nearby residents who fear increased street parking congestion and traffic strains on local residential streets.
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