Summary
A family that has owned 22 Groton Lane since 1958 wants a second-story addition and portico, exceeding the floor-area cap by 450 square feet. Next-door and across-the-street neighbors said it's too big; the Board pushed them to shrink it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property values for surrounding historic homes could be impacted by out-of-scale construction.
Two young adult sons get a larger family home in Manhasset.
Immediate neighbors worry the enlarged house will loom over adjacent properties.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings - Oct 7, 2026
Neighbors voiced strong opposition to a proposed new home in Port Washington, arguing the project is too massive for a standard 5,000-square-foot lot and threatens historic neighborhood character.
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings - Aug 12, 2026
A family that has owned 22 Groton Lane since 1958 wants a second-story addition and portico, exceeding the floor-area cap by 450 square feet. Next-door and across-the-street neighbors said it's too big; the Board pushed them to shrink it.
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings - Jul 15, 2026
Homeowners are seeking variances to expand or modify older homes, testing the town's strict limits on home size, setbacks, and sky exposure planes.
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings - May 7, 2025
Homeowners seeking updates to older properties often face tight setback rules designed decades ago. The board works to balance modern family needs with neighborhood character.
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings - Mar 5, 2025
Homeowners across North Hempstead requested variances to expand their homes, add bedrooms, and build front porches or porticos. The board evaluated each request against neighborhood character, lot size, and statutory variance criteria.
Board of Zoning & Appeals Meetings - Jan 8, 2025
The board scrutinized a homeowner's request for a 10% floor area increase, emphasizing that additions should respect neighborhood scale and town limits.
Related development
Warny Holding New Dwelling
Highly contested by neighbors concerned about overbuilding and historic preservation.
Gross Residence Addition
Expands home size by roughly 10% over permitted limits, prompting neighborhood scale concerns.
Sternstein Residence Addition
Negligible physical impact on the neighborhood as the addition fills an existing gap.
Tancredi Second-Story Addition
Expands bedroom count for family needs without increasing lot footprint.
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