WHEREAS, the building located at 380 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, New York, identified on the Land and Tax Map of the County of Nassau as Section 2, Block 85, Lot 14 (the “Premises”) has been damaged by fires; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has notified the Department of Building, Safety Inspection and Enforcement (the “Building Department”) of an intent to demolish the structure and to build a new commercial structure; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2021 a commercial demolition permit was issued by the Building Department; and
WHEREAS, to date the property owner has failed to comply with the requirements of Article VIA of Chapter 28 of the Town Code relating to fire-damaged buildings and has failed to demolish the building; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 28-39.5A of the Town Code the Building Department notified the Town Board that the property owner has failed to demolish the building and that a safety hazard exists; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 56-2024, adopted February 6, 2024, the Town Board, having reviewed the information presented by the Building Department, determined that the condition of the building poses a safety hazard and directed the Building Department to notify the property owner of a hearing before this Board on March 12, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.; and
WHEREAS, the Building Department so notified the property owner; and
WHEREAS, this Board duly conducted a hearing on March 12, 2024, at which the property owner was given an opportunity to be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that, in the event that the property owner shall fail, not later than April 15, 2024, to file an application in proper form for a demolition permit, or shall fail, not later than April 22, 2024, to satisfy the requirements of §28-39.1 of the Town Code regarding the demolition of the fire-damaged structure at 380 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, New York, the Building Department, either through Town personnel, or through outside contracting at its discretion, shall arrange for the performance of work necessary to demolish the said structure and to satisfy the requirements of §28-39.1; and be it further
RESOLVED that the cost thereof shall be appropriated from Town funds; and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town shall be reimbursed therefor as provided in §28-39.5(B); and be it further
RESOLVED that, in the event that the property owner shall fail to file plans for rebuilding of the said structure not later than July 31, 2024, the owner shall be deemed to have notified the Building Official of an intent not to rebuild.
Dated: Manhasset, New York
March 12, 2024
The vote on the foregoing resolution was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Councilperson Adhami, Councilperson Dalimonte Councilperson Liu, Councilperson Scott, Councilperson Troiano, Councilperson Walsh, Supervisor DeSena.
Nays: None.
cc: Town Attorney Comptroller |