Islandia clears path for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino
Islandia approved a zoning change for a 366-unit housing and hotel project near Jake's 58 casino, marking a major step after decades of failed proposals.Summary
Islandia village officials have approved a zoning change to allow a mixed-use development with 366 residential units and 50 hotel rooms on a 13-acre wooded lot at Veterans Memorial Highway and Long Island Motor Parkway, west of Jake's 58 Casino Hotel. Feldman Properties Inc. has proposed at least four plans for the site since 1998, all of which failed. The latest plan includes two five-story buildings, a one-story retail building, and 140 age-restricted units for individuals 55 and older. The project would increase Islandia's population of about 3,600 by at least 10%. County planners backed the zoning change in June after previously rejecting a denser proposal, citing the addition of age-restricted units and a planned veterans memorial. Mayor Allan Dorman called it the best proposal yet, preferable to alternatives like an industrial warehouse. Developer Glenn Feldman expressed relief and commitment, though the project still requires a detailed development plan and site plan approvals. It is not yet decided whether the units will be for rent or sale.
(Source：Newsday)