Levittown Planned Residence District (LPRD) Lot Coverage Amendment

Expressed support for community input and noted historical housing inequities, urging caution with sudden zoning changes and legal challenges.

Expressed concern that oversized McMansions are ruining Levittown's middle-class charm, raising living standards, and increasing environmental runoff and flooding.

Raised concerns about variance and permit processes for new builds, arguing that oversized homes are erected rapidly without proper neighbor notification.

Complained that monster houses block sunlight and destroy the historic dignity of Levittown built for veterans.

Strongly opposed oversized McMansions that infringe on neighbor privacy, block light, and add rental units that burden infrastructure.

Spoke regarding historic LPRD code provisions and expressed opposition to out-of-scale construction altering residential character.

Shared that her family loves Levittown's charm, but rising costs and oversized homes prevent the next generation from living there.

Argued that new builds are too tall, too close to property lines, and create severe parking and environmental problems.

Raised safety and quality-of-life concerns about vacant new builds holding frequent large gatherings and blocking streets.

Supported reducing lot coverage to 27.5% to prevent Levittown from turning into Queens, but urged tighter height and code enforcement.

Suggested that 27.5% lot coverage works for typical lots, but larger plots need stricter percentage caps to prevent overly massive homes.

Argued that height limits are the real issue needing reduction, as 3-story homes are driving up prices beyond affordability.

Shared emotional testimony about rising costs and oversized homes forcing local families and teachers to move away.

Expressed opposition to limiting home size, arguing restrictions unfairly target multi-generational families and diverse communities.

Spoke about lost charm and sunlight due to oversized neighboring homes, supporting strict lot size limits.

A lifelong resident who opposed large homes and commercial vehicle parking, urging preservation of community spirit.

Questioned how code allows massive houses to tower over original Levitt homes, leaving neighbors without sun or privacy.

Expressed frustration with oversized homes built right up against property lines, making the area look like Queens.

A 72-year Levittown resident who argued that 27.5% is still too large and suggested a 25% cap to truly stop McMansions.

Reported severe property damage, falling concrete, and safety hazards from an oversized neighboring construction project.

Asked how pending building permits submitted under current rules would be treated if the amendment passes.

A real estate attorney noting that while community concerns are valid, no economic study was done and pending investments could be harmed.

Argued that remote work and modern lifestyles require larger homes, and restricting size harms community adaptability.

Stated traffic has increased dramatically and children cannot afford to live there, supporting lower building caps.

Expressed concern over building heights, variance risks, and asbestos safety during home demolitions.

Argued that 1.5 million dollar homes destroy affordability and called for a building moratorium and public mailings on code rules.

Argued that oversized modern houses lack character and urged returning to traditional, simple home designs.

A young developer defending new homes as modern housing for the next generation while requesting grandfathering for January plans.

Asked how the proposed ordinance would affect current home sellers and real estate values.

Supported height and width restrictions and raised concerns about unregulated asbestos removal during demolitions.

Shared architectural review board experience from Garden City supporting zoning crackdowns on monster houses and overdevelopment.

Criticized town-wide overdevelopment and high-density apartment projects making housing unaffordable for seniors and young families.

Challenged the supervisor's consistency regarding local zoning authority versus regional shelter and development impacts.

Applaud the board for listening to residents and maintaining neighborhood character.

Praised Levittown for protecting its community, noting similar monstrosities and affordability issues in Uniondale and Hempstead.

Praised community involvement and suggested limiting additions as a percentage increase over existing home size.

Discussed historical racial covenants in Levittown and urged acknowledging racial tensions in community dynamics.