February 9, 2026
A regular meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Old Westbury was
held at Village Hall on the above date at 7:00 PM.
Present:
Pasquale Zito Acting Chair for Neal Kaplan
Jennifer Vartanov Member
Adam Altman Member
Peter Trentacoste Village Attorney
Michael Malatino Building Inspector
Tracy Reese Building Administrator
On motion by Member Vartanov, seconded by Member Altman and carried, the Board
approved the minutes of the regular meeting held November 10, 2025.
APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE BOARD:
1. Application of Manish Kumar – request for a variance proposing to construct a new
single two (2) story home with a new driveway, in-ground pool, pickle ball court, and
entry piers and gates. Specifically: 1) a variance from Article V §216-30 (Street
Frontage) where 140ft is the required minimum, 54ft is existing, and 86ft variance is
requested; 2) a variance from Article V §216-27 (B) (Lot Coverage) with 25%
maximum allowable, 30.33% is proposed and 5.33% variance is requested at 1 Bacon
Road.
On motion by Member Vartanov, seconded by Member Altman and carried, the
Board will approve this application with written approval to follow.
2. Application of Gary and Svetlana Starkman – request for a variance from Article IV
§216-14 B(2) (Volume) proposing to construct additions and alterations to the
existing one story dwelling such as: a large roof area, in-ground pool, reconfigure
driveway and remove existing tennis court with 81,935cf allowable, 89,115cf
proposed, and 7,180cf variance requested at 8 Rolling Hill Road.
On motion by Member Vartanov, seconded by Member Altman and carried, the
Board will approve the application with written approval to follow.
On motion by Member Altman, seconded by Member Vartanov and carried, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:08pm.
For a complete record of the Regular Meeting, see the minutes of the stenographer.
Tracy Reese
Building Administrator