Board approves second‑story addition and new portico at 16 Irons Place

Architect Michael Degnan presented a plan to add a second story and a new open portico over the front entry at 16 Irons Place, a pre‑existing nonconforming property in New Hyde Park. He told the board the existing and proposed front yard setback is 19.8 feet where 25 feet is required, and showed aerial and historical photos that he said supported a modest variance for the porch and second floor.

After questions from members about porch depth and railings, Member Goodsell moved to approve the application and Member Hernandez seconded. The board voted in favor and granted the variances; the motion passed on a roll call.