There's still no word as to whether or not Sonic Drive-in a space in East Meadow, according to Bobby Fanelli, the Chief Operating Officer of the Sonic in North Babylon.
"We are still deciding what to do," Fanelli told Patch via email Tuesday. "I will update you when we make a decision."
Spencer Hart Sonic to the spot formerly occupied by Rita's Ices at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike. The proposal by the Hempstead Town Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and no Hart is left contemplating his next move.
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Hart was seeking approval for eight variance applications, including special exceptions to install a drive-thru window and use a portion of the premise for outdoor dining, as well as variances for off-street parking. Additionally, they were asking for permission to install 24 menu board signs under two proposed canopies, install a drive-thru preview menu and regular menu board and install a speaker and confirmation screen system for the drive-thru.
Reactions regarding the BZA's decision, and Hart has the right to appeal the ruling or submit a modified application.
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The TOH Board is sorely in need of an overhaul.
It would ruin the 'suburban charm' that the abandoned buildings and storefronts has created on Hempstead Turnpike.
Photo ops for everyone who originally said no. What malarkey ! Keep thinking positive. There still may be some wheeling and dealing behind the scenes. In other words some common ground to be had... And perhaps the over occupancy club owner should check the dates on his business permits, they may just be up for renewal with the TOH/BZA...... See the nonsense Billy Deans in Bellmore had to go through after years of being a long standing good neighbor... Your hearing cant be soon enough...
http://www.wbbjtv.com/news/local/Area-Sonic-Drive-in-Celebrates-30-Years--163635446.html
Even he wants one to be built.... He seems to be kind of intelligent about the subject.... Interesting lad to chat with.... Amazing....... Even he thinks Sonic would be an asset to the parking lot/area. He stated that a Sonic would be much better than what is there now......... "A VACANT PROPERTY......" And he said that the club is only open two night a week why the hell would they even care..... He then said that the story about more traffic was nonsense, people are already driving by.... In case you are wondering, he really did say all that..... He deserves a limeade and some tater tots........ LOL
951/12. - 954/12. EAST MEADOW - Callahan's Restaurant Corp., Special exception to use part of premises for place of public assembly & amusement (cabaret, live music-indoors & dancing); Special exception for outdoor dining & special exception for accessory use (outdoor bar & storage); Variance in off-street parking; Maintain 10' high fence., S/E cor. Hempstead Tpke. & East Meadow Ave., a/k/a 1964 Hempstead Tpke. (S.E.Q.R. determination not made).... I am sure the TOH will deny this request too. As they should..... Sonic Billy Deans etc.....
Oh poor Billy....... It is far from a dead horse. Thought you were done with the Patch. You said that on a past comment.. Anyway, the permits should be denied as the TOH denies everything.... Calahans will be no different.... Calahans deserves what the TOH will give them, a fight...... There are plenty of alcoholic establishments in the area.....
I am in no way poor and I never said I was done with the Patch, just done blogging so you could hang a target on my back twice a week. I will forever extend my right to be the voice of reason and sanity, while you, sir are a twister of verbage. And to show you how much you know, Callahan's (2 L's buddy) deserves none of the negativity you profess. They are more than an alcoholic establishment, THEY actually make an AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL ( non-fast food HAMBURGER). You should try it some time , instead of cruisin' drive thrus.
You are actually more the "voice of illogical reason and insanity".... Anyone can see that if they read any of your past blogs... REALLY! Sonic is not a well done issue. It is still on the burner. As far as Callahan's goes, watch how the TOH will make them squirm. Callahan's will be no different.... Been wondering where the extra parking stall lines came from in the rear of Callahan's..... Just asking.... And by the way, your use of "Yo" shows everyone your ignorance.. Just pointing that out too.... ......................................................
I see this became a non issue. http://www.antonnews.com/westburytimes/2007/04/27/news/civic.html People in EM make big deal out of nothing...... Hope Sonic pursues with VENGEANCE......
build it now and build it bigger....