The Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects: Land Use and Zoning Law 101

Come join us for an evening with Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, Esq. and Gianni V. Sbarro, Esq. as they walk you through the basics of land use and zoning law which will include the following topics:

• The importance of zoning due diligence
• How to present an area variance and use variance application
• What is a special use permit and conditional use permit?
• What is the subdivision process in Nassau County?

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Andrea Tsoukalas Curto, Esq., Partner

Andrea concentrates her practice in land use, zoning, environmental and municipal law. She represents clients in the development of commercial and residential properties and has an extensive track record of success with, and before, municipal boards and agencies on significant projects throughout Long Island. Andrea has obtained approvals for multifamily housing, senior and assisting living communities, minor and major subdivisions, hotels, restaurants, auto dealerships, gas stations, urgent care and medical offices, office buildings, as well as shopping centers with big box retailers and supermarkets. She has also obtained approvals for industrial sites serving the booming ecommerce sector on Long Island.

Andrea earned her J.D. from New York Law School and her B.A. from Hofstra University.

Gianni V. Sbarro, Esq.

As a member of the firm’s Land Use & Zoning practice group, Gianni represents commercial and residential clients on a local, regional, and national basis, concentrating on complex land use and zoning matters, including diligence and applications for discretionary approvals with governmental agencies.

Gianni earned his M.S. in Real Estate from New York University (Schack Institute of Real Estate); his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and his B.S. from Fairfield University.