ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – PAST MEETINGS:
Minutes of all meetings of the Zoning Board of Review can be found at the Secretary of State website by clicking here.
The meeting held April 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- ZBR-26-9 – 15 Isabella Ave – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2025-16
- ZBR-25-26 – 320 Ohio Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE(S) for relief from minimum pervious surface OR minimum parking and minimum pervious surface requirements related to a proposed new 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Letter in Opposition from CM Espinal; Letter In Opposition
- ZBR-26-6 – 30 Grosvenor St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for relief from maximum impervious surface and minimum pervious surface requirements; DPD Recommendation
- ZBR-25-32 – 16 Sacramento St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for relief from minimum setback requirements; DPD Recommendation
- ZBR-26-8 – 30 Barbara St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT for a multi-family dwelling on an R-3 zoned lot; DPD Recommendation
- ZBR-26-10 – 30 Cole Farm Ct – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for relief from minimum rear setback requirement; DPD Recommendation
- ZBR-26-7 – 71 Richmond St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT for interior expansion of an existing nightclub; DPD Recommendation
The March 11th meeting was CANCELLED due to lack of quorum.
The meeting held February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- ZBR-26-5 – 66 Williams St – 1st Extension Request for Zoning Resolution No. 2025-15
- CONTINUED MATTER – ZBR-25-26 – 320 Ohio Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE(S) for relief from minimum pervious surface OR minimum parking and minimum pervious surface requirements related to a proposed new 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Letter in Opposition from CM Espinal; Letter In Opposition
- ZBR-26-3 – 1088 North Main St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish Cannabis Retailer use in part of the existing vacant structure; DPD Recommendation; Pimentel Resume and Report
- ZBR-26-4 – 680 Admiral St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish Cannabis Retailer use in the first-floor commercial unit; DPD Recommendation; Letter in Opposition
The meeting held January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 325 Chad Brown St – Request for 1st Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2025-10 granting a special use permit and dimensional variances
- 320 Ohio Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE(S) for relief from minimum pervious surface OR minimum parking and minimum pervious surface requirements related to a proposed new 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Letter in Opposition from CM Espinal; Letter In Opposition from abutter
- 46 Capron St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT for a proposed multi-family dwelling in an R-3 zoning district; DPD Recommendation
- WITHDRAWN – 149 Governor St – Application for USE VARIANCE for an interior expansion of an existing dental office which is a use by variance in an R-3 zoning district; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 93 Mount Pleasant Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for relief from minimum lot width and interior side setback related to a proposed subdivision for a new lot configuration; DPD Recommendation
- 114 & 112 Penn St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for relief from minimum lot area and rear setback related to a proposed subdivision for a new lot configuration; DPD Recommendation; Friedrichs Report Rec’d 12.08.25
- 97 Angell St – Unit 10 Fones Alley – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for relief from maximum length of a carport; DPD Recommendation
- 17 Lubec St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for relief from minimum rear setback; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 68 Pleasant Valley Parkway – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to establish the use as a carwash and for relief from some of the required perimeter shrubbery screening; vehicle queuing memo supplement submitted 11.05.25; DPD Recommendation; Memo in opposition received 11.12.25
- TO BE READVERTISED AND HEARD AT THE DECEMBER 10TH MEETING – 93 Mount Pleasant Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for relief from minimum lot width for a proposed new lot configuration; DPD Recommendation
- 183 Medway St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for relief from minimum rear setback for a proposed new addition to the 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 1014 Douglas Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for relief from front and rear setback requirements for a proposed new 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 2-10 Hayward St & 239-245 Pearl St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use of the properties as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation
- 221 Academy Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT for the expansion of an existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (grocery store); DPD Recommendation; Letter in Opposition
The meeting held September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 28 Wolcott St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for extension of a proposed wall sign beyond the roof line; DPD Recommendation
- 15 Isabella Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for setback and length of a proposed carport; DPD Recommendation
- 2-10 Hayward St & 239-245 Pearl St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use of the properties as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation
- 675 Plainfield St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to install a transformer in the front yard area; DPD Recommendation
The meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025 WAS CANCELLED.
The meeting held July 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 11 Winfield Ct – Application for Dimensional Variance for deck encroachment into rear yard setback; DPD Recommendation
- 150 Daniel St – Application for Dimensional Variance for fence/wall height at the front lot line; DPD Recommendation
- 128 Carr St – Application for Special Use Permit for an addition to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 66 Williams St – Application for Dimensional Variances for garage apron depth and second curb cut on property; DPD Recommendation; Letter in Opposition – Salter; Letter in Opposition – Mauran
The meeting held June 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 31 Candace St – Application for Dimensional Variance for maximum fence height on a front lot line; HDC Memo; DPD Recommendation; CW Graves Letter in Support
- 963 North Main St – Application for Special Use Permit to add GFA to an existing nonconforming car wash use; and Dimensional Variance for required landscaping along the rear lot lines; Opposition Letter; DPD Recommendation
- 325 Chad Brown St – Application for Special Use Permit to alter the buildings and layout on an existing Utility site; and Dimensional Variances for maximum fence height and setback requirements, the use of barbed wire, and required landscaping; Opposition Letter from the PHA; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held May 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 134 Ives St – 1st Extension Request for ZBR Resolution No. 2024-24
- 910 Atwells – Application for Dimensional Variance for minimum lot area required for a subdivision; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held April 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 12 Addeo St – Application for Dimensional Variance for rear setback; DPD Recommendation
- 392 Mt Pleasant Ave – Application for Dimensional Variance for rear setback; DPD Recommendation
- 483 & 488 Washington St – Applications for Special Use Permits and Dimensional Variances in order to establish two principal use parking lots; DPD Recommendation
- 251-269 Wickenden St – Appeal of Administrative Modification approval; Appellant’s Memorandum of Law; Appellee – City – Memorandum of Law; Appellee – Owner – Memorandum of Law
The meeting held March 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The agenda and materials for each matter will be linked below at least a week ahead of the meeting date. DPD Recommendations and any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 1 Union Station – Application for a Special Use Permit to be able to provide Live Entertainment – Ancillary Use in a food hall; CM Goncalves Letter; DPD Recommendation
- 138 Prospect Street – Application for a Dimensional Variance to provide a 22.75′ front setback for a new single-family dwelling where 26 feet are required; HDC conceptual approval; DPD Recommendation
The meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024 WAS CANCELLED with no matters to be heard.
The meeting held January 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The agenda and materials for each matter will be linked below at least a week ahead of the meeting date. DPD Recommendations and any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 93 Ayrault St – Application for Dimensional Variance seeking relief from minimum the parking requirement needed to maintain 2 parking spaces while changing the use of the property from a 2-family to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held December 11, 2024 was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The agenda and materials for each matter will be linked below at least a week ahead of the meeting date. DPD Recommendations and any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- APPEAL – 118-126 Benevolent St – Notice of Appeal of a Decision of the Providence Historic District Commission; Appellant’s Legal Brief; Appellee’s Legal Brief; Intervenor’s Legal Brief
- 225 Public St – Application for Dimensional Variances seeking relief from the front yard setback and front yard impervious surface requirements; DPD Recommendation
- 148 Rugby St – Application for Dimensional Variance seeking relief from minimum pervious surface requirement; DPD Recommendation; CM Espinal Letter
- 730 Elmgrove Ave – Application for Dimensional Variance seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; DPD Recommendation
- WITHDRAWN – Continued from 10.30.24 – 372 Plainfield St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE (REVISED DRAWINGS rec’d 11.19.24), seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held November 13, 2024 was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The agenda and materials for each matter will be linked below at least a week ahead of the meeting date. DPD Recommendations and any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 20, 22, 24 Arch St – 1st Extension Request for Zoning Resolution No. 2024-06
- 100 Randall St – 1st Extension Request for Zoning Resolution No. 2024-07
- 36 Methyl St – Application for Dimensional Variance seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; DPD Recommendation
- 76 Garfield Ave – Application for Dimensional Variances seeking relief from the rear setback requirement and number of curb cuts; DPD Recommendation
- 420 Blackstone Blvd – Application for Dimensional Variance seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; Eldert Comment; DPD Recommendation
- CONTINUED from 10.30.24 – 2-10 Hayward St & 239-245 Pearl St – Application for USE VARIANCE to establish the use of the properties as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held October 30th, 2024 was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 425 Washington St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use of the property as a Vehicle Rental Facility; DPD Recommendation
- 372 Plainfield St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; DPD Recommendation
- 135 Flora St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use of the property as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation; Chess letter; Palin letter; Letter from CM Justin Roias
- 134 Ives St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE seeking relief from the rear and side setback requirements; DPD Recommendation
- 2-10 Hayward St & 239-245 Pearl St – Application for USE VARIANCE to establish the use of the properties as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation
The regular meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024 was RESCHEDULED DUE TO LACK OF QUOROM.
The meeting held September 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- CONTINUED MATTER – 138 Prospect St – Application for Dimensional Variance from the front setback requirement in the proposed development of the lot for a single-family dwelling; Martiesian/Carpenter public comment; DPD Recommendation; HDC Resolution; Rick Champagne email received 09.04.24; CHNA letter received 09.11.24; CW Anthony Letter received 09.10.24; MoHA letter received 09.11.24; Applicant’s Supplement received 09.06.24
- 294 Butler Ave – Application for Use Variance to change the use of the existing structure from a 2-Family to a 3-Family Dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held August 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 5 Marvin St – 1st Extension Request for Zoning Resolution No. 2024-01
- 414 Broadway – Application for Dimensional Variance for parking deficiency of 2 spaces where 4 are required; Antunes public comment; DPD Recommendation
- 138 Prospect St – Application for Dimensional Variance from the front setback requirement in the proposed development of the lot for a single-family dwelling; Martiesian/Carpenter public comment; DPD Recommendation; HDC Resolution
- 12 Buffalo Ct – Application for Dimensional Variances from the rear setback requirement in the proposed development of two 2-family dwellings to follow a pending subdivision of the lot; DPD Recommendation
- 36 Annie St – Application for Dimensional Variance from the screening requirement of rooftop mechanical equipment; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held July 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- Continued Matter – 77 Union Ave – Application for Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance to expand the existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Retail) with a 317 square foot addition; DPD Recommendation
- 41-43 Blackstone Blvd – Application for Dimensional Variances for rear setback and maximum rear yard impervious surface for a proposed addition to an existing dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Public Comment Received
The meeting held June 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 712 Admiral St – First Request for Second Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-16 granting a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining
- 51 + 55 Courtland St – Application for Special Use Permit to expand the existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment by adding a patio for outdoor seating of approximately 950sf. This application is not for a new patio but to maintain what was approved and built pursuant to ZBR Resolution No. 2020-26. DPD Recommendation; Letters of Support Rec’d 06.04.24
- 77 Union Ave – Application for Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance to expand the existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Retail) with a 317 square foot addition. DPD Recommendation
The meeting held May 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 1917 Westminster St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the length of required lot line screening required for a Drive-Through Facility; DPD Recommendation
- 90 Upton Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the rear setback required to connect an existing detached garage to the principal single family house; DPD Rec
- 17 Lubec St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the rear setback required for an addition to an existing single family house; DPD Recommendation
- 30 Princeton Ave – Application for USE VARIANCE in order to establish the use of the property and principal structure as a multi-family dwelling with 7 dwelling units; DPD Recommendation
- 487 + 491 Hope St – Notices of Appeal of zoning violations issued for parking accessed without curb cut, parking encroachment into the right of way, and over paving; Appellant’s Legal Memo + Appellant’s Exhibit C, Appellee’s Legal Memo + Appellee’s Exhibits A-G
The meeting held April 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 370 Cranston St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for maximum fence height; DPD Recommendation
- 151-179 Potters Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for maximum fence height within five feet of a front lot line; DPD Recommendation
- 514-516 Plainfield St – Application for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Restaurant) in a unit that was formerly a salon by variance; DPD Recommendation
- 100 Randall St – Application for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to establish a Transitional Shelter and for the length of required lot line screening; DPD Recommendation; AMS Objection rec’d 04.10.24
- 20, 22, 24 Arch St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for a deficiency in parking requirements; DPD Recommendation
- 39-41 Gilmore – Request for SECOND EXTENSION of Zoning Resolution No. 2023-15 granting a dimensional variance for 2 principal structure on an R-3 residential lot
The meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024 WAS CANCELLED with no matters to be heard.
The meeting held FEBRUARY 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 5 Marvin St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT in order to convert a former vehicle repair shop to a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Arts Studio) in an R-3 zoning district; DPD Recommendation.
- MATTER WITHDRAWN – 53 Pomona Ave – Notice of Appeal of denial of request to remove a significant tree.
The meeting held JANUARY 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- Proposed 2024 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Zoning Board of Review
- MATTER WITHDRAWN – 151 + 155 Chestnut Street – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for residential dwelling units located within 20 feet of an ‘A Street’ in a proposed new multi-family structure; DPD Recommendation
- 487 + 491 Hope St – Notices of Appeal of zoning violations issued for parking accessed without curb cut, parking encroachment into the right of way, and over paving; Appellant’s Legal Memo + Appellant’s Exhibit C, Appellee’s Legal Memo + Appellee’s Exhibits A-G
- 269 Wickenden St – Notice of Appeal of the Master Plan Approval of Land Development Project No. 23-12MA at 269 Wickenden St by the City Plan Commission; Appellant’s Legal Memo, Appellee – CPC Legal Memo + Exhibits; Appellee – Fox Point Capital Legal Memo + Exhibits, Appellant’s reply Memo
The meeting held November 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 139-41 Gilmore St – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-15
- 22 Intervale Rd – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-18
- 712 Admiral St – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-16
- 393-399 Westminster St (Unit 73 Empire St) – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish Live Entertainment as an Ancillary Use to a restaurant; DPD Recommendation
The meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM was CANCELLED WITH NO MATTERS TO BE HEARD.
The meeting held September 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 259 Brook St & 82 Charlesfield St- Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot fence height; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held August 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 1917 Westminster St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a drive-through facility at an existing bank; DPD Recommendation
- 155 Douglas Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a principal use parking lot in an C-2 Commercial Zone; DPD Recommendation
- 27 Judith St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling in an R-3 Residential Zone; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held July 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 18 James St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the setback required in the installation of 2 ground mounded HVAC condensers; Santoro Oil Letter; Grazda & Sonnenthal letter of support; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held June 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 178 Hanover St and 177 + 181 Bellevue St – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-31
- 28 Mount Pleasant Ave – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-32
- 265 Manton Ave – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-30
- 28 Nashua St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a principal use parking lot in an R-3 residential zone; Andolfo Report; DPD Recommendation
- 124 Webster Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a former industrial printing press building in an R-3 residential zone as a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment with three units used as a personal service establishment (salon), arts studio (fitness), and retail sales establishment; DPD Recommendation
- 265 Union Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a former retail sales establishment by variance in an R-3 residential zone as a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment for use as a personal service establishment (salon); DPD Recommendation
The meeting held May 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 22 Intervale Rd – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for rear and interior side setbacks required to connect an existing detached garage to the principal single family house; DPD Recommendation
- 12 Brush Hill Rd – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling (Please note that the relief requested in the application for 2 curb cuts is not required, as it is an existing condition); DPD Recommendation; Muratori Objection
- 35 Mt. Pleasant Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a principal use parking lot in an R-3 residential zone; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held April 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 712 Admiral St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish Outdoor Dining at a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment – Restaurant; DPD Recommendation
- 33 Greenwood St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held March 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 215 Broadway – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-21
- 16 Virginia Lane – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 39-41 Gilmore Street – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to construct a second principal structure on the lot; DPD Recommendation
- 362 Ives Street + 176 Ives Street – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for an overage of impervious surface coverage limits resulting from a proposed lot merger; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held February 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 679 Valley St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Live Performance Venue; DPD Recommendation; CW Graves letter
- 896 Atwells Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment – Restaurant; DPD Recommendation
- 1481 Broad St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES to install a second menuboard sign at each of two drive through lanes; DPD Recommendation
- 20 Dike St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use as a principal use parking lot; DPD Recommendation
- 126 Power St – Application for USE and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES to construct a second principal structure on a lot zoned as R-1; DPD Recommendation; FPNA letter
The meeting held January 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 185-187 Howell St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-08
- 98 Harrison St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Day Care Center for up to 12 people; Letters of support; DPD Recommendation
- THIS MATTER HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE OWNER – 235 West Park St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Nightclub
- THIS MATTER HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE OWNER – 232 Jewett St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Principal Use Parking Lot as associated with, and to satisfy the parking requirements of, the proposed Nightclub at 235 West Park St
- 185 Hope St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to construct a detached garage in a front yard; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held January 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 1481 Broad St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-15
- 91 Hope St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment – Retail Sales; DPD Recommendation; Barnacle letter
- 518 Lloyd Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for rear setback and lot coverage maximums in the proposed construction of additions to an existing primary school; DPD Recommendation; Hoenick letter; Iwatake Letter; Browning, Anetakis, Emsley letters
- 679 Valley St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Live Performance Venue; DPD Recommendation
- 126 Adelaide Ave – Application for USE and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES to convert an existing church to a multi-family dwelling with 15 units in an R-2 Residential Zone; DPD Recommendation
The December 14, 2022 meeting was CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUOROM – the agenda for this meeting was moved to the next regularly scheduled meeting of January 11, 2023.
November 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 25-27 Harold St and 17-21 Harold St + 58 Aurora St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution Nos. 2022-04A + 2022-04B
- 123 Laurel Hill Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 265 Manton Ave (previously heard by the ZBR in 2019) – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for setback, height, and lot coverage maximums in the proposed construction of an accessory solar energy system over an existing parking area; DPD Recommendation
- 342 Eddy St (previously heard by the ZBR in 2017) – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the maximum height of a proposed fence around a Utility; DPD Recommendation
- 178 Hanover St and 177 + 181 Bellevue St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for the maximum height of a proposed wall/fence/gate; DPD Recommendation
- 28 Mount Pleasant Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
October 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 17-21 & 25-27 Harold & 58 Aurora St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution Nos. 2022-04A + 2022-04B
- 180 George M. Cohan Blvd – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-11
- 27 Hawkins St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-09
- 374-376 Hope St – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Dupre letter of objection
- 135 Bellevue Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 288 Kinsley St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the area of a proposed freestanding sign; DPD Recommendation
- 130 Grotto Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for rear setback of a proposed attached garage; DPD Recommendation
SPECIAL MEETING on September 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
THIS MEETING WAS TO HEAR AN APPEAL ONLY, AND THEREFORE NO PUBLIC COMMENT WAS TAKEN.
- Meeting Agenda
- 153-165 Gano St – APPEAL of a Decision of the City Plan Commission granting Preliminary Plan Approval for Minor Land Development Project 22-008MI proposing 4 multi-family residential buildings.
September 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 50 Plainfield Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the area of a proposed freestanding sign; DPD Recommendation
- 215 Broadway – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area and lot width required to convert the property to 8 dwelling units; Proposed plans; DPD Recommendation
- 153-165 Gano St – APPEAL of a Decision of the City Plan Commission granting Preliminary Plan Approval for Minor Land Development Project 22-008MI proposing 4 multi-family residential buildings
- WITHDRAWN – 230 Waterman St – APPEAL of a Decision of the City Plan Commission granting Master Plan Approval for Major Land Development Project 21-020MA a five-story commercial and residential mixed-use building
August 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 381 Angell St – Second request for extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-18 (first extension – ZBR Resolution No. 2021-27)
- 63 Hilton St – Application for Dimensional Variances for lot area required to be relived of the merger provision AND to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- CONTINUED TO A DATE CERTAIN OF 10/12/22 due to a lack of quorum for the matter- 374-376 Hope St – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Dupre letter of objection
- WITHDRAWN – 23 Vaughan St, CONTINUED MATTER – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; Previous ZBR Resolution No. 2019-22 + 2011 CO; DPD Recommendation
- 70-72 Cypress St – CONTINUED MATTER – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The July 13, 2022 meeting was CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUOROM – the agenda for this meeting was moved to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
June 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 41 Arlington Ave – Application for Use Variance to change the use previously established by variance from 4 dwelling units to 3 dwelling units; DPD Recommendation
- 70-72 Cypress St – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 1481 Broad St – Application for Special Use Permit to expand an existing drive-through facility from 1 lane to 2 lanes; DPD Recommendation
May 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 221 Academy Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT for the expansion of an existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (grocery store); DPD Recommendation
- 60 Gano St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (cafe); DPD Recommendation
- 203 Howell St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 23 Vaughan St– Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; Previous ZBR Resolution No. 2019-22 + 2011 CO; DPD Recommendation
April 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM, in person at 444 WESTMINSTER ST.
- Meeting Agenda
- CONTINUED MATTER: 180 George M Cohan Blvd – Application for USE AND DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for change of use to Multi-Family Dwelling and deficiency in required parking; letters of support submitted with application; DPD Recommendation; Brock Report + Resume; letters received 04.08.22; letters received 04.12.22; Supplemental documents received 04.25.22: Legal Memorandum; Exhibits 1-7; Cushman & Wakefield letter; Exhibit 8 – Stephen Dylag qualifications
April 13th, 2022 at 5:30PM was conducted as a HYBRID MEETING AT 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the ZOOM WEBINAR PLATFORM
- Meeting Agenda
- 27 Hawkins St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use as a principal use parking lot; DPD Recommendation
- 185-187 Howell St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Houle Report & letters of support
- 90 Benevolent St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for relief needed to set a proposed attached garage addition 3 feet from the side lot line; DPD Recommendation
- 180 George M Cohan Blvd – Application for USE AND DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for change of use to Multi-Family Dwelling and deficiency in required parking; letters of support submitted with application; DPD Recommendation; Brock Report + Resume; letters received 04.08.22; letters received 04.12.22
March 9th, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a HYBRID MEETING AT 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the ZOOM WEBINAR PLATFORM
- Meeting Agenda
- 151 Manton Ave – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-32
- 518 sharon St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for a fence that is 6 feet tall within 5 feet of a front lot line; DPD Recommendation
- 118 Daboll St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for a second curb cut on a residential lot; DPD Recommendation
February 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM via Zoom Webinar
- Meeting Agenda
- 63 Hammond St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-22
- 17-21 Harold St & 58 Aurora St – Application for Special Use Permit to establish a principal use parking lot in an M-MU zone; DPD Recommendation
- 25-27 Harold St – Application for Special Use Permit to establish a principal use parking lot in an R-3 zone; DPD Recommendation; Exhibit A – annotated site plan revision
- 607 Potters Ave – Application for Dimensional Variances in order to construct a new building for a Place of Worship; DPD Recommendation; Exhibit A – ZBR presentation notes
- 1192 Westminster – Application for Dimensional Variances in order to convert an existing accessory structure to a principal structure; DPD Recommendation; Exhibit A – ZBR presentation notes and supporting documentation
THE JANUARY 12, 2022 MEETING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM.
December 8th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
- Meeting Agenda – REVISED 11.29.21
- 827 River Avenue – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-12
- 126 Adelaide Avenue – Second Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2020-19; Corry written comment
- 313 + 317 Admiral Street – Application for Dimensional Variance for interior side setback from a proposed new lot line location between the properties; DPD Recommendation
- 43 Superior Street – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to avoid lot merger; DPD Recommendation
November 17th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
- Meeting Agenda
- CONTINUED MATTER – 70 Virginia Ave – Application for Dimensional Variance for perimeter fence height greater than 6 feet; Images of subject property; Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal Letter; DPD Recommendation; Revised site plan received 11.08.21
- CONTINUED MATTER – 493 Washington St & 497 Washington St – Applications for Dimensional Variance for lot area required for a 3 family dwelling on each property; Images of subject properties; Revised building elevations received 10.08.21; DPD Recommendation; Revised elevations received 10.28.21
- 151 & 145 Manton Ave – Application for Special Use Permit to establish a Vehicle Repair/Service use; Images of Subject Property; DPD Recommendation
October 13th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
- Meeting Agenda – REVISED 10/06/21
- 70 Virginia Ave – CONTINUED TO 11/17/21 MEETING
- 493 Washington St & 497 Washington St – CONTINUED TO 11/17/21 MEETING
- 165 Dexter St – Application for Special Use Permit for an addition to a structure used for vehicle repair/service in a C-2 zoning district; Images of subject property; DPD Recommendation
- 338 Allens Ave – Application for Use Variance for non-waterfront dependent use in a W-3 zoning district; Images of subject property; DPD Recommendation; Robert Azar Resume
- Written Public Comment on the matter: Gerritt; Landau; Erickson; Perri; McCullough; Emma Bouton; Vincent; Callie Bouton; Davidson; Ketner; Block; DeAndrade; Krommes; Gorelick; Kingston; Driscoll; Safian; Burkin; Baumgartner; Von Hoffer; Levin-Aspenson; King; Reed; Mary Gay; Elwood Gay; Goldstein; Flanders; Zuckerberg; Lee; McKay; Rep. Morales; Brashear; Farhat; Goldman; Chavez; Ward; Carrasco; Carlson; Conservation Law Foundation; CPPT Espinal; Victor
The September 8th, 2021 Meeting was CANCELLED due to lack of quorum.
August 11th, 2021 at 5:30 PM – CANCELLED
- Meeting Agenda - Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 27 Taber Ave - Appeal - Notice of Appeal - MATTER WITHDRAWN 08.10.2021
July 14th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 30-32 Cypress St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 280 Melrose St – Application + Plans Binder; Supplemental Site Lighting Counts & Plan; DPD Recommendation; Narkiewicz CV; Rainone CV; Lombardo CV; Lombardo Planning Report; Jason Martin HDC memo
- 186 Gallup St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
June 9th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 37 Cooke St – Application + Plans Binder; Letter from the City Forester; Ashley Iannuccilli Cullion CV; DPD Recommendation; Nina Tannenwald written comment – APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
- 508 Prairie Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 215 Broadway – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Douglas Jeffrey CV; George Valentine CV; April 14, 2021 ZBR Transcript; Leo LaBelle written comment; George Valentine Appraisal Report
- 27 Taber Ave – Application + Plans Binder; David Weitz written comment; Binder of Public Commentary; DPD Recommendation; DIS Violation
- 29 Hawthorne St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; DIS Violation
- 63 Hammond St – Application + Plans Binder; PHDC Resolution No. 21-08; DPD Recommendation
May 12th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR
- Meeting Agenda
- 37 Barstow St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 169 Transit St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 27 Judith St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 106 Elmgrove Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 381 Angell St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 134 Wadsworth St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
April 14th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda (Revised 04.09.2021)
- 369 Broadway – Application + Plans Binder; PHDC Resolution No. 20-32; Kevin Diamond CV; DPD Recommendation; WBNA written comment
- 827 River Ave – Application + Plans Binder; Previous Administrative Modification Documents; DPD Recommendation
- 418 Broad St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 215 Broadway – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Douglas Jeffrey Resume; Nadia Winter written comment; WBNA written comment; Jim Iacoi written comment; Gabriel Francis written comment; Justin Heatherington written comment; Leo LaBelle written comment
March 10th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 275 Slater Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 8 Gotham Ct/283 Carpenter St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Soares Letter; Fallon Letter; Jennings Letter; Murphy Letter
- 189 Ontario St – Application + Plans Binder; Seely Letter; DPD Recommendation
- 153 Carpenter St – Notice of Appeal Binder; Appellent’s Memorandum of Law; Appellee-Owner’s Memorandum of Law; Appellee-CPC’s Memorandum of Law
February 10th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 107 Hope St – Application + Plans Binder; Letters of Support; DPD Recommendation
- 62 Hartford Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 41 Central St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Van Noppen Letter
January 13th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 115 Pinehurst St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 245 Carpenter St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; WBNA Letter; Roch Letter; Polites letter; Casale CV; Scotti CV; Scotti Report
December 9th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- Proposed 2021 Meeting Calendar
- 51 + 55 Courtland St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Public Comment Received to date 12.08.20; Peter Scotti resume and report
November 18th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 371 Pine St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 90 + 100 Taft Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Christopher Palmer resume
- 58 Printery St (Continued Matter) – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Dylan Peacock email received 09.08.20; Barry Schiller email received 09.08.20; DOT Watch Inc letter received 09.09.20; Michael DeLuca email comment received 09.09.20; Jonathan Stevens CV and site analysis received 10.13.20; Bryan Principe letter received 10.14.20; Sweeney Real Estate Survey; Supplementary Plan received 11.11.20; Pimentel Resume + Report received 11.16.20; Tim More Legal Memo received 11.17.20; Jonathan Stevens site analysis REVISED received 11.18.20
October 14th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 200 Exchange St (Unit 200B) – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 58 Printery St (Continued Matter) – See November 18th meeting for documents
September 9th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 126 Adelaide Ave (Continued Matter) – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; Sweeney CV and Report; Zuena & Stevenson CVs; PHDC Resolution No. 20-02; Public Comment Received in Advance of Meeting; Rochelle Lee Letter, Chris Corry Letter; CW Castillo letter received 8-11-20 re 126 Adeliade; **REVISED SUBMISSION BINDER, received 08.31.20; Construction Budget + Unit Mix_received 09.03.20; Thomas Stewart letter_received 09.08.20; Revised DPD Recommendation
- 445 Promenade St – 445 Promenade – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Markevicz CV
- 58 Printery St – See November 18th meeting for documents
August 20th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 150 Waterman St – Application + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; 150 Waterman – Letter from Applicant to Board; 150 Waterman – RI DHS letter of support; 150 Waterman – Sign-on letters of support; 150 Waterman – letter in objection
- 209-217 Angell St – Bronhard Notice of Appeal; Tompkins, et al Notice of Appeal
August 12th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 11 Loring – Application + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; 11 Loring Ave – Exhibit A – meeting presentation; 11 Loring Ave_Goldgaber objection letter_received 08.12.20
- 47 Burnside St – Application, Report + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; 47 Burnside St – Exhibit A – meeting presentation
- 126 Adelaide Ave (Continued Matter) – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; Sweeney CV and Report; Zuena & Stevenson CVs; PHDC Resolution No. 20-02; Public Comment Received in Advance of Meeting; Rochelle Lee Letter, Chris Corry Letter; CW Castillo letter received 8-11-20 re 126 Adeliade – **PLEASE NOTE – THE APPLICANT/OWNER HAS REQUESTED THIS MATTER BE CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 9TH 2020
June 10th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 126 Adelaide Ave – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; Sweeney CV and Report; Zuena & Stevenson CVs; PHDC Resolution No. 20-02; Public Comment Received in Advance of Meeting; Rochelle Lee Letter, Chris Corry Letter
- 187 Bucklin St – Application + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; Meeting Presentation Submission; McHugh resume and report
- 280 Melrose St – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; PHDC Memo
- 280 Valley St – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; Presentation Team CVs & Zoning Relief Summary
- 1 Fields Point Dr (Continued Matter) – Letter from CM Espinal; Letter from Linda Perri
