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.
Zoning Board of Review
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 – The Materials for each matter will be linked below at least two weeks 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.
- 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 – The Materials for each matter will be linked below at least two weeks 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.
- 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 – The Materials for each matter will be linked below at least two weeks ahead of the meeting date. Any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 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 – The Materials for each matter will be linked below at least two weeks ahead of the meeting date. Any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 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 – Materials for each matter will be linked below at least two weeks ahead of the meeting date. Any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 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 – Materials for each matter will be linked below at least two weeks ahead of the meeting date. Any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 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 – Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date. Any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 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.
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
BUILDING BOARD OF REVIEW – PAST MEETINGS:
The regular meeting of June 16, 2022 was CANCELLED – no matters to be heard.
May 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM and will be 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 available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 150 Pitman St – Application for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
The regular meeting of April 21, 2022 was CANCELLED – no matters to be heard.
March 8th at 3:00 PM via the Zoom Webinar platform. This meeting was rescheduled from the regular date of March 17th.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 61 Tell St – Application + Plans binder for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family and vacant store, to a 3 family dwelling
February 10th at 3:00 PM via the Zoom Webinar platform. This meeting was rescheduled from the regular date of February 17th.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 63 East Manning St – Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
- 146 Governor St – Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
The regular meetings of May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 16th, 2021 were CANCELLED.
April 15th, 2021 at 3:00 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 61 Tell St - Application + Plans binder
The regular meetings of January 21st, February 18th, and March 18th, 2021 were CANCELLED.
The regular meetings of November 19th and December 17th, 2020 were CANCELLED.
October 15th, 2020 at 3:00 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 417 Cranston St – Application + Plans binder
- 189 Bridgham St – Application + Plans binder
- 56 Farragut St – Application + Plans binder
Special Meeting - September 3rd, 2020 at 2:00 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 241 Gordon Ave – Notice of Appeal
- 461 Eddy St – Notice of Appeal; 2nd Notice of Appeal; and 3rd Notice of Appeal