ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW
MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND
AGENDA
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: TOWN HALL CHAMBERS -350 EAST MAIN ROAD
*This meeting location is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing-impaired should notify the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-847-0009 not less than 48 hours before this meeting.
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Administrative:
- Roll call
- Adoption of Zoning Board meeting minutes from August 22, 2023.
- Adoption of Updated Zoning Board Rules of Procedure to conform with the new voting quorum provisions.
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January 24, 2023 – Continued Petitions:
Petition of: Prescott Point Investor, LLC (Owner) Jeremiah C. Lynch III, Esq. (Attorney) for a Special Use Section 902, Article 9 to permit the construction of a 20-unit multifamily dwelling project, with a 2,500 sqft. clubhouse. Said real estate is located at 0 West Main Road and further identified as lot 7 on tax assessor’s plat 104.
Petition of: Prescott Point Investor, LLC (Owner) Jeremiah C. Lynch III, Esq. (Attorney) for a Variance from Section 603, 1506 (A), 1508 (A) & 903 to construct principal buildings, with windows, within 50’ of the adjacent building and to permit the construction of a multifamily dwelling project with maximum building height of 45’ where 35’ is allowed. Additionally, seeking variance for multifamily dwelling project not connected to sewer system. Said real estate is located at 0 West Main Road and further identified as lot 7 on tax assessor’s plat 104.
August 22, 2023 – Continued Petitions:
Petition of: Cardinal 159, LLC (Owners) and Girard Galvin, Esq. (Attorney) for a Special Use from 902, 602 and Variance from 903, 803(G), 701 & 603 and DPR Vote to construct a 1300 sqft addition to existing restaurant, which will encroach upon northern setback (addition will be 11’2” from North property line where 35’ is required, while existing structure is 10’7” from North property line). The expansion of the existing special use permit to serve alcoholic beverages requires a special use permit. Said real estate is located at 159 West Main Road and further identified as lot 45 on tax assessor’s plat 108.
Summary Petitions:
Petition of: Cindy Kendall (Owner) for a Variance from 603, 903 & 321 (A) to construct a 6’x6’ front porch resulting in 17’ front setback where 25’ is required. Said real estate is located at 10 Kay Boulevard and further identified as lot 133 on tax assessor’s plat 109 NE.
Petition of: Paradise LLC (Owners) and Turner Scott & Tanner Jackson, Esq. (Attorneys) for a Special Use from 803(A) Watershed 1 and Variance from 603 & 321 (A) to extend existing single-family residence. Extension to be 27’4” from property line where 30’ is required. Said real estate is located at 514 Paradise Avenue and further identified as lot 2 on tax assessor’s plat 127.
New Petitions:
Petition of: Newport County Regional YMCA (Owners) and Robert M. Silva, Esq. (Attorney) for an Extension on a previously granted (August 23, 2022) Special Use from 1212 (A) to allow three (3) signs where two (2) are permitted. Said real estate is located at 792 Valley Road and further identified as lot 1 on tax assessor’s plat 115.
Petition of: Thomas & Janice C. Kowalczyk (Owners) Jeffrey & Kathryn Schneider (Applicant) and Robert M. Silva, Esq. (Attorney) for an Extension on a previously granted (August 24, 2021 and September 27, 2022) Special Use from Article 16, Section 1601 to construct an accessory family dwelling to the existing single family dwelling; and a Variance from 603 for side yard setback of 3’ where 20’ is required and front yard setback of 14’.5” where 40 ‘is required. Said real estate is located at 9 Beechland Place and further identified as lot 192 on tax assessor’s plat 109 NE.
Petition of: Catherine & John Russell (Owners) for a Variance from 603, 803 (G) and 903 to construct a second-floor addition above the non-conforming structure. Add first-floor porch located 34.7 from the front/west property line where 40’ is required. Construct a first-floor laundry room located 26.6’ from the rear/East property line where 50’ is required. Said real estate is located at 524 Wolcott Avenue and further identified as lot 49 on tax assessor’s plat 122.
Petition of: Dan Williams (Owner) for a Variance from 603, 903 & 803 (G) to construct a deck and stairs located 7’6” from the Southern property line where 20’ is required; and to construct a front entry 0’ from the Eastern property line where 25’ is required. Said real estate is located at 174 Renfrew Avenue and further identified as lot 33 on tax assessor’s plat 115 SE.
Petition of: Testamentary Marital Trust u/w/o Frank S Hale f/b/o Carol Hale (Owners) Suzanne Hale (Applicant) and David P. Martland, Esq. (Attorney) for a Variance from 400 to undertake a home occupation in an existing detached barn. Said real estate is located at 438 Wolcott Avenue and further identified as lot 23 on tax assessor’s plat 122.
All items on this agenda may be considered, discussed, and voted upon.
POSTED: September 6, 2023
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