NOTICE
Cumberland Planning Board

The Cumberland Planning Board will meet on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

Town Council Chambers (2nd Floor), 45 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864

 

Meeting materials will be made available online at Planning & Community Development | Cumberland, RI prior to the above noted meeting date. Agenda items may also be requested by contacting staff members listed on the Planning Department homepage.

 

All Planning Board members will be attending in person. The public may attend in person or participate remotely[1].

 

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AGENDA

1.                  Call to Order

 

2.                  Approval of Planning Board Minutes: May 28, 2026

 

3.                  Director’s Report

 

4.                  Public Hearing Major Land Development/Conservation Development

Master Plan Owner/Applicant: The Homes at Waterman Pond, LLC

Location: 106 Bear Hill Road (AP 17 Lot 21) and 110 Bear Hill Road (AP 17 Lot 14)

Zoning: R-3 (Multi Household Dwelling) with public water and sewer

The applicant proposes constructing four multifamily residential buildings: two 5-unit buildings and two 4-unit buildings, for a total of 18 two-bedroom condominium units. The project is proposed as a conservation development within the R-3 zoning district, which is serviced by public water and public sewer.

A VOTE ON THIS APPLICATION MAY BE TAKEN.

 

5.                  Public Hearing Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan

Application type: Unified Development Review of a Minor Subdivision

Owner/Applicant: Dana Jones

Location: 282 Scott Road (AP 41 Lot 18)

Zone: A-2 (Medium Density Agricultural) without public water or sewer

The applicant seeks to subdivide a 4.33-acre (188,816 sq. ft.) parcel into two lots. The subject property is in an A-2 zone with no public water or sewer. The proposed Parcel A would measure 98,491 sq. ft., and Parcel B would measure 90,320 sq. ft. Parcel A contains an existing non-conforming dwelling that sits 25 feet from the property line, and an existing non-conforming accessory building that sits 22.2 feet from the property line, where a 75-foot setback is required (Article 5-2(a)). The applicant also needs relief from Article 6-5(c), because the accessory structure is located between the front of the primary dwelling and the street.

 

6.                  Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Review

Owner/Applicant: The Ronnie C. Ramos and Daniele A. Ramos Family Revocable Living Trust Agreement

Location: 204 Leigh Road (AP 64 Lot 44)

Zoning: R-1 (Single-family Household Dwelling) with water but no sewer

The applicant seeks a dimensional variance from Zoning Ordinance 5-2(b) for relief from side setback and rear setback requirements for an existing accessory building which is located within seven (7) feet of the side and rear corner of the property line. The applicant also requires relief from Zoning Ordinance 6-5(c), because the subject building is located between the front of the main structure and the street.

 

7.                  Public Hearing for Review of Amended Land Development and Subdivision Regulations

This ordinance aims to address changes proposed by Town Staff regarding buffer and stormwater control requirements. 

 

8.                  Public Comment

 

9.                  Adjourn

 

This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing impaired or need additional information should notify the Town Clerk's Office at (401) 728-2400 ext. 138 no less than 72 hours before the meeting.