The Cumberland Planning Board will meet on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6:30pm in the Amaral Community Center located at 16 Mill Street, Cumberland, RI 02864.

 

Meeting materials can be found online at https://www.cumberlandri.gov/178/Planning-Board

 

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.         Roll Call

 

3.         Approval of Planning Board Minutes: September 24, 2026

 

4.         Continued Business  

 

Public Hearing

Project Name: 30 Christina Gene Circle

Project Type: Minor Subdivision with Unified Development Review – Preliminary Plan

Owner/Applicant: Arshad Ali

Property Location: 30 Christina Gene Circle (AP 26 Lot 320)

Zone: R-1 with public water but no public sewer

The Applicant proposes subdividing an existing lot located at 30 Christina Gene Circle into two lots. Parcel A has an existing single-family residential dwelling, and Parcel B will contain a proposed single family residential dwelling that will be serviced by public water and OWTS. The Applicant requests relief from Zoning Ordinance Article 5-2(c) for dimensional reductions for frontage and lot width at the setback line.   A VOTE MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING

  

Recommendation to Town Council

Owner/Applicant: Albion Landing, LLC

Property Location: 2 & 8 Albion Road, and 1970 Mendon Road (AP 58 Lots 81, 82, 83)

Zone: R-1 with public water and sewer

The Applicant proposes changing the zoning designation of the subject parcels from R-1, low density residential, to C-2, general commercial.

 

5.         New Business   

 

Waiver from Subdivision Rules and Regulations

Owner/Applicant: Noso Development, LLC

Property Location: 90 Weeks Street (AP 53 Lot 1002)

Zone: R-1 with public water and sewer

The Applicant proposes to install a driveway connecting the existing parcel to Weeks Street, the closest public roadway, and requests a waiver from § 7-A(a) of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations in order to do so.

       

6.      Director’s Report

 

Approved Administrative Subdivision

Project Name: 282 Scott Road Minor Subdivision

Project Type: Minor Subdivision - Final Plan

Owner/Applicant: The Estate of Dana Jones

Property Location: 282 Scott Road (AP 41 Lot 18)

Zone: A-2 with no public water or sewer

This application proposed a minor subdivision of the existing parcel into two (2) lots with private wells and on-site wastewater treatment systems, for future residential development.

 

7.      Public Comment

 

8.      Adjourn

 

If you are unable to attend, comments can be sent to the Planning Director, Amelia Morton, at amorton@cumberlandri.gov, or Principal Planner, Alex Langille, at alangille@cumberlandri.gov. You must include your name, address, and statement. Only comments that include all required information will be read into the record.

 

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.