The Cumberland Planning Board will meet on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the

Council Chambers, 2^nd Floor, 45 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864

 

Meeting materials can be found online at Planning & Community Development | Cumberland, RI

 

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: August 27, 2026

4.                  Continued Business

 

Public Hearing

Project Name: Liliana Drive

Project Type: Minor Subdivision with Street Creation – Preliminary Plan

Owner/Applicant: Bluestone Development Group, LLC /Macari Properties, Inc.

Property Location: 3307, 3311 & 3922 Diamond Hill Road (AP 26 Lots 23, 24, 70)

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

The applicant is proposing to subdivide three (3) existing lots into five (5) lots to build five (5) single family dwellings. The applicant also proposes to create a new, private road and is requesting the following waivers from Cumberland’s Land Development and Subdivision Regulations:

•        Section 7-A(c): Required pavement width for a Class C street 26 feet – 22' proposed;

•        Section 7-A(l): Provisions shall be made for street lighting – No street lighting proposed

•        Section 7-C(4): Electrical lines shall be installed underground – Above-ground utility poles proposed

•        Section 7-G(g): Curbing required – None proposed

•        Section 7-H(4): Drainage Pond 5H:1V Slope required – 3H:1V proposed

 

A VOTE MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING

 

5.                  New 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.

 

Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Review

Owner/Applicant: Herbert Krueger and Christine Krueger

Property Location: 2782 Diamond Hill Road (AP 28 Lot 39)

Zone: R-1 with public water but no sewer

The Applicants seek relief from § 6-5(d) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a two￾car garage. The subject property is a through-lot with frontage on two streets, which is a unique characteristic that would prohibit the construction of an accessory structure without the requested relief.

 

 

6.                  Horsley Witten Group Presentation: Comprehensive Plan Housing Chapter

7.                  Public Comment

8.                  Adjourn

 

If you’re 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

 

 

Planning Board Agenda | September 24, 2026