EXETER PLANNING BOARD

WORK SESSION MEETING AGENDA

WHEN: APRIL 14, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

WHERE: EXETER TOWN HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS

675 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI 02822

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

II. OLD BUSINESS:

A. Evaluate and approve proposed draft amendments to the Exeter zoning ordinance, specifically pertaining to the zoning use table for family daycare homes, as well as a revised list of commercial and industrial land use prohibitions within residential districts RE-2, RU-3, RU-4, and CR-5. These proposed draft amendments are to be forwarded to the Town Council in accordance with the Town Council's Emergency Ordinance, which enacts a temporary moratorium on commercial development within residential areas.

B. Second preapplication meeting - Comprehensive Permit or Adaptive reuse project - formerly “Shady Acres Nursing Home”. Present and discuss a refined concept and design options for a Comprehensive Permit or Adaptive Reuse Major Land Development project. The applicant and property owner, MGT410, LLC, located at 400 South County Trail, Unit A 102, Exeter, RI, 02822, is requesting a second pre-application meeting to discuss options for a potential adaptive reuse project or comprehensive permit associated with a major land development project situated on Plat 58, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and 3 (415 Gardner Rd, Exeter, RI, 02822). This subject property encompasses 2.1 acres and is zoned for RU-4, aimed at redeveloping the former “Shady Acres Nursing Home.” Development Scenario One is a proposed “Adaptive Reuse” per statute R.I. Gen. Laws 45-24-37(h). This scenario proposes 21 units totaling 47 bedrooms, comprising 8 one-bedroom units and 13 three-bedroom units, within the existing buildings, which will be renovated into an apartment complex. Additionally, three new structures will be constructed to accommodate six units. At least 20% of the existing buildings will be designated as affordable housing per the RI Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Act (as amended). Development Scenario Two outlines a proposal for a Comprehensive Permit to facilitate the construction of twenty (20) residential units. The proposed development will comprise 10 cottage-style duplexes, each measuring 1.5 stories in height. Each building will contain two one-bedroom housing units, strategically distributed across the property. All existing structures, except the building surrounding the water tank, will be removed from the property, and at least 25% of the units will be designated as affordable housing-eligible per the RI Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Act (as amended).

III. ADMINISTRATIVE:

A. Approval of Minutes for – February 10, 2026

B. Correspondence: Joseph St. Lawrence, III, Resignation from the Planning Board

Rhode Island Local Officials Training Program – Friday, April 24, 2026

C. Zoning Board of Review: Thursday, May 14, 2026

D. Future Meetings:

Planning Board Regular Meeting –Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Planning Board Work Session – Tuesday, May12, 2026 at 6 p.m.

IV. ADJOURNMENT:

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Exeter Planning Board. If communications assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office (295-7500) at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Regular meetings of the Planning Board shall start at 6:00 p.m. and end no later than 9:00 p.m. unless voted on to extend. The Exeter Town Hall is handicapped accessible. Posting information: Secretary of State’s Office, Exeter Town Clerk’s Office, Exeter Public Library, Exeter Post Office, ClerkBase and the Town of Exeter’s website www.exeterri.gov Posted on April 8, 2026.