I.       NEW BUSINESS:

A.                The application of E. Michael Yefko and Joann Lisberger, applicants and owners of property located at 66 Sheffield Hill Road, Exeter, RI; Zoned RU-4 and further designated as Assessor’s Plat 50 Block 1 Lot 11; a request for Extension of a Dimensional Variance  previously granted under Zoning Ordinance Article II, Section 2.4.2.4 (front setback) and Section 2.4.2.6 (side setback) to construct a 25’ x 27’ garage and a 14’ x 18.25’ entry addition to the existing single-family home; as approved by the Exeter Zoning Board of Review; pursuant to Article I, Section 1.3.B.E of the Exeter Zoning Ordinance.   

B.                 The Appeal of Notice of Violation issued by Zoning Inspector David Thornley dated February 4, 2026 to Hog House Hill Farm, LLC appellant and owner of the property located at 415 Hog House Hill Road, Exeter, RI; Zoned RU-3 and further designated as Assessor’s s Plat 64 Block 3 Lot 37; in violation of: Article II Section 2.4.1.45 Single-family mobile homes will be allowed as temporary structures for a period of one year for new construction, which are not allowed in the RU-3 Zone; in violation of: Article II Section 2.4.1.49 Swimming areas, country clubs, golf courses, skiing and commercial horseback riding facilities. Private and public fishing and hunting areas sports clubs. Private or commercial campgrounds or recreation, including sports clubs, which are not allowed in the RU-3 zone; in violation of Article II Section 2.4.1.61 operating as a junk or salvage yard, which is not allowed in the RU-3 Zone; in violation of Article V. Section 5.1.D. no parking or storage of commercial registered vehicles containing the weight of over 20,000 GVW (gross vehicle weight) in any residential zone except for storage of farm vehicles, which is not allowed in the RU-3 Zone; in violation of the Exeter Zoning Ordinance.

II.    ADMINISTRATIVE:

A.                Election of Zoning Board of Review Chair and Vice Chair (annual requirement)

B.                 Approval of Invoices:

1.                  Southern RI Newspapers 

2.                  Ron Ronzio, Stenographer

3.                  Solicitor Peter D. Ruggiero

C.                Approval of Meeting Minutes:

1.            February 12, 2026

D.                Future Meeting Date: May 14, 2026

III.             ADJOURNMENT

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Exeter Zoning 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 Zoning Board shall start at 7:00 p.m. and end no later than 10:00 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 March 19, 2026.