CHAIRPERSON

John Laurito

 

VICE-CHAIRPERSON

Joseph Lembo

 

SECRETARY

Peggy A. Passarelli

 

MAYOR

Joseph M. Polisena

 

SOLICITOR

Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq.

 

Town of Johnston

Planning Board

100 Irons Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

TEL (401) 231-4000   FAX (401) 231-4181

MEMBERS

Christine M. Cunneen

George Lazzareschi

Nicole Pope

Gina Sabitoni-Arakelian

 

ALTERNATES

Stephen Mandarelli

Eric O’Conner

 

  TOWN PLANNER/

ADMIN. OFFICER

Thomas E. Deller, AICP

 

 

Planning Board Meeting

Tuesday September 22nd, 2020; 6:00 P.M.

Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI 02919

 

Because of COVID-19 and the current executive order, the Planning Board will adhere to the following procedures:

·         The applicant must advise the Administrative Officer 24 hours in advance of all individuals attending on the applicant’s behalf.  The attendee’s name and phone number will be required.

·         All applications are scheduled for a specific time.  All parties are advised that the hearing for a specific case may start later than advertised but in no situation will the application be heard prior to the time posted.  If you arrive prior to the case being called, you must wait in your car or outside the senior center and remain socially distant.

·         No one will be admitted to the Senior Center until the specific case, for which they are attending the meeting, is called. 

·         All individuals, upon entering the senior center must register, giving name, address and phone number.  Staff will screen all who enter the meeting. 

·         A face mask must be worn at all times.  When a person is recognized to speak, the individual, upon arriving at the podium, may remove the mask to speak to the board.  The mask must be put back on before walking away from the podium.

·         All individuals must maintain a minimum of six (6) foot social distancing. 

·         No furniture may be moved by an attendee.

 

Additionally, the general public may be permitted subject to conditions listed above and subject to maximum allowable space (no more than 34 people total) per Executive Order 20-58.  Anyone may participate in the meeting electronically as follows:

 

Via Computer: https://zoom.us/j/99971973024

 

 

Via Telephone: 312 626 6799 or 929 205 6099 or 301 715 8592 or 346 248 7799 or

 669 900 6833 or 253 215 8782

 

Meeting ID:                        999 7197 3024

 

NOTE: Please check out the “ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS for emeetings held via Zoom” on the Town’s web page under Meetings & Events. https://www.townofjohnstonri.com/

 

 

I.                    CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

 

II.                 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

III.              NEW BUSINESS

 

Item 1 - Scheduled for 6:05 PM

PB 20-30 - The Residences at Pine Hill - 663 Greenville Avenue - Modification of Approved Planned Development - Assessor’s Plat 50 Lot 66 - R-7 Zone - Applicant Greenville Holdings, LLC.

The applicant is asking the board to approve the modification of the final recorded plan from triplexes to duplexes as a non-substantial change.  Further the applicant is seeking to preserve the right to develop 52 total units, subject to Board review, as a non-substantial change at some future date. 

Staff Report

Original Approved Plan

Final Site Plan

Drainage Conformance

 

 

 

 

Item 2 - Scheduled for 6:15 PM

PB 20-19 - Bigelow Road Subdivision

- 17 Bigelow Road - Minor Subdivision on a Private Road - Preliminary Plan - Assessor’s Plat 59 Lot 35 - R-40 Zone.  Applicant William Baumlin.

The applicant is proposing a three-lot minor subdivision on a private road. 

Staff Report

Application

Site Plan

Final Plan

Drainage Plan

Road Design

Abutters List

 

 

 

 

Item 3 - Scheduled for 6:35 PM

PB 20-22 - Deer Run Road & Orchard Avenue Subdivision - opposite 45 thru 63 Orchard Avenue - Minor/Major Subdivision - Master Plan - Assessor’s Plat 59 Lots 8 & 268 - R-40 Zone.  Applicant Cavanaugh Family Limited Partnership.

The applicant is proposing the development of 9 lots accessed from Orchard Avenue and Deer Run Road.  In addition to reviewing the draft master plan, the Board must determine how to class this development for the development process.

Staff Report

Application

Site Plan

Concept Plan

Master Plan Narrative

Abutters List

 

 

Item 4 - Scheduled for 6:55 PM

PB 20-23 - Taylor Road Subdivision - 34 Taylor Road - Conservation Development - Master Plan - Assessor’s Plat 30 Lot 16 - R-40 Zone.  Applicant - Viti Home Builders.

The applicant is proposing the development of 6 lots in accordance with the provisions of Article XXII Conservation Development, Section 340-145 through 151, inclusive, of the Zoning Ordinance.

Staff Report

Application

Master Plan

Master Plan Narrative

Abutters List

 

 

 

Item 5 - Scheduled for 7:15 PM

PB 20-26 - Replat of Record Lots 395 thru 405 Inclusive - 27 Rice Street - Minor Subdivision - Master Plan - Assessor’s Plat 35 Lot 217 - R-15 Zone.  Applicant - Michael & Fiormante Guerriero.

The applicant is proposing to subdivide their property into two lots; both would be undersized. A zoning variance will be required.

Staff Report

Application

Abutters List

Radius Map

Survey

Decision

 

 

Item 6 - Scheduled for 7:35 PM

PB 20-27 - Goulin Realty Easement Request - 20 Green Earth Avenue - Advisory Opinion 2020-CP-88 - Assessor’s Plat 29 Lot 69 - Industrial Zone.  Applicant Goulin Realty.

The applicant is requesting a 20-foot easement across Town property for utility purposes.

Staff Report

Petition

Advisory Opinion

Site Map

Aerial View

 

 

 

IV.              ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT & SPECIAL ITEMS

 

V.                 GENERAL BUSINESS

 

VI.              ADJOURNMENT

 

Planning Board documents are available for review and/or purchase 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Planning Office, 1st floor, 100 Irons Avenue, Johnston. New items not heard by 9:30 p.m. may be rescheduled for a subsequent/special meeting at the discretion of the Board. Facilities are handicap accessible. Inter­preter services may be requested from TTD (401) 792-9642 at least 72 hours in advance.

 

 

 

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