| CHAIRPERSON VICE-CHAIRPERSON Joseph Lembo SECRETARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Thomas E. Deller, AICP. |
Town of Johnston Planning Board 100 Irons Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 TEL (401) 231-4000 FAX (401) 231-4181 | MEMBERS Eric Cartier Laura-Jean Ferranti George Lazzareschi Louis Prata Gina Sabitoni-Arakelian Nicholas Sammartino Esq. ALTERNATES Robert Pingitore Eric Peloquin BOARD COUNSEL Joseph R. Ballirano, Esq |
Draft Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI 02919
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL 6:01 p.m. All in attendance.
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Nomination for Chairperson; Mr. Lazzareschi nominated Mr. Lembo for Chairperson. Seconded by Mr. Pingitore. Motion to Elect Lazzareschi/Arakelian/AIF.
Nomination for Vice Chairperson: Mrs. Ferranti Nominated Mr. George Lazzareschi for Vice Chair. Motion to appoint: Ferranti/Pingitore/Voice vote; All in Favor.
Nomination for Secretary: Mr. Lazzareschi Nominated Mrs. Gina Sabitoni -Arakelian for Secretary. Seconded by Mrs. Ferranti. Motion to appoint: Lazzareschi/ Ferranti/ All in favor.
New members will not vote on Old Business -Alternates will.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Lazzareschi made the motion to approve. Seconded by Mrs. Gina Sabitoni-Arakelian. Voice vote; All in favor.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
PB 19-31 – 80 Morgan Avenue. Continuation of a Public Hearing on the Preliminary Plan submission of a Major Land Development. AP 8 Lots 1 and 276 a Planned Development Continuing Care Retirement Community (PD-CCRC)
Mr. Lazzareschi made the motion to close public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Pingitore. Mrs. Ferranti made the motion to approve the Preliminary Plan. Seconded by Mr. Pingitore. With stipulation they will resolve drainage issues with Town. Voice vote; All in favor.
PB 24-40 - 38 Mill Street. Continuation of a Public Hearing for a 2 lot Minor Subdivision with Unified Development Review. 38 Mill Street. AP 4 Lot 7. Zoned R15. Owner/Applicant Mark D. Harrington, JR
Mr. Lazzareschi made the motion to accept photos as Exhibit A. Mrs. Ferranti made the Motion to approve Unified Development. Seconded by Mr. Pingitore. Voice vote; All in favor. Mrs. Ferranti made the motion to approve the Preliminary Plan. Seconded by Mr. Pingitore. Voice vote; All in favor.
PB 22-60- Bird’s Eye Vue, an 8 Lot Residential Subdivision Wychwood Place, AP 38, Lots 310 & 338. Request for a one-year extension on the approved Master Plan in accordance with Section II Article E 2.g. Vesting of the Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations. Mr. Prata made the motion to approve the one-year extension. Seconded by Mr. Pingitore. Voice vote; All in Favor.
PB 17-40- The Preserve at Briarcliff. Old Pocasset Road AP 43 &44 Lots 224, 229, 68 & 306. Request for a one-year extension on the approved Master Plan in accordance with Section II Article E 2.g. Vesting of the Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations.
Mr. Prata made the motion to approve the one-year extension. Seconded by Mr. Lazzareschi. Voice vote; All in favor.
PB 21-42- Northpoint Stonehill. Atwood Ave (Stonehill Drive) AP 44 Lot 66. Request for a one-year extension on the approved Master Plan in accordance with Section II Article E 2.g. Vesting of the Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations.
Mr. Lazzareschi made the motion to approve the one-year extension. Seconded by Mrs. Arakelian. Voice vote; All in favor.
V. NEW BUSINESS
PB 24-42 - Forest Drive Solar. A Public Hearing on the Master Plan Submission of a Major Land Development to develop two 0.5 MW solar arrays and one single-family residential lot. Behind 3 and 17 Forest Drive. AP 46 Lots 103, 171, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212 and 213- Zoned R-40. Owner-: Shore Holdings, LLC. Applicant -Revity Energy. Mr. Prata made the motion to continue to the February 4th meeting. Seconded by Mrs. Arakelian. Voice vote; all in favor.
PB 24-41 - Johnston Asphalt, LLC. A Public Meeting on a site plan review of the proposed expansion on an asphalt plant. The Board to issue an advisory opinion to the Zoning Board. 100 Allendale Avenue. AP 36 Lot 77. Zoned – Industrial. Applicant/Owner: Johnston Asphalt, LLC.
Motion to accept Exhibits.
Exhibit A- Court decision: Mr. Lazzareschi/Mrs. Ferranti/All in favor.
Exhibit B-Radius map: Mr. Lazzareschi/Mrs. Arakelian/All in favor.
Exhibit C-Site Plan: Mr. Lazzareschi/Mr. Prata/ All in favor.
Exhibit D-Arieal Overview.: Mr. Lazzareschi/Mr. Pingitore/ All in favor.
Exhibit E- Daniel Hartman’s Credentials: Mr. Lazzareschi /Mrs. Ferranti/All in favor.
Exhibit F-Bill Coyle Qualifications: Mr. Lazzareschi/Mr. Pingitore/All in favor.
Exhibit G- Summary Report: Mr. Lazzareschi/Mr. Prata/All in favor.
Exhibit H- Credentials and Report: Edwaard Pimental Planner. Mr. Lazzareschi/Mrs. Ferranti/All in favor. Motion to accept as expert witness: Mr. Lazzareschi/Mrs. Ferranti/All in favor.
Mr. Lazzareschi made the motion to open Public Meeting. Mr. Pingitore made the motion to close.
Mr. Lazzareschi made the motion to continue to the February 4th due to members wanting to do a site visit. Seconded by Mr. Pingitore. Voice vote; All in favor.
VI. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & ZONING ORDINANCE
PB 22-57 – The Comprehensive Plan. Affordable Housing Element, Stormwater Management element
PB 23-35 – Zoning Update. Discussion and review of draft zoning ordinance. Major restructuring of the ordinance was required because of the changes and the failure to update the ordinance over the past years when changes were made to state law.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT& SPECIAL ITEMS
MS4-Public Hearing- Set Date March 4th Meeting.
VIII. ADJOUNMENT 7:45pm Motion to Adjourn: Mr. Pingitore/Mr. Lazzareschi/All in favor.
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