PLANNING DEPARTMENT

TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN

350 East Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

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NOTICE

Middletown Planning Board

The Middletown Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:00pm

Town Council Chambers

350 East Main Rd., Middletown, RI  02842

 

Said meeting can also be accessed by video/telephone conference call on the date and time referenced. Members of the public may view and participate in the meeting in real-time by accessing the web conference on your computer or mobile device/phone using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88265537000  Access by telephone call is also available by calling toll free: (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free). Meeting ID when prompted: 882 6553 7000. Virtual access to the meeting is being provided only as a convenience and is not an official "location" where access to the meeting is guaranteed. Being physically present at the meeting is the only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting, as the meeting will not be paused or rescheduled if the virtual access fails. 

To view the latest plans and other materials for items on the agenda go to: https://middletownri.gov/504/Planning-Board-Meeting-Packets or contact the Planning Dept. to schedule an appointment to view the application file.

AGENDA

1.    Approval of the minutes of the September 10, 2026 regular Planning Board meeting and the special meetings of September 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026.

2.    Correspondence

A.   Decision of the Administrative Officer dated September 8, 2026 regarding administrative development plan review approval of an application of K & V Holding LLC for an adaptive reuse project at 7 Vanicek Ave., Tax Assessor’s Plat 106, Lot 63.

B.   Correspondence dated September 21, 2026 from Frank DiGregorio, 143 Hallville Road, Exeter, RI re: Home Rule CORT

3.    Agenda modifications

4.    Old Business

A.   Public Hearing - Application of Prescott Point, LLC for combined Preliminary and Final Plan approval of a Minor Land Development Project to develop 6 additional single-family units in an existing multi-family development project. The request includes application for a special use permit under Zoning Ordinance Section 602 for expansion of a multi-family development, and request for variances from Sections 603, 903, 1506 and 1508 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow separation 25 feet between principal buildings where 50 feet is required, building height of 40 feet where 35 feet is permitted, and multi-family development to be served by private sewer system. Property located off West Main Rd. and identified as Tax Assessors Plat 104, Lot 7.

B.   Receive court decision, order and judgment, and memorandum from solicitor regarding appeal of Planning Board approval of a land development project application of Seascape Holdings, LLC involving property at 985 Aquidneck ave., Assessor’s Plat 113, Lot 208, Planning Board decision dated April 2, 2025, and discuss the same.

C.   Planning Board recommendation to the Town Council – Proposed addition of new Article 16A – Inclusionary Zoning to the Middletown Zoning Ordinance, Town Code Chapter 152.

D.   Planning Board discussion of matters related to housing supply and production in Middletown.

5.    New Business

A.   Request of Morrison Farm, LLC for release of subdivision performance security for the Morrison Farm Subdivision in accordance with Section 703 of the Middletown Rules and Regulation Regarding the Subdivision and Development of Land.

B.   Review of projects proposed for inclusion in the Town’s PY25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and determination of consistency with the Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan.

C.   Request of Narragansett Engineering, Inc., on behalf of The Tide Club, 116-124 Aquidneck Ave., for concept review of a potential redevelopment project for the subject property. Property Identified as lots 135, 136, 137 on Assessor’s Plat 115SE.

D.   Request of the Town Council for a recommendation on a proposed amendment to Town Code Chapter 152, Zoning Code, Section 728 regarding short-term rentals in adaptive reuse projects.

6.    Updates

A.   Status Report on Planning Board action items.

B.   Updates on Committee Activity

1.    Tree Commission

2.    Open Space and Fields Committee

3.    Conservation Commission

C.   Upcoming meetings:

1.    Special Planning Board meeting – October 22, 2026, 6pm

2.    Regular Planning Board meeting – November 12, 2026, 6pm (note date change due to Veteran’s Day holiday)

All items on this agenda may be considered, discussed and voted upon. The Planning Board has adopted a policy that any applications not reached before 9pm will be continued to the next regular monthly Planning Board meeting. This meeting location is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing impaired should notify the Town Clerk’s Office at (401) 847-0009 not less than 48 hours before this meeting.

 

 

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