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NOTICE
Middletown Planning Board
The Middletown Planning Board will meet on Thursday, September 10, 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 August 12, 2026 regular Planning Board meeting.
2. Correspondence
A. Correspondence dated August 24, 2026 from Frank DiGregorio, 143 Hallville Road, Exeter, RI re: Home Rule Violation - Alert
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. (This matter is expected to be continued to October 14, 2026 regular Planning Board meeting.)
B. Planning Board recommendation to the Town Council – Proposed addition of new Article 16A – Inclusionary Zoning to the Middletown Zoning Ordinance, Town Code Chapter 152.
C. Receive proposed amendments to the Middletown Rules and Regulations Regarding the Subdivision and Development of Land and Town Code Chapter 152 zoning ordinance to address amendments required by legislation adopted in the 2026 session of the RI General Assembly and consider scheduling a public hearing.
5. New Business
A. Public Hearing – Application of Wave Pond Hotel, LLC for Preliminary Plan approval of a Minor Land Development Project for construction of a pool structure with deck, parking, stormwater management, and other site improvements; administrative subdivision to merge subject lots; request for special use permits under Town Code Chapter 152 – zoning ordinance, Sections 1404 and 602 to allow expansion of the number of hotel rooms from 68 to 73, and to allow expansion of the existing liquor license to the pool and deck area; variance relief from the dimensional requirements of zoning ordinance section 603 to allow easterly side yard setback of 10.1 feet where 20 feet is required, and building lot coverage of 60.6% where 25% is permitted. Property located at 1 Wave Ave., 20 Wave Ave., and 38 Purgatory Rd., and further identified as Tax Assessors Plat 116NW, Lots 13, 1200, 1201, 1202.
B. Request of Conor Melville for concept review of a potential development at 149 West Main Road, Tax Assessor’s Plat 108, Lot 33.
C. Review of document comparing the goals, policies, and action items of the current Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan the new draft plan, and consider scheduling a public hearing on the draft comprehensive plan.
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. Regular Planning Board meeting – October 14, 2026, 6pm
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.