Historic District Commission
Monday October 27, 2025, 5:00 P.M.
Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road
Block Island, Rhode Island
AGENDA
After presentations by the Applicant, members of the Public will be allowed 2 opportunities to speak on agenda items. The Chair will ask if anyone from the Public has questions of the Applicant to understand the project. After questions are closed, the Chair will ask if anyone from the Public has comments. Members of the Public will have up to 3 minutes per person to comment. Comments should be limited to the exterior design of the building and site. Comments will not be allowed as to the interior design or use of the project, etc. Thank you for participating.
1. Chapel Cottage Condo Association, Plat 6, Lot 112. Fire # 460 Chapel Street. Application by Keisha Brown for a sign.
2. Cat Rock Cove, LLC., Plat 7, Lot 19. Fire #30 Water Street. Application by United States Post Office for a new sign.
1. Block Island School. Town of New Shoreham. Plat 10, Lot 1. Fire #15 High Street. Application for Development Plan Review under Section 320 for an outdoor classroom and accessory structure. The Property is in the Public Education Zone.
2. Bayer, Gregory & Crystal, Plat 6, Lot 93. Fire # 334 High Street. Application by Gregory & Crystal Bayer for Accessory Residential Structure.
3. Sparrow, Erin & Matthew Plat 5, Lot 121. Fire# 575 Beach Ave. Application to plant privet hedge and make a crushed shell parking area.
4. 251 Spring Street, LLC, Plat 7, Lot 27. Fire #251 Spring Street. Application from The Manisses, to modify previously approved plan to meet code.
5. Island Enterprises Inc., Plat 8, Lot 84. Fire #51 Spring Street. Application by Frank Dibiase JR., for the Spring House Hotel replacement of the damaged awning system.
6. New Shoreham House Inc. Plat 6, Lot 108. Fire #53 Water Street. Application by Todd McGarry for the New Shoreham House to replace a window with a door.
7. Kenney, Robert C. Plat 6, Lot 36. Fire# 454. Ocean Ave. Application to make changes to deck at 454 Ocean Ave.
1. Discuss the outcome of the Town Councils public hearing regarding the Historic District Expansion.
2. Approval of minutes: August 25, 2025 & September 29, 2025
To see supporting documents for this agenda, go to: ClerkBase https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI
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TTY: 711 Posted 10/21/25 A.B