Historic District Commission
Monday April 27, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road
Block Island, Rhode Island
REVISED AGENDA
Call to Order
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.
Preliminary/ Final:
1. Casa Ladera, LLC. Plat 6, Lot 2-3. Old Town Road. Application by John Spier to construct a single-family dwelling.
2. Town of New Shoreham, Plat 6 Lot 71. Fire #16 Old Town Road. Application by the Solar Initiative for an electric car charging station.
Sign:
1. Town of New Shoreham, Plat 6 Lot 71. Fire #16 Old Town Road. Application by the Solar Initiative for electric car charging station signs.
2. Block Island Historical Society, Plat 6, Lot 1. Fire #18 Old Town Road. Application by Lesley Helterline for a new sign for the Historical Society.
Other:
1. Discuss historical and architectural values of properties in Area 1 Map of the potential expansion of the Historic District
2. Approval of minutes: March 23, 2026.
Adjournment:
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