New Shoreham Planning Board
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
3:00 P.M.
16 Old Town Road, Town Hall
Block Island, RI 02807
AGENDA
3:00 P.M.
1. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 4, Section 425 and Article 5, Section 517. Discuss and Act on a request to provide the Town Council with findings and a recommendation for an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 4, Section 425 and Article 5, Section 517. Application submitted by Christopher Warfel regarding the front yard setback for ground mounted solar systems and clarification that pool heating systems are not included in the ordinance. Amend the Zoning Ordinance re: Solar Energy Systems.
2. Amendments to several sections of the Zoning Ordinance (108, 111, 202, Article 3, 403 – eliminate, 404, 405, 502, 509, 510, 511, 513, 514, 518 - eliminate) related to Accessory Dwelling Units submitted by Planning Board member Clair Comings for consideration. Accept and forward to staff for review. Purpose of amendments are to offer an expedited approval process for accessory dwelling units, provide clarification on existing policies, bring consistency to terminology, and make compliant with state law.
3. MacMullan, Barbara and duPont, Henry. Plat 16, Lot 69. Fire #1163 Off Beacon Hill Road. Final Plan Stage of a Minor Subdivision off Beacon Hill Road.
4. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding Mobile Food Establishment to Section 309(D), Permitted Uses in RC/M Zone; Section 310(D), Permitted Uses in M Zone; Section 311(D), Permitted Uses in OHC Zone; Section 312(D), Permitted Uses in NHC Zone, & Section 313(D), Permitted Uses in SC Zone. Discuss and Act on a request to provide the Town Council with findings and a recommendation, Amendment request from the Town Council.
5. Zoning Ordinance Amendments for compliance with State Law including creating specific and objective criteria for Special Use Permits, Article 4. Review draft amendments and make a recommendation to the Town Council including a finding of consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Consultant Weston & Sampson
6. Discussion regarding possible zoning amendment to clarify the language in Section 406(G)(4) regarding second story decks
7. Approval of Minutes
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