New Shoreham Planning Board

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 4:00 P.M.

16 Old Town Road, Town Hall

Block Island, RI 02807

AGENDA

1.   RI General Assembly 2023 Legislative Session – Laws Enacted Requiring Local Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.  New Shoreham received Rhode Island Housing MTAP Assistance – Introduction, Scope of Work and Policy Discussion with consultant Weston & Sampson. 

2.   Discuss and Act on the Planning Board’s meeting schedule for 2024

3.   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

4.   Discussion regarding possible zoning amendment to clarify the language in Section 406(G)(4) regarding second story decks

5.   Approval of Minutes

To see supporting documents for this agenda, please go to: https://clerkshq.com/NewShoreham-RI

Individuals requesting interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing must call 466-3200 forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting date. TTY: 711 Posted 10/31/23 JB