COMMUNICATIONS/ADMINISTRATION

A)        Approval of meeting minutes for June 2, 2021.

Motion to APPROVE the June 2, 2021 Minutes:  Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Motion seconded: Ed Civito

Voting to approve the motion:          Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Alt. Kaity Ryan

Voting to deny the motion:   None

The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Case: 21-019

Applicant/Owner:  Toni-Lee Jacques

Address:  24 Karen Ann Drive

Plat/Lot:  45C/Lot 53

Zoning District:  R-Med

Case Summary:

Toni –Lee Jacques as applicant and owner of property located at 24 Karen Ann Drive, listed as Plat 45C, Lot 53 seeks a variance to deviate from §5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations”  to construct a deck in an R-Medium district.

Disposition:

The findings and conclusions of the Board are contained in a written resolution which has been, or will be, recorded in the Smithfield Land Evidence Records.  A copy of the Resolution is available in the Building & Zoning Office, as well.

Motion to APPROVE the Request for Variances as Amended:  Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Motion seconded:  John Hunt

Voting to approve the motion:          Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Alt. Kaity Ryan

Voting in Opposition: None

Case: 21-020

Applicant/Owner:  Kevin Smith

Address:  8 Lakeview Drive

Plat/Lot:  6/149

Zoning District:  R-20

Case Summary:

Kevin Smith as applicant and owner of property located at 8 Lakeview Drive, listed as Plat 6, Lot 149, seeks a special use permit under § 3.13 “Special Use Permit for Expansion, Addition or Enlargement” and variances to deviate from § 5.3.4 “Buffers” and 3.9.D “Building or Structure Nonconforming by Dimension, Addition and Enlargement” to construct an addition in an R-20 district.

Disposition:

The findings and conclusions of the Board are contained in a written resolution which has been, or will be, recorded in the Smithfield Land Evidence Records.  A copy of the Resolution is available in the Building & Zoning Office, as well.

Motion to APPROVE the Request for Special Use Permit as Amended:  Ed Civito

Motion seconded:  Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Voting to approve the motion:          Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Alt. Kaity Ryan

Voting in Opposition: John Hunt

Case: 21-021

Applicant/Owner:  David Preston and Kayla Passarelli Preston

Address:  893 Greenville Avenue

Plat/Lot:  8/24A

Zoning District:  R-20

Case Summary:

David Preston and Kayla Passarelli Preston as applicants and owners of property located at 893 Greenville Avenue, listed as Plat 8, Lot 24A seek variances to deviate from § 5.3.4 “Buffers”, 4.4.B.1. Subsections B, C, D “Residential Uses, Accessory Family Dwelling Unit” to construct a garage with an accessory dwelling unit in an R-20 district.

Disposition:

The application was continued to the September 1, 2021 Zoning Board of Review Meeting.

Motion to CONTINUE the Application to the September 1, 2021 Meeting:  Alt. Kaity Ryan

Motion seconded:  John Hunt

Voting to approve the motion:          Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Alt. Kaity Ryan

Voting in Opposition: None

Case: 21-022

Applicant:  Johnston Dance and Performing Arts

Owner:  Industrial Realty Corp.

Address:  5 Enterprise Lane

Plat/Lot:  17/3

Zoning District:  Industrial

Case Summary:

Johnston Dance and Performing Arts as applicant and Industrial Realty Corp as owner of property located at 5 Enterprise Lane, listed as Plat 17, Lot 3 seek a special use permit under § 4.3.D.13 and 4.4.D.13 “Trade School, not including vehicle repair”  to operate a dance and performing arts studio in an Industrial district. 

Disposition:

The findings and conclusions of the Board are contained in a written resolution which has been, or will be, recorded in the Smithfield Land Evidence Records.  A copy of the Resolution is available in the Building & Zoning Office, as well.

Motion to APPROVE the Request for Special Use Permit as Applied:              John Hunt

Motion seconded:  Edward Civito

Voting to approve the motion:          Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Alt. Kaity Ryan

Voting in Opposition: None

Case: 21-023

Applicant/Owner:  Carl Cerroni

Address:  4 Fenwood Avenue

Plat/Lot:  24/36

Zoning District:  R-20

Case Summary:

Carl Cerroni as applicant and owner of property located at 4 Fenwood Avenue, listed as Plat 24, Lot 36 seeks variances to deviate from §5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” and a special use permit under §3.13 “Special Use Permit for Expansion, Addition or Enlargement” to convert an existing structure to a single family home in an R-20 district.

Disposition:

The findings and conclusions of the Board are contained in a written resolution which has been, or will be, recorded in the Smithfield Land Evidence Records.  A copy of the Resolution is available in the Building & Zoning Office, as well.

Motion to APPROVE the Request for Variances and Special Use Permit as Amended:  Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Motion seconded:  Edward Civito

Voting to approve the motion:          Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Alt. Kaity Ryan

Voting in Opposition: None

Case: 21-024

Applicants:  Albert Gizzarelli and Anthony Reo

Owner:  Rhode Island Custom Homes, LLC. and Anthony Reo

Address:  216 Log Road and 210 Log Road

Plat/Lot:  38/12 and 38/11

Zoning District:  R-20

Case Summary:

Albert Gizzarelli and Anthony Reo as applicants and Rhode Island Custom Homes LLC and Anthony Reo as owners of properties located at 216 Log Road and 210 Log Road, listed as Plat 38, Lot 12 and Plat 38 Lot 11, seek variances to deviate from § 3.11 A. and B “Land Nonconforming by Area, Enlargement of Undersized Lots, Single Nonconforming Lot of Record” associated with an Administrative Subdivision in an R-80 district.

Disposition:

The findings and conclusions of the Board are contained in a written resolution which has been, or will be, recorded in the Smithfield Land Evidence Records.  A copy of the Resolution is available in the Building & Zoning Office, as well.

Motion to APPROVE the Request for Variances as Amended:  Edward Civito

Motion seconded:  Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Voting to approve the motion:          Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Alt. Kaity Ryan

Voting in Opposition: None

Respectfully submitted,

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Donna A. Corrao

Zoning Board Clerk