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| Smithfield Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes October 6, 2021 |
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island
Members Present: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Alt. Kaity Ryan
Members Absent: Alt. Shawn Shelley
Others Present: Assistant Town Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Donna Corrao
Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.
A) Approval of meeting minutes for September 1, 2021.
Motion to APPROVE the September 1, 2021 Minutes: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
B) 20-017
Farnum Pike Development, LLC as applicant and owner of property located at 301 Farnum Pike, listed as Plat 46, Lot 58 seek an extension of a previously granted resolution.
Motion to APPROVE the Request for Extension to a Previously Granted Resolution: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Motion seconded: Richard Leveille
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant: Verizon
Owner: Town of Smithfield
Address: 607 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lot: 7/Lot 67
Zoning District: Village
Case Summary:
Verizon Wireless - Proposed Section 6409 Eligible Facilities Request ("EFR") to Perform Antenna Work on an Existing FCC Licensed Co-location at 607 Putnam Pike, Assessor's Map 7, Lot 67 (Tower behind Fire Station)
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 to Perform Antenna Work as Applied: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant/Owner: Tracy Idavaia
Address: 34 Beverly Circle
Plat/Lot: 6/118
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
Tracy Iadevaia as applicant and owner of property located at 34 Beverly Circle, listed as Plat 6, Lot 118, seeks variances to deviate from §5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct a porch 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 Variance as Applied: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Richard Leveille
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant/Owner: Chris L’Europa
Address: 27 Tristan Court
Plat/Lot: 46/Lot 118
Zoning District: R-80
Case Summary:
Chris L’Europa as applicant and owner of property located at 27 Tristan Court, listed as Plat 46, Lot 400 seeks variances to deviate from §5.5.7.C “Accessory Structures” and 4.4.B-1.C “Residential Uses, Accessory Family Dwelling Unit” to construct a detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit above in an R-80 district.
Disposition:
The application was continued to the November 3, 2021 Zoning Board of Review Meeting.
Motion to CONTINUE the Application to the November 3, 2021 Zoning Board Meeting: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant: Look! Squirrel! LLC.
Owner: Graham Development Company LLC.
Address: 328 George Washington Highway
Plat/Lot: 48/Lot 53
Zoning District: Planned Development
Case Summary:
Look! Squirrel! LLC. as applicant and Graham Development Company LLC as owner of property located at 328 George Washington Highway, listed as Plat 48, Lot 53, seek a special use permit under §4.3.A.5 and 4.4.A.5 “Animal Kennels & Daycare Facilities” and variances to deviate from §4.4.A.5 “Animal Kennels and Daycare Facilities, Commercial” and 7.4.B.1 “Schedule of Off -Street Parking Requirements, Commercial Establishments” to operate a dog daycare and boarding facility in a Planned Development 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 and 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
Richard Leveille
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Donna A. Corrao
Zoning Board Clerk