Smithfield Zoning Board of Review

Meeting Minutes

April 6, 2022

 

 

Time: 6:00 pm            Place: 64 Farnum Pike

 

Members Present:     Chairman S. James Busam

Vice Chair Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Richard Leveille

Alt. Shawn Shelley

 

Members Absent:      Alt. Kaity Ryan

 

Others Present:         Assistant Town Solicitor, David Ursillo

Zoning Board Clerk, Sharon Gilmore

                                                                                                            

Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS/ADMINISTRATION

 

A)        Approval of meeting minutes for March 2, 2022.

 

Motion to APPROVE the March 2, 2022 Minutes as Presented:  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.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Case: 22-004

Applicant/Owner:  Richard Paesano

Address:  5 Lark Road

Plat/Lot:  6/84

Zoning District:  R-20

 

Case Summary:

 

Richard Paesano as applicant and owner of property located at 5 Lark Road, listed as Plat 6, Lot 84 seeks variances to deviate from § 6.2.1.A and B “Accessory Uses” to construct a garage 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 as Applied.  Richard Leveille 

 

Motion seconded:  Ed Civito

 

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.

 

 

Case: 22-005

Applicant:  Ross Boehm

Owner:  RKB Properties

Address:  0 Woodland Avenue

Plat/Lot:  28/48

Zoning District:  R-20

 

Case Summary:

 

Ross Boehm as applicant and RKB Properties as owner of property located at 0 Woodland Avenue, listed as Plat 28, Lot 48 seek variances to deviate from § 5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct a single family dwelling in an R-20 district. 

 

Disposition:

 

              The application had to be re-noticed due to Abutter notices in North Providence.  

 

Motion to Reapply the Request for Variances:  Richard Leveille

 

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.

 

 

Case: 22-006

Applicant/Owner:  Appian Way Property, LLC.

Address:  15 Appian Way

Plat/Lot:  46/287

Zoning District:  Industrial

 

Case Summary:

 

Appian Way Property, LLC as applicant and owner of property located at 15 Appian Way, listed as Plat 46, Lot 287 seek a special use permit under § 4.3.I.2 and 4.4.I.2 “Trade Establishments” and 4.5 “Dimensional Relief by Special Use Permit” and variances to deviate from §5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct a new building 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 and Variances as Applied:

 John Hunt 

 

Motion seconded:  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 carried.

 

 

Case: 22-007

Applicant/Owner:  B & F Associates

Address:  356 Farnum Pike

Plat/Lot:  49/134

Zoning District:  Industrial

 

Case Summary:

 

B & F Associates as applicant and owner of property located at 356 Farnum Pike, listed as Plat 49, Lot 134 seek a special use permit under § 4.3.I.2 and 4.4.I.2 “Trade Establishments” and 4.5 “Dimensional Relief by Special Use Permit “and variances to deviate from § 5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations”, 6.1 “Provisions Affecting All Districts” 7.2.C “Location of Parking Uses” and 7.4.F.3 “Industrial and Utilities” to construct a new building in an Industrial district.

 

Disposition:

 

              The application was continued to the May 11, 2022 Zoning Board of Review Meeting.

 

Motion to CONTINUE the Request for Special Use Permit and Variances:  Ed Civito       

 

Motion seconded:  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 carried.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

__________________________

Sharon M. Gilmore, Zoning Board Clerk

 

 

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