Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Virtual Meeting Minutes
October 5, 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
Alt. Peter Libutti
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Assistant Town Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Donna Corrao
Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to nominate S. James Busam as CHAIRMAN: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Motion Seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: S. James Busam
Linda Marcello
Richard Leveille
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Motion to nominate Linda Marcello as VICE CHAIRMAN: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: S. James Busam
Linda Marcello
Richard Leveille
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Motion to APPROVE the August 10, 2022 Minutes as Amended: 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 to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant/Owner: Blue Water Realty, LLC. & Tristan Development, LLC.
Address: 150 George Washington Highway
Plat/Lot: 46/63
Zoning District: R-80
Case Summary:
Blue Water Realty, LLC & Tristan Development, LLC as applicant and owner of property located at 150 George Washington Highway, listed as Plat 46, Lot 63 seek an extension of a previously granted resolution.
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 Extension to a Previously Granted Resolution: Edward Civito
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 carried.
Applicant: Josephine’s Coffee Bar, Inc.
Owner: Branch Plaza, LLC.
Address: 19 Smith Avenue
Plat/Lot: 06/165
Zoning District: Village
Case Summary:
Josephine’s Coffee Bar, Inc. as applicant and Branch Plaza, LLC as owner of property located at 19 Smith Avenue, listed as Plat 6, Lot 165 seek a special use permit under §4.3.F.4 and 4.4.F.4 “Restaurant with Entertainment and /or Alcohol”, 4.5 “Dimensional Relief by Special Use permit” and a variance to deviate from §7.4 “Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements” to operate a café in a Village 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 Dimensional Variance as Applied: Edward Civito
Motion seconded: Vice Chair 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.
Applicant: Smithfield Classic Cars & Auto Sales
Owner: MacDonald Douglas Realty, LLC.
Address: 278 Douglas Pike
Plat/Lot: 42/60
Zoning District: R-80
Case Summary:
Smithfield Classic Cars & Auto Sales, LLC as applicant and MacDonald Douglas Realty, LLC as owner of property located at 278 Douglas Pike, listed as Plat 42, Lot 60 seek a variance to deviate from §4.3.G.4 and 4.4.G.4 “Automotive Filling, Repair Facility” to reestablish an auto repair business in an R-80 district.
Disposition:
The application was withdrawn by the applicant’s attorney prior to the hearing date.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna A. Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk