Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
April 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Alt. Peter Libutti
Members Absent: Chairman S. James Busam
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 January 4, 2023.
Motion to APPROVE the January 4, 2023 Minutes as Presented: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: John Hunt
Voting to approve the motion: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Peter Libutti
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant: Michael J. Falcone
Owner: Michael J. Falcone and Carolyn Falcone
Address: 10 Haven Street
Plat/Lot: 39/15A
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
Michael J. Falcone as applicant and Michael J. Falcone and Carolyn Falcone as owners of property located at 10 Haven Street, listed at Plat 39, Lot 15A seek a variance to deviate from §6.2.1 “Accessary Uses” to construct a two-car garage in the front yard 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 Dimensional Variance with Conditions: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: John Hunt
Voting to approve the motion: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant/Owner: John and Melissa Carvalho
Address: 25 Cider Lane
Plat/Lot: 44A/42
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
John and Melissa Carvalho as applicants and owners of property located at 25 Cider Lane, listed as Plat 44A, Lot 42 seek a variance to deviate from §5.4.1 “Dimensional Regulations” 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 Dimensional Variance as Applied: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant: The Family Cake Company, LLC.
Owner: 14 Industrial, LLC.
Address: 14 Industrial Drive
Plat/Lot: 49/190
Zoning District: Industrial
Case Summary:
The Family Cake Company, LLC as applicant and 14 Industrial, LLC as owner of property located at 14 Industrial Drive, listed as Plat 49, Lot 190 seek a special use permit under §4.3.J.4 and 4.4.J.4 “Table of Uses, General Industrial” to operate a wholesale bakery in an Industrial district.
Disposition:
The application was continued to the May 3, 2023 Zoning Board of Review meeting.
Motion to CONTINUE the Application to the May 3, 2023 Meeting: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna A. Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk