Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917
(401) 233-1039
August 9, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike
Members Present: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Members Absent: Alt. Peter Libutti
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 June 7, 2023.
Motion to APPROVE the June 7, 2023 Minutes as Presented: Edward Civito
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 3 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant: Richard Almonte
Owner: Almonte Family Trust
Address: 317 Old County Road
Plat/Lot: 51/59
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
Richard Almonte as applicant and Almonte Family Trust as owner of property located at 317 Old County Road, listed as Plat 51, Lot 59 seek an extension to a previously granted resolution to construct a carport.
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: 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.
Applicant: Richard and Ellen Fontaine
Owner: Fontaine Family Trust
Address: 62 Burlingame Road
Plat/Lot: 50/57
Zoning District: R-80
Case Summary:
Richard and Ellen Fontaine as applicants and Fontaine Family Trust as owner of property located at 62 Burlingame Road, listed as Plat 50, Lot 57 seek a special use permit under §3.9.D “Building Or Structure Nonconforming by Dimension, Addition and Enlargement”, 3.13.A “Special Use Permit For Expansion, Addition, Or Enlargement, Structure or Use of Structure”, 4.5 “Dimensional Relief by Special Use Permit” to construct an attached garage with living space 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 Special Use Permit and Variances 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 carried.
Applicants/Owners: Justin and Desiree Vannostrand
Address: 7 High View Drive
Plat/Lot: 45A/21
Zoning District: R-Medium
Case Summary:
Justin and Desiree Vannostrand as applicants and owners of property located at 7 High View Drive, listed as Plat 45A, Lot 21 seek a variance to deviate from §5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct an accessory family dwelling unit 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 a Dimensional Variance 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
Richard Leveille
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant: All Day Real Estate
Owner: Jeff Anthony Properties, LLC.
Address: 313 Waterman Avenue
Plat/Lot: 25/48
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
All Day Real Estate LLC as applicant and Jeff Anthony Properties, LLC as owner of property located at 313 Waterman Avenue, listed as Plat 26, Lot 48 seek a use variance to deviate from §4.3.I.4 and 4.4.I.4 “Personal Service Establishments” to operate a gym/fitness center 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 with Conditions: 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 in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant/Owner: Amsdell Storage Ventures 73, LLC dba Compass Self Storage 282
Address: 400 George Washington Highway
Plat/Lot: 48/4C
Zoning District: Highway Commercial/Economic Growth Overlay District
Case Summary:
Amsdell Storage Ventures 73, LLC dba Compass Self Storage 282 as applicant and owner of property located as 400 George Washington Highway, listed as Plat 48, Lot 4C seeks variances to deviate from §4.3.J.6 and 4.4.J.6 “Storage Facility not including Truck Terminal”, 9.4.8 Table 3 “Ego Land Uses” and 3.7 “Existence By Variance or Special Use Permit” to demolish the existing office building and construct a self-storage building in a Highway Commercial/ Economic Growth Overlay 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: 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.
Applicant: The Washington Trust Company c/o Dennis Algiere
Owner: W/S Smithfield Associates LLC.
Address: 371 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lot: 43/21D
Zoning District: Commercial
Case Summary:
The Washington Trust Company c/o Dennis Algiere as applicant and W/S Smithfield Associates LLC as owner of property located at 371 Putnam Pike, listed as Plat 43, Lot 21D seek a special use permit under §4.3.G.7B and 4.4.G.7 “Bank Without Window Service” to renovate an existing building to operate a bank with no window service in a Commercial 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: 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.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna A. Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk