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.

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS/ADMINISTRATION

 

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.

 

 

Case: 22-011

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.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Case: 23-014

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.

 

 

Case: 23-015

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.

 

 

Case: 23-016

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.

 

 

Case:  23-017

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.

 

 

Case: 23-018

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

 

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