Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
September 6, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike
Members Present: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
John Hunt
Alt. Peter Libutti
Members Absent: Edward Civito
Richard Leveille
Others Present: Assistant Town Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Donna Corrao
Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to APPROVE the August 9, 2023 Minutes as Presented: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
John Hunt
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 3 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant/Owner: Richard McKenna
Address: 117 Williams Road
Plat/Lot: 47/23
Zoning District: R-80
Case Summary:
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
John Hunt
Alt. Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 4 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant/Owner: Bryant University
Address: 1150 Douglas Pike
Plat/Lot: 49/120, 125, 126
Zoning District: Planned Development
Case Summary:
Bryant University as applicant and owner of property located at 1150 Douglas Pike, listed as Plat 49, Lots 120,125 and 126 seek special use permits under 4.3.D 3 and 4.4.D.3 “Public and Semi Public Uses, College”, §5.7 “Planned Development” and variances to deviate from §5.7.1.(F),(H), (T 1, 2, 3), (V), (W), (X), (Y), §4.4.D.3. (C), (D 1, 2, 3 and 4) “Public and Semi-Public Uses, College”, 5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations, Building Height”, and 7.4.D.4 “Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements, College” in conjunction with Bryant University Vision 2030 Master Plan in a Planned Development 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: Alt. Peter Libutti
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
John Hunt
Alt. Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 4 – 0, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna A. Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk