Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2024
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
Alt. Frank Smith
Members Absent: Alt. Peter Libutti (excused)
Others Present: Assistant Town Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Sharon Gilmore
Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to APPROVE the January 3, 2024 Minutes as Presented: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: John Hunt
Voting to approve the motion: Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Alt. Frank Smith
Voting to abstain from the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 4 approved with 2 abstained and no opposition, the motion passed.
Applicant: Compass Realty
Owner: Lynn and Gerald Lawrence
Address: 282 Waterman Avenue
Plat/Lot: 26/006
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
Compass Construction as applicant and Lynn and Gerald Lawrence as owners of property located at 282 Waterman Avenue, listed at Plat 26, Lot 6 seek a variance to deviate from §6.2.1 “Accessory Uses” 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 Variances as Applied with Conditions: 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.
Applicant/Owner: ACU Realty, LLC.
Address: 370 George Washington Highway
Plat/Lot: 48/003/3
Zoning District: PC-EGO
Case Summary:
ACU Realty, LLC as applicant and owner of property located at 370 George Washington Highway, listed at Plat 48, Lots 003/3 seeks a variance to deviate from §5.4.Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct an addition in a PC-EGO 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 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: La Madonna Dei Cipressi Realty
Owner: RNL Enterprise LLC.
Address: 329 Waterman Avenue
Plat/Lot: 25/041
Zoning District: Commercial
Case Summary:
La Madonna Dei Cipressi Realty Trust as applicant and RNL Enterprise LLC as owner of property located at 329 Waterman Ave, listed as Plat 25, Lot 41 seek variances to deviate from §5.3.4.B “Buffers” and 5.4.Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to operate a private social club with indoor bocce courts 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 Variances as Amended by the Revised Submission: Edward Civito
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 in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant/Owner: Bryant University
Address: 100 Salem Street
Plat/Lot: 49/226
Zoning District: Planned Corporate
Case Summary:
Bryant University as applicant and owner of property located at 100 Salem Street, listed at Plat 49, Lot 226 seeks a special use permit under §4.3.D.3 and 4.4.D.3 “Public and Semi-Public Uses”; “College” and 5.8 “Planned Corporate District” to operate as a college use in a Planned Corporate 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: 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.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon M. Gilmore, Zoning Board Clerk