Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike
Members Present: Chairman S. James Busam
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Alt. Peter Libutti
Alt. Frank Smith
Members Absent: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Others Present: Assistant Town Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Donna Corrao
Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to APPROVE the June 5, 2024 Minutes as Presented: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: John Hunt
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Alt. Peter Libutti
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant: Sunn Builders Inc.
Owner: Sunn Builders Inc. and Clover Leaf Ret LLC.
Address: 0 Putnam Pike, 270 Putnam Pike, 0 Brush Street, 280 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lots: 35/1, 1A, 1D, & 2
Zoning District: Mixed Use
Case Summary:
Sunn Builders, Inc. as applicant and Sunn Builders, Inc. & Clover Leaf Ret LLC as owners of property located at 0 Putnam Pike, 270 Putnam Pike, 0 Brush Street and 280 Putnam Pike listed at Plat 35, Lots 1, 1A, 1D & 2 seek an extension to a previously granted resolution.
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: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Richard Leveille
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Alt. Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant: Jim Lykas/Mind Your Dog, LLC.
Owner: Lancellotta LLC.
Address: 676 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lot: 04/007
Zoning District: Mixed-Use
Case Summary:
Jim Lykas/Mind Your Dog, LLC as applicant and Lancellotta LLC as owner of property located at 676 Putnam Pike, listed as Plat 4, Lot 7 seek a Use Variance under §4.3.A.5 and 4.4.A.5 “Animal Kennels & Daycare Facilities, Commercial” to operate an animal kennel and daycare facility in a Mixed-Use district.
Disposition:
The Application was Withdrawn at the request of the applicant.
Applicant/Owner: CGRI Greenville LLC.
Address: 473 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lot: 43/85
Zoning District: Planned Development
Case Summary:
CGRI Greenville LLC as applicant and owner of property located at 473 Putnam Pike listed as Plat 43, Lot 85 seek a Use Variance to deviate from § 4.3.G.2 and 4.4.G.2.(G) “Animal Hospital, Veterinarian Office” to construct an animal hospital/veterinarian office in a Planned Development district.
Disposition:
The Application was continued to the September 4, 2024 Zoning Board meeting at the Request of the Applicant.
Motion to CONTINUE the application to the September 4, 2024 Zoning Board meeting: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Richard Leveille
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Alt. Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant: Debra Calderon
Owner: Louise E. Gariepy
Address: 35 Capron Road
Plat/Lot: 46/126B
Zoning District: R-80
Case Summary:
Debra Calderon as applicant and Debra Calderon and Louise E. Gariepy as owners of property located at 35 Capron Road listed as Plat 46, Lot 126B seek a Variance to deviate from §5.4.1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct an addition 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 Variances as Applied: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Alt. Peter Libutti
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Peter Libutti
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant: Peaches Properties, LLC.
Owner: Jarder Investments, LLC.
Address: 458 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lot: 37/36
Zoning District: Planned Development
Case Summary:
Peaches Properties, LLC as applicant and Jarder Investments, LLC as owner of property located at 458 Putnam Pike listed as Plat 37, Lot 36 seek a Special Use Permit under § 4.3.G.17A and 4.4.G.17.1 “Retail Business and Service, Full Service Laundry” to operate a laundromat 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 as Applied: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
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: Mark Siegel
Address: 163 Old County Road
Plat/Lot: 25/110
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
Mark Siegel as applicant and owner of property located at 163 Old County Road listed as Plat 25, Lot 110 seeks a variance to deviate from §5.4.1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct an addition in an R-20 district.
Disposition:
The Application was continued to the September 4, 2024 Zoning Board meeting at the request of the Applicant.
Motion to CONTINUE the application to the September 4, 2024 Zoning Board meeting: Peter Libutti
Motion seconded: Richard Leveille
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
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 Reumann
Address: 25 Greenlake Drive
Plat/Lot: 05/72
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
John Reumann as applicant and owner of property located at 25 Greenlake Drive listed as Plat 5, Lot 72 seeks a variance to deviate from §5.4.1 “Dimensional Regulations” to demolish an existing home and rebuild 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 Amended: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
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 Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk