Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
December 4, 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: None
Others Present: Assistant Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Donna Corrao
Meeting session opened at 6:05 p.m.
Motion to APPROVE the October 2, 2024 Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes as Presented: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
John Hunt
Edward Civito
Richard Leveille
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion passed.
Motion to APPROVE the November 6, 2024 Zoning Board of Review Minutes as Presented: Richard Leveille
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 4 – 0, the motion passed.
Applicant/Owner: Heritage Hills Property, LLC.
Address: 80 Douglas Pike
Plat/Lot: 42/138
Zoning District: Planned Development
Case Summary:
Heritage Hills Property, LLC as applicant and owner of property located at 80 Douglas Pike, listed at Plat 42, Lot 138 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
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
John Hunt
Edward Civito
Richard Leveille
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant/Owner: Michael Peasley
Address: 10 Nokomis Trail
Plat/Lot(s): 12/41
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
Michael Peasley as applicant and owner of property located at 10 Nokomis Trail, listed at Plat 12, Lot 41 seeks a variance to deviate from §6.4.1 “Swimming Pools” to install an above ground pool in the front yard of a corner lot 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 Dimensional Variances: Richard Leveille
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: Coastal Cheer Athletics, LLC.
Owner: Orchard View Realty, LLC.
Address: 15 Enterprise Lane, Unit G
Plat/Lot(s): 17/Lot 15
Zoning District: Planned Corporate
Case Summary:
Coastal Cheer Athletics, LLC as applicant and Orchard View Realty, LLC as owner of property located at 15 Enterprise Lane Unit G, listed on Plat 17, Lot 15 seek a use variance under §4.3.D.13 and 4.4.D.13 “Trade School, not including vehicle repair” to operate a cheerleading training facility in a Planned Industrial 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 Use Variance: 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,
Donna Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk