Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike
Members Present: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
John Hunt
Richard Leveille
Members Absent: Edward Civito
Alt. Frank Smith
Others Present: Town Solicitor, Anthony Gallone
Zoning Board Clerk, Donna Corrao
Meeting session opened at 6:00 p.m.
Motion to APPROVE the October 2, 2024 Minutes as Presented: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Richard Leveille
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.
Motion to APPROVE the October 2, 2024 Meeting Schedule as Presented: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Motion seconded: Richard Leveille
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: James Shaw
Owner: James R. Shaw Rev. Trust and Debra L. Shaw Rev. Trust
Address: 2 Blue Feather Trail
Plat/Lots: 12/53
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
James Shaw as applicant and James R. Shaw Rev. Trust and Debra L. Shaw Rev. Trust as owners of property located at 2 Blue Feather Trail listed at Plat 12, Lot 53 seek a variance to deviate from §6.2.1.A “Accessory Uses” to construct a detached garage in the front yard 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 with Conditions: 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 in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 4 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant/Owner: NAMAMAF, LLC.
Address: 265 and 275 George Washington Highway
Plat/Lot: 46/75A and 75C
Zoning District: Planned Corporate
Case Summary:
NAMAMAF, LLC as applicant and owner of property located at 265 and 275 George Washington Highway listed as Plat 46, Lots 75A and 75C seek variances to deviate from §9.4.11 Table 4 “Dimensional and Density Standards” to construct an addition to the existing building and construct an accessory storage garage in a Planned Corporate, Single Site district/ 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 Dimensional Variances with Conditions: 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 in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 4 – 0, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna A. Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk