Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
September 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
Alt. Frank Smith
Members Absent: 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 7, 2024 Minutes as Presented: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Frank Smith
Voting to deny the motion: None
The vote on the motion being 4 – 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 application was continued to the October 2, 2024 Zoning Board meeting at the applicant’s request.
Motion to CONTINUE the Application to the October 2, 2024: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Frank Smith
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
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 October 2, 2024 Zoning Board meeting at the applicant’s request.
Motion to CONTINUE the Application to the October 2, 2024: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Frank Smith
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 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 as Amended: John Hunt
Motion seconded: Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman S. James Busam
Vice Chair Linda Marcello
Edward Civito
John Hunt
Frank Smith
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Applicant: Nine Girardi
Owner: Robert and Donna D’Andrea
Address: 52 Coolridge Avenue
Plat/Lot: 44/37D
Zoning District: R-20
Case Summary:
Nina Girardi as applicant and Robert and Donna D’Andrea as owners of property located at 52 Coolridge Avenue listed as Plat 44, Lot 37D seek a variance to deviate from §4.4.B.1.C “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” to demolish an existing detached accessory family dwelling unit and construct a new accessory family dwelling unit 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: 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
Frank Smith
Voting in Opposition: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Corrao, Zoning Board Clerk