Smithfield Zoning Board of Review
Meeting Minutes
August 06, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm Place: Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike
Members Present: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Edward Civito
Frank Smith
Brian Thalmann
Peter Carnevale, Alt
Members Absent: Linda Marcello (excused)
Others Present: Assistant Solicitor, David Ursillo
Zoning Board Clerk, Sharon Gilmore
Meeting session opened at 6:05 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS/ADMINISTRATION
Motion to APPROVE the June 04, 2025 Zoning Board of Review Minutes as Amended: Brian Thalmann
Motion seconded: Frank Smith
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman John Hunt
Edward Civito
Frank Smith
Brian Thalmann
Voting to deny the motion: None
Voting to abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
A. Old Business
Case: 23-012
Applicant: Sunn Builders Inc.
Owner: Sunn Builders Inc. & Clover Leaf Ret, LLC
Address: 0 Putnam Pike, 270 Putnam Pike, 0 Brush Street and 280 Putnam Pike
Plat/Lot: 35 Lots 1, 1A, 1D & 2
Zoning District:
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 seeks 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 a one year extension to a previously granted resolution: Brian Thalmann
Motion seconded: Edward Civito
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Edward Civito
Frank Smith
Brian Thalmann
Voting in Opposition: None
Voting to Abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
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B. New Business
Case: 25-013
Applicant: Full Circle Water Cremation
Owner: Appian Way Property, LLC
Address: 15 Appian Way
Plat/Lot: 46/287
Zone: Industrial District
Case Summary:
Full Circle Water Cremation as applicant and Appian Way Property, LLC as owner of property located at 15 Appian Way, listed as Plat 46, Lot 287 seek a special use permit under §4.3.J.8 and 4.4.J.8 “Material Processing” to operate a water cremation facility for deceased pets in an 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 Application for a Special Use Permit as applied with conditions: Brian Thalmann
Motion seconded: Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Voting to approve the motion: Chairman, Richard Leveille
Vice Chairman, John Hunt
Edward Civito
Frank Smith
Brian Thalmann
Voting in Opposition: None
Voting to Abstain: None
The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Gilmore, Zoning Board Clerk