COMMUNICATIONS/ADMINISTRATION

Election of officers:

Motion to nominate Richard Leveille as Zoning Board Chairman: John Hunt

Motion seconded: Linda Marcello

Voting to approve the motion:   John Hunt

                                                       Linda Marcello

                                                       Edward Civito

                                                       Frank Smith

                                                       Richard Leveille

Voting to deny the motion: None

Voting to abstain: None

The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.

Motion to nominate John Hunt as Vice Chairman: Linda Marcello

Motion seconded: Brian Thalmann

Voting to approve the motion:    Linda Marcello

                                                        Edward Civito

                                                        Frank Smith

                                                        Richard Leveille

                                                        John Hunt

Voting to deny the motion: None

Voting to abstain: None

The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.

A)    Approval of Zoning Board of Review meeting minutes for May 07, 2025.

Motion to APPROVE the May 07, 2025 Zoning Board of Review Minutes as Presented:   Brian Thalmann       

Motion seconded:  Linda Marcello              

Voting to approve the motion:        Chairman, Richard Leveille

                                                            Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

Frank Smith

Brian Thalmann

Voting to deny the motion:   None

Voting to abstain: Vice Chairman, John Hunt

The vote on the motion being 5 – 1, the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A)    Old Business

Case: 25-006

Applicant: Nicole M. Lepore

Owner: J. Theodore Ray Living Trust

Address: 292 Waterman Avenue

Plat/Lot: 26/27

Zoning District: R-20

Case Summary:

Nicole M. Lepore as applicant and J. Theodore Ray Living Trust as owner of property located at 292 Waterman Avenue, listed at Plat 26 Lot 27 seeks a special use permit under § 4.3.D.6 and 4.4.D.6 “Public and Semi-Public Uses, Day Care Center” to operate a daycare center in an R-20 district.

Disposition:

            The request for a Special Use Permit was withdrawn.

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Case: 25-008

Applicant: The Jonathan H. Zinno Living Trust

Owner: The Jonathan H. Zinno Living Trust

Address: 6 Ridgeland Road

Plat/Lot: 42/244

Zoning District: R-Medium

Case Summary:

The Jonathan H. Zinno Living Trust as applicant and owner of property located at 6 Ridgeland Road, listed at Plat 42 Lot 244 seeks a variance to deviate from § 6.2.1.B “Accessory Uses” to construct a detached garage in an R-Medium 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 Request for a Variance as applied: Linda Marcello

Motion seconded: Edward Civito

Voting to approve the motion:        Chairman, Richard Leveille

Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

Voting in Opposition:                        Vice Chairman, John Hunt

                                                            Frank Smith

Voting to Abstain:                             None

The vote on the motion being 3 – 2, the motion carried.

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B)    New Business

Case: 25-10

Applicant: Teresa Valentine

Owner: The Groden Center Inc.

Address: 73 Branch Pike

Plat/Lot: 49/61

Case Summary:

Teresa Valentine as applicant and The Groden Center Inc. as owner of property located at 73 Branch Pike, listed as Plat 49, Lot 61 seek a special use permit under §4.3.D.6 and 4.4.D.6 “Day Care Center” to operate a daycare 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 Application Request for a Variance with conditions: Edward Civito

Motion seconded: Vice Chairman, John Hunt

Voting to approve the motion:        Chairman, Richard Leveille

Vice Chairman, John Hunt

Linda Marciello

Edward Civito

Frank Smith   

Voting in Opposition:                        None

Voting to Abstain:                             None

The vote on the motion being 5 – 0, the motion carried.

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Case: 25-12

Applicant: Nathan Aiello

Owner: 375 Putnam Pike, LLC

Address: 375 Putnam Pike

Plat/Lot: 36/17

Case Summary:

Nathan Aiello as applicant and 375 Putnam Pike, LLC as owner of property located at 375 Putnam Pike, listed as Plat 36, Lot 17 seek a use variance under §4.3.F.6 and 4.4.F.6 “Microbrewery” to operate a microbrewery 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 Application Request for a Variance with conditions: Edward Civito

Motion seconded: Linda Marcello

Voting to approve the motion:        Chairman, Richard Leveille

Vice Chairman, John Hunt

Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

Frank Smith

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