COMMUNICATIONS/ADMINISTRATION

A)     Approval of Zoning Board of Appeal meeting minutes for February 05, 2025.

Motion to APPROVE the February 05, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeal Minutes as Presented:  Brian Thalmann

Motion seconded:  John Hunt                      

Voting to approve the motion:        Interim Chairman, Richard Leveille

John Hunt

Edward Civito

Frank Smith

Brian Thalmann

Voting to deny the motion:  None

Voting to abstain: Vice Chairman, Linda Marcello                        

The vote on the motion being 5 votes in favor with 1 abstention, the motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

A.     Old Business

Case:  25-002

Applicant:  Trinity Properties of RI, LLC

Owner: Robert J. Baldwin

Address:  274 Waterman Avenue

Plat/Lot(s):  27/62

Zoning District: Residential

Case Summary:

Trinity Properties of RI, LLC as applicant and Robert J. Baldwin as owner of property located at 274 Waterman Avenue, listed at Plat 27, Lot 62 seek a use variance to deviate from §4.3.B.8.A “Residential Uses, Multi-Family” and dimensional variances from 5.4.Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to convert a three unit residential building to a four 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 Applied: Vice Chairman, Linda Marcello

Motion seconded: John Hunt

Vice Chairman Marcello withdrew the motion.

Motion to APPROVE the Request for Variances as Applied: Frank Smith

Motion seconded:  Ed Civito

Voting to approve the motion:        Interim Chairman, Richard Leveille

                                                            Edward Civito

                                                            John Hunt

                                                            Frank Smith

Voting to Abstain:                            Vice Chairman, Linda Marcello

Voting in Opposition:                      Brian Thalmann

The vote on the motion being 4 approved, 1 opposed and 1 abstention, the motion carried.

B.     New Business

Case:  25-003

Applicant/Owner: Nancy Santopadre

Address: 34 Cedar Swamp Road

Plat/Lot(s): 43/15A

Zoning District: Planned Development District

Case Summary:

Nancy Santopadre as applicant and owner of property located at 34 Cedar Swamp Road, listed as Plat 43 Lot 15A seeks a dimensional variance to deviate from § Table 5.4 Table 1 “Dimensional Regulations” to construct an addition 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 Request for Variances as Applied with Conditions:  John Hunt                    

Motion seconded:      Vice Chairman, Linda Marcello                                           

Voting to approve the motion:        Interim Chairman, Richard Leveille

Vice Chairman, Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Frank Smith

Voting in Opposition:                       None

Voting to Abstain:                            None

The vote on the motion being 5 votes in favor – 0 opposition, the motion carried.

Case: 25-004

Applicant: High Steppin Dance & Athletics

Owner: Bileau Investments LLC

Address: 81 West Greenville Road

Plat/Lot: 44/81

Zoning District: R-80

Case Summary:

High Steppin Dance & Athletics as applicant and Bileau Investments LLC as owner of property located at 81 West Greenville Road, listed at Plat 44, Lot 81 seek a use variance to deviate from §4.3.D.13 and 4.4.D.13 “Trade School, not including vehicle repair” to operate a dance studio in an R-80 district.

Disposition:

            The application was continued to the April 02, 2025 Zoning Board of Review Meeting.

Motion to CONTINUE to the April 02, 2025 Zoning Board of Review Meeting: John Hunt

Motion seconded:  Alternate, Brian Thalmann

Voting to approve the motion:        Interim Chairman, Richard Leveille

Vice Chairman, Linda Marcello

Edward Civito

John Hunt

Frank Smith

Voting in Opposition:                       None

Voting to Abstain:                            None

The vote on the motion being 5 votes in favor – 0 opposition, the motion carried.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Sharon Gilmore, Zoning Board Clerk