Town of Smithfield Zoning Board of Review

64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917

(401) 233-1039

 

April 1, 2026

 

 

The Smithfield Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM, at the Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island.  All persons entitled to be heard will be heard for or against the granting of the following applications:

 

 

I          Communications / Administration

 

The following Meeting Minutes will be considered, discussed, and acted on: March 4, 2026

 

 

II         Public Hearings

 

A.    Old Business

 

25-023

April Harris as applicant and Jane Masso as owner of property located at 311 Stillwater Road, listed as Plat 20, Lot 8A pursuant to Town Ordinance Section 311-38(B)(1) seek to appeal the decision of the Town of Smithfield Building/Zoning Official’s decision to deny the applicant’s annual school inspection compliance letter.

 

B.    New Business

 

26-002

Richard Lonks as applicant and Patrick and Joan Reddy as owners of property located at 5 Calderwood Drive, listed as Assessor’s Plat 44B Lot 64 seek a Special Use Permit under § 4.3.A.4.B 4.4. A.4.B Fowl (Chickens and Other Domesticated Fowl) to construct a chicken coop in an R-20 district.    

 

III        Deliberations

The following matters will be considered, discussed, and acted on for the relief requested and identified under Section II, Public Hearings: 25-023, 26-002

 

IV        Open Public Comment pursuant to Local Ordinance.

 

V       Adjournment 

 

AGENDA POSTED March 23, 2026

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Zoning Board of Review.  If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation is needed, please contact the Smithfield Town Manager’s office at 401-233-1010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.

This meeting may be viewed live stream on the Town of Smithfield You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@townofsmithfieldri/live