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Town of South Kingstown
180 High Street
Wakefield RI 02879
Tel. 401-789-9331 x1225
ZONING BOARD of REVIEW MEETING
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
South Kingstown Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Posted April 8, 2024
A. Call To Order
B. Chairman Introductions and Instructions
C. Agenda Items *Order can be subject to change*
I. Petition of Matunuck Market, LLC, 151 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 is seeking a One-Year Extension on a Special Use Permit under the Zoning Ordinance Section 910(A) (One-year time limit and one-year extensions). The applicant was originally granted a Special Use Permit on May 31, 2023 to establish a one hundred forty-seven (147) seat Restaurant with Alcohol (Use Code 56.1) within the existing structure on the premises. Lot size is .91 acre. A Special Use Permit was required per Zoning Ordinance Section 301 (Schedule of Use Regulations Table) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). The Special Use Permit had a one-year expiration date from the original recorded date of June 9, 2023 in South Kingstown Land Evidence Book 1857, Pages 763 to 765. Owners of the property are Matunuck Market, LLC for premises located at 151 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown, 02879, Assessor’s Map 57-2, Lot 51 and is zoned CH.
Continuation Request 151 Old Tower Hill Road
II. Petition of Caf Bar, LLC, 396 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 for a Special Use Permit under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking a special use permit to expand the alcohol service area within the building related to the existing restaurant with alcohol (Caf Bar). Lot size is .16 acre. A Special Use Permit is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 301 (Schedule of Use Regulations Table), Section 504.18 (Standards for Legitimate Theater and Restaurant with Alcohol) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owner of the property is 396 Main Street LLC, for premises located at 396 Main Street, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 56-3, Lot 43 and is zoned CD (Commercial Downtown).
III. Petition of Pease Awning and Sunroom, 25 James P. Murphy Industrial Highway, West Warwick, RI 02893 for a Dimensional Variance under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking to construct a 10’ x 15’ sunroom attached to the existing single-family dwelling. The addition will be located 14.8’from the rear property line. The required rear yard setback is 30’, therefore relief of 15.2’ is requested. The lot area covered by buildings is proposed to be 28%. The maximum lot coverage permitted is 25%, therefore relief of 3% is requested. Lot size is .25 acres. A Dimensional Variance is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 401 (Schedule of Dimensional Regulations) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owner of the property is Robin C. Erban Moses for premises located at 239 Sweet Allen Farm Road, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 48-1, Lot 10 and is zoned R20.
Application 239 Sweet Allen Farm Road
IV. Petition of Anne Hathaway, 931 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 for a Dimensional Variance under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking to construct a detached accessory apartment measuring 18’6” in height. The maximum accessory building height permitted is 15’, therefore 3’6” of relief is requested. Lot size is .46 acres. A Dimensional Variance is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 401 (Schedule of Dimensional Regulations) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owner of the property is Anne M. Hathaway for premises located at 931 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 49-4, Lot 110 and zoned R20.
Application 931 Kingstown Road
V. Petition of Kerry and Donna McDonough, 27 Meadow Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 for a Dimensional Variance under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking to construct a two-story addition and one-story deck attached to the single-family dwelling. The addition will be located 21.7’ from the front property line. The required front yard setback is 35’, therefore relief of 13.3’ is requested. Lot size is .7 acres. A Dimensional Variance is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 401 (Schedule of Dimensional Regulations) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owners of the property are Kerry & Donna McDonough for premises located at 27 Meadow Street, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 87-2, Lot 93 and zoned R20.
VI. Petition of Gaspee Real Estate Partners, 333 Main Street, Suite 200, East Greenwich, RI 02818 for a Dimensional Variance and a Special Use Permit under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking to construct a new roof line on the existing structure located 24.6’ from the front property line. The required front setback is 40’, therefore relief of 15.4’ is requested. The applicant is also seeking to establish an Accessory Drive-Up Window (Use Code 58) associated with the proposed fast-food establishment. Lot size is .48 acres. A Dimensional Variance is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 204(D) (Building or Structure Nonconforming by Dimension). A Special Use Permit is required per Section 301 (Schedule of Use Regulations) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owner of the property is Gansett Group SK, LLC, for premises located at 60 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 57-2, Lot 71 and zoned CH (Commercial Highway).
Application 60 Old Tower Hill Road
VII. Petition of Harrison Bell, 485 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 for a Dimensional Variance under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking to convert the existing two-story detached garage into three (3) apartments with living space on both stories. The CD (Commercial Downtown) zoning district prohibits residential dwelling units on the first floor. Lot size is .41 acres. A Dimensional Variance is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 402 (Notes to Schedule of Dimensional Regulations) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owner of the property is Bell Capital LLC, for premises located at 485 High Street, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 48-3, Lot 147 and zoned CD.
VIII. Petition of Thomas and Nancy Weismuller, 80 Richardson Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 for a Special Use Permit under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking to construct a new dwelling on the premises and convert the existing 1110 sq ft single-family dwelling into a one-bedroom accessory apartment. The maximum living area permitted for an accessory apartment is 750 square feet. The Lot size is 1.45 acres. A Special Use Permit is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 503.2 (Accessory Apartments) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owner of the property is Nancy R. Weismuller for premises located at 80 Richardson Road, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 9, Lot 23 and is zoned R80.
Application 80 Richardson Road
IX. Petition of James and Joan Marasco, 617 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908 for a Dimensional Variance under the Zoning Ordinance as follows: The applicant is seeking to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling with attached garage located 0’ from the east side property line. The required side yard setback is 7.3’, therefore 7.3’ of relief is requested. Lot size is .33 acres. A Dimensional Variance is required per Zoning Ordinance Section 205 (Single Nonconforming Recorded Lots) and Section 907 (Standards of Relief). Owners of the property are James T. & Joan M. Marasco for premises located at 65 Quagnut Drive, South Kingstown, Assessor’s Map 63-3, Lot 22 and is zoned R40.
NOTE: FOR ALL OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING
ANY CORRESPONDENCE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
Current Zoning Notices and Applications
D. OTHER ITEMS:
I. Approval of the March 20, 2024 Zoning Board of Review Minutes
II. Attendance for May 15, 2024 Zoning Board of Review
III. Discussion
IV. Adjournment