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(Pursuant to Governor Gina M. Raimondo Executive Order 20-05, dated March 16, 2020 and

Executive Order 20-25, dated April 15, 2020)

 

 

 1.    CALL TO ORDER

 

        INVOCATION – Councilor McCuin

 

        SALUTE TO THE FLAG – Council President Duhamel

 

 

 2.    CITIZENS COMMENTS

 

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COUNCILORS’ RESPONSE

 

 

 3.    PY2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application – Discussion and Possible Action to Move to the Special Meeting that follows to be Ordered Advertised for Public Hearing)

 

 4.    Request For Approval Of And Signatures On Easement Agreements – re: Winnapaug Pond Dredging Project – Discussion and Possible Action to Move to the Special Meeting that follows for Consideration of the Following Resolutions:

a.     Resolution Authorizing The Town Manager To Sign Access & Easement Agreements Associated With The US Army Corps Of Engineers (ACOE) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project For Winnapaug Pond Between The Town Of Westerly And The Rhode Island Department Of Environmental Management (RIDEM)/State Of Rhode Island (AP 166, Lots 008 and 009 and AP 156, Lots 051 and 052)

b.     Resolution Authorizing The Town Manager To Sign Access & Easement Agreements Associated With The US Army Corps Of Engineers (ACOE) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project For Winnapaug Pond Between The Town Of Westerly And Stephen Crandall (AP 156, Lot 50)

c.     Resolution Authorizing The Town Manager To Sign Access & Easement Agreements Associated With The US Army Corps Of Engineers (ACOE) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project For Winnapaug Pond Between The Town Of Westerly And Sally Jean Sorenson (AP 166, Lot 19)

d.     Resolution Authorizing The Town Manager To Sign Access & Easement Agreements Associated With The US Army Corps Of Engineers (ACOE) Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project For Winnapaug Pond Between The Town Of Westerly And The Weekapaug Fire District (AP 156, Lot 53)

 

 5.    Zoning Ordinance Amendments – Discussion and Possible Action to Move to the Next Regular Meeting to be Ordered Advertised for Public Hearing

Amend Sections:

§260-9. Terms defined (definitions added and amended)

§260-17. Permitted uses (changes to be consistent with state law regarding permitting)

§260-18. Standard Zoning District Use Table

§260-19. Minimum dimensional requirements

§260-20. Standard dimensional regulations (with regard to building height)

§260-26. Enforcement (clarifications)

§260-30. Modifications

§260-32. Nonconformance

§260-33. Variances (removing Planning Board Advisory) and (to allow for e-Permitting in Zoning Department)

§260-34. Special Use Permits (removing Planning Board Advisory) and (to allow for e-Permitting in Zoning Department)

§260-45. Development Plan Review (repeal and replace this section)

§260-45.1 (regarding Land Development Projects)

§260-58. Granite Street Overlay District (process changes)

§260-59. Wells Street Overlay District (process changes)

§260-60. Residential Buildings (removed – redundant with other codes)

§260-66. Accessory structures

§260-67. Swimming Pools

§260-72. Golf driving ranges (removed – in Use Table)

§260-73. Golf courses (redefined as major land development to accommodate mixed-use)

§260-75. Boatyards/marinas (redefined as land development to accommodate mixed-use)

§260-77. Off-street parking regulations (changes made to residential, office and for DC1, DC2 and NB requirements; parking relief; parking lot standards)

§260-82. Motor vehicle junkyard (revisions regarding special use permits)

§260-83. Drive-in uses (revisions regarding special use permits)

§260-84. Hazardous waste management facility siting (revisions regarding special use permit)

§260-86. Signs (repeal and replace this section)

§260-87.3. Retaining walls (review by Building Department rather than Planning Board)

§260-87.6. Development standards for Shore Commercial – Watch Hill (SC-0WH) (ADA access)

§260-87.8. Solar energy systems (clarification, roof-mounted solar does not need Development Plan Review)

§260-90. Landscaping requirements (removed)

 

 6.    Proposed Ordinance – “An Ordinance In Amendment Of Chapter 76 Of The Westerly Code Of Ordinances Entitled “Animals’” (Add Article V – Pet Day Care Facility) – Discussion and Possible Action to Move to the Special Meeting that follows to be Ordered Advertised for Public Hearing)

 

 7.    Proposed Ordinance – “An Ordinance In Amendment Of Chapter 121 Of The Westerly Code Of Ordinances Entitled ‘Fee Schedule’” (Add Pet day care facility - $50.00 annual fee) – Discussion and Possible Action to Move to the Special Meeting that follows to be Ordered Advertised for Public Hearing)

 

 8.    ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

42-46-6(b)  “…Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by majority vote of the members.  Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.

 

 

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The Town Council agenda and supporting documents can be accessed on the Town of Westerly website at www.westerlyri.gov