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Planning Board Regular Meeting- Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Westerly Town Hall | Town Council Chambers
45 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mr. O’Neil called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL AND ATTENDANCE – Mr. O’Neil recognized all board members and staff present
Present: Chairman: Matthew O’Neil, Vice Chairman: Christopher Lawlor, Secretary: Andrew Delisio, Members: Perry Kellogg, James Nicholas, Jean Gagnier, and Maurice Devine
Absent: Alternate: Derek Lombard
Town Staff: Solicitor for Planning and Zoning: Scott Levesque, Administrative
Officer/Town Planner: Nancy Letendre, Minute Taker: Chloe Chenot, and
Information Technology: Lanny Fuller
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 6th, 2025.
The board reviewed the minutes from the May 6th meeting. Mr. Gagnier proposed to change “Fred Solgo” as named in the second paragraph of page two, to “Fred Sulco.” Mr. Gagnier motioned to approve the minutes as amended, and Mr. Lawlor seconded the proposed motion. The board was all in favor, and the minutes passed unanimously
D. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA -
Mr. O’Neil stated that New Business item F-3 2025-UDR-01 – Development Plan Review & Special Use Permit – Royale Dispensary - will be moved ahead of New Business items F-1 and F-2. Mr. Gagnier motioned to move agenda item F-3 to the first topic of discussion under New Business. Mr. Lawlor seconded the motion. The board was all in favor, and the motion passed unanimously
E. OLD BUSINESS – There was no discussion
F. NEW BUSINESS –
3. 2021- UDR – 01- Development Plan Review & Special Use Permit – Royale Dispensary
Attorney William Nardone was present to speak on this matter. Mr. Nardone stated that the applicants are requesting a continuation to the July 15th regular meeting. Mr. Gagnier moved a motion to continue this item to July 15th, and Mr. Lawlor seconded the motion. The board was all in favor, and the motion carried unanimously
Attorney William Nardone introduced representatives of this application, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, Colin Penney, and Project Engineer, Molly Titus, of DiPrete Engineering.
Town Planner Letendre summarized the project and materials received since the previous public hearing. The board then reviewed the revised application materials and engaged in discussion with the applicants. Mr. Penney addressed the board’s questions regarding maintenance plans, sewer and public health concerns, homeowner requirements and agreement verbiage, traffic control, financial performa, and ordinances, in addition to other topics. Ms. Titus then presented the revised site plans and provided an update on the project permitting. Mr. O’Neil consulted Mr. Levesque for legal counsel regarding conditions of approval not required by State Law or Ordinance but required by the Planning Board.
Upon no further comment, the board was polled, and discussion ensued. Mr. Delisio motioned to approve the application with conditions as stated in the memo by staff, and Conditions 1-4, as indicated. Mr. Gagnier seconded the motion for discussion. Mr. Gagnier then amended the motion to include changes to the Homeowner’s Association Agreement document and the On-Site Wastewater Treatment Management Plan. Mr. Gagnier proposed under Item 3 in the Septic Maintenance Agreement that reads: “…shall enter a prepaid agreement”, be changed to: “The Homeowner’s Association shall enter a prepaid agreement”. Mr. Delisio motioned to amend his original motion, to include the changes to the On-Site Water Treatment manual and accompanying the Homeowner’s Agreement, as proposed by Mr. Gagnier. Mr. Nicholas seconded the motion. The board was all in favor, and the motion passed unanimously 7-0.
A recess was called at 7:14 p.m., The meeting reconvened at 7:19 p.m.
Applicant Tony Degiacomo, Project Engineer Anthony Nenna, and Paul Azzinaro, Project Architect, were present to speak on this application.
Mr. Nenna opened discussion by detailing the revised site plans, which included: a new purchasing sale agreement of 190 Main Street, interior and exterior renovations to the 3-family home currently on 190 Main Street, removing pavement, and collaboration with Fuss & O’Neil to create a landscape plan, among other changes. Mr. Azzinaro provided architectural insight of the properties, detailing the physical interior and exterior features, as well as the historical values of each building. The board posed questions regarding current property use, zoning, crosswalks, signage, parking, curb cuts, the remedial maintenance plan, landscaping, construction phasing, and stormwater, in addition to other topics.
Upon no further questions, comment was open to the public at 7:50 p.m. Nicholas Castagna, 18 Mayflower Ave, Pawcatuck, CT, was present to speak in favor of this application. Mr. Castagna stated that he is the current owner of 190 and 182 Main Street and is confident that he and the applicant can solidify a parking agreement. No other members of the public were present to speak on this matter.
The board was polled at 7:56 p.m. to discuss. Mr. Azzinaro inquired about administrative approval, and Mr. O’Neil addressed his inquiry. The landscape plan, stormwater management plan, and condominium plans were discussed further.
Mr. Gagnier motioned to continue the public hearing of this item to July 15th, and Mr. Lawlor seconded the proposed motion. Mr. O’Neil confirmed with the applicants that they can be present on that date. All board members were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. O’Neil suggested this item be first on the agenda under Old Business.
G. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
1. Future Agenda & Monthly Report Matrix
Ms. Letendre reminded the board members that June 30th is the end of the Planning Board’s year for annual reporting, and a draft will be provided in the Administrative Officer’s Report of the Future Agenda & Monthly Report Matrix at the July meeting. Town Capital Projects and Electric Vehicles were discussed further. Mr. Gagnier volunteered to assist Ms. Letendre in drafting communication to the Town Manager, addressing the Electric Vehicle concerns.
H. ASSISTANT SOLICITOR FOR PLANNING AND ZONING’S REPORT- There was no discussion
I. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND BOARD QUESTIONS
Mr. Lawlor suggested an update be provided to inform the board of affordable housing changes
J. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM FOR NEXT MEETINGS
3. July 15th, 2025, Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. – Mr. Devine cannot attend, all other members will be present.
4. August 19th, 2025- Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. – Mr. Lawlor and Mr. Nicholas are tentative, all other members will be present
K. ADJOURNMENT- Mr. Nicholas motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m., and Mr. Lawlor seconded the motion. The board was all in favor, and the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting- July 15th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY CHLOE CHENOT ON 7/11/2025.
APPROVED BY VOTE OF THE BOARD 8/19/2025.