ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – PAST MEETINGS:
Minutes of all meetings of the Zoning Board of Review can be found at the Secretary of State website by clicking here.
The meeting held November 13, 2024 was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The agenda and materials for each matter will be linked below at least a week ahead of the meeting date. DPD Recommendations and any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 20, 22, 24 Arch St – 1st Extension Request for Zoning Resolution No. 2024-06
- 100 Randall St – 1st Extension Request for Zoning Resolution No. 2024-07
- 36 Methyl St – Application for Dimensional Variance seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; DPD Recommendation
- 76 Garfield Ave – Application for Dimensional Variances seeking relief from the rear setback requirement and number of curb cuts; DPD Recommendation
- 420 Blackstone Blvd – Application for Dimensional Variance seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; Eldert Comment; DPD Recommendation
- CONTINUED from 10.30.24 – 2-10 Hayward St & 239-245 Pearl St – Application for USE VARIANCE to establish the use of the properties as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held October 30th, 2024 was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 425 Washington St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use of the property as a Vehicle Rental Facility; DPD Recommendation
- 372 Plainfield St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE seeking relief from the rear setback requirement; DPD Recommendation
- 135 Flora St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use of the property as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation; Chess letter; Palin letter; Letter from CM Justin Roias
- 134 Ives St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE seeking relief from the rear and side setback requirements; DPD Recommendation
- 2-10 Hayward St & 239-245 Pearl St – Application for USE VARIANCE to establish the use of the properties as a Principal Use Parking Lot; DPD Recommendation
The regular meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024 was RESCHEDULED DUE TO LACK OF QUOROM.
The meeting held September 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- CONTINUED MATTER – 138 Prospect St – Application for Dimensional Variance from the front setback requirement in the proposed development of the lot for a single-family dwelling; Martiesian/Carpenter public comment; DPD Recommendation; HDC Resolution; Rick Champagne email received 09.04.24; CHNA letter received 09.11.24; CW Anthony Letter received 09.10.24; MoHA letter received 09.11.24; Applicant’s Supplement received 09.06.24
- 294 Butler Ave – Application for Use Variance to change the use of the existing structure from a 2-Family to a 3-Family Dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held August 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 5 Marvin St – 1st Extension Request for Zoning Resolution No. 2024-01
- 414 Broadway – Application for Dimensional Variance for parking deficiency of 2 spaces where 4 are required; Antunes public comment; DPD Recommendation
- 138 Prospect St – Application for Dimensional Variance from the front setback requirement in the proposed development of the lot for a single-family dwelling; Martiesian/Carpenter public comment; DPD Recommendation; HDC Resolution
- 12 Buffalo Ct – Application for Dimensional Variances from the rear setback requirement in the proposed development of two 2-family dwellings to follow a pending subdivision of the lot; DPD Recommendation
- 36 Annie St – Application for Dimensional Variance from the screening requirement of rooftop mechanical equipment; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held July 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- Continued Matter – 77 Union Ave – Application for Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance to expand the existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Retail) with a 317 square foot addition; DPD Recommendation
- 41-43 Blackstone Blvd – Application for Dimensional Variances for rear setback and maximum rear yard impervious surface for a proposed addition to an existing dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Public Comment Received
The meeting held June 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 712 Admiral St – First Request for Second Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-16 granting a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Dining
- 51 + 55 Courtland St – Application for Special Use Permit to expand the existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment by adding a patio for outdoor seating of approximately 950sf. This application is not for a new patio but to maintain what was approved and built pursuant to ZBR Resolution No. 2020-26. DPD Recommendation; Letters of Support Rec’d 06.04.24
- 77 Union Ave – Application for Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance to expand the existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Retail) with a 317 square foot addition. DPD Recommendation
The meeting held May 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 1917 Westminster St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the length of required lot line screening required for a Drive-Through Facility; DPD Recommendation
- 90 Upton Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the rear setback required to connect an existing detached garage to the principal single family house; DPD Rec
- 17 Lubec St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the rear setback required for an addition to an existing single family house; DPD Recommendation
- 30 Princeton Ave – Application for USE VARIANCE in order to establish the use of the property and principal structure as a multi-family dwelling with 7 dwelling units; DPD Recommendation
- 487 + 491 Hope St – Notices of Appeal of zoning violations issued for parking accessed without curb cut, parking encroachment into the right of way, and over paving; Appellant’s Legal Memo + Appellant’s Exhibit C, Appellee’s Legal Memo + Appellee’s Exhibits A-G
The meeting held April 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 370 Cranston St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for maximum fence height; DPD Recommendation
- 151-179 Potters Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for maximum fence height within five feet of a front lot line; DPD Recommendation
- 514-516 Plainfield St – Application for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Restaurant) in a unit that was formerly a salon by variance; DPD Recommendation
- 100 Randall St – Application for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to establish a Transitional Shelter and for the length of required lot line screening; DPD Recommendation; AMS Objection rec’d 04.10.24
- 20, 22, 24 Arch St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for a deficiency in parking requirements; DPD Recommendation
- 39-41 Gilmore – Request for SECOND EXTENSION of Zoning Resolution No. 2023-15 granting a dimensional variance for 2 principal structure on an R-3 residential lot
The meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024 WAS CANCELLED with no matters to be heard.
The meeting held FEBRUARY 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 5 Marvin St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT in order to convert a former vehicle repair shop to a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (Arts Studio) in an R-3 zoning district; DPD Recommendation.
- MATTER WITHDRAWN – 53 Pomona Ave – Notice of Appeal of denial of request to remove a significant tree.
The meeting held JANUARY 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- Proposed 2024 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Zoning Board of Review
- MATTER WITHDRAWN – 151 + 155 Chestnut Street – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for residential dwelling units located within 20 feet of an ‘A Street’ in a proposed new multi-family structure; DPD Recommendation
- 487 + 491 Hope St – Notices of Appeal of zoning violations issued for parking accessed without curb cut, parking encroachment into the right of way, and over paving; Appellant’s Legal Memo + Appellant’s Exhibit C, Appellee’s Legal Memo + Appellee’s Exhibits A-G
- 269 Wickenden St – Notice of Appeal of the Master Plan Approval of Land Development Project No. 23-12MA at 269 Wickenden St by the City Plan Commission; Appellant’s Legal Memo, Appellee – CPC Legal Memo + Exhibits; Appellee – Fox Point Capital Legal Memo + Exhibits, Appellant’s reply Memo
The meeting held November 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 139-41 Gilmore St – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-15
- 22 Intervale Rd – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-18
- 712 Admiral St – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2023-16
- 393-399 Westminster St (Unit 73 Empire St) – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish Live Entertainment as an Ancillary Use to a restaurant; DPD Recommendation
The meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM was CANCELLED WITH NO MATTERS TO BE HEARD.
The meeting held September 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 259 Brook St & 82 Charlesfield St– Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot fence height; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held August 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 1917 Westminster St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a drive-through facility at an existing bank; DPD Recommendation
- 155 Douglas Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a principal use parking lot in an C-2 Commercial Zone; DPD Recommendation
- 27 Judith St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling in an R-3 Residential Zone; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held July 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 18 James St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the setback required in the installation of 2 ground mounded HVAC condensers; Santoro Oil Letter; Grazda & Sonnenthal letter of support; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held June 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 178 Hanover St and 177 + 181 Bellevue St – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-31
- 28 Mount Pleasant Ave – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-32
- 265 Manton Ave – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-30
- 28 Nashua St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a principal use parking lot in an R-3 residential zone; Andolfo Report; DPD Recommendation
- 124 Webster Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a former industrial printing press building in an R-3 residential zone as a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment with three units used as a personal service establishment (salon), arts studio (fitness), and retail sales establishment; DPD Recommendation
- 265 Union Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a former retail sales establishment by variance in an R-3 residential zone as a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment for use as a personal service establishment (salon); DPD Recommendation
The meeting held May 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 22 Intervale Rd – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for rear and interior side setbacks required to connect an existing detached garage to the principal single family house; DPD Recommendation
- 12 Brush Hill Rd – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling (Please note that the relief requested in the application for 2 curb cuts is not required, as it is an existing condition); DPD Recommendation; Muratori Objection
- 35 Mt. Pleasant Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a principal use parking lot in an R-3 residential zone; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held April 12, 2023 at 5:30 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 712 Admiral St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish Outdoor Dining at a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment – Restaurant; DPD Recommendation
- 33 Greenwood St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held March 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 215 Broadway – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-21
- 16 Virginia Lane – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 39-41 Gilmore Street – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to construct a second principal structure on the lot; DPD Recommendation
- 362 Ives Street + 176 Ives Street – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for an overage of impervious surface coverage limits resulting from a proposed lot merger; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held February 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The Materials for each matter will be linked below at least two weeks ahead of the meeting date. DPD Recommendations and any additional presentation materials and public comment received ahead of the meeting will be posted here upon receipt.
- 679 Valley St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Live Performance Venue; DPD Recommendation; CW Graves letter
- 896 Atwells Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment – Restaurant; DPD Recommendation
- 1481 Broad St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES to install a second menuboard sign at each of two drive through lanes; DPD Recommendation
- 20 Dike St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use as a principal use parking lot; DPD Recommendation
- 126 Power St – Application for USE and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES to construct a second principal structure on a lot zoned as R-1; DPD Recommendation; FPNA letter
The meeting held January 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 185-187 Howell St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-08
- 98 Harrison St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Day Care Center for up to 12 people; Letters of support; DPD Recommendation
- THIS MATTER HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE OWNER – 235 West Park St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Nightclub
- THIS MATTER HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE OWNER – 232 Jewett St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Principal Use Parking Lot as associated with, and to satisfy the parking requirements of, the proposed Nightclub at 235 West Park St
- 185 Hope St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE to construct a detached garage in a front yard; DPD Recommendation
The meeting held January 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 1481 Broad St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-15
- 91 Hope St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment – Retail Sales; DPD Recommendation; Barnacle letter
- 518 Lloyd Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for rear setback and lot coverage maximums in the proposed construction of additions to an existing primary school; DPD Recommendation; Hoenick letter; Iwatake Letter; Browning, Anetakis, Emsley letters
- 679 Valley St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Live Performance Venue; DPD Recommendation
- 126 Adelaide Ave – Application for USE and DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES to convert an existing church to a multi-family dwelling with 15 units in an R-2 Residential Zone; DPD Recommendation
The December 14, 2022 meeting was CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUOROM – the agenda for this meeting was moved to the next regularly scheduled meeting of January 11, 2023.
November 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 25-27 Harold St and 17-21 Harold St + 58 Aurora St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution Nos. 2022-04A + 2022-04B
- 123 Laurel Hill Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 265 Manton Ave (previously heard by the ZBR in 2019) – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for setback, height, and lot coverage maximums in the proposed construction of an accessory solar energy system over an existing parking area; DPD Recommendation
- 342 Eddy St (previously heard by the ZBR in 2017) – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the maximum height of a proposed fence around a Utility; DPD Recommendation
- 178 Hanover St and 177 + 181 Bellevue St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for the maximum height of a proposed wall/fence/gate; DPD Recommendation
- 28 Mount Pleasant Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
October 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 17-21 & 25-27 Harold & 58 Aurora St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution Nos. 2022-04A + 2022-04B
- 180 George M. Cohan Blvd – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-11
- 27 Hawkins St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2022-09
- 374-376 Hope St – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Dupre letter of objection
- 135 Bellevue Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 288 Kinsley St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the area of a proposed freestanding sign; DPD Recommendation
- 130 Grotto Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for rear setback of a proposed attached garage; DPD Recommendation
SPECIAL MEETING on September 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
THIS MEETING WAS TO HEAR AN APPEAL ONLY, AND THEREFORE NO PUBLIC COMMENT WAS TAKEN.
- Meeting Agenda
- 153-165 Gano St – APPEAL of a Decision of the City Plan Commission granting Preliminary Plan Approval for Minor Land Development Project 22-008MI proposing 4 multi-family residential buildings.
September 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 50 Plainfield Ave – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for the area of a proposed freestanding sign; DPD Recommendation
- 215 Broadway – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area and lot width required to convert the property to 8 dwelling units; Proposed plans; DPD Recommendation
- 153-165 Gano St – APPEAL of a Decision of the City Plan Commission granting Preliminary Plan Approval for Minor Land Development Project 22-008MI proposing 4 multi-family residential buildings
- WITHDRAWN – 230 Waterman St – APPEAL of a Decision of the City Plan Commission granting Master Plan Approval for Major Land Development Project 21-020MA a five-story commercial and residential mixed-use building
August 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 381 Angell St – Second request for extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-18 (first extension – ZBR Resolution No. 2021-27)
- 63 Hilton St – Application for Dimensional Variances for lot area required to be relived of the merger provision AND to construct a 2-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- CONTINUED TO A DATE CERTAIN OF 10/12/22 due to a lack of quorum for the matter- 374-376 Hope St – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Dupre letter of objection
- WITHDRAWN – 23 Vaughan St, CONTINUED MATTER – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; Previous ZBR Resolution No. 2019-22 + 2011 CO; DPD Recommendation
- 70-72 Cypress St – CONTINUED MATTER – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
The July 13, 2022 meeting was CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUOROM – the agenda for this meeting was moved to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
June 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 41 Arlington Ave – Application for Use Variance to change the use previously established by variance from 4 dwelling units to 3 dwelling units; DPD Recommendation
- 70-72 Cypress St – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 1481 Broad St – Application for Special Use Permit to expand an existing drive-through facility from 1 lane to 2 lanes; DPD Recommendation
May 11, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 221 Academy Ave – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT for the expansion of an existing Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (grocery store); DPD Recommendation
- 60 Gano St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish a Neighborhood Commercial Establishment (cafe); DPD Recommendation
- 203 Howell St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation
- 23 Vaughan St– Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; Previous ZBR Resolution No. 2019-22 + 2011 CO; DPD Recommendation
April 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM, in person at 444 WESTMINSTER ST.
- Meeting Agenda
- CONTINUED MATTER: 180 George M Cohan Blvd – Application for USE AND DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for change of use to Multi-Family Dwelling and deficiency in required parking; letters of support submitted with application; DPD Recommendation; Brock Report + Resume; letters received 04.08.22; letters received 04.12.22; Supplemental documents received 04.25.22: Legal Memorandum; Exhibits 1-7; Cushman & Wakefield letter; Exhibit 8 – Stephen Dylag qualifications
April 13th, 2022 at 5:30PM was conducted as a HYBRID MEETING AT 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the ZOOM WEBINAR PLATFORM
- Meeting Agenda
- 27 Hawkins St – Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT to establish the use as a principal use parking lot; DPD Recommendation
- 185-187 Howell St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for lot area required to change the use from a 2-family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling; DPD Recommendation; Houle Report & letters of support
- 90 Benevolent St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for relief needed to set a proposed attached garage addition 3 feet from the side lot line; DPD Recommendation
- 180 George M Cohan Blvd – Application for USE AND DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES for change of use to Multi-Family Dwelling and deficiency in required parking; letters of support submitted with application; DPD Recommendation; Brock Report + Resume; letters received 04.08.22; letters received 04.12.22
March 9th, 2022 at 5:30 PM was conducted as a HYBRID MEETING AT 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the ZOOM WEBINAR PLATFORM
- Meeting Agenda
- 151 Manton Ave – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-32
- 518 sharon St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for a fence that is 6 feet tall within 5 feet of a front lot line; DPD Recommendation
- 118 Daboll St – Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE for a second curb cut on a residential lot; DPD Recommendation
February 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM via Zoom Webinar
- Meeting Agenda
- 63 Hammond St – 1st Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-22
- 17-21 Harold St & 58 Aurora St – Application for Special Use Permit to establish a principal use parking lot in an M-MU zone; DPD Recommendation
- 25-27 Harold St – Application for Special Use Permit to establish a principal use parking lot in an R-3 zone; DPD Recommendation; Exhibit A – annotated site plan revision
- 607 Potters Ave – Application for Dimensional Variances in order to construct a new building for a Place of Worship; DPD Recommendation; Exhibit A – ZBR presentation notes
- 1192 Westminster – Application for Dimensional Variances in order to convert an existing accessory structure to a principal structure; DPD Recommendation; Exhibit A – ZBR presentation notes and supporting documentation
THE JANUARY 12, 2022 MEETING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM.
December 8th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
- Meeting Agenda – REVISED 11.29.21
- 827 River Avenue – First Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2021-12
- 126 Adelaide Avenue – Second Request for Extension of ZBR Resolution No. 2020-19; Corry written comment
- 313 + 317 Admiral Street – Application for Dimensional Variance for interior side setback from a proposed new lot line location between the properties; DPD Recommendation
- 43 Superior Street – Application for Dimensional Variance for lot area required to avoid lot merger; DPD Recommendation
November 17th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
- Meeting Agenda
- CONTINUED MATTER – 70 Virginia Ave – Application for Dimensional Variance for perimeter fence height greater than 6 feet; Images of subject property; Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal Letter; DPD Recommendation; Revised site plan received 11.08.21
- CONTINUED MATTER – 493 Washington St & 497 Washington St – Applications for Dimensional Variance for lot area required for a 3 family dwelling on each property; Images of subject properties; Revised building elevations received 10.08.21; DPD Recommendation; Revised elevations received 10.28.21
- 151 & 145 Manton Ave – Application for Special Use Permit to establish a Vehicle Repair/Service use; Images of Subject Property; DPD Recommendation
October 13th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
- Meeting Agenda – REVISED 10/06/21
- 70 Virginia Ave – CONTINUED TO 11/17/21 MEETING
- 493 Washington St & 497 Washington St – CONTINUED TO 11/17/21 MEETING
- 165 Dexter St – Application for Special Use Permit for an addition to a structure used for vehicle repair/service in a C-2 zoning district; Images of subject property; DPD Recommendation
- 338 Allens Ave – Application for Use Variance for non-waterfront dependent use in a W-3 zoning district; Images of subject property; DPD Recommendation; Robert Azar Resume
- Written Public Comment on the matter: Gerritt; Landau; Erickson; Perri; McCullough; Emma Bouton; Vincent; Callie Bouton; Davidson; Ketner; Block; DeAndrade; Krommes; Gorelick; Kingston; Driscoll; Safian; Burkin; Baumgartner; Von Hoffer; Levin-Aspenson; King; Reed; Mary Gay; Elwood Gay; Goldstein; Flanders; Zuckerberg; Lee; McKay; Rep. Morales; Brashear; Farhat; Goldman; Chavez; Ward; Carrasco; Carlson; Conservation Law Foundation; CPPT Espinal; Victor
The September 8th, 2021 Meeting was CANCELLED due to lack of quorum.
August 11th, 2021 at 5:30 PM – CANCELLED
- Meeting Agenda - Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 27 Taber Ave - Appeal - Notice of Appeal - MATTER WITHDRAWN 08.10.2021
July 14th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 30-32 Cypress St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 280 Melrose St – Application + Plans Binder; Supplemental Site Lighting Counts & Plan; DPD Recommendation; Narkiewicz CV; Rainone CV; Lombardo CV; Lombardo Planning Report; Jason Martin HDC memo
- 186 Gallup St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
June 9th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 37 Cooke St – Application + Plans Binder; Letter from the City Forester; Ashley Iannuccilli Cullion CV; DPD Recommendation; Nina Tannenwald written comment – APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
- 508 Prairie Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 215 Broadway – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Douglas Jeffrey CV; George Valentine CV; April 14, 2021 ZBR Transcript; Leo LaBelle written comment; George Valentine Appraisal Report
- 27 Taber Ave – Application + Plans Binder; David Weitz written comment; Binder of Public Commentary; DPD Recommendation; DIS Violation
- 29 Hawthorne St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; DIS Violation
- 63 Hammond St – Application + Plans Binder; PHDC Resolution No. 21-08; DPD Recommendation
May 12th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR
- Meeting Agenda
- 37 Barstow St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 169 Transit St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 27 Judith St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 106 Elmgrove Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 381 Angell St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 134 Wadsworth St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
April 14th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda (Revised 04.09.2021)
- 369 Broadway – Application + Plans Binder; PHDC Resolution No. 20-32; Kevin Diamond CV; DPD Recommendation; WBNA written comment
- 827 River Ave – Application + Plans Binder; Previous Administrative Modification Documents; DPD Recommendation
- 418 Broad St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 215 Broadway – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Douglas Jeffrey Resume; Nadia Winter written comment; WBNA written comment; Jim Iacoi written comment; Gabriel Francis written comment; Justin Heatherington written comment; Leo LaBelle written comment
March 10th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 275 Slater Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 8 Gotham Ct/283 Carpenter St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Soares Letter; Fallon Letter; Jennings Letter; Murphy Letter
- 189 Ontario St – Application + Plans Binder; Seely Letter; DPD Recommendation
- 153 Carpenter St – Notice of Appeal Binder; Appellent’s Memorandum of Law; Appellee-Owner’s Memorandum of Law; Appellee-CPC’s Memorandum of Law
February 10th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 107 Hope St – Application + Plans Binder; Letters of Support; DPD Recommendation
- 62 Hartford Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 41 Central St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Van Noppen Letter
January 13th, 2021 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 115 Pinehurst St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 245 Carpenter St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; WBNA Letter; Roch Letter; Polites letter; Casale CV; Scotti CV; Scotti Report
December 9th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
November 18th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 371 Pine St – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 90 + 100 Taft Ave – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Christopher Palmer resume
- 58 Printery St (Continued Matter) – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Dylan Peacock email received 09.08.20; Barry Schiller email received 09.08.20; DOT Watch Inc letter received 09.09.20; Michael DeLuca email comment received 09.09.20; Jonathan Stevens CV and site analysis received 10.13.20; Bryan Principe letter received 10.14.20; Sweeney Real Estate Survey; Supplementary Plan received 11.11.20; Pimentel Resume + Report received 11.16.20; Tim More Legal Memo received 11.17.20; Jonathan Stevens site analysis REVISED received 11.18.20
October 14th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 200 Exchange St (Unit 200B) – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation
- 58 Printery St (Continued Matter) – See November 18th meeting for documents
September 9th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 126 Adelaide Ave (Continued Matter) – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; Sweeney CV and Report; Zuena & Stevenson CVs; PHDC Resolution No. 20-02; Public Comment Received in Advance of Meeting; Rochelle Lee Letter, Chris Corry Letter; CW Castillo letter received 8-11-20 re 126 Adeliade; **REVISED SUBMISSION BINDER, received 08.31.20; Construction Budget + Unit Mix_received 09.03.20; Thomas Stewart letter_received 09.08.20; Revised DPD Recommendation
- 445 Promenade St – 445 Promenade – Application + Plans Binder; DPD Recommendation; Markevicz CV
- 58 Printery St – See November 18th meeting for documents
August 20th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 150 Waterman St – Application + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; 150 Waterman – Letter from Applicant to Board; 150 Waterman – RI DHS letter of support; 150 Waterman – Sign-on letters of support; 150 Waterman – letter in objection
- 209-217 Angell St – Bronhard Notice of Appeal; Tompkins, et al Notice of Appeal
August 12th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 11 Loring – Application + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; 11 Loring Ave – Exhibit A – meeting presentation; 11 Loring Ave_Goldgaber objection letter_received 08.12.20
- 47 Burnside St – Application, Report + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; 47 Burnside St – Exhibit A – meeting presentation
- 126 Adelaide Ave (Continued Matter) – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; Sweeney CV and Report; Zuena & Stevenson CVs; PHDC Resolution No. 20-02; Public Comment Received in Advance of Meeting; Rochelle Lee Letter, Chris Corry Letter; CW Castillo letter received 8-11-20 re 126 Adeliade – **PLEASE NOTE – THE APPLICANT/OWNER HAS REQUESTED THIS MATTER BE CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 9TH 2020
June 10th, 2020 at 5:30 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 126 Adelaide Ave – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; Sweeney CV and Report; Zuena & Stevenson CVs; PHDC Resolution No. 20-02; Public Comment Received in Advance of Meeting; Rochelle Lee Letter, Chris Corry Letter
- 187 Bucklin St – Application + Plans binder; DPD Recommendation; Meeting Presentation Submission; McHugh resume and report
- 280 Melrose St – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; PHDC Memo
- 280 Valley St – Application + Plans binder; Meeting Presentation Submission; DPD Recommendation; Presentation Team CVs & Zoning Relief Summary
- 1 Fields Point Dr (Continued Matter) – Letter from CM Espinal; Letter from Linda Perri
BUILDING BOARD OF REVIEW – PAST MEETINGS:
The October 10, 2024 meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 1279 Chalkstone Ave – Application + Refusal Notice
- 349 Wayland Ave – Application + Refusal Notice
The September 19, 2024 meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 27 Douglas Ave – Application + Plans
- 31 Touro St – Application + Plans
- 349 Wayland Ave – Application + Plans
The July 18, 2024 AND July 18, 2024 were conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- 7/18/24 Meeting Agenda –
- 44 Hall St – Application + Plans
- 97 Hawkins St – Application + Plans
- 27 Douglas Ave – Application + Plans
- 7/25/24 Meeting Agenda –
- 1279 Chalkstone Ave – Application + Plans
- 24-26 Rutland St – Application + Plans
- 36 Harrison St – Application + Plans
The June 20, 2024 meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 144 Wayland Ave – Application + Plans
- 20 Westcott Ave – Application + Plans
The May 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM and was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
The meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024 WAS CANCELLED with no matters to be heard.
The March 21, 2024 meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 188 Alabama – Application + Plans
- 275 Westminster – Application + Plans
The February 15, 2024 meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 54-56 Daniel Ave – Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family and store, to a 3 family dwelling.
The regular meetings of August 2023 – January, 2024 were CANCELLED with no matters to be heard.
The July 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 142 Morris Ave – Application & Plans for State Building Code relief for ceiling height in a bathroom
The regular meetings of March 16, April 20, May 18, and June 15, 2023 were CANCELLED with no matters to be heard.
The February 16 , 2023 at 3:00 PM meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda
- 187 Dean St – Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family and store, to a 3 family dwelling.
The January 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda - The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 22 Oak St - Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
- 150 Bridgham St - Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
The regular meetings of October 20, November 17, and December 15, 2022 were CANCELLED - no matters to be heard.
The September 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda - The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 93 Chapin St - Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
The regular meeting of August 18, 2022 was CANCELLED - no matters to be heard.
The July 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 110 Paul St – Application for relief; Plans
The regular meeting of June 16, 2022 was CANCELLED - no matters to be heard.
The May 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM was conducted as a hybrid meeting at 444 WESTMINSTER ST. and via the Zoom Webinar Platform.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 150 Pitman St – Application for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
The regular meeting of April 21, 2022 was CANCELLED - no matters to be heard.
March 8th at 3:00 PM via the Zoom Webinar platform. This meeting was rescheduled from the regular date of March 17th.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 61 Tell St – Application + Plans binder for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family and vacant store, to a 3 family dwelling
February 10th at 3:00 PM via the Zoom Webinar platform. This meeting was rescheduled from the regular date of February 17th.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 63 East Manning St – Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
- 146 Governor St – Application & Plans for State Building Code relief in the change of use from a 2 family to a 3 family dwelling
The regular meetings of May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 16th, 2021 were CANCELLED.
April 15th, 2021 at 3:00 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda
- 61 Tell St - Application + Plans binder
The regular meetings of January 21st, February 18th, and March 18th, 2021 were CANCELLED.
The regular meetings of November 19th and December 17th, 2020 were CANCELLED.
October 15th, 2020 at 3:00 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 417 Cranston St – Application + Plans binder
- 189 Bridgham St – Application + Plans binder
- 56 Farragut St – Application + Plans binder
Special Meeting - September 3rd, 2020 at 2:00 PM via ZOOM WEBINAR.
- Meeting Agenda – The Agenda and Materials for each matter will be available below at least a week ahead of the meeting date.
- 241 Gordon Ave – Notice of Appeal
- 461 Eddy St – Notice of Appeal; 2nd Notice of Appeal; and 3rd Notice of Appeal