DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: WARWICK CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 2ND FLOOR
3275 POST ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886
I. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
II. Election of Officers – Discussion and/or action and/or vote regarding the election of a Zoning Board Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary from its membership
III. PUBLIC HEARING - Discussion and/or action and/or vote regarding the following petitions. The Zoning Board may approve, approve with conditions or deny the following petitions/applications, as may be modified by testimony and/or evidence presented throughout the public hearing; and/or possible vote to continue a petition’s public hearing to a date determined.
REGULAR AGENDA
Petition #10792---Ward 4---Bloor Street
The petition of Anthony Abatiello, 600 Cole Farm Rd., A-47, Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a new 36’ x 26’ single family dwelling with a two-car garage below. Subject property having a less than required lot area 12,150 sq. ft. (40,000 sq. ft. required), frontage and lot width of 135’ (150’ required). Proposed dwelling having a less than required front yard setback of 25.2’ (40’ required), and a rear yard setback of 22.8’ (40’ required). Assessor’s Plat 334, Lot 167, zoned Residential A-40 (formerly zoned A-7).
Petition #10793---Ward 9---153 Beachwood Dr.
The petition of Richard A. DeFusco & Karen A. Gregory, 20 Saw Mill Dr. #206, No. Kingstown, RI, requests a dimensional variance to install a 10’ x 12’ shed. Proposed shed having a less than required side yard setback of 6’ (10’ required), and a rear yard setback of 6’ (10’ required). Assessor’s Plat 203, Lot 327, zoned Residential A-15.
Petition #10794---Ward 5---14 Lippitt Avenue
Glenn & Patricia Marina, c/o Bilodeau Capalbo, 1350 Division Rd., Suite 102, West Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a new single family dwelling. Proposed dwelling having less than less than required front yard setback of 10’ (30’ required), and a rear yard setback of 12.2’ (30’ required). Assessor’s Plat 335, Lot 265, zoned Residential A-15.
Petition #10795---Ward 7---311 Buttonwoods Ave.
The petition of Christian Brethren of Warwick, Inc., 311 Buttonwoods Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a use variance to replace the existing free-standing sign with a new 6’ x 6’ free-standing sign. Also seeking a use variance for the proposed free-standing sign containing a bulletin/notice board. Proposed sign being larger than allowed @ 36 sq. ft. (1.5 sq. ft. required). Assessor’s Plat 363, Lot 46, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #10796---Ward 5---6 Longmeadow Ave.
The petition of Michael & Chiara Armetta, 6 Longmeadow Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a new deck in the same footprint as the existing deck (same size & location), and construct a 3’ x 4 addition to the deck for the new electrical panel to meet flood zone requirements. Proposed deck having less than required front yard setback of 8.7’ (30’ required). Subject property being an existing undersized, non-conforming lot. Assessor’s Plat 355, Lot 511, zoned Residential A-7 & A-15.
Petition #10797---Ward 1---26 Metcalf St.
The petition of William McCormick, 26 Metcalf St., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a 20’ x 20’-2” family room addition in the rear of the existing dwelling. Proposed addition having a less than required side yard setback of 5’ (8’ required). Assessor’s Plat 303, Lot 535, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #10798---Ward 7---10 Brownlee Blvd.
The petition of KCMN, LLC & Mediflor Organics, 10 Brownlee Blvd., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct an addition to expand the existing commercial structure/use. Proposed addition having less than required rear yard setback. Subject property having less than required parking spaces. Assessor’s Plat 245, Lots 309-313, zoned Light Industrial (LI).
Petition #10799---Ward 6---50 Sea View Dr.
The petition of Maureen & Allen Johnson, 50 Sea View Dr., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct an addition to extend the roof over the footprint of the existing first floor. Proposed addition having less than require front yard setback of 9.3’ (25’ required). Assessor’s Plat 360, Lot 40, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #10800---Ward 8---144 Metro Center Blvd.
The petition of Link Commercial Properties, LLC, 144 Metro Center Blvd., Warwick, RI, and Hugo Adames/Talent Factory, 67 Love Lane, Warwick, RI, requests a special use permit to have a public gathering hall/theater/auditorium. Assessor’s Plat 268, Lot 13, zoned General Industrial (GI).
Petition #10801---Ward 6---175 Hollis Ave.
The petition of Doreen Pouler, 175 Hollis Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to install a 15’ x 30’ above ground pool. Proposed pool having less than required front yard setback of 13.2’ (25’ required from front property line along Shand Ave.). Assessor’s Plat 362, Lot 405, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #10802---Ward 9---100 Beachwood Dr.
The petition of F. Charles Haigh & Denise Haigh, 100 Beachwood Dr., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a 12’ x 24’ covered porch. Proposed porch having less than required side yard setback of 6.5’ (20’ required), and less than required setback to the Coastal Feature of 31.5’ (50’ required). Subject property being a pre-existing undersized, non-conforming lot. Assessor’s Plat 203, Lot 20, zoned Residential A-15.
Petition #10803---Ward 7---40 Paul Ave.
The petition of Odessa Cozzolino & Matthew Leathers, 40 Paul Ave., Warwick, RI, and Nathaniel Carden, 8 Ernest Ave., Boston, MA, requests a dimensional variance demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a new 2,830 sq. ft. single family dwelling. Proposed dwelling having less than required front yard & side yard setbacks, Subject property having less than required frontage, lot area & width. Assessor’s Plat 365, Lots 14 & 5, zoned Residential A-40 (previously zoned Residential A-7).
Petition #10804---Ward 9---1210 Ives Rd.
The petition of Joshua & Ashley Cullion, 1210 Ives Rd., Warwick, RI, and Estes Twombly/Titrington Architects, 79 Thames St., Newport, RI, request a dimensional variance and is seeking relief from Section 601.1 (D) to construct a pool cabana with an indoor/outdoor kitchen, a sitting/changing room, a bathroom, laundry, and a covered patio. Assessor’s Plat 208, Lots 12 & 14, zoned Residential A-40.
Petition #10805---Ward 8---189 Toll Gate Road
The petition of Little Imaginations, d/b/a Progress Learning & Gina Mahoney, 189 Toll Gate Rd., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance, and an amendment to a previously approved conditional special use permit approved by this Board on May 16, 2000 to construct a building to be utilized as a daycare. Petitioner is seeking a dimensional variance to construct an addition to the existing daycare having less than required front & side yard setbacks. Assessor’s Plat 246, Lot 330, zoned Office (O).
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Discussion and/or action and/or vote regarding the Regular Meeting Minutes regarding the April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Appeal
Appeal #10806---Ward 3---2055 Warwick Avenue
The appeal of Christine Vieira, P.O. Box 9212, Warwick, RI and Janet Aurelio, 38 Ansonia Road, Warwick, RI, appealing the decision of the Planning Board dated March 11, 2022 approving the application for Preliminary Plan Approval of a Major Subdivision/Land Development Project heard by the Warwick Planning Board at the regularly scheduled meeting held on March 9, 2022 for demolition of an existing building and construction of a new gas station, Assessor’s Plat 328, Lots 408, 409, 410, 411 & 412, zoned General Business (GB).
I. ADJOURNMENT
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW, WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND
Paul DePetrillo, Chairman
*Please be advised that the Zoning Board of Review has adopted Rules and Regulations governing the application process, submission of material, conduct of the public hearing on the application and responsibilities of an action to appeal a decision. These Rules and regulations are posted on the City’s web site and are available for review in the Board’s office during regular hours. All applicants and objectors are obliged to review these Rules and shall be held responsible for compliance therewith. If there are any questions on the above petitions, please contact the Zoning Office at 401-921-9534 or by email amy.e.cota@warwickri.com
All inquiries must be made 24 hours in advance of said hearing. Facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. If you are in need of interpreter services for the hearing impaired, please contact the Human Services Department at 739-9150.
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