DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY OF WARWICK – ANNEX BUILDING
65 CENTERVILLE ROAD, WARWICK, RI 02886
SAWTOOTH BUILDING – 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
I. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC HEARING AS ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW - 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.
Petition #11033 Ward 4 110 Vernon St.
The petition of Robert & Beverly Redman, 110 Vernon St., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct an inground pool. Proposed pool having a rear yard setback of 3.1’ (10’ required). Assessor’s Plat 329, Lot 29, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #11034 Ward 7 5 Nichol Ave.
The petition of William Murphy, 5 Nichol Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a new 10’ x 18’ front deck. Proposed deck having a setback of 1.3 from the front property line along Pevear Ave. (17’ required). Assessor’s Plat 367, Lot 196, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #11035 Ward 3 49 Strawberry Field Rd.
The petition of Jeffrey B. Goldstein & JGS Investments, LLC, 19 14th Ave., Warwick, RI, requests an amendment to a previously granted approval to construct an attached garage. The petitioner is proposing to convert a 754 sq. ft. portion of the attached garage to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Assessor’s Plat 349, Lot 175, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #11036 Ward 8 5 Soule St.
The petition of RSM Electric, LLC, 5 Soule St., Warwick, RI, and AEMD Commercial, LLC, P.O. Box 19005, Johnston, RI, requests a use variance to replace the face on the free-standing sign with an LED Message Board sign. Proposed sign being prohibited by Section 804 of the Warwick Zoning Ordinance. Also seeking a dimensional variance for the sign having a front yard setback of 5.4’ (10’ required). Assessor’s Plat 273, Lot 505, zoned General Business (GB).
Petition #11037 Ward 2 275 Pawtuxet Ave.
The petition Alexander Brunelle & Brianne Dassatti, 275 Pawtuxet Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a special use permit from Table 1 Use Regulations #101.1, to legalize the use of the existing structure as a two-family dwelling in a pre-existing, non-conforming dwelling. Subject property having only two (2) parking spaces (4 parking spaces required). Assessor’s Plat 286, Lot 118, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #11038 Ward 9 153 Beachwood Dr.
Richard DeFusco & Karen Gregory, 153 Beachwood Dr., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a dormer addition for one additional bedroom. Proposed dormer addition having less than required side and rear yard setbacks. Assessor’s Plat 203, Lot 327, zoned Residential A-15.
Petition #11039 Ward 9 208 Charlotte Dr.
The petition of Stephanie Grossi & Lynn Pezzullo, 208 Charlotte Dr., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to demolish the existing single-family dwelling to construct a new single-family dwelling. Proposed dwelling having a setback of 19’ from the front property line along Hopkins Ave. (25’ required). Assessor’s Plat 201, Lot 27, zoned Residential A-10.
Petition #11040 Ward 9 41 Darling St.
The petition of Brittney Hattoy, 41 Darling St., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to demolish the existing attached garage to construct an addition to expand the existing kitchen, dining room and living room, and to construct a new master bedroom with a bathroom and closet. Proposed addition having a side yard setback of 6.4’, 10.95’ required based on RIGL 45-24-38 (b). Assessor’s Plat 238, Lot 17, zoned Residential A-10.
Petition #11041 Ward 5 127 Beacon Ave.
The petition of Thomas Stone, 127 Beacon Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct an addition to expand the existing kitchen. Proposed addition having a side yard setback of 10’ (30’ required). Assessor’s Plat 385, Lot 54, zoned Residential A-40.
Petition #11042 Ward 3 1850 Post Rd.
The petition of 1850 Post Road Owner, LLC, 850 New Burton Rd., Suite 210, Dover, DE, requests an amendment to a previously granted resolution to convert an area on the first floor of the residential apartment building into a restaurant. Subject property having less than required parking, and landscaping. Assessor’s Plat 332, Lot 339, zoned Gateway (G).
Petition #11043 Ward 2 1745-1747 Elmwood Ave.
The petition of Bisono Realty, LLC, 1745-1747 Elmwood Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to occupy the subject property as a highway safety equipment business. Seeking relief from Section 505, for not providing a 10’ minimum landscaped area along the frontage, less than required setbacks of parking spaces, less than required driveway width along Elmwood Ave., more than required driveway width along Trask St., and less than required driveway width along Harrington Ave. Assessor’s Plat 286, Lots 387, 288, 289, 421, 423 & 424, zoned General Business (GB).
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Discussion and/or action and/or vote regarding the Regular Meeting Minutes of the February 11, 2025 meeting.
IV. 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.gov
Facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. If you need interpreter services, please contact Amy at 401-921-934 at least 48 hours in advance of said hearing.
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