DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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 #11050 Ward 3 1727 Post Rd.
The petition of Crossroads Capital Fund VI, LLC, 95 Sockanossett Crossroads, Suite 203, Cranston, RI, requests an amendment to a previously granted petition, and a dimensional variance. The petitioner is proposing a fast-food restaurant without a drive-thru, previously approved as a retail space, having 128 parking spaces (188 spaces required). Also seeking a special use permit to have shared parking with the abutting property at 1689 Post Rd. Assessor’s Plat 322, Lot 353, zoned General Business (GB).
Petition #11051 Ward 8 21 Solar Dr.
The petition of Daniel Gauthier, 21 Solar Dr., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a 12’ x 16’ two-story addition for a study in the lower level, and a dining room above. Proposed addition having a rear yard setback of 9.5’ (20’ required). Assessor’s Plat 270, Lot 453, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #11052 Ward 6 4 Fifteenth Ave.
The petition of David Collins, 4 Fifteenth Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to demolish the existing single-family dwelling to construct a new single-family dwelling on a pre-existing, undersized non-conforming lot. Proposed dwelling having a front yard setback of 5.2’, and proposed porch & stairs having a front yard setback of 0.6’ from the front property line along Fifteenth Ave. Proposed side stairs having a setback of 3’-6” to the corner/side property line along Buttonwoods Ave. (Per RIGL 45-24-38 (b), a setback of 9’ is required from both front property lines). Assessor’s Plat 374, Lot 69, zoned Residential A-40 & Residential A-15.
Petition #11053 Ward 7 1 Staples Ave.
The petition of Robin Sievers & John Persico, 1 Staples Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a front deck to the pre-existing, non-conforming single-family dwelling. Proposed deck having a setback of 0.7” from the front property line along Staples Ave. and a setback of 7.4’ from the corner/side property line along Paul Ave. (17’ required for uncovered deck), Assessor’s Plat 365, Lot 90, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #11055 Ward 4 100 Circuit Dr.
The petition of Haley Gauthier, 100 Circuit Dr., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct an addition above the existing attached garage for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Proposed addition having a side yard setback of 7.3’ (15’ required). Subject property being a pre-existing undersized lot. Assessor’s Plat 315, Lot 24, zoned Residential A-10.
Petition #11056 Ward 4 425 West Shore Rd.
The petition of Café Namaste, LLC, 1191 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI, and Yavas, LLC, 14 Fourth Ave., Warwick, RI, request a dimensional variance to utilize the existing non-conforming commercial structure as a café, having less than required parking spaces, less than required landscaped buffer along the front property line, and less than required landscaped buffer from a residential zoning district. Assessor’s Plat 318, Lot 93, zoned General Business (GB).
Petition #11057 Ward 5 38 Whipple Ave.
The petition of Eric J. Eliason, 38 Whipple Ave., Warwick, RI, requests a dimensional variance to construct a two-story addition to the existing one-story single-family dwelling. Proposed addition having a rear yard setback of 5.1’ (20’ required). Proposed deck having a rear yard setback of 5.1’ (10’ required). Assessor’s Plat 355, Lot 296, zoned Residential A-7.
Petition #11058 Ward 6 7 Holt St.
The petition of Zarrella Development Corp., 20 Gerald’s Farm Dr., Exeter, RI, and Estate of Robert A. Vickers, c/o Deborah Vana, Executor, 2060 Warwick Ave., Apt. 2010, Warwick, RI, request a special use permit from Table 1 Use Regulations #101.1 to construct a 28’ x 40’ two-family duplex. Assessor’s Plat 360, Lot 82, zoned Residential A-7.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Discussion and/or action and/or vote regarding the Regular Meeting Minutes of the April 8, 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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