Town of Portsmouth

Zoning Board of Review

March Meeting Agenda

Thursday – March 16, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Town Council Chambers - 2200 East Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871

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I.

Roll Call

II.

Minutes

III.

Chairman Report

IV.

Old Business

V.

New Business

V.I.

Decision Extension Consideration – William and Elizabeth Noonan, of 01287 Narragansett Avenue, Prudence Island, request a 1-year extension for a dimensional variance and a special use permit granted in March 2022.

Documents:
  1. William and Elizabeth Noonan-01268 Narragansett Ave, Prudence Island, RI.pdf
V.II.

1. Linda Calcagni (applicant and owner) for property located at 34 Albert Street; being Tax Assessor’s Map 49 Lot 30 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance (Article IV, Section C(5)) to locate a shed under 120’ in front yard within 3’ of the side setback.

Documents:
  1. 34Albert.Application.pdf
V.III.

2. Susan and George Ring (applicants and owners) for property located at 86 Narragansett Boulevard; being Tax Assessor’s Map 5 Lot 35 (Zoned Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance (Article IV, Section B) to exceed the maximum allowed lot coverage to install a pool and accessory shed.

Documents:
  1. Ring_Variance Paperwork submitted.pdf
  2. Ring1.jpg
  3. Ring2.jpg
V.IV.

3. Thomas Woll (applicant and owner) for property located at 12 Dighton Avenue; being Tax Assesor’s Map 3 Lot 53 (Zoning Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances (Article IV, Section B) and a Special Use Permit (Article VII, Section A(1)(c)) to construct an addition in the front setback on a substandard lot of record.

Documents:
  1. 2022-197 VARIANCE (01-30-2023)STAMPED.pdf
  2. EXISTING ELEVATIONS.pdf
  3. NCG-1375-01 12 Dighton Ave. Portsmouth, RI. ZBA Petition Letter.pdf
  4. NCG-1375-01 Proposed House Addition And Renovation - Elevation.pdf
  5. PortsmouthRI_8bb83b9a-8936-4cc5-90f8-1ea165347112.pdf
  6. 12 Dighton Ave. Portsmouth ZBRapplication.MASTER.pdf
  7. 12 Dughton Ave. Certificate of Mailings.pdf
V.V.

5. Raymond Perry (applicant and owner) for property located at 0 Common Fence Boulevard; being Tax Assessor’s Map 4 Lot 164 (Zoning Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances (Article IV, Section B, Article VI, Section A(4)) to construct a new single-family dwelling unit on a pre-existing, non-conforming vacant lot of record.

Documents:
  1. 22.0132 Perry Full packet for zoning.pdf
V.VI.

7. Cort Chappell (applicant) representing Jesus Sosa (owner) for property located at 0 Riverside Street; being Tax Assessor’s Map 20 Lots 255 and 255A (Zoned Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances (Article IV, Section B, Article VI, Section A(4)) to construct a new single-family dwelling unit on a pre-existing, non-conforming vacant lot of record on lot 255A. The lot has had an approved decision that has since expired. The new petition is an expansion from what was previously approved.

Documents:
  1. 0 Riverside.Sosa.pdf
V.VII.

8. Cort Chappell (applicant) representing Sirens, LLC (owner) for property located at 0 Common Fence Boulevard; being Tax Assessor’s Map 3 Lot 92B (Zoned Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances (Article IV, Section B, Article VI, Section A(4)) to construct a new single-family dwelling unit on a pre-existing, non-conforming vacant lot of record.

Documents:
  1. 0 Commonfence.Sirens.pdf
V.VIII.

9. Robert Kreft (applicant and owner) for property located at 196+202 Riverside Street; being Tax Assessor’s Map 20 Lot 150 (Zoned Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances (Article IV, Section B) and a Special Use Permit (Article VII, Section A(1)(c)) to construct a 2nd floor deck with stairs in the rear yard on a substandard lot of record.

Documents:
  1. 196.202 Riverside. Kreft.pdf
V.IX.

10. North East Dockside Services (applicant) for West Main, LLC (owner) for property located at 1630 West Main Road; being Tax Assessor’s Map 51 Lot 37B (Zoned Commercial, C). The Applicant seeks a Special Use Permit (Article V, Section F(2)) to change the use of the property to sales or rental of boats with accessory storage.

Documents:
  1. 1630 West Main Road.pdf
VI.

Adjourn

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Nott, Chairman


 The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town’s boards and committees. Copies of all application supporting documents can be publicly downloaded on at https://www.portsmouthri.com/232/Zoning-Board-of-Review or by contacting the Town Planning office at 401-643-0333.