ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW

WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

PUBLIC HEARING, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010

7:30 P.M.

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:           Michael Cayer

                                                Norman Frechette

                                                Richard Masse, 2nd Alternate

                                                Robert Moreau, Chairman

                                                Walter Pristawa, Vice-Chairman

                                                Chris Roberts

                                                Peter Vosdagalis, 1st Alternate

 

ALSO:                                     Donald Gagnon, Acting Zoning Officer

                                                Pauline Washington, Recording Secretary

 

The recording secretary took roll call that showed the above members as indicated.

 

1.         Election of Vice-Chairman

 

            A MOTION was made by Mr. Frechette nominating Walter Pristawa as Vice-Chairman of the Zoning Board of Review, seconded by Mr. Moreau.  Mr. Pristawa is filling the position left vacant by Daniel Gendron who was recently elected to the Woonsocket City Council.

 

Roll Call Vote:  Mr. Cayer                    Yes

                                    Mr. Frechette               Yes

                                    Mr. Masse                   Yes

                                    Mr. Pristawa                Yes

                                    Mr. Roberts                 Yes

                                    Mr. Vosdagalis Yes

                                    Mr. Moreau                 Yes

 

The MOTION carried, Mr. Pristawa was elected Vice-Chairman. 

 

2.         Application (#5580) of James A. Casciano, River Street Properties LLC, 350 River Street, applicant and owner, requesting a dimensional variance to convert the vacant space above the restaurant at 350 River Street into two apartments with less than required lot area, Plat 8, Lot 51, lot area of 5,494 sq. ft., located in an MU-1 Mixed Use Commercial/Residential District.

 

            A MOTION was made by Mr. Frechette, seconded by Mr. Cayer to grant the above-referenced application with one stipulation.

 

Stipulation:        1.   Strict compliance with plans and testimony as presented to the Board, unless

                              otherwise stipulated by the Board.

 

Roll Call Vote:  Mr. Frechette               Yes to Grant w/ one (1) stipulation

                              Mr. Cayer                          Yes to Grant w/ one (1) stipulation

                              Mr. Roberts                       Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation

                              Mr. Pristawa                      Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation

                              Mr. Moreau                       Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation

 

Reason for Granting:        1.      Would give the applicant full beneficial use of the property.

 

3.                  Application (#5581) of Donald E. Brabham, 342 Avenue A, applicant and owner, requesting a dimensional variance to erect a carport at 342 Avenue A, with less than required front and side setbacks, Plat 5, Lot 38, lot area of 4,092 sq. ft., located in an R-3 Medium Density Single and Two-Family Residential District.

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Cayer, seconded by Mr. Pristawa to grant the above referenced application with two stipulations.

 

Stipulation:        1.   Strict compliance with plans and testimony as presented to the Board, unless

                              otherwise stipulated by the Board.

                        2.   The proposed carport must never be enclosed.

 

Roll Call Vote:  Mr. Cayer                    Yes to Grant

                                    Mr. Pristawa                Yes to Grant

                                    Mr. Roberts                 DENY

                                    Mr. Frechette               DENY

                                    Mr. Moreau                 Yes to Grant

 

Reason for DENIAL:    1.      Hardship was not proven to the Board’s satisfaction.

 

Note:    According to Section 15.3-1 (Increased Fees) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Officer was required to double the established fee of the above-referenced application.

 

4.         Application (#5582) of Carmen M. Gonzalez, Iglesia Arca de Jehova Mi Libertador, 146 Bourdon Boulevard, applicant, and William Durkin, 81 Old Mendon road, Cumberland, owner, requesting a special use permit to conduct a place of worship at 10-14 Main Street, 1st floor, Plat 14, Lot 78, lot area of 4,982 sq. ft., located in a C-1 Urban Commercial District.

 

            The Board noted that the property owner’s authorized representative was not in attendance and therefore recommended that the application be tabled until the next meeting, January 25, 2010.

 

            A MOTION was made by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Pristawa to table the above-referenced application until January 25, 2010.  The MOTION was unanimously approved.

 

5.         Application (#5583) of Michael Fitzemeyer and Marc Russell, Diamond Hill Realty LLC, 116 Essex Street, Melrose, MA, applicants and owners, requesting a dimensional variance to rehabilitate the property at 358-364 River Street and develop 3 residential units, with less than required lot area, frontage, front and side setbacks, Plat 8, Lot 52,  lot area of 5,200 sq. ft., located in an MU-1 Mixed Use commercial/Residential District.

 

A MOTION was made by Mr. Pristawa, seconded by Mr. Roberts to grant the above referenced application with one stipulation.

 

Stipulation:        1.   Strict compliance with plans and testimony as presented to the Board, unless

                              otherwise stipulated by the Board.

 

Roll Call Vote:  Mr. Cayer                    Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation

                                    Mr. Frechette               Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation

                                    Mr. Pristawa                Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation                                                                   Mr. Roberts                 Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation

                                    Mr. Moreau                 Yes to Grant w/ one (1) Stipulation

 

Reason for Granting:     1.      Would give the applicant full beneficial use of the property.

 

            Consideration of Minutes:

● December 7, 2009.  A MOTION was made by Mr. Pristawa, seconded by Mr. Cayer to approve the minutes as submitted.  The MOTION was unanimously approved.

 

● December 14, 2009.  A MOTION was made by Mr. Pristawa, seconded by Mr. Cayer to approve the minutes as submitted.  The MOTION was unanimously approved.

 

            Adjournment

            Mr. Moreau adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                    Pauline Washington

                                                                                    Recording Secretary

 

 

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The Woonsocket Call

December 27, 2009

 

Executive Decisions Filed

January 20, 2010