Planning Board

The Planning Board is the steward for the City's Comprehensive Plan, which sets the long-term goal for the City and is a key measure by which large development projects and zoning relief are evaluated. The Planning Board also issues demolition approvals (for principal structures outside of Historic District Overlay Zones) and subdivisions, provides a recommendation to the City Council for all zoning amendments, and provides a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Review for Development Plan Review of large developments that are not permitted by right. The Planning Board provides an annual report of its activities to the City Council. 2019 Annual Report The Planning Board receives staff support from the Department of Planning and Economic Development. 
 

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Recent Agenda and Minutes

 

Agenda	Minutes	Recording
June 22, 2020 special meeting (digitally)
June 1, 2020 (digitally)	June 1, 2020 (digitally)	June 1, 2020
May 11, 2020 (digitally)	May 11, 2020 (digitally)	May 11, 2020
March 2, 2020	March 2, 2020
February 3, 2020	February 3, 2020

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Agenda Items

Monday, June 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm REMOTELY

 

THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR RAIMONDO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-25- 1. (a) “ SUCH MEANS MAY INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS THROUGH TELEPHONE, INTERNET, OR SATELLITE ENABLED AUDIO OR VIDEO CONFERENCING OR ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES THE PUBLIC TO CLEARLY FOLLOW THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC BODY WHILE THOSE ACITIVITES ARE OCCURING” .
Video Access is available at https://zoom.us/j/98772570910
Telephone Access is available Toll Free by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247
Meeting ID: 987 7257 0910  ​
Dial *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair if you wish to say something during the meeting and do not have video access
Please email pfriedrichs@cityofnewport.com or call (401)845-5472 with any issues participating in the meeting.

III. Review, Discussion, and/or Action of Minutes of Preceding Meetings
     A. June 1, 2020

IV. Business
     A. Certification of Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan:
          1.      2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application; the Planning Board of the City of Newport shall review the proposals contained in this application and determine if the activities proposed are not in conflict with the general policies set forth in the Comprehensive Community Plan of the City of Newport

• Staff Report

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Agenda Items

Monday, June 1, 2020 at 6:30 pm REMOTELY

 

THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR RAIMONDO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-25- 1. (a) “ SUCH MEANS MAY INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS THROUGH TELEPHONE, INTERNET, OR SATELLITE ENABLED AUDIO OR VIDEO CONFERENCING OR ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES THE PUBLIC TO CLEARLY FOLLOW THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC BODY WHILE THOSE ACITIVITES ARE OCCURING” .
Video Access is available at https://zoom.us/j/95952818738
Telephone Access is available Toll Free by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247
Meeting ID: 959 5281 8738​
Dial *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair if you wish to say something during the meeting and do not have video access
Please email pfriedrichs@cityofnewport.com or call (401)845-5472 with any issues participating in the meeting.

III. Review, Discussion, and/or Action of Minutes of Preceding Meetings
     A. May 11, 2020

IV. Communications
     A. Communication from Energy and Environment Commission regarding community choice aggregation

V. Business
     A. Demolition Public Hearing and Possible Action:
          1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting) Petition of Harbour Realty LLC, Tomorl LLC, 20 West Extension LLC, and Thomas B. Abruzese, applicants and owners, regarding demolition of a nightclub and restaurant, warehouse, warehouse, and a single-family home, respectively, at 25 and 1 Waites Wharf, 16 Waites Wharf, 20 W Extension Street, and 23 Coddington Wharf, respectively, Assessor’s Plat 32 Lots 155 and 268, 248, 267, and 293, respectively.

     B. Minor Subdivision combined Preliminary and Final Approval:
         1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting at applicant’s request) Petition of Schoolyard Properties, LLC, applicant and property owner, regarding subdivision of former school property at 90 Harrison Avenue, Assessor’s Plat 41 Lot 14, into five (5) residential properties, ranging from 40,463 square feet to 82,685 square feet in size.

     C. Minor Subdivision Preliminary Approval

        1.Petition of David Bazarsky, applicant and property owner, regarding subdivision of residential property at 59 Kay Boulevard, Assessor’s Plat 11 Lot 373 into two (2) residential properties, 20,573 and 62,179 square feet in size.

• Staff Report

     D. Development Plan Review and Special Use Permit Conformance to Comprehensive Plan Opinion to Zoning Board of Review

        1.Petition of Howard Wharf, LP, applicant and property owner, for a special use permit for permission to construct a 21-room transient guest facility with a standard restaurant apply to the property located at 23 Lee’s Wharf a/k/a 5 Howard Wharf, TAP 32, Lot 314 (WB Zone)

• TRC Memo

• Staff Report

 

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Agenda Items

Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:30 pm REMOTELY

 

THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR RAIMONDO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-25- 1. (a) “ SUCH MEANS MAY INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS THROUGH TELEPHONE, INTERNET, OR SATELLITE ENABLED AUDIO OR VIDEO CONFERENCING OR ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES THE PUBLIC TO CLEARLY FOLLOW THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC BODY WHILE THOSE ACITIVITES ARE OCCURING” .
Video Access is available at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87573126851
Telephone Access is available Toll Free by dialing 1-888-788-0099 or 1-877-853-5247
Meeting ID: 875 7312 6851
Dial *9 and wait to be recognized by the Chair if you wish to say something during the meeting and do not have video access
Please email pfriedrichs@cityofnewport.com or call (401)845-5472 with any issues participating in the meeting.

III. Review, Discussion, and/or Action of Minutes of Preceding Meetings
A. February 3, 2020
B. March 2, 2020

IV. Communications
A. Communication from Newport Health Equity zone regarding their gas crisis report
• Report in English
• Report in Spanish
• Flyer in English
• Flyer in Spanish

V. Business
A. Demolition Public Hearing and Possible Action:
1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting) Petition of Harbour Realty LLC, Tomorl LLC, 20 West Extension LLC, and Thomas B. Abruzese, applicants and owners, regarding demolition of a nightclub and restaurant, warehouse, warehouse, and a single-family home, respectively, at 25 and 1 Waites Wharf, 16 Waites Wharf, 20 W Extension Street, and 23 Coddington Wharf, respectively, Assessor’s Plat 32 Lots 155 and 268, 248, 267, and 293, respectively.

B. Minor Subdivision combined Preliminary and Final Approval:
1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting at applicant’s request) Petition of Schoolyard Properties, LLC, applicant and property owner, regarding subdivision of former school property at 90 Harrison Avenue, Assessor’s Plat 41 Lot 14, into five (5) residential properties, ranging from 40,463 square feet to 82,685 square feet in size.

C. Special Use Permit Conformance to Comprehensive Plan Opinion to Zoning Board of Review:
1. Petition of Patrick & Deborah Donovan, applicants and owners; for a special use permit and a variance to the off-street parking requirements for permission to convert the 2nd dwelling unit into a 3-bedroom guesthouse and provide 0 additional off-street parking spaces, (3 additional non-stacked parking spaces required), applying to the property located at 30 Harrison Ave., TAP 41, Lot 66, (R-10 zone).
• Staff Report

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Agenda Items

Monday, March 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm

III.Review, Discussion, and/or Action of Minutes of Preceding Meetings

• A.February 3, 2020

IV.Communications

• A.Communication from former Mayor Winthrop regarding Medical and Recreational Marijuana
• B.Notice and Claim of Appeal: Richard Fisher & Patricia Marvel Fisher, appellants, ARC HTNEWRI001, LLC, owner; appealing the issuance of Building Permit #123153, Plumbing Permit #123516, and Electrical Permit #123514 applying to the property located at 2 Kay St., TAP 21, Lot 123, (R-10 zone).

V.Business

• A.Demolition Public Hearing and Possible Action:
  • 1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting at applicant’s request) Petition of Harbour Realty LLC, Tomorl LLC, 20 West Extension LLC, and Thomas B. Abruzese, applicants and owners, regarding demolition of a nightclub and restaurant, warehouse, warehouse, and a single-family home, respectively, at 25 and 1 Waites Wharf, 16 Waites Wharf, 20 W Extension Street, and 23 Coddington Wharf, respectively, Assessor’s Plat 32 Lots 155 and 268, 248, 267, and 293, respectively.
• B.Minor Subdivision combined Preliminary and Final Approval:
  • 1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting at applicant’s request) Petition of Schoolyard Properties, LLC, applicant and property owner, regarding subdivision of former school property at 90 Harrison Avenue, Assessor’s Plat 41 Lot 14, into five (5) residential properties, ranging from 40,463 square feet to 82,685 square feet in size.

• C.Special Use Permit Conformance to Comprehensive Plan Opinion to Zoning Board of Review:

  1.Petition of Bruce Moniz, applicant and owner, for a special use permit and a variance to the density requirement for permission to convert the existing first floor retail space into a soft serve ice cream shop, (fast food restaurant), and provide 0 additional off-street parking spaces, (3 additional off street parking spaces required), applying to the property located at 489 Thames St., TAP 32, Lot 157, (WB zone).

  • Staff Report

• D.Findings and Recommendation to the City Council regarding a Zoning Ordinance Amendment:

  • 1.Amended Petition of the City of Newport to amend the zoning ordinance to update definitions and permitted uses for short-term rentals

  • STRIG Report
  • Amended Staff Report
    • Exhibit A
    • Exhibit B
    • Exhibit C
• D. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding
  • 1.Demolition Approval Application Form
  • 2.Transportation Master Plan

VII.Presentation and Discussion of Reports

• D.Staff Report
  • 2.Green and Complete Streets Ordinance

 

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Agenda Items

Monday, February 3, 2020 at 6:30 pm

III.Review, Discussion, and/or Action of Minutes of Preceding Meetings

• A.January 13, 2020

IV.Communications

• A.Notice of Major Subdivision in Middletown
  • 1.Petition of Ellery Yahia for Master Plan approval of a 3-lot subdivision including a proposed new road and request for waivers from certain provisions of Article 5 and 6 of the Middletown Rules and Regulations Regarding the Subdivision and Development of Land. The property is located at 206 Peckham Avenue, Tax Assessor’s Plat 128, Lot 31.
  • 2.Petition of Juan Campos for Master Plan approval of a 5-lot subdivision including extension of an existing town road and request for waivers from certain provisions of Article 5 and 6 of the Middletown Rules and Regulations Regarding the Subdivision and Development of Land. The property is located at the end of Serenity Drive, with frontage also on Maidford River Road, Tax Assessor’s Plat 120, Lots 68-A and 68-B.
• B.Notice of Minor Subdivision in Middletown
  • 1.Petition of Eric and Melissa Kirton for Preliminary Plan Approval of a 4-lot subdivision, conventional design, including proposed new roads. The property fronts on Vaucluse Ave. and Summerfield Lane. Tax Assessor’s Plat 129, Lot 210.

V.Business

• A.Minor Subdivision combined Preliminary and Final Approval:
  • 1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting at applicant’s request) Petition of Schoolyard Properties, LLC, applicant and property owner, regarding subdivision of former school property at 90 Harrison Avenue, Assessor’s Plat 41 Lot 14, into five (5) residential properties, ranging from 40,463 square feet to 82,685 square feet in size.
• B.Findings and Recommendation to the City Council regarding a Zoning Ordinance Amendment:

  • 1.Petition of the City of Newport to amend the zoning ordinance to update definitions and permitted uses for short-term rentals

  • Staff Report
    • Exhibit A
    • Exhibit B
    • Exhibit C
• D. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding
  • 1.Demolition Approval Application Form
  • 2.Transportation Master Plan
  • 3.Bylaws
  • 4.Appointment of a representative to the Critical Area Review Committee

VII.Presentation and Discussion of Reports

• A.Chair’s Report
• B.Short-Term Rental Investigatory Group
• C.Liaison’s Reports
  • 1.Resiliency
  • 2.Transportation
• D.Staff Report
  • 1.North End Urban Plan
  • 2.Green and Complete Streets Ordinance
  • ​3.League of Cities and Towns Conference
  • 4.Land and Water Summit
  • 5.Statewide Planning Institute
  • 6.Treatment of Historic Properties

 

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Agenda Items

Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:30 pm

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call & Determination of Quorum

III.Election of Officers

• A.Chair
• B.Vice-Chair
• C.Secretary

IV.Review, Discussion, and/or Action of Minutes of Preceding Meetings

• A.November 18, 2019
• B.December 2, 2019

V.Communications

VI.Business

• A.Demolition Public Hearing and Possible Action:
  • 1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting at applicant’s request) Petition of Harbour Realty LLC, Tomorl LLC, 20 West Extension LLC, and Thomas B. Abruzese, applicants and owners, regarding demolition of a nightclub and restaurant, warehouse, warehouse, and a single-family home, respectively, at 25 and 1 Waites Wharf, 16 Waites Wharf, 20 W Extension Street, and 23 Coddington Wharf, respectively, Assessor’s Plat 32 Lots 155 and 268, 248, 267, and 293, respectively.
• B.Minor Subdivision combined Preliminary and Final Approval:
  • 1.(to be continued to the next regular meeting at applicant’s request) Petition of Schoolyard Properties, LLC, applicant and property owner, regarding subdivision of former school property at 90 Harrison Avenue, Assessor’s Plat 41 Lot 14, into five (5) residential properties, ranging from 40,463 square feet to 82,685 square feet in size.
• C.Findings and Recommendation to the City Council regarding a Zoning Ordinance Amendment:
  • 1.Petition of Newport Country Club and United States Golf Association to add major recreational event uses as permitted uses in the R-120, R-160 and Recreation zones until August 15, 2020.

  • Staff Report

    • Exhibit A (event permit)

    • Exhibit B (site map)

• D. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding
  • 1.Transportation Master Plan
  • 2.Demolition Approval Application Form
  • 3.Pell Bridge Approaches Draft Environmental Assessment
  • 4.Annual Report
  • 5.Bylaws

VII.Presentation and Discussion of Reports

• A.Administrative Officer’s Report
  • 1.Notice of Appeal of Joseph Toole & Toole Companies, INC., appellant; appealing the decision of the City Planner not certifying as complete an application for Development Plan Review applying to the property located at 202 J.T. Connell Highway, TAP 4, Lots 52 & 82 (CI zone).
• B.Chair’s Report
  • 1.North End Innovation
• C.Short-Term Rental Investigatory Group
• D.Liaison’s Reports
  • 1.Transportation
• E.Staff Report
  • 1.Planning Board Manual
  • 2.Complete Streets

VIII.Adjournment
 

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