Johnston public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on December 29, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider two new business petitions: a side yard dimensional variance for a garage attachment at 6 Freedom Court, and a use variance for commercial storage of dump and pickup trucks at 98 Greenville Ave. It will also hear an appeal of a zoning violation notice by Boston Equipment LLC at 1835 Plainfield Pike, and adopt the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Side yard dimensional variance for garage attachment at 6 Freedom Court (AP 19 Lot 274, R-15)
- Use variance for commercial vehicle storage (dump and pickup trucks) at 98 Greenville Ave (AP 16 Lot 353, B-2)
- Appeal of zoning violation notice by Boston Equipment LLC at 1835 Plainfield Pike (AP 29 Lot 1, R-20)
- Adoption of 2023 meeting schedule
Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will meet on December 12, 2022, to consider several zoning petitions, a police body camera program, business licenses, and appointments. The agenda includes public hearings on zone changes for properties on Shun Pike, Greenville Avenue, and Hartford Avenue, as well as an ordinance on solar energy systems. The council will also vote on a resolution authorizing a body camera program for the police department and consider various business and tobacco licenses.
- Resolution 2022-53 authorizing agreement for Body 1 Camera program for Johnston Police Department
- Zone change petition for 198 Shun Pike from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Zone change petition for 369 Greenville Avenue from R-40/R-20 to R-15 (2022-CP-185)
- Ordinance 2022-10 amending solar energy system definitions and use table
- Business licenses for V.S. Jewelry, Calco Auto Sales, East Coast Masonry, Hawkan, and New England Massage
*CANCELLED* Regular Planning Board Meeting
This regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting was cancelled, so no business was conducted. The agenda had included public hearings and discussions on several development projects, but none of these items were acted upon.
- Meeting cancelled; agenda items not heard
- PB 17-36: Residences at Hopkins Pond guest parking modification
- PB 21-47: Central Avenue Solar/Residential preliminary plan
- PB 21-30 & 21-44: Hartford Ave self-storage facilities
- PB 22-09: FedEx parking expansion at 6 Green Earth Avenue
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 17, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider four new business petitions, including a special use permit for automobile sales, a conversion of a commercial building to residential, and two requests for dimensional variances related to garages. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of minutes from previous meetings, and adjournment.
- Special use permit for automobile sales at 1309 Plainfield Street (AP 3 Lot 225, zoned B-2) by Cranston Enameling, Inc.
- Conversion of commercial building to two-family residential at 93 George Waterman Road (AP 35 Lot 70, zoned R-15) by Anthony Caprio.
- Use variance to store personal vehicles and dimensional variances to triple garage size at 1808 Atwood Avenue (AP 53 Lot 239, zoned R-20) by Reservoir Adventures, LLC.
- Dimensional variances to build new and expand existing storage garage at 15 Industrial Lane (AP 53 Lot 208, zoned I Industrial) by 15 Industrial Lane, LLC.
Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2022, with a full agenda of zoning petitions, ordinance readings, business license approvals, and resolutions. Key items include a zone change for 198 Shun Pike, a new industrial zoning petition, a speed calming device request, and a resolution to join a regional animal shelter. The council will also act on numerous business and liquor license renewals and hear claims for damages.
- Zone change for 198 Shun Pike from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Ordinance amending solar energy system definitions and use table (Ordinance 2022-10)
- Petition to rezone Plat 33, Lots 27 & 84 from R-40 to Industrial (2022-CP-167)
- Resolution authorizing agreement with North Providence and Smithfield for animal shelter (Resolution 2022-51)
- Resolution authorizing easements for Town Hall Plaza Renovation at 1501 Atwood Avenue (Resolution 2022-52)
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board held its monthly meeting on November 1, 2022, and approved two major items. They granted a special use permit for a drive-thru at Town Hall Plaza (1515 Atwood Avenue) and approved the preliminary plan for Balletto Condominiums, a 13-unit residential development at 280-282 Simmonsville Avenue. The board also discussed the Johnston Comprehensive Plan with consultant Weston & Sampson, but moved that discussion to the December 6 meeting.
- Approved special use permit for drive-thru at Town Hall Plaza, 1515 Atwood Avenue (PB 22-49)
- Approved preliminary plan for Balletto Condominiums, 13 units at 280-282 Simmonsville Avenue (PB 22-21)
- Conditions for final plan include drainage calculations, landscaping plan, and bond amount
- Comprehensive Plan discussion with Weston & Sampson moved to December 6 meeting
Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will consider a $3 million transfer for road improvements, a zone change for 198 Shun Pike, and the conveyance of the former George C. Calef School to Tri-Town Community Action Agency. It will also hold public hearings on a solar energy ordinance and a truck ban on Pine Hill Avenue, and vote on several contracts and appointments.
- Resolution 2022-48: Transfer $3,000,000 from surplus to Capital Projects Fund for road improvements
- 2022-CP-47: Zone change for 198 Shun Pike from R-40 to Planned District (referral to Planning Board)
- 2022-CP-149: Conveyance of George C. Calef School at 7 Waveland Street to Tri-Town Community Action Agency
- Ordinance 2022-19: Prohibit through trucking on Pine Hill Avenue
- Ordinance 2022-18: Additional $85,618 to Library budget
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold a special meeting to consider three dimensional variance requests, all filed by the Town of Johnston. Each petition seeks approval to build a metal storage building exceeding 150 square feet as an accessory structure at a different town-owned property. The board will also handle roll call, minutes, and adjournment of the previous meeting's business.
- File 2022-20: Dimensional variance for metal storage building at 1520 Atwood Ave (AP 53 Lot 178, zoned B-2)
- File 2022-21: Dimensional variance for metal storage building at 1651 Atwood Ave (AP 47 Lot 9, zoned R-40)
- File 2022-22: Dimensional variance for metal storage building at 100 Irons Ave (AP 34 Lots 112 and 530, zoned I)
- All petitions cite Section 340-25 for accessory structures over 150 square feet
- Meeting at Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Avenue, 6:30 PM
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board will hold a public meeting to discuss the town's Comprehensive Plan with consultant Weston & Sampson, and will hear several land-use applications. These include a proposed conversion of a mill building into 16 residential units, a two-lot subdivision, and two drive-thru bank/plaza redevelopment proposals. The board will also consider reinstating a previously approved subdivision plan and accepting improvements for Bella Woods Court.
- Comprehensive Plan discussion with Weston & Sampson (until 7:00 PM)
- PB 20-44: Mill Street Apartments – conversion of mill to 16 residential units at 64 Mill Street (AP 4 Lot 311, PD zoning)
- PB 22-49: Town Hall Plaza – minor land development, special use permit for drive-thru at 1515 Atwood Avenue (AP 20 Lots 77 & part of 209)
- PB 22-54: Coastal1 Credit Union – new bank with drive-thru at 1463 Atwood Avenue (AP 20 Lots 170 & part of 209)
- PB 22-52: Reyes Subdivision – 2-lot minor subdivision at 138 Scituate Avenue (AP 25 Lot 4, R-20 zoning)
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 29, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will hear three new petitions: a use variance for commercial vehicle storage, a dimensional variance for a detached garage, and a use variance for a digital billboard panel. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.
- File 2022-16: Use variance for commercial storage of dump/pickup trucks at 98 Greenville Ave (AP 16 Lot 353, zoned B-2)
- File 2022-17: Dimensional variance for detached garage and cold storage at 1311 Central Pike (AP 43 Lot 670, zoned R-40)
- File 2022-18: Use variance for electronic/digital advertising panel on existing billboard at 1232 Hartford Avenue (AP 20 Lot 299, zoned B-2)
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily to consider a single new business item: a use variance request for a proposed residential duplex at 8 Deluca Street. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.
- File 2022-13: Use Variance request by Beverly Colombo for 8 Deluca Street, AP 5 Lot 273, zoned R-20, to build a residential duplex
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council held a special meeting to adopt the FY 2022-2023 budget and set public hearings for several ordinances. The council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2022-12, a $120,547,767 budget with no tax increase, after a public hearing where no one spoke. The council also scheduled public hearings for August 9, 2022, on ordinances related to property taxes, school bonds, and a trucking restriction.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-12: $120,547,767 FY2023 budget, no tax increase
- Set public hearing for Ordinance 2022-13: property tax and motor vehicle excise tax
- Set public hearing for Ordinance 2022-14: up to $215,000,000 in school construction bonds
- Set public hearing for Ordinance 2022-11: prohibit through trucking on Tabor Drive, Teakwood Drive, Milton Street
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board will hold public hearings on several subdivision proposals, including a mill conversion, minor and major subdivisions, and new town buildings for DPW, fire, and police. It will also consider an advisory opinion on abandoning part of Naples Avenue and a waiver request from Anaergia Services.
- PB 20-44: Public hearing on converting a mill building at 634 Mill Street into a 16-unit residential building (Geranskye Real Estate, LLC)
- PB 22-35: Preliminary plan for a 3-lot minor subdivision at 15 Washington Drive (Gilbert and Tania Rosa)
- PB 22-41: Preliminary plan for a 9-lot major subdivision at Justin Court (Meadowbrook Development)
- PB 22-31/32/33: Master and preliminary plans for new DPW, fire, and police storage garages at 100 Irons Ave, 1520 Atwood Ave, and 1651 Atwood Ave (Town of Johnston)
- PB 22-37: Advisory opinion on abandoning a portion of Naples Avenue
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting to enter executive session to discuss and potentially act on a lawsuit filed by Rockwell Amusements and Promotions, Inc. against the town's tax assessor and Board of Assessment Review. The agenda includes only this executive session item, followed by a return to open session, sealing of minutes, and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Executive session discussion on Rockwell Amusements and Promotions, Inc. v. Town of Johnston, C.A. No. PC 11-1711
- Possible action on the lawsuit in executive session
- Sealing of executive session minutes
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2022, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes several public hearings for zone changes and a solar energy ordinance, all pending Planning Board advisory opinions. The Council will also consider numerous business and liquor license applications, resolutions for contracts and property conveyance, and other routine items.
- Zone change for 198 Shun Pike from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Ordinance 2022-10 amending solar energy system definitions and use table
- Zone change for Hartford Avenue property from B-3 to B-2 (2022-CP-86)
- Resolution 2022-30 conveying town property to Local 57 Apprenticeship and Training Fund
- Resolution 2022-32 for design and construction of three metal buildings for Police, Fire, and Public Works
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 30, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider old business, including a dimensional and use variance for a single-family dwelling on Plainfield/Capitol Street and a request to extend a special use permit for an industrial property. New business includes a use variance for a proposed doggy day care kennel at 1309 Plainfield Street. The meeting will also include roll call, minutes, and adjournment.
- File 2022-9: Dimensional and use variance for single-family dwelling, Plainfield Street/Capitol Street, AP 26 Lot 1, B-2 zone
- File 2019-34: Request to extend time for special use permit, 279 Scituate Avenue, AP 44 Lot 363, Industrial zone
- File 2022-12: Use variance for kennel (doggy day care), 1309 Plainfield Street, AP 3 Lot 225, B-2 zone
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2026-26, which would award a bid and authorize the mayor to sign an agreement for highway safety improvements on Hartford Avenue (Route 6) near the I-295 interchange. The agenda includes roll call, the resolution, and adjournment.
- Resolution 2022-26: Awarding a bid and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Highway Safety Improvements to Hartford Avenue (Route 6) in the area of the I-295 Interchange
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, with several items for discussion and decision. Key items include a presentation by Mayor Polisena on spending Johnston's share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, multiple zone change petitions, and several business license applications. The council will also consider resolutions for purchasing a fingerprinting machine and ratifying a labor agreement.
- Zone change for 198 Shun Pike from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Zone change for Plat 54, Lot 97 on Hartford Avenue from B-3 to B-2 (2022-CP-86)
- Resolution 2022-23: Purchase of new AFIS fingerprinting machine for Police Department
- Resolution 2022-25: Ratify labor agreement with Local Union 808 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025)
- Ordinance 2022-9: Zone change for 278-300 Morgan Avenue from R-20 to B-1
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting to enter executive session for collective bargaining negotiations with Local Union 808 of the Laborers' International Union of North America. The only public actions on the agenda are returning to open session, sealing the minutes, and adjourning. No other business is scheduled.
- Executive session for collective bargaining with Rhode Island Laborers' District Council on behalf of Local Union 808
- Meeting at Johnston Municipal Court, 1600 Atwood Avenue
- Return to open session and sealing of minutes
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board will hold public hearings and meetings on several development proposals, including a car wash, a condominium project, a convenience store, and multiple town-owned building projects. The board will also consider advisory opinions on a zone change and the relinquishment of a school property.
- PB 22-21: Balletto Condominiums, 13 residential units at 280-282 Simmonsville Avenue
- PB 22-17: Flash Car Wash at 1705 Hartford Avenue
- PB 22-26: Seasons Corner Market at 521 & 525 Killingly Street
- PB 22-28: Zone change from B-3 to B-2 on Hartford Avenue
- PB 22-31/32/33: Proposed DPW, Fire, and Police buildings
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 26, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider three items: a dimensional variance for a home addition, a use variance for a landscaping business, and a request to extend time to start construction on a previously granted variance. Public comment is invited.
- File 2022-10: Dimensional variance for 20x24 addition at 23 Mulberry Circle (AP 48 Lot 131, R-20)
- File 2022-11: Use variance for landscaping business and storage at 25 Armento Street (AP 35 Lot 77, R-15)
- File 2021-07: Justice Realty, LLC requests extension to start construction on prior variance
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2022, addressing a range of items including zone change petitions, street abandonment requests, and numerous business and liquor licenses. The agenda also includes resolutions on tower leases, school property transfer, and Rainone Gym improvements, as well as public hearings and constituent requests.
- Zone change for 198 Shun Pike from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Zone change for parcels between 278-300 Morgan Avenue from R-20 to B-1 (2022-CP-50)
- Street abandonment petitions for Genoa Street and Matthew Drive
- Resolution to lease tower space to T-Mobile and DISH Wireless
- Resolution to award bid for Rainone Gym painting and fire alarm installation
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plan for a 13-unit condominium development at 280-282 Simmonsville Avenue, and will issue advisory opinions to the Town Council on requests to abandon portions of Genoa Street and Mathew Drive, and on two zone change requests. The board will also approve minutes and hear an administrative report.
- Public hearing on Balletto Condominiums, 13-unit major land development at 280-282 Simmonsville Avenue (AP 25 Lot 5)
- Advisory opinion on abandoning a portion of Genoa Street (PB 21-48)
- Advisory opinion on abandoning a portion of Mathew Drive (PB 22-08)
- Advisory opinion on zone change from R-40 to Planned District at 198 Shun Pike (AP 33 Lot 63)
- Advisory opinion on zone change from R-20 to B-1 between 278 & 300 Morgan Avenue (AP 6 Lot 44 and part of Lot 154)