Coventry public meetings in 2024
52 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed developments: a 9,000 SF industrial building at 1600 Flat River Road and the New London Preserve, a 75-unit single-family condominium subdivision on New London Turnpike. The commission will also review potential zoning code amendments and approve the 2025 meeting calendar. The meeting is in-person only; no Zoom participation is available.
- Public hearing: 9,000 SF industrial building, BJK Realty LLC, AP 60 Lot 12, 1600 Flat River Road, with variances for loading spaces, residential distance, and landscaping buffers
- Public hearing: New London Preserve, Alpha Holdings LLC, 75 single-family condos (20% affordable), AP 7 Lot 25, AP 8 Lots 2,3,9, AP 16 Lot 133, New London Turnpike, with variances for multiple units per lot and density
- Review of potential zoning code amendments
- Approval of 2025 meeting calendar
- Correspondence from Coventry Conservation Commission dated December 11, 2024
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council is holding a joint work session with the School Committee to review revenue and expenditure projections for fiscal years 2026-2030 and discuss issues affecting the school budget. The council will also consider ratifying an amendment to a state subaward agreement for the Coventry Community Learning Center, increasing the award to $4,304,000. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as minutes, public comment, and possible executive session.
- Ratification of Amendment #2 to the Subaward Agreement with the State of RI for the Coventry Community Learning Center, increasing the award to $4,304,000
- Review of 5-year budget forecast (FY2026-FY2030) showing total budget increasing from $121,213,619 to $139,747,899
- Projected local school appropriation increasing from $51,024,865 to $56,707,080 over five years
- Proposed tax levy increases of 3.25% (FY2026), 3.75% (FY2027), 2.32% (FY2028), 2.35% (FY2029), and 3.09% (FY2030)
- Planned capital improvements including $750,000 for road paving and $100,000 for sidewalks in FY2026-2027
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, property updates, and property management. Key items include potential sale of development rights on several properties, a workshop on the strategic plan, and discussions on hunting, drones, and prescribed burns. The meeting is open to the public.
- Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
- Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3&4 - Sale of Development Rights
- Potter Property, 26 Leuba Rd. - AP 60 Lot 19 and AP67 Lot 4 - Sale of Development Rights
- Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
- Special Session - Workshop: Strategic Plan
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission is meeting to review potential zoning code amendments. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with standard procedural items. No specific amendments or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Review of potential zoning code amendments
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business, including Lake Tiogue water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities, sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area, stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond, and a forest management plan for fire safety. New business includes future projects. The meeting is open to the public.
- Lake Tiogue water testing
- Sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area
- Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
- Forest management plan for fire safety
- Possible grant applications
Zoning Board of Review
The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will meet in person and remotely to consider two variance requests and one appeal. The board will vote on a dimensional variance for a garage, a use variance for a home in a business zone, and an appeal of a zoning enforcement order.
- Dimensional variance for a 20'x30'x11' garage at 309 Twin Brook Lane (AP 305 Lot 61) in RR-3 zone
- Use variance to build a single-family dwelling at 0 Alaska Street (AP 38 Lot 44.001) in General Business zone
- Appeal by GNT Realty LLC of a Zoning Enforcement Officer's Notice of Order issued September 10, 2024, for 913 Main Street (AP 46 Lot 13)
- Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting in person to discuss and potentially act on ongoing business, including a workshop on its strategic plan and a vote on spending ARPA funds on signs. Property updates and new business are also on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.
- Vote on spending ARPA funds on signs
- Workshop on strategic plan
- Property updates discussion
- Items for December 17, 2024 agenda
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-06 to establish a municipal land trust, several resolutions for contracts and purchases, and appointments. The agenda also includes discussion items from the town solicitor on ethics, open meetings, and various legal matters, plus a closed session for litigation and collective bargaining.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-06 to create a Town of Coventry Land Trust
- Ratification of $726,882 RI Infrastructure Bank grant for Woodland Manor Pump Station improvements
- Resolution 2024-109: award 3-year bus transportation contract to Ocean State Transit
- Resolution 2024-114: purchase 60 Motorola portable radios for Police Department
- Resolution 2024-116: purchase 2 administrative police vehicles and equipment
Town Council
This is a special inaugural meeting where newly elected Town Council and School Committee members take their oaths of office. The Council will also elect its President and Vice-President and appoint the Town Solicitor. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.
- Oath of office for 5 Town Council members, including Alisa M. Capaldi, James E. LeBlanc, Scott R. Copley, Frank M. Brown, and John Paul Verducci
- Oath of office for 4 School Committee members, including Ana Isabel R. Dos Reis-Couto, Amanda M. Carlow, Dorothy A. Jackvony, and Cody J. Reidl
- Election of Town Council President and Vice-President
- Appointment of Town Solicitor
Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The Coventry Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve prior minutes, set its annual meeting schedule, and hear a presentation by GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. on a redevelopment plan for Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond, as referenced in Town Council Resolution No. 2024-98. No votes are listed for new business or resolutions.
- Presentation on redevelopment plan for Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond by GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
- Town Council Resolution No. 2024-98 referenced
- Approval of May 8 and September 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Approval of May 8, 2024 executive session minutes
- Annual meeting schedule for monthly meetings
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review potential zoning code amendments. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on these amendments, along with routine items like call to order and adjournment.
- Review of potential zoning code amendments
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission will hold four public hearings on proposed subdivisions and developments, each requiring zoning variances under Unified Development Review. The most significant is a 75-unit single-family condominium project with 20% affordable housing. The commission will also review potential zoning code amendments.
- Public hearing: Moore Plat — minor subdivision of 21.88 acres at 225 Rice City Road into two lots, seeking variance for substandard frontage
- Public hearing: Harkney Hill Office/Storage Units — commercial office and two storage buildings at 71 Harkney Hill Road, seeking variances for loading spaces, driveway distance, and landscaped buffers
- Public hearing: New London Preserve — 75 detached single-family condos (20% deed-restricted affordable) on New London Turnpike, seeking variances for multiple dwellings per lot and density
- Public hearing: Proposed 9,000 SF Industrial Building — new industrial building at 1600 Flat River Road, seeking variances for loading spaces, distance to residential structures, and landscaped buffers
- Review of potential zoning code amendments
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including property updates, potential land acquisitions, and a strategic planning workshop. The agenda includes updates on several properties with development rights sales, as well as property management topics like trail maintenance and prescribed burns.
- Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
- Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
- Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3&4 - Sale of Development Rights
- Potter Property, 26 Leuba Rd. - AP 60 Lot 19 and AP 67 Lot 4 - Sale of Development Rights
- Special Session - Workshop: Strategic Plan
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to discuss and potentially act on old and new business. Key topics include Lake Tiogue water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities, sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area, stormwater management, and a forest management plan. The commission will also approve its 2025 calendar and consider future projects.
- Lake Tiogue water testing
- Possible grant applications/opportunities
- Sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area
- Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
- Approval of 2025 calendar
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances (Fair Share Development fees and Trusts), consider liquor and victualling license renewals, and vote on multiple resolutions. The most significant action is awarding about $2.6 million in construction contracts for the Community Learning Center-Town Hall Annex Rehabilitation Project, funded by state pandemic recovery funds. The council will also vote on several other contracts, including paving, fencing, and IT services, and may enter executive session for litigation and cybersecurity discussions.
- Public hearings on Ordinance 2024-05 (Fair Share Development fees) and Ordinance 2024-06 (Trusts)
- Award demolition ($423,737), electrical ($295,356), low voltage ($62,100), masonry ($190,370.83), mechanical ($785,141), glazing ($363,000), security ($89,202.50), and plumbing ($204,913) contracts for the Annex project
- Award $198,000 contract to repave Briarpoint Beach and Paine parking lots (ARPA funded)
- Award $174,300 contract for fence at former Coventry Landfill solar array
- Approve sewer tie-in for 639 Main Street
Historic Preservation Commission
The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving October minutes, electing a secretary, and reviewing carried-over items including the CLG grant status and a mission/vision statement. New business covers display cases and rescheduling the December meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Election of Secretary
- CLG Grant - Status update
- Mission and Vision Statement discussion
- Display Cases discussion
- Rescheduling of December Meeting
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on Ordinance No. 2024-06, which concerns general legislation on trusts. The agenda also includes a discussion of a Story Hour event on November 9th. Most other agenda items are marked as 'None' or are procedural.
- Vote on Ordinance No. 2024-06 - Ordinance Part I General Legislation - TRUSTS
- Discussion of Nov 9th Story Hour
Zoning Board of Review
The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will meet to consider a dimensional variance request for a garage and handle routine business. The only new business item is Peter Tanner's request to build a 12'x24'x9'6" garage in the front yard at 387 Hammet Road. The board will also approve minutes and set 2025 meeting dates.
- Dimensional variance request by Peter Tanner for a 12'x24'x9'6" garage in the front yard at 387 Hammet Road (AP 323 Lot 62.002, Zone RR-3)
- Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024
- Approval of 2025 meeting calendar
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Coventry Crossings comprehensive permit, a mixed-use project with 120 residential units and a 12,500 sq ft commercial building, including 25% low- and moderate-income units. The commission will also discuss a pre-application for commercial contractor units at 72 Harkney Hill Road and potential code changes.
- Public hearing on Coventry Crossings: 60 single-unit condos and 30 duplexes (120 units total), 25% deed-restricted affordable, plus 12,500 sq ft commercial structure at 0 Harkney Hill Rd. & 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd.
- Informational meeting on proposed commercial contractor units: one office and two equipment storage buildings at 72 Harkney Hill Rd., with request to combine Master and Preliminary Plan stages.
- Discussion of potential code changes for consideration.
- Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes.
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council will consider awarding multiple construction contracts for the Community Learning Center-Town Hall Annex Rehabilitation Project, totaling over $2.3 million, funded by state pandemic recovery funds. The council will also vote on annual liquor and victualling license renewals, several ARPA fund reallocations, and other resolutions. Public hearings are scheduled for liquor license renewals.
- Award demolition ($423,737), electrical ($295,356), low voltage ($62,100), masonry ($290,370.83), mechanical ($785,141), and glazing ($363,000) contracts for the Community Learning Center-Town Hall Annex project
- Reallocate $37,031.09 in ARPA funds for DPW and $120,247 for Police Department capital needs
- Purchase Ford Transit Police BCI Van ($122,360.06) and Ribcraft Police Patrol Vessel ($111,720.61) using federal seizure funds
- Approve school impact fee use for four projects ($7,215.88) and transfer cell tower revenue to school department for FY23 and FY24
- First reading of ordinances on fair share development fees and trusts
Technical Review Committee
The Coventry Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss and comment on three proposed developments before they go to the Planning Commission. The agenda includes an industrial building, a commercial office/contractor complex, and a gas station/convenience store. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. Public comment is not taken at this meeting, but written comments can be submitted.
- 9,000 SF industrial building at 1600 Flat River Road (BJK Realty LLC), requiring variances for landscape buffer and distance to residential structures
- Commercial office and contractor units at 72 Harkney Hill Road (Andrew Barber), seeking variances for loading spaces, driveway distance, and reduced parking
- 4,824 SF 7-Eleven with six fuel pumps at 6 Reservoir Road (Krown Point Capitol LLC), a use not currently allowed in the General Business zone
- Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the sale of development rights for the Mende, Pettegrew, and Potter properties, along with updates on other land holdings. The agenda also includes ongoing business such as volunteer outreach, website updates, grant opportunities, and property management topics like drones, boundary markers, and prescribed burns. A workshop on the strategic plan and a possible bylaw on owner participation in land acquisitions are also scheduled for discussion.
- Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
- Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3&4 - Sale of Development Rights
- Potter Property, 26 Leuba Rd. - AP 60 Lot 19 and AP 67 Lot 4 - Sale of Development Rights
- Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
- Special Session - Workshop: Strategic Plan
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business, including Tiogue Lake water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities at Tiogue Lake and Johnson's Pond/Flat River Reservoir, relations with other boards, sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area, stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond, and a forest management plan. No new business items are listed. The meeting is open to the public.
- Tiogue Lake water testing
- Possible grant applications/opportunities
- Sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area
- Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
- Forest management plan
Town Council
The Town Council will consider resolutions to increase sewer use charges and implement a minimum annual sewer fee. The meeting also includes discussions on CDBG applications for Quidnick paving and Knotty Oak Village, and updates on various municipal projects.
- Resolution 2024-76 to increase the current sewer use fee by 15%
- Resolution 2024-77 to implement a minimum annual sewer use fee
- Resolution 2024-78: CDBG Application for Quidnick Paving for $520,741.73
- Resolution 2024-79: CDBG Application for Knotty Oak Village for $850,000
- Resolution 2024-74: Purchase of a McConnel 48" Flail Mower for DPW
Historic Preservation Commission
The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of September minutes, the status of the CLG grant, a mission and vision statement, and ongoing projects. They will also consider a goals and objectives statement and choose a date and location for moving storage items. No new business will be discussed after 7:30 PM.
- CLG Grant - Status update
- Mission and Vision Statement discussion
- Goals and Objectives Statement
- Moving Items in Storage - choose date and location
Zoning Board of Review
The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a public meeting to consider five variance applications, including dimensional variances for new homes and additions, and a use variance to convert a commercial structure into an accessory dwelling unit. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comment.
- David W. Hayes seeks dimensional variance for 25-foot front setback (50 feet required) at 0 Maple Valley Road
- Norman Rivers seeks variances for 20x26-foot addition encroaching into setbacks and lot coverage of 36% (20% allowed) at 6 Nichole Lane
- Laura Mopps seeks dimensional variance for 15-foot front setback (35 feet required) at 210 Pine Haven Road
- Byron and Chris Carlson seek use variance to convert commercial structure to ADU and dimensional variance for 7.87-foot side setback encroachment at 248-250 Pulaski Street
- Kara Magiera seeks dimensional variance for 26-foot-high detached garage (15 feet allowed) at 120 Maple Street
Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The Coventry Redevelopment Agency is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting bylaws and entering a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition. No new business or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Bylaws of the Agency (vote may be taken)
- Motion to convene in Executive Session for real property acquisition or disposition (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(5))
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two major development proposals and a Community Development Block Grant application. The commission will also review minutes and discuss potential code changes. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Centre of New England master plan for 712 dwelling units and a public hearing on the Coventry Crossings comprehensive permit for 120 units.
- Public hearing on Centre of New England: 712 dwelling units (362 duplex, 350 multifamily) on Arnold Road, Angelina Drive, Stephanie Drive, and Centre of New England Boulevard; requires dimensional variance for parking
- Public hearing on Coventry Crossings: 120 units (60 single-unit condos, 30 duplexes) plus 12,500 sq ft commercial at 0 Harkney Hill Rd. and 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd.; 25% deed-restricted low/moderate-income
- Public hearing on PY'23 CDBG application: $495,944.50 for Quidnick Road improvements and $850,000 for Knotty Oak Village kitchen rehab
- Recommendations to Town Council on CDBG applications and housing program
- Discussion of potential code changes
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council will consider several resolutions, including approving a $31,850 contract for a stormwater study on Station Street, adopting the 2024 Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan, and approving tax abatements totaling $9,899.68. The council will also hear reports from the town manager and finance director, and may enter executive session for litigation and personnel matters.
- Resolution 2024-72: Approve $31,850 contract to Pare Corporation for stormwater/drainage study on Station Street (funded from Contingency Fund)
- Resolution 2024-73: Adopt 2024 Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan
- Resolution 2024-71: Approve tax abatements totaling $9,899.68
- Town Manager report: update on Moody's rating, noise ordinance, sewer bill delay
- Executive session for litigation (Soscia Holdings, Commerce Park Realty) and town manager performance
Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting
The Town of Coventry is holding a public meeting to review and accept comments on the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The meeting includes next steps to present the plan to the Town Council for adoption and submit it to state and federal agencies.
- Public review and comments on draft Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Town Council presentation and adoption scheduled for 9/24
- Plan submission to RIMEA after incorporating comments
- Plan submission to FEMA after incorporating comments
Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting
The Coventry Planning Commission is meeting to review and comment on the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update. The agenda covers next steps including public review, a public meeting, Town Council presentation and adoption on 9/24, and submission to RIMEA and FEMA. This is a working session focused on the plan update process.
- Planning team review and comments on draft HMP
- Public review of draft HMP
- Public meeting on draft HMP
- Town Council presentation and adoption scheduled for 9/24
- Submit plan to RIMEA and FEMA
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, property updates, and management topics. Items include potential property acquisitions, sales of development rights, volunteer outreach, website updates, and grant opportunities. The meeting is open to the public.
- Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail and Stump Pond - AP 117 Lot 18 - Acquisition
- Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
- Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3 & 4 - Sale of Development Rights
- Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
- Discussion of hunting on Land Trust property and prescribed burns
Technical Review Committee
The Coventry Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss and comment on the preliminary plan for the Coventry Crossings development, a Comprehensive Permit application for 120 residential units and a 12,500-square-foot commercial structure. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No public verbal comments are taken, but written comments are accepted.
- Coventry Crossings: 60 single-unit condos and 30 duplex buildings (120 units total), with 25% deed-restricted low/moderate-income units
- Proposed 12,500 sq ft commercial structure
- Located at 0 Harkney Hill Rd. and 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd., AP 10 Lot 29 (GB-1 with SPD Overlay) and AP 18 Lot 86 (R-20)
- Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024 and July 15, 2024
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to approve July minutes and discuss old and new business. Old business includes Tiogue Lake water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities on Lake Tiogue and Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond, opening up the reservoir, connections with other boards, sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area, and stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond. New business covers a Forest Management Plan. The meeting is in person at the Town Hall Annex Planning Conference Room.
- Tiogue Lake water testing discussion
- Possible grant applications/opportunities
- Sewer development in Lake Tiogue area
- Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
- Forest Management Plan discussion
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the purchase of two police vehicles and the continuation of the body-worn camera program, as well as tax abatements and new licenses. The agenda also includes a proclamation honoring the Parks and Recreation Director and a report from the Town Manager on the FY22 audit.
- Resolution 2024-68: Purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Patrol Interceptor AWD SUV for $45,413.80, plus equipment totaling $80,435.63, funded by the CPD Federal Seizures Fund.
- Resolution 2024-69: Purchase of a 2023 Administrative Ford Police AWD SUV.
- Resolution 2024-70: Affirming a contract to continue the Body Worn Camera Program for the Coventry Police Department.
- Resolution 2024-67: Tax Assessor abatements totaling $16,879.46.
- New Class F liquor license for Saints John & Paul Parish (341 South Main Street) and new victualling license for Baja's Fresh Grill (866 Tiogue Avenue).
Historic Preservation Commission
The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to elect officers, review the status of the CLG grant and Pine Grove Cemetery, and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes approval of the August minutes and a promotional brochure, with no new business after 7:30 PM.
- Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
- CLG Grant status update
- Pine Grove Cemetery discussion
- Promotional brochure discussion
Zoning Board of Review
The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a public meeting to consider several zoning variance and special use permit applications, including a garage addition, a shed exceeding lot coverage limits, an accessory dwelling unit, a home setback variance, and a porch setback variance. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.
- Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance for a 480 sq ft addition and 28'x28' garage at 5 Hill Farm Camp Road (Fernando Goncalves)
- Dimensional variance for 12.372% lot coverage increase for a 12'x20' shed at 5 Acacia Court (Peter Ramaglia)
- Dimensional variance for a 30'x40' Accessory Family Dwelling Unit at 250 Hope Furnace Road (Donald R. Dantuono)
- Dimensional variance for a single-family home with 25' front setback at 0 Maple Valley Road (David W. Hayes)
- Dimensional variance for a 36'x5' porch at 877 Plainfield Pike (Karen and Dennis DiPrete)
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a master plan for the Centre of New England development, proposing 712 dwelling units on Arnold Road, Angelina Drive, Stephanie Drive, and Centre of New England Boulevard. The commission will also discuss a bond for the Willow Lakes project and hold an informational meeting on a commercial contractor development at 72 Harkney Hill Road.
- Public hearing: Centre of New England master plan for 712 units (362 duplex-style, 350 multifamily) with dimensional variance for parking
- Bond setting: Willow Lakes, 202-unit development, bond amount $153,030.00, inspection fee $3,060.60
- Public informational meeting: Proposed commercial contractor units at 72 Harkney Hill Road (AP 10, Lot 42)
- Approval of July 24, 2024 meeting minutes
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including sewer tie-in applications, awarding contracts for pavement markings and drainage improvements, approving a land trust property purchase, and forming a Municipal Fire Commission. The council will also hear reports from town officials on topics like the Johnson's Pond dam permit, school finances, and library renovations, and will enter executive session for litigation matters.
- Resolution 2024-59: Sewer tie-in for 866 Tiogue Avenue (Baja's Fresh Grill)
- Resolution 2024-60: Sewer tie-in for 1017 Tiogue Avenue
- Resolution 2024-62: Award epoxy pavement markings to Safety Markings LLC
- Resolution 2024-63: Award Green Farm Estates drainage improvements to Rosciti Construction LLC
- Resolution 2024-65: Approve Land Trust purchase of 120 Town Farm Road and 0 Trestle Trail for $115,000
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, property updates, and new business. Key items include potential property acquisitions, sale of development rights, and property management topics. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person.
- Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail and Stump Pond - AP 317 Lot 18 - Acquisition
- Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
- Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Farm Rd. - AP 307 Lot 3 - Possible sale of Development Rights
- Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
- Election of Officers
Technical Review Committee
The Coventry Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss three pre-application proposals, including a major residential development at Centre of New England, an expansion of a mobile home park, and a commercial contractor project. The committee provides comments to the Administrative Officer or Planning Commission; no public verbal comments are taken, but written comments are accepted.
- Westwood Estates: proposal to add 46 mobile home units, bringing total to 512, exceeding allowed density (AP 43, Lot 35, Reservoir Road)
- Proposed Commercial Contractor Units: one office and two storage buildings for contractor use at 72 Harkney Hill Road (AP 10, Lot 42)
- Centre of New England: 712 dwelling units (362 duplex-style, 350 multifamily) with utilities and infrastructure, requiring a dimensional variance for parking (Arnold Road, Angelina Drive, Stephanie Drive, Centre of New England Boulevard)
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding an organizational meeting to discuss and potentially act on old business, including water testing at Tiogue Lake, possible grant applications, sewer development near the lake, and stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no listed votes or contracts.
- Tiogue Lake water testing
- Possible grant applications
- Sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area
- Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
- Recreational activities at Lake Tiogue and Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond
Historic Preservation Commission
The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from three prior meetings, review carried-over items including the CLG Grant status and items in storage, and discuss an ordinance revision under new business. No new business will be discussed after 7:30 PM. The meeting is largely procedural with updates on ongoing projects.
- Approval of minutes from June 6, July 11, and July 17, 2024 meetings
- CLG Grant status update
- Items in storage discussion
- Ordinance revision discussion
- Public comment period
Zoning Board of Review
The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a regular meeting with public comment and four new business items, each seeking a special use permit or dimensional variance for residential construction. The board will also approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting and ratify prior decisions.
- Special use permit and dimensional variance for a 480 sq ft addition and 28'x28' garage at 5 Hill Farm Camp Road (Fernando Goncalves)
- Dimensional variance for 12.372% lot coverage increase for a 12'x20' shed at 5 Acacia Court (Peter Ramaglia)
- Dimensional variance for a 30'x40' accessory dwelling unit 20 ft from property line at 250 Hope Furnace Road (Donald R. Dantuono)
- Dimensional variance for a single-family home with 25 ft front setback at 0 Maple Valley Road (David W. Hayes)
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: approving $23,765 in School Impact Fees for steam piping repairs at Western Coventry Elementary School, and approving ballot language for two charter amendments to be placed on the November 2024 ballot. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and reports.
- Resolution 2024-57: Approve $23,765 from School Impact Fees for steam piping reconfiguration and leak repairs at Western Coventry Elementary School
- Resolution 2024-58: Approve ballot language for two charter amendments (term commencement and bi-annual communications) for November 2024 election
- Approval of meeting minutes from May 7, 9, and 14, 2024 open sessions
- Public comment on docketed items and written comments accepted until 4:30 p.m. Monday before the meeting
Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting
The Town of Coventry is holding a public workshop to discuss updates to its Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan. The agenda includes a project overview, hazard screening, review of disaster declarations since 2018, status of past mitigation projects, and discussion of new projects and public engagement methods. This is a working session to gather input and inform the plan update.
- Review of RI disaster declarations since 2018 and impacts to Coventry
- Status of mitigation projects from the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Discussion of high hazard potential dams
- Identification of critical facilities and vulnerable populations
- Public survey and engagement methods (website, social media, email)
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission is holding public informational meetings on three pre-application major land development proposals, all involving residential units. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 26 meeting and hear a director's report. No final decisions are expected as these are pre-applications.
- Centre of New England: up to 500 townhouse units, New London Turnpike, BP zone
- Village at Tiogue: 176 units (single-family, duplex, multifamily), Tiogue Ave, R-20 zone
- New London Preserve: 90 single-family condos, New London Turnpike, R-20 zone
- Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider several votes, including two proposed charter amendments for the November ballot, a $544,453 bond release for the Pine Ridge development, and multiple contract awards. The council will also hear reports from the town manager and finance director, including an update on the fiscal 2024 budget and a discussion on transferring $35,000 for legal consultants.
- Resolution 2024-51: Release Pine Ridge bond totaling $544,453 for phases 1-4 and 6, retaining $74,000 for phase 5 due to drainage issues
- Resolution 2024-52: Award roofing bid for Annex Building to Veteran Roofing for $262,100
- Resolution 2024-55: Award CAT Mini-Excavator to Southworth Milton CAT for $96,900 for Public Works
- Resolution 2024-53 and 2024-54: Propose charter amendments for November 5, 2024 ballot (term end dates, town manager communications)
- Discussion to transfer $35,000 from contingency to Town Solicitor's account for expert consultants
Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting
The Town of Coventry is holding a meeting to update its Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan. The agenda includes reviewing project goals, screening hazards, and discussing new projects, critical facilities, and public engagement methods. This is a working session to guide the plan's update, with detailed discussion expected at a future workshop.
- Review of RI Disaster Declarations since 2018 and impacts to Coventry
- Status of mitigation projects from the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Discussion of new projects and critical facilities
- Public engagement methods: town website, state website, social media, email lists
- Public survey on hazard mitigation
Historic Preservation Commission
The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to address old business, specifically items in storage. The agenda contains no new decisions or public hearings, only a discussion of storage items before adjournment.
- Discussion of items in storage
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several property matters, including possible acquisitions, donations, and sales of development rights. The agenda also includes ongoing business like volunteer outreach, website updates, and property management topics such as trail maintenance and prescribed burning.
- Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond - AP 317, Lot 18 - possible acquisition
- Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65, Lot 71 - possible sale of development rights
- Bockstael Property, 20 Howard Ave. - AP 96, Lot 15 - possible donation of land
- Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Farm Rd. - AP 307, Lot 3 - possible acquisition of development rights
- Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - update
Technical Review Committee
The Coventry Technical Review Committee will meet to review two pre-application major land development proposals for comment to the Planning Commission. The agenda includes discussion of the New London Preserve (90 condominium units) and Village at Tiogue (176 mixed residential units), along with approval of prior meeting minutes. No public verbal comments are taken, but written comments are accepted.
- New London Preserve: 90 single-family-style condominium units, ~2,000 SF each, on New London Turnpike (AP 7, Lot 25; AP 8, Lots 2, 3, 9, 10; AP 16, Lots 133, 138; Zone R-20)
- Village at Tiogue: 176 units (single-family, duplex cottages, multifamily) on Tiogue Ave, East Shore Dr, Minglewood Dr, Tiffany Rd (AP 32, Lots 149, 150, 151, 153; Zone R-20)
- Approval of minutes from April 15, May 13, and June 17, 2024 meetings
- Meeting held in-person and via Zoom; public may submit written comments to [email protected]