East Greenwich public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on five applications for changes to buildings in the historic district, including door and window replacements, a storefront conversion, a roof canopy, and a roof replacement. All items are listed as FINAL, meaning the commission will vote on them. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and commissioner reports.

• Renewal by Andersen: replace entry doors, storm doors, and 1st-floor windows at 15 Somerset Street
• JM Property Services: replace 36 windows with vinyl at 37 Wine Street
• DKW Architecture for Hill & Harbour Veterinary Center: convert secondary entry to storefront window at 500 Main Street
• Tyler Leonard: new roof canopy at 279 Main Street
• Laurie Lindemann: replace roof with architectural shingles at 30 Shippee Road (Wightman House)

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting to discuss its role in municipal review of new developments, a proposed revision of Town Code Chapter 143, and property acquisition outreach. The agenda also includes updates on signage projects, work plans, financials, and property stewardship. This is a regular working meeting with no final votes listed on specific items.

• Discussion of revised process for municipal review & approval of new developments
• Next steps for proposed revision of Town Code Chapter 143
• Outreach to landowners of large unprotected open space parcels
• State grant funding available for acquisitions
• Signage project updates & internal review process

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for December 6, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic District Commission

The Commission will hold hearings on several property modification requests, including window replacements and garage conversions. The meeting also includes the election of officers and review of local historic tax credit applications.

• Final hearing for wood clapboard installation at 40 Division Street
• Conceptual hearing for garage conversion at 24 Lincoln Street
• Final hearing for new signage at 88 Main Street
• Final hearing for door and window installation at 15 Somerset Street
• Final hearing for 36 vinyl window replacements at 37 Wine Street

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold a hybrid meeting on November 28, 2023, to hear three variance requests and conduct routine business. The board will consider a use variance for keeping chickens as emotional support animals, a dimensional variance for parking and buffer at a commercial site, and a dimensional variance for a residential addition. Routine items include approving minutes, electing a vice-chairperson, and reviewing the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Variance to keep chickens as emotional support animals at 22 Laurel Hill Road (Map 053, Lot 151)
• Dimensional variance for parking and buffer at 0 South County Trail (Map 023, Lot 271)
• Dimensional variance for front yard setback at 5515 Post Road (Map 055, Lot 056)
• Review/action on September 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Election of vice-chairperson and review of 2024 meeting calendar

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear the harbormaster's end-of-season report, and discuss the final draft of the Waterfront Study. They will also consider a RIDEM Recreation Development Grant for a Scalloptown Park concept. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Final Draft Report of the Waterfront Study
• RIDEM Recreation Development Grant for Scalloptown Park concept
• Harbormaster end-of-season report
• Introduction of new Commissioner Jimmy Hill
• Approval of July 18, 2023 minutes

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board will hold a public hearing and possibly vote on proposed text amendments to the Development and Subdivision Review Regulations to comply with recent state statutory changes. The board will also discuss similar text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Permit regulations, and review and vote on the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on Chapter A263 Development and Subdivision Review Regulations text amendments
• Discussion of Chapter 260 Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• Discussion of Chapter 63 Comprehensive Permit text amendments
• Review and vote on 2024 Planning Board meeting schedule

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for November 14, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023, has been cancelled because there was not enough members present to form a quorum. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission will discuss updates on projects near cemeteries #63, #64, #70, and #72, review its finances, and consider using funds for tree removal at Cemetery #6. They will also set goals for the next year, including a possible merger with the Land Trust, appointing a new chair, and recruiting members.

• Update on projects near cemeteries #63, #64, #70, #72
• Financial review and discovery of potential trusts for burials/cemetery care
• Discussion on using funds for tree removal at Cemetery #6
• Review of merger with Land Trust
• Appointment of new Commission Chair and member recruitment

Affordable Housing Commission

The Affordable Housing Commission will meet to discuss updates regarding affordable housing in East Greenwich. The body is scheduled to review the 2023 Annual Report to Town and 2023 RI legislation approvals for housing.

• Approval of June 2, 2023 minutes
• 2023 Annual Report to Town
• 2023 RI Legislation approvals for housing legislation

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board will discuss and possibly approve recommendations to the Town Council for text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Permit regulations, aimed at complying with recent state statutory changes. They will also consider authorizing a public hearing for amendments to the Development and Subdivision Review Regulations. The meeting is a regular session with no specific project applications listed.

• Discuss Zoning Ordinance text amendments to comply with General Assembly statutory changes
• Discuss Comprehensive Permit text amendments to comply with General Assembly statutory changes
• Authorize advertising for a public hearing on Development and Subdivision Review Regulations amendments

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of July minutes, a harbormaster's end-of-season report, and updates on the removal of a sunken vessel near RI Clam and the Waterfront Study. They will also consider a RIDEM Recreation Development Grant for Scalloptown Park concepts. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Removal of sunken vessel adjacent to RI Clam
• Update on Final Report of the Waterfront Study
• RIDEM Recreation Development Grant for Scalloptown Park concepts
• Introduction of newly appointed Commissioner Jimmy Hill
• Harbormaster end of season report

Affordable Housing Commission

This meeting of the East Greenwich Affordable Housing Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No items were discussed or decided.

Historic District Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for October 10, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board will hold a public informational meeting for the Master Plan Review of a Seasons Corner Market proposed at 2563 South County Trail. The board will also briefly discuss upcoming changes to Subdivision and Zoning Regulations. No minutes will be reviewed.

• Public informational meeting for Seasons Corner Market Master Plan Review at 2563 South County Trail (Map 29 AP 018 Lot 008, zoned Commercial Highway)
• Applicant: Colbea Enterprises, LLC
• Discussion on upcoming changes to Subdivision and Zoning Regulations

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold hearings on two variance requests: one to keep a goat as an emotional support animal at 2678 South County Trail, and another for two additions at 2400 Division Road that would violate front yard setback rules. The board will also review and vote on draft minutes from its June 27, 2023 meeting.

• Variance to keep a goat as an emotional support animal at 2678 South County Trail (Map 029, Lot 048)
• Dimensional variance for two additions at 2400 Division Road (Map 058, Lot 014) to exceed front yard setback
• Review and action on June 27, 2023 draft meeting minutes

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to discuss routine business and several specific items. They will hear the harbormaster's report, including a post-storm assessment of Hurricane Lee, and discuss the removal of a sunken vessel near RI Clam. Updates on the Waterfront Study and a grant for Scalloptown Park concepts are also on the agenda.

• Harbormaster report: Hurricane Lee post-storm assessment
• Removal of sunken vessel adjacent to RI Clam
• Update on Final Report of the Waterfront Study
• RIDEM Recreation Development Grant: Scalloptown Park concepts

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed projects on Spring Street: replacing a shed roof at 133 Spring Street and installing shutters at 78 Spring Street. After the hearings, the commission will review and approve the August 9, 2023 meeting minutes and hear commissioner reports on possible violations.

• RTP Roofing: Replace shed roof at 133 Spring Street (Map 085 Plat 002 Lot 128)
• Brianna & Amanda Galmiche: Install shutters at 78 Spring Street (Map 085 Plat 001 Lot 325)
• Review and approve August 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Commissioner reports on referee cases and possible violations

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Land Trust approved moving forward with construction of three signage kiosks at the Bleachery, Frenchtown, and Hunt River trailheads, as confirmed by staff member Al Rinaldi. No timeline was set because the work depends on weather conditions. No other substantive approvals or denials were recorded; remaining agenda items were noted as discussion points or assigned tasks.

• Approved construction of three signage kiosks (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with public informational sessions and master plan reviews for two commercial properties on South County Trail, as well as a minor subdivision application on Division Road. The board will also note the appeal of the Division Road Neighborhood application to the State Housing Appeals Board and review the updated fee-in-lieu calculation for low and moderate income housing.

• Master Plan Review for Medical RX Property at 000 South County Trail (Map 023, AP 017, Lot 271), zoned Commercial Highway, applicant Carlos Saraiva
• Master Plan Review for Seasons Corner Market at 2563 South County Trail (Map 29, AP 018, Lot 008), zoned Commercial Highway, applicant Colbea Enterprises, LLC
• Minor Subdivision for Downes Farm at 2400 Division Road (Map 058, AP 014, Lot 014), zoned Farm (F-2), applicants Lawrence and Olga Downes
• Note: Division Road Neighborhood application appealed to State Housing Appeals Board on August 23, 2023
• Final 2022 Low and Moderate Income Housing chart and updated annual fee-in-lieu calculation included in member packets

The Planning Board approved a master plan for a two-story pharmacy building at 000 South County Trail. The board also reviewed a master plan for the Seasons Corner Market reconstruction, with a public hearing scheduled for September 20, 2023.

• Approved master plan for pharmacy at 000 South County Trail (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Seasons Corner Market for September 20, 2023

Zoning Board of Review

This meeting of the East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. All matters on the agenda are continued to the next scheduled meeting on September 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• All matters continued to September 19, 2023

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and a harbormaster report. They will also address the removal of a sunken vessel near RI Clam and correspondence about valet parking on Water Street.

• Removal of sunken vessel adjacent to RI Clam
• Correspondence from Vin McAteer, EGYC Rear Commodore, regarding Water Street valet parking/obstructions
• Harbormaster monthly report by John Parker
• Approval of July 18, 2023 minutes

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed window replacement, roof pitch modification, and repairs at 279 Main Street, a c. 1885 Late Victorian structure. Following the hearing, the commission will review and approve the July 12, 2023 meeting minutes, consider a local historic tax credit application for 23 Somerset Street, and receive commissioner reports on potential violations.

• Public hearing: window replacement, roof pitch modification, repairs at 279 Main St. (Map 085 Plat 001 Lot 200)
• Review and approve July 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review and approve Local Historic Tax Credit application for Laura Ernst, 23 Somerset St. (Map 085 AP 001 Lot 330)
• Commissioner reports on referee cases and possible violations

The Commission approved a conceptual application for roof pitch modification and window replacement at 279 Main Street. A local historic tax credit application for 23 Somerset Street was also approved. The October 11th meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved window replacement, roof pitch modification, and repairs at 279 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Historic Tax Credit Application for 23 Somerset Street
• Cancelled October 11th meeting due to lack of quorum

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

The regular meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to conduct a Master Plan Review for a Comprehensive Permit application by Division Road Neighborhood, LLC. The project concerns two lots on Division Road, across from Westfield Drive, zoned Farm (F-2). The board may discuss and vote on the application.

• Comprehensive Permit – Master Plan Review for Division Road Neighborhood project
• Property at Division Road (across from Westfield Drive), Map 67 AP 13 Lots 35 and 53
• Zoned Farm (F-2)

The Planning Board voted to deny the comprehensive permit application for the Division Road Neighborhood, LLC project. The decision followed a discussion regarding the project's alignment with the town's comprehensive plan and housing goals.

• Denied comprehensive permit application for Division Road Neighborhood, LLC

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023, has been cancelled because no applications were submitted. This is a procedural cancellation with no items to be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of applications

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive permit master plan review for a proposed project at Division Road, across from Westfield Drive. The applicant, Division Road Neighborhood, LLC, seeks approval for the project on property zoned Farm (F-2). The board may discuss or vote on the matter.

• Public hearing on comprehensive permit master plan review for Division Road project
• Property located at Division Road (across from Westfield Drive), Map 67 AP 13 Lots 35 and 53
• Applicant: Division Road Neighborhood, LLC
• Zoning: Farm (F-2)

The Planning Board held a public hearing regarding a comprehensive permit and master plan review for Division Road Neighborhood, LLC. The board received an archaeological report and a wildlife assessment report. No final decision was made on the permit.

• Approved motion to close the public hearing
• Continued application to August 2, 2023
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of June minutes, a harbormaster report, and updates on a suspected abandoned boat. They will also review King Street right-of-way concepts and consider a communication about styrofoam docks, as well as hear about an upcoming regatta.

• Review and comment on King Street ROW concepts
• Harbormaster report including suspected abandoned boat update
• CRMC communication regarding styrofoam docks
• CJ Buckley Regatta on July 31/Aug 1, launching about 35 boats from EGYC

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on five applications for work in the historic district, including window replacements, siding, signage, and modifications to a prior approval for new dwellings. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from its June 14, 2023 meeting and hear commissioner reports.

• 115 Duke Street: exterior windows, new paint, new HVAC (conceptual)
• 279 Main Street: window replacement, roof pitch modification, repairs (conceptual)
• 31 Peirce Street: siding replacement (final)
• 428 Main Street: signage for A Fitting Experience (final)
• Duke Street: minor modifications to prior approval for 3 new residential dwellings with accessory garages (final)

The Commission approved a new exterior wall sign for a business on Main Street. One applicant withdrew a siding replacement request to pursue a different material, while two other projects remained at the conceptual stage.

• Approved 28” x 36” exterior wall sign for A Fitting Experience (5-0)
• Approved request to withdraw siding application for 31 Peirce Street without prejudice (5-0)

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting to discuss updates on active land projects, including lease negotiations at Briggs-Boesch Farm and trail development at several preserves. The board will also review financials, legal structure changes, and strategic planning items such as a potential board merger and priorities for 2023.

• Briggs-Boesch Farm lease negotiations and property management ideas
• Bleachery Woods DPW/DEM remediation status and kiosk
• Hunt River Preserve trail routing and RIE project updates
• Tanner-Clark Preserve trail development project plan
• Proposed revision of Town Code Chapter 143 on Land Trust structure

The Municipal Land Trust unanimously approved a proposal to merge with the Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission. The board also received updates on lease negotiations for the Briggs-Boesch Farm and remediation efforts at Bleachery Woods.

• Approved merger with Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 9:30 AM has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

The Technical Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 11, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023, was cancelled. No actions were taken and no decisions were made.

Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission

The Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing projects near several cemeteries, review completed cleanups, and plan future activities. They will also consider their goals for the next year, including a potential merger with the Land Trust and appointing a new chair. The meeting includes a financial review and public comment.

• Discussion on projects near cemeteries #63, #64, #70, and #72 (driveway and water line installs)
• Status update on work adjacent to cemetery #29
• Review of cleanups at cemeteries #12, #20, and #72; future cleanups at #23, #24, #25
• Discussion of merger with Land Trust and appointment of new Commission Chair
• Financial review including account balance and transition to town-managed account

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a master plan review of a comprehensive permit application for a property on Division Road. The applicant, Division Road Neighborhood, LLC, seeks approval for a project on two lots zoned Farm F-2. The board may discuss or vote on the application.

• Public hearing for comprehensive permit master plan review at Division Road (across from Westfield Drive), Map 67 AP 13 Lots 35 and 53
• Applicant: Division Road Neighborhood, LLC
• Property zoned Farm F-2

The Planning Board held a public hearing regarding a comprehensive permit and master plan review for Division Road Neighborhood, LLC. No final decision was made on the permit; the board instead scheduled a future meeting to review pending reports.

• Approved motion to cancel the July 5, 2023, Planning Board meeting
• Approved motion to continue the application hearing to July 19, 2023
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to discuss cove management issues, including a harbormaster report, a waterfront study, and potential speed restrictions for motorized wakeboards. The agenda also includes updates on moorings and a sunken boat, as well as public comments.

• Harbormaster report including mooring updates and sunken boat RI Clam update
• Waterfront study comments from public presentation
• Long Street right-of-way discussion
• Motorized wakeboards speed restrictions discussion

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on five applications for changes to historic properties, including additions, window replacements, solar panels, and garage repairs. After the hearings, the commission will review meeting minutes and a local historic tax credit application. All items are subject to discussion and vote.

• Two-story addition at 1896 Middle Road (c. 1752 Colonial)
• Window replacements at 24 Lincoln Street and 59 Rector Street
• 26 roof-mounted solar panels at 12 Mawney Street
• Garage repairs at 45 Spring Street
• Local Historic Tax Credit application for 441 Cedar Avenue

The Commission approved three applications for home improvements, including window replacements and solar panel installation. One window replacement project was approved contingent upon a referee's assessment of the original materials.

• Approved window replacement at 24 Lincoln Street (5-0)
• Approved window replacement at 59 Rector Street with referee assessment for street-facing windows (5-0)
• Approved installation of 26 roof-mounted solar panels at 12 Mawney Street (5-0)

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:30 AM has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

The regular meeting scheduled for June 13, 2023, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Land Trust is meeting to discuss updates on its properties, including the Briggs-Boesch Farm lease renewal, trail maintenance, and development plans for several preserves. The board will also consider proposed changes to the Town Code regarding the Land Trust's structure and property protection, as well as financial matters like impact fees and farm cash flow.

• Briggs-Boesch Farm: tenant farmer report, lease renewal terms, and public letters of support
• Bleachery Woods: DPW/DEM remediation status and kiosk update
• Hunt River Preserve: trail routing and project updates
• Tanner-Clark Preserve: trail development project plan
• Proposed changes to Town Code Chapter 143 regarding Land Trust structure

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a one-year extension for a solar project and a modification for a pump station at Brookside Terrace. The board also approved a minor subdivision for a 2.0-acre lot on Carrs Pond Road subject to specific conditions.

• Approved 1-year Master Plan Approval extension for South Road Solar, LLC (6-0)
• Approved modification to Comprehensive Permit for pump station installation at Brookside Terrace (6-0)
• Approved minor subdivision for 2.0-acre lot at 456 Carrs Pond Road (6-0)
• Conditioned Carrs Pond Road approval on soil erosion plan and West Greenwich subdivision approval
• Approved administrative handling of final plan for 456 Carrs Pond Road (6-0)

Affordable Housing Commission

The East Greenwich Affordable Housing Commission will hold an in-person meeting to approve minutes and introduce a new member. The agenda includes updates on local affordable housing, a presentation of the 2022 annual report to the Town Council, and a review of current proposed housing legislation. The body will also discuss the Town Public Engagement Webpage.

• Approval of minutes from March 31, 2023
• Introduction of new member and change of membership
• Presentation of Annual Report to Town for 2022 and 2023
• Review of current proposed housing legislation
• Discussion of Town Public Engagement Webpage

The Commission approved the minutes from March 31, 2022. Members discussed proposed housing on Division St and shared ideas for a public engagement page. D. Dufault agreed to chair the Commission for the next year.

• Approved March 31, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• D. Dufault agreed to Chair the Commission for the next year

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on three dimensional variance requests, two of which seek modifications to prior decisions, and will review meeting minutes. The board may discuss and vote on any listed matter.

• Touchdown Realty Group, LLC requests modification of a 2021 decision for 29 Lion Street (Map 085, Lot 133)
• Gerald and Debra Zarrella request modification of a 2022 decision for 22-28 Castle Street (Map 085, Lot 116)
• Janet & Pat Enright propose a deck, staircase, side entry porch, and staircase at 82 Spring Street (Map 085, Lot 326)
• Review of March 28 and April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Review approved modifications for two properties and a new construction request for a third. All three applications were passed with unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Approved modification for 29 Lion Street to replace a required stone wall with additional small plantings and an updated as-built (4-0)
• Approved modification for 22-28 Castle Street to construct a two-family residence with a 7-foot setback relief from Long Street (4-0)
• Approved dimensional variances for 82 Spring Street to construct a rear deck, staircase, and side entry porch (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 28, 2023, and April 25, 2023 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board held a public hearing regarding a comprehensive permit and master plan review for Division Road Neighborhood, LLC. No substantive decisions were made; the board heard expert testimony on traffic impacts and continued the application hearing.

• Continued application hearing to June 21, 2023
• Approved motion to adjourn (show-of-hands vote)

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to discuss routine business and several specific items. They will hear the Harbormaster's monthly report, including updates on moorings and a sunken vessel, and will discuss a waterfront study, the Long Street right-of-way, and possible speed restrictions for motorized wakeboards.

• Harbormaster report on mooring updates and sunken vessel RI Clam
• Discussion of waterfront study comments from public presentation
• Discussion of Long Street right-of-way
• New business: motorized wakeboards speed restrictions

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting in person at the Tanner-Clark Preserve to discuss future development of the site. The agenda covers potential parking area locations, trail head locations, and overall site development actions. No votes are listed, only discussion items.

• Discuss future parking area location at Tanner-Clark Preserve
• Discuss future trail head locations
• Discuss future actions regarding overall development of site

Board members and staff conducted site visits to the Tanner-Clark Preserve, the Steam Museum parcel, and 1140 Tillinghast Rd. The group discussed parking requirements, trail routing, and property maintenance. No formal votes were recorded.

• Reached consensus to create a stabilized parking area for approximately 10 cars at the Tillinghast entrance
• Discussed widening the stone wall entrance for safe vehicle passage
• Discussed replacing a small loop trail with a more direct path into the main Tanner-Clark preserve
• Discussed the need for a bridge path through the lowland boulder field
• Discussed removing refuse piles and monitoring wells at 1140 Tillinghast Rd

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on May 10, 2023, to review seven applications for work in the historic district. Four are final decisions, two are conceptual discussions, and one is a continuation. The agenda also includes approving April minutes and discussing commission recruitment.

• Final: Ronald Kaplan, 83 Friendship St — validate 14 new windows (continued from Feb 8 and Apr 12)
• Final: Phillip Ryan Homes, 62 South Pierce Rd — modify Certificate of Appropriateness for Coggeshall farmhouse
• Final: Checkmate Holdings, 22 London St — new exterior staircase, egress windows/door, replace skylights
• Conceptual: East Greenwich Yacht Club, 10 Water St — demolition of Chapman Cottage
• Business: approve April 12, 2023 minutes; discuss commission status and recruiting

The Commission granted three approvals for residential exterior modifications, including window replacements and siding changes. One application for a commercial property regarding a new staircase and egress windows was introduced but not decided in the provided text.

• Approved validation of 14 replacement windows with non-conforming grilles at 83 Friendship Street (4-0)
• Approved modification to Certificate of Appropriateness for Hardie Plank siding and two egress doors at 62 South Pierce Road (4-0)
• Approved replacement of basement windows at 25 Spring Street, conditional on a 3-light configuration for windows facing Peirce Street (4-0)

Technical Review Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for May 9, 2023, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board is holding a public hearing to review the master plan for a comprehensive permit project proposed by Division Road Neighborhood, LLC on Division Road. The board will also note the final plan approval for the Residences at Coggeshall and address administrative matters.

• Public hearing on Division Road Neighborhood comprehensive permit for Map 67 AP 13 Lots 35 and 53 (zoned Farm F-2)
• Final Plan approval for Residences at Coggeshall comprehensive permit (Map 054 Plat 011 Lot 66), recorded April 6, 2023
• Meeting minutes from April 19, 2023 to be noted

The East Greenwich Planning Board held a continued public hearing on a comprehensive permit master plan for the Division Road Neighborhood, LLC project. No votes or decisions were taken on the application; the session was devoted to board member questions and public comment. The meeting was adjourned without a decision, and the hearing will continue to a future date.

• No substantive decisions made on the comprehensive permit application
• Public hearing continued to a future meeting

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting to discuss financials, operations, legal matters, and existing properties. Key items include a proposed $3.5M acquisition of 102 acres on Middle Road, potential changes to the Land Trust structure and town code, and updates on several preserves. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, and meeting schedules.

• Middle Road 102 acres: $3.5M (Torre Holdings, 540 Douglas Pike, Smithfield)
• House Bill H5363 Letter of Testimony
• Proposed changes to Town Code Chapter 143 (Land Trust structure)
• Bleachery Woods: DPW clearing impact concerns and mitigation
• 1140 Tillinghast (Lister Farm; Mawney Hawkins): acquisition closed, site visit

The Municipal Land Trust approved the minutes from the March meeting and established a regular meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of each month. The board discussed land restoration at Bleachery Woods and trail development at Tanner-Clark Preserve. No formal votes were recorded for new project approvals or funding.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Set regular monthly meeting schedule for the second Tuesday at 6:30 PM

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting in person to approve March minutes, hear public comments, and acknowledge Jane Eaton's service. They will receive the Harbormaster's preseason and mooring reports, plus an update from Community Services Director Andy Wade on dock repairs/enhancements. No votes on substantive items are listed.

• Approval of March 21, 2023 minutes
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person, 15 minutes total
• Acknowledgement of Jane Eaton's service
• Harbormaster preseason report and mooring updates
• Dock repairs/enhancements update from Andy Wade

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold a hybrid meeting to hear two requests for dimensional variances. The first involves demolishing and rebuilding a garage and retaining wall at 162 Peirce Street, and the second involves constructing an accessory structure and swimming pool at 815 South Road. The board will also review minutes from its March 28 meeting.

• Dimensional variance for garage rebuild and retaining wall at 162 Peirce Street (R-10 zone)
• Dimensional variance for accessory structure and swimming pool at 815 South Road (F-1 zone, continued from March 28)
• Review of March 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Review approved a dimensional variance for a garage rebuild at 162 Peirce Street. A second application for an accessory structure and pool at 815 South Road was discussed and modified, but the provided record ends before a final decision was reached.

• Approved dimensional variances for garage rebuild at 162 Peirce Street (5-0)

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a Master Plan Review of a comprehensive permit application for a project on Division Road (across from Westfield Drive), on Map 67, AP 13, Lots 35 and 53, zoned Farm (F-2), submitted by Division Road Neighborhood, LLC. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at Town Hall and remote access via Zoom.

• Public hearing on comprehensive permit Master Plan Review for Division Road project
• Property: Division Road (across from Westfield Drive), Map 67, AP 13, Lots 35 and 53
• Applicant: Division Road Neighborhood, LLC
• Zoning: Farm (F-2)
• Review and approval of 03-15-2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Board held a public hearing regarding a comprehensive permit and master plan review for the Division Road Neighborhood, LLC project. After hearing testimony from the applicant's representatives, the board voted to continue the hearing to a future date.

• Approved motion to continue the application hearing to May 3, 2023

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on seven final applications for exterior work on homes and a storefront in the historic district, including window replacements, siding, solar panels, and signage. Two applications are continuations from the February 8 meeting. After hearings, the commission will review meeting minutes and a local historic tax credit application.

• Ronald Kaplan, 83 Friendship Street: validate installation of 14 new windows (continued from Feb. 8)
• Joshua & Mikayla Culpo, 112 Mawney Street: new siding and sliding glass doors (continued from Feb. 8)
• Shaun Wallace, 72 Spring Street: install 16 roof-mounted solar panels
• Shiv RG LLC, 239 Main Street: replace storefront signage
• Janet & Pat Enright, 82 Spring Street: install 3 doors, replace windows, add staircase, replace siding, remove chimney

The Commission approved three residential exterior projects and one solar panel installation. One application for window validation was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved siding repair and sliding glass door installation at 112 Mawney Street (4-0)
• Approved gutter replacement and porch repair at 23 Somerset Street (4-0)
• Approved installation of 16 roof-mounted solar panels at 72 Spring Street (4-0)
• Continued window installation application for 83 Friendship Street to May 10, 2023 (4-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee meeting scheduled for April 11, 2023, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting in person for a site visit at Hunt River Preserve. The main item is marking a new access trail from the gate to the cleared power line rights-of-way. Other land trust matters may be discussed for future dates.

• Mark a new access trail from the gate to the cleared power line rights-of-way at Hunt River Preserve
• Site visit at trail head at 3100 South County Trail, East Greenwich

Land Trust members met at Hunt River Preserve to mark a proposed new public access trail. The board recommended the town's RIE project oversight team review the routing and perform official marking. The board also discussed potential new parking and a viewing deck.

• Marked proposed new trail from park entrance to RIE cleared power line right-of-way
• Proposed inviting town RIE project oversight team to review trail routing
• Recommended town perform official marking and confirm trail specifications
• Proposed establishing a new primary parking area for up to 6 vehicles on the municipal parcel
• Discussed siting a potential viewing deck and bench over removed power line structure footings

Affordable Housing Commission

The East Greenwich Affordable Housing Commission is meeting in person to review and discuss updates on affordable housing in town, including its annual report to the town for 2022 and 2023. The commission will also discuss current proposed housing legislation and the new RI Housing Cabinet position. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Minutes approval of October 14, 2022
• Discussion of Annual Report to Town for 2022 and 2023
• Discussion of current proposed housing legislation
• Discussion of new RI Housing Cabinet position

The commission approved the minutes from October 14, 2022. Members discussed current affordable housing unit statistics and the upcoming Master Plan Hearing for the Division Street development. The commission agreed to use Housing WorksRI statistics for a new public engagement section of the town website.

• Approved October 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to post Housing WorksRI statistics on the Town website public engagement section

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for March 29, 2023, was cancelled because there were no complete applications to review. The meeting was to be held in a hybrid format at Town Hall.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of complete applications

The regular meeting scheduled for March 29, 2023, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of complete applications to review.

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold a hybrid meeting on March 28, 2023, to hear two applications for dimensional variances. The first is for an accessory structure to board a K-9 unit at 16 Misty Oak Drive, and the second is for an addition and swimming pool at 815 South Road. The board will also review and take action on the minutes from its February 28, 2023 meeting.

• Dimensional variance for accessory structure (K-9 unit) at 16 Misty Oak Drive, Map 054 A.P. 011 Lot 381, R-10 zone
• Dimensional variances for addition and swimming pool at 815 South Road, Map 010 A.P. 018 Lot 017, F-1 zone
• Review/action on minutes from February 28, 2023

The Board approved a dimensional variance for a police K-9 kennel at 16 Misty Oak Drive with specific conditions. A request for a pool and accessory structure at 815 South Road was continued to a later date due to notice issues.

• Approved 10’ side-yard setback variance for K-9 enclosure at 16 Misty Oak Drive (5-0)
• Conditioned K-9 approval on required use of bark collar, planting foliage, and maintaining locks
• Continued application for pool and accessory structure at 815 South Road to April 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from February 15 and March 1, 2023. The board held pre-application discussions for a proposed dentist office and a medical RX facility, though no votes were taken on these projects.

• Approved February 15 and March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly act on a comprehensive permit master plan review for a proposed project on Division Road. The applicant, Division Road Neighborhood, LLC, seeks approval for property zoned Farm (F-2) across from Westfield Drive. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Comprehensive Permit – Master Plan Review for Division Road Neighborhood project
• Property at Division Road (across from Westfield Drive), Map 67 AP 13 Lots 35 and 53
• Zoned Farm (F-2)
• Applicant: Division Road Neighborhood, LLC

The Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviewed a Comprehensive Permit application for a residential development on Division Road. The committee provided technical recommendations and identified concerns regarding traffic, school impact, and zoning consistency for the Planning Board's future decision.

• Recommended the project remain in private ownership rather than dedicating infrastructure to the Town
• Recommended a minimum pavement width of 24 feet for entry, primary, and secondary streets
• Recommended each driveway be at least 20 feet long from garage to sidewalk
• Recommended the project be reviewed by the Rhode Island Division of Transportation
• Recommended the applicant work with the Fire Department to ensure adequate water pressure

Historic District Commission

The Commission approved several residential projects, including solar panel installations and window replacements. It also granted four local historic tax credit applications and approved a window material change for the East Greenwich Yacht Club.

• Approved vinyl window replacement for East Greenwich Yacht Club with 2/1 configuration (6-0)
• Approved solar panel expansion at 20 Marlborough Street (6-0)
• Approved solar panel installation at 17 Bicknell Avenue conditional on relocating porch panels (6-0)
• Approved chimney removal and faux chimney installation at 61 Reynolds Street (6-0)
• Approved renovations at 25 First Avenue conditional on 6/6 window configuration and porch refereeing (6-0)
• Approved door and stair replacement at 13 Prospect Street (5-0)
• Approved window replacement at 239 Main Street (5-0)
• Approved historic tax credits for 56 Somerset St, 49 Marion St, 23 Somerset St, and 12 Middle Rd

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust will meet to discuss the Rhode Island Energy G185-L190 energy upgrade project, including community info session reports and site visit scheduling. The board will also review finances, property assessments, trail development, and potential acquisitions, and consider changes to the Town Code governing the trust.

• Rhode Island Energy G185-L190 energy upgrade project discussion
• Financial reporting on impact fees, Boesch Farm cash flow, grants, and donations
• Site assessment updates for Bleachery Woods, Briggs-Boesch Farm, Laurel/Fry/Frenchtown, Hunt River Preserve, and Folger's Woods
• Trail development at Tanner-Clark Preserve
• Acquisition discussion for Lister Farm (Pine property)

The board agreed to prioritize Bleachery Woods for collaborative work with town departments. Members discussed the Revolution Wind energy upgrade project and coordinated site assessments for several preserves. No formal votes were recorded for funding or acquisitions.

• Agreed to target Bleachery Woods as the first effort for working with town departments
• Determined Parks Department will now include EGMLT properties and trails in maintenance routines
• Scheduled site visit for Hunt River Preserve with Environmental Engineer
• Assigned Ms. Swanson to create a folder for kiosk design research

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with a docket that includes a pre-application discussion for a condominium project at 67 Castle Street by East Greenwich Cove Builders, LLC. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes, note a final plan approval for the Forest Lane Subdivision, and receive training on making land use decisions.

• 67 Castle St. Condominiums pre-application discussion (Map 085, AP 001, Lot 117)
• Final Plan approval for Forest Lane Subdivision (Map 019 Plat 019 Lot 1 and 2), Record Plan #1012 recorded Feb 10, 2023
• Review and approve minutes of 02-15-2023 meeting
• Planning Board Member Training – Making Land Use Decisions

The board held a pre-application discussion for a proposed midrise housing project featuring 13 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom units. No formal votes were taken on the project; the applicant was directed to contact the Town Council regarding right-of-way abandonment.

• Continued review and approval of 02-15-23 meeting minutes until March 15, 2023 (6-0)
• Noted for the record that Final Plan approval was issued to Forest Lane Subdivision (Map 019 Plat 019 Lot 1 and 2)

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold public hearings on two applications for dimensional variances to build home additions. The board will also review and vote on the minutes from its January 24, 2023 meeting.

• Dimensional variance request by Zachary and Keelia Kentor for an addition at 63 Virginia Avenue (Map 074, Lot 095, R-10 zone)
• Dimensional variance request by Stefan Gravenstein for an addition at 1180 High Hawk Road (Map 034, Lot 133, F-1 zone)
• Review and action on January 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Review approved two applications for residential additions requiring setback variances. Both requests were approved unanimously following testimony from the applicants' representatives.

• Approved 2.5’ front-yard and 3.5’ side-yard setback variances for an addition at 63 Virginia Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 1.9’ side-yard setback variance for a garage, pool, and handicap ramp at 1180 High Hawk Road (5-0)
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission is meeting to review edits to the Harbor Management Plan and discuss encroachments on town rights-of-way at Long, Rocky Hollow, and King Streets. The commission will also hold an executive session to discuss Harbormaster employment renewal.

• Review of edits to Harbor Management Plan
• Discussion of encroachments on Long Street ROW
• Discussion of encroachments on Rocky Hollow ROW
• Discussion of encroachments on King Street ROW
• Executive session on Harbormaster employment renewal

The commission approved a request for the Town Council to ensure the EG Marina owner removes a business trash dumpster from the Long Street right-of-way and replaces a missing public access sign. The board also reviewed a draft Waterfront Master Plan and discussed harbor management and coastal resiliency.

• Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 (4-0)
• Requested Town Council order EG Marina owner to remove trash dumpster from Long Street ROW (5-0)
• Requested Town Council replace missing Long Street ROW public access sign (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on Town Dock Maintenance
• Tabled discussion on Harbor Master Duties

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The main substantive item is a discussion and possible recommendation on the Revolution Wind 115 kV Transmission Line Upgrade Project. The board will also review and approve minutes from its previous meeting and discuss member training.

• Discussion and possible recommendation on Revolution Wind 115 kV Transmission Line Upgrade Project (G185N, K189, G185S, L190)
• Review and approve minutes of the 02-01-2023 meeting
• Planning Board Member Training on Making Land Use Decisions

The Planning Board voted to take no formal position and will not send a letter of recommendation to the Town Council regarding the Revolution Wind 115kV Transmission Line Upgrade Project. The board also approved amended minutes from a previous meeting and rescheduled a training session.

• Rejected motion to write a letter of recommendation to Town Council for Revolution Wind project (3-4)
• Approved motion to remain neutral and take no action on Revolution Wind project (4-3)
• Approved amended minutes of the February 01, 2023 meeting (6-1)
• Moved second half of Making Land Use Decisions Training to March 1, 2023

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is meeting to discuss its budget priorities and a proposal for the next Town Council meeting, as well as updates on properties including Tanner-Clark Preserve and Boesch Farm. The board will also plan for 2023, covering Lister Farm, Middle Road acreage, officer positions, vacancies, and a potential merger with the Cemetery Commission.

• Budget proposal to next Town Council meeting
• Tanner-Clark Preserve trail planning
• Boesch Farm update
• Lister Farm – 1140 Tillinghast Road (Pine Property)
• Potential merger with Cemetery Commission

The Municipal Land Trust elected a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Members established a property assessment plan for several local sites and decided to request a $10,000 capital expenditure from the Town Council for trail design.

• Approved minutes from 1/15 meeting
• Elected Derek as Chair, Amity as Vice-Chair, and Carla as Secretary
• Approved creation of 'Friends of the EGMLT' Facebook page
• Assigned members to conduct Phase 1 property assessments for Bleachery, Boesch, Laurel/Fry/Frenchtown, Hunt River, and Folger’s Woods
• Decided to request $10k capital expenditure from Town Council for trail design

Technical Review Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023, was cancelled. No actions were taken.

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold final hearings on six proposed exterior changes to properties within the historic district. The agenda includes routine business such as approving January minutes and discussing administrative approval processes. No new ordinances or budget items are listed for decision.

• Final approval for window, roof, and siding replacement at 42 Marlborough Street
• Final approval for new siding and sliding glass doors at 112 Mawney Street
• Final approval for window replacement at 132 Friendship Street
• Final validation for 14 new windows at 83 Friendship Street
• Final approval for door and window replacement at 10 Water Street (East Greenwich Yacht Club)

The Commission approved four applications for window and siding replacements and authorized the East Greenwich Yacht Club to modify rear doors and windows. Two applications were continued to future meetings for additional information or product samples. The board also directed staff to draft zoning amendments regarding solar panel administrative reviews.

• Approved window, roof, siding, and trim replacement at 42 Marlborough Street (6-0)
• Approved window replacements at 74 Division Street (7-0)
• Approved replacement of two windows at 132 Division Street (7-0)
• Approved door and window modifications at East Greenwich Yacht Club (6-0)
• Approved fenestration change at 112 Mawney Street; continued remaining application to March 8, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued application for 83 Friendship Street for up to two months to provide window product samples (7-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Voted to direct staff and legal counsel to prepare zoning ordinance amendments for solar panel administrative approvals

Municipal Land Trust

The board received an update on the Pine property acquisition, which includes 40 acres of open space with public access. Members discussed the 2024 capital budget timeline and the reallocation of funds from the Clark property to the Pine property purchase. Residents raised concerns regarding a proposed 40-house development on a 102-acre parcel off Middle Road.

• Reported expected closing of 40-acre Pine property open space by end of February
• Confirmed Pine property purchase funded by $400k DEM grant and town impact fees

Zoning Board of Review

The East Greenwich Zoning Board of Review will hold a hybrid meeting to review four docketed applications for variances from the town's zoning ordinance. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving October 2022 minutes and the 2023 meeting calendar. The board will hear requests for dimensional and use variances for properties on Church Street, South Road, Post Road, and South County Trail.

• Dimensional variance for Verizon at 57 Church Street to relocate a condensing unit to the roof
• Dimensional variance for Arlette Cornwall at 1288 South Road to construct an addition and attached garage
• Use variance for Kreg New Homes LLC at 5343 Post Road to build a two-family duplex in an R-10 zone
• Dimensional variance for Justine Johnson at 1480 South County Trail to construct a retaining wall and parking spaces in the side-yard setback

The Board approved dimensional variances for a Verizon equipment installation, a residential addition and garage, and a commercial parking reconfiguration. One application for a two-family duplex was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved 9’ height variance for Verizon condensing unit at 57 Church Street with cedar screening (5-0)
• Approved 31.8’ rear-yard setback variance for addition and garage at 1288 South Road (5-0)
• Withdrawn: Use variance for two-family duplex at 5343 Post Road
• Approved 35’ side-yard setback variance for parking at 1480 South County Trail (5-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Removed December 26, 2023 from the 2023 Annual Calendar

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board is holding a regular hybrid meeting to review a preliminary plan for a minor subdivision at the Lister Farm (Pine Property), located at 1140 Tillinghast Road. The board will also review and approve its annual meeting calendar. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Minor subdivision preliminary plan review for Lister Farm (Pine Property), Map 16, AP 18, Lot 15, 1140 Tillinghast Road
• Review and approval of annual meeting calendar

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision project involving land acquired by the Town of East Greenwich. The approval includes a condition to place deed restrictions on two lots to limit the disturbance of a stone wall to 25 feet. The board also rescheduled one upcoming meeting.

• Approved minor subdivision conditional upon 25ft stone wall deed restrictions (7-0)
• Moved April 5th meeting to March 29th (7-0)
• Approved July 5th meeting date (7-0)
• Approved adding quorum law discussion to the agenda (7-0)

Cove Management Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Cove Management Commission will hold an in-person meeting to discuss the ongoing Waterfront Study and Harbor Management plan. The agenda includes discussions on the day-to-day and annual maintenance of the Town Dock, as well as a review of the Harbormaster's duties and job description. The body will also address old business regarding the Long Street and Rocky Hollow rights-of-way.

• Update on the Waterfront Study and Harbor Management plan timeline
• Discussion of Town Dock day-to-day and annual maintenance
• Review of Harbormaster duties and job description
• Discussion of Long Street and Rocky Hollow rights-of-way

Historic District Commission

The East Greenwich Historic District Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on January 11, 2023, to review six applications for work in the historic district. Five applications seek approval for roof-mounted solar panel installations, and one involves chimney removal and other exterior changes. After the hearings, the commission will review minutes, elect officers, and hear commissioner reports.

• Solar panels: 47 Melrose St (25 panels), 126 Peirce St (11), 173 Spring St (14), 24 Liberty St (17)
• Chimney removal: 95 West St
• Rooftop deck, new door, validation of unauthorized work: 16 Castle St
• Review of December 14, 2022 minutes
• Election of officers

The Commission approved four separate applications for roof-mounted solar panel installations. It also approved two requests to remove non-functioning chimneys and replace them with faux chimneys. Additionally, the board elected its officers and directed staff to investigate administrative approval for solar applications.

• Approved 25-panel solar array at 47 Melrose Street (4-0)
• Approved 11-panel solar array at 126 Peirce Street (4-0)
• Approved 14-panel solar array at 173 Spring Street (4-0)
• Approved 17-panel solar array at 24 Liberty Street (4-0)
• Approved removal of chimneys and installation of faux chimneys at 95 West Street (4-0)
• Approved rooftop deck, new door, and faux chimney at 16 Castle Street (4-0)
• Elected Matthew McGeorge (Chair), Gregory Maxwell (Vice Chair), and Neal McNamara (Secretary) (4-0)
• Approved motion for staff to investigate codifying administrative review of solar applications (4-0)

Technical Review Committee

The East Greenwich Technical Review Committee will review two applications: a zoning application for Ocean State Veterinary Specialist at 1480 South County Trail, and a comprehensive permit pre-application for The Court at Rope Walk Hill at 67 Queen Street. The committee may discuss or act on these items.

• Zoning application for Ocean State Veterinary Specialist at 1480 South County Trail (Map 71, Lot 377, Light Industry and Office District)
• Comprehensive permit pre-application for The Court at Rope Walk Hill at 67 Queen Street (Map 025, Lot 117, Residential R-6)
• Property owner for vet application: Justine Johnson
• Property owner for housing application: Thomas Gerald, LLC

The committee reviewed a zoning application for Ocean State Veterinary Specialist and a pre-application for The Court at Rope Walk Hill. No final approvals or denials were recorded; applicants were asked to provide revised plans and additional details.

• Requested revised parking circulation and signage for 1480 South County Trail
• Requested compliance with 20% landscaping requirement for 1480 South County Trail
• Requested updated drainage and erosion control plans for 1480 South County Trail
• Requested revised on-site parking plans for 67 Queen Street

Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Historic Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing projects near cemeteries #63, #64, and #70, and to continue discussions on cemetery ownership and responsibility for care and maintenance. They will also review the status of the cemetery sign replacement project, recap finances, and elect officers.

• Update on proposed/ongoing projects near cemeteries #63, #64, and #70
• Continued discussion on cemetery ownership and responsibility for care and maintenance
• Recap of 4H cleanup in November at Cemetery #55
• Review and status of cemetery sign replacement project
• Election of officers and new commission chair transition plan

Planning Board

The East Greenwich Planning Board regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, has been cancelled due to lack of complete applications to review. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of complete applications to review.

Affordable Housing Commission

The East Greenwich Affordable Housing Commission is announcing its 2023 annual meeting schedule. The commission will meet on an as-needed basis, with dates, times, and locations subject to change. This agenda contains only procedural scheduling information and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• 2023 annual meeting schedule established
• Meetings held as-needed, determined by the committee
• In-person meetings at DPW Conference Room, 111 Peirce St., East Greenwich, RI

The provided document is a meeting schedule notice rather than minutes of a meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded.

Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission

The East Greenwich Historic Cemetery Commission is publishing its 2023 annual meeting schedule, noting that it meets on an as-needed basis and that dates, times, and locations are subject to change. The agenda is procedural, with no specific decisions or discussion items listed.

• 2023 annual meeting schedule established
• Meetings held as needed, not on a fixed calendar
• In-person meetings at DPW Conference Room, 111 Peirce St., East Greenwich, RI
• Special meetings may be scheduled as needed

Technical Review Committee

This agenda only announces the 2023 annual meeting schedule for the East Greenwich Technical Review Committee. No substantive items are listed for decision or discussion; the document is purely procedural.

• 2023 meeting dates: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 9:30 AM
• Location: Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI
• Dates, times, and locations subject to change
• Special meetings may be scheduled as needed

The provided document is a notice of the 2023 annual meeting schedule. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Established 2023 meeting dates for the second Tuesday of each month

Municipal Land Trust

The East Greenwich Municipal Land Trust is publishing its 2023 annual meeting schedule, noting that it meets on an as-needed basis as determined by the committee. All meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change, and special meetings may be called as needed. This agenda contains only procedural scheduling information and no substantive decisions or discussions.

• 2023 annual meeting schedule established
• Meetings held in DPW Conference Room, 111 Peirce St., East Greenwich, RI
• Meetings occur on an as-needed basis as determined by the committee
• Special meetings can be conducted on other dates, times, and locations

The provided document is a meeting schedule notice rather than minutes of a meeting. No actions were taken and no decisions were recorded.

Historic District Commission

This agenda is purely procedural: it announces the Historic District Commission's regular meeting dates for 2023, typically the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in Town Hall. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• 2023 meeting dates: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
• Meetings held in Town Council Chambers, 125 Main St, East Greenwich, RI
• Hybrid format: in-person and remote via Zoom

The provided document is a notice of the 2023 annual meeting schedule. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded.

Cove Management Advisory Commission

This agenda is procedural only: it announces the Cove Management Commission's 2023 annual meeting schedule, with meetings generally on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM in the Town Hall Town Council Committee Room. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.

• 2023 meeting dates listed for each month, with February 28 as a special 4th Tuesday date
• Meetings held at Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI
• Contact Planning Department at 401-886-8645 for inquiries

Planning Board

This agenda is purely procedural: it announces the East Greenwich Planning Board's 2023 annual meeting schedule, with meetings generally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• 2023 meeting dates listed, including a rescheduled March 29 meeting
• Hybrid in-person and remote meetings via Zoom
• Meetings at Town Hall, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI

The provided document is a meeting schedule rather than minutes of a deliberative session. It lists the dates for the 2023 Planning Board meetings.

• Approved 2023 Annual Meeting Schedule (January 18, 2023)