Johnston public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on December 29, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider two new business petitions: a side yard dimensional variance for a garage attachment at 6 Freedom Court, and a use variance for commercial storage of vehicles at 98 Greenville Ave. It will also hear an appeal of a zoning violation notice by Boston Equipment LLC for 1835 Plainfield Pike, and adopt the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Petition of Paula and Vito DeSimone for a side yard dimensional variance to attach a garage at 6 Freedom Court (AP 19 Lot 274, zoned R-15)
- Petition of John Rosa for a use variance for commercial storage of vehicles (dump truck and pickup trucks) at 98 Greenville Ave (AP 16 Lot 353, zoned B-2)
- Appeal of a zoning violation notice by Boston Equipment LLC at 1835 Plainfield Pike (AP 29 Lot 1, zoned R-20)
- Adoption of 2023 schedule of meetings
Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2022, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes several zoning petitions referred to the Planning Board, new business items such as a resolution authorizing a police body camera program, and various license renewals and appointments. The meeting is expected to adjourn by 10:30 PM per council rules.
- Resolution 2022-53 authorizing agreement for Body 1 Camera program for Johnston Police Department
- Zone change petition for 198 Shun Pike (Plat 33, Lot 63) from R-40 to Planned District
- Ordinance 2022-10 amending solar energy system definitions and use table
- Zone change petition for Plat 33, Lots 27 & 84 from R-40 to I-Industrial
- Business licenses for V.S. Jewelry, Calco Auto Sales, East Coast Masonry, Hawkan, New England Massage, and Mutual Mart
*CANCELLED* Regular Planning Board Meeting
This regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting was cancelled. The agenda included public hearings on solar/residential development, two self-storage facilities, a FedEx parking expansion, and a major subdivision, plus discussion of the town's Comprehensive Plan.
- PB 21-47: Public hearing on Central Avenue Solar/Residential preliminary plan at 1252-1262 Central Avenue (AP 43 Lots 70 & 95), creating 7 residential lots and a solar field, applicant Revity Energy LLC
- PB 21-30: Public hearing on Hartford Ave Self Storage I major land development behind 1357 Hartford Avenue (AP 20 Lot 25), seeking special use permit and variances, applicant National Development Group
- PB 21-44: Public hearing on Hartford Ave Self Storage II behind 1347 Hartford Avenue (AP 20 Lot 81), seeking special use permit and variances, applicant Commonwealth Investments Group LLC
- PB 22-09: Public meeting on FedEx Distribution Facility parking expansion at 6 Green Earth Avenue (AP 31 Lot 62)
- PB 22-59: Advisory opinion on rezoning 180 & 184 Shun Pike from R-40 to Industrial (Council Petition 2022-CP-167)
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 17, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider four petitions: a special use permit for automobile sales, a conversion of a commercial building to a two-family residence, and two requests for dimensional variances for garages. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.
- Special use permit for automobile sales at 1309 Plainfield Street (Cranston Enameling, Inc.)
- Convert commercial building to two-family at 93 George Waterman Road (Anthony Caprio)
- Use variance for personal vehicle storage and dimensional variances to triple garage at 1808 Atwood Avenue (Reservoir Adventures, LLC)
- Dimensional variances for new and expanded storage garages at 15 Industrial Lane (15 Industrial Lane, LLC)
Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2022, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes referrals for a zone change at 198 Shun Pike and a solar energy ordinance, as well as a public hearing on a through-trucking ban on Pine Hill Avenue. The council will also consider numerous business licenses, liquor license renewals, and several claims against the town.
- Zone change petition for 198 Shun Pike (Plat 33, Lot 63) from R-40 to Planned District, referred to Planning Board
- Ordinance 2022-10 amending solar energy system definitions and use table, referred to Planning Board
- Ordinance 2022-19 prohibiting through trucking on Pine Hill Avenue (public hearing)
- Resolution 2022-51 authorizing agreement with North Providence and Smithfield to operate an animal shelter
- Resolution 2022-52 authorizing easements for Town Hall Plaza Renovation Project at 1501 Atwood Avenue
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board approved a special use permit for a drive-thru at Town Hall Plaza, subject to final minor land development approval and a traffic report. They also approved the preliminary plan for the 13-unit Balletto Condominiums development. The Comprehensive Plan discussion was moved to the December 6th meeting.
- Approved special use permit for drive-thru at Town Hall Plaza, 1515 Atwood Avenue (AP 20, Lots 78 and part of 77)
- Approved preliminary plan for Balletto Condominiums, 13 residential units at 280-282 Simmonsville Avenue (AP 25, Lot 5)
- Conditions for final plan include drainage calculations, landscaping plan, and bond amount
- Comprehensive Plan discussion with Weston & Sampson moved to December 6th meeting
Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council is meeting to consider a resolution transferring $3,000,000 of surplus funds to the Capital Projects Fund for road improvements, along with several bid awards and contract authorizations. The agenda also includes public hearings on a zone change for 198 Shun Pike and a solar energy ordinance, both pending Planning Board advisory opinions. Several business licenses and a special liquor license are up for approval, and the council will hear constituent requests on property tax assessments and the rainy day fund.
- Resolution 2022-48: Transfer $3,000,000 surplus to Capital Projects Fund for road improvements
- Resolution 2022-46: Award bid for stair tread coverings for Police Department
- Resolution 2022-47: Award bid for Land Evidence/Records Management System for Town Clerk
- Ordinance 2022-18: Additional $85,618 to Library budget
- Zone change petition for 198 Shun Pike (R-40 to Planned District) referred to Planning Board
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review is holding a special meeting to consider three dimensional variance requests, all filed by the Town of Johnston. Each request seeks approval to build a metal storage building larger than 150 square feet as an accessory structure. The properties are at 1520 Atwood Ave, 1651 Atwood Ave, and 100 Irons Ave.
- File 2022-20: Dimensional variance for metal storage building over 150 sq ft at 1520 Atwood Ave (AP 53 Lot 178, zoned B-2)
- File 2022-21: Dimensional variance for metal storage building over 150 sq ft at 1651 Atwood Ave (AP 47 Lot 9, zoned R-40)
- File 2022-22: Dimensional variance for metal storage building over 150 sq ft at 100 Irons Ave (AP 34 Lots 112 & 530, zoned I)
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a proposed 16-unit residential conversion of a mill building at 64 Mill Street, a 2-lot subdivision at 138 Scituate Avenue, and two drive-thru bank projects on Atwood Avenue. The board will also discuss the town's Comprehensive Plan with consultant Weston & Sampson, and consider reinstating the Belfield Acres final plan and accepting improvements for Bella Woods Court.
- PB 22-48: Comprehensive Plan presentation and discussion with Weston & Sampson until 7:00 PM
- PB 17-48: Reinstatement of Belfield Acres final plan recording
- PB 20-44: Public meeting on conversion of mill building to 16-unit residential at 64 Mill Street (Geranskye Real Estate, LLC)
- PB 22-49: Town Hall Plaza redevelopment with Special Use Permit for drive-thru at 1515 Atwood Avenue
- PB 22-54: Coastal1 Credit Union bank construction with drive-thru at 1463 Atwood Avenue
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 29, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider three new business items: a use variance for commercial vehicle storage, a dimensional variance for a detached garage, and a use variance for a digital billboard modification. Public comment is invited, and the agenda is subject to change.
- Use variance for commercial storage of dump and pickup trucks at 98 Greenville Ave (File 2022-16)
- Dimensional variance for detached garage and cold storage at 1311 Central Pike (File 2022-17)
- Use variance for electronic/digital billboard panel at 1232 Hartford Avenue (File 2022-18)
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 28, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The main item is a new business petition for a use variance to build a residential duplex at 8 Deluca Street. The board will also take roll call, approve minutes, and adjourn the business of the March meeting.
- File 2022-13: Beverly Colombo seeks use variance for residential duplex at 8 Deluca Street, AP 5 Lot 273, zoned R-20
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council held a special meeting on July 13, 2022, to hold a public hearing and adopt the FY 2022-2023 Town Governmental Budget. The council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2022-12, which appropriates $120,547,767 for the budget, personnel plan, and tax levy, with the mayor stating there will be no tax increase. The council also gave first readings to three ordinances, setting public hearings for August 9, 2022.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-12: $120,547,767 FY2023 budget, no tax increase (vote 4-0)
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-13: property tax and motor vehicle excise tax assessment
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-14: up to $215,000,000 in bonds for school construction and renovations
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-11: prohibiting through trucking on Tabor Drive, Teakwood Drive, and Milton Street
- Public hearings for Ordinances 2022-11, 2022-13, and 2022-14 set for August 9, 2022
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Johnston Planning Board will hold public hearings on several subdivision proposals, a mill conversion, and three town-owned building projects (DPW, fire, and police storage garages). It will also consider an advisory opinion on abandoning part of Naples Avenue and a waiver request from Anaergia Services. The meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM at the Johnston Senior Center.
- PB 20-44: Public hearing on converting a mill at 634 Mill Street into a 16-unit residential building (Geranskye Real Estate, LLC)
- PB 22-35: Preliminary plan for a 3-lot minor subdivision at 15 Washington Drive (Gilbert and Tania Rosa)
- PB 22-40: Concept plan for a 2-lot minor subdivision at 25 Pine Hill Road (Wayne Bolton)
- PB 22-41: Preliminary plan for a 9-lot major subdivision on Justin Court (Meadowbrook Development)
- PB 22-31/32/33: Master/preliminary plans for town DPW, fire, and police storage garages at 100 Irons Ave, 1520 Atwood Ave, and 1651 Atwood Ave
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2022, to consider several zoning petitions, a solar energy ordinance, and multiple resolutions awarding bids for town projects. The agenda includes public hearings, license transfers, and constituent requests. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn by 10:30 PM, with unfinished business carried to a later date.
- Zone change for 198 Shun Pike (Plat 33, Lot 63) from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Ordinance 2022-10 amending solar energy system definitions and use table
- Zone change for Hartford Avenue (Plat 54, Lot 97) from B-3 to B-2 (2022-CP-86)
- Resolution 2022-30 conveying land at 873 Central Ave and 90 Reservoir Ave to Local 57 Apprenticeship and Training Fund
- Resolution 2022-32 awarding bid for design/construction of three metal buildings for Police, Fire, and Public Works
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting on July 11, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnston Municipal Court. The sole substantive item is a vote to enter executive session to discuss a lawsuit, Rockwell Amusements and Promotions, Inc. v. Town of Johnston, under Rhode Island open meetings law. After the closed session, the council will return to open session, vote to seal the minutes, and adjourn. No other business is on the agenda.
- Executive session discussion of Rockwell Amusements and Promotions, Inc. v. Town of Johnston, C.A. No. PC 11-1711
- Return to open session and vote to seal executive session minutes
- Meeting at Johnston Municipal Court, 1600 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Johnston Zoning Board of Review will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 30, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Johnston Senior Center. The board will consider old business, including a dimensional and use variance for a single-family dwelling on Plainfield Street/Capitol Street and a request to extend time for a special use permit at 279 Scituate Avenue. New business includes a use variance for a doggy day care kennel at 1309 Plainfield Street. The meeting will also include roll call, minutes, and adjournment.
- File 2022-9: Dimensional and use variance for single-family dwelling, Plainfield Street/Capitol Street, AP 26 Lot 1, B-2 zone
- File 2019-34: Request to extend time for special use permit, 279 Scituate Avenue, AP 44 Lot 363, Industrial zone
- File 2022-12: Use variance for kennel (doggy day care), 1309 Plainfield Street, AP 3 Lot 225, B-2 zone
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2022-26, which would award a bid and authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Highway Safety Improvements to Hartford Avenue (Route 6) in the area of the I-295 Interchange. The agenda includes roll call, the resolution, and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Resolution 2022-26: award bid and authorize agreement for Highway Safety Improvements to Hartford Avenue (Route 6) near I-295 Interchange
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2022, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes public hearings on zone changes, several business and liquor license applications, and a presentation on the town's ARPA fund spending. The council will also consider resolutions for a police fingerprint machine, fire alarm testing, and a labor agreement with Local 808.
- Zone change for 198 Shun Pike (Plat 33, Lot 63) from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Zone change for Plat 54, Lot 97 on Hartford Avenue from B-3 to B-2 (2022-CP-86)
- Resolution 2022-25: Ratify tentative labor agreement with Local 808 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025)
- Resolution 2022-23: Purchase new AFIS fingerprinting machine for Police Department
- Public hearings on abandoning portions of Genoa Street, Matthew Drive, and zone change for 278-300 Morgan Avenue
Special Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council will hold a special meeting to enter into executive session. The council intends to discuss and take action regarding collective bargaining negotiations with the Rhode Island Laborers’ District Council on behalf of Local Union 808.
- Collective bargaining negotiations with Local Union 808 of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, AFL-CIO
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on multiple new development proposals, including a car wash, a market site plan, and an indoor storage facility. The board will also review master plans for proposed town-owned DPW, Fire, and Police department storage garages.
- Public hearing for Flash Car Wash at 1705 Hartford Avenue
- Site Plan Review for Seasons Corner Market at 521 & 525 Killingly Street
- Concept Plan for indoor vehicle and equipment storage at 15 Industrial Lane
- Master Plan review for proposed DPW storage garage at 100 Irons Avenue
- Master Plan review for proposed Fire Department storage garage at 1520 Atwood Avenue
Regular Zoning Board Meeting
The Zoning Board of Review will consider petitions for a dimensional variance at 23 Mulberry Circle and a use variance for a landscaping business at 25 Armento Street. The board will also discuss an extension request from Justice Realty, LLC to begin construction on a previously granted variance.
- Dimensional Variance for a 20x24 addition at 23 Mulberry Circle
- Use Variance for a proposed landscaping business and storage at 25 Armento Street
- Request for extension of time to start construction by Justice Realty, LLC
Regular Town Council Meeting
The Johnston Town Council is holding its regular meeting on May 9, 2022, with a full agenda of licenses, zone changes, and resolutions. Key items include two street abandonment petitions, two zone change requests, and several new business and liquor licenses. The council will also consider resolutions on tower leases, school property transfer, and Rainone Gym improvements.
- Zone change for 198 Shun Pike from R-40 to Planned District (2022-CP-47)
- Zone change for parcels between 278-300 Morgan Avenue from R-20 to B-1 (2022-CP-50)
- Street abandonment petitions for Genoa Street (2021-CP-182) and Matthew Drive (2021-CP-194)
- Resolution 2022-16: First amendment to T-Mobile tower lease at 7 Waveland Avenue
- Resolution 2022-17: New tower lease with DISH Wireless at 1520 Atwood Avenue
Regular Planning Board Meeting
The Planning Board will consider several advisory opinions for the Town Council regarding street abandonments and zoning changes. The board will also hold a public hearing on a preliminary plan for 13 residential units at Balletto Condominiums.
- Public hearing for a 13-unit residential development at 280-282 Simmonsville Avenue
- Advisory opinion on abandoning a portion of Genoa Street
- Advisory opinion on abandoning a portion of Mathew Drive
- Zone change request from R-40 to Planned District at 198 Shun Pike
- Zone change request from R-20 to B-1 between 278 and 300 Morgan Avenue