South Kingstown public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Council will first hold a closed executive session to discuss litigation involving the Police Department. During the regular session, the Council and School Committee will conduct a joint initial budget hearing to discuss the general goals and objectives of the FY 2026-2027 municipal and school budgets and to solicit public comments. The consent agenda includes three resolutions granting utility easements and pole installations to Rhode Island Energy on School Street, Kersey Road, and Kingstown Road.

• Closed executive session on Police Department litigation
• Joint initial budget hearing with School Committee for FY 2026-2027
• Consent agenda: Resolution granting Rhode Island Energy pole installation at 153 School Street (Hazard School)
• Consent agenda: Resolution granting pole relocation on Kersey Road for sidewalk installation
• Consent agenda: Resolution granting permanent easement to Rhode Island Energy at Pole 248 on Kingstown Road (Old Mountain Field)

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The Zoning Board will hear continuations of two petitions: an appeal of a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision regarding 28 Columbia Street and a dimensional variance request for an accessory dwelling unit at 232 Willard Avenue. A new petition appeals a Notice of Violation at 107 Plains Road. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss other matters.

• Continuation of appeal of ZEO decision at 28 Columbia Street (Map 57-1, Lot 43, CN zone)
• Continuation of dimensional variance for ADU at 232 Willard Avenue (lot 17,379 sq ft, requires 20,000, requests 2,621 sq ft relief)
• New appeal of Notice of Violation at 107 Plains Road (Map 22-2, Lot 13, R200 zone)

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plan for a cannabis dispensary and discuss a withdrawn zoning map amendment for the Peace Dale Preserve. The meeting will also include work sessions on Form Based Code and municipal infrastructure capacity.

• Public hearing: Greenhouse Dispensary preliminary plan at 711 Kingstown Road
• Withdrawn: Zoning Map & Text Amendment for Peace Dale Preserve Special Management District
• Work session: Old Tower Hill Road Form Based Code
• Work session: Municipal Infrastructure Capacity (sewer/water)
• Work session: Planning Department Budget Process and Capital Improvement Program

Recreation Commission

The South Kingstown Recreation Commission will approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and review the November 2026 financial report. It will receive updates on several capital projects, including Old Mountain Field and Neighborhood Guild improvements, as well as the status of RIDEM grant applications and the town manager's FY26‑31 capital improvement program for leisure services. New business includes a proposed town beach policy and fee schedule for the 2026 season and a special use request for a Revolutionary War reenactment at Saugatucket Park on February 7, 2026.

• Approval of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of November 2026 financial report
• Status reports on Old Mountain Field and Neighborhood Guild capital projects, RIDEM grant applications, and FY26‑31 leisure services capital program
• Proposed town beach policy and fee schedule for the 2026 season
• Special use request by SK USA 250th Committee for a Revolutionary War reenactment at Saugatucket Park on Feb 7, 2026

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review and discuss recommendations to the Town Council on the Old Tower Hill Neighborhood Plan, a framework for public input on road projects, and recommendations for the 2026 Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also set goals and a calendar for 2026. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and updates on regional projects.

• Discuss BPAC recommendations to Town Council on Old Tower Hill Neighborhood Plan
• Discuss working document for framework to gather public input on road projects
• Discuss working documents of BPAC recommendations on 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Review 2025 activities and accomplishments
• Set goals and calendar for 2026

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss and possibly act on a RIDOT notice regarding proposed improvements to Kingstown Road in the Kingston Historic District. It will also consider a certificate of appropriateness for a storage shed at 1859 Kingstown Road. Other agenda items include discussions on potential protections for stone walls, next steps for the Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey, and a staff update on surplus property redevelopment of Wakefield Elementary, South Road School, and Oliver Watson Homestead.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 1859 Kingstown Road – construction of an outdoor storage shed
• Response to RIDOT Route 138 NHPA Section 106 notice regarding Kingstown Road improvements in Kingston Historic District
• Discussion of potential protections for stone walls
• Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey – discussion of next steps
• Surplus property redevelopment update – Wakefield Elementary, South Road School, Oliver Watson Homestead

The commission elected John Desmond as HDC Secretary for 2026 by unanimous vote. It approved a motion, also unanimously, to prepare a letter to RIDOT responding to the NHPA Section 106 notice for Route 138, adding lighting to the request. The 2026 meeting schedule was approved unanimously, and the board voted unanimously to have a letter drafted to Deputy Town Manager Luke Murray regarding preservation options for the Oliver Watson Homestead.

• Elected John Desmond as HDC Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved preparation of RIDOT letter on Route 138 Section 106 notice, adding lighting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 HDC meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved draft letter to Deputy Town Manager Luke Murray on Watson home preservation (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to receive updates on the Community Learning Center project. Discussion will include the project schedule, temporary public closures, and alternate service locations.

• Community Learning Center (CLC) project schedule and temporary closure
• Welcome of new board member Kim Salisbury-Keith
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Town Council

The council approved a police award to purchase four Sig Sauer short‑barrel rifles (up to $18,485.75). It also authorized a tax abatement of $4,496.17, a body‑armor contract for five tactical carriers (up to $7,500), a network equipment contract (up to $13,107.45), and a repair contract for the Barber Surf Rake (up to $10,505). Additionally, the clerk was authorized to advertise a public hearing for the renewal of an indoor shooting range license. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Authorized award to Atlantic Tactical for four Sig Sauer short‑barrel rifles (up to $18,485.75) – approved unanimously
• Authorized tax abatement of $4,496.17 per Tax Abatement Request No. 655 – approved unanimously
• Authorized award to Angel Armor for five tactical carrier systems (up to $7,500) – approved unanimously
• Authorized award to Vancord for network equipment (up to $13,107.45) – approved unanimously
• Authorized award to H. Barber & Sons for Barber Surf Rake repair (up to $10,505) – approved unanimously
• Authorized Town Clerk to advertise public hearing for Elite Indoor Gun Range license renewal – approved unanimously
• Approved Consent Agenda granting numerous Holiday Sales and Victualling Licenses for the year beginning Dec 1 2025 – approved unanimously
• Authorized award to Omnia Advances Technology Solutions for network equipment at Perryville EMS Station (up to $13,107.45) – approved unanimously

Economic Development Committee

The South Kingstown Economic Development Committee will discuss the Main Street R.I. program and whether to join a training cohort. It will also consider a Form-Based Code proposal for Old Tower Hill Road and plans for EDC data collection surveys. New business includes recruiting efforts, and staff will provide updates on Planning Department activities.

• Main Street R.I. program discussion and possible training cohort participation
• Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code proposal discussion
• EDC Surveys data collection from Innovation Center and workforce
• Recruiting (new business item)
• Staff update on Planning Department activities

The Economic Development Commission approved the draft minutes from 11/5/2025 by unanimous vote. No formal actions were taken on Main Street, Old Tower Hill Road, EDC surveys, or recruiting discussions. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved 11/5/2025 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee will review the Lofts at Fairgrounds development plan and consider an advisory communication to the Planning Board. It will also discuss the draft Missing Middle Housing Ordinance. Staff will provide updates on surplus property, Main Street RI, and Old Tower Hill Road.

• Review of Lofts at Fairgrounds Development Plan – possible advisory to Planning Board
• Discussion of Draft Missing Middle Housing Ordinance
• Surplus Property Update
• Main Street R.I. Update
• Old Tower Hill Road Update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on four development projects: a 36-unit reconfiguration at 571 Main Street (continuance requested), a 311-unit multi-family development at 132 Fairgrounds Road, a cannabis dispensary at 711 Kingstown Road, and a two-unit mixed-use building at 82 Main Street. The board will also decide on an extension of the vesting period for the 70-unit South County Commons District 5 Apartments and make a recommendation to the Town Council on a zoning map amendment to create a new Peace Dale Preserve Special Management District.

• Public hearing for 311-unit Lofts on Fairgrounds at 132 Fairgrounds Road
• Public hearing for cannabis dispensary at 711 Kingstown Road (Greenhouse Dispensary)
• Decision on extension of vesting period for 70-unit South County Commons District 5 Apartments
• Zoning map amendment to create Peace Dale Preserve Special Management District (AP 33, Lot 30)
• Public hearing for 36-unit reconfiguration at 571 Main Street (continuance requested to January 27, 2026)

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It granted the first of two one‑year by‑right extensions for the South County Commons District 5 Apartments conceptual master plan. The board also unanimously continued the public hearings for the 571 Main Street project and the Lofts on Fairgrounds project to January 27 2026.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Granted first one‑year extension for South County Commons District 5 apartments (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 571 Main Street to Jan 27 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Lofts on Fairgrounds to Jan 27 2026 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to short-term rental regulations and vote on a $1,712,600 contract for wastewater treatment facility improvements. They will also consider a resolution requesting state legislation to tax buildings on leased land as real estate, and discuss creating a Youth Advisory Board. A public hearing on revised police standing orders is scheduled.

• $1,712,600 award to Hart Engineering for wastewater disinfection system replacement and Silver Lake pump station improvements
• Public hearing on short-term rental code amendments (Chapter 9, Article IX)
• Resolution seeking state legislation to tax buildings on leased land as real estate (RIGL 44-4-2 clarification)
• Reconsideration of five-year electricity supply agreement with NextEra Energy Services for community aggregation program
• Public hearing on updates to police standing orders (harassment, promotions, pursuit, cellblock, uniform standards)

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss land use topics, including the Old Tower Hill Road Form Based Code and municipal infrastructure capacity. The agenda also includes updates on the Planning Department's budget process and capital improvement program, as well as legal issues and training.

• Discussion on Old Tower Hill Road Form Based Code
• Municipal Infrastructure Capacity (sewer/water) discussion
• Planning Department Budget Process and Capital Improvement Program update
• Update from Special Legal Counsel on land use legislation
• Planning Board Liaison Activities updates

The Board reviewed the Old Tower Hill Road Form‑Based Code and noted the July 2025 document as current, with further discussion set for the January 13 2026 session. Engineers and staff briefed the Board on wastewater capacity, long‑range planning, and upcoming budget and staffing matters. Legal counsel provided updates on training and potential historic district zoning legislation. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Karp, seconded by Wilson)

General

The South Kingstown Planning Board will convene to discuss potential amendments to land use regulations regarding landscape requirements. The meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at the Town Hall.

• Discussion on potential revisions to landscape requirements in land use regulations
• Regular session of the Planning Board

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on two continued appeals of Zoning Enforcement Officer decisions, as well as four new petitions for dimensional or use variances. The appeals concern properties at 28 Columbia Street and 3812 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway. Variance requests include a second-story ADU addition, a detached ADU, a two-car garage, and a storage shed on a vacant lot.

• Continued appeal of Rogers Home, Inc. regarding ZEO decision on 28 Columbia Street (CN zone)
• Continued appeal of Henry Cabrera regarding ZEO Notice of Violation on 3812 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway (R200 zone)
• Petition for dimensional variance to build 22-ft ADU addition (7-ft height relief) and porch (15.6-ft setback relief) at 124 Robinson Street
• Petition for dimensional variance to build detached ADU on undersized lot (2,621 sq ft relief) at 232 Willard Avenue
• Petition for use variance to place storage shed on vacant parcel at 0 Tomahawk Trail South

The board approved a one‑month continuation of Milton Rogers’s appeal petition to the December 17, 2025 meeting (vote 4‑1). It denied Henry Cabrera’s appeal petition on procedural grounds, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a continuation of Sara Isabella’s dimensional variance petition to the December 17, 2025 meeting (vote 5‑0).

• Approved continuation of Milton Rogers petition (4-1)
• Denied Henry Cabrera petition (5-0)
• Approved continuation of Sara Isabella petition (5-0)

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee will review the Lofts at Fairgrounds development plan and discuss surplus property projects. The meeting will also include the approval of previous draft minutes and a public comment period.

• Review of Lofts at Fairgrounds Development Plan
• Approval of 9/25/2025 and 10/23/2025 Draft Minutes
• Update on Surplus Property Projects
• Public Comment period
• Discussion on advisory recommendation to Planning Board

Town Council

The South Kingstown Town Council will hold a work session and regular session on November 10, 2025. Key decisions include ratifying a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the police union (IBPO Local 489), amending change order procedures for the high school building project, and approving multiple business licenses. The council will also consider a liquor service area expansion for Birch & Bay and a road race license benefiting South County Health with a $45,000 donation.

• Ratification of three-year police union contract (IBPO Local 489) effective July 2025–June 2028
• Amendment to change order process and procedures for South Kingstown High School building project
• Submission of three 2026 RI DEM Outdoor Recreation Grant applications
• New victualling and holiday sales license for Arabella's Coffee House (406 Main Street, Wakefield)
• Road race license for Mews Tavern Gear N’ Beer 5K on Nov 23, 2025, with $45,000 donation to South County Health

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will discuss a draft Form-Based Code ordinance for the Old Tower Hill Road neighborhood and review a draft video PSA, with possible action on public education and outreach. Commissioners will also hear status reports on surveys for the Innovation Center and Workforce, and discuss the new Main Street RI program. A staff update will cover recent development projects, including a proposed retail cannabis store at 711 Kingstown Road.

• Discussion of draft Form-Based Code ordinance for Old Tower Hill Road neighborhood plan
• Review of draft video PSA for Old Tower Hill Road; possible action on public education
• Discussion of new Main Street RI program by GrowSmart RI
• Status updates on Innovation Center and Workforce surveys
• Proposed retail cannabis store (Greenhouse Dispensary) at 711 Kingstown Road – Preliminary Plan hearing on 11/25/2025

The Economic Development Commission approved the draft minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the November 5, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved 10/1/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for three development projects, including a large multi-family complex and a five-lot subdivision. The board will also consider a plan extension for the Wakefield Alzheimer's Care Facility and an advisory opinion for The Woods at Stone Soup Farm.

• Public hearing: Lofts on Fairgrounds, a 311-unit multi-family development with retail at 132 Fairgrounds Road
• Public hearing: Saugatucket Acres, a five-lot subdivision at 176 Saugatucket Road
• Public hearing: Geaber Admin Subdivision to readjust parcel boundaries on Narragansett Avenue, West
• Request for extension of Preliminary Plan Approval for Wakefield Alzheimer's Care Facility at 521 Main Street
• Advisory opinion on amendments for The Woods at Stone Soup Farm

The South Kingstown Planning Board unanimously approved an administrative change to the Woods at Stone Soup Farm subdivision, granted a one‑year extension of the Preliminary Plan for the Wakefield Alzheimer's Care Facility, approved the Geaber administrative subdivision, and gave Preliminary Plan approval to the Saugatucket Acres subdivision. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved administrative change to The Woods at Stone Soup Farm subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Preliminary Plan for Wakefield Alzheimer's Care Facility to Dec 31 2026 with wall‑repair commitment (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Geaber Administrative Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Geaber Administrative Subdivision with Unified Development Review (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Saugatucket Acres subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plan for Saugatucket Acres five‑lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The South Kingstown Town Council will meet to vote on various business licenses, board appointments, and a tax abatement. The body will also discuss a predevelopment work plan for three school and town properties.

• Tax abatement request in the amount of $25,572.71
• Paramedic school training award of $16,500 to Educational Resource Group and National Medical Education & Training Center
• Proposed predevelopment work plan for South Road School, Wakefield Elementary School, and Oliver Watson properties
• New Victualling and Holiday Sales Licenses for Meldgie’s River Edge Café, Playa Bowls RI, and Café 99
• Public hearing notice for updated Police Department Standing Orders

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will elect board officers and consider old business including next steps for the Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey, RIDOT's Rte. 138 improvements, and potential protections for stone walls. New business features a presentation on GrowSmart Main Street RI program. Staff updates cover Kingston Station Signal Tower, the Facade Improvement Program, and surplus property redevelopment.

• Discussion of next steps for Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey
• Discussion of Rte. 138 Improvements by RIDOT
• Discussion of potential protections for stone walls
• GrowSmart Main Street R.I. presentation on Main Street America program
• Staff update on Kingston Station Signal Tower and surplus property redevelopment (Wakefield Elementary, South Road School, Oliver Watson Homestead)

The commission unanimously approved the June 26 and August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. Murray Gates was re‑elected as chair and Sharon Henderson as vice chair, each by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other formal actions were taken; discussions on stone‑wall protections and postcards were noted for future meetings.

• Approved 6/26/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 8/28/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Murray Gates as Chair (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Sharon Henderson as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The committee will review correspondence regarding the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project. Members will also attend a Town Council work session concerning 2025 legislative changes.

• Letter to Council regarding Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project
• Town Council Work Session on 2025 Legislative Changes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold two public hearings: a minor land development preliminary plan for Safe Harbor Marina Silver Spring to demolish and reconstruct a maintenance building at 362 Pond Street, and a major subdivision preliminary plan for Saugatucket Farms, a 5-lot subdivision at 216 Saugatucket Road. The board will also discuss the Old Tower Hill Road Form Based Code, receive liaison and staff updates including budget and capital improvement programs, and hear legal updates on legislation and training.

• Public hearing on minor land development: Safe Harbor Marina Silver Spring, 362 Pond Street – demolish and reconstruct maintenance building
• Public hearing on major subdivision: Saugatucket Farms, 216 Saugatucket Road – 5-lot subdivision with flexible frontage
• Discussion of Old Tower Hill Road Form Based Code
• Staff update on Planning Department budget process and Capital Improvement Program
• Legal update on land use legislation and regulatory implications

The Board unanimously closed the public hearing for the Safe Harbor Marina minor land development and granted preliminary plan approval for the project at 362 Pond Street. It also unanimously closed the public hearing for the Saugatucket Farms major subdivision and granted combined conceptual master and preliminary plan approval for the 5‑lot subdivision at 216 Saugatucket Road. Both approvals were given with conditions outlined in the motions.

• Closed public hearing for Safe Harbor Marina minor land development (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Harbor Marina preliminary plan (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Saugatucket Farms major subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Saugatucket Farms combined conceptual master & preliminary plan (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

The Technical Review Committee will approve minutes from three prior meetings and conduct preliminary plan reviews for three development proposals. These include a retail cannabis dispensary requiring a special use permit at 711 Kingstown Road, a mixed-use structure with two residential units at 82 Main Street, and a coastal overlay addition to an existing cottage. The advisory review section has no items listed.

• Greenhouse Dispensary - Minor Land Development with Unified Development Review (UDR): special use permit to convert vacant structure into retail cannabis dispensary at 711 Kingstown Road (Plat 57-2, Lot 76).
• 82 Main Street - Minor Land Development Preliminary Plan: construction of mixed-use structure with two 2nd-floor residential units at 82 Main Street (Plat 57-1, Lot 73; Keystone, LLC).
• Lombardi - Coastal Community Overlay District (CCOD) Review: construct addition to south/west side of existing cottage.
• Approval of minutes from May 14, August 13, and September 10, 2025 meetings.

The committee unanimously tabled the previous meeting minutes. It then approved Pamela Lombardi’s request to add an addition to the south‑west side of her cottage at 240 Cards Pond Road. The TRC also gave a favorable, conditional recommendation to the Planning Board for the 82 Main Street mixed‑use project and for the Greenhouse Dispensary cannabis dispensary, each pending specific items to be addressed. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Tabled previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lombardi addition at 240 Cards Pond Road (unanimous)
• Granted favorable motion to Planning Board for 82 Main Street project, pending four items (unanimous)
• Granted favorable motion to Planning Board for Greenhouse Dispensary project, pending three items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:09 a.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will consider four petitions for dimensional variances to build or expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The board will also hear continued appeals regarding zoning enforcement decisions for properties on Columbia Street and Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway.

• Appeal of ZEO decision for 28 Columbia Street (Rogers Home, Inc.)
• Appeal of Notice of Violation for 3812 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway
• Dimensional variance for ADU at 185 Rodman Street (height, setback, and lot size)
• Dimensional variance for ADU conversion and addition at 114 Meadow Avenue
• Dimensional variance for ADU addition and porch at 124 Robinson Street

The board voted to continue four pending petitions to the November 19, 2025 Zoning Board of Review meeting. Each motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The petitions involve a dimensional variance for an ADU at 124 Robinson Street, an appeal for 28 Columbia Street, an appeal for 3812 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway, and a dimensional variance for an ADU at 32 Willard Avenue. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Continued Daniel Charland dimensional variance petition (4-0)
• Continued Milton Rogers appeal petition (4-0)
• Continued Henry Cabrera appeal petition (4-0)
• Continued Sara Isabella dimensional variance petition (4-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a continued public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Article 5.5 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning rental dwellings. The body will also consider several new business contracts for school facilities, public safety building repairs, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Article 5.5 Rental Dwellings
• Contract for 4Leaf, Inc. for school code review services not to exceed $35,000
• Contract for Aramsco Inc. for Public Safety Building floor replacement not to exceed $43,170
• Purchase of 2025 Elgin Pelican Three Wheeled Street Sweeper not to exceed $308,980
• Tax abatement authorization in the amount of $5,936.32

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

The Technical Review Committee will consider a minor land development application to convert a vacant building at 711 Kingstown Road into a retail cannabis dispensary, requiring a Special Use Permit. The committee will also review a mixed-use development at 82 Main Street (two residential units over commercial space) and a coastal overlay review for a cottage addition. Approval of minutes from May, August, and September meetings is on the agenda.

• Greenhouse Dispensary - Minor Land Development with Unified Development Review for cannabis dispensary conversion at 711 Kingstown Road
• 82 Main Street - Minor Land Development, Preliminary Plan for mixed-use building with two residential units at Plat 57-1, Lot 73
• Lombardi - Coastal Community Overlay District Review for cottage addition on south/west side of existing cottage
• Approval of minutes from May 14, August 13, and September 10, 2025 meetings

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a potential merger with the Sustainability commission. The session also includes the designation of a duty member for the Technical Review Committee.

• Discussion of potential commission merger regarding Sustainability and Conservation

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will review status reports on Innovation Center and Workforce surveys. Members will discuss a draft Form-Based Code ordinance for the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan and the state's new Main Street Program. The meeting includes updates on several active commercial development projects.

• Draft Form-Based Code ordinance for Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan
• GrowSmart RI Main Street Program follow-up
• Innovation Center and Workforce surveys status report
• Planning Board hearing for Safe Harbors / Silver Spring Marina on 10/16/2025
• Technical Review Committee meeting for 82 Main St Mixed Use Development on 10/8/2025

The Economic Development Commission approved the draft minutes from August 13 and September 3, 2025 by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions on surveys, the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan, and upcoming development projects.

• Approved August 13 2025 and September 3 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation from Jillian Finkle of GrowSmart RI. The body will discuss the new Main Street RI program and related materials from Main Street America and the R.I. General Assembly. No votes will take place at this meeting.

• Presentation by Jillian Finkle of GrowSmart RI regarding the Main Street RI program

The Economic Development Commission met on September 29, 2025. Members watched a presentation by Jillian Finkle of GrowSmart RI about the state's new Main Street program. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss and possibly act on the proposed RIDOT Route 138 Improvements and their potential impact on the Kingston Historic District. The board will also consider next steps for the Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey and possible stone wall protections. Elections for board officers are scheduled. Other topics include coordination with the Affordable Housing Committee and updates on the U.S. 250th Celebration and a new Veterans Memorial.

• Discussion and possible action on RIDOT Route 138 project impact on Kingston Historic District
• Discussion of potential stone wall protections
• Next steps for Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey
• Election of board officers
• Discussion on coordination with Affordable Housing Committee

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee will discuss a proposed housing development at the former Schneider Electric plant and surplus property projects at three school and homestead sites. The body may also take action on form-based code amendments and a draft ordinance for missing middle housing.

• Lofts at Fairgrounds proposed housing development on Fairgrounds Road
• Surplus property projects at Wakefield Elementary School, South Road School, and Oliver Watson Homestead
• Proposed form-based code amendments for Old Tower Hill Road, Kingstown Road, and Main Street
• Missing Middle Housing draft ordinance
• Update on RIPTA service changes in South Kingstown

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an amendment to South County Hospital's Institutional Master Plan to incorporate 11 Kenyon Avenue for parking. The board will also review a pre-application concept plan for a 3-lot affordable subdivision at 427 Saugatucket Road and consider an extension of preliminary plan approval for a Wakefield Alzheimer's Care Facility at 521 Main Street. An administrative officer's decision approving a 2-lot minor subdivision at 380 Camp Fuller Road is reported.

• Public hearing: South County Hospital amendment to incorporate 11 Kenyon Avenue for parking into the Institutional Master Plan
• Major Subdivision pre-application: Frederick Hazard Subdivision, 3 lots with affordable dwelling units at 427 Saugatucket Road
• Extension/reinstatement of Preliminary Plan Approval for Wakefield Alzheimer's Care Facility at 521 Main Street (expired Sept 24, 2025)
• Decision of Administrative Officer: Final Plan Approval for Robbins Minor Subdivision, 2 lots at 380 Camp Fuller Road

The Board closed the public hearing on the South County Hospital Institutional Master Plan amendment and then approved the amendment with staff‑recommended conditions, both by unanimous vote. It also continued the Alzheimer’s Care Facility application to the October 28 session and approved the Robbins Minor 2‑lot subdivision. All actions were recorded as unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved South County Hospital master plan amendment with conditions (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for South County Hospital amendment (unanimous)
• Continued Alzheimer’s Care Facility extension application to Oct 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Robbins Minor Subdivision – 2‑lot plan (administrative decision)
• Approved minutes from August 14 and August 26 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will consider four petitions. The first is an appeal by Milton Rogers regarding a June 25, 2025 decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer for the property at 28 Columbia Street, which is zoned CN. The board will also review three special‑use permit applications: a 10‑by‑24‑ft addition at 2210 Scott Road, a 215‑sq‑ft addition and 199‑sq‑ft deck at 20 Gerald’s Farm Drive, and a restaurant expansion with additional dining seats and parking at 323 Main Street. After the petitions, the board will approve minutes from July 16 and August 27, 2025, and note attendance for the October 15 meeting.

• Appeal of zoning decision for 28 Columbia Street (CN zone) by Rogers Home, Inc.
• Special Use Permit for 10’ x 24’7” addition at 2210 Scott Road (CW zone)
• Special Use Permit for 215 sq ft addition and 199 sq ft deck at 20 Gerald’s Farm Drive (R200 zone)
• Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance for restaurant expansion at 323 Main Street (CD zone)
• Approval of July 16 and August 27, 2025 Zoning Board of Review minutes

The Zoning Board of Review voted 5‑0 to continue Milton Rogers’s appeal petition to the October 15, 2025 meeting. It also voted 5‑0 to grant Joseph D’Orso a special use permit for a 10 × 24.7‑ft addition to his seasonal cottage, conditional on CRMC approval with a two‑year expiration. No decision was made on the Jerry Zarrella petition during this meeting.

• Continuation of Milton Rogers petition to Oct 15, 2025 ZBR (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Joseph D’Orso special use permit for cottage addition (5‑0 unanimous, conditional on CRMC approval, two‑year expiration)
• No action taken on Jerry Zarrella special use permit petition (pending)

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

The Technical Review Committee is reviewing preliminary and conceptual plans for residential and mixed-use developments. The body will evaluate subdivision requests and a large-scale multi-family project.

• 91 Green Hill Beach Road: Preliminary plan for a two-lot residential subdivision
• 82 Main Street: Preliminary plan for a mixed-use structure with two residential units
• Saugatucket Acres (176 Saugatucket Road): Preliminary plan for a five-lot subdivision
• Lofts on Fairgrounds (132 Fairgrounds Road): Conceptual master plan for 311 residential units across six buildings and a retail building

The Technical Review Committee unanimously approved a favorable motion for the 91 Green Hill Beach Road minor subdivision, contingent on five specific items. The committee also moved the Saugatucket Acres major subdivision to the Planning Board, requiring four items to be addressed. Additionally, the Lofts on Fairgrounds major land development was forwarded to the Planning Board with five items to be resolved.

• Approved favorable motion for 91 Green Hill Beach Road minor subdivision, contingent on five items (unanimous)
• Moved Saugatucket Acres major subdivision to Planning Board, with four items to be addressed (unanimous)
• Moved Lofts on Fairgrounds major land development to Planning Board, with five items to be addressed (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss amendments to the South Kingstown Housing Authority's Champagne Heights redevelopment plan. The board will also review Form Based Code for Old Tower Hill Road and receive updates on the budget and capital improvement program.

• Champagne Heights redevelopment: amendments to building numbers, types, and layout
• Old Tower Hill Road Form Based Code
• Planning Department Budget Process and Capital Improvement Program update
• Discussion on land use legislation and local regulation changes

The Planning Board voted unanimously to find the proposed changes to the Champagne Heights redevelopment minor and within the Planning Director’s authority for administrative approval. The Board requested the Administrative Officer to provide a summary of the approved changes and periodic status updates. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved finding that Champagne Heights revision is minor and can be approved administratively (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will review survey results for the Innovation Center and Workforce, discuss the draft Form-Based Code ordinance for Old Tower Hill Road, and review active commercial development projects.

• Review Innovation Center and Workforce survey status
• Discuss Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code draft
• Review active commercial development projects list
• Address RIPTA budget and service cuts correspondence
• Discuss attracting tech and blue economy businesses

The committee deferred approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes to October. Members agreed to draft a letter supporting the Old Tower Hill Road Form‑Based Code and to continue work on its economic analysis. By consensus the commission will tentatively hold a GrowSmart RI presentation on the state’s Main Street program on September 29, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Deferred approval of 8/13/2025 minutes to October
• Agreed to draft letter to Council and Planning Board supporting Old Tower Hill Road Form‑Based Code
• Agreed to continue work on economic analysis from January 2025 OTHR report
• Tentatively scheduled GrowSmart RI Main Street program presentation for 9/29/25
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a potential merger between the Sustainability and Conservation commissions. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and the designation of a duty member for the Technical Review Committee.

• Discussion of a potential commission merger regarding Sustainability and Conservation

The Conservation Commission talked about a possible merger with the Sustainability Commission, citing membership and quorum challenges. Members expressed support and outlined next steps, aiming to bring a proposal to the Town Council in November. No formal action, vote, or approval was recorded at this meeting.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will discuss the potential impact of Route 138 improvements on the Kingston Historic District. The body will also review the Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey and discuss potential stone wall protections.

• Discussion of potential stone wall protections
• Discussion regarding potential coordination with Affordable Housing Committee
• Route 138 improvements potential impact to Kingston Historic District
• Public presentation of Matunuck Beach Historic Resource Survey
• Election of board officers

The commission unanimously approved a motion to move the Matunuck Beach historic resource survey to the agenda for discussion. Approval of the June 26 minutes and election of board officers were both deferred to the September meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Advanced Matunuck Beach historic survey agenda item for discussion (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of June 26, 2025 minutes to September meeting
• Deferred election of board officers to September meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 PM (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee will discuss and possibly act on several items including RIPTA service cutbacks, form-based code amendments for Old Tower Hill Road, the Missing Middle Housing Draft Ordinance, and the status of the affordable housing project at the former South Road School site. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Discussion and possible action on RIPTA service cutbacks due to proposed state budget
• Discussion and possible action on Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code amendments for Commercial Highway District
• Discussion and possible action on next steps for Missing Middle Housing Draft Ordinance
• Discussion and possible action on status of proposed affordable housing project at former South Road School site
• Approval of July 24, 2025 draft minutes

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The South Kingstown Zoning Board of Review will consider six petitions. These include a one‑year extension of a special use permit, two dimensional variance requests, a special use permit for a theater addition, and two appeals of zoning enforcement actions. The board will also approve the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes and record attendance for the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• One‑year extension of Special Use Permit for Grace Donofrio, 60 Wilridge Road (CW zone)
• Dimensional variance for Martha B. McManamy Revocable Trust to add 572 sq ft at 208 Ledge Road (R80 zone)
• Special Use Permit for Live Theatre, LLC to add 26'3" × 18'2" to Legitimate Theater with Alcohol at 358A Cards Pond Road (200 zone)
• Appeal by Henry Cabrera of a May 22, 2025 Notice of Violation at 3812 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Highway (R200 zone)
• Appeal by Milton Rogers (Rogers Home, Inc.) of a June 25, 2025 decision concerning 28 Columbia Street (CN zone)

The Zoning Board of Review approved a one‑year extension of a Special Use Permit for Grace Donofrio, moving the expiration to September 29, 2026. It also granted a Dimensional Variance to the Martha B. McManamy Revocable Trust for a 572 sq ft addition with a 15.6 ft setback relief. Petitions from Henry Cabrera and Milton Rogers were continued to later dates. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Petition of Henry Cabrera continued until October 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Petition of Milton Rogers continued until September 17, 2025 (5-0)
• One‑year extension of Special Use Permit for Grace Donofrio granted, new expiration September 29, 2026 (5-0)
• Dimensional Variance for Martha B. McManamy Revocable Trust granted to add 572 sq ft, with 15.6 ft setback relief (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request to modify the approved conceptual master plan for a 36-unit residential development at 571 Main Street, continued from prior meetings. The board will also review two pre-application concept plans: a 3-lot subdivision for affordable housing at 427 Saugatucket Road and a 3-lot flexible-frontage subdivision at 23 Rockland Drive.

• Public hearing: change to previously approved 36-unit residential development at 571 Main Street (Map 56-3, Lot 137)
• Pre-application concept: 3-lot subdivision for affordable housing at 427 Saugatucket Road (Frederick Hazard Subdivision)
• Pre-application concept: 3-lot flexible-frontage subdivision at 23 Rockland Drive (5A Builders, applicant)
• Approval of minutes from July 8 and July 22, 2025 meetings

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and consent agenda items. It also unanimously voted to continue the public hearing for the 571 Main Street major land development to November 25, 2025, with a requirement for re‑notice after that date. The Frederick Hazard Subdivision pre‑application concept plan was tabled. The Board unanimously approved combining the Conceptual Master Plan and Preliminary Plan submittals for the 23 Rockland Drive subdivision. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes and consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 571 Main Street to Nov 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Frederick Hazard Subdivision pre‑application concept plan tabled
• Approved combining Conceptual Master Plan and Preliminary Plan for 23 Rockland Drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (unanimous)

General

This is a regular meeting of the South Kingstown Planning Board. The agenda includes only routine procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No subdivisions, development plan reviews, or other substantive matters are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Technical Review Committee (TRC)

The Technical Review Committee will review several development proposals, including a minor subdivision at 91 Green Hill Beach Road, a major subdivision at Saugatucket Farms, a maintenance building at Safe Harbors, and an amendment to South County Hospital's Institutional Master Plan to add a parking lot at 11 Kenyon Avenue. The committee will also consider approving minutes from June 11, 2025.

• 91 Green Hill Beach Road – minor subdivision preliminary plan for two residential lots
• Saugatucket Farms (216 Saugatucket Road) – major subdivision conceptual master and preliminary plan for five lots
• Safe Harbors (362 Pond Street) – new 52' x 90' maintenance building and onsite wastewater treatment system
• South County Hospital (11 and 100 Kenyon Avenue) – amendment to Institutional Master Plan for hospital parking
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved the June 11, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 10:32 a.m. It moved the 91 Green Hill Beach Road subdivision item to the agenda end, then tabled it. The committee unanimously recommended that the Saugatucket Farms subdivision applicant modify its plans to address four specific items. It also unanimously moved the South County Hospital employee‑parking amendment forward to the Planning Board with five items to be addressed.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved 91 Green Hill Beach Road item to end of agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled 91 Green Hill Beach Road item (unanimous)
• Recommended Saugatucket Farms applicant modify plans to address four items (unanimous)
• Moved South County Hospital parking amendment forward to Planning Board with five items to be addressed (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32 a.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will discuss a Rhode Island state resolution to establish a Main Street RI program in partnership with the RI Commerce Corp. and GrowSmart RI. The committee will also review final drafts of the South Kingstown Business Innovation Center and Workforce surveys, and consider outreach for the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan. Additional items include updates on ongoing development projects such as Safe Harbors, Silver Spring Marina, and the Village at South County Commons.

• State resolution to create Main Street RI program with RI Commerce Corp. and GrowSmart RI
• Final revisions of the South Kingstown Business Innovation Center Survey
• Final revisions of the South Kingstown Workforce Survey
• Draft Form-Based Code ordinance for Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan
• Updates on development projects: Safe Harbors, Silver Spring Marina, Village at South County Commons

The Economic Development Commission approved the May 7 and July 8, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other motions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed without formal decisions.

• Approved May 7 and July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will discuss final revisions to business surveys, the Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code, and a state Main Street program. The committee will also review active business development projects and address recent Open Meetings Act issues.

• Discussion of Old Tower Hill Road Form-Based Code
• Discussion of Main Street RI program
• Review of active business development projects
• Discussion of Open Meetings Act issues
• Review of business and workforce surveys

The Economic Development Commission meeting on August 6, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not available. No agenda items were discussed, voted on, or approved. Consequently, no decisions were made.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue discussions on tree stewardship resources, proposed Town ordinance amendments, and Tree City USA accreditation. They will also receive an update on the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District's work on the Old Tower Hill Road Project. Other agenda items include a report from the duty member on the June Technical Review Committee meeting and designation of a duty member for the August 13 TRC meeting.

• Continued discussion on tree stewardship resources and ordinance amendments
• Update on SRICD work on the Old Tower Hill Road Project
• Report from duty member on June 11, 2025 TRC meeting
• Designation of duty member for August 13, 2025 TRC meeting

The Conservation Commission noted that Chair Mathew Bradywood will not seek reappointment and that Secretary J. Vernon Wyman will step down in September. Members discussed ongoing tree stewardship work and received no update on the Old Tower Hill Road Project. The commission designated Melissa Hughes as the duty member for the Technical Review Committee meeting on August 13. The next commission meeting was scheduled for September 2, 2025 with a proposed bylaw amendment on officer election timing.

• Designated Melissa Hughes as Duty Member for Technical Review Committee (effective August 13)
• Set next Conservation Commission meeting for September 2, 2025

Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee

The South Kingstown Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee will meet to discuss inclusionary housing and the comprehensive permit process under Rhode Island law. The meeting will also cover regulatory updates for missing‑middle and cottage housing. A staff update will report on the town’s recent meeting with Rhode Island Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard and outline next steps. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Discussion on Inclusionary Housing and Comprehensive Permit process under RI Law
• Discussion on Missing Middle/regulatory updates to Cottage Regulations
• Approval of June 24, 2025 Draft Minutes
• Staff update on Town’s meeting with RI Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard, next steps

The Affordable Housing Collaborative Committee approved the draft minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting with a 6-0-0 vote. The committee then adjourned the July 24 meeting unanimously. No actions were taken on any discussion topics.

• Approved June 24, 2025 draft minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board will hold pre-application concept plan reviews for two proposed 2-lot minor subdivisions on Saugatucket Road. The board will also elect officers for the upcoming term and receive a report on administrative decisions made in June 2025.

• Frederick Hazard Minor Subdivision – 2-lot subdivision at 427 Saugatucket Road (Plat 41, Lot 18)
• Geshlider Subdivision – 2-lot subdivision at 229 Saugatucket Road (Plat 34-4, Lot 33)
• Election of officers for the Planning Board

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the June 24, 2025 PBRS. They elected Maria Mack as Chair, Susan Axelrod as Vice‑Chair, and Elizabeth Karp as Secretary. Liz Karp volunteered to serve as the duty member for the August 13, 2025 TRC meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Elected Maria Mack as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Susan Axelrod as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth Karp as Secretary (unanimous)
• Designated Liz Karp as duty member for Aug 13 TRC meeting (volunteer)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will review four petitions for special use permits and dimensional variances, including a request to rebuild a fire‑damaged restaurant with alcohol at 629 Succotash Road. It will also consider a 175‑sq‑ft addition to a seasonal cottage at 240 Cards Pond Road, a 172‑sq‑ft addition at 49 Sheldon Point Road, and demolition and reconstruction of a dwelling at 54 Schaeffer Street. In addition, the board will approve the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, record attendance for the August 27, 2025 meeting, and discuss the annual election of officers.

• Special Use Permit for a 175 sq ft addition to the seasonal cottage at 240 Cards Pond Road (Lot 9‑28, R200).
• Dimensional Variance for a 172 sq ft addition at 49 Sheldon Point Road (R80) requesting 10.6 ft front‑yard setback relief.
• Special Use Permit & Dimensional Variance to demolish and rebuild the dwelling and detached garage at 54 Schaeffer Street (R10), seeking 12 ft 6 in front‑yard relief and a 9‑ft garage height increase.
• Special Use Permit & Dimensional Variance to rebuild a restaurant with alcohol at 629 Succotash Road (CW), requesting front‑yard relief of 16 ft 6 in and rear‑yard relief of 19 ft.
• Approval of the June 18, 2025 Zoning Board of Review meeting minutes.

The Zoning Board of Review unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for Susan Zincone to add a 175‑square‑foot addition to the seasonal cottage at 240 Cards Pond Road. The Board also recorded that the petition by David Guadagnoli for a dimensional variance at 49 Sheldon Point Road was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 175 sq ft addition at 240 Cards Pond Road (5‑0)
• Petition for Dimensional Variance at 49 Sheldon Point Road withdrawn by applicant (no vote)

Planning Board

The South Kingstown Planning Board will hold a regular session to review subdivision and land development projects, approve minutes, and receive reports. The meeting will be held at the Town Hall in Wakefield.

• Review of Subdivisions and Land Development Projects
• Review of Development Plan Review items
• Recommendations to Town Council
• Report of Administrative Officer
• Designation of Duty Member for TRC Meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Commission will hold a joint work-session with the Planning Board to review a revised draft of the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan and related zoning amendments.

• Joint work-session with Planning Board
• Review of Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Plan draft
• Discussion of zoning amendments
• Consultant: Able City East

The Economic Development Commission held a joint work‑session with the Planning Board to review the revised draft form‑based code zoning amendments for the Old Tower Hill Road Neighborhood Project. Members heard a presentation from the town’s code consultant and engaged in discussion. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will consider four petitions for land use and building variances. These include a request for alcohol service at a restaurant and three requests for relief from height, usage, and setback regulations.

• Special Use Permit for alcohol service at a proposed restaurant at 254 Robinson Street
• Dimensional Variance for a 28-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit at 19 Wright Avenue
• Dimensional Variance to convert a business building to a single-family dwelling at 11 Caswell Street
• Dimensional Variance for front and rear additions at 962 Post Road

The Zoning Board of Review unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for a restaurant with alcohol service at 254 Robinson Street, a .4‑acre commercial downtown lot owned by Main & Robinson, LLC. The Board found the proposal met all zoning criteria and imposed no conditions. No members of the public spoke for or against the petition.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 254 Robinson Street restaurant (5-0 vote)

Zoning Board of Review Meeting

The Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing on three petitions. Two requests seek one-year extensions for previously granted special use permits for restaurant outdoor seating areas. One request seeks a dimensional variance to build a new dwelling closer to the rear property line than allowed.

• Hang Ten LLC requests one-year extension for outdoor seating special use permit at 895 Matunuck Beach Road
• Matunuck Market Place requests second one-year extension for restaurant-with-alcohol special use permit at 151 Old Tower Hill Road
• Mariana Zotos and Gregory Raso seek dimensional variance of 19.7 feet from 35-foot rear setback for new dwelling at 191B Wordens Pond Road
• Board also to approve minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting and set attendance for June 18, 2025

The Zoning Board of Review unanimously approved a one‑year extension of the Special Use Permit for Hang Ten LLC at 895 Matunuck Beach Road, extending the permit to May 31 2026. It also unanimously approved a second one‑year extension of the Special Use Permit for Matunuck Market Place at 151 Old Tower Hill Road, extending it to June 9 2026. Lastly, the board unanimously granted a Dimensional Variance for 191B Wordens Pond Road, allowing demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new building.

• Granted one-year extension of Special Use Permit for Hang Ten LLC (expires May 31, 2026) – vote 5‑0
• Granted second one-year extension of Special Use Permit for Matunuck Market Place (expires June 9, 2026) – vote 5‑0
• Granted Dimensional Variance for 191B Wordens Pond Road to demolish existing dwelling and build new structure – vote 5‑0