Planning Board Weighs Solar Farm, Subdivisions; Historic District Commission to Review Spire Demolition
The East Greenwich Planning Board met June 24 to consider master plan extensions for a solar project and a subdivision, and held a public hearing for a new housing development. No votes or decisions have been published yet. Meanwhile, the Historic District Commission is set to meet July 8 to review demolition permits for St. Luke's Church spire and discuss a potential demolition-by-neglect ordinance.
Planning Board Reviews Solar Project, Subdivisions
According to the published agenda, the Planning Board was scheduled to vote on a master plan extension request from South Road Solar LLC for a project on South Road. The board also considered a master plan extension for Modern Industries' Division Road Neighborhood subdivision on Division Road. A public hearing was held for The Pastures minor subdivision preliminary plan at 741 Division Street. Additionally, the board was to review the 2025 Low and Moderate Income Housing Chart and receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of these items are not known.
Historic District Commission to Consider St. Luke's Spire Demolition
The Historic District Commission will meet July 8 at a time and location to be announced. The agenda includes hearings for final and conceptual proposals for exterior work at three properties: demolition and construction at 99 Peirce Street (St. Luke's Church spire), demolition and new garage construction at 96 Friendship Street, and exterior rehabilitation at 235 Kenyon Avenue. The commission will also discuss and possibly vote on a proposed Demolition by Neglect Ordinance and review minutes from its June 10 meeting.
Coming Up
Historic District Commission – July 8, 2026. Agenda includes hearings on demolition and construction at St. Luke's Church spire and two other properties, plus discussion of a demolition-by-neglect ordinance.
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