Minutes of the Newport Zoning Board of Review A meeting of the Zoning Board of Review was held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 43 Broadway at 6:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chris Kirwin, Chair Heidi Blank, Vice Chair Robert Buzard, Secretary Bart Grimes Russell Johnson Wick Rudd Guy Weston, Zoning Officer Girard Galvin, Assistant City Solicitor Nancy Caron, Stenographer, Allied Court Reporters ABSENT: Chuck Allott DECISIONS The request for an extension of the Petition of 526 Thames Street, LLC was continued to January 28, 2019. The Petition of John Gullison was withdrawn without prejudice. A motion to adopt the application, plans, and the staff report as the board s findings of fact for the PETITION OF PATRICIA LUDWIG, applicant and owner; for a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a 74 sq. ft. rear stair addition which will increase the lot coverage from 38% to 39% (20% allowed) applying to the property located at 65 Third St., TAP 12, Lot 34, (R-10 zone) was made by Ms. Blank, seconded by Mr. Buzard. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion to approve the application with the condition the project be started and substantially completed within twelve (12) months of the date of the decision and that all outstanding invoices relating to the cost of abutter notices be paid prior to the recording of the decision was made by Ms. Blank, seconded by Mr. Buzard. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion to adopt the application, plans, the representations of attorney Matthew Leys, and the staff report as the board s findings of fact for the PETITITON OF TARA GRIFFIN, applicant and owner; for a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a 1½ story detached carriage house/garage which will be located 20 from the west property line, (50 required), applying to the property located at 459 Bellevue Ave., TAP 36, Lot 27, (R-60 zone) was made by Ms. Blank, seconded by Mr. Buzard. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion to approve the application with the condition the project be started and substantially completed within 1
twelve (12) months of the date of the decision and that all outstanding invoices relating to the cost of abutter notices be paid prior to the recording of the decision, was made by Ms. Blank, seconded by Mr. Buzard. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion to adopt the application, plans, and the staff report as the board s findings of fact for the PETITION OF SHAWN BOHANNON, applicant and owner; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to maintain a second floor addition to an existing detached garage which is located 1.75 from the north property line and 2.2 from the west property line, (10 required), and which increases the lot coverage from 25% to 26%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 10 Hall Ave., TAP 13, Lot 25, (R-10 zone) was made by Ms. Blank, seconded by Mr. Buzard. The motion was unanimously approved. A motion to approve the application with the condition the project be started and substantially completed within twelve (12) months of the date of the decision and that all outstanding invoices relating to the cost of abutter notices be paid prior to the recording of the decision, that there be no guesthouse use, the garage not be rented out, and that the be no plumbing or electrical in the garage, was made by Ms. Blank, seconded by Mr. Buzard. The motion was unanimously denied. Testimony began on the Amended PETITION OF J. RICHARD & MARGARET RATCLIFFE, applicants; J. RICHARD & EDITH RATCLIFFE, OWNERS; for a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a 52 x 28, 3½ story, single-family dwelling on an existing vacant lot which will be located 5.5 from the south property line and 6.5 from the north property line, (10 required), and which will increase the lot coverage to 34.4%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located on Houston Ave., TAP 39, Lot 111, (R-10 zone). The matter was continued January 28, 2019. A motion to approve the PETITION OF MARK & DEANNA AMORELLO, applicants and owners; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to expand the existing garage by adding a 230 sq. ft. 2-story addition with attached pergola which will be located 3.5 from the south property line and 3.5 from the east property line, (10 required). In addition, construct a 30 2 nd floor dormer on the existing house which is to be located 5.9 from the north property line, (10 required), along with a 48 sq. ft. single-story addition. Lot coverage of proposal to increase from 24% to 28%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 30 Whitwell Ave., TAP 11, Lot 430, (R-10 zone) was made by Ms. Blank, seconded by Mr. Buzard. The motion was unanimously approved with the condition the project be started and substantially completed within twenty-four (24) months of the date of the decision and that all outstanding invoices relating to the cost of abutter notices be paid prior to the recording of the decision, that there be a vegetative border along the east property line, the garage not be rented out, and that the be no plumbing in the garage. The following petitions were continued to a regular meeting of Monday, January 28, 2019: 2
PETITION OF MAURICE & LYNN De La VALLETTE, applicant and owner; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a 1-story, 19.75' x 10.90 addition, which will be located 9.75' from the south property and 1.25' from the north property line, (10' required), and which will increase the lot coverage from 41% to 48%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 18 Second St., TAP 16, Lot 198, (R-10 zone). PETITION OF PETER SCHMITZ, applicant and owner; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a 45 sq. ft. shed addition will be located 0 from the east property line, (10 required), and which will increase the lot coverage from 25% to 27%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 3 Third St., TAP 16, Lot 88, (R-10 zone). PETITION OF SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY, applicant and owner; for a special use permit for permission to construct a 214 bed dormitory with a staff dwelling unit applying to the properties located at 23, 45, & 51 Shephard Ave. and 26 Lawrence Ave., 74 & 80 Victoria Ave., TAP 36, Lots 36, 96, 98, 102, 103 & 104, (R-60 zone). PETITION OF SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY, applicant and owner; for a special use permit for permission to construct a 196 bed dormitory with a staff dwelling unit applying to the properties located at 204, 206 & 218 Ruggles Ave. and Lawrence Ave., TAP 36, Lots 48, 49, 89, 111 & 126, (R-60 zone). PETITION OF ALFONSO & SARA SIERRA, applicants and owners, for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a new single-family dwelling which will increase the lot coverage from 0% to 30%, (20% allowed). In addition, seeking permission to install a propane tank, a generator, and two air conditioner condensing units 7 from the north property lines, (10 required), applying to the property located on Seaview Ave., TAP 31, Lot 98, (R-10 zone). PETITION OF WELOVENEWPORT, LLC, applicant and owner; for a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to demolish the existing structure and construct a new 2-1/2 story, 30,000 sq. ft. single-family dwelling with an inground pool. Said dwelling to be located 21 from the south property line, 30 from the west property line, (50 required), and 37.75 from the east property line, (75 required). Said pool to be located 55.75 from the north property line, (75 required), and 26 from the west property line, (50 required). Total lot coverage of property to be 20%, (8% allowed), applying to the property located at 1 Harborview Dr., TAP 42, Lot 10, (R-120 zone). PETITITON OF NICKOLAI PAWLENKO, applicant and owner; for a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a 2-story detached garage which will be located 2 from the west property line, (15 required), and which will increase the lot coverage from 19% to 28%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 1 Kyle Ter., TAP 6, Lot 311, (R-10 zone). 3
PETITITON OF DENNIS BRISTOW, applicant and owner; for a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a single story bedroom/bath addition which will be located 5.25 from the south property line, (10 required), and which will increase the lot coverage from 26% to 31%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 33 South Baptist St., TAP 32, Lot 184, (R-10 zone). PETITION OF ROPOLO FAMILY, LLC, applicant and owner, PASTA BEACH, LLC, lessee; for a special use permit and a variance to the off-street parking requirements for permission to add a 900 s.f. of outdoor standard restaurant service area provide 0 additional off-street parking spaces, (7 additional off-street parking spaces required), applying to the property located at 136-138 Bellevue Ave., TAP 28, Lot 27-4, (GB zone). PETITITON OF MIKE & SANDRA GOSS, applicants and owners; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to widen the existing exterior steps which will increase the lot coverage from 52% to 53%, (45% allowed), and to construct a 2 nd floor rear deck, applying to the property located at 35 Corne St., TAP 27, Lot 219, (R-3 zone). PETITION OF KATHERINE ASHTON & MICHAEL MULLEE, applicants and owners; for a special use permit for permission to convert the existing professional office into a third dwelling unit applying to the property located at 635-637 Thames St., TAP 39, Lot 72, (LB zone). PETITITON OF STEPHANIE TAYLOR, applicant and owner; for a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct two 3rd floor dormers, a front porch, a rear pergola, and a second floor deck which will be located 6.5' from the north property line, (10' required), and which will increase the lot coverage from 28% to 30%, (20% allowed). In addition to construct a rooftop deck applying to the property located at 27 Houston Ave, TAP 39, Lot 13, (R-10 zone). PETITION OF SUSAN ROPOLO, applicant and owner; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to construct a15' X 50' inground pool which will increase the lot coverage from 20% to 27%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 80 Washington Street, TAP 12, Lot 73, (R-10 zone). PETITION OF ANDREW & AVANI McHUGH, applicants and owners; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to demolish the existing structure and construct a 3-story dwelling with a rooftop deck which will be located 2' from the east and west property lines, (10' required), 2' from the south property line, (20' required), and which will increase the lot coverage 39% to 66%, (20% allowed), applying to the property located at 2 Wheatland Ct., TAP 37 Lot 36-4, (R-10A zone). PETITION OF MATTHEW DEANGLIS, applicant; CHERYL CAULEY DEANGLIS, owner; for a special use permit and a variance to the dimensional requirements for 4
permission to maintain a 368 sq. ft. roof over an existing deck which will be located 0' from the south property line, (20' required), applying to the property located at 110 J.T. Connell Highway, TAP 9, Lot 415, (CI zone). 5