Zoning Board of Review

ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING – January 19, 2023

BUSINESS AGENDA

1 Town House Road, Hopkinton, RI 02833

MEETING BEING HELD IN PERSON AND REMOTELY

Understanding the people have a vested interest in the operation of their government, the Hopkinton Zoning Board of Review intends to include the public on January 19, 2023. However, due to the COVID- 19 virus, the Board wants to be sure that everyone can do so safely from their own homes. Therefore, this hybrid meeting will be held in person and remotely using Zoom.

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7:00 P.M.   Call to Order – Introduction - Moment of silent meditation and salute to the Flag.

Members present. Members sitting as Board

Petition I – Determine completeness of application/consider waivers (cont.)

A Petition for a Use Variance to allow for a kennel license at a residential property. Petition filed by Anthony and Sherrell Clemente with mailing address of 172 Lawton Foster Rd N, Hope Valley, RI 02832, for property located at 172 Lawton Foster Rd N, Hope Valley, RI 02832, and identified as AP 14 Lot 1, an RFR-80 Zone and filed in accordance with Section 9 of Chapter 134 of the Zoning Ordinances of Hopkinton, as amended.

Applicant or representative present. Filing fees paid and notice posted. Discussion.

Decision.

Petition II – Determine completeness of application/consider waivers (cont.)

A Petition for a Dimensional Variance to allow a reduction in lot frontage. Petition filed by Nick Mandes on behalf of Clarks Falls, LLC with mailing address of 15 Clarks Falls Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359, for property owned by Clarks Falls, LLC located at 0 Tanner Lane, Ashaway, RI 02804, and identified as AP 5 Lot 57E, an R-1 Zone and filed in accordance with Section 9 of Chapter 134 of the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Hopkinton, as amended.

Petition III – Determine completeness of application/consider waivers (cont.)

A Petition for a Special Use Permit to allow for a single-family residence. Petition filed by Nick Mandes on behalf of Clarks Falls, LLC with mailing address of 15 Clarks Falls Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359, for property owned by Clarks Falls, LLC located at 0 Tanner Lane, Ashaway RI 02804, and identified as AP 5 Lot 57E, an R-1 Zone and filed in accordance with Sections 8C and 10 of Chapter 134 of the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Hopkinton, as amended.

Applicant or representative present.

Filing fees paid and notice posted. Discussion.

Decision.

Petition IV- Determine completeness of application/consider waivers/Hearing

A Petition for a Special Use Permit to allow for the installation of ground mounted solar panels. Petition filed by Emiel Tetreault with mailing address of 152 Woodville Alton Rd, Hopkinton, RI 02833, for property located at 152 Woodville Alton Rd, Hopkinton, RI 02833, and identified as AP 9 Lot 16L, an RFR-80 Zone and filed in accordance with Sections 8C and 10 of Chapter 134 of the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Hopkinton, as amended.

Applicant or representative present. Filing fees paid and notice posted. Discussion.

Decision.

Petition V- Determine completeness of application/consider waivers/Hearing

A Petition for a Dimensional Variance to allow for rear set-back relief for a shed. Petition filed by Robin and Cynthia Dubay with mailing address of 12 Church St, Ashaway, RI 02804, for property located at 12 Church St, Ashaway, RI 02804, and identified as AP 24 Lot 124, an R-1 Zone and filed in accordance with Section 9 of Chapter 134 of the Zoning Ordinances of Hopkinton, as amended.

Applicant or representative present. Filing fees paid and notice posted. Discussion.

Decision.

Consider the Minutes of the December 15, 2022 Zoning Board of Review meeting. To conduct any other business that may legally come before said meeting.

Adjourn.

If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation by any person, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 377-7777 (V) or 377-7773 (TDD) at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting.