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Staff reported the parcel is in an A‑6 zone where the future land use map lists a density of about 7.26 units per acre. The applicant proposed splitting an existing 9,500‑square‑foot record lot into two 4,750‑square‑foot parcels, each with 50 feet of frontage; the existing house would remain on one parcel and a new single‑family home would be built on the other. Staff analysis found the proposed lot sizes and frontage are consistent with the existing character of Dale Avenue — staff noted that a large share of lots within 400 feet on Dale Avenue are already 4,750 square feet — and concluded the subdivision would cause only a small change in area density (staff estimated approximately a 0.6% increase in the broader area calculation).

The commission discussed legal standards for variances, including the statutory bar on creating a hardship by subdividing a conforming property. Commissioner Lamphere argued the applicant had created the need for relief by seeking the subdivision and expressed concern about increasing neighborhood density above the future land use map standard; other commissioners cited the existing lot pattern and compatibility with surrounding homes. The applicant’s attorney, Robert Murray, and applicant Robert Moll said the new house would be a two‑story colonial and that existing large trees would be retained where feasible.

The planning commission approved the zoning variances in a recorded vote. The commission then approved the minor subdivision conditioned on installation of concrete curbing along the frontage and on final plan review; staff’s recommendation also conditioned variance effectiveness on approval of the final plan. No public opposition was recorded; one neighbor asked about the proposed house form and landscaping and the applicant indicated landscaping will be provided and the house will be a two‑story colonial.

Next steps: the applicant must install curbing along the proposed frontage and submit a final plan; the zoning variance approvals were conditioned on completion of those final‑plan actions as recorded by staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Plan Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a minor subdivision to split a 9,500‑square‑foot lot at 14 Dale Avenue into two 4,750‑square‑foot lots and granted variances for lot size/frontage and a side setback; staff required curb installation and conditioned variance on final plan approval.","taxTitle","Cranston City, Providence County, Rhode Island","taxId",4549,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617212,"Commission approves preliminary plan for Cranston Print Works redevelopment, limits approval to staff conditions 1–4",3244,434000,3678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842638-147ce3dda410ca0c36fcfbd651395044&start=434&end=3678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842638-147ce3dda410ca0c36fcfbd651395044/thumbnail_434000.jpg","/articles/6617212/Cranston-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Commission-approves-preliminary-plan-for-Cranston-Print-Works-redevelopment-limits-approval-to-staff-conditions-14","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617212-ab26deacde205152e26e5e6e25d071ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146381&Signature=IaQmYpaNqQB1vfWeudw1eyg7Znwq6id5qJLo-TvFVxJ-WCKOKuWsLPc9tA0kJ3GBJuODVn4k74RH4sF~loB63VEqMeVsMhzpH~2wLFpQfcaBTdcSFIQn14WDngHol8UIq4c07N9jQUrcmNJCffh~ieq1Hd0DsWqJSVhKYhYHIhm0-KJOte3FSdQS5m8simMmblTyEOKa45RK9T-mMMJ99FfQ72cFKdLUt8hZ3WX4mDBjMYhNyxYHjqX5Lv3Dc~Lr2qVyADqo2HdnnswGm5CSruabvd1iVHaJUdmZIvEK~QpUUKdu6a8DYS~KCpjI2-UUoj8lw-g3PqtYzVPE4kfi2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cranston City Planning Commission on April 1 granted preliminary plan approval for the Cranston Print Works redevelopment, a mill‑conversion and new self‑storage project proposed by Brady Sullivan and ownership entities CPW Apartments LLC and CPW True Storage LLC.

Attorney Robert Murray and project engineer Michael Malinowski presented a preliminary plan for the 1381 Cranston Street property that conforms to a city council zone change allowing a mixed industrial‑multifamily redevelopment. The master plan and zoning change approved earlier allowed up to 150 multifamily units; the developer’s preliminary plan before the commission proposed 100 residential units after one structurally deficient building was demolished during site preparation.

Murray and Malinowski told the commission the project has received multiple outside approvals: a freshwater wetlands permit dated 05/08/2024, a Veolia Water sewer approval dated October 2024 and Providence Water Supply Board approval dated December 4, 2024. Malinowski described stormwater mitigation that he said would reduce overall runoff through infiltration systems placed outside the floodplain, and said work would avoid development within mapped wetlands and jurisdictional areas.

Staff presented a written recommendation finding the proposal generally consistent with the comprehensive plan and the 2023 ordinance creating the M‑1 conditional zone, but recommended several conditions before final approval. Staff suggested: (1) obtain all remaining state and local outside approvals, (2) address remaining Veolia Water comments on sewer service, (3) place driveways under stop sign control with painted stop bars, (4) choose alternative tree species or arrangements to avoid interference with overhead power lines, and (5) provide stationary outdoor bicycle racks near residential entrances (inverted‑U or equivalent) in well‑lit locations.

Commissioners discussed technical items including floodplain location, stormwater mitigation, the demolition of Building C to increase flood storage, parking (256 spaces shown on the plan versus 212 required), and a 2023 traffic study that had been predicated on 129 apartments; the current plan reduces that to 100 units, which reduces projected traffic. Commissioners noted an acknowledged capacity issue on the Cranston Street eastbound approach and discussed potential signal timing or signal equipment upgrades as a city responsibility.

The final approval motion, made by Commissioner Renzulli and seconded by Commissioner Exeter, accepted staff findings and granted preliminary plan approval with conditions 1–4; the staff condition requiring stationary outdoor bicycle racks (condition 5) was removed after applicant objection and commissioner discussion that the specific bike‑rack standard was overly prescriptive. The commission approved the preliminary plan by voice vote; the record shows the motion passed and staff will return to the commission with a final plan addressing the listed conditions and outstanding agency comments.

Next steps recorded in the meeting: the applicant will resolve remaining Veolia comments and other outside approvals, address staff landscaping/species and sight‑line issues adjacent to power lines, add stop control and painted stop bars at internal drive exits as required, and submit a final plan for administrative or subsequent commission sign‑off.","The Planning Commission approved a preliminary plan for the Cranston Print Works redevelopment by Brady Sullivan, authorizing 100 residential units and mixed self-storage while imposing conditions on technical approvals, landscaping near power lines, and driveway controls; bike-rack requirement was removed after debate.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617215,"Planning commission grants one-year extension for Bridal Awakenings minor land development",172,262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842638-147ce3dda410ca0c36fcfbd651395044&start=262&end=434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842638-147ce3dda410ca0c36fcfbd651395044/thumbnail_262000.jpg","/articles/6617215/Cranston-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Planning-commission-grants-one-year-extension-for-Bridal-Awakenings-minor-land-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617215-8da26e7a893c50df795a1aa73f49bc1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146381&Signature=UO5sgCXIisVPLWQ5EzGs8fgkY2uYY4QLpRQ4PpoOcW88eCZToHXX208YnpT04yL80nbD2kLNhgcCeup-N~Qnsyee5axm~Icxg6TLA0KiTLeyogjVxcG70jXHoh2fOT4GCJGwkx3OIr-SmYv0MOie9uG-fdrDF~6n3KqgWWtgEPGMcMb01Fw3jU9nUbGEVJtsjWXWxo3ZzTXPMhf8DOWgqDuwzFPwExDFpxhce0pmb4PTRf3GUrUHsGhKroZxRyS9aEsc~BwUhtY3DujPYY7aV-uLxxhN6NjFC-zf9ttHnE0ozJSveJsXSOe7aM0oHXU9hRsI8Xi2WUxnErxifDO54A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cranston City Planning Commission approved a one-year extension for the Bridal Awakenings minor land development, moving the approval expiration to May 7, 2026.

Attorney Robert Murray, representing the applicant, told the commission the developer has made progress since the commission granted preliminary approval last year: a building has been raised, Providence Water has provided approvals, and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation has issued a physical alteration permit. The outstanding item is final sewer approval; Murray said he expected the sewer sign-off shortly and asked the commission to grant an additional year to submit a final plan.

The commission called for public comment; none was offered in person or online. A motion to grant the one-year extension was made by Commissioner Lampier and seconded by Commissioner Exeter. The commission voted in favor by voice vote and the extension was approved.

The extension applies to the minor land development preliminary approval on Oakland Avenue and allows additional time for the applicant to complete required agency approvals and submit a final plan.","The commission approved a one-year extension for the Bridal Awakenings minor land development on Oakland Avenue to May 7, 2026; applicant cited outstanding final sewer approval.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617218,"Cranston City planning commission appoints Beth Ashman as planning director",86,172000,258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842638-147ce3dda410ca0c36fcfbd651395044&start=172&end=258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842638-147ce3dda410ca0c36fcfbd651395044/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6617218/Cranston-City/Providence-County/Rhode-Island/Cranston-City-planning-commission-appoints-Beth-Ashman-as-planning-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617218-0d00cbf3b28b63ed4fd9e61af344e970/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146381&Signature=g1RivrYKQZXZ7~SIkrNAwCSbhhfdeocGwOzuQO9Jt-jxMRXQ8saB-nVxSojH6uyEQ8fiGpo0BhztP9C-dvVl4TSUP0XFH6SGGKuxPry4y49R5PF-SH8ni97sfsuT3gtf0SCrXra6djZYd7euwxHD1~PLsi3ueDzR8ZpOFIpT0~IMGqHp9xfh3~jNsILZLt3IN8OLDltnGaSqw97sY-dgdE3DFtMjtbt00Dzf6LtCnyL1gV4hpConrPGKGL~19babnByfmjZPfy5cSbw7nI7HyC922jDpx0mqVAqdBRtvIZl8ceyIIrqZanLwjmlG0iQkjJ5Sy3PzMLMGIOxdgLSFDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cranston City Planning Commission voted to appoint Beth Ashman as the city’s planning director during its April 1 meeting after a subcommittee recommended her for the permanent post.

The commission’s chair said Mr. Pizzullo resigned in January and that Ashman had served as acting planning director while the position was posted and filled. A subcommittee composed of the chair, Vice Chairman Coop and Commissioner Lamphere interviewed Ashman and made a positive recommendation to the full commission.

A motion to appoint Ashman was made from the chair and seconded by Commissioner Mancini; the commission voted in favor. Ashman thanked the commission and said she looked forward to working with staff and commissioners in her new role.

The appointment follows the city’s internal interim arrangement and a formal recruitment process, and brings the acting director into the permanent role without further public hearings or conditions recorded in the meeting.","The Cranston City Planning Commission voted to appoint Beth Ashman as Planning Director after a subcommittee interviewed her following the January resignation of the prior director.","actionData","errors"]

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