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57 Marchant Street continued: The board agreed at the petitioner’s request to continue the full hearing for 57 Marchant Street to the May 19 meeting. The item had been expected to be the evening’s major hearing; the petitioner asked for the continuance and the motion passed unanimously.

181 Bellevue Center LLC appeal and briefing schedule: The board set a deadline of May 9 for the appellant to submit a brief in the appeal of a Historic District Commission decision (the appeal involves 181 Bellevue Center LLC). The applicant’s counsel indicated the city solicitor does not plan to submit a response brief; the board’s solicitor reserved the right to file a reply if needed. The board agreed May 19 was a suitable full‑hearing date; the petitioner will distribute the brief in advance so members receive it roughly 10 days before the hearing.

Why it matters: Both items will occupy significant time at the May 19 meeting. The briefing schedule gives the board and its solicitor a defined period to prepare; if an objector hires counsel and files an attorney brief the schedule could change, the board noted.

Board action: The motions to continue and to set the briefing schedule passed unanimously. The board recorded that written letters from unrepresented objectors had been received in advance of the appeal but that no formal objecting attorney had yet filed a responsive brief.

Next steps: The appellant will file its brief by end of day May 9; the board’s packet and HDC materials will be circulated on or shortly after that date. The full hearing will occur May 19; the board reserved the right to permit additional briefs if new counsel appears for objectors.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Newport - Zoning Board of Review - April 2025 Regular Meeting - Apr 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board continued the 57 Marchant full hearing to May 19 and set a briefing schedule for the 181 Bellevue Center LLC appeal, with briefs due May 9 and the full hearing on May 19.","taxTitle","Newport, Providence County, Rhode Island","taxId",79596,"location","Rhode Island","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6578718,"Zoning board grants second 12‑month extension for 169 Wellington Ave. pool project",118,175000,293000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142299-2936613e20b2ff4579a61aad3b6c07a5&start=175&end=293","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142299-2936613e20b2ff4579a61aad3b6c07a5/thumbnail_175000.jpg","/articles/6578718/Rhode-Island/Zoning-board-grants-second-12month-extension-for-169-Wellington-Ave-pool-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578718-4368c38ea1ccc80661f7303d505bb141/orig.mp4?Expires=1776238946&Signature=c49RYglo5eoE7fNoIWdQpygwF6mlhFsYn7ah9XZ0~5iqGP96ViyTVtnsTDzM26XRYdBRf69vrBcMUe659kdMIetWxdRBJxhYWlMdefQ6hCuJRWs5pf6KbWiX8oJxR6ahS8DxqffiBXCfVMsj9JLx-aYpYJf9rERPnWCtkfTr7eZ9j4QsWJWMmYOUWQruS24QvlLUL3kOsBC9e7SIVks-VTlhrYajkxMqV5SChSg7oJLU7EoFMPue93PTYfLD3ba3kRDQVuamsIh4fBNiy6cEm1agFVcROMtdjJ6s9c8rgCkS-KfbExrr5eewbmeTJLuA6Xgec8edZ4MLYFSv9NH1Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","NEWPORT — The Newport Zoning Board of Review granted a second 12‑month extension on April 28 to the owner of 169 Wellington Ave., allowing more time to start construction of a previously approved pool.

The board heard from the applicant’s attorney, who told the panel the project has been delayed by financing and difficulty finding a pool contractor; the site’s pickleball court portion has been completed. The attorney said the owner still intends to proceed with the pool but has not secured a suitable contractor.

\"It's really just a matter of financing,\" the attorney said, explaining the delay and confirming a suitable pool contractor had not yet been found.

Why it matters: This is a second 12‑month extension to the property’s prior zoning approval. Approvals include conditions the board repeatedly applies: work must begin and be substantially complete within the extension period, or the applicant must request further relief from the zoning officer before expiration.

Board action: The board voted unanimously to grant the extension. The decision includes the standard conditions: the applicant must begin and substantially complete the project within 12 months of the decision or request an extension from the zoning officer prior to expiration, and all outstanding public-noticing invoices must be paid before the decision is recorded.

Next steps: The applicant must secure financing and a contractor and proceed to building‑permit review. The board’s extension will expire April 28, 2026, unless further extension is requested and granted.","The board granted a second 12‑month extension for construction at 169 Wellington Ave., citing financing and contractor delays; the applicant had completed the pickleball court but has not yet found a pool contractor.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6578723,"Newport zoning board approves multiple variances and special-use permits; conditions set for some guest houses",8369,357000,8726000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3142299-2936613e20b2ff4579a61aad3b6c07a5&start=357&end=8726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3142299-2936613e20b2ff4579a61aad3b6c07a5/thumbnail_357000.jpg","/articles/6578723/Rhode-Island/Newport-zoning-board-approves-multiple-variances-and-special-use-permits-conditions-set-for-some-guest-houses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6578723-b6ee0a938b0beb72a75dc35aa40e0da8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776238946&Signature=ikpKinh2DKP0WyKIDEJbROuazSBNnvAWmF5bC-IDFpZGE7Ujm1v2b~OASWc3vaUiYv4TfiWkfOO-WCoMcmIsKEsOf57fM6sF1GssEmCCzSV1r59mNA8qpUKcoEJgczTLeA7127lwGTxb2er0del4uucnSrHQvtu6Mhc0V3EZDPK6Q3~0RAw6DASr-FX1iu-dx4ECEF~nFw7XPb5yRWuLVbXuLG3PpSxNzYiKk5V8S4kWWCs5rH2Lv1eS02T67~GjM6u-BzgS~XBwGsvpo6muHtomjBdoJUF1AaN0Njq1-lTECT2aqLqh2tmHdNGQgK0QdIPrEVkeKg0Lsw3YO27bCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","NEWPORT — The Newport Zoning Board of Review on Monday granted a slate of variances and special-use permits for homeowner additions and guest-house conversions, and set conditions on several approvals to address parking and lease arrangements.

The board approved requests on both the summary and full calendars for dimensional relief and special-use permits that will allow rear decks and porches, garage additions, and the conversion of dwelling units to guest-house use in the city’s General Business and R-10 zones. Decisions were unanimous on the matters called.

Why it matters: The approvals affect property owners and neighbors in several small neighborhoods and downtown blocks. Several petitions raised street-parking and off-site parking concerns; the board imposed conditions — including annual confirmation of off-site lease arrangements and signage — intended to reduce parking impacts.

What the board decided
- Abbreviated and summary calendar items: The board placed the single summary calendar matter (33 Farewell St.) on the consent calendar for continuance and granted three abbreviated-summary petitions after finding the applicants met requirements in Chapter 17.108 (variances) and Chapter 17.109 (special use permits) of the Newport Zoning Ordinance. Those petitions included: 26 Greeno Place (rear deck, outdoor kitchen, fireplace; lot coverage increase to 27.4% where 20% is allowed), 131 Ruggles Ave. (rear addition/porch; coverage increase to 24.2% where 20% is allowed), and 125 Old Fort Rd. (rear addition; coverage increase to 32.2% where 27.4% is allowed). All passed unanimously with the usual 12‑month start/finish condition.

- Full hearing highlights: The board approved a second-story addition over a detached garage at 183 Gibbs Ave. (owner: Scott and Cheryl Langford) after neighbors spoke in support. The board found the irregular lot shape and existing setbacks created a hardship and granted relief with standard timing and notarization conditions. The board also approved conversions of existing dwelling units to guest-house uses at several downtown properties, with extra conditions for parking described below.

Parking and lease conditions: For a petition by Dame Street Real Estate Partners LLC (conversion to guest house at 138–142 Dame/Fame Street), the board required three additional conditions beyond the standard timing and notice-pay conditions: 1) a long-term lease for two off-site parking spaces be provided (the applicant identified a lease at 38 Washington Square), 2) the zoning officer will confirm those two spaces are available at 38 Washington Square, and 3) signage be posted at the off-site parking area designating the spaces for the guest house. The board specified annual confirmation of the lease for the off-site spaces.

Manager parking waiver limited to current owners: For two nearby petitions converting units at 30 Franklin St. and 40 Prospect Hill St. into guest houses, the board granted a waiver under Section 17.104.020.T (parking rules) that excused the applicant from providing a dedicated manager parking space — but limited that waiver to the current owners. Any new owner would need to return with a new application if they sought to continue the guest‑house use.

Votes at a glance (selected items)
- 169 Wellington Ave. — second 12‑month extension request (communications item): granted, unanimous. (See separate article on this vote.)
- 26 Greeno Pl. (Walkers) — special use permit and dimensional variance to add rear deck/outdoor features: granted, unanimous.
- 131 Ruggles Ave. (Brennan) — special use permit and variances for addition/covered walkway: granted, unanimous.
- 125 Old Fort Rd. (Turcotte) — dimensional variance for rear addition and garage connection: granted, unanimous.
- 183 Gibbs Ave. (Langford) — second‑story garage/studio addition; variances and special use: granted, unanimous (polled vote: Riley, Johnson, Rudd, Chevrey, Patavina — all aye).
- Dame Street Real Estate Partners LLC (138–142 Dame/Fame St.) — variance to convert a dwelling to a guest house and to allow two off-site parking spaces: granted with three conditions (off-site lease, zoning officer confirmation, signage); unanimous.
- 30 Franklin St. and 40 Prospect Hill St. (Gabriel and Viviana Royo) — conversions to guest‑house use: granted; waiver of manager parking conditioned to current owners only; unanimous.

Board discussion and evidence: The board relied on staff reports and submitted plans, testimony from applicants and counsel, and letters of support or objection where provided. In several cases applicants described lot geometry, existing impervious coverage, or difficulties finding contractors (for construction timing) as grounds for relief. Neighbors spoke in favor of several proposals, particularly the Langford garage/studio, citing maintenance of character and design compatibility.

What’s next: Most approvals were granted with the condition that projects begin and be substantially complete within 12 months or that the applicant request an extension from the zoning officer before expiry. Several items were continued to the board’s May calendar, including a larger matter (57 Marchant St.) that the board rescheduled to May 19.

\"All in favor, please signify by saying 'aye,'\" the presiding officer said at multiple votes; the board recorded unanimous support on the matters heard that evening.

Note: The board cited Chapter 17.108 and Chapter 17.109 of the Newport Zoning Ordinance in its findings and applied Section 17.104.020.T when considering manager-parking waivers.","The Newport Zoning Board of Review on April 28 granted several variances and special-use permits — including conversions to guest houses and residential additions — and placed conditions on off-site parking and manager parking exemptions.","actionData","errors"]

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