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Attorney Blake Felipe appeared for 251 Spring Street LLC and said the project would renovate the existing one‑story walkout basement into five bedrooms and bathrooms that will be ADA compliant. Felipe told the board the structure's footprint will not change.

The board marked the site plan (Milestone Engineering, April 22), floor plan and elevation drawings as exhibits and received written favorable advisories from both the planning board and the conservation commission. Zoning staff confirmed updated water and sewer allocation filings showing there was sufficient allocation for the project, and Felipe told the board there will be no cooking facilities in the converted rooms; food service will continue to be provided by the existing on‑site restaurant.

After presentations and receipt of advisory recommendations, Chair Kate Atwater Butcher moved to close the public hearing and take the matter under advisement for decision drafting. The board did not vote to approve the permit at the meeting; members discussed drafting findings and a decision in advance of a formal vote. The board asked staff and counsel to prepare a draft decision for review prior to the next meeting.

Clarifying details: the proposal is to convert an existing basement into five bedrooms with bathrooms; no footprint change; building to meet ADA features for egress and access; planning and conservation provided favorable advisories; water and sewer allocations were updated and confirmed sufficient for the project.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning Board Meeting 6/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board closed the public hearing on a proposal to convert an existing walkout basement at 251 Spring Street into five ADA‑compliant employee housing rooms. Planning and conservation issued favorable advisories; the board took the matter under advisement.","taxTitle","New Shoreham, Washington County, Rhode Island","taxId",79696,"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},6553211,"Muddy Paws LLC application tabled after staff flags incomplete condo documentation and need for survey",1038,1273000,2311000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12&start=1273&end=2311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12/thumbnail_1273000.jpg","/articles/6553211/New-Shoreham/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Muddy-Paws-LLC-application-tabled-after-staff-flags-incomplete-condo-documentation-and-need-for-survey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553211-b57c43489444298123f0c2bd4f8a955b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776021086&Signature=hZA7i9eW0mJeJLm3Afzpi4nx8JmAl4Zbg~agOHd~AfKlT1Y5sUvZrKbjIIRtcdnD827YG2AiYW8suOFi8wQb82U-I7WeB2KHw8M00lGDltCsu9hGEUJ3Hj2TPDaYM-W8ALSR-7xIxwX~db-iu3a~OcnGaUJI-W3inlSUCkpuXLscHEuqJffxlnjeQa-1lirPOjWOL21ghljg0N0UZViNNdpdwsj59wncmh6hBIKih938N9wOoW6WfpXdE4VZSPbMlW0QKR2HnjYCumQIqCB6oTERmTcKWXc5I5sozydG0ET4eMPnreGt3MuSZWYIoxgtJ-YWhTLgXl5XILb3FPy2ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review tabled an application from Muddy Paws LLC, represented by Deborah Frost and Christopher DeCarra, for reconfiguring a first floor and adding a second floor at 149 Old Town Road (Plat 6, Lot 72‑2).

Zoning official Jen Brady and town solicitor Karen Browning told the applicants the submission was incomplete. Staff noted missing items including a current stamped survey showing setbacks, a complete list of prior variances or zoning decisions affecting the property, and clarity about the ownership form: the parcel appears to be a land condominium rather than separate subdivided lots.

Solicitor Karen Browning emphasized the legal importance of complete notice for zoning approvals and potential appeals, advising the applicants to confirm ownership records and to ensure that all necessary owners or fee holders are included in the application. Board members recommended the applicants consult the condo documents to determine whether the underlying fee owner or other condo owners must be noticed or join the application.

Because the existing plan on file appeared to be an older survey and the house was close to the property line, the board advised the applicants to obtain a new stamped survey showing precise setbacks. The board also advised that, because of the land‑condo ownership and questions over prior approvals, the applicants may want legal counsel; the board tabled the application and took no action at this meeting.

Clarifying details: the parcel is listed as Lot 72‑2 but appears to be a land condominium with multiple units; applicants said their portion is owned by Deborah Frost, but staff asked for documentation. The board recommended a focused survey of the portion affected and requested copies of condo documents and any prior zoning variances.","The Zoning Board tabled an application by Muddy Paws LLC for an upstairs addition at 149 Old Town Road after staff found the record incomplete; applicants were advised to obtain a stamped survey, review condo documents and supply prior variances and ownership details.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553214,"Zoning board sets hearing for Snakehole Road expansion; applicants advised on wall‑plane rules",227,457000,684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12&start=457&end=684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12/thumbnail_457000.jpg","/articles/6553214/New-Shoreham/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Zoning-board-sets-hearing-for-Snakehole-Road-expansion-applicants-advised-on-wallplane-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553214-5fea8eb569ad7c0b9578ff33ff401656/orig.mp4?Expires=1776021086&Signature=TLp6tW7yWxcm2QI0aEG906ilrR2hetH2wJ29P8-2J8f6MkikE6qHXbxDGZECZeKzuZpSk7YRFTYXV6ScVmMlhqhBAUNqG8QlEczyLMDOkg57tHaV6f~2xM2~fI47XcakMvqOvgppoGBXIaP4oJFOPRgnCqn2KlF3LQuC6S-mWF~e~dlDGPSr~NIal3eY~w8hsY0X-S9ojcfxlwLfVCZwTVZnpSj6ofaFwSvdiemokS9ZNORHvII24D31ubIDq77o4dCk6mbaDboqMda575ph8PtCqpqdZKtSZQgIYHj1f~A4k~cYRw9G6ndE-67CLe1E7HBILZu2uYHxNhLYWTAlzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review accepted a special-use permit application from Mitchell Sider and Lisa Beck to expand a single-family dwelling and an accessory residential structure at 787 Snakehole Road and scheduled the matter for the board's Aug. 27 meeting.

During the submittal review, board members and the zoning official, Jen Brady, questioned whether the plans complied with the town’s strict wall‑plane and building length standards. Chair Kate Atwater Butcher and other board members reminded the applicants that the board does not typically grant dimensional relief for building wall‑plane or uninterrupted plane length; applicants were advised to consult their architect and the zoning plan-review checklist to ensure compliance.

The applicants said their architect could not attend the meeting and were told to have the architect review and correct any discrepancies between the plan set and the zoning plan‑review form. The board agreed to accept the filing conditionally and scheduled the matter for Aug. 27; Chair Butcher made the motion to schedule.

Clarifying details: applicants reported the proposed lot coverage at 3.2 percent and said they are relocating a smaller structure (a “burger”/bungalow/cottage) on the lot; the board warned that the designer must confirm wall‑plane recesses and jogs to avoid noncompliance. The application requested waivers for several items typical for single‑family projects.","The board accepted a special-use application from Mitchell Sider and Lisa Beck for an expansion at 787 Snakehole Road and scheduled the matter for Aug. 27, with guidance from staff on wall-plane and building-length requirements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553220,"Swettin Beach Avenue variance application held; applicants to rework plans",30,391000,421000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12&start=391&end=421","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12/thumbnail_391000.jpg","/articles/6553220/New-Shoreham/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Swettin-Beach-Avenue-variance-application-held-applicants-to-rework-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553220-5fa2ae7ddf63ae0fe1d4c05bba0b578a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776021086&Signature=FQteXdwABnSoX4phK6E2hR7z0WOmFeEVR9pZ4vt7nVZDlYhdXNeuTGAMJ5JBqviJH0O5eFQhrDWyKXnYu86fA2AQU8MCrS6P7g~Jp1bLEeCRoF7K0RTZ7iRGXplOHbPg7qZo0DNrffrWaaoS65dMA1EqLffN5d5eP9Fk4BnGuobDAlqfs1QrWQnh5xdCyHtQ6fWBY99sn9Ew-hdItlwHLL3nEAQFjYvnpT1SP4aKhbXdtFpUIMBfpJNknxev2d2PjOkVtyGWWUZayYRUZKxdfqZQhS7O66wxidVQUI5KPI~BXr8s7zfp-n~HRaOmC0OXtiBc12CU9YmH8ktIYDkkCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review took no action on an application by John Matthew Swettin for a variance from Sections 310(c) and 314(a) to construct a single-family dwelling at 55 Beach Avenue.

The applicant indicated the plans require reconfiguration and asked the board to hold the application. Board members agreed no formal motion was necessary and the item was left on the table pending resubmission.

Zoning official Jen Brady and the chair explained the procedural steps applicants must follow if they return with revised plans. No hearing was scheduled and no advisory referrals were made.

Clarifying details: the application covered a pair of lots (lots 31 and 32) that the applicant planned to merge upon approval; applicants said they will return with revised plans next month. The board recorded “no action” rather than a formal withdrawal or vote.","An application for a variance at 55 Beach Avenue was not advanced after applicants said they will reconfigure plans; the board took no action.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6553225,"Zoning board schedules special-use review for Payne Road house replacement",219,161000,380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12&start=161&end=380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073588-b5fccce675123c7b200199370d8c1c12/thumbnail_161000.jpg","/articles/6553225/New-Shoreham/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Zoning-board-schedules-special-use-review-for-Payne-Road-house-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6553225-2453f7bfad642a51bdb14193f66d7089/orig.mp4?Expires=1776021086&Signature=dmU4-I8TnWH8mjxnXdyCps3mSvDArd-sU11mivbuXTyNvGtJuRyv~RheB2XmJpYZNybeS3s9ljihmZpj-o6qvP0cH9DTCe0Z4D8V1MHaRr9V8JcAr3nNmydIlqkrVNOJhn2zoK4wIVij59~EGeGb~Oh6bQCxwadzUuu0nrzG76~ZCUSiJDG0r-WF5mNgZJ5VktMeo4gY5XRa5ls8Ltyb71MzM4K4jJ1vz47ePckvd4LczFrHY0L-Tzkzi-gvzkvT0b-casFuEQYyn0IE~W8FtQLJCTlhs8t4t9l982kYAVZursMuZ6hCFMnVo-PT8BFDD85WZMcxoFl4DBxWxLilrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chair Kate Atwater Butcher and the New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review on Tuesday accepted an application to demolish and replace a single-family dwelling at 411 Payne Road and scheduled the application for the board's Aug. 27 meeting.

The board accepted the special-use permit application submitted under Article 3, Section 306(e), and Article 4, Section 406 of the town zoning ordinance. Joe Priestley, representing the owner David Rusef, told the board the project will move the house into conformance with setback requirements and that water and sewer, not septic, will serve the property.

The application included a composite site plan, architectural plans, utility and disposal plan and aerial photos; the applicant sought waivers for several items routinely waived for single-family residential projects, including an economic-impact statement and CRMC engineering reports. Zoning official Jen Brady confirmed submission of the site plan, benchmarks and other required materials and noted waivers where appropriate.

Board members asked no substantive questions and agreed to send the application to the planning board and the conservation commission for advisory review. Chair Butcher said, “I'll make a motion to schedule this for the August 27 meeting.” The motion was made and the board voted in favor by voice.

The board did not take a final decision and will return to the matter after advisory reviews by planning and conservation.

Clarifying details from the hearing: the proposal is to demolish the existing dwelling and replace it with a single-family home; the project was filed as subject to the large-house review/special-use provisions but, according to the applicant, will not expand the use beyond single-family residential; water and sewer service was confirmed. The planning and conservation advisories are required before the board may grant a special-use permit.","The New Shoreham Zoning Board of Review accepted an application to demolish and replace a single-family home at 411 Payne Road and scheduled the matter for Aug. 27 with referrals to the planning board and conservation commission.","actionData","errors"]

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