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Attorney Michael Monti argued the lot’s small size and the property’s existing driveway distinguish the petition from typical parking‑short cases. He told the board the property already contains two on‑site spaces in an alley driveway and that the owner rents primarily to families during roughly five months of the year and occupies the property herself the rest of the time; letters of support from five neighbors were entered into the record.

Applicant Linda Pereira testified she has owned 3 Goodwin since February 2017, described extensive maintenance and upgrades she has made, and said she typically advertises and limits the property to two parking spaces. Pereira testified, “I just would like to expand the use of the rooms, the entire house,” and said she vets guests and normally hosts families who bring one or two vehicles.

Board members debated two possible conditions suggested in staff materials and during discussion: (1) require the applicant to lease two additional off‑site parking spaces, or (2) grant the variance but make it expire on sale of the property (a sunset clause). Several members said they trusted Pereira’s management but shared concern that a future owner might operate differently. The board settled on a sunset provision tied to sale as the principal protective condition; members said that option balanced neighborhood protection with recognition of the owner’s stewardship.

Vice Chairman Dave Riley moved to adopt the staff report, testimony and plans and grant the variance under chapter 17.108, on condition that construction start and be substantially complete within 12 months (or that an extension be requested before expiration), that outstanding public‑notice invoices be paid prior to recording, and that “this dimensional variance granted will sunset when the property is sold.” The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by roll call: Bart Grimes, Russ Johnson, Dave Riley, Nicole Chevre and Wick Rudd voted aye.

The board recorded the decision and asked staff to prepare a written decision reflecting the sunset language and the 12‑month start/completion requirement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Newport - Zoning Board of Review - August 2025 Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The zoning board granted Linda Pereira a dimensional variance to enable two additional bedrooms in a 3 Goodwin Street guesthouse, finding the owner’s long‑term stewardship and on‑site driveway sufficient. Approval includes a 12‑month start condition and a sunset clause that terminates the variance if the property is sold.","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},6482169,"Board reapproves Jessica Phillips’ pool variance; 12‑month start condition",357,1619000,1976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5672036-ab58b1d0a69b85f930225e9a3390e4f2&start=1619&end=1976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5672036-ab58b1d0a69b85f930225e9a3390e4f2/thumbnail_1619000.jpg","/articles/6482169/Rhode-Island/Board-reapproves-Jessica-Phillips-pool-variance-12month-start-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482169-e94c1d4e290bfd27abaf63bcfc334b44/orig.mp4?Expires=1773588028&Signature=N0VTmp8BVYvo95ccIOzu~UFtZrczL3uIiDANPwguSa7Ad1FYOCUHGf4Rpk2xbt6YYonWI3IzQ7aPqW~HYM75A8CONraOq9~UkaLRfbz~uvGUCtyAHiOcNUskTR9~dwQpy5HDmsThxFkkGRbygz3Lquy4goRlei-WfoO5reRbFDcQQ1Eq2Vsomdu-JGp~mRQomDde1~5IgSa3BOK6vQtiu2dvBNasGLbicO7GI7ETOEB1AubyxI~MPXZYhQeSsiuXJXFuD4jI~mbsFrpf9HY9v~j077TNUjMnD5~xgAf7EvMUdzcDcY~a1yF4~EkCA3~MkcZUZCt6WMcCqoTpRInPmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newport Zoning Board of Review on Aug. 25 unanimously reapproved a previously granted special use permit and dimensional variance that will allow an in‑ground pool at 108 Catherine Street, subject to a 12‑month start/substantial‑completion condition and payment of outstanding public‑notice invoices.

Attorney Michael Mineau, appearing for the applicant and owner Jessica L. Phillips (2022 Declaration of Trust), said the current petition is identical to the previously approved application and therefore was heard as an abbreviated summary. Mineau told the board the plans and dimensions are unchanged from the earlier approval.

The variance would increase lot coverage from 16% to 18.2% where 15% is allowed in the R‑20 zone; the petition also required a special use permit because the lot coverage is nonconforming. Staff reported no written objections and no speakers appeared in opposition. Board members who had participated in the earlier hearing said they saw no substantive change in the proposal.

Vice Chairman Dave Riley moved to adopt staff findings, testimony and plans and to grant the petition under chapters 17.108 (variances) and 17.109 (special use permits), with the condition that the project start and be substantially complete within 12 months or that an extension be requested of the zoning officer prior to expiration. The motion required outstanding public‑notice invoices be paid prior to recording the decision. The motion was seconded and the board recorded five ayes: Bart Grimes, Russ Johnson, Dave Riley, Nicole Chevre and Wick Rudd.

The board recorded the decision and instructed staff to record it when the applicant pays outstanding notice fees.","The Newport Zoning Board unanimously reapproved a special use permit and dimensional variance allowing Jessica Phillips to install an in‑ground pool at 108 Catherine Street, increasing lot coverage to 18.2% where 15% is allowed, with the condition that work start and be substantially complete within 12 months.",{"_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},6482173,"Newport zoning board renews BayCoast Bank variance for drive‑through; 12‑month start condition",1413,197000,1610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5672036-ab58b1d0a69b85f930225e9a3390e4f2&start=197&end=1610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5672036-ab58b1d0a69b85f930225e9a3390e4f2/thumbnail_197000.jpg","/articles/6482173/Rhode-Island/Newport-zoning-board-renews-BayCoast-Bank-variance-for-drivethrough-12month-start-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6482173-cead552c2da6a773292734ec9a770eae/orig.mp4?Expires=1773588028&Signature=ZPC~j2NDpcwAxOEhQ-ARcdx8BHaNqAgPHWjaTW4hwS38B4oPWvuhMyMYraQY4a9jHr1tnz7AHSvXABqn8IU800hfQOnGBLbxYyKOu6y0yN6o-yWfwquHYLLc~NRtYB3nv254j0vYlVUmsdV8ZrL9~u8eSxSsPVg1rB3GYICFPly6hzLeU-HeNfLPqW9JztEE4-llvoiaQate8cjiKvas27Ws9MjHT7KzRUcUZUGG6D-gFBiws19TCYW0eVpqtHX0ZJEvp0bCodPi4P0AF8kNsXrLeH1ca7edfM02aY-h0SZZLKV6IoTIZMELxjMGXaAObxHrOLwYmKgarhrxr-IAdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newport Zoning Board of Review on Aug. 25 unanimously reapproved dimensional variances allowing BayCoast Bank to build a new branch with a drive‑through at 137 Broadway, contingent on the project starting and being substantially complete within 12 months and on payment of outstanding public‑notice invoices.

The board granted the reapproval after BayCoast’s attorney said a prior zoning approval had lapsed because the sale and construction timetable changed and the bank’s construction manager died, delaying work. Douglas Biron, representing the bank, said, “the dimensional variances that were previously unanimously granted for the construction of a new bank branch … the zoning approval inadvertently lapsed earlier this year.”

The case returned as an abbreviated reapproval hearing because the previously granted variances had expired before construction started. Board members noted the lapse imposed extra work on the board and questioned why the applicant had not sought an earlier extension; Biron acknowledged responsibility for some oversight but described staffing and scheduling changes within the bank that delayed work.

Marie Pellegrino, identified by counsel as the bank’s chief operating officer, described the planned drive‑through configuration and customer technology. Pellegrino said the branch will use interactive teller machines (ITMs) that “act as an, almost like a teller at a machine and also an ATM,” and said ITM transactions average roughly 2½–3 minutes, which the bank expects will reduce vehicle stacking compared with a single drive lane.

Board members also confirmed limits on future uses: staff and counsel said that the approval is tied to banking use and that any change to a nonbank drive‑through (for example, a fast‑food restaurant) would require separate permitting and board review. The board’s motion incorporated the staff report, plans, testimony and counsel’s representations and required that construction start and be substantially complete within 12 months of the decision or that the applicant request an extension from the zoning officer before expiration. The motion also required payment of outstanding public‑notice invoices prior to recording the decision.

The motion was made by Vice Chairman Dave Riley and seconded by Nicole Chevre. The board polled individually and recorded five ayes: Nicole Chevre, Vice Chairman Dave Riley, Secretary Russ Johnson, member Bart Grimes and Chairman Wick Rudd. The board recorded the outcome as unanimous approval.

The board noted the demolition portion of the project is a separate approval and could begin earlier, but the bank cannot build the new branch until the appeal period expires and applicable permits are issued.

Staff will record the decision after the applicant pays outstanding notice fees and the applicant is responsible for seeking any extension before the 12‑month expiration if work is not substantially complete.","The Newport Zoning Board of Review unanimously reapproved dimensional variances for BayCoast Bank’s planned Broadway branch and drive‑through, requiring construction to start and be substantially complete within 12 months and payment of outstanding public‑notice fees.","actionData","errors"]

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