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Applicant Jay Johnson said he and his wife bought the house two years earlier, live full time at the property with their two children, and sought to rent a finished basement suite after Johnson was laid off and the family faced financial strain. Johnson described the basement as a self‑contained guest suite with a separate exterior entrance, no enclosed bedroom (a studio/pull‑out arrangement), and space suitable for two to four occupants. He said he would be present on the property whenever the suite was rented and would observe quiet hours.

Neighbor William Baer, of 55 Harvey Road, said he opposed the application because he feared the neighborhood could change into busier bed‑and‑breakfast or STR areas he has seen elsewhere. Baer said he supported Johnson personally but opposed the application in order to preserve the neighborhood. Other board members and a former board member present noted the town’s new short‑term rental ordinance includes rules limiting parking, noise and other impacts and that enforcement mechanisms and fines exist.

Board members discussed parking logistics at length. The board confirmed short‑term tenants are not allowed to park on the street or lawn under the town rules; Johnson represented his driveway and garage could be arranged so the property could accommodate up to about five cars in some configurations and that he would include parking limits in any listing. Board members cautioned that effective on‑site management and compliance with the town’s parking and noise restrictions would be required.

No other public speakers opposed the petition. After deliberation, the board approved the owner‑occupied short‑term rental permit by a 5‑0 vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Zoning Meeting, August 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board approved an owner‑occupied short‑term rental for a basement suite at 45 Harvey Road. The owner, Jay Johnson, pledged on‑site presence and limits on parking; a next‑door neighbor spoke in opposition citing neighborhood character and parking concerns. Board voted 5‑0 to approve.","taxTitle","Town of Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island","taxId",58176,"location","Rhode Island","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":76,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":77,"_40":78,"_42":79,"_44":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480512,"Zoning board approves special‑use permit to allow commercial storage at 75 Enterprise Center",1703,736000,2439000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681115-e7159fa6fcf9890cb59c891e60e77519&start=736&end=2439","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681115-e7159fa6fcf9890cb59c891e60e77519/thumbnail_736000.jpg","/articles/6480512/Rhode-Island/Zoning-board-approves-specialuse-permit-to-allow-commercial-storage-at-75-Enterprise-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480512-203451f0cb847c03e345f9f009536cea/orig.mp4?Expires=1769751676&Signature=GTs6KTl2eKw2vDKk16dtOSMU2mK-c888tvhcVyhHBpfSza213NoNtNIchra5nUjATXEkD5rYQdBggQ7GpvlkXn18FbVR4yEOEtFUEXSfU6wXmc8c3K8Np3lHPFvvqD7cu5isz7LOWTb6DBKY8dg1o6l-tUG0X7ybcNCm2iEzC7x0J9Hqc6z71Y8w-e~26i4gP8CvO9rRrQWdyZ19U5k45YN7PTe2-MHcp5-PiS0Fem96uwCohIeBVArR2S5djdcIyAZtKIDD4YFvxs9k3HPnS0RsJxSr8qQUGQoNTx2hcS2dyzJLSpNQrFcqBjOvBgN4CCcS7BvRfwJZWKnIqCU6uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Middletown Zoning Board on Aug. 1 granted a special‑use permit allowing Knight Capital LLC to use about 31,841 square feet of an existing building at 75 Enterprise Center for storage and warehouse purposes.

Attorney David Martland presented the application on behalf of KVH Industries (owner) and Knight Capital (prospective purchaser). Lawrence (Larry) Phillips, principal of Knight Capital, said the company plans to use storage space to house seasonal equipment and supplies for local hospitality businesses the principals operate in Newport. Phillips described the proposed use as owner storage for restaurant and event equipment — chairs, umbrellas, backup kitchen equipment and similar items — stored inside the building, not as a self‑storage facility open to the public.

Appraiser Nathan Godfrey of Newport Appraisal Group summarized a report finding the proposed use meets the zoning ordinance’s special‑use criteria and the town’s comprehensive plan. Godfrey said storage and warehousing are among the least intensive land‑use types in terms of traffic and nuisance, noting existing docks, loading space and unused parking on site.

Board members asked about truck traffic, outside storage, hazardous materials and the timing of a recent zoning‑ordinance amendment that allowed storage by special‑use permit in the district. Phillips and Martland said no outside storage or hazardous materials were planned, and that the rezoning and ordinance amendment had been discussed with the planning board and council; the planning board issued a positive recommendation and council members had toured the building prior to the amendment’s vote. Neighbors had submitted written concerns about outside storage; the applicant clarified storage would be internal and seasonal.

No members of the public spoke at the hearing on the petition itself. After deliberation, the board voted 5‑0 to approve the special‑use permit.

The approval allows the owner‑storage and warehouse use as presented; any future change in use (for example, converting front space to recreation, retail or other activities) may require separate approvals or design review by the planning board.","Knight Capital LLC received a special‑use permit to use roughly 31,841 square feet of an existing building at 75 Enterprise Center for owner storage and warehouse purposes. The board voted 5‑0 after testimony from the applicant, an appraisal consultant and neighboring concerns were addressed.",{"_32":88,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":89,"_40":90,"_42":91,"_44":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480517,"Zoning board grants variance for front portico at 1119 Green End Avenue",293,440000,733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681115-e7159fa6fcf9890cb59c891e60e77519&start=440&end=733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681115-e7159fa6fcf9890cb59c891e60e77519/thumbnail_440000.jpg","/articles/6480517/Rhode-Island/Zoning-board-grants-variance-for-front-portico-at-1119-Green-End-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480517-1d42979a34a5be1ead6602af61f7efa5/orig.mp4?Expires=1769751676&Signature=b0j70jV-jlCD2pMz5DChSWEfJu64D2a-DHFK-LPky3-QVgYq0Li6FU73aWHGVnz4kzyNZFD~xcL8pL1Wnk6tLyvWGq4oHfEuwE43cfneiiZpVCvwJnPnAWPX3pk3UA6jlf5UA7XZBG45UeXccv4E6VYuQ7vD6eOeNQMknL5ORBhgNbzE3eA77uwwPw9I4gZ95ztqaN9eb1taiFSaILryR60JaA0-PQClBGyuUc39lirZlP57--5Rp-ff6hw3p8~KVCnIbNaJ9JQzhEf~36i0k7hCHwWkUWifbiRc7WrtQeFShofW6~p4ZQhxJYJ6X9R57bSY3~irXgstOtkDO~l~5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Middletown Zoning Board on Aug. 1 approved a variance permitting a front entry portico at 1119 Green End Avenue that will encroach on the western side setback.

Applicant Nicholas Rinaldi, representing Rinaldi Roofing, described the plan as a small gabled roof and composite decking over an existing front entry. Rinaldi said the existing nonconforming entry has a west side setback of roughly 6 feet, 5½ inches where the code requires 15 feet; the proposed portico would not extend beyond the current nonconforming footprint. He said the portico projection toward the street would be about 5 feet, 3 inches.

Board members who inspected the site and reviewed plans characterized the project as covering an existing entryway and primarily intended to protect the door from weather. No members of the public spoke in opposition. The board voted 5‑0 to approve the variance.

The board noted the structure will be open on the sides (not enclosed) and that existing concrete at the entry would be removed and replaced as part of the work. Any subsequent exterior changes beyond the permitted portico could require design review or additional approvals from the planning board.","The Town of Middletown Zoning Board approved a variance allowing a portico/cover over an existing front entry at 1119 Green End Ave, reducing the west side setback from the required 15 feet to approximately 6.5 feet.",{"_32":100,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":101,"_40":102,"_42":103,"_44":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6480520,"Middletown zoning board approves owner‑occupied short‑term rental at 255 Purgatory Road",155,278000,433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681115-e7159fa6fcf9890cb59c891e60e77519&start=278&end=433","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681115-e7159fa6fcf9890cb59c891e60e77519/thumbnail_278000.jpg","/articles/6480520/Rhode-Island/Middletown-zoning-board-approves-owneroccupied-shortterm-rental-at-255-Purgatory-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6480520-b598a7dd6da43c1dc55287f893ee9db0/orig.mp4?Expires=1769751676&Signature=G5gfE3oQnD9H7mwPET7E4SgHcA7gV7sVmadUQG6CwhHtoFo1pMEb8ev3fNWz~d71kyZgv-fRvyoFvx0ys6EEoh0cf2-554OLvZu~PCYrSWgwsNepSHp1BNNTF-z2KCcLm2aym77sp9ZE6PxRrzEGKsUcG89gzKTCEBw9aUjpiGdbGzOWCViLkU3~qzS3Jbq50ei-d9h1uftj8hF3WzVQ0Ml89~h~rxauLqr~N3l2xynCaXpd91YTg823HRKVmx7~sfg7bpQxoA1nJIcHXlpZKxYQGJI0Fo6gNA64gRxxT~4IjNc4xb8GtQENFPB0f0hDDKrfDzKA7fh0cyaTToNaKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Middletown Zoning Board on Aug. 1 approved an owner‑occupied short‑term rental permit for 255 Purgatory Road, finding the applicant met the requirements of the town's short‑term rental rules.

Owner Meen Nakachka told the board she planned to rent two or three rooms at the house “to help me with mortgage payments,” and said she would remain on the property whenever it was rented. The board chair confirmed Nakachka had read and agreed to the town's updated short‑term rental stipulations that took effect in October and reviewed occupancy and parking limits.

The board discussed occupancy limits and the ordinance’s provisions. The chair reminded Nakachka the town limits short‑term rental occupancy and requires on‑site owner presence for owner‑occupied permits; Nakachka said she understood and would comply. The chair also confirmed Nakachka’s off‑road parking capacity; Nakachka said she estimated about seven off‑road spaces.

No members of the public spoke for or against the petition. A motion to approve the petition passed unanimously, recorded as 5‑0 in favor.

The board's action is limited to the zoning permit; compliance with other town regulations (for example, tax classification or licensing) was noted by staff as a separate matter. The board did not attach additional conditions beyond the requirements of the town's short‑term rental ordinance.

The applicant may proceed with the short‑term rental in accordance with the permit and the town's ordinance.","The Town of Middletown Zoning Board on August 1 approved an owner‑occupied short‑term rental permit for a residence at 255 Purgatory Road. The owner agreed to comply with new short‑term rental stipulations, a six‑person occupancy limit and off‑road parking requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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