North Smithfield Zoning Board approves decisions for 35 Norwood Road and 10 Leonard Drive

The Zoning Board of Review for the Town of North Smithfield on Tuesday, June 10, approved two decisions: application ZBR-25-3, a special-use permit and dimensional variance for 35 Norwood Road, and ZBR-25-4, a dimensional variance for a shed at 10 Leonard Drive.

The approvals were taken by voice vote during the meeting. A motion to accept the written decision for ZBR-25-3 was called and the board voted in favor. The board noted that one member, Mr. Gill, would not vote on the ZBR-25-3 decision; the board proceeded with four voting members and approved the decision. A separate motion to accept the decision for ZBR-25-4 was then made and approved by voice vote.

The decisions accepted were the written board determinations prepared for each application. The transcript records the board chair or presiding member asking “All in favor?” followed by attendees saying “Aye.” The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally for either item.

Both applications were described in the meeting as having been reviewed in detail by board members and staff; the board chair said the decisions were “extensive” but well prepared. The Zoning Board did not record a formal roll-call vote in the transcript excerpts provided.

The board signed the decisions after the meeting, according to the record.

Votes at a glance: ZBR-25-3 (35 Norwood Road) — motion to accept written decision approved by voice vote; Mr. Gill did not vote. ZBR-25-4 (10 Leonard Drive) — motion to accept written decision approved by voice vote.

The board adjourned after taking the votes and discussing routine administrative items.