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Planning Commission recommends conditional approval for shipping‑container storage at former Frito‑Lay site with limits

Cranston City Planning Commission · December 3, 2025
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Summary

The commission issued a positive recommendation to the zoning board for Willow Properties’ use variance to store empty shipping containers at the former Frito‑Lay site, imposing recommended conditions: containers must be empty, no hazardous materials, max 3 high stacking, and a maximum of 84 containers on site.

The Cranston City Planning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation to the zoning board for a use variance requested by Willow Properties to store empty shipping containers at the former Frito‑Lay site on Stamp Farm Road.

Attorney David Johnson described the business operation for owner William Hogan: the firm leases empty storage containers to construction sites and stores returned containers on site until re‑leased. Johnson said the…

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