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Zoning board roundup: consent approvals, an extension granted and several continuances
Summary
At its Nov. 24 meeting the Newport Zoning Board approved consent calendar petitions, granted a 12-month extension for 282 Thames Street, accepted a withdrawal for Atlantic Street, continued several hearings including the Protective Club matter to Jan. 26, 2026, and continued 3 Butler Street to the December meeting.
The Newport Zoning Board on Nov. 24 handled routine and procedural business alongside two contested hearings.
Key board actions included unanimous approval of the Oct. 27, 2025 minutes; a unanimous vote to grant a second 12-month extension for 282 Thames Street after the applicant cited construction delays and interior water damage; acceptance of a withdrawal for an Atlantic Street petition; and unanimous adoption of four summary-calendar items on the consent calendar (including staff-recommended findings and a condition that the Firehouse Station LLC's generator be tested Monday'0 Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.).
The board continued a high-attendance, contested petition for 594/596 Thames Street (the Protective Club) to Jan. 26, 2026 to allow the applicant to file amended plans addressing parking and soundproofing and to permit staff to re-advertise. The board also continued a separate matter for 3 Butler Street to the December meeting. Separately, the board approved a roof-deck variance at 22 Narragansett Ave by a 4'1 vote.
The meeting concluded after routine motions and the board directed staff to prepare written decisions and ensure public-notice invoicing is paid before any approvals are recorded.
