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Cranston Planning Commission recommends youth center approval but rejects church’s LED sign after neighborhood outcry
Summary
The Cranston Planning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for Praise Tabernacle’s proposed youth center but issued a negative recommendation on the church’s request for a freestanding LED message sign after residents and a council member raised safety and stormwater concerns.
The Cranston Planning Commission on April 7 recommended the zoning board approve a proposed 3,800‑square‑foot youth center for Praise Tabernacle but urged denial of a separate application for a freestanding LED message sign amid strong neighborhood opposition.
Attorney Robert Murray, representing 333 Main Street LLC and the church, told the commission the youth center is meant to consolidate the congregation’s existing youth activities into a purpose‑built space and would not add parking demand. Project manager Bill Lavery outlined two zoning variances sought: a front‑setback relief of about 4.06 feet (proposed front setback 20.94 feet) and an increase in impervious lot coverage from roughly…
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