CITY OF CRANSTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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“530-532 Wellington Avenue Self Storage Facility”
Master Plan

You are hereby notified that the Cranston City Plan Commission will meet to review the Master Plan for a proposed major land development project with zoning relief entitled “530-532 Wellington Avenue Self Storage Facility”. This public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber of Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Avenue. You are invited to attend this public hearing at which time plans will be presented for public comment and City Plan Commission consideration.

This proposed major land development project will convert an existing industrial mill building on property owned by CanAm RI LLC. The existing parcel of land designated as Lot No.107 on Assessor’s Plat No. 3 at 530-532 Wellington Avenue, Cranston, RI contains 237,000 +/- square feet. The parcel is zoned M-2 Industrial. 

The plan proposes to convert the existing mill complex building to a self-storage facility and redevelop the site with both interior and exterior renovations. The proposed major land development project is a use allowed by-right within the Cranston Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Cranston Comprehensive Plan. 

All staff reports, recommendations, and the PowerPoint slide presentation with additional details on this application will be posted to the City’s website and can be found on the Planning Department’s webpage at https://www.cranstonri.gov/departments/planning/. If you are unable to access the internet, you can contact the Cranston Planning Department directly at 780-3222 and paper copies will be mailed out to you.

You are invited to attend this public information meeting at which time, plans will be presented for public comment and City Plan Commission review. The application may be reviewed prior to the meeting in the Planning Department, Room 309, Cranston City Hall, during regular office hours, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Pursuant to the Cranston Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, the proposed plan may be revised by the City Plan Commission as a result of further study or because of views expressed at this meeting. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired should contact the Planning Department at 461-1000 ext. 3136, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting date.

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“Garden Park-Replat Record Plat Lots 168, 169 & 170”
Minor Subdivision with Zoning Relief
Unified Development Review

You are hereby notified that the Cranston City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Minor Subdivision – Preliminary Plan requiring zoning relief entitled “Garden Park-Replat Record Plat Lots 168, 169 & 170.” This public hearing will be held on Thursday June 6, 2024 at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. You are invited to attend this public hearing at which time, plans will be presented for public comment and City Plan Commission review and consideration.

In accordance with the provisions of RIGL § 45-23-50.1 and §45-24-46.4 (Unified Development Plan Review), effective January 1, 2024, the City Plan Commission will consider and vote upon any requested zoning relief in lieu of the Zoning Bord of Review for subdivisions and land development projects.

The Proposal requires relief from provisions of the Zoning Ordinance including Chapter 17, 20.120 – Schedule of Intensity Regulation relating to minimum area requirements for lot size and minimum rear setback requirements.

The subject parcel is located at 257 East View Avenue designated as Lot No. 1177 on Assessor’s Plat No. 11/3. The owner and applicant are Robert E. Moll, 13 Penny Lane, Cranston, RI 02921, The existing parcel contains 11,700 +/- square feet. The parcel is zoned A-6 Residential. 

The proposed plan proposes to subdivide the existing lot into two residential lots. The existing single-family home would remain on a 6,660 square foot parcel. The other lot fronting on Uxbridge Street would contain 5,040 square foot lot for a new single-family dwelling. The project will be serviced by public water and sewer.

The proposed minor land development project is a use allowed by-right within the Cranston Zoning Code, subject to the zoning relief sought and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Cranston Comprehensive Plan.

The full Site Plan, Staff Report, and additional materials will be available on the City’s webpage and can be found on the City’s webpage at https://www.cranstonri.gov/departments/planning/. If you are unable to access the internet, you can contact the Cranston Planning Department directly at (401)780-3222 to set up an appointment to review the materials in the City Planning Department, City Hall – 3rd Floor, Room 309, during regular office hours, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Pursuant to the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, the Minor Subdivision proposal may be revised by the City Plan Commission as a result of further study or because of views expressed at this meeting. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired should contact the Planning Department at 461-1000 ext. 3222, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting date.

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“Itri Commons, 1455 Park Avenue”
Minor Land Development Project with Zoning Relief
Unified Development Review

You are hereby notified that the City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Minor Land Development Project – Preliminary Plan requiring zoning relief entitled “Itri Commons.” This public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chamber of Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI. You are invited to attend this public hearing at which time plans will be presented for public comment and City Plan Commission consideration.

In accordance with the provisions of RIGL §§ 45-23-50.1 and 45-24-46.4, (Unified Development Review), effective January 1, 2024, the City Plan Commission will consider and vote upon any requested zoning relief in lieu of the Zoning Board of Review for subdivisions and land development projects.

The Proposal requires relief from provisions of the Zoning Ordinance including: § 17.20.090 – Specific Requirements (minimum lot area requirements for multifamily).

This proposed minor land development project would convert an existing mixed-use building containing two (2) residential units and an office use to just two residential units and construct six (6) additional units for a total of eight (8) residential units. The subject property is designated as Lot Nos. 269, 2822 and 2823 on Assessor’s Plat No. 12/2 at 1455 Park Avenue and contains approximately 23,871 square feet. The subject lots are zoned C-2 Commercial.

All staff reports, recommendations, and the PowerPoint slide presentation with additional details on this application will be posted to the City’s website and can be found on the Planning Department’s webpage at https://www.cranstonri.gov/departments/planning/.  If you are unable to access the internet, you can contact the Cranston Planning Department directly at (401) 780-3222 and paper copies will be mailed out to you.

You are invited to attend this public information meeting at which time, plans will be presented for public comment and City Plan Commission review. The application may be reviewed prior to the meeting in the Planning Department, Room 309, Cranston City Hall, during regular office hours, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Pursuant to the Cranston Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, the proposed plan may be revised by the City Plan Commission as a result of further study or because of views expressed at this meeting. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired should contact the Planning Department at (401) 461-1000 ext. 3136, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting date.

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“Sharpe Drive Solar”
Preliminary Plan Application

You are hereby notified that the Cranston City Plan Commission will meet to review the Preliminary Plan application for a proposed major land development for a solar project entitled “Sharpe Drive Solar.”  This public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30 P.M., in the Council Chambers of Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island.

The subject parcel is located off Sharpe Drive with access through an existing gravel road at the end of Ross Simons Drive on Assessor’s Plat 13, Lot 47.  The property owner is the Pawtuxet River Authority, and the applicant is Sharpe Solar, LLC, 117 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 1007, Warwick, RI 02886.  The property is zoned M-2 Industrial.

The proposed solar project will occupy 2.4 acres of a 50-acre parcel adjacent to the Pawtuxet River.  The applicant proposes to develop, install, and operate a .4-megawatt (ac) ground mounted solar photovoltaic system.  The parcel previously hosted greenhouse structures that have been removed. The proposed major land development project is a use allowed by-right within the Cranston Zoning Code and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Cranston Comprehensive Plan.

All staff reports, recommendations, and the PowerPoint slide presentation with additional details on this application will be posted to the City’s website and can be found on the Planning Department’s webpage at https://www.cranstonri.gov/departments/planning/.  If you are unable to access the internet, you can contact the Cranston Planning Department directly at 780-3222 and paper copies will be mailed out to you.

As an abutting resident, you are invited to attend this public informational meeting at which time, plans will be presented for public comment and City Plan Commission review.  The application may be reviewed prior to the meeting in the Planning Department, Room 309, Cranston City Hall, during regular office hours, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Pursuant to the Cranston Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, the proposed plan may be revised by the City Plan Commission as a result of further study or because of views expressed at this meeting.  Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired should contact the Planning Department at 461-1000 ext. 3136, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting date.

Michael E. Smith
President

Jason M. Pezzullo, AICP
Planning Director

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