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JAMESTOWN ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW
Minutes of the January 28, 1997 Meeting
A regular meeting of the Jamestown Zoning Board of Review was held at
the Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Avenue. The meeting was
called to order by the Vice-Chairman at 7:30 p.m. The clerk called
the roll and noted the following members present:
Rolf Knudsen, Vice-Chairman
Catherine Finney
Richard Allphin
Thomas Ginnerty
Dennis Grieco
Guy Settipane
Don Wineberg
Also present were:
Jane Fitts, Stenographer
Pat Westall, Zoning Clerk
Fred W. Brown, Zoning Officer
James Donnelly, Town Solicitor
ELECTION of OFFICERS
A motion was made by Richard Allphin and seconded by Catherine Finney
to nominate Rolf Knudsen Chairman.
Rolf turned down the nomination and asked that his name be removed from
any slate of office due to business and teaching commitments.
A motion was made by Richard Allphin and seconded by Thomas Ginnerty to
nominate Catherine Finney Chairwoman.
The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Catherine Finney and seconded by Thomas Ginnerty
to nominate Richard Allphin Vice-Chairman.
The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
December 17, 1996
A motion was made by Dennis Grieco and seconded by Richard Allphin to
accept the minutes of the December 17, 1995 meeting as written.
The motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from the Town Clerk re: Bed & Breakfasts.
Seated: Rolf, Catherine, Tom, Dennis, and Guy.
A motion was made by Rolf Knudsen and seconded by Guy Settipane to
correct two previously granted continuations of special use permits to
Mary W. Murphy and Ernest M. & Karen K. Montoya to specify the term
being for two years.
The motion carried by a vote of 5 - 0.
NEW BUSINESS
WRIGHT
Seated: Rolf, Catherine, Richard, Thomas, and Dennis.
A motion was made by Catherine Finney and seconded by Thomas Ginnerty
to grant the request of John R. and Natalie W. Wright whose property is
located at 20 Whittier Road and further identified as Tax Assessor's
Plat 8, Lot 412 for a variance from Article 3, Section 302 (District
Dimensional Regulations) to make alterations to an existing residence
as shown on plans submitted.
This Board has determined that this application does satisfy the
requirements of Article 6, Section 606, Paragraphs 1 through 4, and
Section 607, Paragraph 2.
In particular reference to Article 6, Section 606, Paragraph 1, the
hardship is due to the unique characteristics of the subject structure.
This motion is based on the following findings of fact:
1. The property is located in a R20 zone and contains 16,157 +/- sq. ft.
Wright cont.
2. The proposed change in roofline reflects the applicants desire to
bring the second floor living area to modern standard and into
compliance with the building code.
3. The proposed alteration does not increase the existing ground floor
footprint of the residence. The location of the residence predates
the current zoning ordinance and setback requirements.
4. The next door neighbor spoke in favor of the petition. No one spoke
against.
The motion carried by a vote of 5 - 0.
CYC
Rolf and Catherine recused themselves.
Seated: Richard, Thomas, Dennis, Guy, and Don.
A motion was made by Guy Settipane and seconded by Dennis Grieco to
continue the application of Conanicut Yacht Club to the February 25,
1997 meeting at the request of James Hyman, attorney for an abutter, so
that he may bring a real estate appraiser to the meeting.
The motion carried by a vote of 5 - 0.
ADJOURNMENT : 11:10 p.m.