Providence Downtown Design Review Committee 2025-10-06
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on October 24, 2025.
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At its October 6, 2025 meeting, the Downtown Design Review Committee approved the minutes of its June 9, 2025 meeting and granted preliminary plan approval for a rooftop penthouse expansion at 90 Westminster Street (The Beatrice Hotel). The meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm.
What the body took up (2)
Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025
approvedMr. Michie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Brennan, to approve the meeting minutes. Members Marsella, Michie, Brennan, and Chille voted in favor. Motion passed.
Case No. 2025-20 DD-DPR: 90 Westminster Street (The Beatrice Hotel)
grant preliminary plan approvalProposal by the property owner to increase the footprint of the existing rooftop penthouse to provide additional interior lounge space. Eric Zuena, architect from ZDS Architects, appeared to discuss the proposal. A motion was made by Mr. Michie, seconded by Mr. Brennan, to grant preliminary plan approval of the project based on the findings of fact and with final plan approval delegated to the administrative officer. Members Marsella, Michie, Brennan, and Chille voted in favor. Motion passed.
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