Providence Historic District Commission 2026-03-23
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on June 23, 2026.
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At its March 23, 2026 meeting, the Providence Historic District Commission approved several project applications, including final approvals for properties on Angell Street, Barnes Street, and Olney Street, and conceptual approval for a new residence on Benevolent Street. The Commission also recommended a National Register nomination and elected new officers before adjourning.
What the body took up (8)
Approval of September 29, 2025 Historic District Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
APPROVEDMoved by James Verity, seconded by Matthew Brennan. The vote was 5 to 0, with Carden abstaining. Ayes: Sharma, Brennan, Bay, Haggerty, Verity.
CASE 25.025, 64 ANGELL STREET, George Benson House, 1794-97 (COLLEGE HILL)
APPROVEDThe vote was unanimous (6 to 0). Moved by James Verity, seconded by Angela Bay. Ayes: Sharma, Brennan, Bay, Carden, Haggerty, Verity. The Commission granted Final Approval for the construction of a new single-family residence on the northeast corner (Lot B) and Major Alterations at the Benson House (Lot A). The applicant agreed to use wood garage doors and reduce the radius of the circular driveway.
CASE 26.004, 10 BARNES STREET, Double House, 1857-95 (COLLEGE HILL)
APPROVEDThe vote was unanimous (6 to 0). Moved by Angela Bay, seconded by Sagree Sharma. Ayes: Sharma, Brennan, Bay, Carden, Haggerty, Verity. The Commission granted Final Approval for the removal of existing windows and installation of Harvey Tribute insulated windows, which is now a pre-approved window.
CASE 26.005, 126 BENEVOLENT STREET, Vacant Lot (POWER-COOKE) - Finding of Fact
APPROVEDThe vote was 5 to 0. Moved by Angela Bay, seconded by James Verity. Ayes: Bay, Verity, Carden, Haggerty, Sharma. Recused: Brennan. The Commission determined that the application for New Construction is materially and/or substantially different than the prior application and may be heard.
CASE 26.005, 126 BENEVOLENT STREET, Vacant Lot (POWER-COOKE) - Conceptual Review
CONCEPTUALLY APPROVEDThe vote was 5 to 0. Moved by Angela Bay, seconded by Sagree Sharma. Ayes: Sharma, Bay, Carden, Haggerty, Verity. Recused: Brennan. The Commission granted Conceptual Approval for the new construction of a single-family residence with a detached garage, with the applicant to reappear at a subsequent meeting for Final Approval.
CASE 26.026, 104 OLNEY STREET, House, post 1895 (COLLEGE HILL)
APPROVEDThe vote was unanimous (6 to 0). Moved by Sagree Sharma, seconded by Angela Bay. Ayes: Sharma, Brennan, Bay, Carden, Haggerty, Verity. The Commission granted Final Approval for the construction of a detached, two-story, three-bay garage with ADU.
Eagle Steam Mill/Harrison Steam Mill/Providence Combing Company Plant National Register Nomination
APPROVEDThe vote was unanimous (6 to 0). Moved by Angela Bay, seconded by James Verity. Ayes: Sharma, Brennan, Bay, Carden, Haggerty, Verity. The Commission recommended that the State Historic Preservation Officer forward this nomination to the National Register.
Election of officers
APPROVEDThe vote was unanimous (6 to 0). Moved by Angela Bay, seconded by Matthew Brennan. Ayes: Sharma, Brennan, Bay, Carden, Haggerty, Verity. Catherine Lund was elected Vice Chair and James Verity was elected Deputy Vice Chair.
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