Providence Zoning Board of Review 2026-07-08
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State.
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At its meeting on July 8, 2026, the Providence Zoning Board of Review approved three applications, including dimensional variances for solar canopies and athletic field lighting, and a special use permit for a vehicle dealership. The board also approved a continuance for a digital menu board application and determined that an extension request for a subdivision was not required. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
What the body took up (5)
SHERYAR MAZHAR (Applicant/Owner): 114 & 112 Penn St, Plat 33, Lot 217 & 218
MATTER NOT HEARD/WITHDRAWN AS EXTENSION REQUEST NOT REQUIRED - PREVIOUS GRANT EFFECTUATED WITH SUBDIVISION BEFORE EXPIRATIONDUNKIN DONUTS (Applicant) and THE NEW ENGLAND EXPEDITION - PROVIDENCE RETAIL, LLC (Owners): 579 Atwells Ave, Plat 65, Lot 977
continued to August 12, 2026Request by project representative to continue to a date certain of August 12, 2026. Motion to approve request for continuance by Ryan, seconded by Maniotes. The vote was 4-0 with Scott, Maniotes, Ryan, and Holt voting in favor, and none voting against.
HILLCREST PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Applicant/Owner): 40 Leander Street, Plat 34, Lot 287
Approved as amendedApplication amended to request a maximum height of 25 feet. Motion to approve as amended by Scott, seconded by Maniotes. The vote was 4-0 with Scott, Maniotes, Ryan, and Holt voting in favor, and none voting against.
ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE (Applicant/Owner): 612 Academy Ave, Plat 83, Lot 280
ApprovedMotion to approve by Ryan, seconded by Scott. The vote was 4-0 with Scott, Maniotes, Ryan, and Holt voting in favor, and none voting against.
DERLYN LOPEZ (Applicant/Owner): 583 Elmwood Ave, Plat 52, Lot 333
ApprovedMotion to approve by Maniotes, seconded by Scott. The vote was 4-0 with Scott, Maniotes, Ryan, and Holt voting in favor, and none voting against. Condition: Required solid fencing shall be zoning compliant.
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