Providence Zoning Board of Review 2026-07-08
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on August 13, 2026.
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The Providence Zoning Board of Review met on July 8, 2026, to consider several zoning applications and an extension request. The Board approved variances for solar canopies and athletic field lighting, granted a special use permit for a vehicle dealership, and continued a variance application for a digital menu board. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 pm after all business was concluded.
What the body took up (6)
Approval of the meeting minutes of the June 3, 2026 ZBR hearing.
ApproveMotion to Approve by: Scott, Seconded By: Ryan. Members Voting in Favor: All. Members Voting Against: None.
SHERYAR MAZHAR (Applicant/Owner): 114 & 112 Penn St, Plat 33, Lot 217 & 218, located in a R-4 Residential District. Request that ZBR Resolution No. 2025-25, granting dimensional variances for the minimum lot size for a new subdivision and minimum rear setback, be extended for a period of six (6) months until January 12, 2026, pursuant to City of Providence Zoning Ordinance Section 1902.E.1.
MATTER NOT HEARD/WITHDRAWNEXTENSION REQUEST NOT REQUIRED - PREVIOUS GRANT EFFECTUATED WITH SUBDIVISION BEFORE EXPIRATION
DUNKIN DONUTS (Applicant) and THE NEW ENGLAND EXPEDITION - PROVIDENCE RETAIL, LLC (Owners): 579 Atwells Ave, Plat 65, Lot 977, located in an M-MU-75 Mixed-Used Industrial District and HD Providence Landmark District. Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE from Section 1607.G.3. of the City of Providence Zoning Ordinance. The applicant proposes a new digital menu board with a setback of 6’-7” from the adjacent lot line where 15 feet are required.
CONTINUE TO A DATE CERTAIN OF AUGUST 12, 2026Motion to approve request for continuance by: Ryan, Seconded by: Maniotes. Members Voting in Favor: Scott, Maniotes, Ryan, Holt. Members Voting Against: None.
HILLCREST PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Applicant/Owner): 40 Leander Street, Plat 34, Lot 287, located in an R-3 Residential District. Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE from Section 1302.Q.3 of the City of Providence Zoning Ordinance. The applicant proposes installing free standing accessory solar energy system canopies over an existing accessory parking lot. The proposed solar canopies are to be 23 feet in height where 8 feet is the maximum permitted.
Approved as amendedAPPLICATION AMENDED TO REQUEST A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 25 FEET. Action: Approved as amended, 4-0. Motion to approve as amended by: Scott, Seconded by: Maniotes. Members Voting in Favor: Scott, Maniotes, Ryan, Holt. Members Voting Against: None.
ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE (Applicant/Owner): 612 Academy Ave, Plat 83, Lot 280, located in a PS Public Space District. Application for DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE from Section 1301.E.3. of the City of Providence Zoning Ordinance. The applicant proposes new athletic field exterior lighting on poles of 80 feet in height, where 60 feet is the maximum permitted.
ApprovedAction: Approved, 4-0. Motion to approve by: Ryan, Seconded by: Scott. Members Voting in Favor: Scott, Maniotes, Ryan and Holt. Members Voting Against: None.
DERLYN LOPEZ (Applicant/Owner): 583 Elmwood Ave, Plat 52, Lot 333, located in a C-2 General Commercial District. Application for SPECIAL USE PERMIT pursuant to Table 12-1 and the principal use standards of Section 1202.AA of the City of Providence Zoning Ordinance. The applicant proposes to establish the use of the property as Vehicle Dealership/Rental.
ApprovedAction: Approved, 4-0. Motion to approve by: Maniotes, Seconded by: Scott. Members Voting in Favor: Scott, Maniotes, Ryan and Holt. Members Voting Against: None. Conditions, if any: Required solid fencing shall be zoning compliant.
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