Agenda 2026-07-23 — CouncilNotes

continued Prudence Island dwelling variance, seven new dimensional variance applications, administrator authorized to sign decisions

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The Zoning Board will hear a continued Prudence Island variance, seven new dimensional variance applications (garages, decks, additions, subdivision-related nonconformities), note one withdrawn application, and consider authorizing the Zoning Administrator to sign board decisions. Meeting available in person and via Zoom.

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Business items 1

Draft minutes of May 21, 2026

This item is the agenda entry to consider the draft minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting.

Informational item — no recorded vote.

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Approval of the draft May 21, 2026, minutes.

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Remote meeting access

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Remote meeting access instructions

If you are a member of the public, just dial # to join the meeting. Using your laptop or mobile device, you can raise your hand or use the moderated Question and Answering chat window; the host can respond to raised hands or Q&A questions. Being physically present at the meeting is the only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting.

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If you are a member of the public, just dial # You will now be in the meeting. Using your laptop or mobile device, you can raise your hand to ask a question or pose the question in the moderated Question and Answering chat window. The host will then be able to respond to your raised hand or Q&A question. being physically present at the meeting is the only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting.

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Zoning cases update

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Zoning cases — two prior items noted

Andrew Connelly (applicant) for Richard Oman (owner) for property at 2793 East Main Road, Tax Assessor's Map 34 Lot 24 (Zoned Commercial, C-1), sought a Dimensional Variance to construct a 26'x36' garage in the rear setback (Article IV, Section B); the application was withdrawn without prejudice. Alfred Sousa (applicant and owner) for property at 0 Bay View Avenue (Prudence Island), Tax Assessor's Map 84 Lot 49 (Zoned Residential, R-20), sought a Dimensional Variance to construct a new dwelling on a lot not fronting on a public street (Article III, Section D2); this matter was continued from April 16 and May 21, 2026.

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Andrew Connelly (applicant) for Richard Oman (owner) for property located at 2793 East Main Road; being Tax Assessor's Map 34 Lot 24 (Zoned Commercial, C-1). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to construct a 26'x36' garage in the rear setback (Article IV, Section B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/29874 Application withdrawn without prejudice. Alfred Sousa (applicant and owner) for property located at 0 Bay View Avenue (Prudence Island); being Tax Assessor's Map 84 Lot 49 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to construct a new dwelling on a lot not fronting on a public street (Article III, Section D2). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/29448 Continued from April 16; May 21, 2026.

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Public Notice – Zoning Board Review

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Public notice: multiple new zoning variance requests

Public notice listing several Zoning Board applications: Neil Toracinta for 303 East Main Road, Map 64 Lot 17 (R-30), requests a Dimensional Variance to add an exposed leanto to a pre-existing nonconforming garage (Article IV); Noelle Claveloux for 45 Narragansett Avenue, Map 24 Lot 98 (R-20), requests a Dimensional Variance to demolish, rebuild, and expand a pre-existing nonconforming garage (Article IV); Cort Chappell for William Richards for 82 Aquidneck Avenue, Map 24 Lot 172 (R-20), requests a Dimensional Variance to construct a one stall handicap accessible garage in the side setback (Article IV); Virginia Westwell for 0778 Narragansett Avenue (Prudence Island), Map 78 Lot 68 (R-20), requests a Dimensional Variance to expand a deck in the front setback to facilitate egress and ease of use (Article IV).

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Public Notice – Zoning Board Review Neil Toracinta (applicant and owner) for property located at 303 East Main Road; being Tax Assessor's Map 64 Lot 17 (Zoned Residential, R-30). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to add build an exposed leanto off the rear of a pre-existing, nonconforming garage on the property (Article IV, Section Noelle Claveloux (applicant and owner) for property located at 45 Narragansett Avenue; being Tax Assessor's Map 24 Lot 98 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to demolish, rebuild, and expand the footprint of a pre-existing nonconforming garage (Article IV, Section Cort Chappell (applicant) for William Richards (owner) for property located at 82 Aquidneck Avenue; being Tax Assessor's Map 24 Lot 172 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to construct a one stall handicap accessible garage in the side setback (Article IV, Section Virginia Westwell (applicant and owner) for property located at 0778 Narragansett Avenue (Prudence Island); being Tax Assessor's Map 78 Lot 68 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to expand an existing deck in the front setback to facilitate egress and ease of use (Article IV, Section

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Dimensional Variances

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Three dimensional variance requests for properties on Cliff Avenue, Glen Terrace, and Brown Lane

Peter Regan, applicant for Marco and Christine Gioioso, seeks Dimensional Variances at 223 Cliff Avenue (Tax Assessor's Map 15 Lot 35, Zoned Residential, R-10) to construct a rear addition and expand a front deck into front and rear setbacks (Article IV, Section B). Mike Russell, applicant for Shawn Cabral and Lindsay Sherman, seeks Dimensional Variances at 3 Glen Terrace (Tax Assessor's Map 58 Lot 44, Zoned Residential, R-30) to address nonconformities in preparation for an Administrative Subdivision (Article IV, Section B; Article III, Section). Patrick Connors, applicant for Daniel Scudder, seeks Dimensional Variances at 017 Brown Lane (Prudence Island; Tax Assessor's Map 77 Lot 9, Zoned Residential, R-20) to demolish and rebuild a dwelling within the side setback (Article IV, Section B) and to locate a shed in the side yard (Article IV, Section C5).

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Peter Regan (applicant) for Marco and Christine Gioioso (owners) for property located at 223 Cliff Avenue; being Tax Assessor's Map 15 Lot 35 (Zoned Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances to construct an addition to the rear of an existing dwelling and expand an existing front deck in the front and rear setbacks (Article IV, Section B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/30827 Mike Russell (applicant) for Shawn Cabral and Lindsay Sherman (owners) for property located at 3 Glen Terrace; being Tax Assessor's Map 58 Lot 44 (Zoned Residential, R-30). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances to address nonconformities in preparation for an Administrative Subdivision that will reduce nonconformities to the existing nonconforming, landlocked lot (Article IV, Section B; Article III, Section Patrick Connors (applicant) for Daniel Scudder (owner) for property located at 017 Brown Lane (Prudence Island); being Tax Assessor's Map 77 Lot 9 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variances to demolish and rebuild a dwelling within the side setback (Article IV, Section B) and to locate a shed in the side yard (Article IV, Section C5). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/31164

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Zbr Business

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Authorize Zoning Administrator to sign board decisions

A motion was made to authorize the Zoning Administrator to sign all Zoning Board decisions on behalf of the Board.

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Motion to authorize the Zoning Administrator to sign all Zoning Board decisions on behalf of the Board.

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Public access and records

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Where to get zoning application documents and contact info

The public is welcome to any Town board or committee meeting. Copies of application supporting documents can be downloaded at https://www.portsmouthri.com/232/Zoning-Board-of-Review or requested from the Town Planning office at 401-643-0333.

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The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town’s boards and committees. Copies of all application supporting documents can be publicly downloaded on at https://www.portsmouthri.com/232/Zoning-Board-of-Review or by contacting the Town Planning office at 401-643-0333.

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Official record ↗

Date Posted: 7/17/2026
TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH
ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW

JULY MEETING AGENDA

THURSDAY – JULY 23, 2026 - 7:00 PM
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 2200 EAST MAIN RD PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871

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I. ROLL CALL

II. MINUTES

1. Approval of the draft May 21, 2026, minutes.

III. OLD BUSINESS

1. Andrew Connelly (applicant) for Richard Oman (owner) for property located at 2793 East Main Road; being Tax
Assessor's Map 34 Lot 24 (Zoned Commercial, C-1). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to construct a 26'x36'
garage in the rear setback (Article IV, Section B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/29874
Application withdrawn without prejudice.

2. Alfred Sousa (applicant and owner) for property located at 0 Bay View Avenue (Prudence Island); being Tax Assessor's
Map 84 Lot 49 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to construct a new dwelling on a lot
not fronting on a public street (Article III, Section D2). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/29448
Continued from April 16; May 21, 2026.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

Public Notice – Zoning Board Review

1. Neil Toracinta (applicant and owner) for property located at 303 East Main Road; being Tax Assessor's Map
64 Lot 17 (Zoned Residential, R-30). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to add build an exposed leanto off the rear of a pre-existing, nonconforming garage on the property (Article IV, Section
B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/30316

2. Noelle Claveloux (applicant and owner) for property located at 45 Narragansett Avenue; being Tax Assessor's
Map 24 Lot 98 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to demolish, rebuild,
and expand the footprint of a pre-existing nonconforming garage (Article IV, Section
B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/30362

3. Cort Chappell (applicant) for William Richards (owner) for property located at 82 Aquidneck Avenue; being
Tax Assessor's Map 24 Lot 172 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to
construct a one stall handicap accessible garage in the side setback (Article IV, Section
B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/30443

4. Virginia Westwell (applicant and owner) for property located at 0778 Narragansett Avenue (Prudence Island);
being Tax Assessor's Map 78 Lot 68 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional Variance to
expand an existing deck in the front setback to facilitate egress and ease of use (Article IV, Section
B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/30790

5. Peter Regan (applicant) for Marco and Christine Gioioso (owners) for property located at 223 Cliff Avenue;
being Tax Assessor's Map 15 Lot 35 (Zoned Residential, R-10). The Applicant seeks Dimensional Variances to
construct an addition to the rear of an existing dwelling and expand an existing front deck in the front and rear
setbacks (Article IV, Section B). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/30827

6. Mike Russell (applicant) for Shawn Cabral and Lindsay Sherman (owners) for property located at 3 Glen
Terrace; being Tax Assessor's Map 58 Lot 44 (Zoned Residential, R-30). The Applicant seeks Dimensional
Variances to address nonconformities in preparation for an Administrative Subdivision that will reduce
nonconformities to the existing nonconforming, landlocked lot (Article IV, Section B; Article III, Section
D2). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/31570

7. Patrick Connors (applicant) for Daniel Scudder (owner) for property located at 017 Brown Lane (Prudence
Island); being Tax Assessor's Map 77 Lot 9 (Zoned Residential, R-20). The Applicant seeks a Dimensional
Variances to demolish and rebuild a dwelling within the side setback (Article IV, Section B) and to locate a shed
in the side yard (Article IV, Section C5). https://portsmouthri.portal.opengov.com/records/31164

V. ZBR BUSINESS

1. Motion to authorize the Zoning Administrator to sign all Zoning Board decisions on behalf of the Board.

ADJOURN.

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town’s boards and committees. Copies of all application supporting documents can be publicly
downloaded on at https://www.portsmouthri.com/232/Zoning-Board-of-Review or by contacting the Town Planning office at 401-643-0333.