City Plan Commission
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CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (vote taken) ▪ March 3, 2026
EXTENSIONS
“Knights Corner Development” PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL (vote taken) Major Land Development Project- Master Plan, Extension Request: May 2, 2028 Proposal: The redevelopment of the existing church building, and the construction of four (4) large scale apartment buildings, as well as associated parking, landscaping, and accessory recreational amenities.
Zoning District: C-2
Owner/Applicant: N.E Development Fund, 1 LLC
1388 & 1390 Cranston Street, AP 8, Lots 203 & 2739
SUBDIVISIONS/LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS – OLD BUSINESS
▪ “Lake Street Villa” PUBLIC HEARING (vote taken) PRELIMINARY PLAN – Minor Subdivision with UDR
Proposal: The subdivision of 3 existing 3,200 square foot lots into 2 new 4,800 square foot lots. The proposal will be serviced by public water and sewer. The proposal requires zoning relief for minimum lot size requirements.
AP 7-5, Lots 1478, 1479, & 1480
35 Lake Street
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SUBDIVISIONS/LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS – NEW BUSINESS
▪ “Narragansett Blvd Condos” PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL (no vote taken) PRE-APPLICATION - Major Land Development
Construction of a 19-unit townhouse development.
Zoning: B-2 (Residential Multifamily), EI (Educational Institution)
AP 2, Lots 680, 1966, 2949, 3368
1128 Narragansett Boulevard, Pierce Place
▪ “Replat of Auburn Plateau” PUBLIC HEARING (vote taken) PRELIMINARY PLAN – Minor Subdivision with UDR
Proposal: The applicant is proposing to subdivide an existing 8,000 square foot lot into two (2) 4,000 square foot lots, proposing to leave an existing single-family residence on proposed Parcel A and allow the construction of a new single-family residence on proposed Parcel B. The proposal requires zoning relief for minimum lot size requirements.
AP 9, Lot 227
40 Norfolk Street
▪ “The Cipriano Plat” PUBLIC HEARING (vote taken) PRELIMINARY PLAN – Minor Subdivision with UDR
Proposal: The proposal is to subdivide the parcel into two (2) lots, leaving the two-family structure on one lot and permitting a single-family to be constructed on the other lot. The lot is to be accessed from Warwick Avenue. The parcel is zoned A-6 Residential. The lots will be serviced by public water and sewer. The proposal requires zoning relief for minimum lot size and frontage requirements.
AP 2, Lot 1324
118 Warwick Avenue
▪ “Vaughn Lane” PUBLIC HEARING (vote taken) MASTER PLAN - Residential Planned District
Proposal: Cluster subdivision into forty-four (44) lots for residential single-family including new street creation and street extension.
Zoning District: C-4 (Highway business), A-80 & A-20 (Residential with 80,000 & 20,000 sf lots) AP 30, Lots 4, 83, 84, 85, & 258
0 & 538 Main Street, 0 & 99 Vaughn Lane
ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW – PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS (votes taken)
PRAISE TABERNACLE (OWN/APP) has applied to the Board for permission to construct a detached structure to be used as a youth center exceeding the allowable lot coverage and within the front yard setback at 330 Park Avenue; A.P. 4, lot 150; area 52,272 sf; zoned A6. Applicants seek relief per 17.92.010- Variance; Section 7.20.120 Schedule of Intensity Regulations.
PRAISE TABERNACLE (OWN/APP) has applied to the Board for permission to construct a freestanding sign with double-sided LED message center within the corner setback at 330 Park Avenue; A.P. 4, lot 150; area 52,272 sf; zoned A6. Applicant seeks relief per 17.92.010- Variance; Sections 17.72.010(P)- Signs; 17.20.100.(A) - Corner visibility; Application ZBR-26-1 filed 01/12/2026. Attorney Daniel Flaherty, Esq.
DALIA P. MERCADO AND ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATES RIGP (OWN) ANTONIO TIMARCHI (APP) have applied to the board for permission to leave an existing two-family dwelling on an undersized lot (3,200 sf) previously merged by zoning at 3 Fountain Avenue and to construct a new single-family dwelling on an undersized lot previously merged by zoning at 0 Fountain Avenue. Applicant seeks relief from 17.92.010
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- Variance; Section 17.20.120 - Schedule of Intensity Regulations; Section 17.20.090 Specific Requirements; 17.88.010 Substandard lots of record and lot mergers.
ROBERT A RICCI, THOMAS A RICCI, RICCI HOLDINGS, LLC, BRENDA A. PICCIONE, JOSEPH A PICCIONE, AND SIENNA PICCIONE (OWN) JMMC CONSTRUCTION CORP. (APP) have applied to the Board for permission to leave an existing two-family dwelling on an undersized lot with reduced setbacks, previously merged by zoning, and to construct a new single-family dwelling on an undersized lot with reduced frontage previously merged by zoning at 66 & 0 Clemence Street, AP 12 Lot 568 & 569; Applicant seeks relief by 17.92.010 - Variance; Section 17.20.120 - Schedule of Intensity Regulations; Section 17.20.090 Specific Requirements; 17.88.010 Substandard lots of record and lot mergers.
ROSE MARLEY, LLC AND MATTHEW A. REAY (OWN/APP) have applied to the Board for permission to install new wall signage exceeding the allowable size and total area at 529 Reservoir Avenue; A.P. 6 Lot 821; area 42,491sf, zoned C4. Applicants seek relief by 17.92.010- Variances; Section 17.72.010- Signs.
CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT (no vote taken) The Planning Directors report will be posted on the city website in advance of the meeting
ADJOURNMENT (vote taken)
Next Meeting | May 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.– Regular Meeting
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 869 Park Avenue
Meeting materials will be posted to the City’s website and can be found on the City Planning Department’s webpage at https://www.cranstonri.com/departments/planning/. If you are unable to access the internet, you can contact the City Planning Department directly at 780-3138 for access to meeting materials. The application may be reviewed prior to the meeting in the City Planning Department, Room 309, Cranston City Hall, during regular office hours, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.
Pursuant to the Cranston Subdivision & Land Development Regulations, the proposed plan may be revised by the City Plan Commission as a result of further study or because of views expressed at this meeting. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired should contact the Planning Department at 780-3138, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting date.