I.                     CALL TO ORDER: Board Chair Michael Lester called the meeting to order at 6:12 PM

II.                   ROLL CALL (X for PRESENT, ABS for ABSENT)

MEMBERS PRESENT:                                                                           ALSO PRESENT:

III.                 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ☒     

Board Chair Michael Lester led participants in the Pledge of Allegiance

IV.                 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

a.       June 28, 2023 Meeting

V.                   OLD BUSINESS

a.       Presentation, Consideration and Possible Action regarding:

                                                i.      Application #PB-23-02: Request for PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEW

413 Roosevelt Mill, LLC, 56 Pine Street, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI, owner and applicant for 413 Roosevelt Avenue (Plat 1 Lot 12) is seeking Preliminary Plan Approval for a proposed Major Land Development to develop a warehousing, storage facility, and a parking lot that will serve the facility and the residential building presently under development on the adjacent parcel at 467-469 Roosevelt Ave (Plat 1 Lot 14). The Planning Board may also consider Final Plan Approval during this meeting if requirements have been met by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Board.

The Board Chair read the description of the application as it appeared in the agenda (text above).

APPEARANCES (for the Applicant): Katie Olyha, Civil Engineering, Stonefield Engineering; Louis Marandola, Chief Operating Officer, Premium Land Development.

EXHIBITS:                                               Hard Copy of Presentation (Project Narrative, Site Plans, Stormwater Management, Traffic Report)

Applicant Rep. Katie Olyha outlined the integration plan for self-storage across two buildings. The parking scheme, featuring 132 spaces for both structures on a single level, was revised for enhanced safety and circulation. Adhering to industry standards, landscaping and lighting were addressed. The board asked questions regarding stormwater management, landscaping, and parking surplus. Board Member John Burkhardt proposed reallocating parking near the river to green space for stormwater control. Board Member John Marenzana raised doubts about storage access, safety and building signage. The adequacy of the driveway for two-way traffic was confirmed in response to John Burkhardt’s concern. Board Member Hugo Figueroa sought clarity on the number of units and Katie Olyha responded with 106 units (16 micro units, 80 one-Bedroom, and 11 two-bedroom). Applicant Rep. Louis Marandola discussed rental pricing, mentioning affordability if requested for TSA exchange.

COMMENTORS (Public Hearing):     Luz Jennifer, The Valley Breeze: Inquired about the remaining stages of review needed. Asked about any additional approvals required. Both questions were answered between Applicant and Mr. Miller.

Mr. Vandermillen read the staff report into the record.

SUBJECT OF VOTE: Approve or deny the Applicant’s request for Preliminary Plan Approval for a proposed Major Land Development to develop a warehousing, storage facility, and a parking lot that will serve the facility and the residential building presently under development on the adjacent parcel at 467-469 Roosevelt Ave (Plat 1 Lot 14).

                ACTION:                                APPROVED, 5-0

VI.                 NEW BUSINESS

SUBJECT OF VOTE: Continuing this item to next meeting to follow proper order.

VII.               ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

VIII.              MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF REVIEW ADJOURNED AT 7:19 PM:

(2023.07.26), Jean Martinez, Principal Planner, Department of Planning and Economic Development