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ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW
MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND
AGENDA
DATE: JUNE 23, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: TOWN HALL CHAMBERS -350 EAST MAIN ROAD
*This meeting location is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing-impaired should notify the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-847-0009 not less than 48 hours before this meeting.
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Administrative:
1. Roll call.
2. Adoption of Zoning Board meeting minutes from April 28, 2026 & May 26, 2026.
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Summary Petition – Continued from May 26, 2026
Petition ZBR-26-18: Brian Blanchard (Owner) and Daniel Herchenroether (Architect) for a Variance from 604 Conservation District Dimensional Regulations, 903 & 321 (A) to construct a 2nd floor addition located 25.5 feet from the rear (Western) property line where 30 feet is required. Said real estate is located at 11 Julia Court and further identified as tax assessor Plat 114 Lot 106-F.
Petitions– Continued from May 26, 2026
Petition ZBR-26-15: Michael Powell (Owner) and Daniel Herchenroether (Architect) for a Variance from 604 & 903 to construct a sunroom addition located 25.5 feet from the rear (Southeastern) property line where 30 feet is required and 26.40% lot coverage where 25.00% is allowed. Said real estate is located at 8 Julia Court and further identified as tax assessors Plat 114 Lot 106-I.
Petition ZBR-26-20: James Cahill (Owner) for a Special Use from 602, 902 & 27C to obtain approval for an owner-occupied Short-Term rental. Said real estate is located at 281 Green End Avenue and further identified as tax assessors Plat 114 Lot 98.
Petition ZBR-26-21: Myra Jenkins (Owner) for Variance 603, 903 and 321 (A) to construct an 8' X 10' front deck with a 35' setback where 40' is required. Said real estate is located at 671 Green End Avenue and further identified as tax assessors Plat 120 Lot 803.
New Summary Petition –
Petition ZBR-26-24: Chris Rospenda (Owner) for a Variance from 603, 903, and 321 (A) to construct new front entry and stairs resulting in a 17.8 feet where 20.7 feet is allowed. Said real estate is located at 184 Reservoir Road and further identified as tax assessors Plat 121 NW Lot 21.
New Petitions –
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| Petition ZBR-26-23 Sandro De Souza (Owner) for a Variance from 603 & 903 to construct an 18'X25' shed 8' from the side yard where 20' is required. Said real estate is located at 146 Oliphant Lane and further identified as tax assessors Plat 111 Lot 40. |
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| Petition ZBR-26-25: Lynne Chevoya (Owner) Gary Mendoza (Applicant) for a Variance from 603 & 903 and Special Use from 902 &803 to add a 20'X3.5' staircase addition and two and half stories on existing dwelling, resulting in a 4.5' east side setback where 15' required and a 15' front where 25' allowed. Said real estate is located at 254 Purgatory Road and further identified as tax assessors Plat 116 NE Plat 5101. |
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| Petition ZBR-26-26Josh & Tina Recupero (Owners) for a Variance from (603) to reconstruct a 12'X24' deck. Said real estate is located at 21 Gosset's Turn Drive and further identified as tax assessors Plat 105 Lot 606. |
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| Petition ZBR-26-27 Stephen & Leslie Spengler (Owners) for a Special Use from 602 & 902 to obtain approval for an owner-occupied Short-Term Rental. Said real estate is located at 499 Aquidneck Avenue and further identified as tax assessors Plat 120 Lot 43. |
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| Petition ZBR-26-28 Teresa Cunha (Owner) for a Variance from 603 & 903 to install a 16'X12' shed 5.5' where 20' is required. Said real estate is located at 67 Blue Grass Drive and further identified as tax assessors Plat 112 Lot 510. |
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All items on this agenda may be considered, discussed, and voted upon.
POSTED: June 2, 2026
* RI Secretary of State Webpage *Clerkbase *Middletown Library
*Town Hall of Middletown Bulletin Board * Middletownri.com Website.
*Meetings begin promptly at the time posted and will not last for more than four (4) hours. The Board normally will take a short break after 1½ to 2 hours of hearings to reassess the agenda and their ability to reach the remaining items pending before it. The Board will not entertain/begin a new petition after 10:00 p.m. and will conclude all hearings at 10:30 p.m. therefore some petitions cannot be heard due to these time constraints and will be continued to the next regular meeting date.