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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing on the following proposed Ordinances will be held before the Ordinance Committee on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 869 Park Avenue, City Hall, Cranston, R.I. pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter, in accordance with the RI General Laws Chapter 45-24-53 for the purpose of considering the following items listed on the agenda.  Remote participation is also available by using the logon information provided below as posted on the City’s website at www.cranstonri.gov and Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ri.gov.

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Matthew Reilly, Chair                         Rosalba Zanni

Ordinance Committee                          Acting City Clerk

PROPOSED ORD. 4-22-04 IN AMENDMENT OF THE 2010 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CRANSTON, AS AMENDED 2012 (661 Park Project)

 

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

 

SECTION 1: The Cranston 2010 Comprehensive Plan, as adopted by the City Council on September 24, 2012 and endorsed by the Mayor on September 25, 2012, as amended, is hereby further amended:

  1. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN 2012:

Change the property located at 661 Park Avenue, 217 Doric Avenue and 0 Doric Avenue, and more particularly described and designated as Tax Assessor’s Plat 3-3, Lot(s) 289, 291, 1695 and 1696, from the present designation of ‘Neighborhood Commercial / Services’ to ‘Mixed Plan Development.’

  1. LAND USE ELEMENT, Part II. Current Conditions and Issue

“Commercial Development Opportunities on Built and Vacant Land” (page 32) is hereby further amended by incorporating the following language addition being bolded and underlined.

 

“There are several key parcels and properties throughout Cranston that can accommodate further development. The development of these properties could offer multiple benefits that include improved access, significant property upgrades, and the potential to improve the surrounding area. Properties include the former trolley barn site on Cranston Street near Route 10, the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Fields Point that is currently planned for closure under the federal Base Realignment and Closure process (see discussion below), the Legion Bowl / Pub on Park site at the intersection of Park Avenue and Doric Avenue, and several parcels in the Pastore Center. In addition, there are parts of the former Ciba-Geigy property, which could provide commercial and industrial opportunities. The development potential is explained in the recommendations section for these areas.”

  1. LAND USE ELEMENT, Part III. Strategies and Actions

“Key Development Parcels” (page 36) is hereby further amended by incorporating the following language addition being bolded and underlined.

 

“Focus efforts on a few key redevelopment sites by encouraging smart growth, increasing the value and job potential from each site, and increasing the mix and density of uses.”

 

“Potential locations for development that could initiate other improvements and economic development in the City include the Wellington/Elmwood Avenues area, intersection of Phenix and Route 37, the Legion Bowl / Pub on Park site at the intersection of Park Avenue and Doric Avenue, and Pippin Orchard Road and the Scituate Avenue intersection, and the Cranston Printworks.”                          

SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.

Positive Endorsement:

_________________________________________________________
City Solicitor                                                  Date

   

Negative Endorsement: (Attach reasons)

_________________________________________________________
City Solicitor                                                  Date

Sponsored by Mayor Hopkins

PROPOSED ORD. 4-22-05 IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17.84 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED “ZONING” (CHANGE OF ZONE - 661 Park Project)

 

    Preamble: There are instances where successful redevelopment necessitates land use flexibility. Amending the C-3 zoning district to allow more site appropriate uses, density, off-street parking, and building height, with due consideration given to the abutting residential neighborhood, can assist the City of Cranston in furthering its goals and objectives as expressed in the Comprehensive Plan. The subject property will undergo extensive reinvestment, provide much needed housing, and may catalyze further redevelopment in this area of the city.

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

SECTION 1: That the Zoning Map accompanying and made a part of Chapter 17 of the Code of the City of Cranston, Rhode Island, 2005, entitled “Zoning”, as adopted December 1, 2016, Ordinance No. 2016-39, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting therefrom the following:

    By deleting from a C-3 Zoning District, Lot 289, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 0 Doric Avenue, on the Westerly side of Doric Avenue between Park Avenue and Pond Street.

    By deleting from a C-3 Zoning District, Lot 291, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 271 Doric Avenue, on the Westerly side of Doric Avenue between Park Avenue and Pond Street.

   

    By deleting from a C-3 Zoning District, Lot 1695, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 661 Park Avenue, on the Northerly side of Park Avenue between Woodbine Street and Doric Avenue. 

    By deleting from a C-3 Zoning District, Lot 1696, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 661 Park Avenue, on the Northerly side of Park Avenue between Woodbine Street and Doric Avenue.

And by adding thereto the following:

    C-3 Zoning District with Conditions, Lot 289, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 0 Doric Avenue, on the Westerly side of Doric Avenue between Park Avenue and Pond Street.

    C-3 Zoning District with Conditions, Lot 291, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 271 Doric Avenue, on the Westerly side of Doric Avenue between Park Avenue and Pond Street.

   

    C-3 Zoning District with conditions, Lot 1695, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 661 Park Avenue, on the Northerly side of Park Avenue between Woodbine Street and Doric Avenue. 

    C-3 Zoning District with Conditions, Lot 1696, Zoning Plat 3/3, located at 661 Park Avenue, on the Northerly side of Park Avenue between Woodbine Street and Doric Avenue.

Referenced ‘Conditions’ include:

1. Permissible uses.

a. The primary building shall contain a mix of commercial land and residential uses. Commercial uses shall be located at the street-level abutting Park Avenue (with the exception of accessory commercial usage on the rooftop, provided that it does not exceed 50% of the rooftop area) and will be limited to a maximum 25% of the overall square footage of the building. For the purposes of this ordinance, an Assisted Living use would be considered as a residential use.

b. All uses shall be allowed by right, allowed by a special permit, or not allow consistent with the C-3 Zoning District pursuant to Section 17.20.030 ‘Schedule of Uses - Table of Principal Use’ with the following exceptions:

Dormitory

N

Multifamily

Y

Assisted Living

S

Educational Institution-preschool, primary, secondary, charter

N

Nursing Home

S

Marina

N

Yacht Club

N

Animal Daycare

Y

Car Wash/detailing

N

Catering Service

N

Cash Checking Facility

N

Commercial Off-Street Parking

N

Fuel Station Full Service

N

Fuel station minimart

N

Funeral Home

N

Garden Center

N

Kiosk, freestanding exterior

N

Loft space (live/work)

Y

Motel, hotel

N

Motor vehicle repair and service establishment light

N

Outdoor retail

N

Retail sale large scale

N

Supermarket

N

Tavern/neighborhood bar

Y*

Veterinarian hospital or clinic

Y

Data processing facility

N

Upholstering shop

N

The symbols have the following meanings:

Y = use allowed by right

S = use allowed by special permit

N = use not allowed

*  = Music and entertainment shall be allowed

2. Density. A maximum of seventy-five (75) dwelling units shall be permitted. Units with two bedrooms shall not exceed 25% of the total number of units. Units shall not contain more than two bedrooms. Lot area requirements prescribed by Code Section 17.20.090 Specific Requirements shall not apply.

3. Affordable Housing. A minimum provision of fifteen percent (15%) of the overall residential units shall be deemed affordable according to Rhode Island Housing for 99 years.

4. Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be required at a ratio of 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit. Commercial uses shall not require additional off-street parking.

5.  Building Height. The maximum building height shall be four (4) stories and fifty-feet (50’) with the addition of ten-feet (10’) to accommodate rooftop improvements (mechanicals) and other amenities (rooftop kitchen, accessory dining for commercial or residential components, etc.).

SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.

Positive Endorsement:

_________________________________________________________
City Solicitor                                                  Date

   

Negative Endorsement: (Attach reasons)

_________________________________________________________
City Solicitor                                                  Date

Sponsored by Mayor Hopkins

PROPOSED ORD. NO. 4-22-08 IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED ‘ZONING’  (CHANGE OF ZONE – 870 Oaklawn Avenue)

 

It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:

 

    Section 1. That the Zoning Map accompanying and made a part of Chapter 17 of the Code of the City of Cranston, Rhode Island, 2005, entitled, “Zoning”, as adopted January 24, 1966, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting therefrom the following:

    By deleting from a C-2 Zoning District, Lot No. 358 on Assessor’s Plat No. 15, located at  870 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island.

    And by adding thereto the following:

    C-3 Zoning District. Lot No. 358 on Assessor’s Plat No. 15, located at 870 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island.

and

    Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.

Positive Endorsement:

_________________________________________________________
City Solicitor                                                  Date

   

Negative Endorsement: (Attach reasons)

_________________________________________________________
City Solicitor                                                  Date

Petition filed by 870 Oaklawn, LLC, owner

Sponsored by Council President Paplauskas

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