Town of Smithfield / Planning Board

Town of Smithfield / Planning Board Town of Smithfield Planning Board PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Town of Smithfield Proposed Fire Station 341A George Washington Hwy
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 45-23-39, 45-23-42, 45-23-45, 45-23-50.1, 45-24-41, and 45-24-46.4, and the Smithfield Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations, that the Smithfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the
date, time, and place stated below to consider and possibly act upon a Combined Master Plan and Preliminary Plan application for a proposed Major Land Development Project, including Unified Development Review for dimensional variance relief. The public hearing will provide an opportunity for public comment. The proposed development may be revised by the Planning Board as a result of further study or because of views expressed at the public hearing.
Time and Date of Hearing: Thursday, May 21, 2026 - Meeting begins at 6:00 PM Place of Hearing: Smithfield Town Hall, 2nd Floor, Crepeau Hall, 64 Farnum Pike,
Smithfield, RI
Property Proposed for Land Development:
Assessor s Plat 48 / Lot 58 341A George Washington Highway 2.595 Acres (approx.) / Zone: LI / EGOD
Applicant: Town of Smithfield
Property Owner: Graham Development Co LLC Engineer/Architect: Pare Engineering / Aharonian Architects
Dimensional Relief Requested: The applicant seeks dimensional variance relief through Unified Development Review from the side-yard setback requirement for the proposed addition. The Smithfield Zoning Ordinance requires a forty-foot (402 ) side-yard setback. The existing building encroaches fifteen feet (152 ) into the required setback, and the proposed addition would encroach three feet (32 ) into the required setback.
Availability of Information
The plans and accompanying documents for this land development project are available for the public to review during normal business hours at the Smithfield Planner s Office, 64 Farnum Pike, Town Hall Lower Level, Smithfield, RI & on the Planning & Economic Development page on the Town s website (https://www.smithfieldri.gov/departments/planning-economic- development).
All persons interested in the above are requested to be present at the time and place to
be heard thereon. Facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/ captions) or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation is needed, please contact the Smithfield Town Manager s office at 401-233-1010 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting.
By Order of the Smithfield Planning Board James D Ambra, Chairman