E AS T P RO V I DE N C E W ATER F R O NT D I S T R I CT C O M M I S S I O N
Waterfront Commission Public Meeting
Thursday, June 15, 2023 6:30 PM
City Hall, Room 306-
145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914
1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks
2. Old Business A. Vote: Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2023 meeting
3. New Business A. FY 24 Budget Adoption – Discuss and Vote 4. Staff Report 5. Vote: Adjournment Plans and supplemental material are available for review at https://www.eastprovidencewaterfront.com/ Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired or needing other special services may call 435-7500 or 431-1633 (v/tdd) forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting date. Posted 6/12/2023
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Waterfront Commission Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 18, 2023 –
6:30 PM City Hall, Room 306 Commissioners present: William Fazioli, Chair Tim Conley Jeanne Boyle Steve Amoroso Domenic Pontarelli David O’Connell James Moran Keith A. Brynes
Voting Members Absent: Jennifer Griffith Mike Walker, Commerce RI Peter Willey Steve Hardcastle Manny Barrows
Staff present: Raymond Lavey, Executive Director Amy Goins, Legal Counsel Glenn Fontecchio, Staff Architect
1. CHA IRMA N’S OPE NING REMA RKS: The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Chairman Fazioli provided opening remarks, welcoming Planning Director Keith A. Brynes as an ex officio member of the Commission. 2. OLD BU SINESS Vote: Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 16, 2023 meeting Motion to approve minutes of February 16, 2023 made by S. Amoroso, Seconded by D. O’Connell. Motions passes unanimously.
3. NEW BU SINE SS
A. Informational presentation on proposed 9-hole golf course for property at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, formerly known as Metacomet. Paul Pisano who works with Marshall Properties provided a presentation to the Commission. Mr. Pisano explained to the Commission that his team has hired a landscape architect to create a concept plan for a 9-hole golf course. There was a discussion regarding State permits that need to be obtained for the golf course and who will be managing the golf operations. Mr. Pisano informed the Commission that his team is in discussion with the necessary State agencies and is identifying who will manage the golf course. There was a discussion on the phasing of this project. Mr. Pisano informed the Commission that work on the golf course is seasonal and they are seeking to work on the golf course during summer months. 2 Chairman Fazioli asked members of the public if they had any questions. There was public discussion regarding the amount of the property that will not be developed, the Waterfront District zoning ordinance, permits, fencing, and wildlife. Mr. Pisano informed the public that about half of the parcel will not be developed. John Restivo, attorney representing the property owner, explained the zoning ordinance referenced by the public referred to structures but that the discussion on the meeting docket was regarding earthwork and not the construction of structures.
4. STA FF REP ORT Executive Director R. Lavey provided an update to the Commission on recent meetings he has had and on the progress of recent development in the Waterfront District.
5. VOTE: AD JOU RNMENT Motion to adjourn by S. Amoroso, seconded by D. Pontarelli. Motion passes unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM. Respectfully submitted, RAYMOND LAVEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
