Coventry public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed developments: a 9,000 SF industrial building at 1600 Flat River Road and the New London Preserve, a 75-unit single-family condominium subdivision on New London Turnpike. The commission will also review potential zoning code amendments and approve the 2025 meeting calendar. The meeting is in-person only; no Zoom participation is available.

• Public hearing: 9,000 SF industrial building, BJK Realty LLC, AP 60 Lot 12, 1600 Flat River Road, with variances for loading spaces, residential distance, and landscaping buffers
• Public hearing: New London Preserve, Alpha Holdings LLC, 75 single-family condos (20% affordable), AP 7 Lot 25, AP 8 Lots 2,3,9, AP 16 Lot 133, New London Turnpike, with variances for multiple units per lot and density
• Review of potential zoning code amendments
• Approval of 2025 meeting calendar
• Correspondence from Coventry Conservation Commission dated December 11, 2024

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, property updates, and property management. Key items include potential sale of development rights on several properties, a workshop on the strategic plan, and discussions on hunting, drones, and prescribed burns. The meeting is open to the public.

• Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
• Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3&4 - Sale of Development Rights
• Potter Property, 26 Leuba Rd. - AP 60 Lot 19 and AP67 Lot 4 - Sale of Development Rights
• Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
• Special Session - Workshop: Strategic Plan

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council is holding a joint work session with the School Committee to review revenue and expenditure projections for fiscal years 2026-2030 and discuss issues affecting the school budget. The council will also consider ratifying an amendment to a state subaward agreement for the Coventry Community Learning Center, increasing the award to $4,304,000. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as minutes, public comment, and possible executive session.

• Ratification of Amendment #2 to the Subaward Agreement with the State of RI for the Coventry Community Learning Center, increasing the award to $4,304,000
• Review of 5-year budget forecast (FY2026-FY2030) showing total budget increasing from $121,213,619 to $139,747,899
• Projected local school appropriation increasing from $51,024,865 to $56,707,080 over five years
• Proposed tax levy increases of 3.25% (FY2026), 3.75% (FY2027), 2.32% (FY2028), 2.35% (FY2029), and 3.09% (FY2030)
• Planned capital improvements including $750,000 for road paving and $100,000 for sidewalks in FY2026-2027

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission is meeting to review potential zoning code amendments. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with standard procedural items. No specific amendments or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review of potential zoning code amendments

Conservation Commission Meeting

The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business, including Lake Tiogue water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities, sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area, stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond, and a forest management plan for fire safety. New business includes future projects. The meeting is open to the public.

• Lake Tiogue water testing
• Sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area
• Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
• Forest management plan for fire safety
• Possible grant applications

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will meet in person and remotely to consider two variance requests and one appeal. The board will vote on a dimensional variance for a garage, a use variance for a home in a business zone, and an appeal of a zoning enforcement order.

• Dimensional variance for a 20'x30'x11' garage at 309 Twin Brook Lane (AP 305 Lot 61) in RR-3 zone
• Use variance to build a single-family dwelling at 0 Alaska Street (AP 38 Lot 44.001) in General Business zone
• Appeal by GNT Realty LLC of a Zoning Enforcement Officer's Notice of Order issued September 10, 2024, for 913 Main Street (AP 46 Lot 13)
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-06 to establish a municipal land trust, several resolutions for contracts and purchases, and appointments. The agenda also includes discussion items from the town solicitor on ethics, open meetings, and various legal matters, plus a closed session for litigation and collective bargaining.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-06 to create a Town of Coventry Land Trust
• Ratification of $726,882 RI Infrastructure Bank grant for Woodland Manor Pump Station improvements
• Resolution 2024-109: award 3-year bus transportation contract to Ocean State Transit
• Resolution 2024-114: purchase 60 Motorola portable radios for Police Department
• Resolution 2024-116: purchase 2 administrative police vehicles and equipment

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting in person to discuss and potentially act on ongoing business, including a workshop on its strategic plan and a vote on spending ARPA funds on signs. Property updates and new business are also on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.

• Vote on spending ARPA funds on signs
• Workshop on strategic plan
• Property updates discussion
• Items for December 17, 2024 agenda

Town Council

This is a special inaugural meeting where newly elected Town Council and School Committee members take their oaths of office. The Council will also elect its President and Vice-President and appoint the Town Solicitor. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• Oath of office for 5 Town Council members, including Alisa M. Capaldi, James E. LeBlanc, Scott R. Copley, Frank M. Brown, and John Paul Verducci
• Oath of office for 4 School Committee members, including Ana Isabel R. Dos Reis-Couto, Amanda M. Carlow, Dorothy A. Jackvony, and Cody J. Reidl
• Election of Town Council President and Vice-President
• Appointment of Town Solicitor

Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Coventry Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve prior minutes, set its annual meeting schedule, and hear a presentation by GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. on a redevelopment plan for Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond, as referenced in Town Council Resolution No. 2024-98. No votes are listed for new business or resolutions.

• Presentation on redevelopment plan for Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond by GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
• Town Council Resolution No. 2024-98 referenced
• Approval of May 8 and September 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of May 8, 2024 executive session minutes
• Annual meeting schedule for monthly meetings

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will hold four public hearings on proposed subdivisions and developments, each requiring zoning variances under Unified Development Review. The most significant is a 75-unit single-family condominium project with 20% affordable housing. The commission will also review potential zoning code amendments.

• Public hearing: Moore Plat — minor subdivision of 21.88 acres at 225 Rice City Road into two lots, seeking variance for substandard frontage
• Public hearing: Harkney Hill Office/Storage Units — commercial office and two storage buildings at 71 Harkney Hill Road, seeking variances for loading spaces, driveway distance, and landscaped buffers
• Public hearing: New London Preserve — 75 detached single-family condos (20% deed-restricted affordable) on New London Turnpike, seeking variances for multiple dwellings per lot and density
• Public hearing: Proposed 9,000 SF Industrial Building — new industrial building at 1600 Flat River Road, seeking variances for loading spaces, distance to residential structures, and landscaped buffers
• Review of potential zoning code amendments

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review potential zoning code amendments. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on these amendments, along with routine items like call to order and adjournment.

• Review of potential zoning code amendments

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including property updates, potential land acquisitions, and a strategic planning workshop. The agenda includes updates on several properties with development rights sales, as well as property management topics like trail maintenance and prescribed burns.

• Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
• Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
• Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3&4 - Sale of Development Rights
• Potter Property, 26 Leuba Rd. - AP 60 Lot 19 and AP 67 Lot 4 - Sale of Development Rights
• Special Session - Workshop: Strategic Plan

Conservation Commission Meeting

The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to discuss and potentially act on old and new business. Key topics include Lake Tiogue water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities, sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area, stormwater management, and a forest management plan. The commission will also approve its 2025 calendar and consider future projects.

• Lake Tiogue water testing
• Possible grant applications/opportunities
• Sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area
• Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
• Approval of 2025 calendar

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances (Fair Share Development fees and Trusts), consider liquor and victualling license renewals, and vote on multiple resolutions. The most significant action is awarding about $2.6 million in construction contracts for the Community Learning Center-Town Hall Annex Rehabilitation Project, funded by state pandemic recovery funds. The council will also vote on several other contracts, including paving, fencing, and IT services, and may enter executive session for litigation and cybersecurity discussions.

• Public hearings on Ordinance 2024-05 (Fair Share Development fees) and Ordinance 2024-06 (Trusts)
• Award demolition ($423,737), electrical ($295,356), low voltage ($62,100), masonry ($190,370.83), mechanical ($785,141), glazing ($363,000), security ($89,202.50), and plumbing ($204,913) contracts for the Annex project
• Award $198,000 contract to repave Briarpoint Beach and Paine parking lots (ARPA funded)
• Award $174,300 contract for fence at former Coventry Landfill solar array
• Approve sewer tie-in for 639 Main Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving October minutes, electing a secretary, and reviewing carried-over items including the CLG grant status and a mission/vision statement. New business covers display cases and rescheduling the December meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Secretary
• CLG Grant - Status update
• Mission and Vision Statement discussion
• Display Cases discussion
• Rescheduling of December Meeting

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will meet to consider a dimensional variance request for a garage and handle routine business. The only new business item is Peter Tanner's request to build a 12'x24'x9'6" garage in the front yard at 387 Hammet Road. The board will also approve minutes and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Dimensional variance request by Peter Tanner for a 12'x24'x9'6" garage in the front yard at 387 Hammet Road (AP 323 Lot 62.002, Zone RR-3)
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2024
• Approval of 2025 meeting calendar

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on Ordinance No. 2024-06, which concerns general legislation on trusts. The agenda also includes a discussion of a Story Hour event on November 9th. Most other agenda items are marked as 'None' or are procedural.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 2024-06 - Ordinance Part I General Legislation - TRUSTS
• Discussion of Nov 9th Story Hour

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Coventry Crossings comprehensive permit, a mixed-use project with 120 residential units and a 12,500 sq ft commercial building, including 25% low- and moderate-income units. The commission will also discuss a pre-application for commercial contractor units at 72 Harkney Hill Road and potential code changes.

• Public hearing on Coventry Crossings: 60 single-unit condos and 30 duplexes (120 units total), 25% deed-restricted affordable, plus 12,500 sq ft commercial structure at 0 Harkney Hill Rd. & 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd.
• Informational meeting on proposed commercial contractor units: one office and two equipment storage buildings at 72 Harkney Hill Rd., with request to combine Master and Preliminary Plan stages.
• Discussion of potential code changes for consideration.
• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes.

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will consider awarding multiple construction contracts for the Community Learning Center-Town Hall Annex Rehabilitation Project, totaling over $2.3 million, funded by state pandemic recovery funds. The council will also vote on annual liquor and victualling license renewals, several ARPA fund reallocations, and other resolutions. Public hearings are scheduled for liquor license renewals.

• Award demolition ($423,737), electrical ($295,356), low voltage ($62,100), masonry ($290,370.83), mechanical ($785,141), and glazing ($363,000) contracts for the Community Learning Center-Town Hall Annex project
• Reallocate $37,031.09 in ARPA funds for DPW and $120,247 for Police Department capital needs
• Purchase Ford Transit Police BCI Van ($122,360.06) and Ribcraft Police Patrol Vessel ($111,720.61) using federal seizure funds
• Approve school impact fee use for four projects ($7,215.88) and transfer cell tower revenue to school department for FY23 and FY24
• First reading of ordinances on fair share development fees and trusts

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the sale of development rights for the Mende, Pettegrew, and Potter properties, along with updates on other land holdings. The agenda also includes ongoing business such as volunteer outreach, website updates, grant opportunities, and property management topics like drones, boundary markers, and prescribed burns. A workshop on the strategic plan and a possible bylaw on owner participation in land acquisitions are also scheduled for discussion.

• Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
• Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3&4 - Sale of Development Rights
• Potter Property, 26 Leuba Rd. - AP 60 Lot 19 and AP 67 Lot 4 - Sale of Development Rights
• Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
• Special Session - Workshop: Strategic Plan

Technical Review Committee

The Coventry Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss and comment on three proposed developments before they go to the Planning Commission. The agenda includes an industrial building, a commercial office/contractor complex, and a gas station/convenience store. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting. Public comment is not taken at this meeting, but written comments can be submitted.

• 9,000 SF industrial building at 1600 Flat River Road (BJK Realty LLC), requiring variances for landscape buffer and distance to residential structures
• Commercial office and contractor units at 72 Harkney Hill Road (Andrew Barber), seeking variances for loading spaces, driveway distance, and reduced parking
• 4,824 SF 7-Eleven with six fuel pumps at 6 Reservoir Road (Krown Point Capitol LLC), a use not currently allowed in the General Business zone
• Approval of September 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission Meeting

The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business, including Tiogue Lake water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities at Tiogue Lake and Johnson's Pond/Flat River Reservoir, relations with other boards, sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area, stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond, and a forest management plan. No new business items are listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Tiogue Lake water testing
• Possible grant applications/opportunities
• Sewer development in the Tiogue Lake area
• Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
• Forest management plan

Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Coventry Redevelopment Agency is holding a site visit to tour Dam #167 and its structures at Johnson's Pond, starting from the Flat River Road entrance. No votes or member discussions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural with no minutes, carried-over business, resolutions, or closed session items.

• Site visit to Dam #167 at Johnson's Pond from Flat River Road entrance
• Meeting held in parking lot of Department of Public Works and Animal Shelter at 1668 Flat River Road

Town Council

The Town Council will consider resolutions to increase sewer use charges and implement a minimum annual sewer fee. The meeting also includes discussions on CDBG applications for Quidnick paving and Knotty Oak Village, and updates on various municipal projects.

• Resolution 2024-76 to increase the current sewer use fee by 15%
• Resolution 2024-77 to implement a minimum annual sewer use fee
• Resolution 2024-78: CDBG Application for Quidnick Paving for $520,741.73
• Resolution 2024-79: CDBG Application for Knotty Oak Village for $850,000
• Resolution 2024-74: Purchase of a McConnel 48" Flail Mower for DPW

Historic Preservation Commission

The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of September minutes, the status of the CLG grant, a mission and vision statement, and ongoing projects. They will also consider a goals and objectives statement and choose a date and location for moving storage items. No new business will be discussed after 7:30 PM.

• CLG Grant - Status update
• Mission and Vision Statement discussion
• Goals and Objectives Statement
• Moving Items in Storage - choose date and location

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a public meeting to consider five variance applications, including dimensional variances for new homes and additions, and a use variance to convert a commercial structure into an accessory dwelling unit. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and take public comment.

• David W. Hayes seeks dimensional variance for 25-foot front setback (50 feet required) at 0 Maple Valley Road
• Norman Rivers seeks variances for 20x26-foot addition encroaching into setbacks and lot coverage of 36% (20% allowed) at 6 Nichole Lane
• Laura Mopps seeks dimensional variance for 15-foot front setback (35 feet required) at 210 Pine Haven Road
• Byron and Chris Carlson seek use variance to convert commercial structure to ADU and dimensional variance for 7.87-foot side setback encroachment at 248-250 Pulaski Street
• Kara Magiera seeks dimensional variance for 26-foot-high detached garage (15 feet allowed) at 120 Maple Street

Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting

The Coventry Redevelopment Agency is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting bylaws and entering a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition. No new business or resolutions are on the agenda.

• Bylaws of the Agency (vote may be taken)
• Motion to convene in Executive Session for real property acquisition or disposition (R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(5))

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two major development proposals and a Community Development Block Grant application. The commission will also review minutes and discuss potential code changes. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Centre of New England master plan for 712 dwelling units and a public hearing on the Coventry Crossings comprehensive permit for 120 units.

• Public hearing on Centre of New England: 712 dwelling units (362 duplex, 350 multifamily) on Arnold Road, Angelina Drive, Stephanie Drive, and Centre of New England Boulevard; requires dimensional variance for parking
• Public hearing on Coventry Crossings: 120 units (60 single-unit condos, 30 duplexes) plus 12,500 sq ft commercial at 0 Harkney Hill Rd. and 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd.; 25% deed-restricted low/moderate-income
• Public hearing on PY'23 CDBG application: $495,944.50 for Quidnick Road improvements and $850,000 for Knotty Oak Village kitchen rehab
• Recommendations to Town Council on CDBG applications and housing program
• Discussion of potential code changes

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will consider several resolutions, including approving a $31,850 contract for a stormwater study on Station Street, adopting the 2024 Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan, and approving tax abatements totaling $9,899.68. The council will also hear reports from the town manager and finance director, and may enter executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2024-72: Approve $31,850 contract to Pare Corporation for stormwater/drainage study on Station Street (funded from Contingency Fund)
• Resolution 2024-73: Adopt 2024 Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan
• Resolution 2024-71: Approve tax abatements totaling $9,899.68
• Town Manager report: update on Moody's rating, noise ordinance, sewer bill delay
• Executive session for litigation (Soscia Holdings, Commerce Park Realty) and town manager performance

Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting

The Town of Coventry is holding a public meeting to review and accept comments on the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The meeting includes next steps to present the plan to the Town Council for adoption and submit it to state and federal agencies.

• Public review and comments on draft Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Town Council presentation and adoption scheduled for 9/24
• Plan submission to RIMEA after incorporating comments
• Plan submission to FEMA after incorporating comments

Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting

The Coventry Planning Commission is meeting to review and comment on the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update. The agenda covers next steps including public review, a public meeting, Town Council presentation and adoption on 9/24, and submission to RIMEA and FEMA. This is a working session focused on the plan update process.

• Planning team review and comments on draft HMP
• Public review of draft HMP
• Public meeting on draft HMP
• Town Council presentation and adoption scheduled for 9/24
• Submit plan to RIMEA and FEMA

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, property updates, and management topics. Items include potential property acquisitions, sales of development rights, volunteer outreach, website updates, and grant opportunities. The meeting is open to the public.

• Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail and Stump Pond - AP 117 Lot 18 - Acquisition
• Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
• Pettegrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. - AP 307 Lots 3 & 4 - Sale of Development Rights
• Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
• Discussion of hunting on Land Trust property and prescribed burns

Technical Review Committee

The Coventry Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss and comment on the preliminary plan for the Coventry Crossings development, a Comprehensive Permit application for 120 residential units and a 12,500-square-foot commercial structure. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings. No public verbal comments are taken, but written comments are accepted.

• Coventry Crossings: 60 single-unit condos and 30 duplex buildings (120 units total), with 25% deed-restricted low/moderate-income units
• Proposed 12,500 sq ft commercial structure
• Located at 0 Harkney Hill Rd. and 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd., AP 10 Lot 29 (GB-1 with SPD Overlay) and AP 18 Lot 86 (R-20)
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024 and July 15, 2024

Conservation Commission Meeting

The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding its organizational meeting to approve July minutes and discuss old and new business. Old business includes Tiogue Lake water testing, possible grant applications, recreational activities on Lake Tiogue and Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond, opening up the reservoir, connections with other boards, sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area, and stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond. New business covers a Forest Management Plan. The meeting is in person at the Town Hall Annex Planning Conference Room.

• Tiogue Lake water testing discussion
• Possible grant applications/opportunities
• Sewer development in Lake Tiogue area
• Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
• Forest Management Plan discussion

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the purchase of two police vehicles and the continuation of the body-worn camera program, as well as tax abatements and new licenses. The agenda also includes a proclamation honoring the Parks and Recreation Director and a report from the Town Manager on the FY22 audit.

• Resolution 2024-68: Purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Patrol Interceptor AWD SUV for $45,413.80, plus equipment totaling $80,435.63, funded by the CPD Federal Seizures Fund.
• Resolution 2024-69: Purchase of a 2023 Administrative Ford Police AWD SUV.
• Resolution 2024-70: Affirming a contract to continue the Body Worn Camera Program for the Coventry Police Department.
• Resolution 2024-67: Tax Assessor abatements totaling $16,879.46.
• New Class F liquor license for Saints John & Paul Parish (341 South Main Street) and new victualling license for Baja's Fresh Grill (866 Tiogue Avenue).

Historic Preservation Commission

The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to elect officers, review the status of the CLG grant and Pine Grove Cemetery, and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes approval of the August minutes and a promotional brochure, with no new business after 7:30 PM.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• CLG Grant status update
• Pine Grove Cemetery discussion
• Promotional brochure discussion

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a public meeting to consider several zoning variance and special use permit applications, including a garage addition, a shed exceeding lot coverage limits, an accessory dwelling unit, a home setback variance, and a porch setback variance. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.

• Special Use Permit and Dimensional Variance for a 480 sq ft addition and 28'x28' garage at 5 Hill Farm Camp Road (Fernando Goncalves)
• Dimensional variance for 12.372% lot coverage increase for a 12'x20' shed at 5 Acacia Court (Peter Ramaglia)
• Dimensional variance for a 30'x40' Accessory Family Dwelling Unit at 250 Hope Furnace Road (Donald R. Dantuono)
• Dimensional variance for a single-family home with 25' front setback at 0 Maple Valley Road (David W. Hayes)
• Dimensional variance for a 36'x5' porch at 877 Plainfield Pike (Karen and Dennis DiPrete)

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a master plan for the Centre of New England development, proposing 712 dwelling units on Arnold Road, Angelina Drive, Stephanie Drive, and Centre of New England Boulevard. The commission will also discuss a bond for the Willow Lakes project and hold an informational meeting on a commercial contractor development at 72 Harkney Hill Road.

• Public hearing: Centre of New England master plan for 712 units (362 duplex-style, 350 multifamily) with dimensional variance for parking
• Bond setting: Willow Lakes, 202-unit development, bond amount $153,030.00, inspection fee $3,060.60
• Public informational meeting: Proposed commercial contractor units at 72 Harkney Hill Road (AP 10, Lot 42)
• Approval of July 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including sewer tie-in applications, awarding contracts for pavement markings and drainage improvements, approving a land trust property purchase, and forming a Municipal Fire Commission. The council will also hear reports from town officials on topics like the Johnson's Pond dam permit, school finances, and library renovations, and will enter executive session for litigation matters.

• Resolution 2024-59: Sewer tie-in for 866 Tiogue Avenue (Baja's Fresh Grill)
• Resolution 2024-60: Sewer tie-in for 1017 Tiogue Avenue
• Resolution 2024-62: Award epoxy pavement markings to Safety Markings LLC
• Resolution 2024-63: Award Green Farm Estates drainage improvements to Rosciti Construction LLC
• Resolution 2024-65: Approve Land Trust purchase of 120 Town Farm Road and 0 Trestle Trail for $115,000

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss ongoing business, property updates, and new business. Key items include potential property acquisitions, sale of development rights, and property management topics. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person.

• Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail and Stump Pond - AP 317 Lot 18 - Acquisition
• Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65 Lot 71 - Sale of Development Rights
• Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Farm Rd. - AP 307 Lot 3 - Possible sale of Development Rights
• Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - Update
• Election of Officers

Technical Review Committee

The Coventry Technical Review Committee is meeting to discuss three pre-application proposals, including a major residential development at Centre of New England, an expansion of a mobile home park, and a commercial contractor project. The committee provides comments to the Administrative Officer or Planning Commission; no public verbal comments are taken, but written comments are accepted.

• Westwood Estates: proposal to add 46 mobile home units, bringing total to 512, exceeding allowed density (AP 43, Lot 35, Reservoir Road)
• Proposed Commercial Contractor Units: one office and two storage buildings for contractor use at 72 Harkney Hill Road (AP 10, Lot 42)
• Centre of New England: 712 dwelling units (362 duplex-style, 350 multifamily) with utilities and infrastructure, requiring a dimensional variance for parking (Arnold Road, Angelina Drive, Stephanie Drive, Centre of New England Boulevard)
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024

Conservation Commission Meeting

The Coventry Conservation Commission is holding an organizational meeting to discuss and potentially act on old business, including water testing at Tiogue Lake, possible grant applications, sewer development near the lake, and stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no listed votes or contracts.

• Tiogue Lake water testing
• Possible grant applications
• Sewer development in the Lake Tiogue area
• Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
• Recreational activities at Lake Tiogue and Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond

Historic Preservation Commission

The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from three prior meetings, review carried-over items including the CLG Grant status and items in storage, and discuss an ordinance revision under new business. No new business will be discussed after 7:30 PM. The meeting is largely procedural with updates on ongoing projects.

• Approval of minutes from June 6, July 11, and July 17, 2024 meetings
• CLG Grant status update
• Items in storage discussion
• Ordinance revision discussion
• Public comment period

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a regular meeting with public comment and four new business items, each seeking a special use permit or dimensional variance for residential construction. The board will also approve minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting and ratify prior decisions.

• Special use permit and dimensional variance for a 480 sq ft addition and 28'x28' garage at 5 Hill Farm Camp Road (Fernando Goncalves)
• Dimensional variance for 12.372% lot coverage increase for a 12'x20' shed at 5 Acacia Court (Peter Ramaglia)
• Dimensional variance for a 30'x40' accessory dwelling unit 20 ft from property line at 250 Hope Furnace Road (Donald R. Dantuono)
• Dimensional variance for a single-family home with 25 ft front setback at 0 Maple Valley Road (David W. Hayes)

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: approving $23,765 in School Impact Fees for steam piping repairs at Western Coventry Elementary School, and approving ballot language for two charter amendments to be placed on the November 2024 ballot. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public comment, and reports.

• Resolution 2024-57: Approve $23,765 from School Impact Fees for steam piping reconfiguration and leak repairs at Western Coventry Elementary School
• Resolution 2024-58: Approve ballot language for two charter amendments (term commencement and bi-annual communications) for November 2024 election
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 7, 9, and 14, 2024 open sessions
• Public comment on docketed items and written comments accepted until 4:30 p.m. Monday before the meeting

Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting

The Town of Coventry is holding a public workshop to discuss updates to its Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan. The agenda includes a project overview, hazard screening, review of disaster declarations since 2018, status of past mitigation projects, and discussion of new projects and public engagement methods. This is a working session to gather input and inform the plan update.

• Review of RI disaster declarations since 2018 and impacts to Coventry
• Status of mitigation projects from the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion of high hazard potential dams
• Identification of critical facilities and vulnerable populations
• Public survey and engagement methods (website, social media, email)

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission is holding public informational meetings on three pre-application major land development proposals, all involving residential units. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 26 meeting and hear a director's report. No final decisions are expected as these are pre-applications.

• Centre of New England: up to 500 townhouse units, New London Turnpike, BP zone
• Village at Tiogue: 176 units (single-family, duplex, multifamily), Tiogue Ave, R-20 zone
• New London Preserve: 90 single-family condos, New London Turnpike, R-20 zone
• Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider several votes, including two proposed charter amendments for the November ballot, a $544,453 bond release for the Pine Ridge development, and multiple contract awards. The council will also hear reports from the town manager and finance director, including an update on the fiscal 2024 budget and a discussion on transferring $35,000 for legal consultants.

• Resolution 2024-51: Release Pine Ridge bond totaling $544,453 for phases 1-4 and 6, retaining $74,000 for phase 5 due to drainage issues
• Resolution 2024-52: Award roofing bid for Annex Building to Veteran Roofing for $262,100
• Resolution 2024-55: Award CAT Mini-Excavator to Southworth Milton CAT for $96,900 for Public Works
• Resolution 2024-53 and 2024-54: Propose charter amendments for November 5, 2024 ballot (term end dates, town manager communications)
• Discussion to transfer $35,000 from contingency to Town Solicitor's account for expert consultants

Town of Coventry Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting

The Town of Coventry is holding a meeting to update its Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management Plan. The agenda includes reviewing project goals, screening hazards, and discussing new projects, critical facilities, and public engagement methods. This is a working session to guide the plan's update, with detailed discussion expected at a future workshop.

• Review of RI Disaster Declarations since 2018 and impacts to Coventry
• Status of mitigation projects from the 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion of new projects and critical facilities
• Public engagement methods: town website, state website, social media, email lists
• Public survey on hazard mitigation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to address old business, specifically items in storage. The agenda contains no new decisions or public hearings, only a discussion of storage items before adjournment.

• Discussion of items in storage

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several property matters, including possible acquisitions, donations, and sales of development rights. The agenda also includes ongoing business like volunteer outreach, website updates, and property management topics such as trail maintenance and prescribed burning.

• Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond - AP 317, Lot 18 - possible acquisition
• Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. - AP 65, Lot 71 - possible sale of development rights
• Bockstael Property, 20 Howard Ave. - AP 96, Lot 15 - possible donation of land
• Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Farm Rd. - AP 307, Lot 3 - possible acquisition of development rights
• Grassett Property, Mumford Street - AP 95, Lot 96.1 - update

Technical Review Committee

The Coventry Technical Review Committee will meet to review two pre-application major land development proposals for comment to the Planning Commission. The agenda includes discussion of the New London Preserve (90 condominium units) and Village at Tiogue (176 mixed residential units), along with approval of prior meeting minutes. No public verbal comments are taken, but written comments are accepted.

• New London Preserve: 90 single-family-style condominium units, ~2,000 SF each, on New London Turnpike (AP 7, Lot 25; AP 8, Lots 2, 3, 9, 10; AP 16, Lots 133, 138; Zone R-20)
• Village at Tiogue: 176 units (single-family, duplex cottages, multifamily) on Tiogue Ave, East Shore Dr, Minglewood Dr, Tiffany Rd (AP 32, Lots 149, 150, 151, 153; Zone R-20)
• Approval of minutes from April 15, May 13, and June 17, 2024 meetings
• Meeting held in-person and via Zoom; public may submit written comments to dmclean@coventryri.gov

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss the status of the CLG Grant. The agenda also includes a visioning exercise and discussion regarding Read School.

• CLG Grant status update
• Read School discussion
• HPC visioning exercise
• Review of January 17 and June 6 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission Meeting

The Commission will conduct an organizational meeting to elect a Vice Chair. Members will also discuss water testing at Tiogue Lake and potential grant applications.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Tiogue Lake water testing discussion
• Discussion of possible grant applications
• Sewer development discussion in the Lake Tiogue area
• Recreational activities discussion for Lake Tiogue and Flat River Reservoir / Johnson's Pond

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing various resolutions, including updates to the community septic system loan program and several municipal purchases. The meeting also includes appointments to various town boards and reports from the Town Manager and Finance Director.

• Resolution 2024-41: Increases septic loan program balance to $250,000 and individual loan caps to $25,000
• Resolution 2024-43: Purchase of a 2023 Ford Police AWD SUV for $47,629.60
• Resolution 2024-44: Purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor AWD SUV for $80,524.73
• Resolution 2024-45: Contract with Fairweather Science for Hazard Mitigation Plan update up to $39,940.00
• Resolution 2024-46: Purchase of five 40cy receiver containers from Rudco Products

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the reinstatement of a preliminary plan for the Willow Lakes independent living community. They will also host an informational meeting for a proposed 500-unit townhouse development at Centre of New England. Additionally, the Commission will consider bond release recommendations for the Pine Ridge subdivision.

• Public hearing for Willow Lakes: reinstatement of a 202-unit independent living, assisted living, and memory care community on New London Turnpike
• Public informational meeting for Centre of New England: proposed development of up to 500 townhouse-style units on New London Turnpike
• Bond release recommendation for Pine Ridge subdivision: release of various phase balances totaling $544,453 and retention of $74,000 for Phase 5
• Executive session regarding litigation involving Commerce Park Realty, LLC

Town Council

The Town Council is considering Resolution 2024-42 to acquire property at Johnson's Pond through eminent domain. This follows a rejected $1,527,000 purchase offer to Soscia Holdings, LLC. The town aims to acquire specific parcels to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and recreational access.

• Resolution 2024-42: Condemnation of Johnson's Pond, its dam, and specific land parcels
• Proposed just compensation of $157,000.00 for the acquired property
• New Victualling License: Tropical Smoothie Café at 2370 New London Turnpike
• New 60 Day Hawker License: TNT Fireworks at 650 Centre of New England
• Renewal of Body Works License: Massage Cosmo at 6 Coventry Shopper's Park

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will discuss potential land acquisitions and property updates. Members will also review ongoing property management topics including trail maintenance and signage.

• Possible acquisition of Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond
• Possible donation of land portion from Bockstael Property, 20 Howard Ave.
• Update on Grassett Property, Mumford Street
• Update on Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd.
• Discussion on property management including drones, boundary markers, and prescribed burning

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss two major land development proposals to provide comments to the Planning Commission. The items include a request to reinstate a preliminary plan for a senior living community and a pre-application for a large townhouse development.

• Willow Lakes: Reinstatement of preliminary plan for a 202-unit independent living, assisted living, and memory care community
• Willow Lakes: Proposal includes 25% deed-restricted affordable independent living units
• Centre of New England: Pre-application for up to 500 townhouse-style dwelling units
• Willow Lakes location: AP 16, Lot 3, New London Turnpike
• Centre of New England location: AP 13, Lot 14 and AP 14, Lot 65, New London Turnpike

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss updates regarding the CLG Grant, cemeteries, and Read School. The meeting also includes a visioning exercise and discussion regarding the Coventry Police Department's 2024 Night Out.

• CLG Grant status update
• Cemetery updates
• Read School discussion
• HPC visioning exercise
• Coventry Police Department's 2024 Night Out

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will meet to ratify a dimensional variance for a home addition and hear an appeal from GNT Realty LLC regarding a zoning enforcement order. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation involving Matthew Jester and Kailyn Jester.

• Ratification of dimensional variance for 1,976’ one story addition at 1560 Plainfield Pike
• Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Notice of Order by GNT Realty LLC at 913 Main Street
• Executive session regarding litigation: Matthew Jester and Kailyn Jester vs. the Zoning Board of Review

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 4.4 MW solar installation at 2446 Victory Highway. The commission will also consider a bond reduction for the Cedar Creek Phase II subdivision.

• Public hearing for 'Moo Cow Solar' preliminary plan at 2446 Victory Highway
• Proposed 4.4± MW DC ground-mounted solar installation with dimensional variance
• Bond reduction for 'Cedar Creek Phase II' from $36,746.80 to $18,373.40
• Approval of November 6, 2023, and April 24, 2024, meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a draft letter to notify property owners about a new sanitary sewer line extension. The project, related to the Coventry High School project, is expected to begin construction in early 2025 and finish in early 2026.

• Sewer extension from Coventry High School along Reservoir Road and Tiogue Avenue
• Discussion of property owner notifications regarding sewer access
• Potential residential sewer assessments not to exceed $15,000 per property
• Executive session regarding litigation involving Soscia Holdings, LLC
• Executive session regarding litigation involving Commerce Park Realty, LLC

Coventry Land Trust

The Land Trust will discuss potential land acquisitions, including the Maguire and Bockstael properties. Members will also review the budget, property ranking sheets, and various land management topics.

• Possible acquisition of Maguire Property at 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond
• Possible land donation from Bockstael Property at 20 Howard Ave.
• Discussion of deer hunting on town land with Dylan Ferreira, DEM
• Review of property ranking sheet and budget
• Updates on Grassett Property, Mende Property, and Nooseneck Hill Property

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to acquire and redevelop Johnson's Pond. They will also discuss increasing the Coventry Community Septic System Loan Program balance and individual loan caps.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 2024-03 regarding the acquisition and redevelopment of Johnson's Pond
• Resolution to approve changes to the Coventry Community Septic System Loan Program
• Resolution 2024-39 to award a contract to Fuss & O'Neil for Briar Point Beach green infrastructure
• Resolution 2024-40 to ratify a 3-year Council 94 contract
• Public hearing for auto salvage and second-hand license renewals

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss two major land development projects. The committee will provide comments to the Planning Commission regarding a solar installation and to the Administrative Officer regarding a multifamily residential complex.

• Moo Cow Solar: 4.4± MW ground-mounted solar installation at 2446 Victory Highway
• Moo Cow Solar: Request for a dimensional variance for side setback relief
• 1055 Tiogue Avenue: Proposed four-building multifamily complex with 180 units
• 1055 Tiogue Avenue: Proposal includes 10% deed-restricted affordable units and a clubhouse

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-03 regarding the Flat River Reservoir, also known as Johnson's Pond. The ordinance proposes that the Town acquire the pond, dam, and associated property through purchase or condemnation to ensure public safety and recreational access.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2024-03 to amend the Town Code regarding Ponds, Dams, and Recreation Use
• Proposed acquisition of Johnson's Pond, its dam, and structures from Soscia Holdings, LLC
• Authorization for the Town Solicitor to pursue condemnation if purchase efforts fail
• Plan to redevelop the area for public use, including boat ramps, parking, and facilities

Conservation Commission Meeting

This is an organizational meeting for the Conservation Commission. The commission will elect officers and discuss its future mission, Tiogue Lake drainage, and Johnson's Pond.

• Election of officers
• Discussion on the Conservation Commission's mission
• Tiogue Lake drainage discussion
• Johnson's Pond discussion
• Possible grant applications

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council is meeting to consider Resolution 2024-38 regarding the adoption of the final FY25 operating budget. This includes decisions on property tax assessments and specific appropriations for schools and capital projects.

• Adoption of FY25 operating budget in the amount of $120,773,342
• $50,749,865 local appropriation for the School Department
• $81,123,228 to $81,523,228 estimated general property tax revenue
• $511,710 appropriation for Capital Improvement Projects
• $2,260,500 ARPA appropriation for Town projects

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These hearings will cover municipal, school department, capital improvement, and ARPA funds.

• Public hearing on FY25 Municipal budget
• Public hearing on FY25 School Department budget
• Public hearing on FY25 Capital Improvement budget
• Public hearing on FY25 ARPA funds

Town Council

The Town Council is discussing Resolution 2024-37, which outlines intentions to acquire the Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond), its dam, and associated land. The proposal seeks to acquire these assets through purchase or condemnation to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and recreational access.

• Resolution 2024-37 regarding the acquisition and redevelopment of Johnson's Pond
• Presentation by Solicitor Stephen J. Angell regarding Flat River Reservoir maintenance
• Discussion of litigation involving Soscia Holdings, LLC and the Town of Coventry
• Potential ordinance to acquire dam and pond property via purchase or condemnation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss the status of the CLG Grant and cemetery updates. The meeting also includes a visioning exercise and a discussion regarding the budget.

• CLG Grant status update
• Cemetery updates
• HPC visioning exercise
• Budget discussion

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will consider a dimensional variance for a home addition at 1560 Plainfield Pike. The Board will also act as the Board of Appeals regarding a notice of order issued to GNT Realty LLC at 913 Main Street.

• Dimensional Variance: 1,976 sq ft one-story addition at 1560 Plainfield Pike
• Appeal: GNT Realty LLC appeal of a Zoning Enforcement Officer’s Notice of Order at 913 Main Street

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will conduct public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These hearings cover municipal, school department, capital improvement, and ARPA funding.

• Public hearing: FY 25 Municipal Budget
• Public hearing: FY 25 School Department Budget
• Public hearing: FY 25 Capital Improvement Budget
• Public hearing: FY 25 ARPA Budget

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will consider a one-year extension for the Woodland Manor III affordable housing development. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 7-lot cluster subdivision on Old Flat River Road.

• 1-year extension request for Woodland Manor III, a 92-unit affordable residential development on Woodland Drive
• Public hearing for 'Bucks Horn Meadow,' a proposed 7-lot major cluster subdivision on Old Flat River Road
• Approval of February 28, 2024, meeting minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several resolutions, including a tractor purchase and a police officer's disability retirement. The agenda also includes discussions on impact fees, yard waste options, and the distribution of opioid settlement funds to the Western Coventry Fire District.

• Resolution 2024-35: $88,678.63 purchase of a Kubota M62 tractor loader backhoe using ARPA funds
• Resolution 2024-36: Approval of disability retirement for Detective Jason Jordan
• New Mobil Food Establishment License for Longshore Coffee, LLC
• Discussion regarding Western Coventry Fire District funds from the Opioid Settlement
• Narragansett Electric petitions to locate and maintain poles on Nicholas Road, Maple Valley Road, Town Farm Road, Windrow Platt Drive, and Station Street

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will discuss potential land acquisitions, donations, and property updates. Members will also review property management items including trail maintenance, signage, and the possible purchase of trail cameras.

• Possible acquisition of Maguire Property at 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond
• Possible donation of land portion from Bockstael Property at 20 Howard Ave.
• Possible acquisition of development rights for Pettigrew Property at 798 Nicholas Farm Rd.
• Review of Nooseneck Hill Property site walk results and scoring
• Possible motion to purchase trail cameras

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss several preliminary plans for minor subdivisions and land development. These items are for providing comments to the Administrative Officer.

• C & M Plat: subdividing 3.82 acres at 437 Hopkins Hill Road into three lots
• Shippee Farm Plat: subdividing 41.6 acres at 770 Hill Farm Road into two lots
• Deltufo Town Farm Plat: subdividing 13.45 acres at 846 Town Farm Road into two lots
• The Residences at Fairview: converting an 18,000 SF church at 484 Fairview Ave. into 18 multifamily units

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the provisional fiscal year 2025 budget and an Auditor General letter regarding school deficit reduction. The Council will also consider funding requests from three Coventry Fire Districts using opioid settlement funds.

• Provisional adoption of the FY25 budget with $120,838,842 in total expenditures
• Approval of $34,203 for a new Roof Top Unit at Washington Oak School
• Discussion of Auditor General requirements for a School Unrestricted Fund deficit reduction plan
• Requests from Central Coventry, Coventry, and HH Fire Districts for opioid settlement funds
• New mobile food establishment licenses for Iggy's Food Truck and Regional Career & Technical Center

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will conduct a visioning exercise and receive updates on the CLG Grant and cemetery matters. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the budget.

• HPC visioning exercise
• CLG Grant status update
• Cemetery updates
• Budget discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 27, 2024, has been cancelled. There was no business to review for this session.

Town Council

The Town Council will review the FY25 budget presentation and capital improvement recommendations from the Town Manager. The meeting also includes votes on several resolutions, professional service contracts, and new business licenses.

• FY25 Budget presentation including Capital Improvement Program
• General Code (e360) contract for $15,500 to update town code
• Resolution to use $375,900 for Coventry High School Sewer Extension design
• Resolution to release $168,248.00 Green Farm Bond guarantee
• New licenses for Cup of Joy Cafe, The Woods Tavern, and Atomic Blonde Ice Cream

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will conduct a budget workshop regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 municipal expenditures. The session includes discussions on General Government departments such as Human Resources, Information Technology, and Legal services.

• FY25 Municipal Budget Workshop
• Proposed Legal-Solicitor budget of $680,000
• Proposed Building Inspection budget of $326,843
• Proposed Information Technology budget of $356,889
• Proposed Town Clerk budget of $418,201

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will discuss potential land acquisitions, donations, and development rights. Members will also review updates on existing properties and discuss ongoing management of the trail system.

• Possible acquisition of Maguire Property at 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond
• Possible land donation from Bockstael Property at 20 Howard Ave.
• Possible acquisition of development rights for Pettigrew Property at 798 Nicholas Farm Rd.
• Update on Grassett Property, Mumford Street
• Results of site walk for Nooseneck Hill Property

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will conduct a budget workshop regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 municipal budget. The discussion will cover various departments including General Government, Service Function Departments, and Public Safety.

• FY25 Budget Workshop - Municipal
• General Government budget discussion
• Service Function Departments budget discussion
• Public Safety budget discussion

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will hold an in-person site visit at 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd. (AP 10, Lot 38). This meeting is for a site walk of a 9.25-acre parcel located in an GB1 zone and owned by 10 AC LLC. No votes will be taken and no public comments may be heard during this visit.

• Site walk of 9.25-acre parcel at 0 Nooseneck Hill Rd. (AP 10, Lot 38)
• Review of property in GB1 zone owned by 10 AC LLC

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several contracts, including a software agreement for the Municipal Court and a floor installation contract for the Community Center. The meeting also includes appointments for town officials and discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan and zoning updates.

• Ratification of Curia System contract for Municipal Court software
• Contract award of $144,425.64 to DAI Restore for Community Center floor installation
• Resolution to release $168,248.00 Green Farm Bond for Green Farm Estate development
• Appointments for District 2 Council, Kent County Water Authority, and Planning Commission
• New mobile food establishment licenses for Kona Ice of Warwick/EG and Lemon Lane

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will conduct a visioning exercise and review updates regarding the CLG Grant, the Harris Sign, and cemetery matters. The agenda also includes discussion of 250th anniversary celebrations.

• HPC visioning exercise
• CLG Grant status update
• Harris Sign discussion
• Cemetery updates
• 250th Anniversary Celebrations discussion

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will meet to ratify previous decisions and discuss pending requests. Items include a solar array installation, a two-family dwelling, and a garage dimensional variance.

• Ratification: 591.38 ft. solar array at 420 Hopkins Hollow Road
• Ratification: Two-family dwelling at 1 Ken Ray Drive
• Special Use and Dimensional Variance: 30’x60’x12’ steel garage at 270 Hopkins Hill Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider proposed amendments to the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations to align with new state law mandates. The meeting also includes requests for subdivision extensions, bond settings, and public hearings for various development projects.

• Proposed amendments to Coventry Subdivision and Land Development Regulations
• Bond setting of $41,467.00 and $829.34 inspection fee for Windrow Plat on Town Farm Road
• One-year extension request for Colaluca Estates master plan at Metro Drive and Diane Drive
• Public hearing for Coventry Self Storage on Nooseneck Hill Road
• Continuance of Bucks Horn Meadow preliminary plan hearing to March 27, 2024

Town Council

The Town Council will consider several resolutions regarding municipal equipment and the creation of new capital funds. The meeting also includes reports on the January 2024 budget and a proclamation for Black History Month.

• Purchase of a 2025 Kenworth Septic Pump Truck for $222,370
• Lease purchase of three sanitation trucks for $1,215,768
• Creation of a Town of Coventry Capital Projects Revolving Fund
• Creation of a Town of Coventry Capital Lease Fund
• Contract for bus transportation services for Parks and Recreation via Ocean State Transit

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss three land development plans to provide comments to the Planning Commission or Administrative Officer. Items include a large solar installation, a multi-story self-storage building, and a commercial garage.

• Proposed 75,088 GSF climate-controlled self-storage building at 1920 Nooseneck Hill Road
• Proposed 4.4± MW ground-mounted solar installation at 2446 Victory Highway
• Proposed 2,400 SF equipment garage/commercial storage building at 53 Reservoir Road

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will discuss potential land acquisitions, donations, and development rights. Members will also review property updates and discuss ongoing management of the trail system.

• Possible acquisition of Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond
• Possible donation of land at Bockstael Property, 20 Howard Avenue
• Possible acquisition of David W. Hayes Property, 0 Maple Valley Road
• Possible acquisition of development rights for Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Farm Rd
• Election of officers

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to regulate and license consumer short-term lenders. The proposed rules include a $250 annual license fee and a limit of four such businesses within the town.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 2024-01 (short-term lender licensing)
• Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 2024-02 ($250 annual short-term lender fee)
• New Mobile Food Establishment License: Regional Career & Technical Center Oaker Eats
• Resolution 2024-06: Release of $168,248.00 Green Farm Bond
• Resolution 2024-10: Use of ARPA funds for Dam #176 design and engineering

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will meet to consider multiple Special Use Permits and dimensional variances. Items include requests for new residential construction, garage legalizations, and a solar array.

• Special Use Permit for a 591.38 ft. solar array at 420 Hopkins Hollow Road
• Special Use Permit for a two-family dwelling at 1 Ken Ray Drive
• Special Use Permit to construct a single family residence at 0 Harkney Hill Road
• Dimensional Variance for a 20’x40’x20’ garage at 266 Mile Road
• Special Use Permit to raze and reconstruct a home at 282-284 Phillips Hill Road

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will conduct a physical site walk at 270 Hopkins Hill Road. The meeting is for the review of a property under consideration by Joseph Zabatta and no votes will be taken during this session.

• Site walk at AP 21 Lot 101; 270 Hopkins Hill Road
• Special Use permit and Dimensional Variance request for a 30’x60’x12’ steel garage
• Variance request for 5-foot and 3-foot setbacks where 10 feet is required

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss old business including the Read School Use Agreement and the status of the CLG Grant. The meeting also includes a visioning exercise for 2024.

• Read School - Use Agreement
• CLG Grant status
• HPC 2024 Visioning Exercise

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider special use permits for a two-family house on Ken Ray Drive and a solar installation on Hopkins Hollow Road. A public hearing regarding the Bucks Horn Meadow subdivision has been continued to February 28, 2024.

• Special Use Permit: 2-family house at 1 Ken Ray Drive
• Special Use Permit: Minor solar installation at 420 Hopkins Hollow Road
• Public Hearing: Bucks Horn Meadow 7-lot major cluster subdivision on Old Flat River Road (continued to Feb 28)
• Election of officers

Town Council

The Town Council will review the December 2023 budget-to-actual report and discuss various municipal updates. Key items include land exchange updates for the Arnold Road Landfill and first readings of ordinances regarding short-term lender licensing.

• First reading of Ordinance 2024-01 and 2024-02 regarding short-term lender licensing and fees
• Resolution 2024-05: $14,000 contract for appraisals of Arnold Road Landfill and 50 Wood Street
• Resolution 2024-01: Purchase of a Ford Interceptor AWD SUV for Animal Control
• Resolution 2024-02: Approval of 4 Motorola Patrol Vehicle Radios
• New Body Works Establishment License for 6 Coventry Shopper's Park

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss old business regarding a grant, Read School, the Teen Center, and the Harris Sign. New business includes approving the 2024 meeting calendar and discussing 2024 priorities.

• Approval of 2024 HPC Meeting Calendar
• Discussion of Read School
• Discussion of Teen Center
• Discussion of Harris Sign
• Visioning exercise for 2024 priorities

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss a proposed 7,500 SF equipment garage at 75 Airport Road. The committee will also review a preliminary plan for a 7-lot residential subdivision at Old Flat River Road. Additionally, members will discuss Open Meetings Act compliance and ethics with the Town Solicitor.

• Proposed 7,500 SF Equipment Garage/Commercial Storage Building at 75 Airport Road
• Proposed 7-Lot Subdivision at Old Flat River Road (Bucks Horn Meadow)
• Discussion regarding Open Meetings Act compliance and Open Records Requests
• Discussion regarding Ethics with the Town Solicitor

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will meet to discuss potential land acquisitions, property updates, and management tasks. The agenda includes reviewing funding in the State Transference Tax Account and electing officers.

• Possible acquisition of Maguire Property, 0 Trestle Trail & Stump Pond
• Possible land donation from Bockstael Property, 20 Howard Avenue
• Possible acquisition of David W. Hayes Property, 0 Maple Valley Road
• Possible acquisition of development rights for Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Farm Rd
• Election of officers

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Coventry Wastewater Facilities Plan. The meeting also includes reports on the town's budget-to-actual status and various municipal appointments.

• Public hearing: Fuss & O'Neill presentation on Coventry Wastewater Facilities Plan
• New Class F Liquor License application: Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Czenstochowa
• Renewal of firearm licenses for four companies
• Town Council appointments for Juvenile Hearing Board, Land Trust, and Sewer boards
• Fire Services Assessment Study presentation by Dynamix Consulting Group

Zoning Board of Review

The Zoning Board of Review will consider several applications for special use permits and dimensional variances. Items include requests for new garages, home reconstruction, and a single-family residence on a non-conforming lot.

• Ratification of variance for 22 hens and 2 ducks at 11 Acacia Court
• Special Use Permit for a 24’x36’x18’2” detached garage at 300 Perry Hill Road
• Variance for a 30’x60’x12’ steel garage at 270 Hopkins Hill Road
• Special Use Permit to raze and reconstruct a home at 282-284 Perry Hill Road
• Special Use Permit for a single family residence at 0 Harkney Hill Road