Several Boards and Commissions whose principal interests are regulating development, zoning enforcement, comprehensive planning, open space acquisition and conservation are centralized within the Planning Department. The following is a listing of such entities.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews and approves residential, commercial and industrial subdivisions and land development projects and conducts periodic reviews of the Comprehensive Community Plan and other documents related to the quantity and quality of development in the Town of Coventry.
Staff Contact: Paul Sprague, Director of Planning and Development – 401-822-6230
Commission Contact: Robert J. Thibeault, Jr., Chairman – 401-822-6230
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted/advertised)
Meeting Location: Town Council Chambers (unless otherwise posted/advertised)
*Please direct all Planning Commission correspondence to the Department of Planning and Development
Members:
Robert J. Thibeault, Jr., Chairman
Richard Kalunian (vacant)
Ronald Flynn, Secretary
Scott R. Crowe
Jason Osenkowski
Bruce Capwell
David Florio
Josh Nunes
Girard Bouchard Jr.
The 2013 Planning commission Meeting Schedule is as follows:
January 23
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
July 24
August 28
September 25
October 23
November 20
December 18
*The Planning Commission will hear the last petition at 10:30 p.m. All remaining business will be scheduled for the next regular meeting.
*Public Hearing Announcements are advertised in the Kent County Daily Times
Zoning Board of Review
The Zoning Board hears and approves applications for variances, special use permits and appeals relating to the use of land and structures as defined by the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff Contact: Jacob Peabody, Assistant Planner/Zoning Enforcement Officer – 401-822-9184
Board Contact: Robert Crowe, Chairman – 401-822-9184
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted/advertised)
Meeting Location: Town Council Chambers (unless otherwise posted/advertised)
*Please direct all Zoning Board correspondence to the Assistant Planner.
Members
Robert Crowe, Chairperson
Denise DeGraide, Vice-chairperson
Virginia Soucy
John D’Onorfio
Jean Kostyla
Alternate Members:
Russell Lacaillade
Anthony Petrarca
The 2013 Zoning Board of Review Agenda is as follows:
| Application Deadline | Regular Meeting |
| December 14, 2012 | January 2, 2013 |
| January 18, 2013 | February 6, 2013 |
| February 15, 2013 | March 6, 2013 |
| March 20, 2013 | April 3, 2013 |
| April 12, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| May 17, 2013 | June 5, 2013 |
| June 14, 2013 | July 3, 2013 |
| July 19, 2013 | August 7, 2013 |
| August 16, 2013 | September 4, 2013 |
| September 13, 2013 | October 2, 2013 |
| October 18, 2013 | November 6, 2013 |
| November 15, 2013 | December 4, 2013 |
*Public hearing agendas are advertised in the Kent County Daily Times
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission provides information, studies, advisory opinions and recommendations to other Town Boards and Commissions on conservation matters related to proposed development projects and preservation of natural resources in the Town of Coventry. The Commission engages in other projects and research that promote the conservation goals of the Town relative to development, utilization or preservation of open areas, woodlands, wetlands and associated areas.
Ex Officio Staff Contact: The Assistant Planner – 401-822-9184
Commission Contact: Diane Kowal, Secretary – 401-822-9184
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted/advertised)
Meeting Location: Department of Planning and Development (unless otherwise posted/advertised)
*Please direct all Conservation Commission correspondence to the Department of Planning and Development
Members
Diane Kowal, Secretary
Gerald Narkiewicz
Steven Valerio
Arthur Chapman, Chairperson
Cynthia Fagan, Vice-Chairperson
The 2013 Conservation Commission Agenda is as follows:
January 09
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 08
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 09
November 13
December 11
Land Trust
The Land Trust was created pursuant to State Law by the Coventry Town Council to promote preservation of the Town’s natural resources, as well as its rural and historic character for future generations. The Coventry Land Trust protects open space through acquisition of development rights, conservation easements, acquiring title, and receiving donations of real property. The Land Trust works in partnership with other land protection organizations, private, non-profit, and governmental, to find and preserve these lands. Once acquired, the Land Trust manages properties for long term use and preservation.
Ex Officio Staff Contact: Paul K. Sprague, Planner – 401-822-6230
Land Trust Contact: Pamela Conti, Chairperson – 401-822-6230
Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted/advertised)
Meeting Location: Planning Department’s Conference Room
*Please direct all Land Trust correspondence to the Department of Planning and Development
Members:
Pamela Conti, Chairperson
Patricia Smith-Morgan
Alicia Pomfret
Anna Mae Lapinski
Joyce Perretta
Parker Capwell
Jean Pomfret, Land Trust Secretary
The 2013 Land Trust Agenda is as follows:
January 8
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3
Town Engineer
The Town Engineer provides professional engineering services for all departments of the Town. His office is located in the Planning Department. The Town Engineer works closely with the Planning Department, Building Official and Public Works Department. He reviews all land development plans and makes recommendations respecting drainage improvements, low impact design methods, traffic and safety control measures. The Town Engineer is actively involved in road construction, stormwater control and sewer extension projects.
Contact:Robert E. Joyal, P.E., Town Engineer – 401-822-9182
Email: rjoyal@coventryri.org