In accordance with notice to member of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a meeting was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. located at the Administration Building, Conference Room A, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI.

Members Present
Raymond Coia, Chair
Ronald Gagnon, DEM
Patricia Reynolds
Stephen Izzi
Kevin Flynn
Joseph Russolino

Staff Present
Jeffrey M. Willis, Executive Director
Laura Miguel, Deputy Director
Richard Lucia, Environmental Engineer IV
Anthony DeSisto Legal Counsel
Mark Hartman, Assoc Legal Counsel
Lisa Turner, Recording Secretary
Ryan Moore, IT

 

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Coia called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

2. Review/Action of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting – Tuesday, 08-27-2024

November 12, 2024
Motion: Mr. Russolino
Second: Mr. Flynn
Motion carried.

3. Subcommittee Reports

No reports given.

4. Staff Reports

Mr. Willis gave a brief overview of the following:

• Attendance at Northeast Regional Ocean Council meeting
• Attendance at Coastal States Organization conference in Georgia
• Update on two legislative Commissions:
  • Beach Erosion Commission and
  • Climate Change Commission
• Off-Shore Wind – Quarterly meetings with our West Coast Counterpart
• South Coast Wind meetings regarding their renewable energy cable application
• Meetings with Orsted/Starboard Wind (formerly Bay State) on their 4th project.

5. Applications which have been Out-To-Notice and are before the Council for Review and Action

A*2022-08-081 RIVEN ROCK, INC. – Modification of Assent -- Construct and maintain a 16,000lb boat lift to an approved residential boating facility. This design is a modification from a previously approved 7500lb boat lift. Located at plat 8, lot 31; 113 Melrose Avenue, Jamestown, RI.

Sworn in an identified for the record were the applicant, Clarke Moody, and consultant, Rich DeSalvo of RI Moorings.

Mr. Lucia gave a brief overview of the application stating that in their original permit they had been approved for a 7500lb boat lift on the north side of the fixed pier; and now, through a modification application, they are proposing a 16,000lb boat lift on the south side of the fixed pier. Mr. Lucia stated that the new boat lift will be positioned within 25’ of the abutting property line but a letter of no objection had been submitted by that property owner. Mr. Lucia stated that no variances were requested/required. Mr. Lucia further stated that one letter of objection was received from a member of the community, but the objection did not rise to the level of substantive based on the standards. Mr. Lucia finished by stating that permitting staff had no objection and was recommending approval of the modification.

No questions from Council for RML

Mr. Moody addressed the Council stating that he agreed with Mr. Lucia’s representation of the modification and that he was going to purchase a bigger boat which would need a larger boat lift.

No questions for Mr. Moody from Council

No one present for public comment.

Applicant would rest on record.

Ms. Reynolds motioned, based on findings of fact as contained in the staff report and presentations here by staff, for approval with standard stipulations.

Seconded by Mr. Gagnon.

Roll call vote by Chair Coia:
Mr. Flynn Aye
Mr. Izzi Aye
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Russolino Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Motion carried on unanimous vote.

2024-05-037 BOWENS WHARF COMPANY INC -- To perform repairs and alterations to commercial boating facility, consisting of relocation of existing ramp and float, and (18 sf) addition to existing timber landing pier, to support relocated ramp and float. The pier, ramp and float provide public access to charter boats and misc. vessels. The proposal relocates the float and ramp and provides support at the new pier connection. Located at Plat 24, Lots 342; 22 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI.

Chair read project description for the record.

Applicant not present. First non-appearance.

Mr. Hartmann went to see if the applicant was in the corridor. No response to call.

Mr. Willis explained that staff would call the applicant in the morning and that the application could be rescheduled for the December 10th Semimonthly meeting.

Motion to Table application by Mr. Flynn.
Seconded by Mr. Izzi.

Roll call vote by Chair Coia:
Mr. Flynn Aye
Mr. Izzi Aye
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Russolino Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Motion carried on unanimous vote.

7. ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn:

Motion: Ms. Reynolds
Second: Mr. Gagnon

Motion to adjourn approved on a unanimous voice vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:24.

 

Minutes respectfully submitted,

Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary

 

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