...to preserve, protect, develop, and restore coastal resources for all Rhode Islanders
AGENDA
Semi-Monthly Meeting – Full Council
Tuesday, April 22, 2025; 6:00 p.m.
Administration Building, Conference Room A
One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI
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1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting — April 8, 2025
2. Subcommittee Reports
3. Staff Report
4. Confirmation of Fishermen’s Advisory Board Members
The CRMC put out a public notice to solicit volunteers from Rhode Island fishing stakeholders regarding the reconstitution of the agency’s Fishermen’s Advisory Board (FAB). Over the course of the solicitation period, CRMC staff received several inquiries from the public, discussed the role of the FAB with each person, and provided additional information as needed. As such, the staff is putting forward the following volunteers, which staff believe are appropriate to carry out the duties of the FAB.
5. Applications which have been Out-To-Notice and are before the Council for Review and Action:
2024-04-075 EDON REALTY TRUST -- Construct and maintain a residential boating facility consisting of a 4’ x 100’ fixed pier to a 28’ ramp to an 8’ x 18.75’ float, extending to 72.5’ beyond MLW therefore requesting a variance under 1.3.1D.6.f (3) of the Redbook is required. The standard is 50’ under 1.3.1.D.11.(l). A second variance is required since the facility will be located across a Property Line Extension (PLE) under 1.3.1.11.k of the Redbook 650-RICR-20-00-1. when the standard is a 25’setback from the PLE. Located at plat 89, lot 101, 110; 353 Earle Drive, North Kingstown, RI.
6. Enforcement Matter before the Council for Review and Action:
23-0047 ODI REALTY, LLC – Further consideration of alleged violations regarding unauthorized earthwork (filling, removing, and grading) on a coastal feature, construction of a riprap retaining wall on a coastal feature, construction of timber structures on a coastal feature, and cutting of natural buffer zone vegetation and request for an order to restore. If proven, these activities constitute a violation of the Red Book (650-RICR-20-00-1), specifically CRMP § 1.1.11, § 1.3.1 (C), & § 1.3.1 (G). Located at plat 369, lot 108; 605 Budlong Farm Road, Warwick, RI.
7. ADJOURN