Statement from Councilwoman Carmen Castillo Regarding a Zoning Matter at 126 Adelaide Avenue

Jun 11, 2020 | 0 comments

Tonight, the Providence Zoning Board of Review held a meeting to vote on a request for a zoning variance for the building located at 126 Adelaide Avenue. As the City Councilor for Ward Nine, where this property is located, I was not notified of the matter, nor was my community notified. This is unacceptable.

Because the petitioner failed to reach out to me as the City Councilor and the abutting neighbors, the matter was continued.

Due to the lack of respect shown to my community and myself, I am introducing an Ordinance that will require any petitioner seeking a zoning variance to notify the Councilor and the residents of the area where the property is located. Further, I am requesting that the Councilor and neighbors of any area where a zoning variance is petitioned, be notified of any public meetings or hearings on the matter in a timely manner. This will provide neighbors and abutters the chance to voice their support or opposition to the proposed project.

We are a city of unique and diverse neighborhoods, and each one deserves to be treated the same – regardless of the socio-economic or ethnic background. I want the residents of Ward Nine to rest assured that I am going to advocate for how our communities are developed and that development happens with our input.

I have launched and Online Petition requesting robust community engagement before there is to be another hearing on this matter.

Sign the petition here: Petition Regarding 126 Adelaide Avenue

Carmen Castillo
Providence City Council
Councilwoman – Ward 9

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