Volpe Minor Subdivision with Unified Development Review
Description
A continued public hearing on splitting the 12,093-square-foot corner lot into two — 6,933 square feet with the existing house, and a 5,160-square-foot vacant lot for a new modest single-family home. Variances are needed because both lots fall short of the 10,000-square-foot R-10A minimum.
Impact summary
Would add one modest new house to a built-out neighborhood; opponents say it erodes the area's larger-lot character and strains water/sewer.
Applicant
- Address
- 51 Isabelle Drive, Narragansett, RI
At a glance
- Hearings
- 4
- Public comments
- 5
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · Planning Commission
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Meeting timeline (4)
Planning Board - Oct 26, 2026
A two-lot split of the 12,093 sq ft corner parcel — the existing house stays on one lot and a new buildable lot of 5,160 sq ft is created for a modest, attainable single-family home. The board approved the preliminary plan 4-0 with conditions.
Planning Board - Oct 20, 2026
A pre-application for a two-lot split so the Chaves family can build a modest home for a daughter and her children next to parents and grandmother. Board members liked the lot symmetry and asked for house-scale plans.
Planning Board - Sep 15, 2026
Splitting a 12,093 sq ft corner lot into two lots (6,933 and 5,160 sq ft) for a modest 'attainable' home; five neighbors objected and the hearing was continued to October 20.
Sewer Policy Committee - Jun 10, 2026
Volpe wants to split his property into two lots with a second house, needing waivers to connect the new lot to town sewer. The housing would be 'attainable' but not deed-restricted affordable.
Related issues (4)
Two-lot infill subdivision at 51 Isabelle Drive
Last discussed Oct 26, 2026
Point Judith Road four-lot subdivision and sewer capacity
Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
Veolia Water Rate Case (PUC 25-30 WW)
Last discussed Sep 28, 2026
Attainable housing and infill development on small North End lots
Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
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