Providence · Jun 16, 2026
Approved · UnanimousOne-year extension for minor subdivision at 16-22 Grove Street
Entitlement
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
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City Plan Commission - 2026-06-16
3h 1m24,290 words
89 mentionsmotion to approvesubdivisionzoningapproveddeniedcommercialresidentialindustrialtraffic studycomprehensive planmixed usepublic hearingvariancesetbackdensitymotion to denyProvidence, RI
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Providence · Jun 16, 2026
Continued · 2-2Dimensional (parking) variance for Open Door Health medical building
Variance
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
Meeting Summary
The Providence City Plan Commission approved a one-year extension for a minor subdivision at 16-22 Grove Street (case 24-076 UDR) and gave a positive recommendation to the Committee on Public Works to abandon a portion of Western Street (referral 3617).
Key Decisions (6)
Approved
One-year extension for minor subdivision at 16-22 Grove Street
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Abandonment of a portion of Western Street (referral 3617)
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Survey-submission waiver for 70 Houghton Street development
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Development Activity (3)
16-22 Grove Street minor subdivision
Residential
70 Houghton Street commercial development (former American Forester Mill site)
Commercial
Open Door Health / Rhode Island Public Health Institute medical building
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Developer reports market demand for smaller, flexible warehouse/flex spaces (2,000+…
Infrastructure
Narrow neighborhood streets (West Street is only 12.5 ft wide)…
Commercial Demand
Severe primary care shortage in Rhode Island (200,000-300,000 residents without…
Infrastructure
City plans to reorganize, meter and relocate confiscated vehicles from…
Who Spoke (20)
ChairCommissionerAttorneyApplicantApplicant's Rep · 2Witness · 4Public
On the record: the chair, a commissioner, an attorney, the applicant, 2 applicant's representatives, 4 witnesses, and a member of the public.
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