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Lede: The council approved a motion to remove two recorded conditions from the land-evidence record (Book 366, Page 143) for Lot 28 on Assessor’s Plat 4C: (1) a requirement that the property owner receive planning‑board approval for a motocross facility and (2) a requirement that the owner obtain all required state permits before submitting an application to the planning board.

Why it matters: The applicant argued conditions were undercutting the property’s status, because the town’s zoning had already listed a motocross facility as a permitted use in the Flex Tech zone and show no applicable planning-board review process for the use as currently written. The applicant said there is no planning‑board approval to obtain because the motocross use is permitted by right and because no structures triggering planning submittals would be built initially. A member of the planning board and former planning-board chair told the council the planning board had not created a review procedure for motocross facilities and that state-law changes in 2023 further complicated the issue.

Council action: After public comment and question-and-answer, the council made and passed a motion to approve the requested zoning-ordinance amendment to remove the two conditions recorded in the land-evidence records; the vote was unanimous.

Details in the record: Attorney Manzo spoke for the applicant and explained the inconsistency between the prior council decision and the current land development rules. Former planning-board member and current councilor Dan Madnick reviewed the planning-board record and told the council the planning board had never adopted a site-review procedure specifically for motocross facilities and had been waiving some state-permit prerequisites in practice. George (Jordan) Carlson, the applicant, spoke in favor of the amendment and said the conditions were unduly burdensome.

Ending: The council’s vote eliminates the two conditions as recorded in the prior decision; if future work requires planning-board review or state permits, that requirement will be determined when an actual development application is filed under whatever review procedures then apply.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mar 4, 2025 Town Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Town Council voted to remove two conditions placed on a prior zoning decision that required planning board approval and state permits before a motocross facility could proceed; the council cited ambiguity in the planning‑board process and state rule changes as reasons for removing the conditions.","taxTitle","Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island","taxId",79768,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6084416,"Council approves Walla Loom Campground seasonal license after electrical inspection condition",369,445000,814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2916271-6d27d9820c5dca7f1d58db5d25864255&start=445&end=814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2916271-6d27d9820c5dca7f1d58db5d25864255/thumbnail_445000.jpg","/articles/6084416/Richmond/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Council-approves-Walla-Loom-Campground-seasonal-license-after-electrical-inspection-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084416-54f802b3279248054c824a9c66e42c19/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182490&Signature=FI6CmahPYbr4yR2p0zsB8gSoi9UGnrdyna0yuxVATC3icPY9I21RnN~RNOsRNcLuOncC7Jeemvb6~9bqleg1W3~isxgNfhVB8qaQprVXA1B~2k4JBUmdpwrpMj7Pt4YCZurYUdESIciwlCR9W8QuI1jxKym6lbF~kPvCcVIGHM8jJcSIVB8eb~Qc91ebGmQrj0ICNb24Qan196aIiuMlwffHNThDBTW-jQoD1G~X8KKobJMypxQDxXAitdAtmRPOw8PXbiaH2xW3iB5UOlxiYP9UfITd2W0SFORsQ-HeVFVv94zj25itqfeSxLS3aJ2c1lynssVD~w0CtgGd43N7Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond Town Council approved a seasonal recreational facility license for Walla Loom RV LLC (doing business as Walla Loom Campground) on Feb. 13, conditioning approval on the campground’s completion of electrical repairs recommended in an inspection by Newport Electric and on verification of that work by the building official.

Why it matters: Town staff opened the public hearing after a complaint that a child had been burned by an electrical outlet at the campground. The building official told the council he had issued a notice of violation and required the owners to hire a master licensed electrician; Newport Electric inspected the property and provided a list of minor safety upgrades. The council’s approval ties the license to completion of that work to the satisfaction of the building official.

Council action: The council voted to approve the seasonal recreational facility license for Walla Loom RV LLC, d/b/a Walla Loom Campground, “conditioned on its performing the work outlined by Newport Electric to the satisfaction of the building official.” The vote was unanimous.

Details and enforcement: Town staff said the complaint was received Feb. 13 and that Newport Electric conducted an inspection and produced a report identifying issues such as missing ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and non‑UL‑listed breakers in parts of the campground. The electrician told the council work would be completed by April 1 and that he would provide a letter on company letterhead with license number for the building official. The council and staff discussed permitting requirements: the electrician must pull permits for the work and submit the electrician’s written report and license number on letterhead to the building official for the record.

Living rules: Staff reminded the council that seasonal recreational facilities in town are subject to a local occupancy window (residency outside the seasonal May–October period is not allowed) and that enforcement steps would follow if trailers were occupied out of season.

Ending: With the condition imposed, the council approved the campground’s seasonal license; staff will verify the electrician’s work and paperwork before confirming a final license.","Richmond Town Council approved a seasonal recreational facility license for Walla Loom RV LLC (Walla Loom Campground) conditioned on completion of electrical repairs described by Newport Electric and verification by the building official.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6084421,"Town Council approves food-truck licenses, asks solicitor to draft contract and sets interim fee",5652,1433000,7085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2916271-6d27d9820c5dca7f1d58db5d25864255&start=1433&end=7085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2916271-6d27d9820c5dca7f1d58db5d25864255/thumbnail_1433000.jpg","/articles/6084421/Richmond/Washington-County/Rhode-Island/Town-Council-approves-food-truck-licenses-asks-solicitor-to-draft-contract-and-sets-interim-fee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084421-3d3f8a553458bac2651580c0f8c8ef24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182490&Signature=DEJkOV3jd4NxxLPT~sYsgAIHYnXS7fo2TNSWHjdQVm9TiMxCZ1wQCbbaFZQIicW1Uqu9rnxyOTGtIqxvUnWZaemZfnyXwxkzthBapEqPcwQ2REFaVvGruqdrnMTqg5VCqHMi0JJtuKiKFu9wNLyogMSLwe6tXQqNrFueYT92A1GOUY3wgIkI4w1BC1lKWEzA4z1BwSpqWH5cxRSxEHVg4sOuBT1hvGJxKEQr-T501cJkZk~b1r1FRFHeSsammZ3fy~Bklhrj2dGA09gBJjOhJY76sS-hZDXpPPP1ATmiP398QMX3DD-f~XwIpWRt2STs7iLOuoaiZpx3rgWaYE3dnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond Town Council on Feb. 13 voted to allow PVD Food Truck Events to return to Richmond Town Hall with approved liquor and outdoor-entertainment licenses, provided a written contract is completed and required insurance is in place.

Councilors approved a Class F-1 liquor license for PVD Food Truck Events for the dates May 8, June 12, July 10 and Aug. 7, with alternative rain dates listed, contingent on (1) an agreement with the town for use of the Town Hall property and (2) proof of liquor-liability coverage naming the town as additional insured. The council also approved an outdoor entertainment license for the same dates under the same contingencies.

Why it matters: The proposal drew extended council and public discussion about who pays for porta‑potties, police details and trash removal, and whether the town should charge a flat fee to cover town costs and create a modest revenue stream. PVD (the operator) said it needs roughly $1,000 per night to produce the events under the model it uses: trucks, music, porta‑potties and police detail. Council members pushed for a single flat fee rather than multiple small charges and directed the solicitor to draft a contract that will return to council for final approval.

What the council decided: After extended debate, the council adopted three related actions: (1) approval of the Class F-1 liquor license contingent on an executed contract and required insurance; (2) approval of the outdoor entertainment license contingent on the same contract; and (3) direction to the town solicitor to draft a contract for PVD’s use of Richmond Town Hall property and for the draft to be returned to the council for review at the next meeting. The council also approved a temporary flat fee of $2.50 per event (amended from an earlier proposal of $350) to be included in contract discussions as a starting point for negotiations.

What council and the applicant said: Eric Weiner, the organizer representing PVD Food Truck Events, told the council the group would pay for the music, porta‑potties and police details and that its budget to produce a free-to-attend community event is roughly $1,000 per night. He said PVD would prefer to keep events free of admission or parking charges. Council members pushed for clearer contract terms to specify which costs the town would cover and which PVD would cover; several councilors said they preferred a single flat fee to cover town impacts and to allow a portion of the fee to support the Recreation Commission. Town officials also said any contract should require evidence of insurance, including liquor liability for both the organizer and the server/vendor.

Public input and business impact: More than a dozen food-truck operators and local restaurant owners spoke during the public hearing in favor of PVD’s events, saying prior events increased local foot traffic and supported local businesses. Council members recommended building opportunities in the contract for local nonprofits and educational programs (for example, a nearby technical program that operates a food truck) to participate without added fees.

Next steps: The council directed the solicitor to draft a contract that reflects the council’s direction (licenses contingent on a signed contract and insurance, the flat fee to be included as negotiated, and explicit responsibilities for trash, porta‑potties and police detail). The council voted to continue final contract discussion to the next meeting so the public will be able to review the draft before the council signs off. PVD may not operate until the agreed contract is approved and on the council calendar for a final vote.

Ending: The approvals allow PVD to return to Richmond in principle but leave key commercial and operational details to contract negotiations. The council set a modest interim fee and explicit contingencies so the public and council will review a written agreement before any events take place.

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