Cases
- Permitting Entitlements Secured for Cannabis Retailer After Municipality Attempted Zoning Prohibition
Successfully obtained permitting entitlements after Rhode Island municipality attempted to prohibit retail sale of cannabis through a zoning amendment. Our representation kept our client from having to proceed with costly litigation against the city.
- Preliminary Plan Approval for 18-Unit Residential Cluster Development in Coventry, Rhode Island
Secured preliminary plan approval in major land development application for 18-unit residential cluster development in Coventry, Rhode Island.
- Appealed Denial and Secured Full Permitting for 2.5-Megawatt Solar Development in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Successfully appealed denial of master plan of ground-mounted solar energy development and obtained all permitting entitlements including special use permit for 2.5-megawatt ground-mounted solar energy development in North Smithfield, R.I.
- Tax Stabilization Agreement Approved by Pawtucket City Council for 160,000 Square Foot Warehouse and Distribution Facility
Successfully negotiated and obtained approval from Pawtucket (R.I.) City Council for tax stabilization agreement for property to be used for general warehousing, storage and distribution consisting of approximately 160,000 square feet, 36 loading slips and associated improvements.
- Superior Court Defense of Zoning Board Approval for Car Wash Facility Special Use Permit and Variances
Successfully defended zoning board's approval of a special use permit and dimensional variances for a car wash facility development before the Rhode Island Superior Court.
- Full Permitting for Two Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Developments Totaling 11 Megawatts in Exeter, Rhode Island
Obtained all permitting entitlements for two ground-mounted solar energy developments totaling approximately 11 megawatts on separate properties in Exeter, Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Seller in High-End Real Estate Purchase Dispute
Obtained the grant of summary judgment in favor of seller of high-end real estate involved in dispute over default of a purchase and sales agreement. Though the buyer contended he was still entitled to purchase the property in addition to receiving monetary damages for the default, we successfully argued that our client's fulfillment of the monetary damages stipulated in the contract completed his obligations. On appeal, the Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court's decision, upholding the judgment in our client's favor.
- Full Permitting for 22,600 Square Foot Self-Storage Expansion Across Three Buildings in Massachusetts
Obtained all permitting approvals for an addition of three buildings totaling 22,600 square feet for self-storage and associated uses in Massachusetts.
- Full Permitting for Former Retail Site Redevelopment into Self-Storage and Equipment Rental Facility
Obtained all permitting approvals for redevelopment of former retail development in Rhode Island into self-storage, truck and equipment rentals, and outdoor display and service with new construction of a 24,510 square foot facility, with associated subdivision, purchase and related matters.
- 35% Tax Assessment Reduction Saving Client $45,000 Before Local Board of Tax Assessment Review
Successfully argued 35% reduction in tax assessment value before a Rhode Island local Board of Tax Assessment Review, saving client about $45,000 in taxes and without further litigation in court on appeal.
- Municipal Approval for 32-Unit Luxury Condominium Development in Providence, Rhode Island
Secured municipal approval for a luxury condominium development comprising 32 residential units in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Master Plan Approval for 732-Unit Residential Community in Coventry, Rhode Island
Secured master plan approval for a residential community encompassing 732 dwelling units in Coventry, Rhode Island.
- Adverse Possession Claim Resolved with $65,000 Easement Payment from Plaintiff
Successfully defended an adverse possession claim against client by settling claim with Plaintiff paying $65,000 for easement.
- Master Plan Approval for 275-Unit Apartment Community in South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Secured master plan approval for a proposed 275-unit apartment community in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, to be developed on underutilized property. Thirty percent of the units will be designated as affordable housing, helping to align with Rhode Island's evolving housing development framework. We advised the developer throughout the master plan approval process, helping navigate the regulatory framework associated with Rhode Island's comprehensive permit statute and recent housing reform initiatives.
- Master Plan Approval and Zone Change for 218-Unit Mixed-Use Development with Special Planned District
Successfully obtained master plan approval for a mixed-use development featuring 48,000 square feet of commercial space and 218 residential units, along with a town council-approved zone change creating a special planned district to support the project.
- Model Zoning Ordinance Drafting for Rhode Island General Assembly Housing Legislation Package
Drafted model zoning ordinance provisions and development regulations for extensive housing legislation package passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly to assist municipalities in revising documents to comply with new state law.
- State and Federal Court Victories Voiding Illegal Eminent Domain Recording in Johnston, Rhode Island
Secured important victories in both Rhode Island state and federal courts — decisions which require the Town of Johnston to discharge an illegal recording against our clients' property purporting to "take" by eminent domain. The ruling effectively returns the property back to our clients, who intend to build affordable housing units.
- Preliminary Plan Approval for 51-Unit 100% Affordable Senior Housing Development in Rhode Island
Achieved preliminary plan approval to repurpose a former school and construct a new residential building in Rhode Island, creating 51 units of 100% low- and moderate-income senior housing under a comprehensive permit application.
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