Flynn v. Zoning Board of Review

This is a petition for certiorari seeking to have this court reverse a decision of the respondent board granting an application for an exception or variance from the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the city of Pawtucket so as to permit certain land located in a residential zoning district to be used for retail business purposes. Pursuant to the writ the respondent board has certified to this court the records pertaining to the decision, including a transcript of evidence taken at the hearing on the application.

It appears that Frank F. Crook, hereinafter called the applicant, is the…