Aloisio v. Zoning Board of Review of the City of Providence, 98-5273 (1999)

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on appeal from a decision of the Zoning Board of Review of the City of Providence (Board), denying Joseph Aloisio's request for zoning relief. Jurisdiction is pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 45-24-69.

FACTS/TRAVEL

In January of 1997, Joseph Aloisio (appellant) purchased the property located at 393 Charles Street in Providence, which is otherwise known as Club Confetti (Club). The property, which was designated as Lot 588, Assessor's Plat 71, was located in a C-2 commercial district, which prohibited the operation of nightclubs. See § 303 of the Providence Zoning…