Monforte v. Zoning Bd. of Review of East Providence

This petition for a writ of certiorari was brought to review a decision wherein the zoning board of review of the city of East Providence denied the application of the petitioner for an exception authorizing him to erect a gasoline service station on lots 39 and 40 of assessor’s plat 4. These lots are presently zoned for business uses and are located on Waterman avenue in that city. Pursuant to the writ the respondent board has certified to this court the pertinent records in the cause.

It appears from the record that the property consists of two adjoining lots which abut on Waterman avenue…