Alliance for Art Architecture v. Cummins, 99-299 (2000)

DECISION

Before the Court is an appeal from a decision of the Zoning Board of Review of the City of Newport (Board). Alliance for Art Architecture, Inc. and The Woodbridge Foundation f/k/a The Cutler Foundation (appellants) seek reversal of the Board's decision of June 29, 1999 (Decision), denying their application for a special use permit1 Jurisdiction in this Court is pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 45-24-69.2

Facts and Travel

On October 30, 1998, the appellants filed an application for a special use permit. The property in question is located on Bellevue Avenue, between Victoria Avenue and Shepard…