D'ALMEIDA v. Sheldon Realty Co.

This petition for certiorari was brought to review a decision of the board of appeals of the city of Pawtucket granting an application for a variance from the terms of the zoning ordinance whereby Sheldon Realty Company, hereinafter referred to as Sheldon, was given permission to erect a building on land classified for industrial uses to be used as a retail liquor store. Pursuant to the writ the respondent board has certified to this court the record pertaining to that decision.

The record discloses that Sheldon is the owner of a tract of land lying easterly of Lonsdale Avenue in Pawtucket…