The applicant, Bob DeBlois/232 Realty Associates, proposes to develop 176 units comprised of a mix of single-family units and multi-family units on approximately 27 acres of land as a Comprehensive Permit Application at a Preliminary Plan stage (full engineering details) for the property at AP 32, Lots 149, 150, 151, and 153.
A Comprehensive Permit is a state-authorized application tool in which the applicant must provide a minimum of 25% affordable units in exchange for the ability to seek adjustments and waivers from the Town’s Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations. Site access is proposed from Tiogue Avenue, Tiffany Road, East Shore Drive, and Minglewood Drive. Public water and sewer access to the development is anticipated.
The ultimate decision-maker for this project is the Coventry Planning Commission. The public hearing process will allow for all interested parties to provide their verbal comments at the meeting, or provide written comments to the email address noted below.
The Planning Commission recently held their first public hearing on this matter at their regular meeting on November 19, 2025. The meeting agenda and video recording can be accessed at this link: https://coventryri.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=6063. The Staff Report, which includes the Technical Review Committee (TRC) Reports from October and November, is accessible via the document below.
As a next step, the TRC will review the proposal for a third time at their meeting on December 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm in the Town Council Chambers. A meeting agenda will posted on the Town’s website next week and added as a link on this page.
All relevant project documents, including proposed site plans, the project narrative, the traffic impact study, the stormwater management report, stormwater operation and maintenance, and other supporting application materials can be accessed at this dedicated webpage: https://www.coventryri.gov/village-tiogue. This webpage will be updated periodically as documents are revised or new documents are developed.
The Planning Commission’s review of this proposal has been continued to a special meeting on December 18, 2025, 6:30 pm, at Coventry High School at 40 Reservoir Road, Coventry, RI. A meeting agenda will be posted on the Town’s website in the next two weeks and added as a link on this page.
All interested parties are welcome to submit written comments on this proposal. You may email comments to Doug McLean, Planning Director, at dmclean@coventryri.gov. All public comments will be directed to the Planning Commission for their consideration and deliberation.