Historic buffer zone

The requirements of the historic buffer zone shall be set forth per the requirements of this section.

• • A. The historic buffer zone shall consist of tax assessor Plat 23, Lot 13, measuring 80,000 +/- square feet.

  • B. The preservation of the historic "Haile House" and barn located on Plat 23, Lot 13, within the historic buffer zone, shall be in fashion compatible with its historic past, subject to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Properties.

  • C. Rehabilitation and renovation work proposed for all structures within the historic buffer zone shall be reviewed, approved and monitored by the Rhode Island Heritage and Historic Preservation Commission.

  • D. Permitted uses for the "Haile Barn" shall include; nursery/greenhouse; personal service business uses; specialty service business uses; retail business uses. Proposed uses must meet all criteria set forth by this zoning ordinance, article V, and all other criteria set forth in the zoning ordinance for the proposed use.

  • E. The "Haile House" shall remain a single-family dwelling unit.

  • F. Preservation of the historic buffer zone mandates the property may not be subdivided [in] a manner separating the barn structure from the residential structure.

  • G. Two (2) cottages which shall be restored or rebuilt, on the site/foundation of the buildings previously existing on the parcel. Any restoration or reconstruction of these two (2) cottages shall be in conformance to and compatible with the historic character of the cottages that previously existing on the parcel. If restored or rebuilt, these two (2) cottages will:

    • 1. Retain their historic look;

    • 2. Shall be no more that one story buildings;

    • 3. Shall not be rented.

Further, a kitchen may be located on in that cottage that previously contained a kitchen. The other cottage shall not contain a kitchen. These one-story buildings shall remain in conformance with Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission requests.