News Briefs 1/11/22
Dewey BoA meeting now virtual Jan. 11
The Dewey Beach Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, will now be held virtually due to COVID-19. A link to the Zoom meeting and documents is available at townofdeweybeach.com.
Lewes resiliency committee to meet
The Lewes Executive Committee on Resiliency will meet virtually at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11. The group will discuss its possible support for a proposed amendment to city code to an increase in minimum open space for new subdivisions from 10 percent to 20 percent.
They will also review priority strategies and discuss First Priority - Real Estate Disclosure. A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes public hearings set Jan. 13
Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold three virtual public hearings at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13. The first is regarding an ordinance to amend city code to eliminate the historic preservation commission from certain sections. The commission was merged with the commercial architectural review commission and no longer exists. The ordinance also creates one standard parking space dimension.
The second public hearing concerns a proposed ordinance to amend code as it relates to delegating the zoning administration function to the city planner. The proposed ordinance clarifies the roles of the city planner and building official.
The third public hearing is regarding a proposed ordinance to remove the 10-year cumulative requirement in the definitions of substantial damage and substantial improvement as it relates to the floodplain requirements.
A link to the meeting can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
Rehoboth city hall closed MLK Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Rehoboth Beach City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave., will be closed Monday, Jan. 17.
Visit cityofrehoboth.com/residents/trash-recycling for a trash collection calendar. For more information, contact the communications department at 302-227-6181 Ext. 522 or communications@cityofrehoboth.com.
Acres town hall closed for MLK Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Henlopen Acres Town Hall, 104 Tidewaters, will be closed Monday, Jan. 17. For more information, call 302-227-6411.
Rehoboth green group to meet Jan. 14
The Rehoboth Beach Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee will meet virtually at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14. The agenda calls for continued discussion on mapping the commemorative tree program and tree selection for a city-wide tree tour.
People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, awomack@cityofrehoboth.com, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Acres commissioner meeting Jan. 14
Henlopen Acres commissioners will meet virtually at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 14. The agenda calls for continued discussion on the definition of family and the possible deletion of group rental from the zoning definitions.
A full copy of the agenda and more information on how to log into the meeting are available at henlopenacres.delaware.gov.
Rehoboth planners to meet Jan. 14
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a virtual special meeting at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14. The agenda calls for approval of minutes for Dec. 10.
People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, awomack@cityofrehoboth.com, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Special Rehoboth, meeting set Jan. 14
A special joint meeting with the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission and the city’s board of commissioners will be held virtually at 2:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14.
The agenda calls for discussion on the draft of the city’s 2020 Comprehensive Development Plan.
People wishing to speak must preregister by emailing City Secretary Ann Womack, awomack@cityofrehoboth.com, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.
Lane closures scheduled on Route 1
Daytime lane closures previously scheduled on Route 1 northbound and southbound near Milton were delayed due to the holidays and adverse weather. Intermittent closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Jan. 21, between Route 16 and Route 5 at the bridge over Deep Branch near Milton.
The closures are needed for the placement of concrete barriers in preparation for traffic lane shifts.
Once concrete barriers are in place and restriping is complete, two travel lanes will be open in both directions throughout the work zone until the project ends Wednesday, March 30, except for brief intermittent lane closures necessary for the contractor to move equipment or materials in and out of the work zone.
The project includes installation of scour- and erosion-control measures for the bridge over Deep Branch. Control measures prevent the erosion of the soil surrounding the bridge foundation to protect and extend the life of the structure.
