News Briefs 9/7/21

Lewes to review mixed-use building

The Lewes Joint Site Development Ad Hoc Review Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 7, at city hall and via Zoom. The group will consider a request from Fancy Pants Holdings LLC for construction of a mixed-use building at 820 Kings Highway, currently home to Aquamarine retail shop. The plan calls for removal of the existing building and construction of a new 2,400-square-foot structure that includes 1,200 square feet of commercial space on the first floor and two apartments on the second floor. Materials and a link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net. 

Milton water committee to meet Sept. 8

The Milton Water Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Milton library to discuss plans for a new well and treatment facility on town-owned land on Federal Street. The town purchased 4 acres at 614 Federal St., next to the Rails to Trails extension, in December 2019 for the purpose of future water infrastructure, including a new well. The cost of the land was $425,000. In addition, the committee will discuss the progress of ongoing water projects, the approved seven-year water infrastructure capital improvement plan, a backflow prevention policy, and water impact and usage fees.

Milton council to meet Sept. 8

Milton Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Milton library to issue a written decision on one appeal from the Milton Planning and Zoning Commission and hear another. Council will issue a written decision on denying an appeal by Barry Goodinson regarding a special-use permit for Verizon to build a 140-foot cellphone tower on Front Street. Council denied Goodinson’s appeal Aug. 11.  Council will then hear another appeal, this one brought by Charles Schwinabart, Michael Guerreri and Wallace Goff regarding preliminary site-plan approval for the proposed Cypress Grove project, a 240-unit, mixed-use development to be located on a 26-acre parcel at Route 16 and Country Road. 

Milton council to meet Sept. 13

Milton Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, at Milton library to discuss the newest draft of the fiscal year 2022 town budget and an ordinance regarding appeals of decisions made by the Milton Planning and Zoning Commission.

A public hearing on the budget was held at council’s Aug. 16 meeting, where members had more questions and requests. Additions include an extra police officer, increased funding for speed safety signs and an increased donation for Grace Church, which allowed the town to hold meetings in its fellowship hall while Milton library was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council will also discuss an amendment to town code regulating appeals of decisions made by planning and zoning. The ordinance would lay out procedures for how appeals hearings will be heard by town council and would make the appellant responsible for many of the appeal costs. Following discussion, council will set a date for a public hearing on the ordinance.

In new business, council will discuss bond investments with officials from M&T Bank, and a request from David and Danielle Mummert for a waiver from the requirement to install a sidewalk at their home at 316 Behringer Ave.

KC America Inc., owner of 9 Park St., is requesting a minor lot-line adjustment, while CNR Properties, owner of 301 Broadkill Road, is requesting land development approval to build a 5,500-square-foot warehouse on the parcel. 

Council will discuss a recommendation from the streets, sidewalks and parks committee for the town to seek funds for planning costs regarding a proposed upgrade of the town’s marina and boat slips. Finally, council will approve a slate for the board of elections and election officers, and adoption of a new public works construction manual.

Henlopen Acres organizational meeting Sept. 10

Henlopen Acres Board of Commissioners will hold its organizational meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, in town hall, 104 Tidewaters.

The town’s election winners Beatrix ‘Paddy’ Richards and Tiffany Derrickson will be sworn into office for three-year terms. For details, call 302-227-6411 or go to henlopenacres.delaware.gov.

Rehoboth green infrastructure committee to meet

The Rehoboth Beach Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee will meet virtually at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10, via the city’s civic web portal. The agenda calls for discussion on the city’s Commemorative Tree Program. Anyone wishing to speak must preregister with City Secretary Ann Womack at least 24 hours before the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. A full agenda and meeting materials are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.

Rehoboth planning commission to meet

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will meet virtually at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, via the city’s civic web portal. The agenda calls for continued discussion on the rezoning request for the property at 330 Rehoboth Ave. and State Road, a preliminary review of a partitioning request at 511 Stockley St. Ext., and an update on the comprehensive development plan. Anyone wishing to speak must preregister at least 24 hours before the meeting by emailing awomack@cityofrehoboth.com. A full agenda is accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. For more information, call 302-227-6181.

Dewey commissioners meet Sept. 10

Dewey Beach commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station, 1 Dagsworthy Ave. A public hearing and possible vote will be held regarding an ordinance to amend the town zoning map by revising the map designation of a property at 26 Bellevue St. from resort residential to resort business, and adjusting the tax map accordingly. Other possible votes include amending an ordinance on wireless facilities and approving a proposed funding agreement with the state to provide the town with $375,000 for the 5G pole relocation project. Commissioners may also vote to refer to the planning and zoning commission the matter of zoning restrictions on swimming pools in front yards, and a proposed ordinance to amend town code regarding tree removal. The full agenda is available at townofdeweybeach.com.

Cape school board meets Sept. 9

The Cape Henlopen school board will hold a workshop meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at H.O. Brittingham Elementary School. Members will possibly vote on the HOB phase 2/site demo contract awards, the middle school design and development plans and budget, disabled veterans property tax exemption, and a 2022 fiscal year bond anticipation note application.