News Briefs 7/5/24
Welches Pond granted an appeal
Welches Pond, subdivision with 247 single-family home lots on 256 acres along Cedar Grove Road, was granted an appeal from Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission June 25 for a renewed timeline to have the community’s pool finished and open to residents. Commissioners changed the community’s pool completion from before or at the issuance of the 130th building permit to the 148th permit or Dec. 31, whichever occurs first. That number, representing 60% of the permits, has become a standard for the county.
The original plan, which was denied by Sussex County Council, was for an RV resort.
An application for a subdivision was filed in early 2018 by local developer and landowner J.G. Townsend Jr. & Co. Home construction is well underway with 150 lots sold.
The project has had two other names – The Grove at Love Creek and Fieldstone.
Special Rehoboth meeting set July 8
Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m., Monday, July 8, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda includes a discussion of City Manager Taylour Tedder’s contract, including the compensation package, and consideration of ratifying the vote to approve the city manager's contract.
A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.
Rehoboth workshop slated for July 8
Rehoboth Beach commissioners will hold a workshop at 9 a.m., Monday, July 8, in the city hall commissioners room, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda includes continued discussion on a joint request by the Lewes Board of Public Works and Sussex County to explore a three-way regional wastewater partnership, plus discussions on non-habitable basements and committee structure. It also includes an update on the beach patrol project and discussion of a strategic plan.
A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, call 302-227-6181 or go to information@cityofrehoboth.com.
Lewes BOA sets meeting July 9
The Lewes Board of Adjustment will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action on a variance request for a property on Oregon Avenue. See an agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes council to meet July 8
Lewes Mayor and City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, July 8, at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the site plan for the proposed Henlopen Bluff subdivision on Gills Neck Road.
Lewes environmental panel to meet July 8
The Lewes Planning Commission’s Environmental Subcommittee will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, July 8, at city hall. The agenda includes discussion of existing lighting regulations in city code.
See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Rezoning date changed in Dewey
Dewey Beach commissioners voted unanimously June 21 to reconsider the Oct. 1 rezoning date set for the property at 24 Houston St., and to establish a new effective date of June 21 to allow owners to begin development of the property, which formerly housed the Sea Esta Motel, into three residential homes.
