Rehoboth Beach public meetings in 2024
60 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cancellation of Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 23 Dec 2024 - Press Release
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for December 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation due to a lack of specific cases ready for consideration. This is a procedural cancellation with no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of cases ready for consideration
Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will discuss and consider several significant items, including a possible extension of the permit and metered parking season to run May 1 through October 31, a regional wastewater partnership proposal, and amendments to zoning code definitions for basements. They will also consider awarding a $146,015.90 contract for water meter replacement and a resolution supporting a public-private partnership to retain Clear Space Theatre Company. The agenda includes numerous public comments, mostly opposing the parking meter extension and wastewater outfall proposal.
- Discuss expanding permit and metered parking season to May 1–October 31
- Consider joint wastewater partnership with Lewes Board of Public Works and Sussex County
- Resolution to set public hearing on amending zoning code for basement definitions and gross floor exemption
- Award $146,015.90 contract to Harry Caswell LLC for annual water meter replacement
- Resolution supporting public-private partnership to retain Clear Space Theatre Company
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct a public interview with Gregory A. Morris, the only candidate who responded to the city's request for qualifications for the city solicitor position. The board may also enter executive session to discuss candidate qualifications. No hiring decision will be made at this meeting; the item will return for a vote in January 2025.
- Public interview of Gregory A. Morris, attorney at Liguori & Morris, for city solicitor position
- Proposed hourly rate of $250/hour for legal services
- Possible executive session to discuss candidate qualifications
- Recruitment process remains open until position is filled
- New city solicitor expected to start January–February 2025
Mayor & Commissioners Workshop Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed three-way regional wastewater partnership with the Lewes Board of Public Works and Sussex County, a fund balance policy, extending the parking season, and restructuring advisory committees. The meeting includes reports from the city manager, solicitor, and beach patrol, plus correspondence from residents on the wastewater proposal and parking season.
- Discuss joint request by Lewes Board of Public Works and Sussex County for a three-way regional wastewater partnership
- Consider adopting the City's Fund Balance and Net Position Policy
- Discuss expanding the permit and metered parking season to May 1 through October 31
- Proposal to sunset five advisory committees and replace with a single generalist committee
- Beach Patrol 2024 Yearly Report
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners are holding a special meeting to review submissions for the city solicitor position. One firm, Liguori & Morris, submitted a proposal at $250/hour, and one in-house counsel application was received. Staff recommends interviewing the firm candidate and extending the RFQ process for another month, while not considering the in-house applicant at this time.
- Review of city solicitor RFQ submissions (Agenda Item Report No. 24-059)
- One submission from Liguori & Morris, Gregory A. Morris, at $250/hour
- One in-house counsel application with no local government experience and not Delaware-licensed
- Staff recommends scheduling December interview with Mr. Morris and extending RFQ for one month
- Possible decision to issue interview invitations or re-advertise
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners are holding a special meeting to consider the Mayor's nomination of Mark Saunders to fill the vacant Commissioner seat left by Don Preston's resignation. If selected, Saunders will be sworn in during the meeting. The agenda also includes citizen comment and adjournment.
- Consider nomination of Mark Saunders for vacant Commissioner seat
- Administer oath of office to the selected Commissioner
- Citizen comment period
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of the Atlantic Crowne Hotel site plan application for a four-story, 55-room hotel at 17 Baltimore Avenue, and will discuss the Board of Adjustment's November 25, 2024 decision on the Belhaven Hotel project, including the legal basis and potential appeal. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes, correspondence, and the building inspector's report.
- Preliminary review of Site Plan Application No. 0624-07 for Atlantic Crowne Hotel, a 4-story, 55-room hotel with restaurant and bar at 17 Baltimore Avenue
- Discussion of Board of Adjustment decision on Belhaven Hotel Project at 2 Rehoboth Avenue, including potential appeal by the Planning Commission
- Building Inspector's Report and Code Enforcement Reports for November 2024
- Report of any new applications timely submitted
Planning Commission Preliminary Review for Site Plan Review for 17 Baltimore Avenue - 06 Dec 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of Site Plan Review Application No. 0624-07 for the Atlantic Crowne Hotel property at 17 Baltimore Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at City Hall. The applicant, Davis Bowen & Friedel Inc., is requesting site plan approval on behalf of the property owner, Lankford Properties II, LLC.
- Preliminary review of Site Plan Review Application No. 0624-07 for Atlantic Crowne Hotel
- Property located in C-3 Secondary Commercial District on Lot Nos. 17, 19, 21 & 23, Block - Baltimore Avenue
- Address: 17 Baltimore Avenue
- Applicant: Payton Bridge of Davis Bowen & Friedel Inc. on behalf of Ronald E. Lankford of Lankford Properties II, LLC
Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 15 1/2 Stockley Street - 25 Nov 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Howard & Barbara Katz for variances from City Code rear-yard and structure setback rules, allowing a newly built patio to remain in the rear yard setback at 15 1/2 Stockley Street. The property is in the R-1 Residential District. The board will decide whether to grant the variances.
- Variance request from City Code §270-25 (rear yards) and §270-42 (structures in required yard areas)
- Property: 15 1/2 Stockley Street, Lots 46 & 47, Block 37, Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-20.06-13.01
- Public hearing scheduled for Nov 25, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Commissioners Room, City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue
Audit Committee Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Audit Committee is meeting to review the city's audit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, and to discuss the city's Fund Balance and Net Position Policy. The committee will also take public questions and may make recommendations. This is a routine oversight meeting focused on financial reporting and policy.
- Presentation of City Audit ending March 31, 2024
- Discussion of City's Fund Balance and Net Position Policy
- Public Q&A session
- Potential committee recommendation
Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 69 Park Avenue - 25 Nov 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2024, to consider a request for variances from City Code sections on natural area, floor area ratio, lot coverage, and side yard setbacks. The variances would allow construction of a new bathroom and expansion of an existing screened porch, increasing lot coverage at 69 Park Avenue. The request is made by attorney Vincent G. Robertson on behalf of property owners Andrew and Patricia Vella.
- Variance request for City Code §270-21 (natural area, floor area ratio, lot coverage) and §270-26 (side yard setbacks)
- Property: 69 Park Avenue, Lot 45, Block - Park Avenue, Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-14.13-148.00
- Proposed work: new bathroom and expansion of existing screened porch
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Commissioners Room, City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue
Cancellation of Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 25 Nov 2024 - Press Release
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation due to a lack of specific cases ready for consideration. This is a procedural cancellation with no items to be discussed.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of cases ready for consideration
Board of Adjustment Variance Request for 104 Scarborough Avenue - 25 Nov 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on November 25, 2024, to consider a variance request for the property at 104 Scarborough Avenue. The variance would allow a deviation of 13.06 feet and 219.7 square feet from the requirement that new lots contain a rectangle of at least 4,000 square feet with a shortest side of 48 feet. The request is made by Walls Apartments LLC, represented by David C. Hutt, Esq.
- Variance request for 104 Scarborough Avenue
- Property located in R-1 Residential District
- Requested deviation: 13.06 feet and 219.7 square feet
- Applicant: Walls Apartments LLC
- Public hearing scheduled for Nov 25, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three variance requests. The board will consider allowing a newly constructed patio to remain in a rear yard setback at 15 1/2 Stockley Street, permitting a bathroom addition and screened porch expansion at 69 Park Avenue, and granting a variance for a lot size deficiency at 104 Scarborough Avenue. The agenda also includes correspondence, approval of minutes, and notices of decision.
- Variance request by Howard & Barbara Katz for 15 1/2 Stockley Street to allow a patio to encroach 13.6 feet into the rear yard setback (Case No. 0924-09)
- Variance request by Andrew & Patricia Vella for 69 Park Avenue to allow a new bathroom and screened porch expansion increasing lot coverage (Case No. 0924-10)
- Variance request by Walls Apartments LLC for 104 Scarborough Avenue to allow a lot with 13.06 feet and 219.7 square feet less than the required 4,000 square feet rectangle (Case No. 1024-12)
- Support letters from neighbors for the Stockley Street and Park Avenue requests
- Building Inspector reports included for each variance case
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss proposed revisions to Chapters 236 and 270 of the City Code, and the Belhaven Hotel Project. The Commission may enter executive session for legal advice on the hotel project. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of proposed revisions to Chapter 236 and Chapter 270 of the City Code
- Discussion of the Belhaven Hotel Project
- Possible executive session for legal advice on the hotel project
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to continue the preliminary review of a site plan for a proposed hotel at 1 Rehoboth Avenue, and to conduct preliminary reviews of a property partition at 87 Henlopen Avenue and a concept review for the Beach View Hotel at 6 Wilmington Avenue. The agenda also includes reports from the Building & Licensing Department and discussion of any new applications.
- Continuation of preliminary site plan review for One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel (1 Rehoboth Avenue), a proposed 4-story mixed-use building with 2 levels of underground parking, 58,341 sq ft GFA
- Preliminary review of partitioning application for 87 Henlopen Avenue to split the property into two 6,825 sq ft lots
- Project concept review for Beach View Hotel at 6 Wilmington Avenue, including parking study and concept site plan
- Building & Licensing Department and Code Enforcement reports for October 2024
Planning Commission Preliminary Review of Partitioning Application No. 0924-09 for 87 Henlopen Avenue - 21 Nov 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of Partitioning Application No. 0924-09 for the property at 87 Henlopen Avenue. The application seeks to divide the R-1 zoned property, identified as Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-14.13-41.00, into two lots of 6,825 square feet each. The request was submitted by Tim Willard, Esq. and Randy Burton on behalf of owner Guy R. Martin. The meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at City Hall.
- Partitioning of 87 Henlopen Avenue into two 6,825 sq ft lots
- Property located in R-1 Residential Zoning District
- Application No. 0924-09, requested by Guy R. Martin's representatives
- Public hearing notice posted October 31, 2024
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and possibly vote on a proposal to rezone a portion of 330 Rehoboth Avenue (Tax Parcel 334-14.17-139.00) from R-1 (Single-Family Residence) to C-1 (Central Commercial). The application, submitted by the property owner, seeks to make the zoning consistent with the rest of the parcel, which is already C-1. The agenda includes numerous letters of opposition from nearby residents and a draft ordinance for the zone change.
- Rezoning of 19,425.67 square feet at 330 Rehoboth Avenue from R-1 to C-1
- Public hearing and possible vote on draft ordinance for the zone change
- Opposition letters from residents and Rehoboth Beach Homeowners' Association
- Planning Commission recommendation and Superior Court opinion included in agenda
Mayor & Commissioners Public Hearing on Section 270-7 by Amending Rehoboth Beach Zoning Map and Section 270-8 by Rezoning the Property Located at 330 Rehoboth Avenue - 18 Nov 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning a portion of the property at 330 Rehoboth Avenue from R-1 (Single-Family Residence District) to C-1 (Central Commercial District). This would amend the city's zoning map and district boundaries. The hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall.
- Rezoning of 330 Rehoboth Avenue from R-1 to C-1
- Amends Zoning Map (Section 270-7) and district boundaries (Section 270-8)
- Property identified as Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-14.17-139.00
Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will discuss and consider a resolution to finance up to $5.5 million for the development and construction of the Beach Patrol Headquarters/Restroom Facility. They will also discuss an ordinance amending zoning definitions related to basements, review the status of the Strategic Plan, and consider adopting the Sussex County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agenda includes routine reports and proclamations.
- Resolution to finance up to $5.5 million for Beach Patrol Headquarters/Restroom Facility
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 270 zoning definitions for basements and gross floor area exemption
- Resolution to set public hearing on basement zoning amendment
- Presentation on Strategic Plan status and community survey results
- Resolution to adopt Sussex County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting
The Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss Tree Fund projects, potential recommendations to the Tree Code regarding tree protection during construction, and other committee topics. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of Tree Fund related projects
- Update on tree protection and preservation during construction and renovation
- Possible recommendations to the Tree Code
- Approval of minutes from October 11, 2024 meeting
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss and consider appointing Connolly Gallagher LLP as interim City Solicitor after the current firm withdrew, and to direct the City Manager to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a permanent City Solicitor. They will also consider a change order to add paving of Scarborough Avenue Extended to the annual street paving contract.
- Appoint Connolly Gallagher LLP as interim City Solicitor through January 2025
- Direct City Manager to issue RFQ for permanent City Solicitor; submissions due December 2, 2024
- Change order for annual street paving contract to add Scarborough Avenue Extended
- FY24 legal fees totaled $542,458.34; FY25 YTD legal fees $420,492.02
- Current City Solicitor hourly rates: Alex Burns $300/hr, Glenn Mandalas $450/hr
Mayor & Commissioners Workshop Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed regional wastewater partnership with Sussex County and Lewes BPW, based on a Hazen hydraulic evaluation of the ocean outfall. They will also consider reconvening the Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue Streetscape Task Force and receive a status update on the Beach Patrol Headquarters/Restroom Facility.
- Hazen presentation on Ocean Outfall Hydraulic Evaluation and Risk Assessment, including a $20.0M offer for 5 MGD capacity
- Discussion on joint request by Lewes BPW and Sussex County for a three-way regional wastewater partnership
- Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue Streetscape Concept and Task Force reconvening discussion
- Status update on Rehoboth Beach Patrol Headquarters/Restroom Facility
- Proclamation recognizing Veterans' Day
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
This special meeting is called to enter an executive session for strategy discussions involving legal advice on collective bargaining or pending/potential litigation. No public decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural, with citizen comment and adjournment.
- Executive session under 29 Del.C. §10004(b)(4) for legal strategy on collective bargaining or litigation
- Citizen comment period
- Meeting to follow the workshop meeting on November 4, 2024
Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request by Turnstone Custom Homes, on behalf of owner Jay Mossman, for variances to allow an unpermitted landing and two additional steps in the required front yard at 7 Lake Avenue. The applicant cites flood zone elevation requirements and existing sidewalk constraints as the hardship. The board will also handle routine items including approval of minutes, re-executing rules of procedure, setting future meeting dates, and electing officers.
- Variance request for 7 Lake Avenue: unpermitted landing and two steps in front yard (Case No. 0924-11)
- Applicant cites flood zone AE 11 and sidewalk slope as reasons for needing more than the allowed 24-inch projection
- Item removed from agenda: Case No. 0924-09 at 15 1/2 Stockley Street due to application inconsistency
- Approval of minutes from May 20, 2024, September 30, 2024, and October 16, 2024 meetings
- Election of officers added to agenda
Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 7 Lake Avenue - 28 Oct 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 28, 2024, to consider a request for variances from City Code sections 270-42 and 270-82. The variances would permit the continued existence of an unpermitted landing and two additional steps in the required front yard at 7 Lake Avenue. The request is made by Turnstone Custom Homes on behalf of property owner Jay Mossman.
- Variance request for structures in required yard area (City Code §270-42)
- Variance request for enforcement and plot plan (City Code §270-82)
- Property located in R-1 Residential District, Lot 7, Block Lake Avenue
- Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-14.14-4.00
- Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Commissioners Room, City Hall
Cancellation of Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 28 Oct 2024 - Press Release
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation due to a lack of specific cases ready for consideration. This is a procedural cancellation with no items to be discussed.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of cases ready for consideration
Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a trailer zoning ordinance and discuss several proposed zoning code amendments, including who has authority to interpret and enforce Chapter 270. They will also consider a resolution for a public hearing on basement definition changes, discuss parking restrictions for certain vehicles, and consider awarding a $128,544 contract for City Hall cleaning services to Oceanside Cleaning Inc. The agenda includes routine reports and a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- Public hearing on amending Sections 270-4 and 270-39 regarding trailer definitions and parking/storing on private property
- Discussion of ordinances to amend Chapter 236 and Chapter 270 regarding Planning Commission or Building Inspector authority to interpret and enforce zoning
- Discussion of ordinance to amend basement definitions and gross floor exemption (Sections 270-4 and 270-21(B))
- Consider awarding contract for City Hall cleaning services to Oceanside Cleaning Inc. for $128,544
- Discussion of Chapter 92, Section 38 parking restrictions for certain vehicles and trailers
Board of Adjustment Special Meeting
The Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to continue a variance request for minimum parking spaces at properties on Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues. The applicant, Belhaven Hotel Investments Inc., seeks relief from the city's parking requirements. The board will also review correspondence and approve a notice of decision.
- Continuation of Case No. 0824-08: variance from Municipal Code §270-35 (minimum parking spaces)
- Properties: 2 Rehoboth Avenue and 10 Baltimore Avenue, C-1 Central Commercial District
- Applicant: Richard A. Forsten (Saul Ewing) for John N. Papajohn, Belhaven Hotel Investments Inc.
- Review of correspondence from September 30 to October 16, 2024
- Approval of Notice of Decision
Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee Meeting
The Trees & Green Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review the Commemorative Tree Program Fund and discuss possible recommendations to the Tree Code regarding tree protection during construction and renovation. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and open discussion of future activities.
- Quarterly financial update of the Commemorative Tree Program Fund
- Review of Commemorative Tree Program Fund projects with Planning & Community Development Director
- Discussion of tree protection and preservation during construction and renovation
- Possible recommendations to the Tree Code
Cancellation of Planning Commission Regular Meeting - 11 Oct 2024 - Press Release
The Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for October 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to missing supporting documentation for pending applications and the lack of an attorney for the commission. No new meeting date has been announced.
- Meeting cancelled due to incomplete documentation and no attorney
Mayor & Commissioners Workshop Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Mayor and Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a joint request by the Lewes Board of Public Works and Sussex County to explore a three-way regional wastewater partnership, which would involve building a new treatment plant at Wolfe Neck and using Rehoboth Beach's ocean outfall. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Parking & Transportation Study, a discussion on reconvening the Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue Streetscape Task Force, and a proclamation for Chamber of Commerce Day. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Discussion of regional wastewater partnership with Lewes and Sussex County (Agenda Item Report No. 24-038)
- Presentation by The Rossi Group on Parking & Transportation Study, including King Charles Avenue project (Agenda Item Report No. 24-039)
- Discussion on reconvening Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue Streetscape Task Force (Agenda Item Report No. 24-040)
- Proclamation recognizing October 16 as Chamber of Commerce Day
- Public Works 2024 End of Summer Report, including wastewater, water, and streets data
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners are holding a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session to discuss documents excluded from public record under Delaware FOIA. The agenda includes only this executive session, citizen comment, and adjournment, with no other business items.
- Executive session under 29 Del.C. §10004(b)(6) to discuss FOIA-exempt documents
- Citizen comment period
- Meeting follows a workshop at 9:00 a.m. on October 7, 2024
Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for variances and clarification from the owner of the Belhaven Hotel property at 2 Rehoboth Avenue, appealing conditions of the Planning Commission's site plan approval. The board will also consider correspondence, including a memo from a Planning Commission member about a proposed ordinance to shift zoning interpretation authority, and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Case No. 0824-08: variance request for height, floor area ratio, parking, and loading at 2 Rehoboth Avenue (Belhaven Hotel)
- Correspondence from Julie Davis re: ordinance to transfer zoning interpretation authority from Planning Commission to Building Inspector
- Comments from Dr. Michael C. Trahos on Wilmington/Baltimore Avenue streetscape and delivery truck traffic
- Approval of minutes from May 20 and August 26, 2024 regular meetings
Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 2 Rehoboth Avenue - 30 Sep 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 30, 2024, to consider a request for variances and clarification related to a Planning Commission site plan review decision. The request concerns property at 2 Rehoboth Avenue and involves height, natural area/floor area ratio/lot coverage, parking, and loading berth regulations. The applicant, Belhaven Hotel Investments Inc., seeks variances under specific municipal code sections.
- Variance request for height regulations (Municipal Code §270-20)
- Variance request for natural area, floor area ratio, and lot coverage (§270-21)
- Variance request for minimum parking spaces (§270-35)
- Variance request for loading and unloading berths (§270-36)
- Property located in C-1 Central Commercial District at 2 Rehoboth Avenue
Cancellation of Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 23 Sep 2024 - Press Release
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for September 23, 2024, has been cancelled due to no agenda items. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation in a press release dated September 10, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will consider ordinances that would shift final site plan review authority from the Planning Commission to the Building Inspector, and set a public hearing on related zoning enforcement changes. The agenda also includes a resolution to create a task force for a mixed-use zoning ordinance, appointments to the Audit Committee, and routine reports. Several public comments oppose the proposed changes, citing transparency and due process concerns.
- Draft ordinance to amend Chapter 236, removing Planning Commission authority to interpret and enforce Chapter 270 (Zoning)
- Resolution setting a public hearing to amend Chapter 270-82, giving Building Inspector authority to interpret and enforce zoning
- Resolution to create a Task Force to develop a mixed-use zoning ordinance
- Appointments to Audit Committee: James Horty (Chair), James Little, William Perlstein
- Resolution to open bank accounts
Planning Commission Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will continue the preliminary review of the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel site plan application, with the applicant responding to prior concerns. The commission will also hold public hearings on a minor subdivision at 801 Bayard Avenue and a lot consolidation at 704 King Charles Avenue and 19 Norfolk Street. Other business includes appointing members to a Mixed-Use Task Force and receiving the Building Inspector's report.
- Continuation of preliminary site plan review for One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel (Application No. 0523-04)
- Public hearing on minor subdivision at 801 Bayard Avenue into three 5,000 sq ft lots (Application No. 0224-03)
- Public hearing on lot consolidation at 704 King Charles Avenue & 19 Norfolk Street (Application No. 0624-04)
- Discussion and appointment of Planning Commission members to Mixed-Use Task Force
- Correspondence regarding hotel elevator stretcher access (IBC code compliance)
Planning Commission Public Hearing of Minor Subdivision for 801 Bayard Avenue - 13 Sep 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Minor Subdivision Application No. 0224-03 for the property at 801 Bayard Avenue. The proposal would divide the R-1 zoned property into three 5,000-square-foot lots. The applicant is Stellaz2 LLC, represented by Vincent G. Robertson, Esq. The hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall.
- Minor subdivision of 801 Bayard Avenue into three lots (Parcels A, B, C)
- Property located in R-1 Residential Zoning District
- Applicant: Stellaz2 LLC (Joseph L. Zisman & Linda E. Zisman)
- Public hearing on September 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Public Hearing of Lot Consolidation for 704 King Charles Avenue & 19 Norfolk Street - 13 Sep 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 13, 2024, to consider Lot Consolidation Application No. 0624-04. The request, filed by attorney Vincent G. Robertson on behalf of owners Raymond & JoAnn Gomes, seeks to consolidate four lots in the R-1 Residential District. The properties are located at 704 King Charles Avenue and 19 Norfolk Street. Interested parties are invited to attend.
- Public hearing for Lot Consolidation Application No. 0624-04
- Properties: 704 King Charles Avenue & 19 Norfolk Street
- R-1 Residential Zoning District
- Lot Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 36
- Sussex County Tax Map Parcel Nos. 334-20.06-35.00 and 334-20.06-36.00
Mayor & Commissioners Workshop Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will discuss a proposed regional wastewater partnership with Lewes Board of Public Works and Sussex County, including a $20 million capacity payment offer. They will also receive a status update on the Beach Patrol Headquarters/Restroom Facility project, including costs and temporary restroom expenses.
- Discuss regional wastewater partnership with Lewes BPW and Sussex County, including $20M lump sum for 5.0 MGD capacity
- Status update on Beach Patrol Headquarters/Restroom Facility, with current contract total $5,487,555
- Temporary restrooms cost $159,000, exceeding $100,000 budget
- Swearing in of Officer Devin Maciejewski
- Proclamation recognizing Ovarian Cancer Month
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners are holding a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session for legal advice regarding pending or potential litigation and to discuss documents excluded from public record. Citizen comment is scheduled, but no other business items are listed.
- Executive session under 29 Del.C. §10004(b)(4) for legal advice on pending/potential litigation
- Executive session under 29 Del.C. §10004(b)(6) to discuss non-public documents
- Citizen comment period
Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request by property owners Jeffrey A. Raver and Matthew T. Gulick for multiple variances at 215 Philadelphia Street. The variances would allow demolition of the existing duplex and garage apartment, construction of a new single-family dwelling, and retention of an existing cottage encroaching in rear and side yard setbacks. The board will also consider approval of minutes from prior meetings.
- Variance request for demolition and removal of main duplex dwelling and garage apartment (Municipal Code §270-49.1)
- Variance to allow construction of a new single-family dwelling (Municipal Code §270-23)
- Variance to allow more than one single-family detached dwelling on the property (Municipal Code §270-23.1)
- Variance to allow existing cottage encroachment to remain in rear and side yard setbacks (Municipal Code §270-25, §270-26)
- Property located at 215 Philadelphia Street, R-1 Residential District, Lot Nos. 23 & 24, Block 22
Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 215 Philadelphia Street - 26 August 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2024, to consider a request for variances from property owners Jeffrey A. Raver and Matthew T. Gulick. The variances would allow demolition of the existing duplex and garage apartment, construction of a new single-family dwelling, and retention of an existing cottage encroachment in setback areas at 215 Philadelphia Street. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at City Hall.
- Variance request to demolish main duplex dwelling and garage apartment under §270-49.1
- Variance to construct a new single-family dwelling under §270-23
- Variance to allow more than one single-family detached dwelling on the property under §270-23.1
- Variance to allow existing cottage encroachment in rear and side yard setbacks under §270-25 and §270-26
- Property located at 215 Philadelphia Street, Lot Nos. 23 & 24, Block 22, Sussex County Tax Map Parcel No. 334-14.17-345.00
Cancellation of Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting - 26 Aug 2024 - Press Release
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. Chair Laura Ritter announced the cancellation in a press release.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners, held primarily to enter executive session for two purposes: to discuss strategy and legal advice regarding potential litigation, and to discuss personnel matters involving individual employees. The agenda includes only these closed-session items, along with citizen comment and adjournment, so no public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session for strategy and legal advice on potential litigation (29 Del.C. §10004(b)(4))
- Executive session for personnel matters (29 Del.C. §10004(b)(9))
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners are holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: considering the appointment of Mark Saunders to the Board of Adjustment. No other business is listed.
- Consider appointment of Mark Saunders to the Board of Adjustment
Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to Chapter 270 regarding basement definitions and gross floor area exemptions, plus an ordinance to restrict trailer parking (Chapter 92, Section 38). They will also discuss awarding a $637,665.05 street paving and watermain replacement contract, adopting a fund balance policy, creating a mixed-use zoning task force, and forming a police advisory committee. The agenda includes numerous public comments, mostly supporting the trailer restrictions.
- Public hearing on Chapter 270 amendments re: basement definitions and gross floor area exemptions
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 92, Section 38 restricting parking/storing of vehicles and trailers
- Consider awarding $637,665.05 street paving and watermain replacement contract to Mumford and Miller
- Resolution to set public hearing on trailer-related amendments to Chapter 270 (Sections 270-4 and 270-39)
- Presentation on creating a Police Advisory Committee
Board of Elections Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Elections is meeting to certify the results of the municipal election held that day and order the announcement of the results. The agenda includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. This is a procedural meeting focused on finalizing election outcomes.
- Certify municipal election results and order announcement by Inspector of Elections
- Public comment period
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2024, to continue the preliminary review of a site plan for a proposed 4-story hotel and retail complex at 1 Rehoboth Avenue, and to begin preliminary review of a minor subdivision application for 801 Bayard Avenue. The commission will also hear citizen comment and receive the Building Inspector's report. The agenda includes correspondence from a neighbor expressing concerns about the Bayard Avenue subdivision.
- Continuation of preliminary site plan review for One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel (Application No. 0523-04), a 4-story mixed-use building with 58,341 sq ft and 61 underground parking spaces
- Preliminary review of Minor Subdivision Application No. 0224-03 for 801 Bayard Avenue, proposing to divide the property into three 5,000 sq ft lots
- Correspondence from Bill Cook, 807 Bayard Avenue, regarding concerns about the 801 Bayard Avenue subdivision
- Building Inspector's Report and Code Enforcement Report for July 2024
Planning Commission Continuation of Preliminary Review of Site Plan Review for 1 Rehoboth Avenue - 09 Aug 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a continuation of the preliminary review of Site Plan Review Application No. 0523-04 for the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel at 1 Rehoboth Avenue. The applicant seeks approval for a site plan in the C-1 Commercial District. This is a continuation of a prior review, and the meeting is open to the public.
- Continuation of preliminary review of Site Plan Review Application No. 0523-04
- Property located at 1 Rehoboth Avenue, including parcels on Surf Avenue and Rehoboth Avenue
- Applicant: Rehoboth Avenue LLC, represented by Vincent G. Robertson, Esq.
Planning Commission Preliminary Review of Minor Subdivision for 801 Bayard Avenue - 09 Aug 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of Minor Subdivision Application No. 0224-03 for the property at 801 Bayard Avenue. The proposal would divide the R-1 zoned property into three 5,000-square-foot lots. The applicant is Stellaz2 LLC, represented by Vincent G. Robertson, Esq. The meeting is open to the public.
- Minor subdivision application for 801 Bayard Avenue (Lot Nos. 32-37, Block 15)
- Proposed creation of three 5,000 sq ft lots (Parcels A, B, C)
- Property in R-1 Residential Zoning District
- Requested by Joseph L. Zisman & Linda E. Zisman of Stellaz2 LLC
Board of Elections Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Elections is meeting to handle administrative tasks for the upcoming August 10, 2024 municipal election. They will appoint absentee judges, set a date and time to open absentee ballots, and announce a post-election certification meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Appointment of absentee judges for the August 10, 2024 election
- Set date and time to open absentee ballots
- Announce meeting to certify election results on August 10, 2024
- Approval of minutes from August 9, 2023 meeting
Mayor & Commissioners Workshop Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Mayor and Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several items, including minor grammatical edits to a draft ordinance on basement definitions and regulations, a review of the city's fund balance policy, a draft process for mixed-use zoning, and proposed restrictions on parking vehicles and trailers. The meeting also includes public correspondence on these topics.
- Review of draft ordinance amending Chapter 270 on basement definitions and gross floor exemption
- Discussion of city Fund Balance and Net Position Policy
- Discussion of a draft workplan for a mixed-use zoning ordinance
- Discussion of amendments to Chapter 92, Section 38 on parking restrictions for vehicles and trailers
Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission is holding an administrative appeal hearing on a request to remove twelve heritage linden trees from St. Edmund's Church property at 409 King Charles Avenue. The City Arborist's report found the trees healthy with low risk, and three residents submitted letters opposing removal. The Commission will decide whether to uphold or overturn the denial of the tree removal permit.
- Appeal Hearing No. 0624-01: removal of 12 heritage trees at 409 King Charles Avenue
- Letters opposing removal from Lorrie Their (102 Laurel St.), Elise Burns (130 Henlopen Ave.), and Clifton Hilderley (402 Bayard Ave.)
- Consulting Arborist's report rates trees 'Good' to 'Excellent' with low risk
- Applicant: Phillip Jackson of Jackson's Tree Care on behalf of Rev. William Cocco
Parks & Shade Tree Commission Administrative Appeal Hearing for 409 King Charles Avenue - 22 Jul 2024 - Public Notice
The Parks & Shade Tree Commission will hold an administrative appeal hearing on July 22, 2024, regarding a request to remove twelve heritage trees at 409 King Charles Avenue. The appeal was filed by Phillip Jackson of Jackson's Tree Care on behalf of Rev. William Cocco, owner of St. Edmund's Church. The hearing is pursuant to Section 253-30 of the Municipal Code.
- Appeal hearing for removal of 12 heritage trees
- Property: 409 King Charles Avenue
- Requested by Phillip Jackson (Jackson's Tree Care) for Rev. William Cocco (St. Edmund's Church)
- Hearing at City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue, 10:00 a.m.
Cancellation of Board of Adjustment Meeting - 22 Jul 2024 - Press Release
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. Chair Barry Brandt announced the cancellation in a press release dated July 12, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a floor plan modification for Semra's Mediterranean Grill, followed by discussions on removing Deauville Beach parking, concession, and smoking rules, approving change orders for the Beach Patrol/Public Restroom project, and setting a public hearing on basement height definitions. They will also consider a license agreement for an awning at Beach Boutique and receive departmental and financial reports.
- Public hearing on Permit of Compliance for Semra's Mediterranean Grill at 19 Rehoboth Avenue to modify floor plan
- Ordinance to remove parking, beach concession, and smoking regulations for Deauville Beach
- Change orders for Rehoboth Beach Patrol/Public Restroom facility project
- Resolution to set public hearing on basement height and definition amendments to zoning code
- License agreement for awning encroaching over public space at 31 Rehoboth Avenue (Beach Boutique)
Mayor & Commissioners Special Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners are holding a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the names, competency, and abilities of individual employees, as permitted by Delaware law. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, the executive session, citizen comment, and adjournment.
- Executive session for personnel matters under 29 Del.C. §10004(b)(9)
- Citizen comment period
- Special meeting at City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue, July 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Mayor & Commissioners Permit of Compliance Hearing for 19 Rehoboth Avenue - 19 Jul 2024 - Public Notice
The Rehoboth Beach Mayor and Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a Permit of Compliance request by John Tekmen of Goker LLC to modify the floor plan of Semra's Mediterranean Grill, an existing restaurant serving alcohol at 19 Rehoboth Avenue. The request is made under City Code Section 215-11. The hearing is scheduled for July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall.
- Permit of Compliance request for floor plan modification at Semra's Mediterranean Grill, 19 Rehoboth Avenue
- Applicant: John Tekmen of Goker LLC
- Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 215-11 – Modifications of Floor Plan
- Public hearing on July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Commissioners Room, City Hall