Middletown public meetings in 2021

Board Meetings

The Board will discuss community trends and crime incident statistics provided by the Police Chief. Members will also review potential non-partisan language for the board's by-laws and participate in a brainstorming session.

• Review of crime and incident statistics
• Discussion on adding non-partisan language to By-Laws
• Sub-committee reports on Police Report Evaluation, Community Connections, and 911 Call Center research
• Brainstorming session for board ideas and solutions

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several business and residential requests. These include permit requests for a martial arts academy, a car restoration facility, and garden apartments.

• Conditional Use Permit for 302 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at 119 Patriot Drive, Suite D
• Conditional Use Permit for One Off Rod and Custom at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Suites 5 & 6
• Conditional Use Permit for garden apartments at Dove Run Centre – Lot B
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan to re-develop Dove Run Centre – Lot B into garden apartments

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission denied a conditional use permit for 192 garden apartments at Dove Run Centre Lot B by a 6-1 vote, with most members preferring the original commercial plan. The commission also recommended approval for a martial arts academy and a custom car restoration facility, both in M-I zoned areas. The preliminary land development plan for the apartments was not voted on due to the permit denial.

• Denied Dove Run Centre Lot B garden apartments conditional use permit (6-1)
• Recommended approval of martial arts academy at 119 Patriot Drive, Suite D (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of custom car restoration facility at 118-120 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Suites 5 & 6 (unanimous)
• No vote taken on Dove Run Centre Lot B preliminary land development plan

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying a contract with Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. This contract covers equipment, freight, and supervision services for the proposed SBR at the Middletown Wastewater Treatment Facility on Industrial Drive.

• Ratification of contract with Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. for wastewater treatment facility equipment and services

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting for a workshop with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) regarding the Eastown Transportation Traffic Improvement District (TID). This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is listed.

• Workshop with DelDOT on Eastown Transportation TID

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a large warehouse at the Middletown Auto Mall, an events center, and a veterans home. They will also vote on a parade permit, an ordinance amendment, and a contract for a wastewater treatment tank.

• Public hearing: 600,000-sq-ft warehouse in M-I zone at Middletown Auto Mall (CU-18-21)
• Public hearing: Events center at 5350 Summit Bridge Road (CU-17-21)
• Public hearing: Veterans home at 104 S. Broad Street (CU-15-21)
• Motion to adopt Ordinance 21-11-01 amending Chapter 46 (Construction Manual)
• Motion to ratify contract with Dutchland, Inc. for precast concrete SBR tank at wastewater facility

The council unanimously approved a conditional use permit and major land development plan for a 600,000-square-foot warehouse at the Middletown Auto Mall. It also approved a conditional use permit for Warriors Helping Warriors Veterans Home, allowing up to nine residents. A request for an events center at 5350 Summit Bridge Road was tabled. The council ratified a $6,094,250 contract with Dutchland, Inc. for wastewater treatment upgrades.

• Approved conditional use permit CU-18-21 for a 600,000 sq-ft warehouse at Middletown Auto Mall (unanimous).
• Approved record major land development plan for the same warehouse on seven parcels (unanimous).
• Approved conditional use permit CU-15-21 for Warriors Helping Warriors Veterans Home at 104 S. Broad St., allowing up to 9 residents (unanimous).
• Tabled conditional use permit CU-17-21 for an events center at 5350 Summit Bridge Road.
• Approved the Hummer's Parade for January 1, 2022, starting at 1 p.m. (unanimous).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-11-01 amending Chapter 46 (Construction Manual) (unanimous).
• Ratified $6,094,250 contract with Dutchland, Inc. for precast concrete SBR tank at wastewater facility, paid with ARPA funds (unanimous).
• Approved salary adjustments for two Administration Department employees and initiated new COVID-19 policies (unanimous).

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use applications. These include requests for a veterans home, garden apartments, an events center, and a large warehouse.

• Conditional Use Permit for a resident apartment at 104 S. Broad Street
• Conditional Use Permit and land development plan for garden apartments at Dove Run Centre – Lot B
• Conditional Use Permit for Xquisit Place events center at 5350 Summit Bridge Road
• Conditional Use Permit for a 600,000-square-foot cross dock warehouse at Middletown Auto Mall

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to discuss police reports, community trends, and crime statistics, along with updates on the PAL Center, police department size, recruiting, hiring practices, and the 911 Call Center. The board will also review its by-laws and receive sub-committee reports.

• Police Report Evaluation sub-committee report
• Community Connections sub-committee report
• Research on 911 Call Center
• PAL Center update
• Increasing Police Department size: recruiting and hiring practices

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting to continue discussions with the University of Delaware on updating the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other business listed.

• Workshop with University of Delaware on Comprehensive Plan update

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a public meeting with several public hearings on development and business requests. Items include a concept plan for a garden apartment redevelopment, conditional use permits for warehouses, a major land development plan for a large warehouse, and a revised plan for retail and office space. The council will also consider motions on a Christmas parade, a board appointment, a lease amendment, a transformer purchase, and ordinance and agreement ratifications.

• Dove Run Centre Parcel B: concept plan for garden apartments replacing big box retail
• Middletown Auto Mall: preliminary plan for 600,000-sq-ft cross dock warehouse
• 1120 Industrial Drive: conditional use permit for Rithum Automation storage
• 128 Patriot Drive: conditional use permit for Keinzu Tech LLC warehouse
• Parcel 2A Westown Town Center: revised plan for 7,625 sq ft retail and 12,000 sq ft office

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved a preliminary plan for a 600,000-square-foot cross-dock warehouse at Middletown Auto Mall, a $1,833,100 transformer purchase, and several conditional use permits. They also approved an 18-month extension for the Middletown Crossing Parcel B-3 development (4-1), a revised plan for Westown Town Center, and a Christmas parade. All other motions, including the police report and lease amendments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Middletown Auto Mall preliminary plan for 600,000 sq-ft warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved $1,833,100 transformer purchase from Virginia Transformer Corp (unanimous)
• Approved 18-month extension for Middletown Crossing Parcel B-3 (4-1, Reynolds nay)
• Approved conditional use permit for Rithum Automation at 1120 Industrial Dr (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Keinzu Tech at 128 Patriot Dr Units 2&4 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Westown Town Center plan with 7,625 sq-ft retail and offices (unanimous)
• Approved Christmas Parade Dec 4 from Meredith Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for Our Daily Bread outdoor community fridge (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use requests. These include conditional use permits for industrial storage and a preliminary plan for a large cross-dock warehouse.

• Conditional Use Permit for Rithum Automation at 1120 Industrial Drive, Suites 4, 5, and 6
• Conditional Use Permit for Keinzu Tech LLC at 128 Patriot Drive, Units 2 & 4
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a 600,000-square-foot warehouse at Middletown Auto Mall
• Revised Major Land Development Plan for retail and office space at Parcel 2A Westown Town Center

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of two conditional use permits (Rithum Automation at 1120 Industrial Drive and Keinzu Tech LLC at 128 Patriot Drive), a preliminary major land development plan for a 600,000 sq ft cross-dock warehouse at Middletown Auto Mall, and a revised major land development plan for Parcel 2A Westown Town Center. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit CU-13-21 for Rithum Automation at 1120 Industrial Drive, Suites 4-6 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit CU-14-21 for Keinzu Tech LLC at 128 Patriot Drive, Units 2 & 4 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary major land development plan for 600,000 sq ft cross-dock warehouse at Middletown Auto Mall (unanimous)
• Approved revised major land development plan for Parcel 2A Westown Town Center (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board will review crime statistics, community trends, and updates regarding the PAL Center. The meeting includes discussions on increasing police department size through recruiting and hiring practices.

• Review of police report evaluation and community trends
• Discussion on increasing police department size, recruiting, and hiring practices
• Update on 911 Call Center research
• PAL Center update
• ABLE Program update

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on a fitness/after-school conditional use, a mixed-use concept plan, and a daycare/office development, then vote on ordinances including two rezonings, cable franchise renewals, and a tax remission. They will also receive reports from the police, treasurer, and advisory boards.

• Public hearing: Conditional use for fitness kickboxing and summer camp at 119 Patriot Drive, Suites A&B (CU-12-21)
• Public hearing: Concept plan for 3-story building with restaurant/retail and 8 apartments at 1 E. Whittington Way
• Public hearing: Conditional use for 10,000-sq-ft daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road (CU-11-21)
• Ordinance 21-09-02: Rezone 7 parcels in Middletown Auto Mall from C-3 to M-I
• Ordinance 21-09-04/05: Renew cable franchise agreements with Atlantic Broadband and Verizon Delaware

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved the rezoning of seven parcels in the Middletown Auto Mall from C-3 to M-I, enabling a future 600,000-square-foot warehouse. They also approved conditional use permits for a fitness/camp facility and Halloween on Main, adopted ordinances for cable franchise renewals and a tax abatement, and tabled two requests for a daycare facility. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-09-01 to amend the Comprehensive Plan, changing seven Auto Mall parcels from C-3 to M-I (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-09-02 to rezone seven Auto Mall parcels from C-3 to M-I (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Ignite Fitness & Spark Summer Camp at 119 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Halloween on Main event for October 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-09-04 to renew cable franchise with Atlantic Broadband for 15 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-09-05 to renew cable franchise with Verizon Delaware for 5 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-10-01 for tax abatement for STA Pharmaceutical USA (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use and land development requests for daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to discuss police department operations, including a detailed police report on community trends and crime statistics, as well as old business items such as the PAL Center update, increasing police department size through recruiting and hiring practices, and lessons learned from the 911 call center. The board will also hear sub-committee reports and plan future community meetings.

• Police Report – Chief Texter: community trends and crime/incident statistics
• Old Business: PAL Center update
• Old Business: increasing police department size (recruiting, hiring practices)
• Old Business: 911 Call Center lessons learned
• New Business: future community meeting planning

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a fitness and camp facility at 119 Patriot Drive. The body will also introduce ordinances to amend the Comprehensive Plan and rezone seven tax parcels in the Middletown Auto Mall from Employment/Regional Retail (C-3) to Manufacturing Industrial (M-I).

• Conditional Use Permit request for Ignite Fitness & Spark Summer Camp at 119 Patriot Drive, Suites A&B (CU-12-21)
• Ordinance 21-09-01 to amend the Comprehensive Plan for seven tax parcels in the Middletown Auto Mall
• Ordinance 21-09-02 to rezone seven tax parcels in the Middletown Auto Mall from C-3 to M-I

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Ignite Fitness & Spark Summer Camp at 119 Patriot Drive, Suites A&B, and unanimously recommended approval of two ordinances to rezone about 40 acres in the Middletown Auto Mall from C-3 to M-I for a proposed 600,000-square-foot warehouse. The board also recommended approval of Ordinance 21-09-01 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to match the rezoning. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-12-21 for fitness and camp use at 119 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 21-09-01 to amend Comprehensive Plan for C-3 to M-I land use change (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 21-09-02 to rezone Middletown Auto Mall parcels from C-3 to M-I (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Sept. 15, 2021, to consider a request by Woodin & Associates, on behalf of Bluegrass Investments, LLC, to subdivide Parcel E-2 in Levels Business Park. The subdivision would create a separate parcel for a proposed 4-story, 81,000-square-foot apartment building, which requires three variances from R-3 zoning standards.

• Case No. 08-21 – Parcel E-2 Levels Business Park, at Levels Road and U.S. Route 301
• Variance to increase dwelling units to 80, versus code maximum of 24
• Variance to reduce open space to 30% of development, versus 40% minimum
• Variance to increase building height to 4 stories/57 feet, versus 3 stories/40 feet
• Tax Parcel No. 23-065.00-001

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and consider several land development plans, including a revised plan for a Chase Bank, a daycare facility, a warehouse addition, and a 354-unit age-restricted community. They will also introduce ordinances to rezone parcels in the Middletown Auto Mall from C-3 to M-I and amend sewer charges, among other items. The agenda includes routine reports and a motion to renew a lease with Middletown Main Street.

• Public hearing: Revised plan for 3,326 sq ft Chase Bank with drive-up ATM at Middletown Market Place Phase II
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for 10,000 sq ft daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road
• Public hearing: Preliminary plan for 55,500 sq ft warehouse addition at 701 Industrial Drive
• Public hearing: Record plan for Wellington Estates, 354-unit age-restricted community at 1999 Middle Neck Road
• Introduce Ordinance 21-09-02 to rezone Middletown Auto Mall parcels from C-3 to M-I

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved the Record Major Subdivision Plan for Wellington Estates, a 354-unit age-restricted community at 1999 Middle Neck Road, with a $50,000 buffer payment to the adjacent Puglisi Egg Farm. The council also approved a revised land development plan for a Chase Bank at Middletown Market Place, a warehouse addition at 701 Industrial Drive, and a $97,650 contract for landfill soil investigation. A conditional use permit for a daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road was withdrawn and continued to next month, and a tax abatement resolution for STA Pharmaceutical was tabled.

• Approved Wellington Estates subdivision, 354-unit age-restricted community (unanimous)
• Approved revised plan for Chase Bank and drive-up ATM at Middletown Market Place (unanimous)
• Approved 55,500 sq ft warehouse addition at 701 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $97,650 contract with Duffield Associates for landfill soil investigation (unanimous)
• Approved Bethesda Church car show and food truck at 116 E. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved two-year lease renewal with Middletown Main Street at 216 N. Broad St. (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Conditional use permit for daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road, continued to next month
• Tabled: Resolution 21-09-01 to remit taxes for STA Pharmaceutical USA, CO.

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting to continue discussions with the University of Delaware on the Town's Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda includes only this workshop item, with no other business listed.

• Workshop with University of Delaware on Comprehensive Plan update

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown will hold a special meeting to review contract bids. The agenda includes public hearings regarding the Road Restoration Phase II and the RIBs project.

• Contract bids for Road Restoration Phase II
• Contract bids for RIBs project

Board Meetings

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land development and use requests. These items include changes to a retail building plan, new daycare facility requests, and a warehouse expansion.

• Revised plan for Chase Bank and ATM at Middletown Market Place – Phase II
• Conditional Use Permit request for 10,000-square-foot daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for daycare and medical office buildings at 336 Brick Mill Road
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 55,500 square foot warehouse addition at 701 Industrial Drive

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board held public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of four development items to Mayor and Council: a revised plan for a Chase Bank at Middletown Market Place, a conditional use permit and preliminary plan for a daycare and medical office at 336 Brick Mill Road, and a warehouse expansion at 701 Industrial Drive. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended approval of revised minor land development plan for Chase Bank with drive-up ATM at Middletown Market Place (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for 10,000 sq ft daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for daycare and medical office buildings at 336 Brick Mill Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for 55,500 sq ft warehouse addition at 701 Industrial Drive (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Board will review a detailed police report covering community trends and incident statistics. Members will also discuss recruitment, hiring practices, and planning for the 2022 PAL/Recreation Center summer season.

• Review of crime and incident statistics
• Discussion on increasing police department size through recruiting and hiring
• Planning for Summer 2022 PAL/Recreation Center
• Discussion regarding non-emergency call number use
• Community event support for September 11, 2021

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council are holding a regular meeting with public hearings on several items, including support for a Fall Fest event, additional DART bus stops, a conditional use permit and land development plan for garden apartments at Levels Business Park, two property annexations, and personnel policy amendments. The meeting also includes standard reports and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing: Fall Fest community event support request for Sept. 11
• Public hearing: DART request for additional bus stops in business growth area
• Conditional Use Permit CU-10-21 for garden apartments at 250 Celebration Court (Parcel E-2, Levels Business Park)
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 4-story apartment building at 250 Celebration Court
• Ordinance 21-06-01 to annex 4991 Summit Bridge Road; Ordinance 21-06-02 to annex 504 Marl Pit Road

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved a conditional use permit and preliminary land development plan for a 4-story apartment building (up to 80 units) at 250 Celebration Court in Levels Business Park, contingent on a variance for the fourth story. They also approved annexations for 4991 Summit Bridge Road and tabled the annexation for 504 Marl Pit Road pending an environmental study. Other actions included supporting a Fall Fest event, DART bus stops, and personnel policy amendments.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-10-21 for garden apartments at 250 Celebration Court (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for subdivision at 250 Celebration Court (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-06-01 to annex 4991 Summit Bridge Road, conditioned on Plan of Services (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 21-06-02 to annex 504 Marl Pit Road until environmental study done (unanimous)
• Approved support for Fall Fest community event on Sept 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved support for DART additional bus stops in Westown area (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 21-08-02 and 21-08-03 amending Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-08-01 adopting FEMA All Hazard Mitigation Plan update (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests from Christiana Care Health Systems for new and refurbished signage at its emergency center at 641 Middletown Odessa Road. The variances are needed because the proposed signs exceed the size limits and the number of signs allowed by the town's zoning code.

• Variance for 63.55 sq ft sign at main entrance (53.55 sq ft over limit)
• Variance for second sign on front of building
• Variance for 93.54 sq ft sign facing Del. 299 (83.54 sq ft over limit)
• Variance for second sign on the Del. 299 side

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board will review police crime statistics and community trends. The board is also scheduled to discuss increasing police department size, recruiting, and hiring practices.

• Review of crime and incident statistics
• Discussion on increasing police department size and hiring practices
• Proposal for new Sergeant at Arms executive committee position
• Discussion regarding PAL/Recreation Center monies

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two major development projects. These include requests for garden apartments at 250 Celebration Court and a new daycare and medical office complex at 336 Brick Mill Road.

• Conditional Use Permit for garden apartments at 250 Celebration Court
• Land subdivision plan for a 4-story apartment building at 250 Celebration Court
• Conditional Use Permit for a daycare facility at 336 Brick Mill Road
• Development plan for a 10,000-square-foot daycare and 21,600-square-foot medical office at 336 Brick Mill Road

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit and preliminary land development plan for a proposed four-story apartment building at Parcel E-2 in Levels Business Park. The commission also voted unanimously to table a daycare and medical office project at 336 Brick Mill Road due to safety concerns about the entrance design and fire access.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-10-21 for garden apartments at 250 Celebration Court (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary major land development plan for Parcel E-2 subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit CU-11-21 for daycare at 336 Brick Mill Road (unanimous)
• Tabled preliminary major land development plan for daycare and medical office at 336 Brick Mill Road (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the FY'22 budget, utility rate resolution, and several development proposals including warehouses, a distribution center, and a 376-unit age-restricted community. The agenda also includes annexations, a conditional use permit for a food truck, and a land sale ratification.

• FY'2022 Budget approval
• Resolution 21-07-01 setting utility rates and fees
• Auto Park Drive warehouse concept plan (550k-650k sq ft)
• Wellington Estates preliminary plan: 376-unit age-restricted community
• Ordinances to annex 4991 Summit Bridge Road and 504 Marl Pit Road

The Middletown Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the FY2022 balanced budget of $57,863,047, which includes no tax increase but raises trash and wastewater rates. They also denied a conditional use permit for a food truck at JAKL Beer Works (0-6 vote), approved a warehouse distribution center plan, and approved a 376-unit age-restricted community. Two annexation ordinances were tabled.

• Adopted FY2022 budget of $57,863,047 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-07-01 setting utility rates and fees (unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit CU-09-21 for food truck at JAKL Beer Works (0-6)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for distribution center at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Wellington Estates, 376-unit age-restricted community (unanimous)
• Approved revised Record Major Subdivision Plan for Middletown Reserve with 5-foot fence setback (unanimous)
• Ratified agreement to purchase 227 E. Lake Street from New Castle County for $10 (unanimous)
• Tabled annexation ordinances for 4991 Summit Bridge Road and 504 Marl Pit Road

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget, covering both capital and operational spending. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion and review only.

• Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget review
• Fiscal Year 2022 Operational Budget review
• Special meeting held at Town Hall Council Chambers, 19 W. Green St.

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to review police reports, including crime statistics and response times, and to discuss sub-committee updates. They will also consider a quarterly report, potential in-person or hybrid meetings, and old business regarding PAL/Recreation Center funds. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Police Report: community trends, crime/incident statistics, response times to shootings
• Sub-committee reports: Police Report Evaluation, Community Connections, Research
• Old business: PAL/Recreation Center monies
• New business: Quarterly Report due July 5, in-person/hybrid meeting format
• Public comments and questions

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with four public hearings, including a conditional use permit for a food truck at a brewery, two property annexation ordinances, and a revised preliminary plan for a 362-unit age-restricted community. The commission will review and discuss these items, with decisions or recommendations to follow.

• Conditional use permit CU-09-21 for JAKL Beer Works to host a food truck at 128 Patriot Drive, Units 11 and 12
• Ordinance 21-06-01 to annex 4991 Summit Bridge Road
• Ordinance 21-06-02 to annex 504 Marl Pit Road
• Revised preliminary major subdivision plan for Wellington Estates (formerly Money Farms) at 1999 Middle Neck Road — 362 units (169 single-family, 192 attached), age-restricted

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a conditional use permit for JAKL Beer Works to host a food truck, recommended annexation of two properties (4991 Summit Bridge Road and 504 Marl Pit Road) for C-3 zoning, and recommended approval of the revised preliminary major subdivision plan for Wellington Estates, a 362-unit age-restricted community. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit CU-09-21 for JAKL Beer Works food truck (unanimous)
• Recommended Mayor and Council approve annexation of 4991 Summit Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Recommended Mayor and Council approve annexation of 504 Marl Pit Road (unanimous)
• Recommended Mayor and Council approve revised preliminary plan for Wellington Estates (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with a lengthy public hearing agenda covering conditional use permits, land development plans, annexations, and other items. The council will also hear updates from the police and Main Street, and consider routine financial reports and contracts.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for pharmaceutical manufacturing campus at 1091 Industrial Drive (CU-08-21)
• Public hearing for preliminary major land development plan for 187-acre pharmaceutical campus at 1091 Industrial Drive
• Public hearing for 100-lot townhome subdivision at The Crossings at Silver Lake
• Motion to approve annexation of 336 Brick Mill Road (Ordinance 21-04-02)
• Motion to ratify construction contract for 2021 Road Restoration Project-Phase 2

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved a conditional use permit and preliminary land development plan for a pharmaceutical manufacturing campus on 187 acres at 1091 Industrial Drive, a preliminary plan for a 181,500 sq ft distribution center at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road, and a record subdivision plan for the 100-lot Crossings at Silver Lake townhome development. The council also approved several other conditional use permits, annexations, a $169,000 design contract for the Green Street Extension, and a $589,367.90 road restoration contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-08-21 for pharmaceutical campus at 1091 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for pharmaceutical campus on 187 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for distribution center at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Subdivision Plan for The Crossings at Silver Lake, 100-lot townhome subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $169,000 consultant agreement with Apex Engineering for Green Street Extension design (unanimous)
• Approved $589,367.90 construction contract with Reybold Construction for 2021 Road Restoration Project-Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-04-02 to annex 336 Brick Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved LED sign request for Diamond Car Wash at 102 Sandhill Drive (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will meet in a special executive session to discuss personnel matters. This session is scheduled pursuant to 29 Del. Code §10004(b)(9).

• Discussion of individual employee or student personnel matters

Board Meetings

The Commission will hold public hearings on multiple land development and subdivision requests. Items include proposals for a pharmaceutical manufacturing campus, a 376-unit age-restricted community, and a distribution center.

• Conditional Use Permit for pharmaceutical manufacturing campus at 950 Levels Road
• Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Wellington Estates at 1999 Middle Neck Road
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a distribution center at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road
• Revised development plan for a restaurant at 700 & 710 Hedgelawn Way
• Review of Ordinance 21-04-02 to annex property at 336 Brick Mill Road

The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for six conditional use permits and land development plans, including a distribution center, a pharmaceutical campus, and several commercial projects. The commission unanimously tabled the 376-unit age-restricted Wellington Estates subdivision pending revisions to address objections from the adjacent Puglisi Egg Farm and PLUS comments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved conditional use for 2SistersLittleShop at 128 Patriot Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Bright Stars Childcare expansion at 5350 Summit Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Detail Works auto detailing at 693 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved revised land development plan for restaurant with drive-thru at 700 & 710 Hedgelawn Way (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary land development plan for 181,500 sq ft distribution center at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Wellington Estates 376-unit age-restricted subdivision at 1999 Middle Neck Road (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation of 336 Brick Mill Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plan and conditional use for pharmaceutical campus at 950 Levels Road (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its agenda, hear committee reports, and receive a police report from Chief Texter. They will also address old business, including an abbreviated Citizen Police Academy, and new business, such as the PAL Center's location, funding, and staffing. The meeting includes public comments.

• Discussion of PAL Center temporary and permanent location, funding, and staffing
• Potential dates and times for abbreviated Citizen Police Academy training
• Police report on community trends and crime/incident statistics
• Sub-committee reports on police report evaluation, community connections, and research

The Middletown Police Advisory Board (MPAB) voted unanimously to offer a 7-week abbreviated Citizens Police Academy for its members, starting September 7, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. The board also approved the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0). Discussions included police recruitment, response times, and a potential PAL Center, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved 7-week Citizens Police Academy for MPAB members starting Sept. 7, 2021 (moved by Faulkner, seconded by Carwell)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting for a workshop with the University of Delaware to continue discussing the Town's Comprehensive Plan update. The agenda contains only this single workshop item, with no other business or procedural items listed.

• Workshop with University of Delaware on Comprehensive Plan update

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special workshop meeting to receive a regular update from the Police Advisory Executive Board. The agenda lists this as the sole item for discussion.

• Regular update workshop with Police Advisory Executive Board

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a concept plan for property at 950 Levels Road and two conditional use permit requests at 126 Patriot Drive. They will also consider motions on street width ordinance, an electric services agreement with Clarios, and a design consulting contract with Duffield Associates. Routine items include minutes, treasurer's report, and police report.

• Public hearing: Concept plan for 950 Levels Road (Tax Parcels 23-044.00-385, 23-042.00-011, 23-018.00-002)
• Conditional use permit for Delaware Glass Services, Inc. at 126 Patriot Drive, Suite 3 (CU-03-21)
• Conditional use permit for Dopewax Records LLC at 126 Patriot Drive, Suites 4-5 (CU-04-21)
• Motion to approve Ordinance 21-04-01 regarding street widths
• Motion to ratify amended Electric Services Agreement with Clarios

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved two conditional use permits for businesses at 126 Patriot Drive, a new street width ordinance, an amended electric services agreement with Clarios, and a design contract for North Broad Street infrastructure. All votes were unanimous. The council also accepted reports from police, the Police Advisory Board, and Middletown Main Street, and held a public hearing on a concept plan for a pharmaceutical facility at 950 Levels Road.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-03-21 for Delaware Glass Services at 126 Patriot Drive, Suite 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CU-04-21 for Dopewax Records at 126 Patriot Drive, Suites 4 and 5 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-04-01 setting minimum street width at 32 feet (unanimous)
• Ratified amended Electric Services Agreement with Clarios for two years at $0.72520/kWh (unanimous)
• Approved design services contract with Duffield Associates for North Broad Street water main, $73,800 (unanimous)
• Approved police chief's personnel recommendations (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special meeting to discuss renovations and conditional use permit requirements for the property at 104 S. Broad St. The meeting includes a workshop with Warriors Helping Warriors. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Workshop with Warriors Helping Warriors
• Discussion of renovations at 104 S. Broad St.
• Discussion of conditional use permit requirements

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council are holding a special workshop meeting with the University of Delaware. The purpose of the session is to conduct an initial discussion regarding the update of the Town of Middletown Comprehensive Plan.

• Workshop meeting for the Town of Middletown Comprehensive Plan update

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is holding its seventh meeting to discuss community safety and police-community communications. The agenda includes committee reports, a detailed police report from Chief Texter, and discussions on community outreach programs.

• Police Report Evaluation Committee report
• Community Connections Committee report and nominations
• Police report with community trends and crime statistics
• MPD plans for foot patrol and community policing
• SWOT analysis discussion

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests for businesses at 126 Patriot Drive in an M-I zoned area. The commission will consider allowing a glass contractor and a vinyl record maker to operate there. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person at Town Hall.

• Conditional Use Permit CU-03-21 for Delaware Glass Services, Inc. at 126 Patriot Drive, Suite 3
• Conditional Use Permit CU-04-21 for Dopewax Records LLC at 126 Patriot Drive, Suites 4 and 5
• Both requests are for the M-I zoned area, Tax Parcel No. 23-014.00-014
• Public hearing on glass contractor's commercial and residential glass services and installation
• Public hearing on stamped vinyl record maker's operations

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two conditional use permits for 126 Patriot Drive: one for Delaware Glass Services to relocate and expand its glass contracting business, and another for Dopewax Records LLC to relocate from New Jersey and produce vinyl records. Both recommendations go to Mayor and Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit CU-03-21 for Delaware Glass Services at 126 Patriot Drive, Suite 3 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit CU-04-21 for Dopewax Records LLC at 126 Patriot Drive, Suites 4 and 5 (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting with a single public hearing item. The hearing is to discuss the police chief selection process, as requested by PAB. No other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on police chief selection process (requested by PAB)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved an LED sign for Silver Lake Elementary School, a revised land development plan for 117 Patriot Drive, and a concept plan for a distribution center at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road. They also ratified a contract with the University of Delaware for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update and introduced two ordinances. The council extended an offer to Captain Bill Texter for the Chief of Police position.

• Approved LED sign request for Silver Lake Elementary School at 200 E. Cochran Street (unanimous)
• Approved revised Record Major Land Development Plan for 117 Patriot Drive, Lot 19 (unanimous)
• Approved concept plan for distribution center at 929 Middletown-Warwick Road (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with University of Delaware for 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-04-01 on street widths (action at May meeting)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-04-02 to annex 336 Brick Mill Road (action at May meeting)
• Approved hiring of summer help as directed by council members (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on March 31, 2021, to consider a variance request from Landmark Engineering on behalf of the Appoquinimink School District for a property at 200 E. Cochran Street. The request seeks three variances from the town's zoning code regarding sign height, size, and lighting. The board will decide on these variances, with the lighting item also scheduled for review by the Mayor & Council on April 5.

• Variance to increase sign height from 4 feet to 9 feet
• Variance to increase sign size from 2 square feet to 20 square feet
• Variance to allow a lighted Electronic Variable Message Sign (EVMS)
• Public hearing at Middletown Town Hall, Council Chambers, 19 West Green St.

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown are holding a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the names, competency, and ability of individual employees or students, as allowed under Delaware law. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this closed session and adjournment.

• Executive session on personnel matters under 29 Del. Code §10004(b)(9)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the revised Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for The Crossings at Silver Lake, a 100-lot townhome development at Main Street and Library Drive. The board also tabled a conditional use permit update for 104 S. Broad Street. The recommendation will go to Mayor and Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of The Crossings at Silver Lake preliminary subdivision plan (100-lot townhome, 10.01 acres) — motion carried unanimously
• Tabled conditional use permit update (CU-06-16) for 104 S. Broad Street to add ADA bedroom/bathroom for Warriors Helping Warriors

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the chief of police selection process, review committee reports on police data and community connections, and hear a detailed police report from Captain Texter. Old business includes the MPD organizational structure, a behavioral health unit, and diversification strategies. New business covers shared policing responsibilities in the MOT area and a SWOT analysis.

• Chief of Police Selection Panel with Jacqueline Burditt and Debbie Harington
• Police Report Evaluation Committee to analyze report data
• Community Connections Committee with 1 open seat
• Behavioral Health Unit to share resources via New Castle County PD
• MOT Area Shared Policing Responsibilities discussion

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several items, including a school LED sign, an animal ordinance relief request, a retail building subdivision, and a 100-lot townhome development. They will also consider ratifying contracts for road restoration, wastewater treatment, and towing services, and discuss personnel and property acquisitions in executive session.

• 378 Brick Mill Road – LED sign request for Brick Mill Elementary School / Brick Mill Early Childhood Center
• Appoquinimink School District requests relief from Town Code Section 39-06 regarding animals
• Stoltzfus – Lot 2 – Tommy's Express Car Wash Subdivision: 11,220 sq ft retail building on Lake Seymour Drive
• The Crossings at Silver Lake – Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan: 100-lot townhome subdivision at Main Street and Library Drive
• Ratify construction contract for 2021 Road Restoration Project; contract with Synagro for wastewater treatment; towing services contract

The Middletown Council approved the revised Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for The Crossings at Silver Lake, a 100-lot townhome development, by a 5-1 vote. The council also unanimously approved several other items, including an LED sign for Brick Mill Elementary, an animal code exemption for the school district, a retail building at Tommy's Express Car Wash, a road restoration contract, a sludge removal contract, and a towing contract. The meeting included the swearing-in of the mayor and council members and the certification of election results.

• Approved Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for The Crossings at Silver Lake (100-lot townhomes) (5-1)
• Approved LED sign request for Brick Mill Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved Appoquinimink School District relief from animal code Section 39-06 (unanimous)
• Approved Stoltzfus Lot 2 retail building (11,220 sq ft) at Tommy's Express Car Wash Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-03-01 amending Municipal Electric Department Rules (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 Road Restoration Project to Cirillo Bros. ($918,800.50) (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with Synagro for sludge removal at Wastewater Treatment Plant ($302,132) (unanimous)
• Awarded towing contract to Betts Towing (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment approved all four variance requests on the agenda. These included a monument sign for the Brick Mill Campus, a side yard variance for a home addition, a landscape buffer variance for a shopping center, and multiple side yard variances for duplexes at the Highlands at Middletown. All motions passed, with one dissenting vote on the duplex variances.

• Approved variances for a ground monument sign at Brick Mill Campus (5-0)
• Approved side yard variance at 9 N. Cass Street (5-0)
• Approved landscape buffer variance for Middletown Market Place, Phase II, Lot 4 (5-0)
• Approved side yard variances for duplexes at Highlands at Middletown (4-1, Johnson dissenting)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is meeting to set goals, approve minutes, and hear a presentation on the Chief of Police selection process, including the selection panel and timeline. They will also receive committee reports, discuss the police department's organizational structure and detailed crime statistics, and address new business such as a major crime incident and a SWOT analysis. Public comments are scheduled.

• Chief of Police Selection Panel: Jacqueline Burditt and Debbie Harrington
• Police Report Evaluation Committee nominations
• Community Connections Committee nominations (4 members + MPD Community Services Officer)
• Police report breakdown: demographic data, community trends, crime statistics, response times
• Discussion of major crime incident and SWOT analysis

The Middletown Police Advisory Board (PAB) voted to recommend that candidates for the next police chief hold a Bachelor's Degree, a request Mayor Ken Branner will take to Town Council for consideration. The board also approved its January minutes, nominated members to two new committees, and discussed police response to recent shootings. The police chief selection process is delayed until after the March town election, with Capt. William Texter remaining acting chief.

• Approved Jan. 25, 2021 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Recommended Bachelor's Degree requirement for police chief candidates; Mayor to take to Town Council
• Nominated members to new Police Report Evaluation Committee (Harpe, Carwell, Kidd, Mitchell)
• Nominated members to new Community Connections Committee (Hunt, Burditt, Carwell, one vacancy)
• Delayed police chief selection process until after March town election
• Agreed to draft letter of support for ABLE program implementation

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council tabled the preliminary major subdivision plan for The Crossings at Silver Lake, a proposed 119-townhome development, until the March meeting. The decision came after concerns about density, open space, and fire truck access. Council also approved a conditional use permit for a shipping/distribution center at 116 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Unit A, and a minor land development plan for a Del Tech training center expansion at 500 N. Cass Street. All other agenda items, including the police report and appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Tabled The Crossings at Silver Lake preliminary plan (119 townhomes) until March (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for shipping/distribution center at 116 Sleepy Hollow Dr., Unit A (unanimous)
• Approved Del Tech training center expansion at 500 N. Cass St. (unanimous)
• Approved Police Report for January (unanimous)
• Approved Police Advisory Board By-Laws (unanimous)
• Appointed James Young to Election Board for March 1, 2021 election (unanimous)
• Approved detective assignment for Middletown police officer (unanimous)
• Approved minutes, treasurer's report, and bills payable (unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of The Crossings at Silver Lake, a 119-lot townhome subdivision with conditional use, on a 10.01-acre parcel at Main Street and Library Drive. The motion carried 5-3 with conditions to remove an overflow parking lot and adjust turning radii for fire truck access. A motion to table the project was denied 5-3. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a minor land development plan for DelTech's training center expansion and a conditional use for a shipping/distribution center.

• Recommended approval of The Crossings at Silver Lake preliminary major subdivision and conditional use (5-3)
• Denied motion to table The Crossings at Silver Lake (5-3)
• Recommended approval of 500 N. Cass Street minor land development for DelTech expansion (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for shipping/distribution center at 116 Sleepy Hollow Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use request for The Genius School at 701 Industrial Drive (no representation)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on Jan. 4, 2021, to consider several public hearings and motions. Key items include a DART bus route amendment, preliminary plans for a retail building and a townhome subdivision, a record plan for 87 townhouses, and multiple contracts for financial services, emergency calls, and water main improvements. The meeting will be held via Zoom with limited in-person seating.

• DART request for amended Bus Route 63
• Stoltzfus – Lot 2 Tommy's Express Subdivision – preliminary major land development plan for 11,220 sq ft retail building on Lake Seymour Drive
• The Crossings at Silver Lake – concept plan for 119-lot townhome subdivision (tabled)
• Middletown Reserve – record major subdivision plan for 87 single-family attached townhouses
• Contracts: T. Rowe Price (OPEB advisor), Bank of New York Mellon (custodian), Daupler (emergency call services), Catherine Street Water Main Improvements

The Middletown Mayor and Council approved the Middletown Reserve Record Major Subdivision Plan for 87 single-family townhouse lots, and accepted DART's proposal to amend Bus Route 63. Council also approved a preliminary plan for an 11,220-square-foot retail building at Tommy's Express Subdivision, and authorized contracts for emergency call services and the Catherine Street Water Main Improvements project. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Middletown Reserve Record Major Subdivision Plan for 87 townhouse lots (unanimous)
• Accepted DART's proposal to change Bus Route 63 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Lot 2 Tommy's Express Subdivision retail building (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Daupler for emergency call services at $4,800/year (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Catherine Street Water Main Improvements project (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with T. Rowe Price as financial advisor for OPEB Trust (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-01-02 amending PPCA Base Rate to $69.47/MwH (unanimous)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Police and Administration Departments (unanimous)