Bethany Beach public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a continuation of proposed tree regulations. The meeting also includes updates regarding Chapters 6 and 7 of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Continuation of a proposed Tree Regulation
- Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee update on Chapters 6 & 7
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
Town Council
The Town Council will consider ordinances to amend town code definitions and residential ground covering restrictions. The agenda also includes a vote on a $22,980.00 paving contract and setting public hearing dates for the Kent/Collins Pathway.
- Ordinance amending Section 425-2 definitions
- Ordinance regarding residential ground covering restrictions
- Contract with Peninsula Pave & Seal for $22,980.00
- Setting public hearing dates for the Kent/Collins Pathway
- Cancellation of the December 2022 Town Council meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will consider a partition application for property at 122 Fifth Street in the R-1 Zoning District. The meeting also includes discussions on tree preservation and updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Partitioning application for Lots 22 and 24, Block 17 at 122 Fifth Street
- Proposed amendments to Sections 425-4.1, 425-108, and 425-109
- Update on Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee chapters 4 & 5
- Discussion on Tree Preservation
Town Council
The Bethany Beach Town Council will discuss various committee and Planning and Zoning Commission appointments. The council will also consider a contract for the 2023 July 4th fireworks display and a sign for Central Park.
- Committee appointments
- Planning and Zoning Commission appointments
- $30,000 contract from Skyshooter Displays for July 4th fireworks
- Central Park sign
Town Council
The Town Council will consider rezoning a specific parcel to the MORE District and adopting updated international building codes. They will also discuss canceling the September 16 meeting and entering executive session for personnel matters.
- Rezoning of parcel 134-13.19-62.00 from R-1 to MORE District
- Adoption of 2021 International Residential and Building Codes
- $12,928.00 donation for July 4th fireworks
- Possible cancellation of the September 16, 2022 meeting
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will discuss the IPA Review of the Comprehensive Plan Project, including schedules and future land use maps. Members will also continue discussions regarding trees and penalties. Updates from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee and Town Council will be provided.
- IPA Review of Comprehensive Plan Project
- Discussion about Trees and Penalties
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
Town Council
The Town Council will hear a presentation from US Wind regarding the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's review of their Construction and Operations Plan. The council will also consider appointments to the Election Board and potential contracts for a police vehicle and a trash truck.
- Presentation by US Wind regarding the BOEM Construction and Operations Plan
- Appointments for an Election Board Inspector and an Election Officer
- Resolution to approve the Final Annual Assessment List
- Contract with Hertrich Fleet Services for a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV ($37,802.00)
- Contract with Mid Atlantic Waste Systems for a trash truck ($248,930.00)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will consider a rezoning recommendation for a town parcel and continue reviewing a minor subdivision application for 610 Fifth Street. The meeting also includes discussions on stormwater design manuals and updates to land subdivision and tree chapters.
- Rezoning of parcel 134-13.19-62.00 from R-1 to MORE district
- Minor subdivision application review for 610 Fifth Street (Lots 77, 78, and 79)
- Discussion of Southern Lowcountry Stormwater Design Manual
- Review of Chapter 410-Subdivision of Land and Chapter 507 Trees
- Discussion regarding noxious plants and tree replacement
Town Council
The Town Council will consider whether to cancel a feasibility study for a pedestrian walkway connecting Central Boulevard and 2nd Street in favor of continuing wetland restoration. The council will also discuss setting dates for the upcoming election and organizational meeting, as well as appointments for election officers.
- Possible vote to stop the pedestrian walkway study on the Walcek/Dematitis Parcel
- Setting the Town Council election date for September 10, 2022
- Appointments to the Election Board and Election Officers
- Setting the Town Council Organizational Meeting date for September 19, 2022
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will review applications to combine several parcels in Block 25 and a minor subdivision for 610 Fifth Street. Members will also continue discussions regarding noxious plants, tree replacement, and the Green Bethany Initiative.
- Application to combine property in Block 25 into one parcel
- Minor subdivision application at 610 Fifth Street
- Discussion of noxious plants and tree replacement
- Discussion of Green Bethany Initiative
Town Council
The Town Council will discuss amendments to non-residential design guidelines and residential ground covering restrictions. The meeting also includes consideration of the town's investment policy and a contract for a new service vehicle.
- Contract for a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Special Service Vehicle for $44,787.00
- Ordinance to change Non-Residential Design Review Committee membership
- Ordinance adding 'Natural Area' and 'Pervious Materials' definitions to Section 425-2
- Ordinance regarding ground covering restrictions on residential lots
- Discussion of the Town's Investment Policy
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review updates from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee and the April Town Council Meeting. The meeting also includes continued discussions regarding noxious plants, tree replacement, and the Green Bethany Initiative.
- Discussion of noxious plants and tree replacement
- Discussion of Green Bethany Initiative
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will review the Comprehensive Plan and discuss noxious plants, tree replacement, and the Green Bethany Initiative. Members will also consider a vote to change the membership requirements for the Non-Residential Design Review Committee.
- Vote on changing Non-Residential Design Review Committee membership rules
- General review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Discussion regarding noxious plants and tree replacement
- Discussion regarding the Green Bethany Initiative
- Update from the Non-Residential Design Review Committee
Town Council
The Town Council will review the proposed FY 2023 budget and schedule of fees. The agenda includes funding for Loop Canal Dam engineering and capital supplements for land and vehicle purchases.
- $251,000 for Loop Canal Dam preliminary engineering
- $239,000 supplement for land purchase and $7,000 for a vehicle
- $67,032.80 contract for boardwalk ramp deck boards
- Paving the public parking lot in the 200 Block of Garfield Parkway
- Ordinance amendments regarding litter and yard waste
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a partition application for 857 Garfield Parkway in the R-2 Zoning District. The commission is also scheduled to review the rough draft of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Partitioning application for Lot 5, Block 33, 857 Garfield Parkway
- Review of the Comprehensive Plan rough draft
- Non-Residential Design Review Committee update
Town Council
The Bethany Beach Town Council will meet on February 18, 2022, to discuss several new business items. Proposed actions include changes to yard waste and bulk trash collection policies and an increase in residential parking permit fees. The council will also consider a contract for a new mini excavator.
- Increase for Residential Parking Permit Fees
- Changes in Yard Waste and Bulk Trash Pick up Policies and Ordinances
- Contract with Alban Caterpillar for a 2022 Caterpillar Mini Excavator ($82,662.83)
- Review of the 2022 Summer Events Schedule
Town Council
The Council will consider a request to reduce the speed limit on Delaware Route 1 from 35 MPH to 30 MPH. Members will also discuss supporting the Center for Inland Bays regarding "buffer zones" in Sussex County. The meeting includes reviews of committee reports and the approval of Tax Adjustment List #2.
- Speed reduction request on Delaware Route 1 from 35 MPH to 30 MPH
- Support for Center for Inland Bays 'buffer zones' in Sussex County
- Approval of Tax Adjustment List #2
- Reports from Planning and Zoning, Budget and Finance, and Town Manager
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application to partition property at 515 Hudson Avenue. The meeting also includes a review of the Comprehensive Plan and discussions regarding pervious paving requirements for residential buildings.
- Partitioning application for 515 Hudson Avenue (Lots 12, Block 27)
- General review of the Comprehensive Plan
- Discussion on adding pervious paving language to Section 425-27 exterior design requirements