Rehoboth Beach
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Cancellation of Board of Commissioners Meeting
Mayor Stan Mills announced that the scheduled meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for variances from four city code sections to allow construction of a new two-family dwelling at 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B. The requested variances involve floor area ratio, parking spaces, building setback, and yard projection requirements. The applicants are the trustees of the John & Amy Kaden Joint Revocable Trust.
- Variance from floor area ratio requirement (Code §270-21(B))
- Variance from minimum parking spaces (Code §270-35(D))
- Variance from building setback line (Code §270-24)
- Variance from required yard projection (Code §270-42)
- Property located at 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B, R-2 General Residence District
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Cancellation of Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 26, 2026 has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items
Rehoboth Beach and Lewes Police Depts and DE River and Bay Authority PAC Meeting
The joint committee for Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and the DRBA will determine if a special session is needed to discuss an independent investigation into a May 19, 2026, 'takeover' event in Rehoboth Beach. The body will also schedule its third-quarter meeting and receive jurisdictional reports from the three police departments.
- Vote on scheduling a special session regarding the May 19, 2026 'takeover' event
- Selection of the third quarter meeting date
- Jurisdictional reports from Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and DRBA Police Departments
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force Meeting
The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force is meeting to begin the process of seeking a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Members will review state requirements, discuss nomination schematic planning, and practice building an integrity argument for the site.
- Review of Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs (DHCA) nomination requirements
- Discussion of the National Register nomination schematic planning document
- Exercise on building a historic integrity argument for the boardwalk
- Review of DHCA best practices for documenting historic landscapes
Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to permit a deck/balcony exceeding the 14-foot height limit at 505 South Boardwalk. The owners seek a variance to allow a deck surface at approximately 16 feet. A second variance request for 37 Virginia Avenue Unit B has been postponed to the July 27 meeting due to application discrepancies.
- Variance request for 16-foot deck/balcony at 505 South Boardwalk (exceeds 14-foot height limit)
- Second variance request (37 Virginia Avenue Unit B) postponed to July 27
- Public hearing on the first variance
- Approval of minutes and notices of decisions
- Citizen comment
Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 505 South Boardwalk
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a deck exceeding 14 feet in height at 505 South Boardwalk.
- Public hearing for variance to exceed 14-foot height limit
- Property: 505 South Boardwalk (Parcel 334-14.18-130.01)
- Requesting construction of a deck/balcony
- Held in Commissioners Room, City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue
Cancellation of Parks and Shade Tree Commission Meeting
The Parks and Shade Tree Commission meeting scheduled for June 22, 2026 has been cancelled due to the lack of agenda items. This is a procedural cancellation with no business conducted.
Mayor & Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an amended permit for an outdoor dining patio with alcohol service at The Blue Hen restaurant. They will consider awarding a contract for PFAS upgrades at Wells 7 and 8 water treatment facilities and a resolution setting the real estate tax rate for the next fiscal year. Other business includes appointments to the Planning Commission and election officers, and certification of candidates for the municipal election, amid controversy over a proposed spousal charter change.
- Public hearing for amended supplemental permit for outdoor dining patio with alcohol at The Blue Hen, 33 Wilmington Ave
- Consider awarding contract to Blooming Glen Contractors Inc. for PFAS upgrades at Well No. 7 and Well No. 8 water treatment facilities
- Discuss and consider resolution setting the Real Estate Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027
- Consider appointment of Jonathan Bauer to fill Planning Commission seat
- Submission and approval of nominating petitions for candidates for August 8 municipal election
Mayor & Commissioners Supplemental Permit of Compliance Hearing for 33 Wilmington Avenue
The Mayor and Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a supplemental permit of compliance request by Sharp Hospitality LLC to operate an outdoor dining patio serving alcoholic beverages at The Blue Hen restaurant, located at 33 Wilmington Avenue. The decision is under Rehoboth Beach Municipal Code Section 270-19(B) regarding dining patios.
- Supplemental permit of compliance hearing for outdoor dining patio serving alcohol at The Blue Hen (33 Wilmington Ave.)