Middletown public meetings in 2023

Board Meetings

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding several conditional use permit requests for businesses and a preliminary subdivision plan. The meeting also includes a review of a 705-unit residential community proposal.

• Conditional Use Permit for Delaware Sling Shot Rental at 410 Diamond State Blvd, Suite F
• Conditional Use Permit for Ecomrides, LLC automobile dealership at 12 N. Cass Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Parra Electric, Inc. at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 9
• Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Freestone Village at 1270 Levels Road (705 dwelling units)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider several land development plans and conditional use permit requests. The meeting also includes motions to adopt ordinances regarding cable television franchises and business licenses.

• Conditional Use Permit for wellness center at 10 W. Green Street
• Conditional Use Permit for First State Gymnastics at 609 Tower Lane
• 38,910 square-foot warehouse/flex space plan for Middletown Auto Park
• 12,285 square-foot retail building plan at 835 Middletown Warwick Road
• Ordinance 23-11-01 to amend Business Licenses in the Town Code

Board Meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review requests for zoning variances at 106 E. Lake Street and 405 S. Cass Street. The items include a development plan for apartments and a garage reconstruction project.

• Case No. 06-23: Minor Land Development Plan for a two-story, three-apartment building at 106 E. Lake Street
• Case No. 06-23: Variance requests regarding parking setbacks, lot width, and landscape screening at 106 E. Lake Street
• Case No. 07-23: Request to demolish existing garage and build a new structure with storage at 405 S. Cass Street
• Case No. 07-23: Variance requests regarding rear and side yard setbacks at 405 S. Cass Street

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to review subcommittee reports and receive a police report from Chief Texter or a representative. The agenda also includes the approval of previous minutes and a period for public comments.

• Police Report from Chief Texter or Representative
• Subcommittee reports regarding Community Connections, Research Topic, and Strategic Planning

Board Meetings

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for a gymnastics training center and a wellness center. The meeting also includes reviews of preliminary land development plans for retail and warehouse/flex space projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for First State Gymnastics at 609 Tower Lane
• Conditional Use Permit for The Emporium for Wellness at 10 W. Green Street
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a 12,285 square-foot retail building at 835 Middletown Warwick Road
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for two warehouse/flex space buildings at Middletown Auto Park, Lot 0

Board Meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Land Development Plan for a two-story, three-apartment building. The property owner is requesting a variance from setback requirements to accommodate six parking spaces.

• Case No. 06-23: Variance request for 106 E. Lake Street
• Proposed two-story building with three apartments
• Request to waive the 10-foot minimum setback for parking spaces

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will review several land development plans, including large-scale residential subdivisions and apartment projects. The meeting also includes motions to amend town ordinances regarding business licenses and cable television franchises.

• Ordinance 23-10-01 to prohibit marijuana production and sales in Middletown
• Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Chapel Creek featuring 406 dwelling units
• Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Abbey Creek featuring 404 age-restricted units
• Concept Plan for 240 garden apartments or condominiums at 644 Garden Gate Drive
• Conditional Use Permit requests for fitness and volleyball facilities on Patriot Drive

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several land development and use requests. Items include conditional use permits for a fitness center and volleyball facility, as well as plans for new residential subdivisions.

• Conditional Use Permit for Barbell Brothers, LLC at 107 Patriot Drive, Suite B
• Conditional Use Permit for Momentum Volleyball Gym at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite D
• Minor Land Development Plan for three apartments at 106 E. Lake Street
• Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Chapel Creek (406 dwelling units) at 380 Green Giant Road
• Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Abbey Creek (404 dwelling units) at 380 Green Giant Road

Board Meetings

The board will review a strategic plan based on a community survey and receive a police report regarding crime statistics and recruitment. Members will also discuss potential changes to the advisory board structure.

• Review of Strategic Plan Based on Survey
• Police Report on crime, incident statistics, and recruitment/retention
• Discussion on potential changes to the Advisory Board
• Planning for Law Enforcement Week

Board Meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two cases. The first involves a request to divide 5 S. Cox Street into two residential lots with several zoning variances, and the second involves a land development plan for a new drive-thru lane at Chick-fil-A.

• Minor subdivision request for 5 S. Cox Street involving lot area, coverage, and setback variances
• Minor Land Development Plan for Chick-fil-A at 701 South Ridge Ave. to add a third drive-thru lane
• Variance request for Chick-fil-A regarding landscape buffer and DelDOT easement placement

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will review multiple major land development plans, including apartment complexes and retail expansions. The meeting also includes the introduction of an ordinance to prohibit marijuana-related business activities in town.

• Ordinance 23-10-01 to prohibit production and sale of marijuana
• The Highlands at Middletown Phase 1: 144 apartments on Tax Parcel 23-007.00-194
• Walmart expansion at 705 Middletown-Warwick Road
• 108,375-square-foot retail building at Northside Shopping Center (Lots 2 & 3)
• 60,671-square-foot retail building at 431-465 Middletown-Warwick Road

Board Meetings

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land development proposals. These include a conditional use permit for a fitness center, a revised major land development plan for apartments, and a minor land development plan for a modular building.

• Conditional Use Permit for Barbell Brothers, LLC at 107 Patriot Drive, Suite B
• Revised Record Major Land Development Plan for The Highlands at Middletown – Phase 1 (144 apartments)
• Minor Land Development Plan for a two-story modular building at 106 E. Lake Street

Board Meetings

The Police Advisory Board will discuss community trends, crime statistics, and recruitment and retention. The meeting includes reports on the strategic plan and a recent meeting with the Mayor and Council.

• Review of the Community Survey
• Discussion on force strength and minimum annual increase
• Police report on community trends and incident statistics
• Strategic Planning Committee report on Law Enforcement Week

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider several land development plans, including a building expansion for Walmart and drive-thru improvements at Chick-Fil-A. The meeting also includes motions regarding police department agreements and personnel policy updates.

• Proposed 7,046-square-foot building expansion at Walmart on 705 Middletown-Warwick Road
• Drive-thru queuing lane addition at Chick-Fil-A on 701 South Ridge Avenue
• Motion to amend the collective bargaining agreement with Middletown Police Department FOP Lodge #20
• Motion to approve an agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for additional police patrol vehicle cameras
• Conditional Use Permit requests for businesses at 1050 Industrial Drive, 128 Patriot Drive, and 117 Patriot Drive

Council approved a public assembly permit for 'Trick-or-Treat on Main' but denied the request to close West Main Street. Several conditional use permits for local businesses were granted, and the council heard an initial presentation from Comcast regarding service expansion.

• Approved 'Trick-or-Treat on Main' for Oct 26, but denied West Main Street closure
• Approved LED sign update for Schagrin Gas Company at 1000 N. Broad Street
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Blue Hen Insurance at 1050 Industrial Drive
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Cedars Flooring at 120 E. Lake Street (mail only)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable
• Approved August Police Report
• Tabled drone school training facility proposal at Charles E. Price Memorial Park

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council of Middletown will hold an emergency meeting to consider a motion regarding infrastructure improvements. The discussion focuses on necessary reliability upgrades for the Lake Street and Industrial Drive Electric Substations.

• Motion to authorize purchases for infrastructure and improvements at Lake Street and Industrial Drive Electric Substations

Board Meetings

The council will discuss and vote on setting guidelines for the Police Advisory Board, which will take effect in October.

• Motion to set guidelines for Police Advisory Board effective October 2023

Mayor Branner detailed proposed changes to the Police Advisory Board, including new membership requirements and appointment processes. The meeting served as a discussion with board members and the community to set guidelines for the board's reset.

• Proposed Police Advisory Board be comprised of 7 members appointed by Mayor & Council
• Proposed member terms align with the term of the appointing Council member
• Proposed requirement that members must live within incorporated limits of Middletown
• Proposed that Board meetings be held in person only
• Proposed moving meetings to Town Hall Council Chambers

Board Meetings

The Board will discuss community trends, crime statistics, and recruitment and retention efforts. The meeting also includes reports on the strategic plan and upcoming meetings with the Mayor and Council.

• Review of Community Survey results
• Discussion on force strength and minimum annual increase
• Police report on community trends and incident statistics
• Strategic Planning Committee update on Law Enforcement Week

The Board reviewed survey results from 173 respondents regarding their interactions with the Middletown Police Department. Members discussed the need for improved communication and social media outreach. No formal votes or policy changes were decided.

• Reviewed community survey results regarding MPD performance and safety
• Discussed upcoming Sept. 6 meeting with Mayor and Council to review Board structure

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several conditional use permit requests for various businesses. The meeting also includes reviews of land development plans for a Walmart expansion and improvements to a Chick-fil-A drive-thru.

• Conditional Use Permit for Blue Hen Insurance at 1050 Industrial Drive, Suite 240
• Conditional Use Permit for Cedars Flooring, LLC at 120 E. Lake Street, Apt. 1
• Conditional Use Permit for Prime Beverage Group at 128 Patriot Drive, Suite 3
• Conditional Use Permit for Tumble Kids DE at 117 Patriot Drive, Unit B
• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a 7,046-square-foot Walmart expansion at 705 Middletown-Warwick Road

The Planning & Zoning board unanimously recommended that the Mayor and Council approve several conditional use permits for local businesses and two land development plans for commercial expansions. These recommendations include a new gymnastics studio, a beverage distributor, and an insurance office.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Blue Hen Insurance at 1050 Industrial Drive, Suite 240 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Cedars Flooring, LLC at 120 E. Lake Street, Apt. 1 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Prime Beverage Group at 128 Patriot Drive, Suite 3 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Tumble Kids DE gymnastics studio at 117 Patriot Drive, Unit B (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 7,046 sq ft Walmart expansion at 705 Middletown-Warwick Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Minor Land Development Plan for Chick-fil-A drive-thru queuing lane at 701 South Ridge Avenue (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will review multiple public hearings regarding retail, restaurant, and subdivision developments. The meeting also includes motions to adopt ordinances for fire fees and firearm policies in municipal buildings.

• Public hearing for a 4,000-square-foot retail store at 928 Middletown-Warwick Road
• Public hearing for a 7,704-square-foot restaurant and retail space at 399 E. Main Street
• Proposed ordinance to amend the fire fee schedule for new residential and commercial development
• Proposed ordinance regarding firearms in municipal buildings
• Motion to rezone 129 and 131 E. Lake St. from R-2 to R-3 zoning

Council approved several land development plans for retail and restaurant spaces, including sites for Hobby Lobby, Sprouts, and Pet Smart. The board also adopted ordinances to update the fire fee schedule and prohibit firearms in municipal buildings.

• Approved 4,000 sq-ft specialty retail store at 928 Middletown-Warwick Road (Unanimous)
• Approved subdivision of 5 S. Cox Street into two lots, pending Board of Adjustment variances (Unanimous)
• Approved 7,704 sq-ft restaurant (Pat’s Select) and retail space at 399 E. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 108,375 sq-ft retail building at Northside Shopping Center (261 Middletown-Warwick Rd/700 Ash Blvd) (Unanimous)
• Approved 60,671 sq-ft retail building for Sprouts and Pet Smart at Northside Shopping Center (431-465 Middletown-Warwick Rd) (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-07-01 setting fire fees at $750 per residential unit and $500 per commercial business (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-07-02 prohibiting firearms in municipal buildings (Unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2023 minutes, Treasurer's Report, and Bills Payable (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two preliminary land development plans for the Northside Shopping Center. The meeting also includes a discussion on rezoning two properties on East Lake Street.

• Preliminary plan for a 108,375-square-foot retail building at 261 Middletown-Warwick Road / 700 Ash Boulevard
• Preliminary plan for a 60,671-square-foot retail building at 431-465 Middletown-Warwick Road
• Ordinance 23-07-03 to rezone 129 and 131 E. Lake St. from R-2 to R-3

The Planning & Zoning board recommended that the Mayor and Council approve two retail development plans for the Northside Shopping Center. The board also recommended the approval of a rezoning request to allow Habitat for Humanity to build three townhomes on East Lake Street.

• Recommended approval of Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 108,375 sq. ft. retail building at 261 Middletown-Warwick Road/700 Ash Blvd (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 60,671 sq. ft. retail building at 431-465 Middletown-Warwick Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 23-07-03 to rezone 129 and 131 E. Lake St. from R-2 to R-3 for Habitat for Humanity townhomes (6-0)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board will review subcommittee reports regarding research topics and strategic planning. The meeting includes a police report covering crime statistics, recruitment, and retention.

• Discussion of community survey topics
• Review of force strength and minimum annual increase
• Consideration of getting a chaplain for the MPD
• Police report on crime/incident statistics and diversity
• Planning for Law Enforcement Week

Board Meetings

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding Case No. 03-23. The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the required parking lot setback from 10 feet to 6 feet.

• Variance request for 7,704-square-foot restaurant and 5,928-square-foot retail space
• Proposed reduction of paving/parking lot setback from 10 feet to 6 feet
• Property located at 399 E. Main Street (Tax Parcel No. 23-007.00-029)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider the FY'24 Budget and several resolutions regarding utility rates, electric department rules, and fee schedules. The meeting also includes public hearings for various land development plans and the introduction of new ordinances.

• Approval of the FY'24 Budget for the Town of Middletown
• Resolution 23-07-01 to set utility rates, customer charges, and fees
• Concept plan for a 7,046-square-foot expansion to Walmart at 705 Middletown-Warwick Road
• Preliminary plan for a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 601 South Ridge Avenue
• Introduction of Ordinance 23-07-02 regarding firearms policy in municipal buildings

Council unanimously approved a $60.8M operating budget and a $10.4M capital budget for FY24. The budget includes no tax or utility rate increases, though some specific fees and electric costs will rise. Capital projects include water system upgrades and the Green Street Extension.

• Approved FY24 Operating Budget of $60,817,064 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Capital Budget of $10,400,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (Unanimous)
• Approved June Police Report (Unanimous)
• Accepted Police Advisory Board report (Unanimous)
• Accepted Middletown Main Street report (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will conduct a review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital and Operational budgets. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and specific excluded documents.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget review
• Fiscal Year 2024 Operational Budget review
• Executive session regarding personnel matters
• Executive session regarding non-public documents

Board Meetings

The Board will review reports regarding community trends, crime statistics, and recruitment. Discussion topics include upcoming Youth Academy sessions and research into force strength and chaplaincy.

• Youth Academy: July 31 - August 4 (Boys)
• Youth Academy: August 7 - August 11 (Girls)
• Research topic: Community Survey
• Research topic: Force Strength and Minimum Annual Increase
• Research topic: Consideration of a chaplain for the MPD

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposals: a restaurant rezoning, a minor subdivision, and a conditional use permit for real estate management.

• Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 601 South Ridge Avenue
• Minor Subdivision Plan to divide 5 S. Cox Street into two lots
• Conditional Use Permit request for a Real Estate Management and Development Office at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite F

The commission recommended that the Mayor and Council approve a new drive-thru restaurant, a minor lot subdivision, and a conditional use permit for a real estate office. All three items were recommended for approval following public discussion.

• Recommended approval of 3,013 sq-ft Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers drive-thru at 601 South Ridge Avenue (6-1)
• Recommended approval of minor subdivision plan to divide 5 S. Cox Street into two lots (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Real Estate Management and Development Office at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite F (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider several land development proposals, including a restaurant/retail complex and a senior living subdivision. The meeting also includes motions to ratify various service agreements and funding requests.

• Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for 399 E. Main Street (restaurant and retail)
• Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Janies Way (22-lot senior living subdivision)
• Record Major Land Development Plan for warehouse projects at 1023 Bunker Hill Road
• Ratification of DelDOT funding agreement for Millbranch neighborhood sign replacement
• Motions to ratify agreements for a Wide Format Printer and Thomson Reuters CLEAR software

The Council approved a 22-lot senior living subdivision and a preliminary plan for a restaurant and retail space. A public assembly permit for a Flag Day ceremony was also granted.

• Approved 410 Brick Mill Road Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for 22-lot senior living (55+) community (Unanimous)
• Approved 399 E. Main Street Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for restaurant and retail space, pending Board of Adjustment variance (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Assembly Permit for Flag Day Ceremony at Cochran Square, June 14 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (Unanimous)
• Accepted Police Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Police Advisory Board report (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a drive-thru restaurant, a restaurant/retail building, and a senior living subdivision. The commission will consider preliminary land development and subdivision plans for these projects.

• 601 South Ridge Avenue: 3,013 sq ft drive-thru restaurant (Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers) in C-3 zone
• 399 E. Main Street: 7,704 sq ft restaurant and 5,928 sq ft retail on 1.42 acres in C-2 zone
• 410 Brick Mill Road: Janies Way, 22-lot single-family semi-detached senior living (55+) subdivision

The board recommended two land development plans for Mayor and Council approval, including a restaurant and retail complex and a senior living subdivision. A proposal for a drive-thru restaurant was tabled due to traffic concerns.

• Tabled Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 601 South Ridge Avenue (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for Pat’s Pizzeria and retail space at 399 E. Main Street (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Major Subdivision Plan for Janies Way 22-lot senior living (55+) at 410 Brick Mill Road (7-0, 1 abstention)

Board Meetings

The Board will review reports on crime statistics, recruitment, and retention. Members are also scheduled to discuss community survey topics and potential solutions for the department.

• Discussion of Force Strength and Minimum Annual Increase
• Review of Community Survey topics
• Police report on Crime/Incident Statistics and Recruitment
• Brainstorming session regarding a potential Chaplain for the MPD

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will consider several public assembly permits, conditional use requests, and land development plans. The agenda also includes motions to rezone residential parcels, ratify various contracts, and repeal COVID-related policies.

• Peach Festival street closures and parking lot use
• Conditional Use Permit for a community compost site at 215 N. Cass Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Unison Energy at 107 Patriot Drive, Suite B
• Warehouse development plan on 75 acres at 1023 Bunker Hill Road
• Rezoning of 410 Brick Mill Road from R-1B to R-2

The Council approved permits for the 30th Annual Peach Festival, the Middletown Camp Revival, the M.O.T. Fall Fest, and a car show. An LED sign request for Greenhill Car Wash was approved, while a conditional use permit for a community compost project was discussed.

• Approved street closures and parade permit for 30th Annual Peach Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Assembly Permit for Middletown Camp Revival, July 10-16 (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Assembly Permit for M.O.T. Fall Fest, October 8 (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Assembly Permit for Greenhill Car Wash car show, May 5 (Unanimous)
• Approved LED sign request for Greenhill Car Wash at 299 E. Main Street (5-1)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Bills Payable (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for a community compost project and an energy solutions company. The meeting also includes a review of a preliminary land development plan for a new restaurant and a proposed residential rezoning.

• Conditional Use Permit for a compost bin project at 215 N. Cass Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Unison Energy at 107 Patriot Drive, Suite B
• Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 601 South Ridge Avenue
• Ordinance 23-04-01 to rezone 410 Brick Mill Road from R-1B to R-2

The commission recommended approval for a residential community compost site and an energy solutions storage facility. A proposal for a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant was tabled due to traffic and safety concerns.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for community compost project at 215 N. Cass Street (8-1)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Unison Energy storage and training at 107 Patriot Drive, Suite B (Unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 601 South Ridge Avenue (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board will review police reports regarding crime statistics, community trends, and force strength. The board is also discussing recruitment ideas and planning for future community meetings.

• Review of crime and incident statistics
• Discussion on recruitment and retention strategies
• Research topic updates regarding a community survey
• Planning for Law Enforcement Week
• Brainstorming session regarding a potential chaplain for the MPD

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will review several land development plans, including a self-storage and retail center at Summit Plaza. The meeting also includes motions for street improvements, rezoning requests, and contract ratifications.

• Major Land Development Plan for Middletown Self-Storage and Retail Center at 5260 Summit Bridge Road
• Conditional Use Permit request for Alpha 6 Trading, Inc. at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 4
• Conditional Use Permit request for The Nest indoor playroom at 5350 Summit Bridge Road, Suite 111
• Implementation of stop signs at Ash Boulevard and Foxtail Lane, and S. Cox Street and E. Park Place
• Professional services contract with Apex Engineering for a roundabout design

The Council approved several conditional use permits and land development plans, including a collision repair shop and flex space. New stop signs were authorized for Ash Boulevard and S. Cox Street. The Council also approved a $69,000 contract for a roundabout design and enhanced security for Town Hall.

• Approved installation of stop signs at Ash Blvd/Foxtail Ln and S. Cox St/E. Park Pl
• Approved Conditional Use Permits for Alpha 6 Trading (128 Patriot Dr) and The Nest (5350 Summit Bridge Rd)
• Approved land development plans for 359 Auto Park Dr and 603 Tower Lane
• Approved annexation of 5187 and 0 Summit Bridge Road (contingent on Plan of Services approval)
• Approved rezoning of 611 Tower Lane from C-3 to M-I
• Approved $69,000 contract with Apex Engineering for East Green St/Dickenson Blvd roundabout design
• Approved enhanced security (metal detectors) at Town Hall
• Tabled public assembly permit for 27 E. Lockwood Street and development plan for 5260 Summit Bridge Road

Board Meetings

The Board will review subcommittee reports regarding community connections and research topics. The agenda includes a police report covering crime statistics and recruitment, as well as a brainstorming session for new business.

• Research topic: Community Survey
• Research topic: Force Strength and Minimum Annual Increase
• Police Report: Community Trends, Crime/Incident Statistics, and Recruitment/Retention
• Old Business: Recruitment ideas including cars and college connections
• New Business brainstorming: Potential chaplain for the MPD

Board Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land development plans and rezoning ordinances. These items include a conditional use permit for an indoor playroom and retail space at 50 Summit Bridge Road.

• Conditional Use Permit for 'The Nest' playroom and retail at 50 Summit Bridge Road
• Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for a 4,000-square-foot retail store at 928 Middletown-Warwick Road
• Ordinance 23-03-01: Rezoning 611 Tower Lane from C-3 to M-I
• Ordinance 23-03-02: Rezoning Willow Grove Mill parcels from C-2 to C-3

The Board unanimously recommended that the Mayor and Council approve a conditional use permit for an indoor playroom and a land development plan for a retail store. The Board also recommended the adoption of an ordinance to rezone a parcel on Tower Lane from commercial to manufacturing/industrial.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for 'The Nest' indoor playroom at 5350 Summit Bridge Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Minor Land Development Plan for a 4,000 sq ft retail store at 928 Middletown-Warwick Road (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 23-03-01 to rezone 611 Tower Lane from C-3 to M-I zoning (Unanimous)
• Removed Ordinance 23-03-02 regarding Willow Grove Mill rezoning from agenda at applicant's request

Board Meetings

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and land development plans, including a rezoning for a logistics company, a kitchen appliance wholesaler, a Taco Reho restaurant with a drive-thru, and two large warehouses totaling over 1 million square feet. The Council will also vote on parade permits, an updated TID agreement with DelDOT, and two ordinance introductions to rezone properties. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel and confidential document discussions.

• 108 Patriot Drive – Conditional Use Permit for JJ First Express logistics company (CU-34-22)
• 100 Sandhill Drive – Conditional Use Permit for Taco Reho restaurant with drive-thru (CU-03-23)
• 1023 Bunker Hill Road – Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for two warehouses totaling 1,081,600+ sq ft on 75 acres
• 5260 Summit Bridge Road – Record Major Land Development Plan for Summit Plaza Self Storage and Retail Center
• Introduce Ordinance 23-03-01 to rezone 611 Tower Lane from C-3 to M-I

Council approved conditional use permits for a logistics company, a restaurant, and a warehouse project. The board also updated a transportation agreement with DelDOT and amended the Town Comprehensive Plan map.

• Approved updated TID agreement with DelDOT (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for JJ First Express, LLC at 108 Patriot Drive (5-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Taco Reho at 100 Sandhill Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for warehouses at 1023 Bunker Hill Road (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-11-02 to amend Growth and Annexation Areas Map (Unanimous)
• Approved parade permits for MOT Little League and Stone Square Lodge #22 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Plan for 1023 Bunker Hill Road and Record Plan for 5260 Summit Bridge Road
• Approved $2,503,946.33 in bills payable (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Police Advisory Board is holding its 29th meeting to receive a detailed police report on community trends, crime statistics, and recruitment/retention efforts, including diversity. The board will also hear subcommittee reports on community connections and a survey on force strength, discuss old business like recruitment ideas and community meeting planning, and brainstorm ways to improve the board. Public comments are scheduled at the end.

• Police report on community trends, crime/incident statistics, and recruitment/retention with diversity focus
• Subcommittee report on force strength and minimum annual increase survey
• Discussion of recruitment ideas and community meeting planning for Q2
• Brainstorming session on improving the Police Advisory Board
• Public comments and questions period

Board Meetings

The board recommended that the Mayor and Council approve a kitchen appliance wholesale business and a Taco Reho restaurant. The board also recommended the adoption of an ordinance to amend the Town's Comprehensive Plan map. Additionally, DelDOT provided an informational presentation on traffic impact studies and improvement districts.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Alpha 6 Trading, Inc. at 128 Patriot Drive, Unit 4 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Taco Reho at 100 Sandhill Drive (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 22-11-02 to amend the Growth and Annexation Areas Map (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Board of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider two zoning variance requests. The first involves a new auto collision center at 359 Auto Park Drive, while the second concerns a monument sign for the Crossings at Silver Lake subdivision. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda text, which only lists the items for consideration.

• Request to reduce required parking from 62 to 31 spaces for a 21,250-square-foot auto collision center at 359 Auto Park Drive
• Request to eliminate landscaped islands at the end of parking rows for the auto collision center
• Request to reduce the northwest property line parking setback to 0 feet for the auto collision center
• Request to install a 47-square-foot double-sided monument sign for the Crossings at Silver Lake subdivision at East Main Street and Library Drive

Board Meetings

The Council approved multiple commercial land development plans and a conditional use permit for an elevator repair company. A temporary six-month permit was granted for a drone school at Charles E. Price Memorial Park. A proposed daycare facility at 336 Brick Mill Road was tabled due to traffic concerns.

• Approved temporary 6-month permit for drone school at Charles E. Price Memorial Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Kinetic Elevator at 117 Patriot Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for flex space at 603 Tower Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Land Development Plan for storage building at 610 Tower Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Minor Subdivision Plan for boundary adjustment at 700 N. Broad Street (Unanimous)
• Approved final payout of solar net metering credits at $0.15 per kWh (Unanimous)
• Renewed towing services contract with Betts Texaco and B&G Glass, Inc. for two years (Unanimous)
• Approved $56,000 contract amendment for Dutchland, Inc. for wastewater tank leak testing (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a conditional use permit for an elevator repair company, a minor subdivision for utility line adjustments, and two land development plans for new buildings. The commission is deciding whether to approve these requests.

• Conditional use permit for Kinetic Elevator, LLC at 117 Patriot Drive, Suite A (CU-01-23)
• Minor subdivision at 700 N. Broad Street for boundary and property line adjustment
• Preliminary major land development plan for 13,440 sq ft flex space building at 603 Tower Lane
• Preliminary record minor land development plan for 1,280 sq ft metal storage building at 610 Tower Lane

The Board unanimously recommended that the Mayor and Council approve four requests involving commercial use, land subdivision, and building construction. These include a new elevator repair business, a utility boundary adjustment, a flex-space building, and an auto parts storage building.

• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Kinetic Elevator, LLC at 117 Patriot Drive, Suite A (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Minor Subdivision Plan for utility boundary adjustment at 700 N. Broad Street (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Major Land Development Plan for a 13,440 sq-ft flex-space building at 603 Tower Lane (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Record Minor Land Development Plan for a 1,440 sq-ft metal storage building at 610 Tower Lane (Unanimous)

Board Meetings

The Middletown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple items, including conditional use permits, land annexations, and contracts. Key decisions include a new middle school site plan, two annexations, and several agreements for services and facilities.

• Conditional Use Permit for indoor playground at 380 E. Main Street (CU-33-22)
• Conditional Use Permit for logistics company at 108 Patriot Drive, Suite F (CU-34-22)
• Record Major Land Development Plan for new Louis L. Redding Middle School (133,246 sq ft)
• Annexation of 1270 Levels Road (Ordinance 22-11-04) and 380 Green Giant Road (Ordinance 22-11-05)
• Ratify contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades at 1400 Industrial Drive

The Council awarded a $1.2M wastewater treatment plant contract and approved the annexation of two parcels for active adult housing. Other actions included approving a new middle school land plan and amending electric department rates.

• Awarded $1,211,940.00 wastewater plant contract to Tru Grit (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1270 Levels Road for active adult housing (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 380 Green Giant Road for active adult housing (Unanimous)
• Approved Record Major Land Development Plan for Louis L. Redding Middle School (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 'Jurassic Fun Land' indoor playground at 380 E. Main Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-01-02 to amend Municipal Electric Department PPCA Rate (Unanimous)
• Approved $67,000 three-year water sampling software agreement with Blue Conduit (Unanimous)
• Approved LED sign request for Dash-In convenience store at 405 Middletown-Warwick Road (Unanimous)