Ocean View public meetings in 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will meet on December 15, 2022, to consider four variance applications. These include requests to exceed lot coverage limits, reduce setbacks, and install a larger wall sign. The board will also approve minutes from its November 17 meeting.

• V-436: 14 Old Forge Drive — variances for outdoor shower & trash enclosure projecting into side setback and exceeding 45% lot coverage (MXPC zone)
• V-437: 90 Atlantic Ave units 3 & 4 — Atracare requests variance to install secondary wall sign larger than 10 sq ft (GB-1 zone)
• V-438: 7 Sussex Ave — variance to exceed 35% lot coverage for paver patio (R-1 zone)
• V-439: 50 Luzerne Drive — variance to exceed 45% lot coverage for trash enclosure, porch, patio with pergola (MXPC zone)
• Approval of November 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. The variances covered lot coverage and setback relief for residential improvements in Silverwoods and a sign variance for Atracare on Atlantic Avenue. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved variance V-436 for 1.6% impervious cover overage at 14 Old Forge Drive (5-0)
• Approved variance V-437 for secondary wall sign larger than 10 sq ft at 90 Atlantic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance V-438 for 1.09% lot coverage overage for paver patio at 7 Sussex Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance V-439 for 7% lot coverage overage for porch, patio, and trash enclosure at 50 Luzerne Drive (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will meet on November 17, 2022, to consider two variance applications. The board will decide whether to grant relief for a swimming pool and concrete apron at 62 West Avenue, which would extend a non-conforming residential use in a GB-1 district, and for a pool with concrete pad at 5 Longview Drive, which would exceed the 35% lot coverage limit in an R-1 district. The meeting is open to the public, with no YouTube presentation this month.

• V-434: 62 West Avenue – pool and concrete apron as extension of non-conforming use in GB-1 district
• V-435: 5 Longview Drive – pool with concrete pad, variance to exceed 35% lot coverage in R-1 district
• Approval of September 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Meeting at 32 West Avenue, 3:00 PM
• No YouTube presentation this month

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance applications: one to allow a swimming pool on a non-conforming residential lot in a business district, and another to exceed the maximum lot coverage for a pool in a residential district. Both decisions were made without public comment.

• Approved variance V-435 for pool at 5 Longview Drive, exceeding lot coverage limit by 2.36% (5-0)
• Approved variance V-434 for pool at 62 West Avenue, allowing extension of non-conforming residential use in GB-1 district (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider an ordinance (P-343) that would amend the conditions of approval for the Silverwoods Mixed-Use Planned Community, a 115.59-acre site annexed by Ordinance #282 and amended by Ordinances #321 and #353. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from September 15, 2022. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of P-343, an ordinance to amend conditions for 115.59 acres on Beaver Dam Road (Silverwoods Mixed-Use Planned Community, PIDN: 413.000 / CTM# 134-16.00-various)
• Approval of September 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance amendment that sets modified dimensional standards for the townhouse portion of the Silverwoods Mixed-Use Planned Community on Beaver Dam Road. The amendment increases maximum lot coverage from 55% to 75%, adds a seller disclosure requirement about building footprints and expansion limits, removes a reference to Ryan Homes, and replaces a 20-foot alley with a cross-access easement. The recommendation also includes a condition that the walking trail in the single-family section be finished before villa foundations are poured, and the villas portion by the 54th certificate of occupancy.

• Recommended ordinance amendment for Silverwoods townhouse dimensional standards (5-0)
• Approved condition requiring walking trail completion before villa foundations and by 54th CO (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider and possibly vote on several contracts, including the Hudson Avenue Pipe Culvert Replacement Project, the FY23 Paving and Patching Project, and a two-year extension of Municipal Maintenance Services. They will also discuss accepting Fairway Village Streets. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from town staff and the fire company.

• Contract #OVPZ&D 23-02: Hudson Avenue Pipe Culvert Replacement Project, including additional funding
• Contract #OVPZ&D 23-01: FY23 Paving and Patching Project
• Contract #OVPZ&D 20-0018: Municipal Maintenance Services extension for two years
• Possible approval of acceptance of Fairway Village Streets
• No YouTube broadcast of this meeting

The council unanimously approved additional funding of $227,964 for the Hudson Avenue Pipe Culvert Replacement project, which was delayed by COVID. They also approved a $641,529.60 paving and patching contract, extended a municipal maintenance contract for two years, and accepted the Fairway Village streets. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $227,964 additional funding for Hudson Ave culvert project (5-0)
• Approved $641,529.60 FY23 paving and patching contract (5-0)
• Approved two-year extension of municipal maintenance services contract (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Fairway Village streets (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider several items, including a recommendation to acquire two pre-trained narcotics K9 dogs, a proclamation for Extra Mile 2022, and a recommendation to withdraw the OVPD School Resource Officer (SRO) proposal, which includes removing the Constable position from Lord Baltimore Elementary School. The council will also hear reports on finances, public safety, planning, and the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, and may introduce ordinances if necessary.

• Vote on acquiring one pre-trained single-purpose narcotics K9 and one pre-trained dual-purpose narcotics patrol K9
• Vote on Extra Mile Proclamation for 2022
• Vote on withdrawal of OVPD SRO Proposal and removal of Constable position from Lord Baltimore Elementary School
• Planning, Zoning & Development report includes Speed Study Results
• Public Safety report by McLaughlin

The council voted unanimously to acquire two pre-trained police dogs — a single-purpose narcotics K9 and a dual-purpose patrol K9 — funded by grants totaling $26,500 plus a $645 donation. An ordinance was introduced to amend conditions of approval for a 115.59-acre annexation by Silverstock Builders LLC. A proclamation for Extra Mile America 2022 was approved, and the council discussed but did not vote on withdrawing a school resource officer proposal after negotiations stalled.

• Approved purchase of two pre-trained K9s (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for Extra Mile America 2022 (4-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending conditions of approval for 115.59-acre Silverstock Builders LLC annexation
• Discussed withdrawal of OVPD SRO proposal; no vote taken

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will consider one new business item: a variance application (V-433) from Deborah Bunch for a property at 4 Middleton Court. The applicant seeks to build a paver patio that would exceed the 45% lot coverage limit and encroach closer to property lines than allowed. The board will also approve minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting.

• Variance V-433 for 4 Middleton Court to exceed 45% lot coverage in Wedgefield Residential Planned Community
• Variance to allow patio 9.6 ft from side property line and 6.7 ft from rear property line (code requires 10 ft)
• Approval of July 21, 2022 Board of Adjustment minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Deborah Bunch to construct a paver patio at 4 Middletown Court. The variance allows the patio to exceed the maximum lot coverage of 45% (reaching 50.9%) and to encroach into side and rear setbacks. The motion carried 5-0.

• Approved the agenda unanimously 5/0.
• Approved the minutes of July 21, 2022, unanimously 5/0.
• Approved variance V-433 for Deborah Bunch to construct a paver patio at 4 Middletown Court, allowing lot coverage up to 50.9% and setbacks of 9.6 ft (side) and 6.7 ft (rear), motion carried 5/0.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:20pm unanimously 5/0.

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a concept plan review for a proposed subdivision of a single parcel into 104 lots with open space, stormwater management, and amenity areas on property zoned R-3 (Townhouse and Multifamily District) at 142 Woodland Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Application P-342: concept plan for 104-lot subdivision at 142 Woodland Avenue by DRB Group of the Eastern Shore, LLC
• Property zoned R-3 (Townhouse and Multifamily District)
• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The commission reviewed a concept plan for The Villas at Ocean View, a 104-townhouse subdivision on R-3 zoned land at 142 Woodland Avenue. Staff provided detailed comments on parking, open space, wetlands, utilities, and traffic. No vote was taken; the plan will return for preliminary review after the applicant addresses comments and completes a state PLUS review.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Reviewed concept plan P-342 for 104-lot subdivision; no decision made
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51pm (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter executive session for legal advice on litigation, personnel, and land acquisition. Following the closed session, they may discuss and vote on items raised there. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Executive session for legal advice on litigation, personnel, and land acquisition
• Possible voting on items discussed in executive session

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to amend election voting districts based on the 2020 Census. They will also discuss and possibly vote on audit results for FY2022, an agreement with Indian River School District for a resource officer at Lord Baltimore School, hiring an additional police officer, and a proclamation for the Dunes Pink Classic.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article II (election voting districts) based on 2020 Census
• Discussion and possible vote on FY2022 audit results by PKS
• Possible vote on agreement with Indian River School District for resource officer at Lord Baltimore School
• Possible vote to hire an additional police officer
• Possible vote on Dunes Pink Classic Proclamation

The council voted unanimously to approve an agreement with the Indian River School District and to hire an additional police officer. They also accepted the FY2022 audit report and approved a proclamation for the Dunes Pink Classic. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved agreement with Indian River School District for school resource officer (5-0)
• Approved hiring of an additional police officer (5-0)
• Accepted FY2022 audit report (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Dunes Pink Classic (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on July 21, 2022, to consider two variance applications. One seeks to keep an existing driveway exceeding the 20-foot limit at 7 Stingray Harbor Drive, and the other requests a rear-yard setback variance for a screened porch at 23 Murrells Court. The board will also approve minutes from its May 19 meeting.

• V-431: Variance to maintain driveway exceeding 20-foot right-of-way limit at 7 Stingray Harbor Drive (R-1 zoning)
• V-432: Variance for attached screened porch encroaching into 30-foot rear yard setback at 23 Murrells Court (R.P.C. zoning)
• Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications unanimously (5-0). The first allowed a driveway at 7 Stingray Harbor Drive to remain 1.2 feet wider than the 20-foot maximum due to a builder error. The second allowed a screened porch at 23 Murrells Court to encroach 8.3 feet into the required 30-foot rear yard setback.

• Approved variance V-431 for driveway at 7 Stingray Harbor Drive (5-0)
• Approved variance V-432 for screened porch at 23 Murrells Court (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a resubdivision application (P-341) for lot line changes involving two R-1 zoned parcels at 58 Woodland Ave and 9 Caroline St. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three May 19 meetings. No other substantive items are listed.

• Application P-341: resubdivision for lot line changes at 58 Woodland Ave and 9 Caroline St, submitted by Donald L. Messick with permission of John and Kimberly Neff
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022 meetings at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 pm

The Ocean View Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved application P-341, a resubdivision plan for a lot line change between 58 Woodland Avenue and 9 Caroline Street, subject to conditions in a review letter. The approval allows Donald Messick to sell part of his property to the Neffs for a larger backyard. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved application P-341 for lot line change at 58 Woodland Ave and 9 Caroline St, subject to conditions (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 meetings at 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on annexing 27.852 acres owned by DRB Group Eastern Shore LLC, and on amendments to the operating and capital budgets. They will also consider changes to voting districts based on the 2020 Census, a successor to Town Solicitor Dennis Schrader, parking restrictions in Avon Park and Wedgefield, drainage improvements on Ogre Drive, and a $8,000 increase for the Cops and Goblins event.

• Second reading and vote on annexation of 27.852 acres (DRB Group Eastern Shore LLC)
• First reading and vote on amended FY2022 operating budget
• First reading and vote on amended FY2022-2026 capital budget
• First reading on voting district changes per 2020 Census
• Vote on $8,000 increase for Cops and Goblins event funding

The Town Council unanimously approved the annexation of 27.852 acres owned by DRB Group Eastern Shore LLC, with an amendment changing 'Council' to 'All Council' in the ordinance text. The council also approved first readings of amended operating and capital budgets, a redistricting ordinance, and several other items including a new town solicitor and a drainage project.

• Approved annexation of 27.852 acres (DRB Group) as amended (5-0)
• Approved first reading of amended FY2022 operating budget (5-0)
• Approved first reading of amended capital budget FY2022-2026 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of redistricting ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Veronica Faust as new town solicitor (5-0)
• Approved no parking signs in Avon Park and Wedgefield (5-0)
• Awarded Ogre Drive drainage improvements to George & Lynch for $38,820 (5-0)
• Approved $8,000 increase for Cops & Goblins event funding (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Town Council is holding a special meeting that is almost entirely an executive (closed) session to receive legal advice on litigation, personnel, and land acquisition. After the closed session, the council may discuss and vote on items from that session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Executive session for legal advice on litigation, personnel, and land acquisition
• Possible discussion and voting on executive session items (Schrader)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to annex 27.852 acres owned by DRB Group Eastern Shore LLC into town limits. The council will also consider expanding the town's access control system to 32 West Avenue and increasing funding for the Country Village/Country Estates Drainage Project. Reports from financial, public safety, planning, and town manager departments are scheduled.

• First reading of ordinance to annex 27.852 acres of DRB Group Eastern Shore LLC land
• Possible vote on expanding access control system to 32 West Avenue
• Possible vote on increasing funding for Country Village/Country Estates Drainage Project
• Possible vote on approval of Country Village/Country Estates Drainage Project
• Approval of minutes from April 12 and April 26 meetings

The Ocean View Town Council held a public hearing on a proposed 27.852-acre annexation by DRB Group Eastern Shore LLC, but took no vote on it. The council unanimously approved a $512,745.48 contract with George & Lynch Inc. for the Country Village/Country Estates drainage project, plus $218,664 in additional funding for phase II. It also approved a $29,325 access control system expansion for 32 West Avenue and introduced ordinances on the FY22 budget, capital budget, and election voting districts.

• Approved $512,745.48 drainage project contract with George & Lynch Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $218,664 additional funding for Country Village/Country Estates drainage project phase II (5-0)
• Approved $29,325 access control system expansion to 32 West Avenue with Advantech (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance amending FY22 annual budget
• Introduced ordinance amending capital budget for 2022-2026
• Introduced ordinance amending election voting district descriptions
• Approved minutes of April 12 and April 26, 2022 meetings (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider Application P-336 regarding a preliminary land development plan. The proposal involves subdividing land into seven parcels within the R-1 Single-Family Residential District.

• Application P-336: subdivision of 32 and 34 Woodland Avenue into seven parcels

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider one new business item: a variance application (V-430) from property owner Lisa M. MacDowell to build a sunroom that would encroach into the required 20-foot rear yard setback at 67 Luzerne Drive in the Silverwoods Mixed-Use Planned Community. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2022 meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend via YouTube or submit comments by email.

• Variance application V-430 for 67 Luzerne Drive to allow sunroom encroachment into 20-foot rear yard setback
• Property zoned MXPC (Mixed-Use Planned Community)
• Approval of March 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing a sunroom addition to encroach about 2.7 feet into the required 20-foot rear yard setback at 67 Luzerne Drive. The property owner, Lisa M. MacDowell, plans a 14x16 enclosed sunroom on the side of her house due to the lot's irregular shape and non-buildable wetlands. No objections were raised by the adjacent neighbor. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved variance V-430 for 67 Luzerne Drive (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a single new business item: a review of annexation petition P-340 for 142 Woodland Avenue, submitted by DRB Group of the Eastern Shore, LLC. The petition seeks to annex 27.852 acres into town limits and zone it as R-3 Townhouse and Multifamily District. The meeting is open to the public, with rules limiting speaker time to three minutes.

• Review of annexation petition P-340 for 142 Woodland Avenue
• Annexation of 27.852 acres into Ocean View town limits
• Proposed zoning designation: R-3 Townhouse and Multifamily District
• Applicant: DRB Group of the Eastern Shore, LLC

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended to Town Council the annexation of 27.42 acres at 142 Woodland Avenue, submitted by DRB Group of the Eastern Shore, LLC, with R-3 Townhouse and Multifamily District zoning. The proposal includes 104 townhouse units, open space, and amenities. Public comments raised concerns about density, traffic, and environmental impacts. The recommendation is advisory; final decision rests with Town Council.

• Recommended annexation of 27.42 acres at 142 Woodland Avenue to Town Council (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (4-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review a preliminary land development plan for a new Single Family 'Villa' (Townhouse) District within the Silverwoods Mixed Use Planned Community. The application, submitted by Becker Morgan Group on behalf of the property owner, proposes changes to three parcels along Beaver Dam Road. The commission will consider the plan and may approve, modify, or deny it.

• Application P-261: preliminary plan for a townhouse district in Silverwoods
• Property: Commercial District Parcel A (CTM# 134-16.00-914.00), Multifamily Parcel B (CTM# 134-16.00-951.00), and part of Mixed Use District Parcel C (CTM# 134-16.00-45.00)
• Applicant: Becker Morgan Group, Inc. for owner/developer Robert Thornton/Silverstock
• Location: Silverwoods along Beaver Dam Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary land development plan for the Silverwoods Villa District (Application P-261), a proposed 161-unit townhouse development, with conditions including amenity performance bonds. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Sigvardson dissenting. The approval is based on review comments in a May 5, 2022 letter, and the developer agreed to post a performance bond for new amenities.

• Approved preliminary plan for Silverwoods Villa District (P-261) with conditions (3-1)
• Required amenity performance bonds for new amenities
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:01 p.m. (4-0)

Town Meetings

The Town Council meeting scheduled for May 10, 2022, is canceled because there are no items to address. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions planned.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Town Meetings

The Redistricting Committee will meet to hear a report from John Laznik regarding redistricting. The meeting also includes time for discussion and citizen's privilege.

• John Laznik Redistricting Report

Town Meetings

The Town Council is holding its reorganization meeting, where it will administer the oath of office to Stephen Cobb and Colleen Twardzik following the annual town election, and elect a mayor pro tem. The council will also vote on the upcoming year's meeting schedule and on reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and Board of Election.

• Administer oath of office to Stephen Cobb and Colleen Twardzik
• Elect mayor pro tem
• Vote on establishing meeting schedule for upcoming year
• Reappoint Robert Lawless and Preston Coppels to Board of Adjustment until 2025
• Reappoint Patricia Sharpe to Board of Election until 2025

The Ocean View Town Council held its reorganization meeting, administering oaths to newly elected members and making several appointments. The council unanimously elected Tom Maly as mayor pro-tem, approved the meeting calendar for the year, and reappointed members to the Board of Adjustment and Board of Election. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Elected Tom Maly as mayor pro-tem (5-0)
• Approved meeting calendar for upcoming year (5-0)
• Reappointed Robert Lawless and Preston Coppels to Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Reappointed Patricia Sharpe to Board of Election (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and consider one new business item: a land development site plan (P-339) to consolidate two parcels at 6 & 8 Tingle Street into a single R-1 single-family residential lot. The meeting is open to the public, with options to attend via YouTube or submit comments by email.

• Application P-339: consolidation of two parcels at 6 & 8 Tingle Street into one R-1 zoned lot
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2022 and March 17, 2022 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a lot combination for properties at 6 & 8 Tingle Street, subject to the applicant addressing review comments. The motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved lot combination for 6 & 8 Tingle Street (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a public hearing for the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget and capital expenditures budget. The meeting also includes votes on various infrastructure, equipment, and grant items.

• First reading and possible adoption of FY 2023 Annual Operating Budget
• First reading and possible adoption of FY 2023-2027 Capital Expenditures Budget
• Possible vote on a truck mounted mosquito sprayer purchase for Public Works
• Possible vote on signs and landscaping services for 33 West Avenue using ARPA funds
• Possible vote on purchasing Police Department mobile radios using ARPA funds

The Town Council unanimously approved the FY23 operating budget with a tax rate of .2378 per $100 of assessed value and a 1% discount for early payment, along with the five-year capital budget for 2023-2027. They also approved several expenditures, including a $100,000 ARPA grant to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company, an $87,812.65 grant for rescue tools and gas pumps, a mosquito sprayer purchase, parking lot improvements, and new police radios. An annexation petition for 27.852 acres was introduced and referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved FY23 operating budget with tax rate .2378 (5-0)
• Approved five-year capital budget 2023-2027 (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA grant to Millville Volunteer Fire Company (5-0)
• Approved $87,812.65 grant to Millville Volunteer Fire Company from ESEF/ARPA (5-0)
• Approved purchase of truck-mounted mosquito sprayer from Clark Mosquito (5-0)
• Approved $830 signs and $27,800 landscaping for 33 West Avenue parking lot (5-0)
• Approved construction of parking lot at 33 West Avenue for $146,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 14 police mobile radios for $82,850.14 from ARPA (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Board of Assessment is meeting to hear and vote on property assessment appeals for four specific properties. The board will consider each appeal and make a decision by voting.

• 26 Seabrook Road appeal
• 18 Willow Oak Ave appeal
• 27 Atlantic Ave appeal
• 3 Edisto Court appeal

The Ocean View Board of Assessment met and took action on two property assessment appeals. The board affirmed the assessment for 26 Seabrook Road after the appellant was absent, and deferred a decision on 18 Willow Oak Ave until further notice. Two other properties were listed as resolved. The board also swore in members and elected Bob Lawless as chair.

• Affirmed assessment for 26 Seabrook Road (3-0)
• Deferred decision on 18 Willow Oak Ave until further notice (3-0)
• Elected Bob Lawless as chair of the Board of Assessment (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two applications: a variance for oversized wall signs and an additional freestanding sign at 85 Atlantic Avenue, and a special exception to establish a medical office at 90 Atlantic Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and swear in a new member.

• V-428: variance for two wall signs exceeding 10 sq ft limit and a silo structure considered a freestanding sign at 85 Atlantic Avenue
• V-429: special exception for a medical office in GB-1 zone at 90 Atlantic Avenue
• Swearing in of John Planchart
• Approval of February 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variances for Ocean View Brewing, LLC at 85 Atlantic Avenue, allowing larger wall signs and a stand-alone silo structure that exceeds the town's sign size and freestanding sign limits. The board also unanimously approved a special exception for a medical office at 90 Atlantic Avenue, submitted by Becker Morgan Group on behalf of Ocean View Partners, LLC. All decisions were made with 5-0 votes.

• Approved variance for larger wall signs at 85 Atlantic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved variance for silo structure at 85 Atlantic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special exception for medical office at 90 Atlantic Avenue (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two development applications. The Ocean View Beach Club site plan amendment (P-258/260) has been deferred to another time. The commission will review a revised concept plan (P-261) for a Single Family Villa District within the Silverwoods mixed-use planned community, located along Beaver Dam Road. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from January 20, 2022.

• P-261 Silverwoods: Concept plan for Single Family Villa District in mixed-use planned community, submitted by Becker Morgan Group for Silverstock WP, LLC, on Commercial District Parcel A, Multifamily Parcel B, and part of Mixed Use District Parcel C, along Beaver Dam Road.
• P-258/260 Ocean View Beach Club: Site plan amendment for multifamily units V241M-V248M and M249M-M274M, associated parking, drives, utilities, along Muddy Neck Road — deferred to another time.
• Swearing in of Joseph Tyminski.
• Approval of January 20, 2022 meeting minutes.

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a concept plan for a Single-Family Villa District in Silverwoods, but no vote was taken as it was a concept review. The plan proposes 151-170 villa units, replacing the multifamily portion, and was discussed with extensive comments from the town engineer and residents. The commission deferred approval of the previous meeting's minutes to April.

• Approved agenda as amended to include deferral request for P-258/P-260 (4-0)
• Deferred approval of March 17, 2022 minutes to April
• Swore in new commission member Joseph Tyminski
• No vote on Silverwoods concept plan (P-261) - concept review only

Town Meetings

The Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet to reorganize board members and conduct swearing-in ceremonies. The board will also certify Stephen J. Cobb and Colleen P. Twardzik as Council Members for District 1 and District 2.

• Reorganization of Board of Election Members
• Swearing-in of Board of Election Members
• Certification of Stephen J. Cobb as Council Member for District 1
• Certification of Colleen P. Twardzik as Council Member for District 2

The Ocean View Board of Election Commissioners met and approved its agenda, selected Marilynn Sheetz as Chairperson and Gene Brendel as Co-Chairperson, and certified Stephen J. Cobb and Colleen P. Twardzik as council members for Districts One and Two. The meeting adjourned at 1:12pm.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved Marilynn Sheetz as Chairperson
• Approved Gene Brendel as Co-Chairperson
• Certified Stephen J. Cobb as District One Council Member (all in favor)
• Certified Colleen P. Twardzik as District Two Council Member (all in favor)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council is holding a special meeting that is primarily procedural. The main action is a motion to open an executive session for legal advice regarding litigation, personnel, and land acquisition, followed by possible discussion and voting on those items. No specific decisions or details are listed on the public agenda.

• Motion to open executive session for legal advice on litigation, personnel, and land acquisition
• Possible discussion and voting on items from executive session

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will consider approving a memorandum of understanding with Bear Trap Dunes, appoint several board members, and provide direction on the proposed FY23 operating and capital budgets and use of ARPA funds. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from town staff and committees.

• Vote on MOU with Bear Trap Dunes
• Appointments to Board of Election: Gene Brendel (exp. 5/2024), Nicole Manthos (exp. 5/2025), Linda Fiscus (exp. 5/2025)
• Appointment of John Planchart to Board of Adjustment (exp. 5/2024)
• Reappointment of Ken Sigvardson to Planning and Zoning Committee (exp. 5/2026)
• Discussion on FY23 Operating Budget, 5 Year Capital Improvements Budget, and Water Utility Budget

The Town Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Bear Trap Dunes to accept donated speed signs valued at $10,221, with a 60-month deployment agreement. The council also approved several appointments to boards and commissions, and discussed but did not vote on the FY2023 operating and capital budgets, as well as the use of ARPA funds.

• Approved MOU with Bear Trap Dunes for speed signs (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Board of Election: Brendel, Manthos, Fiscus (5-0)
• Approved appointment of John Planchart to Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Reappointed Ken Sigvardson to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Tyminski to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Board of Assessment: Lawless, Olsen, Donnelly (5-0)
• Adopted agenda and approved February 8, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed FY2023 Operating Budget, 5-Year Capital Improvement Program, and Water Budget. Council will provide direction to the town manager on the proposed budget. Citizens can comment via email or during the meeting.

• FY2023 General Fund & Water Fund Operating Budget review
• 5-Year Capital Improvement Program discussion
• Water Budget presentation
• Council direction to Town Manager on FY2023 budget

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed FY2023 Operating Budget, Water Budget, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program. The session includes a presentation by Houck/Parks and a discussion regarding direction for the Town Manager.

• Presentation of FY2023 Operating Budget
• Review of 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Review of Water Budget
• Discussion of FY2023 General Fund & Water Fund Operating Budget

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a workshop to review the proposed FY2023 Operating Budget, Water Budget, and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program. The council will discuss these items and provide direction to the Town Manager regarding the proposals.

• Presentation of the FY2023 Operating Budget
• Review of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Review of the Water Budget

Board of Adjustment

The Ocean View Board of Adjustment will meet via Zoom on Feb. 17, 2022, to consider one new business item: a variance application (V-426) from Ronald and Denise Anderson for their property at 59 Central Avenue. The owners seek relief from town codes to maintain and expand an existing dwelling and attached porch that encroach into the required 15-foot side yard setback, and to construct a 20-foot-wide driveway that exceeds the code maximum when combined with a shared access. The board will also approve minutes from its December 16, 2021 meeting.

• Variance V-426 for 59 Central Avenue (R-1 zoning) to keep and expand a dwelling and porch in the 15-foot side yard setback
• Request to build a 20-foot driveway exceeding the 20-foot maximum width when combined with shared access with neighbor
• Approval of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Meeting held via Zoom only; public can inspect materials at Wallace A. Melson Municipal Building

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all three requested variances for the property at 59 Central Avenue, owned by Ronald J. and Denise Anderson. The variances allow maintaining and expanding an existing dwelling and porch that encroach into the side yard setback, and constructing a new driveway that exceeds the code's width limit when combined with the existing shared driveway. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the agenda unanimously (3/0).
• Approved the minutes of the December 16, 2021 meeting unanimously (3/0).
• Approved variance for side yard setback intrusion (Article V, §140-28) unanimously (3/0).
• Approved variance for porch encroachment (Article V, §140-32) unanimously (3/0).
• Approved variance for driveway width (Article II, §187-10) unanimously (3/0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:25 pm unanimously (3/0).

Town Meetings

The Town Council will hold a special meeting via Zoom to conduct an executive session. The session includes discussions on legal advice for the sale or lease of a Town Asset and pending or threatened litigation.

• Executive session regarding the sale or lease of a Town Asset
• Discussion of pending, possible, or threatened litigation

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will discuss several items including the purchase of two replacement police vehicles and the 2022 election calendar. The Council will also review the proposed FY23 operating, capital improvements, and water utility budgets.

• Recommendation to purchase two 2022 or newer Ford Utility Interceptor police vehicles
• Proposed FY23 Operating Budget, 5 Year Capital Improvements Budget, and Water Utility Budget
• Proposed parking restrictions in Bear Trap Dunes
• Approval of the 2022 Election Calendar

The Ocean View Town Council approved the purchase of two 2022 or newer Ford Utility Interceptor police vehicles for $92,848 from a State of Delaware contract. They also approved the 2022 election calendar and parking restrictions in Bear Trap Dunes. The proposed FY2023 budget was presented for review, with no vote taken.

• Approved purchase of two police vehicles for $92,848 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 election calendar (5-0)
• Approved parking restrictions in Bear Trap Dunes (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 regular and executive meetings (5-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on January 20, 2022, to consider a site plan application (P-338) from C&C Real Estate Holdings, Inc. to subdivide one parcel at 129 Central Avenue into three parcels in an R-3 (Townhouse and Multifamily) zoning district. The meeting will be held via Zoom only, with masks and social distancing rules in effect. Other agenda items include approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 16, 2021 meeting.

• Application P-338: subdivision of 129 Central Avenue into 3 parcels (PIDN: 024.000 / CTM#: 134-12.00-446.00)
• Property zoned R-3 (Townhouse and Multifamily District 3)
• Meeting held via Zoom only due to amended notice
• Public review of materials by appointment at Wallace A. Melson Building, 201 Central Avenue

The Ocean View Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a concept plan for a subdivision at 129 Central Avenue, proposed by C&C Real Estate Holdings, Inc., to divide one parcel into three on R-3 zoned land. No formal decision was made; the commission provided comments and discussion, with staff noting requirements such as DelDOT approval and potential sewer easements. The meeting was procedural, with no votes on the application.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 16, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Reviewed P-338 concept plan for 129 Central Avenue; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 p.m. (4-0)

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The main item is an executive session to receive legal advice about the sale or lease of a town asset, followed by possible discussion and voting on that matter. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session for legal advice on sale or lease of a Town Asset
• Possible discussion and voting on items from executive session

Town Meetings

The Ocean View Town Council will meet via Zoom to consider hiring the University of Delaware's Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research (CADSR) to assist with redistricting council districts based on the 2020 Census. The council will also discuss direction for the FY2023 budget and consider changing the time of town council meetings. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports from town staff and committees.

• Possible hiring of UD CADSR for redistricting (contract with Schrader letter)
• Discussion on FY2023 budget direction
• Proposal to change time of Town Council meetings
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021
• Reports from Parks, Public Safety, Planning/Zoning, Town Manager, and Millville Volunteer Fire Company

The Ocean View Town Council unanimously approved spending $4,429 to hire the University of Delaware's Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research (CADSR) to review and redraw council district maps if needed, as required by the Town Charter after the 2020 Census. The council also discussed budget priorities for FY23, including continuing property tax discounts and benefits, and decided to keep meetings at 7:00 p.m. after insufficient public input on changing the time.

• Approved $4,429 for CADSR redistricting study (5-0)
• Continued 1% real estate property tax discount
• Continued no reliance on transfer tax
• Continued health, dental, and vision benefits
• Continued annual buyback of sick/medical leave
• Continued community events
• Agreed to order two police vehicles in advance
• Kept council meetings at 7:00 p.m.