The Sussex County Council is expected to vote next week on whether to approve construction of 200 apartments at the intersection of Railway and Old Mill roads near Millville and
Editor:
This past week I had the opportunity to witness grassroots American democracy in action. I attended the public meeting of the Sussex County Council held at DelTech. I watched and listened to over six hours as the council heard from citizens and groups who presented and discussed a conditional-use application regarding a proposed development by Linder & Co.
The County Council meeting was capably chaired by Mr. Michael Vincent, council president. Mr. Vincent was prompt, efficient and orderly in the way the meeting was conducted. Throughout the meeting Mr. Vincent was in control of the proceedings and ensured that both the attorney for the applicant and the those opposing the development were given the opportunity to make their cases.
The Evans Farm project, proposed for the intersection of Railway Road and Old Mill Road, near Ocean View and Millville, includes 200 apartment units and was recommended for approval by the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission, 4-1. The Sussex County Council will make the final decision on approval of the project.Coastal Point ⢠Submitted
Some nearby residents are expressing disappointment in the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commissionâs recommendation last week to approve construction of 200 new apartments on a parcel near Millville and Ocean View, despite nearly five hours of opposition at the March 25 public hearing on the application.
âSussex County has completely lost its mind with regards to development,â resident Don Shope told the Coastal Point. He lives in Bethany Bay, which was also developed by Linder & Co., the developer of the proposed apartment complex.