Planning & Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingSmyrna, DE · January 4, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
January 4, 2023
Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Commissioner Robert P. Newnam.
Commissioners Michael McGrath, Carol Binns, Michael Reed, and Scott Clark was present.
Also present were Senior Planner Jeremy Rothwell, Crystal Wheeler, and Attorney D.
Barrett Edwards.
Commissioner Newnam passed reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of visitors
Visitors present were Sydnee Holt and Frederick Schaber, IV.
Additions/deletions to published agenda
There was none.
Reading, correction, approval, or disposition of minutes
There was none.
Public Hearing
Review and discuss an ordinance amending Appendix A (Zoning) of the Town Code of the
Town of Smyrna to revise bulk standards for certain zoning districts and make other
miscellaneous updates.
Mr. Rothwell discussed the bulk standards for residential and commercial zoning districts
in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Clark made a motion to approve the charts as
presented and be put in ordinance form by Mr. Edwards. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Binns and carried unanimously. The full review and discussion can be viewed starting at 00:00:30
on the posted recording.
Review, discussion, and potential action on: An ordinance amending the Smyrna Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance by updating the bonding requirements.
Mr. Rothwell discussed the updating bonding requirements in the Smyrna Subdivision and
Land Development Ordinance. Commissioner McGrath made a motion to approve the bonding
requirements. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Newman and carried unanimously. The
full review and discussion can be viewed starting at 02:47:26 on the posted recording.
Other business
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Mr. Rothwell discussed upcoming applications coming in the following year. The full
review and discussion can be viewed starting at 02:53:35.
Adjournment
Commissioner Newman adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Council Chamber, Smyrna Town Hall
27 S. Market Street Plaza, Smyrna, Delaware
January 4, 2023 – 6:00 PM
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Recognition of visitors (for all items)
4. Additions/deletions to published agenda
5. Review and discuss an ordinance amending Appendix A (Zoning) of the Town Code of
the Town of Smyrna to revise bulk standards for certain zoning districts and make other
miscellaneous updates
6. Review, discussion, and potential action on: An ordinance amending the Smyrna
Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by updating the bonding requirements
7. Other business
8. Adjournment
Posted 12/19/22 at 4:30 PM (#1)
NOTE: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence. This agenda is subject to
change to include additional items, including Executive Sessions, and/or deletion of items,
including Executive Sessions that arise at time of meeting.
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