At the June 18th Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, two major residential developments, Windscape Farms and Symphony Glen, remained in limbo. 

Both proposals were once again deferred without any new updates or discussion. 

These projects have been paused since early June, continuing the pattern of slow progress and leaving their futures uncertain.

A Closer Look at the Fernandez Subdivision

Breaking into the spotlight was the Fernandez Subdivision, a newly introduced proposal for a smaller residential project. 

The plan targets a 14.07-acre wooded parcel located on the southwest side of Frankford School Road in Sussex County, approximately 830 feet northwest of Shockley Town Road.

Key elements of the proposal:

• Division of the land into four single family lots
• Lots 1 through 3 are designated for residential use
• Lot 4, labeled as “residual lands,” has no current residential designation but could be developed in the future
• 6.06 acres are federal non-tidal wetlands that will remain as open space
• The property is heavily wooded, though no details have been given on how much tree cover will be removed

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Submitted Documents and Agency Reviews

The application package for the Fernandez Subdivision was extensive, including but not limited to the following documents:

• A preliminary subdivision plan
• The deed to the property
• A waiver request related to street and buffer standards
• Feedback from multiple agencies:
  • Sussex County Engineering Department
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • DelDOT (Letter of No Objection)
  • Delaware Department of Drinking Water
  • Sussex Conservation District
  • State Fire Marshal (Approval granted)

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Public Input and Commission Decision

Interestingly, the public hearing saw no community feedback, neither in favor nor opposition. 

With no public comments and agency feedback still under review, the commission chose to defer a decision on the Fernandez Subdivision.

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Sources: Sussex County, Planning and Zoning Meeting