Ron MacArthur

Phase 3 of the Baywood Greens Villas residential planned community in Long Neck received final approval for its site and and master plans during the March 19 meeting of the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission. The project is being developed by Baywood LLC, a Tunnell Company, which also developed the Baywood Greens community and golf course. The final plan has 514 apartments in 13 four-story buildings and is located on both sides of Long Neck Road near the Route 24 intersection.

Cluster subdivision Black Oak is slated to be built on New Road near Lewes with 127 single-family home lots on 77 acres. Amenities include a community recreation area with two pickleball courts, a pool, tot lot, clubhouse, outdoor fireplace and parking area. An existing kayak launch will be used for kayaks and paddleboards. All amenities must be completed on or before the issuance of the 65th building permit. The amenities plan was recently approved by the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission.

During its March 19 meeting, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission heard plans for Belle Mead, a mixed-use apartment complex and retail center on a 30-acre parcel along Route 24 adjacent to Beacon Middle School near Lewes. The current use is an equestrian facility known as Love Creek Farm. At the request of Commissioner Gregory Scott Collins, the record was left open to receive requested comments from Cape Henlopen School District.