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Planning Commission backs rezoning for Parsons Lane retail conversion
Summary
The Georgetown Planning Commission unanimously recommended town council approve a comprehensive-plan and zoning map amendment to reclassify two Parsons Lane parcels (3 and 7 Parsons Lane) from residential to business to allow renovation of an existing garage into a retail store.
The Georgetown Planning Commission on Sept. 17 voted unanimously to recommend that town council approve a change to the comprehensive plan future land use map and an official zoning map amendment for two parcels at 3 and 7 Parsons Lane, clearing the way for a proposed retail conversion.
The motion asked the council to amend the comprehensive plan for the two parcels — identified as Sussex County tax parcels 135-15-17-121 and 135-15-17-122 — from single-family residential to business, and to change the zoning from UR-1 (urban residential) to UB-1 (urban business). The parcels total about 0.5 acre. The commission made two separate recommendations (one for the plan amendment and one for the zoning map change); both passed on roll-call votes.
Ken Christian Berry of Axiom Engineering, representing Primo Cash LLC and applicant Antoine L. H. Rodis Galvez, described the request as a two‑phase plan. Phase 1 would renovate an existing garage at 7 Parsons Lane into a retail store and involve a minimal site plan; phase 2 would remove the adjacent dwelling at 3 Parsons Lane and expand the store and parking in a later build-out. Berry said site‑plan and building-code reviews would follow if the property is rezoned and that the commission’s role was limited to whether urban business zoning is appropriate for the parcels given the neighborhood character.
Commissioners noted the parcels are surrounded on three sides by business zoning and expressed that the requested UB‑1 classification would be consistent with the nearby uses. The commission’s roll-call showed Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Roach, Commissioner LaKeith and the presiding commissioner voting yes on both recommendations. The commission staff said the town council would take the next step; staff estimated the council consideration would be about 60 days away.
If council approves the zoning change, subsequent reviews — including site plan and building-code compliance through Sussex County — will be required before renovation or expansion can proceed.
Parsons Lane applicants and their representatives were present at the hearing and answered commission questions about phasing and the intended retail use. No members of the public spoke for or against the application during the hearing.
