Seaford council approves final site plan for Cypress Haven townhouses on Hall Street
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The council unanimously approved a final site plan for Cypress Haven LLC to construct two six‑unit townhouse buildings on a vacant lot at North Hall Street. The project includes 28 parking spaces, stormwater controls and will require final sign‑offs from the city engineer, the State Fire Marshal and the Sussex Conservation District.
The Seaford Mayor and City Council unanimously approved a final site plan Oct. 28 for Cypress Haven LLC to build two six‑unit townhouse buildings on a vacant lot at North Hall Street.
City planner Mike Bailey told the council the proposal is for two, six‑unit buildings with 28 parking spaces, dumpster enclosures and on‑site stormwater facilities. He said the plan is essentially unchanged from an earlier review and that the developer has applied for and received a materials variance from the Board of Adjustment to allow a mix of stone and hardy board‑style siding.
"This is the second time it's been through this process. This is further final," Bailey said in his presentation. He told council that stormwater approvals from the city engineer and a letter of no objection to Sussex Conservation remain outstanding but were expected after engineer review; he also said the State Fire Marshal's review was nearing completion.
Vice Mayor Dan Henderson asked whether any adjustments or variances were requested; Bailey confirmed the Board of Adjustment approved the exterior‑materials variance. Bailey also confirmed that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval at its Oct. 2 meeting.
Councilman Orlando Holland moved to approve final site plan approval as presented. Councilman Mike Bradley seconded. Council members Holland, Bradley, Alan Quillen, Vice Mayor Dan Henderson and Councilwoman Stephanie Grasset each voted yes on a roll call; the motion passed unanimously.
The approval is conditioned on the outstanding technical sign‑offs the planner described: final stormwater approval from the city engineer, the State Fire Marshal review and Sussex Conservation District sign‑off. The planner said final permits will reflect those conditions.
If any of those agency approvals change the plan, the council will be apprised when the contractor or owner returns for building permits or other approvals.