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New Castle County committee reviews rezoning for 124-unit Limestone Road development with veterans housing
Summary
The New Castle County Land Use Committee heard a presentation on Ordinance 25153, a rezoning request to allow a 124-unit mixed residential development on Limestone Road including a 14-unit building for veterans; the Planning Board recommended approval and a committee vote is scheduled next Tuesday.
The New Castle County Land Use Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 25153 on Monday, a rezoning request to redesignate roughly 20 acres on Limestone Road (Mill Creek Hundred) to permit a 124-unit mixed residential development including a 14-unit, one‑bedroom building intended for veterans.
Councilman Sheldon, sponsor of the item, told the committee the project “is really a true affordable housing project” and described unit counts and affordability targets: 14 moderately priced one‑bedroom apartments for veterans, multiple three‑bedroom townhouse units for families, and a portion of units supported by ARPA funding to reduce rents. He said the concept was reduced from an earlier 138‑unit plan to 124 units after community meetings.
Developer Steve Davies, identified himself to the committee and said he…
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