Letters from the Public

“No one I have spoken with in Dewey wishes to see the building hight limit changed for Dewey Beach. I agree with all of them. What does it take to make Harvey Hannah understand that. I recommend that they accept the decision of the residents of Dewey Beach (many of them long term residents) and use their time, energy and money to go to another area where they would be welcomed.”

M J McAuliffe
Redefer Court


 Rebuttal by the Citizens to Preserve Dewey to Developer Harvey Hanna’s Proposed Zoning Ordinances Before the Planning and Zoning Commission, a letter written and submitted by Joan Claybrook.

 To: Honorable Harry Wilson, Chair
Planning and Zoning Commission
Town of Dewey Beach

“I am writing on behalf of ‘Citizens to Preserve Dewey’ to submit this letter for consideration by your Commission concerning your forthcoming vote on the ordinance written by Harvey, Hanna and Associates (HHA)…”

Joan Claybrook
McKinley Street
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“Just say no to HHA! The town has been abundantly clear that the majority of residents and non-residents do not want a hotel, nor do they want anything over 35 feet in height. HHA said that if they weren’t welcome, they would leave. Send them packing!

Gene SirLouis
New Orleans St.
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 “Other neighboring town governments and Sussex County have seen the light, placing and enforcing height restriction on structures, it’s time for Dewey Beach to do the same. Just say no to Harvey Hanna and Associates.…”!

Lisa Nardone and Jim Million
Cullen St.
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 “The character of the town as a shore residential community with a vibrant Route 1 night life is the way the town has been for many years. We, as well as many property owners and residents prefer it that way, and purchased our homes, rental properties, etc, with the perception of the town the way it is. We have continued to own and maintain these properties because of the character of Dewey the way it is.”

Edwin and Rita Zucker
McKinley Street, Surfside Plaza
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