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Stoltz Barley Mill Plaza Plan Proposes 3 Million S.F. Center:
Come testify or just support community speakers at July 1 Planning Board Hearing

Where:        
Multi-Purpose Room of the Gilliam Building
77 Reads Way
When:          Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Time:            7 PM


Bob Weiner speaks at the 7/1/08 hearing

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Relevant Files:
20 Montchanin Road (old Columbia Gas parcel) Deed Restrictions
20 Montchanin Road (old Columbia Gas parcel) Exploratory Report
Barley Mill Plaza Exploratory Report
Greenville Center Exploratory Report

Why were there two meetings on June 25th? Click here to read more...


Informational Meeting - Stoltz organization development proposals for Barley Mill Plaza, #20 Montchanin Road (The old Columbia Gas site), and Greenville Center

As your 2nd district County Councilman for the Second District, I invite you to attend an informational meeting regarding the Stoltz organization’s development proposals for Barley Mill Plaza, #20 Montchanin Road (The old Columbia Gas site) and the Greenville Center.  This meeting is a chance to answer your questions regarding these land use applications.

Where:         St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine
                       Family Center Hall
                       10 Old Church Road
                       Greenville, DE 19807
                       Phone: (302) 658-7017
When:           WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008
Time:            6:00 PM
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Meeting location: Park in the parking area by the cemetery.  Look for the Family Center. Go through the double doors on the left to enter the meeting room. Read more....

 

Bob Weiner Kicks Off Delaware Greenways' Warm Weather Walking Series - Saturday May 24th
10 to 11:30 AM

60 people participated in the 5/24/08 walking tour of the new paths at Alapocas State Park lead by Councilman Bob Weiner. Bob also provided historical insight into how the park and paths were created.
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Brandywine Hundred History Expo
Saturday, May 17, 2008
10am to 2pm
Brandywine HS Cafeteria
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I would like to speak at your next civic association meeting

As your New Castle County Councilman, I would be pleased to speak to your community about timely issues of importance and to address concerns such as land use proposals, public safety, sewers, parks and taxes. I typically speak to each community at least once a year at their annual meeting. I can also invite representatives from the County Department of Land Use, the Office of County Code Enforcement and the New Castle County Police Department to address specific resident concerns.

During my tenure as your 2nd District Councilman [western Brandywine Hundred, portions of Claymont and Greenville], I have successfully fought against overdevelopment and for upgrades to our community's infrastructure, including sewer, drainage and transportation systems. I pride myself on making County government work for you. My Council office and I are always accessible to assist you.

You can contact me via Louis Hinkle, my legislative aide at 302-395-8362 or at lhinkle@nccde.org. I encourage you to visit our New Castle County website: www.nccde.org to learn how our county government works. Please encourage residents to visit my website: www.bobweiner.com to learn what is happening in our community and also to contact me directly.

Please let me know the date, location and time of your meeting so I can schedule my time accordingly. I am not available when County Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month. I look forward to meeting with your residents and you. Thank you and best wishes.

Aerial Photos of "Renaissance Village"
The Claymont Renaissance Village site (formerly known as Brookview) has been cleared and now construction will now commence. The aerial photos depict the strategic location of this mixed use compact walkable transit oriented traditional neighborhood design village.
Brookview
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Beaver Valley Road and Concord Pike

UPDATE

Stoltz withdraws 2nd shopping center plan. Planning Board hearing on Tuesday May 6th is cancelled.
Stoltz’s legal counsel just notified me that her client has withdrawn its 2nd plan to build a commercial shopping center on Concord Pike. We can expect the plan to be resubmitted with revisions but for now the May 6th public hearing is canceled.

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The Stoltz organization has proposed that the southwest corner of Beaver Valley Road and Concord Pike be rezoned from high density residential to commercial in order to build a commercial shopping center, on land owned by the Woodlawn Trustees. The Stoltz proposal, if approved, would eliminate direct left turning movements at 2 of the 4 movements through the intersection to accommodate the extra traffic and replace it with a bizarre plan to route left turning movements through the proposed shopping center via Jersey-style jug handles. Councilman Bob Weiner spoke in opposition to this proposal at the first public hearing on October 2, 2007. To read Bob's testimony, click here for details.

The proposal still needs State Department of Transportation approval, a recommendation from the County Land Use Department and the County Planning Board, and a finally, a vote of approval by New Castle County Council; expected sometime in mid to late 2008. You can help by staying informed, reading the information here and sharing it with others. Continue to visit this website for updated information.

Related Articles:
- A betting man's wager on new mall
- Whole Foods store wants to locate in Brandywine Hundred
- Shopping center plan runs into a barrage of flak
- CCOBH opposes "The Shops at Brandywine Valley"
- Residents voice Concern about Traffic at Proposed Concord Pike Shopping Center - Community News 10/6/07
- Don't spoil Beaver Valley Road site with just another shopping center
- 'Shops at Brandywine Valley'-- a proposal with flaws
- County: Greenville Center plan needs changes" Community News 5/13/08

 


I believe that the job of a member of New Castle County Council is to make county government work for all of us. For the last 10 years, I have been doing my best to ensure that New Castle County improves the quality of life of all of its citizens, particularly the residents of the 2nd Council District.

During my three terms on New Castle County Council I have brought innovative and creative solutions to the tough problems of our neighborhoods.

I have fought runaway development, worked to revitalize the aging county infrastructure that we rely upon to meet our daily needs and helped to create new recreational facilities.

Councilman Bob & Cindy Weiner with their Pomeranian pup, Shayna
Councilman Bob & Cindy Weiner with their Pomeranian pup, Shayna
Upcoming events:
Latest News:
6/26/2008
 "Barley Mill Plaza redevelopment plan Public Hearing Tuesday July 1" Community News 6/26/08
6/24/2008
 Misimpression in Greenville News ["Councilman Weiner's Greenville community meeting to focus on legal analysis of 3 Stoltz projects"]
6/23/2008
 Councilman Weiner's Greenville community meeting to focus on legal analysis of 3 Stoltz projects
6/20/2008
 "Claymont train station improvements hinge on land, $16 M" Community News 6/20/08
6/20/2008
 "Fast start promised" by Claymont Renaissance Village's new "master planner" Victoria Davis, President of Mid Urban Atlantic
6/11/2008
 Councilman Weiner Supports Tax Incremental Financing for Claymont Renaissance Village, News Journal 6/11/08

 

Interesting in zoning? Please read Councilman Weiner's thoughts on Revising the New Castle County Comprehensive Plan.

How about Smart Growth? Smart Growth Meets Affordable Housing - The Story of Claymont Renaissance in New Castle County, Delaware.

Additonal essays are available here.

July 2006 - Councilman Weiner has a follow-up discussion on the Claymont Renaissance and how it serves as a model for smart growth on Comcast Newsmakers.
Click here to watch the video.

Nov 2005 - Councilman Weiner discusses the Claymont Renaissance on Comcast Newsmakers.
Click here to watch the video.

10/19/2005 - Councilman Weiner joins discussion on Homeownership and Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization.

Friends of Bob Weiner is the political candidate committee that accepts contributions on behalf of New Castle County Councilman Robert S. Weiner.

2010 Re-Election Campaign I’d like to express my appreciation to Councilman Bob Weiner who exhibits strength, determination and fortitude and is always on the side of the people. I followed Bob’s actions when he was head of CCOBH's zoning committee and made strong efforts to try to stop the Brandywine Town Center construction.  He has continued with energy and zeal in many pivotal positions in spite of enduring a lot of negative professional and personal attacks.   I appreciate that he is never deterred. -Judy Magee
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