New Castle County · Townsend · #2024-07-02
Townsend Crossings
Corner of Rt. 71 & Karins Boulevard at the front of Townsend Village 2, Townsend, DE · 54 homes, townhomes
About this project
A rezoning from commercial to R-3 residential, plus site plan review, for a 54-unit townhouse subdivision at the corner of Route 71 and Karins Boulevard in Townsend.
Official description: 54 Unit Townhouse Subdivision w / rezoning
- Owner
- Lifehouse Church
- Engineer / designer
- Scott Lobdell, P.E.
- Plan type
- Rezoning and Site Plan Review
- Land use
- 54 Unit Townhome Subdivision
- Zoning
- C - Commercial → R-3 - Residential
- Water
- Artesian
- Sewer
- Other
- Status
- Complete
Filing history
- 2024-07-01 · #2024-07-02 · Rezoning and Site Plan Review
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Townhomes are proposed for the corner of Route 71 and Karins Boulevard in Townsend, Delaware. The county filing describes 54 townhouses on land at the front of Townsend Village 2. The land is zoned commercial, so the project needs a rezoning to R-3, a residential zone. It also needs site plan review.
Lifehouse Church is named on the filing. Town of Townsend documents from 2022 to 2024 show the church's land at Karins Boulevard going through plan reviews. They also show a concept plan and a possible rezoning for a major subdivision at 100 Karins Boulevard, titled Townsend Crossings.
No news coverage, developer website or final town decision was found. The unit count and the outcome come from the county record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic is the main concern in the town's February 2024 review letter. It raises a possible traffic light at the entrance and the trips generated when the church is in use.
- The rezoning would replace potential commercial uses at the front of an existing residential area with 54 more homes.
- The records found do not cover schools, utilities or open space.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated July 2024, and no final approval or denial was found online. A rezoning is usually decided by the governing council after a planning commission recommendation. Site plan and subdivision approvals come after that.
- Jul 2024 Latest county filing for the rezoning and site plan review
- Feb 2024 Town committee sent a recommendation letter on the subdivision to the Mayor and Council
- Jan 2024 Planning Commission agenda listed a discussion and possible vote on the subdivision and possible rezoning
- Aug 2023 Board of Adjustment hearing on a variance application for the parcel
- Dec 2022 Preliminary plans for Lifehouse Church land development posted by the town
Want to weigh in? The Town of Townsend Planning Commission and Town Council handle the local rezoning and subdivision steps, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings listed on the town website.
Around the web
- Planning Commission Agenda Packet, January 18, 2024Town of Townsend · Jan 18, 2024Lists discussion of a major subdivision with a possible rezoning at 100 Karins Boulevard.
- Recommendation Letter for Major Subdivision at 100 Karins BlvdTown of Townsend · Feb 6, 2024A town committee's recommendation on the subdivision, reportedly raising traffic concerns.
- Board of Adjustment Public HearingTown of TownsendHearing notice for a variance on the Route 71 and Karins Boulevard parcel.
Planning terms explained
- Rezoning
- A formal change to the type of uses allowed on a piece of land, here from commercial to residential.
- R-3
- A residential zoning category that allows denser housing such as townhouses.
- Site plan review
- The government check of a project's layout, including roads, parking, drainage and buildings.
- Major subdivision
- The division of land into many lots, which needs a more thorough approval process.
- Variance
- Permission to depart from a specific zoning rule, granted by a Board of Adjustment.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $20.0M
- ~756 roofing squares
- ~54 HVAC systems
- ~54 kitchens / 108+ bathrooms
- ~108,000 sq ft of finished living space
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