Lawsuit that delayed prime Lewes property’s development ends


The co-owner of arguably one of the most prime pieces of real estate in Lewes, a vacant corner lot one block from the beach, has closed another chapter in his efforts to develop it. 

Rick Quill purchased the lot at Savannah Road and Cape Henlopen Drive, across from the Dairy Queen, with partners Joe and Karla Johnson in 2016, he said. Since then, he’s cycled through several failed development concepts.  

A few years ago, Quill began talks to develop the property with Wilmington development group Apennine Acquisitions and, in 2022, the Lewes City Council approved his plan to build condominiums. Shortly thereafter, however, Apennine filed a lawsuit against him over their failed partnership.

Rick Quill is a co-owner of 203 E. Savannah Road, where food trucks have set up shop this summer.

In April, a Chancery Court master issued a final report in Quill’s favor, and after learning last week Apennine will not challenge it, Quill said he will continue with plans to build 11 luxury townhouses at 203 E. Savannah Road.

Quill also planned to build condominiums at 209 E. Savannah Road, the former site of 2 Dips Ice Cream. The lawsuit, however, prevented him from purchasing that property, he said.



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