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CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, June 15, 2017 - 3:00 P.M. City Hall – Conference Room ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING on May 18, 2017 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS 1. Summary of Activity a. Summary of Applications 2016 and 2017 b. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2017 2. Department of Planning & Inspections Update NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Permits Referred to Commission a. HI-17-02 Building Permit #17-949: Renovations to Apartment Building at 305 South Governors Avenue– Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for Building Permit application #17-949 renovations to existing apartment building including exterior improvements for building access/egress including additions and fire escape stairways. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and is subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located on the east side of South Governors Avenue just south of North Street. The owner of record is EBJ Inc. Property Address: 305 South Governors Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-65.00-000. NEW APPLICATIONS - None OLD BUSINESS 1. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program a. Update on Application for CLG Grant Funding for FFY2017 ADJOURN THE AGENDA ITEMS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSION. Agenda Posted: June 7, 2017

MINUTES OF HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 18, 2017 o The Meeting Minutes of the May 18, 2017 are still being prepared. These Meeting Minutes will be distributed to the Historic District Commission via email or hand delivered. o Adoption of the Meeting Minutes will be considered at the June 15, 2017 meeting of the Historic District Commission.

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2016 Updated thru June 7, 2017 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-16-01 Capitol Complex Capital Complex Presentation of Presentation at HDC 2/18/2016 Meeting Project lighting concept for light fixture Lighting Area: Federal Street, Information and bulb illumination positively received Upgrades Martin Luther King by HDC. Project is informational only; no Jr. Boulevard, formal action or permitting process Legislative Avenue required. HI-16-02 Carriage House at 2 Kings Highway NE Demolition of garage Architectural Review Certification granted Upon receipt of Building Permit #16-337 2 Kings Highway and construction of with conditions at 4/21/2016 HDC project was identified as requiring NE carriage house Meeting; Staff Approval of Permit per ARC application to HDC; Application HI-16-02 building as accessory pending filed and considered; Permit #16-337 structure approved. New Permit submitted #17-39 with project updates and revisions per ARC; permit issued. Construction underway. HI-16-03 CLG Grant Certified Local Information File Notice of Eligibility for Grant 2/19/2016; Grant Application received; Formal Award Application for Government FFY2016 CLG Grant Application submitted Letter received and Letter of Agreement FFY2016 Application for 4/28/2016 to SHPO pending; Grant Timeframe 7/1/16- Grant Funding 6/30/17; Grant Withdrawn 4/13/2017 HI-16-04 Referral of Sign The Depot at 595 Sign Permit for Wall Permit #16-611 referred to HDC by City Permit approved based on HCD Permit #16-611 Forest Street Sign with Electronic Planner for Architectural Review consultation; Permit issued Message Center Certification consultation; Considered at 5/19/16 HDC Meeting HI-16-05 Mixed Use 126 West 3-story 7/21/2016 HDC Public Hearing and Review HDC Recommendation on ArchRevCert Buildings at Loockerman Street, Commercial/Apartm for Recommendations; HDC subject to conditions. Site Plan application Loockerman Way current site of ent Building and 4- Recommended Approval of ArchRevCert S-16-18 granted conditional approval by Loockerman Way story subject to conditions; Application S-16-18 Planning Commission in September with (plaza area) Commercial/Apartm reviewed by PC and granted Approval of approval of ArchRevCert subject to ent Building ArchRevCert with conditions 9/19/2016. conditions. Need to work to finalize Site Plan.

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2016 Updated thru June 7, 2017 HI-16-06 Open Flags for Downtown Dover Presentation of Presentation at HDC Meeting on Concept for uniform Open flags with Downtown area Information 10/20/2016; HDC endorsement of project "Dover - Historically Happening" graphics; Businesses concept HDC discussion and suggestions for design consideration. Flag design implemented of medium blue and white colors; open flags installed.

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2017 Updated thru June 7, 2017 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-17-01 CLG Grant Certified Local Information File Notice of Eligibility for Grant 3/1/2017; Grant Application submitted; awaiting Application for Government FFY2017 CLG Grant Application submitted Formal Award Letter; Grant Timeframe to FFY2017 Application for 4/28/2017 to SHPO cover 7/1/17-6/30/18 Grant Funding HI-17-02 Referral of 305 South Buidling Permit for Permit #17-949 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 6/6/2017 Building Permit Governors Avenue Renovations to Planner for Architectural Review #17-949 Apartment Building Certification consultation; To Be Considered at 6/15/2017 HDC Meeting

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2017 - Updated Thru 5-31-2017 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/10/2017 16-1954 38 The Green, Kent County Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for security in Courthouse Renovations required for interior work. lobby area of 'new' building. 1/11/2017 16-1992 500 W Loockerman Street, Building Permit - Interior No Planning Staff Review. No Interior renovations for new layout Duncan Center Renovations ArchRev Cert required for interior of Third Floor space. work. 1/11/2017 17-39 2 Kings Highway NE, Building Permit - Addition of HDC Approval with Conditions on Demolition of existing garage and Carriage House Accessory Structure ARC 4/21/2016; Application HI-16- construction of new Carriage House 02; Staff approval per ARC Building. This permit supersedes Permit #16-337 that was approved but not issued. Construction underway. 1/18/2017 17-89 321 and 323 South Sign Permit - Wall Sign Staff Approval. Wall Sign for new bakery tenant. Governors Avenue, Baguette Bakery 3/24/2017 16-1186 2 West Loockerman Street Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Revisions to proposed layout of Renovations required for interior work. third floor apartment. Interior renovations only. 3/28/2017 17-289 124 South State Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations to Verizon Renovations required for interior work. reconfiguration space and equipment. Exterior equipment not visible from public street. 3/27/2017 17-357 6 South State Street, Office Administrative Building Permit Staff Approval Brick repointing and repairs to front of Baird Mandalas tower area and other select areas Brockstedt on building. Project complete. 4/10/2017 17-320 25 Jerusalem Way, New Building Permit - Shed Staff Approval Replacement of existing shed with Jerusalem Baptist Church new shed in same location 4/3/2017 17-414 54 South State Street, Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval Banner installed for 15 days (4/3/17- Presbyterian Church of 4/17/17) and removed. Dover

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2017 - Updated Thru 5-31-2017 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 4/20/2017 17-617 54 South State Street, Roof Permit Staff Approval Replacement of flat roof areas with Presbyterian Church of flat roof system and replacement of Dover existing asphalt shingles. Replace gutters and downspouts in-kind. 5/5/2017 17-666 305 South State Street Building Permit - Interior & Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior Renovations and Exterior Exterior Renovations (Rear required due to project location is Renovations (window and door Addition) not visible from public way. replacements, paint exterior wood siding, new roof) to Rear Frame Addition. Supersedes Permit #15- 1158. 5/9/2017 17-726 501 South State Street, Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval Banners installed for 90 days Christ Church (5/4/17-8/4/17) and removed. 5/31/2017 17-780 35 Loockerman Plaza. Dover Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior only work to install of glass Public Library Renovations required for interior work. will in AV Room. 5/19/2017 17-814 311 South State Street, Law Sign Permit - Wall Sign Staff Approval Projecting wall sign on metal Office of Sean Lynn (Annex) bracket. Same design as main office sign across street. 5/25/2017 17-834 108 South Governors Building Permit - Deck Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Removal and replacement of Avenue Renovations required as project is not visible. existing wood deck. 5/24/2017 17-853 25 West Loockerman Street Building Permit - Door Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Replacement of rear exterior door. Replacement required as project is not visible. 5/22/2017 17-855 501 South State Street, Building Permit - Exterior No Planning Staff Review. Wood repairs and painting of soffit, Christ Church Renovations (Soffit and Fascia) fascia, gutters on parish house. 5/24/2017 17-879 300 South State Street, Administrative Building Permit No Planning Staff Review. Emergency stabilization of front Young Law Offices façade (wall & window area) due to vehicular accident.

City of Dover ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW REPORT Referral by City Planner to Historic District Commission Meeting of June 15, 2016 Permit: Building Permit #17-949 Exterior (and Interior) Building Renovations Location: 305 South Governors Avenue Located on the east side of South Governors Avenue just south of North Street Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-65.00-000 File Number: HI-17-02 Referral of Permit: The following application Building Permit #17-949 is referred by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for consultation regarding the issuance of the Architectural Review Certificate. Applications for certain types of construction activity within the Historic District Zone (H) are reviewed by the City Planner (or Staff as designated) for Architectural Review Certification as part of the Building Permit application review process. Staff is referring the Permit for review under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.22(A) and (B). See below. Section 3.22 Architectural review certification by the city planner. (A) An architectural review certificate for specific classes of building permits, including fences, signs, siding, window and door replacement, roofing, the addition or replacement of decorative features, minor demolition, residential additions, and other construction of a minor nature, may be issued by the city planner, after a review and determination that the proposed construction is in general accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25. (B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or construction in the historic district for consultation with commission. Permit Proposal: Building Permit #17-949 was filed on June 6, 2017 for the renovations to existing building including exterior improvements for building access/egress including additions and fire escape stairways. The permit application is for interior and exterior improvements related to the use of the building as three apartment units (with varying numbers of bedrooms) and a common area space (on the second floor of the rear wing). The interior renovations are not subject to Architectural Review Certification. The exterior improvements occur in two areas: the addition of an attic level rear facing dormer on the building’s main block with a fire escape stairway and the addition of an enclosed basement entry with a second fire escape/stairway system serving portions of the rear P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

HI-17-02 Referral of Building Permit #17-949 Building Renovations at 305 South Governors Avenue Staff Report to the Historic District Commission Page 2 of 3 wing of the building. The dormer includes a double-hung egress window and is clad in painting siding and capped with a metal roof system. The enclosed basement entry replaces a Bilco door in the same location and is clad in horizontal painted siding with a flat roof system as it is to be located under a fire escape/stairway system. To accommodate this basement entry a window on the east elevation of the wing will be infilled like the adjacent wall surface. The fire escape/stairway systems are to be of metal construction. See permit application form and drawing attachments. Staff Review of Permit for Architectural Review Certification: In reviewing the proposed project for Architectural Review Certification, Staff referenced various sections of Chapter 3: Maintenance, Repair, Preservation and Restoration of Existing Historic Buildings and Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation of the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone which presents the Recommended, Not Recommended, and Inappropriate approaches to construction of various elements in the Historic District. Chapter 3 presents information on Recommended materials for use in the Historic District. This project in involves the building elements of windows, doors, walls – brick and wood, and roofs. A section in Chapter 4 (pages 4-8 and 4-10) discusses additions and the considerations for their construction including location, materials, and form and scale characteristics. The use of dormer windows is Not Recommended; however, can be acceptable if location of the rear of the building and not visible from the street. The proposed elements of fire escapes/stairways are not discussed. Historic District Commission Action The Historic District Commission should consider the proposal for the exterior building renovations and take action in regards to the Architectural Review Certification for the Building Permit #17-949. Staff Findings from Review of Building Permit: Staff findings are summarized as follows for the proposed exterior building renovations as presented in Permit #17-949. The overall structure design and material choices comply with the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone.  Addition Locations: The placement of the additions is to the rear of the building (as front facade faces South Governors Avenue). Portions of the side and rear of this building are currently more visible as the adjacent property to the north is an open space/pocket park which makes it also visible from North Street. The proposed dormer is located on the rear of the main block of the building with limited visibility from South Governors Avenue. The basement entry addition is likewise on the rear (east) elevation of the rear wing and is further screened from view by the stairway system, fencing, and vegetation on the adjacent property.  Addition Size and Form: The size and form of the proposed additions are clearly subordinate to the main building. Their size is related to Building Code and Fire Code requirements for access and egress. 2

HI-17-02 Referral of Building Permit #17-949 Building Renovations at 305 South Governors Avenue Staff Report to the Historic District Commission Page 3 of 3  Materials: The proposed materials for the additions are of frame construction and include metal roofing and flat roofing systems and areas of horizontal siding (on the rear dormer and basement entry addition). The fire escapes/stairways are to be constructed of painted fabricated metal. Staff finds that the material choices and resulting appearance thereof to be generally consistent with the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone. The existing building is of stucco and brick. The use of siding occurs in areas of limited visibility such as the dormer at attic level of 2 ½ story height and on the basement enclosed entry which is under the rear exterior fire escape/stairway. Advisory Comments and Recommendations: 1. The applicant shall be aware that issuance of a Building Permit is required prior to the commencement of construction. The Building Permit Application will be subject to the conditions of approval established and may be required to be updated if necessary to comply with these conditions established through the Architectural Review Certification process. 2. In the matters of the building access and egress for this particular use as an apartment building, the City’s adopted Building Codes and Fire Codes may have additional requirements. Attachments:  Building Permit #17-949 application form and select permit drawings and project renderings  Letter of Notice to Applicant dated June 7, 2017 3

0 10 20 SCALE: 1" = 20' LAYER STATE: SITE PLAN FOUNDATION PLAN BMG: 2016081.00 305 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVE BUILDING RENOVATIONS SCALE: 1" = 20' Dover, DE DATE: 04-10-17 309 S. Governors Ave. DRAWN BY: A.P.C. 305 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE Dover, DE 19904 Ph. 302.734.7950 CITY OF DOVER - KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE Fax 302.734.7965 1 F:\AutoCAD\Projects\2016\2016081\DWG\2016081-SITE-C3D15.dwg, May 02, 2017 - 4:34pm 2017-05-02

A R C H IT E C T U R E APARTMENT 2 APARTMENT 3 APARTMENT 1 E N G IN E E R IN G Dover, DE 309 S Governors Ave Dover, DE 19904 302.734.7950 Salisbury, MD 312 West Main St. Suite 300 DN Salisbury, MD 21801 410.546.9100 KITCHENETTE DOWN Wilmington, NC 303 3205 Randall Parkway, Suite 211 Wilmington, NC 28403 LIVING ROOM BEDROOM UTILITY/ BASEMENT 910.341.7600 BEDROOM 1 LIVING ROOM KITCHEN STOR. ENTRY/EXIT 302 301 102 106 108 109 www.beckermorgan.com 110 UP DN DRESS 304 BEDROOM 2 PORCH HALL PORCH BATH ROOF 306 101 105 UP SUN ROOM ROOF 107 BATHROOM CLOSET 305 104 DN EXTERIOR BRICK PATIO BEDROOM 2 UP DN UP 103 BRICK DN UP PLANTER PLANTER BRICK THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF THE WALKWAY ARCHITECT ARE UNDERTAKEN FOR AND STONE ARE PERFORMED IN THE INTEREST OF: PARKING 1: EJB, INC. NEW ATTIC LEVEL NEW FIRST LEVEL LOT 4 SCALE: 3/16" = 1'0" BRICK DRIVEWAY 2 SCALE: 3/16" = 1'0" NO CONTRACTURAL OBLIGATION IS ASSUMED BY THE ARCHITECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY OTHER PERSON INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. PROJECT TITLE APARTMENT UNIT LAYOUT LEGEND 305 SOUTH GOVERNORS 305 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVE. DOVER, DE BUILDING APARTMENT 1 APARTMENT 2 APARTMENT 3 BUILDING COMMON SPACE APARTMENT 2 APARTMENT 3 COMMON APARTMENT 1 SPACE ISSUED FOR PERMIT ONLY DATE: 05/03/17 CORRIDOR CLOSET SHEET TITLE 012 COMPUTER 013 BEDROOM 1 T.V. ROOM ROOM SITTING ROOM APARTMENT UNIT CORRIDOR 204 210 211 212 BEDROOM 4 BEDROOM 5 LAYOUT PLANS 014 008 011 BEDROOM 3 BATH. CORRIDOR COR. UP 005 UP 203 ENTRANCE CORRIDOR 015 206 209 COR. 205 CLST. 006 CORRIDOR BATHROOM 004 CLST. DN 010 PORCH LAUNDRY BATH. 007 ROOF 207 208 ROOF CORRIDOR CLOSET 202 CLOSET UP ISSUE BLOCK 001 009 003 KITCHENETTE LIVING ROOM UTILITY UP UP ROOM 201 F: \V8\ Proj ect s\2016\ 201608100\ dgn\ 201608100- G100. dgn 002 DN 1 05/31/17 ISSUED FOR PERMIT MARK DATE DESCRIPTION PROJECT NO: 2016081.00 NEW SECOND LEVEL NEW BASEMENT LEVEL DATE: 04/25/17 3 SCALE: 3/16" = 1'0" 1 SCALE: 3/16" = 1'0" SCALE: 3/16 " = 1'0" DRAWN BY: JAD PROJ MGR: WJS G003 COPYRIGHT© 2017 5/ 24/ 2017

City of Dover June 7, 2017 William Boyles C/o EJB Inc. 327 Martin Street Dover DE 19901 Via Email: wcboyles@comcast.net RE: Referral of Building Permit #17-949 to Historic District Commission, HI-17-02 Renovations to Apartment Building at 305 South Governors Avenue Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-65.00-000. Dear Applicants: This letter is to inform you that Building Permit application #17-949 has been referred to the City of Dover Historic District Commission for consultation. Building Permit #17-949 was filed on June 6, 2017 for renovations to an existing building for exterior improvements related to building access/egress including additions and fire escape stairways at 305 South Governors Avenue, Dover, Delaware. The location of the subject property within the City of Dover’s Historic District zone requires the review and issuance of an Architectural Review Certificate (ARC) for construction activities. Certain types of activities such as this project are eligible for Staff review of the ARC during the Building/Sign Permit application process. Project activities are reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone as stated in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.25(A). 3.25 Architectural review standards. (A) An architectural review certificate may be issued if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement, location and materials and structures affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district as set forth in the historic district design guidelines and standards adopted by the planning commission and as set forth in the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. In reviewing the proposed project for Architectural Review Certification, Staff referenced the Chapter 3: Maintenance, Repair, Preservation and Restoration of Existing Historic Buildings and Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation of the Design Standards and Guidelines which present the Recommended, Not Recommended, and Inappropriate approaches to work in the Historic District. The Design Standards and Guidelines do not specifically address the use of fire escapes/fire stairs. Therefore, as related to the visibility of these improvements, I am referring the permit application to the Historic District Commission for review. See Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.22 (A) and (B) listed below. P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

Letter Re: Permit #17-949 Building Renovations at 305 South Governors Avenue, Dover June 7, 2017 Page 2 of 2 Section 3.22 Architectural review certification by the city planner. (A) An architectural review certificate for specific classes of building permits, including fences, signs, siding, window and door replacement, roofing, the addition or replacement of decorative features, minor demolition, residential additions, and other construction of a minor nature, may be issued by the city planner, after a review and determination that the proposed construction is in general accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25 (B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or construction in the historic district for consultation with commission. The City of Dover Historic District Commission will review this permit at their next meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 3:00pm in the City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover. This permit referral has been assigned Application #HI- 17-02. You are encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss the project. Staff will provide the Historic District Commission with the permit application materials and other background information for their review and action. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Planning Office at (302)736-7196. Sincerely, Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP Principal Planner CC: David S. Hugg, III, Interim Planning Director Wayne Sharp, Becker Morgan Group via email Permit #17-949