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CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, September 20, 2018 - 3:00 P.M. City Hall – Conference Room ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING on August 16, 2018 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS 1. Summary of Activity a. Summary of Applications 2017-2018 b. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2018 2. Department of Planning & Inspections Update NEW APPLICATIONS – None NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Permits Referred to Commission 2. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program a. Update on Submission of FFY2018 CLG Grant Application 3. Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan a. Update on Open House Event and Project Activities b. Information on “Partners in Preservation: Planning for the Future” - Delaware’s Historic Preservation Plan 2018-2022 c. Continued Discussion of Historic Preservation Chapter 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.

MINUTES OF HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2018 o The Meeting Minutes of the August 16, 2018 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 may be considered at the September 20, 2018 meeting of the Historic District Commission.

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2017 Updated thru August 31, 2018 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; Formal Award Application for Government FFY2017 CLG Grant Application Letter received with Grant Agreement; FFY2017 Application for Grant submitted 4/28/2017 to SHPO Grant Timeframe to cover 7/6/17-6/30/18; Funding Grant Withdrawn HI-17-02 Referral of 305 South Governors Building Permit for Permit #17-949 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 6/6/2017; Building Permit Avenue Renovations to Planner for Architectural Review Permit to be issued subject to conditions of #17-949 Apartment Building Certification consultation; Considered at Architectural Review Certification; No 6/15/2017 HDC Meeting Action HI-17-03 Referral of Sign 115 West Sign Permit: Wall Permit #17-1484 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 8/16/2017; Permit #17-1484 Loockerman Street Sign Planner for Architectural Review Permit issued for installation of wall sign. Certification consultation; Considered at Applicant seeks to allow back-lit sign. 9/21/2017 HDC Meeting; Appealed to Determination by City Planner of Planning Commission and considered on prohibiting the back-lit sign remained in 10/16/2017 place after two failed motions by the HDC. Applicant appealed the decision of the HDC to the PC. PC took action to approve Architectural Review Certification to allow backlighting of the sign. HI-17-04 Governors Café 144 Kings Highway One story addition to 12/21/2017 Public Hearing and Review Project proposal to add a one-story building Kitchen Addition SW kitchen with the Historic District Commission. addition to rear wing of the existing Conditional Approval granted of building to expand the kitchen area. Project Architectural Review Certification. received Conditional Use approval from the Planning Commission (Application C-18-01). Final Plan Approval granted 7/26/2018. Awaiting submission of Building Permit.

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2018 Updated thru August 31, 2018 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-18-01 CLG Grant Certified Local Information File Notice of Eligibility for Grant Grant Application received; awaiting Application for Government 3/15/2018; FFY2018 CLG Grant Formal Award Letter and Letter of FFY2018 Application for Application submitted 5/11/2018 to Agreement; Grant Timeframe to be 7/1/18- Grant Funding SHPO 6/30/19 HI-18-02 Referral of 12 Kings Highway Demolition Permit - Permit #18-1104 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 6/25/2018; Demolition NE, Elizabeth W. Accessory Structure City Planner 7/5/2018 for consultation Additional Information received 7/9/2018 Permit #18-1104 Murphey School on Architectural Review Certification; enabled ArchRevCert to be granted: Permit Accessory Applicant provided additional issued 7/10/2018; Update on Status to Structure information to Planner; Planner HDC on 7/19/2018 issued ArchRevCert 7/10/2018 HI-18-03 Referral of Fence 401 South Fence Permit Permit #18-1207 referred to HDC by Permit application received 7/13/2018; Permit #18-1207 Governors Avenue City Planner 7/18/2018 for HDC authorizes fence height and consultation on Architectural Review recommends materials; Permit to be Certification; Considered at issued subject to conditions of 7/19/2018 HDC Meeting - approval Architectural Review Certification granted for 6 ft. height with recommendations on fence material

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2018 - Updated Thru 8-31-2018 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/23/2018 18-15 14 Loockerman Plaza, The Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for conversion House of Coffi Renovations & Exterior required for interior work. of space to coffee shop. Exterior Renovations work involves exterior finish repairs and painting, construction of brick paver patio entry with black metal fence. 1/22/2018 18-135 29 Kent Avenue, Murphey Roof Permit Staff Approval. Replacement of roof. School - Maintenance Building 2/1/2018 18-42 2 Kings Highway NE Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval with No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for residential Renovations required for interior work. elevation and kitchen remodeling. Replacement of kitchen windows at rear of house. 2/16/2018 18-167 111 West Loockerman Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for new tenant - Street, Barber Shop Renovations required for interior work. barber shop. 2/12/2018 18-202 313 South State Street, Law Sign Permit Staff Approval. Projecting sign on metal bracket. Office of Sean Lynn (Annex) 2/16/2018 18-222 410 Legislative Avenue, Administrative Permit Staff Approval. Memorial/Public Art installation for Legislative Mall Volunteer Firefighters Memorial on southwest corner of Legislative Mall. 2/28/2018 18-321 116 West Water Street, Sign Permit Staff Approval. Replacement wall sign for law Parkowski, Guerke & office. Installed. Swayze 2/27/2018 18-325 54 South State Street, Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of vinyl banner 3/19/18- Presbyterian Church 4/2/18. 3/8/2018 18-147 206 West Loockerman Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Repair of drywall after sprinkler Street, Bayard Apartments Renovations required for interior work. damage. 3/29/2018 18-345 9 West Loockerman Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for addition of My Roots Renovations required for interior work. hair salon area/chair.

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2018 - Updated Thru 8-31-2018 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 3/5/2018 18-369 14 Loockerman Plaza, The Fence Permit Staff Approval. Installation of 3 ft. black metal House of Coffi fence around outside patio of restaurant. Installed. 4/4/2018 18-426 131 West Loockerman Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovation for tenant fit out Street, Caviar Beauty Bar Renovations required for interior work. of personal service establishment. 4/9/2018 18-450 304 South State Street, Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of wall sign for office Gwinn Homes (Office) tenant. 4/4/2018 18-471 25 West Loockerman Street Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval. Replacement of siding, windows, a Renovations new metal roof on pent roof. Removal of shutters and removal of projecting box sign. 5/29/2018 18-663 410 South State Street, Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval. Repointing and select brick Offices of Schmittinger & Renovations replacement project. Rodriguez 5/25/2018 18-685 150 Martin Luther King Jr Roof Permit Staff. No ArchRevCert required. Replacement/Repair of flat roof Boulevard South, Tatnall area that is not visible. Building 5/3/2018 18-718 523 South State Street, Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval. Vinyl Banner installed on decorative Christ Church posts. Installation period 5/1/18- 8/1/18. 5/25/2018 18-843 54 South State Street, Roof Permit Staff Approval. Replacement of existing asphalt Presbyterian Church shingle roof with new roof. 7/11/2018 18-1104 12 Kings Highway NE, Demolition Permit Staff Approval after submission of Demolition of accessory structure. Murphey School additional information. Originally referred to HDC (HI-18- 02). Additional information allowed Staff to complete Review; updated HDC on 7/19/2018. Permit issued and building demolished. 7/17/2018 18-1117 6 Elm Terrace Roof Permit Not reviewed by Planning Staff. Replacement of roof. Later review Issued by Admin Staff. shows house as asphalt shingle roof already.

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2018 - Updated Thru 8-31-2018 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 7/25/2018 18-1193 410 South State Street, Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval Rehabilitation and repair of front Offices of Schmittinger & Renovations porch and porch floor & ceiling. Rodriguez 7/20/2018 18-1244 132 W Loockerman Street, Siding Permit - Fascia Not reviewed by Planning Staff. Repair of fascia and gutter. The Golden Fleece Issued by Admin Staff. 8/10/2018 18-1203 108 E Water Street Building Permit - Interior and Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior work to reconfigure office Exterior Renovations required for interior work. space areas. Accessibility Ramp at rear of building being reconstruction; limited visibility due to location and landscaping. 8/8/2018 18-1271 228 W Loockerman Street, Building Permit - Interior and Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior work on floor and joist Commercial Building Exterior Renovations required for interior work. system due to water damage. Exterior work is brick repointing in select areas related to roof repairs. 8/17/2018 18-1298 25 Kent Avenue, Elizabeth Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval. Construction of round brick walled W. Murphey School Renovations planter near Sanford Cottage. 8/2/2018 18-1349 321 & 323 S Governors Fence Permit Staff Approval. Establishment of outdoor patio area Avenue on side of building fenced in by black metal fence. 8/6/2018 18-1377 535 S State Street Roof Permit Not reviewed by Planning Staff. Replacement of existing porch roof. Issued by Admin Staff. 8/28/2018 18-1567 124 S State Street, Verizon Siding Permit - Repointing Staff Approval. Patch repointing of select area of Building brick wall.

Lenapé Heritage Celebration SEPTEMBER 2018 Saturday, September 1, 2018 “The First People of the First State: A Celebration of Heritage” The Old State House 10 am- 4:30 pm Join the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware at the Old State House as they celebrate mother earth and their culture with dancing and demonstrations. Grand Entry at 12 noon. This is a First Saturday in the First State program. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901. Programs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 744-5054 “Indian Melodies” Johnson Victrola Museum 10:00 am and 2:00 pm This engaging program examines early 20th century, Victor Record Company’s recordings of Native American Music. Historical and Cultural Affairs, Historic Interpreter Valerie Kauffman and featured guest American Indian Flutist, Boe Harris will explore what was called “The Unique American Sound” during the Indianist movement. You can listen to some of these compositions on original 78 rpm recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. In addition, Flutist, Boe Harris will perform Indian melodies. This program is inter-active and the audience will be provided traditional instruments to play along in an impromptu “Indian Melodies Jam Session”. This is a First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 South New Street, Dover, DE 19904. Programs at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3262 Monday, September 3, 2018 “The Long Road to Recognition: New Avenues” The Old State House 1:00 pm This program focuses on the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware status as a “State Recognized” Indian Community. Elected Chief Dennis Coker will talk about the community’s long struggle to achieve this status and what this designation means for the citizens of both the Lenapé Indian Tribe and the State of Delaware. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 744-5054 “Indian Melodies” Johnson Victrola Museum 10:00 am and 2:00 pm This engaging program examines early 20th century, Victor Record Company’s recordings of Native American Music. Historical and Cultural Affairs, Historic Interpreter Valerie Kauffman and featured guest American Indian Flutist, Boe Harris will explore what was called “The Unique American Sound” during the Indianist movement. You can listen to some of these compositions on original 78 rpm recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. In addition, Flutist, Boe Harris will perform Indian melodies. This program is inter-active and the audience will be provided traditional instruments to play along in an impromptu “Indian Melodies Jam Session”. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 South New Street, Dover, DE 19904. Programs at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3262

Saturday, September 8, 2018 “Archaeology in Delaware and the 1st People” The Old State House 1:00 pm This program focuses on the Archaeological sites within the State of Delaware. Numerous excavations have revealed stunning information about the lives of Delaware’s first people. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 744-5054 Saturday, September 15, 2018 “Deciphering American Indian DNA” The Old State House 1:00 pm This program explores the implications of DNA testing from a Native American perspective. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 744-5054 Friday, September 21, 2018 “Native American Arts” The Dover Public Library 6:00 pm Join the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware at the Dover Public Library as they demonstrate drumming, dancing and share the art of bead working. The Dover Public Library, Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19901. Free admission. Saturday, September 22, 2018 “American Indian Women Today” The Old State House 1:00 pm American Indian women, including author Kay Oxendine of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe, will speak about traditional roles and how those roles have become pertinent in today’s #METOO society. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 744-5054 Tuesday, September 25, 2018 “Delaware’s Most Important Site: Bloomsbury and the Survival of the Lenapé People” The Dover Public Library 6:00 pm Join Archeologist and Ethnographer Dr. Cara Blume as she examines the significance of the Bloomsbury site. This American Indian site gave proof of identity and the continued existence of the Lenapé People in Delaware. The Dover Public Library, Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19901. Free admission. Saturday, September 29, 2018 “Growing Up Lenapé in Delaware: Lenapé Citizens Speak” The Old State House 1:00 pm Lenapé tribal citizens speak about their experiences with American Indian identity before and after desegregation. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. (302) 744-5054

Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan • Update on Open House Event and Project Activities o Open House Event was held on August 23, 2018. See the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage for links to the PowerPoint Presentations from the Open House Event on the Comprehensive Plan and the Rolling Presentation (on the Survey Results): https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan o As of August 23, 2019, the Planning Office has released a Preliminary DRAFT of the Land Development Plan Map and a Preliminary Listing of Comprehensive Plan Goals. See the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage for the links under “Additional Resources”: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan • Information on “Partners in Preservation: Planning for the Future” – Delaware’s Historic Preservation Plan 2018-2022 • The State Historic Preservation recently released the Final document of the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan. The complete document is on file in the City’s Planning Office and is also available through the following link: https://history.delaware.gov/preservation/planning.shtml • Included in this packet is a copy of Chapter 7 – The Preservation Plan: Goal, Strategies, and Actions for 2018-2022. Please review to identify any items to make part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan Chapter on Historic Preservation. • Continued Discussion of Historic Preservation Chapter • Staff will present information on any Comments received from our Public Outreach efforts related to Historic Preservation. • Discussion will focus on the section on Plan Goals for Historic Preservation and the associated Recommendations and Action Items. A copy of this section from the 2008 Comprehensive Plan is included in this packet.

7. This section describes the six broad goals of the 2018-2022 preservation plan that were developed from the public meetings and surveys, and from discussions with numerous preservation partners in government, non-profits, and the private sector. GOAL 1 - DELAWARE’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM Strengthen and expand Delaware’s core federal/state historic preservation program to provide a solid foundation for preservation initiatives throughout the state. The National Historic Preservation Act established a state and local historic preservation initiatives and are national historic preservation program in partnership essential to their long-term success. These programs with the states and provides the framework for historic should continue to be supported and improved and preservation at the state and local levels. With support integrated with new emerging preservation initiatives. through federal funding, the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) manages the federal/state partnership in Delaware and guides the participation of communities, organizations, and citizens statewide. The SHPO’s ongoing programs are the foundation for GOAL 2 - RELATED PROGRAMS Enhance or establish relationships among federal and state programs that impact historic preservation. Programs implemented across a variety of state These agency programs should be highlighted and agencies have impacts on historic buildings, landscapes, coordinated with other preservation initiatives. In all and archaeological resources. In some cases, agency cases, agencies should be cognizant of the impacts programs undertaken primarily for other purposes their programs have on historic resources, and historic contribute substantially to the preservation of historic preservation approaches should be considered and resources and should be recognized as important supported in program administration and management. components of the State Historic Preservation Plan. 60 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

GOAL 3 - BEST PRACTICES IN PLANNING Encourage inclusion of historic preservation values as a best practice in landscape and community planning. Historic resources are recognized as an integral Over the past two decades, best practices in component of landscapes and communities landscape and community planning in Delaware have throughout Delaware, contributing to their character increasingly recognized the importance of sense-of- and to local quality of life for residents. Most major place and community character. Some communities changes within communities are related to land have adopted innovative planning strategies that development and growth management processes encourage better outcomes in community design and involving varying levels of governmental oversight and livability. Goal 3 highlights the importance of historic review. resources in these best practices as character defining features of communities that should be preserved and enhanced. Many of these planning practices go beyond the traditional activities of historic preservation. GOAL 4 - GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE Support grassroots historic preservation initiatives in communities throughout the state. Grassroots initiatives are at the forefront of historic Grassroots action is essential to a healthy, broad-based, preservation in counties and communities throughout statewide preservation program. Grassroots action Delaware. Most grassroots preservation initiatives are demonstrates the interest and support of local residents undertaken by volunteers who know their communities and directly engages local community leaders. Grassroots and are committed to community betterment. In some organizations exist in many forms with widely differing cases volunteer grassroots initiatives are undertaken capabilities. To be effective, grassroots activists need through local government-appointed bodies – historical to be well informed, realistic, professional, consistent, commissions, historic review boards, and others. In other and persistent. They require support from all levels of cases, non-profit organizations and ad hoc local groups government and non-profit sectors, and they will benefit are involved. from networking and communication with each other sharing knowledge and experience. GOAL 5 - INFORMATION Make information on Delaware’s historic resources widely available. Accurate and thorough information on Delaware’s Most important is the inventory of historic resources historic resources is essential to good planning and the maintained by the State Historic Preservation Office. preservation of historic building and landscape resources. Historic contexts can provide a basis for understanding A number of state agencies share in aspects of collecting, Delaware history and its resources and are important maintaining, and providing access to information on for education, survey, and assessment. Upgrading, historic resources. improving, and extending the inventory, historic contexts, and other supporting information is an ongoing task in which many partners may participate. DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 61

GOAL 6 - COMMUNICATION Broadly communicate the value of Delaware’s historic resources and the means through which they can be preserved and enhanced. Effective communication about Delaware’s historic Communication with the general public through resources has several different primary audiences and interpretation and other means is important to encourage purposes, but all are important to the state’s historic understanding and appreciation of historic resources. preservation program. Communication within the preservation community, including both professionals Communication to young people through education and the grassroots advocates, is important to provide is important in building the long-term support and information and coordinate activities. engagement of future generations. STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS To meet each of the six goals, a number of strategies and actions are proposed. These are outlined in the charts that follow this chapter. While the goals are broad statements about the hopes for future conditions, strategies define how these goals could be achieved. Specific actions then provide discrete tasks that can be adopted by one or more partners. Some of the proposed actions are carryovers from the 2013-2017 plan. Many others derive directly from conversations held with partners and stakeholders during the development of the plan. The actions within each goal vary in their focus, but essentially can be characterized as directing preservation advocates to: Be Informed Share Resources Take Action 62 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

SUGGESTED PARTNERS Chapter 4 identified a number of agencies and A Note about the SHPO’s Role organizations that could help implement the The SHPO is often listed among the suggested partners to plan. For some this may involve simply improving help carry out the plan’s actions. Certainly, there are some communication on work they are already actions for which the agency would be directly responsible, doing. For others it will be important to make particularly in Goal 1. However, the SHPO would not be the connections between the missions they serve lead for most of this work. Nor should it be. As discussed and preservation goals. throughout this plan, historic preservation is a state-wide concern, and is best achieved through the combined and In the charts that follow, there are suggested coordinated efforts of multiple groups and interests. The partners listed for each action. The list is not SHPO remains a source for information and guidance, and intended to be exhaustive, or exclusive: other tracks the implementation of the actions outlined in the plan. entities may very well be involved. PRIORITIES The preservation plan for 2018-2022 is ambitious. Goal 1 Strategy 1 Increase public awareness of Some proposed activities are wide-ranging, and will preservation programs require a longer timeframe to achieve. Others are Strategy 3 Promote tax credit programs Strategy 6 Transform SHPO digital technology relatively simple to implement. Regardless, not all of this proposed work can be given equal weight. Goal 2 Strategy 11 Increase public awareness of proposed land use changes For the review of the initial draft of this plan, partners Goal 3 Strategy 2 Preservation strategies in local were asked to offer their thoughts on the immediate government planning Strategy 6 Preservation in higher education institutions priorities. Although there was no consensus on the rank of the Goals, the following strategies , as Goal 4 Strategy 1 Develop preservation network highlighted in the charts included in this chapter, Goal 5 Strategy 3 Expand, promote CHRIS online map were suggested as important starting points for Strategy 4 Explore trades/materials conservation education implementing the plan: Goal 6 Strategy 4 Promote educational programming for young people IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING, AND ASSESSMENT It is recommended that the SHPO and key partners Preservation, as the citizen board advising the agency follow a simple but regular process through which on historic preservation priorities and issues, for review implementation of the State Historic Preservation Plan and comment at the Board’s annual business meeting can be coordinated, monitored, and assessed. Each (currently held in October of each year). partner will be encouraged to review the State Historic The work plan can then be used to monitor the Preservation Plan, to coordinate its programs with the progress of activities statewide. The Working Group plan’s goals and strategies to the extent possible, and should meet regularly to review progress of priority to provide continuing comments on issues affecting actions and any issues or changes that would affect historic preservation. preservation in Delaware. The SHPO should consult with the existing Historic A brief annual report for should be produced and Preservation Plan Working Group each fall to offered to the Office of State Planning Coordination develop a yearly work plan, to include key actions as a background document for its annual Report to be undertaken during the course of the following on State Planning Issues. The annual report should calendar year. be submitted to the State Review Board for Historic The SHPO should present the yearly work Preservation, and also to the National Park Service plan to the State Review Board for Historic as part of the Historic Preservation Fund end-of-year report by the State Historic Preservation Office. DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 63

Goal #1: Strengthen/Expand Delaware’s Core Federal/State Historic Preservation Program Strategies Increase awareness of the importance of the 1 federal/state historic programs among legislators, state and local government officials, businesses, and the general public 2 Advocate for legislators’ support of historic preservation programs at the state and federal levels 3 Promote use of federal and state historic preservation tax credits for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings in Delaware 64 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal #1: Strengthen/Expand Delaware’s Core Federal/State Historic Preservation Program Suggested Actions Partners 1a Develop and publish brochure(s) on the state’s historic preservation programs SHPO, HCA, Preservation Planners community preservationists, Seek opportunities to join outreach efforts on 1b Preservation Planners, different topics to highlight what historic preservation Preservation Delaware, programs have to offer SHPO, UDCHAD, DSU Broaden stakeholder participation in annual National 2a Historic Preservation Advocacy Day State Review Board, Preservation Planners, CLGs, Coordinate state-level activities with HCA Advocacy community Plan, including but not limited to advocacy to establish preservationists, a Delaware Threatened Properties Program to identify 2b and document architectural and archaeological Preservation Delaware, HCA Advocacy Plan Committee, threatened properties, and support reauthorization of ACRA the state historic preservation tax credit program Monitor proposed legislation or regulations that may Preservation Delaware, 2c affect historic preservation efforts and alert partners on advocacy needs Preservation Planners, community preservationists To encourage support for reauthorization: • conduct an economic impact study of the tax credit SHPO; Preservation Delaware, 3a program and use results to develop presentation • arrange for presentations to business leaders and similar Preservation Planners, audiences to demonstrate how historic preservation DSHA, CLGs stimulates local economies SHPO, Preservation Broaden outreach to communities with National Delaware, UDCHAD, Register-listed historic districts to encourage DSU, Preservation 3b participation in the program, using social media, Planners, community speakers, and other forms of community education preservationists, local historical societies Notify local legislators and elected officials of HCA, CLGs and other 3c completed historic preservation tax credit projects within their jurisdictions; invite to press events munipalities highlighting the work of the program DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 65

Goal #1: Strengthen/Expand Delaware’s Core Federal/State Historic Preservation Program Strategies Encourage participation of Delaware communities 4 in the Certified Local Government program to support community preservation, revitalization, and enhancement Work to assure that federal and state regulatory 5 compliance processes are as efficient and effective as possible in the identification, documentation, and appropriate treatment of historic resources 6 Transform digital technology for SHPO programs 66 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal #1: Strengthen/Expand Delaware’s Core Federal/State Historic Preservation Program Suggested Actions Partners 4a Develop and publish a brochure on Delaware’s Certified Local Government program, with FAQs and benefits of SHPO participation and distribute to municipalities 4b communities that have historic preservation Establish more regular contact with non-CLG SHPO, CLG contacts ordinances, boards or commissions Partner to provide CLG and other community SHPO, National Alliance of 4c preservation boards/commissions and planners with Preservation Commissions, training on key issues and concerns CLGs, other communities Provide guidance for agencies’ staff and preservation SHPO, ACHP, 5a consultants, and seek opportunities to partner with Plan Working Group other training efforts on compliance Use existing regulations and processes, including SHPO, 5b alternative mitigation for Section 106 projects, to address priorities, where appropriate, including but federal and state agencies, Plan Working Group not limited to enhancements for the CHRIS Develop Programmatic Agreements to streamline SHPO, minor project reviews and to establish future priorities federal and state agencies, 5c for mitigation measures; use templates for such agreements to facilitate the process. Plan Working Group Explore e-government initiatives that improve 6a efficiency of SHPO programs, using digital workflow systems to integrate information submitted, reviews, responses, and document archiving SHPO, HCA Advocacy Plan Identify potential funding sources to develop and Committee, 6b implement new digital work flow systems for major DTI, SHPO programs Government Information Center Fully map out SHPO business processes and develop 6c business plan to DTI’s specifications for digital workflow systems DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 67

Goal #1: Strengthen/Expand Delaware’s Core Federal/State Historic Preservation Program Strategies 7 Address gaps and biases in the state’s inventory of historic properties 8 Update and improve existing statewide inventory of historic resources 9 Strengthen state laws on protection of cultural resources 10 Survey condition of state boundary markers. 11 Undertake an analysis of current and future staffing needs within SHPO 68 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal #1: Strengthen/Expand Delaware’s Core Federal/State Historic Preservation Program Suggested Actions Partners Preservation planners, Prioritize cultural resource survey and National 7a Register nominations to address under-represented CLGs and other municipalities, historical societies, communities or property types property owners Identify partners to work on amending or providing SHPO, Preservation additional updated information for 5 National Register Planners, UDCHAD, 7b nominations that do not meet current National Park Service standards, including defining contributing and DSU, property owners, local governments, local non-contributing resources historical societies 7c threatened Identify partners and opportunities to survey areas by sea-level rise or other climate change issues SHPO, Plan Working Group, Preservation Planners Complete the process of digitizing cultural resource 8 survey information, mapping and uploading information in CHRIS (or its successor) SHPO SHPO, HCA Advocacy Plan 9 Examine state laws on protection of cultural resources to identify areas that need to be strengthened Committee, Plan Working Group, Indian Tribes, DNREC Conduct field surveys and prepare report on current SHPO, 10 conditions, with recommendations for repairs and replacements federal and state agencies, Plan Working Group Coordinate with the broader analysis of conducted under HCA’s Strategic Plan to assess staff needed to effectively carry mandates and goals, including but DOS, 11 not limited consideration of adding full time access HCA, to a preservation planner/outreach coordinator, SHPO archaeologist devoted to new survey work, and an architect/restoration specialist DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 69

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Strategies 1 Encourage all governments to serve as positive models for stewardship of historic properties which they own. Coordinate the variety of programs across state 2 government that impact historic resources to support preservation, revitalization and stewardship 3 Strengthen working relationships between federally recognized Indian tribes and state government working with federal programs Capitalize on the overlap in interests of 4 environmentalists, recreationists, and historic preservationists, particularly when dealing with cultural landscapes 70 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Suggested Actions Partners 1a Provide lists of government-owned historic properties and their histories to the relevant agencies Encourage appropriate maintenance and rehab of 1b historic properties within government ownership through outreach, training, and technical assistance SHPO, Preservation Planners, Work with state and local agencies to nominate Plan Working Group, 1c historic buildings within their ownership to the National Register of Historic Places and adopt CLGs appropriate treatments to protect them Engage partners to help identify and research cultural 1d landscapes within government ownership and provide guidance on including histories in interpretive programs Plan Working Group, 2a Explore establishing an administrative policy for identifying and maintaining historic properties Preservation Planners, SHPO Convene a summit of land holding/ managing state 2b agencies to identify common goals as well as issues that can impede historic preservation, and work to SHPO find practical solutions Share information on current state laws and policies 3 SHPO, regarding protection and treatment of burial sites, and Plan Working Group historic and cultural resources Establish regular communication with federal and state natural resource agencies to help define priorities SHPO, 4a for acquisition/preservation of landscapes, before grant applications are submitted; encourage inclusion of DNREC, USFWS costs for addressing effects on historic properties Provide outreach to organizations to foster 4b understanding of historic preservation laws and regulations that may apply to their projects, and SHPO, identify ways projects may be mutually beneficial DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 71

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Strategies 4 Capitalize on the overlap in interests of environmentalists, recreationists, and historic preservationists, particularly when dealing with cultural landscapes Encourage participation of communities in 5 programs to preserve downtown areas, and strengthen coordination between agencies/ organizations and Downtown Delaware. 6 Use federal housing and urban revitalization programs to support historic rehabilitation in targeted community and neighborhood initiatives across the state 7 Coordinate with the Delaware Dept. of Agriculture to support preservation of historic properties within their programs 72 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Suggested Actions Partners Collaborate with agencies and organizations SHPO, 4c that preserve and interpret natural resources to encourage inclusion of cultural resource DNREC, First State National Park information in interpretive plans Encourage communities with historic districts to SHPO, Plan Working Group, 5a apply for the Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Downtown Delaware, program Preservation Delaware Provide DDD communities with guidance on adaptive 5b reuse of under-used or vacant historic commercial and SHPO, CLGs industrial buildings Encourage communities to participate in programs CLGs, Preservation 5c such as Main Street America and Downtown Delaware that emphasize preservation-based economic Delaware development Provide Downtown Delaware with information on the 5d SHPO, nature of properties within communities participating Preservation Planners in its programs to help assess needs Participate in Idea Exchange meetings with SHPO, Downtown Delaware, 5e Downtown Delaware and communities participating in its programs participating communities, preservation planners Compile list of guidelines on appropriate rehabilitation SHPO, 6 of historic properties used by federal and state agencies, and make recommendations on additions or HUD, DSHA, amendments to program staff USDA 7a on Century Farms Re-establish program to document historic buildings DDA, 7b Document historic buildings and agricultural landscapes universities/colleges, included in the Farmland Preservation Program volunteers, SHPO, program applicants Provide information on economic and sustainability 7c benefits of preserving historic buildings for DE DA to distribute to participating farmers in their programs DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 73

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Strategies 8 Coordinate with DNREC to support preservation of historic properties and landscapes within their programs 9 Coordinate with DEMA to include historic preservation values in their programs 10 Coordinate with DelDOT to support preservation of historic properties and landscapes within its programs 11 Through the Office of State Planning Coordination’s Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS), encourage awareness of proposed land use changes that may affect historic resources and cultural landscapes 74 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Suggested Actions Partners Provide information to the Open Space Council on 8 DNREC, historic properties and cultural landscapes within SHPO properties proposed for purchase Participate in DEMA’s planning group to develop the 9a Statewide Hazard Mitigation Plan SHPO Provide DEMA with information on disaster planning SHPO, 9b and response for historic buildings to include in their Plan Working Group, informational packages Preservation Planners Work with FEMA, DEMA and others to provide SHPO, 9c clear guidance on flood protection measures and Plan Working Group, exemptions for historic properties Preservation Planners Continue to work with the Delaware Byways program SHPO, Plan Working Group, 10 to review proposed byways and develop Corridor Management Plans Preservation Planners, DelDOT Compile and publicize a list of where to find 11a information about proposed development and how to participate in public comment processes Preservation Delaware Alert Preservation Delaware and other engaged partners and organizations, including Indian Tribes, of SHPO, 11b opportunities to participate in county, municipal, and transportation comprehensive planning to encourage Preservation Delaware, community preservationists adoption of policies, strategies and incentives that protect community character and historic properties Collaborate with OSPC and other state agencies 11c that participate in the PLUS review process in making comments on development projects and SHPO, Plan Working Group comprehensive plans more effective Emphasize a cultural landscape approach to review of SHPO, development projects and comprehensive plans that 11d recognizes historic landscape contexts in both rural OSPC, Preservation Planners and urban areas DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 75

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Strategies Encourage coordination with Delaware 12 Department of Education (DOE) in planning for new and upgraded school facilities with school districts 13 Coordinate with OMB’s Facilities Management in planning for changes to state buildings 14 Coordinate with the State Fire Marshall on statewide policies for local fire companies 15 Coordinate with the Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) on planning for changes to state buildings 16 Coordinate with state-owned institutions of higher learning in planning changes to their campuses 76 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 2: Enhance or Establish Relationships Among Government Programs that Impact Historic Preservation Suggested Actions Partners 12a Provide list of historic schools currently in use by school districts and their histories SHPO, Facilities Management 12b Coordinate comments on changes to historic schools with DOE to protect their historic character SHPO, Preservation Planners Coordinate comments on new school facilities 12c with DOE to protect historic landscapes, archaeological sites, and historic buildings during SHPO, Preservation Planners school planning and construction Re-establish memorandum of understanding to 13a review facilities for historic preservation values in rehabilitation and new construction SHPO, Facilities Management 13b Provide training for staff on appropriate maintenance, rehabilitation and treatment of historic buildings Establish memorandum of understanding to review 14 properties proposed for practice burns to identify historic buildings and advocate for their protection SHPO Establish memorandum of understanding to review 15 dispositions, changes to existing facilities, and construction of new facilities to protect historic SHPO, DSHS landscapes, archaeological sites, and historic buildings Establish memoranda of understanding to review SHPO, dispositions, changes to existing facilities, and UD, 16 construction of new facilities to protect historic DSU, landscapes, archaeological sites, and historic buildings DelTech DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 77

Goal # 3: Encourage inclusion of historic preservation values as a best practice in landscape and community planning. Strategies 1 Educate local governments on historic preservation as contributing to quality of life within their jurisdictions 2 Encourage local governments to adopt pro-preservation strategies within their comprehensive land-use plans and regulations 78 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 3: Encourage inclusion of historic preservation values as a best practice in landscape and community planning. Suggested Actions Partners Provide information to local governments on what historic SHPO, OSPC, 1a properties are in their jurisdiction (as needed) to ensure the full range of properties is addressed in the historic Preservation Planners, CLGs, preservation section of comprehensive land-use plans Plan Working Group Partner with the League of Local Governments to give SHPO, 1b a workshop on incorporating historic preservation into their comprehensive plans and how to protect historic OSPC, Preservation Planners, properties when approving re-zoning requests. NTHP Give a presentation to the Delaware Chapter of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and OSPC, 1c the Delaware Building Code Officials Association on historic preservation tools and incentives in local plans, SHPO, CLGs, including economic, social, and sustainability benefits Preservation Planners of preservation of historic properties Provide information to local governments on how to CLGs, 1d establish and use local historic districts as a method of protecting historic properties and community character SHPO, OSPC Prepare a summary/analysis of the policies and programs of Delaware’s fifty-seven municipalities 2a UD IPA, with respect to historic preservation, community UDCHAD revitalization and resiliency; use results to target outreach to specific local governments Work with local governments to incorporate standards 2b SHPO, to protect historic properties and landscapes into their CLGs site plan ordinances Work with local governments to adopt general guidelines for the documentation and appropriate SHPO, 2c treatment of historic buildings and landscape resources in their jurisdiction, addressing each level in CLGs, Preservation Planners the Strategies for State Policies and Spending Proactively reach out to municipalities as they prepare SHPO, constituents, 2d to develop or update their comprehensive plans prior to their submittals to PLUS Preservation Planners, community preservationists DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 79

Goal # 3: Encourage inclusion of historic preservation values as a best practice in landscape and community planning. Strategies 2 Encourage local governments to adopt pro-preservation strategies within their comprehensive land-use plans and regulations Encourage state agencies to follow planning 3 approaches that recognize the importance of historic preservation in preserving Delaware’s quality of life 4 Coordinate preservation planning with statewide assessment of and planning for climate change and sustainability 5 Encourage local governments to adopt pro-preservation strategies within their comprehensive land-use plans and regulations 80 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 3: Encourage inclusion of historic preservation values as a best practice in landscape and community planning. Suggested Actions Partners Develop a toolkit with model documents that is accessible for governments, local advocates, and CLGs, 2e residents with information on the available tools and best practices related to historic preservation, Plan Working Group, National Trust advisor community revitalization, and enhancement Adopt the Delaware State Historic Preservation Plan 3a as the historic preservation policy element of the OSPC Strategies for State Policies and Spending Work with the Open Space Council to amend criteria SHPO, 3b for using historic preservation values as a factor in determining the use of open space funds DNREC Promote appropriate rehabilitation and adaptive reuse SHPO, CLGs, 4a in historic communities, as components of statewide Preservation Planners, planning for sustainability OSPC, DNREC Publicize the potential impact of climate change on SHPO, 4b historic properties and landscapes for use in state sustainability planning OSPC, DNREC Work with state agencies to adopt appropriate hazard SHPO, 4c mitigation strategies to protect historic buildings within their ownership in accordance with DNREC’s resiliency plan DEMA, DNREC Research and publicize information on defining cultural 5a landscapes and methods to preserve, manage, and enhance character-defining features of significant cultural landscapes UDCHAD Engage with organizations implementing Delaware SHPO, Byways Corridor Management Plans, and potential DelDOT, 5b applicants for the Byways program to provide information on historic properties and cultural landscapes to enhance Preservation Planners, community preservationists interpretation and protection of each byway Encourage government agencies and conservation 5c SHPO, organizations to adopt cultural landscape DNREC management methods DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 81

Goal # 3: Encourage inclusion of historic preservation values as a best practice in landscape and community planning. Strategies Encourage institutions of higher learning to 6 include historic preservation values in providing planning services and educating students, and to protect their historic facilities 82 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 3: Encourage inclusion of historic preservation values as a best practice in landscape and community planning. Suggested Actions Partners Provide historic property information, historic UD IPA, 6a preservation information, and guidance to centers and students working with municipalities on community SHPO planning and comprehensive land use plans 6b Provide internships for students to work with preservation projects UDCHAD 6c Include historic preservation courses in curricula UDCHAD,DSU Provide information on values, economic benefits, 6d and sustainability of reuse and rehabilitation of historic buildings Plan Working Group Provide information on cultural landscapes and 6e protection of community character in both urban and Plan Working Group rural areas UD, DSU, Wesley College, Engage students to identify historic buildings owned 6f by colleges and universities and research their histories DelTech, Wilmington University, Widener University Delaware Law School DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 83

Goal # 4: Support Grassroots Historic Preservation Initiatives Strategies Develop and sustain a network of local historic 1 preservation organizations and advocates and provide information and tools that support their efforts 2 Strengthen working relationships between Indian tribes and state and local governments and surrounding communities 84 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 4: Support Grassroots Historic Preservation Initiatives Suggested Actions Partners Support Preservation Delaware Inc. (PDI) in rebuilding 1a its capacity and programming statewide as a SHPO, Plan Working Group, community supporter and partner for grassroots preservation preservationists Prepare a summary/analysis of the types of SHPO, 1b organizations and entities involved in historic preservation at the county and municipal level Preservation Planners, Plan Working Group Partner with national organizations to provide training SHPO, 1c on the best ways to engage property owners and local governments before crisis situations (imminent CLGs, Preservation Planners, demolition or construction) develop National Trust Provide network members with sources of accurate SHPO, CLGs, Preservation 1d information and encourage the constructive use of social media Planners, community preservationists Investigate ways to use technology to incorporate 1e continuing public input on historic property and SHPO preservation issues Identify resources or groups of resources community preservationists, 1f under particular threat that should be Preservation Delaware, subject of special action Preservation Planners 1g Engage with property owners to explore options to preserve resources Preservation Delaware Encourage preservation advocates to take full advantage Preservation Delaware, 1h of opportunities to influence public policy and projects, including attending meetings of boards and commissions, community preservationists, commenting on local government comprehensive HCA Advocacy Committee plans and the Capitol Transportation Plan Compile information on current federal and state laws 2a and policies regarding protection and treatment of burial sites, and historic and cultural resources, and SHPO, Plan Working Group share with Indian tribes DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 85

Goal # 4: Support Grassroots Historic Preservation Initiatives Strategies 2 Strengthen working relationships between Indian tribes and state and local governments and surrounding communities 3 Encourage community organizations and land- owning non-profits to plan for the appropriate treatment of historic properties within their areas 86 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 4: Support Grassroots Historic Preservation Initiatives Suggested Actions Partners Partner with State Recognized Tribes to offer public 2b workshops at their tribal centers on where to find information on historic resources and preservation tools SHPO 2c Assist Tribes in conducting research on resources they consider important to their heritage SHPO, UDCHAD, DSU, DE Public Archives Educate community downtown partnership and tourism Delaware Downtown, 3a organizations on the benefits of adopting a Main Street approach to the revitalization of their commercial centers SHPO, convention and visitor bureaus Preservation Planners, SHPO, Wilmington Land Bank, 3b Meet with local land trust organizations to discuss best practices Sussex County Land Trust and other similar organizations Provide outreach to organizations that serve Hispanic SHPO, 3c communities on ways to foster understanding of the history of the places in which they live and to seek Preservation Planners, opportunities to celebrate their heritage Plan Working Group Work with land conservancy non-profits to recognize SHPO, 3d the value of protecting archaeological sites within their holdings through education (presentation, Archaeological Society of Delaware, workshop, web site, etc.) DNREC DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 87

Goal # 5: Make Information on Historic Resources Widely Available Strategies 1 Compile, assess, and share research on different geographical areas, historical themes, periods, and property types (historic contexts) 2 Explore ways of utilizing the State of Delaware’s FirstMap as a means of sharing public information on historic properties 3 Expand and promote the use of CHRIS 88 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 5: Make Information on Historic Resources Widely Available Suggested Actions Partners Assess the current state of historic context coverage in SHPO, 1a studies held in the SHPO Research Center and in existing UDCHAD, research held by other partners DSU Using a consistent format, summarize each context SHPO, 1b and research study, and publish with links to the full reports, where available UDCHAD, DSU 1c Identify and prioritize gaps in research; publish list and advertise future research needs SHPO, UDCHAD, DSU, Plan Working Group Seek mechanisms to address the gaps, including but not limited to: SHPO, • Mitigation for federal projects 1d • Students looking for topics for theses or class research UDCHAD, DSU, projects Plan Working Group • Historical societies and other non-profits working on exhibits or other subjects of local interest Consult DTI’s FirstMap team and other members of SHPO, 2a the Delaware Geographic Data Committee for ideas on how historic property information may be further DTI, DGDC, served through that system GIC 3a Explore technologies such as social media to advertise the availability of CHRIS as a research tool SHPO, HCA Advocacy Committee 3b Ensure key partners, including Indian tribes, have full access to CHRIS SHPO Develop an online tutorial for the public on how to 3c use CHRIS; give at least two presentations per year to partners (e.g., the State Review Board for Historic SHPO Preservation) and the public on the use of CHRIS 3d Develop and publish Story Maps on historical topics using CHRIS data SHPO DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 89

Goal # 5: Make Information on Historic Resources Widely Available Strategies 3 Expand and promote the use of CHRIS 4 Explore ways to establish new preservation trades and materials conservation programs or incorporate these topics in existing programs 90 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 5: Make Information on Historic Resources Widely Available Suggested Actions Partners Publicize the historic cemetery layer on CHRIS to SHPO, community 3e genealogical and historical organizations and invite members to provide additional information to upload preservationists, Delaware Genealogical Society to the layer Establish working group of advocacy partners and SHPO, Plan Working Group, 4a educators to determine goals, primary topics and best DelTech, DE Dept. of approaches to fund and implement new program(s) Education, DNREC Determine potential for Delaware Technical and Community College branches and vocational high 4b schools to include historic rehabilitation approaches in current trades programs, including potential for DelTech apprenticeships with contractors Determine potential for UDCHAD and UD Department 4c of Arts Conservation to broaden materials conservation to building materials and to include UDCHAD historic preservation issues in current coursework Develop workshops for current contractors and SHPO, HCA Preservation 4d tradesmen on historic rehabilitation topics and present at least one each year Maintenance Team, DNREC, UDCHAD, DSU 4e Maintain and publish list of contractors and tradesmen qualified/experienced in areas of historic rehabilitation Preservation Delaware, SHPO DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 91

Goal # 6: Broadly Communicate the Value of Delaware’s Historic Resources and the Means by Which They Can Be Preserved Strategies 1 Employ the statewide network of historic preservation organizations and advocates (see Goal 4) to inform and engage broader audiences 2 Coordinate the interpretation of landscapes, communities, and natural and historic properties statewide around storylines that embrace Delaware’s history, character, and significance 92 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 6: Broadly Communicate the Value of Delaware’s Historic Resources and the Means by Which They Can Be Preserved Suggested Actions Partners 1a Publish a monthly online newsletter outlining information, activities and events on historic preservation in Delaware HCA, Preservation Delaware Hold an annual historic preservation conference in Preservation Delaware, 1b Delaware for preservation planners, state, county, and local government staff, and organizations and Downtown Delaware, individuals interested in historic preservation HCA Organize regular meetings and workshops at the Preservation Planners, 1c county level for local historic preservation advocates CLGs, historical societies, where information and experiences can be shared Preservation Delaware Preservation Delaware, HCA, 1d Celebrate successful projects and initiatives through publications, press releases, events, and awards CLGs and historic review boards/ commissions HCA, First State NHP, Establish storylines for natural, cultural, and 2a heritage tourism that can be used in tourism promotion to convey appreciation of Delaware’s UGRR Coalition, Delaware Byways, Delaware Museum Association, UD, DSU, significance and provide for interpretive links Indian tribes, State Parks, between a wide variety of sites DelDOT, DHS Encourage managers of museums, historic sites, parks, 2b preserves, natural areas, and byways to relate their interpretive themes and presentations to statewide storylines HCA, HCA affiliates Encourage communities to develop and implement HCA, 2c community interpretive programs with outdoor interpretation and links to local historic sites and HCA affiliates attractions, including byways. Engage with the Division of the Arts and other HCA, 2d arts organizations on using public art for community interpretation and the enhancement Division of the Arts of natural and historic sites DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 93

Goal # 6: Broadly Communicate the Value of Delaware’s Historic Resources and the Means by Which They Can Be Preserved Strategies Develop state and regional tourism promotion that 3 features the statewide storylines and promotes coordinated appreciation of Delaware’s natural, historic, and cultural resources as an important component of Delaware’s economic development plan 4 Promote educational programming on Delaware history, preservation, and natural resources to school districts as a means of reaching out to the state’s young people 5 Promote educational programming on Delaware history and historic and natural resources as a means of reaching out to the general public 94 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 6: Broadly Communicate the Value of Delaware’s Historic Resources and the Means by Which They Can Be Preserved Suggested Actions Partners Engage with state and local tourism agencies and SHPO, convention and 3a organizations on ways to use statewide storylines in promotional material for visitors and residents visitor bureaus, Chambers of Commerce Provide historic preservation information to and encourage 3b Division of Small Business, expansion of the Delaware History Trail, highlighting HCA, DDA National Register properties and Century Farms Produce a publication relating Delaware’s historic DOE, HCA, Delaware 4a contexts, interpretive themes, and storylines to state learning standards and the teaching of history, Museum Association, Plan Working Group, Delaware science, civics, and other subjects in schools statewide Heritage Commission Partner with First State National Historical Park and First State Heritage Park to continue and expand 4b 4th-grade Arts, Culture, and Heritage (ArCH) Field Days program. Explore options for engaging other First State Heritage Park, First State NHP grade levels in similar program. HCA, First State National Promote historic place-based education for history 4c and the sciences both within local communities and at natural and historic sites Historical Park, State Parks, historical societies, Delaware Museum Association Publish books and articles on Delaware history and DE Heritage Commission, HCA, 5a historic places, making them accessible to all audiences (print, digital, audible, Spanish translation, etc.) DE Public Archives, Division for the Visually Impaired Conduct educational programs and events on topics HCA, State Parks, First 5b of state and local history and natural resources at sites throughout the state State NHP, UDCHAD, DSU, museums, historical societies 5c Use archaeological and architectural work done for state- sponsored projects as opportunities for public outreach DelDOT, DNREC, ASD, SHPO 5d Conduct workshops for property owners on how to conduct historical research of their properties SHPO DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 95

Goal # 6: Broadly Communicate the Value of Delaware’s Historic Resources and the Means by Which They Can Be Preserved Strategies 5 Promote educational programming on Delaware history and historic and natural resources as a means of reaching out to the general public 6 Broadly communicate preservation methods and successes statewide 96 DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022

Goal # 6: Broadly Communicate the Value of Delaware’s Historic Resources and the Means by Which They Can Be Preserved Suggested Actions Partners Continue and expand collaboration with Delaware State Parks Time Travelers program, activities of State Parks, 5e the Archaeological Society of Delaware and other organizations to offer opportunities to research the ASD, SHPO history and archaeology of publically-owned historic properties, for student and volunteer training Expand web offerings, web videos, blogs, and other uses 5f HCA, Delaware Historical of technology as educational tools focused on Delaware’s Society, museums history and historic places 6a Institute awards program for programs, projects, and other efforts in historic preservation Preservation Delaware, HCA, historical societies Share 2018 report on the economic benefits of 6b the Delaware historic preservation tax incentive program through web publication and press release SHPO Promote toolkit (see Goal 3) with information on SHPO, 6c the available tools and best practices related to historic preservation, community revitalization, OSPC, realtors, and enhancements tourism groups DELAWARE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN 2018-2022 97

Part II – Plan Goals: Historic Preservation Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Preserve and provide better protection for historic resources including individual properties and historic districts in order to maintain community character and the plan for integration of these places into everyday use. Recommendation 1: Identification and Designation of the Dover Historic District Zone Identify areas and study properties/areas for potential future local Historic District designation as individual structures in a Historic District or the creation of new Historic Districts. The local Historic District designation criterion is established in the Zoning Ordinance.  Evaluate properties of interest and concentrated areas of historic resources for local Historic District designation  Evaluate for local Historic District designation those areas currently listed in and/or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places  Evaluate proposed annexation areas for historic resources to address needs for preservation and protection Recommendation 2: Stewardship of Historic Resources Encourage stewardship activities by public and private owners of historic resources to ensure the long-term care, protection, preservation, and continued existence of historic resources.  Encourage appropriate stewardship of historic resources in City building projects and infrastructure improvements located within designated historic districts or projects impacting historic properties.  Develop strategies within disaster response plans for the consideration of historic resources. Recommendation 3: Evaluation of Design Standards and Guidelines  Evaluate and update the “Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone.” This document was originally developed and adopted in 1992.  Evaluate and consider the standards and guidelines in regards to the levels of protection for The Green and the Loockerman Street historic contexts. Recommendation 4: Architectural Review Certification Process Evaluate the existing regulatory process and procedure for Architectural Review Certification for properties located within the designated local Historic District Zone (H) including the process for review and approval of waivers and requests for demolition. Recommendation 5: Impact of Development Activity on Historic Resources Explore other strategies, activities, and incentive programs to assist in the preservation and protection of historic resources in order to balance the needs of preservation and revitalization. These activities may involve regulatory measures such as ordinance or 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan February 9, 2009 Chapter 6: Historic Preservation Page 62

code amendments, flexible building codes for rehabilitation, form based zoning codes, etc.  Develop and/or improve incentives and ordinances that encourage the use of historic structures  Focus planning initiatives on Downtown Dover to strengthen Loockerman Street and the adjoining areas while maintaining the balance of preservation and development activity Recommendation 6: Support of Historic Resources There are a variety of approaches that can support and recognize historic resources.  Support consideration of historic resources in development activities from infill projects to land annexation.  Continue to identify, assist, and review the nominations of eligible properties to the National Register of Historic Places.  Explore opportunities to conduct and/or update the Delaware Cultural Resource Survey for properties located within City limits.  Ensure the diversity of the community as reflected in the City’s history, architecture, and demographics are reflected in the preservation efforts  Recommend completion of a Self-Assessment for the Historic District Commission to identify other strategic planning needs. Goal 2: Provide and Promote Incentives for Preservation Activities Provide and promote incentives for public and private preservation activities and the protection of residential and non-residential historic properties including incentives to encourage continual use, on-going maintenance of such properties, and appropriate in-fill project design. Recommendation 7: Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties Evaluate and improve the process for the City’s Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties. Recommendation 8: Increase Participation in Resource-Bearing Programs Increase participation in resource-bearing programs (Certified Local Government Program and the Scenic & Historic Highways Program).  Continue process to complete application to achieve Certified Local Government (CLG) status in the National Park Service’s Certified Local Government program.  Identify corridors for evaluation and consideration for designation in Delaware’s Scenic & Historic Highways Program and support initiatives by other groups working to achieve such designation. Goal 3: Increase Public Information on Historic Resources Increase and promote dissemination of information on preservation activities, the value and significance of historic resources, and historic and cultural heritage tourism opportunities to the general public and elected/appointed officials. 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan February 9, 2009 Chapter 6: Historic Preservation Page 63

Recommendation 9: Public Outreach Education Initiate educational programs on historic and cultural resources for the general public and elected/appointed officials.  Develop and/or update written and digital materials (brochures, process guides, web- based postings, GIS mapping, etc.) on such topics as the local Historic District Zone, historic resources, the Historic District Commission, the Architectural Review Certification process, and the City’s Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties.  Conduct workshop training with for the Historic District Commission and Planning Commission on preservation topics and the Architectural Review Certification process.  Identify and implement methods of on-going communication with historic property owners and interested groups. Goal 4: Collaborate with Diverse Groups and Governments Partner and collaborate with special interest groups, within municipal government, and state and federal government agencies regarding preservation activities, cultural activities and heritage tourism. Recommendation 10: Assistance and Support of Interest Groups  Continue to coordinate with and assist government agencies/ officials and preservation interest groups. Examples of these groups and agencies include the City Council, Planning Commission, Downtown Dover Partnership, Preservation Delaware, the Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs (State Historic Preservation Office), and the First State Heritage Park at Dover.  Build relationships with the historic preservation programs at Delaware State University, Wesley College, and the University of Delaware 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan February 9, 2009 Chapter 6: Historic Preservation Page 64