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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 3:30 PM Virtual Meeting REVISED MEETING FORMAT Revised effective January 14, 2022. This meeting will be held as a Virtual Meeting only using the WebEx audio/video system. This is authorized under the provisions of 29 Del. Code §10006A(e) in recognition of the State of Emergency Declaration of January 3, 2022 and as revised. AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE The Historic District Commission Meeting for Thursday, January 20, 2022 will be held only as a Virtual Meeting using WebEx audio/video system. Historic District Commission Members and Representatives of each Project Application will receive a specific invitation to attend this meeting. The public is welcome to attend Virtually. Written comments are accepted via mail to City of Dover - Historic District Commission, P.O. Box 475 Dover DE 19903 and via email at compplan@dover.de.us. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION City of Dover Historic District Commission Meeting of January 20, 2022 Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Event number/Access code: 2342 323 2664 Event password: DoverHDC Event Address: https://bit.ly/HDCMeeting1202022 If you are new to WebEx get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. For problems accessing the meeting, please call the Planning Office at (302) 736- 7196. WELCOME ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Adoption of Minutes of November 18, 2021 1

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING - January 20, 2022 PAGE 2 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Activity 2. Summary of Applications 2020 and 2021 3. Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2021 Department of Planning & Inspections Updates NEW APPLICATIONS NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission 4. HI-22-01 Referral of Fence Permit #21-1556 at 502-506 South State Street – Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for a Fence Permit application #21-1556 for an 8-foot black aluminum fence along the State Street and Water Street frontages. The property is zoned RGO (General Residence & Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone) and SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located at the southwest corner of S. State Street and W. Water Street. The owner of record is RES-State Street Commons, LLC and SSS-State Street Commons, LLC. Address: 502-506 S. State Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05- 077.09-03-70.00-000. Council District 4. OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan ADJOURN Posted: Revised January 14, 2022 THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING 2

Item 1. .. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION November 18, 2021 The Hybrid Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 3:30 PM in-person in the City Hall Conference Room (anchor location) and virtually using the videoconferencing system WebEx with Chairman Czerwinski, presiding. Members present were Mr. Street (virtually via WebEx), Ms. Horsey and Mrs. Mason. (Note: The fifth Historic District Commission member has not been appointed following the completion of the term of Mr. McDaniel in 2020). Planning Office Staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mrs. Savage-Purnell, Mrs. Bulkilvish and Mr. Swierczek. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ms. Mason moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Ms. Horsey and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 15, 2021 Ms. Horsey moved for approval of the Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2021, seconded by Mr. Street and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 15, 2021 Ms. Mason moved for approval of the Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2021, seconded by Ms. Horsey and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Applications for 2020 and 2021 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that last year there were two (2) items. This year (2021) there has been a little more activity and today the Commission will be considering their sixth application of the year. There have been a number of Permits referred to the Commission over the past year. She noted that the Application for the parking lot at 30 The Green, Lands of King of Clubs, LLC has recently filed their Final Site Plan and Staff will work on getting the Final Approval. Ms. Horsey questioned the comments listed under “Status” what was meant by the comments “demolition of entire building and site” for the People’s Church of Dover. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that it was a typing error. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2021 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that for the year 2021 through October there have been a total of twenty-nine (29) applications in the Historic District. Three (3) of the 29 Applications/Permits involved action by the Historic District Commission. Most of the permits are roof, interior and signage permits. 3

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Ms. Horsey mentioned that she noticed that there was at least one crane that was painting part of Priscilla Block Building on State Street. She asked if it was required to go through the Permitting process? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that painting does not require a Permit. In that general area, the Verizon Building has a roof project underway. Ms. Horsey asked when did the Historic District Commission need to learn of the paint colors that are not appropriate. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone do not regulate color. They make some recommendations in general about color, but it is not regulated as in some districts. Ms. Horsey asked if a Permit was needed for the crane? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied if they are using a crane it may be likely that there is some permitting through the Public Works Office if it involves a sidewalk or adjacent street closure. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that he was not aware of the “no paint regulations”. Ms. Horsey asked if they were getting a grant for the façade program? If they are, this could be a problem on color. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the Façade Program is administered by the Downtown Dover Partnership and she is not aware of a grant application for that location. Ms. Mason asked about Staff Approval for Coney Island Grill Restaurant at 108 W. Loockerman Street and Tastees Chicken & Seafood at 147 S. New Street. She wanted to know if these projects were approved, and they are going to be tenants. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the Coney Island Grill project is a restaurant that will occupy the first floor of that building. She knows that they have had some supply issues in getting certain materials. She does not know the opening timeframe. Tastees Chicken & Seafood was a Sign Permit. She believes that location was already set up as a restaurant. She is not aware of the opening timeframe. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned the window that is accessible to the outside that was discussed at the last meeting. It falls within the purview because they are modifying the front of the window to be accessible as a walkup verses a regular casemade window. The Historic District Commission really needs to establish a baseline. If a façade project has two or more projects assigned to it, then it should go before the Historic District Commission to avoid this idea of what they have a Permit for, and it been approved, and it does not come before the Historic District Commission. Therefore, it is a huge project changing the whole façade of the building. This a discussion we have had in the past. He was not for sure that this project falls within that purview. Similar to the corner building on Loockerman and State Street that never came before the Historic District Commission. He mentioned that he was not sure if the Coney Island Grill Restaurant project should come before the Historic District Commission because it does change the front appearance of the building. Ms. Mason mentioned that the Black Swamp Artisanal Market at 204 W. Loockerman Street looked very nice. It’s good and very positive. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the Black Swamp Artisanal Market was just a Sign Permit. The Building was done years ago, and they are the first tenants in that building space. There might have been some minor interior fit-out work roughly a year ago. 2 4

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that there was a question regarding the Kirby & Holloway Sign. The sign is not at the property at the current time. The site on Route 13 and Lepore Road is undergoing redevelopment as a Car Wash facility. It is currently under construction. As part of the conditions of approval from the Planning Commission, the sign that had been designated as a historically significant sign under our sign regulations and the Historic District Commission was part of that. It is required to be there. The sign has been lowered and removed to a sign company for refurbishment. The refurbished sign will have the new business name. Mr. Czerwinski asked about the sign. He mentioned that the Historic District Commission voted whether or not the sign would remain in place because the historic sign outside of the Historic District stay with the purview of the Historic District. He asked if this was correct. Mrs. Melson- Williams replied that the Sign Regulations have an ability to designate a “historic and culturally significant” sign. It was a piece that was added to the Sign Regulations a number of years ago for situations such as this. There are certain signs and if they meet that criteria, it can be designated by the Historic District Commission. It will allow the sign to continue to be in place even if the business goes away. If a business vacates a location, then the signage has to be removed after a 6- month timeframe. The designation years ago allowed the sign to remain in place although the business (Kirby & Holloway Restaurant) was no longer there. If there are other signs that the Historic District Commission feels meet that criteria, then it could be pursued for designation. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that she could include some training for an upcoming meeting regarding provisions of Sign Regulations and afterwards there could be discussion. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that the Kirby & Holloway sign was left there because there was a possibility that the restaurant was going back there, and the Historic District Commission needed to extend the six-month period so it would allow them to come back. The sign was left there with that in mind (the historic context). The sign should have been retired once the restaurant was no longer coming back, as much as he loved the sign. Now you have the shape of the sign which is a Car Wash which does not fit within the City Code. Mrs. Horsey asked if the old panels was going to be kept. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that she was not sure what was happening with that. It was a series of metal panels and some of it may have deteriorated. Mr. Czerwinski asked if it was something that should have come before the Historic District Commission instead of being approved by Staff. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied no, the designation does not require a revisit to the Historic District Commission if something is going to happen to the sign. Ms. Mason asked who owned the sign, was it Kirby & Holloway Restaurant? Mr. Czerwinski replied the new property owners. The City of Dover required the new property owners to keep the sign. Ms. Horsey asked what if the Car Wash does not hang around for any more than a year and the old panels (content is lost). Can you ask the new owners can you or have you kept the sign company that is doing the renovation? As a concern, which should be everyones, we were under the impression that the sign and what it said was going to be kept as a point of clarification. Members 3 5

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2021 continue to have a brief discussion regarding the sign. Department of Planning & Inspections Update Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that in the members’ meeting packet was information about a small grant funding program that is part of the Delaware Preservation Fund. Applications are due by December 17, 2021. This year the grant has additional funding available for archaeological projects. Grants and loans are available for buildings which are on, or eligible for listing on the National Register, or which are in a designated local or National Historic District. The grant amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that as of the end of October 2021 our Director Mr. Dave Hugg has been appointed the Interim City Manager and Mrs. Melson-Williams was appointed by Council as the Interim City Planner & Building Inspector. There is also a new Assistant City Manager Mrs. Sharon Duca. They are still searching for a new City Manager. Mr. Mark Nowak is the Interim Public Works Director. The Historic District Commission members thanked Mrs. Melson-Williams for everything that she does for the City of Dover. They mentioned that they all greatly appreciate all that she does. NEW BUSINESS HI-21-06 Referral of Building Permit #21-1501 The Peoples Church at 46 South Bradford Street Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for a Building Permit Application #21-1501 for drainage improvements including an infiltration drainage feature and building system elements. The property is zoned RG- 1 (General Residence Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located at the northwest corner of S. Bradford Street and Reed Street. The owner of record is The Peoples Church. Address: 46 S. Bradford Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-03-71.00-000. Council District 3. Mrs. Melson-Williams gave an overview of Staff’s review of Permit Request. Staff found three key findings from the Review of Administrative Building Permit regarding Building System Elements, Infiltration Basin, and Removal of Water. Suggested Recommendations for consideration to achieve Architectural Review Certification for the exterior drainage improvement project focus on Building System Elements, Infiltration Basin and Removal of Existing Tree(s). See Staff Review Report document (HI-21-06). Representative: Mr. Brian Turner, Mountain Consulting Inc. Mr. Turner who joined (virtually via WebEx) gave additional statements on the proposed exterior drainage improvements at The Peoples Church. He mentioned the drainage issues that the Church is currently experiencing. He mentioned the downspouts on the west side of the building and the pavements in the alley that are not in great shaped and are cracked. They will also be looking at the lawn with various landscaping. The point is to pick up the roof water in the back and preserve the integrity and foundation of the building. They are getting water and infiltration in the basement when it rains that is directly from surface drainage. An infiltration test was completed and favorable results were received. There are three specific areas where water is infiltrating into the basement: (1) kitchen stove-there is some negative slope with the 4 6

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2021 concrete, (2) make sure the drain on the north side is clear and direct water away from the building, and (3) the south parking area makes a slope towards the building. There is an issue with one of the existing downspouts in the corner. The entire property has been surveyed (utilities). Mr. Street asked why the application was coming before the Historic District Commission. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that it is an unusual type of project that is related to the area around the building. It is a type of development activity even though it is a type of stormwater management facility. It triggers a Permit under the Zoning Ordinance. Because it was a little unique in what they were asking for we felt it would be best to at least refer it to the Historic District Commission for any additional thoughts for how to approach this. Your Design Standards & Guidelines, as mentioned, talks about landscaping, but they are really talking about planting gardens, etc. on a property. This is a change to part of the lawn area. Staff noted their findings. She mentioned that the fence that is currently there. Ms. Horsey asked about the design and the looks. The slope is less drastic than what the plans show. How much from the surface are you going down (lowest level) more or less? Mr. Turner replied they will be going down 4-4 1/2 feet. We want to keep it as shallow is possible, but still providing some storage and keeping it deep enough so that the pipes that are discharging into the basin would be able to do what it is supposed to do in the lawn area. The intent is to also have it function and operate as it is intended and designed for a long period of time before maintenance is needed. The stones in the bottom will help filter out a lot of the debris that may collect at the bottom over time. Ms. Horsey asked what it meant by the bituminous or concrete, (400 square feet of ground). Mr. Turner replied the “bituminous” represents the pavement that will be removed and replaced with the underground piping in the parking area. Ms. Horsey asked what the stone berm was going to be made of and how large is it? Mr. Turner replied that the berm is just a filtration berm (2-inch stone about a foot high in the bottom of the basin). It will also help to filter out water to the main stone core and trench. Ms. Horsey mentioned that most of the stones won’t be seen if you are just walking down the sidewalk. Mr. Turner replied from the sidewalk it will not be that noticeable. It is a foot high, and it is at the bottom. The top of the berm will be 3-feet from the top bank of the basin. You will see the landscaping and grass side slopes. Ms. Horsey asked about the safety of the area (especially regarding children). It’s not like a water retention pond that needs be fenced off. It appears to be a nice design and she just wanted clarification. Mr. Turner replied that you are not going to see any standing water in the bottom of the basin. Mr. Czerwinski asked if any of the trees in the area would be saved. Mr. Turner replied that all of the trees that are along the southern boundary of the property will be saved. One evergreen tree will be removed and replaced with a new tree in that lawn area. 5 7

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Motion Mr. Street granted approval of Building Permit #21-1501and file HI-21-06 Architectural Review Certification as submitted. The motion was seconded by Ms. Horsey. Roll Call Vote  Ms. Horsey -Yes  Ms. Mason - Yes  Mr. Street – Yes  Mr. Czerwinski - Yes Annual Meeting of Historic District Commission Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman Ms. Mason moved to reelect by acclamation Mr. Czerwinski as Chairman for the Historic District Commission. Roll Call Vote  Ms. Mason -Yes  Ms. Horsey – Yes  Mr. Street - Yes Mr. Czerwinski moved to reelect by acclamation Ms. Horsey as Vice Chair for the Historic District Commission. Roll Call Vote  Ms. Mason -Yes  Mr. Czerwinski – Yes  Mr. Street - Yes Meeting & Deadline Draft Schedule for 2022 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the meeting date will remain as the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 3:30pm. The deadline date to file an application has to be at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. The Meeting and Deadline Schedule for 2022 was provided to all members. The By- laws state that the Historic District Commission must meet quarterly. OLD BUSINESS Update of Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program Activities Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that she did not have anything new to report. We are still members of the program. Previously, we had a grant opportunity to seek consulting services. We still have money allocated in this fiscal year Budget that can assist with that potential project. She mentioned she will keep the Historic District Commission updated on any other future grant opportunities coming out of that program. At the federal level, there are a number of different grant 6 8

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2021 related programs that are coming out of some of the various infrastructure and general focus on what this country has for programs. Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that maybe in the new year we will take a look at the Preservation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan again. We will take a look at the goals and action items that are identified and see if there are any items we want to focus on. We are finding that education is always a key. Mr. Czerwinski had one issue that he wanted to clarify about the paint. If someone paints a house in the Historic District; there is no requirement for a permit. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied correct. Mr. Czerwinski asked if someone painted zebra stripes on the Priscilla Block (Building) no one could say anything about it. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied correct. Mr. Czerwinski asked if there was anything the Historic District Commission could do to address because it is a big hole in the permitting except for murals. We voted on murals that they needed to be approved. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied if you want to look at your Design Standards & Guidelines on page 3-21 there is a discussion about painting. It has a discussion and mentions the guidelines. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that he thinks it needs to be addressed. What would be the process for amending the Design Standards & Guidelines for the Historic District Commission to require a Architectural Review Certification for painting? This is something that he is afraid of because someone could paint something terrible within the purview or Historic District Guidelines. Ms. Mason mentioned that this have been going on forever and ever. With the Victorian houses, you have a lot of weird greens and purples. So far, we have not seen anything like that. Mr. Czerwinski stated that we have been lucky. Ms. Mason mentioned that the chance of someone painting something zebra striped is very small. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned it’s small, but it’s a big enough loophole that it should be addressed. If you are talking about painting on the front of the building, then you are changing the entire appearance of the building. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that there are some things if you are painting a surface that is not currently painted. There is some information in the masonry section that talks about not painting brick. If it was a painted surface before, there’s not a limitation. In order to make changes, it would be a different section of Design Standards & Guidelines in the document. Additionally, it would involve some changes in the Zoning Ordinance as well. Currently, it does not list painting as one of the things that would require a permit for activity. It would be a multiple set process. Some Historic District Commissions regulate heavily on painting and others do not. Ms. Horsey mentioned when the Guidelines were created decades ago, painting was a huge amount of contention because she sat on the committee. That was one thing they definitely left out on purpose. 7 9

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Mr. Street mentioned it is interesting and hard to regulate. At the same time, he does not disagree with Mr. Czerwinski, but he does disagree. It’s a valid discussion. Perhaps, a stipulation could be added to the Zoning Ordinance that zebra stripes is not permitted. Ms. Horsey mentioned perhaps the Historic District Commission could make a recommendation to stay within the character of the building. Mrs. Melson-Williams suggested the members read through the Guidelines and Ordinances. Ms. Mason moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Horsey, and unanimously carried 4- 0. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 PM Sincerely, Maretta Savage-Purnell Secretary 8 10

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru December 31, 2021 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-21-01 Referral of Sign 46 S Bradford Street, Sign Permit Permit #21-188 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 3/2/2021. Permit #21-188 The Peoples Church Planner on 3/9/2021 for consultation Resubmission of revised Sign Design per The Peoples on Architectural Review Certification; HDC recommendation received in order to Church at 46 S 3/18/2021 HDC recommended process Permit subject to conditions. Bradford St approval of ArchRevCert subject to Permit issued 5/17/2021. conditions HI-21-02 Referral of Fence 4 The Green, Mixed Fence Permit Permit #21-147 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 2/16/2021. Permit #21-147 at Use Building Planner on 3/9/2021 for consultation Applicant revised fence material choice on 4 The Green on Architectural Review Certification; 3/16/2021 to black metal picket style fence 3/18/2021 HDC recommended and HDC recommended approval. Permit approval of ArchRevCert for revised review completed per ArchRevCert and material choice issued 3/25/2021. Fence installed. HI-21-03 Referral of 129 S Bradford St Demolition Permit - Permit #21-316 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 4/1/2021 on Demolition Building Planner on 4/6/2021 for consultation demolition of entire building. Referred to Permit #21-316 on Architectural Review Certification; HDC for Review on 4/15/2021.Permit Building at 129 S 4/15/2021 HDC recommended review completed per ArchRevCert and Bradford St approval to allow for demolition. issued 5/6/2021. Demolition underway. HI-21-04 Lands of King of 30 The Green (and Site Plan for Parking Review for Architectural Review Site Plan filed for review by Historic District Clubs, LLC: 123 Bank Lane) Lot Improvements Certification of Site Plan; Public Commission. Administrative Site Plan Parking Lot Hearing and Review scheduled for HDC review is underway. Improvements are Improvements on 7/15/2021 associated with future Kent County Family Court Project. HI-21-05 Referral of 401 S. Governors Demolition Permit - Permit #21-1036 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 8/6/2021 for Demolition Avenue Building City Planner on 8/11/2021 for demolition of entire building and site. HDC Permit #21-1036 consultation on Architectural Review reviewed on 8/19/2021 and granted Building at 401 S. Certification; scheduled for 8/19/2021 approval of the Architectural Review Governors Ave HDC Meeting Certification. 11

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru December 31, 2021 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-21-06 Referral of 46 S Bradford Street, Administrative Permit #21-1501 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 11/8/2021. Building Permit The Peoples Church Building Permit City Planner on 11/9/2021 for Reviewed by HDC on 11/18/2021 and #21-1501 consultation on Architectural Review granted Architectural Review Certification Drainage Certification; scheduled for per Staff Recommendations. Permit under Improvement at 11/18/2021 HDC Meeting review to be issued. the Peoples Church at 46 S Bradford St 12

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2020 Item 2. Updated thru December 31, 2021 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-20-01 Referral of 229 South Governors Demolition Permit - Permit #20-47 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 1/14/2020. Demolition Avenue, Action Tire Building Planner 2/11/2020 for consultation on Permit approved for issuance per HDC Permit #20-47 Architectural Review Certification; action. Building Demolished. Commercial/ 2/20/2020 HDC recommended Vehicle Service approval of ArchRevCert Building HI-20-02 CLG Grant Certified Local Information File Notice of Eligibility for Grant Notice of Intent due October 16, 2020: Application for Government 10/2/2020; Notice of Intent Due to Email submitted of intent to file. Full FFY2020 Application for Grant SHPO Application due October 30, 2020. Working Funding with SHPO and other City Staff on refining Grant Project activities. Later decision to only focus on FFY2019 Grant. 13

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2021 - Updated Thru 12-31-2021 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/21/2021 20-1228 204 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit Bayard Building Renovations required for interior work. out for retail space on first floor. 1/26/2021 20-1324 103 S. Governors Avenue, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for new bunks Dover Fire Department Renovations required for interior work. and office spaces. Station #1 2/1/2021 20-508 4 The Green Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for closet Renovations required for interior work. space. 3/17/2021 20-1210 31 W Loockerman St, Tax-E Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of wall sign, window Office sign, and projecting sign for new office tenant Tax-E. 3/25/2021 21-147 4 The Green Fence Permit HDC Approval of ArchRevCert for Approval by HDC on 3/18/2021 Fence, HI-21-02 following Referral of Permit. Applicant revised to black metal picket fence from chain-link. Fence installed. 4/23/2021 21-12 6 S State Street, Law Offices Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval. Installation of awning (Small pent roof with brackets over exterior stair at side entry. 4/12/2021 21-234 417 Federal Street, Jesse Roof Permit Staff Approval Replace flat roof and repairs to Cooper Building sloped tile roof and skylight areas. 4/20/2021 21-325 46 S. Bradford St, People's Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations to shower, Church Renovations required for interior work. toilet rooms, laundry areas. 5/17/2021 21-188 46 S. Bradford St, People's Sign Permit Staff Approval per HDC Replacement of monument sign to Church recommendation of ArchRevCert HI- include Electronic Message Center 21-02. (LED). Subject to conditions established by HDC Review. Installed. 5/6/2021 21-316 129 S Bradford St Demolition Permit Staff Approval per HDC Demolition of brick & frame two- recommendation of ArchRevCert HI- story building as subject to 21-03. conditions established by HDC Review. Building demolished. Site stabilization to be confirmed. 14

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2021 - Updated Thru 12-31-2021 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 5/21/2021 21-560 5 E Reed St, Weyant Hall Roof Permit No Planning Staff Review of Permit; Replacement of roof materials. however, Staff consultation on Project included scaffolding for roof project prior to application. access. Project complete. 5/27/2021 21-633 1 The Green Roof Permit Staff Approval. Replacement of asphalt shingle roof. 7/16/2021 19-622 235 W Loockerman St Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of Wall Sign. 7/14/2021 20-1252 109 S State Street, Key 2 Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of Projecting (blade) Clarity Counseling Office sign. 7/7/2021 21-671 108 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval Exterior work to replacement Coney Island Grill storefront window & door system Restaurant and other windows, reclad pent roof with metal, and repair of other finishes. 7/7/2021 21-693 108 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit- Coney Island Grill required for interior work. out of first floor for restaurant. Restaurant 7/14/2021 21-871 32 W Loockerman St Window Permit No Planning Staff Review of Permit. Replacement of Window. 8/5/2021 21-660 217 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit- Mountain Consulting Offices Renovations required for interior work. out as Office Space. 8/2/2021 21-769 147 S. New St, Tastees Sign Permit Staff Approval Installation of two wall signs. Chicken & Seafood 8/17/2021 21-880 231 W. Loockerman St, Sign Permit Staff Approval Installation of projecting (blade) Tresses Hair Salon sign and wall sign on sign band. 8/12/2021 21-1033 3 Loockerman Plaza, PNC Administrative Building Permit Staff Approval Various sidewalk repairs around Bank building. 8/31/2021 21-1135 204 W Loockerman St, Black Sign Permit Staff Approval Installation of three wall signs (wall Swamp Artisanal Market mount and two in sign band area) and window signage. 15

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2021 - Updated Thru 12-31-2021 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 9/14/2021 21-1122 124 S Street St, Verizon Roof Permit Staff Approval Replacement of flat roof system and Facility asphalt shingles on rear facing roof areas. Some repairs to street facing tile roof and associated masonry and trim work repairs. 9/28/2021 21-1171 417 Federal Street, Jesse Administrative Building Permit Staff Approval Re-laid brick sidewalk from street to Cooper Building building on west entry. Reconstruction of building entry ramp and steps on west elevation. 9/28/2021 21-1233 29 N State St, Richardson Administrative Building Permit Staff Approval Brick repointing of entry arch a Hall front porch entry and other misc. brick repointing and repairs. 10/20/2021 21-1108 231 W Loockerman St Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Renovations of second floor Renovations required for interior work. apartment located over first floor commercial space. 10/20/2021 21-1147 225 W Loockerman St Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit- Renovations required for interior work. out for Suds (retail store) new location. 10/20/2021 21-1383 29 W Loockerman St, Sign Permit Staff Approval Installation of projecting sign on Soveign Beauty decorative bracket. 10/20/2021 21-1403 12 S State St Roof Permit No Planning Staff Review. Issued by Roof replacement of existing Permits & Licensing Staff. asphalt shingle roof with asphalt shingle (Tamko Heritage dimensional shingle). 11/22/2021 21-1396 60 Loockerman Plaza, WAR Roof Permit Staff Approval Roof Replacement with composite Building slate material and repair & paint of trim work and gutters. 11/19/2021 21-1469 108 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Renovations of second floor Coney Island Grill Renovations required for interior work. apartment units (2) located over Restaurant Building first floor commercial space. Interior work only. 16

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2021 - Updated Thru 12-31-2021 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 11/24/2021 21-1505 415 W. Loockerman St. and Fence Permit Staff Approval Installation of 4-foot black 135 S. Kirkwood Street aluminum fence along north side of lot (portion fronting on S. Kirkwood Street. 12/9/2021 21-1506 89 Kings Hwy SW, DNREC Fence Permit Staff Approval Installation of bronze aluminum Parking Lot fence at small parking lot at rear of DNREC building. 12/13/2021 21-1647 100 W. Water St Building Permit Staff Approval by Building Inspector Replacement of wooden stair with galvanized steel 12/22/2021 21-1662 516 W. Loockerman St., Roof Permit Staff Approval Roof replacement with slate look Massey Station shingle material (for pitched roof surfaces). 17

Item 4. City of Dover ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW REPORT Referral by City Planner to Historic District Commission Meeting of January 20, 2022 Permit: Fence Permit #21-1556 Location: 502-506 South State Street, Dover Located at the southwest corner of West Water Street and South State Street Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-03-70.00-000 File Number: HI-22-01 Present Zoning: RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) H (Historic District Zone) SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Referral of Permit: The following application Fence Permit #21-1556 for 502-506 South State Street is referred by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for consultation regarding the issuance of the Architectural Review Certificate for a Fence project. 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: Fence Permit #21-1556 was filed on November 8, 2021 for a project to construct an eight-foot black aluminum fence along the north property line with a five-foot wide gate (along the Water Street frontage) and between the two buildings along the State Street frontage. A letter dated December 9, 2021 received by the applicant notes that the fence is to keep the vagrant population out and to “allow a safe approach to the building for general maintenance, employees, and the public.” P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service 18

Item 4. HI-22-01 Referral of Fence Permit #21-1556 for 502-506 S. State Street Staff Report to the Historic District Commission Page 2 of 4 The project site is located with the local Historic District Zone (H) and subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21 and referenced sections. This building is also located within the boundaries of a National Register Historic District, specifically the Dover Green Historic District. Staff Review of Permit for Architectural Review Certification: 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 various sections of Chapter 3: Maintenance, Repair, Preservation and Restoration of Existing Historic Buildings 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. This Request should be reviewed for conformity with the design criteria and development guidelines found in the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone. Specifically, Chapter 3 page 3-26 includes the discussion of fences in the Historic District zone where it states that site fences and walls “should not exceed 4’0” in height and then discusses the Recommended, Not Recommended, and Inappropriate practices associated with fences and walls as related to materials. Chapter 3 presents the information on the appropriate fence materials for use in the Historic District. Wood picket style fences and cast iron (metal) fencing are Recommended. The proposed material (black aluminum) has been used throughout the Historic District as it mimics cast iron. Staff also looked at the provisions for fences in the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance limits the height of fences to four (4) feet within the front yard setback (Article 5 §1.55) with other provisions for increases fence height to 6.5 feet for side yards, rear yards, and the second front yard on corner lots. The portion of fence along South State Street would be considered the front yard and would be permitted at 4 feet in height. The portion proposed along West Water Street would be considered the second front yard and in a residential district, not in the Historic District, the fence is permitted to be up to 6.5 feet in height. The only materials discussed in the Zoning Ordinance are related to the use of barbed wire or if the fence is serving as an Opaque Barrier which requires a method of solid screening. Historic District Commission Action The Historic District Commission should consider the proposal for the fence project and take action in regard to the Architectural Review Certification for the Fence Permit #21-1556. The Historic 19 2

Item 4. HI-22-01 Referral of Fence Permit #21-1556 for 502-506 S. State Street Staff Report to the Historic District Commission Page 3 of 4 District Commission may add conditions for the fence in order to comply with the character of the property within the Historic District. Staff Findings from Review of Building Permit: Staff findings and recommendations are summarized as follows for the proposed fence project as presented in Permit #21-1556 and accompanying letter. 1. Fence Location: The proposed fence is to be located along a front property line (S. State Street) and along a secondary front (W. Water Street) because of the nature of the property as a corner lot. The fence would create a sort of courtyard area between the ‘L’ shaped building that fronts on both Water Street and State Street and the building addressed as 502 S. State Street at the corner. 2. Fence Height – 8 ft. along a front yard: The Design Standards and Guidelines say that generally the height of a fence should not exceed 4 ft. The suggested 8 ft. fence is double of what is recommended by the Design Standards and Guidelines. 3. Fence Material: The proposed fence is to be made of black aluminum and to be in a picket style with 4 horizontal rails. The black aluminum is to mimic the look of cast iron fences. Suggested Items for consideration to achieve Architectural Review Certification: Staff notes the following items that could be considered to allow a better fit of the proposed fence within the Historic District. 1. Fence Height: Staff recommends adhering to the recommended 4 ft. fence height in the Historic District. Simply defining the space using the 4 ft. fence may be enough to show people where they are not welcome unless they have a purpose for being at this location. 2. Fence Design: Staff recommends the use of decorative ornamentation to picket tops to further deter people from trying to climb over the fence. Advisory Comments and Recommendations: 1. The applicant shall be aware that issuance of a Fence Permit is required prior to the commencement of construction. The Fence 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. Upon inspection by the Fire Marshal’s Office, it has been determined that the gate would require panic hardware as the Water Street frontage acts as an egress path for both the rear of 502 S. State Street Building and a side exit for 100 W. Water Street Building. 20 3

Item 4. HI-22-01 Referral of Fence Permit #21-1556 for 502-506 S. State Street Staff Report to the Historic District Commission Page 4 of 4 Attachments: • Letter of Referral Notice to Applicant dated December 16, 2021 • Building Permit #21-1556 Application Form and Permit submission documents • Letter from the Applicant dated December 9, 2021 • Email from Fire Marshal of December 16, 2021 • Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone, Chapter 3, page 3-26. 21 4

Item 4. City of Dover December 16, 2021 Brian Ridgeway & Kelly Vance Forrest Fence 506 S. State Street 9867 S. Dupont Highway Dover DE 19901 Felton DE 19943 Via Email: Kelly.vance@onixgroup.com Via Email: kayla@forrestfencing.com RE: Referral of Fence Permit #21-1556 to Historic District Commission, HI-22-01 Proposed Fence at 502 – 506 S. State Street, Dover DE Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-03-70.00-000 Dear Applicant: This letter is to inform you that Fence Permit application #21-1556 has been referred to the City of Dover Historic District Commission for consultation. Fence Permit #21-1556 was filed on November 18, 2021 for a fence project at 506 S. State Street in Dover, Delaware. The Project outlined in the Permit submission involves placement of an eight-foot black aluminum fence along the north and east property lines spanning between the buildings addressed as 502 and 506 S. State Street and 100 Water Street. 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 and demolition activities. Fences are eligible for Staff review of the ARC during the Building 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 of the Design Standards and Guidelines which present the Recommended, Not Recommended, and Inappropriate approaches to activities in the Historic District. The Design Standards and Guidelines limit the height of fences to four feet and specifies appropriate materials for fencing. This project proposes the placement of an eight-foot fence which far exceeds the recommended height in the Historic District. Therefore, I am referring the Fence Permit application to the Historic District Commission for consultation. 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 22

Item 4. Letter Re: Permit #21-1556 Fence at 506 S. State Street, Dover December 16, 2021 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, January 20, 2022 as a hybrid meeting with options In- Person at the City Hall Conference Room and as a Virtual Meeting using WebEx, an audio and video conferencing system. A separate meeting invitation to Join the Meeting virtually will be sent by email to the applicants. This Permit Referral has been assigned Application #HI-22-01. You are encouraged to participate in 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. Also attached to this Letter are the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone pertaining to Fencing (pages 3-26 and 3-27). If you choose to revise your application and amend the fence height to four feet which would comply with the Historic District Guidelines, I can approve the fence permit. If you have questions or wish to discuss alternative options, please contact the Planning Office at (302)736-7196. Sincerely, Department of Planning and Inspections Samantha Bulkilvish, AICP Planner II CC: Dawn Melson-Williams, Interim City Planner Fence Permit #21-1556 HI-22-01 23

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Item 4. From: Osika, Jason A. To: Swierczek, Julian D.; Bulkilvish, Samantha J; Melson-Williams, Dawn Subject: FW: EXTERNAL: W Water St Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:51:15 PM Attachments: IMG-4670.jpg From: Jason Osika <jasonosika4655@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:48 PM To: Osika, Jason A. <josika@dover.de.us> Subject: EXTERNAL: W Water St There is a rear exit at 502 and a side exit at 100. This is the egress path which has to go to the public way (the road). A gate can go here, but it will need panic hardware so people can exit properly/easily. There is already a Knox Box on the 100 building. They would need a key to access this which would be placed in the Knox Box. Let me know if there are any questions or concerns. Thank you. 34

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