Historic District Commission Meeting Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE The Historic District Commission, Meeting for March 24, 2022 will be held as an In-Person meeting in the City Council Chambers of City Hall. The public is welcome to attend in person. The meeting will also be a Virtual Meeting using the WebEx audio/visual conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. See the participation information below to join by phone or computer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION City of Dover Historic District Commission Meeting of March 24, 2022 Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Event number/Access code: 2349 943 5312 Event password: DoverHDC Event Address: https://bit.ly/HDCMeeting3242022 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. Written comments are accept via mail to City of Dover - Historic District Commission, P.O. Box 475 Dover DE 19903 and via email at CompPlan@dover.de.us. WELCOME ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Adoption of Minutes of January 20, 2022 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS 1

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING - March 24, 2022 PAGE 2 Summary of Activity 2. Summary of Applications 2021 and 2022 3. Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2022 Department of Planning & Inspections Updates NEW APPLICATIONS 4. HI-22-02/Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street - Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of a Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S. Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00- 000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00- 000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Ordinance #2022-02. Council District 4. (Planning References; Z-22-01 and HI-22-02) First Reading was held by City Council on February 28, 2022 where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on March 21, 2022, Historic District Commission on March 24, 2022 and City Council on April 11, 2022. NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan ADJOURN Posted: March 16, 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 January 20, 2022 The Virtual Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 3:30 PM virtually using the videoconferencing system WebEx with Chairman Czerwinski presiding. Members present were Mr. Street, Ms. Horsey, and Mrs. Mason (all virtually via WebEx). (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. Horsey moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Street and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021 Ms. Mason moved for approval of the Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2021, seconded by Ms. Horsey and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. Roll Call Vote • Ms. Horsey -Yes • Ms. Mason - Yes • Mr. Street – Yes • Mr. Czerwinski - Yes COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Applications for 2020 and 2021 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that last year there were two (2) items. For the 2021 year there were six applications filed to the Historic District Commission. Most of them were a number of Permits referred to the Commission for Architectural Review Certification. The most recent being the Drainage Improvements at People’s Church located at 46 S. Bradford Street. She expects the Permit to be issued within the next week. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2021 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that in the calendar year 2021 there were a total of thirty-five (35) building related Permit applications in the Historic District. Three (3) of the 35 Applications/Permits involved action by the Historic District Commission. Most of the permits were roof, interior and signage permits. There were eight (8) signage and seven (7) roofs. 3

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION JANUARY 20, 2022 Mr. Czerwinski asked if the stairs replacement could be explained for Permit #21-1647 for 101 W. Water Street. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the replacement of the stairs deals with air quality monitoring equipment. She believes it is a roofed mounted location. Department of Planning & Inspections Update Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the meetings are now being held virtually only for the Boards and Commissions. We are allowed to do a Virtual only meeting meaning that there is not an in-person location under the provisions of the State’s Freedom of Information Act regarding “open meetings”. That part of Delaware Code allows for 100% virtual meetings to occur when there is a State of Emergency in place. Governor reinstituted a State of Emergency again on January 3rd. The City of Dover is back with a mask requirement for those entering the City Hall building and for Staff who are moving around through the common areas. This is also the time of year where the Office is dealing with the renewals of Rental Dwelling Permits and Public Occupancies. In the Fall, there were some revisions to Public Occupancies. That part of the Dover Code was investigated by the Fire Marshal’s Office to bring it in line with a number of the Fire Codes that were already in place to make the definitions work together. In doing so, there were also some adjustments to the fees for Public Occupancies. NEW BUSINESS 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. Mrs. Bulkilvish gave a summary of Permit #21-1556. The applicant is requesting an 8-foot Barcelona fence. Ms. Mason asked if the 8-foot fence was an excessive height for that area. Are they afraid that people will jump over the fence? Ms. Bulkilvish replied this is the reason we are present today to discuss the height of the fence. The Historic District Design Standards and Guidelines allows for fences to be 4-feet in the Historic District. Staff is under the impression that a 4-foot fence would help define the area and be enough to deter people from entering. However, the applicant has requested the 8-foot fence. Representatives: Ms. Shelby Henderson and Ms. Kelly Vance (joining by phone) and Mr. Dean Pletz (joining virtually via WebEx). All are RES- Representatives of State Street Commons LLC. Ms. Henderson who joined (by phone) gave additional statements on the requested 8-foot fence. We are dealing with the health and safe issues that they have been dealing with at this property 2 4

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION JANUARY 20, 2022 for a couple of years. We are also dealing with vandalism, loitering, and threats and safety to the public health of the community. The Fence Permit Application does mention a request for an 8- foot; however, we would like to install a 6-foot fence around the area. Based on our revisions we would be incompliance for majority of the project because it would be 18 linear feet of fencing along the second front setback along West Water Street and we would be noncompliant for about 14-feet of the portion of fence along South State Street. We do request that the waiver be approved as the 4-foot fence is insufficient to deter people from trying to climb over the proposed fence. We would also be adjusting the design to include the panic hardware on the proposed gate in compliance with the Fire Marshal’s recommendations. Mr. Dean Pletz mentioned that Ms. Henderson did a nice job defining the request. The reason why we think 4-feet is insufficient is because people will throw their stuff over and then climb over the fence. We think that 6-feet is sufficient and a deterrent that people will stop. We have had to call the police officers to ask people to leave. Mr. Street asked Mr. Pletz if he could orient him regarding the visual on the screen. Mr. Pletz replied where it mentions “Core Drill” State Street runs parallel from left to right side of that page. Water Street is the public sidewalk. The 4-feet is the alley way between the two (2) buildings. The topmost building is the address of 502 S. State Street and the right edge is 504 - 514 as the Postal Service addresses. It is just one big building. The rest was not historic, so we just built around the historic section. We own the entire property. The building at the bottom of the page is a connection and ends up fronting onto Water Street. The real reason this is an issue is because 502 S. State Street is currently vacant, and the other building is rented to DNREC. Although they have parking spaces, and they typically exit to the right side of the building into the parking area they sometimes exit on the sidewalk and exit onto Water Street. That’s why it is our intent to have a panic hardware gate there (so that they can exit and proceed to their alternate designation) and still be able to get in. Mr. Street asked if ultimately what is being proposed is a 6-foot-high aluminum style wrought iron type fence connecting the buildings to prevent people from being in the area with one gate. Mr. Pletz replied exactly because that open area is really the back yard of the historic building. This is where we were experiencing a lot of issues with people knocking down the boarded-up doors and loitering (camping in the backyard). There is no place for adequate sanitation and that creates another issue. Mr. Street commented that this type of fence is consistent in the Historic District and have provided it before. He did not have an issue with the fence. Mr. Pletz mentioned that they tried to match it so that it was similar in appearance. We are happy to change the tops of the fence or the fence itself so that it is more suitable to the Historic District if necessary. We just want a good quality fence that will solve our problem. Ms. Horsey asked how the posts were going to be put into the ground? How is the historic old red brick (building) was going to be affected? Nothing at all and no water sinking into the foundation? She is concerned about the old structure; the new ones can go away because they are new. How close to will the posts be to the building? Mr. Pletz replied what they are intending to 3 5

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION JANUARY 20, 2022 do is core drill a 3-inch diameter boring approximately 12 to 18 inches deep. There will be a total of 6 posts. At each point where the fence changes direction they will draw a 3-inch hole where they will install the post and pour in concrete, so it is flush with the concrete sidewalk. The rails and posts that do not touch the ground will set up the fence (from the 6 major posts). The posts will be a couple of inches away from the building. Ms. Horsey asked is there any way to ensure that the foundation will not be affected. Does the foundation come out from the building at all? Normally it goes straight down. She did not want to see the building compromised. Mr. Pletz replied that he understood completely. The building has a basement, so the foundation is about 16-18 feet undergrade. All the area that is at the street level elevation has been backfilled from many years ago. He is not sure what material was used, but it does not touch on the foundation. It will not weaken the foundation because it was set 10- 15 feet below. He was not sure of the exact depth of the basement, but it is a basement under the full building. Ms. Horsey asked if it was correct that once the post hole is drilled it is not going to touch the building? Mr. Pletz replied that it will not touch the building and they can ensure it is a distance away from the building that the Historic District Commission is happy with. Even if it is 6- inches away it does not permit persons to trespass. Ms. Horsey mentioned that she totally understands why you would like to put a fence there and the black metal fence is appropriate and good looking. There is only one other place in the Historic District where we have exceeded 4-feet on the opposite side of the street between the Old Courthouse and the Chancery Court building. There is an 8-foot primarily for a gate. If you take a walk around everywhere else in the Historic District is 4-feet. She would not have a problem at all with the fence going to 6-feet on Water Street. She is not sure the 6-foot fence is needed on State Street frontage. She could see it going there without any real objection. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that he was concerned about having a fence that was too tall (that it would look like a penitentiary fence). Tall fences can be quite imposing on a frontage. Six-feet does not seem quite as bad even though he would prefer to keep with the 4-foot for aesthetics. When you have a spike top fence, it does a pretty good job of stopping people from jumping over them. A 4-foot fence is taller than what you think it is. We are not talking about a 3-foot fence, but a 4-foot fence. If the Board feels that this fence does not attract too much from the look of the street, he does not personally have any big beef with it. Mr. Street moved to approve Architectural Review Certification for a Fence Permit application #21-1556 as amended that the black aluminum picket style fence be no higher than 6-feet. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mason and unanimously carried 4-0. Roll Call Vote Ms. Horsey – Yes Ms. Mason-Yes Mr. Street – Yes Mr. Czerwinski – Yes 4 6

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION JANUARY 20, 2022 OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that she did not have anything new to report. We still have money allocated in this fiscal year Budget that can assist with that potential project. Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the most recent citywide activity is the Department of Water and Wastewater is moving forward with a number of the studies that were identified in that project. There is a Wastewater Master Plan that will be awarded to a contract (consultant) within the next month. Mr. Street moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Horsey, and unanimously carried 4-0. Roll Call Vote to Adjourn the Meeting Ms. Horsey – Yes Ms. Mason-Yes Mr. Street – Yes Mr. Czerwinski – Yes Ms. Mason asked about the process and contact person of adding a committee member to the Historic District Commission. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the mayor appoints a person, and the City Council confirms. If someone is interested, on the City of Dover website there is an application form to become a committee member. If someone has any questions regarding completing the form, they may contact the City’s Clerks Office. Meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM Sincerely, Maretta Savage-Purnell Secretary 5 7

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru February 28, 2022 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. 8

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru February 28, 2022 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 issued Improvement at 11/18/2021 HDC Meeting 2/9/2022. the Peoples Church at 46 S Bradford St 9

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2022 Item 2. Updated thru February 28, 2022 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-22-01 Referral of Fence 502 -506 S. State Fence Permit Permit #21-1556 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 11/18/2021 Permit #21-1556 Street and 100 W. City Planner for consultation on and Referred to the HDC for consultation. at 506 S. State Water Street Architectural Review Certification; Permit approved for issuance per HDC Street 1/20/2022 HDC recommended action of 1/20/2022. Permit issued approval of ArchRevCert to allow 1/24/2022 and fence construction revised height of 6-feet for black metal underway. fence. HI-22-02 Lands of the State 411 S Governors Rezoning to H Scheduled for Public Hearing and Request to expand boundary of the Historic of Delaware at S. Avenue, 429 S (Historic District Review by HDC on 3/24/2022 District. Rezoning Application HI-22-02/Z-22- Governors Governors Avenue, Zone) 01 is scheduled for Public Hearing and Avenue and W. 435 S Governors Review by Planning Commission on Water Street: Avenue, 439 S 3/21/2022; Public Hearing and Review by Rezoning to H Governors Historic District Commission; and scheduled Avenue/117 W for Public Hearing and Final Action by City Water Street, 441 S Council on 4/11/2022. Governors Avenue, 447 S Governors Avenue 10

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2022 - Updated Thru 2-28-2022 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/24/2022 21-1556 506 S State St, Office Fence Permit Referral of Permit to HDC for Installation of new black metal Buildings Consultation 1/20/2022. Revised fence revised to be 6-feet in height. project granted ArchRevCert. HI-22-01 1/13/2022 22-74 147 S New Street, Tastee's Administrative Building Permit Building Inspector Approval only. No Replacement Permit for Permit #19- Chicken & Seafood ArchRevCert required for interior 1579 related to tenant fit-out for Restaurant work. restauarnt use. 2/9/2022 21-1501 46 S Broadford Street, The Administrative Building Permit Referral of Permit to HDC for Drainage Improvements including People's Church Consultation 11/18/2021. Project stormwater management facility in granted ArchRevCert. side yard. HI-21-06 2/8/2022 22-96 201 W Loockerman Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit- Dove's Restaurant Renovations required for interior work. out of kitchen, etc. for restaurant and second floor office. 11

Item 4. PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT Review before the Planning Commission March 21, 2022 Review before the Historic District Commission March 24, 2022 ADDENDUM for Historic District Consideration Application: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H Zone Owner: State of Delaware Location: East side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and W. Water Street Addresses & 411 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000 Tax Parcels: 429 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000 435 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000 441 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000 447 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000 and an alley Size: 1.74 +/- acres Present Uses: Vacant lots, Vacant Residential and Commercial Buildings (proposed for demolition), and a Parking Lot Proposed Use: Future site of Family Court (Courthouse) 2019 Comprehensive Plan Designation –Land Use Category: Mixed Use Present Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Proposed Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) H (Historic District Zone) Reason for Request: A Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. File Numbers: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02 Ordinance Number: 2022-02 12

Item 4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Addendum for Historic District Consideration Page 2 This Rezoning Application (Z-22-01 and HI-22-02) has been referred to the Historic District Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21.4 and Article 10 §3.3 and to referred to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5. Each Commission is required to provide a Review Report to City Council. This Report provides additional information related to the historic resources in the area. It serves as an Addendum to the DAC Review Report of March 9, 2022. I. APPLICATION SUMMARY The Rezoning Application proposes to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S. Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03- 37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00- 000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Existing Properties: The subject properties (six parcels) have frontage along South Governors Avenue on the east side of the block between West Water Street and Bank Lane. Several of the properties also have frontage on West Water Street. There is also an alley running north from West Water Street a distance of approximately 288 feet. This subject area is the remaining southwestern portion of the block bounded by South Governors Avenue, Bank Lane, The Green, South State Street, and West Water Street. There are three (3) buildings (two residential and one office building) and an accessory structure within the subject area that are proposed for demolition. These Demolition Permits were filed February 7, 2022 and are under review. The six parcels and alley are proposed for future lot consolidation with other land holdings of the State of Delaware to create the project site for the proposed Kent County Family Courthouse. Surrounding Land Uses The subject area lies within the urban street grid of Downtown Dover to the southwest of the historic Green. To its west across South Governors Avenue is a series of residential and commercial buildings zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone); this area is not located within the H (Historic District Zone). Adjoining the area to the north in this block consists of several parking lot areas serving properties at 30 and 34 The Green along with a small one story commercial building at 401 S. Governors Avenue that is approved for demolition (under Demolition Permit #21-1036 and HI-21-05). This area is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). To the east of the subject area, are a series of properties fronting on The Green and others fronting on South State Street where the zoning is RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The buildings in that area include several residences and previous residential buildings now converted to office use. Directly adjacent is the Water Street parking lot which serves as public parking for 13

Item 4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Addendum for Historic District Consideration Page 3 the Kent County Courthouse (located one block to the east at 414 Federal Street/38 The Green) and other nearby State buildings. To the south across West Water Street, the block includes a commercial retail building zoned C-2 and a series of office buildings zoned either IO (Institutional and Office Zone) or RGO (General Residential and Office Zone). Only the property at the corner of West Water Street and South State Street is within the H (Historic District Zone) along this street frontage. II. HISTORIC PROPERTY INFORMATION National Register of Historic Places – Dover Green Historic District The subject area is located within the boundaries of a National Register Historic District, specifically the Dover Green Historic District. The National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Dover Green Historic District was completed 1973-76 and amended in 1979 and 1984. This federal designation focuses on the area immediately around The Green and extends for several blocks to its south. The nomination recognizes “the significance of the evolution of Dover during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.” The following are resources listed in the inventory for the National Register nomination that were located on properties in the subject area. C is for contributing and NC is non-contributing resources. A more detailed architectural description is given in the nomination. K-394.63 411 S. Governors Avenue Dover Laundry & Dry Cleaners NC K-394.62 427 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – 19 century (demolished) th C K-394.61 429 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling - 19th century (demolished) C K-394.60 435 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – 19 century th C K-394.59 439 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling/Office – 19th century (demolished) C K-394.58 441 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – c. 1900 NC K-394.57 447 S. Governors Avenue Dwelling – 20 century th NC K-394.54 115 W. Water Street Dwelling – mid-19th century C K-394.55 117-119 W. Water Street Dwelling – 19 century th C K-394.56 121 W. Water Street Dwelling – 19th century C It is noted that only three buildings remain today in the subject area on the properties addressed as 429, 435, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. The building at 429 S. Governors appears to be of twentieth century construction or remodeling having served as office space. The building at 435 S. Governors Avenue may be the oldest surviving building dating to a nineteenth century initial construction with later additions. The building at 447 S. Governors Avenue is a dwelling of twentieth century construction. Review of Historic Maps A series of historic maps were reviewed by Planning Staff for preliminary information on this east side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and West Water Street. The 1859 A.D. Byles Map of Kent County (Dover insert) shows the beginnings of development in this area with several buildings along each street frontage as an edge of the urbanized for Dover at the time. Development continues as more buildings fronting S. Governors Avenue (then known as High Street) and several buildings fronting on Water Street are shown on the 1868 Beers Map published by Pomeroy & Beers. The 1885 Bird’s Eye View of Dover appears to indicate that the structures are a collection of two story buildings with rear additions (residential in appearance) and other 14

Item 4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Addendum for Historic District Consideration Page 4 detached accessory structures. The 1887 Map of the Town of Dover by W.R. Roe continues to show a series of buildings fronting Governors Avenue and Water Street. Also, shown on this map is the alley leading north from Water Street which serves other properties which front on State Street. The ownership names listed on these maps seem to indicate that a lot the properties were held by owners with multiple properties in the general area. The series of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps would also be a reference source for information on the buildings which occupied the subject area over time. For Dover, the Sanborn Maps date from 1897-1944. The 1919 and 1929 Sanborn Maps show about a dozen of dwelling and duplex dwellings lining the street frontage at this corner of the block. Other Studies and Applications The parcel now addressed as 117 W. Water Street (now a parking lot to the west of the alley) was the location of a series of three dwellings (detached dwelling and duplex units) which were demolished (by controlled burn) in 1999. See Photo 24 in the Design Standards and Guidelines. This series of houses on West Water Street was documented by the University of Delaware’s Center for Historic Architecture and Design as part of the Threatened Buildings Survey program. A portion of the subject area (parcel at 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street) was redeveloped as a parking lot with the adjacent property at 101 West Water Street. The project was previously reviewed for Architectural Review Certification as Application HI-10-11 Kent County Courthouse Parking Lot Addition and Conditional Use/Site Development Plan S-11-03. III. ZONING REVIEW This Addendum Report focuses on the H (Historic District Zone). The subject area is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and located within the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone – Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area). See the DAC Review Report for information on these zones and the compliance with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. H (Historic District Zone) The H (Historic District Zone) is described in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21 with the following purpose statement: Article 3, Section 21. - Historic district (H). 21.1 Purpose. The purpose of this historic district regulation is to preserve and enhance that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present unique visual and architectural qualities of the district. The process to amend the boundaries of the historic district is referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21.4 and requires a report from the Historic District Commission to City Council. In addition, Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.3 outlines more detailed review criteria for such amendment. Article 10, Section 3.3 Historic district amendments. 3.31 Historic district commission review required. Any motion or petition to amend, supplement, or repeal a historic district by the city council in accordance with section 5, Amendments, shall require a report by the historic district commission as set forth in article 3, subsection 21.4. 15

Item 4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Addendum for Historic District Consideration Page 5 3.32 Review criteria for placing individual structures in a historic district. The historic district commission may recommend that an individual structure or property be placed in an existing contiguous historic district or be placed in a historic district specifically created for the property or structure upon considering the following criteria and factors: (A) Significant value as part of the historical, cultural, artistic, social, ethnic or other heritage of the nation, state or community; (B) Association with an important person or event in national, state, or local history. (C) Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type inherently valuable for the study of a period, style, craftsmanship, method of construction or use of indigenous material; (D) Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect, or artist whose individual genius has influenced an era; (E) The desire of the owner to have the property designated; (F) Increased potential of economic or community development. 3.33 Review criteria for amendments or creation of new historic districts. The historic district commission may recommend amendments to an existing historic district, recommend repeal of an existing historic district or recommend the creation of a new historic district upon considering the following criteria: (A) Any criteria listed in subsection 3.32. (B) Distinctive character or homogeneity of architectural design or dates of construction throughout the area. (C) Identifiable by clear and distinctive boundaries. (D) Repetition of distinguishing architectural or land use characteristics throughout the area. Also, since the request for rezoning is considered a “zoning map amendment,” the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5 – Amendment also apply thus requiring a recommendation (Report) of the Planning Commission. Review of DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES The subject area is part of the area described as The Green Historic Context in the Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone; see Figure 3 and pages 2-3 through 2-5. Should the subject area be so designated, location within the H (Historic District Zone) requires proposals for demolition, new construction, additions, and certain renovation or rehabilitation activities to receive an Architectural Review Certificate. As stated in the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone, an Architectural Review Certificate will be granted “if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement location and materials affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district.” Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §3.2 outlines the review process for Architectural Review Certification and related building height, bulk, and setback standards. 16

Item 4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Addendum for Historic District Consideration Page 6 IV. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING STAFF (As also provided in DAC Review Report of 3-9-2021.) This Request is to amend the boundaries of the existing H (Historic District Zone) to include this series of six parcels and the adjacent alley area at the northeast corner South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The properties will remain in the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zone and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The H (Historic District Zone) looks to preserve and enhance the historic core of Dover and includes regulatory provisions to retain the area’s character and architectural qualities. The IO zone is a zoning district offering a mix of uses focused on the public, institutional and office related realms. In the IO zone, the permitted uses include business, professional and governmental offices and also banks and laboratories. Also permitted are a variety of public and institutional uses serving the public in the medical, governmental, and educational fields and places of public assembly related to civic, social, and religious functions. The other group of uses in IO focuses specifically on the care of people ranging from child day care and adult day care facilities to facilities/shelters for temporary housing and social services of other populations. The SWPOZ has provisions to protect underground water resources. Staff recommends that the Rezoning be granted to H (Historic District Zone) as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) for the goals for Historic Preservation allowing designation of historic districts to maintain community character. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for the Mixed Use Land Use Classification in Dover’s historic core focus on recognition of its historic development patterns and the opportunities for redevelopment and revitalization with a variety of residential, commercial, office, cultural and institutional uses typically found in Downtown areas. In reviewing the criteria for designation in the H (Historic District Zone), this request was filed by the property owner to seek designation and the location has development potential as the identified project site for a new courthouse facility that will bring associated economic activities to the area and improvements as a community facility. The expansion of the H (Historic District Zone) to include the subject area (of six parcels and alley) will create a clearer, more distinctive boundary to the Historic District. With such zoning map amendment, the entire block would be in the Historic District with the streets of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street serving as the boundary rather than a meandering boundary line through the middle of the block. Given the subject area’s proximity to The Green, the Historic District designation offers increased protection to those historic resources on The Green and along South State Street and can regulate any new development in the area to be more compatible and complementary to existing historic buildings. It is noted that the S. Governors Avenue corridor is one of the main north-south roadways though the core of Downtown Dover where commercial and institutional type activities could be expected to serve the community. It is also in close proximity of the Capital Complex where courthouses and State office buildings are located within the H (Historic District Zone). The Design Standards and Guidelines of the Historic District Zone offer a design review process to balance the compatibility of new construction with surviving historic structures. The streetscape presence of any proposed building will be important as the area includes a range of transportation modes and opportunities (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle). To support large scale development, there 17

Item 4. HI-22-02 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H zone Addendum for Historic District Consideration Page 7 is existing infrastructure for water, sanitary sewer, and electric services and the police, fire, and emergency medical services service the area. Planning Staff notes that this area of Downtown Dover was part of a 2011 charette study documented in the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan and Design Book. The Study had a goal of providing a design and planning strategy to guide development of the neighborhood area surrounding the transit center (located two blocks to west of this subject area). The Study identified the corner of S. Governors Avenue and West Water Street as an opportunity for a gateway element such as a pocket park, streetscape improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, and an infill/redevelopment project. This Rezoning Request for H (Historic District Zone) designation does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its development subject to Architectural Review Certification for the entire project site. (Currently, only portions of the project site are within the Historic District Zone). The land uses of the properties remain subject to the listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the IO zoning district. Any potential development for the site would have to comply with the zoning classifications and follow all development design requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the Application for Rezoning to be recommended by the Planning Commission and the Historic District Commission and subsequently approved by the City Council, the applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans and/or Permits for review for any new use of the site or the buildings to be established. This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and those comments given consideration. V. RECOMMENDATION ACTION ON REZONING REQUEST Historic District Commission Action Required The Historic District Commission shall consider the rezoning request and provide a recommendation to City Council in regard to the adjustment of the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include the subject area of six parcels and an alley at the corner of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The recommendation should reflect consideration of the criteria for Historic District amendments found in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.3 and the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone. Attachments: • DAC (Development Advisory Committee) Review Report and Comments of March 9. 2022 • Exhibit Plan Map of Rezoning Area • Application Submission Letter • Plan of Subject Area 18

Item 4. PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT Review before the Planning Commission March 21, 2022 Review before the Historic District Commission March 24, 2022 Application: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H Zone Owner: State of Delaware Location: East side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and W. Water Street Addresses & 411 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000 Tax Parcels: 429 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000 435 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000 441 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000 447 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000 and an alley Size: 1.74 +/- acres Present Uses: Vacant lots, Vacant Residential and Commercial Buildings (proposed for demolition), and a Parking Lot Proposed Use: Future site of Family Court (Courthouse) 2019 Comprehensive Plan Designation –Land Use Category: Mixed Use Present Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Proposed Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) H (Historic District Zone) Reason for Request: A Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. File Numbers: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02 Ordinance Number: 2022-02 19

Item 4. Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street DAC Report of March 9, 2022 Page 2 This Rezoning Application has been referred to the Historic District Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21.4 and Article 10 §3.3 and to referred to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5. Each Commission is required to provide a Review Report to City Council. I. APPLICATION SUMMARY The Rezoning Application proposes to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S. Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03- 37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00- 000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Existing Properties: The subject properties (six parcels) have frontage along South Governors Avenue on the east side of the block between West Water Street and Bank Lane. Several of the properties also have frontage on West Water Street. There is also an alley running north from West Water Street a distance of approximately 288 feet. This subject area is the remaining southwestern portion of the block bounded by South Governors Avenue, Bank Lane, The Green, South State Street, and West Water Street. There are three (3) buildings (two residential and one office building) and an accessory structure within the subject area that are proposed for demolition. These Demolition Permits were filed February 7, 2022 and are under review. The six parcels and alley are proposed for future lot consolidation with other land holdings of the State of Delaware to create the project site for the proposed Kent County Family Courthouse. The subject area is located within the boundaries of a National Register Historic District, specifically the Dover Green Historic District. The National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Dover Green Historic District was completed 1973-76 and amended in 1979 and 1984. This federal designation focuses on the area immediately around The Green and extends for several blocks to its south. The nomination recognizes “the significance of the evolution of Dover during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.” Surrounding Land Uses The subject area lies within the urban street grid of Downtown Dover to the southwest of the historic Green. To its west across South Governors Avenue is a series of residential and commercial buildings zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone); this area is not located within the H (Historic District Zone). Adjoining the area to the north in this block consists of several parking lot areas serving properties at 30 and 34 The Green along with a small one story commercial building at 401 S. Governors Avenue that is approved for demolition (under Demolition Permit #21-1036 and HI-21-05). This area is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). To the east of the subject area, are a series of 20

Item 4. Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street DAC Report of March 9, 2022 Page 3 properties fronting on The Green and others fronting on South State Street where the zoning is RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The buildings in that area include several residences and previous residential buildings now converted to office use. Directly adjacent is the Water Street parking lot which serves as public parking for the Kent County Courthouse (located one block to the east at 414 Federal Street/38 The Green) and other nearby State buildings. To the south across West Water Street, the block includes a commercial retail building zoned C-2 and a series of office buildings zoned either IO (Institutional and Office Zone) or RGO (General Residential and Office Zone). Only the property at the corner of West Water Street and South State Street is within the H (Historic District Zone) along this street frontage. II. COMPRENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 6 – Historic Preservation discusses the balancing of reservation efforts, historic resources, and development activity. The focus is on the character of an area in terms of architectural style, building form and placement, presentation of the streetscape and landscape features. See Chapter 6 and Maps 6-1A and 6-1B. The Plan presents goals fand recommendations or Historic Preservation; see excerpt below: Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Preserve and provide better protection for historic resources and landscapes including individual properties and historic districts to maintain community character, quality of life, and their continued use. Recommendation 1: Identification and Designation of the Dover Historic District Zone • Identify and study properties and areas for potential future local Historic District designation either as individual structures or as Historic District areas. • 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. In the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1) recommends that this property be used for Mixed Use. Regarding Mixed Use Areas and the Land Use Classification of Mixed Use, this is discussed in Chapter 12 – Land Development Plan beginning on page 12-7. The goals for Mixed Use Areas Land Use are listed in the 2019 Comprehensive Plan excerpts presented below: Goals: Mixed Land Use The overall goals for Mixed Use areas are: 1. Encourage creation of neighborhood centers. 2. Within the close-knit neighborhood fabric there are opportunities for the creation of urban centers. These centers should be established along major roadways and feature 21

Item 4. Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street DAC Report of March 9, 2022 Page 4 mixed use development, pedestrian-friendly public environments, and opportunities for connection to future transit. 3. In order to encourage non-automobile access to the center, the activities should be clustered within a one-half mile radius (or 10-minute walk) and be located so as to draw upon residents from a number of surrounding neighborhoods. 4. Develop strategies that will encourage the creation of well-defined public street spaces and pedestrian-friendly village areas that encourage walking and bicycle use. This may include on-street and behind building parking, and the creation of build-to lines for new development. 5. Improve access that limits public access to open spaces areas such as pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks to parks and natural areas. 6. Encourage the Mixed Use of residential and commercial uses in the Downtown area. The following is an excerpt from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan regarding the Mixed Use Area in Downtown Dover (page 12-8): Recommendation for Downtown Dover – Historic Core and Center City: Mixed Use Area: Downtown Dover is the City’s primary Mixed Use area. The historic City center clustered around The Green dates back as early as the 1700s. It expands to also include the traditional City pattern of grid streets which developed during the 19th and early 20th centuries. As a result of its earlier development, Downtown Dover, like many other historic cities, includes a variety of intermingled land uses. The Downtown area, which includes the traditional Loockerman Street business district, is broadly bounded by Wesley College on the north, the railroad tracks on the west, Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on the south, and Street Jones River on the east. It includes a street level mix of residential, commercial, office, cultural, and institutional uses. Downtown Dover is the traditional and symbolic center of the community and is vitally important to the overall image and identity of the City. As the State’s office complex and other businesses and services make Downtown the largest area of employment in the City, Downtown Dover is vital to the economy. It is important to preserve the area as a safe, convenient, and aesthetically pleasing business environment. Downtown provides a unique and affordable commercial environment where locally owned businesses reflect the small-town nature of the community. Downtown also provides a residential environment with a wide variety of housing types near commercial, cultural, education, and employment resources. The age of the buildings and infrastructure in the Downtown area requires special attention and incentives to assist in continual use and revitalization activities. Downtown lacks the vibrancy of years gone by and its revitalization will hinge on mixed land uses and developing a commercial niche. Removal of blighted conditions, rehabilitation and redevelopment of traditional residential areas, and reestablishment of neighborhood identity will be important components of the City’s strategies and initiatives. The goal of the Land Development Plan is to enhance the role of Downtown Dover as a major employment, residential and commercial center as well as the symbolic and cultural heart of the community. Efforts should strive to recognize its unique heritage and historic resources and to provide for mixed use development allowing greatest variation of uses, Activities to reestablish the economic and social vitality of Downtown neighborhoods are encouraged. 22

Item 4. Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street DAC Report of March 9, 2022 Page 5 The subject area is already zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and is consistent with the Land Use Classification of Mixed Use. Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix (from the 2019 Comprehensive Plan) specifies the zones that are compatible with the Mixed Use Land Use Category by identifying a number of zoning districts that allow for a mix of commercial, institutional, and residential uses. III. ZONING REVIEW IO (Institutional and Office Zone) The subject property is already zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone); this zoning designation will remain in place. The description of the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zoning district is provided in Article 3 §10 of the Zoning Ordinance. The provisions identify the allowable (permitted) uses and the related bulk standards for the IO zone. SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) The property is located within the SWPOZ (Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area) found in Article 3 Section 29.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. However, this project site is within the downtown redevelopment target area which is exempted from the SWPOZ requirements and restrictions as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §29.79. H (Historic District Zone) The H (Historic District Zone) is described in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21 with the following purpose statement: Article 3, Section 21. - Historic district (H). 21.1 Purpose. The purpose of this historic district regulation is to preserve and enhance that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present unique visual and architectural qualities of the district. The process to amend the boundaries of the historic district is referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21.4 and requires a report from the Historic District Commission to City Council. In addition, Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.3 outlines more detailed review criteria for such amendment. Article 10, Section 3.3 Historic district amendments. 3.31 Historic district commission review required. Any motion or petition to amend, supplement, or repeal a historic district by the city council in accordance with section 5, Amendments, shall require a report by the historic district commission as set forth in article 3, subsection 21.4. 3.32 Review criteria for placing individual structures in a historic district. The historic district commission may recommend that an individual structure or property be placed in an existing contiguous historic district or be placed in a historic district specifically created for the property or structure upon considering the following criteria and factors: (A) Significant value as part of the historical, cultural, artistic, social, ethnic or other heritage of the nation, state or community; (B) Association with an important person or event in national, state, or local history. 23

Item 4. Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street DAC Report of March 9, 2022 Page 6 (C) Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type inherently valuable for the study of a period, style, craftsmanship, method of construction or use of indigenous material; (D) Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect, or artist whose individual genius has influenced an era; (E) The desire of the owner to have the property designated; (F) Increased potential of economic or community development. 3.33 Review criteria for amendments or creation of new historic districts. The historic district commission may recommend amendments to an existing historic district, recommend repeal of an existing historic district or recommend the creation of a new historic district upon considering the following criteria: (A) Any criteria listed in subsection 3.32. (B) Distinctive character or homogeneity of architectural design or dates of construction throughout the area. (C) Identifiable by clear and distinctive boundaries. (D) Repetition of distinguishing architectural or land use characteristics throughout the area. Also, since the request for rezoning is considered a “zoning map amendment,” the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5 – Amendment also apply thus requiring a recommendation (Report) of the Planning Commission. Review of DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Should the subject area be so designated, location within the H (Historic District Zone) requires proposals for demolition, new construction, additions, and certain renovation or rehabilitation activities to receive an Architectural Review Certificate. As stated in the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone, an Architectural Review Certificate will be granted “if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement location and materials affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district.” Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §3.2 outlines the review process for Architectural Review Certification and related building height, bulk, and setback standards. IV. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING STAFF: This Request is to amend the boundaries of the existing H (Historic District Zone) to include this series of six parcels and the adjacent alley area at the northeast corner South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The properties will remain in the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) zone and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The H (Historic District Zone) looks to preserve and enhance the historic core of Dover and includes regulatory provisions to retain the area’s character and architectural qualities. The IO zone is a zoning district offering a mix of uses focused on the public, institutional and office related realms. In the IO zone, the permitted uses include business, professional and governmental offices and also banks and laboratories. Also permitted are a variety of public and institutional uses 24

Item 4. Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street DAC Report of March 9, 2022 Page 7 serving the public in the medical, governmental, and educational fields and places of public assembly related to civic, social, and religious functions. The other group of uses in IO focuses specifically on the care of people ranging from child day care and adult day care facilities to facilities/shelters for temporary housing and social services of other populations. The SWPOZ has provisions to protect underground water resources. Staff recommends that the Rezoning be granted to H (Historic District Zone) as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) for the goals for Historic Preservation allowing designation of historic districts to maintain community character. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for the Mixed Use Land Use Classification in Dover’s historic core focus on recognition of its historic development patterns and the opportunities for redevelopment and revitalization with a variety of residential, commercial, office, cultural and institutional uses typically found in Downtown areas. In reviewing the criteria for designation in the H (Historic District Zone), this request was filed by the property owner to seek designation and the location has development potential as the identified project site for a new courthouse facility that will bring associated economic activities to the area and improvements as a community facility. The expansion of the H (Historic District Zone) to include the subject area (of six parcels and alley) will create a clearer, more distinctive boundary to the Historic District. With such zoning map amendment, the entire block would be in the Historic District with the streets of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street serving as the boundary rather than a meandering boundary line through the middle of the block. Given the subject area’s proximity to The Green, the Historic District designation offers increased protection to those historic resources on The Green and along South State Street and can regulate any new development in the area to be more compatible and complementary to existing historic buildings. It is noted that the S. Governors Avenue corridor is one of the main north-south roadways though the core of Downtown Dover where commercial and institutional type activities could be expected to serve the community. It is also in close proximity of the Capital Complex where courthouses and State office buildings are located within the H (Historic District Zone). The Design Standards and Guidelines of the Historic District Zone offer a design review process to balance the compatibility of new construction with surviving historic structures. The streetscape presence of any proposed building will be important as the area includes a range of transportation modes and opportunities (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle). To support large scale development, there is existing infrastructure for water, sanitary sewer, and electric services and the police, fire, and emergency medical services service the area. Planning Staff notes that this area of Downtown Dover was part of a 2011 charette study documented in the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan and Design Book. The Study had a goal of providing a design and planning strategy to guide development of the neighborhood area surrounding the transit center (located two blocks to west of this subject area). The Study identified the corner of S. Governors Avenue and West Water Street as an opportunity for a gateway element such as a pocket park, streetscape improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, and an infill/redevelopment project. This Rezoning Request for H (Historic District Zone) designation does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its development subject to Architectural Review Certification for the entire project site. (Currently, only portions of the project site are within the 25

Item 4. Z-22-01 Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street DAC Report of March 9, 2022 Page 8 Historic District Zone). The land uses of the properties remain subject to the listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the IO zoning district. Any potential development for the site would have to comply with the zoning classifications and follow all development design requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the Application for Rezoning to be recommended by the Planning Commission and the Historic District Commission and subsequently approved by the City Council, the applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans and/or Permits for review for any new use of the site or the buildings to be established. This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and those comments given consideration. V. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent Site Development Plan approval. Following any decision made by City Council in regard to this rezoning, then an application for a Site Plan, Subdivision Plan, and/or appropriate Building Permits must be submitted to the Planning Department and required Boards and Commissions review prior to the establishment of a use, development activity, or any construction activity on the site. The applicant should contact the Planning Staff to determine the appropriate review process for any proposed projects. 2) The applicant should be aware of the potential for historic archaeological resources which may include previous building locations, wells, privies, etc. on the property. The State Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs can provide technical assistance when dealing with archaeological resources including previous studies at the subject location. 3) Additional specialized evaluation and review of this area may be necessary due to the environment contamination in this area and/or the site’s participation in any environmental remediation program. 4) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Rezoning application does not represent a Building Permit, Demolition Permit, Sign Permit, or other construction activity permit approval. A separate application submission is required before issuance of permits by the City of Dover. 5) The applicant shall be aware that any future use may be subject to a separate permitting or licensing process through the City of Dover Licensing and Permitting Division. All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover Business License. Certain types of uses also require a Public Occupancy Permit or Rental Dwelling Permits. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Office as soon as possible. 26

Item 4. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MARCH 2, 2022 APPLICATION: Lands of State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025 CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. Our office has no objections to the proposed rezoning of tax parcel ED-05-077.09-03-37.00, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-50.00-000, ED05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED05-077.09-03-61.00-000 and alley. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook and the Specifications, Standards & Procedures for Public Works Construction. Impact fees will be applied to this property. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT SANITATION / STREETS / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL 1. None I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . 27

Item 4. CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MARCH 2, 2022 APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Ave and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Ops Superintendent CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568 CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC Our office has no objection to the rezoning of: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09- 03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES ELECTRIC 1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service to this site based upon the use including any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric and meters will be assessed at that time. 2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT ELECTRIC 1. None. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE . 28

C F Z-22-01 Item 4. I I T R CITY OF DOVER Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M F A APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 03/02/22 D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Ave and West Water St FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Proposal is a rezoning request. This office has no objections. 2. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan. 3. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved. ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL: N/A APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2009 IBC (International Building Code) Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations City of Dover Code of Ordinances *If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person listed. 29

Item 4. CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE#: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Ryan Schroder PHONE#: (302) 760-2674 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department. Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin permit process. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. No comment on rezoning of the parcel(s). 30

KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT Item 4. 1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY MARCH 2022 APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370 EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Kent Conservation District has no objection to the proposed rezoning of the above referenced site. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: Soil disturbance (e.g. clearing, grading, excavations, tree clearing, or stoning) equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet requires a Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan to be submitted and approved by the Kent Conversation District prior to the commencement of disturbance. 31

Item 4. B CITY OF DOVER Dover/Kent DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE County Metropolitan APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Planning D.A.C. MEETING DATE: Organization APPLICATION: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street FILE #: Z-22-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO CONTACT PERSON: James Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030 The Dover/Kent County MPO has participated in the State’s Preliminary Land Use Services (PLUS) process for several months. The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the recommendations on issues of our concern to the City as well. The MPO will limit comments to projects to development proposals and applications that may lead to new development. Issues of concern to the MPO are effective transit, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions by shortening or eliminating trips, and facilities for alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian access. The MPO considers the bicycle facilities required by the City of Dover to be the standard for all applications, not to be waived. City of Dover Planning Commission 3/22/2022 Project Review Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street The Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) typically does not comment on rezoning applications and there are no comments on the advisability of the application presented here. We wanted to take the opportunity to let the State of Delaware, as the applicant, know about the planning efforts that have been undertaken by the MPO in this neighborhood. In 2010, the MPO requested the assistance of two consultants to envision and document a future redevelopment of this neighborhood after the investment in the Dover Transit Center on Water Street. The Plan built on the best elements of the built environment of the existing neighborhood (BayHealth, the Prison, the Subsidized housing, Becker Morgan Group’s investment, etc.) and projected how a complementary future might look, including new buildings and uses. The intersection of Governor’s Ave and Water Street is the center of the neighborhood and was projected to have a small, landscaped island and a significant building (a hotel in the plan) located there. The proposal to build a new Family Court building/complex on this site meets that preferred future creating a showcase to anchor a redeveloped neighborhood. The plan is on the MPO’s website at https://doverkentmpo.delaware.gov/projects/ as a 2010 project entitled “Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan”. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible. 32

City of Dover Application No.: Z-22-01, HI-22-02 Item 4. Department of Planning & Inspections C-2 RGO IO h St W N o rt C-2 IO RGO ROS e en ROS The Gr IO C-2A k Ln Ban RGO RGO t ate S S St IO ve rs A verno S Go C-2A gu Shot IO ter St E Wa C-2A n Aly St ater WW w St RGO S Ne C-2A C-2A IO IO IO Tile: Lands of State of Delaware Ordinance #: 2022-02 Legend Addresses: Corner of S. Governors Ave. and W. Water St. Parcel IDs: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, 48.00, 50.00, 51.00, Historic District Expansion 52.00, 61.00, and alley. Dover Boundary Existing Zoning: IO Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ Source Water Protection Overlay Zone Zoning Proposed Zoning: IO and subject to H Historic District Zone Dover Parcels SWPOZ Source Water Protection Overlay Zone Owner: State of Delaware Historic District Date: 0 100 2/22/2022 200 400 Feet « SWPOZ Tier 3 33

Item 4. Architecture Planning Interiors Two Mill Road, Suite 210 Wilmington, DE 19806 302.984.1400 20004.1 February 3, 2022 Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP Interim City Planner/Building Inspector Principal Planner City of Dover Department of Planning & Inspections 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 Subject: New Kent County Family Court City of Dover Historic District Boundary Expansion Dear Ms. Melson-Williams, The State of Delaware is requesting to adjust the boundary of the Historic District to include the balance of the parcels for the new Kent County Family Courthouse site. Project History Since 2006 numerous studies have identified the need for a Family Court expansion in Kent County. The Tevebaugh Architecture team was engaged in an expansion feasibility study in 2014 with the State of Delaware and Family Court. The study included a space program, visioning session, site selection, concept plans and a conceptual estimate. The study determined that keeping the Family Court downtown on a site that was consistent with the comprehensive plan would be most beneficial for the City of Dover and Family Court. After the plan was published, the State of Delaware began acquiring individual parcels to create this combined site at the NE corner of Governors Avenue and Water Street. In 2021 the City of Dover rezoned parcels within this combined site to Institutional Use I-O. The rezoning aligned the courthouse occupancy to be consistent with the comprehensive plan. This combined site is currently split zoned with the boundary of the Historic District. The State of Delaware is requesting to adjust the boundary of the Historic District to include the balance of the parcels of the new Kent County Family Courthouse site. Ownership of the site The State of Delaware has been purchasing each of the parcels that they did not previously own to assemble this site. The last of the ownership transactions is currently taking place with the owners of #30 The Green and #34 The Green for the western portion of their parcels. The sales agreements have been signed by all parties and settlement for the parcels is expected to be scheduled within weeks. These privately owned parcels which are being acquired by the State are currently within the Historic District. The State of Delaware is requesting the following parcels which they own, to be entered into the Historic District. 34

Item 4. Parcels requested to be included in the Historic District. 2-05-077.0-03-37.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-48.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-50.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-51.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-52.00-00001 2-05-077.0-03-61.00-00001 The Council of the City of Dover previously agreed to the transfer the ownership of the alley that enters the new Kent County Family Court site from Water Street to the State of Delaware. The State of Delaware’s legal counsel is currently working with the City Solicitor to finalize the transaction agreement. The existing alley will become part of the consolidated parcel once the real estate transactions noted above are complete. The State of Delaware is requesting that the current alley also be included in the Historic District with this boundary adjustment. City Code Criteria for adjusting the boundary of the Historic District 3.32 C. This new consolidated parcel contains portions of parcels #30 The Green and #34 The Green which are currently in the Historic District and have significant historic structures fronting The Green. The courthouse project will be subdividing these two parcels to create the new combined courthouse parcel yet the relationship and proximity to these historic structures and The Green remains the same. 3.33 A. / 3.32 E. The State of Delaware is requesting to have the entire combined site within one zoning area. 3.33 A. / 3.32 F. Relocating the Kent County Family Court to this site will increase the economic development and civic infrastructure in this area of the City of Dover and the Historic District. 3.33 C. The courthouse project will adjoin the multiple parcels of the site including the ones that are currently in the Historic District. The current Historic District boundary subdivides the combined parcel. Adjusting the Historic District boundary will create a clear identifiable and distinctive boundary around the perimeter of the consolidated Kent County Family Court parcel and have the Historic District boundary align with the I-O zoning boundary. Summary of Rezoning Request The State of Delaware is requesting to adjust the boundary of the Historic District to include the balance of the parcels for the new Kent County Family Courthouse site. Very Truly Yours, William J. Lenihan, AIA Owner, Principal 35

Item 4. OFFICES IN DELAWARE, MARYLAND, WEB: HTTP://DUFFNET.COM ASSOCIATES Soil, Water & the Environment SITE DATA: DUFFIELD 5400 LIMESTONE ROAD 1. LEGAL OWNER/ THE STATE OF DELAWARE DEVELOPER: ATTN: JENNIFER COVERDALE 540 S DUPONT HIGHWAY STE 1 DOVER, DE 19901 x PHONE (302) 739-6148 FAX (302) 739-3037 WILMINGTON, DE 19808-1232 EMAIL: JENNIFER.COVERDALE@DELAWARE.GOV 2. TAX PARCEL NOS: ED05-077.09-03-37.00 ED05-077.09-03-48.00 ED05-077.09-03-50.00 ED05-077.09-03-51.00 ED05-077.09-03-52.00 ED05-077.09-03-61.00 PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY E-MAIL: DUFFIELD@DUFFNET.COM 3. SITE ADDRESS: 411 GOVERNORS AVE 429 GOVERNORS AVE 435 S GOVERNORS AVE 439 S GOVERNORS AVE 441 S GOVERNORS AVE 447 S GOVERNORS AVE TEL. 302.239.6634 4. EXISTING ZONING: IO IO IO IO IO IO 5. PROPOSED ZONING: IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H FAX 302.239.8485 LEGEND RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE EX-Rezoning-12598CE GOVERNMENTAL BOUNDARY LINE BENCHMARK CHECKED BY: CONCRETE MONUMENT FOUND FILE NAME: CAPPED REBAR FOUND IRON PIPE FOUND BUILDINGS x x FENCES KJT SIGNS BOLLARDS DESIGNED BY: CURB DRAWN BY: ON-SITE STRIPING OFF-SITE SOLID STRIPING OFF-SITE BROKEN STRIPING OFF-SITE DASHED STRIPING ELECTRIC POLE PARCELS TO BE REZONED AR AR TO HISTORIC DISTRICT CHK'D BY DATE x x x x x x x x x REVISION PARCELS TO BE REZONED TO H (HISTORIC DISTRICT) No. - - x 540 S DUPONT HIGHWAY OWNER: STATE OF DELAWARE DOVER, DE 19901 x x x x x PLAN TO ACCOMPANY REZONING APPLICATION x x x x x 101 WEST WATER STREET x x CITY OF DOVER ~ KENT COUNTY ~ DELAWARE x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ∆=41°41'33"' L=21.10' R=29.00' DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2022 SCALE: 1" = 30' 30' 0 30' 60' PROJECT NO. 12598.CE DRAWING SCALE 1" = 30' SHEET: 1 OF 1 36