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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 09, 2021 at 7:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
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OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (7:15 p.m.)
The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their
questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the
agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided during
consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is prohibited from
taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such items as regular
agenda items and act upon them in the future.
INVOCATION - Elder Ellis Louden
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Lindell
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single
roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of
Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
a separate item.
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PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING REQUEST/FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was
accomplished during the Council meeting of May 24, 2021. The ordinance is available at the entrance
of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
1. Ordinance #2021-14 - Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue
Review of a Rezoning Application for a parcel of land consisting of 5.04 acres. The property is
zoned R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The
proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). The property is located on the north side of Forrest Avenue and adjacent to
Cranberry Run Drive. (Property Owner: Draper Farm Properties LLC. Property Address: 1617
Forrest Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000. Planning Reference: Z-21-05. Council
District 1.) (Postponed during the Council Meeting of July 12, 2021)
CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2. Regular Council Meeting of July 26, 2021
COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. Council Committee of the Whole Report - July 27, 2021
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
4. Replacement of 2003 Pierce Lance Engines 3 and 6 (Matt Harline, Interim City
Manager)
(Committee recommendation: Approval of the purchase of 2022 Pierce Enforcer
Pumper)
5. Discussion of Regular Council Meeting Start Time (Councilman William Hare)
(Committee recommendation: Change Regular Council Meeting start time to 6:30
p.m. beginning in September 2021)
6. Evaluation of New Monthly Reports by the Mayor, Council President, and Members
of City Council
(Committee recommendation: New monthly reports by the Mayor, Council President,
and Members of City Council be presented at the first Council Committee of the Whole
meeting each month either written or verbally and would be limited to three (3) minutes
in length)
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
7. Dover Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update (Marilyn Smith, Executive Director,
Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Leah Kacanda,
Project Manager, Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP)
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(Committee recommendation: Approval of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan
Planning Organization’s (MPO) recommendation with the provision that the delineator
discussion be revisited)
(Committee recommendation: Declare the delineators on West Division
Street, primarily in front of the Bennie Smith Funeral Home, undesirable, and
potentially unsafe for that particular area and to instruct the City Manager and the
Planning and Community Development Director to meet with DelDOT to discuss an
alternative such as the multi-use eight foot asphalt pad)
MONTHLY REPORTS - JUNE 2021
8. City Assessor's Report
9. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
10. City Manager’s Report
11. City Planner's Report
12. Fire Chief's Report (May and June)
13. Police Chief's Report
APPOINTMENTS
14. Appointment of Interim Assistant City Clerk/Assistant Treasurer - Megan Ramsey
(Effective August 4, 2021)
RESOLUTION
15. Resolution No. 2021-20 - Authorizing Signatures for Banking Services on Behalf of the City
of Dover - Controller/Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Interim Assistant Treasurer
ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES
Annexation/Rezoning Request/First Reading of Proposed Ordinance
The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. It is recommended for referral to the Utility
Committee on September 14, 2021; the Planning Commission on September 20, 2021; and that a Public
Hearing be set for October 11, 2021 at 7:30* p.m. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the
Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by
contacting the City Clerk's Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
16. Ordinance #2021-16 Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover by
changing the zoning designation from AR - Agricultural Residential District (Kent County
zoning classification) to RC - Recreational and Commercial Zone (City of Dover zoning
classification) on that property located at 633 Persimmon Tree Lane, consisting of 3.1707 +/-
acres, owned by Dover Indoor Tennis, Inc. (Tax Parcel: LC-00-058.00-01-32.00-000; Planning
Reference: AX-21-03; Council District 3)
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INTERIM CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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
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Item #1.
PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
Public Hearing Before the Dover City Council
July 12, 2021
Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of June 21, 2021
With Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
Owner: Draper Farm Properties, LLC
Address: 1617 Forrest Avenue
Location: North side of Forrest Avenue, east of Cranberry Run Drive
Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Size: 5 acres (217,800 SF)
Present Use: Vacant (Previous residence demolished and with associated
agricultural outbuildings and land in cultivation)
Proposed Use: Retail Store & Accessory Use (Convenience Store with Fuel Pumps)
2019 Comprehensive
Plan Designation –
Land Use Category: Mixed Use
Present Zoning: R-10 (One-Family Residence Zone) and COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone)
Reason for Request: To amend the zoning of the 5.04+/- acre parcel at 1617 Forrest
Avenue, Dover DE 19904 from R-10 to C-2A (while retaining
COZ-1 Overlay).
File Number: Z-21-05
Ordinance Number: 2021-14
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Planning Commission
Recommendation: The Application (Z-21-05) for Rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue
was represented the applicant’s engineering firm. A Public Hearing
was conducted on June 21, 2021 where thirteen (13) members of
the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application and over
twenty-one (21) written comment items were received (See Public
Comment Sets).
The Planning Commission recommends to not approve the
proposed Rezoning from R-10 with COZ-1 to C-2A with COZ-1
by a vote of 8-0 (one member was absent). Therefore, the Planning
Commission recommends denial of the Rezoning Request. (Draft
Meeting Minutes attached.)
APPLICATION: Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617 Forrest Avenue:
Rezoning R-10 with COZ-1 to C-2A with COZ-1
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
This Rezoning Application is for a parcel of land consisting of 5.04 acres. The property is zoned
R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The
proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). The property is located on the north side of Forrest Avenue and adjacent to
Cranberry Run Drive. The owner of record is Draper Farm Properties LLC. Property Address:
1617 Forrest Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000. Council District 1. Ordinance
#2021-14.
Existing Property:
The property consisted of 5.04 acres is located at the northeast corner of Forrest Avenue and
Cranberry Run Drive. The property has frontage of over 750 feet along Forrest Avenue/Route 8
and frontage of over 300 feet on Cranberry Run Drive. The property has a farmstead location
(previous dwelling now demolished) and a series of accessory structures that appeared to have
served as agricultural buildings. A majority of the property has been in agricultural cultivation.
Both street frontages have existing sidewalks and existing curb cuts for the former dwelling
location (from Forrest Avenue) and to the field/ accessory structures (from Cranberry Run Drive).
This application only seeks rezoning of the property from R-10 to C-2A; the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone) designation will remain. The applicant is seeking rezoning to allow for future
development of the property. They identified a potential use as a Convenience Store with Fuel
Pump. Under the Zoning Ordinance, the Convenience Store would be considered a permitted use a
retail store and the fuel pumps would be an accessory use requiring Conditional Use approval. The
redevelopment of the site will be subject to a separate application submission.
Previous Application:
This property was subject to a Request during the review process for the adoption of the 2019
Comprehensive Plan. As Request for Changes to DRAFT 2019 Comprehensive Plan - Request
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#1, the property owner requested a change in the Land Use Classification (on Land Development
Plan Map 12-1) from the proposed Residential Medium Density Land Use Classification to
Mixed Use or Commercial Land Use Classification. On December 16, 2019, the Planning
Commission recommended (by a vote of 5-2) a Land Use Classification of Mixed Use. Then, the
Land Use Classification Category of Mixed Use for this property was approved by City Council
on January 13, 2020 as part of the review and adoption of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan
document and maps.
Surrounding Land Uses
The surrounding parcels are zoned residential. The properties immediately adjacent on the north
and to the west of the property are zoned R-10 (One Family Residence Zone). This is a
residential subdivision of single family detached dwellings known as Cranberry Run. Adjacent
to the east are properties zoned RM-1 (Residential Medium Density Zone) as another residential
subdivision of Heatherfield consisting of single family detached dwellings and duplexes along
Stoney Drive. There are more residential developments along Forrest Avenue as you move east
until to each the extensive commercial corridor which starts about Mifflin Road and continues
east. Across Forrest Avenue/Route 8 to the south are a series of nine (9) parcels with eight (8)
single family detached dwellings located under Kent County’s jurisdiction. Also, to the south
(and surrounding these residences) is the campus of the Dover High School. Access to the Dover
High School, is via Dover High Drive with its signalized intersection with Forrest Avenue (0.36
miles west of the subject site) and at the campus entrance with HAWK Signal at the intersection
of Heatherfield Way and Forrest Avenue.
II. COMPRENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE REVIEW
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 and 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
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
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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 Comprehensive Plan notes that Mixed Use Areas “can be an area where a new development
should foster walkability and close interactions among activities and uses in a traditional
neighborhood setting.” Chapter 9 – Transportation Plan from the Comprehensive Plan identifies
Forrest Avenue/Route 8 as a Minor Arterial Street and the need to focus efforts on improvements
along the Route 8 corridor “that would improve safety, better manage access, reduce
congestions, and provide improved traffic flow.” The development and implementation of
strategies for addressing East/West Traffic in the City is Recommendation 7 from that Chapter.
The Rezoning Request to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) is consistent with the Land
Use Classification of Mixed Use. Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix (from the 2019
Comprehensive Plan) specifies that the following zones are compatible with this land use
classification. See the excerpt from Table 12-1 given below. It is noted that Table 12-1 for the
Mixed Use Land Use Category identifies other zoning districts that allow for a mixed of
commercial and residential uses but may be more limiting in the specific types of uses permitted.
C-2 (Central Commercial) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area Only)
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial)
TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design)
C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
C-1A (Limited Commercial)
RGO (General Residence and Office) (Downtown Redevelopment Target Area
Only)
Mixed-Use R-8 (One Family Residence)
R-10 (One Family Residence)
RG-1 (General Residence)
RG-2 (General Residence)
RG-4 (General Resident - Multi-Story Apartments)
C-3 (Service Commercial)
CPO (Commercial and Professional Office)
IO (Institutional and Office)
III. ZONING REVIEW
Request for C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) Zoning
The types of permitted uses and conditional uses in the C-2A zone are given Article 3 §14 of the
Zoning Ordinance. See the following code excerpt.
Article 3 Section 14. – Limited Central Commercial Zone (C-2A).
14.1 Uses permitted. No building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a building shall
be erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose,
except the following:
(a) Retail Stores
(b) Business, professional or government offices
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(c) Personal service establishments.
(d) Restaurants.
(e) Service establishments.
(f) Hotels.
(g) Places of public assembly.
(h) Drive-throughs.
(i) One family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings, complying with
the bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
(j) Apartments and multi-family dwellings
14.2 Conditional Uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set
forth in article 10, section 1:
(a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use on suitably landscaped lots.
(b) Fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
14.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than off
street parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor
eating areas associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the city planner.
14.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article
5, section 8.1.
14.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article
10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or
enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change
of use.
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
The provisions of the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) are established to “promote superior
urban corridor development and the highest quality-built environment.” There are a series
architectural, parking, and landscaping guidelines that would be required by the COZ-1 zoning
district, if development of the property is proposed. The purpose and requirements of the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone) are given in Article 3 §27 of the Zoning Ordinance. See the following
code excerpt.
Article 3 Section 27. – Corridor Overlay Zone 1 (COZ-1)
27.1 Purpose. The corridor overlay zone (COZ) is established for the following reasons:
(a) To promote superior urban corridor development and the highest quality built
environment;
(b) To foster coordination and linkage among corridor properties and with adjacent lands;
(c) To preserve the functionality and efficiency of the roadway for traffic movement; and
(d) To achieve a visually balanced streetscape environment which is friendly to the
pedestrian and motorist alike.
27.2 Superior urban design. For the purposes of this ordinance the term "superior urban design"
shall meet the following criteria:
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(a) Superior urban design places a strict and primary importance on the pedestrian. The
concept should lend itself to interconnectivity while presenting building structures as
aspects of the street, not simply islands existing in the "sea of roads". The design should
encourage fewer car-trips, as well as promote automobile trips on an interconnected local
street system rather than trips that utilize the arterials. In demonstrating superior urban
design, an applicant must show that the plan presented exceeds the requirements of the
zoning ordinance in at least two of the following areas:
(i) Transportation amenities for bicycles, pedestrians and transit that exceed
those required by the zoning ordinance;
(ii) Architectural features including, but not limited to: LEED-certified buildings;
unique architecture not replicated in other locations; use of architectural elements
such as entry porticos, porte-cocheres, colonnades, cornices, porch columns and
balusters, band courses, coins, water tables and other trim that enhances visual
quality and function of the structure; and use of the highest-quality construction
materials.
(iii) Landscaping that exceeds the requirements of this section, including robust
use of trees, shrubbery, and flowering plants to screen parked cars; water
gardens and ponds; arboretums; tree preservation measures;
(iv) Public spaces and art including, but not limited to, sculpture, memorials,
murals, public court yards and pocket parks, and fountains;
(v) Green technologies for stormwater management, as well as green energy
technologies such as geothermal heating and cooling and solar energy supplies.
(b) The city planner shall develop policy guidance on how the concept of superior
urban design will be evaluated.
27.3 Zone boundaries. The COZ encompasses the lands adjacent to the following roadways as
outlined on the City of Dover Zoning Map as set forth in article 2, section 2 of this ordinance:
(a) Delaware Route 8 (Forrest and Division Streets) from the railroad tracks in a westerly
direction to the city limit line.
(b) McKee/Saulsbury Road (County Road 156) from the intersection at Dennys Road
(County Road 100) in a southerly direction to the terminal intersection with West North
Street (County Road 73).
27.4 Permitted uses. Land use shall be governed by those provisions of this ordinance related to
the specific zoning district designations of each property as depicted on the zoning map.
27.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article
10, section 2 shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or
enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change
in use. When the zoning district regulations specify that a particular use requires conditional use
approval in accordance with article 10, section 1, the provisions of that article shall apply. Site
development plans and conditional use site plans for properties within the COZ shall reflect
compliance with the development guidelines of this article, in addition to all other applicable
codes and regulations.
27.6 Development guidelines.
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27.61 Setbacks:
a. Front yards.
Residential Nonresidential
Min. Max. Min. Max.
McKee/Saulsbury 60' to 80' 40' to 50' *
Route 8—Artis Drive to Mifflin Road 60' to 80' None
Route 8—Mifflin Road to Saulsbury
40' to 60' 40' to 60' *
Road
Route 8—Saulsbury Road to R.R. line 20' to 30' 20' to 30'
Subdivision streets (Setback provisions of article 4 shall apply)
* When the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning commission through the site plan
review process that the proposal involves a superior urban design, the maximum setback may be
increased to no more than 90 feet from the property line on Route 8 from Mifflin Road to Saulsbury Road
and on McKee and Saulsbury Roads.
27.62 Building placement. Buildings shall be situated on the property so as to maximize the use
of the frontage along the roadway and shall have the longest side of the building arranged parallel
and square to the roadway. When the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
planning commission that, due to specific constraints related to lot configuration, alternative
building placements may be permitted.
27.63 Parking.
(a) Location. Parking shall not be permitted to be situated within the front yard, nor
between the right-of-way line and the building, except in the following instances:
(i) Automobile service stations;
(ii) Properties in a shopping center (SC) zoning district, in which case, parking
may be permitted between the building and the roadway, provided that such
parking [shall] be limited to five rows of single parking spaces between the road
and the storefront;
(iii) When the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning
commission through the site plan review process that the design presented
involves a superior urban design, parking may be permitted between the building
and the street, provided that such parking within this area shall be adequately
landscaped and screened from the roadway.
(b) Required number of spaces. See specific district requirements in article 4.
(c) Layout.
(i) Parking lots shall be arranged in such a manner so that not more than 20
parking spaces in a row shall be permitted without a landscaped island. No more
than six rows of 20 spaces shall be provided without provision for a landscaped
median. Parking islands shall be a minimum of ten feet wide and planting
medians shall be no less than eight feet wide.
(ii) There shall be a landscaped buffer area of at least 12 feet in width between
the building and parking lot and drive areas. The buffer area shall include
provisions for a sidewalk of at least six feet and no greater than eight feet in
width. The buffer area and sidewalk shall be grade separated from the parking lot
by concrete curbing of at least six inches in height.
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(d) Landscaping. Design shall be simple and easy to maintain and shall consist of a
combination of hardy canopy trees, low evergreen shrubs and turf grass, and shall be
designed in accordance with landscape guidelines set forth in article 5, section 15 of this
ordinance and as follows:
(i) Interior landscaping. A minimum of five percent of the interior area of a parking
lot shall be reserved for landscape purposes. This provision shall include the
landscaping of all required parking islands and medians. Shade trees shall be
incorporated within the landscaped islands whenever and wherever practicable.
(ii) Parking lot screening adjacent to public right-of-way. Low profile screening
shall be required when parking spaces would result in vehicles facing onto the
roadway. Screening may consist of a low wall, evergreen hedge with a minimum
height of two feet at the time of planting, planted three feet apart on center, and a
maximum height of three feet at maturity, or earth berm. Should a low wall be
used, such wall shall be accompanied by evergreen shrub plantings on the
roadway side of the wall and spaced ten feet apart on center.
(iii) Reserved.
27.64 Site access.
(a) Entrance width and radii. Site entrances shall have a minimum width of 24 feet.
Entrances involving a median divider shall be at least 35 feet in width. Entrance radii shall
be a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 25 feet.
(b) Number of entrances and curb cut spacing. One curb cut shall be permitted for each
street which abuts a site. For sites with street frontage in excess of 300 linear feet, one
additional curb cut may be permitted. For sites with street frontage in excess of 600 linear
feet, two additional curb cuts may be permitted.
Multiple curb cuts on a property shall have a minimum spacing distance in accordance
with the following schedule:
Speed Limit Maximum Spacing (Ft.)
25 105
30 125
35 150
40 185
45 230
50 275
(c) [Shared access.] Shared access shall be provided, whenever possible, for entrances
to adjoining uses, including residential driveways.
(d) [Cross access.] Cross access shall be provided among abutting uses of similar use
categories, whenever possible, to provide linkage between properties as an alternative to
re-entering the corridor to access both existing and future neighboring properties.
(e) Entrance locations for adjoining properties. Commercial site entrances shall be no
closer than 25 feet to an adjoining property which is zoned residential and no closer than
ten feet to an adjoining property which is in a nonresidential zoning category.
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27.65 [Signs.] Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary sign
regulations.
27.66 Building height.
(a) Buildings shall be limited in overall height to 35 feet and shall not exceed two stories.
27.67 Open space and landscaping.
(a) Lot coverage. Each lot shall have a minimum of 25 percent of the lot area dedicated
to be landscaped open space. A lesser amount of landscaped open space may be
permitted when it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the planning commission,
through the site plan review process, that, due to lot configuration and existing built
conditions, the required minimum is impractical.
(b) Frontage. Each lot shall have a landscaped open space of at least 25 feet in width,
measured from the back of curb along the entire frontage of the lot, except at points of
site access. Trees shall be provided along the frontage perimeter at a minimum rate of
one tree for each 50 linear feet of frontage.
(c) Side and rear yards. A minimum of 15 feet of landscaped open space shall be
provided along all side and rear lot lines when abutting a residential use and a minimum
of five feet when abutting a nonresidential use. Tree plantings shall be provided along all
nonfrontage perimeters at a minimum rate of one tree for each 75 linear feet.
(d) Stormwater detention ponds. Detention ponds may be counted toward the minimum
25 percent open space area, provided that such ponds are designed to emulate natural
features by incorporating irregular outline, gradual slopes (no greater than 1:4), and
appropriate landscape plantings.
(e) Landscaping. Landscaped open spaces shall be designed in accordance with the
provisions of this section, as well as the landscaping guidelines as set forth in article 5,
section 9 of this ordinance.
(f) Screening. The following items shall be located so as to minimize visibility from the
roadway, adjacent properties and other public areas, and shall be screened from public
view:
(1) Service bays;
(2) Loading docks and platforms;
(3) Rooftop utilities;
(4) Satellite dishes;
(5) Dumpsters;
(6) Storage areas.
(g) Standard for tree plantings. Trees shall be of a high canopy variety and shall be
limbed to a minimum height of 12 feet above grade at maturity.
(h) Standards for shrubbery. Shrubbery shall be of a low evergreen variety and shall be
limited to use as foundation plantings and for screening purposes.
(i) Standards for ground cover. Ground cover shall be limited to turf and ornamental
grasses and ornamental evergreen ground cover plantings within required landscape
areas.
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with COZ-1
Planning Commission Recommendation Report of June 21, 2021
Page 10
27.68 Lot configuration. All lots within the corridor overlay district created after the enactment of
this section shall conform to the following:
(a) Minimum lot area [shall be] 10,000 square feet. Service stations [shall have a
minimum lot area of] 20,000 square feet.
(b) Minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet. In the C-3 (service commercial) district, the
minimum lot depth shall be 150 feet.
(c) Minimum road frontage shall be at least 100 feet. In the C-3 (service commercial)
district, the minimum road frontage shall be 150 feet.
27.69 Architectural review. The side of any building which faces the corridor (or corridors) shall
be referred to as the "corridor elevation." Buildings in the COZ-1 shall be designed to front on the
corridor, and the corridor elevation shall contain architectural elements traditionally associated
with the front of a building. Blank walls without functioning windows are prohibited along the
corridor. Windows must be incorporated into the overall design concept of the corridor elevation.
Providing one or several small windows on a large corridor elevation shall not constitute
compliance with this ordinance.
A "functioning window" shall be defined as a window which lets light into the interior of the
structure, and is integrated and related to the interior layout of the space. In addition to
functioning windows, the corridor elevation shall have the following elements:
(a) A primary entrance door or doors (except for loading doors).
(b) A primary entrance feature, such as a porch, portico, awning, entrance walk, or other
similar feature.
In addition, the corridor elevation shall have one of the following elements:
(a) Landscaping integrated into the building design concept.
(b) Architectural or urban design elements which link adjacent structures together, such
as plazas, walkways, colonnades, or similar features.
(c) Architectural relief, such as vertical and horizontal offsets in exterior wall elevations,
band courses, lintels and sill courses, cornices, and the like, to create shadow lines.
The applicant shall submit 12 copies of the corridor elevation at the time of application. The city
planner or his/her designee shall determine whether compliance with the provisions of this
ordinance has been achieved.
27.7 Properties located on a corner lot with two frontages within the Corridor Overlay Zone. When
a property is located on the corner of two corridors within the Corridor Overlay Zone, only one of
the two corridors shall be subject to the requirements of Section 27.61 Setbacks and Section
27.63 Parking, Subsection (a) Location. The frontage of the property on which the identifiable
front of the building is located shall be the frontage that is subject to the requirements of Section
27.61 And Section 27.63, Subsection (a). In designing the site, in order to qualify for the relief
under this subsection, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning
commission that the design incorporates the principles of superior urban design as defined in
Section 27.2.
IV. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING STAFF:
This Request is to rezone lands from R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) to C-2A (Limited
Central Commercial Zone). The property would remain subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay
Zone). The permitted uses allowed in the current zoning district of R-10 focus on residential
uses as one-family detached residences and also provides the ability for consideration of
conditional uses for places of worship, schools, and certain other institutional types uses. The
proposed Rezoning to C-2A zone is a zoning district offering a mix of uses. For the C-2A zone,
the range of permitted uses that are commercial uses include retail, office, personal service &
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Planning Commission Recommendation Report of June 21, 2021
Page 11
service establishments, restaurants, and places of public assembly. The C-2A zone also includes
permitted uses that are residential in nature including one-family residences (detached dwellings
and duplex units), apartments and multi-family dwellings (more than 2 dwelling units in same
building). The C-2A zone also includes conditional uses (uses subject to specific review for
approval) for parking lots/structures and for fuel pumps as accessory to a permitted use.
Staff recommends that the rezoning for C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) while retaining
the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) be granted as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent
with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) for the Mixed Use Land Use Classification
Category. Staff also recommends that the property remain subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone) due to its frontage on Forest Street. The purposes of the COZ-1 are to promote
superior urban corridor development; to foster coordination and linkage among corridor
properties; to preserve functionality and efficiency of the roadway for traffic movement; and to
achieve a visually balanced streetscape environment friendly to the pedestrian and motorist.
(Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §27). The COZ-1 includes a number of additional buffers/setbacks,
landscaping enhancements, and site layout design requirements. This area is part of the gateway
leading into the City of Dover and is also along a key west-east corridor in the transportation
system. The area is a transition from the rural areas west of Dover as the corridor becomes
residential and then a more heavily commercial area as it moves towards the central core of the
City. However, given the residential character surrounding this subject property, a different
zoning district allowable by the Land Use and Zoning Matrix could also be considered that would
allow for smaller scale community activity in this portion of the corridor to serve the local
residential area.
This Rezoning Request does not grant approval of a specific use for the property but makes its
land use subject to a listing of uses permitted and potential conditional uses as allowed in the
C-2A zoning district. Staff again notes that any potential development for the site would have to
be in line with the zoning classifications and would similarly have to follow all development
design guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. Were the application for Rezoning to be
recommended by the Planning Commission and subsequently approved by the City Council, the
applicant would still have to submit Site Development Plans for review for any use of the site to
be established.
Staff notes that the parcel proposed for Rezoning meets the 100-foot lot depth requirement of the
C-2A zone. Any non-conformity of the existing buildings’ uses and placement regarding the bulk
standards of the C-2A and COZ-1 would be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance,
Article 7 – Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. Any development of the property once zoned
C-2A with the COZ-1 would be subject to the bulk standards and provisions and the review
processes for site development.
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 the Planning
Commission should give those comments consideration.
V. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
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Planning Commission Recommendation Report of June 21, 2021
Page 12
1) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent Site
Development Plan or Record 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 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 property is subject to the requirements of the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) related to
development.
3) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent a
Building Permit, Sign Permit or other construction activity permit approval. A separate
application submission is required before issuance of permits by the City of Dover.
4) The applicant shall be aware that any future use of the existing structures 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 Licenses. Certain types of uses also require a Public Occupancy Permit or Rental
Dwelling Permits.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
At the Virtual Planning Commission Meeting of June 21, 2021, the Application (Z-21-04) was
represented by Jonathan Street of the application’s engineering firm the Becker Morgan Group and
Mr. Doug Walker as a representative of the application. During the Public Hearing, thirteen (13)
members of the public spoke regarding the Rezoning application. Written Comments (21 items) on
the Rezoning application were also received; see Public Comments Sets.
The Planning Commission’s motion recommended to not approve the proposed Rezoning
from R-10 with COZ-1 to C-2A with COZ-1 by a vote of 8-0 (one member was absent).
Therefore, the Planning Commission recommends denial of the Rezoning Request. (Draft
Meeting Minutes attached.)
See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the June 21, 2021 Planning
Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the
Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Zoning Map Exhibit
• Application Z-21-05 Submission:
o Application Submission Letter
o Rezoning Exhibit Plan Sheet
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Planning Commission Recommendation Report of June 21, 2021
Page 13
• Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Public Works
Department, Department of Water & Wastewater, Electric Department, City Office of the
Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and Kent Conservation District
• Public Comments Sets:
o Set #1: Public Comments Received Through June 11, 2021 at 10:30am – 2 items.
Set #1 was included in the Planning Commission Meeting Packet distribution and
referenced into the Meeting Record by listing.
o Set #2: Public Comments Received Through June 21, 2021 at 4:00pm – 17 items.
Set #2 was emailed to Planning Commission members in preparation for evening
meeting and referenced into the Meeting Record by listing.
o Set #3: Public Comments Received on June 21, 2021 after 4:00pm and during
Meeting – 3 items. Set #3 was referenced during the Planning Commission Meeting
as individuals spoke.
o Set #4: Additional Public Comments Received After Planning Commission
Meeting Through July 2, 2021 – 3 items.
• Excerpt from DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2021
• Proposed Ordinance #2021-14
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-21-05
Item #1.
Department of Planning & Inspections
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Tile: Lands of Draper Farm Properties LLC
Ordinance #: 2021-14
Addresses: 1617 Forrest Avenue Legend
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Parcel ID: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Subject Property
Existing Zoning: R-10 One-Family Residence Zone
COZ-1 Corridor Overlay Zone 2012 Buildings
Proposed Zoning: C-2A Limited Central Commercial Zone
Zoning
COZ-1 Corridor Overlay Zone
Owner: Draper Farm Properties LLC Dover Parcels
Date: 05/13/2021
Corridor Overlay Zone
0 125 250 500 Feet
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ZONING - R - 10
ONE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE
SITE DATA
1. OWNER OF RECORD: DRAPER FARM PROPERTIES, LLC
23 ZION ROAD
ZONING - ROS
RECREATION & OPEN SPACE SMYRNA, DE 19977
2. ENGINEER: BECKER MORGAN GROUP INC.
309 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE
DOVER, DE 19904
ZONING - R - 10
ZONING - R - 10
ONE FAMILY
(302) 743 - 7950
ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE
RESIDENCE ZONE 3. PROPERTY MAP NUMBER: 2-05-07500-01-0700-00001
4. ZONING CLASSIFICATION: EXISTING: R-10 - ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE
PROPOSED: C-2A - LIMITED CENTRAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
5. DEED SUMMARY: 9233 - 0253 & 7548 - 0312
ZONING - R - 10
ONE FAMILY
6. PRESENT USE: VACANT RESIDENTIAL HOME
RESIDENCE ZONE
7. PROPOSED USE: CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS PUMPS
8. TOTAL SITE AREA: 5.00 ACRES ±
9. SOURCE OF WATER: CITY OF DOVER
ZONING - R - 10 SOURCE OF SEWER: CITY OF DOVER
ONE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE
ZONING - R - 10
ONE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE
ZONING - RG - 2
GENERAL RESIDENCE
RECREAZO NING - RO
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EN SPACE
ZONING - R - 10
ONE FAMILY ZONING - R - 10
RESIDENCE ZONE ONE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE
ZONING - R - 10
CRANBERRY RUN DRIVE
ONE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ZONE
SITE
LANDS N/F
DRAPER FARM PROPERTIES, LLC.
T.P. 2-05-07500-01-0700-00001
ZONING - R - 10 - ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE
ZONING - A 5.00 ACRES ±
AGRICULTURAL
ZONING - R - 10
ONE FAMILY ZONING - R - 20
RESIDENCE ZONE ZONING - R-M1 ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING - R - 20
MEDIUM DENSITY ZONING - R-M1
ONE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDNECE MEDIUM DENSITY ZONING - R - 8 ZONING - R - 8
RESIDNECE ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
FORREST AVENUE
ZONING - R - 10 ZONING - RS1
ONE FAMILY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING - R - 10 ZONING - RS1
RESIDENCE ZONE ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
LAYER STATE: 11x17
FORREST AVENUE ARCH I T E C TURE
ENG I NE E R I NG
BMG: 2021070.00
1" = 150'
0 75 150 SCALE:
REZONING EXHIBIT Dover, DE DATE: 05/06/2021
309 S. Governors Ave. DRAWN BY: A.C.F.
Dover, DE 19904
Do Not Explode - Select Scale
CITY OF DOVER Ph. 302.734.7950
SCALE: 1" = 150'
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2021
APPLICATION: Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617
Forrest Avenue
FILE #: Z-21-05
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works
CONTACT PERSON: Sharon J. Duca, P.E.
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
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 AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION
1. None.
GENERAL
1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of tax parcel ED-05-075.00-01-07.00.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES:
STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GENERAL
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GENERAL
1. None.
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.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2021
APPLICATION: Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue
FILE #: Z-21-05
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of 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
WATER / WASTEWATER
1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of tax parcels: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
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 / main to this site based upon the use including any necessary
system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of water and sewer services and meters will be assessed at
that time. (Please note that each water meter registered with the City of Dover must have a separate service line.) Should the
existing water and sanitary sewer services no longer be required based upon the proposed use, they must be properly
abandoned at the mains in accordance with all City of Dover Water / Wastewater Handbook.
2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water / Wastewater Handbook.
3. Please note that renovations and or change of use projects must ensure that the water and wastewater service is brought up to
current requirements. This may include relocating the water meter outside or changing service line sizes. Please ensure you
schedule a meeting with the Department of Water & Wastewater during the planning phase for this site. Additional impact fees
may apply for future development.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
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 .
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2021
APPLICATION: Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue
FILE #: Z-21-05
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell, Electric Director
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7072
CONTACT EMAIL #: pwaddell@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-05-075.00-01-07.00.00-000.
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 .
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APPLICATION: Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue
FILE #: Z-21-05 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. This is a rezoning request. This office has no objections.
2. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley,
shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color
to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance
with the following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four
inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of
the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals,
all numbers shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings
with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location,
numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so
as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall
be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic
numerals.
Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the
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street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the
parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so
that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be
posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on
each building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite
number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which
corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 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
2015 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.
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CITY OF DOVER D
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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Draper Farm (1617 Forest Avenue)
FILE#: Z-21-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768
===============================================================
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 comments to the rezoning.
2. At such time the property develops it shall be submitted to DelDOT. At that time
schedule a pre-submittal meeting to begin the process.
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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Item #1.
1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
June 2021
APPLICATION: Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue
FILE #: Z-21-05
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens PHONE #: 302-608-5370
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.
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Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617
Forrest Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Public Comments Received Through June 11, 2021 (at 10:30am):
1. Email from Jaime and Lenni Palanca of 110 Falmouth Way in
Cranberry Run Development received June 4, 2021: Objection to
Rezoning
2. Email from Richard and Victoria Stoops of 1590 Forrest Avenue
received June 9, 2021: Objection to Rezoning
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From: jimpalanca@aol.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Commercial Rezoning Application--Cranberry Run Drive
Date: Friday, June 04, 2021 5:27:26 PM
WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open
attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
To Whom It May Concern:
We are long time residents of Cranberry Run Development and have lived in the development since
September of 1998. We are writing this email in response to a Notice of Hearing on an application to the
City of Dover for commercial rezoning of part of the development's frontage. It is our understanding that
this is essentially on a proposal to convert the subject area to a cluster of commercial establishments.
We would like to go on record with our objections to this rezoning initiative as it is our desire to retain the
quiet residential character of our immediate surroundings. We have enjoyed this environment for over 20
years. The prospect of living in a quiet and almost rustic setting was what attracted us to the property
almost 25 years ago.
With this tranquil environment , we created memories of raising our young family and it is these memories
of our early days as a family that our children continue to go home to , or would want to come back and
revisit. The advent of hyper development and urban sprawl drastically erases those memories as well as
the character of what we have always loved as a peaceful space we call home.
For whatever our insights amount to , in the process of building a consensus toward deciding on the
initiative--- we would like to weigh in on the side of the opposition. Keep the property's residential
character the way it has always been.
Sincerely,
Jaime G. and Lenni Palanca
110 Falmouth Way
Dover, DE 19904
p.s.: We may reconsider if the applicant is amenable to a WAWA convenience store being built right next
to their place of residence.
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Item #1.
From: vvns14@aol.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Fwd: Application Z-21-05, Ordinance #2021-14
Date: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:55:55 AM
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Resending this letter, didn't go though the first time. Please confirm you received with an O.K.
Thank you. Vicki Stoops
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Stoops <vvns14@aol.com>
To: Vicki Stoops <vvns14@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Jun 8, 2021 9:54 am
Subject: Application Z-21-05, Ordinance #2021-14
To Whom it May Concern
We received a Notice Hearing on Application to City of Dover Planning Commission and City Council for
property at 1617 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE and are writing to give you our reason why the property
should stay zoned R-10 (one family residence zone).
We have lived on Forrest Avenue for 53 years, and know how it has changed over the years, especially
with the new Dover High School. The traffic is very bad at different times of the day. I watch the youth
crossing the road in different spots, not always at the hawk light. If a store is put across from the school
that could be very dangerous with the youth coming back and forth. Plus with the cars turning into the
store and coming out makes more problems on a already busy area. This area is a residential area with
two developments next door. It will not add anything to the area. Just down the road we already have a
MacDonald’s, WaWa and gas station, plus shopping center!
Please consider turning this application down! Thank you for the opportunity to make our voices heard.
Sincerely,
Richard and Victoria Stoops
1590 Forrest Avenue
Dover, DE
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617 Forrest
Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Set #2
Public Comments Received Through June 21, 2021 (at 4:00pm):
Emails received June 19, 2021:
1. Email from Richard Smith: Objection to Rezoning
2. Email from Beverly Sutton of 1618 Forrest Avenue: Opposed to Rezoning
3. Email from Jack Sutton of 1618 Forrest Avenue: Against Rezoning
4. Email from R. Nesline of Cranberry Run: Against Rezoning
5. Email from Jessica Parcher of Heatherfield neighborhood: Opposed to Rezoning
6. Email from Conner Mahoney (? of Heatherfield): Opposed to Rezoning
Emails received June 20, 2021:
7. Email from C. Faubel: Objection to Rezoning
8. Email from James W. Ritter and Jean M. Ritter: Concerns/Opposed to Rezoning
9. Email from Judi Weiner of 21 Stoney Drive: Objection to Rezoning
Emails received June 21, 2021:
10. Email from Karen Nickerson of 24 Stoney Drive: Opposed to Rezoning
11. Email Yvonne Biddle: Against Rezoning
12. Email from John Davis requesting opportunity to speak at Meeting
13. Email from Richard Heisler: Opposed to Rezoning
14. Email from Robert Hice of 124 Chelsea Way (Cranberry Run): Opposed to
Rezoning
15. Email from LaTende Henry of 118 Falmouth Way (Cranberry Run): Opposed to
Rezoning
16. Email from Patricia Cohen of 1602 Forrest Avenue: Concerns with Rezoning
17. Email from Jackie George of Cranberry Run: Against the Rezoning
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Item #1.
From: dsmith1142@gmail.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 11:39:59 AM
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I am strongly opposed to the rezoning proposal of this property from its current R-10 to C-2A. Traffic on this
section of Forrest Avenue is well known to travel well in excess of postered limits. Approval of this proposal will
greatly increase the danger of severe vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
Richard Smith
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Item #1.
From: Bev Sutton
To: CompPlan
Cc: Bev Sutton; AAJack
Subject: EXTERNAL: Against File number Z-21-05 Ordinance number 2021-14
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:38:44 PM
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I am a 18year resident of 1618 Forrest Ave Dover, De. 19904. I am totally against this
rezoning. Traffic in front of our home is already very congested; not to mention Rt 8 is an
emergency route. The children walking to and from Dover High School will be in even
greater danger of traffic injuries if re-zoned a convenience store built as proposed. Many
people use the Dover High school sidewalks to jog, walk dogs, walk with family etc at all
times of day and night. To change the zoning and to add commercial store would only
Amplify Adverse issue with traffic and safety of our mainly residential area. I am against this
application for re-zoning. Beverly Sutton
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Item #1.
From: pipefitter623
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Against file number Z-21-05. Ordinance number2021-14
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:48:51 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I am a 18year resident of 1618 Forrest Ave Dover, De. 19904. I am totally against
this rezoning. Traffic in front of our home is already very congested; not to mention
Rt 8 is an emergency route. The children walking to and from Dover High School will
be in even greater danger of traffic injuries if re-zoned a convenience store built as
proposed. Many people use the Dover High school sidewalks to jog, walk dogs, walk
with family etc at all times of day and night. To change the zoning and to add
commercial store would only Amplify Adverse issue with traffic and safety of our
mainly residential area. Not to even mention how many more traffic accidents will
happen. I am against this application for re-zoning.
Jack Sutton
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Item #1.
From: rnesline@verizon.net
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Zoning, file # Z-21-05
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 2:01:13 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I am adamantly opposed to the Draper Farms request to rezone 5 acres on Forrest Ave. to build a
convenience store. I live in Cranberry Run within steps of that property and that is not who I want to have
as a neighbor!!!!!!!!!!!! What an awful thing to do to some very nice neighborhoods.
Traffic problems on route 8 are bad enough. A convenience store with gas pumps will only make it things
worse.
The only appropriate use for this land is single family dwellings. Anything else is just madness. Do you
want a convenience store in the middle of YOUR neighborhood?
Rnesline@verizon.net
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Item #1.
From: Jessica Parcher
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of Rt.8 property
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:31:20 PM
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Hello, my name is Jessica and I am a resident of the Heatherfield neighborhood. As I may not
be able to attend the public hearing on June 21st, I wanted to express my concerns over the
rezoning of the 5 acres of land on Forrest Ave. I feel that making this area into a commercial
zone will exacerbate the already present traffic congestion, potentially decrease property
values to homes adjacent to what is being built, and impair the residential character of our
quite and safe neighborhoods. Additionally, this change may potentiate hazards to the children
going to and from school on foot.
I sincerely hope that my concerns and the concerns of many others in the surrounding
neighborhoods are taken seriously, and that this zoning change does not go through.
Thank you for your time.
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Item #1.
From: Conner Mahoney
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Concern Regarding rezoning near Stoney Dr and Rt 8
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:55:04 PM
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To whom it may concern,
While I understand that growth is necessary for a city, the current plan to rezone the area near
Heatherfield into a gas station(or any other commercial area) will only compound the
problems this area already faces.
These issues namely being traffic problems, speeding problems, and problems with litter, all
of which seem to not be taken care of by anyone in the first place. I realize that these
responsibilities do not necessarily fall on the City of Dover; I am stating that proper
maintanence and safeguarding are not being upheld in this area as-is, and a gas station will
only exacerbate these problems.
As it stands now, I dissent with the current plan to rezone these 5 acres into commercial
property. This opinion is based on the idea that the problems already affecting Heatherfield, as
well as the area around it, will not be considerably managed after the introduction of
commercial properties such as those planned.
Thank you for your consideration,
Conner Mahoney
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Item #1.
From: cmfddf@verizon.net
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of 5 acres on Rt. 8-request of Draper Farm Properties
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021 6:59:30 PM
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To Whom It May Concern:
We strongly object to the referenced rezoning application. There are already two
convenience stores with fuel pumps within 1.25 miles. There is absolutely no need for
a third. Additionally, this type of commercial project would be located in an area
completely surrounded by subdivisions and is inappropriate under those
circumstances.
Thank you.
C. Faubel
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Item #1.
From: Jean Ritter
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning Draper Farms PropertiesLLC
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021 7:16:15 PM
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Dear Planning Commission Members:
I am writing this email to express my concerns about the proposed rezoning of the property owned
by Draper Farms Properties, LLC located On Forrest Ave, Route 8, Dover, DE.
Currently this property is zoned as R-10 and COZ-1; proposed zoning would be C-2A and COZ-1.
This change in zoning is totally inappropriate for this land.
The current zoning of Single Family dwelling is the only logical and appropriate use of this land that
maintains the character and integrity of these neighborhoods. The traffic congestion leading into
and out of Cranberry Run is enough to disqualify this rezoning. Traffic issues into and out of Dover
High School will only be exacerbated by this rezoning.
Other concerns:
Lighting of a Convenience Store with Fuel pump 24/7 (lights from the high school already light-
up the night sky)
School truancy
Noise levels (already can hear school activities when in session, ie. track meets, football games,
marching band)
Rodent infestation
Thank you for your consideration of this resident of Dover, DE; my wife and I have been proud to
call this home for over 20 years. This area was our choice to retire to and look forward to more
years in our home.
Best regards,
James w. Ritter
Jean M. Ritter
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Item #1.
From: Judi Weiner
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Petition to Amend Zoning District
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021 8:01:24 PM
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Hello. My name is Judi Weiner and I live at 21 Stony Dr. In Heatherfield community.
I’ve been a homeowner there since 1997.
I would like to go on record of objecting to the rezoning request made by Draper Farm Properties on the 5 acres of
land on Forest Avenue.
I feel it is totally inappropriate since residents of the community want to keep this area residential and not invite
more traffic in and out of our neighborhoods , due to the rezoning.
Thank you for voting against this rezoning.
Sent from my iPhone
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Item #1.
From: Karen J Nickerson
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper Farm Properties
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 8:56:09 AM
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Commissioners:
I am opposed to the rezoning of the Draper Farm Properties. This rezoning to C-2A is inappropriate for
this area.
We are one of the last residential areas at the western most edge of the City limits.
There are several convenience stores and gas stations within a mile or so of this property.
It will draw students from the high school running across busy Route 8.
Flood lights will more than likely be on 24/7 if a gas station is approved.
Heatherfield and Cranberry Run currently have enough problems getting out of the developments for
work, etc...
Please stop using up every vacant space in the City for retail. This will have a huge impact on our quality
of life.
Karen Nickerson
24 Stoney Drive
Heatherfield
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Item #1.
From: Yvonne Biddle
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Tax parcel ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 9:42:41 AM
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To whom it may concern ,
This parcel is directly across the street from my home. There are already 3 exits from developments , 2 exits from
the high school , not to mention all the single family homes along that stretch of road. The traffic nightmare it
would cause having a convenience store and gas pumps in that location is not a good idea.
I am very against this zoning change. It would not be in the best interest of this area at all.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Biddle
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Item #1.
From: John Davis
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: tonight"s meeting
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 9:59:13 AM
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Commission and staff,
I would like an opportunity to address the commission at tonight's meeting.
Sincerely,
John Davis
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Item #1.
From: Richard Heisler
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezone of parcel ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000. 1617 Forrest Ave
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 10:46:57 AM
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I want to go on record as opposed to the zoning change to commercial of this property. We have zero need for this.
With Dover High and the neighborhoods close by the change would just add traffic to an already crowded situation.
Adding a traffic light would not take away any congestion. A left turn lane would probably be added and with a new
sidewalk on the North side of Forrest Ave. we will loose property to accommodate their property. I don’t think that
is fair. Another issue is the noise. Also the light pollution from the brightly lit area. As a side note, the two hundred
year old tree would be taken down. I can not think of one good benefit from this project. Thank you, Richard
Heisler
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Item #1.
From: rhice86591@aol.com
To: City Clerks Office
Cc: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL:
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 12:08:56 PM
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To whom it may concern,
My name is Robert Hice and I live at 124 Chelsea way, Dover Delaware, This is in the Cranberry Run
Development on Forest Ave across from Dover High School. There is an attempt to rezone a 5 acre
parcel of land in front of Cranberry Run from single family home to commercial. I and many of my
neighbors want to go on the record as opposing this rezoning effort for the following reasons. First, the
traffic is already horrendous to say the least, not that has ever stopped any development in the past.
Second, I've already had my vehicle broken into several times and allowing a business would increase
undesirable characters in the area that similar businesses have. Third, it would create to much congestion
in the front of our development. The addition of access roads, traffic lights etc. would just make a bad
situation worse. Fourth, There are plenty of kids/ students walking along the road to and from the high
school and a lot of them don't use sidewalks and walk in the street now. A number of them like to ignore
traffic and just walk out in front of vehicles that seems to becoming popular these days. Fifth, residents on
the opposite side of the road have several yard sales each year. When they do, both sides of the roadway
are lined up with vehicles already making it a challenge to exit out development.. Six, the noise is going to
be an issue with loud stereos playing, exhaust systems and more. Seven, the bright lights at night time
are going to be a nuisance as well. Will I be expected to invest in new darkening blinds after just installing
new blinds?
I could go on but I don't have the time at the moment and needing to get this out. I/we ask that you
consider the residents for once rather than the dollar.
Sincerely,
Robert Hice, USAF Ret.
124 Chelsea Way
Dover, DE 19904
302-672-6458
rhice86591@aol.com
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Item #1.
From: lhenry424@aol.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: Opposition to rezoning Draper Farm Properties on Forrest Avenue and Route 8
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 1:25:35 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
To whom it may concern:
My name is LaTende Henry, and I have been a resident at 118 Falmouth Way, Cranberry Run, for 17
years…since December 2003. I chose this neighborhood because I was raising three children and
wanted a quiet and safe neighborhood. I plan to retire and stay in this neighborhood for those same
reasons. I was shocked and upset to hear recently that the owners of the farm located directly behind my
house are trying to rezone the land to a Commercial Zone. I am very opposed to this change. My
property backs directly up to the property in question.
I’ve also heard that rezoning the land would allow them to proceed with plans to put up a gas station,
convenience store or some other type of business. If this is approved, it would have a significant negative
impact on, not only my life, but those of my fellow neighbors. A business of this type would bring
additional patrons and unwanted people that would jeopardize my safety and privacy. It would also bring
disruptive smells and noises. In addition, it would add more traffic congestion to our neighborhood, which
already has traffic problems when the new Dover High School was built.
I urge you to consider the quality of life issues that rezoning would present to the residents of Cranberry
Run and me especially since this is literally right behind my house. In addition, I would urge you to also
consider the already existing commercial zones that are less than a mile from this location. There are at
least three other gas stations and a number of convenience stores and businesses not a mile from this
location. The community does not need yet another gas station or convenience store and definitely not
one that would infringe on our daily quality of life.
Thank you for your consideration,
LaTende Henry
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Item #1.
From: P Cohen
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: RT 8 Rezoning Application
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 2:23:02 PM
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Dear Planning Commission Members,
I am writing in regard to Item Z-21-05 on the 6/21/21 Agenda. I wish to express my objection to the application
submitted by Draper Farm Properties LLC, to rezone the land located at 1617 Forrest Ave., Dover, DE 19904, to
Central Zone Commercial.
My concerns are as follows:
The increase in traffic generated will not only bring about more congestion, but will also pose safety issues for
current residents, motorists, potential customers, and pedestrians, many of whom are students who walk to Dover
High School. Also, The 35 MPH speed limit is presently largely ignored, so an increase in the amount of traffic is
quite a detriment. The amount of traffic, noise, and trash would negatively impact the surrounding neighborhoods.
Also, how many traffic lights will need to be installed?
Secondly, a left-turn lane heading East will need to be placed at the entranceway, and the road will need to be
widened to accommodate access, which could necessitate removing part of the front lawns of property owners
across from the entrance. As a homeowner, I am concerned about the reduction in property value and believe that a
commercial endeavor will have an adverse effect on the integrity of the surrounding residential properties.
In addition, This location is home to a tree which has been standing for at least one to two centuries. Other trees on
the property were already sacrificed. It would be devastating to defile the property by destroying this tree, as well.
I hope that you will give some serious thought to the above-mentioned concerns and the ramifications of your
decisions.
Sincerely,
Ms. Patricia B.J. Cohen
1602 Forrest Ave.
Dover, DE 19904
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Item #1.
From: Dovfox3
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 9:54:42 AM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I have been a homeowner in Cranberry Run for over 20 years. I am against the
rezoning of the above property at the entrance of my development. A convenience
store/gas station will result in increased traffic, noise, lights and crime. We have
already had problems with students attending Dover High School parking on our
streets. Having a convenience store across the street from the school may also
cause more traffic accidents due to students crossing Route 8.
We don't need another convenience store/gas station when there is a Wawa and
other stores less than a mile away.
Jackie George
Cranberry Run
Dover, DE. 19904
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617
Forrest Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Set #3
Public Comments Received on June 21, 2021 after 4:00pm and during
Planning Commission Meeting:
1. Email from Richard Heisler: Objection to Rezoning (Email similar
to Set #2 Item #13)
2. Email from Chuck and Heather Hampton of 13 Stoney Drive: Not
in favor of Rezoning (They spoke during Public Hearing.)
3. Email from Lynn Sadusky of 16 Stoney Drive: Opposed to
Rezoning (She spoke during Public Hearing.)
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Item #1.
From: Richard Heisler
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: 1617 Forrest Ave ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 5:00:18 PM
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I would like to go on record as strongly opposed to the zoning change proposed. This change would add to the
congestion we already have. I realize adding a traffic light would manage the traffic better but will not alleviate it. In
addition a turn lane would be necessary resulting in another loss of property on our side. We already lost 10 feet
with the new school. There will also be noise and light pollution. There is absolutely no need for this business here.
There is also the issue of a 200 year old tree that will be eliminated. Richard Heisler
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Item #1.
From: Chuck Hampton
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper Farm
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 6:56:13 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Hi Dawn! This is Chuck and I want it to be known that I and My spouse Heather are
not in favor of the development of Royal Farms rezoning.
Sincerely,
Chuck and Heather Hampton
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Item #1.
From: LYNN SADUSKY
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of the Draper Farm Property
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 7:01:53 PM
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Dear Planning Commission,
Please note that I am speaking to ask that the Draper Farm remain as Zoned as a
residential property. We already have far too much traffic in our neighborhood when
trying to enter Rt. 8. Especially when the high school is in full session, it is nearly
impossible to exit our neighborhood from Stoney Drive. We are a residential
neighborhood and are surrounded by residences. A Convenience store would block
traffic terribly and would create an unsurmountable amount of traffic and congestion.
We, the neighbors of Heatherfield and Cranberry Run are extremely opposed to this
rezoning.
Please pay attention to the folks who live in this area before considering this rezoning.
We live here and we know how difficult our lives would become if this were to pass.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Lynne Sadusky
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617
Forrest Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Set #4
Additional Public Comments Received After Planning Commission
Meeting Through July 2, 2021:
1. Email from Jason Abernathey: Opposes Rezoning
2. Email from Sean Patterson of 215 Chelsea Way in Cranberry Run:
Opposes Rezoning
3. Email from Gilbert Thompson of 204 Falmouth Way: Opposed to
Rezoning
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Item #1.
From: Jason Abernathey
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper farms rezoning.
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:26:08 AM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I oppose the rezoning of draper farms property. I believe the proximity of the property to the
high school would cause severe congestion. Wawa is only a few blocks away and has multiple
traffic signals to regulate traffic flow.
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Item #1.
From: Sean Patterson
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Citizen against rezoning Draper Farm Properties
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021 4:44:30 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Planning Commission for the City of Dover:
My family lives in Cranberry Run on route 8 adjacent to the property Owned by Draper farm
properties LLC. We understand that a request has been made to rezone that property which
would allow a convenience store, restaurant, or other similar business to develop that land. We
are VEHEMENTLY opposed to this rezoning. This stretch of root 8 is rural residential, and
we would like it to remain such.
A commercial property at this address would cause traffic problems. A commercial property
at that location would draw more traffic to the area, and we already live in a neighborhood that
doesn't have a turnlane. We already face traffic hazards with people failing to slow down
while we turn into our neighborhood. Having additional motorists trying to access a
commercial property would draw even more traffic issues.
This property is also directly across from Dover high school grounds. This would draw a lot of
foot traffic from the high schoolers over to our side of the neighborhood. This would mean
that there would be a lot more litter around our neighborhood and the farm field surrounding
that commercial property. This would cause the value of our homes and the appearance of the
general area to drop in their quality.
The only benefit in reasoning this property will be to the owner of the property. Neither the
city of Dover nor the residence surrounding this property will benefit from a change in the
zony of this property. Quite the contrary.
I'm happy to answer any questions, clarify any comments, or provide any additional insight
from my family or my neighborhood regarding the reasoning of this property. Please feel free
to contact me at this email address.
Respectfully,
Sean Patterson
215 Chelsea Way
Dover, DE 19904
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Item #1.
From: Brenda Thompson
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper Farm Properties redone application
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:14:21 PM
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I am Gilbert Thompson, I have been the homeowner at 204 Falmouth Way for over 16 years. I’m opposed to the
rezoning of the land on Forest Avenue for commercial use. Currently there are Convenience stores strip malls
grocery stores beauty salons pharmacies gas stations beauty salons pizzerias McDonald’s etc. within 1 mile of the
property in question. I do understand the need for growth, however, I’m not seeing how rezoning that land to
commercial would promote growth when there are vacancies/rental spaces available (commercial zoned)within 1
mile from the property in question. I am Opposed to the rezoning of the Draper Farms Property located on Forest
Ave in Dover De.
Thank you.
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
June 21, 2021
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, June 21, 2021 at
7:00 PM as a Virtual Meeting using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx due to
Delaware’s Declaration of the State of Emergency for COVID-19. The Meeting Session was
conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were Mr. Adams, Mr. Roach,
Mrs. Malone, Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Welsh, Dr. Jones and Mrs. Maucher. Mr. Baldwin
was absent.
Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian Swierczek,
Mr. Jason Lyon and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue - Public Hearing and
Review for Recommendation to City Council on a Rezoning Application for a parcel of land
consisting of 5.04 acres. The property is zoned R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) subject to
the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the
north side of Forrest Avenue and adjacent to Cranberry Run Drive. The owner of record is
Draper Farm Properties LLC. Property Address: 1617 Forrest Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-
075.00-01-07.00-000. Council District 1. Ordinance #2021-14.
Representatives: Mr. Jonathan Street, Becker Morgan Group; Mr. Doug Walker
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this is a request for Rezoning. The site is the bright blue
colored parcel that is located on the north side of Forrest Avenue right at the intersection with
Cranberry Run Drive that goes into the residential neighborhood known as Cranberry Run. You
can see from the aerial that there are a number of residences surrounding this parcel. The parcel
itself previously did have a dwelling unit on it and a series of agricultural related outbuildings;
and it was under active cultivation. The property owner is Draper Farm Properties, LLC. That
same entity also owns other properties a little further to the west also on the north side of Forrest
Avenue; however, this Rezoning application is only pertaining to this five-acre tract of land that
is designated here directly adjacent to the Cranberry Run Drive. The property currently is zoned
R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) and is subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). As
noted, the applicant is seeking rezoning of the property to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial
Zone) and also remaining subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The City’s 2019
Comprehensive Plan for this property in particular, has a Land-Use Category of Mixed Use. The
Comprehensive Plan talks about the goals for Mixed Use land areas. It was actually a specific
request during our Comprehensive Plan review process that happened a couple of years ago. The
property owner at the time sought that land use classification of Mixed Use. With a Mixed Use
Land Use Category, there are a number of zoning districts that are eligible under that Land Use
Category. With a Land Use Category, it gives them a list of potential zoning districts. Those
include the C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone), TND, C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial
Zone), C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone), and then a series of residential zones including R-8
(One Family Residence Zone), the R-10 (One Family ) that it is now RG-1 (General Residence
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Zone), RG-2 (General Residence Zone), RG-4 (General Residence Zone for Multistory
Apartments ), C-3 (Service Commercial Zone), CPO (Commercial Professional Office Zone),
and IO (Institutional and Office Zone). The COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) is a zoning overlay.
It is not related to use but related more to development activity. It places a series of what we
would deem architectural, parking and landscaping guidelines to be followed during the
development of a particular property. The use of the property is subject to what the base zoning
is and in this case, they are seeking the C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) that allows for
a variety of uses. With a Rezoning comes the ability to reference that use list. Tonight does not
approve any particular use for the property. It would provide for a different zoning district to
potentially be applied to the property for future development activities. The C-2A (Limited
Central Commercial Zone) has a mix of retail, service establishments, restaurants, places of
public assembly, and also some residential types of development in the form of one family
residences. Duplex units, apartments or multi-family dwellings are also an opportunity under this
zoning district. The C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) also has several Conditional Uses
that would be subject to a specific review and authorization process and that is where they find
the use of fuel pumps as accessory to a permitted use. The owner, as noted in their application,
was seeking for the C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) to potentially develop the site for
a retail store with fuel pumps which would be an accessory use. That is not being locked in
tonight; we are just considering the Rezoning of the property.
In the DAC Report, they provided advisory comments as well as the Planning Staff
recommendations. Planning Staff is recommending for approval of the Rezoning to C-2A
(Limited Central Commercial Zone). They find that it is consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive
Plan in the Mixed Use Land Use Classification. However, they do note that there is significant
residential character to this area and that perhaps a different zoning district may be more
appropriate that could certainly be considered that would allow for some type of commercial
activity but on a smaller scale that is perhaps better to serve the immediate residential area. The
Rezoning as noted tonight does not grant approval for a specific use of the property but makes
the future development and land use of the property subject to a specific list of uses permitted or
potential conditional uses. The DAC members did provide comments for Rezoning and most of
those are no objection to Rezoning with some advisory comments regarding future development
activity should that occur. Planning Commission is making a recommendation on this
application; that recommendation gets forwarded to City Council.
Mr. Street stated that they are asking for Rezoning of the parcel. This is a Rezoning so it has to
meet the three tests. One is the Comprehensive Plan, two is the public services and the third test
is, is it compatible with the existing zonings in the area? He would submit that it is in compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan. There are public services available on Forrest Avenue although
they are a little bit further west and they are probably on the furthest west lot with the exception
of Cranberry Run to the City of Dover. As stated before, Forrest Avenue is the main corridor
from the west into the City. He would submit tonight, as you travel the corridor and you look at
the City itself, they are the furthest west within the City itself. If you look at the corridor as a
whole running all the way out west to the Royal Farms at the light to get into Hartly, you have a
smattering of residential properties, agricultural uses and commercial zoned or commercially
utilized properties. They are not in large groups. They usually occur around intersections but
there is that smattering of commercial uses along that entire corridor. As stated previously in the
City’s Comprehensive Plan, the City’s expansion is basically to the west. If you look at the
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Comprehensive Plan Map 13-1 showing Potential Annexation Areas, everything on the left hand
side of the City is in a Category 2 or Category 3 priority in long term annexation targeted areas.
There have been a lot of comments tonight, especially on the previous application, about traffic.
He had a list of about 19 people that have emailed, called or written in opposition of this
application. He would suggest that the Planning Commission understand that this is a Rezoning;
this is not a Site Plan. This application actually has no future plan. This is a step one of a
multiple step process. Even if they were to do anything with fuel pumps, they would have to
come back before the Planning Commission for not only a Site Plan but for Conditional Use of
fuel pumps. There is no plan for that; there is no equitable owner on this. Any traffic or
pedestrian issues or safety issues that are brought up would have to be dealt with within the Site
Plan itself. Those would definitely be dealt with either with Staff or through DelDOT. They have
spent a considerable amount of time with DelDOT on entrances and improvements like this and
he would submit that probably twice the amount of time that they used to in the past. He read all
of the emails in the two different packets to the Commissioners and the majority if not all of the
concerns are site related issues like safety, traffic, lighting, and noise. He doesn’t fault them for
their concerns but it is a perfect opportunity at Site Plan time to bring up these concerns. Quite
frankly since they have made an effort to actually write their concerns down on paper, all it does
is give the owner of the property a list of things that they need to consider when they are
developing this piece of property in the future. They can work with within those parameters and
take them into consideration as they develop the site but as of right now, they don’t have those
plans. A lot of those things would have to be met during a Site Plan process. As for the Rezoning
itself, zoning has to meet three legs of a stool; compatibility with existing zonings, access to
public services and compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Although he understands that
there is a large amount of public opposition to it, the public opposition is in relation to a Site Plan
that they just don’t have. He would ask that the Commission make a positive recommendation to
City Council for the Rezoning to allow them to possibly get to Step 2 and Step 3 which are
developing something. That is what this does; this enables the owner and the developer to come
up with a plan and right now, they don’t have one.
Mr. Walker stated that the one thing that he would add is that there is an incredible overlay
district as well. There is a whole different set of requirements for what needs to be done there.
He thinks that Mr. Street stated it well.
Mr. Hartman stated that he opposes this and he would like to disagree with Mr. Street; this isn’t
Step 1 of the process, this is Step 2. Step 1 occurred back when the Comprehensive Plan was
drafted and Mrs. Melson-Williams referenced that a little bit. But in order to give the public a
better view of what went on at that August 2019 meeting, he would like to cover just a few of the
basics. He would also like to direct the public to go to the City website, download those meeting
minutes from December 16, 2019 and see what the applicant said about this parcel of land then
when they were advocating that the land designation be changed to Mixed Use. At that time, the
Planning Office was advocating that the parcel remain Residential. He is reading from the
minutes; the Planning Office said “they can’t recommend the change in the land use. The
character and the existing use of the immediate area of the subject parcel is residential.” The
Planning Office was not supporting any change at that time. Unfortunately when the applicant
came before this Commission, they made some assurances about what was going in here and the
flexibility of the Mixed Use designation. Five of the six Commission members agreed with that
and voted to approve this Mixed Use land (use) category which opened the door to what we are
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seeing tonight. Would the Planning Office consider C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
designation a high intensity commercial? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Melson-Williams
stated that C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) is definitely a mix of commercial
opportunities from a use perspective. In the Comprehensive Plan, the C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) category falls into both what they would consider Commercial Low Intensity
and Commercial High Intensity from a Land Use Category perspective. It really comes down on
a question of intensity to ultimately what is the built-out version of the property. With this
subject site, the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) is going to have a lot of implications on the
buildout of the site because of the significant buffering and design placement requirements. She
thinks that certainly the C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) on the question of intensity
can lean both ways. She doesn’t know if Mr. Hugg has any additional comments on that from
more of the economic development side of things.
Mr. Hartman stated that with the designation of C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone), he
thinks it is pretty clear in the Comprehensive Plan. The separation of high intensity and low
intensity is in Chapter 12. Would you consider a convenience store as low intensity? Responding
to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that it depends on the design of the site and its
general location.
Mr. Hartman further questioned if she would consider a convenience store with gas pumps a low
intensity? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that when you have
basically two uses, you certainly increase intensity. With the gas pumps, you have certainly more
traffic that could be visiting that site because you are offering another retail component.
Mr. Hartman stated that he would advise the residents that are opposing this tonight to go to the
Comprehensive Plan and look in Chapter 12 at the Commercial Low Intensity areas on Page 12-
13 and the Commercial High Intensity areas also on Page 12-13 and remember that when you go
to City Council. The City Council meets on July 12, 2021 so the residents opposing this should
definitely be at City Council to voice their opinions there. He hopes that they take those meeting
minutes from December 16, 2019 and Chapter 12 from the Comprehensive Plan to City Council
to discuss this. Also the fact that the Planning Office itself in 2019 was saying that High Intensity
Commercial should not go in there and that it should be residential.
Mr. Adams stated that he can always count on Mr. Hartman to do his homework and he
commends him for that great work. His question is sort of piggy-backing on his comments.
Given the opposition back then, it appears that there has been a change of heart with Planning
Staff. Now, Staff does recommend that the property be rezoned to C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) while retaining the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). How do we marry those
two things together? The opposition from the original Rezoning with the idea that it should be
kept residential. And now, we have sort of swung the other way to recommending this Rezoning,
certainly understanding that Rezoning is not a Site Plan approval. Responding to Mr. Adams,
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that in the Comprehensive Plan, she believes that the applicants
original request was for straight up Commercial Land Use Classification and a number of those
don’t allow for residential or are a very limited residential. The C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) is truly a mixed zone. They see a lot of activity and C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) may be more of that is commercial but it allows for a mix of uses to happen
on the property. Be it in the same building or in separate buildings, it allows that opportunity for
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mixed use. When they go to the Comprehensive Plan as adopted to place the Land Use Category
of Mixed Use on this parcel, then they are looking at the goals of the Mixed Use area as part of
the Comprehensive Plan. They cited that in their Report where it is discussed. The goals for
Mixed Use areas are to encourage neighborhood centers. Some of that allows for commercial
services perhaps to be within walking distance of residential areas and to promote both what
could be vehicle access as well as pedestrian access or multi-modal opportunities. This is a
pocket of truly residential with a large school site nearby. They do recognize that but they think
that there are opportunities for a mix of uses. Just a straight Commercial zone probably at the
time that they were looking at the Comprehensive Plan was the reason for the original
opposition. But for the Mixed Use, they are encouraging that life is changing how land uses are
not as segregated as they once were throughout the City. They think that this is an opportunity
which is why they recognize that C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) is compliant with
the Comprehensive Plan. They do note in their comments that if that is a zone that is a little bit
too much, there are some other commercial zones that could be considered as more appropriate
for the location. They didn’t make any particular recommendation but there are certainly others
that could be considered as more appropriate. She would also go to Mr. Hugg for additional
comments on this transition and more from the Planning Office in their opinion of what was
presented from consideration.
Mr. Hugg stated that he thinks Mrs. Melson-Williams summarized quite well the deliberations
that we had. As Mr. Hartman points out, this matter did come back to the Planning Commission
where it was discussed again at some length. He thinks that their collected judgement after some
reconsideration and looking at the goals from Mixed Use was that it was a more appropriate land
use designation and that land use designation carries a variety of opportunities for commercial
and residential activities to occur. The C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) category is
perhaps at the edge of where one might describe commercial as low intensity or high intensity. It
is certainly not in the same class as the kind of high intensity commercial uses that they have
designated elsewhere in the City where that kind of activity makes more sense.
Mrs. Welsh stated that during the presentation from Mr. Street, it was mentioned a couple of
times that there is really no plans as of yet as to what they want to do with the property. So, she
is a little bit confused as to why the application says that the identified potential use would be a
convenience store with fuel pumps. It seems like that is the primary consideration for any future
plans. Is there some other use planned that could be different than that that would be more in line
with a lesser commercial use or more in tune with some residential use? Responding to Mrs.
Welsh, Mr. Street stated that they struggle more often than not with Rezonings or tying a Site
Plan to a Rezoning. There is a line item that asks what the intended use is and that is how they
get tied into Site Plans with Rezonings. Thank you to Mr. Hartman for the history; he was not
involved in those meetings. You always do your homework with past issues on the project. What
was requested from Staff previously, he is unaware of. His understanding of the conversations is
the potential for something of that nature, but he has no knowledge of any formal plans or any
formal uses for that. Clearly, they picked the most controversial use that they could possibly pick
for C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone), but they are trying to engineer and discuss a Site
Plan that they just don’t have a Site Plan for.
Mr. Roach stated that this is probably his first time of ever being on the Planning Commission
and not being in favor of two applications in the same meeting. He doesn’t think that it has ever
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happened with them. He thinks that they are really progressive in regards to site developments
and land developments and approval of rezoning. But he just wants to continue his reluctance
when it comes to rezoning situations because yes, it is just a Rezoning but once they do rezone it
does allow permitted uses. They have run into situations where once they rezone the property,
they have been more handcuffed and have less say so because if it is a permitted us, it becomes a
little more difficult for them to say that they disagree. Also, it is a five-acre site. So, he is just
imagining that when he is looking at uses that are permitted for the C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone), it is for retail, hotels, restaurants or a lot of other things that they could put
there even if it’s not a gas station. He is a social worker and putting something like that right
across the street from a high school with kids that have a lot of walking back and forth is an
issue. Again, it is on Route 8. It is a five-acre site smack dab in the middle of residential area
where there are eighteen people in that area who are already opposed to the Rezoning. He thinks
that they are playing with fire. This is a five-acre site with opportunity to do a lot of different
things. He appreciates Mr. Street for being very upfront in saying that he doesn’t have an idea.
But again, the same thing that Mrs. Welsh said; it says right on the application the intended use is
a retail store with accessory use for gas pumps. So if you don’t know, you at least have an idea of
what you direction you are going. Honestly to him, putting a gas station right across the street in
this area would not be beneficial in his opinion. He appreciates everyone and all of the residents
that reached out; continue to do so because at the end of the day yes, we want to build up our
developments, but he believes that the people of Dover are the people who should be actually
having a voice in this situation.
Mrs. Maucher opened a public hearing.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that she wanted to make reference to the written public comments
that they received. A number of those people are on the call tonight hoping to participate but she
just wants to make sure that their written comments are referenced. In the Planning Commission
Packet that went out on June 11, 2021, they received two emails. The first one being from Jaime
and Lenny Palanca of 110 Falmouth Way which is within the Cranberry Run subdivision
objecting to the Rezoning. The second email was from Richard and Victoria Stoops for 1590
Forrest Avenue; again, objecting to the Rezoning. Those emails went out the Planning
Commission packets and those were entered into the record this evening. Today, Staff gathered
the comments that they received over the last few days. There is a total of seventeen of them plus
another one that came in after they were distributed to the Commission. This is the Public
Comment Set #2 and it is a series of emails received through 4pm today, June 21, 2021. These
were collected, inventoried and emailed to the Planning Commission members. She is just going
to quickly read through them. These are all opposed or noting some type of rejection to the
Rezoning with the exception of one which was ensuring that they were requesting an opportunity
to speak this evening. We have emails from Richard Smith; an email from Beverly Sutton at
1618 Forrest Avenue; an email from Jack Sutton also from 1618 Forrest Avenue; an email from
R. Nesline of Cranberry Run; an email from Jessica Parcher in the Heatherfield neighborhood;
an email from Connor Mahoney also from Heatherfield: an email from C. Faubel objecting; an
email from James and Jean Ritter also opposing the Rezoning; and an email from Judy Weiner of
21 Stoney Drive. Emails received today include those from Karen Nickerson of 24 Stoney Drive;
an email from Yvonne Biddle; an email from John Davis requesting the opportunity to speak this
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evening, and two emails from Richard Heisler (one that was received this morning and then one
that was received after 4PM). Both are similar in content but she will reference both of them for
the record. There is an email from Robert Hice of 124 Chelsea Way in Cranberry Run. There is
an email from LaTende Henry of 118 Falmouth Way. There is an email from Patricia Cohen of
1602 Forrest Avenue. The last is an email from Jackie George of Cranberry Run. All of those
emails are entered into the record and were provided to the Planning Commission members.
Mr. Jack Sutton – 1618 Forrest Avenue Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Sutton stated that he has lived here for 18 years and this is a great side of the town to live on.
They built the school back here and they really enjoy the school. He didn’t approve of it at first,
but he really enjoys the school. The kids and everybody does a good job. This is a great place to
live; everybody knows everybody here and there is no trouble. He loves it here. You need to
keep that place residential with just single-family dwellings. This is a hell of a place to raise kids
or even for elderly people. We all stick together on this side of town. There is so much traffic
here as it is. If you put something here, it is just going to amplify accidents or kids getting hit.
We have all kinds of people that jog or walk here. There are elderly and young and they walk
with their families and pets. This is a great place to live; don’t mess it up by sticking something
like that in here. This is a place that you want your kids to grow up. Don’t screw something up
that works. That’s the problem with government and companies; everybody wants to make
money. And sometimes it is not all about the money; it is about a good quality of life. He is
begging the Commission to please leave it residential. This works and we need to keep
something in Dover that works.
Ms. Karen Nickerson – 24 Stoney Drive Dover, DE 19904
Ms. Nickerson stated that she won’t be redundant and say what she has already wrote but the
traffic on Route 8 is horrendous. If anybody tries to get out of Heatherfield or Cranberry Run,
they sit and wait. They don’t need something else between our two developments that is going to
produce more traffic and more waiting. These two developments are the westernmost residential
areas in the City limits if she is looking at the correct map. She believes that the Commission
needs to leave it residential.
Mr. Guy Smith – 8 Yarmouth Way Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Smith stated that there is a lot of traffic on Route 8 especially since they have built the
school. They have basically one area to get across the street for all of the students living in the
four subdivisions on the north side to get to the school. A lot of them have to walk two or three
blocks in the wrong direction to cross the street safely and walk back. High school students don’t
do that. They are already coming out of Cranberry Run and go right across the street right at the
end of the residential areas on the south side. He sees people that are walking and jogging doing
it also. From what he understands, when all of the school was developed they said that they
could not put a stop light at Cranberry Run or Heatherfield because of the proximity of the other
two down at Mifflin Road and at the other end of the school. If you put in any type of
commercial endeavor here with no light, you’ve got three subdivisions and a bunch of individual
homeowners that only have one access to the road. We already sit and wait. Sometimes in the
morning he could wait 30 minutes to get out of his subdivision. You can’t continue adding more
and more traffic without additional ways to alleviate that traffic. He doesn’t care so much if they
say they are going to change it to some other zoning that might keep it to a low density or if you
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say you are going to put duplexes or something other than single family homes but it needs to
stay residential. It needs to have the access to the main road which right now, is very limited as it
is. He doesn’t know who you are going to get more and more people on this road safely. If you
put a convenience store here, he can guarantee you that those high school kids are going to go to
lunch crossing that highway to get to the convenience store. You have already said that they
can’t put more crosswalks or things like that in there because of the proximity of others. You are
going to be increasing the danger to our children and to other residents that are going to be
crossing this street more than what they do now. He hopes that the Commission really takes that
into consideration and keeps this in the residential arena.
Ms. Louise Bordley – 43 Stoney Drive Dover, DE 19904
Ms. Bordley stated that she has been here for 20 years and has seen a lot of changes. She knows
that you have heard over and over again how bad the traffic is but what you don’t know is this.
She is 69 years old and she has always been a safe driver. She is now taking chances trying to get
on the other side and almost having accidents. She believes that if you rezone now, then they are
going to come right back to try to stop what they are going to build.
Mr. Chuck Hampton – 13 Stoney Drive Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Hampton thanked Staff and the Commission for their patience and kindness. He believes that
it compromises the neighborhood. A gas station will not only put gas in your car but crime will
increase in the neighborhoods and can endanger the lives of the high school kids. This can also
create a negative impact for the sale of homes. When you look at that beautiful area, putting a
gas station there just doesn’t work and it doesn’t look nice.
Mrs. Heather Hampton – 13 Stoney Drive Dover, DE 19904
Mrs. Hampton stated that her main concern is the noise level. Based on the Wawa down the
street, there are constantly motorcycles with their radios on and she just thinks that is an awful
thing to have.
Mr. Griffin DuBreuil – 23 Stoney Drive Dover, DE 19904
Mr. DuBreuil stated that he would be opposed to this Rezoning attempt. He has been here for
35+ years and the traffic has increased exponentially over the years. Should this be rezoned to
commercial, you could have a potential for higher crime. Should a gas station get built here, it
will cause crime, light pollution, gas pollution and water pollution. It would just ruin the
character of this side of town; and he is so hardly opposed to this Rezoning.
Ms. Yvonne Biddle – 1598 Forrest Avenue Dover, DE 19904
Ms. Biddle stated that she lives directly across from the property. She agrees 100% with
everything that has been said.
Ms. Jean Ritter – 106 Falmouth Way Dover, DE 19904 (technical difficulties speaking)
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that Ms. Riddle wrote in the chat, “With more understanding of
what C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone), this Rezoning opens pandora’s box. Basically,
it allows just about anything to be put on this property. This is not a logical change with mostly
residential and a high school within close proximity. Please add this to the public record.”
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Mr. John Davis – 4 Stoney Drive Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Davis thanked the Planning Staff for the help that they have given him. He also wanted to
thank Commissioner Hartman for the information. Mr. Street mentions that the proposed use as a
convenience store and that there is no plan. The fact of the matter is that this particular zoning
will in fact allow something for that and they have expressed an interest in a Conditional Use.
When you pass this zoning law, that will in fact be an allowable use. He thinks that it is totally
inappropriate. He has researched some of the potential retail establishments along these lines.
One of the reviews that they got was that this was the place to be at 2AM in the morning because
they’ve got everything you need. When you look at that and compare it to Wawa, which at one
time because of some problems with after parties that were going on over on College Road, they
had to shut down. There have also been burglars constantly patrolling Wawa lots. None of these
stores are equipped to police those places. One of the things that concerns him is that as
somebody who has had experience in public schools is that this particular place is going to attract
kids from Dover High School. Granted the High School is going to do a stellar job to keep those
kids on campus, but they are going to run across the street and someone is going to get hit. When
you look at the map, that as opposed to the previous project on Forrest Avenue, which is a mile
away from this particular location, it is all single-family dwellings. Every single one of those go
on the west side of Stoney Drive, across the street on Forrest Avenue, and all of Cranberry Run
are all single-family dwellings and he thinks that is what the propriate zoning should be. He is
opposed to any kind of change.
Ms. LaTende Henry – 118 Falmouth Way Dover, DE 19904
Ms. Henry stated in the chat that she is here for the Route 8 Rezoning and she will not be
speaking since she sent an email earlier.
Ms. Lynn Sadusky – 16 Stoney Drive Dover, DE 19904
Ms. Sadusky stated that she is a new resident to Heatherfield but not to Dover. She has lived here
since 1969. She wants to second what everyone said tonight especially Mr. Hartman and Mr.
Roach. She wants to thank them very much for speaking up for the residents in the Dover
community that live surrounding this site. She thinks that they have at least 150 families in East
Heatherfield. She is sure that there is an excess of 80 families in Cranberry Run, at least 50 in
Heatherfield West,0 and then the neighbors across Route 8 who would be severely impacted. She
is opposed to this Rezoning. The property is surrounded by residential areas and this property
should stay residential. She thinks that one of the biggest concerns in addition to the traffic
problem that we are already facing when trying to leave the neighborhood is the students at
Dover High School and the unsafe situation that it would put them in. She just wants to say that
when the High School first opened up, she was working at Dover High School. If she left the
house at 7AM, there was no way that she could get into the high school traveling just 5 miles
because of the traffic on Route 8 when school is in full swing. She would have to go around
through Sharon Hill Road and Deer Track Lane and come in from the west side just to get into
Dover High School on time. It has been a problem and it remains a problem. She thinks that one
of her neighbors said that she has to schedule doctor’s appointment around other times of the day
instead of start and end times for school because it is very difficult to get out of the
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neighborhood. She just wants to urge everyone to please pay attention to the neighbors who will
be immediately impacted by such a change. This is our home; this is where we live and people
want to feel safe and comfortable in their homes. Such a development of commercial use for that
property would make us feel less safe and less comfortable. She also wants to ask everyone
listening, especially the Commissioners and developers. Would you like to live in Cranberry Run
or Heatherfield or across the street on Route 8 or if you had a child attending Dover High
School, would you want this property to be Rezoned?
Mr. Adewunmi Kuforiji- Capital School District 198 Commerce Way Dover, DE 19904
Mr. Kuforiji stated that as the Commission makes their decisions, he wants to encourage them to
make sure that they think about the investment that the community made with Dover High
School being set at that location. It is a great learning environment and he thinks that it is a great
flagship for the community. He hopes that it brings people into our community. They have tried
to build a learning environment that is safe for our students.
Mrs. Maucher closed the public hearing.
Mr. Hartman questioned that in the event that Commissioners thought that this land use
designation of Mixed Use was possibly a mistake, what would be the protocol for us to initiate a
return to the previous land use designation? This would be to prevent other applicants from
going down this same path. This is a residential area. What would be the protocol to change the
Comprehensive Plan to return this to the designation as a residential area? Responding to Mr.
Hartman, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and how
that process works is outlined in the Comprehensive Plan itself in Chapter 15. The
Comprehensive Plan on Page 15-10 notes that any amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are
approved by City Council by recommendation of the Planning Commission and they have a
review process with the Office of State Planning Coordination. Specific requests to amend the
Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by Planning Staff, City Council or applications from the
general public. It doesn’t specifically list the Planning Commission there, but she thinks that it
would take at least a motion to that affect to have Staff perhaps initiate that. They do
Comprehensive Plan amendments once a year and that filing timeframe is in December of each
year and then they are considered in the January through March timeframe of the following year.
Mr. Hartman stated in the event that this is not approved, if the residents don’t want to face this
in the future, you should contact your City Councilman or look at the Comprehensive Plan and
initiate a change to the land use designation for this area so that it returns to residential. Take that
Mixed Use category away from here and you won’t be faced with these commercial uses again.
To Planning Staff, would you be willing to initiate a change to the Comprehensive Plan to revert
back to residential from Mixed Use? Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated
that she thinks that they would be looking at the Comprehensive Plan and if there was significant
change in a neighborhood area, they could bring forward something. She doesn’t know if Mr.
Hugg has any other thoughts. Typically, Staff has not necessarily done requests such as this that
she is aware of. She knows that they just did a series of amendments that were identified because
of zoning concerns related to their Comprehensive Rezoning Project.
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Mr. Hugg stated that he thinks that first the matter before you tonight needs to be resolved
because you have an active application in front of you. They would certainly give full
consideration should the Planning Commission determine that is the direction that they would
like to see them move. Again, as Mrs. Melson-Williams indicated, the timing for such action is
specified in the Comprehensive Plan. But he thinks in fairness to the applicants and in fairness to
the process, you need to resolve this matter at both the Commission’s level and at City Council’s
level before we consider moving forward with some other change. He thinks that they owe that
much to all of the parties involved, whatever the ultimate recommendation tonight is.
Mr. Hartman moved to recommend to not approve (denial) to City Council for application Z-21-
05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue and that is taking into
consideration public safety, the health and welfare, comfort and convenience of the general
public and the residents of the immediate residential area and particularly the comments that
they have read and heard this evening. Leave this at its current R-10 (One Family Residence
Zone), seconded by Mrs. Welsh and the motion was carried 8-0 by roll call vote with Mr.
Baldwin absent. Mr. Hartman voting yes to not approve; for reasons previously stated. Mrs.
Lord voting yes to not approve. Mrs. Welsh voting yes in favor of not approving; for reasons
stated in the motion. Dr. Jones voting yes; for reasons stated by Mr. Hartman and certainly for
the concerns and comments made by the residents in that area. Mr. Adams voting yes; he is quite
torn here but certainly tips towards the residents and their passion to please with respect to this
property. Mr. Roach voting yes; for reasons previously stated and due to all of the residents
sharing their concerns. He echoes those concerns and again he definitely is all in favor of
rezoning when it makes sense in regards to the area. But when you have this many people
opposed to it, he has to definitely vote in favor of the motion to not allow the rezoning for this
property. Mrs. Malone voting yes; for reasons stated, Mr. Hartman’s reasons, and also the
residents and property owner’s reasons. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; in looking at the goals of the
mixed land use, she thinks that there is opportunity for some commercial that blends mixed land
use toward pedestrian use and bicycle use which some of these larger commercial zones would
not allow.
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MEMORANDUM
Department of Planning & Inspections
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 736-7196 Fax (302) 736-4217
DATE: July 12, 2021
TO: City Council
FROM: Planning Office
SUBJECT: Rezoning Application Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC.
Petition of Opposition objecting to the Rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue.
A Petition of Opposition was received prior the City Council Hearing on July 12, 2021 regarding
Rezoning Application Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC.: Rezoning R-10 and
subject to the COZ-1 to C-2A and still subject to COZ-1. The Petition of Opposition from area
property owners on Forrest Avenue and residents of the Cranberry Run and Heatherfield
Subdivisions contained a petition with twenty-six (26) signatures from owners of properties in
the area objecting to the proposed rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue, Dover.
Title 22 §305 of Delaware Code outlines the criteria for determining the viability of a petition
opposing a rezoning request and how a legislative body of a municipality is to proceed in
processing the petition. Delaware Code requires that when 20% of eligible lots participate in a
petition, the legislative body for the municipality must achieve a three-fourths favorable decision
to proceed with the rezoning of the property. See Del. Code excerpt below.
Delaware Code: TITLE 22 Municipalities, CHAPTER 3. Municipal Zoning Regulations,
Subchapter I. General Provisions
§ 305 Changes in regulations; procedure.
The regulations, restrictions and boundaries may from time to time be amended,
supplemented, changed, modified or repealed. In case, however, of a protest against such
changes signed by the owners of 20 percent or more, either of the area of the lots included in
such proposed change or of those immediately adjacent thereto extending 100 feet
therefrom or of those directly opposite thereto extending 100 feet back from the street
frontage of such opposite lots, such amendment shall not become effective except by the
favorable vote of three fourths of all the members of the legislative body of the municipality;
provided, however, that in any municipality of this State with a population in excess of 50,000
persons, the foregoing provisions regarding a protest shall not be applicable to any such
change which is proposed in connection with the construction of federally assisted multi-
family housing for the elderly and handicapped, in all instances of which such change shall
become effective by the favorable vote of a simple majority of all the members of the
legislative body of the municipality. The provisions of § 304 of this title, relative to public
hearings and official notice, shall apply equally to all changes or amendments.
39 Del. Laws, c. 22, § 6; Code 1935, § 6232; 22 Del. C. 1953, § 305; 67 Del. Laws, c. 183, § 1.;
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Page 2 of 2
Planning Staff evaluated the Petition along with available property records to determine the
adjacency of the signatories’ lots/properties to 1617 Forrest Avenue as it relates to the
requirements of 22 Del. Code §305. The Petition is evaluated based upon the presence (or lack
thereof) of signatures from the twenty-four (24) eligible surrounding properties. The attached
Petition Exhibit Map and Zoning Petition Summary Analysis Spreadsheet show information from
the analysis.
• The Petition Exhibit Map shows the subject at 1617 Forrest Avenue in yellow. The Eligible
Properties shown in blue are those lots within 100 feet (Red Line) of the subject property
and the street frontage of the subject property. The properties marked with a star are the
properties that were included in the Petition.
• The Petition Summary Analysis Spreadsheet lists the property owners of the twenty-four
(24) Eligible Properties and indicates those that signed the Petition (marked with an ‘x’ in
the Petitioner column). The Subject Property of the Rezoning is also marked as
“Subject.”
Planning Staff notes the following from our analysis:
• The 26 signers of the Petition provided fourteen (14) eligible property addresses adjacent to
the subject property and immediately across the street from the subject property on both
Cranberry Run Drive and Forrest Avenue. The signers are all property owners. This gives a
tally of 14 out of 24 Eligible Property Owners equating to 58.33%.
• Of the 26 signers, 6 gave addresses that were outside of the 100 ft. radius for eligible
petitioners.
In Summary, the results of the Petition Analysis are as follows:
• 14 out of 24 Eligible Property Owners signed the Petition.
• The total number of eligible and verifiable petitioners is 14.
• 14/24 eligible and verifiable petitioners equate to 58.33%.
The Petition is valid as per 22 Del. Code §305. Any action to approve
the Rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue (Ordinance #2021-14) requires
a three-fourths majority of City Council.
Attachments:
• Petition of Opposition Objecting to Rezoning (received July 12, 2021)
• Petition Exhibit Map
• Petition Summary Analysis Spreadsheet
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City of Dover Z-21-05 Petition Exhibit
Item #1.
Department of Planning & Inspections
217 214 210 107 32 31
103 28 29
124 120 116 104
Chelsea Way
213
R-10 27
209 26
205 R-10 25
201 102
129 101 23
121 117 24
216
21
212 ^ 106
20 19
208 Falmouth Way 17
Stoney Dr
204
Cranberry Run Dr
200 16 15
RM-1
R-10 130 126 122 118 114
110 13
14 11
9
5 3 1
^
^ R-10 ^ 10
Yarmouth Way 6
Site
8
4
^ ^ 4
6 R-10 2
^ 2
Forrest Ave
1594 FORREST
1618 1614 1606 1602
FORREST 1590 FORREST
FORREST FORREST FORREST FORREST 1598 FORREST
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
R-10 1
Tile:
Ordinance #:
Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC.
2021-14
Legend ^ Petitioner
Addresses: 1617 Forrest Avenue 100 ft. Buffer
«
Parcel ID: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Existing Zoning: R-10 One Family Residence Zone and 2012 Buildings
COZ-1 Corridor Overlay Zone Subject Property
Proposed Zoning: C-2A Limited Central Commercial Zone and
COZ-1 Corridor Overlay Zone Zoning
Owner: Draper Farm Properties LLC Dover Parcels
Date: 7/12/2021
Eligible Petitioners
0 100 200 400 Feet
Corridor Overlay Zone
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Rezoning Petition Summary Analysis
Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC
1617 Forrest Avenue
Eligible Petitioners, Del. Code Title 22 c.3 §305
Petitioner Owner Property Address Owner Address 1 Owner Address 2 Oener City State Zip Code
x RITTER,JAMES W & JEAN M 106 FALMOUTH WAY 106 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
PALANCA,JAIME G & LEONILA L 110 FALMOUTH WAY 110 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
GARDELS,SANDRA 114 FALMOUTH WAY 114 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
x HENRY,LATENDE N 118 FALMOUTH WAY 118 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
EWTON,MICHAEL T & 122 FALMOUTH WAY EWTON,HUE DIEU 122 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
BREWER,RICHARD A 126 FALMOUTH WAY 126 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
JENKINS,MAURICE JR & NICOLE D 130 FALMOUTH WAY 130 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
MITCHELL,DORIS A 200 FALMOUTH WAY 200 FALMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
x STOOPS, RICHARD E. 1590 FORREST AVE 1590 FOREST AVE DOVER DE 19904
x MUNDORF, CHARLES B. 1594 FORREST AVE 1594 FORREST AVENUE DOVER DE 19904
x HEISLER, RICHARD W. 1598 FORREST AVE 1598 FORREST AVE DOVER DE 19904
x COHEN, PATRICIA B. 1602 FORREST AVE 1602 FORREST AVENUE DOVER DE 19904
ROGERS, DENNIS W. 1606 FORREST AVE 1609 FORREST AVE DOVER DE 19904
x SMITH, RICHARD M. 1614 FORREST AVE 1614 FORREST AVE DOVER DE 19904
Subject DRAPER FARM PROPERTIES LLC 1617 FORREST AVE 23 ZION RD SMYRNA DE 19977
x SUTTON, JACK W. 1618 FORREST AVE 1618 FORREST AVE DOVER DE 19904
x BAKER, EDWIN B. III ED02-076.00-01-08.03 1526 FORREST AVE DOVER DE 19904
x MARTINEZ,AUDREY 2 STONEY DR 2 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904
x DAVIS,JOHN G JR 4 STONEY DR 4 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904
P AND D PROPERTY GROUP LLC 6 STONEY DR 563 CINDY LN SMYRNA DE 19977
x BRUMMELL,LOUIS T JR 10 STONEY DR 10 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904
HARPER,JENNIFER R 14 STONEY DR 14 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904
SADUSKY,LYNNE S & 16 STONEY DR SAPIENZA,DOLORES F 16 STONEY DR DOVER DE 19904
x POPE,JOHN & 1 YARMOUTH WAY POPE, LILY K 1 YARMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
x HIGGINS,HENRY C & WENDY P 2 YARMOUTH WAY 2 YARMOUTH WAY DOVER DE 19904
SUMMARY
Lots Eligible to Petition 24
Eligible Petitioners (num.) 14
Eligible Petitioners (percent) 58%
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617
Forrest Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Public Comments Received Through June 11, 2021 (at 10:30am):
1. Email from Jaime and Lenni Palanca of 110 Falmouth Way in
Cranberry Run Development received June 4, 2021: Objection to
Rezoning
2. Email from Richard and Victoria Stoops of 1590 Forrest Avenue
received June 9, 2021: Objection to Rezoning
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From: jimpalanca@aol.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Commercial Rezoning Application--Cranberry Run Drive
Date: Friday, June 04, 2021 5:27:26 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
To Whom It May Concern:
We are long time residents of Cranberry Run Development and have lived in the development since
September of 1998. We are writing this email in response to a Notice of Hearing on an application to the
City of Dover for commercial rezoning of part of the development's frontage. It is our understanding that
this is essentially on a proposal to convert the subject area to a cluster of commercial establishments.
We would like to go on record with our objections to this rezoning initiative as it is our desire to retain the
quiet residential character of our immediate surroundings. We have enjoyed this environment for over 20
years. The prospect of living in a quiet and almost rustic setting was what attracted us to the property
almost 25 years ago.
With this tranquil environment , we created memories of raising our young family and it is these memories
of our early days as a family that our children continue to go home to , or would want to come back and
revisit. The advent of hyper development and urban sprawl drastically erases those memories as well as
the character of what we have always loved as a peaceful space we call home.
For whatever our insights amount to , in the process of building a consensus toward deciding on the
initiative--- we would like to weigh in on the side of the opposition. Keep the property's residential
character the way it has always been.
Sincerely,
Jaime G. and Lenni Palanca
110 Falmouth Way
Dover, DE 19904
p.s.: We may reconsider if the applicant is amenable to a WAWA convenience store being built right next
to their place of residence.
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Item #1.
From: vvns14@aol.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Fwd: Application Z-21-05, Ordinance #2021-14
Date: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:55:55 AM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Resending this letter, didn't go though the first time. Please confirm you received with an O.K.
Thank you. Vicki Stoops
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Stoops <vvns14@aol.com>
To: Vicki Stoops <vvns14@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Jun 8, 2021 9:54 am
Subject: Application Z-21-05, Ordinance #2021-14
To Whom it May Concern
We received a Notice Hearing on Application to City of Dover Planning Commission and City Council for
property at 1617 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE and are writing to give you our reason why the property
should stay zoned R-10 (one family residence zone).
We have lived on Forrest Avenue for 53 years, and know how it has changed over the years, especially
with the new Dover High School. The traffic is very bad at different times of the day. I watch the youth
crossing the road in different spots, not always at the hawk light. If a store is put across from the school
that could be very dangerous with the youth coming back and forth. Plus with the cars turning into the
store and coming out makes more problems on a already busy area. This area is a residential area with
two developments next door. It will not add anything to the area. Just down the road we already have a
MacDonald’s, WaWa and gas station, plus shopping center!
Please consider turning this application down! Thank you for the opportunity to make our voices heard.
Sincerely,
Richard and Victoria Stoops
1590 Forrest Avenue
Dover, DE
Sent from my iPad
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617 Forrest
Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Set #2
Public Comments Received Through June 21, 2021 (at 4:00pm):
Emails received June 19, 2021:
1. Email from Richard Smith: Objection to Rezoning
2. Email from Beverly Sutton of 1618 Forrest Avenue: Opposed to Rezoning
3. Email from Jack Sutton of 1618 Forrest Avenue: Against Rezoning
4. Email from R. Nesline of Cranberry Run: Against Rezoning
5. Email from Jessica Parcher of Heatherfield neighborhood: Opposed to Rezoning
6. Email from Conner Mahoney (? of Heatherfield): Opposed to Rezoning
Emails received June 20, 2021:
7. Email from C. Faubel: Objection to Rezoning
8. Email from James W. Ritter and Jean M. Ritter: Concerns/Opposed to Rezoning
9. Email from Judi Weiner of 21 Stoney Drive: Objection to Rezoning
Emails received June 21, 2021:
10. Email from Karen Nickerson of 24 Stoney Drive: Opposed to Rezoning
11. Email Yvonne Biddle: Against Rezoning
12. Email from John Davis requesting opportunity to speak at Meeting
13. Email from Richard Heisler: Opposed to Rezoning
14. Email from Robert Hice of 124 Chelsea Way (Cranberry Run): Opposed to
Rezoning
15. Email from LaTende Henry of 118 Falmouth Way (Cranberry Run): Opposed to
Rezoning
16. Email from Patricia Cohen of 1602 Forrest Avenue: Concerns with Rezoning
17. Email from Jackie George of Cranberry Run: Against the Rezoning
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Item #1.
From: dsmith1142@gmail.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 11:39:59 AM
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I am strongly opposed to the rezoning proposal of this property from its current R-10 to C-2A. Traffic on this
section of Forrest Avenue is well known to travel well in excess of postered limits. Approval of this proposal will
greatly increase the danger of severe vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
Richard Smith
Sent from my iPad
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Item #1.
From: Bev Sutton
To: CompPlan
Cc: Bev Sutton; AAJack
Subject: EXTERNAL: Against File number Z-21-05 Ordinance number 2021-14
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:38:44 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I am a 18year resident of 1618 Forrest Ave Dover, De. 19904. I am totally against this
rezoning. Traffic in front of our home is already very congested; not to mention Rt 8 is an
emergency route. The children walking to and from Dover High School will be in even
greater danger of traffic injuries if re-zoned a convenience store built as proposed. Many
people use the Dover High school sidewalks to jog, walk dogs, walk with family etc at all
times of day and night. To change the zoning and to add commercial store would only
Amplify Adverse issue with traffic and safety of our mainly residential area. I am against this
application for re-zoning. Beverly Sutton
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Item #1.
From: pipefitter623
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Against file number Z-21-05. Ordinance number2021-14
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 12:48:51 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I am a 18year resident of 1618 Forrest Ave Dover, De. 19904. I am totally against
this rezoning. Traffic in front of our home is already very congested; not to mention
Rt 8 is an emergency route. The children walking to and from Dover High School will
be in even greater danger of traffic injuries if re-zoned a convenience store built as
proposed. Many people use the Dover High school sidewalks to jog, walk dogs, walk
with family etc at all times of day and night. To change the zoning and to add
commercial store would only Amplify Adverse issue with traffic and safety of our
mainly residential area. Not to even mention how many more traffic accidents will
happen. I am against this application for re-zoning.
Jack Sutton
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Item #1.
From: rnesline@verizon.net
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Zoning, file # Z-21-05
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 2:01:13 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I am adamantly opposed to the Draper Farms request to rezone 5 acres on Forrest Ave. to build a
convenience store. I live in Cranberry Run within steps of that property and that is not who I want to have
as a neighbor!!!!!!!!!!!! What an awful thing to do to some very nice neighborhoods.
Traffic problems on route 8 are bad enough. A convenience store with gas pumps will only make it things
worse.
The only appropriate use for this land is single family dwellings. Anything else is just madness. Do you
want a convenience store in the middle of YOUR neighborhood?
Rnesline@verizon.net
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Item #1.
From: Jessica Parcher
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of Rt.8 property
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:31:20 PM
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Hello, my name is Jessica and I am a resident of the Heatherfield neighborhood. As I may not
be able to attend the public hearing on June 21st, I wanted to express my concerns over the
rezoning of the 5 acres of land on Forrest Ave. I feel that making this area into a commercial
zone will exacerbate the already present traffic congestion, potentially decrease property
values to homes adjacent to what is being built, and impair the residential character of our
quite and safe neighborhoods. Additionally, this change may potentiate hazards to the children
going to and from school on foot.
I sincerely hope that my concerns and the concerns of many others in the surrounding
neighborhoods are taken seriously, and that this zoning change does not go through.
Thank you for your time.
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Item #1.
From: Conner Mahoney
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Concern Regarding rezoning near Stoney Dr and Rt 8
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:55:04 PM
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To whom it may concern,
While I understand that growth is necessary for a city, the current plan to rezone the area near
Heatherfield into a gas station(or any other commercial area) will only compound the
problems this area already faces.
These issues namely being traffic problems, speeding problems, and problems with litter, all
of which seem to not be taken care of by anyone in the first place. I realize that these
responsibilities do not necessarily fall on the City of Dover; I am stating that proper
maintanence and safeguarding are not being upheld in this area as-is, and a gas station will
only exacerbate these problems.
As it stands now, I dissent with the current plan to rezone these 5 acres into commercial
property. This opinion is based on the idea that the problems already affecting Heatherfield, as
well as the area around it, will not be considerably managed after the introduction of
commercial properties such as those planned.
Thank you for your consideration,
Conner Mahoney
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Item #1.
From: cmfddf@verizon.net
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of 5 acres on Rt. 8-request of Draper Farm Properties
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021 6:59:30 PM
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To Whom It May Concern:
We strongly object to the referenced rezoning application. There are already two
convenience stores with fuel pumps within 1.25 miles. There is absolutely no need for
a third. Additionally, this type of commercial project would be located in an area
completely surrounded by subdivisions and is inappropriate under those
circumstances.
Thank you.
C. Faubel
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Item #1.
From: Jean Ritter
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning Draper Farms PropertiesLLC
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021 7:16:15 PM
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Dear Planning Commission Members:
I am writing this email to express my concerns about the proposed rezoning of the property owned
by Draper Farms Properties, LLC located On Forrest Ave, Route 8, Dover, DE.
Currently this property is zoned as R-10 and COZ-1; proposed zoning would be C-2A and COZ-1.
This change in zoning is totally inappropriate for this land.
The current zoning of Single Family dwelling is the only logical and appropriate use of this land that
maintains the character and integrity of these neighborhoods. The traffic congestion leading into
and out of Cranberry Run is enough to disqualify this rezoning. Traffic issues into and out of Dover
High School will only be exacerbated by this rezoning.
Other concerns:
Lighting of a Convenience Store with Fuel pump 24/7 (lights from the high school already light-
up the night sky)
School truancy
Noise levels (already can hear school activities when in session, ie. track meets, football games,
marching band)
Rodent infestation
Thank you for your consideration of this resident of Dover, DE; my wife and I have been proud to
call this home for over 20 years. This area was our choice to retire to and look forward to more
years in our home.
Best regards,
James w. Ritter
Jean M. Ritter
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Item #1.
From: Judi Weiner
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Petition to Amend Zoning District
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021 8:01:24 PM
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Hello. My name is Judi Weiner and I live at 21 Stony Dr. In Heatherfield community.
I’ve been a homeowner there since 1997.
I would like to go on record of objecting to the rezoning request made by Draper Farm Properties on the 5 acres of
land on Forest Avenue.
I feel it is totally inappropriate since residents of the community want to keep this area residential and not invite
more traffic in and out of our neighborhoods , due to the rezoning.
Thank you for voting against this rezoning.
Sent from my iPhone
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Item #1.
From: Karen J Nickerson
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper Farm Properties
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 8:56:09 AM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Commissioners:
I am opposed to the rezoning of the Draper Farm Properties. This rezoning to C-2A is inappropriate for
this area.
We are one of the last residential areas at the western most edge of the City limits.
There are several convenience stores and gas stations within a mile or so of this property.
It will draw students from the high school running across busy Route 8.
Flood lights will more than likely be on 24/7 if a gas station is approved.
Heatherfield and Cranberry Run currently have enough problems getting out of the developments for
work, etc...
Please stop using up every vacant space in the City for retail. This will have a huge impact on our quality
of life.
Karen Nickerson
24 Stoney Drive
Heatherfield
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Item #1.
From: Yvonne Biddle
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Tax parcel ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 9:42:41 AM
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To whom it may concern ,
This parcel is directly across the street from my home. There are already 3 exits from developments , 2 exits from
the high school , not to mention all the single family homes along that stretch of road. The traffic nightmare it
would cause having a convenience store and gas pumps in that location is not a good idea.
I am very against this zoning change. It would not be in the best interest of this area at all.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Biddle
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Item #1.
From: John Davis
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: tonight"s meeting
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 9:59:13 AM
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Commission and staff,
I would like an opportunity to address the commission at tonight's meeting.
Sincerely,
John Davis
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Item #1.
From: Richard Heisler
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezone of parcel ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000. 1617 Forrest Ave
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 10:46:57 AM
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I want to go on record as opposed to the zoning change to commercial of this property. We have zero need for this.
With Dover High and the neighborhoods close by the change would just add traffic to an already crowded situation.
Adding a traffic light would not take away any congestion. A left turn lane would probably be added and with a new
sidewalk on the North side of Forrest Ave. we will loose property to accommodate their property. I don’t think that
is fair. Another issue is the noise. Also the light pollution from the brightly lit area. As a side note, the two hundred
year old tree would be taken down. I can not think of one good benefit from this project. Thank you, Richard
Heisler
Sent from my iPad
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Item #1.
From: rhice86591@aol.com
To: City Clerks Office
Cc: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL:
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 12:08:56 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
To whom it may concern,
My name is Robert Hice and I live at 124 Chelsea way, Dover Delaware, This is in the Cranberry Run
Development on Forest Ave across from Dover High School. There is an attempt to rezone a 5 acre
parcel of land in front of Cranberry Run from single family home to commercial. I and many of my
neighbors want to go on the record as opposing this rezoning effort for the following reasons. First, the
traffic is already horrendous to say the least, not that has ever stopped any development in the past.
Second, I've already had my vehicle broken into several times and allowing a business would increase
undesirable characters in the area that similar businesses have. Third, it would create to much congestion
in the front of our development. The addition of access roads, traffic lights etc. would just make a bad
situation worse. Fourth, There are plenty of kids/ students walking along the road to and from the high
school and a lot of them don't use sidewalks and walk in the street now. A number of them like to ignore
traffic and just walk out in front of vehicles that seems to becoming popular these days. Fifth, residents on
the opposite side of the road have several yard sales each year. When they do, both sides of the roadway
are lined up with vehicles already making it a challenge to exit out development.. Six, the noise is going to
be an issue with loud stereos playing, exhaust systems and more. Seven, the bright lights at night time
are going to be a nuisance as well. Will I be expected to invest in new darkening blinds after just installing
new blinds?
I could go on but I don't have the time at the moment and needing to get this out. I/we ask that you
consider the residents for once rather than the dollar.
Sincerely,
Robert Hice, USAF Ret.
124 Chelsea Way
Dover, DE 19904
302-672-6458
rhice86591@aol.com
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Item #1.
From: lhenry424@aol.com
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: Opposition to rezoning Draper Farm Properties on Forrest Avenue and Route 8
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 1:25:35 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
To whom it may concern:
My name is LaTende Henry, and I have been a resident at 118 Falmouth Way, Cranberry Run, for 17
years…since December 2003. I chose this neighborhood because I was raising three children and
wanted a quiet and safe neighborhood. I plan to retire and stay in this neighborhood for those same
reasons. I was shocked and upset to hear recently that the owners of the farm located directly behind my
house are trying to rezone the land to a Commercial Zone. I am very opposed to this change. My
property backs directly up to the property in question.
I’ve also heard that rezoning the land would allow them to proceed with plans to put up a gas station,
convenience store or some other type of business. If this is approved, it would have a significant negative
impact on, not only my life, but those of my fellow neighbors. A business of this type would bring
additional patrons and unwanted people that would jeopardize my safety and privacy. It would also bring
disruptive smells and noises. In addition, it would add more traffic congestion to our neighborhood, which
already has traffic problems when the new Dover High School was built.
I urge you to consider the quality of life issues that rezoning would present to the residents of Cranberry
Run and me especially since this is literally right behind my house. In addition, I would urge you to also
consider the already existing commercial zones that are less than a mile from this location. There are at
least three other gas stations and a number of convenience stores and businesses not a mile from this
location. The community does not need yet another gas station or convenience store and definitely not
one that would infringe on our daily quality of life.
Thank you for your consideration,
LaTende Henry
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Item #1.
From: P Cohen
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: RT 8 Rezoning Application
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 2:23:02 PM
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Dear Planning Commission Members,
I am writing in regard to Item Z-21-05 on the 6/21/21 Agenda. I wish to express my objection to the application
submitted by Draper Farm Properties LLC, to rezone the land located at 1617 Forrest Ave., Dover, DE 19904, to
Central Zone Commercial.
My concerns are as follows:
The increase in traffic generated will not only bring about more congestion, but will also pose safety issues for
current residents, motorists, potential customers, and pedestrians, many of whom are students who walk to Dover
High School. Also, The 35 MPH speed limit is presently largely ignored, so an increase in the amount of traffic is
quite a detriment. The amount of traffic, noise, and trash would negatively impact the surrounding neighborhoods.
Also, how many traffic lights will need to be installed?
Secondly, a left-turn lane heading East will need to be placed at the entranceway, and the road will need to be
widened to accommodate access, which could necessitate removing part of the front lawns of property owners
across from the entrance. As a homeowner, I am concerned about the reduction in property value and believe that a
commercial endeavor will have an adverse effect on the integrity of the surrounding residential properties.
In addition, This location is home to a tree which has been standing for at least one to two centuries. Other trees on
the property were already sacrificed. It would be devastating to defile the property by destroying this tree, as well.
I hope that you will give some serious thought to the above-mentioned concerns and the ramifications of your
decisions.
Sincerely,
Ms. Patricia B.J. Cohen
1602 Forrest Ave.
Dover, DE 19904
Sent from my iPad
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Item #1.
From: Dovfox3
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of 1617 Forrest Avenue
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 9:54:42 AM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I have been a homeowner in Cranberry Run for over 20 years. I am against the
rezoning of the above property at the entrance of my development. A convenience
store/gas station will result in increased traffic, noise, lights and crime. We have
already had problems with students attending Dover High School parking on our
streets. Having a convenience store across the street from the school may also
cause more traffic accidents due to students crossing Route 8.
We don't need another convenience store/gas station when there is a Wawa and
other stores less than a mile away.
Jackie George
Cranberry Run
Dover, DE. 19904
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617
Forrest Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Set #3
Public Comments Received on June 21, 2021 after 4:00pm and during
Planning Commission Meeting:
1. Email from Richard Heisler: Objection to Rezoning (Email similar
to Set #2 Item #13)
2. Email from Chuck and Heather Hampton of 13 Stoney Drive: Not
in favor of Rezoning (They spoke during Public Hearing.)
3. Email from Lynn Sadusky of 16 Stoney Drive: Opposed to
Rezoning (She spoke during Public Hearing.)
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Item #1.
From: Richard Heisler
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: 1617 Forrest Ave ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 5:00:18 PM
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you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I would like to go on record as strongly opposed to the zoning change proposed. This change would add to the
congestion we already have. I realize adding a traffic light would manage the traffic better but will not alleviate it. In
addition a turn lane would be necessary resulting in another loss of property on our side. We already lost 10 feet
with the new school. There will also be noise and light pollution. There is absolutely no need for this business here.
There is also the issue of a 200 year old tree that will be eliminated. Richard Heisler
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Item #1.
From: Chuck Hampton
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper Farm
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 6:56:13 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Hi Dawn! This is Chuck and I want it to be known that I and My spouse Heather are
not in favor of the development of Royal Farms rezoning.
Sincerely,
Chuck and Heather Hampton
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Item #1.
From: LYNN SADUSKY
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning of the Draper Farm Property
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021 7:01:53 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Planning Commission,
Please note that I am speaking to ask that the Draper Farm remain as Zoned as a
residential property. We already have far too much traffic in our neighborhood when
trying to enter Rt. 8. Especially when the high school is in full session, it is nearly
impossible to exit our neighborhood from Stoney Drive. We are a residential
neighborhood and are surrounded by residences. A Convenience store would block
traffic terribly and would create an unsurmountable amount of traffic and congestion.
We, the neighbors of Heatherfield and Cranberry Run are extremely opposed to this
rezoning.
Please pay attention to the folks who live in this area before considering this rezoning.
We live here and we know how difficult our lives would become if this were to pass.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Lynne Sadusky
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617
Forrest Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Set #4
Additional Public Comments Received After Planning Commission
Meeting Through July 2, 2021:
1. Email from Jason Abernathey: Opposes Rezoning
2. Email from Sean Patterson of 215 Chelsea Way in Cranberry Run:
Opposes Rezoning
3. Email from Gilbert Thompson of 204 Falmouth Way: Opposed to
Rezoning
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Item #1.
From: Jason Abernathey
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper farms rezoning.
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:26:08 AM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
I oppose the rezoning of draper farms property. I believe the proximity of the property to the
high school would cause severe congestion. Wawa is only a few blocks away and has multiple
traffic signals to regulate traffic flow.
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Item #1.
From: Sean Patterson
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Citizen against rezoning Draper Farm Properties
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021 4:44:30 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Planning Commission for the City of Dover:
My family lives in Cranberry Run on route 8 adjacent to the property Owned by Draper farm
properties LLC. We understand that a request has been made to rezone that property which
would allow a convenience store, restaurant, or other similar business to develop that land. We
are VEHEMENTLY opposed to this rezoning. This stretch of root 8 is rural residential, and
we would like it to remain such.
A commercial property at this address would cause traffic problems. A commercial property
at that location would draw more traffic to the area, and we already live in a neighborhood that
doesn't have a turnlane. We already face traffic hazards with people failing to slow down
while we turn into our neighborhood. Having additional motorists trying to access a
commercial property would draw even more traffic issues.
This property is also directly across from Dover high school grounds. This would draw a lot of
foot traffic from the high schoolers over to our side of the neighborhood. This would mean
that there would be a lot more litter around our neighborhood and the farm field surrounding
that commercial property. This would cause the value of our homes and the appearance of the
general area to drop in their quality.
The only benefit in reasoning this property will be to the owner of the property. Neither the
city of Dover nor the residence surrounding this property will benefit from a change in the
zony of this property. Quite the contrary.
I'm happy to answer any questions, clarify any comments, or provide any additional insight
from my family or my neighborhood regarding the reasoning of this property. Please feel free
to contact me at this email address.
Respectfully,
Sean Patterson
215 Chelsea Way
Dover, DE 19904
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Item #1.
From: Brenda Thompson
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Draper Farm Properties redone application
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:14:21 PM
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I am Gilbert Thompson, I have been the homeowner at 204 Falmouth Way for over 16 years. I’m opposed to the
rezoning of the land on Forest Avenue for commercial use. Currently there are Convenience stores strip malls
grocery stores beauty salons pharmacies gas stations beauty salons pizzerias McDonald’s etc. within 1 mile of the
property in question. I do understand the need for growth, however, I’m not seeing how rezoning that land to
commercial would promote growth when there are vacancies/rental spaces available (commercial zoned)within 1
mile from the property in question. I am Opposed to the rezoning of the Draper Farms Property located on Forest
Ave in Dover De.
Thank you.
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Item #1.
Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties, LLC at 1617
Forrest Avenue (5-Acre Parcel):
Rezoning R-10/COZ-1 to C-2A/COZ-1
Set #5
Additional Public Comments Received After Planning Commission
Meeting Through July 30, 2021:
1. Email from Sandra Gardels of 114 Falmouth Way: Opposed to
Rezoning
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Item #1.
From: Sandy Gardels
To: CompPlan
Subject: EXTERNAL: Rezoning on Forrest Ave
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:29:59 PM
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
City of Dover. Planning Commission.
Rezoning Forrest Ave for a " convenience store with fuel pumps" would be a night mare for the
residents living in Cranberry Run and those residents who live across the street from Cranberry Run, also
Dove High school would be involved. The traffic now on Forrest Ave is getting to be problem with way to
much traffic. Putting in a convenience store with fuel pumps would only add to the problem. Is Draper
farm crazy to think such a thought?
The use of this land for this purpose is totally inappropriate. The current zoning of Single Family dwellings
is the appropriate and logical land use that maintains the residents character of this area and the integrity
of our neighborhood.
Thanks you
Sandra Gardels
114 Falmouth Way
Dover De 19904
302-233-4409
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Item #1.
FINAL READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-14
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3 1617 FORREST AVENUE
4
5 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
6 limits of the City of Dover; and
7 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
8 described below from R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
9 to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
11 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
12 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
13 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from R-10
14 (One Family Residence Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited
15 Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) on that property
16 located at 1617 Forrest Avenue (on the north side of Forrest Avenue and adjacent to Cranberry Run
17 Drive), consisting of 5.04+/- acres, owned by Draper Farm Properties, LLC.
18 (Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-21-05; First Council District)
19
20 ADOPTED: *
21 S:\ORDINANCES\2021\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2021-14 - REZONING - 1617 FORREST AVENUE\ORDINANCE #2021-14 - REZONING - 1617 FORREST
22 AVENUE - FINAL READING.wpd
23 Actions History
24 08/09/2021 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
25 07/12/2021 - Public Hearing/Final Reading Postponed until August 9, 2021 - City Council
26 06/21/2021 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
27 05/24/2021 - First Reading - City Council
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Item #2.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council Meeting was held on July 26, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson (via WebEx), Mr. Boggerty,
Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell (via WebEx).
Staff members present were Deputy Police Chief Spicer, Ms. Peddicord (via WebEx), Mr. Harline,
Mr. Hugg (via WebEx), Mr. Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Sudler declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
Mr. Amar Walker, 155 East Sheldrake Circle, expressed his concerns regarding residential handicap
parking.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Elder Ellis Louden.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously
carried.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by
a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered a separate item.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
PRESENTATION - RECOGNITION OF SERVICE - BISHOP THOMAS HOLSEY - CITY
CHAPLAIN (JUNE 2013 - JUNE 2021)
On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Christiansen presented Bishop Holsey with a Dover Cup
in recognition of his many years of service as the City Chaplain.
PRESENTATION - ANNUAL ST. FRANCIS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
UPDATE
Chief of Emergency Medical Services Scott Bundek provided the Annual St. Francis EMS update.
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Item #2.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 2021 PAGE 2
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Chief Bundek stated a person has to be 18 years old for the National
Registry Exam to become an EMS. Mr. Boggerty requested that Chief Bundek speak with the
Superintendent of Capital School District regarding workforce development.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Chief Bundek stated that there were no plans for St. Francis not to be
a part of the contract in the future. He noted that their contract would end on March 30, 2023.
Responding to Mr. Harline, Chief Bundek advised that the contract was a three-year contract, with
the option for two one-year extensions.
PROCLAMATIONS - PURPLE HEART CITY
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, the City of Dover and our community have a great admiration and the utmost gratitude
for all of the men and women who have selflessly served their country and this community in the
Armed Forces. The City of Dover has always supported its military veteran population; and,
WHEREAS, veterans have paid the high price for freedom by leaving their families and
communities and placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all, and the contributions and
sacrifices of the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces are vital to maintaining the
freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use and was initially
created as the badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782; and,
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart was the first American Service award or decoration made available
to the common soldier and is specifically awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces
who have been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in combat with a declared enemy of the United
States of America; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of
goodwill among the combat wounded veteran members and their families, promote patriotism,
support legislative initiatives, and most importantly, make sure we never forget; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Dover appreciates the sacrifices our Purple Heart recipients made in
defending our freedoms and believe it is important that we acknowledge them for their courage and
show them the honor and support they have earned.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim the City of Dover a PURPLE HEART CITY in honor of
August 7, 2021 National Purple Heart Day. Honoring the service and sacrifices of our nation's men
and women in uniform, wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect our freedoms, and
encourage the citizens of the City of Dover, to show their appreciation for the sacrifices the Purple
Heart recipients have made in defending our freedoms.
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Item #2.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 2021 PAGE 3
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to
Commissioner Richard M. Magner, Military Order of the Purple Heart.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF MAY 1, 2021
The Minutes of the Council Workshop of May 1, 2021 were unanimously approved by motion
of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 12, 2021
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 12, 2021 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JULY 13, 2021
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on July 15, 2021 at
6:00 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present
were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha,
Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members
present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Contant (arrived at 6:03 p.m.) and
Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman
Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously
carried.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Presentation (Jeanine Kleimo, Chair, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing)
Ms. Jeanine Kleimo, Chair, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH), reviewed
their request for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Kleimo stated that she believed he was correct in his
observation that there were three groups of homeless:
• People caught up in economic chaos that resulted in the loss of their home
• People caught up in drugs/alcohol and crime
• People suffering from mental problems
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Item #2.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 2021 PAGE 4
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Kleimo stated that the property that DIMH was
hoping to purchase on Queen Street and Division Street encompassed the Delaware
Auto Sales building, parking lot, and one adjacent house on the same side of the
service alley.
Mr. Contant asked that when DIMH contacted City Staff that they provide
information on whether or not the price listed in the presentation was the negotiated
price or the list price and if they had any declarations about the condition of the
buildings.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend referral of this item to staff for qualifications
of the supplemental American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) appropriation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Property Tax Disability Exemption (Councilman Andre Boggerty and
Councilman Gerald Rocha, Sr.)
Mr. Rocha reviewed the research provided to him by Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, former
Tax Assessor, regarding the current property tax disability exemption process for
both the City of Dover and Kent County.
Mrs. Patricia Marney, Customer Service Director, reviewed the financial impact of
making changes to the current City of Dover exemption process. She stated that staff
would like to get a legal opinion and put more time and effort into creating a quality
document to present to Council before making any changes.
Staff recommended conducting a more thorough review of the City Code including
residency requirements, ownership requirements, income requirements, and the
appeals and administration processes. Staff recommended conducting a review of
area local government guidelines as well. Once that was complete, City Staff would
bring back recommendations for a modification to the Property Tax Disability
Exemption in September.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Marney stated that the Kent County income
restrictions for the tax disability exemption were $18,000 for a single individual and
$24,750 for a married couple.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Marney stated that the request for a legal opinion
was included in the staff recommendation and that the Customer Service Department
had reached out to the City Attorney.
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Mr. Neil moved to recommend referral back to staff for review and
recommendation . The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously
carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Approval to Conduct Winter Police Academy and Guidelines for Future
Academies (Thomas Johnson, Police Chief)
Police Chief Thomas Johnson reviewed a presentation on the Dover Municipal Police
Academy 2022 Comparison/Considerations (Attachment #1).
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated that if he hired four officers and put
them in the State Police Academy in October they would receive a patrolman rate
which was a recruit salary and he would have to start paying them as employees in
October. He explained that if he deferred and ran an academy in-house starting in
January, the payroll dollars that would otherwise go to those employees between
October of 2021 and January of 2022 would not be expended; they would remain in
the payroll account.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated that the salary and all other
associated benefits that make up the standard package offered to recruits equated to
the $89,726.36 referred to on page 7 of the slideshow presentation. He explained that
$89,726.36 would be the payroll account fiscal savings of hiring in January as
opposed to October.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Chief Johnson stated that he invited other Chief's to pay
to send recruits for training with him, which did generate some revenue. He
explained that other agencies were required to pay for their own equipment. Chief
Johnson noted that there was a $1,000 fee for the training services being offered,
which fell between the standard fee for New Castle County's training ($750) and
State Police training ($1,450).
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Chief Johnson stated that he was not asking for any funds
that were not already budgeted to the Police Department.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Chief Johnson stated that the cadet program had
historically been an excellent recruitment tool.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Chief Johnson stated that, with the Police Department's
screening process, they extend invitations to both certified and non-certified
candidates for open positions. He noted that every candidate had to go through a
background investigation and interview process.
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Responding to Mr. Contant, Chief Johnson stated that if the Academy did not start
until January the officers would complete their training within a month of when they
would have finished had they attended the Delaware State Police Training in
October.
Mr. Contant asked what the cost was to conduct the academy and how much money
came from the Police Department budget and how much came from funding such as
grants. Responding Chief Johnson stated that overtime occurs occasionally,
depending on the size of the class and number of instructors necessary. He explained
that if he only had one or two positions to fill, he did not see the value of running an
academy session. Chief Johnson noted that once he had four or five positions to fill
he felt it would be valuable for the Police Department to deliver its own core training.
He stated that he was continuing to speak with the State legislature about the concept
of State mandated training and the lack of State mandated funding to go along with
it. Chief Johnson explained that he was continuing to have discussions with Delaware
Technical and Community College to see how many of their resources could be
harnessed for mutual interests.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated that a lot of money went into session
one of the academy due to the need to build the foundational piece of the training, but
that session two was going much better. He explained that they currently had $15,000
worth of overtime but that would be covered by the Criminal Justice Council (CJC)
Grant the Police Department was approved for. Chief Johnson noted that they did not
believe they were going to exceed any dollars that were not already covered from
other funding sources.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated that other municipalities had offered
personnel to come in and assist with the training.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Johnson stated that when the equipment eventually
wore out there would be some minor issues to be addressed, but they would be
nominal compared to the cost of the first session. He noted that federal forfeiture
funds were able to be used for the Police academies.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of the proposed Winter Police
Academy and to grant the Police Chief authorization to conduct a police
academy at his discretion after consulting with Council on when he plans to do
so. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mrs. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2021
Members were provided the Quarterly Revenue Reports as of June 30, 2021.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of
June 30, 2021, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Arndt and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Board of Adjustment - James Keller - Three-Year Term to Expire July 2024
Dover Housing Authority - Todd M. Stonesifer - Six-Year Term to Expire August 15, 2027
APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY CLERK - JANELLA M. TAUCHUS (EFFECTIVE
AUGUST 4, 2021)
Mr. Hare moved, in accordance with Section 4 - Temporary Upgrading of the Employee
Handbook, that Ms. Janella M. Tauchus be appointed as the Interim City Clerk at the
minimum starting salary of the position, effective August 4, 2021. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rocha and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-19 - TRACI A. MCDOWELL
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare, Resolution No. 2021-19 was unanimously
adopted, as follows:
WHEREAS, on August 3, 1987, Traci A. McDowell began her career with the City of Dover's
Finance Department serving as the Administrative Assistant until April 1998 when she joined the
City Clerk's Office. Mrs. McDowell was appointed as the Assistant City Clerk and Assistant
Treasurer on May 11, 1998. On May 17, 2006, Mrs. McDowell was appointed as the City Clerk and
Assistant Treasurer. Mrs. McDowell will conclude her 34 years of exemplary service on
August 3, 2021; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. McDowell has served in each of her positions with a high level of integrity and
has been a model of professionalism who has met every new challenge head on. She has dedicated
her career to assisting elected officials to make certain that their constituents receive the help they
need and with her wealth of knowledge she has been an asset to every part of the City.
Mrs. McDowell has been a transformative leader and continuously provided solid guidance to
Council members and City Staff and has created a positive learning environment within the City
Clerk's Office; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McDowell has processed hundreds of ordinances and resolutions and has
attended countless Council, Committee, Commission and Board meetings while providing accurate
minutes. She has been instrumental in bringing the City Clerk's Office and Council into the 21st
century by implementing electronic packets, the in-house broadcasting of meetings, and making
information easily accessible to the public through the City's website while ensuring transparency.
Also, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mrs. McDowell developed processes that allowed citizens
to participate in meetings virtually that would protect their health and wellbeing while guaranteeing
they had the ability to be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council recognize that
Traci A. McDowell will be sorely missed and express their sincere appreciation to her and her family
for the dedicated years of service and personal sacrifices made on behalf of the City of Dover, and
wish her and her family success in all future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to make this
resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover as a lasting symbol of appreciation
and gratitude to Traci A. McDowell.
ADOPTED: JULY 26, 2021
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented Mrs. McDowell with Resolution
No. 2021-20, a Dover Cup, and City Plaque in recognition of her many years of service as the
City Clerk.
Mr. Taylor stated that it had been an honor to serve with Mrs. McDowell.
Mr. Rocha echoed Mr. Taylor’s sentiment and thanked Mrs. McDowell for her sharing her
knowledge with him as a new Councilman.
Mr. Lindell thanked Mrs. McDowell for all of her help with constituent concerns and guiding him
through the processes during his first few years as an elected official. He stated that her wisdom and
accumulated experiences were going to be sorely missed.
Mr. Anderson stated that he remembered Mrs. McDowell from back when he started as a civilian
member on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee 20 years previous and
she was very helpful then, even though it would have been easy to ignore a civilian member. He
stated that Mrs. McDowell was always available for anyone if they had questions or needed help.
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Mr. Anderson thanked Mrs. McDowell for putting her heart and soul into upgrading the City Clerk’s
Office into something wonderful and modern and setting a standard.
Mr. Boggerty stated that, even in this short time, it had been an honor. Since the first time he met
Mrs. McDowell, she treated him with dignity and respect, but more importantly, she educated him
on processes and she was going to be sorely missed.
Mr. Hare stated that he had known Mrs. McDowell for many, many years and it would be hard
without her but he was sure that her successor would work hard to fill her shoes.
Mr. Sudler congratulated Mrs. McDowell on successfully completing the role of Director of the City
Clerk's Office and wished her much success in her future endeavors.
Mayor Christiansen thanked Mrs. McDowell for all the years that she was instrumental in keeping
him from violating FOIA and all the other guidance that she provided over their years serving
together.
Mrs. McDowell stated that working for the City had been the adventure of a lifetime. She noted that
there were so many people she would like to thank individually for their support, encouragement,
wisdom and compassion, but the list was too long. Mrs. McDowell stated that it had been an honor
to work with the many mayors and council members over the years and that she was grateful for the
opportunity to learn from such a varied group of people and to be a part of many challenges and
successes. She also thanked her husband, Craig, and her two sons, Tyler and Spencer, for being so
supportive of her career throughout the years.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Harline stated that people could sign up for the City’s electronic newsletter by going to
www.cityofdover.com. He advised that they have budgeted money to send a member of the City to
the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Central Delaware Program and because they missed the
original deadline he nominated himself.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Anderson encouraged everyone to spread the word regarding no-cost medical, basic dental, and
eye exams from August 1st - 9th. He noted that information is on the City’s website and on
www.doverirt.com. Mr. Anderson advised that the event would be at North Dover, South Dover, and
Towne Point Elementary from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He encouraged people to look for their
Neighborhood Watch in the Kirkwood area through Governors Avenue.
Mr. Boggerty invited Dr. Vilicia Cade, Capital School District Superintendent, to speak. Dr. Cade
advised that she would be relocating to Dover and was in the process of meeting with the public. She
noted that she has a 180-day entry plan that focuses on listening, learning, sharing, planning and then
leading and she looks forward to a partnership with City Council.
Mr. Sudler wished Mr. Taylor and Mr. Anderson a happy birthday on July 29th.
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Mr. Taylor moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of July 26, 2021 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Item #3.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on July 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with Council
President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare,
Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Taylor. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lindell were absent. Civilian members
present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Contant (via WebEx) and Mr. Shevock (Legislative,
Finance, and Administration).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Mrs. Arndt presiding in the absence of
Mr. Anderson.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Replacement of 2003 Pierce Lance Engines 3 and 6 (David Carey, Fire Chief)
Mr. David Carey, Fire Chief, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the
replacement of 2003 Pierce Lance Engines 3 and 6.
Staff recommended approval of the purchase of 2022 Pierce Enforcer Pumper.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Chief Carey stated that as far as he was aware there had been no
correspondence back from the other two companies they had sought to bid.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Carey stated that two vehicles would be retired. He noted that normally they
would sell the fire trucks to pay for new equipment but one of the trucks may have a blown engine so they
were not sure if they would sell it as is or if they would fix it up to sell.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Carey stated that they had not lost any capability for the City despite going
from two trucks to one due to the fact that the rescue engine had an extra pump that could carry water that
the previous engine did not.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Chief Carey stated that they had not applied for any grant money for the fire
apparatus but they could look into it.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Chief Carey stated that he would work with the City of Dover Grant Writer and
the Fire Department Grant Writer to get financial assistance in this process.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
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Discussion of Regular Council Meeting Start Time (Councilman William Hare)
Mr. William Hare, Councilman Second District, reviewed the benefits of changing the start time of Regular
Council Meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. He explained that the annual meeting would remain at
7:30 p.m. per the City of Dover Charter. Mr. Hare noted that Mr. David Anderson, Councilman Fourth
District, had said that he was fine with changing to a 6:30 p.m. start time and would like his support included
on the record.
The recommendation was to change the Regular Council Meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. beginning in
September 2021.
Mrs. Arndt noted that Mr. Matthew Lindell, Councilman First District, had contacted her and expressed that
he was not opposed to the 6:30 p.m. start time.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of changing the Regular Council Meeting start time to 6:30
p.m. beginning in September 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously
carried.
Evaluation of New Monthly Reports by the Mayor, Council President, and Members of City Council
Mr. Roy Sudler, Council President, explained that the monthly reports he had requested of the Mayor,
Council President and Members of City Council were not mandatory and he asked that the Council members
decide whether it was something they wanted to do moving forward.
Responding to Committee Members questions, Mr. Sudler advised the following:
• The reports would be presented at the first Council Committee of the Whole meetings of each month
rather than at Council Meetings
• The reports could be presented either in written format or verbally
• The reports would be no longer than 3 minutes long
• If the representative has nothing to report, a report would not be required
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend that the new monthly reports by the Mayor, Council President, and
Members of City Council be presented at the first Council Committee of the Whole meeting each
month either written or verbally and would be limited to three (3) minutes in length. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting,
seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
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Dover Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update (Marilyn Smith, Executive Director, Dover/Kent County
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Leah Kacanda, Project Manager, Whitman,
Requardt & Associates, LLP)
Ms. Marilyn Smith, Executive Director, Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
introduced Ms. Leah Kacanda, Project Manager, Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP.
Ms. Kacanda reviewed the background on the Dover Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and the recommendations
for the project.
Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) recommended adoption of the Dover
Bicycle and Pedestrian plan as presented (plan was adopted by MPO Council on May 5, 2021).
Mr. Neil and Mr. Sudler stated that they would like to reroute a bicycle route that was currently in front of
Bennie Smith Funeral Home. Mr. Sudler requested that when the MPO and Delaware Department of
Transportation (DelDOT) looked into rerouting the bicycle route that an eight foot multi-use pad be used
as the alternative.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Taylor stated that there was no way to include changes to the delineator or
to rerouting the bicycle path at the current time.
Ms. Kacanda stated that there was nothing binding in the plan presented and that there was a lot of flexibility
when it came to designing the facility.
Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, stated that the Committee could add a note to the study and accept
it with a note from staff or it would go back to the MPO for revision. He noted that accepting the plan did
not mean they could not continue to pursue some changes to the Senator Bikeway as it currently was.
Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Lisa Chase, Grant Writer, stated that the deadline to submit the Bicycle
Friendly application had been extended to September 1, 2021.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning
Organization’s (MPO) recommendation with the provision that the delineator discussion be revisited.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend that City Council declare the delineators on West Division Street,
primarily in front of the Bennie Smith Funeral Home, undesirable, and potentially unsafe for that particular
area and to instruct the City Manager and the Planning and Community Development Director to meet with
DelDOT to discuss an alternative such as the multi-use eight foot asphalt pad.
Mr. Rocha requested that the motion be amended to include emergency vehicles.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend that City Council declare the delineators on West Division Street,
primarily in front of the Bennie Smith Funeral Home, undesirable, and potentially unsafe for that
particular area and to instruct the City Manager and the Planning and Community Development
Director to meet with DelDOT to discuss an alternative such as the multi-use eight foot asphalt pad.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.
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Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting,
seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Roy Sudler Jr.
Council President
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Item #8.
Monthly Report
June 2021
Office of City Assessor
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Item #8.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of June 2020/2021 the Month of June 2020/2021
45 $4,000
50 38
Thousands
40 32 $2,160
23 25
30 $2,000 $33
20 9 $100 $2$0
2 1 4 0 2020 $121 $48$340
10 2020
0 $0
2021 2021
June 2020/2021 Realty Property
First Time Buyer for the Month Sales in Dollars Received Prior
of June 2020/2021 to Recording
35 38 $144
40 $150
Millions
23 25 $100
30 Res. Non‐First $7 $4
$50 $8 $6 $23 $0 $0 2020
20 Time Buyers
$0 2021
Res. First Time
10
Buyers
0
2020 2021
Major Updates
April ‐ 21 May ‐ 21 June ‐ 21
Assessment Change $228,300 ‐ $6,282,100 ‐ $4,712,800
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
55 $9,664,000 $12,762,700 0.76 1.03
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price. PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment
regressivity – high valued properties are under appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98
tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high valued properties are relatively over appraised.
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Item #8.
ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into DocuWare.
Assessor’s Office
‐ Preparing for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 tax billing.
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JUL 23, 2021 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
03:38 PM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
Item #8.
ED05-057.17-01-06.00 18 R10 106 MILLCREEK DR 1 8 1990 2 1761 C+ AV 166,800 04-JUN-21 213,800 .78
ED05-057.17-01-21.00 18 R10 61 GRISTMILL DR 1 8 1991 2 1679 C+ AV 163,400 28-JUN-21 230,000 .71
ED05-057.17-01-22.00 18 R10 59 GRISTMILL DR 1 8 1991 2 1971 C+ AV 172,600 21-JUN-21 220,000 .78
ED05-057.17-02-34.00 18 R10 224 GRINDING WHEEL DR 1 8 1995 2 1911 C+ AV 171,600 04-JUN-21 220,000 .78
ED05-067.12-03-27.00 8 R10 957 SILVER LAKE DR 1 13 1987 2 1200 B GD 156,800 21-JUN-21 195,000 .80
ED05-067.16-01-26.00 10 R10 622 N WEST ST 1 5 1963 2 1464 C+ AV 176,700 04-JUN-21 260,000 .68
ED05-067.16-01-33.00 10 R10 707 N WEST ST 1 5 1963 2 1575 C+ FR 143,600 02-JUN-21 265,000 .54
ED05-067.17-01-05.00 3 R10 53 N TURNBERRY DR 1 13 1979 2 2225 B- AV 208,000 30-JUN-21 210,000 .99
ED05-067.17-01-25.00 3 R10 25 S TURNBERRY DR 1 13 1978 2 1831 B- AV 195,800 25-JUN-21 256,000 .76
ED05-067.17-01-26.00 3 R10 27 S TURNBERRY DR 1 13 1978 2 2007 B- AV 198,300 30-JUN-21 210,000 .94
ED05-067.17-01-56.00 3 R10 50 CARNOUSTIE RD 1 5 1976 2 2658 B- AV 257,700 25-JUN-21 330,000 .78
ED05-067.17-02-19.00 3 R10 55 SHINNECOCK RD 1 5 1995 2 2262 B+ AV 230,500 15-JUN-21 330,000 .70
ED05-067.19-03-38.00 17 R10 2 PATRIOT DR 1 5 1987 2 2353 B- AV 224,200 16-JUN-21 294,900 .76
ED05-067.20-01-07.00 10 R10 506 PEAR ST 1 2 1930 1 920 C FR 92,300 30-JUN-21 159,900 .58
ED05-068.09-01-47.00 8 R10 124 OVERLOOK PL 1 6 1997 2 2376 B+ AV 248,100 16-JUN-21 367,000 .68
ED05-068.14-02-46.00 13 R10 388 NIMITZ RD 1 14 1965 1 1130 C GD 158,200 03-JUN-21 249,000 .64
ED05-068.14-04-10.00 7 R10 147 SPRUANCE RD 1 13 1985 2 990 C- PR 71,000 08-JUN-21 112,000 .63
ED05-068.14-06-59.00- 7 R10 7 FAIR WIND PL 1 13 1992 2 1328 C AV 127,700 22-JUN-21 145,000 .88
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03:38 PM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
Item #8.
055
ED05-068.15-03-56.00 6 R10 1431 HOPKINS AVE 1 14 1995 1 1232 C AV 173,600 15-JUN-21 278,500 .62
ED05-068.15-04-06.00 6 R10 204 TEA PARTY TRL 1 13 2009 2 2016 B- AV 193,200 25-JUN-21 252,000 .77
ED05-068.18-04-54.00 7 R10 1104 E DIVISION ST 1 14 1953 1 1464 C AV 170,700 02-JUN-21 190,000 .90
ED05-068.18-05-45.00 7 R10 48 GREENHILL AVE 1 14 1950 1 1381 C GD 168,900 25-JUN-21 195,000 .87
ED05-068.19-05-85.00 14 R10 218 THORNTON ST 1 13 2006 2 2190 C+ GD 187,000 11-JUN-21 240,000 .78
ED05-068.19-06-08.00 6 R10 444 NOB HILL RD 1 1 2017 2 1920 B- AV 233,600 11-JUN-21 276,600 .84
ED05-068.20-01-44.00 14 R10 207 THORNTON ST 1 13 2007 2 2390 C+ GD 197,700 03-JUN-21 252,500 .78
ED05-075.08-01-39.00 3 R10 233 FALMOUTH WAY 1 5 1999 2 2040 B- AV 226,500 10-JUN-21 310,000 .73
ED05-076.03-01-08.00 14 R10 16 LESTER CT 1 3 2006 1.5 1801 C+ AV 197,500 29-JUN-21 275,000 .72
ED05-076.03-02-09.00 14 R10 263 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 8 2007 2 1855 C+ AV 169,200 24-JUN-21 231,000 .73
ED05-076.03-04-46.00 11 R10 316 GILLIBROOK LN 1 14 2007 1 1924 B+ AV 241,700 10-JUN-21 320,000 .76
ED05-076.05-02-57.00 14 R10 165 STONEY DR 1 3 1987 1 1671 C VG 199,000 18-JUN-21 232,000 .86
ED05-076.05-03-70.00 14 R10 110 STONEY DR 1 8 1989 2 1665 C+ GD 165,300 15-JUN-21 220,000 .75
ED05-076.05-04-01.002 102 R50 36 COURTSIDE DR 1 20 1978 1 1008 C- AV 46,900 11-JUN-21 63,500 .74
ED05-076.05-04-01.031 102 R50 9 PAR HAVEN DR 1 20 1978 1 732 C- AV 45,400 10-JUN-21 30,000 1.51
ED05-076.06-06-23.00 2 R10 136 HAMPTON DR 1 13 1984 2 1200 C- AV 114,800 11-JUN-21 170,000 .68
ED05-076.06-07-37.00 17 R10 8 RUTHERFORD CT 1 8 1992 2 1564 C AV 162,100 16-JUN-21 205,000 .79
ED05-076.07-02-07.00 17 R10 3 PEWTER CT 1 5 1988 2 2078 B- AV 226,300 30-JUN-21 310,000 .73
ED05-076.08-06-37.00 9 R20 420 W DIVISION ST 2 5 1920 2 1356 C- FR 90,200 17-JUN-21 130,000 .69
ED05-076.10-01-12.00 16 R10 11 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD 1 5 1988 2 1916 C GD 197,200 08-JUN-21 232,000 .85
ED05-076.10-02-32.00 16 R10 1514 FAWN ST 1 5 1989 2 2044 C+ GD 220,100 16-JUN-21 294,600 .75
ED05-076.10-03-49.00 16 R10 1425 WOODMILL DR 1 8 1991 2 1453 C AV 141,100 01-JUN-21 189,900 .74
ED05-076.13-02-45.00 14 R10 147 THAMES DR 1 13 1996 2 1986 C+ AV 152,800 01-JUN-21 180,000 .85
ED05-076.13-04-11.00 14 R10 238 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 1999 2 1848 C+ AV 145,300 11-JUN-21 196,000 .74
ED05-076.13-04-21.00 14 R10 260 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 2001 2 1848 C+ AV 148,400 29-JUN-21 220,000 .67
ED05-076.20-01-70.00 5 R10 906 WESTVIEW TER 1 5 1961 2 1548 C+ AV 192,300 15-JUN-21 257,600 .75
ED05-076.20-04-24.00 5 R10 950 WESTVIEW TER 1 16 1990 1 1932 C+ AV 188,300 30-JUN-21 285,000 .66
ED05-077.13-02-45.00 4 R10 51 SACKARACKIN AVE 1 5 1941 2 1738 C FR 164,400 18-JUN-21 279,000 .59
ED05-077.17-02-15.00 5 R10 924 SUNSET TER 1 16 1959 1 1846 C+ AV 176,400 18-JUN-21 222,000 .79
ED05-077.17-02-19.00 5 R10 954 SUNSET TER 1 5 1954 2 1536 C+ AV 207,400 28-JUN-21 260,000 .80
ED05-077.17-03-31.00 4 R10 1075 S BRADFORD ST 1 5 1945 2 2386 C AV 211,500 30-JUN-21 225,000 .94
ED05-085.06-01-46.00 11 R10 211 CANAL ST 1 5 2005 2 2276 B AV 257,100 30-JUN-21 300,000 .86
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03:38 PM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
Item #8.
ED05-085.08-01-06.00 12 R10 720 HOLLY DR 1 16 1963 1 1704 C+ GD 189,900 25-JUN-21 279,900 .68
ED05-085.08-01-59.00 12 R10 524 WESTWOOD DR 1 5 1964 2 1934 B- AV 207,000 15-JUN-21 285,000 .73
ED05-085.08-02-56.00 12 R10 488 FIDDLERS GRN 1 14 1964 1 1660 C AV 174,600 30-JUN-21 275,000 .63
ED05-085.12-01-27.00 12 R10 245 KESSELRING AVE 1 5 1964 2 1802 C+ AV 164,200 25-JUN-21 241,000 .68
LC05-068.00-01-34.00 6 R10 2389 WHITE OAK RD 1 2 1960 1 1200 C- FR 153,100 17-JUN-21 92,000 1.66
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 20/21 Page 1Item
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CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2020 - AUGUST 8, 2021
100-10-12-99-000-53037
Current Balance - $13,650.00
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
THE FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT
OR COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/01/20 Anderson P.R.I.D.E Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from 250.00 250.00 24,750.00
designation of $250.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to the House Of Pride for Anderson
installation of a handicap ramp dated
06/30/2020
and letter from
Marion Lott,
P.R.I.D.E,
dated
06/30/2020
07/01/20 Anderson Inner City Cultural Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from 1,000.00 1,250.00 23,750.00
League designation of $1000.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to the Inner City Cultural Anderson
League for their performance arts program dated
06/30/2020
and letter from
Katrina Stroud,
ICCL, dated
06/30/2020
08/12/20 Anderson Team Rubicon Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from 350.00 1,600.00 23,400.00
designation of $350.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to Team Rubicon for Anderson
Emergency Management Meal dated
08/12/2020
08/02/21
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08/21/20 Anderson Demco Inc. Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from 150.00 1,750.00 23,250.00
designation of $150.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to Demco Inc. for back to Anderson
school supplies dated
08/19/2020
and letter from
Desiree
Wilson,
Demco, dated
08/17/2020
08/21/20 Cole Team Rubicon Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email from 500.00 2,250.00 22,750.00
$500.00 of his community enhancement funds Scott Cole
to Team Rubicon for Emergency dated
Management Meal 08/21/2020
09/16/20 Neil Central Delaware Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email from 100.00 2,350.00 22,650.00
Habitat for $100.00 of his community enhancement funds Fred Neil
Humanity to CDHFH dated
09/07/2020
and letter from
Dylan Grimes
CDHFH dated
09/16/2020
12/18/20 Slavin Code Purple Kent Councilman Slavin authorized the designation of Email from Tim 1,000.00 3,350.00 21,650.00
County $1000.00 of his community enhancement funds Slavin dated
to Code Purple Kent County for new freezers 12/18/2020
and letter from
Ennio
Emmanuel
CPKC dated
12/17/2020
12/18/20 Anderson Code Purple Kent Councilman Anderson authorized the Email from 500.00 3,850.00 21,150.00
County designation of $500.00 of his community David
enhancement funds to Code Purple Kent Anderson
County for food truck distribution routes dated
12/18/2020
and letter from
Ennio
Emmanuel
CPKC dated
12/17/2020
08/02/21
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03/15/21 Rocha Tracy Palmer Councilman Rocha authorized the designation Email from 500.00 4,350.00 20,650.00
Ministries, Inc. of $500.00 of his community enhancement Gerald Rocha,
funds to Tracy Palmer Ministries, Inc. to fund Sr. dated
community events and the food pantry 03/12/2021
and letter from
Tracy Palmer
dated
03/09/2021
03/24/21 Sudler Tracy Palmer Councilman Sudler authorized the designation Email from 1,000.00 5,350.00 19,650.00
Ministries, Inc. of $1000.00 of his community Roy Sudler, Jr.
enhancement funds to Tracy Palmer Ministries, dated
Inc. to fund community events (community 03/23/2021
health and well-being initiatives) and letter from
Tracy Palmer
dated
03/09/2021
05/17/21 Rocha Sankofa Coumcilman Rocha authorized the designation Email from 1,000.00 6,350.00 18,650.00
of $1000.00 of his community enhancement Gerald Rocha,
funds to Inner City Cultural League to fund Sr. dated
community events and outreach 05/17/2021
and a letter
submitted by
Katrhina
Stroud dated
April 22, 2021
05/26/21 Boggerty Tracy Palmer Councilman Boggerty authorized the Email from 500.00 6,850.00 18,150.00
Ministries, Inc. designation of $500.00 of his community Andre
enhancement funds to Tracy Palmer Ministries, Boggerty dated
Inc. to fund community events and the food 05/23/2021
pantry and letter from
Tracy Palmer
dated
04/14/2021
05/26/21 Boggerty Dover Interfaith Councilman Boggerty authorized the Email from 1,000.00 7,850.00 17,150.00
Mission for Housing designation of $1000.00 for refrigerator repairs Andre
and utility costs to Dover Interfaith Mission for Boggerty dated
Housing 05/26/2021
and letter from
Jeanine
Kleimo dated
05/25/2021
08/02/21
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05/26/21 Boggerty Hope Foundation Councilman Boggerty authorized the Email from 1,000.00 8,850.00 16,150.00
designation of $1000.00 for Community events Andre
and youth programs for the HOPE Foundation Boggerty dated
05/26/2021
and letter from
Gregg Bunkley
dated
05/24/2021
05/26/21 Boggerty Vines Community Councilman Boggerty authorized the Email from 1,500.00 10,350.00 14,650.00
Project designation for $1500.00 for education and Andre
preventsion resources and activity costs for the Boggerty dated
Vines Community Project 05/26/2021
and letter from
Rev. Carol E.
Harris
06/09/21 Rocha Central Delaware Councilman Rocha authorized the designation Email from 1,000.00 11,350.00 13,650.00
Habitat for of $1000.00 to the Central Delaware Habitat for Gerald Rocha,
Humanity Humanity for the Fourth Annual Hearts 4 Homes Sr. dated
fundraiser to build six new Habitat Homes in 06/09/2021
Downtown Dover and letter from
Dylan Grims
dated
05/12/2021
11,350.00 13,650.00
08/02/21
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Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
5,000.00 At-Large Slavin/Boggerty 5,000.00 0.00
2,500.00 1st District Lindell 0.00 2,500.00
2,500.00 1st District Rocha 2,500.00 0.00
2,500.00 2nd District Hare 0.00 2,500.00
2,500.00 2nd District Taylor 0.00 2,500.00
2,500.00 3rd District Cole/Arndt 500.00 2,000.00
2,500.00 3rd District Neil 100.00 2,400.00
2,500.00 4th District Anderson 2,250.00 250.00
2,500.00 4th District Sudler 1,000.00 1,500.00
TOTAL 11,350.00 13,650.00
08/02/21
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Item #10.
CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY REPORT
June 2021
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Jan. – June 2021 continues to show an increase in Customer use of automated payment options as compared to the
same time period in 2020. Automated payment options include credit / debit card payments made through our online
portal and phone pay system as well as lockbox, and auto draft options. Overall revenue collections have increased.
Planning and Inspection revenue collections have increased by 48% as compared to the same period in 2020. Revenue
collections for utilities and real estate taxes continue to improve.
Average Disconnects
-Note-
Due to COVID-19 utility account disconnections were
limited per the State of Emergency Orders,
Staffing and Weather limitations from
March 2020 – February 2021.
Total All Delinquent Accounts as of 80 80
71 65 68
June 30, 2021 = 2115, $442,731.22
4652 4848 4243 4041 4041
(DAFB Properties payment not received) 0 0 0 0 2727 1 2 5 3939
Total Collected through disconnections for
June 2021 = 424, $114,238.41
Average Accounts Cut Per Day Average Accounts Available to Cut Per Day
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #10.
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Sep 19 67,274 Services
Sep 19 150.74
Oct 19 57,886 May 19 3 148 May 19 18
Oct 19 150.16
Jun 19 11 418 Jun 19 23
Nov 19 98.35 Nov 19 55,732
Jul 19 15 4,066 Jul 19 8
Dec 19 104.57 Dec 19 60,552 Aug 19 9 335 Aug 19 16
Jan 20 60,649 Sep 19 5 225 Sep 19 15
Jan 20 103.57
Oct 19 7 386 Oct 19 15
Feb 20 98.58 Feb 20 54,412
Nov 19 7 61 Nov 19 14
Mar 20 92.30 Mar 20 54,764 Dec 19 2 1,325 Dec 19 4
Apr 20 82.01 Apr 20 49,236 Jan 20 4 78 Jan 20 15
May 20 52,403 Feb 20 4 2,120 Feb 20 16
May 20 114.40
Mar 20 3 1,518 Mar 20 24
Jun 20 143.64 Jun 20 66,905
Apr 20 3 76 Apr 20 6
Jul 20 155.89 Jul 20 82,800 May 20 3 181 May 20 2
Aug 20 153.38 Aug 20 76,230 Jun 20 11 2,828 Jun 20 19
Sep 20 61,833 Jul 20 19 536 Jul 20 10
Sep 20 142.05 Aug 20 16 13,167 Aug 20 17
Oct 20 102.70 Oct 20 55,494 Sep 20 5 3551 Sep 20 16
Nov 20 95.03 Nov 20 52,898 Oct 20 5 738 Oct 20 8
Dec 20 60,904 Nov 20 7 3,230 Nov 20 12
Dec 20 103.07
Dec 20 0 0 Dec 20 15
Jan 21 103.85 Jan 21 62,356
Jan 21 1 2 Jan 21 9
Feb 21 103.54 Feb 21 58,116 Feb 21 3 1518 Feb 21 7
Mar 21 96.05 Mar 21 56,803 Mar 21 4 568 Mar 21 20
Apr 21 52,494 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14
Apr 21 106.06
May 21 9 733 May 21 6
May 21 135.17 May 21 56,801
Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40
Jun 21 156.90 Jun 21 69,150
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 21 YTD FY 20 FY 19
347.76 45.25 28.61
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
10 82 26.7 Minutes 28.79 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES JUNE 21 JUNE 20 FY21 YTD
Tree Trimming 255 216 2,836
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 1
New Services 40 19 168
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Item #10.
Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report
JUNE 2021
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 44 Number of Tire Repairs: 25 Number of Road Repairs: 5
Other Work Orders: 86 Repair Hours: 271 Road Repair Hours: 4.5
Total Work Orders: 130 Fabrication Hours: 2 Misc. Hours: -54.5
PM Hours: 107.5
# of Scheduled PM’s: 25
# of PM’s Completed: 44
Major Program Updates
JUNE JUNE
MEASURE 2021 2020 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM
44 out of 25 39 out of 25
appointments vs scheduled PM’s 20.00 %
176.00 % 156.00 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
53 out of 72 18 out of 27
completed within 5 days 6.94 %
73.61 % 66.67 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work orders
5 out of 5 7 out of 9
completed within 2 days 22.22 %
100.00 % 77.78 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities:
Total Work Orders Written in June: 77
Total Work Orders Completed in June: 98
(includes previous month’s W/O that were incomplete)
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Item #10.
Grant Writer’s Report for City Council Meeting
Respectfully submitted by Lisa Chase, MA, MBA, Grant Writer
The following work was completed in June 2021
• Established Board of Directors for 501c3, finalized good working drafts of mission statement, articles
of incorporation and bylaws. Planning board met on June 24, 2021.
• Wrote letters of support for Bicycle Friendly Community application for Senators Paradee and Sokola,
and Representative Lynn to sign. Also drafted letter for Officer Anthony Smith, PAL for his signature.
• Worked on Bicycle Friendly Community Application, which involved extensive interviews with key
stakeholders.
• Completed and submitted a grant for downtown Wi-Fi to T-Mobile Hometown Grant process. Was able
to get letters of support from Senator Paradee, Representative Lynn and U.S. Senator for Delaware –
Senator Coons.
• Began researching and writing background information on City of Dover departments, by reviewing
monthly and annual reports.
• Performed research for funding opportunities for City of Dover projects.
• Wrote and mailed letters of inquiry to Delaware private funders for guidance on application process.
Invited to apply for the accessible playground once we get our 501c3 status obtained.
• Followed up with requests to Senate Appropriations Committee
(Update – information received July 2, 2021. Three of the projects – the Dover Park Building, the Garrison
Oak Substation and the Water Quality project were approved by Senator Carper’s office. They made the first
cut, and now must make it through the appropriations process. The Garrison Oak Substation and the Dover
Park Building were also approved by Senator Coons. Because the Dover Park Building received substantial
state funding through the approved 2022 Bond Bill, we asked our senate congressional delegation to remove
that from the federal appropriations process. This represents $6,000,000 in potential funding).
Training/Webinars/Grant Information
• Attended webinar on funding for city park.
Total Grant Funding Secured since July 2020: $68,574
Submitted Grants to-date*:
*For a full list of all grant submissions since July 2020, please contact Lisa Chase for more information.
Name Type of Department Program Area Status Ask Match
Request Amount
T-Mobile Grant Information and Downtown Wifi Submitted $49, 280 NA
Hometown Technology
Grant
Competition
AARP Grant City Clerk’s Office Meeting System DENIED $9,051.00 In-Kind -
Community Staff
Challenge Grant
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FireHouse Subs Grant Fire Marshal’s Protective Submitted $13,000 No Match.
Foundation Office Turnout Gear – May 2021 Should
four complete hear back
sets in July.
M & T Bank Grant Parks and Parks Projects 1/11/2021 $75,000
Foundation Recreation
USDA Rural Grant Downtown Dover Revolving Loan March $30,000 $2,500
Development Partnership Fund 2021
Grant
Senate
Appropriations
FY22
1# Water Congressional. Water/Wastewater Water Quality 5/27/2021 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
– Directed and Expansion
Spending
#2 Planning Congressional.– Planning Garrison Oak 5/27/2021 $4,750,000 -0-
Directed Kent Aeropark
Spending
#3 Utilities Congressional. Utilities Garrison Oak 5/27/2021 $5 mil $2,000,000
– Directed Substation
Spending
# 4 Parks and Congressional. Parks and Dover Park 5/27 $475,000 $475,000
Recreation – Directed Recreation Building
Spending
#5 Dover Police Congressional. Dover Police Expansion of 5/27 $600,000 $156,000
Department – Directed Department Outdoor Camera
Spending Network – 40
cameras
# 6 Dover Post Congressional. Planning Reuse Plan for 5/27 $262,500 $87,500
Office Reuse – Directed Department Dover Post Office
Spending
Total requests $12,087,500
for Senate
Congressionally-
Directed
Spending
Grant applications in Process
Name Type of Department Program Area Status Ask Amount Notes
Request
CSX Community Grant Planning Fire Marshal’s In Process $7,600 Turnout Gear
Grant Office
Economic Grant Planning Dover Post In Process $240,000 Match would
Development Office Reuse be $60,000.
Administration Plan Department
of Planning
needs to
secure the
match.
Leary Firefighter Grant Planning Fire Marshal’s In Process $7,600 Turnout Gear
Foundation Office
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Item #10.
Other Application in Process
Name Type of Department Program Area Status Ask Amount Notes
Request
Bicycle Friendly Renewal Planning and Bicycle In Process NA Deadline has
community for Bronze Parks and Friendliness been
application Status Recreation extended to
the end of
August for
ALL applicants
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Item #10.
HUMAN RESOURCES
June 2021
During the month of June, items that required the Director’s attention included, assisting the surviving spouse with a
pension application, attending Active Shooter Training, job shadowing and attending a workers compensation annual
stewardship meeting. Labor agreements were reached with DOE and FOP. Focus will now turn to educating
management on the changes and implementing the changes. The IBEW labor negotiations continue with hopes of
reaching an agreement in the very near future. With the departure of the prior City Manager, the Director has begun
participating in the employee Diversity and Inclusion meetings. A group of employees represented the City at the
African American Festival on Saturday, June 26. With labor contract negotiations coming to a conclusion, focus can
be directed towards other matters. For example, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, continued work on the Personnel
Policy and planning employee functions.
In the month of June Human Resources Coordinator processed five new hires/promotions for the City of Dover and
assisted with the contract negotiations for DOE and FOP. HR also attended two days of training webinars related to
HR for Tyler/Munis with an anticipated live date of October 2021. Staff created documents for potential new city
policies and began organization on a blood drive set up for the City of Dover. HR also rolled out Couch to 5K Run-
Walk to support childhood cancer month. The event will take place at the Dover Police Department and proceeds from
this event will be split between the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware and the Police Athletic League of Dover.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training was held in the month of June for newly hired employees. An email was sent
to department heads informing them of the online training sessions for managers and in person training for non-
managers.
Category June June
2020 2021
Caucasian* 296 309
Minorities* 78 83
Hired 5 5
Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other 2 5
Transferred/Promoted 3 7
Jobs Posted 3 6
Workers Comp. Injuries 1 1
Workers Comp. Hours 11 298
*368 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 24 (3 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 17 Library, 2 Police Department, 1 Central
Services)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Recruitment Information (June)
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Item #10.
HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. June June
2020 2021
Electric 5 2
Public Works 7 2
Police 9 7
Water Wastewater 5 3
All Other Departments 14.5 10.5
Totals 40.5 24.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Workers Compensation Cost Calendar Year 2021
$3
$6
$11
Department
$3
$7
$71
$25
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $126,000
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Item #10.
Information Technology Department
June 2021
Larry Josefowski, Director
We are continuing our narrative approach for another month.
Incident tracking: New incident tracking system went active on July 1st. This will be a simpler,
internal process that we hope will allow us to capture more of the work that is done, especially
“casual” requests. We hope this will allow us to build a better knowledge base and provide a
way for IT staff and others to better troubleshoot issues. The current system is
Network Security (External): IT conducted a tabletop exercise sponsored by Conner Strong in
early June. Key takeaways were the need to include more people in the exercise, develop an up
to date response plan, defining areas of responsibilities, and to contact our insurance team early
in the process, as they will likely handle communication with any agent that would harm our
data. We’ve acquired a draft template, but we also continue to implement, upgrade, or put
policies in effect to increase our cybersecurity posture.
For the June reporting period, we had over 5,000 “low level” attempts at finding security
vulnerabilities in to our network and 74 more serious attempts, which included 3 blocked virus
and 21 malicious or known attacks detected on traffic into our network.
Network Security (Internal) Several steps were taken to increase the security of the network,
such as new policies that limited key vectors of attack. We also are communicating any of these
changes in advance. Many of these changes were in anticipation of changing requirements of
our cybersecurity insurance, as they require proactive steps be taken to continue the policy.
While many have been “behind the scenes”, the requirement to use Multifactor Authentication
for all City Email users will not. This will require those receiving city mail to have an additional
security application on a cell phone or tablet.
We continue to engage the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency from the
Department of Homeland Security. Initial planning is for a series of assessments and reviews,
with a more focused tabletop exercise being scheduled for January that we hope to include
some of the other infrastructure teams in the city.
Hardware Vulnerability: Assessments of the network infrastructure have been completed.
Much of the existing hardware infrastructure (the routers and switches that connect our
computers) is either at the end of its supported life, or it will go end of life this year. Budgeted
capital resources could not be spent in the fiscal year due to computer chip shortages, but we
did get approval to carry this project into the next fiscal year, and key equipment replacements
were identified, and have been ordered. We also replaced the oldest piece of equipment in the
city, a 21-year-old router. It would have been an extremely vulnerable piece of equipment to
attack, but we were able to replace it for less than $300.
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Reference Transactions
June 2021 Item #10.
1096 Telephone
Reference Transactions
0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
The Library closed on March 14, 2020 due to the COVID 19 outbreak.
Circulation June '21 FYTD '21 June '20 FYTD '20
Dover Residents 9,986 69,609 2,288 156,571
E-Books 3,440 43,414 3,822 41,892
Kent Residents Total - 6,237 37,888 1,348 82,909
~Harrington 13 4
~Milford 36 3
~Smyrna 367 112
~Unincorporated Kent Co. 5,821 1,229
Non-County Residents 1,150 6,838 244 17,303
New Registrations
Dover Residents 217 1,254 60 2,514
Kent Residents Total - 59 145 61 668
~Harrington 0 0
~Milford 0 0
~Smyrna 2 0
~Unincorporated Kent Co. 57 61
Non-County Residents 3 4 0 32
Registered Library Users as of 06/30/21 Registered Library Users as of 06/30/20
City of Dover Residents 19,341 City of Dover Residents 22,314
Kent County Residents 6,215 Kent Co. Residents 7,148
Sussex County Residents 280 Sussex Co. Residents 337
New Castle Co. Residents 365 New Castle Co. Residents 424
Out of State 21 Other 30
TOTAL 26,222 30,253
Other
Visitors 8,550 21,055 0 191,916
*Visitors - Curbside Pick-up 0 27,314 835 835
Meeting Room Usage 363 1,758 0 4,080
Photocopier Usage 270 829 0 7,890
Computer Printing Usage 1,627 4,125 0 31,107
Computer Users 967 2,611 0 38,003
Wireless Computer Users 375 3,014 148 13,785
Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 35 28
Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 90 10
Holds Sent 4,418 2,556
Holds Received 3,101 2,697
TOTAL 7,644 102,516 5,291 76,706
Tech Services/Items Added 2,030 2,164
Tech Services/Items Deleted 1,185 289
310
Passport Services/Customers 198 873 0 1,615
Passport Services/Revenue $7,886 $37,808 $0 $63,166
Monthly Highlights
►111 viewed 13 programs for adults. Job Center Statistics
►63 viewed 9 program for teens. June 2021 June 2020
►650 viewed 45 programs for children. Number of Walk-in Hours Open 0 0
►0 volunteers completed 0 hours of service. Number of Walk-in Participants 0 0
Number of Volunteer Hours 0 0
* Estimated Figure 0 attended 0 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center.
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Parks & Recreation and Grounds
Item #10.
June 2021 Monthly Report
Parks & Recrea on Highlights
Five Park Projects con nue to move forward. The Planning Commission accepted public comments on the Dover
Park building and spray pad on June 21. The project con nues to move forward accordingly.
Parks & Playground Improvement, ORPT Grant 19 ‐ 187, Kayak Launch project con nues to move forward. Staff
began installing rope & posts, ma ng and small decking area.
June means Summer Camp!! We were pleased with the enrollments numbers for the Camp Small Wonder, Super
Summer Playground and Soccer Camp. Look for more camps being added to the schedule throughout the year.
Performing Arts Series on The Green has returned. Thursday nights are a great me to get the family and friends
together for an evening under the beau ful shade trees for family friendly music and more. Shows start at 7 pm!
Jack Conrad Youth Fishing Derby hosted 69 children at the 26th annual event held at Silver Lake. Partnering with
the Dover Elks Lodge 1903, volunteers made sure all the children had a great me. A special thanks to Smith’s Bait
for their generous dona on and DNREC’s Take a Kid Fishing program which provided fishing booklets, rulers and
other fun goodies to encourage kids to fish.
Tuesday in the Park and Monday Movie Nights are back! Partnering with the Library, we have been able to bring
these two popular programs back this summer. Be sure to check the schedule and join in the fun!
Summer Youth Basketball took off with 117 kids from 6 ‐ 12 years old enrolled! Stop by on Saturday mornings for
some of the best basketball around!
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
June 2021 June 2020
General Recrea on 147.00 General Recrea on 88.00
Trips 720.00 Trips 0
Camps 18,110.00 Camps 0
Leagues 7,909.00 Leagues 2,394.00
Bldg./Field/Pavilions 1,160.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions 445.00
Fields, Parks, and
June 21 FYTD 21 June 20 FYTD 20
Pavilions
Bookings & Rentals 74 143 10 4,401 June (outdoor) League
Programming Par cipant Count
JW Pi s Recrea on
June 21 FYTD 21 June 20 FYTD 20 Ac vity Par cipants Spectators Loca on
Center Par cipants
General Recrea on 54 403 12 1,208 Adult Field Hockey 520 81 Wesley
Camps 476 476 0 HS Field Hockey 432 264 Wesley
Open Gym 139 1,300 4 2,791 KCCL 1,719 1,532 Schu e
Tuesday Track
League 334 4,435 0 31,898 72 81 DHS
Meets
Sports 0 0 0 937 Soccer Camp 132 165 Schu
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Item #10.
Grounds Division Monthly Report June 2021
Arborist Crew Completed
Trees Trimmed 170
Trees Removed 15
Root Prune 0
Stumps Removed 0
Trees Planted
Arborist Crew:
‐ Removed 4 trees from Cherry St. ditch.
‐ Trimmed Hazel St.
Beautification Crew:
‐ Planted all flower beds
‐ Put up hanging baskets on Loockerman St.
‐ Tulip give away.
Mowing Crew
‐ Mowing is on schedule.
Litter Removal:
‐ Litter is being picked up on City properties as per the weekly schedule.
‐ Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks.
‐ Total Trash Cans Collected 374.
Miscellaneous:
‐ Irrigation turned on and repaired.
‐ Planted 4 shrubs at Walker Rd pump station.
‐ Gardener attended flower show.
‐ Completed 2‐yard repairs for inspections.
‐ Tilled beach at Silver Lake.
‐ Installed dock and walkway for kayak launch area.
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Item #10.
June 2021 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2021 FY 2020 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2021 (To date) FY 2020 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[1907/ (1907+291)] *100 [2,292/ (2,292+156)] *100 -6.87%
need when it’s needed.
86.76% 93.63 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being
0.91 Turnovers per year 0.76 Turnovers per year 0.15 Turnovers per year
used. (2020-2021 Goal 1 per year)
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
FUEL USE FY 2021 TO DATE FY 2020 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 133,411 gallons 128,202 gallons Electric: $ 370,271.83 241 Line Items
Diesel: 77,201 gallons 70,311 gallons Water: $ 13,654.15 31 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $346,938.49 $321,925.95 General: $ 23,360.31 90 Line Items
Total: $ 407,286.29 362 Line Items
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2021 TO DATE FY 2020 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE FY 2020 TO DATE
Electric: $1,793,658.39 $903,704.49 Electric: $1,249,727.04 $928,573.39
Water: $70,132.01 $129,698.50 Water: $99,789.66 $112,196.35
Wastewater: $5,329.99 $484.57 Wastewater: $2,761.53 $1,269.55
General: $112,379.52 $101,993.04 General: $117,750.98 $101,584.00
Total: $1,981,499.91 $1,135,880.60 *Total: $1,470,047.54 $1,166,176.21
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY2021 FY2020 FY 2021 TO DATE FY2020 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $1,760,030.77 $1,829,987.20 $149,263.44 $141,720.26
Total Line Items: 1,080 1,147
* Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
BID REQUESTING
COMMODITY TERM STATUS as of July 1, 2021
NUMBER DEPARTMENT
FY2021 Street and Alley Program 21-0034PW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 5/03/2021
North Bradford Street Tree Removal 21-0035PW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 5/13/2021
US 13 East Pump Station #7 Force Main
21-0036WW One Time Water/WasteWater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 5/25/2021
Repairs
Inflow and Infiltration Improvement 21-0037WW One Time Water/WasteWater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 5/25/2021
Water Meter Term Contract 21-0038WW One Time Water/WasteWater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 5/19/2021
FY2021B Street and Alley Program 21-0039PW One Time Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 5/24/2021
Triple Combination Pumper for Dover Fire
21-0040FD One Time Fire Department Bid opening scheduled for July 8, 2021 @ 2:00 PM
Department
US 13 East Pump Station (Station #7) Wet
21-0041WW One Time Water/WasteWater Bid opening scheduled for July 7, 2021 @ 2:00 PM
Well Relining
Utility Locating Contract 21-0043COD Three Years Electric- W/WW RFP opening scheduled for July 15, 2021 @ 2:00 PM
Engineering Consultant Services for
21-0044FN Five Years Finance RFP opening scheduled for July 14, 2021 @ 2:00 PM
Electric Department
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Item #10.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
JUNE 2021 MONTHLY REPORT
GIS
GIS PROJECT HOURS
Create Data Requests Printing Technical Support Updates Configure Training
0%
2%
31%
50%
7%
8%
2%
GIS PROJECT HOURS
Other
City-Wide
DWW
DPW
Tax
Mayor
IT
Cust. Service
Dover PD
City Manager
City Clerk
Planning & Insp.
Library
Parks & Rec
Electric
0 5 10 15 20 25
GIS Project Hours
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Item #10.
SANITATION
MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS)
Bulk Rear Automated
1019.95 1017.24 1015.92
970.81 972.27 952.91 954.82
930.83 916.61
858.45 848.32
781.51
727.65
203.1 210.54
190.58 95.73 132.29 159.68 101.2 126.37 208.54
139.96 155.85
203.01 178.39 122.7
156.2 78.08 181.91 185.43
195.51 177.7 113 162.45 49.52 147.16
102.2 77.23
JUN 20 JUL 20 AUG 20 SEP 20 OCT 20 NOV 20 DEC 20 JAN 21 FEB 21 MAR 21 APR 21 MAY 21 JUN 21
SANITATION HOURS
800
705
700
600 571
509
500 465 469
400 364
336
300 254
200
100
0
Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste
June 2020 June 2021
SANITATION JUNE 21 FYTD 21 JUNE 20 FYTD 20
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 227 2,552 259 2,430
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,357 14,543 1,377 13,106
90-gallon Containers Delivered 70 693 75 572
300-gallon Containers Delivered 0 15 4 13
Total Man Hours Containers Delivered 33 354 36 372
CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS)
June 2021 22,842 9,756 309,920 13.57
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Item #10.
STREETS / STORMWATER
MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION
Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) Street Sweeping (miles) Leaf Collection (miles) Leaf Debris (cu.yd.)
6130
2749
652
2853
3950
1895
425 14940
359
0 1529
0 1620 834
0 0 476
34 122
780
437 0 1738
122
1726
98 0 413 1604
156
0 0 452 117 0 560 20
JUN JUL 0 0 13.5 1340 Leaf Debris (cu.yd.)
20 AUG 0
30 0 0 Leaf Collection (miles)
SEP
20 OCT 122
6
20 20 NOV 127 Street Sweeping (miles)
20 DEC JAN 112
20 20 FEB 76 Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.)
21 MAR
21 APR
21 MAY
21 JUN
21
21
STREETS / STORMWATER JUNE 21 FYTD 21 JUNE 20 FYTD 20
Signs Installed 6 48 5 76
Signs Repaired 10 110 18 120
Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 0 15,722 0 474
New Posts Installed 3 105 12 63
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 9 57 4 24
Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 36 219.25 16 91
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 2 41 9 1,269
Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) 2.5 39.75 4 20
Hot Mix Patching (tons) 5.13 22.603 0 91
Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 9 59 0 100
Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 6 117.75 1 62
Concrete Work (hrs) 93 368 0 247
Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) 19.012 54.782 0 36
Ditch Work (hrs) 0 36 0 1
Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 1 39.5 7 19
Street Sweeping (miles) 1,340 13,539 359 9,813
Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 76 971 34 782
Leaf Collection (miles) 0 7,306 425 7,799
Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 0 11,885.5 652 11,913
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Item #10.
CITY OF DOVER
DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER
MONTHLY REPORT
Jun-21
Inflow & Infiltration Costs
$350,000.00
This chart indicates the amount of money the City
$300,000.00 is spending on treating ground and / or rain water
through Kent County. This cost is being offset by
$250,000.00 the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed
on to the customers
$200,000.00
$150,000.00
$100,000.00
$50,000.00
$-
Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21
I & I Cost
Water & Wastewater Repairs
5
4
3
2
1
-
Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21
Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired
Number of Brown Water Complaints
70
This chart indicates the number of complaints the
Department receives. Please note that our
60 flushing operatinons occured in September 2020
and April 2021.
50
40
30
20
10
-
Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21
Number of Brown Water Complaints Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints)
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Item #11.
City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
JUNE 2021
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Construction activity during June resulted in 151 Permits being issued with a construc-
tion value of about $3,296,500 bringing the total value of new construction year to date
to $131,966,900.
One new residential Building Permit was issued in June; there is continued uncertainty
in the residential market (59 total Permits YTD). Certificates of Occupancy were issued
for two (2) one family dwellings and for commercial renovations for Grotto Pizza
Dough Factory and Bob’s Discount Furniture.
Building Permits were issued for a new multi-tenant commercial building on S.
Dupont Highway and for the Tommy Express Car Wash at the former Kirby & Holloway
restaurant location. Interior renovations and tenant fit-outs were issued for projects
for Canteen Vending (Starlifter Avenue), DSU, and at Eden Hill Medical Center. One WCF
Building Permit was issued for installation of Small Wireless Communications Facility
on S. Bradford Street.
Code Enforcement saw 349 new cases opened in June; 33% of these were grass and
weed violations A total of 842 Code Inspections were undertaken. The City continues
to abate violations at six Dangerous Buildings and to close cases resulting from last Au-
gust’s tornado. 137 buildings were registered as vacant in June
The meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office are
conducted in a Virtual Meeting format using the WebEx telephone/video conferencing
platform. Planning Staff conducted the Planning Commission Meeting of June 21, 2021
in the Virtual Meeting format. Seven applications were considered.
The maps and lists of proposed rezonings resulting from the Comprehensive Rezoning
Project Review and the text and map changes from the Comprehensive Plan Amend-
ments were considered at a public hearing on June 7th and approved by the City Coun-
cil on June 14th.
The Department continues to assess and respond to continuing updates from the Na-
tional League of Cities, the US Treasury, the Economic Development Administration,
and others regarding the rollout of the American Rescue Program Plan. The City con-
tinues to protest the allocation process which underfunds Dover and other CDBG cities.
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Item #11.
PROGRESS IN PICTURES
1061 North DuPont Highway
Grotto’s Dough Factory
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Item #11.
PROGRESS IN PICTURES
Habitat for Humanity —- 534 Fulton Street
118 Susan Place
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Item #11.
Planning & Inspections Revenue
FY2021 Actual % of
Revenue Stream FY2021 Budget (YTD) June Budget
Business License $1,470,000 $ 1,379,303 94%
Manufactured Home License $17,000 $ 15,575 92%
Building Permits $450,000 $ 582,917 130%
Cert. of Occupancy $10,000 $ 6,115 61%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 23,095 92%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 12,780 91%
Plumbing/Heating/Air $100,000 $ 103,308 103%
Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 403,755 92%
Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 19,607 98%
Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 67,993 97%
Code Enforcement Fines $35,000 $ 28,275 81%
Vacant Building Reg. $150,000 $ 68,875 46%
Total P&I Revenue $2,798,000 $ 2,711,598 97%
30-Jun-21
Department Operations—Planning Office
The City of Dover Buildings (including City Hall) continued to be open to the public in June with limitations
on occupancy, social distancing, and mask requirements as part of the City’s Continuity of Government re-
sponse to the COVID-19 pandemic and the compliance with the Governor’s Declaration of a State of Emer-
gency for Delaware. Staff continues plan and permit responsibilities including accepting Plan submissions
by appointment and electronically, CO inspections, conducting Meetings virtually, and managing on-going
communication efforts. Other meetings, trainings, and workshops continue in a Virtual format.
PLANNING OFFICE—Permit Reviews
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building
Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For June 2021, Planning Staff was in-
volved with the review of 82 Building Permits and 4 Certificates of Occupancy permit that were issued. This
activity results in a 2021 calendar year-to-date total of 401 Permits and Certificates of Occupancy thru June
2021 as compared to 2020 calendar year-to-date total of 360 Permits and COs and 2019 calendar year-to-
date total of 456 Permits and COs. Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental
Dwelling Permits.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
2019 Comprehensive Plan
The next steps with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan focus on the Implementation Plan (Chapter 15) items for
the projects, studies, code amendments, and other activities. A copy of the Final Plan is available on the
Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan. Chapter 15 - Im-
plementation focuses on plan implementation tasks.
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Item #11.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (continued)
Comprehensive Rezoning Project 2021 & Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set 2
The Comprehensive Rezoning Project is an implementation item of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan that
must be completed by June 2021. After data analysis of the Zoning Map and Map 12-1: Land Development
Plan, Staff identified the potential zoning and land use classifications/category conflicts and created the
Preliminary List of Rezonings; a Public Outreach effort was conducted in February - March 2021. The Maps
and Lists of the Proposed Zoning Map Amendments (Rezonings) were finalized as of April 26, 2021 and the
formal review process began with First Reading at City Council of Proposed Ordinance #2021-09. Following
a Public Hearing on May 17, 2021, The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Rezonings
with the exception of two properties. The Public Hearing at City Council was conducted on June 7, 2021
and then the City Council took Final Action on June 14, 2021 to approve the Rezoning of 162 properties
(and held 3 properties at their existing zoning). Planning Staff will now work on updating the various data
sources presenting City zoning information. See the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project page on the
City’s Website: https://www.cityofdover.com/ComprehensiveRezoning2021Project
As a companion piece, the Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2 proposed revisions to address
Plan text changes and revisions to Land Use Categories designated on Map 12-1: Land Development Plan.
These revisions (Amendments Set #2) discovered during the parcel-by-parcel analysis associated with the
Comprehensive Rezoning Project also began the formal review process in April with the First Reading of
the Proposed Ordinances #2021-10 and #2021-11. After Public Hearings on May 17, 2021, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of both Amendments. The Public Hearing at City Council was con-
ducted on June 7, 2021 and then City Council took Final Action on June 14, 2021 to approve the Amend-
ments to the Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix and the Map 12-1: Land Development Plan of the
2019 Comprehensive Plan.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
• In June 2021, a Residential Building Permit for a new dwelling unit was issued for one (1) one-family
dwelling on College Road.
• Certificates of Occupancy were issued to a manufactured home placement in Persimmon Park Place
and to one (1) single-family dwelling in the Downtown Development District.
• Building Permits were issued for a new multi-tenant Commercial Building at 515 S. DuPont Highway (S
-19-07) and for Tommy Express Car Wash at 656 N. DuPont Highway (previous Kirby & Holloway Res-
taurant location). In addition, Building Permits were issued for several interior renovation projects and
tenant fit-out projects including Canteen Vending at 60 Starlifter Avenue, at Delaware State Universi-
ty, at the Eden Hill Medical Center, and other project locations.
• Final Certificates of Occupancy were issued for the Grotto Pizza Dough Production Facility on Rose-
mary Road (C-19-08) and for the tenant fit-out for Bob’s Discount Furniture in the North Dover Shop-
ping Center.
• One WCF Building Permit (location on S. Bradford Street) was issued for the installation of Small Wire-
less Communications Facilities (WCFs) by the ZAYO Group under the provisions for Wireless Commu-
nications Facility that were adopted in November 2020 (Ordinance #2020-13).
JUNE 2021 (FY21) TOTAL FOR FY21
New Home Permits Issued 1 59
Value of Commercial Projects $3,296,543.00 $131,966,919.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) $4,145.85 $27,163.85
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Item #11.
BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
The June Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office again were conducted
successfully in a Virtual Meeting format using the WebEx telephone/video conferencing platform. Planning
Staff conducted the Planning Commission Meeting of June 21, 2021 in the Virtual Meeting format. The
Board of Adjustment and the Historic District Commission did not meet in June due to lack of agenda items.
Planning Staff is utilizing the Municode Meetings software system for preparation of Agendas and Packets
for these Boards and Commissions.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on June 16, 2021. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is sched-
uled for July 21, 2021.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet on June 17, 2021. The next Historic District Commission
meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2021.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met virtually on June 21, 2021. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled for July 19, 2021. The Applications listed below were considered.
• S-19-11 Lion of Judah Ministry Church at 951 White Oak Road - The Planning Commission approved the
Request for One-year Extension of Plan Approval granted by the Planning Commission in July 2019 for a
Site Development Plan Application with waivers to permit construction of one-story 5,000 SF place of
public assembly (church) building and associated site improvements. The subject property is 1.14 +/-
acres. The property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone). The property is located on the north side
of White Oak Road and east of Halsey Road.
• S-19-13 NCALL Office Building at 223 & 225 West Division Street – The Planning Commission ap-
proved the Request for One-year Extension of Plan Approval with waivers granted by the Planning Com-
mission in July 2019 for a Site Development Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan Application to construct a
three-story 7,671 SF office building together with associated site improvements. The subject properties to
be combined total 5,120 feet and are located north side of West Division Street east of North New Street.
The property is zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone).
• S-19-15 White Oak Road Property: Apartments and Townhouses on 3 parcels on White Oak Road - The
Planning Commission approved the Request for One-year Extension of Plan Approval granted by the
Planning Commission in August 2019 for a Site Development Plan Application with waivers to permit
construction of a three-story apartment building to contain twenty-four (24) dwelling units as well as
eight (8) townhouse units, comprising thirty-two (32) total dwelling units and associated site improve-
ments known as the White Oak Road Property. The subject area of three parcels consists of 11.17 acres
+/- and located north side of White Oak Road west of State Route 1. The properties are zoned C-2A
(Limited Central Commercial Zone).
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Item #11.
Planning Commission (Continued)
• Z-21-04 Lands of Peter F. and Bonnie S. Reidy at 4 Mifflin Road - The Planning Commission passed the
Application to City Council of a Rezoning Application for a parcel of land consisting of 1.248 acres. The
Planning Commission’s vote on the motion to recommend approval of Rezoning Z-21-04 resulted in a tie
4-4 of the members present; motion failed. The property is zoned CPO (Commercial Professional Office
Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the south-
west corner of Forrest Avenue and Mifflin Road. The owners of record are Peter F. & Bonnie S. Reidy.
Property Address: 4 Mifflin Road. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.09-01-11.00-000. Council District 1. Ordinance
#2021-13.
• Z-21-05 Lands of Draper Farm Properties at 1617 Forrest Avenue –In making its Recommendation to
City Council on Z-21-05, the Planning Commission moved to recommend denial of the Rezoning Appli-
cation for a parcel of land consisting of 5.04 acres. The property is zoned R-10 (One Family Residence
Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the north
side of Forrest Avenue and adjacent to Cranberry Run Drive. The owner of record is Draper Farm Proper-
ties LLC. Property Address: 1617 Forrest Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-075.00-01-07.00-000. Council Dis-
trict 1. Ordinance #2021-14.
• S-21-06 Dover Park Recreation Projects: Community Building, Spray Pad & Accessible Playground Im-
provements – The Planning Commission granted conditional approval of a Site Development Plan to per-
mit construction of a one-story 2,619 SF Office and Community Building, Spray Pad, Accessible Play-
ground and other related site improvements. Two subject properties are part of the overall seven proper-
ties which comprise Dover Park. The properties are zoned ROS (Recreational and Open Space Zone).
Dover Park is located on the southeast side of White Oak Road and west of Acorn Lane with access from
White Oak Road. The owner of record for all parcels is the City of Dover. Property Address (All parcels):
1210 White Oak Road. Tax Parcels (Project Parcels): ED-05-068.15-01-02.00-000, ED-05-068.15-01-
01.00-000. (Other Parcels part of overall Dover Park Site): ED-05-068.15-01-05.00-000, ED-05-068.19-
01-28.00-000, ED-05-068.19-01-29.00-000, ED-05-068.19-01-30.00-000, and ED-05-068.19-01-31.00-
000. Council District 3.
• MI-21-07 Text Amendment: Permitted Uses within the SC-3 Zone - The Planning Commission recom-
mended approval to City Council of Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 – District Reg-
ulations, Section 17 – Shopping Center Development Zone. The proposed Ordinance outlines additional
permitted land uses within the existing zoning designation of SC-3 (Shopping Center Development Zone:
Regional Shopping Center). The proposed amendment to the Ordinance is to retain current permitted uses,
but additionally include within the SC-3 Zone: “warehousing, transshipment and distribution, and logistics
support.” The proposed changes reflect changing customer concepts of shopping, the decline of the tradi-
tionally large format retailer, the influence of online retail operations, and the evolution of wholesale and
the logistics distribution sector. Ordinance #2021-12.
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Item #11.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY20 Projects
• CARES Act Funding
The City of Dover was awarded $475,211 in Federal Funds to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19.
The City has partnered with the Department of Health and Social Services to administer the grant that
will be used for motel vouchers and rent subsidies that will service homeless persons or those at risk of
becoming homeless. Ninety-six (96%) of these funds have been spent year-to-date.
• Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase
affordable housing in the City of Dover. Eleven (11) families have purchased affordable housing in the
City of Dover with one family scheduled for closing in late July.
• Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH)
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. This project is completed. DIMH is
also in the process of purchasing a building for its new shelter location that will be renovated with CDBG
funds.
• Central Delaware Housing Collaborative
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for a women’s shelter. This project is underway.
• Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner-occupied housing in the City that is in violation
of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that
threaten the health and safety of low-income homeowners. Emergency home repairs have been com-
pleted for seven (7) families and two (2) homes rehabbed.
• NCALL Research Inc.
CDBG funds will be used to demolish two existing homes in the Restoring Central Dover area in order to
construct two affordable housing units on the vacant lots. One property is located at 49 S. Kirkwood
Street and has been demolished. Construction of the new home is underway.
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Item #11.
Code Enforcement Activity— June 2021
Case Type # cases # cases % staff % staff initiated
current YTD (July initiated YTD
month 2020 to current month
June
2021)
No valid Rental Permit 13 162 100% 92%
No valid Building Permit 3 46 66% 67%
Tall grass and weeds 113 666 94% 85%
Unregistered vehicle 3 40 33% 75%
Abandoned vehicle 1 50 100% 82%
Annual Housing Inspection 48 242 86% 91%
Property Maintenance 58 564 72% 79%
Exterior
Electric Termination 4 67 75% 91%
Dover Code of Ordinances 86 957 74% 91%
Zoning 2 32 50% 65%
Total Cases Opened 349 3678
Total # of Inspections For 842
Month
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
23 & 25 S Governors Avenue – These two dwellings have been condemned by the City;
owner has applied for Demolition Permits.
209 N New Street—This dwelling has been condemned by the City; boarded by City Staff.
688 Buckson Drive— This dwelling has been condemned by the City. The dwelling was
boarded by the City to keep people out.
846 Westview Terrace – This dwelling has been condemned by the City due to storm
damage. Progress is being made to lift the condemnation.
1173 Long Point Road– This dwelling has been condemned by the City due to storm
damage. Progress is being made to lift the condemnation.
Vacant Buildings currently registered - 137
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #11.
July 2019—
July 2020–
Current June 2021 June 2020 June 2020
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued June (2021) June (2020)
FY 21 FYTD 21 FY20 FYTD 20
Administrative Permit
6 44 5 31
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 31 375 28 337
Building Permits
19 385 19 139
Demolition Permits
4 21 3 43
Fence Permits 27 176 25 146
Fire Prevention Permits 10 71 7 77
Mechanical Permits
29 312 32 274
Plumbing Permits
22 238 12 206
Sign Permits 15 101 7 124
Swimming Pool Permits
1 7 5 15
Subtotal 1730 1392
Business Licenses 21 1861 25 2055
Merchant Licenses
6 361 2 398
Contractor Licenses
29 1295 23 1264
Subtotal 3517 3717
Lodging House Licenses
0 67 13 48
Public Occupancy
11 456 35 453
Rental Dwelling 29 3161 118 3158
Subtotal 3684 3659
Manufactured Homes
5 340 1 330
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections June (2021) June (2020)
FY 21 FYTD 21 FY20 FYTD 20
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
208 2602 216 2684
Plumbing/Mechanical
381 2570 136 3056
Certificate of Occupancy
4 83 9 112
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Item #11.
Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated three (3)
incidents during the month of June.
Staff is working on annual fire and life safety in-
spections at apartments and clubhouses as well as
educational occupancies.
Staff is assisting the GIS coordinator with plotting
all above ground tanks in the City of Dover.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 12 270 226
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 65 1,137 821
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 30 464 303
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 6 89 84
Meetings & Walk Through 21 177 177
Fire Plan Review & DAC 19 125 116
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 3 totaling $1,002 24 totaling $511,604 24 totaling $5,478,000
Undetermined 1 totaling $1,200 9 totaling $562,401 13 totaling $466,751
Incendiary N/A 4 totaling $20,501 5 totaling $2,750
Arrest Made with DPD 0 1 1
Investigation Time 6 124 hours 124 hours
Injuries 0 6 2
Deaths 0 0 0
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2021
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Date Range: From 05/01/2021 to 05/31/2021
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies Item #12.
Dover Fire Department Equipment Type(s): All Equipment Types
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/01/2021 30046 2021-000376 00:41 80 NIXON LN Power line down 0.3
05/01/2021 30046 2021-000377 07:29 BAY RD/EXIT 93 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.3
05/01/2021 30046 2021-000378 11:09 207 ANN AVE Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
05/01/2021 30046 2021-000379 13:18 1350 N DUPONT HWY Outside rubbish fire, other 0.2
05/01/2021 30046 2021-000380 16:42 1760 N DUPONT HWY Assist police or other governmental agency 1.1
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000381 09:47 986 WHATCOAT DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.1
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000382 14:03 761 S LITTLE CREEK RD Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.3
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000383 15:06 1200 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.2
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000384 16:23 PICKERING BEACH RD Assist invalid 1.9
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000385 17:05 1704 E LEBANON RD Good intent call, other 0.8
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000386 21:12 9803 BAYSIDE DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000387 23:32 1365 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
05/02/2021 30046 2021-000388 23:37 45 S STATE STREET System malfunction, other 0.2
05/03/2021 30046 2021-000389 10:43 418 N GOVERNORS AVE Police matter 1.5
05/03/2021 30046 2021-000390 14:32 206 N AMERICAN AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/03/2021 30046 2021-000391 14:37 N GOVERNORS BLVD Natural vegetation fire, other 0.6
05/03/2021 30046 2021-000392 19:36 11 FAIRWAY LAKES DR E Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
05/04/2021 30046 2021-000393 14:58 402 COWGILL ST Extrication, rescue, other 0.6
05/05/2021 30046 2021-000394 09:22 HAZLETTVILLE RD Passenger vehicle fire 0.4
05/05/2021 30046 2021-000395 16:06 105 N DUPONT HWY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
05/05/2021 30046 2021-000396 17:42 655 BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.3
05/05/2021 30046 2021-000397 20:16 255 WEBBS LN C Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.5
05/06/2021 30046 2021-000398 01:46 231 THORNTON ST System malfunction, other 0.2
05/06/2021 30046 2021-000399 12:52 1125 FORREST AVE 101 Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/06/2021 30046 2021-000400 21:01 163 E SHELLDRAKE CIRCLE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/07/2021 30046 2021-000401 06:24 550 S NEW ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.4
05/08/2021 30046 2021-000402 03:32 362 KESSELRING AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.5
05/08/2021 30046 2021-000403 05:27 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/08/2021 30046 2021-000404 14:12 999 LONG POINT RD Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.3
05/08/2021 30046 2021-000405 15:42 1441 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
05/09/2021 30046 2021-000406 11:38 4193 WEST DENNEYS ROAD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/09/2021 30046 2021-000407 14:08 950 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/10/2021 30046 2021-000408 05:34 1 DOVER HIGH DRIVE Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.5
05/10/2021 30046 2021-000409 07:38 425 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.6
05/10/2021 30046 2021-000410 13:28 1074 S STATE ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/10/2021 30046 2021-000411 23:43 154 SPRUANCE RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
05/11/2021 30046 2021-000412 09:23 57 SCOTTS CORNER ROAD Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2.9
05/11/2021 30046 2021-000413 13:37 655 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.1
05/11/2021 30046 2021-000414 18:17 1358 FORREST AVE Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 0.4
05/11/2021 30046 2021-000415 19:45 135 HAMAN DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.5
05/12/2021 30046 2021-000416 21:42 SLAUGHTER ST Good intent call, other 0.2
05/13/2021 30046 2021-000417 02:08 RT 1 EXIT 98 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
05/13/2021 30046 2021-000418 12:18 1030 S GOVERNORS AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/13/2021 30046 2021-000419 13:48 1574 N DUPONT HWY Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.6
05/13/2021 30046 2021-000420 14:22 100 ENTERPRISE PL Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/14/2021 30046 2021-000421 07:19 54 FAIRWAY LAKES DR J Assist invalid 0.3
05/14/2021 30046 2021-000422 11:18 1570 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/14/2021 30046 2021-000423 15:38 138 SPRUANCE RD Good intent call, other 0.2
05/14/2021 30046 2021-000424 21:00 109 HOLMES ST Cooking fire, confined to container 0.5
05/15/2021 30046 2021-000425 10:19 UPLAND AVE Good intent call, other 0.3
05/15/2021 30046 2021-000426 11:26 51 WEBBS LN A Forest, woods or wildland fire 0.4
05/15/2021 30046 2021-000427 14:07 1131 N DUPONT HWY Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.0
05/15/2021 30046 2021-000428 19:02 2985 FAST LANDING RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.7
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000429 01:41 31 MUIRFIELD CT Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000430 02:24 SR 1 Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000431 02:34 KENTON RD Good intent call, other 0.2
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000432 10:36 520 SUNSET ROAD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000433 11:45 51 WEBBS LN E Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.4
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000434 12:43 655 BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.4
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000435 17:23 44 FOREST CREEK DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional Item #12. 0.4
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000436 19:11 132 NOB HILL RD CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000437 22:40 820 CARVEL DR G Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/16/2021 30046 2021-000438 23:07 1131 N dUPONT HWY Authorized controlled burning 0.3
05/17/2021 30046 2021-000439 09:11 631 RIDGELY ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
05/17/2021 30046 2021-000440 10:56 1054 S GOVERNORS AVE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/17/2021 30046 2021-000441 12:04 101 SHREWSBURY CT Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/17/2021 30046 2021-000442 12:21 745 BACON AVE Assist police or other governmental agency 0.6
05/17/2021 30046 2021-000443 21:11 212 KESSELRING AVE Outside rubbish fire, other 0.9
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000444 02:04 1525 MCKEE RD False alarm or false call, other 0.5
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000445 06:30 1788 N DUPONT HWY Cooking fire, confined to container 0.9
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000446 09:50 904 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.2
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000447 10:02 271 N DUPONT HWY Service Call, other 0.4
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000448 10:32 101 BABB DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000449 12:47 87 PAR HAVEN DR I Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.7
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000450 22:05 30 SHINNECOCK RD CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/18/2021 30046 2021-000451 23:01 320 E BROAD STAIRS PL Water evacuation 0.3
05/19/2021 30046 2021-000452 12:15 1387 N DUPONT HWY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.7
05/19/2021 30046 2021-000453 15:33 1018 WHITE OAK RD Special type of incident, other 0.1
05/19/2021 30046 2021-000454 19:09 100 HIAWATHA LANE Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.5
05/20/2021 30046 2021-000455 01:13 38 CARPENTER ST Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 1.9
05/20/2021 30046 2021-000456 02:42 404 TRIBBITT ST Cooking fire, confined to container 0.6
05/20/2021 30046 2021-000457 06:54 51 WEBBS LN K Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
05/20/2021 30046 2021-000458 08:31 38 CARPENTER ST Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 1.8
05/20/2021 30046 2021-000459 12:51 1001 N DUPONT HWY 13 Good intent call, other 0.2
05/20/2021 30046 2021-000460 13:02 87 PAR HAVEN DR I Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
05/20/2021 30046 2021-000461 19:34 12 KINGS HWY Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
05/21/2021 30046 2021-000462 12:13 WHITE OAK RD Natural vegetation fire, other 0.4
05/21/2021 30046 2021-000463 12:25 224 THORNTON ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000464 11:20 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000465 13:02 904 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000466 15:00 51 WEBBS LN C Hazardous condition, other 0.6
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000467 15:36 32 MAPLE DALE RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000468 15:50 CAROL ST Outside rubbish fire, other 0.5
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000469 16:24 32 MAPLE DALE RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000470 20:28 14 S BRADFORD ST System malfunction, other 0.3
05/22/2021 30046 2021-000471 22:55 195 NAULT RD Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.4
05/23/2021 30046 2021-000472 11:53 203 CHENAULT CT Building fire 1.9
05/24/2021 30046 2021-000473 01:09 866 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/24/2021 30046 2021-000474 01:52 127 SWEETGUM DR Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.1
05/24/2021 30046 2021-000475 07:28 120 CECIL ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.1
05/24/2021 30046 2021-000476 11:46 3 LOOCKERMAN PLZ Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.1
05/24/2021 30046 2021-000477 15:56 291 COLLEGE RD Building fire 0.8
05/25/2021 30046 2021-000478 07:22 28 N QUEEN ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/25/2021 30046 2021-000479 14:44 51 WEBBS LN L Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.3
05/25/2021 30046 2021-000480 18:54 971 FOREST ST Fire, other 0.3
05/25/2021 30046 2021-000481 20:04 866 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/26/2021 30046 2021-000482 07:03 300 HIAWATHA LANE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
05/26/2021 30046 2021-000483 09:48 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
05/26/2021 30046 2021-000484 11:56 200 ISABELLE ISLE Smoke or odor removal 0.4
05/27/2021 30046 2021-000485 10:27 950 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
05/27/2021 30046 2021-000486 13:13 1060 ARTIS DR Authorized controlled burning 0.7
05/27/2021 30046 2021-000487 15:54 327 N BRADFORD ST Fire, other 0.5
05/28/2021 30046 2021-000488 16:42 1572 N DUPONT HWY Lock-in (if lock out , use 511 ) 0.2
05/29/2021 30046 2021-000489 13:14 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.4
05/29/2021 30046 2021-000490 18:08 47 OLD FORGE DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
05/29/2021 30046 2021-000491 21:43 1001 WALKER RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.3
05/29/2021 30046 2021-000492 22:06 204 N CAROLINE PL No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.2
05/29/2021 30046 2021-000493 23:03 231 BEECHWOOD AVE CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/30/2021 30046 2021-000494 15:55 N LITTLE CREEK RD Good intent call, other 0.2
05/30/2021 30046 2021-000495 16:07 506 ANN MOORE ST Overheated motor 0.3
05/30/2021 30046 2021-000496 22:49 46 S QUEEN ST Carbon monoxide incident 0.2
05/31/2021 30046 2021-000497 11:47 3000 LEMAY LA C Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/31/2021 30046 2021-000498 15:04 399 TRIBBITT ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional Item #12. 0.4
05/31/2021 30046 2021-000499 16:13 154 SPRUANCE RD Passenger vehicle fire 0.3
05/31/2021 30046 2021-000500 18:37 200 BANNING ST 170 Grass fire 0.2
05/31/2021 30046 2021-000501 18:56 31 S BRADFORD ST False alarm or false call, other 0.1
Total Number of Incidents: 126
Total Length of Incidents: 56.5 Hours
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MONTHLY REPORT
JUNE 2021
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Date Range: From 06/01/2021 to 06/30/2021
Incident Run Log Company: All Companies Item #12.
Dover Fire Department Equipment Type(s): All Equipment Types
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
06/01/2021 30046 2021-000502 13:37 655 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.4
06/01/2021 30046 2021-000503 22:01 333 CHARRING CROSS DR Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.9
06/01/2021 30046 2021-000504 22:20 114 THAMES DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
06/02/2021 30046 2021-000505 08:51 155 S BRADFORD ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.6
06/02/2021 30046 2021-000506 09:00 834 S GOVERNORS AVE False alarm or false call, other 0.4
06/02/2021 30046 2021-000507 09:37 1 DOVER HIGH DRIVE False alarm or false call, other 0.3
06/03/2021 30046 2021-000508 07:26 1706 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
06/04/2021 30046 2021-000509 10:56 411 MOORE PL Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.7
06/04/2021 30046 2021-000510 11:49 226 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.8
06/04/2021 30046 2021-000511 11:53 110 HAMAN DR Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 0.2
06/04/2021 30046 2021-000512 14:25 909 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
06/04/2021 30046 2021-000513 17:25 1211 N DUPONT HWY A Good intent call, other 0.3
06/05/2021 30046 2021-000514 01:49 1300 S FARMVIEW DR D Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
06/05/2021 30046 2021-000515 14:12 110 PERSIMMON CIR EAST Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
06/05/2021 30046 2021-000516 14:32 352 NORTHDOWN DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
06/05/2021 30046 2021-000517 15:21 400 N DUPONT HWY I Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
06/05/2021 30046 2021-000518 22:49 140 S STATE ST Heat detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
06/06/2021 30046 2021-000519 05:45 255 WEBBS LN B Cooking fire, confined to container 0.7
06/06/2021 30046 2021-000520 16:25 318 TOPAZ CIR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
06/06/2021 30046 2021-000521 19:46 9 PAR HAVEN DR C Animal rescue 0.7
06/06/2021 30046 2021-000522 20:31 644 S QUEEN ST 105 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.6
06/07/2021 30046 2021-000523 18:06 82 ROUNDTREE DR EAST Road freight or transport vehicle fire 0.3
06/07/2021 30046 2021-000524 22:22 4091 HAZLETTVILLE RD Good intent call, other 0.5
06/07/2021 30046 2021-000525 23:50 1254 S FARMVIEW DR False alarm or false call, other 0.5
06/08/2021 30046 2021-000526 09:39 27 LOST TREE CT CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
06/08/2021 30046 2021-000527 13:07 1225 WALKER RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
06/08/2021 30046 2021-000528 14:32 534 PENNSYLVANIA AVE EXTENDED Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.6
06/09/2021 30046 2021-000529 01:19 1788 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.4
06/09/2021 30046 2021-000530 11:05 225 N KIRKWOOD ST Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.4
06/09/2021 30046 2021-000531 17:48 364 BLUECOAT ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
06/09/2021 30046 2021-000532 19:43 401 E WIND DR No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.3
06/10/2021 30046 2021-000533 10:39 938 S BRADFORD ST Passenger vehicle fire 0.5
06/10/2021 30046 2021-000534 11:12 631 RIDGELY ST False alarm or false call, other 0.2
06/10/2021 30046 2021-000535 15:13 828 TOWNSEND BLVD Good intent call, other 0.7
06/10/2021 30046 2021-000536 16:59 843 SUNSET TERR Power line down 1.4
06/11/2021 30046 2021-000537 10:33 47 OLD FORGE DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
06/11/2021 30046 2021-000538 17:58 413 COURT ST A Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
06/12/2021 30046 2021-000539 00:58 55 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
06/12/2021 30046 2021-000540 22:37 24 MARSH CREEK LN CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
06/13/2021 30046 2021-000541 18:12 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1
06/14/2021 30046 2021-000542 05:23 146 SPRUANCE RD Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 1.2
06/14/2021 30046 2021-000543 10:56 1411 S HANCOCK AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
06/14/2021 30046 2021-000544 22:25 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG D 201 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
06/15/2021 30046 2021-000545 19:41 12 KINGS HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
06/15/2021 30046 2021-000546 20:10 901 SHREWSBURY CT A3 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
06/15/2021 30046 2021-000547 23:54 84 REPRESENTATIVE LN CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
06/16/2021 30046 2021-000548 12:50 108 REVOLUTIONARY BLVD Extrication of victim(s) from machinery 0.5
06/16/2021 30046 2021-000549 15:16 1196 S LITTLE CREEK RD Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
06/16/2021 30046 2021-000550 22:54 910 WHATCOAT DR Trash or rubbish fire, contained 0.7
06/17/2021 30046 2021-000551 00:22 812 PAUL ST Good intent call, other 0.3
06/17/2021 30046 2021-000552 16:42 340 Nob Hill Rd Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
06/17/2021 30046 2021-000553 17:20 46 S BRADFORD ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
06/17/2021 30046 2021-000554 18:52 375 SIMON CIRCLE No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.2
06/19/2021 30046 2021-000555 04:33 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 6 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
06/19/2021 30046 2021-000556 12:56 367 BLUECOAT ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
06/19/2021 30046 2021-000557 14:52 910 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
06/19/2021 30046 2021-000558 19:02 50 GREENWAY SQUARE M22 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
06/19/2021 30046 2021-000559 19:02 950 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.5
06/19/2021 30046 2021-000560 19:36 992 WHATCOAT DR Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.9
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
06/20/2021 30046 2021-000561 14:16 COLLEGE RD Passenger vehicle fire Item #12. 1.3
06/20/2021 30046 2021-000562 20:08 50 GREENWAY SQUARE M Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
06/21/2021 30046 2021-000563 17:24 9876 BAYSIDE DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.5
06/21/2021 30046 2021-000564 22:15 70 NUGENT LOOP Dispatched & canceled en route 0.4
06/22/2021 30046 2021-000565 00:27 1570 N DUPONT HWY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.1
06/22/2021 30046 2021-000566 10:05 883 HORSEPOND ROAD Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
06/22/2021 30046 2021-000567 21:19 1131 BAY RD LOT 1 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.5
06/22/2021 30046 2021-000568 22:16 79 QUAILS NEST DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
06/23/2021 30046 2021-000569 00:34 1 DOVER HIGH DRIVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
06/23/2021 30046 2021-000570 08:22 100 ELECTRIC AVE Unauthorized burning 0.3
06/23/2021 30046 2021-000571 18:04 100 ISABELLE ISLE Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.7
06/23/2021 30046 2021-000572 20:31 66 LOGANBERRY TERRANCE Assist invalid 1.6
06/24/2021 30046 2021-000573 11:35 915 S DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7
06/24/2021 30046 2021-000574 14:24 101 BABB DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
06/24/2021 30046 2021-000575 18:41 312 LOFTLAND DR Good intent call, other 0.2
06/24/2021 30046 2021-000576 19:43 56 KENTLAND AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
06/25/2021 30046 2021-000577 08:16 POW MIA PARKWAY Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
06/25/2021 30046 2021-000578 11:06 109 S BRADFORD ST Building fire 1.2
06/25/2021 30046 2021-000579 15:40 S STATE ST & W NORTH ST ST Good intent call, other 0.2
06/25/2021 30046 2021-000580 19:06 CRAWFORD AVE Good intent call, other 0.1
06/26/2021 30046 2021-000581 10:34 290 N RED HAVEN LN Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
06/26/2021 30046 2021-000582 15:31 400 N DUPONT HWY E Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7
06/27/2021 30046 2021-000583 05:36 1225 WALKER RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
06/27/2021 30046 2021-000584 18:56 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG I Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 0.4
06/28/2021 30046 2021-000585 07:33 348 UNITED WAY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.5
06/28/2021 30046 2021-000586 10:56 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1
06/28/2021 30046 2021-000587 12:10 501 S STATE ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
06/28/2021 30046 2021-000588 13:14 FORREST AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
06/28/2021 30046 2021-000589 18:51 39 Huntington cir Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
06/28/2021 30046 2021-000590 23:46 115 KARL DR Assist invalid 2.7
06/29/2021 30046 2021-000591 02:56 2929 HARTLY RD Assist invalid 0.6
06/29/2021 30046 2021-000592 14:08 SR 1 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.8
06/30/2021 30046 2021-000593 09:20 1155 WALKER RD Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
06/30/2021 30046 2021-000594 12:18 211 DELAWARE AVE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
06/30/2021 30046 2021-000595 14:16 23 S TURNBERRY DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.7
Total Number of Incidents: 94
Total Length of Incidents: 45.1 Hours
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Item #13.
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
August 9, 2021
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of June:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through June 30, 2021 numbered 18,965 this is an increase of 2,587
complaints over the same period last year.
25,000 20,952 21,732 20,504
18,965
20,000 16,378
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
8 7 7
6
4 3
2 2 2
2 1 1 1 1
0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in June Cases Cleared In June Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures listed below, the units also recovered 75.1 grams/doses of miscellaneous
other drugs and $4,798.00 during the month of June. *Due to the increase in the amount of
methamphetamines seized, we will now report on that as well (prescriptions will included in the
miscellaneous other drug totals).
2,000.00 1451.2
1,000.00
169.47 286.036
44.7 8.00
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ecstasy (Doses) Methamphetamine Heroin
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
15
10
4 5
5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING & CADETS
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 2 CADETS CONTACTS
ASSIST OTHER 76 PARKING 0
WARRANTS ON FILE 0 SMOKING 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 3 OPEN CONTAINER 0
PARKING DCO’S 1 LOUD NOISE 0
LOUD MUSIC 0 OTHER DCO’s 0
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 PROPERTY CHECKS 0
PARKING COMPLAINTS 0 BUSINESS CONTACTS 53
PEDDLER 0 LIBRARY CHECKS 0
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 173 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 0
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 8 SPECIAL EVENTS 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 6 TOTAL CONTACTS 53
BIKE PATROL 0
PROPERTY CHECKS 74
WARNINGS 1
TOTAL CONTACTS 344
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 3
WARRANTS ON FILE 1
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 87
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 41
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 1
CURFEW CHECKS 120
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 0
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 49
WARNINGS 0
FUGITIVES 6
DCO'S 0
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 308
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 3.423 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is an increase of 802
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
7,000
6,208
6,000
4,701 4,800
5,000
4,000 3,423
3,000 2,621
2,000
1,000
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
1,200
1,065
1,000
800
600
400
200 158
0
Thru June
Reportable Non-Reportable
911 Center
During the month of June, the Dover Police Department handled 7,583 calls, a decrease of 119 calls
received during the same period last year.
12,000
10,000 9,666
9,055
8,073
8,000 7,702 7,583
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
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CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through June 30, 2021, we issued 1,946 city ordinance summons, an increase of 94 summonses for the
same period last year.
3,500 2,963
3,000 2,534
2,284
2,500 1,852 1,946
2,000 1,494
1,500 1,232
907 705
1,000 516
500
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
ISSUED 2,963 2,534 2,284 1,852 1,946
PAID 1,494 1,232 907 705 516
SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/JUNE
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 1
TIER 2 8 752 28 2
TIER 3 9 1,250 30 0
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
200 187 187
180
160
140
120
97 98
100
80
60
40
20
0
MAY JUNE
TIER 2 187 187
TIER 3 97 98
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(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents)
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and
activities in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas A. Johnson, Jr.
Chief of Police
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2021-20
2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF
3 THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000 per
5 banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool, and the purchase and sale of
6 investment grade corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and
7 WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies, and other various financial
8 institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing, selling,
9 transferring, assigning, and handling securities.
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that the
11 Controller/Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, and Interim Assistant Treasurer are hereby authorized to open
12 accounts with banking institutions and purchase, sell, transfer, assign, and handle securities and that they
13 are authorized to sign all related forms;
14 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one
15 signature; and
16 That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice:
17 Lori Peddicord - Controller/Treasurer
18 Janella Sapp - Assistant Treasurer
19 Megan Ramsey - Interim Assistant Treasurer
20 ADOPTED: *
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23 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN ROY SUDLER, JR.
24 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
25 Actions History
26 08/09/2021 - Scheduled for Introduction - City Council
P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903
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Item #16.
PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
First Reading Before the Dover City Council
August 9, 2021
File Number: AX-21-03
Ordinance Number: 2021-16
Applicants: Dover Indoor Tennis, Inc. c/o Daniel D. Brengle
Owner of Record: Dover Indoor Tennis, Inc.
Property Address: 633 Persimmon Tree Lane, Dover DE
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-058.00-01-32.00-000
Lot Size: 3.1707 acres (138,115.69 SF)
Present Zoning: AR (Agricultural Residential Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RC (Recreation and Commercial Zone)
2019 Comprehensive Category 2: Priority Annexation Areas
Plan Designation:
2019 Comprehensive Residential Low Density*
Plan Land Use Category: *Seeking a Minor Variation to revise Land Use Designation to
Commercial - Entertainment)
Present Use: Tennis Club
Proposed Use: Tennis Club
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Item #16.
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Existing Zoning: AR Agricultural Residential Zone
Proposed Zoning: RC Recreational and Commercial Zone Subject Property
Owner: Dover Indoor Tennis Inc. Dover Boundary
Date: 07/30/2021
Zoning
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-16
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3 633 PERSIMMON TREE LANE
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
5 limits of the City of Dover; and
6 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
7 described below from AR - Agricultural Residential District (Kent County zoning classification) to RC -
8 Recreational and Commercial Zone (City of Dover zoning classification).
9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
10 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
11 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
12 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from AR
13 - Agricultural Residential District (Kent County zoning classification) to RC - Recreational and
14 Commercial Zone (City of Dover zoning classification) on that property located at 633 Persimmon
15 Tree Lane, consisting of 3.1707 +/- acres, owned by Dover Indoor Tennis, Inc.
16 (TAX PARCEL: LC-00-058.00-01-32.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE: AX-21-03; COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3)
17 ADOPTED: *
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19 Actions History
20 08/09/2021 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council
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