DDP Design Committee Packet

Design Committee Meeting September 11, 2024 12:00 PM Zoom (see below and page 2) Design Committee Meeting Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97574384969 Meeting ID: 975 7438 4969 AGENDA • Welcome • Volunteer to take minutes • Approval of Agenda • Minutes (August Special Meeting) • Public Comments • 32 W. Loockerman St. (frontage near bus stop) (Property owned by Colonial Management) • Proposed CPTED (Crime prevention Through Environmental Design) measure • Propsosal received from Brian (Harry) Bachman, Owner of Graydie Welding (attached) • New business • Adjourn Next Meeting: October 9, 2024, via Zoom The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Design Committee Meeting September 11, 2024 12:00 PM Zoom (see below and page 2) Diane Laird is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: DDP Design Committee Time: Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Wed, 10 occurrence(s) Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM Oct 9, 2024 12:00 PM Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM Dec 11, 2024 12:00 PM Jan 8, 2025 12:00 PM Feb 12, 2025 12:00 PM Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM Apr 9, 2025 12:00 PM May 14, 2025 12:00 PM Jun 11, 2025 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJMocO2rpj8jHN0mnyzWIsrBhcLEVa_mMKoU/ics?ic- sToken=98tyKuCvqzwuGdyRuR-ORowEGY_CLOnxiClEgo0NkRH8GRd6cRHUPuFuF4R-L9X9 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97574384969 Meeting ID: 975 7438 4969 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,97574384969# US +13092053325,,97574384969# US --- Meeting ID: 975 7438 4969 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adI4hf8h18 The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Design Committee Meeting August 7, 2024 12:00 PM Zoom Special Meeting Minutes Attendees: Chevonne Boyd (Owner, The Hive), Cynthia Gowie (Property Manager, Colonial Management), Vanessa Hunter (Representative, National Contractors Association vhunter1005@gmail.com www.ncca- hq.org), Kerri Lacey, Dawn Melson-Williams, Kristin Pleasanton, Bobby Wilson (Downtown Business Owner) Welcome and Introductions 12:05 Agenda: Kristin Pleasanton moved to accept; motion seconded by Kerri Lacey, unanimous approval. Minutes (June): Kristin Pleasanton moved to accept, unanimous approval. Public Comments: N/A The Hive 28: W. Loockerman St. work completed. Chevonne Boyd was present, and provided overview of pro- jects, and sought final approval of FY 23 Façade & Architectural grants per applications submitted to DDP: • Façade Improvement grant: Diane Laird indicated the work completed and receipts provided sup- ported the façade project outcome and therefore recommended approval of $1,170. Kristin Pleasanton moved to accept; motion seconded by Dawn Melson-Williams, unanimous approval. • Architectural grant: Diane Laird indicated the architectural work completed and receipts provided sup- ported the architecturals provided/project outcome and therefore recommended approval of $2,000. Kerri Lacey moved to accept; motion seconded by Kristin Pleasanton, unanimous approval. Ms. Boyd thanked the committee for the opportunity to apply for, and receive funds. Diane and the committee thanked Ms. Boyd for her outstanding work at the project site and for opening a quality, relevant business. Ms. Boyd invited all committee members to visit The Hive. Colonial Management: 32 W. Loockerman St. (frontage near bus stop) Proposed CPTED (Crime prevention Through Environmental Design) measure. A treatment for the front/sidewalk of the building that often hosts vagrants and loiterers has been a topic of this committee’s discussion for over a year. The committee discussed a treatment of metal/fencing to reduce this nuisance behavior. Consideration of traditional stock vertical metal “fencing” at 42” above finished side- walk, with four decorative metal panels (approx. 2’x4’ each), was discussed. The panels could receive artfully designed themes, such as “four seasons,” “Delaware” holly, peach blossom, ladybug, blue hen, etc., flowers, or The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Design Committee Meeting August 7, 2024 12:00 PM Zoom other designs in metalwork by a qualified contractor. DE Division of Arts funding may be available, depending on design and process. Graydie Welding has been considered for the work (and also met Diane and Kristin at the proposed project site) but proposals will be sought from all interested parties, including those recom- mended by guest Vanessa Hunter during the meeting. Kristin Pleasanton offered to write up a proposal, and share it with Diane who will get it to Cynthia Gowie, Vanessa Hunter, a representative from Graydie Welding, and anyone else who expresses interested in providing a proposal for artwork, cost and timely completion. We will target artist/contractor responses to be in hand by Friday, August 30. Discussion on vacant store windows: Diane indicated that funds ($500 total) previously contemplated to ad- dress poor window treatments common at four to five new business locations on Loockerman St. is insufficient to hire a local shop owner to consult with these business owners and also provide window lighting/décor to make the window area more aesthetically pleasing. Further discussion can take place at future meeting. New business N/A Meeting adjourned at 1:01 Next Meeting: September 11, 2024, via Zoom The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Graydie Welding LLC Brian Bachman, Owner & Welder 100 Old North Road Camden, DE 19934 Downtown Dover Partnership Diane Laird, Executive Director Diane@DowntownDoverPartnership.com 101 W Loockerman Street Suite 2B Dover, DE 19904 August 30th 2024 Dear Diane, Below is the proposal for the railing and panels at the Old Sears Building on 32 W Loockerman Street which includes labor. 1. Metal railing: Item Cost Total 40 foot steel railing 40 feet @ $130 per feet $ 5,200.00 Posts 10 posts @ $50 per post $ 500.00 20 foot piece punched channel 4 pieces @ $32 per piece (part #60-1012-PC471612) $ 128.00 Plates 10 plates @ $10 per plate $ 100.00 Shoes 10 shoes @ $10 per shoe $ 100.00 Stainless steel anchors 1 box @ $100 per box $ 100.00 Balusters 120 balusters @ $17 per piece (part #13-45024-198) $ 2,040.00 Black Paint 1 gallon @ $80 per gallon $ 80.00 $ 8,248.00 Subtotal 2. Proposed custom design concept for the four separate, artistic panels to be welded to the metal railing: Item Cost Total Sheets of steel - 4' x 2' 4 sheets @ $200 each $ 800.00 1/2" square bar for frames 4 pieces @ $10 each - one for each panel $ 40.00

Artistic panels 4 panels @ $500 each $ 2,000.00 $ 2,840.00 Subtotal $ 11,088.00 Grand Total Artistic panels - items will be hand bent out of 1/4" solid square bar and welded to the steel panels (price already included in panels above): Blue Hen with vegetation Lady bug with leaves and vines Holly Leaves Sea Trout Timeframe: 4 weeks for panel making 2 days for installation Artwork example: Baluster example: Thank you for your consideration, Brian Bachman Graydie Welding LLC