DDP Design Committee Packet

Design Committee Meeting March 12, 2025 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 • Agenda • Minutes (February Meeting) • Public Comments • Update on 32 W. Loockerman St. (frontage near bus stop) • CPTED (Crime prevention Through Environmental Design) and proposed metal project by Brian (Harry) Bachman • Potential projects of Design Committee for FY 2026 • Leadership (Chair/Co-Chair) of Design Committee begin FY 2026 • New business • Adjourn Next Meeting: May 14, 2025 via Zoom See next page for full details on 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 March 12, 2025 12:00 PM Zoom (see below and page 2) Diane Laird is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: DDP Design Committee Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Wed, 10 occurrence(s) 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 February 12, 2025 12:00 PM Via Zoom Meeting Minutes Attendees: Dawn Melson-Williams, Jennifer Gunther, Diane Laird, Cynthia Gowie Welcome Agenda Motion to approve duly made and unanimously accepted. Minutes (October 9th meeting) Motion to approve duly made and unanimously accepted. Public Comments - None 32 W. Loockerman St. (frontage near bus stop) (Property owned by Colonial Management) • Funding Sources: • Design Committee funding through the Safety Committee • $2,500 from Colonial Management. • $3,000 from the DE Division of Arts • Funding Challenges and Opportunities: • Diane applied for an opportunity grant of $1,250 for the Fire & Ice event. It may be possible to withdraw the grant request and potentially secure a Special Project Grant of up to $3,000 for the art project. • Jennifer suggested looking into Community Project Grants, which offer up to 30% of total project costs for non-arts organizations. Those applications are due March 1st. • Dawn raised design concerns. Different lengths of the vertical pieces due to the stepped bricks need to be considered. Ensuring that the top rail is horizontally aligned is key. The panels will also be level and the wave above the top rail (which is in the drawing but not the rendering) will be included as it will serve to deter people from sitting on it. • Diane agreed that a final, on-site conversation will be needed before installation. 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 February 12, 2025 12:00 PM 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 February 12, 2025 12:00 PM Via Zoom Holiday window contest Diane reported on the contest. EZPass won First place ($200) and Mayor’s Choice ($100). Other winners included Mitten & Winters, Dover Art League, and Pastries, Deli, and More. There weren’t very many entries, but, overall, it was a success. Paint Dover! Diane reported that there was a good outcome from the event. It was October 8-10, 12, 13. There is a virtual exhibit Https://Tinyurl.com/DoverArt. When artists register, they sign over the use of their pictures at no cost. The event, therefore, provides a cadre of pictures that can be used in marketing ma- terials. Diane will be meeting with the BIGGS Museum next week to discuss an exhibition. Typically, the exhibition is held on a Thursday evening, but Diane is hoping to have that changed to a longer, week- end showing. Potential Projects Diane discussed that, while the funding has been funneled some into the Critical Improvement Pro- gram, there are still Façade Grant funds available. She would like to turn attention back to the Façade Improvement Program and suggested that the committee take a walk up Loockerman Street to identify buildings that could benefit from façade improvements such as new painting, lighting, shutters, brick pointing, etc. The committee discussed having new banners made with updated artwork. Diane mentioned that she would like to incorporate DSU more regularly on the banners. She noted that this is likely a conver- sation for next fiscal year’s work plan. Dawn noted the potential for a large mural on the side of the Mobility Center. This could be a good opportunity to beautify Minor Street with lighting, a mural, or dimensional wall features. She is unsure how such a project would be funded. Suggested looking into being a Delaware 250 project. Diane would like to consider changing the over-street lighting along Loockerman Street to a warmer tone light. This is not a priority for this year, but maybe in upcoming years. 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 February 12, 2025 12:00 PM Via Zoom Leadership FY 2026 There is a need to engage new or additional volunteers to oversee leadership of the Design Commit- tee. The committee discussed inviting back previous members, such as those from the Dover Art League, the BIGGS Museum, and DSU. New Business – NONE Next Meeting – February 2025, via Zoom Adjourn – 1:06pm 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.