Historic District Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
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The Dover Historic District Commission met on August 20, 2026. The Commission considered and unanimously approved two fence referrals: Permit #26-1225 for a 6-foot black ornamental steel fence enclosing the Dover Fire Department Station #1 parking lots following discussions of public safety, vehicle break-ins, and downtown crime; and Permit #26-1250 for Peoples Church at 46 S. Bradford Street, conditionally approving a 6-foot ornamental metal fence with landscaping screening rather than chain-link to secure new outdoor HVAC equipment.
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Votes
5 routine votes, all passed
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Approve the agenda as presented.
Passed.
Play from 01:49Approve the Historic District Commission meeting minutes from July 16, 2026 with noted corrections.
Passed.
Play from 02:50Approve Fence Permit #26-1225 (HI-26-03) for 103 S. Governors Avenue, 116 S. Bradford Street, and other parcels for a 6-foot black ornamental steel fence.
Passed.
Play from 44:15Conditionally approve HI-26-04 Fence Permit #26-1250 at 46 S. Bradford Street with the condition that the proposed chain-link fence be changed to a 6-foot ornamental fence and that shrubbery or trees be installed to screen the equipment from Bradford Street view.
Passed.
Play from 1:00:13Adjourn the meeting.
Passed.
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Recording
Agenda
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1. Approval of Agenda
Approval of the meeting agenda for the Historic District Commission meeting of August 20, 2026.
Play from 01:332. Approval of Minutes
Adoption of the minutes of the July 16, 2026 Historic District Commission meeting with minor typographic corrections.
Play from 01:543. Communications & Reports
Staff updates on the summary of 2025/2026 applications, architectural review certifications through July 2026, and Department of Planning and Inspections staffing updates.
Play from 03:014. HI-26-03 Referral of Fence Permit #26-1225 at 103 S. Governors Avenue (Dover Fire Department Station #1)
Consultation on an Architectural Review Certification for a 6-foot black ornamental steel security fence and gates enclosing parking lots along South Governors Avenue, West Reed Street, and South Bradford Street, addressing severe downtown safety and property crime issues.
Play from 07:215. HI-26-04 Referral of Fence Permit #26-1250 at 46 S. Bradford Street (Peoples Church)
Review of an Architectural Review Certification for a security enclosure around new ground HVAC equipment on the north side of the property; approved conditionally with requirement for a 6-foot ornamental metal fence and landscape screening instead of chain-link.
Play from 44:516. Old Business: Certified Local Government Program & 2019 Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Updates on the CLG program and participation with Delaware State Housing Authority regarding land use, regulatory barriers in city code, and upcoming housing reform outreach.
Play from 1:00:547. Public Comments Opportunity and Adjournment
Public comment period and scheduling adjustment for the September meeting to accommodate the Family Court ribbon cutting.
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