Historic District Commission Meeting Agenda

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE The Historic District Commission Meeting for Thursday, September 17, 2026 will be held as an In-Person Meeting at the City Council Chambers at 4:00 PM. The public is welcome to attend in person. The Meeting will also be provided as a Virtual Meeting using Webex, an audio/visual conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. See the participation information below to join by phone or computer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION City of Dover Historic District Commission Meeting of September 17, 2026 Join By Phone: Dial 1-650-479-3208 Access Code: 253 894 90904 Password from Phones: 36837432 Join Online: https://bit.ly/HDCMeeting09172026 Webinar Number: 2538 949 0904 Password: DoverHDC If you are new to Webex, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. For problems accessing the meeting, please call the Planning Office at (302) 736-7196. WELCOME ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Adoption of Minutes of August 20, 2026 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Activity

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING - September 17, 2026 PAGE 2 2. Summary of Applications 2025 and 2026 3. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2026 Department of Planning & Inspections Updates NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission 4. HI-26-05 Referral of Fence Permit #26-1349 at 317 S Governors Avenue - Review of Architectural Review Certification as Referred by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for a Fence Permit #26-1349. The project proposes a 6-foot matte vinyl tan fence on the southern side yard of the property located at 317 S Governors Avenue. Property is zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The owner of record is Rasheedat Hill. Property Address: 317 S Governors Ave. Tax Parcel: ED05- 077.09-04-44.00-000. Council District 4. NEW APPLICATIONS Revised Applications 5. HI-25-01 Revised #2 and S-25-07 Revised #2 The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza – Public Hearing and Review for Revised Architectural Review Certification and Revised Site Development Plan Application for redevelopment of the Old Dover Post Office property consisting of 1.267 acres for a mixed-use project (commercial and residential uses) known as The Old Post as Revised. This Revised #2 Plan proposes the demolition of the existing building in its entirety and reconstruction of the front building portion its current form adding the second-floor addition to the front wings of the building and with the four-story rear Building Addition. Architectural Revisions request utilization of an EIFS brick exterior cladding system in place of the conventional and thin brick materials for the building elevations. This Revised #2 Plan seeks to increase the apartment unit count from 42 to 45 units while keeping the exact same building footprint and total building square footage as previously approved. The overall project will consist of a building with forty-five (45) residential apartment units and commercial space and with parking and other site improvements. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located on the north side of Loockerman Plaza and adjacent to Innovation Way. The owner of record is The Old Post, LLC. Property Address: 55 Loockerman Plaza. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-04-53.00-000. Council District 4. For Consideration with Revision: Parking Strategy Statement and Active Recreation Area Plan. Application HI-25-01 was considered for Architectural Review Certification at the Historic District Commission Meeting of February 20, 2025 and as Revised at their November 20, 2025 Meeting. Application S-25-07 was granted conditional approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Certification by the Planning Commission on March 17, 2025 and as Revised at their December 15, 2025 Meeting. 6. HI-25-02 Revised and S-25-11 Revised The Governor: Mixed Use Building at 120 S Governors Avenue – Public Hearing and Review of a Revised Architectural Review

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING - September 17, 2026 PAGE 3 Certification and Revised Site Development Plan Application for the construction of a four story, 169,080 SF Mixed Use Building including a grocery, retail and restaurant spaces, a child day care, 120 apartment units, and a roof-top courtyard with site improvements of a parking lot, a courtyard, and landscaping. The Revision includes refinement to the building architectural elevations and materials, and adjustments to the building entrances, courtyard and loading areas. The main parcel contains 1.70 +/- acres. The properties are zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and partially subject to H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the west side of South Governors Avenue and halfway between Reed Street and West Loockerman Street. The owners of record are Downtown Dover Development Corporation c/o Downtown Dover Partnership and The City of Dover. Property Addresses: 105 S. New Street, 111 S. New Street, 115 S. New Street, 120 S. Governors Avenue, Dover, DE. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-01-44.00-000, ED-05-077.09-01-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09- 01-42.00-000, ED-05-077.09-01-43.00-000. Council District 4. Waiver Approved for Opaque Barrier – Fence Components and Approved Parking Strategy Statement.This Application HI-25-02 was considered at the Historic District Commission Meeting of July 17, 2025 and granted conditional approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Certification by the Planning Commission with Application S-25-11 The Governor 120 S Governors Avenue on September 15, 2025. OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan PUBLIC COMMENTS OPPORTUNITY – An opportunity is given for members of the public to provide comments to the Historic District Commission not specifically related to Applications with Public Hearings. ADOURN Posted: September 10, 2026 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