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MEMORANDUM
Department of Planning & Inspections
P.O. Box 475
Dover, Delaware 19903
Phone: 302.736.7196 Fax: 302.736.4217
DATE: August 4, 2017
TO: Applicants to the Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Office
SUBJECT: D.A.C. Meeting of WEDNESDAY, August 9, 2017
The Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) will hold a staff meeting on WEDNESDAY,
August 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Conference Room of City Hall to review and
comment on the following applications that will be considered by the Planning Commission at its
meeting of Monday, August 21, 2017.
Participation in the D.A.C. meetings is limited to agency reviewers and project applicants. While
the public is welcome to attend, public comment will not be accepted. The opportunity for public
comment will be available at the Planning Commission meeting.
Applicants: Please review DRAFT Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) Report provided
for your project and be prepared to discuss any questions or concerns.
1) Z-17-04 Lands of Sarah Jones at 826 Forest Street - Review and Recommendation for
rezoning of one parcel of land totaling 0.5 acres+/- located on the south side of Forest Street
between Gibbs Drive and Lincoln Street. The property is zoned RG-1 (General Residence
Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-1A
(Limited Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The owner
of record is Sarah E. Jones. Property Address: 826 Forest Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.12-
01-16.00-000. Council District 4. Ordinance #2017-10. For this zoning map amendment, the
First Reading was completed on July 24, 2017. Public Hearing before the Planning
Commission is scheduled for August 21, 2017, and Final Reading/Public Hearing is
scheduled before City Council for September 11, 2017. This application is associated with
item MI-16-13: Nonconforming Uses in Residential District. The Rezoning is proposed in
order to comply with City Council action requiring the sunsetting of nonconforming uses in
residential zones.
2) Z-17-05 Lands Bennie Smith Real Estate, LLC at 870-872 Forest Street - Review and
Recommendation for rezoning of one parcel of land totaling of 0.7473 acres (32,552 S.F.) of
area. The property is currently zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) and subject to the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning classification is IO (Institutional &
Office Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property known as
870-872 Forrest Street is situated on the south side of Forest Street and east of Gibbs Drive.
The owner of record is Bennie Smith Real Estate, LLC. The equitable owner is St. Nicholas
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Ukrainian Orthodox Mission. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.12-01-08.00-000. Council District 4.
Ordinance #2017-11. For this zoning map amendment, the First Reading was completed on
July 24, 2017. Public Hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 21,
2017, and Final Reading/Public Hearing is scheduled before City Council for September 11,
2017.
3) C-17-03 Residence at 91 Saulsbury Road Conditional Use Review – Application for
Conditional Use Review to permit conversion of an existing 1,360 SF two-story structure
into residential use. The property consists of an 8,036.6 S.F. +/- parcel (0.1845 acres). The
property is zoned CPO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and is subject to the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the east side of Saulsbury Road
and north of Carver Road. The owner of record is 91 Saulsbury Rd, LLC. Property Address:
91 Saulsbury Road. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.07-01-47.00-000. Council District 4.
4) C-17-04 House of Pride Offices at 45 South New Street - Application for Conditional Use
Review to convert an existing one-family dwelling structure into a philanthropic use as the
administrative facility (offices) for House of Pride. The property consists of a 9,090 SF +/-
parcel. The property is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone). The property is located on the
east side of South New Street, north of Reed Street, and south of Division Street. The owner
of record is House of Pride, Inc. Property Address: 45 South New Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-
077.05-03-05.00-000. Council District: 4.
5) S-17-23 Kent Pediatrics at 53 Roosevelt Avenue - Review of a Site Development Plan
application to permit construction of a 2,520 S.F. one-story medical office building and
associated site improvements. The property consists of a 15,350 S.F. +/- parcel (0.36 acres)
and is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The property is located on the north side of
Roosevelt Avenue and west of South DuPont Highway. The owner of record is JCD
Investments, LLC. Property Address: 53 Roosevelt Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-05-
73.00-000. Council District 2. Waiver Requests: Alternative Format of Opaque Barrier;
Elimination of Sidewalk Requirement; and Partial Elimination of Curbing Requirement.
This property is the subject of variance applications V-17-05 approved by the Board of
Adjustment on February 15, 2017 and V-17-11 approved on April 19, 2017. The variances
granted were to allow an increase in parking and to reduce the rear yard setback
requirement.
Please be advised that the Planning Commission meeting agenda will include other items in
addition to the items above. As an applicant you will receive a packet of information for the
Planning Commission meeting including the meeting agenda and Final D.A.C. Report.
CC: Sarah E. Jones Nik Patel, Elliot Surveying Group
Jocelyn Jones Marion Lott
E’Tiffany Jones Mary-Beth Johnson
Chae Jones James Medved, JCD Investments LLC
Bennie Smith Gregory B. Fusco, Key Engineers Inc.
Edward Zabowski Lance Heal, Beacon Construction Services Inc.
Fr. Stephen Hutnick
Phil McGinnis
Kishor Sheth