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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on July 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Hare
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin (departed
at 8:06 p.m. and returned at 8:15 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce (departed at 7:55 p.m. and returned at
7:56 p.m.), Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present were Major Stump, Ms. Cruz, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire Chief Rhodes,
City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at
7:52 p.m.).
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Hare declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council
was not in official session and could not take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW
OF MAY 29, 2019
The Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting - Budget Review of May 29, 2019 were
unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin and bore the written
approval of Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2019
The Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of June 24, 2019 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2019
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2019 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin and bore the written approval of Mayor
Christiansen.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - KIM WARFIELD - PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE (AUGUST 2017 - MAY 2019)
On behalf of members of Council, Mayor Christiansen, Councilman Anderson, and Councilman
Sudler presented Dr. Kim Warfield with the following Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of
her service on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee from August 2017 -
May 2019:
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
presented to
KIM WARFIELD
Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
August 2017 - May 2019
The City of Dover extends sincere appreciation for your public service.
PRESENTATION - GET ON BOARD THE U.S.S. DOVER (TONY DEPRIMA) AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-09 REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO
CONSIDER NAMING A UNITED STATES NAVAL VESSEL THE U.S.S. DOVER
Mr. Tony DePrima provided a PowerPoint Presentation entitled USS Dover - Get On-Board
(Exhibit #1).
The City Clerk read Resolution No. 2019-09 requesting the Secretary of the Navy to consider naming
a United States naval vessel the U.S.S. Dover into the record.
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Taylor, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote,
adopted Resolution No. 2019-09, as follows:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO
CONSIDER NAMING A UNITED STATES NAVAL VESSEL THE U.S.S. DOVER
WHEREAS, Delaware has played an important role in American history, with the motto
"Liberty and Independence," it was the first to ratify the United States Constitution on
December 7, 1787 at the Golden Fleece Tavern located in it's capital, Dover. It was given
the nickname the "First State," and for five days, it was the only “United State” of America;
and
WHEREAS, Dover was named the most patriotic City in the entire state in 2018 and 2019
by Insurify and has roads named after exemplary Naval Officers such as Admirals
William Halsey, Jr., Chester W. Nimitz, and Raymond A. Spruance. Dover was also listed
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in the New York Times for their spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks demonstration dating
back to 1976 in celebration of the capital’s history; and
WHEREAS, Delaware was home to 18 Medal of Honor recipients dating back to the
Civil War, as well as 878 Gold Star Heroes, according to Military Families United.
Dover Air Force Base is also located within the capital and plays an indispensable role in the
global transportation network, as well as fulfilling the nations most sacred commitment at
the Air Force Port Mortuary, Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs, ensuring
dignity, honor, and respect to all of the fallen heroes of the United States military who have
made the ultimate sacrifice to our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council request the
Secretary of the Navy to consider naming a United States Naval Vessel, the U.S.S. Dover,
in honor of Dover's rich history, the Medal of Honor recipients, and as a memorial to all who
pass through Dover AFB's Port Mortuary on their final trip home.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to make
this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover as a lasting symbol of
appreciation and gratitude to Dover’s past, present, and future service men and women.
ADOPTED: JULY 8, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-11 -
REZONING REQUEST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 53 NORTH WEST STREET AND
517 WEST DIVISION STREET
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property
located at 53 North West Street, consisting of 0.20+/- acres, and 517 West Division Street, consisting
of 0.35+/- acres, owned by Harman Oil, Inc. The properties are currently zoned C-1A (Limited
Commercial) and the proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial)
(Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.08-04-02.00-000 and ED-05-076.08-04-01.00-000; Planning Reference:
Z-19-05; Fourth Council District).
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2019-11 be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance
was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 22, 2019.)
Planner's Review
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the petition to amend
the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. He noted
that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg explained that the intent of the rezoning was to provide a wider
array or variety of activities on the property and more liberal setbacks and building coverage
requirements.
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Mr. Sudler stated that his only concern was that there is a high density of vehicles on West Street and
Division Street and that there is currently a gas station on the other side of the light and sometimes
the traffic gets a little backed up.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg advised that there are a lot of uses that are possible within the
C-2A (Limited Central Commercial) zone, including retail stores, business and professional offices,
personal services, restaurants, a variety of service establishments, places of public assembly, etc.
He noted that a gas station is permitted as a conditional use to a permitted activity in the C-2A zone
and that, in discussions with Harman’s, the most significant conclusion is that this area lacks any
kind of basic, nearby convenience stores and general retail and they have clearly indicated that is
what they propose to do.
Public Hearing
Council President Hare declared the public hearing open.
Mr. John Paradee of Baird Mandalas and Brockstedt, LLC, representing the applicant, advised that
Mr. Mark Strickland of Century Engineering and Mr. William Harman, Jr., one of the principle
owners of the property, were present to answer questions. Mr. Paradee noted that the Staff report
indicates that the application satisfies all of the criteria for a rezoning under section 5.3 of the Dover
Code. He advised that the request is compatible with the existing uses and zones in the area, there
are a number of other commercial uses in the area, this proposal was consistent with the City's efforts
to improve the downtown district, there are adequate public facilities and infrastructure in place and,
most importantly, the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan which recommends mixed
commercial uses in this area.
Mr. Paradee advised that this parcel is too small to do anything substantial with and the reason that
they applied for a C-2A zone as opposed to C-2 is to gain some flexibility on setbacks. He noted that
the parcel technically has three (3) front yards and under C-1A they would have to have a 25-foot
setback on all three of those sides, which severely compresses the permitted building envelope for
the property. Mr. Paradee stated that by rezoning to C-2A, the three (3) side yards gain another
10 feet which gives them a lot more flexibility in terms of design and placement of any
improvements on the property.
Mr. Paradee pointed out that under the zoning ordinance there are only three (3) uses that are
permitted in C-2A that are not permitted in C-1A as first permitted uses, those are hotels, places of
public assembly, and drive-throughs. He noted that a gas station would require a conditional use
application before the Planning Commission and advised that they re-presented to the Planning
Commission, NCALL, and the neighbors that they do not intend to develop a gas station at this site.
Referring to concerns that were expressed at the Planning Commission meeting, Mr. Paradee advised
that although the C-2A zone would permit a six-story hotel on this site and C-1A allows two (2)
stories, building anything greater than two stories on this small parcel is impractical because of the
parking requirements. He noted that a two-story building would require 26 parking spaces and any
additional floor above two would require an additional 13 spaces or 39 for three stories and so on.
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Mr. Paradee stated that they do not have a user for the property and that they were simply asking for
the rezoning in order to give them some flexibility on setbacks and design. He provided a memo
from Mr. Mark Strickland of Century Engineering that explains the C-2A zone versus the C-1 zone
(Exhibit #2).
There being no one else wishing to speak, Council President Hare declared the Public Hearing
closed.
Mr. Polce moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and, by a unanimous roll call vote,
Council adopted Ordinance #2019-11, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 53 NORTH WEST STREET AND 517 WEST DIVISION STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover, Delaware has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of
property within the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted us of
the properties described below from C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) on the
property located at 53 North West Street, consisting of 0.20 acres (8,512 SF +/-) and on the
property located at 517 West Division Street, consisting of 0.35 acres (15,278 SF +/-) (at the
northeast corner of the intersection of North West Street and West Division Street), owned
by Harman Oil, Inc. (Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.08-04-02.00-000 and ED-05-076.08-04-01.00-
000; Planning Reference: Z-19-05; Fourth Council District)
ADOPTED: JULY 8, 2019
ADVANTECH ABATEMENT
Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor, advised that Advantech applied for an abatement of real estate
taxes in April or May of 2019. After review of the application with Staff and the Deputy City
Solicitor, it was determined that they did not qualify for the abatement based on the qualified
employee dates of hire. It was determined that the official date of hire for the timeline would be the
date of the building permit and not the date of purchase of the land from the City of Dover.
Advantech believes that the date of the purchase of the land should be the date that the City would
consider the dates of hire for the new employees.
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Mrs. Bundek noted that if, however, counsel believes that the date of hire should be the building
permit date, Advantech has provided an employee list from that date and they have the required
15 new hires. However, only 60% are city or county residents and the code requires 75%. She noted
that the Code allows City Council to reduce the 75% to a lesser percentage but not to less than 50%.
Mrs. Bundek advised that Advantech is asking Council to consider the date of the purchase of the
land as their commitment to the relocation/expansion of their business or to consider reducing the
75% requirement to 60%.
Responding to concerns, Mrs. Bundek noted that City Solicitor Rodriguez advised an amendment
to the Code to make interpretation of this section easier. Mr. Rodriguez stated that they would not
be setting a precedent by reducing the percentage of city/county residents.
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of Advantech’s request to reduce the percentage of
city/county resident hires from 75% to 60%. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried. (City Clerk’s Office Note: Prior to discussion of this item Mr. Slavin recused
himself from this issue because Advantech is under contract with the State agency that he runs and
he signs both contracts and payments with them.)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 25, 2019
The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 25, 2019 at 6:01 p.m., with
Council President Hare presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson,
Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, and Mr. Taylor. Mr. Lindell
was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their
Committee meetings were Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and
Administration). Mr. Garfinkel and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and
Transportation) were absent.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor
presiding.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
Update - Safety Issues at the Library
Mr. Slavin moved to defer the update regarding safety issues at the Library until the
Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
meeting of July 23, 2019, seconded by Mr. Neil.
Mr. Anderson stated that he could support the motion to defer this matter, since he
thought there had been substantial efforts made by the Library staff and the
City Manager to accommodate both availability and safety.
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Mr. Neil moved to call the question, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously
carried.
The motion to defer the update regarding safety issues at the Library until the Council
Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting of
July 23, 2019 was unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Quarterly Update - Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee
Mr. Gerry Pennington, Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee Chair, and Mr. Chris Asay
Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee Vice Chair, reviewed the Bicycle/Pedestrian
Subcommittee Quarterly Update.
Mr. Slavin expressed concerns regarding the route of the Senator Bikeway,
explaining that there is an existing problem with traffic in the alley near Hazel Road
and he thought it would be dangerous to have bicycle traffic in that area as well. He
asked staff to encourage the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to
look at this issue, noting that he thought closing off the stub of Maryland Avenue
between American Avenue and the alley to vehicle traffic would solve the problem.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that the City
is responsible for the maintenance of all of the delineators that will be installed along
the Senator Bikeway. She noted that the Senator Bikeway project was approved by
City Council and staff will have to maintain the components that result from the
project. Mrs. Mitchell stated that she could provide members with the budget
information regarding the maintenance costs, noting that the City is responsible for
street maintenance from curb to curb.
Mr. Taylor stated that he thought this was the cost of doing business, explaining that
if the City wants bicycles on the roadways, then the City has to abide by the mandates
set forth by DelDOT.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Asay confirmed that no traffic lanes would be lost
for the Senator Bikeway.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Asay advised that DelDOT was responsible for the
bike lane on Route 13, and noted that there had been a fatality involving a bicyclist
at the intersection of Route 13 and College Road. Mr. Pennington explained that
Route 13 is considered a high stress bikeway; however, almost the entire route of the
Senator Bikeway is along neighborhood streets that have very low traffic volumes,
and the intention is to make the bikeway safe enough to allow a 12-year-old child to
make the trip alone.
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Mr. Taylor stated that he is a firm believer that the City should make an investment
in and promote bicycle safety within the City limits. He noted that he thought that
if the City wants more people to start using these pathways, they needed to promote
them as a positive option, and tell people about safety, and greenhouse effect. Mr.
Taylor asked if a traffic study had been completed in regard to the Senator Bikeway
project. Responding, Mr. Slavin noted that the traffic studies are typically triggered
by new developments that bring additional vehicles onto the road; however, if one
was done, it would have been completed by DelDOT.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Council President
Hare presiding in the absence of Chairman Lindell.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Contant introduced himself, noting that he had grown up in the City, currently
lives in the Village of Westover, and is excited to take part in City government.
Evaluation of Bids - Property Reassessment
Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, Tax Assessor, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the evaluation of bids for the property reassessment.
Staff recommended awarding the proposal for revaluation services to Tyler
Technologies in the amount of $104,550, plus any additional overage fees.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Bundek explained that the overage fees could be used
for litigation or extra appeals that Tyler Technologies may need to be involved in.
She also noted that the overage fees may be necessary if additional funds are required
for the mailings, explaining that the budget was based on the actual cost five (5) years
ago.
In response to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Bundek stated that when the fieldwork was
completed by the outside vendor 10 years ago it cost approximately $785,000.
Mr. Slavin moved to recommend awarding the proposal for revaluation services to
Tyler Technologies in the amount of $104,550, plus any additional overage fees, as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously
carried.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
MONTHLY REPORTS - MAY 2019
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Slavin, the following monthly reports were accepted
by consent agenda:
City Assessor's Report
City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager's Report
City Planner's Report
Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report
Fire Chief's Report
Police Chief's Report
2019/2020 ANNUAL APPOINTMENT (DEFERRED DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF MAY 13, 2019) - COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SUBCOMMITTEE/SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(RECOMMENDED BY COMMITTEE CHAIR) - WILLIAM T. GARFINKEL (TERM TO
EXPIRE MAY 11, 2020)
Councilman Taylor, Chair of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, requested the
reappointment of William T. Garfinkel to the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee with
a term to expire May 11, 2020.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the reappointment of William T. Garfinkel
to the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, as recommended by Chairman Taylor.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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REAPPOINTMENTS - RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT - THREE-YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE JULY 2022
Mayor Christiansen requested approval of the reappointment of Kishor C. Sheth and
William A. Hufnal to the Board of Adjustment for three-year terms to expire July 2022.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the reappointment of William T. Garfinkel
to the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, as recommended by Chairman Taylor.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Anderson announced that the Convoy of Hope was being held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at
10:00 a.m. on Legislative Mall. He noted that services being provided include basic dental, medical
screening, food and many other opportunities for bringing hope to people who feel economically
distressed. Mr. Anderson stated that more information could be obtained through Facebook.
Mr. Polce noted that the cost to provide some of the most critical resources possible was
approximately $10 per guest and they were projecting attendance of about 3,000 people. He
suggested that this was a good cause for Council members’ discretionary funds.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of July 8, 2019, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - PowerPoint Presentation entitled USS Dover - Get On-Board
Exhibit #2 - Memo from Mr. Mark Strickland of Century Engineering
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting on 07/08/2019
USS Dover
Get On-Board
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USS Delaware (SSN 971)
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But was there
ever a
USS Dover ???
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*
Yes, 1941 to 1945??
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USS Dover IX 30
1941- 1945
Unclassified
Miscellaneous Vessel
Navy Reserve Training
Ship
Home ports
Toledo, Ohio
Gulfport, Mississippi
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USS Dover IX 30
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But it was the USS Wilmington (PG 8)
from 1897 to 1941
So the USS Dover was a hand me down from our Big Brother
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The Ships Bell
is at the
Delaware Military
Academy
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So How Common Is It
To Name Navy Ships
After Capital Cities 7
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Very Common!!!
45 Capital City Ships
16 Active now
11 Submarines
4 Littoral Combat Ships
3 Fast Transport Ships
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USS Raleigh (C-8) USS Raleigh (LPD -1)
USS Atlanta (CL -51) Ships of the
Past
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Historic
USS Indianapolis (CA 35)
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It was this guy's ship
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Historic
USS Juneau (CL-52)
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USS Little Rock (LCS -9)
* submariens
USNS Carson City (TEPF -7)
Active Ships
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USS Montpelier (SSN – 765)
Yes ... Small Capital Cities Get Ships
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So who was left out?
4 ships with capital city names but not
named for them , for example the USS
Lincoln
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…One Missed the Boat
FRA · KFOR
K. E UC
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… And One Never Made
It To The Fleet
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USS Dover should join this list'
USS Montgomery (LCS-8) USNS Trenton (TEPF-5)
USS Little Rock (LCS-9) USS Santa Fe (SSN -763)
USS Columbus (SSN-762)
USS Hartford (SSN-768)
USS Providence (SSN-719)
USS Topeka (SSN-754)
USS Columbia (SSN-771)
USS Annapolis (SSN-760) USS Montpelier (SSN-765)
USS Jackson (LCS-6) USS Olympia (SSN-717)
USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) USS Cheyenne (SSN-773)
USNS City of Bismarck (TEPF-9)
USNS Carson City (TEPF-7)
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USS Indianapolis (LCS-17)
Six Unnamed Littoral Combat
Ships On Order
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USNS City of Bismarck (TEPF-9)
Two Unnamed Expeditionary
Fast Transport Ships On Order
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Who Names Navy Ships??
The Secretary of the Navy, under the direction of the
President and in accordance with rules prescribed by
Congressional Naming Conventions.
Congress has influenced the naming of certain Navy ships.
The Navy suggests that congressional offices wishing to
express support contact the office of the Secretary of the
Navy to make their support known.
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What can the City of Dover Do?
1. Through a resolution make the
case to the Secretary of the Navy
to name a USS Dover.
2. Ask our Congressional team to
support the request.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting on 07/08/2019
.TTTT CENTURY
ENGINEERING
4134 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
t 302.734.9188 centuryeng.com
June 3, 2019
Mr. John W. Paradee, Esq.
Baird, Mandalas, Brockstedt; LLC.
6 S. State Street
Dover, Delaware 19901
RE: Harman Oil, Inc.
Zoning Application Z-19-05 Lands of Harman Oil, Inc. at 53 North West Street and 517 West Division
Street and Ordinance #2019-11
Rezoning Memo
Dear Mr. Paradee,
During the May 20 th , 2019 City of Dover .Planning Commission Public Hearing, members of the public spoke in
opposition of the rezoning of parcels ED-05-076.08-04-01.00 and ED-05-076.08-04-02.00 from C-1A to C-2A citing
specific concerns about tb.e. potential development of the subject parcels with the proposed zoning. The primary
concern expressed was that of a large hotel or apartment structure being constructed that is not consistent with
the character of the nearby residential· areas. While the Owner of the parcel has no plans for the development of
the parcel at this time, a concept display was developed with the purpose of demonstrating a more realistic mixed-
use development of the-subject-parcels.· In the attached concept a 7,700 SF, 2-story building is shown, with the
minimum required parking located on site (26 spaces). Minimal vacant space remains .on the property to
accommodate,additional parking.
Using the attached concept as a ·reference, ·any additional floors above the 2-story structure shown in the concept
would require a minimum of an additional 13 parking spaces with C-2A zoning. This is simply not feasible given
the size of the parc:el_s, nor is the comstruction of a parking structure/garage economically feasible. The additional
building height, number of stories, a)'ld floor area ratio flexibility granted by the C-2A zoning designation will likely
have ho impact ofthe future development of these lands.
The primary bulk area benefit of,:tezQ'ning to C-2A lies in that the C-2A zoning requires only a 15' frontyard setback,
compared with 25' hi C-1A. This iS! particularly important given the small size of the parcels and that the West,
East, and South property lines will all be considered frontages subject to the front yard setback. On a parcel of
this size, this single setback revision increased.the buildable area of the combined parcels from 10,839 SF to
14,264 SF. While this may seem like a large increase, the additional area primarily will deliver enhanced flexibility
in locating the buildi~.,.as 1he size·oHhe·building itself will still be limited by the parking requirements.
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CENTURY
fflT ENGINEERING
4134 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
t 302.734.9188 centuryeng.com
Additional permitted uses offered in C-2A (excluding hotels) include places of public assembly and drive-
throughs. Specific examples of potential developments permitted in C-2A and not C-1A include:
• Retail - Pharmacy with drive through
• Retail - Fast food or deli with drive through
• Small Church or Community Center (place of public assembly)
Each of the permitted uses listed above would more be feasible and realistic development options than a 3+ story
hotel or apartment building with the proposed zoning.
Sincerely,
Mark Strickland, P.E.
Century Engineering, Inc.
Attachments: Concept Plan
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