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CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, November 21, 2019 – 3:30 PM City Hall – Conference Room ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING on September 19, 2019 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS 1. Summary of Activity a. Summary of Applications 2018 and 2019 b. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2019 2. Department of Planning & Inspections Update NEW APPLICATIONS - None NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Permits Referred to Commission 2. Annual Meeting of Historic District Commission a. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman b. Meeting & Deadline Schedule for 2020 3. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program a. Status of FFY2018 CLG Grant b. Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant Application Submission 4. Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan a. Release DRAFT Plan (dated 10/1/2019) is available for review. See Project website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan b. Release DRAFT Chapter 6 – Historic Preservation Plan and associated Maps 6-1A and 6-1B c. Update on Public Outreach Events held for 2019 Comprehensive Plan: i. Open House Event – October 23, 2019 ii. Visitation Event – October 24, 2019 d. Update on Next Steps i. PLUS Review Comments Received ii. Preparation of FINAL DRAFT iii. Formal Review Process and Public Hearings ADJOURN THE AGENDA ITEMS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSION. Agenda Posted: November 12, 2019

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION September 19, 2019 The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 3:30 PM with Chairperson Mr. McDaniel presiding. Members present were Mr. Street, Mr. Czerwinski, Mr. McDaniel and Ms. Mason. Ms. Horsey was absent. Planning Office Staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams, and Mrs. Mullaney. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Street moved for approval of the agenda and to move the New Business before Communications and Reports, seconded by Mr. Czerwinski and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. Ms. Horsey was absent. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2019 Mr. Czerwinski moved for approval of the meeting minutes of June 20, 2019, seconded by Mr. Street and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. Ms. Mason was absent. ADOPTION OF SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2019 Mr. Czerwinski moved for approval of the summary meeting minutes of August 15, 2019, seconded by Mr. Street and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. Ms. Horsey was absent. NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission HI-19-04 Referral of Fence Permit #19-1218 at 2 Kings Highway NE – Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for Fence Permit application #19-1218 for fence replacement project. Project involves replacement of an existing white wood fence (and chain-link fence) with five-foot metal picket fence along the Kings Highway and Division Street frontages. The property is zoned R-10 (One-Family Residence Zone) and is subject to the H (Historic District Overlay Zone). The property is located at the corner of Kings Highway NE where Kings Highway and Division Street merge, south of the intersection with Maple Lane. The owner of record is Samuel Ryan Halpern. Address: 2 Kings Highway NE. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-04-44.00-000. Council District 2. A previous Application HI-16-02 for construction of Carriage House Building at this property was reviewed April 21, 2016. Mrs. Melson-Williams gave a brief introduction of application HI-19-04 regarding the proposed fence project and the Staff Report on the Permit requested. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that as Chairman on the Murphey School Board he did not think their property adjoins that property. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied it did not. Representative(s): Mr. Ryan Halpern and Mrs. Stephany Halpern as property owners; and Mr. Chris Volkomer, contractor.

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Mr. Halpern mentioned that he wanted to make clear that he is sensitive to the Historic District; he lives in Dover and he did not want to do anything to cause any friction. He simply wants to make something more pleasing. The chain-link fence is disgusting and has been disgusting. Now is the time because we are redoing all the landscaping and have several projects on the house itself which includes interior renovation and at the back of the house a complete landscape and redesign and cleaning of the property. We are also removing old trees. We will now have a fence to view into the property which will be something very nice to look at. The last phase of the house will be to replace all the vinyl siding with some type of lap siding or hardie board to bring it back to and away from the vinyl siding that is not part of the historic recommendation. He loves the white wood fence and it looks great, but he cannot maintain it. It is constant maintenance. There are sections now that look like it is going to fall, and he must do something different. There is true iron at the Governor’s property that he thinks is cost prohibitive and that probably has further maintenance. Across the street is Zimmerman’s old property currently has aluminum wrought iron. We are looking to keep the five-foot fence height for a couple of reasons such as security and pets. The back of the property has been done from a prior Permit. As he referred to the first picture that represented the back of the property free landscaping, there is an example of the black fence. The aluminum wrought iron tends to look cheap at times and that is the reason he was thinking to put up brick piers along the fence line. He is sensitive to the recommendations from the Planning Commission (Staff). If we can put them at the corner of the property or at the joining of the fences and minimize the amount of brick pillars, he is willing to do that because it is cheaper for him. In the alley access behind the house there is a weird triangle, and there have been many times he has almost hit a pedestrian coming out of the area because he cannot see them nor can the pedestrian see him. He thought about a mirror system, but that is not going to work. He would like to cut the corner and move the fence back to a 45-degree angle where the chain-link fence is located. He could put two brick pillars there and joined it together with the black aluminum fence or a brick wall where we could put the addresses and a planter or lantern. He is open for suggestions. The side entrance has been the bain of my existence and have since secured it with screws. There are times children will open the fence and leave it open as they are walking down the street. This is also the area where we found a squatter and their belongings. He has since removed all the grass on the sidewalk near the chain-link fence and slats. A sprinkler has been installed and he will be receiving sod next week. Besides the sidewalk, the street will look much better as well. There will most likely be some type of fast vegetation such as an Emerald Arbor or something that will allow privacy. He will temporarily put some type of mesh for privacy behind it which will look nice until there are trees and coverage. There is also a photo of the termite ridden 6x6 fence post. He stated that he saw a Recommendation from Planning Staff to leave the pergola in place and put brick piers in front of it with a fence. He wants to figure out a way to save it. The base is toast from terminate damage to the point that the fears for the mailman every time he walks in. He is thinking that a good compromise is to take the top off because it does match the front of the property and build two brick pillars. It would then rest on top of the brick pillar system and it would maintain the top. Whether we would restore or rebuild, we would do something. We would paint it white and have it rest on two of the brick columns as a base system. He stated that he listed 8-foot brick pillars with a 7-foot sunburst top matching aluminum gate that will be secured for the mailman. There will be some type of electric fence access. If the Commission feels that this is a good compromise, whatever the current height is we will leave in place and just build the new foundation made of brick. He mentioned that he showed the intersection of the white picket fence with the adjacent Hall House fence which is a 4-foot black wrought iron 2

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 fence. He believes if he breaks that up and puts a brick pillar it would be nice and look much better. The adjacent property looks like aluminum, but he thinks it is a 4 ½ -foot fence. It does not appear to be a 4-foot fence or a 5-foot fence. Mr. Halpern was asked which property was he referencing? Mr. Halpern replied the Governor’s Café (across the street). Mr. Halpern also referenced another photo on the corner where the trash trucks also have a problem. He stated that he also paid to have the electric buried in the alley. The only wires on the pole is the cable TV wires (lines). He was not sure if the City had any dealing with Comcast which sometimes can be difficult. We would like to propose without paying to have the pole relocated where the telephone intercepts the home. The other property he also owns so there would be no permission that would need to be granted. There are some renderings of the exact height, style of the gate that would be at the front of the building and a brick pillar with a molded cornice with the dimensions. He stated that coming out of the alley you cannot see from the left and he would like to bump it back. The City Planning was leading towards Kings Highway and Division Street for that corner. He understands the safety concerns. He took a picture of the angle where a driver would sit and the ability to view down the street which is pretty good clearance. He thinks with the opening in the new aluminum fence system you will gain even more visibility. Mr. Street asked for clarification if the applicant was proposing 5-foot brick pillars and fencing. Mr. Halpern replied that initially he was; but he is open to just the major intersection points verses every so often. Mr. Street mentioned that he was okay so far. He just wanted to make sure that it was clear on the request of the brick pillars, fencing, alleyway, and columns. He thinks that it is fine. The only caution is regarding the corner and Division Street it is State street maintained by DelDOT. He advised the applicant to obtain the necessary Permits. Chairman McDaniel asked Mr. Street if he was referring to coming out of the alley or off the street. Mr. Street replied that he was talking about any fence work that is being done on Division Street. Mr. Halpern replied that Pierce Fencing Company did the work in the back yard. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that he did not have any questions, but he did have concerns regarding the 5-foot height of the fence. The fact that no other properties have a 5-foot fence. The height of the fence comes across as a high security presence. Historically, we did not have high fences like that. The 4-foot fence with the spike top is enough for security. If you want to put the 5-foot across the back which he believes is currently there. Mr. Halpern replied all if it is a 5-foot fence. Mr. Czerwinski stated that he personally had an issue with the 5-foot fence. Aesthetically you have this high fence that looks like it is meant to be high security. There are no other properties in the area that actually that has a fence like that. He thinks that it is rather unappealing when you have a high fence like that. He could be the only one feeling this way. There is a fence next to you which is the Hall House and the fence across the street. There are fences in the whole area that are 3 to 4 foot-tall and then there is your 5-foot fence which sticks out and does not historically match the area. When you were along State Street, any wrought iron fence was 3 to 4-feet. Mr. Halpern asked Mr. Czerwinski if he was referring to the existing 5-foot fence. Mr. Czerwinski stated that this was built before the Ordinance was made regarding the 5-foot fence. Mr. Halpern asked Mr. Czerwinski if he 3

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 felt it represents the same type of cosmetic appearance. Mr. Czerwinski replied yes. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that he understands the privacy and that there was a secondary fence built in the back. From an aesthetic point of view when you are trying to present your house and you have a high fence that it comes across rather odd to have a high fence that is purposeful built to block the view of the house. Whoever lived there before, the high fence had the same sense that regarding privacy. He thinks the fence was built in the 90’s before the requirements for the Architectural Review. Again, he is personally against the 5-foot fence because it comes across as “offputting” and is not historically accurate. If you are doing the spike fence, it is going to give you security. He stated that he was cool with everything else (the pillars and he is happy with the design). He thinks it will be very fitting for the area. Mr. Volhomer asked when the existing 5-foot fence was actually built? Mr. Halpern replied in the 90’s. Mr. Volhomer mentioned that from an aesthetic point of view if it was a brand-new fence sitting there, it would not look out of place with that house and it is a 5-foot fence. Mr. Volhomer mentioned that the fence that is going to be installed now instead of having a 2 ½ inch wide pickets they are ½ inch. Technically, with this fence you get an even better view of the house verses the old fence where you have less view of the house. He thinks that you are going to end up with a better view. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned if you look at the area as a whole and you drive down the street and you are going down Kings Highway you have 3-foot fences and then all of a sudden there is a 5-foot fence going around the corner. It sets itself off and it is not within the purview. There is a reason why they put the 4-foot fence limit in the Historic District because that is what was historically in the neighborhood. The 5-foot fence does not work in the City, perhaps in the suburbs. When you have something that tall in the City, it stands out. Mr. Halpern asked a question regarding the height of the fence at the substation that is down the street. He thinks is owned by the City and was not sure it was in the Historic District. Mr. Czerwinski replied yes, it is about 10-feet tall and it was done because they did not want people climbing the fence. Ms. Mason stated that she did not have a problem with the 5-foot fence. She said that she thinks it is attractive. As she looks at the other fences and aside from the color, she thinks it looks so much better in the neighborhood. She thinks this existing fence does stick out. She mentioned that she walks all over Dover daily and as she walks by the house located at 2 Kings Highway, she would always say I really cannot peak into this house to get a better look. She suggested maybe there could be a compromise. You have the spike; the spikes can be very dangerous. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that the spikes are part of the design. Mr. Halpern mentioned that he was open, there are other designs and points. Ms. Mason mentioned that the fence is also to keep the dogs inside the yard. Mr. Halpern mentioned that the fence itself it double picketed which means they are closer together to prevent the smaller dogs from getting through. 4

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Ms. Halpern mentioned that it will also prevent a lot of trash from being thrown over into their yard which is currently happening. Mr. Czerwinski asked what the overall height of the fence was. Mr. Halpern replied that the connecting joints were right at 5-feet. The actual 6x6 that is currently there is higher. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that the new 5-foot fence was just replacing the existing fence and it will be better and easier to see through. 4:02 (58) Mr. McDaniel asked about the gate opening on Division Street (showing an image of the existing). Mr. Halpern replied that he would like to break the joint up with maybe a wider brick column or brick pillars and separating it by fence. He does not want to have a gate on that side. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that he did not like the idea of the brick wall with lettering or something with letters on it. He was not sure if the applicant was trying to appease the City or the Historic District Commission, but he did not like the idea of the lettering. Mr. Czerwinski asked if that was a request or was that something that was just brought up at the meeting. Mr. McDaniel replied no, it was not a request. Mr. Halpern mentioned that the reason he did not invest a lot of money in actual designs is because he knew there would need to be changes. He was presenting ideas that he had and was looking for some feedback. Mr. McDaniel said he understood, and overall, he liked the designs. He mentioned that they were a little fuzzy on how many brick pillars there will be, where they will be located, and how big they are and if you are changing things around regarding the entrance way. Overall, as he previously mentioned he likes this design and concept. He can see what the applicant is trying to do and thinks that he is doing a good job. He is very ambivalent about the Kings Highway corner and setting the fence back as suggested by Staff. He could not help but think that you will be able to see better around the corner than you can now. The way the street is angled now because he comes down that street all the time and he always turns right. He does not have to worry about trying to cross over at the other side. He knows that in previous hearings the Commission has worried about corners, but that corner seems to be an easier one to see around. Mr. Halpern mentioned that he could amend his application for the brick columns. Now, if he could try to visualize all the columns, he realizes that the brick pillars can change the appearance of the house even by doing it at the corner or intersections of the fences. This will enrich the look without just putting up a straight black fence. Mr. Street suggested lowering the number of 5-foot pillars to 3 or 4 pillars to the transition. Whether you put 3 or 4 columns along that road you will still have a problem with at least ½ - to one dozen brick pillars on Kings Highway and Division Street. Mrs. Melson-Williams gave a brief overview of Staff Findings from the Review of the Building Permit. She suggested another option for the entrance pergola is that it has some depth to it so she is not sure how they would set it on brick piers. It may be better to, in that case, give it new posts that come down and that may be an easier fix if that is where the termite problem is happening. 5

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Mr. Halpern asked if 19 ½ inches was the suggested and if that was based on the construction number width of the pier system and how the bricks line up. He mentioned that 22 inches is the next size of a pier system that they can do. Mr. Volhomer mentioned that one of the entrances was deeper because the fence is out closer to the road. The fence turns at a 90-degree angle and goes in about 3-feet and then you have the structure. The structure is only about 2-feet deep. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that Staff was suggesting that the structure become a free-standing element once you pass through your gate or fence line. Then it is something you walk under enroute to the house. Mr. Street asked when the arched gate entry was constructed. Mr. McDaniel replied we don’t know, but he is glad to see the fence go. Mr. Street wanted to know how they could dictate saving the pergola if it was built in the 1990’s. He mentioned that it is a nice piece; he likes it. If you could do something to compliment it or keep it, but at the same time they are trying to replace a fence that needs some work and help. Ms. Mason mentioned that she thinks they should keep the pergola because it is part of the original design of the house. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that he did not think they should keep the pergola because it was constructed with pressure treated wood. Mr. Halpern mentioned that he has a picture and it was not a fence system. It was just shrubbery all over the place for that house. What makes the fence so hard to maintain is having to go to the Amish and get them to hand make it and then replace it. Mr. Street recommended approval of application HI-19-04 with the Staff Findings of the Architectural Review Certification for the replacement of the existing fence materials, brick piers, corner visibility on Kings Highway; and the applicant can choose to keep the existing wood pergola feature; and the applicant can choose to retain or not retain the existing arched (side) gate entry. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mason and unanimously carried 4-0. Ms. Horsey was absent. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that as a follow up Planning Staff will prepare a written decision and with that we can complete the review of the Permit. The Permit will reflect where you have options to make the choices regarding the pergola and the gate section. If there are any drawings that will reflect how it is going to work out to be, then Planning Staff can amend that information into the Permit. Mr. Volhomer asked if they could make the 45 into the alley (45 turn of the fence at the alley intersection with Division Street)? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied yes, that is not a problem. 6

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Applications for 2018 and 2019 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there have not been any changes other than this application HI- 19-04 as the fourth application for this year. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2019 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that with the Summary of Applications there were 18 applications. There was only one that had Historic District Commission interaction and that was the one associated with the Governor’s Café at 144 Kings Hwy SW. The Building Permit was issued but she is not sure if the work has started. She thinks they had a meeting regarding their ABC license that they had to pursue because of the expansion of the kitchen. Majority of the Permits through the end of August consist of interior renovations, exterior renovations, roof and Demolition Permits and signage. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that Delaware State University applied for a Sign Permit for the Parsonage Building and asked if they purchased the building. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the building was a gift. She was not sure how they plan to use the building. Ms. Mason mentioned that the Doggy Daycare is now a tattoo parlor (property at S. Governors Avenue). Department of Planning & Inspections Update Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that there was no update. The Planning Office is still down one Planner. Update on August 15, 2019 Presentation on Small-Cell Wireless Installations (HI-19-03) Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that a copy of the Power Point presentation was provided for information in your packet that Mr. Robinson, Electric Director gave out at the last meeting. There is no way to make the stuff historic, but there are ways to minimize the potential impact. Mr. Czerwinski asked how many towers were going to be downtown. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that it depends on the multiple carriers potentially involved and the technology is much shorter of a distance that they have to be spaced. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Status of FFY2018 CLG Grant Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there is one of the latest progress reports related to the Comprehensive Plan Chapter. On June 20, 2019 there was the Historic District Workshop Event. The handouts from the event is available. Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant Application Submission The grant focus will be to hire a consultant to work on the Design Standards and Guidelines. We have not heard anything at the current time regarding the Grant Agreement. Office received the Grant Application for FFY2019 that will start July 1, 2019. 7

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Chairman McDaniel asked if Mrs. Melson-Williams would hear something within the next month. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied she hoped so. Chairman McDaniel asked if we are going to hire a consultant to do the update of the Design Standards and Guidelines. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied yes. Mr. Street asked what was the timeframe on the Grant? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the Grant is typically a July-June timeframe which is different than the Federal Fiscal Year that starts on October 1. She was not sure how it plays out if you have not started yet. There are ways they can extend the June 30th end date on the backend. Mr. Czerwinski asked if the Grants had to be bid on? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied from the City’s procurement side of the rules you have to follow; it depends on what the total cost is. We are under $25,000 so that gives us a little bit more of flexibility on how we can go out and seek consultant services. This will probably not be your typical Request for Proposal because it is very specialized. We have had work done previously on the Request for Proposal. There are firms out there that are qualified. Ms. Mason asked if $5000 was the total of the Grant? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that it was more than that. It is a Grant and match scenario. The Grant is $9200 and the required City match is $6100. We actually have more than the required match on the City side which is $10,000 in the Budget. Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan Update on Project Activities Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Comprehensive Plan is required every ten years. A Project Update through September was handed out to all members present at the meeting. In the past few months, Staff has been working on intense text writing and map development. In mid-August, we issued internally a Staff Draft #1where Staff compiled all the chapters that different individuals were writing into one document so that we could read through the entire thing and share it with the City’s Department Head. We are in the process of taking all the feedback from amongst the City Planning Staff as well as several Department Heads. We do expect to hear from the City Manager tomorrow. The next key deadline is October 1, 2019. We need to submit a draft of the Comprehensive Plan and the Maps to the State for the Plus Review process. We will also be using the October 1, 2019 deadline to release the draft to the public in its entirety. We are planning two Open House Events which will be held on October 23, 2019 and a visitation day at City Hall on October 24, 2019. Once we have the Plus Review comments then we will have to go back into the plan and make any necessary changes and then we will be back into the formal Public Hearing process that has to occur with the Planning Commission and City Council. That is shaping up into a December or January timeframe. The Plan includes short- and long-term future implementation and goals. This also includes the Historic Preservation section. The Design Standards and Guideline is a short term. We will also be updating the website on the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Melson-Williams asked the members of the Historic District Commission to review Chapter 15 of the Draft Comprehensive Plan and if there are any questions or concerns please reach out to her. Staff will be doing an update and Plan 8

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Implementation Chapter to City Council at their Council Committee of the Whole on September 24, 2019. They have previously seen the Goals and Recommendations. Planning Commission was updated earlier this week and we will be doing a more formalized presentation of the draft in October. Mr. Street moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Mason and unanimously carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM Sincerely, Maretta Savage-Purnell Secretary 9

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2019 - Updated Thru 10-31-2019 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/7/2019 18-2072 144 Kings Hwy SW, Building Permit - Building HDC Approval with Conditions on Construction of Kitchen Addition on Governors Café Addition ARC 12/21/07: Application HI-17-04: west elevation. Project also subject Staff Approval per ARC to Conditional Use C-18-01. Permit issued. 2/11/2019 18-2115 201 W. Loockerman St. Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for café. Renovation required for interior work. Project has a separate permit for exterior work. 2/14/2019 19-131 108 E. Water St, Offices Building Permit - Interior and Staff Approval of ramp. No Interior renovations of office Exterior Renovations ArchRevCert required for interior spaces; exterior work to work. reconstruction portions of rear accessibility ramp. 2/19/2019 19-159 401 Federal St, Townsend Roof Permit Not reviewed by Planning Staff. Roof replacement project with Building Issued by Administrative Staff after similar/in-kind roof shingle Building Code Review. materials. 2/25/2019 19-207 145 S. New St Demolition Permit - Interior Staff Approval for interior selective Interior demolition only. Project to demolition. convert building to apartment units is subject to a separate permit. 3/14/2019 19-94 306 S. State St., Law Offices Building Permit - Interior and Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for offices. Exterior Renovations required for interior work. Exterior work to improve access at side rear entry door and rear fire escape on south elevation. 4/29/2019 18-1927 145 S. New St Building Permit - Interior and Staff Approval. Interior renovations to fit-out for Exterior Renovations four apartment units. Some exterior changes related to windows and doors. Staff worked with applicant to bring project activities into compliance with DS&G. 4/8/2019 19-354 54 S. State St, Presbyterian Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of vinyl banner from Church of Dover 4/8/2019 to 4/22/2019.

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2019 - Updated Thru 10-31-2019 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 4/1/2019 19-387 305 W. Loockerman St., Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of window sign for new Sold Out Sneakers (Retail retail store. Store) 5/1/2019 18-2009 120 S. Governors Avenue, Building Permit Staff Approval. Pavilion structure in playground Kent County Community area of Day Care Center. Limited Action Agency visibility. 5/6/2019 19-653 203 S. State Street, Sign Permit Staff Approval Reface sign panel in existing Delaware State University decorative pole sign at northwest Foundation corner of building. 6/13/2019 18-767 Near 401 Federal St, Building Permit Staff Approval Replacement of Bus Shelter at Townsend Building corner of Loockerman Plaza and Federal Street. 7/12/2019 19-888 2 Kings Hwy, NE Fence Permit Staff Approval Replacement of fence across interior of yard and fencing along alley of property with metal picket style fence. 7/10/2019 19-928 111 W. Loockerman St. at Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval Installation of temporary sign on rear, Duck Creek Printing east wall face from 7/10/2019 to 10/10/2019. 7/22/2019 19-987 420 S. State Street Window Permit Not reviewed by Planning Staff. Window replacement. Issued by Administrative Staff only. 8/26/2019 19-938 523 S. State Street, Christ Building Permit Staff Approval. Placement of accessory structure Church (shed) at north edge of large parking lot. 8/8/2019 19-967 401 Federal St, Townsend Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior Renovations for office Building Renovations required for interior work. space. 8/16/2019 19-1132 10 Kings Hwy, NE Roof Permit Staff Approval. Repair and replacement of rolled roofing on rear of house. 10/23/2019 19-1218 2 Kings Hwy, NE Fence Permit HDC Consultation on ArchRevCert on Replacement of existing wood and 9/19/2019; Staff Approval per ARC chain-link fencing with new metal picket fence. HI-19-04

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2019 - Updated Thru 10-31-2019 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 10/4/2019 19-1294 126 W Loockerman Street, Administrative Building Permit -HDC/PC Approval with Conditions on Site Work prep and utility work Loockerman Way Site Work ARC 9/19/2016: Application HI-16- prior to building construction start. 05: Staff Approval per ARC Master Plan S-16-18, Site Plan S-19- 21 for two mixed use (commercial/office) buildings 10/8/2019 19-1301 151-181 Kings Hwy SW, Administrative Building Permit -Staff Approval. Brick repair and repointing on Woodburn Exterior Renovations chimneys. 10/8/2019 19-1302 304 S Governors Avenue, Administrative Building Permit -Staff Approval. Brick repair and replacement, brick Reith Hall Exterior Renovations repointing of exterior walls (select areas). 10/21/2019 19-1420 304 S State Street Demolition Permit - Selective Staff Approval - due to emergency Selective Demolition (removal of case. exterior wall) for stabilization of front façade following exterior brick veneer surface fell from 2nd/3rd floor area.

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2018 Updated thru October 31, 2019 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-18-01 CLG Grant Certified Local Information File Notice of Eligibility for Grant Grant Application received; awaiting Formal Application for Government 3/15/2018; FFY2018 CLG Grant Award Letter and Letter of Agreement; FFY2018 Application for Grant Application submitted 5/11/2018 to Grant Timeframe to be 7/1/18-6/30/19 Funding SHPO HI-18-02 Referral of 12 Kings Highway Demolition Permit - Permit #18-1104 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 6/25/2018; Demolition NE, Elizabeth W. Accessory Structure City Planner 7/5/2018 for consultation Additional Information received 7/9/2018 Permit #18-1104 Murphey School on Architectural Review Certification; enabled ArchRevCert to be granted: Permit Accessory Applicant provided additional issued 7/10/2018; Update on Status to HDC Structure information to Planner; Planner issued on 7/19/2018; Structure Demolished ArchRevCert 7/10/2018 HI-18-03 Referral of Fence 401 South Governors Fence Permit Permit #18-1207 referred to HDC by Permit application received 7/13/2018; Permit #18-1207 Avenue City Planner 7/18/2018 for HDC authorizes fence height and consultation on Architectural Review recommends materials; Permit to be issued Certification; Considered at 7/19/2018 subject to conditions of Architectural HDC Meeting - approval granted for 6 Review Certification. No activity for this ft. height with recommendations on potential user. fence material

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2019 Updated thru October 31, 2019 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-19-01 Information on Downtown Dover; Presentation Informational Presentation and Information heard on grant funded Mural Downtown Dover Potential Mural Consultation on Wall Preparation for S. project from Design Committee of Mural Project Location at 109-113 Bradford St. elevation - HDC Downtown Dover Partnership; Property W. Loockerman recommendation to not allow painting Owner to be advised that masonry wall Street of an existing masonry wall should not be painted HI-19-02 CLG Grant Certified Local Information File Notice of Eligibility for Grant Grant Application submitted; awaiting Application for Government 6/14/2019; FFY2019 CLG Grant Formal Award Letter and Letter of FFY2019 Application for Grant Application submitted 7/11/2019 to Agreement; Grant Timeframe Summer Funding SHPO 2019-6/30/2019 HI-19-03 Information on Historic District and Information File Informational Presentation by City's Ongoing efforts to establish provisions for Small-Cell Citywide Electric Director to HDC design, permitting, and implementation Wireless Facilities HI-19-04 Referral of Fence 2 Kings Highway NE Fence Permit Permit #19-1218 referred to HDC by Permit application received 9/4/2019; HDC Permit #19-1218 City Planner 9/9/2019 for consultation authorizes fence height and recommended on Architectural Review Certification; elements, materials, & location; Permit Considered at 9/19/2019 HDC Meeting issued 10/23/2019 subject to conditions of - approval granted for 5 ft. metal Architectural Review Certification. picket fence with recommendations on brick piers, pergola, and fence materials & location

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION DRAFT 11-5-2019 DRAFT Schedule of application deadlines and Historic District Commission meeting dates for the year of 2020. The submittal procedures for the Historic District Commission are outlined in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10, Section 3.2. Prior to application submission a Pre-Application Meeting with Planning Staff is required. MONTH DEADLINE DATE MEETING DATE JANUARY 12/13/2019 01/16/2020 FEBRUARY 01/17/2020 02/20/2020 MARCH 02/14/2020 03/19/2020 APRIL 03/13/2020 04/16/2020 MAY 04/17/2020 05/21/2020 JUNE 05/15/2020 06/18/2020 JULY 06/12/2020 07/16/2020 AUGUST 07/17/2020 08/20/2020 SEPTEMBER 08/14/2020 09/17/2020 OCTOBER 09/11/2020 10/15/2020 NOVEMBER 10/16/2020 11/19/2020 DECEMBER 11/13/2020 12/17/2020 JANUARY 12/18/2020 01/21/2021 For Information Contact: City of Dover Department of Planning & Inspections 15 Loockerman Plaza P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 (302) 736-7196 (302) 736-4217 Fax www.cityofdover.com

Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan Update for November 21, 2019 Historic District Commission Meeting • Release DRAFT Plan (dated 10/1/2019) o The Release DRAFT Plan was submitted to PLUS (Preliminary Land Use Services) Review process on October 1, 2019. Planning Staff participated in the PLUS Review Meeting on October 23rd. o The Release DRAFT Plan is posted on the City’s Website on the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage. o See the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage for project information and the links for documents and maps issued. ▪ https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan • Update on Public Outreach Events held for 2019 Comprehensive Plan: ▪ Open House Event – October 23, 2019 ▪ Visitation Event – October 24, 2019 • Update on Next Steps o The PLUS Review Comments were received on November 8, 2019. Planning Staff is reviewing these comments for action. o Formal Review Process and Public Hearings: ▪ A Final DRAFT Plan (document and maps) will be prepared and issued. ▪ A summary of any specific Requests/Comments to the DRAFT Plan will be compiled for review. ▪ Formal Review and Public Hearings to be scheduled: • Planning Commission – December 16, 2019 • City Council – in January 2020

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 Release DRAFT #1- 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 HISTORIC PRESERVATION HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF DOVER The founding and development of the City begins in the seventeenth century with William Penn’s order to layout the Town of Dover in 1683 and is later realized by plat in 1717. Many residents of the Dover area played key roles in the development and formation of the City of Dover, State of Delaware, and even the United States of America. These people range from Caesar Rodney as a signer of the Declaration of Independence to members of the Ridgely family like Mabel Lloyd Ridgely as a Suffragist and preservationist. Although the City traces its roots over three hundred years, the City of Dover is known for its exemplification of a late-nineteenth century townscape. Dover’s first modern development “boom” began immediately after the end of the Civil War when commercial growth was spurred primarily by the extension of railroad services to the City, connecting the Dover area’s agricultural products to large urban markets to the north and west. The Green and then the downtown core area of Loockerman Street were the significant commercial and cultural districts. Development of the City continued in the twentieth century with residential, commercial, and major industrial areas extending out from the core. Residential development expanded the downtown street grid to the north and south. Post-World War II residential subdivisions developed surrounding the City’s core and continued into the mid-to-late twentieth century to provide housing for the workforce of the new industries like Playtex and Dover Air Force Base. The development then focused on auto-oriented commercial development along Route 13 (DuPont Highway), Bay Road, and Forrest Avenue (Route 8) corridors. A majority of the historic resources in Dover are centered around and to the north of The Green. The development of this historic area has been categorized into three distinct phases of growth. Identified by their historical incorporation of developed areas into the City during the period from the Civil War until the late 1920s, the dates assigned to these growth periods are 1868, 1885, and 1929. The 1868 City limits were bounded by Water Street on the south, Division Street on the north, West Street and the railroad on the west, and King’s Highway on the east. In 1885, the City stretched northward as far as Clara Street and the 1929 limits reached Ross Street to the north and South Street to the south. Neither the 1885 expansion nor the 1929 expansion significantly added developed areas to the east or west of the original boundaries. The combined area covers the historic core of the City of Dover. However, the City continued to grow extending into previous agricultural areas surrounding the City. This brought additional urban/suburban development and annexation of the areas into the Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 1

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 City. Auto-oriented commercial development occurred along major road corridors and residential development focused on subdivisions of the mid-to late twentieth century. Some of these areas contain potential historic resources as development (buildings) reach the 50-year age mark. IDENTIFICATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES Delaware Cultural Resource Survey The formal identification of historic resources begins with Cultural Resource Surveys according to the criteria and standards set by the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. This is a systematic inventory of Delaware’s buildings, structures, sites, and objects over fifty (50) years old. Each property is assigned a Cultural Resource Survey (CRS) number. The public CRS (Cultural Resource Survey) information is accessible through CHRIS (Cultural and Historic Resource Information System). Government agencies, consultants, and SHPO staff supply this survey information by conducting projects, reviews, and grant-funded surveys. Within the City of Dover, the core Downtown area and some of the adjacent residential areas were subject to Cultural Resource Surveys completed in the 1980s. Additional historic resources have been surveyed as part of road development projects in other areas of the City. It is important to note that not all areas of the City have been subject to this survey, especially areas of early-to-mid twentieth century development. There is an ongoing need for updated survey information in order to address gaps in previous survey and items of out-of-date information. Information from the Delaware CRS can be used for local planning initiatives and the determination of local priorities for identification, evaluation, registration, and treatment of historic resources. The CRS information can be updated to record significant changes, including demolition, that have occurred to a historic resource overtime. The City can be an active participant to provide updated CRS information. There is a need for further survey work such as survey of early to mid-twentieth century resources within the City. Further the evaluation and registration of historic resources may lead to specific types of designation including recognition of individual properties and historic districts. There are two types of historic districts established in the City of Dover: the federally designated historic districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places and a local Historic District Zone. The boundaries of the local Historic District Zone overlap portions of two of the National Register listed historic districts. The locations of each of the districts are shown on Maps 6-1A and 6-1B and are described as follows. National Register of Historic Places Listing properties in the National Register of Historic Places is governed by a program established by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. These properties are given protection when potentially impacted by federal actions. Further, the listed properties may be eligible to apply for the Federal and/or State Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program for certified rehabilitations. Other grants and incentives may also be available for these properties. The designation as a National Register Historic District does not impose land use or structure design restrictions on the property owners within the district boundaries. Most of the benefit to those properties within the National Register of Historic Places comes in the form of pride, Page 6 - 2 –Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 recognition, and local awareness. In Dover, there are three Historic Districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places. See Maps 6-1A and 6-1B for locations of National Register Historic Districts. National Register of Historic Places: Dover Green Historic District The Dover Green Historic District (K00394) encompasses the area of earliest development in Dover. It is bordered on the north by North Street, on the south by South Street, on the east by Federal Street, and on the west by South Governors Avenue. The Dover Green Historic District was established to recognize the historic importance of the area during the City’s development in the eighteenth century. The district includes a range of building types from residences and offices to governmental and church buildings. The key feature of this district is the park known as The Green. The Green is now part of the First State National Historical Park. National Register of Historic Places: Victorian Dover Historic District The Victorian Dover Historic District (K00396) includes the historic areas north of The Green surrounding both Governors Avenue and State Street. The district stretches as far north as Mary Street and Walker Road, and is bounded on the south by North Street, on the east by the St. Jones River, and on the west by North West Street and the areas of New Street and North Governors Avenue. The Victorian Dover Historic District was established to recognize a portion of the historic development of Dover during the nineteenth century and post-Civil War period. It includes residential and commercial areas. National Register of Historic Places: Little Creek Hundred Rural Historic District The Little Creek Hundred Rural Historic District (K-5686) includes an agricultural landscape located east of Dover and northwest of the town of Little Creek. A portion of this historic district on the west side of Long Point Road lies within the City of Dover boundaries. Table 6-1: Properties Listed in the National Register of Historic Places CRS# Property Name DE00104 First Broiler House (relocated to DE Agricultural Museum & Village) K00104 Bradford-Loockerman House K00106 Christ Church K00107 Delaware State Museum Buildings K00110 Governor’s House (Woodburn) K00112 Loockerman Hall K00115 Old State House K00125 Eden Hill K00126 Greenwold K00347 John Bullen House K00486 Hughes-Willis Site K06396 Palmer House Source: Delaware State Historic Preservation Office National Register of Historic Places: Individual Properties Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 3

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 A number of individual properties within the City of Dover are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These properties include residences, governmental buildings, churches, and archaeological sites. The Table 6-1 above identifies these properties. See also Maps 6-1A and 6- 1B for general locations of properties individually listed in the National Register. Dover Local Historic District Zone Dover’s local Historic District Zone was established by a set of local ordinances under state enabling legislation. The local Historic District Zone functions as an overlay zone. The provisions for the Historic District Zone (H) are outlined in Article 3 §21 of the Zoning Ordinance and its area is depicted on the City’s official Zoning Map. The Historic District Zone was created in order to preserve the historic character of an individual historic resource or a district as a whole. The local Historic District Zone is a positive force in the active preservation activities regarding Dover’s historic resources Established in 1961, the local Historic District Zone encompasses those historic areas of Dover whose design and environment are essential parts of the historic character of the City. The Historic District Commission was formally established in 1993 and the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone were adopted. In 1997, the local Historic District Zone was expanded to encompass the properties fronting on Loockerman Street from State Street to Forest Street. The local Historic District Zone (H) is approximately bounded on the north by Reed and Fulton Streets, on the south by North and South Streets, on the east by the St. Jones River, and on the west by North West Street. See Maps 6-1A and 6-1B. Within the Dover Historic District Zone, proposals for specific types of construction activities such as new construction, additions to existing buildings, exterior renovations, and demolition of buildings are subject to a design review process known as Architectural Review Certification. As stated in the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone, an Architectural Review Certificate will be granted for the project “if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement location and materials affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district.” Thus, proposals are reviewed for conformity with the design criteria and development guidelines found in the Design Standards and Guidelines of the City of Dover Historic District Zone. For Architectural Review Certification, the Staff reviews of certain types of the projects such as signage, fences, and minor exterior improvements through the Building Permit process. Historic District Commission reviews specific types of construction projects and demolition requests in order to grant the Architectural Review Certificate to the project. In instances such as Site Development Plans where the proposed project also requires Planning Commission review, the Historic District Commission makes a recommendation on the Architectural Review Certificate which is forwarded to the Planning Commission. See Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3). Page 6 - 4 –Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION: DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AND HISTORIC RESOURCES The growth and development activity in the City is faced with the challenge of balancing preservation as related to building, history, and culture with the development activity of a modern society. Certain types of development activity on properties within the designated local Historic District Zone (H) are subject to a design review process known as the Architectural Review Certification. This design review process is part of the regulatory authority established in the Zoning Ordinance. The earliest land use codes of the City dating to the 1960’s recognized the special character of the oldest sections of the City and sought to protect it. Most of the regulations associated with the preservation and/or protection of historic resources focus on consideration of an area’s character. The character of an area includes elements like architectural style, building form, siting and placement, presentation of the streetscape, and landscaping. The concept of land use focuses more on the location of the development and the type of uses that occur together or in close proximity. Also, the elements of density, lot coverage (paved versus open land), infrastructure, a mix of uses, a diversity of uses, open space, and public space are related to land use. The choices made related to these character elements and land use have an economic impact ranging from jobs created/retained to construction costs, income, wealth, taxation, housing affordability, quality of life, and tourism opportunities. Development activity within the area of the Historic District and even other areas of the City has the potential to impact historic resources. Within the current City boundaries, development activity may range from the adaptive re-use of an existing building to infill of a vacant property to the development of a large tract of land. Also, as the City continues to annex land, the consideration of the historical importance of these lands may need to focus on historic resources such as agricultural landscapes (and buildings), archaeology, and even early to mid-twentieth century buildings. With the existing regulations and current design review process in the City of Dover’s Historic District Zone, several concerns have been expressed including how to clarify the process, how to encourage reuse of existing buildings, how to encourage appropriate architecture for new buildings on infill sites, the interaction with Downtown revitalization efforts, and material selection. Contemporary planning concepts assist with preservation efforts. An emphasis on neighborhood/area planning can address character, the importance of building form, and urban design principles as key concepts. Other approaches include new standards for construction and rehabilitation, a focus on smarter growth by mixing uses, sustainability, utilization of existing infrastructure, various approaches to affordable housing, and form-based codes. Another issue that has arisen in recent years relating to revitalization and redevelopment of Loockerman Street is the role of the Historic District Zone (H) on Loockerman Street. The need to revisit the Design Standards and Guidelines of the City of Dover Historic District Zone, and specifically to address how the guidelines apply to special areas and approaches to modern materials and technology. Historic District Commission members, other elected officials, and some members of the public have expressed a concern that Historic Preservation should play a more prominent role in the area encompassing and immediately surrounding The Green than along Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 5

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 the Loockerman Street commercial corridor. Comments noted that the standards and guidelines should appropriately differentiate between the two areas. Some feedback received indicated that the Loockerman Street corridor should be removed from the Historic District Zone (H) entirely. However, to preserve the overall character of the area, differing treatment within the Guidelines is a more appropriate approach to this issue. HISTORIC PRESERVATION: PROGRAMS AND GROUPS Several entities are involved in the preservation of historic and cultural resources in the City of Dover. These include local, state and federal governmental agencies as well as private and not-for- profit organizations. Some of the major agencies and organizations are identified and described below. Dover Historic District Commission The Historic District Commission was established in 1993 by the Zoning Ordinance (Article 10 §3) to create and maintain district zone guidelines and review proposed developments and projects within the local Historic District Zone. The Historic District Commission consists of five appointed City residents who have “a special interest, experience or knowledge in history, architecture, or historic preservation” with other qualifications related to profession, District residents, or business representatives. The types of projects reviewed for Architectural Review Certification range from exterior renovations to new development projects for multi-story buildings. In the period from 1998-2018, the Historic District Commission reviewed sixty-three (63) applications. Some of the large projects include the Dover Public Library, Loockerman Way Plaza and North Street Improvements. Other projects reviewed include a variety of parking lots, smaller building additions, signage, and building renovation projects. In addition, the Commission advises City officials on all matters regarding historic preservation in the City and acts as a local government liaison when meeting with outside officials about historic preservation matters. State Agencies The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs focuses on historic resources through historical research, stewardship, management of historic properties, interpretation, and public education. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is a part of this state agency which conducts statewide and local historic preservation activities. The SHPO provides informational assistance to property owners and local governments pursuing preservation activities. The SHPO also manages the Certified Local Government (CLG) and Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs and reviews federally assisted projects for their effects on historic properties. In addition, the SHPO facilitates nominations of properties to the National Register of Historic Places and maintains information about surveyed cultural resources statewide. As part of their goals to provide information on historic resources, they maintain CHRIS (Cultural and Historic Resource Information System), a web-based interactive map. The agency also just completed Delaware’s Historic Preservation Plan 2018-2022 entitled Partners in Preservation: Planning for the Future. The Office of State Planning Coordination recognizes preservation as a component of the planning process associated with land use planning, conservation, economic growth, and redevelopment Page 6 - 6 –Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 activities. Its involvement includes the Preliminary Land Use Services (PLUS) review process and the Downtown Development District program. Several other state agencies contribute to preservation efforts by supporting local community redevelopment initiatives. The Delaware Office of Management and Budget provides monetary and informational assistance. The Division of Facilities Management, within the department, manages a number of state-owned historic buildings within Dover. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) administers recognition programs and grant funding opportunities, such as the Delaware Scenic and Historic Highways program and Transportation Enhancement program. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in addition to having offices within adaptively used historic buildings, plays a role in park programming, in conservation programs associated with the St. Jones River adjacent to Downtown, and other cultural resource management and planning. Other divisions and agencies contribute to land protection activities as part of the Open Space Program and federal and state wildlife areas. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) assists in administering the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation program. The program includes land enrolled in ten-year Agricultural Preservation Districts and land permanently protected through the Purchase of Development Rights. Many of these properties include historic dwellings and agricultural outbuildings, as well as archaeological sites. There two farms within the City limits protected through the Purchase of Development Rights program of the Agricultural Lands Preservation program: one on the north side of Route 8 at the City’s western boundary and the second along Long Point Road on the east side of the City. First State Heritage Park at Dover The First State Heritage Park at Dover (FSHP) is a State park initiative established in 2004 that focuses the historic resources of Dover in a non-traditional approach to a park. The concept creates Delaware’s first urban “park without boundaries” linking together a series of historic and cultural sites. It is a partnership of state agencies under the leadership of Delaware State Parks in addition to the City and a variety of private entities (non-profits and churches). The First State Heritage Park at Dover instituted “First Saturdays” to coordinate programming and interpretation at local museums and participated in the development and installation of signage, wayfinding and information features such as maps, banners, and waysides. The FSHP also focuses on the promotion of heritage tourism with innovative opportunities to learn about Dover’s history through costumed interpreters, hands-on children’s activities, and a variety of walking tours including the popular “cemetery lantern tours.” The FSHP program is actively involved in the preservation, restoration, and research of the one-story frame building located at 43 The Green, known as the John Bell House. Federal Agencies The U.S. Department of the Interior administers most federal government programs and assistance. The National Park Service, part of the Department of the Interior, maintains the National Register of Historic Places and the Heritage Preservation Services program, and oversees the CLG (Certified Local Government) program. These programs provide recognition, monetary assistance Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 7

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 and tax incentives for rehabilitation projects of certified historic properties. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation administers the federal regulations for implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and well as other programs such as the Preserve America program. Section 106 requires federal agencies to consider the effects of projects (that they carry out, approve or fund) on historic projects. First State National Historical Park In 2013, The Green in Dover was designated as part of the First State National Monument which consists of the Woodlawn Property along the Brandywine Creek and the New Castle Courthouse Complex of the New Castle Green and the Old Sheriff’s House. In 2015, these properties along with other sites, such as the John Dickinson Plantation just east of Dover, became the First State National Historical Park. The Green is owned by the City of Dover as parkland and agreements (covenants) were established with the National Park Service as a result of the its designation as a National Historical Park. Other Organizations Downtown Dover Partnership The Downtown Dover Partnership formed in 2008 combining the Downtown Dover Development Corporation, the Dover Parking Authority, and Main Street Dover. From its Bylaws, the purpose of the Downtown Dover Partnership is “to promote the public welfare of the residents of the City of Dover, Delaware by promoting and furthering in any way, the development of the economic, cultural, and historic resources of the downtown area of the City of Dover and to provide for the residents to the extent that the common good and general welfare of the community is served.” This purpose statement also lists the following goals: to improve the opportunities for job creation, to broaden the tax base through the development of the commercial and residential potential of the Central Dover area, and to maintain and restore the historic and architectural and community qualities of the downtown area consistent with the goals of the National Main Street Program. The Downtown Dover Partnership continues to provide grants for historic properties through the Facade Improvement Grant Program. The Downtown Delaware program, within the Department of State’s Division of Small Business, provides technical assistance to the Downtown Dover Partnership. Friends of Old Dover The Friends of Old Dover (previously also known as the Dover Historical Society) is a local non- profit group that promotes preservation of properties with historical significance in Dover and Kent County, Delaware. The group encourages the preservation and restoration of documents and other memorabilia of historical, biographical, or genealogical significance. The Friends of Old Dover educates citizens on Dover’s historical heritage by conducting Dover Days activities, celebrations, memorial observations, educational programs and tours, and preservation awards. Preservation Delaware, Inc. Preservation Delaware, Inc. (PDI) is a statewide not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving historically and architecturally significant resources in the state. PDI provides information to Delaware local governments and individual property owners seeking to preserve or rehabilitate Page 6 - 8 –Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 historic structures. Its counterpart at the national level, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize communities. HISTORIC PRESERVATION: AVAILABLE PROGRAMS, INCENTIVES, AND RESOURCES Several assistance and certification programs are available to local governments and private property owners pursuing historic and cultural resource preservation activities. There are other approaches such as easements, covenants, and Transfer of Development Rights which may be ways to assist in preservation activities as well. Four of the main programs and incentives are described below. Cer tified Local Government Program In 1980, an amendment to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 established the Certified Local Government (CLG) program to involve local governments in national preservation efforts. Most states, including Delaware, created programs extending CLG status to local communities with a local historic preservation district and a historic preservation commission. The CLG program provides intensive protection to designated areas and eligibility for federal Historic Preservation Funds. A Historic Preservation Fund grant from this program assisted in the development of this Chapter. In addition, localities participating in the CLG program may participate in the National Register nomination process for historic properties and are strongly considered for training and technical assistance from the SHPO. The City of Dover was designated a Certified Local Government in 2015. Byways/Scenic and Historic Highways Program Established and administered by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Byways/Scenic and Historic Highways program protects and promotes historically significant corridors in Delaware through awareness and recognition. The program involves a nomination process and the creation of a corridor plan. After receiving an official designation, the sponsor must create and implement a corridor plan that includes a vision, goal statements, an inventory of resources, a promotion and support plan, and a short-term action plan. Designated corridors are eligible for grants through the Federal Highway Administration for the creation and implementation of the plan. An area designated a Byway/Scenic and Historic Highway is promoted through a number of State agencies. The Route 9 Coastal Heritage Highway (located east of Dover) and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway (passes through Dover) have received this designation. Tax Credit Programs Tax credit and incentive programs for historic preservation are available at the City, county, state, and federal level for certified historic properties in Dover. The City of Dover Tax Credit Program is administered by the Dover Historic District Commission and applies to exterior rehabilitations Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 9

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 to properties within the local historic district or properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City program provides a tax credit amounting to 50% of the cost for approved preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation project to the exterior architectural facades. The project must cost a minimum of $1,200. The credit is provided in equal amounts over the period of ten years with a maximum credit of $600 per year. The City’s program has had somewhat limited participation. The Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties in Kent County offers a county tax credit for historic properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places based on preservation, rehabilitation, and/or restoration projects involving exterior rehabilitations to the architectural facades of buildings. The credit is applied to county property taxes and is similar in requirements to the City program; however, the Kent County program is under-utilized. The Delaware State Tax Credit Program applies to rehabilitations to those properties individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, those located within a National Register Historic District and certified as contributing to the historical significance of that district, or those located within a local historic district and deemed eligible for National Register listing. The rehabilitation project must be certified by the SHPO and have “qualified” expenditures exceeding $5,000. The tax credit ranges from 20-40% of the qualified expenditures and may be claimed after the SHPO issues a certificate of completion for the project. The U.S. Department of the Interior, in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, administers two federal tax credit programs (20% program and 10% program) for rehabilitation projects on historic and non-historic properties. The 20% program applies to improvements to those properties either listed on the National Register of Historic Places or properties within a National Register Historic District that have obtained “Certified Historic Structure” status through the SHPO. The rehabilitation project must be deemed a “certified rehabilitation” to qualify for the tax credit program. The SHPO reviews these applications first then forwards them to the National Park Service. The program provides a tax credit of 20% of the total project cost and is applicable to all properties except owner-occupied residences. The 20% credit may only be claimed after the National Park Service issues a certification of the completed work and requires that the owner retain the property for a minimum of five years from the completion of the project. The State and Federal Tax Credit programs have contributed to some successful rehabilitation projects in Dover; however, the programs seem to be underutilized in Dover as compared to other cities like Wilmington. Incentive Programs The City of Dover Code of Ordinances also establishes other development activity incentives for the Downtown Redevelopment Target Area. Incentives range from tax abatement to reduction in permit fees and impact fees depending on project criteria. Also, as part of the Downtown Development District program there are other incentives and rebate programs available. Other federal level incentives are the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, Community Development Block grant funds, and other programs administered by HUD. Page 6 - 10 –Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 CULTURAL AND OTHER RESOURCES The City of Dover not only possesses a number of historically significant structures, but also is home to several unique cultural resources. As the capital of the state, Dover hosts many institutions that illustrate and exemplify the cultural and historic character of both the City itself and the State of Delaware as a whole. A few of these cultural and other resources are identified and described below. Museums and Cultural Institutions Due to its own unique and rich history and its role as a state capital, the City of Dover hosts several historical and cultural museums and institutions. In Dover, the Division of Historic and Cultural Affairs administers the following state-owned museums which are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. • The Old State House Museum • Johnson Victrola Museum Other museums and cultural institutions located in the City include: • Air Mobility Command Museum (on the grounds of the Dover Air Force Base) • Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village • Delaware Public Archives (Hall of Records) • Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center • Delaware State University: Art Gallery • Delaware State University Education and Humanities Theatre • Dover Art League • Dover International Speedway • Legislative Hall • Schwartz Center for the Arts (currently closed) • Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art • Various sculptures and memorials Festivals, Celebrations, and Special Events In addition to typical holiday celebrations and parades that are common to cities across the region and the country, Dover hosts several festivals and celebrations that are distinctly unique to the City. These include: • African American Heritage Festival – A Citywide event recognizing the important role of African American heritage in Dover. • Amish County Bike Tour - Each September over 1,500 cyclists start this tour at Legislative Mall area in Downtown Dover. The tour consisting of varying mile loops winds through the Amish countryside southwest of Dover. • Arts, Cultural and Heritage (ArCH) Field Days - ArCH Field Days for fourth grade students are held on The Green in spring. The event managed by the First State Heritage Park in collaboration with the National Park Service and other agencies and organization reaches hundreds of students, teachers, and chaperones. Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 11

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 • Arts on The Green – A Spring and Summer music and entertainment series that brings family-style entertainment to Dover each week. The event is held on The Green. • Dover Air Force Base Community Appreciation Days and Air Show Events – The Dover Air Force Base hosts open houses and air show events. • Dover Comic Con – This family-friendly, indoor-outdoor pop-culture festival held each August is led by the Dover Public Library with other partner groups. It features vendors, artists & artisans, authors, a cosplay competition, fan groups, pop-culture cars, food trucks and panel discussions. • Dover Days – A celebration of the historical heritage of Dover, held the first weekend of May in the City’s historic district each year. • Dover Mile – One of many races and walk-a-thons that travel through the historic district. This one mile run and walk event sponsored by the Colonial Rotary Club of Dover is held in June celebrating Flag Day. • Firefly Music Festival - Dover International Speedway hosts the Firefly Music Festival on its grounds known as The Woodlands located east of State Route 1. This multi-day music festival brings artists in a variety of music genres and offers camping to its attendees. • Governor’s Festivals at Woodburn – The Governor’s mansion hosts seasonal events each year including a Fall Festival, Easter Egg Hunt and holiday events each December. • July 4th Celebration – Legislative Hall provides a scenic backdrop for this annual celebration and fireworks display. • NASCAR Races– Dover International Speedway currently hosts two major stock car (and truck) racing event weekends each year. • Parades –Many parades travel the streets of Downtown Dover associated with holidays, school and special events. One example is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade sponsored by Downtown Dover Partnership. Acknowledgment of Grant Assistance FFY2018 Certified Local Grant for Historic Preservation Chapter: This Historic Preservation Plan Chapter of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan was produced with assistance from the Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior in partnership with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or polices of these agencies. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in relation to this project, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity National Park Service 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240. Page 6 - 12 –Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Preserve and provide better protection for historic resources and landscapes including individual properties and historic districts to maintain community character, quality of life, and their continued use. Recommendation 1: Identification and Designation of the Dover Historic District Zone • Identify and study properties and areas for potential future local Historic District designation either as individual structures or as Historic District areas. • Evaluate properties of interest and concentrated areas of historic resources for local Historic District designation. • Evaluate for local Historic District designation those areas currently listed in and/or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. • Evaluate proposed annexation areas for historic resources to address needs for preservation and protection. Recommendation 2: Stewardship of Historic Resources • Encourage stewardship activities by public and private owners of historic resources to ensure the long-term care, protection, preservation, and continued existence of these resources. • Encourage appropriate stewardship of historic resources in City building projects and infrastructure improvements located within designated historic districts or areas. • Continue stewardship of The Green per the Preservation & Conservation Easement established with its designation as a National Monument/National Historical Park. • Develop strategies within disaster planning and disaster response plans that consider historic resources. Recommendation 3: Evaluation of Design Standards and Guidelines • Evaluate and update the “Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone.” This document was originally developed and adopted in 1992. • Evaluate and consider the standards and guidelines regarding the levels of protection for The Green and the Loockerman Street historic contexts. • Evaluate and consider the use of modern materials and technologies in the standards and guidelines. Recommendation 4: Architectural Review Certification Process • Refine the regulatory process and procedure for Architectural Review Certification for properties located within the designated local Historic District Zone (H). Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 13

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 • Offer education opportunities to the Historic District Commission, staff and the general public on the Architectural Review Certification process. • Evaluate process of requests for demolition and the identification of “demolition by neglect” properties for code revisions and education opportunities. Recommendation 5: Evaluate Impact of Development Activity on Historic Resources • Explore other strategies, activities, and incentive programs to assist in the preservation and protection of historic resources in order to balance the needs of preservation and revitalization. • Develop and/or improve incentives and ordinances that encourage the use of historic structures and maintain historic integrity. • Encourage use of flexible building codes when rehabilitation of existing historic buildings is proposed. • Focus planning initiatives on Downtown Dover to strengthen Loockerman Street and adjoining areas while maintaining the balance of preservation and development activity. • Ensure Community Development Block Grant Program activities complete the Section 106 Review process. Recommendation 6: Support of Historic Resources and Landscapes • Support consideration of historic resources and landscapes in development activities from infill projects to land annexation. • Continue to identify, assist, and review the nominations of eligible properties to the National Register of Historic Places. • Explore opportunities to amend or provide updated information to existing National Register nominations to meet current standards. • Explore opportunities to conduct and/or update the Delaware Cultural Resource Survey for properties located within City limits. • Ensure preservation efforts reflect the diversity of the community as reflected in the City’s history, architecture, and culture. • Recommend completion of a Self-Assessment for the Historic District Commission to identify other strategic planning needs. Goal 2: Provide and Promote Incentives for Preservation Activities Provide and promote incentives for public and private preservation activities and the protection of residential and non-residential historic properties including incentives to encourage continual use, on-going maintenance of such properties, and appropriate in-fill project design. Recommendation 7: Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties • Continue the City’s Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties and promote awareness of the program. • Promote awareness of other Tax Credit Programs offered including State and Federal programs. Recommendation 8: Increase Participation in Resource-Bearing Programs Page 6 - 14 –Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019

Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover Comprehensive Plan 2019 • Continue participation in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program of the National Park Service with a focus on increasing Historic District Commission training and evaluating staff needs. • Engage in evaluation, designation, and implementation of the Delaware Byways Program. Goal 3: Increase Public Information on Historic Resources Increase and promote dissemination of information on preservation activities, the value and significance of historic resources, and historic and cultural heritage tourism opportunities to the public and elected/appointed officials. Recommendation 9: Public Outreach and Education • Initiate educational programs on historic and cultural resources for the general public and elected/appointed officials to increase awareness and understanding. • Develop and/or update written and digital materials (brochures, process guides, web-based postings, GIS mapping, etc.) on such topics as the local Historic District Zone, historic resources, the Historic District Commission, the Architectural Review Certification process, and the City’s Tax Credit Program for Historic Properties. • Conduct workshop training with the Historic District Commission and Planning Commission on preservation topics and the Architectural Review Certification process. • Identify and implement methods of on-going communication with historic property owners and interested groups. Goal 4: Collaborate with Diverse Groups and Governments Partner and collaborate with special interest groups and with municipal, state and federal government agencies regarding preservation activities, cultural activities and heritage tourism. Recommendation 10: Seek Assistance and Support of Interest Groups • Continue to coordinate with and assist government agencies/officials and preservation interest groups. Examples of these groups and agencies include the City Council, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, the Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs (State Historic Preservation Office), the First State Heritage Park at Dover, and the First State National Historical Park (National Park Service). • Coordinate with preservation interest groups such as Downtown Dover Partnership, Preservation Delaware, Friends of Old Dover, and others. • Seek to educate other community-based organizations on preservation activities. • Build relationships with the historic preservation programs and other related programs at Delaware Technical & Community College, Delaware State University, Wesley College, and the University of Delaware. Release DRAFT #1 – 10.1.2019 Page 6 - 15

City of Dover, DE 2019 Comprehensive Plan File: DRAFT Map 6-1A: Historic Resources Date Updated: 10/01/2019 0 500 1,000 Feet LEGEND National Register Locations National Register Districts Victorian Dover Historic District Dover Green Historic District Parcels Hydrology Water Bodies Roads Dover Boundary 0 2,000 4,000 Feet Inset Map PAPER MAP DISCLAIMER: By acceptance of this map material you agree to the following: This map material is made available by the City of Dover, Delaware as a public service. The material is for reference purposes only, and the City makes no warranty, re presentation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of the material, including its accuracy, availability, use, and misuse. In no event shall the City be liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by the Recipient or others arising from any inadequacies of the digital data or the Recipient's use of this data. The material is in the public domain and may be copied without permission. Citation to the source would be appreciated. Any errors or omissions in the material should be reported to the City of Dover, Delaware's Public Works GIS Division.

City of Dover, DE 2019 Comprehensive Plan File: DRAFT Map 6-1B: Historic Resources Date Updated: 10/01/2019 0 2,500 5,000 Feet LEGEND City of Dover National Register National Register Districts Victorian Dover Historic District Dover Green Historic District Hydrology Water Bodies Roads Dover Boundary 0 1,500 3,000 Feet Inset Map PAPER MAP DISCLAIMER: By acceptance of this map material you agree to the following: This map material is made available by the City of Dover, Delaware as a public service. The material is for reference purposes only, and the City makes no warranty, re presentation, or guaranty as to the accuracy of the material, including its accuracy, availability, use, and misuse. In no event shall the City be liable for any direct or indirect damages suffered by the Recipient or others arising from any inadequacies of the digital data or the Recipient's use of this data. The material is in the public domain and may be copied without permission. Citation to the source would be appreciated. Any errors or omissions in the material should be reported to the City of Dover, Delaware's Public Works GIS Division.