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CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, February 20, 2020 – 3:30 PM City Hall – Conference Room ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING on November 21, 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 a. HI-20-01 Referral of Demolition Permit #20-47 at 229 South Governors Avenue– Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for Demolition Permit Application #20-47 for demolition of a vacant commercial/vehicle service building. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and is subject to the H (Historic District Overlay Zone). The property is located at the northeast corner of South Governors Avenue and West North Street. The owner of record is Dover Hardware Co. Address: 229 South Governors Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-35.00-000. Council District 4. 2. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program a. Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant: Update to Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone 3. Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan See Project website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan a. Status of Adoption and Certification of Plan b. Implementation Plan 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: February 11, 2020

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION November 21, 2019 The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM with Chairperson Mr. McDaniel presiding. Members present were Mr. Street, Mr. Czerwinski, Mr. McDaniel and Ms. Horsey. Ms. Mason was absent. Planning Office Staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams and Mrs. Savage-Purnell. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ms. Horsey moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Czerwinski and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. Ms. Mason was absent. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 Mr. Czerwinski moved for approval of the meeting minutes of September 19, 2019, seconded by Mr. Street and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. Ms. Mason was absent. COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Applications for 2018 and 2019 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there have not been any changes other than application HI-19-04 Referral of Fence Permit #19-1218 at 2 Kings Highway NE that came before the Commission as a consultation. The Permit was issued. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2019 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that with the Summary of Applications there were 23 applications. The Historic District Commission was involved in three of the applications which consisted of the Governor’s Café at 144 Kings Hwy SW, Fence Permit #19-1218 at 2 Kings Highway NE, and the project at 2 West Loockerman Street (Mixed Use Buildings). She thinks they (Governors Café) 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, Demolition Permits, and signage. Chairman McDaniel asked about 304 S. Governors Avenue Museum project. Mrs. Melson- Williams replied that they have had a number of small renovation projects. Mr. Czerwinski asked if 126 W. Loockerman Street adopted any of the recommendations that were made by the Commission regarding the appearance of the building. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that they would be reviewing it specifically with any Building Permit that is submitted. Department of Planning & Inspections Update Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned the new Planner will start on December 2, 2019. Her name is Samantha Bulkilvish and she lives in Dover, Delaware. There continues to be progress towards dealing with the wireless communications facilities. We are trying to move forward towards an Ordinance. There is initially a Draft Ordinance at the current time that will address the small cell wireless communication facilities and tower and non-tower wireless facilities.

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Chairman McDaniel asked if any of the small towers had been installed around Dover. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied no. There was an idea to do a pilot project, but they do not think they are going to go that route. There continue to be conversation with providers that would like to be in Dover. This potential Ordinance will be something that will perhaps be happening this winter. NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission Mrs. Melson-Williams gave an update on the building located at 304 S. State Street. She stated that a selective Demolition Permit was issued to stabilize the wall. The demolition was completed at the end of last week. They are also dealing with the insurance side of things. The contractor has experience dealing with historic buildings. They were involved in what occurred to stabilize the portion of the exterior (east) wall. A temporary wall was built inside (it’s not a structural wall). The next step would be a Permit for the reconstruction of the wall. The architect and construction engineer are on board with the project. Chairman McDaniel asked what kind of deadline they have. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that there is no set deadline to restore. Staff had to take it to Council to formerly declare it a Dangerous Building so that if actions and steps were not taken expeditiously to stabilize what was there then the City could step in and do that. The owner took care of the stabilization process. They are well aware that it is in the Historic District. They are assessing the opportunity for any kind of assistance because it is in the Downtown Development District. She thinks the brick façade will be reconstructed and they will be salvaging the cast metal from the windows. Mr. Czerwinski asked if it was water or brick failure. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that it is definitely a question. From the pictures that she saw the exterior surface was one layer of brick and the wall behind it is other layers. It could be any number of things. Mr. Czerwinski mentioned that he was worried that it would be like the building on North Street and Governors Avenue where there was shattering of bricks. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that she is not sure if they ever determined what exactly caused the failure. If you look at the pictures, the outer surface of the brick is what came down. Mr. Street asked if there was anything else wrong with the building structurally. Mrs. Melson- Williams replied she did not know. She has not seen the structural report but there was some minor structural reporting done to make sure it was not going to fall down. Chairman McDaniel asked Mrs. Melson-Williams if she was aware that the building to the south also used the closure to do some repair to their building. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that she was not aware right off-hand. Ms. Horsey mentioned that she spoke with the contractor during the process and the contractor mentioned that the buildings on either side were totally safe structurally. The contractor is pretty much an expert with all the buildings. 2

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Chairman McDaniel asked where the contractor was from. Ms. Horsey replied the contractor was local and has practically worked on every building on The Green, State buildings, and Woodburn to name a few. Chairman McDaniel asked who the structural engineer was. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied was the Baker Ingram Group. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned for your reference that the building is part of the Dover Green Historic District; so, it is part of the National Register listed district. The nomination for the District notes that it is a late nineteenth century building, estimated at 1885-1897 construction. At some point the first floor was remodeled. Ms. Horsey mentioned that the contractor said the first floor was totally safe; it was just everything above it. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that at some point there will be a reconstruction plan. She is hoping to do the permit administratively. She will bring it to the Historic District Commission if time permits for additional consultation. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that it was a good idea. Mr. Czerwinski asked if the second floor was painted brick. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that it was all painted brick. Ms. Horsey replied that Baker Ingram Group saved every brick that they could. Annual Meeting Historic District Commission Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman Mrs. Melson-Williams briefly discussed the By-Laws for the Historic District Commission. Mr. McDaniel became Chairman of the Historic District Commission in August 2016 and the Vice- Chairman has the same 6-year term limit. Mr. McDaniel has served for 4 years as the Chairman and previously for 3 years as the Vice-Chairman. Ms. Horsey has served for 3 years as the Vice- Chair. Mr. McDaniel mentioned that he and Ms. Horsey would be willing to run again; however, if anyone else would like to take one of those positions that would be fine. Mr. Czerwinski moved to reelect by acclamation Mr. McDaniel as Chairman for the Historic District Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Horsey and unanimously carried 4-0. Chairman McDaniel moved to reelect by acclamation Ms. Horsey as Vice Chair for the Historic District Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Czerwinski and unanimously carried 4-0. Meeting & Deadline Draft Schedule for 2020 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the meeting date will remain as the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 3:30pm. The deadline date to file an application has to be at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. The Meeting and Deadline Schedule for 2020 was provided to all members. The By- laws state that the Historic District Commission meeting must meet quarterly. 3

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Status of FFY2018 CLG Grant Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that this was the project to work on the Chapter Draft of the Historic Preservation Plan. The project has been closed out. The final report was submitted in early October. The length of the grant was extended to take it through the end of September in working with the Preservation Office because we are still doing grant activities after the July 1 timeframe and they had money that needed to be expended. We have received the invoice payment. The overall project cost was $3416, and we received 60% of that back as reimbursement in the amount of $2049. Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant Application Submission We are expecting the Grant Agreement to be forthcoming. They have received their official monies and it appears that we will be eligible for some additional monies because of another CLG elected not to apply this year. We will be eligible for roughly $11,000. The project requires a minimum match of $7500 on behalf of the city. Our budget line is $10,000. The grant project is the addendum to the Design Standards and Guidelines which we will be going out for consultant help. Staff hopes to start focusing on it after the new year once the Comprehensive Plan is completed. Chairman McDaniel asked if there was a consultant on board and if there was money to cover the cost of a consultant with the increase in available reimbursement of the grant. Mrs. Melson- Williams replied that there is no consultant on board at the current time and there is money to cover the cost of a consultant. Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan Release DRAFT Plan (dated 10/1/2019) is available for review. See Project website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that on October 1, 2019 the Release DRAFT Plan was released which compiled all the chapters and map series. The Release DRAFT Plan was submitted to the State for PLUS Review on October 23, 2019. Two weeks ago, we received the written comments from the PLUS Review meeting. We are working diligently to make those corrections and revisions that was suggested as certification comments or recommendations. Regarding the Historic Preservation Chapter, they wanted to hear more about the Downtown Development District program and the State’s Rebate program that is associated with being in that District because there is a piggy back with the State Historic Tax Credit Program in that same area. PLUS Review Comments Received Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that they noted the strong support that is shown for Historic Preservation and CLG status. The Chapter itself noted that it “fulfills the purpose of providing an overview of the City’s history, it’s known historic resources, the City’s processes for considering those resources and development reviews and project and amenities that relates to historic preservation.” They wanted to see more information regarding the Downtown Development District and other ways that we look to strengthen preservation efforts in the City. There were questions regarding preservation of existing housing stock. 4

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Release DRAFT Chapter 6 – Historic Preservation Plan and associated Maps 6-1A and 6-1B Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that included in your packet was the Release DRAFT of Chapter 6 and the associated maps. The entire Release DRAFT is posted on the City’s Comprehensive Plan webpage. We are currently working on what will be the Final DRAFT of the Comprehensive Plan which is text and map series. The first hearing on the Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting of December 16, 2019. The City Council review and hearing will be scheduled for their January 13, 2020 meeting. We hope to be providing the recommended document for Certification by mid-January to meet our February filing deadline. Comments Chairman McDaniel mentioned that it was a well written document. He asked if the Delaware Cultural Resource Survey was accessible through the CHRIS. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied yes. He also asked if this information could be accessed from his personal computer and if it could be accessed by the public? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that there is a way for the general public to access some of the information and some of the information requires a full login. In the future we could suggest that the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office visit and have a demonstration of that program. Chairman McDaniel asked if Greenwold was located across from Kent General Hospital? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied yes, and it is also known as the Scull Mansion. Chairman McDaniel asked about the Hughes-Willis Site. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the Hughes-Willis Site is an archaeological site that is located on the east side of Dover within City limits. Chairman McDaniel asked if the Design Standards and Guidelines that were adopted in 1997 were going to be updated in the CLG grant. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the Design Standards and Guidelines were adopted in 1993 and the District was expanded in 1997. Chairman McDaniel mentioned the Loockerman Street corridor. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that it is reflected in some of the comments. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that DDP reached out to the owner of 304 South State Street regarding potential Tax Credits so that they were aware. Chairman McDaniel asked if one would apply to State Historic Preservation Office to receive the certified historic significance of that District. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied yes, the Delaware State Tax Credit Program is managed through the State Historic Preservation Office and is one of the steps in the process for that application. Chairman McDaniel stated that he previously mentioned the update and evaluation of the Design Standards and Guidelines. Chairman McDaniel mentioned the City does a great job with offering education opportunities to the Historic District Commission, staff and the general public on the Architectural Review Certification process. He mentioned there have not been any seminars lately. He recalls going to one in Lewes, Delaware five years ago. 5

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Chairman McDaniel mentioned that the Historic District Commission had not done a “Self- Assessment for the Historic District Commission” to identify other strategic planning needs. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied no, it has not been done. It is a program through the National Trust. Chairman McDaniel asked if any interns were used in the Planning & Inspections Department from Delaware Technical & Community College, Delaware State University, Wesley College, and the University of Delaware? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied not on the preservation side. There has been some intern usage off and on, over the years, by various City groups. The last time we did our Comprehensive Plan both in 2003 and 2008 we had interns from the University of Delaware that helped us. The initial writing of a Preservation Chapter was done by an intern in 2003 or 2008 with her oversight. Chairman McDaniel asked if in the future they could have a speaker. Ms. Horsey mentioned that she also liked the idea. Ms. Horsey asked if there was a guideline for the Self-Assessment. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied yes, there is a program booklet. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that once we get the new Guidelines written for the material then we can really focus on the Self-Assessment. He stated that he really likes the document. Ms. Horsey mentioned one typo on page 6-11 from “historic” to “historical”. Update on Public Outreach Events held for 2019 Comprehensive Plan: Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that we will be moving forward with Chapter 6. We did hold two public outreach events focusing on introducing the entire Release DRAFT to the public. The Open House Event was held at the library on October 23, 2019; it included a presentation that is on the City’s website for the Comp Plan project. It also included various maps. The Visitation Event was held on October 24, 2019 at City Hall. All the maps were on display and Staff was available to answer questions. The Open House Event was reasonably attended but not as many attended as the Open House held in August 2018. The Visitation Event was somewhat disappointing because we did not have a lot of visitors, but we made the opportunity available. Chairman McDaniel mentioned that he liked both events and the presentations. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the presentation was really meant to educate persons about what the process of a Comprehensive Plan is and then focus on some of the key elements of the Land Development Plan Map and Annexation. Chairman McDaniel asked if there would be a public hearing for the Final DRAFT of the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied yes. As previously mentioned, the public hearing with the Planning Commission is scheduled for December 16, 2019 and the City Council review and hearing is scheduled for January 13, 2020. Formally the document has to be adopted by ordinance which is what City Council ultimately will have to take action on. There is also a 6

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION NOVEMBER 21, 2019 series of what we call specific requests which may be from a property owner regarding an individual property where they may see something different than what has been proposed on one of the particular maps. Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that Chapter 15 is the Implementation Plan which consists of one of the elements, the Design Standards and Guidelines project. The Implementation Plan addresses the adoption of the Plan, a Rezoning project, and short-term, intermediate term, and long-term action items that need to be addressed. Mr. Czerwinski asked about a missing legend section on the map. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the orange is not over in the map legend. That is one of the things that has already been picked up. On the Overall City Resources Map 6-1B, we are missing the Little Creek Hundred Rural Historic District. It is there, but it is not shaded a color. A portion of the west side of Long Point Road that falls into that. Mr. Street moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Czerwinski and unanimously carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 4:18 PM Sincerely, Maretta Savage-Purnell Secretary 7

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2019 Updated thru December 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 2019-6/30/2020 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 Summary of Applications 2018 Updated thru December 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

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2019 - Updated Thru 12-31-2019 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 12-31-2019 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 12-31-2019 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. 11/5/2019 19-1396 225 W. Loockerman Street Demolition Permit - Selection Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior selective demolition in required for interior work. retail space. 11/12/2019 19-1406 137 S. Bradford Street, Building Permit Staff Approval. Installation of Walk-up ATM unit. Wells Fargo ATM 11/7/2019 19-1457 212 S. Queen Street, Dover Sign Permit Staff Approval. Painted wall signs for Chiropractor. Health Care Center Signage installed prior to Permit (Code Enforcement case) 11/25/2019 19-1538 32 W. Loockerman Street Roof Permit Not reviewed by Planning Staff. Sign- Roof replacement of flat roof off by Administrative Staff. surfaces. Not visible. 12/6/2019 19-1475 6 W. Loockerman Street Demolition Permit - Selective Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior selective demolition in required for interior work. office space area.

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2020 - Updated Thru 1-31-2020 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/23/2020 19-1476 6 W. Loockerman St. Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant Renovations required for interior work. fitout of office space on second floor. 1/6/2020 19-1635 120 S. Governors Avenue Fence Permit Staff Approval. Replacement of wood pieces on existing wood fence associated with commercial building. 1/22/2020 19-1674 15 Loockerman Plaza, City Roof Permit Staff Approval. Roof replacement on City Hall one Hall story west wing area. Reclad mansard roof areas with synthetic slate roof shingles to match main section of building.

City of Dover ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW STAFF REPORT Before Dover Historic District Commission February 20, 2020 Project Name: Building at 229 South Governors Avenue: Building Demolition Location: Northeast corner of South Governors Avenue and West North Street 229 South Governors Avenue Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-35.00-000 Property Owner: Dover Hardware Co. Present Zoning: C-2 Central Commercial Zone H - Historic District Overlay Zone Present Use: Vacant Building (Previous Commercial/Vehicle Service Use) Proposed Use: Vacant site File Number: HI-20-01 Referral of Permit: The following application Demolition Permit #20-47 for 229 South Governors Avenue is referred by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for consultation regarding the issuance of the Architectural Review Certificate for a Demolition project. Applications for certain types of construction activity within the Historic District Zone (H) are reviewed by the City Planner (or Staff as designated) for Architectural Review Certification as part of the Building Permit application review process. Staff is referring the Permit for review under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.22(A) and (B). See below. Section 3.22 Architectural review certification by the city planner. (A) An architectural review certificate for specific classes of building permits, including fences, signs, siding, window and door replacement, roofing, the addition or replacement of decorative features, minor demolition, residential additions, and other construction of a minor nature, may be issued by the city planner, after a review and determination that the proposed construction is in general accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25. (B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or construction in the historic district for consultation with commission. The Historic District Commission will act on an Architectural Review Certificate to allow for Demolition of the building. P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

HI-20-01 Referral of Demolition Permit #20-47 at 229 South Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission February 20, 2020 Meeting Permit Proposal Demolition Permit #20-47 at 229 South Governors Avenue seeks demolition of a vacant commercial/vehicle service building. The building was most recently utilized by Action Tire. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and is subject to the H (Historic District Overlay Zone). The property is located at the northeast corner of South Governors Avenue and West North Street. However, the building has been vacant and deteriorating conditions have been identified by the Code Enforcement Division. The property has been the subject of numerous Code Enforcement cases related to building exterior/interior condition, improper storage, and property condition (tall grass and weeds). Property Information The building appears to be of mid-twentieth century construction as a gas/automobile service station. It is a one-story masonry building with two overhead garage doors facing west and the corner office area with entry door and large windows. The north end includes two multi-paned windows and the south end includes two doors. The building is not connected to the long masonry building to its east which is located on an adjacent parcel of land. Between the building and South Governors Avenue are areas of pavement surfaces and the previous pump island. The site has curb-cuts (access) from both South Governors Avenue and West North Street. This building is located within a National Register Historic District, specifically the Victorian Dover Historic District. Provided below is the building summary from the building inventory listing found within the National Register nomination completed for the Victorian Dover Historic District (nomination completed 1977-78). K0396.482 – 229 South Governors Avenue – Mid-20th century, 1-story, cement block, commercial building; stuccoes; flat roof; garage doors and large plat glass windows. The property is located within H (Historic District zone) as established by the City of Dover. A series of historic maps was reviewed by Planning Staff for preliminary information on this block bounded by Loockerman Street, South Governors Avenue and North Street. The 1868 Beers Map published by Pomeroy & Beers shows the established street grid with multiple buildings fronting the streets including a building at the northeast corner of South Governors Avenue and North Street. The 1885 Bird’s Eye View of Dover shows this same configuration of buildings (houses) facing North Street. The series of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps would also be a reference source for information on the series of buildings which occupied this property over time including when the houses where replaced by commercial development. PROPOSAL The applicant has filed a Demolition Permit #20-47. The Permit submission provided a scope of work from the Demolition Contractor and information on the Asbestos Evaluation and Abatement. A series of photographs of the building and its surroundings is provided from the Code Enforcement files on the property. See attached set. The project is described below. A future use of the property is not clearly identified in the permit submission. 1. Demolition of Building: The project involves the demolition of the existing one-story garage (shop) building on the property and removal of debris. Then fill dirt to level and crushed concrete to stabilize lot. 2

HI-20-01 Referral of Demolition Permit #20-47 at 229 South Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission February 20, 2020 Meeting Review of DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES The subject property is located in the Dover Historic District Zone within the Loockeman Historic Context. The Loockerman Historic Context is described on pages 2-7 through 2-8. Location within the Dover Historic District Zone requires proposals for specific types of construction activities such as new construction, additions to existing buildings, exterior renovations, and demolition of buildings to receive an Architectural Review Certificate. 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.” The proposal for demolition of the building must be reviewed for conformity with the design criteria guidelines found in Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation. Demolition The Design Standards and Guidelines gives guidance to the Historic District Commission by listing specific criteria to be evaluated when considering applications for the demolition of buildings (or portions of buildings) in the historic district. (Chapter 4: pages 4-10 to 4-12) These guidelines are summarized below (see Design Standards and Guidelines for the complete text). 1. Determine the financial implications of maintaining a property versus demolition. 2. Regardless of economic issues the relative significance of the individual buildings slated for demolition should be evaluated. 3. In development related applications the City should review the schematic plans for the new structures to weigh the virtues of the new structure versus what exists. 4. Determine the extent of adequate recordation of a property the applicant would be required to complete if demolition were approved. 5. Lots left vacant by demolition should be treated in a manner that is sympathetic to the historic context. The Design Standards and Guidelines note that parking should not be permitted on vacant lots and suggests alternative uses. Also provided is information about development of parking lots (page 3-27) in the Historic District. The Guidelines recommend appropriate screening and landscaping with at least 20% of the area unpaved and planted. STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following are the Staff comments and recommendations for this application regarding project activities and an Architectural Review Certificate. 1) The Design Standards and Guidelines outline specific criteria to be evaluated in considering demolition applications (page 4-10 and 4-12). The building has been condemned (September 3

HI-20-01 Referral of Demolition Permit #20-47 at 229 South Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission February 20, 2020 Meeting 2019) by the Code Enforcement Division and is the reasoning for demolition of the Building. However, more specific information may be received at the Historic District Commission meeting from the applicant’s presentation. a) Based on exterior photographs and Code Enforcement case information, Staff notes that approval for the demolition of the Building may be warranted due to the building’s deteriorating condition. b) It is Staff’s observation that the integrity of the original building has been compromised by the re-cladding and other changes to the building’s exterior. However, the basic form and floorplan of the original vehicle service station building can be observed. 2) Staff notes that some minor documentation/recordation of the existing building has occurred in the form of a series of exterior/interior photographs which are part of the Code Enforcement case files. The Historic District Commission could require additional documentation/recordation of the building if deemed appropriate. 3) Staff recommends the following pertaining to the demolition of the building to improve the project’s compliance with the recommended guidelines for consideration of demolition in the Design Standards and Guidelines and other code provisions: a) Clarification of the site stabilization of the building footprint/pad area and site following demolition of the building including information on the following: i) Clarification if building foundation/slab and other paved, hard surface areas will remain or be removed from the site and the type of stabilization proposed. ii) The location of any proposed landscaping elements such as lawn areas, shrub plantings, tree plantings, planters, etc. iii) The location of any proposed fencing. Staff does not recommend installation of solid (opaque) fencing or chain link fencing on the site. If areas need to be segregated on the site, other alternative fence styles such as ornamental metal fencing, short posts with roping, etc. less than four feet in height may be more appropriate. b) The estimated timeframe for demolition activities and site stabilization activities. 4) Clarification of the future intended use for the property. If a parking area is proposed then additional plan review and approvals is necessary to address compliance with the Zoning Ordinance including items such as use of property as a parking lot, paved surface, appropriate traffic control measures, striping, signage, etc. and for compliance with the Design Standards and Guidelines for development in the Historic District. 5) If the property is to remain vacant, then appropriate stabilization and/or beautification measures may need to be taken to limit access and to ensure maintenance of landscaping. ADVISORY COMMENTS: 1) The applicant shall be aware that a Demolition Permit is required to proceed with any demolition activities on the property should Architectural Review Certification be granted for the demolition proposal. The Demolition Permit application must comply with the conditions of approval granted through the Architectural Review Certification process. 2) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the project proposal occur, contact the 4

HI-20-01 Referral of Demolition Permit #20-47 at 229 South Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission February 20, 2020 Meeting Department of Planning and Inspections. These changes may require resubmittal for review by the Historic District Commission. 3) Any future construction activities such as redevelopment of the site for a building or parking facility are subject to additional review processes for permitting and plan review. 4) Additional evaluation and review of this project may be necessary due to the potential for environmental contamination due to previous uses of the property and/or the site’s potential participation in any environmental remediation program. 5) The applicant should be aware of the potential for historic archaeological resources which may include previous building locations, wells, privies, etc. on this property. The State Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs can provide technical assistance when dealing with archaeological resources including previous studies at the subject location. Historic District Commission Action Required The Historic District Commission shall consider the Demolition Permit and take action in regards to the Architectural Review Certification for the demolition proposal. The action should reflect consideration of the Design Standards and Guidelines. Attachments: • Letter of Notice to Applicant dated February 11, 2020 • Location Site View Map (Prepared by Staff) • Building Permit #20-47 Application Form and Permit submission documents • Photo Series (Prepared by Staff) 5

City of Dover February 11, 2020 Dover Hardware Co. C/o Robert M. Berglund 899 McCauley Pond Rd. Harrington DE 19952 Via Email: rmberglund@comcast.net RE: Referral of Demolition Permit #20-47 to Historic District Commission, HI-20-01 Proposed Demolition of Building at 229 South Governors Avenue, Dover DE Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-35.00-000. Dear Applicant: This letter is to inform you that Demolition Permit application #20-47 has been referred to the City of Dover Historic District Commission for consultation. Demolition Permit #20-47 was filed on January 14, 2020 for demolition of the Building at 229 South Governors Avenue in Dover, Delaware. The location of the subject property within the City of Dover’s Historic District zone requires the review and issuance of an Architectural Review Certificate (ARC) for construction and demolition activities. Minor demolitions are eligible for Staff review of the ARC during the Demolition/Building Permit application process. Project activities are reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone as stated in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.25(A). 3.25 Architectural review standards. (A) An architectural review certificate may be issued if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement, location and materials and structures affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district as set forth in the historic district design guidelines and standards adopted by the planning commission and as set forth in the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. In reviewing the proposed project for Architectural Review Certification, Staff referenced the Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation of the Design Standards and Guidelines which present the Recommended, Not Recommended, and Inappropriate approaches to activities in the Historic District. For Demolition activities, the Design Standards and Guidelines also gives guidance by listing specific criteria to be evaluated when considering applications for the demolition of buildings (or portions of buildings) in the Historic District. Therefore, as related to the location and visibility of this demolition, I am referring the Demolition Permit application to the Historic District Commission for consultation. See Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.22 (A) and (B) listed below. Section 3.22 Architectural review certification by the city planner. (A) An architectural review certificate for specific classes of building permits, including fences, signs, siding, window and door replacement, roofing, the addition or replacement P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

Letter Re: Permit #20-47 Demolition of Building at 229 South Governors Avenue, Dover February 11, 2020 Page 2 of 2 of decorative features, minor demolition, residential additions, and other construction of a minor nature, may be issued by the city planner, after a review and determination that the proposed construction is in general accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25 (B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or construction in the historic district for consultation with commission. The City of Dover Historic District Commission will review this Demolition Permit at their next meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 3:30pm in the City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover. This Permit Referral has been assigned Application #HI-20-01. You are encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss the project. Staff will provide the Historic District Commission with the permit application materials and other background information for their review and action. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Planning Office at (302)736-7196. Sincerely, Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP Principal Planner Enclosure: Staff Review Report HI-20-01 CC: David S. Hugg, III, Planning Director Demolition Permit #20-47

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Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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 the 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 1

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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 surveys 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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 (K05686) 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 3

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan National Register of Historic Places: Individual Properties 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 certain types of 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 5

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan more prominent role in the area encompassing and immediately surrounding The Green than along 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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 Byways 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 are two farms within the City limits protected through the Purchase of Development Rights (Agricultural Easements) 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. See Map 5-3. 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 and tax incentives for rehabilitation projects of certified historic properties. The Advisory Council 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 7

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan on Historic Preservation administers the federal regulations for implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as 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, 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 historic structures. Its counterpart at the national level, the National Trust for Historic Preservation Page 6 - 8 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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 management plan. After receiving an official designation, the sponsor must create and implement a corridor management 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 State agencies, municipalities, and various tourism related entities through marketing and promotion. The Byways are a public destination with opportunities for historic tourism and historic preservation activities. The Delaware Bayshore Byway (located east of Dover) and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway (passes through Dover) have received this designation. See Map 9-3 for location of the Byways. 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 9

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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 Historic Preservation 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 State Historic Preservation Office (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. This program can be used to encourage historic preservation and revitalization activities. A recent update to the program includes an earmark for qualifying properties also located in a Downtown Development District. The U.S. Department of the Interior, in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service, administers a federal tax credit program for rehabilitation projects on 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 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 Dover Code of Ordinances also establishes other development activity incentives for the Downtown Redevelopment Target Area. These City 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 at the County and State levels. The Downtown Development District Rebate program offers an incentive that can be utilized to encourage rehabilitation of historic properties by offering a 20% rebate of qualified capital investments. Other federal level incentives are the Low-Income Housing Page 6 - 10 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Tax Credit program, Community Development Block Grant funds, and other programs administered by HUD. 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 (occasionally used) • 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. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 11

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan • 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. • 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 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 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). 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 13

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan • 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. Page 6 - 14 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 6 Historic Preservation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Recommendation 8: Increase Participation in Resource-Bearing Programs • 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 promotion and implementation of corridor management efforts within the Delaware Byways Program that support historic preservation, promote tourism, and visitation for Downtown Dover. 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. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 6 - 15

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 15 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN For a Comprehensive Plan to be effective in guiding the growth and improving quality of life within a city, it must identify specific actions and timeframes for implementation. This Chapter identifies the actions and projects necessary for implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, as well as the process for amending the Plan. The City’s success in meeting the upcoming challenges will in large part be determined by the actions it takes in the coming years. While each chapter of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan includes a series of recommendations for the specific topic area, this Chapter focuses on the projects, studies, code amendments, and other activities necessary to implement the Comprehensive Plan. The actions are grouped by timeframe for accomplishment of the specific action item. The City Manager, City Planner, and other Department Directors will be responsible for incorporating the various actions and projects into their annual work plans to ensure that projects and tasks are completed in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Office will report annually to City Council and to the Office of State Planning Coordination on the progress of implementation. The following is a categorized list of the actions required to implement the 2019 Comprehensive Plan such that its Goals and Recommendations are achieved during the ten-year planning period. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS - 2019 The two most important and time-sensitive actions that are required by Delaware Code are the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Rezoning of all parcels that will now be inconsistent with the Land Development Plan. Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan The first step in the implementation process of the Comprehensive Plan is the official adoption. The process for adopting a Comprehensive Plan is spelled out in State law (Delaware Code, Title 29, Section 9103). A proposed municipal comprehensive plan is submitted to the Office of State Planning Coordination which shall solicit the comments of state agencies and those of other potentially impacted jurisdictions. This is accomplished through the submission to Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS). The Office shall follow the process and procedures set forth for the Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) and shall provide the municipality with a report: 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 15 - 1

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan 1. Documenting the degree to which the municipality has incorporated the State’s goals, policies and strategies. 2. Listing findings, recommendations and objections, including adverse fiscal impacts 3. Identifying improvements, revisions or other actions desired to address and resolve inconsistencies. 4. Setting forth a timetable and process for negotiations to achieve consistency. The Release DRAFT 10.1.2019) of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan was submitted for PLUS Review on October 1, 2019 and the comment review letter (Report) dated November 8, 2019 was received. The PLUS review comments and information revisions to the plan were considered by the City Staff and incorporated into the release of the Final DRAFT (12.3.2019) 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The City must also provide an opportunity for public review and comment and shall provide such review and the proposed Comprehensive Plan to the City Planning Commission and the City Council. The first step in the implementation process of the Comprehensive Plan is the official adoption by the Planning Commission and City Council as required under Delaware law. Both Planning Commission and City Council adopting the Plan affirms their common goal with respect to the future. This occurred on December 16, 2019 with the City of Dover Planning Commission and January 13, 2020 with the Dover City Council. See Chapter 4 – Citizen Participation for a more detailed description of the formal review and adoption process for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Upon adoption and satisfaction of the PLUS comments the Plan shall be submitted for Certification by the Governor. The final publication version of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan: Planning for a Bigger, Better Dover as adopted on January 13, 2020 has been prepared for this submission. Comprehensive Rezoning/Zoning Map Revisions As a part of the Comprehensive Plan implementation process, the City’s Official Zoning Map must be evaluated for consistency with the Land Development Plan. Zoning changes necessary to implement the Land Development Plan will be evaluated immediately after the Plan is adopted. The Land Development Plan (Chapter 12 and Map 12-1) is the basis for zoning within the City. Within 18 months of the Comprehensive Plan’s adoption, all zoning throughout the City must be consistent with the Land Development Plan. This Comprehensive Rezoning project will involve review by the Planning Commission and City Council with opportunities for public input through public hearings before each body. ONGOING ACTIVITIES Many implementation tasks are not tied to a specific study, project, or code change rather they are tasks that are addressed on a routine and continuing basis throughout the planning period. They may result in one or more specific actions as appropriate. These on-going activities are listed by topic area. Page 15 - 2 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Natural Resources and Environment • Continue to support native tree planting and landscaping programs and tree/natural area maintenance through the Development Advisory Committee and the Department of Public Works. • Share the FEMA floodplain maps and information which pertain to the City to ensure homeowners, businesses and developers have accurate information about flood risks through a variety of outreach methods i.e. workshops, website, etc. • Continue to utilize the knowledge and expertise of the Silver Lake Commission as advocates for the Lake, advisors to the City Council on matters regarding the Lake, and as liaisons between the City, the public, and DNREC regarding Lake management issues. • Continue public education, outreach, and participation/engagement measures for water quality and related activities identified in Dover’s Municipal Separate Stormwater System (MS4) program. Historic Preservation • Conduct Public Outreach and Education opportunities regarding Historic District programs. • Continue participation as a CLG (Certified Local Government). • Utilize knowledge and expertise of Historic District Commission focused on preservation and protection of historic resources. Utilities and Infrastructure • Educate the public on floodplain topics through outreach to homeowners and residents focusing on helping residents understand their flood risk and what they can do to mitigate flooding in the City. • Continue enforcement of floodplain regulations and associated construction codes. • Implement a plan to remove sources of inflow and infiltration in the City’s Wastewater Systems. • Continue to implement Green Energy Goals to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our resource management systems, particularly with electricity. • Proactively maintain and improve the City’s utility infrastructure (water, sewer, stormwater, and electric). Community Services and Operations • Evaluate the levels of City Services as they pertain to police, fire, and emergency response times. Service levels should be maintained or exceed their current status as Dover grows in population and land size. • Continue to build a robust online presence and implement other outreach communication efforts for the City focusing on City initiatives, education on City ordinances, and promoting Dover as a desirable place to live, work, and play. • Ensure existing services and facilities at the Dover Public Library building are maintained and expanded to support the number of daily visitors it encounters. • Improve the City’s customer service functions so that more types of applications, payments, and inquiries can be made online through the City’s website or are made 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 15 - 3

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan available through other communication methods for those with limited access to electronic media formats. • Support the Police Department’s goals and strategies for improving public safety as outlined in the Police Strategic Plan. Transportation • Encourage augmentation of new and existing transit stops with bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as shelters to protect riders from inclement weather. • In collaboration with DART, enhance transit connections between neighborhoods and employment centers, institutions, commercial areas, schools, recreational facilities, and locations with large transit-dependent populations. • Continue to play an active role in the Dover/Kent County MPO. • Maintain the City-owned street and alley systems. • Continue to coordinate development activities within the City of Dover with DelDOT through the Development Advisory Committee and other interactions. • Continue implementation of the Bicycle Plan and the Pedestrian Plan. Economic Development • Ensure that the City has the capability and resources to effectively market and promote itself by identifying points of contact, protocols, processes, and marketing strategies. • Develop a package of promotional materials suitable for a variety of audiences and uses, including print media, social and web presence, and general distribution with a hierarchy of consistent messages and information. • Routinely review commercial, industrial and related ordinance provisions to ensure that they remain contemporary and support changing concepts of work, shopping and living. • Reassess Dover’s (and Kent County’s) economic strengths and opportunities through a comprehensive economic analysis and assessment. • Support opportunities to expand aviation facilities as well as access to these facilities. Housing • Continue to conduct housing inspections on rental housing to ensure the compliance with City Codes. • Continue to work with other housing agencies to eliminate severe housing conditions that constitute immediate health or safety hazards to the occupants. • Work with housing providers and developers to construct affordable rental housing options throughout the City including accessible housing for persons with disabilities. • Continue to work with housing providers to end homelessness and increase the number of permanent supportive housing options. • Support programs to address housing inequities and injustices and promote neighborhood initiatives to address hazards. • Update and adopt the 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan. Page 15 - 4 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Emergency Operations Planning • Continue to comply with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) through participating in appropriate staff training and holding drills to prepare for potential disasters. • Increase the staff training and education available to ensure all essential staff are trained in NIMS and familiar with the Dover Emergency Operations Plan (DEOP). Planning and Use of Lands and Buildings • Support the adaptive mixed reuse of existing buildings throughout the City. • Continue to evaluate and adopt the latest versions of the Building Codes and Fire Codes. • Increase coordination with development community and design professionals on City’s regulations. SHORT TERM IMPLEMENTATION (2019-2021) The following is a listing of projects, studies, code revisions, and other activities that will be initiated or focused on during the two years immediately following Comprehensive Plan adoption. Projects Projects - Transportation • Update the “Agreement Regarding Dover US 13/Bay Road Corridor Transportation Improvement District” to set boundaries, target horizon year, and service standards. • Work with DelDOT and the Dover/Kent County MPO to develop a Transportation Improvement District for the Route 13/Bay Road Corridor in Dover. Projects – Economic Development • Implement a marketing plan for Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center including establishing a web presence, ensuring listing for economic development, improving signage, and site enhancement. Projects – Downtown Revitalization • Develop and implement a Downtown parking plan. • Promote the vitality of the Downtown Development District by developing a shared vision for the Downtown strategically addressing crime, vacancy, and blight. • Develop revised or new incentives. • Implement a neighborhood development strategy for adjacent commercial and residential areas. Projects - Community Services and Operations • Develop and implement a government/civic complex plan addressing needed City government offices and facilities. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 15 - 5

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan • Implement the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project to support the business processes of the City through improved access and management of City data. Studies Studies – Natural Resources and Environment • Evaluate the City’s requirements for providing active recreation areas for new residential developments. Studies – Historic Preservation • Evaluate and update the Design Standards and Guidelines for the Historic District Zone. Studies – Community Services and Operations • Evaluate the design of City-owned buildings to identify opportunities for improving their security and disaster-readiness. Studies - Transportation • Identify current Safe Routes programs and evaluate deficiencies. Studies – Economic Development • Evaluate potential access to the Garrison Oak Center from State Route 1 with an Alignment Study to determine feasibility and location of future road connection. • Participate in development of a Joint Land Use Study with Dover Air Force Base. Studies – Housing • Participate in the development and adoption of the 2019 Fair Housing Plan. Code Amendments Code Amendments – Natural Resources and Environment • Update and maintain the Source Water Protection Overlay Zone (SWPOZ) on the City’s Zoning Map to ensure it covers all lands identified for protection by DNREC’s Source Water Map as wells and excellent recharge areas. Code Amendments – Transportation • Explore current ordinances and site plan requirements to better incorporate non - motorized elements into land development plans. Code Amendments - Housing • Amend provisions in the Zoning Ordinance for the definition of “family” to remove undue restrictions for members of protected classes. • Amend provisions in the Safe Communities Initiative that may be a violation to Fair Housing. Page 15 - 6 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Other Activities Other Activities – Natural Resources and Environment • Implement a Stormwater Utility with the City to help fund the maintenance of stormwater infrastructure that improves water quality. • Evaluate the process for referring development projects to the Silver Lake Commission to ensure they review all projects which may have significant impacts on Silver Lake. Other Activities – Community Services and Operations • Ensure that the City’s contracted Ambulance Service can meet the service demands placed on it. Other Activities – Transportation • Evaluate the 2008 Delaware Route 8 Concept and Operations Study and the 2007 US Route 13 Circulation Study to determine if updated plans are needed. • Advocate certain projects and studies to be placed in the Dover/Kent County MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the DelDOT Capital Transportation Program (CTP). Each year the Dover City Council develops listing of prioritized projects. Other Activities – Housing • Update and adopt the 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan. INTERMEDIATE TERM IMPLEMENTATION (2022 – 2025) The following is a listing of projects, studies, code revisions, and other activities that will be initiated two to five years following Comprehensive Plan adoption. Projects Projects – Natural Resources and Environment • Develop an Open Space, Parks & Recreation Master Plan. • Implement the completed Master Plans for Schutte Park and Dover Park. • Develop a Master Plan for Silver Lake Park. Projects – Transportation • Conduct a community-engaged process to designate new Safe Routes and develop their programming. • Update and Implement the Bicycle Plan and the Pedestrian Plan. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 15 - 7

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan • Work with DelDOT, property owners, and the Dover/Kent County MPO to implement the Division Street/Forest Street Dover Capital Gateway Plan and the Delaware Route 8 Concept and Operations Study. Projects – Economic Development • Facilitate the establishment of the Central Delaware Aviation Center/aviation and aeronautics employment center through completion of the DAFB Joint Use Agreement and a master plan for development of the facility. Studies Studies – Natural Resources and Environment • Work with DNREC to identify potential water quality improvement projects in major City water bodies such as Silver Lake. • Conduct a “vulnerability assessment” of the City to determine which people and places within Dover are most at-risk from climate change pressures. Studies – Historic Preservation • Evaluate appropriate areas for expansion of the Historic District (H) Zone. • Evaluate areas listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register for Historic Places for inclusion within the City’s Historic District (H) Zone. Studies – Community Services and Operations • Assess all City buildings to determine if they are adequately able to support City staff and day-to-day operations in the City. Create plans for improving these buildings or moving to new ones if they are found to be inadequate. Code Amendments Code Amendments – Natural Resources and Environment • Improve water quality and floodwater absorption capacity in the City through code amendments addressing topics such as pervious paved surfaces, stormwater management areas, and hydric soils. • Reduce air quality impacts and climate change impacts through code amendments which aim to improve access to alternative forms of transportation. Code Amendments – Historic Preservation • Identify and study areas for local Historic District designation (H - Historic District Zone). • Refine procedures for Architectural Review Certification process. Code Amendments - Housing • Develop code amendments considering an alternative housing options for group, transitional, and supportive housing. Page 15 - 8 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Other Activities Other Activities - Transportation • Encourage DART to share the Dover Transit Center with private intercity buses. LONG TERM IMPLEMENTATION (2025 AND BEYOND) Long term projects are those tasks, that while important components of the Plan, will be undertaken later in the planning process. This may be a function of timing, resources, research and data requirements, and dependence on completion of preceding tasks. Some identified projects, studies and activities may be multi-phased initiatives or ongoing large projects. Projects Projects – Community Services and Operations • Implement a plan to remove sources of inflow and infiltration in the City’s Wastewater Systems. • Obtain Accreditation with the American Public Works Association in recognition of high standards and professionalism. Studies Studies – Natural Resources and Environment • Proactively plan for the impact new technologies such as alternative fuels, online goods and services delivery, and self-driving cars will have on lifestyles and travel. Studies – Utilities and Infrastructure • Ensure that the City’s Utility Plans of the Department of Public Works and the Electric Department are kept up to date, noting that they need to be updated every 10-15 years. Studies – Economic Development • Address development opportunities for West Center City area including review and implementation of prior planning studies. Code Amendments • Regularly review and revise the Zoning Ordinance, Land Subdivision Regulations and Dover Code of Ordinances to endure that they reflect current conditions and trends, are efficient to administer, and promote sound land use and development in the City. Other Activities Other Activities – Natural Resources and Environment • Improve the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian networks in accordance with the recommendations of the Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan. 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 15 - 9

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan Other Activities – Historic Preservation • Complete a Self-Assessment for the Historic District Commission. • Implement methods of on-going communication with historic property owners. Other Activities – Transportation • Support the return of passenger rail service. • Identify new transportation needs and ensure the City has the infrastructure to accommodate evolving technologies. Other Activities - Housing • Collaborate with public health agencies, housing authorities, advocacy groups, and others on matters concerning housing and health. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2029 Planning is a process. It is not a product or a report. It is not done when this Comprehensive Plan is adopted and certified. During the 2019-2029 planning period, Staff will regularly track and monitor development activities, study and identify economic and demographic trends, and assess the implementation of the Plan’s objectives. Through coordination with the Office of State Planning Coordination, the Dover/Kent County MPO, the Kent Economic Partnership, the Downtown Dover Partnership and other stakeholders, regular analysis of contemporary data (including the 2020 Census); and ongoing community input, the Staff will build the basis for the next Comprehensive Plan. The process to develop the next Comprehensive Plan document for 2029 will need to begin at least in the prior year to determine the plan preparer (Staff or Consultant), the format of plan, and the types of outreach activities. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS The City may, from time to time, amend the Comprehensive Plan as circumstances unforeseen at this time arise that require such amendments. Any amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must be approved by City Council, by recommendation of the Planning Commission, and submitted to the Office of State Planning Commission for review before they become effective. Comprehensive Plan Amendments can fall into two categories: Minor Variations and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests. Requests to amend the Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by Planning Staff, City Council, or applications from the general public. Upon receiving a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan, the City Planner will determine whether the request is considered a Minor Variation or a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request. Minor Variations Any application for Rezoning or Annexation that is inconsistent with the City of Dover’s Comprehensive Plan, but where the non-conformity is of a minor, relatively insignificant nature Page 15 - 10 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Plan Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan shall be considered a Minor Variation. A Rezoning shall be considered a Minor Variation from the Comprehensive Plan when the following conditions are met: a) The rezoning is of a unique circumstance and cannot set precedent for other lands in the vicinity of the rezoning; and b) The relative size of the rezoning or the variation from the land use recommended by the Comprehensive Plan is so minor that it would have no impact on the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan; and c) The proposed zoning is adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of other similarly zoned lands and would not alter the pattern of development in the area. When the City Planner determines that a request qualifies as a Minor Variation, he/she will submit the requested amendment to the Office of State Planning Coordination in writing including a map of the area with the Land Development Plan classifications and an explanation of how the proposal qualifies as a Minor Variation. If the Office of State Planning Coordination concurs with the City Planner, the application will be considered consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and processed according to the proper procedure for the Rezoning or Annexation request. If the Office of State Planning Coordination does not concur, then the application will be considered a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests For those requests that may not be considered a Minor Variation, the applicant must file a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request. As established in the Memorandum of Understanding for PLUS, the City has agreed to submit an Application (of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests) for comments to the State Office of Planning Coordination’s Preliminary Land Use Services (PLUS) review process. In these cases, the City is the entity that must submit a request for PLUS review. When the City Planner determines that a request is considered a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request (not a Minor Variation), it will be subject to the following process. The City will submit Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests for consideration through the PLUS Process in January of each year. Applications for Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan must be received by the City Planning Office by December 15th. The City will compile any requests received into one submission to the Office of State Planning Coordination, regardless of Planning Staff concurrence with the Request. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests will be processed annually, in accordance with the schedule in Table 15-1. Table 15-1: Amendment Submission Schedule Milestone Date Application Deadline December 15th Submission to PLUS 1st Working Day of January PLUS Meeting Late January DAC Staff Meeting Late January/February DAC Applicant Meeting February Planning Commission Hearing February City Council Hearing & Action March 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020 Page 15 - 11

Adopted – 1.13.2020 Chapter 15 Implementation Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan There are specific application forms and checklists for Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests. Prior to submitting an application for Comprehensive Plan Amendment, an applicant must hold a Pre-Application meeting with Planning Staff. Submission materials for Comprehensive Plan Amendments will require the applicant to provide the following information (prepared by a design professional): a completed Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application, other appropriate application forms based on the request type, property information (drawing), an analysis of the surrounding land uses and zoning classifications, a statement on how the request is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and the fee associated with the application. For Rezoning and Annexation applications, all other requirements must be met for the submission. It is noted that Comprehensive Plan Amendment Requests that are associated with a Request for Annexation of lands located in Annexation Category 3 and in Areas of Concern may be considered at any time and not held to the once-a-year filing requirement. A Plan Amendment is required to change the Annexation Category and to identify potential Land Use Category (classification for the property). However, they will still be subject to the Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) review process. CONCLUSION The 2019 Comprehensive Plan is the culmination of more than a year’s effort, led by the Planning Office, in conjunction with other City Departments, the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Historic District Commission, and the citizens of Dover. This project has worked to define the future of Dover. Public input is at the heart of the goals, recommendations, and implementation actions of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be a living document that will guide the actions of City government as it addresses the challenges of a growing City. The public input does not end with the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan; rather, the public is encouraged to stay involved in the implementation of the Plan to ensure that Dover continues to be a place where people want to live, work and play. Page 15 - 12 – 2019 Comprehensive Plan Adopted 1.13.2020

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