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CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION AGENDA THURSDAY, November 19, 2015 - 3:00 P.M. City Hall – Conference Room ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING on October 15, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS 1. Summary of 2015 Activity a. Summary of Applications 2014 and 2015 b. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2015 2. Department of Planning & Inspections Update a. Restoring Central Dover Community Plan b. Delaware Downtown Development District program OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Architectural Review Certification process NEW APPLICATIONS NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Permits Referred to Commission 2. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program 3. Annual Meeting of Historic District Commission a. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman b. Meeting & Deadline Schedule for 2016 ADJOURN THE AGENDA ITEMS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSION. Agenda Posted: November 12, 2015

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION October 15, 2015 The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 3:15 PM with Chairman Salkin presiding. Members present were Chairman Salkin, Mr. McDaniel, and Mr. Jackson (arrived at 3:14 p.m.). Mr. Scrafford and Ms. Horsey were absent. Planning Office Staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mrs. Townshend, and Mrs. Purnell. Also present were Delaware State University Historic Preservation Graduate Program students Jing Lv and Jennifer Hewett. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda as presented was approved by acclamation. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 16, 2015 Mr. McDaniel moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Historic District Commission meeting of July 16, 2015, seconded by Mr. Jackson and the motion was unanimously carried 3-0. COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of 2015 Activity Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there were no major changes to the Summary of Applications 2014 and 2015. The most recent change is The Santa House (kiosk) that will be temporarily located on Loockerman Street; the Building Permit was recently issued. Mrs. Townshend stated that the old My Place Tavern located at 312 West Loockerman Street did not make repairs in the time allotted and the process for the demolition has begun. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether there was any communication with the owner, Mrs. Townshend stated no, not really. The owner was present when the property went before City Council as a Dangerous Building. There was never any follow up to Staff regarding the property until September 8, 2015 when someone came in to inquire about obtaining a Building Permit to make repairs because they were going to lease the building. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether the property was adjacent to the Family Dollar building, Mrs. Townshend stated yes. Responding to Chairman Salkin’s question whether The Santa House was going to be built as presented to the Historic District Commission, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that is what the permit reflected.

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2015 Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2015 (through the end of September) Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that permit activity within the Historic District had forty-two (42) permits. Majority of the permits are related to building interior work. There were a high number of Sign Permits. There were some roof projects. Six (6) of the forty-two (42) permits made some type of appearance before the Historic District Commission as an informational item or as part of a formal application. Mrs. Melson-Williams asked if there were any other questions regarding the permits. Mr. McDaniel commented that the Kirby and Holloway Sign still stands. Mrs. Townshend stated that she did not expect them to rebuild. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Sign was protected and it will not be an Abandoned Sign that requires removal because of the designation that was placed as a Significant Sign. Chairman Salkin commented that it is not protected, but they are allowed to keep it. Mrs. Townshend stated that the Sign was protected from the Code. Department of Planning & Inspections Update Restoring Central Dover Community Plan Mrs. Townshend stated that there was a community cleanup in the Downtown area. NCALL received a $750,000 grant over a five (5) year period for Implementation of the Restoring Central Dover Plan. A Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator and a Community Organizer were hired. Staff has been working to keep the various work groups of the Steering Committee moving forward and providing information to the Steering Committee to make sure they stay on task with keeping things moving forward. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether the bulk of the money was for implementation planning, Mrs. Townshend stated that the bulk of the money is primarily administration and small projects. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether five (5) years from now will there be any difference, Mrs. Townshend stated that it will be because you have very qualified and dedicated Staff making sure what is in the plan continues to move forward. They are working with the partners and keeping them engaged. Mrs. Townshend stated that RG-1 zone is related to Restoring Central Delaware. On Monday, City Council approved amendments to the General Residence Zone (found in the Downtown area). It will allow townhouses and duplexes as a Conditional Use with Planning Commission approval. It will also allow administrative waivers and establish infill Standards. The three (3) Infill Standards are: a front façade from the street, a frontage sidewalk, and some degree of landscaping. The City is in the process and under contract with the House of Pride to acquire four (4) properties from them. Delaware Downtown Development District Program Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that a handout was provided. Referring to the handout of the current boundary and they are currently moving through the process to add two (2) additional areas to the 2

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2015 Downtown Development District. The expansion of the boundaries has been considered by the State Cabinet Committee on State Planning and the City’s Legislative Finance Administration Committee and is awaiting Council formal action at this point. Responding to Chairman Salkin’s question whether it was strategic to bring this in or if it was an opportunity to make it big as you can, Mrs. Townshend stated yes to both questions. Initially streets were used as the boundary, but we found that the block between The Green and Loockerman Street on the east side has people who want and need to invest in their properties. The City thought it was important to include the area. The area south of Water Street has buildings that could use some renovations and the State Street Commons interior fit-out qualifies as a large project. Therefore, this ensures that we have large projects to utilize the money allocated to Dover. In the last large project round, Dover did not have enough large projects to utilize the funding fully. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether the people in the red area (in the first block after The Green) qualify for parking permits, Mrs. Townshend stated that she did not know, but thought that it was just the residential parking permits for residences on The Green, but she would check. Mr. McDaniel stated that it was a drawback of that block on both sides in that area. Mrs. Townshend stated that people must rely entirely on public parking. Zoning Ordinance Provisions for Historic District Mrs. Melson-Williams gave a brief overview of City of Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance that included Article 3-District Regulations, Section 21-Historic District (H) and Article 10-Planning Commission, Section 3-Historic District Commission and Architectural Reviewed an Excerpt of Definitions associated with Historic District activities from Article 12-Definitions. She stated that Article 3, Section 21 establishes that there is a Historic District as a Zoning District (a Zoning Overlay) boundary. The boundary is specifically adopted through the mapping process. Article 10, Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance specifically deals with the establishment of the of the Commission. The Architectural Review Certification process is whether it is a process of the City Planner, the Historic District Commission or the Commission with the Planning Commission. It also establishes how the Historic District is amended and Demolition by Neglect. Review of Permits Referred to Commission Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there were two (2) permits that were provided for information today to the Commission, but technically these permits are not formally being referred to the commission. One is for the garage building located on the Woodburn property that serves as the security office for the Governors House. A permit has been filed for brick repointing to be completed by Paul’s Pointing. There is also a set of Sign Permits for the State Street Commons building. At the completion of the tenant fit-out it will be a new home to some of the divisions of DNREC. This project would add a number of projecting signs: one sign on the State Street side of the building and two signs (2) on the Water Street side of the building. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether the main entrance was off of Water Street, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes. The entry to the building is kind of tucked in what is known as the Rectory Building (the historic building that remains on the corner). The street level entry is from a 3

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2015 sidewalk that leads from Water Street. To the rear of the property, the upper floor of the parking garage gets you to the second entry which is the handicap accessible entry to the building. Free- standing signs are being proposed on each of the street frontages. She mentioned in the strict interpretation of the sign regulations, without it being in the Historic District, there would be too many signs and too large of signs. However, in the Historic District and given the unique situation with this building and the user tenant, staff feels comfortable that the signage is appropriate and not excessive. The building will no longer be vacant. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether the building was in the Historic District, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes. Responding to Chairman Salkin’s question of which agency is the applicant, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the application came from the sign contractor for DNREC which is the Department in general. Update on Certified Local Government (CLG) Program: Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the State Historic Preservation Office recently hired a new employee Laurie Turkawski. who will become the new Certified Local Government Coordinator. The grant is a 60/40 matching basis. The match coming from the City can be cash or donated service or material. Information on Permits with Architectural Review Certification Issued by Staff Building Permit #15-992: Exterior Renovations & Structural Repairs at 2 West Loockerman Street Mrs. Melson Williams stated that the Permit is for renovations to the first floor exterior area. Included in the packet was a historic photo of the building. They are proposing to reestablish the display window, glass and panel appearance work of the first floor while maintaining entry to the building. This comes in part with need for some structural work related to the north side of the building that faces Loockerman Street. It was brought to the Historic District Commission as an informational item. The activity of exterior surface improvement that was being done on the first floor was allowed for staff review under the Zoning Ordinance. The Design Standards and Guidelines were followed for the storefront reconstruction and rehabilitation. Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question on whether big panels will be windows located on the first floor and will you be able to see, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes. It will create an aluminum store front window system. It was indicated in the comments that the windows should be clear glass and the use of tinted is not appropriate or permitted in the Historic District. Chairman Salkin commented that he was delighted to see that the façade was going to be replaced after twenty-five (25) years. He was stunned that the Historic District Commission was receiving the information after the fact. After reading the Architectural Review Certification section many times, that by the letter and spirit of the Ordinance (Article 10 Sections 3.22 and 3.23(B)) it seemed that this project should have come before the Historic District Commission. The Article outlines what Staff can do independently and what can be referred to the Historic District Commission. This project goes far beyond the minor changes indicated. The Commission has reiterated in the past, even in July, the desire to see the permits and project. He stated that ninety (90) days had passed since that time, which was plenty of time for the Historic District Commission to have 4

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2015 reviewed the permit. It is very unfortunate that the Historic District Commission did not have the chance to comment on the project. Whether the Historic District Commission would have proposed to do anything differently or not and he did not have any personal opinion to offer at this point. He felt that there is a serious problem, if you have a project like this that is so prominent and it involves the entire façade of the building is determined to be minor under Article 10, Section 3.22 which is a mistake. He would like to have a more serious discussion regarding this issue at the next meeting because he thought it was made clear previously they wanted to see all projects on The Green. He knew that at least one of the Commission members who were not present today feels very strongly about this issue. Mrs. Townshend responded to Chairman Salkin’s comments by stating that there is nothing in Article 10 Section 3.22 that states minor projects, the only reference is minor demolition. She reiterated Article 10, Section 3.23(A). It was not an indication that Staff thought it was minor, but it is within the types of things that are specified for Staff review and it complied with the Guidelines. If something does not comply with the Guidelines then it would be referred to the Historic District Commission under Article 10-Section 3:23(B). Chairman Salkin stated that he disagreed with Mrs. Townshend’s interpretation. You could argue about the letter of the Ordinance, but the spirit and the discussion in recent months and the last several years has been that the Historic District Commission wanted to see the permits or projects. It does not state in the Ordinance that the Historic District Commission has to see everything on The Green, but they have stated that they want to see everything on The Green. This is the exact project that they have been saying for months and months that they want to see. It was made perfectly clear in July. Staff could have brought this project to the Historic District Commission under an advisory capacity if they felt it did not come under their jurisdiction. Responding to Chairman Salkin’s question how this project was different from the Mitten & Winters project that came under their jurisdiction, Mrs. Townshend stated that they were using material that was not in Mrs. Melson-Williams judgment in character with what the Guidelines indicated. Chairman Salkin questioned if the determination was related to aluminum and plastic products. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that Mitten & Winters was removing the historic bricks from the original construction. Mrs. Townshend stated that they were removing it and replacing it with something less true to the district. Chairman Salkin stated that if you take anyone of the items in Article 10, Section 3.22 the article suggests that this is minor, but this project includes the entire façade, but again by the letter of the law he disagrees as previously stated. By the spirit of the law he continues to be disappointed as previously stated. He asked why the Historic District Commission exists and why they put their energy into what they do if a project that has this much impact in spite of visibility is not brought before the Commission. He would like to discuss it independently regarding this project at the next meeting and clarify these sorts of things because they are important to the Historic District Commission members and this is not the first time it has come up. 5

CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2015 Mrs. Townshend stated that the Zoning Ordinance is adopted by City Council. When amendments are made they are done through a very transparent process. The entire Article 10 was rewritten roughly five (5) years ago and at that point the direction from City Council was that they wanted Staff to do as much of the minor stuff administratively as possible. There are items that use to go to the Planning Commission and Historic District Commission that no longer go before these Commissions. If anything comes into the office that even appears not to comply with the Guidelines (even if it is extremely minor) it would come before the Historic District Commission. The purpose of the Historic District Commission is to make sure the integrity stays there, but if it is a minor project and it complies it is reviewed by Staff. If we want to revisit what comes to the Historic District Commission then it is about revisiting the Ordinance. Chairman Salkin stated that he understood that and respected that, but disagreed. He sees a lot of gray area and sees Staff going in one direction when it is in the gray area and not the other direction. This is not a minor project, but very prominent and significant. Mr. McDaniel stated that he comes down on both sides. The Historic District Commission is being made aware of the project. It is stated after the fact, but it could not even come in the packet. Chairman Salkin stated that it does not change anything. Mr. McDaniel stated that the Historic District Commission still needs to be aware. Mrs. Townshend stated that there was a discussion at one point where Staff had approved something and there were no pictures in the packet. The request of the Historic District Commission was even if it is administratively and visible to call it out on the packet so it is not just on the list. Chairman Salkin stated that he appreciated that and it is very helpful, but at the same time there have been discussions about notification. He had a meeting with Staff when he became Chairman and requested to be notified of high profile projects so that he could determine on behalf of the Historic District Commission if it was something that they would like to review. There is no public process for these types of projects if it does not come before the Historic District Commission. Therefore, it is just dealt with at Staff level and the Ordinance by Staff interpretation may state that it is okay for this project, but he respectfully disagrees and felt that it was a mistake. Mr. Scrafford moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Jackson and unanimously carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 3:57 PM Sincerely, Maretta Savage-Purnell Secretary 6

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2015 Updated thru November 1, 2015 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-15-01 DRAFT Certified City of Dover Application to be Draft Application presented to HDC on Planning Staff completed DRAFT of CLG Local designated as a 1/15/2015. Draft Application reviewed by Application. Application presented to City Government Certified Local Legislative, Finance & Administration Council who endorsed its submission. Application Government Committee on 2/9/2015. City Council on Submission to SHPO with cover letter dated 2/23/2015 approved Application for 3/30/2015 from Mayor. Designated a CLG submission. on May 15, 2015. HI-15-02 Sign Permit #14- 151 Kings Highway Sign Permit for post Permit #14-1609 referred to HDC by City Permit issued for post and panel sign. Sign 1609 Referral SW, Woodburn and panel sign Planner for Architectural Review installed. Governors Mansion Certification consultation; 1/15/2015 HDC Meeting - approved ARC as submitted in permit; Staff Approval of Permit per ARC HI-15-03 Sign Permit #15-6 South State Street, Sign Permit for Permit #15-15 referred to HDC by City Permit issued. Freestanding sign and fence 15 Referral Baird Mandalas & freestanding sign and Planner for Architectural Review installed at property corner of South State Brockstedt fence Certification consultation; 1/15/2015 HDC Street and Division Street. Meeting - approved ARC with conditions on height and size; Staff Approval of Permit per ARC HI-15-04 Building Permit 3 Loockerman Plaza, Building Permit for Permit #15-19 referred to HDC by City Permit issued. Construction complete. #15-19 Referral PNC Bank Drive-thru ATM Planner for Architectural Review structure Certification consultation; 1/15/2015 HDC Meeting - approved ARC with conditions for dumpster enclosure; Staff Approval of Permit per ARC HI-15-05 Biggs Museum 406 Federal Street Installation of Architectural Review Certification Permit issued. Installation of the sculpture Sculpture exterior sculpture of Application granted at HDC meeting of is complete. tree and birds 2/19/2015; Staff Approval of Permit per ARC HI-15-06 Building at 312 312 West Determination of Determination of Demolition by Neglect by Active Code Enforcement Cases and West Loockerman Loockerman Street Demolition by HCD at meeting of 2/19/2015. Property designated a Dangerous Building. Property Street Neglect declared a Dangerous Building by City owner has until 9/9/2015 to repair or Council on 3/9/2015. demolish building. City taking action to demolish the building. Demolition Permit #15-1387 issued 10/9/2015. HI-15-07 Santa House Loockerman Way Informational Permit issued. Project and other locations Presentation Project for a portable temporary structure. Presentation on project at 4/23/2015 HDC Meeting. Staff Approval of Permit #15-1159 per ARC recommendations.

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2014 Updated thru November 1, 2015 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-14-01 Sign Permit #14- 22-24 West Sign Permit for two Permit #14-148 referred to HDC by City Planner Staff worked with applicant to revised design and 148 Referral Loockerman Street - wall signs for Architectural Review Certification material of wall signs. Revised concept approved and EZ Pass Offices consultation;2/20/14 HDC Meeting - no quorum Permit issued. Signage installed. present, Staff continued to work with applicant HI-14-02 Kirby & Holloway 656 North DuPont Consideration to 3/20/2014 HDC Consideration of status of pylon Sign maintains its legal non-conforming status Sign Highway determine sign; HDC Determined Sign to be a Historic & indefinitely and can remain in its current form. historic/cultural or Significant Sign under the provisions of Zoning aesthetic significance Ordinance, Article 5 Section 4.12 of pylon sign HI-14-03 Lands of Six South 6 South State Street Construction of 4/17/14 HDC Recommendation of Approval of Check Prints of Site Plan submitted; Review Comments State, LLC: 6 parking lot off alley ArchRevCert with conditions. Application S-14-11 issued 7/7/14 and 8/5/14. Building interior work South State Street and other site reviewed by PC and granted Approval of ongoing under permit and exterior trimwork being improvements ArchRevCert with conditions on 5/19/2014 painted. Landscape clean-up and select tree removal has occurred. Final Site Plan approval 8/8/2014. Administrative Building Permit #14-1023 issued for site improvements. Inspections of site on 8/18/2014; Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued. HI-14-04 Sign Permit #14- 300 West Sign Permit for two Permit #14-279 referred to HDC by City Planner Sign Permit #14-279 superseded by new revised Sign 279 Referral Loockerman Street - wall signs for Architectural Review Certification Permit #14-764. With Permit #14-764 Wall Signs to be Family Dollar consultation; scheduled for 6/19/2014 HDC externally lit by gooseneck lights in compliance with Meeting. Revised Sign Permit submitted to DS&G. Permit approval granted. Signage and supersede Permit #14-279; no action by HDC gooseneck lights installed. required. HI-14-05 Historic Property 54 The Green Consideration of Application for Tax Credit approved by HDC on Project work received Architectural Review Tax Credit Application for 11/20/2014. Certification with Permit #14-1231 (Staff Review and Historic Property Tax information presented to HDC on 9/18/2014). Project Credit complete. Documents processed to Award Tax Credit. HI-14-06 Wayside Signage The Green; near 21 Presentation of Informational Presentation to HDC on 11/20/2014 Sign Permit #15-251 for two Waysides Signs issued, for First State The Green signage concept for by National Park Service staff. signs installed, and placement ceremony held National Waysides 5/29/2015. The Green originally designated as part of Monument the First State National Monument is now designated as part of the First State National Historical Park.

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2015 - Updated Thru 10-30-2015 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTES CERTIFICATE 1/26/2015 14-1609 151 Kings Highway, SW, Sign Permit - Post and Panel Staff Referral to HDC for 1/15/2015; Post and panel sign at driveway Woodburn - Governors Sign HDC Consultation as HI-15-02 entrance; fiberglass panel with black Mansion recommended ARC as Permit metal posts. Sign installed. 1/26/2015 15-26 406 Federal Street, Biggs Building Permit- Drainage Staff Approval Project for drainage improvements: Museum Improvements new gutter, downspouts, brick and concrete sidewalk regrading, add low brick retaining wall. Complete in April 2015. 1/12/2015 15-49 15 Kent Avenue, Murphey Roof Permit No Review of Permit by Planning Staff Replacement of roof with synthetic School slate roof and also work on a flat roof area. This project is similar to roof project on another building in Murphey School complex that received CDBG funding which included review by SHPO Office (Finding of No Adverse Impact) and Planning Staff consultation for project scope of work. 1/22/2015 15-65 125-A West Loockerman Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit-out. Street, Uncorked Canvas Renovations required for interior work. Complete in February 2015. 2/5/2015 15-15 6 South State Street, Baird, Sign Permit - Freestanding Sign Staff Referral to HDC for 1/15/2015; Freestanding Sign on Fence at corner Mandalas & Brockstedt and Fence HDC Consultation as HI-15-03 of South State Street and Division recommended ARC with revisions and Street. Fence with Signs installed. conditions Working on landscaping. 2/13/2015 15-93 414 South State Street Building Permit - Window Staff Approval Replacement of window on side Replacement elevation. Complete in March 2015. 2/6/2015 15-162 15 Kings Highway, NE Roof Permit No Review of Permit by Planning Staff Replacement of Roof. Existing residential dwelling being converted to professional offices Application C-15- 01. Roof Complete.

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2015 - Updated Thru 10-30-2015 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTES CERTIFICATE 3/24/2015 15-19 3 Loockerman Plaza, PNC Building Permit - Drive-thru Staff Referral to HDC for 1/15/2015; Freestanding drive-thru ATM structure Bank ATM structure HDC Consultation as HI-15-04 with site circulation changes and new recommended ARC with conditions Dumpster enclosure. Permit issued. Construction complete 6/25/2015. 3/27/2015 15-144 54 South State Street, Sign Permit - Post and Panel Staff Approval Post and panel sign with church name Presbyterian Church of Sign installed in yard area at corner of Dover South State Street and Reed Street 3/27/2015 15-278 406 Federal Street, Biggs Building Permit - Exterior HDC Approval of ARC on 2/19/2015 as Permit issued. Sculpture installed. Museum Sculpture & Site Application HI-15-05; Staff Issued improvements Permit per Approval 4/7/20015 15-251 The Green (Near 21 The Sign Permit - Waysides Informational Presentation to HDC on Wayside signs are part of the Green) 11/20/2014 as Application HI-14-07: interpretation of the First State Staff Issued Permit National Historical Park: The Green. Signs installed. 4/17/2015 15-354 239 West Loockerman Sign Permit - Wall Sign Staff Approval Sign installed. Street 5/20/2015 15-109 125A West Loockerman Sign Permit - Window Sign Staff Approval Sign installed. Street, Uncorked Canvas 5/12/2015 15-377 15 Kings Highway, NE, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval Existing residential dwelling being Professional Offices Renovations and ADA Ramp converted to professional offices Application C-15-01. Complete and Certificate of Occupancy issued. 5/8/2015 15-506 54 South State Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Renovations for commercial kitchen Presbyterian Church of Renovations required for interior work. space. Construction underway. Dover 5/5/2015 15-507 501 South State Street, Temporary Sign Permit - Staff Approval Banners to be placed in May, June and Christ Church Banners July. 5/12/2015 15-582 54 South State Street, Temporary Sign Permit - Staff Approval Signs for placement in June; now Presbyterian Church of Banner and Sign removed. Dover

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2015 - Updated Thru 10-30-2015 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTES CERTIFICATE 5/13/2015 15-595 140 South State Street, Grey Demolition Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior selective demolition related to Fox Grille Demolition only required for interior work. interior renovations for restaurant. Complete. 6/11/2015 15-630 140 South State Street, Grey Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval For re-establishment of restaurant use Fox Grille Renovations & Exterior Repairs including interior work, repair front door, replace 3 windows and awnings. Also painting of building. Complete; Certificate of Occupancy issued 9/10/2015. 6/4/2015 15-641 25 West Loockerman Street, Sign Permit - Projecting Sign Staff Approval Refacing of legal non-conforming The Brunch N Lunch projecting box sign. 6/25/2015 15-643 15 The Green and 21 The Building Permit - Exterior and Staff Approval Project information to be presented to Green Interior Renovations HDC on 7/16/2015. Exterior work involves masonry restoration, window and trimwork detail repair. 6/22/2015 15-707 212 South Governors Sign Permit - Window Sign Staff Approval Permit issued. Avenue, The Sandwich Nook 6/10/2015 15-739 401 South Governors Roof Permit - Metal Roof No Review of Permit by Planning Staff Existing mansard style roof on 20th Avenue, Bike Werx century building: wood shingles replaced with metal roof. 7/2/2015 15-698 401 Federal Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations in 1st and 3rd Townsend Building Renovations required for interior work. floor areas. 7/14/2015 15-767 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovation to lobby reception Blvd. North, Delaware Public Renovations required for interior work. and orientation area. Archives 7/2/2015 15-836 133 South Braford Street Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior Minor Demo and Renovations Renovations required for interior work. following fire damage. Actions to secure building. 7/30/2015 15-861 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Building Permit - Generator Staff Approval Replacement of generator on south Blvd South, Tatnall Building Replacement side of building within existing equipment area.

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2015 - Updated Thru 10-30-2015 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTES CERTIFICATE 7/10/2015 15-886 304 South Governors Building Permit - Lift Elevator Staff Approval Replacement of vertical wheelchair Avenue, Reith Hall Replacement platform lift elevator on exterior. 7/17/2015 15-912 305 South Governors Sign Permit Staff Approval Wall sign installed. Avenue, Inn at Meeting House Square 7/29/2015 15-941 1 West Loockerman Street Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations to existing upper Renovations required for interior work. floor office space. 7/21/2015 15-958 9 East Loockerman Street, Building Permit - Window Staff Approval Window replacement of same style Treadway Towers Replacement windows. 8/10/2015 15-956 506 South State Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior Renovations for tenant fit-out State Street Commons Renovations required for interior work. of Unit 2 8/12/2015 15-968 136 East Water Street, DE Roof Permit Staff Approval Replacement of existing asphalt State Education Association shingle roof with dimensional asphalt shingle roof and work on flat roof areas. 8/12/2015 15-969 502 South State Street Building Permit - Concrete Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Concrete repairs to parking deck. Repair required due to work location. 8/25/2015 15-992 2 West Loockerman Street Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval Structural repairs to front façade and Renovations & Structural renovations to reconstruct first floor Repair display window system. 8/12/2015 15-1010 1 West Loockerman Street Window Permit Staff Approval Replacement of select window glass panels for cracked/damaged 2nd floor windows. 8/3/2015 15-1011 1 West Loockerman Street Roof Permit Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Replacement of flat roof system. required due to lack of visibility. 8/12/2015 15-1020 15-17 West Loockerman Window Permit Staff Approval Replacement of select windows on Street 2nd floor (front and rear) in same format to replicate grid pattern. 8/27/2015 15-1075 410 Federal Street Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior Renovations to existing office Renovations required for interior work. space. 9/17/2015 15-1092 506 South State Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval Interior renovation for tenant fit out of State Street Commons Renovations Unit 2 (Phase 2).

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 2015 - Updated Thru 10-30-2015 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTES CERTIFICATE 9/22/2015 15-1159 126 West Loockerman Building Permit - Kiosk Staff Approval following HDC Construction of The Santa House (HI- Street, Loockerman Way Informational Review 15-07). Permit issued. 9/17/2015 15-1175 5 East Reed Street, Weyant Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior Renovations to existing office Hall Renovations required for interior work. area. 10/23/2015 15-38 6 South State Street, Baird, Sign Permit - Directional Sign Staff Approval Placement of directional sign at alley Mandalas & Brockstedt parking area. Original proposed sign height reduced to comply with directional signage provisions. 10/29/2015 15-957 109 East Division Street Administrative Permit - Staff Approval Existing residential dwelling being Change of Use converted to professional office use. Subject of Conditional Use Application C-14-04. 10/6/2015 15-1033 411 Legislative Avenue, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovation within existing Legislative Hall Renovations required. building. 10/26/2015 15-1188 140 South State Street, Grey Sign Permit - Awning Sign Staff Approval New black awning with business logo Fox Grille (sign) installed at front entry porch. 10/6/2015 15-1209 304 South State Street Sign Permit - Projecting Sign Staff Approval Projecting sign for building tenant: Finance of America. 10/20/2015 15-1377 151 Kings Highway, SW, Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval. Presented to HDC as Brick repointing on east wall of Woodburn - Governors Renovations informational item on 10/15/2015. carriage house (garage) building. Mansion Project complete. 10/9/2015 15-1387 312 West Loockerman Demolition Permit Staff Approval per Determination of City proceeding with demolition as per Street Neglect by HDC on 2/19/2015. designation as Dangerous Building. Permit issued. 10/12/2015 15-1394 12 Kings Highway NE, Roof Permit Staff Approval Replacement of roof with synthetic Murphey School slate roof. 10/12/2015 15-1396 48 Kings Highway NE, Roof Permit Staff Approval Replacement of roof with synthetic Murphey School slate roof. 10/28/2015 15-1488 406 Federal Street, Biggs Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval Temporary Signs for event on Museum 11/7/2015.

Architectural Review Certification process Architectural  Required for the demolition, construction, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of any new or Review Certificate existing structure or where general exterior repairs are made within the historic district.  Required for issuance of Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for any structure in the historic district  An Architectural Review Certificate may be Historic district design guidelines and standards: issued “if it is found that the architectural style, The document adopted by the City of Dover general design, height, bulk and setbacks, Planning Commission as being the source reference arrangement, location and materials and document for construction and maintenance of structures affecting the exterior appearance are buildings, structures and additions within the generally in harmony with neighboring Dover Historic District and which is the guiding structures and complementary to the traditional document for the historic district commission and architectural standards of the historic district as city planner in their review of applications for set forth in the historic district design guidelines architectural review certification. and standards adopted by the planning commission and as set forth in the United States  Design Standards and Guidelines for the City Secretary of the Interior's Standards for of Dover Historic District Zone Rehabilitation.” Architectural  Not required for normal Ordinary maintenance and repair: Work performed to prevent Review Certificate maintenance and repair deterioration of a building, structure or object, or any part Not Required thereof, by restoring the building, structure or object as nearly as practical to its original condition prior to such deterioration or damage by using replacement materials and applications, wherever possible, of the kind used in original construction.  Not required for interior arrangement  Not required for building features Public view: That which can be seen readily from a public street, not subject to public view public building or public property, excluding views from alley rights-of-way.

Reviewer City Planner Historic District Planning Commission* Commission Project Types Specific classes of building permits:  Construction of single-  Projects referred or appealed  fences family and two-family to Planning Commission  signs homes  New Structures with floor area  siding  Demolition of single- of 5,000 SF or greater  window and door replacement family and two-family  Additions to existing  roofing homes structures constituting 15% of  the addition or replacement of  Nonresidential structures existing floor area and greater decorative features or additions involving a than 5,000 SF  minor demolition gross floor area of 3,000  Additions of impervious  residential additions square feet or less surface constituting 15% of  other construction of a minor existing impervious floor area nature and greater than 5,000 SF  Nonresidential site plans with site disturbance greater than 2,500 SF and adjacent to residential uses/ zones *These projects are first considered by the Historic District Commission for recommendation. Procedures  Review is part of Building Permit  Process to file  Process to file Application application process. Application  Staff Review Report  May refer any Permit for  Staff Review Report  Historic District Commission demolition or for consultation with  Public Hearing Consideration & Report Historic District Commission.  Public Hearing Notice of Decision  Written documentation of decision  Written notice of  Written notice of decision on Building Permit including any decision letter including letter including any conditions conditions of approval or reasons any conditions of of approval or reasons for for denial. approval or reasons for denial. denial.