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CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
AGENDA
THURSDAY, January 15, 2015 - 3:00 P.M.
City Hall – Conference Room
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING on November 20, 2014
COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
1. Summary of 2014 Activity
a. Summary of Applications 2014 and 2013
b. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2014
c. Report of 2014 Historic District Commission Activity
2. Department of Planning & Inspections Update
a. Draft Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan for Dover
b. Restoring Central Dover Community Plan
c. Citywide Recreational Needs Assessment
d. Delaware Downtown Development District program
OLD BUSINESS
NEW APPLICATIONS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of Permits Referred to Commission:
a. HI-15-02 Sign Permit #14-1609: Signage for Woodburn at 151 Kings Highway, SW
– Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of
Architectural Review Certification for Sign Permit application #14-1609 for a post
and panel sign. The property is zoned R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) and is
subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located on the east side of
Kings Highway and south of Division Street. The owner of record is the State of
Delaware. Address: 151 Kings Highway SW. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-04-49.00-
000.
b. HI-15-03 Sign Permit #15-15: Signage at 6 South State Street– Referral by the City
Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review
Certification for Sign Permit application #15-15 for freestanding sign and fence. The
property is zoned RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and is subject to the H
(Historic District Zone). The property is located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of South State Street and West Division Street. The owner of record is
Six South State, LLC. Address: 6 South State Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-04-
27.00-000.
c. HI-15-04 Building Permit #15-19: Drive-thru ATM at PNC Bank – Referral by the
City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review
Certification for Building Permit application #15-19 for a freestanding drive-thru
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ATM on the property of PNC Bank. The property is zoned I-O (Institutional and
Office Zone) and is subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located
at the northeast corner of the intersection of South State Street, Kings Highway, and
Loockerman Plaza. The owner of record is PNC Bank. Address: 3 Loockerman Plaza.
Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-04-57.00-000.
2. Review of DRAFT Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application (HI-15-01)
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: January 6, 2015 at 3:00pm.
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CITY OF DOVER
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
November 20, 2014
The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held on Thursday,
November 20, 2014 at 3:11 PM with Chairman Scrafford presiding. Members present were
Chairman Scrafford, Mr. McDaniel, Ms. Horsey, Mr. Salkin and Mr. Jackson.
Planning Office Staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mr. Cook, and Mrs. Purnell.
Also present was Mr. Russ Smith.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Salkin moved for approval of the agenda with Item #1 under New Business being first on the
agenda before Old Business, seconded by Mr. McDaniel and the motion was unanimously carried
5-0.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Ms. Horsey moved to adopt the minutes of the regular Historic District Commission meeting of
September 18, 2014, seconded by Mr. Jackson and the motion was unanimously carried 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
Summary of 2014 Activity
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that today the Historic District will hear their fifth application of the
calendar year. A majority of the applications permits were referrals.
Summary of 2013 Applications
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there was a total of five (5) in that calendar year. The Family
Dollar located at 300 West Loockerman Street construction is complete. The Certificate of
Occupancy was issued and they are now open for business. The North Street Pocket Park project is
also complete.
Mrs. Melson-Williams asked if there were any other questions regarding the applications and
their status and there were none.
Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2014
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there have been fifty-six (56) permits within the Historic
District. Seven (7) of the permits involved projects that came before the Historic District
Commission. Most of the permit activities are signs. There were eleven (11) Sign Permits and five
(5) Temporary Sign Permits. There were fourteen (14) building exterior permits for renovations
which could be approved by Staff because they are minor projects. The others were a mixture of
building exterior permits such as roofing and fences. There were a number of interior renovation
permits which are tracked as permit activities in the Historic District. Since they are interior
renovations they are not subject to the Architectural Review Certification. This is the permit
activity through the end of October 2014.
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Mrs. Melson-Williams asked if there were any other questions regarding the permits.
Responding to Mr. Salkin’s question of 61 South Bradford Street, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated
that it was the back of Tolbert Funeral Chapel building closer to the alley where a car ran into the
back of the building.
Department of Planning & Inspections Update
Draft Bicycle Plan & Pedestrian Plan for Dover
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there is a Draft Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan for Dover that
the Dover Kent County MPO has been working on. If Commission members are interested in a
obtaining a copy of the Draft Plan she will get it to them or it may also be available on the MPO
website.
Restoring Central Dover Community Plan
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that a press conference was held on November 19, 2014 and released
the final report. The document presents a series of information gathered through the various
surveys and open houses as well as three (3) goal areas that consist of a strong community, positive
development, and integrated public realm infrastructure. The plan is the result of the receipt of a
Wells Fargo Foundation Grant. The next step will be the implementation suggestions. The grant
application has been filed and will be under consideration.
Responding to Mr. Salkin’s question if the information was on-line, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated
that she was not sure how it was posted on-line.
Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question if NCALL would be the location where they would
receive a copy, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes.
Citywide Recreational Needs Assessment
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that it is an on-going project. The survey is now closed and they are
now sorting out the data step of the process. There is no document to share at the current time.
Delaware Downtown Development District Program
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the City filed an application to have a Downtown Development
District designated as part of the program. The application was due November 1, 2014. The
application had to identify an area of a specific size or less and have a plan. The two main plans for
implementation are Restoring Central Dover Plan and the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood
Plan and Design Book. We are in competition with other towns in Kent County. After the first of
the year, the Governor will designate one district in each county of the state. If Dover is selected,
then within the designated area private individuals and developers have the opportunity to apply
for grants that will be managed through the Delaware State Housing Authority.
Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question of whom applied, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that other
than Dover, it was Smyrna, Milford, and Clayton.
Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question whether the Committee was council members and/or
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citizens, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Parks and Recreation Community Enhancement
Committee consists of City Council members and two (2) members of the public.
NEW BUSINESS
First State National Monument: Wayside Planning for The Green
Representative: Russ Smith, Superintendent
Mr. Smith stated that First State National Monument was created in March 2013. One issue with
The Green is how you know when you are there. They felt that waysides could help create a point
of designation and interpret The Green and Delaware Ratification of the United States
Constitution.
Presentation
Mr. Smith gave an overview of the presentation (series of Power Point slides showing the
proposed location, the view, and proposed wayside panels). Mr. Smith stated that Kent County
Tourism is very interested in having a place to direct visitors.
Mr. McDaniel stated that three (3) of the members of the Historic District Commission are
residents on The Green. He thought that it looks like a good idea. It has always been difficult to
know when you are at The Green. There is not enough signage.
Chairman Scrafford stated that it was an ideal position for what they were trying to accomplish,
but it did not help the people on State Street.
Mr. Smith stated that (the State Division of) Historical and Cultural Affairs have offered to place
the Waysides and put in some landscaping.
Mr. Jackson stated that it looks great and did not have any questions.
Responding to Ms. Horsey’s question whether the sign would be similar in make and like the ones
at Legislative Hall, Mr. Smith stated yes, they will be.
Responding to Ms. Horsey’s question regarding the text, Mr. Smith stated that it will be passed by
the Friends of Old Dover, but he did not have any contact information. Ms. Horsey stated that she
would make sure he received the contact information.
Responding to Mr. Salkin’s question whether this was a consensus site, Mr. Smith stated that they
had a group of people from HCA and Tourism.
Mr. McDaniel moved to support the placement efforts shown today of the Wayside Planning for
The Green, seconded by Mr. Salkin and the motion was unanimously carried 5-0.
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OLD BUSINESS
None
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the applicant for 54 The Green is a member of the Historic
District Commission and today Mr. McDaniel will be an applicant for consideration of Historic
Property Tax Credit Application filed on the behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McDaniel.
NEW APPLICATION
Consideration of Historic Property Tax Credit Application
a. HI-14-05 at 54 The Green – Consideration of a Historic Property Tax Credit Application
associated with Architectural Review Certification issued with Building Permit
#14-1231. The project involved repair and repointing of exterior brick wall. The
property is zoned RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and is subject to the H
(Historic District Overlay Zone) and SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone).
The property is located on the south side of The Green west of South State Street. The
owners of record are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McDaniel. Address: 54 The Green. Tax
Parcel: ED-05-077.09-03-42.00-000. Council District 4.
Exhibits for the Record: summary of the application, application, series of attachments (photos and
drawings), permit and proposed project information.
Mrs. Melson-Williams also stated that the after the Historic District Commission takes action
today, then it will become an Administrative process in determining the amounts that will be
applied to the City portion of the property taxes owned for the property. It is prorated over a
10-year period.
Responding to Mr. Jackson’s question when the tax period would start, Mrs. Melson-Williams
stated that it would start the following tax year as of July 1, 2015.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this application does not require a public hearing only action by
the Historic District Commission.
Representative: Mr. Joseph McDaniel, Owner
Mr. McDaniel gave an overview of the photos and original blue prints from the 1930’s that were
received in the packet. He stated that the west wall was not very visible in the photos. The project
consisted of restoration, repair and repointing of the west brick wall, south wall, and east chimney.
There is only 37 inches between his house and the next house. He stated that the wall was
crumbling and some bricks were falling out. Ten years ago the front of the house (the north wall)
including relocation of the front entry door was done in the same manner. The project was
completed in six (6) days.
Responding to Chairman Scrafford’s question whether there was significant value or any history
of the house, Mr. McDaniel stated that the most important person that lived in his house was Vera
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G. Davis who was a politician in the House of Representative, Treasurer of the State of Delaware.
A blind lawyer worked in the house and used one side of the fireplace as a guide which is now
worn down. Regardless of who lived in a house on The Green, he thinks that all the houses on The
Green are significant.
Responding to Chairman Scrafford’s question whether there was any architectural significance to
the homes around The Green or were they simply constructed in relativeness to the era they were
built, Mr. Jackson stated it was a Market Square which was not governmental. There were old
houses that no one cared about and they were moved onto The Green.
Responding to Chairman Scrafford’s question who built the house, Mr. McDaniel stated that
Sipple built the house. The McDaniel’s were recognized in 2006 by Old Friends of Dover for the
restoration that was done.
Responding to Chairman Scrafford’s question whether the submitted plans were reviewed, Mrs.
Melson-Williams stated yes, the review of the project itself activities was completed with the
Building Permit #14-1231 for the brick repointing and restoration project.
Responding to Chairman Scrafford’s question whether the Historic District Commission voted on
and approved, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated no, the Historic District Commission was advised that
Staff was going to issue the Architectural Review Certification. It is seen from a public street when
you are standing in the right place and sustains the existing form of the building. The project
conformed to the practices of the Design Standard and Guidelines for the Historic District.
Chairman Scrafford questioned if anyone had any questions regarding the eligibility or
confirmation and there was none.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Tax Credit Application Program cannot be approved by
Staff; it requires a vote of the Historic District Commission.
Responding to Chairman Scrafford’s question whether Staff was comfortable with the application,
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes.
Mr. Salkin commented on the submission process not regarding this project, but other projects that
have come before the Historic District Commission in the past where there were issues and more
complex it would be helpful to clarify the process and sequence. In this case, it came before the
Historic District Commission indirectly because it was going to be approved by Staff and because
it was located on The Green. If it was not on The Green, the Historic District Commission would
not have seen it, Building Permit would have been issued, and then the owner would come to the
Historic District Commission to submit the application and then the Historic District Commission
might not have known the project was happening and would be asked to act on it after it was done.
Referring to Section A on the application where it suggests that the owner should come in with an
application and a Building Permit application and the packet should be reviewed by the Historic
District Commission. In the future, he thinks that Staff should clarify for applicants or people who
are acquiring what the process is. He was afraid that there might be a potential for a Tax Credit
Application to come before the Historic District Commission on a project that the Historic District
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Commission would not have approved if it came before them as a Building Permit. Secondly, he
commented that he has been a Historic District Commission member for 4-5 years and he did not
know the City had a Tax Credit Program. It has never been talked about or promoted. Given the
struggle to save the Historic District of Dover it would seem that the City would have some
method of regularly informing eligible property owners that they can pursue this credit and the
Historic District Commission should encourage it.
Mr. McDaniel stated that there are also State Tax Credits.
Mr. Salkin stated that he was aware of the State Tax Credit because he had received tax credit on
his house because he is listed in the National Register District, but he would not have known to
apply for the City Tax Credit.
Responding to Chairman Scrafford’s question whether there was any other Tax Credit projects in
action at the current time, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the last one she found that was
considered by the Historic District Commission was in 2004. There is a State and Federal Tax
Credit Program.
Mr. Jackson suggested a checklist.
Mr. Salkin moved to approve the Application HI-14-05 located at 54 The Green for the City
Historic Property Tax Credit, seconded by Mr. Jackson and the motion was unanimously carried
5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Building Permits Referred to Commission
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there were no permits to refer to the Historic District
Commission.
Update on Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that all resumes have been updated. Staff will be working to put
together the application. In order to be a Certified Local Government, one must have the
qualification of having a Historic District Commission.
Responding to Mr. Salkin’s question of the schedule of the State Grant Program and is the City on
schedule to get the application in and approved to apply by the next cycle, Mrs. Melson-Williams
stated that she was not sure how the State opens their Grants process because it would be based on
federal fiscal year which is October 1.
Responding to Mr. Jackson’s question when was the City’s fiscal year, Mrs. Melson-Williams
stated July 1st to June 30th .
Annual Meeting of Historic District Commission
Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
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Mrs. Melson-Williams gave an overview of the by-laws for the Historic District Commission.
November is actually the Annual Meeting of the Commission. It dates to when the body was
originally established. The Chairman and Vice Chairman may serve two (2) appointed terms
which is a total of six (6) years. Chairman Scrafford has just completed year number six (6).
Chairman Scrafford moved to elect by acclamation Mr. Salkin as Chairman for the Historic
District Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Horsey and unanimously carried 5-0.
Chairman Scrafford moved to elect by acclamation Mr. McDaniel as Vice Chairman for the
Historic District Commission. The motion was seconded by Ms. Salkin and unanimously carried
5-0.
Meeting & Deadline Schedule for 2015
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the meeting date will remain as the third (3rd) Thursday of each
month. The deadline date to file an application has to be at least 30 days prior to the meeting date.
Mr. Salkin commented that he was surprised to see that the Scull House garage carport located on
State Street had been demolished. Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that it was a Site Plan project that
was reviewed by the Planning Commission. As part of the Recommendation for Approval, Staff
did identify that the property was on the National Register of Historical Places and requested
documentation of the garage/office building prior to its demolition. The Building Permit was held
until the series of photos of the building were received. It had been extensively modified, but had
some semblance of the shape and form relating to the early history of the Mansion House. It was
not in the Historic District but in the review process Staff was able to identify it and get some
information.
Responding to Mr. McDaniel’s question how far down State Street does the Historic District go,
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated Elm Terrace.
Responding to Ms. Horsey’s question the reason, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that it was a
parking lot expansion between the Mansion House/Surgery Center and to the north of the Mansion
House will become a parking lot. It is not in the Historic District.
Ms. Horsey stated that it should be in the National Register of Historical Places. Mrs.
Melson-Williams stated that it is listed in the National Register of Historical Places, but it does not
result in local review.
Mr. Salkin commented that they were losing historic fabric of Dover left and right outside of the
Historic District and the very least there should be a historic review for demolition.
Mr. McDaniel moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Jackson and unanimously carried
5-0.
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Meeting adjourned at 4:13 PM
Sincerely,
Maretta Savage-Purnell
Secretary
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning DATE SUBMITTED: 1/2/15
PREPARED BY: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP, Director of Planning & Community Development
SUBJECT: Certified Local Government Application
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
REVIEWED BY: N/A
EXHIBITS: CLG Application Materials
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A
TIME TIMETABLE: Submission of Application to State Historic Preservation Office by 1/31/2014
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Committee recommend approval of the application
and forwarding the application to the State Historic Preservation Office, to be accompanied by a letter from the
Mayor.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
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 technical assistance to
support historic preservation efforts and eligibility for federal Historic Preservation Funds. In addition, localities
participating in the CLG program participate in the National Register nomination process for historic properties
and are strongly considered for training and technical assistance from the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO).
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan included a recommendation within the Implementation Chapter (Chapter 15,
page 179) to “Obtain Certified Local Government (CLG) through the National Park Service.” In November
2013, City Council instructed the Planning Office to compile the CLG application. After a vacancy was filled
on the Historic District Commission in Summer 2014, staff was able to compile the information needed to
complete the application. Providing the qualifications of Commission members is one of the application
requirements. The draft application is attached for review by the Committee and will be presented to the
Historic District Commission for their review on January 15, 2015. If recommended by City Council, staff will
submit the application to the State Historic Preservation Office along with a letter from the Mayor. This letter
will be drafted once the Historic District Commission has taken action on the application. Following the review
of the CLG application, the City will enter into a certification agreement prepared by SHPO which outlines the
local government responsibilities under the certification.
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Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
21 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
T: (302) 736-7400
http://history.delaware.gov/
Delaware’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application
Instructions:
1. Local governments must submit this completed application along with the requested
materials to be considered for Certified Local Government (CLG) status. For detailed
information regarding the CLG Program’s benefits, requirements and procedures, please
review Delaware’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Guidelines.
2. Typed responses are preferred.
3. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Certified Local Government Coordinator
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
21 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
Local Government: City of Dover, Delaware
Primary CLG Contact (Optional) Please specify who will be the local government’s primary
point of contact for the CLG Program.
Name: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP
Title: City Planner (Ann Marie)
Principal Planner (Dawn)
Phone: (302) 736-7196
Email: atownshend@dover.de.us
dmelson@dover.de.us
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Delaware’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application
Mailing Address: City of Dover
Department of Planning & Inspections
15 Loockerman Plaza
P.O. Box 475
Dover DE 19903
Application Prepared By (Leave blank if same as Primary CLG Contact noted above)
Name: ---
Title: ---
Phone: ---
Email: ---
Mailing Address: ---
Request by Local Government’s Chief Elected Official
1. Attach a signed letter from the local government’s chief elected official requesting to
participate in the CLG Program.
(check to confirm)
Historic Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance):
1. Attach a copy of the local government’s ordinance that allows for the designation and
protection of historic properties.
(check to confirm)
2. Does the ordinance include each of the provisions outlined in Section III.A of Delaware’s
Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Guidelines?
Yes / No
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Delaware’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application
Local Historic Preservation Review Commission (Commission):
1. What is the name of the Commission assigned to carry out the provisions of the ordinance?
________City of Dover Historic District Commission___________________________________
2. Is the Commission responsible for all of the duties outlined in Section III.B of Delaware’s
Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Guidelines?
Yes / No
3. Does the Commission consist of at least five (5) members?
Yes / No
4. Attach resumes for all current members of the Commission that demonstrate their interest,
experience, or knowledge in historic preservation.
(check to confirm)
5. Do any members of the Commission meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualifications Standards outlined in Appendix A of Delaware’s Certified Local Government
(CLG) Program Guidelines? If yes, specify the number of Commissioners meeting the
applicable fields below:
Yes / No
___1__ History
_______ Archaeology
___1__ Architectural History
___1___ Architecture
6. Attach a copy of the Commission’s by-laws or rules of procedure.
i. Are they publicly available? If so, describe:
Yes / No
The By-Laws of the Historic District Commission of the City of Dover are available in
hardcopy format by contacting the Department of Planning & Inspections Office,
City Hall at 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware or phone (302) 736-7196.
ii. Do they include a section prohibiting conflict of interest? If so, describe:
Yes / No
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Delaware’s Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Application
Specifically within the By-Laws, Section 12 – Conflict of Interest is defined. “A
conflict of interest shall at a minimum be any vested interest by a member or a
member’s immediate family in a project being reviewed by the Commission or
ownership in property by a member or a member’s immediately family that is
within 200 feet of a project being reviewed.” Where a conflict of interest exists, the
member cannot vote on any Architectural Review Certificate application.
iii. Does the Commission hold at least four (4) regularly scheduled meetings per year?
Yes / No
Survey and Inventory
1. Does the local government agree to maintain a publicly available list and map of locally-
designated landmarks and local historic districts?
Yes / No
2. If undertaken, does the local government agree to conduct historic property surveys in
accordance with the SHPO’s most recent survey guidelines and, upon completion, submit
copies of all forms and reports?
Yes / No
Public Participation:
1. Are the Commission’s meetings announced by public notice with an agenda, open to the
public, and conducted in accordance with the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del.
C. §100)?
Yes / No
2. Does the local government maintain publicly-available minutes of the Commission’s
decisions and actions, including applicable standards and criteria for reaching such
determinations?
Yes / No
3. Are all of the Commission’s decisions and actions made in a public forum and all affected
applicants notified of such determinations?
Yes / No
4. Does the local government agree to participate in the review of National Register
nominations as outlined in Section III.D.5 of Delaware’s Certified Local Government (CLG)
Program Guidelines?
Yes / No
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Historic Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance)
The ordinances for the City of Dover that allows for the designation and protection
of historic properties are found within the City of Dover Code of Ordinances
Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance. The following sections of the Zoning Ordinance
as currently adopted are provided as reference:
Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 21 - Historic
district (H)
Zoning Ordinance, Article 8 – Enforcement and Penalties, Section 3 –
Duties of the city planner and Section 4 – Violations and penalties
Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 – Planning Commission, Section 3 – Historic
district commission and architectural review and Section 4 – Development
information requirements
Zoning Ordinance, Article 12 – Definitions (Excerpt of Definitions
associated with Historic District activities.)
In addition, the Historic District design guidelines and standards document which
serves as the guiding document for review of applications for Architectural Review
Certification by the City Planner (Staff) and the Historic District Commission is
the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone.
This document is available in a hardcopy format from the Department of Planning
and Inspections and in pdf format on the Department’s page of the City’s website
www.cityofdover.com.
Historic Zoning Ordinances for City of Dover, DE Page 1 of 12
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Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance
Article 3 - District Regulations
Section 21. - Historic district (H).
21.1 Purpose. The purpose of this historic district regulation is to preserve and enhance
that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and
interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any
change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the
present unique visual and architectural qualities of the district.
21.2 [Use and bulk requirements.] In the historic district, use[s] and bulk shall be
governed by those provisions of this ordinance related to the zone designation of each
property, except those aspects of building height, bulk and setback that are subject to
architectural review as set forth in article 10, section 3 of this ordinance.
21.3 [Architectural review certificate.] An architectural review certificate shall be required
for the demolition, construction, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of any new or
existing structure or where general exterior repairs are made within the historic district, as
provided in article 10, section 3 of this ordinance.
21.4 [Amendments, supplements and repeals.] The city council shall not take any action
to amend, supplement, or repeal the historic district in accordance with article 10, section
5, amendments, without a report by the historic district commission in accordance with
article 10, section 3.3, unless the historic district commission fails to render such a report
within 75 days after its regularly scheduled meeting following referral by the city council.
21.5 [Signs.] Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary
sign regulations.
(Ord. of 3-24-1986; Ord. of 7-26-1993; Ord. of 2-12-2001)
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City of Dover Code of Ordinances
Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance
Article 8 – Enforcement and Penalties
Section 3. - Duties of the city planner.
3.1 It shall be the duty of the city planner to enforce the provisions of this ordinance and all of
the rules, conditions and requirements adopted or specified pursuant thereto.
3.2 It shall be the duty of the city planner to interpret the provisions of this ordinance. Appeals
of the city planner(s interpretation shall be heard by the board of adjustment in accordance of
article 9
3.3 The city planner shall maintain files, open to the public, of all applications filed, along with
plans submitted therewith pursuant to this appendix.
3.4 The city planner shall maintain files, open to the public, of all complaints of violations of
provisions of this of this ordinance, as well as any action taken as a result of this complaint.
The names of complainants shall not be open to the public.
3.5 The city planner and his duly authorized assistants shall have the right to enter upon any
land that is the subject of an application under this appendix during any reasonable hour, as
necessary in the execution of the requirements of this appendix.
(Ord. of 4-28-2008(2))
Charter reference— Power of city to appoint building inspector and prescribe his powers and
duties, subpart A, § 22.
Section 4. - Violations and penalties.
4.1 Violation of any provision or requirement of this ordinance or violation of any statement,
plan, application, permit or certificate approved under the provisions of this ordinance shall be
considered a misdemeanor.
4.2 The owner, general agent or contractor of a building, premises, or part thereof, where
such a violation had been committed or does exist, shall be guilty of such misdemeanor.
4.3 Any agent, contractor, architect, builder, corporation or other person who commits, takes
part or assists in such violation shall be guilty of such misdemeanor.
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City of Dover Code of Ordinances
Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance
Article 10 – Planning Commission
Section 3. - Historic district commission and architectural review.
3.1 Historic district commission established.
3.11 Creation and purpose. There shall be a historic district commission for the
purpose of assisting the planning commission and city planner in reviewing
applications for architectural review certifications as specified in subsection 3.2; and
for making recommendations for designation of historic district zones; and for
establishing guidelines for the preservation and conservation of historic district
zones; and for advising other officials and departments in the City of Dover in matters
concerning historic preservation; and for reviewing all proposed National Register
nominations in the City of Dover; and for acting as a liaison on behalf of the City of
Dover to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation; and for
carrying out programs of historic preservation education in the City of Dover.
3.12 Appointment. The commission shall consist of five members nominated by the
mayor and approved by the city council, who are residents of the City of Dover and
who have demonstrated special interest, experience, or knowledge in history,
architecture, or historic preservation. Two of the members, to the extent available,
shall be professional members representing the professions of architecture, history,
archaeology, planning, historic preservation or related disciplines. At least two
members shall be residents of the district, and at least one shall represent the
business within the district.
3.13 Term. The members of the commission shall serve for three-year staggered
terms. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days in accordance with subsection 3.12.
3.14 Organization. The commission shall meet at least four times per year in a
place that is advertised in advance and open to the public and shall keep minutes of
its meetings that are available to the public. All review decisions shall be made in
public. The commission shall establish bylaws for its general procedure, which shall
include a section addressing conflicts of interest. The commission shall produce an
annual report of its activity that is kept on file for public review with the city planning
office.
3.2 Architectural review certification.
3.21 Effect of architectural review certificate. No building permit or certificate of
occupancy may be issued for any structure in the historic district until an architectural
review certificate is issued as required under article 3, section 21, subsection 21.3 for
the historic district.
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.
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(B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or
construction in the historic district for consultation with commission.
(C) All decisions of the city planner pursuant to this subsection shall be
documented on the building permit. When the city planner grants a
conditional approval under this section, all conditions of approval shall be set
forth in writing on the building permit. In the event of a denial, the reasons for
such denial shall be documented in a written notice of decision which shall
identify all elements of the application found to be contrary to the provisions
or intent of this section.
(D) An applicant may appeal the decision of the city planner to the historic
district commission and such appeal shall be considered as an architectural
review certification application to the historic district commission and shall
meet all of the requirements set forth in subsection 3.23.
3.23 Architectural review certification by the historic district commission.
(A) The historic district commission shall issue architectural review
certificates for the construction or demolition of single-family and two-family
homes, and nonresidential structures or additions involving a gross floor area
of 3,000 square feet or less, after review of the proposed construction and
after a determination that the construction is in general accordance with the
standards set forth in subsection 3.25 below.
(B) All applications to the historic district commission for architectural review
certification shall be subject to the procedures set forth in subsection 3.26.
(C) All decisions of the historic district commission pursuant to this
subsection shall be formalized in a written notice of decision. When the
commission grants a conditional approval under this subsection, all
conditions of approval shall be set forth in writing in the notice of decision. In
the event of a denial, the notice of decision shall state the reasons for denial
and shall identify all elements of the application found to be contrary to the
provisions or intent of this subsection.
(D) An applicant may appeal the decision of the historic district commission
to the planning commission, and such appeal shall be considered as an
architectural review certification application to the planning commission and
shall meet all of the requirements set forth in subsection 3.24 and subsection
3.26.
3.24 Architectural review certification by the planning commission.
(A) The planning commission shall issue architectural review certificates
referred or appealed to it, upon review of the recommendations of the historic
district commission and upon a determination that the proposed construction
is in accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25.
(B) All applications to the planning commission for architectural review
certification shall be subject to the procedures set forth in subsection 3.26.
(C) All decisions of the planning commission pursuant to this subsection
shall be formalized in a written notice of decision. When the planning
commission grants a conditional approval under this subsection, all
conditions of approval shall be set forth in writing in the notice of decision. In
the event of a denial, the notice of decision shall state the reasons for denial
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and shall identify all elements of the application found to be contrary to the
provisions or intent of this subsection.
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.
(B) The city planner, historic district commission or planning commission
shall not consider normal maintenance and repair (see Definitions, article
12), interior arrangement, or building features not subject to public view.
3.26 Procedures for an architectural review by the historic district commission
and/or planning commission.
(A) Architectural preapplication meeting. Prior to action on any application
for an architectural review certificate, the applicant shall meet in person with
the city planner or his delegated representative. The purpose of such
conference shall be to discuss the proposed construction or other action
requiring the certificate in order to determine what information is useful in the
determination of conformity with the provisions and intent of the historic
district regulation as expressed in this article.
(B) Application and fee. The application to the historic district commission for
an architectural review certificate and related information shall be submitted
to the city planner at least 30 days prior to the historic district commission
meeting at which review is requested and shall be accompanied by a fee as
provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.
(C) Public hearing. Prior to the review and action on an architectural review
certification, the historic district commission shall hold a public hearing
subject to the following public notification procedures:
(1) The applicant shall advertise the public hearing newspaper of
general circulation at least 15 days prior thereto.
(2) The applicant shall notify, by mail, all property owners within 200
feet of the extreme limits of the subject property as their names
appear on the municipal tax record at least 15 days prior thereto.
(3) The applicant shall post a notice outlining the date, time, place,
and nature of the hearing in a conspicuous location on the
property. Such notice shall be designed in accordance with
standards set forth by the planning commission.
(4) The applicant shall provide the planning office with a copy of the
notice, verification of newspaper publication, a date-stamped
photo of the property posting, and post office mail receipts
indicating date of mailing for all letters on or before the meeting
date.
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(5) Said notices shall state the date, time, and place of the hearings
before the historic district commission, a brief description of the
project and shall state that a copy of the application and plan is
on file with the planning office for public review.
(6) If the planning commission is reviewing a project in accordance
with other sections of this article, then the public hearing notice
on those applications must also give notice of architectural review
certification.
(D) Application information. The applicant shall provide such information and
documents listed below which will satisfactorily illustrate the proposed action
as indicated in the architectural preapplication meeting required in subsection
3.26(A):
(1) All plan elements required in subsection 2.5.
(2) Plans and specifications indicating existing and proposed
development, including structures, architectural elevation
drawings, trees and any other landscaping, existing and
proposed, including the general design, location and orientation
of structures in relation to curb line, right-of-way line and
neighboring buildings, colors, and materials to be used on
exterior surfaces, detailed plans for any signs, photographs of the
existing site and neighboring buildings, and such other
information as will enable the historic district commission or
planning commission to determine conformity with the ordinance.
(E) City planner report. For each application to the planning commission the
city planner shall issue a report to the planning commission including
comments from other agencies detailing how the application conforms to the
requirements of the zoning ordinance and other provision of city and state
codes. This report shall not be deemed to represent a comprehensive list of
all city and state code requirements. The city planner shall transmit copies of
the proposed site development plan and the city planner's report at least
seven days prior to the date of the meeting at which approval of the site
development plan is to be requested.
(F) Historic district commission action. The historic district commission shall
act to review and render a recommendation to approve any such application
within 45 days of transmittal to the commission or within such additional time
as may be consented to by the applicant. The recommendation of the historic
district commission shall be forwarded to the planning commission and acted
upon by the planning commission in conjunction with action on the
associated site development plan. If a site development plan application is
not filed in accordance with the provisions of subsection 2.4 of this article
within one year of recommendation, the recommendation shall expire. The
historic district commission may grant a one-year extension of its
recommendation upon written request by the applicant. Such request shall be
made in writing to the planning office at least thirty days prior to the expiration
of the historic district commission's recommendation.
(G) Substantial amendments. Substantial amendments to an application or
an architectural review certificate shall be acted upon in the same manner as
the original plan.
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(H) Expiration of architectural review certification issued by the historic
district commission.
(1) Architectural review certification approval shall expire on the last
day of the 12th month after the date of approval if construction of
the work authorized or use permitted has not started or unless an
extension of time is applied for by the applicant and granted by
the historic district commission. Approval shall also expire if the
construction of work authorized has stopped for a period of one
year unless an extension of time is applied for and granted by the
historic district commission.
(2) Request for extension of approval shall be made no later than 30
days prior to the final approval expiration date. Upon receipt of
such request, the matter shall be considered at the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the historic district commission.
(3) In considering a request for an extension of approval, the historic
district commission shall consider, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Whether the project has been delayed for reasons
beyond the control of the applicant, excluding economic
or financial reasons.
(b) Whether the applicant has made substantial progress
toward obtaining final approvals.
(c) Whether there have been any significant changes in the
surrounding neighborhood.
(d) Whether there has been any related amendments to the
zoning map or text, or the comprehensive plan, or if any
waivers or variances have been granted.
(4) Requests for extensions shall be submitted in writing to the
planning office.
(5) Under no circumstances shall the historic district commission
grant extensions beyond 24 months from the date of first
approval.
3.3 Historic district amendments.
3.31 Historic district commission review required. Any motion or petition to amend,
supplement, or repeal a historic district by the city council in accordance with section
5, Amendments, shall require a report by the historic district commission as set forth
in article 3, subsection 21.4.
3.32 Review criteria for placing individual structures in a historic district. The historic
district commission may recommend that an individual structure or property be
placed in an existing contiguous historic district or be placed in a historic district
specifically created for the property or structure upon considering the following
criteria and factors:
(A) Significant value as part of the historical, cultural, artistic, social, ethnic or
other heritage of the nation, state or community;
(B) Association with an important person or event in national, state, or local
history.
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(C) Representative of the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
type inherently valuable for the study of a period, style, craftsmanship,
method of construction or use of indigenous material;
(D) Notable work of a master builder, designer, architect, or artist whose
individual genius has influenced an era;
(E) The desire of the owner to have the property designated;
(F) Increased potential of economic or community development.
3.33 Review criteria for amendments or creation of new historic districts. The
historic district commission may recommend amendments to an existing historic
district, recommend repeal of an existing historic district or recommend the creation
of a new historic district upon considering the following criteria:
(A) Any criteria listed in subsection 3.32.
(B) Distinctive character or homogeneity of architectural design or dates of
construction throughout the area.
(C) Identifiable by clear and distinctive boundaries.
(D) Repetition of distinguishing architectural or land use characteristics
throughout the area.
3.34 Public hearing required. For all proposed amendments to the boundary of the
historic district, the historic district commission shall hold a public hearing subject to
the following public notification procedures:
(A) The planning office shall advertise the public hearing in a newspaper of
general circulation at least 15 days prior thereto.
(B) The planning office shall notify, by mail, all directly affected property
owners and all property owners within 200 feet of the extreme limits of
the properties proposed for addition to or removal from the district as
their names appear on the municipal tax record at least 15 days prior
thereto.
3.4 Demolition by neglect.
3.41 Responsibility of property owners. Property owners of properties within the
historic districts shall not allow their buildings to be demolished by neglect (see
Definitions, article 12) by failing to provide ordinary maintenance or repair.
3.42 Responsibility of the historic district commission. The historic district
commission shall monitor the condition of historic properties and existing buildings in
the historic district to determine if they are being demolished by neglect by failing to
provide ordinary maintenance and repair (see Definitions, article 12). In the event
that the commission determines a demolition by neglect is occurring, it shall carry out
the following:
(A) Determine and set forth steps required to remedy the situations or
defects.
(B) Direct the city planner to inform the property owners of its findings,
determination, and recommended remedies.
(C) In the event that the property owners fail to commence work within the
reasonable time allotted by the commission, the commission may direct
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the building inspector to begin proceedings under chapter 22, buildings,
and building regulations, article XI, dangerous buildings, of the Code of
Ordinances for the City of Dover to bring about the repair or demolition of
the building.
3.43 Responsibility of the city planner. The city planner shall notify the historic
district commission of buildings within the historic district that have been referred to
him by the building inspector that meet the definition of dangerous buildings under
the provisions of chapter 22 Buildings and Building Regulations, article XI Dangerous
Buildings, of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Dover. In such cases the
commission shall determine if the building is being demolished by neglect. Before
referring a property to the commission for consideration as demolition by neglect, the
city planner shall give written notice to the owner, occupant, mortgagee, lessee,
agent, and all other persons having an interest in said building, as shown by the
records of the recorder of deeds of the county, to appear before historic district
commission at the time, date and location specified.
(Ord. No. 2011-14, 8-8-2011)
Section 4. - Development information requirements.
4.1 In order to more effectively evaluate the probable impact of proposed development and
thereby to carry out the purposes of this ordinance when making decisions and
recommendations regarding development proposals, the planning commission, historic
district commission, or city planner may adopt a standard set of information requirements,
which may be updated from time to time as necessary.
4.2 The information requirements shall be administered by the city planner and shall be a
part of submission requirements for all applications to the planning commission.
(Ord. No. 2011-14, 8-8-2011)
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City of Dover Code of Ordinances
Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance
Excerpt of Definitions associated with Historic District activities.
Article 12 - Definitions
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this
ordinance, have the following meanings. Words used in the present tense include the future.
The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. The word "person"
includes a corporation, association or partnership, as well as an individual. The word "lot"
includes the word "plot." The term "occupied" or "used," as applied to any building, shall be
construed as though followed by the words "or intended, arranged or designed to be
occupied or used":
Accessory building: A building or use clearly incidental or subordinate to, and
customar[il]y in connection with, the principal building or use on the same lot.
Applicant: A landowner or developer, as hereinafter defined, who has filed
application for development, including his heirs, successors and assigns.
Architectural review certificate: A signed and dated document indicating the approval
of the City of Dover Planning Commission, or the historic district commission, or city planner
upon the authority of the historic district commission, for alteration, construction, relocation,
or demolition within the historic district.
Building: Any combination of materials forming a construction. The term "building" is
not intended to include underground construction which permits the use of the ground above
as if no construction existed. The term "building" shall include the term "structure," as well as
the following:
(a) Signs;
(b) Fences;
(c) Walls, except retaining walls projecting above the ground not more than three
feet at the higher ground level and not more than 6½ feet at the lower ground
level;
(d) Radio and television antennae, except for such antennae installed on the roof of
a building and extending not more than 15 feet above the highest level of the roof
of such building; and
(e) Porches, carports, bins and other similar structures;
(f) All areas used for outdoor display and storage of products for sale on the site for
more than 14 consecutive days or 21 days in a calendar year. Excluded from this
definition are approved motor vehicle, boat and trailer sales establishments;
contractors' yards; nurseries and landscaping material sales (where the sale of
these materials is the primary use on the lot); wholesale building supply stores
and lumber yards; or similar uses.
Demolition by neglect: Improper maintenance or lack of maintenance of a building,
structure or object which results in substantial and widespread deterioration of the building,
structure or object which threatens the likelihood of preservation and which presents a threat
to the public safety, health and welfare of the immediate community.
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Historic district: The geographic areas of Dover that have been designated by the
City of Dover, and graphically illustrated on the official zone map of the City of Dover, as
possessing a significant concentration of properties, buildings, structures or objects
associated with and representative of the historical development of Dover and which meet at
least one of the following criteria:
(a) Exemplifies or reflects the broad cultural, political, economic, or social history of
Dover, Kent County, the State of Delaware, or the United States of America; or
(b) Is associated with the lives of persons of historic importance or with events of
historic significance to Dover, Kent County, the State of Delaware, or the United
States of America; or
(c) Embodies distinguishing architectural characteristics which are invaluable
resources for the study, understanding and appreciation of periods, styles,
society, methods of construction, craftsmanship and the use of indigenous
materials; or
(d) Represents the notable work of master builders, designers or architects whose
designs, construction and craftsmanship have been recognized as distinctive and
whose work has influenced the period of time in which they lived.
Historic district design guidelines and standards: The document adopted by the City
of Dover Planning Commission as being the source reference document for construction and
maintenance of buildings, structures and additions within the Dover Historic District and
which is the guiding document for the historic district commission and city planner in their
review of applications for architectural review certification.
National Register of Historic Places: A federal list of cultural resources worthy of
preservation, authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as part of a
national program to coordinate and support public efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect
the nation's historic and archaeological resources. The national register program is
administered by the state historic preservation office and by the National Park Service under
the department of the interior.
Ordinary maintenance and repair: Work performed to prevent deterioration of a
building, structure or object, or any part 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.
Public view: That which can be seen readily from a public street, public building or
public property, excluding views from alley rights-of-way.
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Charles A. Salkin
15 Maple Lane
Dover, Delaware 19901
302/678-1175
chazz18@verizon.net
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation, Park
Administration Option, 1975.
The Pennsylvania State University, 32 graduate credits toward MS in Parks and Recreation
Planning, minor in Landscape Architecture, 1975-76.
North Carolina State University, three-credit certification program in Park Maintenance-
Management, 1981-82.
Greenville (Pennsylvania) High School, Academic Diploma, 1971.
Employment
6/92 to 10/13 (retired)
Director, Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.
Direct all aspects of the Division’s four main functions: Administration; Planning, Preservation
and Development; Park Operations and Maintenance; and Cultural and Recreation Services.
Oversee management of a statewide system of parks, preserves, cultural and historic sites,
interpretive centers and greenways totaling over 27,000 acres at 32 sites. Provide technical,
planning and financial assistance to public and private agencies for parks, recreation,
conservation and open space preservation. Supervise a staff of 197 full-time and over 600 part-
time employees. Manage an annual operating budget of over $18 million and a typical capital
budget of over $12 million. Serve as the State Liaison Officer for the federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund and ex-officio member of the state Open Space Council.
1/92 to 5/92
Assistant Director, Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.
3/85 to 1/92
Manager, Technical Services Section, Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.
Responsible for planning and directing professional, technical and support staff of 20 in the
following major program areas: state park planning and development; outdoor recreation
planning and grants; land protection; and natural and cultural heritage programs.
Major Accomplishments:
Established the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund
Established and capitalized the Delaware State Park Trust Fund
Implemented the Bellevue State Park Master Plan
Founded the Delaware Natural Heritage Inventory
Developed the “Greenspace for Delaware’s Future” Plan
Initiated the Delaware Greenways Program
Organized the state Open Space/Land Protection Program
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2/82 to 3/85
Chief, Office of Recreation Resources, Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.
Administered and coordinated statewide recreation planning; grants and community technical
assistance; natural heritage programs; and cultural resource planning. Served as Division
coordinator for Section 504 handicapped-accessibility projects. Directed the implementation of
the Natural Areas Program through the Office of Nature Preserves. Initiated the non-Game
Wildlife, Endangered Species and Natural Areas Preservation Fund, or “tax checkoff.”
8/79 to 1/82
Chief, Office of Grants and Community Assistance, Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation.
Administered the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund providing over $2 million annually
to state and local agencies for outdoor recreation acquisition and development projects. Provided
technical assistance to municipal parks and recreation agencies.
8/78 to 8/79
Director, Young Adult Conservation Corps (YACC), Bellevue State Park, Delaware Division of
Parks and Recreation. Administered a full-time, year-round program employing 21 young people
doing projects in park maintenance, development and conservation. Responsible for project
planning, budget, personnel, discipline, work schedules, purchasing and maintaining equipment,
training, counseling and public relations.
7/77 to 7/78
Environmental Coordinator, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Oversaw county civic
improvement and recycling programs. Responsibilities included park development, community
beautification, hiking trail development and the Huntingdon County Recycling Project.
Administered CETA grants, supervised CETA and Green Thumb workers, coordinated projects
with federal, state and municipal agencies and conducted public education programs.
7/76 to 7/77
Recreation Planner, Huntingdon (PA) Area Council of Governments and the Huntingdon
Borough Recreation Committee. Employed by a four-municipality planning region responsible
for the preparation of a comprehensive plan for recreation and park services. Also, responsible
for the organization of a full-time recreation agency for the Borough. Served as Local Project
Coordinator for two state-funded municipal park development projects.
9/71 to 7/76
Student Employment at the Pennsylvania State University
Graduate Supervisor, Stone Valley Recreation Area
Senior Practicum with the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs,
Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
Intramural Athletic Official
Summer/71 and Summer/72
General Laborer and Clerk, Pymatuning State Park, Bureau of State Parks, Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources.
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Professional Activities
National Association of State Park Directors, 1992 to 2013, Board of Directors,
President, 2005-2007.
Northeast State Park Directors, 1992 to 2013.
National Recreation and Park Association.
National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers,
President, 2001-2003.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation, 1985-1996.
Preservation Delaware, Inc., Co-Founder, 1992, Vice President, 1993, Board of
Advisors.
Delaware Humanities Council, 1999-2002
Delaware Recreation and Parks Society, 1979 to present, President, 1983.
Honors and Certifications
Paul Harris Fellow, 2007
Gubernatorial Appointee, State Boundary Commission, 2006-present.
National Association of State Park Directors, Distinguished Service Award, 2004.
Delaware Nature Society, Natural Areas Preservation Achievement Award, 2003.
Delaware Tourism Hall of Fame for Outstanding Individual Achievement, 1999.
Certificate of Merit, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, 1992.
Research Fellowship, Delaware Humanities Forum, 1989.
George T. Sargisson Fellow Award, Delaware Recreation and Parks Society, 1988.
Outstanding Member, Delaware Recreation and Parks Society, 1981.
Accessible Building Award, Delaware Architectural Accessibility Board, 1981.
Outstanding Senior in Park Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, 1975.
Professional Certification by the Delaware Recreation and Parks Society, 1979, and the
Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society, 1976.
Current Community Involvement
Dover Historic District Commission, 2010-present, Vice Chair, 2013-present.
Wesley College Institutional Review Board, Community Member, 2010-present.
Kent County Conservancy, Inc., Co-founder, 2005, President, 2014-
Delaware Nature Society, Conservancy Committee, 2004-present.
September 5, 2014
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ANN BAKER HORSEY
7 THE GREEN
DOVER, DELAWARE 19901
302-734-2744
Born Ottumwa, Iowa October 21, 1950
EDUCATION
1974 MA, University of Iowa, Related Arts/Historic Interior
Design. Thesis “The Historic Textiles of Iowa’s
Old Capitol 1842-1857”.
1973-74 Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Home Economics.
Conducted research on restoration and acquired furnishings for
Old Capitol for Bicentennial of 1976.
1972 BA, University of Iowa, Related Arts with Honors, Dept. of Home
Economics.
HONORS
Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Senior Home Economics
Recognition Award, Finkbine Award for Leadership, Omicron Nu
Honor Society and National Governing Board, Angel Flight
Regional President
MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
1976- Curator of Collections, Delaware State Museums, Historical and
Present Cultural Affairs, Dover, DE.
Hired to furnish the State House for the Bicentennial of 1976
using interior preservation standards. Position oversees the
management of the historic collections to include catalog,
research, conservation, interpretation, and exhibits. Designed
and managed complete integration of the 15 collections
systems statewide and supervised 8 catalogers and one clerk
typist. +Research and contract management for interior
restoration of Buena Vista, John Dickinson Plantation, Belmont
Hall, Loockerman Hall, Johnson Victrola Museum, The
Governors House, Hall House. +Research, resource management,
and construction of historic clothing for interpreters at Dickinson
Plantation. +Research, inventory and installation of collections,
and trust agreement with the donor and for the Sewell C. Biggs
Museum. +Inaugurated and managed conservation program for
the collections and wrote procedures for the care of the interior
environment. +Designed and curated various exhibits, notably
Stitches of Art and Comfort: Delaware Quilts 1740-2002 and
Rolled, Beaten, Cast, and Cut: Delaware Silver. +Written
grant requests for AAM and IMLS. +Design Co-Chair Hall House
Designer Showcase. +Procured and managed major acquisitions
of sound equipment, art, furniture and decorative arts. +Official
calligraphy for Governor and Secretary of State.
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1975 Cataloger, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Woodrow
Wilson House, Washington, DC.
1975 Research for National Society Colonial Dames restoration of and
publication of Plum Grove, Residence of Governor Robert Lucas.
Iowa City, IA.
FURTHER EDUCATION
1975 Seminar for Historical Administrators, Williamsburg, VA.
1976 Summer Institute for the Decorative Arts, Winterthur, DE.
1976- Various workshops, seminars, conferences on collections
present management, conservation, period living, textiles and clothing.
2004-08 Management Development Institute Certificate Program
PUBLICATIONS
1979 The State House Dover, Delaware The Magazine Antiques
PROFESSIONAL and COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
National Alliance for American Quilts
Co-Principal Delaware Quilt Documentation Project
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Friends of Old Dover Board, Chair Old Dover Days for years
Dover Heritage Trail Board
Dover Art League Board
Rehoboth Art League Board and Collections Committee
Delaware Agricultural Museum Collections Committee
Friends of Woodburn Board
Dover Planning Commission for 12 years
Main Street Dover/Downtown Dover Partnership
Washington Calligraphers Guild
Victorian Society of America
Wesley United Methodist Church, Chair of Trustees and Church Council
Delaware Choral Society
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Charles Terry Jackson, II
Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science in Instructional Relations 1963
School of Law 1964
1971
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Experience Summary
Retired - Former Owner of Jackson Architects, Inc. 1983-
2011
Firm provided architectural design and planning services in
Delaware and Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Office located in Downtown Dover, Delaware.
Registered Architect (Previous)
Member of American Institute of Architects and previously
holding registration certificates in Delaware (1980-2011) and
Maryland
Memberships & Affiliations
Delaware Board of Architects – Past Chair
NCARB – M & E Exam Committee
American Institute of Architects
Delaware Society of Architects
Friends of Old Dover
Dover Historic District Commission - Member 1993-present, Past Chair and
Vice Chairman
Biggs Museum of American Art – Trustee Emeritus
State Review Board for Historic Preservation – Past President
Delaware State Arts Council – Past Member
Main Street Dover – Past President
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Joseph S McDaniel, III
54 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
Education:
High School: Fishburne Military School, Waynesboro Virginia.
Received B.A. in American History from Washington and Lee University, Lexington
Virginia in 1965.
Military Career
US Army 1966-1968 serving as an Armor Officer and also served in US Army Reserve
from 1968 to 1979 attaining rank of Major.
Career History
Began career as Financial Consultant in Dover in 1968, Vice President and Financial
Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Very interested in civic affairs in Dover and Delaware.
Board Memberships and Commissions
Former Senior Warden, Christ Episcopal Church in Dover
Former Chairman Dover Library Commission
Former member and Vice Chairman of Delaware State Library Commission
Former President Greater Dover Committee
Former Chairman of Mayoral Salary group
Former member Garrison Tract Commission
Former board member of St. Andrews School
Former Vice President of Dover Rotary Club
Former Board member of Greater Dover Foundation
Member Downtown Dover Partnership
Board President of the Elizabeth W. Murphey School
Personal Information
Married to Carey C McDaniel. Two Children: Carey McDaniel Koppenhaver and
J. Stites McDaniel IV and two grandchildren.
Resident of Downtown Dover living in the Historic District at 54 The Green.
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Richard Scrafford
266 Pine Valley Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 734-7899
Dick.scrafford@comcast.net
Education:
Received B.S. in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Pennsylvania in 1954.
Military Career
US Air Force 1954-1984 attaining rank of Colonel
Served as head of the Civil Engineering Squad at the Dover Air Force Base for 12
years (1972-1984).
Squad received the award for Best Civil Engineering Squad in the Air
force in 1981.
Career History
Director of Public Works, City of Dover, 1984-1995
Oversaw the implementation of the current trash collection system.
Oversaw the installation of new water and sewer service throughout the city.
Oversaw the installation and upgrades of city wells and pump stations.
Consultant, 1995 - present
Manages the farm land properties for an Investment Company
Board Memberships and Commissions
Former member of Friends of Old Dover
Member of the Capital School District Construction and Renovation Programs Committee
Former member of the Library Commission
Member of the Dover Rotary Club, Former President
Member of the Holy Cross Cemetery Committee
Interests
Ensure the continued growth of the City of Dover while maintaining its historical
significance.
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BY-LAWS OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
OF
CITY OF DOVER
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OBJECTIVES
Section 1. The objectives and purposes of the Historic District Commission of the City of
Dover, Delaware, are those set forth in Dover Code, Appendix B, Article 10, Section 3, and
amendments and supplements, thereto, and those powers and duties delegated to the Historic
District Commission by the City Council of the City of Dover pursuant to such statute.
POWERS. DUTIES AND PROCEDURES
Section 2. The duties, powers and procedures of the Historic District Commission are as set
forth in the following documents:
(a) The Ordinance adopted by the City Council establishing such Historic District Commission;
(b) The building Zone Ordinance as to matters relating to the Architectural Plan Review
Certification process, the designation of Historic District boundaries, historic preservation and
the establishment of standards and guidelines for preservation and conservation of Historic
District zones.
OFFTCERS
Section 3.1 The officers of the Historic District Commission shall consist of a Chairman and
a Vice-Chairman.
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Section 3.2 The Chairman shall preside at the meetings and hearings of the Historic District
Commission and shall have the duties usually conferred upon a presiding officer. He shall
continue to exercise the prerogatives of an individual member of the Commission while
performing the duties of presiding officer.
Section 3.3 The Vice Chairman shall be the presiding officer in the absence of the Chairman.
RECORDING AND CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Section 4. The Commission shall appoint a Secretary who shall not be a member of the Historic
District Commission or an officer, and shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Prepare agenda for all meetings with the Chairman and provide notice of meetings to
Commission members.
(b) Keep minutes of all meetings, and records of the Commission.
(c) Act as agent for the Commission in receiving submissions, applications, correspondence, etc.
(d) Act as agent for the Commission in arranging for notice of public hearings and notifying
interested parties of Commission actions as authorized by the Commission.
OFFICIAL RECORDS
Section 5. The City Clerk shall be the official custodian of the records of the Historic District
Commission and shall make them available to the public as provided by law. The City Clerk
may designate the office of the Secretary of the Commission or the Planning Office as the place
where such records shall be kept.
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ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS
Section 6.1 The officers shall be elected by the Historic District Commission at the annual
organization meeting which shall be the regular scheduled meeting in November of each year.
Section 6.2 A candidate receiving a majority vote of the entire membership of the Historic
District Commission shall be declared elected and shall serve for one year or until his or her
successor shall take office.
Section 6.3 Vacancies in offices shall be filled by the Historic District Commission at any
scheduled or special meeting.
Section 6.4 The Chairman and Vice-Chairman may serve two appointed terms. (Six Years).
MEETINGS
Section 7.1 The Historic District Commission shall hold one regular public meeting during each
calendar month. The Chairman may cancel a regular meeting upon determination that there is
no pending business or new application for Architectural Review Certificates; however at a
minimum the Commission shall meeting quarterly.
Section 7.2 The monthly meeting date for the coming year shall be established by a majority
of the Commission at its organization meeting of the year. The date of the public meeting can
be changed during the year by a majority of the Commission.
Section 7.3 The Commission will consider all applications concerning matters within its
jurisdiction only at its public meetings. All items to be submitted for consideration at any public
meeting shall be submitted in complete form for Commission consideration not less than thirty
days prior to said meeting. No items submitted subsequent to this time shall be placed upon the
Agenda except by a majority vote of the Commission members present at such meeting. The
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official date of receipt of any matter presented to the Commission shall be the date of the first
public meeting at which such matter is received for consideration. Any maximum time periods
established by the Zoning Ordinance or other local laws limiting the time for consideration of
any matter by the Historic District Commission shall commence on such date of receipt.
Section 7.4 A majority of the membership of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The
Commission may act on any matter by a majority vote of such quorum.
Section 7.5 All formal votes to record the decision of the Commission on any matter referred
to it shall be taken only by a quorum at a public meeting. By a majority vote of those members
present the Commission may convene in executive session. However, all formal votes to record
the Commission's decision shall only be taken during periods in which such meetings are open
to the public.
Section 7.6 Special meeting may be called by the Chairman or by a majority of the Commission,
providing not less than 24 hours notice by writing or telephone is given to eachmember of the
Commission. Such meetings shall be executive sessions at which no formal votes
shall be taken.
Section 7.7 All public and special meetings shall be held in the City Hall or other public facility
with proper public notification.
AGENDA
Section 8. The Secretary shall prepare the proposed Agenda for each public meeting, with the
Chairman not less than ten days prior to the date of such meeting, and shall transmit a copy of
such Agenda to each Commission member on such date of preparation. No items will appear
on such proposed Agenda except those for which applications or written requests have been
received not less than thirty days prior to the date of the public monthly meeting as set forth in
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Section 7 above. The Commission may amend the proposed Agenda by a majority vote of those
members present.
Section 9.1 The order of business at public meetings shall be a follows:
(a) Roll Call.
(b) Adoption of Minutes of previous meetings.
(c) Approval of Agenda
(d) Communications
(e) Report of Officers and Committees
(f) Old Business
(g) New Business
(h) Referrals, Administrative Reviews, Petitions, Applications and Other Matters presented by the
public.
Section 9.2 The order of business at special meetings shall be as determined by theCommission.
Section 9.3 At all meetings and hearings attended by the public, the Chairman shall make a
brief statement indicating the nature of each item on the Agenda, except that in the case of
petitions, applications and other matters presented by the public, such statement shall be made
by the person introducing the matter.
Section 9.4 Minutes of all public and special meetings of the Commission shall form part of the
records of the Commission and shall be available to the public when duly adopted by the
Commission.
COMMITEES
Section 10.1 The Chairman may appoint special subcommittees of the Commission from time
to time as needed to investigate or research certain matters pertaining to the Historic District
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Commission. Such subcommittees shall consist of at least one member of the Commission and
may also consist of members of the general public. All members shall serve at the pleasure of
the chairman.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section 11 The Commission shall hold public hearings as required by statute and applicable
Ordinances of the City and the State of Delaware. In addition to those required by law, the
Historic District Commission may at its discretion hold public hearing when it considers that
such hearings will be in the public interest.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Section 12 No member shall vote on any Architectural Review Certificate application where
They have a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest shall at a minimum be any vested interest
by a member or a member's immediate family in a project being reviewed by the Commission
or ownership in property by a member or a member's immediate family that is within 200 feet
of a project being reviewed.
AMENDMENTS
Section 13 These By-Laws may be amended at any time by a majority vote of the entire
membership of the Historic District Commission.
Original Version (retyped 1.9.2004)