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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Monday, August 19, 2013 – 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING of July 15, 2013 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS 1) The Planning Commission Quarterly Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 4:00pm in the City Hall Conference Room. 2) Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2013 at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers. 3) Update on Planning activities OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS OLD BUSINESS 1) Requests for Extensions of Planning Commission Approval: a) S-11-11 Lands of Downtown Dover Partnership at 120 S. Governors Avenue – Request for extension of the conditional approval granted on August 15, 2011 and September 19, 2011 by the Planning Commission for the Site Development Master Plan and Architectural Review Certificate (HI-11-04) for the construction of a four story 47,042 SF mixed-use building consisting of a retail component and 27 apartments, a four story 34,896 S.F. apartment building of 24 apartments with ground level parking in the building, and other associated site improvements on the property at 120 South Governors Avenue. The existing 16,783 SF commercial building on the property is proposed for demolition. The application also includes a Minor Subdivision Plan to divide the property into two lots. The property consists of 1.7653 acres ± and is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District zone). The property site spans the block between South Governors Avenue and South New Street located north of, but not adjacent to, West Loockerman Street. The owner of record is Downtown Dover Partnership (formerly the Downtown Dover Development Corporation). Property Address: 120 South Governors Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED05-077.09-01-44.00-000. Council District 4. 2) Re-evaluation of Conditional Use Applications: a) C-12-05 Transitional Housing for Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, Inc. at 319 West Water Street – Re-evaluation of a Conditional Use Plan approved by Planning Commission on July 16, 2012 to allow for the establishment of a philanthropic use consisting of transitional housing in an existing single family residence. The parcel is zoned C-1A

City of Dover Planning Commission Agenda Public Hearing: August 19, 2013 Page 2 of 4 (Limited Commercial Zone) and is subject to SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Zone) Tier 3 – Excellent Recharge Area. The property is exempt from the requirements of the SWPOZ Tier 3 as the site is located within the Downtown Redevelopment Target Area. The property is located on the north side of West Water Street in the block between South Queen Street and South New Street. The owner of the property is Mockfaul, LLC and the lessee is Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, Inc. Address: 319 West Water Street. Tax Parcel: ED05-077.09-03-05.00-000. Council District 2. Re-evaluation of this Application was postponed from July 15, 2013 meeting of the Planning Commission to allow for completion of the property inspection and report of findings. b) C-11-03 Revised Governors Club Café at 144 Kings Highway – Re-evaluation of a Revised Conditional Use Site Development Plan approved by the Planning Commission on August 20, 2012 to permit the establishment of a café/sandwich shop (restaurant use) serving alcohol in a portion of the first floor of an existing building. The property is zoned RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and H (Historic District Zone). The property is located at the southernmost intersection of American Avenue and Kings Highway. The owner of record is Governors Club Professional Center, LLC and the lessee is Coffee Shop, LLC. Property Address: 144 Kings Highway SW. Tax Parcel: ED05-077.05-04-40.00-000. Council District 2. The Planning Commission previously granted approval of the café/sandwich shop (restaurant use) with the condition of no serving of alcohol in June 2011. The Revised request was considered and approved following amendments to the uses allowed in the RGO zoning district. 3) Consideration of Revised Application: a) S-11-08 Loockerman East: Lands of Hub Associates, LLC – Consideration of Revisions to the Architecture of the hotel building. The Site Plan for the redevelopment of four parcels of land (consolidated) shows the construction a 92 room hotel, an 11,230 S.F. retail building, and other associated site improvements (with the existing 17,200 S.F. TGI Friday’s building to remain). The subject property is a total of 4.29 acres ± and is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone) and C-PO (Commercial/Professional Office Development District). The property is located at the southwest corner of South DuPont Highway and Loockerman Street. The owners of record are Hub Associates, LLC and A&G Kramedas Associates. Property Addresses: 514 East Loockerman Street, 516 East Loockerman Street, 554 East Loockerman Street, and 222 South DuPont Highway. Tax Parcels: ED05-077.06-01-62.00- 000. ED05-077.06-01-63.00-000, ED05-077.06-01-64.00-000, and ED05-077.06-01-87.00- 000. Council District 2. The Planning Commission granted conditional approval of this Site Plan on May 16, 2011 and Final Plan approval was granted on July 19, 2013. 4) Appointment of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee of Planning Commission (in accordance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §2.28) a) Report on Search for Subcommittee Members NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 1) SB-13-04 Lands of John & Dorothea Link and Bradley Holden at 186-188 Pennsylvania Avenue: Minor Subdivision Plan – Public Hearing and Review of a Minor Subdivision to allow for the creation of two (2) parcels of land. The subdivision would create a 4,831+/- SF parcel of land and a 3,868 +/- SF parcel of land. There is currently an existing duplex on the one parcel of land. The subdivision will divide the parcel placing each unit of the duplex onto a separate parcel of land. The property is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone). The

City of Dover Planning Commission Agenda Public Hearing: August 19, 2013 Page 3 of 4 property is located on the west side of Pennsylvania Avenue north of Delaware Avenue. The owners of record are John & Dorothea Link and Bradley Holden. Addresses: 186-188 Pennsylvania Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.05-02-03.00-000 and ED-05-077.05-02- 03.01-000. The Board of Adjustment approved variances for this site at their meeting on June 19, 2013 (Application V-13-08). Due to inadequate public notice consideration of this application was postponed at the Planning Commission meeting of July 15, 2013. 2) Z-13-01 Lands of KW Lands at 1570 North DuPont Highway: Rezoning from RC and C-4 with SWPOZ to IO with SWPOZ – Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council on a rezoning application for a 12.6127 acre +/- parcel. The property is zoned RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone), C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone) and a portion is subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Tier 3 – Excellent Recharge Area. The proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone) with a portion subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located west side of North DuPont Highway and east of Crawford Carroll Avenue and north of but not adjacent to Rustic Lane. The owner of record is KW Lands and lessee is Delaware State University. Address: 1570 North DuPont Highway. Tax Parcel: ED-05-057.00-01-05.00-000. Council District 4. Ordinance #2013-12. This property was the subject of a Minor Subdivision Plan Application SB-13-03 to subdivide the parcel into three parcels of land and right-of-way areas granted conditional approval by the Planning Commission on July 15, 2013. 3) Z-13-02 Lands of Walker Woods Properties, LLC and Milford Housing Development Corporation at Walker Woods: Rezoning from RG-3 and ROS to RG-2 – Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council on a rezoning application for multiple parcels of land (71 townhouse units) consisting of a total of 9.0722 acres including existing right-of-way area. The properties are currently zoned RG-3 (Group Housing Zone) and ROS (Recreational and Open Space Zone). The proposed zoning classification is RG-2 (General Residence Zone). The properties known as Walker Woods are situated on the north side of Walker Road adjoining Harmony Lane. The owners of record are Walker Woods Properties, LLC and Milford Housing Development Corporation. Addresses: 1357-1383 Walker Road and multiple addresses on Harmony Lane. Tax Parcels: multiple parcels on map ED-05-067.18-01 (See reference list.) Council District 4. Ordinance #2013-13. 4) S-13-10 North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue – Public Hearing and Review of a Site Plan and Architectural Review Certification to allow for the construction of a park consisting of paving and landscape areas to be located at 301 South Governors Avenue. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and is subject to H (Historic District Zone). The property is located on the southeast corner of West North Street and South Governors Avenue. The owner of record is City of Dover. Address: 301 South Governors Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-36.00-000. Council District 4. This application is associated with Application HI-13-05 was reviewed at the Historic District Commission meeting of July 18, 2013. 5) C-13-05 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Wings Chapel at 896 South State Street – Public Hearing and Review of Conditional Use Site Plan for the establishment of a church within the existing 2,030 SF building located at 896 South State Street. The property is zoned RGO (General Residence and Office Zone). The property is located on the west side of South State Street north of Wyoming Avenue. The owner of record is Basilio Bautista. Address: 896 South State Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-03-53.00-000. Council

City of Dover Planning Commission Agenda Public Hearing: August 19, 2013 Page 4 of 4 District 2. Waivers Requested: Elimination of Upright Curbing and Consideration of Combined Spaces Parking Provision 6) C-13-06 Great Expectation Kinder Kollege: Large Family Day Care Home at 688 Independence Boulevard – Public Hearing and Review of a Conditional Use Site Plan to allow for the establishment of a Large Family Day Care Home within the existing single family residence. The property is zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The property is located on the west side of Independence Boulevard south of Walker Road. The owner is Karen Brewington. The lessee is Phyllis Bordly. Address: 688 Independence Boulevard. Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.18-02-05.00-000. Council District 1. 7) C-13-07 Solid Rock Baptist Church Community Center at 105 North West Street – Public Hearing and Review of a Conditional Use Site Plan to allow for the construction of a 4,157.4 SF two story community center building to be located at 105 North West Street. The property is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone). The property is located on the east side of North West Street north of Fulton Street. The owner is Solid Rock Baptist Church. Address: 105 North West Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-03-02.00-000. Council District 4. The Board of Adjustment granted a variance for the reduction of the front yard setback at their meeting on April 3, 2013. (V-13-04) Waivers requested: Reduction in Overall Number of Parking Spaces, Consideration of Combined Spaces Parking Provision, and Partial Elimination of Curbing. NEW BUSINESS 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 SESSIONS. Posted Agenda: August 9, 2013 posted 12:30pm

SB-13-04 Lands of John & Dorothea Link and Bradley Holden at 186-188 Pennsylvania Avenue: Minor Subdivision Plan – Public Hearing and Review of a Minor Subdivision to allow for the creation of two (2) parcels of land. The subdivision would create a 4,831+/- SF parcel of land and a 3,868 +/- SF parcel of land. There is currently an existing duplex on the one parcel of land. The subdivision will divide the parcel placing each unit of the duplex onto a separate parcel of land. The property is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone). The property is located on the west side of Pennsylvania Avenue north of Delaware Avenue. The owners of record are John & Dorothea Link and Bradley Holden. Addresses: 186-188 Pennsylvania Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.05-02-03.00-000 and ED-05-077.05-02-03.01-000. The Board of Adjustment approved variances for this site at their meeting on June 19, 2013 (Application V-13-08). Due to inadequate public notice consideration of this application was postponed at the Planning Commission meeting of July 15, 2013. Information on this application was distributed to the Planning Commission for the July 15, 2013 meeting. Please utilize this information as the application will be considered at the August 19, 2013 meeting of the Planning Commission. If you have questions or need additional copies of the application information, please contact Planning Staff at 736-7196.

PETITION TO AMEND AND ZONING DISTRICT Public Hearing before the Planning Commission August 19, 2013 Applicants/Owners: KW Lands (Owner) Delaware State University (Lessee) Address: 1570 North DuPont Highway Location: North DuPont Highway - Former Sheraton Hotel Tax Parcel ID #: ED-05-057.00-01-05.00 Size: 12.6127+/- acres Present Use: Hotel/Conference Center Proposed Use: University Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial Present Zoning: RC (Recreational and Commercial)/C-4 (Highway Commercial)/ SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Proposed Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office)/SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Reason for Request: To allow for conversion to university dormitory and other university uses File Number: Z-13-01

Z-13-01 Lands of KW Lands (Sheraton Hotel) DAC Report – August 7, 2013 City of Page 2 Dover Planning CITY OF DOVER Office DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D.A.C. MEETING DATE: August 7, 2013 APPLICATION: Lands of KW Lands - Proposed Rezoning from RC & C-4 with SWPOZ to IO with SWPOZ FILE#: Z-13-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning Office CONTACT PERSON: Ann Marie Townshend, AICP PHONE#: (302) 736-7196 This rezoning application consists of one parcel of land (currently in the process of subdivision into three parcels) totaling 12.6127 acres ±. The property is currently zoned split zoned RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone) and C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone), a portion subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) – Tier 3 Excellent Recharge Area. The proposed zoning classification is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), a portion subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) – Tier 3 Excellent Recharge Area. The property is known as the Dover Sheraton property as the Sheraton Hotel occupied the front building on the property until July 2013. The property is owned by KW Lands and is currently under a lease with the Delaware State University. The Tax Parcel Identification Number is ED-05-057.00-01-05.00. Existing Property: The subject property consists of one 12.6127-acre parcel that is in the process of being subdivided into three parcels and road right-of-way of the following acreages (SB-13-03). Lot 1 2.1083 acres± Hampton Inn Lot 2 2.0192 acres± Vacant Lot Residue Lands 5.9979 acres± Sheraton Hotel Land to be Dedicated as ROW 2.4873 acres± Street ROW The Subdivision application was reviewed and conditionally approved by the Planning Commission on July 15, 2013. The applicant is still going through the administrative process to finalize the Subdivision Plan. The intent is to use the Sheraton Hotel property for dormitories and other university uses, and to continue to use the Hampton Inn property as a hotel. Delaware State University has entered into a lease with the property owners for the lot that fronts on DuPont Highway and has been traditionally home to the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. As the university uses are not permitted in the RC Zone, the owner and lessee have applied for a rezoning of the property to IO. The lease was scheduled to take effect on July 27, 2013, which is prior to Planning Commission and City Council consideration of the rezoning

Z-13-01 Lands of KW Lands (Sheraton Hotel) DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 3 application. The Planning Office issued a letter, dated July 18, 2013, allowing for a transitional period for Delaware State University to use the Sheraton hotel rooms to house students through May 31, 2014. No other conversion of the hotel and conference center to university uses is permitted unless the rezoning application is approved. If the rezoning application is not approved, the housing of students at this location will be required to cease no later than May 31, 2014. Surrounding Land Uses: The surrounding uses are primarily commercial. Immediately north, west and south of the subject property, lands are zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial). These uses include the former Walmart site that is pending redevelopment, Sam’s Club, and Schwartz Toyota. Cedar Chase Apartments, zoned RG-2 (General Residence Zone) is north of the former Walmart site. Properties directly across DuPont Highway are in unincorporated Kent County. They include a variety of commercial uses. There is no other property directly adjacent to the subject property that is zoned IO; however, there are a number of properties nearby with IO zoning, including the Wilmington University property located northeast of the subject property across DuPont Highway, the Delaware State Police property southeast of the subject property across DuPont Highway, and the Delaware State University property located southeast of the subject property along DuPont Highway. Comprehensive Plan: In the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1 as amended, dated March 2012) recommends that this property be used for Commercial Uses. The rezoning request for IO is consistent with the recommendations for Land Use Classification for Commercial Uses. Request for IO (Institutional and Office Zone) The types of permitted uses in the RG-2 Zone are given Article 3, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The permitted uses include the following: Section 10. Institutional and office zone (IO). 10.1 Uses permitted. In an institutional and office zone, no building or premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following: 10.11 Business, professional, or governmental offices, and research, design and development laboratories, located entirely within a building on the same lot therewith, including incidental clinics, cafeterias and recreational facilities for the exclusive use of company employees. 10.12 Public and institutional uses including hospitals, sanitariums for general medical care, medical clinics, libraries, police stations, courthouses, transit centers, motor vehicle storage and repair facilities accessory to a public or institutional use, schools, colleges and universities, places of worship, philanthropic and eleemosynary institutions, parks, playgrounds, public indoor recreation centers, civic centers, athletic fields and public utility rights-of-way and structures necessary to serve areas within the city.

Z-13-01 Lands of KW Lands (Sheraton Hotel) DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 4 10.13 Restaurants accessory to permitted uses located on the same lot. 10.14 Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary sign regulations. 10.15 Day care centers, provided they are established in accordance with all applicable state regulations pertaining to child care and provided that they are established and maintained in accordance with article 5, section 14 of this ordinance. 10.16 The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article 10, section 1: (a) Firearm ranges, prisons and correctional facilities. (b) Public incinerators. (c) Hotels and restaurants. 10.2 Landscaping. The entire lot, except for areas covered by buildings and surfaced as parking or service areas, shall be suitably landscaped. 10.3 Ingress and egress. Driveways shall be not less than 24 or more than 28 feet wide. There shall be no curb cuts or points of vehicular access to the lot, other than for such driveways. 10.31 Off-street parking. No parking lot shall be located within the minimum required front yard, nor between the street line and the principal building on the front side of the lot, except that parking lots shall be permitted between the street line and the principal building when all such parking lots are set back at least 100 feet from the street line. For properties which involve more than one street frontage, only that frontage which correlates to the property street address shall be considered the front side for purposes of this subsection. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of article 4 and article 6 of this ordinance. 10.4 Site illumination. Exterior flood lighting or other illumination shall be shielded from the view of all surrounding properties and streets. SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Portions of the site are located within the SWPOZ (Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area) found in Article 3 Section 29.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. Construction activities on the property will be subject to these provisions which may include limitations on lot coverage especially for the Lot 2 parcel. Analysis of Compliance with IO Zoning Requirements An analysis of the compliance of current site improvements with the requirements of the IO Zone was performed to determine what nonconformities might be created by rezoning the subject property, as the lot lines have been shown in the pending subdivision. The proposed zoning and lot configuration comply with the lot size, building setback, and building height requirements.

Z-13-01 Lands of KW Lands (Sheraton Hotel) DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 5 The following is an analysis of the sites in comparison to floor area ratio (FAR) and lot coverage requirements in Article 4, Section 4.15 of the Zoning Ordinance. Lot Max FAR FAR Max Lot Lot Coverage On-Site Coverage On-Site Residue Lot 4.0 .54 85% 89% Lot 1 4.0 .48 85% 83% Lot 2 4.0 N/A 85% 26% All lots comply with the floor area ratio requirements. The “Residue Lot” exceeds the maximum lot coverage, but the other lots comply with the maximum lot coverage requirement. The hotel use that would continue on the Hampton Inn property (Lot 1) is permitted as a Conditional Use in the IO zone. The existing hotel would be accepted without requiring a Conditional Use application to the Planning Commission; however, any expansion or significant change to this hotel would be subject to Conditional Use review and approval by the Planning Commission. Parking Requirements For the property identified as “Residue Lands”, parking is calculated based on one space for every three beds related to the dormitory use, and one space per 200 square feet of floor area for non-dormitory areas of the building. Based on this, there are 100 spaces required for the dormitory and 322 spaces required for the remaining building areas. The total minimum number of parking spaces required is 422. There are 381 parking spaces on this parcel, which is 41 fewer spaces than the minimum parking requirement. The parking is an existing non-conformity that will not be increased by the rezoning. For the property identified as “Lot 1” (Hampton Inn parcel), the parking requirement is calculated based on one space per guest room and one for every 200 square feet of office space. There are 81 guest rooms and 250 square feet of office space. The total minimum number of parking spaces required is 83, and there are 122 parking spaces provided on the site. The maximum amount of parking would be 104 parking spaces. This is existing non-conformity exists under the current zoning and would not be affected by the proposed rezoning. Because “Lot 1” includes parking over the minimum required and “Residue Lot” includes parking that is less than what is required, the Joint Facilities provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 6, Section 3.7 may be utilized if improvements are proposed at a future date that require compliance with applicable parking requirements. One area of non-compliance that would be created with the approval of the proposed rezoning is the parking location. Under the requirements of the IO Zone, parking is not permitted within the required front yard nor between the street line and the principal structure on the lot. In this case parking would be located within the required front yard and between the principal structures on “Residue Lot” and “Lot 1” and the street lines. The lot identified as “Lot 2” does not have a building, so there is no parking requirement at the present time.

Z-13-01 Lands of KW Lands (Sheraton Hotel) DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 6 Based on Article 6, Section 3.10 of the Zoning Ordinance, twenty-six bicycle parking spaces are required. One of the conditions of the Minor Subdivision Plan approval for S-13-03 was that the bicycle parking be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section. Recommendation of the Planning Staff: Staff recommends that the rezoning be granted as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the surrounding area. Staff notes that there will be a non-conformity that will be created by the rezoning is it relates to lot coverage on the “Residue Lot.” Staff encourages master planning of the area to allow for multi-modal transportation that does not rely entirely on North DuPont Highway for circulation. This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and the Planning Commission should give those comments consideration. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) The Planning Office strongly encourages Delaware State University to work with DelDOT, the City of Dover, and the Dover/Kent County MPO to develop a regional circulation plan that connects the subject property with the Delaware State University campus via bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and vehicle connections that do not rely solely on use of DuPont Highway for access between the subject site and the campus. 2) The Planning Office encourages Delaware State University to work with the City Manager’s Office and the Tax Assessment Office to develop a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement in anticipation of the potential transfer of the Sheraton property to the University. 3) As a condition of the Minor Subdivision Plan SB-13-03, the required twenty-six bicycle parking spaces and a frontage sidewalk along North DuPont Highway are required prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any conversion of use on the subject property. 4) Please see the attached letter of July 18, 2013, regarding the temporary housing of students in the Sheraton Hotel. 5) All signage associated with the sites are subject to Sign Permits issued in accordance with Article 5, Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance. 6) There have been consistent issues with maintaining the grass on the area designated as “Lot 2.” Failure to maintain the grass at a height of eight inches or less may result in fines and delays in processing applications associated with the property. 7) Please review the DAC Report for SB-13-03 Lands of KW Lands for the comments and code requirements associated with the Minor Subdivision currently in process. 8) Prior to establishing or changing any use or commencing with any demolition or construction on the subject property, including renovations within the existing buildings, the applicant shall contact the Planning Office so that the appropriate review process can be determined

Z-13-01 Lands of KW Lands (Sheraton Hotel) DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 7 and coordinated with other reviewing entities including the Fire Marshal’s Office, Public Works, and the Chief Building Inspector. A Certificate of Occupancy will be required for the establishment of any new use within any of the buildings on the subject property. 9) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent Site Development Plan or Record Plan approval. A separate Site Development Plan must be submitted and approved if development activities are proposed on the property. A separate Record Plan must be submitted and approved if changes to existing property lines are proposed. 10) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent a Building Permit, Sign Permit, or other construction activity permit approval. A separate application submission showing all improvements is required before issuance of permits by the City of Dover. 11) All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover Business Licenses from the Licensing and Permitting Division located in City Hall. A Rental Dwellings Permit will need to be obtained and certain types of uses also require a Public Occupancy permit. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Office as soon as possible.

PETITION TO AMEND AND ZONING DISTRICT Public Hearing before the Planning Commission August 19, 2013 Applicants/Owners: Walker Woods Properties, LLC Milford Housing Development Corporation Address: Walker Woods Location: North side of Walker Road adjoining Harmony Lane Tax Parcel ID #: Multiple (See attached Reference List) Size: 9.07227 ac. +/- (including existing right of way) Present Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation: Residential High Density Present Zoning: RG-3 (Group Housing Zone) and ROS (Recreation and Open Space Zone) Proposed Zoning: RG-2 (General Residence Zone) Reason for Request: To allow for different residential use File Number: Z-13-02

Z-13-02 Lands of Walker Woods Properties DAC Report –August 7, 2013 Page 2 City of Dover CITY OF DOVER Planning Office DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D.A.C. MEETING DATE: August 7, 2013 APPLICATION: Lands of Walker Woods Properties - Proposed Rezoning from RG-3 and ROS to RG-2 FILE#: Z-13-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning Office CONTACT PERSON: Tracey Harvey PHONE#: (302) 736-7196 This rezoning application consists of multiple parcels of land totaling 9.07227 acres ±. The property is currently zoned RG-3 (Group Housing Zone) and ROS (Recreation and Open Space Zone). The proposed zoning classification is RG-2 (General Residence Zone). The property known as Walker Woods is situated on the north side of Walker Road adjoining Harmony Lane. The owners of record are Walker Woods Properties, LLC and Milford Housing Development Corporation. There are multiple Tax Parcels associated with this property. Existing Property: The subject property consists of fifty-two (52) parcels of land with multi-family townhomes with each townhouse unit on a parcel situated on the property known as Walker Woods. Walker Woods Phase II consists of nineteen (19) parcels of land with multi-family townhouses for a total of seventy-one (71) townhouses on the property. There is also an open space parcel that will be maintained on the property. Surrounding Land Uses: The surrounding uses vary. Immediately surrounding this property are residential properties zoned R-7 (One Family Residence Zone) and with properties zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) further to the north. To the southeast of the subject property across Walker Road is zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). This area of single family dwellings is known as Bicentennial Village. To the southwest of this parcel at the intersection of Kenton Road and Walker Road is the Kent Swimming Club zoned R-10 (One Family Residence Zone). To the west of the property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) where Dover Fire Station #2 and a City water tower are located on Kenton Road. East of the property along Walker Road is a mix of zoning including RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone), IO (Institutional and Office Zone), R-8 (One Family Residence Zone) and CPO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone). Other uses in the area include a nursing home, single family dwellings and professional offices.

Z-13-02 Lands of Walker Woods Properties DAC Report –August 7, 2013 Page 3 Comprehensive Plan: In the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, the Land Development Plan (Map 12-1 as amended, dated March 2012) recommends that this property be used for High Density Residential Uses. The rezoning request is consistent with the recommendations for Land Use Classification for High Density Residential Uses. Request for RG-2 (General Residence Zone) The types of permitted uses in the RG-2 Zone are given Article 3, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The permitted uses include the following: Section 2. General residence zones (RG-1 and RG-2). 2.1 Uses permitted. In a general residence zone, no building or premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following: 2.11 Any use permitted in one-family residence zones, except that: Not more than one professional office or studio, other than accessory to a use otherwise permitted, shall be permitted for each 25 dwelling units or major fraction thereof on the lot. Such office or studio shall be only on the street floor of any building and on the floor immediately above the street floor only if there [shall] be direct access to such office or studio from outside the building. 2.12 Garden apartments limited to placement within the RG-2 district only. 2.13 Off-street parking accessory to uses located within the central commercial C-2 zone that provide that: (a) Such parking is situated not more than 150 feet from the C-2 zone. (b) Parking areas are screened by landscaping from adjoining properties used for residence. (c) Illumination of parking areas is shielded from the view of adjoining Properties used for residence. 2.14 Reserved. 2.2 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth . in article 5, section 8.1 2.3 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement of all structures and related accessory structures. Such approval shall also be required prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for a change of use. Recommendation of the Planning Staff: Staff recommends that the rezoning be granted as requested, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the surrounding area. It will also allow for the redevelopment of the area.

Z-13-02 Lands of Walker Woods Properties DAC Report –August 7, 2013 Page 4 This recommendation is being made without that benefit of hearing the comments of surrounding landowners and residents. A public hearing is required on this matter and the Planning Commission should give those comments consideration. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) Prior to establishing any use or commencing with any demolition or construction on the subject property, including within the existing buildings, the applicant shall contact the Planning Office so that the appropriate review process can be determined and coordinated with other reviewing entities including the Fire Marshal’s Office, Public Works/Utilities, and the Chief Building Inspector. 2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent Site Development Plan or Record Plan approval. A separate Site Development Plan must be submitted and approved if development activities are proposed on the property. A separate Record Plan must be submitted and approved if changes to existing property lines are proposed. 3) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent a Building Permit or other construction activity permit approval. A separate application submission showing all improvements is required before issuance of permits by the City of Dover. 4) All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover Business Licenses from the Licensing and Permitting Division located in City Hall. A Rental Dwellings Permit will need to be obtained and certain types of uses also require a Public Occupancy permit. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Office as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JULY 31, 2013 APPLICATION: LANDS OF WALKER WOODS PROPERTIES, LLC AND MILFORD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WALKER WOODS. FILE #: Z-13-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric Jason A. Lyon – Public Works CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025 T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS 1. Our office has no objection to the rezoning of multiple parcels on map: ED05-067.18-01. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS 1. None. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS 1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service / main to this site based upon the use including any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric, water and sewer services and meters will be assessed at that time. (Please note that each water meter registered with the City of Dover must have a separate service line.) Should the existing water and sanitary sewer services no longer be required based upon the proposed use, they must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with all City of Dover Department of Public Works standards and specifications. 2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook, the Specifications, Standards & Procedures for City of Dover Public Works requirements, and the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. 3. Please note that renovations projects must ensure that the water and wastewater service is brought up to current requirements. This may include relocating the water meter outside or changing service line sizes. Please ensure you schedule a meeting with the Department of Public Works during the planning phase for this site. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY AUGUST 2013 APPLICATION: Lands of Walker Woods FILE #: Z-13-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to re-zoning plan for the above referenced site. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: The Following comments are advisory and apply to the development of a detailed site plan for this project. 1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and approved to the Kent Conversation District.

City of Dover DATA SHEET FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF August 7, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF August 19, 2013 Plan Title: North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue S-13-10 Plan Type: Site Plan Architectural Review Certification (HI-13-05) Project Location: Southeast corner of North Street and South Governors Avenue Property Addresses: 301 South Governors Avenue Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-36.00-000 Owner: City of Dover Present Zoning: C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) H (Historic District Zone) Existing Use: Vacant Lot (previous building demolished) Proposed Use: Park consisting of landscaping and paving improvements Site Area: 3,150 S.F. P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

C P I L T A CITY OF DOVER Y N N DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O I F N APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY G D D.A.C. MEETING DATE: August 7, 2013 O V E APPLICATION: North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue R FILE #: S-13-10 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning CONTACT PERSON: Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP PHONE #: (302) 736-7196 PLAN SUMMARY: This application is for review of a Site Plan and Architectural Review Certification to allow for the construction of a park consisting of paving and landscape areas to be located at 301 South Governors Avenue. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and is subject to H (Historic District Zone). The property is located on the southeast corner of West North Street and South Governors Avenue. The property owner is the City of Dover. Address: 301 South Governors Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-36.00-000. Council District 4. Review of Application HI-13- 05 was held at the Historic District Commission Meeting on July 18, 2013. This project requires Site Plan Review and Architectural Review Certification. PROPERTY INFORMATION This property previously included a three story brick and stucco building (pre-1859) that was the subject of applications appearing before the Historic District Commission and other City entities in recent years. The previous building on the property was Declared Demolition by Neglect on June 10, 2010 by the Historic District Commission (Application HI-10-01) and given 90 days to take action to repair the building. When no action was taken by the previous property owner, the Historic District Commission recommended the Building Inspector begin the “Dangerous Building” proceedings. The building was declared a “Dangerous Building” by City Council on October 25, 2010 and ultimately demolished by the City in the Spring of 2011 (Demolition Permit #11-143). Following City Council approval on October 22, 2012 to pursue establishing a pocket park on the property, the City acquired the property in late Fall 2012 at Sheriff’s sale due to a City tax delinquency. The City of Dover Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee (PRCE) reviewed the proposal for the establishment of the park on April 8, 2013 and recommended approval of a pocket park design with appropriate screening for the neighbors and a recommendation to include a tribute to the victims of domestic violence. Upon review of this recommendation on April 22, 2013 the City Council referred the matter back the PRCE Committee to allow other interested organizations to submit proposals. At the PRCE Committee meeting of June 10, 2013, the Committee recommended approval of the basic design concept for the pocket park and the City Council approved the basic design concept for the pocket park on June 24, 2013. (Note: No

S-13-10 North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue DAC Report of August 7, 2013 Page 2 action has been taken to approve the installation of tributes, monuments, memorials, etc. in the pocket park.) PROJECT PROPOSAL (Drawings as updated 6/10/2013): The Site Plan proposes improvements to the existing vacant lot to create a small park. Improvements are proposed as paving system of concrete and brick pavers along with landscape planting areas. The elements of the pocket park project are as follows: 1. Sidewalk: A new brick sidewalk is proposed along the street frontage of South Governors Avenue. The sidewalk along the North Street frontage of the property was part of the improvements (new brick and concrete surfaces) constructed as part of the North Street Area Improvement Project (HI-11-05, C-11-07, and S-12-04). 2. Paving: Improvements are proposed to consist of a patterned system of concrete and brick pavers to create a paved plaza-like area that is accessible from both streets. A circular brick area with alterative colored wedge is set in a concrete paved area. 3. Landscaping: A raised brick planter is proposed at the property corner at the intersection of South Governors Avenue and North Street. A curved raised brick planter with four trees is centered on the site framing the western edge of the landscape planting area is proposed on the southeast side of the property along the east property line. The landscape planting area appears to consist of hedge shrubs and low ornamental plantings. Another curved raised brick planter forms the northern edge of the landscape planting area near North Street. The type of ground cover (grass, mulch, plantings, colored stone, etc.) for the landscape area is not specified. The specific varieties of plantings are not listed. 4. Site Furnishings: Several light bollards are placed at the edges of the landscaped area. There are existing street lights along both adjoining streets. There appears to be a brick cube/pillar (unknown dimensions) at the northern end of the center curved planter. The overall project for this pocket park strives to follow the design and planning strategies outlined in the Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan and Design Book. The Neighborhood Plan suggested that a network of civic squares, open spaces, and public gathering places be created to provide greater connectivity between activity centers and for design concepts focus on improvements to the pedestrian movement and experience. The Neighborhood Plan suggests paving improvements, trees, benches, etc. throughout the Downtown. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION - REVIEW The project site is located within the H (Historic District Zone). For the North Street Pocket Park project, the Historic District Commission considered the application HI-13-05 on July 18, 2013 regarding an Architectural Review Certificate for the construction of the park area. The Historic District Commission has forwarded a recommendation on the Architectural Review Certificate to the Planning Commission; see the Architectural Review Recommendation Report. The Planning Commission must act upon the Architectural Review Certification as part of any motion regarding this project, or as a separate motion if necessary. In taking this action, the

S-13-10 North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue DAC Report of August 7, 2013 Page 3 Planning Commission is to consider the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone. PARKING SUMMARY This project does not involve construction of any buildings, but the parking requirements for the C-2 zoning district are provided for reference. Within the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone), there is not an off-street parking requirement for existing buildings and new buildings are required to provide 0.5 spaces per 300 S.F. of building floor area. This project does not propose construction of any off-street parking spaces but instead relies on public parking opportunities in the Downtown area such as on-street parking and public parking lots. Bicycle Parking The bicycle parking requirement is one bicycle parking space for every twenty parking spaces. Since this site does not include any off-street parking, there is not a bicycle parking requirement. SITE CONSIDERATIONS Sidewalks The project site has existing sidewalk along the North Street frontage that was improved to consist of brick and concrete paving as part of the North Street Streetscape Improvements. There is existing brick sidewalk also along South Governors Avenue: however, it appears that this project will make sidewalk improvements along that frontage. Lighting The park includes lighting bollards as the site lighting. Street lights exist located along North Street and South Governors Avenue in the acorn style fixture with black posts used in the Downtown area. TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN The submitted plan presents a concept for planting several trees within the landscaped area on. Based on the total property area of 3,150 S.F., a total of two (2) trees are required. The plan appears to show five (5) new trees to meet the requirement. Other landscaping depicted on the plan appears to be shrubs and annuals. The specific species of tree and other landscape plantings is not currently listed. THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1) The Site Plan must comply with the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 2.5. Currently, the project is only presented in a graphical format. A Site Plan including the appropriate data column, plan drawing, and details must be provided. a) Add a note to the plan indicating the date and actions of the Historic District Commission review of the application. b) The plan must reflect any changes recommended by the Planning Commission.

S-13-10 North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue DAC Report of August 7, 2013 Page 4 c) Review of the plan submitted to satisfy the code requirements (as noted above) may identify additional review comments. 2) The Historic District Commission has provided a Recommendation in regards to the Architectural Review Certificate for this project. See Architectural Review Recommendation Report. 3) The plan provides limited information on the projects’ strategy for stormwater management. This may impact the landscaping designs. a) Provide adequate grading on this site for drainage ensuring drainage is away from the adjacent structures on adjoining properties. 4) West North Street is a City maintained road; therefore, work within the right-of-way is subject to City of Dover Department of Public Services – Public Works Division requirements. 5) Clarify the status of the existing curb cut on North Street. 6) The brick sidewalk areas along the streets must maintain an accessible width to allow pedestrian travel around items such as street lights, signage etc. Adjustments to the raised planter bed at the corner may be necessary to allow for safer and better circulation on the adjacent sidewalks. 7) Provide construction details for the following but not limited to: sidewalks ensuring accessibility, paving areas, lighting, site elements, benches, etc. a) Any light fixtures/poles utilized on the property for site lighting should utilize a black finish color. b) Utilize black posts for any signage elements to be attached to posts. c) Clarify the height of and the flat surface dimension of the raised planting beds. An edge treatment may be necessary to limit misuse of the planters. d) Clarify the paving surface material for all paved surfaces. 8) The following information must be provided on the plan as related to Tree Preservation and Planting Plan. a) The plan requirements as listed in Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §16.8. b) Ensure that tree planting locations do not conflict with existing or proposed utilities. c) The proposed landscaping including tree plantings and landscape plantings should be completed with native species appropriate to the site conditions of an urban area and for ease of maintenance. d) Consultation with the City’s Grounds Division and Arborist regarding the tree species and plantings selected is recommended. e) Clarify the surface treatment for the landscape areas as grass, mulch, stone, etc. 9) For corner lots such as this, walls and fences are limited to a maximum height of three (3) feet within the corner visibility area (triangle) as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §1.3. It is noted that in consideration of the Architectural Review Certification, the Historic District Commission cannot grant relief from the corner visibility height limits.

S-13-10 North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue DAC Report of August 7, 2013 Page 5 a) Additional information is needed to confirm if the raised planter and its plantings are in compliance. 10) Coordination with the adjacent property owners regarding any remaining fencing or landscaping along the adjoining property lines will be necessary. Documentation of their concurrence with the installation or removal of such elements, provisions for shared usage, and/or any maintenance agreements may be required. a) A clear edge for any mulch, stone, etc. areas must be established along the property lines. b) If fences are proposed then they must comply with the Design Standards and Guidelines for the Historic District Zone. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: 1) The Historic District Commission at their meeting of July 18, 2013 took action to provide a Recommendation with conditions regarding the Architectural Review Certification (ARC) for the project including a series of comments. These comments/recommendations may be adopted by reference to the Architectural Review Recommendation Report when taking action on the Architectural Review Certification. a. Planning Staff as part of the ARC application review process prepared a series of recommendations and review comments in regards to the Architectural Review Certification and compliance with the Design Standards and Guidelines. 2) Planning Staff recommends the addition of a bicycle parking rack on the property to provide a parking location for this type of transportation mode. It will also help to avoid the impromptu chaining of bicycles to other site features like trees, fences, or signs. The bicycle parking rack should be black in finish color. The post and loop style parking bollard utilized in other areas of Downtown would be appropriate. 3) Planning Staff recommends the addition of benches for seating. Several curved benches could be placed along the edge of the brick circle facing west/northwest. This will also assist in preventing misuse of the raised planter bed edge in this area. 4) Planning Staff recommends the removal the brick cube/pillar element as it does not seem to fit the character of this park. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) The Planning Commission must act upon the Architectural Review Certification as part of any motion to approve this project, or as a separate motion if necessary. 2) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code requirements. 3) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Site Plan occur in the finalization of the Site Plan such as design, materials, or site layout contact the Department of Planning and Inspections. These changes may require resubmittal for review by the Development Advisory

S-13-10 North Street Pocket Park at 301 South Governors Avenue DAC Report of August 7, 2013 Page 6 Committee, Historic District Commission, Planning Commission, or other commissions making recommendations in regards to the plan. 4) Construction and demolition will have an effect on the adjacent property owners and nearby streets. Any work requiring the closing or rerouting of employees, customers, owners or visitors to the adjacent properties and streets shall be coordinated with the Planning Office and other City Staff as to offer the least amount of inconvenience. 5) The applicant/developer shall be aware that prior to any ground disturbing activities on the site the appropriate site inspections and permits are required. 6) The applicant should be aware of the potential for historic archaeological resources which may include previous building locations, wells, privies, etc. on the property. The State Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs can provide technical assistance when dealing with archaeological resources including previous studies at the subject property. 7) The applicant shall be aware that Site Plan approval does not represent a Building Permit and associated construction activity permits. A Building Permit will be utilized as a tracking mechanism for Site Plan compliance. A separate application process is required for issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover. The Building Permit submission must comply with the conditions of approval of the Architectural Review Certification and Site Plan. 8) The applicant shall be aware that Site Plan approval does not represent a Sign Permit, nor does it convey permission to place any sign on the premises. Certain types of signage require a Sign Permit from the City of Dover prior to placement of any such sign; please consult with Planning Staff in regards to signage. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

City of Dover DATA SHEET FOR CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF August 7, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF August 19, 2013 Plan Title: The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Wings Chapel C-13-05 Plan Type: Conditional Use Site Plan Review Address: 896 South State Street. Location: West side of South State Street north of Wyoming Avenue Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.17-03-53.00-000 Owner: Basilio Bautista Lessee: The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Wings Augustine Eyekpimi Site Area: 34,000 SF Parking: Spaces Required: 13 for place of worship Spaces Provided: 22 Present Zoning: RG-O (General Residence and Office Zone) Present Use: Vacant building Proposed Use: Place of Worship Waivers Requested: Elimination of Upright Curbing Consideration of Combined Spaces Parking Provision

CITY OF DOVER C P I L DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE T A Y N APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY N O I D.A.C. MEETING DATE: August 7, 2013 F N G D O V APPLICATION: The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Wings Chapel E at 896 S. State Street R FILE #: C-13-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning CONTACT PERSON: Tracey Harvey PHONE #: (302) 736-7196 PLAN SUMMARY: This Conditional Use Site Plan Review is for the establishment of a church within an existing building. The property is zoned RG-O (General Residence and Office Zone). The property is located on the west side of South State Street and north of Wyoming Avenue. The owner of record is Basilio Bautista. Property Address: 896 South State Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05.077.17- 03-53.00-000. Waivers Requested: Elimination of Upright Curbing and Consideration of Combined Spaces Parking Provision. Project Proposal The existing vacant 2,030 SF building is proposing to be occupied by a church that will have fifty-one (51) seats in the sanctuary with the remainder of the space in the building to be used for offices, a classroom and a break room. Conditional Use Review RG-O (General Residence and Office Zone) allows any use in the RG-1 (General Residence Zone) which refers to uses in the One Family Residence Zones. Due to its location on a property zoned RG-O this type of land use (place of worship) requires Conditional Use approval. The requirement for Conditional Use approval by the Planning Commission is noted in Zoning Ordinance Article 3 §1.14(a) and referenced Sections. Article 3 §1.14 The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in section 10.1 and to any specified requirements set forth below: (a) Places of worship, including parish houses; [and] schools, including nursery schools, kindergartens and day care centers in accordance with article 5, Supplementary Regulations, section 14. Day care facilities; philanthropic and eleemosynary institutions; hospitals and sanitariums for general medical care; and funeral homes subject to the following requirements: i. Any school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)] shall be a nonprofit organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Act and shall be registered effectively as such there under.

C-13-05 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Chapel at 896 S. State St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page | 2 ii. Any school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)], other than a kindergarten, nursery school, or day care center, shall occupy a lot with an area of not less than two acres, plus one acre for each 100 pupils for which the building is designed. iii. Any kindergarten or nursery school permitted under this paragraph [subsection 1.14(a)] shall be limited to a maximum of 50 children in zones R-8 thru R-20 and a maximum of 100 children in all other zones. At least 100 square feet of outdoor play space per child shall be provided. Outdoor play space shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed on all sides and shall not include driveways, parking areas, or land unsuited by other usage or natural features for children's active play space. Fencing or other enclosures shall be a minimum height of four feet. The minimum lot area for each ten, or remainder over the multiple of ten, children shall be the same as the minimum lot area requirement for each dwelling unit in the districts in which such uses are to be located. iv. No such building or part thereof shall be erected with less than a 50-foot front yard or nearer than 25 feet from any other street or property line. v. The sum of all areas covered by all principal and accessory buildings shall not exceed 20 percent of the area of the lot. vi. Courts shall conform to the requirements of article 5, section 3 hereof. The existing building is 20 feet from the property line and would be considered legal non- conforming in regards to this setback requirement as no expansion of the building footprint is proposed with this application. For the property at 896 S. State Street, the existing building proposed for the use as a place of worship is permitted following conditional use approval as Article 3 §9 references back to Article 3 §1.14 of the Zoning Ordinance. This Conditional Use is subject to the requirements of Article 10 §1 further discussed below. With Conditional Use applications, the Planning Commission reviews the proposed project to determine whether or not the intended use is appropriate in type and scale for the immediate neighborhood. The Commission must also consider whether or not the proposed use will have an adverse impact on the future orderly development of the surrounding area. The Planning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to the use if determined to be necessary. The following sections of the Zoning Ordinance which relate to the role of the Commission in reviewing Conditional Use applications are particularly relevant when reviewing this application: Article 10 §1: 1.1 Accessibility for emergency response. That all proposed structures, equipment or material shall be readily accessible for fire, ambulance, police, and other emergency response; 1.2 Harmony of location, size and character. That the proposed use shall be of such location, size and character that, in general, it will be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development of the zone in which it is proposed to be situated and will not be detrimental to the orderly development of adjacent properties in accordance with the zoning classification of such properties; 1.3 Residential zones. That, in addition to the above, in the case of any use located in, or adjacent to, a residential zone: 1.31 The location and size of such use, the nature and intensity of operations involved in or conducted in connection therewith, its site layout and its relation to

C-13-05 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Chapel at 896 S. State St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page | 3 access streets shall be such that both pedestrian and vehicular traffic to and from the use and the assembly of persons in connection therewith will not be hazardous or inconvenient to, or incongruous with, the said residential district or conflict with the normal traffic of the neighborhood; and 1.32 The location and height of buildings, the location, nature and height of walls and fences, the nature and extent of landscaping, and other improvements on the site shall be such that the use will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings. 1.4 Conditional use permits. 1.41 Conditional use approval. Any use for which a conditional use permit may be granted shall be deemed to be a conforming use in the district in which such use is located, provided that: (A) The provision in this article under which such permit was issued is still in effect; (B) Such permit was issued in conformity with the provisions of this article; and (C) Such permit shall be deemed to affect only the lot or portion thereof for which such permit shall have been granted. 1.42 Periodic renewal of conditional use permit. The commission may require that conditional use permits be periodically renewed. Such renewal shall be granted following public notice and hearing in accordance with subsection 1.53. The commission may withhold approval of the renewal upon a determination by the city planner to the effect that such conditions as may have been prescribed by the commission in conjunction with the issuance of the original permit have not been, or are being no longer, complied with. For a property seeking Conditional Use Site Plan approval in the RG-O Zoning District, Article 10 § 1.7 outlines the submission requirements. These requirements include a map of the property showing existing conditions, the appropriate legal data, natural features, and proposed development. Site Considerations The use as a place of worship in the RG-O (General Residence and Office Zone) requires Conditional Use Site Plan approval by the Planning Commission (Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §1.14). There is a vacant building on the property. The applicant is proposing to utilize this existing building as a place of worship. There are two (2) other office buildings on the site that are being utilized as professional offices. Waiver Request: Elimination of Upright Curbing Article 6 § 3.6 requires upright curbing for all parking areas. It appears that the existing parking lot areas do not include curbing. The applicant has requested a waiver to eliminate upright curbing to be submitted to the Planning Commission for consideration. PARKING Places of worship located in a building are required to provide parking spaces at the rate of one space per 200 SF of floor area or one space for every 4 seats whichever is greater. The square footage for Building 1 at 2,030 square feet would require (7) parking spaces for an office would be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The plan indicates that there will be 51 seats for the place of worship requiring thirteen (13) parking spaces. The calculation for parking spaces based on building square footage results in a lesser amount of parking spaces; therefore, the rate

C-13-05 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Chapel at 896 S. State St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page | 4 based on seat count is used. This new use results in an increase over the previous parking requirements in Building 1. The requirement for parking spaces for office buildings in the RG-O Zone is one space for every 300 square feet of floor area. The required parking spaces for Building 2 with a total of 1,560 square feet is six (6) spaces and the required parking spaces for Building 3 with a total of 2,529 square feet is (9) spaces. Thus the office uses on the site require fifteen (15) parking spaces in total. The total parking spaces required for all three (3) buildings when one building is utilized as a place of worship and two buildings as offices total 28 required parking spaces. The plan indicates that on the property there are total of twenty (20) parking spaces and two (2) handicap parking spaces proposed for the site. Parking requirements for this property must also be in compliance with Article 3 § 9.4 of the Zoning Ordinance where no parking shall be located within the minimum required front yard, nor between the street line and the principal building of the lot. Waiver Request: Consideration of Combined Parking Spaces Provision When any lot contains two or more uses having different parking requirements, the parking requirements for each use shall apply to the extent of that use as outlined in Article 6 §3.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission can consider a reduction in the total parking spaces required for the site. The applicant has requested a waiver for the consideration of the Combined Parking Spaces Provision by the Planning Commission The applicant has provided information stating that the hours of operation for the place of worship will not have an effect on the business hours of the other two office businesses. Bicycle Parking The minimum bicycle parking is one (1) bike space for every twenty (20) parking spaces. Based on the number of 28 required parking spaces, two (2) bicycle parking spaces are needed to satisfy this requirement. The Site Plan does not indicate the location of the requested bicycle parking spaces. Loading Space No loading space is required for this place of worship or for the existing office buildings since the square footage of the building is less than 10,000 square feet for this establishment in the requirements of Article 6 § 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Dumpsters A reserved site location of the dumpster pad needs to be identified on the Plan in accordance with Article 5 § 6.12 of the Zoning Ordinance. Depending on the trash collection services to the property, a dumpster pad and enclosure may be required to be constructed per Article 5 §6.18. Sidewalks Article 5 §18 requires sidewalks to be installed along the public street frontage of a property. The site has an existing concrete sidewalk along South State Street and several concrete sidewalks adjacent to the three (3) buildings.

C-13-05 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Chapel at 896 S. State St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page | 5 Tree Planting Based on the total site area of 34,000 SF, twelve (12) trees would be required. Six existing trees have been identified on the Plan and an additional six (6) trees will need to be planted in accordance with the requirements in Article 5 § 16.62 of the Zoning Ordinance. THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1) The data column needs to be updated. Some of the items which need revising are as follows: a) Add data column to the site plan sheet following the requirements of Article 10 §1.7 to include the legal data. b) Any conditions required or any recommendations by the Planning Commission. c) The actions taken by the Planning Commission on each waiver request must be listed on the plan sheet including the meeting date. 2) Number of seats on the Site Plan for proposed seating needs to be changed to 51 from 50. 3) Indicate the method of trash collection on the Site Plan and show the reserved dumpster pad area. Provide a note on the Plan stating that the dumpster pad shall be constructed if it is determined to be necessary by the Planning Director. 4) The number of existing trees and proposed trees needs to be added to the Site Plan. 5) Two (2) Bicycle Parking spaces need to be added with their location on the Site Plan. Also show detail of bicycle parking rack to be installed. 6) Provide the setback requirements in the data column. 7) Site Acreage of the parcel needs to be added in the data column. 8) Tax Parcel identification number needs to be added in the data column. 9) Remove the two parallel parking spaces on the north side of the entrance drive from South State Street as per Code these spaces cannot be location there. 10) Information on the water and sewer service needs to be added to the Site Plan. See also Department of Public Works comments on these items. 11) Upright Curbing shall be provided in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance unless a waiver is granted by the Planning Commission. A written waiver request for the elimination of upright curbing has been submitted to the Planning Office for consideration by the Planning Commission.

C-13-05 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Chapel at 896 S. State St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page | 6 12) The parking requirements in Article 6 § 3.8 will be enforced unless a waiver is granted by the Planning Commission. A written waiver request for the Combined Spaces Parking Provision has been submitted to the Planning Office for consideration by the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: 1) Recommendations on Waiver Request: Planning Staff recommends the following waiver request: A. Elimination of Upright Curbing: Staff recommends approval of the elimination of upright curbing. There are existing conditions in the parking lot that allows for drainage into the existing grass areas on the site. B. Combined Spaces Parking Provision: Staff recommends approval of the combined spaces parking provision based on the hours of operation of the place of worship will not conflict with the hours of operation for the two (2) office buildings/businesses on the site as noted by the applicant. 2) Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider requiring the Renewal of this Conditional Use permit after a one year period. This review would determine in the conditions of approval are being complied with for the use of the building as a place of worship. A public hearing is recommended to be part of this renewal process to gage impact to the neighborhood. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) Following Planning Commission approval of the Conditional Use Site Plan, the Plan must be revised to meet all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee or as otherwise noted. A Check Print must be submitted for review by Planning Office Staff. Upon determination that the Plan is complete and all agency approvals have been received, copies of the Plan may be submitted for final endorsement. 2) Other Agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code requirements. 3) The applicant shall be aware that the Conditional Use Site Plan approval does not represent a Building Permit and associated construction activity permits. A separate application process is required for issuance of a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Dover. 4) The applicant shall be aware that comments made by the Fire Marshal shall be addressed prior to the use of the property as a place of worship. 5) The City of Dover Fire Marshal is requiring a full building and fire plan review for any proposed use of the existing building. This review is required prior to occupying the building for any future use. A full building and fire plan review includes the submission of signed and sealed architectural drawings to the Inspections Department. The full building and fire plan review occurs after the application goes to Planning Commission. The Plan review will

C-13-05 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Chapel at 896 S. State St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page | 7 ensure that the building complies with the building and fire codes. Contact the Chief Building Inspector and the City of Dover Fire Marshal with any questions. This shall be done prior to the applicant occupying the building. 6) The applicant shall be aware that the Conditional Use Site Plan approval does not represent a Public Occupancy Permit and associated occupancy permits. A separate application process is required for issuance of a Public Occupancy Permit from the City of Dover. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JULY 31, 2013 APPLICATION: THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD EAGLES’ WINGS CHAPEL AT 896 S. STATE ST. FILE #: C-13-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025 T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC 1. Owner is responsible for following the requirements outlined in the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. The handbook is now available on the website at the following link: http://www.cityofdover.com/Public-Documents-4017/. WATER 1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property. 2. All water utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information. a. Hydrant connections by the contractor are prohibited. This method may not be utilized during any phase of the project. b. Any existing water lines not to be utilized by the proposed facility must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with the City of Dover Department of Public Works specifications and requirements. c. The site contractor shall contact the City of Dover Public Works Construction Manager at (302) 736-7025 prior to the start of construction. A representative from the City of Dover Department of Public Works must observe and approve all City owned water and sanitary sewer interconnections and testing. All water taps must be performed by a City of Dover approved contractor. The proposed location for the water connection may need to be adjusted in the field due to conditions of the existing main. Possible conditions that would require tapping relocation include proximity to pipe joints, other taps, concrete encasements, conflict with other utilities, and the like. Test holes must be performed by the contractor to determine the best tapping location. The City of Dover will not be held responsible for field conditions requiring adjustment of the tapping location or for any work required by the contractor to make an appropriate and lawful connection. 3. The size, type, and location of all proposed and existing water lines and valves must be shown on the plan. 4. Due to the fact that this property is proposing a change of use, water usage projections (peak demand or plumbing fixtures) must be submitted to our office to correctly determine the size of the domestic and irrigation (if applicable) water meter for the existing building. These projections must be submitted prior to approval so the meter size can be placed on the final site plan. The water meter must be installed in a pit per City of Dover requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations. Also, a dual check valve is required downstream of the meter.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Wings Chapel File #: C-13-05 July 31, 2013 Page 2 of 3 5. If fire suppression is proposed, the domestic service, fire main connection and valves must be clearly shown for each building. A valve must be installed at the tee to isolate combined fire and domestic water service to the building from the water loop. Typically this valve is installed at the tee or an acceptable distance from the building. A valve must be provided on the domestic water service, which must be tapped off of the combined eight-inch (8”) fire/domestic service outside of the building. The domestic water tap and valve should be as close to the building as possible. Typically, the domestic tap and valve are located within five feet (5’) to ten feet (10’) of the building. A blow up detail of this layout is recommended. 6. If fire suppression is proposed, provide a construction detail for the proposed restraining system for the fire main located within the buildings. The Department of Public Works will test and inspect all fire mains to a blind flange located inside the buildings. The blind flange with tap is used for hydrostatic pressure testing (200 psi for two (2) hours) and dechlorination. The flange must be restrained in the direction of the pipe entering the facility. A pipe entering horizontally through a wall sleeve shall be restrained with rods through the wall. A pipe entering vertically through a slab shall be restrained through the floor to the ninety degree (90°) bend and thrust block. All rods shall be a minimum of ¾” all thread. All pipes through walls and slabs must be Class 52 cement lined ductile iron pipe. Confirm particulars to meet this requirement with mechanical designer. WASTEWATER 1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property. 2. All wastewater utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information. 3. The following notes must be added to the plans: a. Any existing sanitary sewer lines not to be utilized by the proposed facility must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with the City of Dover Department of Public Works specifications and requirements. b. Part II, Chapter 180, Article III, Section 180-10 of the Code of Kent County requires that “no person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any stormwater, surface water, uncontaminated groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, uncontaminated noncontact cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer”, this shall include condensate. Sec. 110-231 of the City of Dover Code defines storm sewer as “…any system used for conveying rain water, surface water, condensate, cooling water or similar liquid wastes, exclusive of sewage.” The contractor, developer, owner and designers shall ensure during construction that no illegal discharges to the sanitary sewer system are created with the site improvements. 4. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed sanitary sewer lines. Rim and invert elevations must be labeled on all sanitary structures, including cleanouts. 5. Cleanouts must be installed on sanitary sewer laterals within five feet (5’) of the building, one foot (1’) outside of the right-of-way and at all bends. Any cleanout located within a traffic bearing location shall be installed with a heavy duty cast iron frame and cover to prevent damage to the cleanout and lateral. 6. Due to the fact that this property is proposing a change of use, sizing (flow) calculations must be submitted for all sanitary sewer laterals (other than for single-family dwellings) showing that velocity and all other requirements are met. 7. The minimum size of all sanitary sewer laterals shall be six-inch (6”). 8. If kitchen facilities are proposed a minimum 1,000 gallon, two chamber grease trap, meeting all Kent County ordinance requirements, must be provided. A construction detail for the proposed grease trap, as well as the proposed location, must be provided on the plan. STORMWATER / SANITATION/ STREETS/GROUNDS 1. None GENERAL 1. The final site plan must be submitted in a digital format compatible with AutoCAD 2010 (.dwg format) and Adobe Reader (.pdf format).

The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Wings Chapel File #: C-13-05 July 31, 2013 Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES ELECTRIC 1. None WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS / GENERAL 1. None SANITATION 1. The City of Dover will continue to provide the current level of trash service to 896 S. State Street, specifically, one 90 gallon container. If additional trash service is required, the owner shall secure a private company to take over the sanitation service. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT ELECTRIC 1. None WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS / GENERAL 1. None GENERAL 1. Construction plans will not be reviewed by our office unless all previous comments have been clearly addressed within the plan set and accordingly identified within an itemized response letter and with the Water/Wastewater Initial Plan Submission Checklist, which can be obtained from the following website: https://imageserv9.team- logic.com/mediaLibrary/198/WaterWastewaterHandbookFinal_1.pdf, page 88. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .

C F I I CITY OF DOVER T R Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY F A R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Christian Church of God, 896 S. State St. FILE #: C-13-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Deputy Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-7011 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Proposed building is assembly occupancy. Consultation with the Fire Marshal is needed in reference to Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, Chapter 5, Section 3, Accessibility. Any gas fired HVAC equipment must be equipped with emergency cut off switches remotely located. Address numbers of at least 12 inches in height must be placed on the street side of the building visible from the street. Any natural or LP gas bottles, meters, values, regulators, etc., must have impact protection. Full building and fire plan review is required. Building cannot be occupied or construction or renovations started until completion of building and fire plan review. All required means of egress shall have an exit discharge consisting of a non slip surface, and leading to and terminating at a public way. Fire alarm system required if occupant load is greater than 75 persons.

Existing fire hydrants need to be shown on the site plan. Knox Box required. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: After any application has been approved by the Planning Commission, the applicant has a maximum of thirty (30) days to appeal to the Code Board of Appeals Committee. All comments from this office, approved by the Planning Commission are at the expense of the owner/applicant. The proposed building will be reviewed under Assembly Occupancy. The City of Dover uses the 2012 NFPA Life Safety Code, 2009 IBC, latest editions of all other NFPA Codes and the 2012 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. The Dover Fire Department request that a 8 ½ X 11 copy of the floor plan and site plan be submitted to Station 1, attention Fire Chief, prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being issued. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O D.A.C. MEETING DATE: July 31, 2013 T =============================================================== APPLICATION: The Redeemed Christian Church of God Eagles’ Wings Chapel at 896 South State Street FILE#: C-13-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Per Section 3.6.5 of the Standards and Regulations for Subdivision Streets and State Highway Access Adopted February 15, 2010, an 80-foot wide right-of-way (40-feet from the centerline) is required for a minor arterial road. According to Kent County Classification Maps, KCR 025 (South State Street) is classified as a minor arterial road, which requires an 80-foot wide right of way (40-feet from the centerline). The department will require a Right- Of-Way dedication to public use. Please show the dedication along the site frontage, and include the following note, “A XX’ Wide Strip of Right-Of-Way Is Hereby Dedicated to the State of Delaware As Per This Plat.” 2. Per Section 8.8.2 of the Standards and Regulations for Subdivision Streets and State Highway Access Adopted February 15, 2010, no driveways or parking bays can be located within 40’ for the edge of the radius return for the connecting street. Please ensure that no parking bays are located within the 40’ spacing from the right-of-way line. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: • No work can occur within the right-of-way of North Street without the proper permits.

If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY August 2013 APPLICATION: The Redeemed Christian Church FILE #: C-13-05 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to conditional use site plan of the above referenced site. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: The Following comments are advisory and apply to the development of a detailed site plan for this project. 1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and approved to the Kent Conversation District.

City of Dover DATA SHEET FOR CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF August 7, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF August 19, 2013 Plan Title: Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Large Family Day Care C-13-06 Plan Type: Conditional Use Site Plan Property Location: 688 Independence Boulevard Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.18-02-05.00-000 Owner: Karen Brewington Lessee: Phyllis Bordley Site Area: 2,074 SF± Proposed Use: Large Family Day Care Building Area: Existing 2 story brick and frame house Off Street Parking: Required – 1 space per 10 children + 1 per adult attendant Proposed – 5 spaces Sewer & Water: City of Dover Zoning Classification: R-8 (One Family Residence) Waiver to be Requested: None

C P I L T A Y N CITY OF DOVER N O I DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE F N G APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O D.A.C. MEETING DATE: August 7, 2013 V E R APPLICATION: Day Care: Great Expectation Kinder Kollege at 688 Independence Boulevard FILE #: C-13-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning CONTACT PERSON: Tracey Harvey PHONE #: (302) 736-7196 PLAN SUMMARY: This Conditional Use Site Plan Review is to permit a Large Family Day Care in an existing single family residence at 688 Independence Boulevard with the associated site improvements to be known as Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care. The property for the proposed development is zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The property is located on the west side of Independence Boulevard south of Walker Road. The owner of record is Karen Brewington and the lessee is Phyllis Bordly. Property Address: 688 Independence Boulevard. Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.18-02-05.00-000. The Day Care facilities type of land use requires Conditional Use approval by the Planning Commission based on the requirements (large family daycare home or day care center) noted in Article 5 §14 and Article 10 §1. The requirements for Day care facilities are given below: Section 14. Day care facilities. 14.1 General. In order to promote the development of quality child care outside of the home (day care facilities), the following two basic assumptions have been made: 14.11 The establishment of day care services and facilities, wherever there is a need, is a necessary public objective; and 14.12 Day care programs shall be treated as community facilities and shall be permitted to locate in any zoning district, provided that need has been demonstrated, state licensing requirements have been met and no physical hazard to children can be reasonably anticipated. 14.2 Definitions. Day care facility. For the purposes of this ordinance, the facilities described furnishing care, supervision and guidance of a child or group of children unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, for periods of less than 24 hours per day shall be defined as follows:

C-13-06 Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 2 14.21 Day care center. (a) Any place, other than an occupied residence, which receives children for compensation for day care or large family day care home; and (b) Any occupied residence which receives 13 or more children for compensation for day care. Day care centers shall be required to obtain conditional use approval by the planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set forth in article 10 and to any specified requirement set forth in subsection 14.3 below, except in zoning districts where listed as a permitted use. 14.22 Family day care home. An occupied residence in which a person provides care for children other than his/her own family and the children of close relatives for compensation. Such care in a family day care home is limited to that care given to six or fewer children. Such child care facility shall be permitted as an accessory use in all residential zones and shall be exempt from obtaining a conditional use permit and site plan approval. 14.23 Large family day care home. A facility which provides child care for more than six, but less than 13 children. This care may be offered in a private home or in a property converted to the purpose of providing child day care. This form of day care facility requires the submission of a site plan application in accordance with the procedures and subject to article 10, section 2 of the zoning ordinance. If a large family day care home is not to be located in an occupied residence, then a conditional use site plan application shall be required in accordance with article 10 section 1 of the zoning ordinance. 14.3 Zoning criteria. 14.31 Number of children. Day care centers shall be limited to a maximum of 50 children in all residential zones. 14.32 Outdoor play area. Must meet the state requirement for day care centers. 14.33 Off-street parking/loading. One space per each adult attendant, plus one space for every ten children. 14.34 Signs in all residential zones. Signage shall be limited as follows: (a) Family day care homes and large family day care homes. One wall-mounted sign limited to two square feet. (b) Day care center. One sign, wall-mounted or freestanding, limited in area to 12 square feet. The planning commission shall consider the location of such sign as part of the conditional use review and may approve a lesser amount of sign area if deemed necessary by the commission to protect the general health, safety and welfare of the public in general and the residents of the immediate neighborhood in particular. Signs in nonresidential zones. Day care centers within nonresidential zoning districts shall be governed by the sign regulations in effect for the particular nonresidential zoning district in which the day care center is located. 14.35 Licensing requirements. Day care facilities must meet state standards, and a license from the state shall be submitted to the department of planning and inspections prior to the issuance of a City of Dover Business License. (Ord. of 5-14-1990; Ord. of 4-25-1994; Ord. of 4-23-2007(3)) This Conditional Use is subject to the requirements of Article 10 §1 further discussed below.

C-13-06 Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 3 With Conditional Use applications, the Planning Commission reviews the proposed project to determine whether or not the intended use is appropriate in type and scale for the immediate neighborhood. The Commission must also consider whether or not the proposed use will have an adverse impact on the future orderly development of the surrounding area. The Planning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards to the use if determined to be necessary. The following sections of the Zoning Ordinance which relate to the role of the Commission in reviewing Conditional Use applications are particularly relevant when reviewing this application: Article 10 §1: 1.1 Accessibility for emergency response. That all proposed structures, equipment or material shall be readily accessible for fire, ambulance, police, and other emergency response; 1.2 Harmony of location, size and character. That the proposed use shall be of such location, size and character that, in general, it will be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development of the zone in which it is proposed to be situated and will not be detrimental to the orderly development of adjacent properties in accordance with the zoning classification of such properties; 1.3 Residential zones. That, in addition to the above, in the case of any use located in, or adjacent to, a residential zone: 1.31 The location and size of such use, the nature and intensity of operations involved in or conducted in connection therewith, its site layout and its relation to access streets shall be such that both pedestrian and vehicular traffic to and from the use and the assembly of persons in connection therewith will not be hazardous or inconvenient to, or incongruous with, the said residential district or conflict with the normal traffic of the neighborhood; and 1.32 The location and height of buildings, the location, nature and height of walls and fences, the nature and extent of landscaping, and other improvements on the site shall be such that the use will not hinder or discourage the appropriate development and use of adjacent land and buildings. 1.4 Conditional use permits. 1.41 Conditional use approval. Any use for which a conditional use permit may be granted shall be deemed to be a conforming use in the district in which such use is located, provided that: (A) The provision in this article under which such permit was issued is still in effect; (B) Such permit was issued in conformity with the provisions of this article; and (C) Such permit shall be deemed to affect only the lot or portion thereof for which such permit shall have been granted. 1.42 Periodic renewal of conditional use permit. The commission may require that conditional use permits be periodically renewed. Such renewal shall be granted following public notice and hearing in accordance with subsection 1.53. The commission may withhold approval of the renewal upon a determination by the city planner to the effect that such conditions as may have been prescribed by the commission in conjunction with the issuance of the original permit have not been, or are being no longer, complied with.

C-13-06 Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 4 PROJECT PROPOSAL The existing single family residence is proposing to be occupied by the day care facility only with no residential use. The application submission states that twelve (12) children will be attending the Day Care with two adult attendants. The project proposal for twelve (12) children at Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care would be classified as a “Large Family Day Care” by the Zoning Ordinance as it provides care for more than six children but less than thirteen (13) children. Since the Large Family Day Care will not be established in an occupied residence, this review is a Conditional Use Site Plan application. If the number of children increases to thirteen (13) or greater, then it would be considered a “Day Care Center.” Day Care facilities also require licensing through the State of Delaware. The number of children permitted in a Day Care facility is determined by State of Delaware along with mandated child to attendant ratios. The Plan shows an outdoor play area in the rear area of the property of the existing home. There are State requirements, which dictate the size of this area based on the number of children. The applicant must provide documentation that the size of the play area is adequate to suit the needs of the children it serves. A three (3) ft. wooded fence for the play area surrounds the rear yard. Access/egress into the playground area appears to be directly from the building. PARKING SUMMARY The plan shows a total of five (5) parking spaces. There are four spaces along the south property line. The applicant is proposing to add one (1) additional parking space in the garage for a total of five (5) spaces. The number of required spaces shown on the plan is based upon the requirements for a day care facilities in Article 5 §14.33, which requires one space per ten (10) children plus one space per adult attendant. The total size of the building does not require a loading space as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 6 §4.23. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE The submission does not include Architectural Elevation drawings since the existing building will be utilized. The site has an existing two story residential building with the primary entrance to the building facing Independence Boulevard. A secondary entrance is located through the garage on the south side of the building adjacent to the parking area. SITE CONSIDERATIONS The existing building will be utilized as a Large Family Day Care and the outdoor play area in the rear of the house is fenced in. DUMPSTER

C-13-06 Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 5 The location and the screening of the dumpster shall be in accordance with Article 5 § 6.11 of the Zoning Ordinance. SIDEWALK There is an existing sidewalk along Independence Boulevard that connects to the building entrance. TREE PLANTING Based on the total site area of 8,030 S.F., three (3) trees would be required. The site meets the requirement for plantings with the existing trees on the site. THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1) The data columns will need to be updated prior to Final Approval with the following: a) Any changes recommended or approvals granted by the Planning Commission. 2) The number of trees and location of trees on the property will need to be added to the plan. 3) The requirements for the maximum children allowed for a Large Family Day Care is twelve (12) children. Exceeding this number will require additional code compliance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. If the number increases to thirteen (13), thus becoming a Day Care Center, then the Planning Commission must consider a new/revised application. 4) The size of the play area will need to be added to the final plan. 5) The area that will be fenced in around the play area will need to be outlined on the Plan. a) Identify as an existing fence b) Identify fence material c) Identify location of access gates 6) The dimensions of the driveway need to be outlined on the Plan with the parking spaces. The minimum size of each available parking space must be 9’x18’. Parking spaces are not required to be striped due to the number available. 7) Provide an Owner’s Certification note and signature line to plan sheet. See text below. OWNER’S CERTIFICATION: I, _______________________, hereby certify that I am the owner of the property described and shown on this plan, that the plan was made at my direction, and that I acknowledge the same to be my act and desire the plan to be developed as shown in accordance with all applicable laws and

C-13-06 Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 6 regulations. DATE ___________________ SIGNATURE_____________________________ Lessee’s signature needs to be added to the Plan. 8) Identify the location and type of containers to be used for trash collection. An additional trash container may be needed based on the occupancy of the Day Care and hours of operation. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: 1) Trash containers may not be placed in designated parking spaces if the garage will be utilized as a parking space. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Conditional Use Site Plan occur in the finalization of the Plan contact the Department of Planning and Inspections. Examples include building additions, relocation of site components, and increases in change in the number of children. These changes may require resubmittal for review by the Development Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other agencies and commissions making recommendations in regards to the plan. 2) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code requirements. 3) Following Planning Commission approval of the Conditional Use Site Plan, the Plan must be revised to meet all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee or as otherwise noted. A Check Print must be submitted for review by Planning Office Staff and to each DAC participant providing comments. Upon determination that the Plan is complete and all agency approvals have been received, copies of the Plan may be submitted for final endorsement. 4) The applicant shall be aware that Conditional Use Site Plan approval does not represent a Sign Permit, nor does it convey permission to place any sign on the premises. Any proposed site or building identification sign shall require a Sign Permit from the City of Dover prior to placement of any such sign. 5) The applicant shall be aware that Conditional Use Site Plan approval does not represent a Building Permit, Business and Occupancy Licenses, and associated construction activity permits. A separate application process is required for issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover. At a minimum an Administrative Building Permit will be required to establish this daycare facility use in the building.

C-13-06 Great Expectation Kinder Kollege Day Care DAC Report – August 7, 2013 Page 7 6) All appropriate Building and Fire Codes shall be complied with. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JULY 31, 2013 APPLICATION: GREAT EXPECTATION KINDER KOLLEGE FILE #: C-13-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025 T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC 1. Owner is responsible for following the requirements outlined in the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. The handbook is now available on the website at the following link: http://www.cityofdover.com/Public-Documents-4017/. WATER 1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property. 2. All water utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information. 3. Due to the fact that this property is changing uses, water usage projections (peak demand or plumbing fixtures) must be submitted to our office to correctly determine if the size of the existing domestic and irrigation (if applicable) water meter for the building is sufficient. These projections must be submitted prior to approval so the meter size can be placed on the final site plan. If the meter needs to be changed, a waiver letter must be submitted to the Department of Public Works requesting a relaxation of the requirement that all water meters must be installed in a pit. WASTEWATER 1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property. 2. All wastewater utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information. 3. Sizing (flow) calculations must be submitted for all sanitary sewer laterals (other than for single-family dwellings) showing that velocity and all other requirements are met. All proposed wastewater utility components must meet the requirements of the Water / Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information. STORMWATER / SANITATION/ STREETS/GROUNDS 1. None GENERAL 1. The final site plan must be submitted in a digital format compatible with AutoCAD 2010 (.dwg format) and Adobe Reader (.pdf format).

Great Expectation Kinder Kollege File #: C-13-06 July 31, 2013 Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES ELECTRIC 1. None WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS / GENERAL 1. None ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT ELECTRIC 1. None WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS / GENERAL 1. None SANITATION 1. Currently, this property has solid waste service through the City of Dover. If it is deemed necessary that additional solid waste services are needed, the applicant shall submit a plan for the Department of Public Works to review. GENERAL 1. Construction plans will not be reviewed by our office unless all previous comments have been clearly addressed within the plan set and accordingly identified within an itemized response letter and with the Water/Wastewater Initial Plan Submission Checklist, which can be obtained from the following website: https://imageserv9.team- logic.com/mediaLibrary/198/WaterWastewaterHandbookFinal_1.pdf, page 88. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .

C F I I CITY OF DOVER T R Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY F A R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Great Expectation Kinder Kollege, 688 Independence Blvd. FILE #: C-13-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Deputy Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-7011 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Proposed building is a home daycare. No access requirements. Address numbers of at least 4 inches in height must be placed on the street side of the building visible from the street. Any natural or LP gas bottles, meters, values, regulators, etc., must have impact protection. Onsite inspection needs to be conducted by the Fire Marshal’s office to ensure the house can be used as a home daycare. Building cannot be occupied or construction or renovations started until completion of building and fire plan review. Hardwired interconnected smoke detectors are required. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES:

ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: After any application has been approved by the Planning Commission, the applicant has a maximum of thirty (30) days to appeal to the Code Board of Appeals Committee. All comments from this office, approved by the Planning Commission are at the expense of the owner/applicant. The proposed building will be reviewed under home daycare. The City of Dover uses the 2012 NFPA Life Safety Code, 2009 IBC, latest editions of all other NFPA Codes and the 2012 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. The Dover Fire Department request that a 8 ½ X 11 copy of the floor plan and site plan be submitted to Station 1, attention Fire Chief, prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being issued. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O D.A.C. MEETING DATE: July 31, 2013 T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Great Expectation Kinder Kollege: Large Family Day Care at 688 Independence FILE#: C-13-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The Department has no comments. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY August 2013 APPLICATION: Great Expectations Kinder Kollege FILE #: C-13-06 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to conditional use site plan of the above referenced site. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: The Following comments are advisory and apply to the development of a detailed site plan for this project. 1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and approved to the Kent Conversation District.

City of Dover DATA SHEET FOR CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF August 7, 2013 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF August 19, 2013 Plan Title: Solid Rock Baptist Church Community Center (Fellowship Building) C-13-07 Plan Type: Conditional Use Site Plan Property Location: East Side of North West Street and north of Fulton Street Property Address: 105 North West Street Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-03-02.00-000 Owner: Solid Rock Baptist Church Present Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone) Existing Use: Church Proposed Use: Church with Community Center (Fellowship Building) Lot Coverage: Existing: 20.2% Proposed: 17.9% Building Area: Existing Church – 2,243 SF +/- footprint Proposed Community Center – 4,157.4 SF +/- Waivers Requested: Partial Elimination of Curbing Combined Parking Spaces Reduction in Parking Spaces P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

CITY OF DOVER City of DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dover Planning APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Office D.A.C. MEETING DATE: August 7, 2013 APPLICATION: Solid Rock Baptist Church at 105 North West Street FILE #: C-13-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning CONTACT PERSON: Janelle M. Cornwell, AICP and Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP PHONE #: (302) 736-7196 PLAN SUMMARY: This Plan is for review of the Conditional Use Site Plan for the construction of 4,157.4 SF two story community center (fellowship building) to be located at 105 North West Street. The existing church will remain on the site. The site is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone). The property site is located at the east side of North West Street north of Fulton Street. The owner of record is Solid Rock Baptist Church. The property address is 105 North West Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.08-03-02.00-000. A Parcel Consolidation Plan to combine three (3) parcels of land was reviewed administratively by Staff and was recorded in the Kent County Recorder of Deeds Office on July 17, 2012. (MI- 12-11) The site currently contains the existing church and two vacant houses and sheds. The two vacant houses and sheds are proposed for demolition. PARKING Places of Worship require one (1) parking space for every four (4) seats or one (1) parking space for every 200 SF of floor area whichever is greater. Based on the number of 115 seats within the existing sanctuary twenty-nine (29) parking spaces are required for the church. Based on the square footage of the new community center (fellowship building) twenty-one (21) parking spaces are required. The total number of parking spaces required is fifty (50) parking spaces. The plan indicates twenty-six (26) parking spaces located to the north and east of the buildings. Two handicap parking spaces are provided on the site. Waiver Requested: Reduction in Overall Parking Space Article 6 Section 3.9 allows the Planning Commission to reduce the overall number of off-street parking spaces. The applicant is also requesting the reduction in the overall number of required parking spaces to twenty-six (26) parking spaces. The site is located within the Downtown Redevelopment Target Area and is eligible for a 20% reduction and is eligible for up to a 50% reduction in the overall number of parking spaces as the site is has access to mass transit and pedestrian amenities.

C-13-07 Solid Rock Baptist Church at 105 N. West St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page 3 Waiver Requested: Combined Spaces Parking Article 6 Section 3.8 grants the Planning Commission the ability to reduce the number of total parking spaces required when it can be demonstrated that the uses will generate different demands for parking for when the other use is not be utilized. The applicant has requested a waiver for the use of combined parking spaces as the sanctuary and community building will be utilized at different times and shall not be utilized at the same time. Bicycle Parking The site is required to provide bicycle parking. The bicycle parking calculation is one for every twenty parking spaces. Based on the number of required parking spaces two (2) bicycle parking spaces are required. The location of the bicycle parking is not shown on the site. SITE CONSIDERATIONS Dumpsters The dumpster pad and enclosure is proposed to be located at the northeast corner of the site near the alley. One dumpster pad is required for the site. The enclosure shall match the architecture of the existing building. Sidewalks The site has existing sidewalk along North West Street. There are also proposed sidewalks leading into the building and connections to the existing sanctuary. Waiver Requested: Partial Elimination of Curbing Article 6 § 3.6 (b) requires curbing is for all parking areas. There is some curbing throughout the site. Parking bumpers will be utilized for the parking spaces where there is no curbing. A written waiver request for partial elimination of curbing along north and east side of the parking lot to allow for stormwater management has been submitted to the Planning Office for consideration by the Planning Commission. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE: The submission Plan includes the proposed Architectural Elevation drawings for the two story new community center (fellowship building). It is a metal building with a standing seam metal roof and a brick watertable feature along the front of the building. There are window on the first and second floor with shutters on the front and right (south) side of the building. Windows will also be located on the left side and rear of the building without shutters. The main entrance will have a portico with columns supporting the pitched roof. EIFS will also be utilized around the main entrance. This area will include a sign location for a proposed sign. The right (south) side of the building has an exterior stairway to a door on the second floor. TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN The submitted plan includes the Landscaping details. Based on the 24,298 S.F. of non-woodland area (0.5578 ac. +/-), a total of nine (9) trees are required. The plan proposes the planting of nine (9) new trees to meet the requirement. There is one (1) existing tree on the property to remain. The plan shows ten (10) trees on the site. The property meets the tree planting requirement. The new trees will be located throughout the site. The proposed trees are a mixture of evergreen

C-13-07 Solid Rock Baptist Church at 105 N. West St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page 4 trees. The mixture includes San Jose Holly, Crepe Myrtle, Swamp Oak and Willow Oak. Staff notes that the Mulberry tree to the south is on the property line. The Silver Maple is primarily located on the adjacent property. The Opaque Barrier is not required as this section of the Zoning Ordinance applies to non- residential zones. The applicant has indicated that a series of holly trees previously proposed along the south property line (to create an opaque barrier) will be eliminated as they are required. THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1) Curbing shall be provided in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance unless a waiver is granted by the Planning Commission. A written waiver request for partial elimination of curbing in the parking lot has been submitted to the Planning Office for consideration by the Planning Commission. 2) Parking shall be provided in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance unless a waiver is granted by the Planning Commission. A written waiver request for the use of combined spaces and the reduction of parking spaces has been submitted to the Planning Office for consideration by the Planning Commission. 3) The data column needs to be updated prior to Final Approval. Some of the items which need revising are as follows: a) Indicate the square footage of the entire church building. b) Remove the occupancy for the community center building. c) Revise the number of parking spaces required for the community center. Based on 4,157.4 SF 21 parking spaces are required. d) Indicate the number of existing parking spaces. e) Revise the number of provided parking spaces to 26. f) Remove the reference to the Opaque Barrier as this section of the Zoning Ordinance does not apply to the site. 4) Provide the following information on the Tree Density and Lighting Plan: a) Revise the number of trees required to nine. b) Revise the number of existing trees to remain to one. The Silver Maple is not located on the applicant’s property. c) Provide a label for the Black Walnut on the plan. d) Provide a note indicting the minimum lighting is 1½ foot candles at grade. 5) Indicate the location of the bicycle parking space on all Plan Sheets. 6) Provide a note in the Project Notes stating that all proposed signage is subject to a separate City of Dover Sign Permit and is not approved as part of this application on the Cover Sheet.

C-13-07 Solid Rock Baptist Church at 105 N. West St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page 5 7) Update Items #6 and 8 in the Project Notes with the appropriate dates, decisions, and application number on the Cover Sheet. 8) Remove Item #7 in the Project Notes on the Cover Sheet. 9) Staff notes that the proposed sidewalk connection on the south side of the property is located on the property line. The sidewalk shall not cross the property line. 10) Clarify the address of the property and buildings with the City’s Tax Assessor’s Office. The City has the main address of the property as 105 N. West St.; however, the church has a mailing address of 113 N. West St. 11) Provide construction details including but not limited to: bike rack, etc. 12) Update the Landscape Plan drawing and tree listing with the removal the series of holly trees. 13) An “As-Built” Survey shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy to ensure the sidewalk is not built on the adjacent property and the community center is built with the appropriate front yard setback. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: 1) Recommendation on Waiver Requests: a.) Partial Elimination of curbing: Staff recommends approval of the request to allow for the elimination of curbing allowing for drainage into the stormwater management area. Parking bumpers will be utilized for spaces without curbing. b.) Combined Parking Space: Staff recommends the approval of the use of combined parking spaces. The community building will have different operational hours than services provided at the church and the two uses shall not have activities occurring during the same timeframe. c.) Reduction in Parking Spaces: Staff recommends approval of the reduction in the overall number of parking spaces to twenty-six (26) parking spaces as the property is located within the Downtown Redevelopment Target Area and has access to public transit and has an established pedestrian network in the area. Staff recommends the increase in the overall number of bicycle parking space to six (6). ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code requirements. 2) Following Planning Commission approval of the Conditional Use Site Plan, the Plan must be revised to meet all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee or as otherwise noted. A Check Print must be submitted for review by Planning Office Staff. Upon determination that the Plan is complete and all agency approvals have been received, copies

C-13-07 Solid Rock Baptist Church at 105 N. West St. DAC Report for August 7, 2013 Page 6 of the Plan may be submitted for final endorsement. 3) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Conditional Use Site Plan occur in the finalization of the Conditional Use Site Plan contact the Department of Planning and Inspections. These changes may require resubmittal for review by the Development Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other commissions making recommendations in regards to the plan. 4) For building construction, the requirements of the building code or fire code must be complied with. Consult with the Chief Building Inspector for these requirements. The resolution of these items may impact the site design including such items as building setbacks from property line, building dimensions and height, building openings, and fire protection needs, etc. 5) Demolition Permits shall be obtained for the demolition of the two existing vacant houses and sheds. A separate permit shall be obtained for each building. An asbestos report shall be submitted with the application for the demolition permit. 6) The applicant/developer shall be aware that prior to any ground disturbing activities on the site the appropriate site inspections and permits are required. 7) The applicant shall be aware that Conditional Use Site Plan approval does not represent a Building Permit and associated construction activity permits. A separate application process is required for issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover. 8) The applicant shall be aware that Conditional Use Site Plan approval does not represent a Sign Permit, nor does it convey permission to place any sign on the premises. Any proposed site or building identification sign shall require a Sign Permit from the City of Dover prior to placement of any such sign. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JULY 31, 2013 APPLICATION: SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER FILE #: C-13-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments CONTACT PERSON: Steve Enss - Electric Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025 T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE . T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT : CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC 1. Owner is responsible for following the requirements outlined in the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. The handbook is now available on the website at the following link: http://www.cityofdover.com/Public-Documents-4017/. WATER 1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property. 2. All water utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information. 3. Water usage projections (peak demand or plumbing fixtures) must be submitted to our office to correctly determine the size of the domestic and irrigation (if applicable) water meter for the proposed building. These projections must be submitted prior to approval so the meter size can be placed on the final site plan. The proposed water meter must be installed in a pit per City of Dover requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations. Also, a dual check valve is required downstream of the meter. 4. The domestic service, fire main connection and valves must be clearly shown for each building. A valve must be installed at the tee to isolate combined fire and domestic water service to the building from the water loop. Typically this valve is installed at the tee or an acceptable distance from the building. A valve must be provided on the domestic water service, which must be tapped off of the combined eight-inch (8”) fire/domestic service outside of the building. The domestic water tap and valve should be as close to the building as possible. Typically, the domestic tap and valve are located within five feet (5’) to ten feet (10’) of the building. A blow up detail of this layout is recommended. 5. On Sheet C-2, under General Notes, number 10, please revise to define the minimum cover for a water main is four- feet (4’). 6. On Sheet C-3, the current plan defines “Water Services To Be Abandoned”, please clarify that the water services are to be properly abandoned at the water main. 7. Please note that the new water service be wet tapped via a Tapping Sleeve (Powerseal 3490AS) and valve. WASTEWATER 1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property.

Solid Rock Baptist Church Community Center File #: C-13-07 July 31, 2013 Page 2 of 3 2. All wastewater utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information. 3. Sizing (flow) calculations must be submitted for all sanitary sewer laterals (other than for single-family dwellings) showing that velocity and all other requirements are met. 4. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed sanitary sewer lines. Rim and invert elevations must be labeled on all sanitary structures, including cleanouts. 5. The minimum size of all sanitary sewer laterals shall be six-inch (6”). 6. If kitchen facilities are proposed a minimum 1,000 gallon, two chamber grease trap, meeting all Kent County ordinance requirements, must be provided. A construction detail for the proposed grease trap, as well as the proposed location, must be provided on the plan. 7. On Sheet C-3, please indicate that the existing sewer laterals are to be properly abandoned at the sewer main. STORMWATER 1. Final site plan approval will not be granted until a copy of the approved Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from Kent Conservation District is submitted to our office. 2. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed storm sewer lines. Rim and invert elevations must be labeled on all stormwater structures. STREETS 1. The existing alley must be improved for the length of the property, the minimum width of the roadway is twelve-feet (12’) wide. The minimum paving section shall meet the requirements of the City of Dover Specifications, Standards & Procedures for Public Works Construction, contact our office for more details. 2. Please utilize the City of Dover entrance detail for the proposed entrance off of West Street. 3. Street grades shall not be less than one half percent (0.5%), please address on the proposed entrance on West Street. 4. Please mention that the all concrete in the City of Dover right-of-way shall be DelDOT class B. 5. Please utilize detail WW-15 for the trench patch detail, remove detail 13 on Sheet C-7. SANITATION/ GROUNDS 1. None. GENERAL 2. All existing utilities shall be adjusted to final grade in accordance with current City of Dover requirements and practices. This must be included as a note on the plan. 3. The final site plan must be submitted in the following compatible digital formats: a. AutoCAD 2004 (.dwg format). b. Adobe Reader (.pdf format). RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES ELECTRIC 1. None WATER 1. Please relocate the horizontal location of the domestic water service, the domestic water service line should originate beyond the City of Dover Right-of-Way. WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / /SANITATION / GROUNDS / GENERAL 1. None.

Solid Rock Baptist Church Community Center File #: C-13-07 July 31, 2013 Page 3 of 3 ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT ELECTRIC 1. None WATER 1. The City of Dover water system is available to this site. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending and providing service to the proposed development. 2. Prior to plan approval, the water system plans must be submitted to the Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water for review and approval. The owner/developer will be responsible for providing all completed forms and plan sets to the City of Dover as required for submission to the Office of Drinking Water. Plans will not be submitted to the Office of Drinking Water until review has been completed by our office. 3. Hydrant flow testing is currently only performed during the spring and fall. The applicant must call the Department of Public Works directly to schedule these tests. This applies to both existing hydrants as well as those proposed for the site. WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS / GENERAL 1. The City of Dover sanitary sewer system is available to this site. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending and providing service and capacity to the proposed development. 2. Prior to plan approval, the sanitary sewer system plans may need to be submitted to the DNREC, Division of Water Resources, Surface Water Discharges Section for review and approval. The owner/developer is responsible for providing all application fees, completed forms and plan sets directly to DNREC. 3. As no sanitary sewer cleanout is proposed within a traffic loading area, detail WW-9 on Sheet C-9 is not required for this project. STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS 1. None. GENERAL 1. Please delete all mention of Department of Public Utilities and replace with Department of Public Works. 2. Construction plans will not be reviewed by our office unless all previous comments have been clearly addressed within the plan set and accordingly identified within an itemized response letter and with the Water/Wastewater Initial Plan Submission Checklist, which can be obtained from the following website: https://imageserv9.team- logic.com/mediaLibrary/198/WaterWastewaterHandbookFinal_1.pdf, page 88. I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .

C F I I CITY OF DOVER T R Y E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY F A R D.A.C. MEETING DATE: D S O H V A E L R APPLICATION: Solid Rock Baptist Church Community, 105 N. West St. FILE #: C-13-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Deputy Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-7011 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: Proposed building is assembly. Proposed building is sprinklered and meets accessibility requirements. Drawing to indicate the 15 foot required firefighting accessibility has less than a 10% slope. Any gas fired HVAC equipment must be equipped with emergency cut off switches remotely located. Address numbers of at least 12 inches in height must be placed on the street side of the building visible from the street. Any natural or LP gas bottles, meters, values, regulators, etc., must have impact protection. Full building and fire plan review is required. Building cannot be occupied or construction or renovations started until completion of building and fire plan review. All required means of egress shall have an exit discharge consisting of a non slip surface, and leading to and terminating at a public way. Sprinkler system required. System to be monitored.

Fire Department connection to be located within 50 feet of main entrance. Show location of fire department connection on site plan. This needs to be on the N. West St. side of the building. Fire Department connection to be located within 300 feet of fire hydrant, measured as hose would come off the fire equipment. Fire alarm system required. Knox Box required. Standpipes required. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: After any application has been approved by the Planning Commission, the applicant has a maximum of thirty (30) days to appeal to the Code Board of Appeals Committee. All comments from this office, approved by the Planning Commission are at the expense of the owner/applicant. The proposed building will be reviewed under Assembly Occupancy. The City of Dover uses the 2012 NFPA Life Safety Code, 2009 IBC, latest editions of all other NFPA Codes and the 2012 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations. The Dover Fire Department request that a 8 ½ X 11 copy of the floor plan and site plan be submitted to Station 1, attention Fire Chief, prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being issued. If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER D E DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE L APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D O D.A.C. MEETING DATE: July 31, 2013 T =============================================================== APPLICATION: Solid Rock Baptist Church Community Center at 105 North West Street FILE#: C-13-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT CONTACT PERSON: Julio F. Seneus PHONE#: 760-2145 =============================================================== THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The Department has no comments. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES: ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above contact person and the planning department as soon as possible.

CITY OF DOVER DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY AUGUST 2013 APPLICATION: Solid Rock Baptist Church FILE #: C-13-07 REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District CONTACT PERSON: David C. Cahill PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3 THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT: CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to approval of conditional use plan of the above referenced site. 2. The Conservation District must review and approve a stormwater management plan for the project prior to any land disturbing activity. 3. As the disturbance for this site will exceed 5,000 square feet, a detailed sediment and stormwater management plan must be reviewed and approved by our office prior to any land disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grubbing, filling, grading, etc.) taking place. The review fee and a completed Application for a Detailed Plan are due at the time of plan submittal to our office. Construction inspection fees based on developed area and stormwater facility maintenance inspection fees based on the number of stormwater facilities are due prior to the start of construction. Please refer to the fee schedule for those amounts. 4. The following notes must appear on the record plan:  The Kent Conservation District reserves the right to enter private property for purposes of periodic site inspection.  The Kent Conservation District reserves the right to add, modify, of delete any erosion or sediment control measure, as it deems necessary.  A clear statement of defined maintenance responsibility for stormwater management facilities must be provided on the Record Plan. 5. A soils investigation supporting the stormwater management facility design is required to determine impacts of the seasonal high groundwater level and soils for any basin design. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT: 1. Green Technologies (bio retention, bio swales etc.) must be considered before traditional facilities can be considered. 2. The preferred methods of stormwater management are those practices that maximize the use of the natural features of a site, promote recharge and minimize the reliance on structural components. 3. It is recommended that the stormwater management areas be incorporated into the overall landscape plan to enhance water quality and to make the stormwater facility an attractive community amenity. 4. A letter of no objection to recordation will be provided once the detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management plan has been approved. 5. Based on the site characteristics, a pre-application meeting will be required to discuss stormwater management and drainage for this site.

Mailing Address Phone: 302-465-5567 mountain P.O. Box 558 Fax: 866-672-6428 consulting D DE 19903 W b t i lti i t inc. July 3, 2013 Ann Marie Townshend City of Dover Planning & Inspections P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 RE: Request for Parking Waiver 113 N. West Street – Community Center Dear Mrs. Townsend: On behalf of the applicant, Solid Rock Baptist Church, it is requested that the number of required parking spaces be calculated based on the parking requirements for a place of worship. Secondly, a waiver from the number of required spaces for the existing sanctuary is requested. Article 6, Section 3.8 Combined Spaces states: Combined Spaces. When any lot contains two or more uses having different parking requirements, the parking requirements for each use shall apply to the extent of that use. Where it can be conclusively demonstrated that one or more such uses will be generating a demand for parking spaces primarily during periods when the other use or uses is not or are not in operation, the planning commission may reduce the total parking spaces required for that use with the least requirement.

Mailing Address Phone: 302-465-5567 mountain P.O. Box 558 Fax: 866-672-6428 consulting D DE 19903 W b t i lti i t inc. The existing sanctuary seats 115 people. Based on 1 parking space per 4 seats, a total of 29 parking spaces are required for the existing sanctuary (115 seats) and 57 parking spaces for the proposed community center (228 occupants). The sanctuary is the primary use. Functions will not be held in the community center while the sanctuary is in use nor will the community center be used for overflow during church services. It is requested that the parking requirements for this project be based on the place of worship. Secondly, due to the small footprint of the parcel, 26 parking spaces are proposed. A waiver of 3 spaces from the required 29 parking spaces is requested. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions. I can be reached directly at 302- 465-5567 or by email at tadams@mountainconsultinginc.com. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, MOUNTAIN CONSULTING, INC. Troy L. Adams, P.E. Vice President

Mailing Address Phone: 302-465-5567 mountain P.O. Box 558 Fax: 866-672-6428 consulting D DE 19903 W b t i lti i t inc. July 3, 2013 Ann Marie Townshend City of Dover Planning & Inspections P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 RE: Request for Partial Curb Waiver 113 N. West Street – Community Center Dear Mrs. Townsend: On behalf of the applicant, Solid Rock Baptist Church, it is requested that the curb requirement be partially waived for the proposed project. It is proposed to only install curb around the parking area along the rear perimeter of the proposed building and along the south side of the south drive aisle. Parking bumpers will be installed for all non-curbed parking spaces. The addition of curbing for the remainder of the project perimeter would interfere with the natural drainage patterns of the immediate area. The stormwater runoff is conveyed via sheet flow for the entire property to N. West and Fulton Streets. For these reasons, please grant a waiver from the installation of curbing around the parking areas. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions. I can be reached directly at 302- 465-5567 or by email at tadams@mountainconsultinginc.com. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mailing Address Phone: 302-465-5567 mountain P.O. Box 558 Fax: 866-672-6428 consulting D DE 19903 W b t i lti i t inc. Sincerely, MOUNTAIN CONSULTING, INC. Troy L. Adams, P.E. Vice President