Historic District Commission Meeting 8-19-2021 Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 3:30 PM City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA MEETING NOTICE The Historic District Commission, Meeting for August 19, 2021 will be held as an IN-PERSON meeting in the City Hall Conference Room. The public is welcome to attend. Written comments are accepted via mail to City of Dover - Historic District Commission, P.O. Box 475 Dover DE 19903 and via email at compplan@dover.de.us. The Meeting will also be a Virtual Meeting made available using the WebEx audio/video conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. See participation information below to join by phone or computer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION City of Dover Historic District Commission Meeting of August 19, 2021 Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Event number/Access code: 179 289 6790 Event password: DoverHDC Event Address: https://bit.ly/HDCMeeting081921 If you are new to WebEx get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. For problems accessing the meeting, please call the Planning Office at (302) 736-7196. WELCOME ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Adoption of Minutes of July 15, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Activity 1

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION - August 19, 2021 PAGE 2 2. Summary of Applications 2020 and 2021 3. Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2021 Department of Planning & Inspections Updates Education & Training Opportunities 4. NAPC Summer Short Course: Webinar Training Event on August 24-25, 2021 NEW APPLICATIONS NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission 5. HI-21-05 Referral of Demolition Permit #21-1036 Existing Building at 401 S. Governors Avenue – Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for a Demolition Permit Application #21-1036. The project proposes demolition of the existing one-story commercial building. The property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone) and SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located on the southeast corner of South Governors Avenue and Bank Lane. The owner of record is Stonelake Properties, LLC. Address:401 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-03-32.00- 000. Council District 4. OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program 6. Update on FFY2019 CLG Grant: Update to Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan ADJOURN Posted: August 11, 2021 THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING 2

Item 2. City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Updated thru July 31, 2021 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-21-01 Referral of Sign 46 S Bradford Street, Sign Permit Permit #21-188 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 3/2/2021. Permit #21-188 The Peoples Church Planner on 3/9/2021 for consultation Resubmission of revised Sign Design per The Peoples on Architectural Review Certification; HDC recommendation received in order to Church at 46 S 3/18/2021 HDC recommended process Permit subject to conditions. Bradford St approval of ArchRevCert subject to Permit issued 5/17/2021. conditions HI-21-02 Referral of Fence 4 The Green, Mixed Fence Permit Permit #21-147 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 2/16/2021. Permit #21-147 at Use Building Planner on 3/9/2021 for consultation Applicant revised fence material choice on 4 The Green on Architectural Review Certification; 3/16/2021 to black metal picket style fence 3/18/2021 HDC recommended and HDC recommended approval. Permit approval of ArchRevCert for revised review completed per ArchRevCert and material choice issued 3/25/2021. Fence installed. HI-21-03 Referral of 129 S Bradford St Demolition Permit - Permit #21-316 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 4/1/2021 on Demolition Building Planner on 4/6/2021 for consultation demolition of entire building. Referred to Permit #21-316 on Architectural Review Certification; HDC for Review on 4/15/2021.Permit Building at 129 S 4/15/2021 HDC recommended review completed per ArchRevCert and Bradford St approval to allow for demolition. issued 5/6/2021. Demolition underway. HI-21-04 Lands of King of 30 The Green (and Site Plan for Parking Review for Architectural Review Site Plan filed for review by Historic District Clubs, LLC: 123 Bank Lane) Lot Improvements Certification of Site Plan; Public Commission. Administrative Site Plan Parking Lot Hearing and Review scheduled for HDC review is underway. Improvements are Improvements on 7/15/2021 associated with future Kent County Family Court Project. HI-21-05 Referral of 401 S. Governors Demolition Permit - Permit #21-1036 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 8/6/2021 for Demolition Avenues Building City Planner on 8/11/2021 for demolition of entire building and site. Permit #21-1036 consultation on Architectural Review Referred to HDC for Review. Building at 401 S. Certification; scheduled for 8/19/2021 Governors Ave HDC Meeting 3

Item 2. City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2020 Updated thru July 31, 2021 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-20-01 Referral of 229 South Governors Demolition Permit - Permit #20-47 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 1/14/2020. Demolition Avenue, Action Tire Building Planner 2/11/2020 for consultation on Permit approved for issuance per HDC Permit #20-47 Architectural Review Certification; action. Building Demolished. Commercial/ 2/20/2020 HDC recommended Vehicle Service approval of ArchRevCert Building HI-20-02 CLG Grant Certified Local Information File Notice of Eligibility for Grant Notice of Intent due October 16, 2020: Application for Government 10/2/2020; Notice of Intent Due to Email submitted of intent to file. Full FFY2020 Application for Grant SHPO Application due October 30, 2020. Working Funding with SHPO and other City Staff on refining Grant Project activities. Later decision to only focus on FFY2019 Grant. 4

Item 3. ummary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 021 - Updated Thru 7-31-2021 ATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/21/2021 20-1228 204 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit Bayard Building Renovations required for interior work. out for retail space on first floor. 1/26/2021 20-1324 103 S. Governors Avenue, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for new bunks Dover Fire Department Renovations required for interior work. and office spaces. Station #1 2/1/2021 20-508 4 The Green Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for closet Renovations required for interior work. space. 3/17/2021 20-1210 31 W Loockerman St, Tax-E Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of wall sign, window Office sign, and projecting sign for new office tenant Tax-E. 3/25/2021 21-147 4 The Green Fence Permit HDC Approval of ArchRevCert for Approval by HDC on 3/18/2021 Fence, HI-21-02 following Referral of Permit. Applicant revised to black metal picket fence from chain-link. Fence installed. 4/23/2021 21-12 6 S State Street, Law Offices Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval. Installation of awning (Small pent roof with brackets over exterior stair at side entry. 4/12/2021 21-234 417 Federal Street, Jesse Roof Permit Staff Approval Replace flat roof and repairs to Cooper Building sloped tile roof and skylight areas. 4/20/2021 21-325 46 S. Bradford St, People's Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations to shower, Church Renovations required for interior work. toilet rooms, laundry areas. 5/17/2021 21-188 46 S. Bradford St, People's Sign Permit Staff Approval per HDC Replacement of monument sign to Church recommendation of ArchRevCert HI- include Electronic Message Center 21-02. (LED). Subject to conditions established by HDC Review. 5/6/2021 21-316 129 S Bradford St Demolition Permit Staff Approval per HDC Demolition of brick & frame two- recommendation of ArchRevCert HI- story building as subject to 21-03. conditions established by HDC Review. 5

Item 3. ummary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification 021 - Updated Thru 7-31-2021 ATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 5/21/2021 21-560 5 E Reed St, Weyant Hall Roof Permit No Planning Staff Review of Permit; Replacement of roof materials. however, Staff consultation on Project underway and includes project prior to application. scaffolding for roof access. 5/27/2021 21-633 1 The Green Roof Permit Staff Approval. Replacement of asphalt shingle roof. 7/16/2021 19-622 235 W Loockerman St Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of Wall Sign. /14/2021 20-1252 109 S State Street, Key 2 Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of Projecting (blade) Clarity Counseling Office sign. 7/7/2021 21-671 108 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Exterior Staff Approval Exterior work to replacement Coney Island Grill storefront window & door system Restaurant and other windows, reclad pent roof with metal, and repair of other finishes. 7/7/2021 21-693 108 W Loockerman St, Building Permit - Interior. Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit- Coney Island Grill required for interior work. out of first floor for restaurant. Restaurant 7/14/2021 21-871 32 W Loockerman St Window Permit No Planning Staff Review of Permit. Replacement of Window. 6

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Item 5. City of Dover ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW STAFF REPORT Before Dover Historic District Commission August 19, 2021 Project Name: Building at 401 S. Governors Avenue: Building Demolition Location: Southeast corner of South Governors Avenue and Bank Lane 401 S. Governors Avenue Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-03-32.00-000 Property Owner: Stonelake Properties, LLC Present Zoning: IO – Institutional and Office Zone H - Historic District Overlay Zone SWPOZ – Source Water Protection Overlay Zone Present Use: Commercial Building (vacant) Proposed Use: Vacant site until construction activities associated with proposed Kent County Family Court Building project File Number: HI-21-05 Referral of Permit: The following application Demolition Permit #21-1036 for 401 S. Governors Avenue is referred by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for consultation regarding the issuance of the Architectural Review Certificate for a Demolition project. Applications for certain types of construction activity within the Historic District Zone (H) are reviewed by the City Planner (or Staff as designated) for Architectural Review Certification as part of the Building Permit application review process. Staff is referring the Permit for review under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.22(A) and (B). See below. Section 3.22 Architectural review certification by the city planner. (A) An architectural review certificate for specific classes of building permits, including fences, signs, siding, window and door replacement, roofing, the addition or replacement of decorative features, minor demolition, residential additions, and other construction of a minor nature, may be issued by the city planner, after a review and determination that the proposed construction is in general accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25. (B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or construction in the historic district for consultation with commission. The Historic District Commission will act on an Architectural Review Certificate regarding the request for Demolition of the building. P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service 10

Item 5. HI-21-05 Referral of Demolition Permit #21-1036 for 401 S. Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission August 19, 2021 Meeting Permit Proposal Demolition Permit #21-1036 at 401 S. Governors Avenue Street seeks demolition of a vacant one-story commercial building. The building was previously utilized for various retail establishments and personal service establishments. The property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone) and SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located on the southeast corner of South Governors Avenue and Bank Lane. Property Information The one-story, flat roofed commercial building appears to be of twentieth century construction with a later exterior finish changes to the building including vinyl siding and a metal clad pent roof on the west and north elevations. There is a paved parking area at the front of the building (west side) and a smaller paved area on the building’s north side along Bank Lane. To the south is a concrete pad area and then some lawn areas wrapping the shed roofed addition on the south and east sides of the building. This building is located within a National Register Historic District, specifically the Dover Green Historic District; however, it is identified as a non-contributing resource. Provided below is the building summary from the building inventory listing found within the National Register nomination completed for the Dover Green Historic District (nomination completed 1976 revised 1984). K0394.64 – 401 S. Governors Avenue – 1929-50; concrete block, 1-story, 3-bay. This commercial structure (originally built as a filling station) has a flat roof with wide wood shingled, pent eaves. It is covered in cream colored vinyl siding. (NC) The property is located within H (Historic District zone) as established by the City of Dover. A series of historic maps was reviewed by Planning Staff for preliminary information on this block of South Governors Avenue. The 1868 Beers Map published by Pomeroy & Beers and the 1887 W.B. Roe Map show the established street grid for the area but no buildings on the east side of Governors Avenue at the subject site. The location appears to have been part of the parcel where the Farmer’s Bank building stands facing The Green (30 The Green). The series of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps could also be a reference source for information on the series of buildings which occupied this property over time. PROPOSAL The applicant has filed a Demolition Permit #21-1036. The Permit submission lists demolition of the building and the impervious surfaces including the various foundations and asphalt paving areas. It notes that the site will be temporarily stabilized. An Asbestos Evaluation and Abatement Report is also required to be submitted as part of the Building Code review process for the Permit. See attached Permit, photographs, Location Map and Site Plan. The project is described below. 1. Demolition of Building: The project involves the demolition of the existing one-story building on the property. 2. Demolition/Removal of Impervious Surfaces: The project involves the demolition and removal of the impervious surfaces (concrete foundations & paving, asphalt paving) and 11 2

Item 5. HI-21-05 Referral of Demolition Permit #21-1036 for 401 S. Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission August 19, 2021 Meeting disconnection of utilities. It is noted that the property will be bulk graded and temporarily stabilized. Information on the stabilization of the surfaces following removal of the building and surfaces was not provided. The future use of the property is not specifically identified in the permit submission; however, Planning Staff is aware that the property is involved in the development area for the proposed Kent County Family Court Building Project by the State of Delaware. Review of DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES The subject property is located in the Dover Historic District Zone within The Green Historic Context. The Green Historic Context is described on pages 2-3 through 2-5. Location within the Dover Historic District Zone requires proposals for specific types of construction activities such as new construction, additions to existing buildings, exterior renovations, and demolition of buildings to receive an Architectural Review Certificate. As stated in the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone, an Architectural Review Certificate will be granted for the project “if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement location and materials affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district.” The proposal for demolition of the building must be reviewed for conformity with the design criteria guidelines found in Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation. Demolition The Design Standards and Guidelines gives guidance to the Historic District Commission by listing specific criteria to be evaluated when considering applications for the demolition of buildings (or portions of buildings) in the historic district. (Chapter 4: pages 4-10 to 4-12) These guidelines are summarized below (see Design Standards and Guidelines for the complete text). 1. Determine the financial implications of maintaining a property versus demolition. 2. Regardless of economic issues the relative significance of the individual buildings slated for demolition should be evaluated. 3. In development related applications the City should review the schematic plans for the new structures to weigh the virtues of the new structure versus what exists. 4. Determine the extent of adequate recordation of a property the applicant would be required to complete if demolition were approved. 5. Lots left vacant by demolition should be treated in a manner that is sympathetic to the historic context. The Design Standards and Guidelines note that parking should not be permitted on vacant lots and suggests alternative uses. Any future development of the property will be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and the Design Standards & Guidelines. 12 3

Item 5. HI-21-05 Referral of Demolition Permit #21-1036 for 401 S. Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission August 19, 2021 Meeting STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following are the Staff comments and recommendations for this application regarding project activities and an Architectural Review Certificate. 1) The Design Standards and Guidelines outline specific criteria to be evaluated in considering demolition applications (page 4-10 and 4-12). Demolition of this building is related to a future redevelopment project for the portion of the block fronting South Governors Avenue and Water Street. However, more specific information may be requested from the applicant. a) Staff notes condition of the building is unknown as it up until recent months has been occupied by various commercial uses. The demolition of the Building may be warranted depending on the building’s condition (structural soundness, rehabilitation needs, etc.) b) It is Staff’s observation that the integrity of the original building was somewhat compromised by additions, reconfigured roof, and newer exterior finishes. 2) Staff is not aware of any documentation/recordation of the existing building. The Historic District Commission could require additional documentation/recordation of the building if deemed appropriate. 3) Staff recommends the following pertaining to the demolition of the building to improve the project’s compliance with the recommended guidelines for consideration of demolition in the Design Standards and Guidelines and other code provisions: a) Clarification of the site stabilization of the building footprint/pad area and site following demolition of the building and impervious surfaces including information on the following: i) Identify the type of stabilization proposed for the building area (following removal of foundations, basement, etc.) and other site surfaces. b) The estimated timeframe for demolition activities and site stabilization activities. 4) If the property is to remain vacant, then appropriate stabilization and/or beautification measures may need to be taken to stabilize surfaces, limit access, and to ensure maintenance until the property is involved in future construction activities. a) Stabilization of exposed soil with grass, retainment methods, etc. is required. b) Identify any site elements to be temporarily placed such as fencing or landscaping. Staff does not recommend installation of solid (opaque) fencing or chain link fencing on the site unless it is part of active construction activities. If areas need to be segregated/blocked off on the site, implementation other alternative fence styles such as ornamental metal fencing, short posts with roping, etc. less than four feet in height may be more appropriate. 5) This Architectural Review Certification review process is specific to the Demolition Permit only and does not grant approval for redevelopment of the site. For future redevelopment of the property, additional plan review and approvals is necessary to address compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and for compliance with the Design Standards and Guidelines for development in the Historic District. 13 4

Item 5. HI-21-05 Referral of Demolition Permit #21-1036 for 401 S. Governors Avenue Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission August 19, 2021 Meeting ADVISORY COMMENTS: 1) The applicant shall be aware that a Demolition Permit is required to proceed with any demolition activities on the property should Architectural Review Certification be granted for the demolition proposal. The Demolition Permit application must comply with the conditions of approval granted through the Architectural Review Certification process. 2) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the project proposal occur, contact the Department of Planning and Inspections. These changes may require resubmittal for review by the Historic District Commission. 3) Any future construction activities such as redevelopment of the site for a building or for a parking facility are subject to additional review processes for permitting and plan review. 4) The applicant should be aware of the potential for historic archaeological resources which may include previous building locations, wells, privies, etc. on this property. The State Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs can provide technical assistance when dealing with archaeological resources including previous studies at the subject location. Historic District Commission Action Required The Historic District Commission shall consider the Demolition Permit and take action in regards to the Architectural Review Certification for the demolition proposal. The action should reflect consideration of the Design Standards and Guidelines. Attachments: • Letter of Notice to Applicant dated August 11, 2021 • Building Permit #21-1036 Application Forms and Permit submission documents o Location Map o Building Photo Series o Submission Letter o Site Plan – Existing Conditions/Demolition Plan 14 5

Item 5. City of Dover August 11, 2021 Jerry Platt, P.E. K. James Taylor, Jr. P.E. Chief of Engineering and Operations Duffield Associates 540 S. DuPont Highway, Suite 1 144 South Governors Avenue Dover DE 19901 Dover DE 19904 Via Email: jerry.platt@delaware.gov Via Email: jtaylor@duffnet.com RE: Referral of Demolition Permit #21-1036 to Historic District Commission, HI-21-05 Proposed Demolition of the Existing Building at401 S. Governors Avenue, Dover DE Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-03-32.00-000 Dear Applicants: This letter is to inform you that Demolition Permit Application #21-1036 has been referred to the City of Dover Historic District Commission for consultation. Demolition Permit #21- 1036 was filed on August 6, 2021 for demolition of the existing building at 401 S. Governors Avenue in Dover, Delaware. The Permit submission lists demolition of the building and impervious surfaces. The location of the subject property within the City of Dover’s Historic District zone requires the review and issuance of an Architectural Review Certificate (ARC) for construction and demolition activities (Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21.3). Minor demolitions are eligible for Staff review of the ARC during the Demolition/Building Permit application process. Project activities are reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone as stated in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.25(A). 3.25 Architectural review standards. (A) An architectural review certificate may be issued if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement, location and materials and structures affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district as set forth in the historic district design guidelines and standards adopted by the planning commission and as set forth in the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. In reviewing the proposed project for Architectural Review Certification, Staff referenced the Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation of the Design Standards and Guidelines which present the Recommended, Not Recommended, and Inappropriate approaches to activities in the Historic District. For Demolition activities, the Design Standards and Guidelines also gives guidance by listing specific criteria to be evaluated when considering applications for the demolition of buildings (or portions of buildings) in the Historic District. Therefore, as related to the location and visibility of this demolition, Staff is referring the Demolition Permit application to the Historic District Commission for consultation. See Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.22 (A) and (B) listed below. P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service 15

Item 5. Letter Re: Permit #21-1036 at 401 S. Governors Avenue, Dover August 11, 2021 Page 2 of 2 Section 3.22 Architectural review certification by the city planner. (A) An architectural review certificate for specific classes of building permits, including fences, signs, siding, window and door replacement, roofing, the addition or replacement of decorative features, minor demolition, residential additions, and other construction of a minor nature, may be issued by the city planner, after a review and determination that the proposed construction is in general accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25 (B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or construction in the historic district for consultation with commission. The City of Dover Historic District Commission will review this Demolition Permit at their next meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 3:30pm. The Meeting is scheduled as an In-Person Meeting in the City Hall Conference Room and also as a Virtual Meeting using WebEx, an audio and video conferencing system. A separate meeting invitation to Join the Meeting will be sent by email to the applicants should you wish to participate virtually. This Permit Referral has been assigned Application #HI-21-05. You are encouraged to participate in this meeting to discuss the project. Staff will provide the Historic District Commission with the permit application materials and other background information for their review and action. The Staff Review Report for HI-21-05 and the Meeting Agenda will also be provided to you or can be found on the City’s website www.cityofdover.com under the Quick Link – Meeting & Agendas once posted. Please be aware that future uses and/or improvements to the property will be subject to additional review processes for plans and permits. If you have questions, please contact the Planning Office at (302)736-7196 or by email at dmelson@dover.de.us . Sincerely, Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP Principal Planner CC: David S. Hugg, III, Planning Director Demolition Permit #21-1036 HI-21-05 16

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Item 6. Project Narrative FFY2019 Addendum to Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone: Modern Materials & Technologies The City of Dover is proposing a preservation planning project to evaluate and update portions of the Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone document. The result of the project will be a Draft Addendum document focusing on modern and technological advancements in materials and construction activities of items discussed in the Design Standards & Guidelines. The current Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone document was created1 and adopted in 1992-1993 with the formal establishment of the City’s Historic District Commission (HDC) by ordinance adopted July 26, 1993. The ordinances of the City of Dover allow for the designation and protection of historic properties. The purpose of Historic District regulations is: “to preserve and enhance that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present unique visual and architectural qualities of the district.” (Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Section 21) The geographic boundaries of the Historic District (H) zone are established as a zoning classification. The original boundaries of the Historic District established in 1961 were generally described as extending from just north of Division Street south to South Street inclusive of the properties fronting on South State Street and The Green then east to the St. Jones River. In 1997, the boundaries of the Historic District Zone were expanded to include properties fronting on West Loockerman Street from Bradford Street to the railroad corridor and areas in the vicinity of South Governors Avenue, South Bradford Street, North Street, and Bank Lane. The areas of expansion included many commercial and residential properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Victorian Dover Historic District. See attached Map of City of Dover Historic District showing the current boundaries (shaded in orange). As a preservation and redevelopment tool, the Design Standards and Guidelines provide guidance for property owners, design professionals, staff and the Historic District Commission (and Planning Commission). The “historic district design guidelines and standards” are defined by the Zoning Ordinance as follows: “Historic district design guidelines and standards: The document adopted by the City of Dover Planning Commission as being the source reference document for construction and maintenance of buildings, structures, and additions with the Dover Historic District and which is the guiding document for the historic district commission and city planner in their review of applications for architectural review certification.” Therefore, it is utilized as a guiding document in the decision making process of reviewing of construction activities in the Historic District zone for issuance of Architectural Review Certification (Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3). Applications for Architectural Review Certification are reviewed by the City Planner (Staff), the Historic District Commission, and Planning Commission. See the following code excerpt regarding the architectural review standards. 1 The current document Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone was prepared in 1992 by John Milner Associates Inc. with funding by a grant from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior and administered by the State Historic Preservation Office. City Planning Staff, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Friends of Old Dover, Main Street Dover, and other interested parties participated in the development of the document. 24

Item 6. Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.25 Architectural review standards. (A) An architectural review certificate may be issued if it is found that the architectural style, general design, height, bulk and setbacks, arrangement, location and materials and structures affecting the exterior appearance are generally in harmony with neighboring structures and complementary to the traditional architectural standards of the historic district as set forth in the historic district design guidelines and standards adopted by the planning commission and as set forth in the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. (B) The city planner, historic district commission or planning commission shall not consider normal maintenance and repair (see definitions, article 12), interior arrangement, or building features not subject to public view. The Zoning Ordinance references the Design Standards & Guidelines when establishing the Architectural Review Certification process for the City of Dover’s Historic District zone (H). An Architectural Review Certificate is required for a demolition, erection, reconstruction, alternation, restoration or exterior repairs on properties within the Historic District. Most projects within the Historic District are eligible for administrative review of the Architectural Review Certificate as part of the Building Permit process for such projects as signs, roof and door or window replacement, and exterior finish/siding/trim work renovations. Project activities only involving interior renovations are not subject to the Architectural Review Certification process. For example, in calendar year 2018, a total of forty-seven (47) applications (permit activity in the Historic District) were reviewed under this process with 38 Permits requiring Architectural Review Certification and 9 Permits not requiring Architectural Review Certification. 2 Historic Preservation Planning is part of a comprehensive approach to land use planning in the City of Dover. In Dover’s current plan, the 2008 Comprehensive Plan (as amended) this information is presented in Chapter 6 - Historic Preservation and associated Map 6-1. The 2008 Comprehensive Plan includes sets forth goals and a series of recommendations for each goal. The Historic Preservation Goals are as follows: Goal 1: Preserve and Protect Historic Resources Historic Goal 2: Provide and Promote Incentives for Preservation Activities Preservation Goal 3: Increase Public Information on Historic Resources Goal 4: Collaborate with Diverse Groups and Governments 2008 Comprehensive Plan, excerpt from Table 1-1: Plan Chapter Goals To achieve Goal 1, one of the adopted Recommendations was the Evaluation of Design Standards and Guidelines since the original document was adopted in the early 90s. The recommendation also suggested consideration of the standards and guidelines for the levels of protection for The Green and the Loockerman Street areas. For this project for an Addendum to the Design Standards & Guidelines, the City of Dover will seek to hire a consultant through a Request for Professional Services process to assist the Historic District Commission and Planning Staff with the project. The consultant will be required to have a Principal Investigator (PI) who meets the professional qualification standards in 36 CFR 61. Also involved in the project, the Historic District Commission consists of five (5) appointed members and the Planning Commission3 consists of nine (9) appointed members. The Planning Staff serves as staff support to the Historic District Commission and will manage the activities of this project. 2 The volume of Permit Activity in the Historic District over the past five years has averaged 52 applications a year with a majority of them eligible for Architectural Review Certification review by Staff. 3 The Planning Commission, per the Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.25(A), is involved in the formal adoption process for the Historic District guidelines. 25

Item 6. With the project, we hope to create an Addendum to the Design Standards & Guidelines that focuses on the modern and technological advancements in materials and construction activities. In recent years, the use and role of alternative and composite materials in construction has increased with options for wood composites, PVC/vinyl products, and others. In addition, features like solar panels and other conservation related measures have become more common place. This Addendum will focus on these types of materials and items as associated with the practices for maintenance, preservation and construction activities within the Historic District. Components of the Addendum document will continue to provide guidelines for treatment of historic properties and features focusing on maintenance, repair, alternations, and preservation or restoration of existing buildings; guidelines for new construction activities (additions and new buildings), guidelines for demolition activities; guidelines for landscaping and site elements, and guidelines for signage. The document is to be consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties (Rehabilitation Standards and Guidelines). The project will consist of a series of phases: Planning, Public Outreach, Guidelines Revision and Refinement, and Preparation of Draft Addendum Document. The following chart outlines the anticipated activities of the project. Timeframe Project Phase Activities and Products September 2019 Consultant Services Develop RFP and release. Select Consultant September – October 2019 ed Planning Meetings with Consultant, vis Staff and HDC to outline Re general project approach, be goals and format for Addendum guidelines, to determine public input ule strategy. November 2019 – January Public Outreach Analysis of guidelines. 2020 ed Conduct focus ch groups/stakeholder meetings eS and a Public Workshop. January 2020 – April 2020 am Guidelines Revision & Prepare example page format Refinement (text and photographs). Tim Meetings with Staff and HDC efr to present drafts. Review of multiple Drafts by Staff, HDC. May 2020 – June 2020 Preparation of Draft Conduct Public Workshop on Addendum Document Draft. Review of Draft by State Historic Preservation Office. The specific scope of work, tasks, and deliverables by the consultant will be further refined with Planning Staff. Electronic copies of documents are anticipated for use at meetings and posting on the City’s website for review. Subject to the selection of the consultant, the Project’s work timeframe is expected to be September 2019 through June 2020 with the formal review process to adopt the Draft Addendum Document to follow in Summer 2020 with the Historic District Commission and Planning Commission. 26