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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Monday, March 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
Written comments are accepted via mail to City of Dover – Planning Commission, P.O. Box 475 Dover
DE 19903 and via email at CompPlan@dover.de.us.
MEETING NOTICE
The Planning Commission Meeting for March 21, 2022 will be held both as an In-Person Meeting in the
City Hall Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend in person. The meeting will also be a Virtual
Meeting using WebEx audio/visual conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. See
participation information below to join by phone or computer.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting of March 21, 2022
Dial: 1-408-418-9388
Event number/Access code: 2334 842 3622
Event password: DoverPC
Event Address: https://bit.ly/PCMeeting3212022
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.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Adoption of the Minutes of February 22, 2022.
COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
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Meeting Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting date is April 18, 2022 at 7:00
PM.
Update on City Council Actions
Department of Planning & Inspections Updates
Education and Training Opportunities
2. The Institute for Public Administration presents an opportunity for training via Zoom!
April 1, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. - Freedom of information Act (FOIA) for Local Officials
OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING MEETING PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
Request Extension of Planning Commission Approval: None
NEW APPLICATIONS
3. Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street -
Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of a Rezoning Application to
adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels
consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent
County Family Courthouse project site. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office
Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The proposed
zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection
Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the
east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of
record is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 411 S. Governors Avenue, 429 S.
Governors Avenue, 435 S. Governors Avenue, 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water
Street, 441 S. Governors Avenue, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-
03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-
51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Ordinance
#2022-02. Council District 4. First Reading was held by City Council on February 28, 2022
where the Public Hearing dates were set for Planning Commission on March 21, 2022,
Historic District Commission on March 24, 2022 and City Council on April 11, 2022.
4. S-22-02 Frito Lay Exchange Center at Lafferty Lane – Public Hearing and Review of a Site
Development Plan Application for the construction of a 7,884 SF warehouse and associated site
improvements. The property is zoned M (Manufacturing Zone) and is subject to the AEOZ
(Airport Environs Overlay Zone). The property consists of 22.86 acres (995,996.38 SF) and as
part of this application will be subdivided into two parcels. Lot 1 being 19.74 acres (880,045.42
SF) and Lot 2 (the lot to be developed) being 2.99 acres (130,579.33 SF). The property is
located on the north side of Lafferty Lane approximately one quarter mile west of Horsepond
Road. The owner of record Devreco, LLC. Property Address: Lafferty Lane. Tax Parcel
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Number: ED-05-077.16-02-05.00-000. Council District 2. Waiver Request: Partial Elimination
of Curbing. Also for Consideration: Performance Standards Review Application.
5. S-22-03 Restaurant at 801 North State Street - Public Hearing and Review of a Site
Development Plan Application for the construction of a 7,681 SF Restaurant with outdoor patio
dining and associated site improvements. The property is zoned C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone). The property consists of 1.943 acres (84,637.08 SF) and is located on the
east side of North State Street, southwest of Lepore Drive. The property is bordered by Silver
Lake to the south. The owner of record is Lopez Kent County, LLC. Property Address: 801
South State Street. Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-068.09-01-13.00-000. Council District 3.
Waiver Request: Partial Elimination of Curbing. For Consideration - Bank Stabilization for
Reduction of Setback Requirement from Silver Lake.
6. S-22-04 Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue Street Improvements – Public Hearing and
Review of a Site Development Plan Application for the proposed construction of street
improvements in the Rights-of-Way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue. Improvements
consist of paved roadways, curbing, sidewalks, and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and
stormwater drainage). Raymond Street is proposed to be extended west as a 24 ft. paved width
roadway to intersect with Railroad Avenue. Railroad Avenue is proposed to be constructed as a
24 ft. paved width roadway extending to the north ending in a cul-de-sac. Portions of the
surrounding property totaling 0.61 acres and owned by Patel College Properties LLC and Patel
Excess College Road LLC are being dedicated to the City of Dover for the expansion of Right-
of-Way. The area is located north of College Road and east of the Lands of the Delaware
Railroad. Public Right-of-Way to be dedicated to City of Dover. Property Address: Rights-of-
way in the vicinity of Tax Parcels: ED-05-067.00-02-53.00-000 and ED-05-067.00-02-56.00-
000. Council District 4. This area was annexed into the City of Dover as of the City Council
Meeting of December 13, 2021. Waiver Requests: Reduction of Street Right-of-Way Width,
Exceed Maximum Length of Cul-de-sac, and Partial Elimination of Sidewalks
NEW BUSINESS
7. Update on Dover Air Force Base Compatible Use Study
https://deldot.gov/projects/Studies/dafb/
8. Update on Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan
https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/ddp/Downtown-Dover-Strategic-Master-Plan/
ADJOURN
Posted Agenda: March 11, 2022
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