Historic District Commission Meeting Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 3:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE The Historic District Commission Meeting for April 21, 2022 will be held as an In-Person Meeting in the City Council Chambers of City Hall. The public is welcome to attend in person. The meeting will also be a Virtual Meeting using the WebEx audio/visual conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. See the participation information below to join by phone or computer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION City of Dover Historic District Commission Meeting of April 21, 2022 Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Event number/Access code: 2339 855 5549 Event password: DoverHDC Event Address: https://bit.ly/HDCMeeting4212022 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. Written comments are accepted via email to City of Dover - Historic District Commission, P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 and via email at CompPlan@dover.de.us. WELCOME ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Adoption of Minutes of March 24, 2022 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Activity 1

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING - April 21, 2022 PAGE 2 2. Summary of Applications 2021 and 2022 3. Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2022 Department of Planning & Inspections Updates 4. Historic Preservation Grant Opportunities NEW APPLICATIONS 5. HI-22-03 New Courthouse at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street – Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation on Architectural Review Certification for a Site Development Plan Application and associated Lot Consolidation Plan to permit the construction of a five-story 105,259 GFA government building to serve as the new Kent County Family Court. The proposal includes a five-story Parking Structure (425 vehicle parking spaces), parking lot, and other site improvements. The Site presently consists of a series of eleven (11) parcels consisting of a total of 3.7499 +/- acres and an alley. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), as well as 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/ equitable owner is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 401, 411, 429, 435, 439, 441, and 447 S. Governors Avenue; 101 and 117 West Water Street; 123 Bank Lane; and part of 34 The Green. Tax Parcels: ED-05- 077.09-03-32.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-33.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-35.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-36.00-000, 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-05-077.09-03-53.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05- 077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Future Addresses: 415 S. Governors Avenue (Park Garage), and 445 S. Governors Avenue (Courthouse). Council District 4. Project Site subject to Rezoning Application Z-22-01/HI-22-02 which was reviewed by the Planning Commission on March 21, 2022, Historic District Commission on March 24, 2022 and City Council on April 11, 2022. NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission Updates on Permit Activity 6. Update on 304 South State Street Building: Building Permit #22-589 filed for Building Repairs OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan ADJOURN Posted: April 12, 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 2

Item 1. .. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION March 24, 2022 The Meeting of the City of Dover Historic District Commission was held on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 3:30 PM in person and virtually using the videoconferencing system WebEx with Chairman Czerwinski presiding Members present were Mr. Street (virtually via WebEx), Ms. Horsey, and Mrs. Mason (Note: The fifth Historic District Commission member has not been appointed following the completion of the term of Mr. McDaniel in 2020). Planning Office Staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mrs. Savage-Purnell, Mrs. Bulkilvish and Mr. Swierczek. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ms. Horsey moved for approval of the agenda as amended, seconded by Ms. Mason and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2022 Mr. Street moved for approval of the Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2022, seconded by Ms. Horsey and the motion was unanimously carried 4-0. Roll Call Vote • Ms. Horsey -Yes • Ms. Mason - Yes • Mr. Street – Yes • Mr. Czerwinski - Yes COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Summary of Applications for 2021 and 2022 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that in 2021 there were six (6) items. For the 2021 year, there were six applications filed to the Historic District Commission. Most of them were a number of Permits referred to the Commission for Architectural Review Certification. In 2022, the Historic District Commission will consider its second application of the year today. Summary of Architectural Review Certifications for 2022 Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that in 2022 through February, there have been a total of four (4) building related Permit applications in the Historic District. One of the four (1) involved a site drainage permit at The People’s Church located at 46 S. Bradford Street. There were two (2) interior permits and one (1) fence permit. Two of the permits were considered by the Commission and two were handled by Staff. 3

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 Department of Planning & Inspections Update Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the Rental Dwelling and Public Occupancies Permits are currently in the penalty phase. She mentioned a thank you to all of the City Departments that were involved and continue to be involved in the fire on 235-239 W. Loockerman Street. The fire incident continues to be under investigation with the City’s Office of the Fire Marshal Office, Dover Police Department, the State Fire Marshals and other agencies. The City of Dover is in the process of the water system flushing. Please check with the Public Works Department if you have any questions. She continues to be the Interim City Planner and Mr. Dave Hugg has been selected as the City Manager. The Director position has been posted as well as other job openings. NEW APPLICATION HI-22-02/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. (Planning References: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02) 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. Mrs. Melson-Williams gave a summary of Application HI-22-02/Z-22-01. The applicant is requesting 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. Ms. Mason member of the Historic District Commission will be unable to participate in the Commission deliberation on this Application as she is a property owner within 200-feet of this Application. As part of the By-laws of the Historic District Commission that is deemed a conflict of interest. The information that was provided to the Planning Commission started with a DAC (Development Advisory Committee) Report that was also provided to the Historic District Commission. In addition, there is an Addendum to that Report that focuses more on historic property information 2 4

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 for the subject area. These properties do include three (3) buildings that currently exist on the property. From historic property history, there were other buildings previously on the site. The review of historic maps show that they were predominantly residential in nature. Over time perhaps a dozen or more buildings were in this area at one point dating from the 1800’s through the 20th century. The area is a part of the National Register of Historic Places listing for the Dover Green Historic District. The nomination was written in the 1970’s and amended in 1979 and 1984. Its inventory included a number of buildings in this subject area. Some of them were deemed non- contributing meaning they were much more modern features on the landscape such as what was the location of the Dover Laundry and Dry Cleansers location and other more modern residential buildings in that area. Three buildings remain today as previously mentioned and perhaps only one of them of the surviving dates to the 19th century. It has some integrity issues due to renovations and expansions over the years. This is a little unique for the Historic District Commission, but the Zoning Ordinance includes the provisions for how you expand the boundaries of the historic district or add additional areas to the Historic District. The Historic District Zone has a very specific purpose statement that was read into the record. It is found in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21. “The purpose of this historic district regulation is to preserve and enhance that unique character and value of the old portion of Dover as an area of special charm and interest. It is particularly intended that the regulations prevent, in the historic district, any change of conditions that would be deemed to be a disfigurement or degradation of the present unique visual and architectural qualities of the district.” The provisions of the Zoning Ordinance go on to detail the process for the Historic District amendments and the review criteria for adding things to the Historic District. This project request specifically focuses on the following review criteria: the desire of the owner to have the property designated; the potential increase in economic and/or community development in the area; and specific to the Historic District that identifiable and clear distinctive boundaries are established. Once a property is within the Historic District it becomes the subject of Design Standards and Guidelines for any development activities and/or renovations to existing structures or demolition of existing structures. Staff provided a recommendation regarding the request for Rezoning. Staff is recommending that the Rezoning be granted to include the property in the Historic District Zone making reference to the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan for the goals for Historic Preservation allowing designation of historic districts to maintain community character. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan’s goals for the Mixed-Use Land Use Classification in Dover’s historic core focus on recognition of its historic development patterns and the opportunities for redevelopment and revitalization with a variety of residential, commercial, office, cultural and institutional uses typically found in Downtown areas. The property owner is indeed seeking the designation and it has been identified as the project site for a new Family Court (Courthouse). By changing the boundaries of the Historic District, it will provide a clear and more distinctive boundary as it will follow the street lines of Governors and Water Street in that area. Planning Staff has recommended approval. The Planning Commission did consider the Rezoning on Monday, March 21, 2022. They put forth a Recommendation of approval for the Rezoning. Their Recommendation will also go to City Council and the action of the Historic District Commission will also go to City Council. 3 5

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 Ms. Horsey asked if the creation of the expansion of this project into the Historic District Commission would put more of a burden of approval for the demolition of the three (3) buildings there today. Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the Planning Office has already received the Demolition Permit for these three buildings that are in the review process. It is anticipated that the review will be complete prior to the Rezoning being fully actioned. The applicant has a vested right already under the current zoning to demolish the properties without having to appear before the Historic District Commission to do so. The demolition may actually end up occurring after the designation due to the bid process and the mobilization to do so. It has been clear from the beginning that they anticipated demolition of these buildings prior to any kind of commencement of activities for construction. New construction on the property would be subject to it being in the Historic District Zone. Ms. Horsey asked for clarification if the demolition is allowed before the designation of the zoning, would that come back before the Historic District Commission for the demolition? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied that the demolition would not. Mr. Czerwinski asked what the difference was between expanding the Historic District Commission to accommodate a new building versus removing that same block out of the Historic District Commission altogether because of a new building? Mrs. Melson-Williams replied the removal of something from the Historic District would also have to follow the same process. Staff advised the applicant that including this area into the Historic District provides greater protection for the other adjacent areas of the Historic District which includes The Green and the properties fronting on South State Street. If you look in the Design Standards and Guidelines this area is The Green Context that envisions there might be larger scales of redevelopment in the area. Larger scale redevelopment carries with it some increased scrutiny if it is within the Historic District. With only part of the site being in and part of the site being out, it makes it complicated to say the least. Where half of the building is in the District, it would be subject to the Guidelines and half out it is not. It meets the philosophy of the intent of the Code that even though it is bringing the land mass into the District, there is still the ability of dealing with questions of the character and impact to the broader district even in practice of new construction. Representatives: Elio Battista, Parkowski Guerke and Swayze PA; Michael Newell, Chief Judge of Family Court of the State of Delaware; William J. Lenihan, Tevebaugh Architecture Mr. Battista mentioned that the City gave an explanation of the Historic District as mentioned by Mrs. Melson-Williams. Simply put from a legal perspective when we were looking at the project, half of the project is located in the Historic District and the other half is not; and it eliminates a lot of headaches. His perspective is if it is one governing agency, we all know the rules that we will be dealing with and the requirements. He introduced the project team. Mr. Newell introduced four (4) of the six Judicial Officers (Commissioner David Jones, Givens, Lanbury, Judge Mardi Pyott, who served Kent County in the Dover Family Court). He also introduced Eleanor Torres who serves on the Administrative Staff and has been critical to this project. We are here regarding the Kent County Family Courthouse. This dates back as far as 4 6

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 2006 to the present time. The “Southern Court Facilities Space Study” that was commissioned to look at both facilities in Sussex and Kent County. The Kent County Family Courthouse received the second to the lowest rating (court facilities in the southern part of Delaware) and was rendered 16 years ago back in 2006 as inadequate. We have had subsequent studies about the site concerns about security and signs of the building. In 2012, U.S. Marshals served the federal judiciary but were retained to do a report and sited significant security issues in the current building. There are four or five areas of this project elements of this project that you should be aware of (size, security, dignity, collaboration and inclusion and parking) that will be brought to that area of the city. The current building was built in 1989. It was built when the second Chief Judge of Family Court Robert Thompson was in that position. I worked with him for five (5) years. The current building is only 35,000 square feet of space. We are utilizing every inch of that space as we exist today. The projection for the new building is 105,000 square feet of space. The average court room size in the current building is 600 square feet which is way below the current standards for a court room in today’s age. The security issue that exists today is the court room size. It does not provide adequate space for the litigants in the court room. We hear cases that such as domestic violence and perpetrator and we are only 10-feet away from each other. That is clearly not adequate for modern courthouse. The building was constructed prior to September 11, 2001 and we know what to our country; standards for municipal and courtroom construction have changed. The current Courthouse at 400 Court Street does not provide separate waiting rooms for confidential areas or for clients to complete paperwork. It’s called mixed circulation; you have the public, the people that were detained, and the judges, commissioners, and staff. The detainees take the same elevators as judges, commissioners, and staff so we had to retrofit them with video cameras. We did have an unfortunate incident where one of our judges was spat on by a prisoner in an elevator. The new building will fix that circulation pattern. Currently, there is a sally port for the transfer of prisoners/ detainees; however, the modern Department of Corrections vans do not fit in the sally port and the doors do not close. The vans have to park in the same parking lot as the Judges and Staff; and they or you will wait to get into the building. That presents a number of the security issues. Boxes line the floor as we don’t have the space. Mentioning ‘inclusion”, the new building will be sufficient to allow for offices for the Department of Justice – the Office of Defense Services, the Office of Child Advocate. Kids Department of Services for Youth and Families. They will have places to confidential, respectful places to meet with litigants who we serve in daily court activities. The other thing that came up with the Planning Commissioners was parking. We do plan to have parking on-site for employees, litigants, and we hope to work out an agreement related to use of the parking facility in the off hours when court business is not taking place. And finally, the issue is of “dignity,” as our Court handles some of the most tumultuous cases and the most intimate, heart-wrenching cases heard by our Judges and Commissioners. A dignified and safe courthouse is not a luxury today; it is a necessity. We want this Courthouse to have a civic presence in this part of Dover and want to be a good neighbor. The current projected cost of this building is $122 million dollars. Mr. Bill Lenihan of Tevebaugh Architecture as the State’s Architect on the project will now present the more technical matters. Mr. Lenihan noted that he has seen a number of those present as they have advanced other components of this project as the State’s acquired them, and some present at meeting to the Downtown Dover Partnership, and presentation to the Friends of Old 5 7

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 Dover. First, they are in agreement with the comments and recommendations of the Development Advisory Committee and Planning Department. They were just here on Monday evening for a similar presentation to the Planning Commission. This is step one of a two-step public process as we are here for a boundary adjustment to the Historic District. And we have filed an application to return here (to the Historic District Commission) in April to review the Site Plan for the details of building construction for development process in the Historic District and then the Planning Commission. Mr. Lenihan notes on the main topics for the requirements to adjust the boundary and for including more property into the Historic District that we agreement with the Planning Department. Referring to the display boards, he showed the L-Shaped site pointed out the street with Bank Lane (at the top), Governors Avenue, and Water Street on the south. The full site of combined parcel includes the entire areas along Governors Avenue from Bank Lane to West Water Street to rear of the properties that front on South State Street. The project site also cross Governors Avenue to include the Box Outlet site that will become a parking lot. Referring display screen, shows the crosshatched area with the alley on the east side and up to the Capital Dry Cleaners site and shows that about half of the site is in the Historic District (section on Water Street and section to the north at Bank Lane). They looking to adjust the boundary instead of it being split-zoned; instead, they would have the full site in the Historic District. The City placed the full combined site into the IO (Institutional and Office Zone) which allows the project to move forward the proper zoning for the height and areas of the buildings. Mr. Lenihan continued with describing the proposed new plan (on a second display board), the L-shaped building (in light blue) is the new Family Court building with the main entranceway on Governors Avenue at the intersection of Governors Avenue and Water Street. Then the parking structure is on Governors Avenue towards the Bank Lane end of the property. An existing alleyway from Water Street goes into the site and gives access to properties at their rear. With the development of the Courthouse, it will be placed over the south end of the alley, but the State is creating a new vehicular accessway for the properties fronting on South State Street and The Green by giving them a permanent easement for two-way traffic out to Bank Lane. Bank Lane is currently very narrow street so it will be widened to street standards for the full depth of the site. There will also be from the easement a two way traffic way out to Governors Avenue from the middle of the site. The intersections have been reviewed with DelDOT and the comments have been favorable with the traffic movements and traffic counts for the project. Along Water Street, the existing access point will remain with access to the neighboring properties and also a new access point for the sally port for Department of Corrections vans along the middle of Water Street. At the rear of the building, there will be a service lane with gates at either side. Mr. Lenihan noted the economic development for the site as it will have over 130 full-time employees in the building from the Court and various agencies and then thousands of visitors on an annual year. Having all those people, will help make this portion of Downtown as a vibrant place. We noted the IO zoning, and this plan is consistent with the City of Comprehensive Plan. The boundary with also be consistent with the National Register for The Green Historic District. Also, the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization Dover Transit Neighborhood Plan recommended a gateway type development for this intersection. The Dover Historic District Commission Guidelines also recognized large developments. We feel that this benefits the 6 8

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 Historic District as this creates a buffer zone with new government structure and to help protect The Green. Mr. Street thanked Tevebaugh Architecture for giving the presentation again and thank you to the Justices for taking time out of their schedules to be here today as well. He has no questions. Mrs. Horsey also thanked them for presenting the project to the Friends of Old Dover and answering their questions on the project. Mr. Czerwinski asked about the function of the parking lot on the east side of the lot. Responding Mr. Lenihan stated that the Parking Lot serves as overflow parking for the Kent County Courthouse (on the other side of State Street) and also for the offices on the south side of Water Street such a DNREC and other Departments. With the parking structure, the State commissioned a Parking Study where they evaluated over a year of dockets from Family Court on time of day and day of week when hearings were happening. They looked at displaced parking. They also met with the City of Dover and other area groups to talk about needs for parking. Resulting in a parking demand number and that parking demand number is greater than the amount required by City’s zoning. They will provide total parking to meet the parking demand number. Mr. Czerwinski notes that they are extending the Historic District to accommodate a new building that has no tie to the past of Dover or Kent County. His wish with the structure and the parking structure is that the architectural details have sensitivity to the area and that the Courthouse compliments the rest of historic Dover. It’s very easy to do something post-modern. How do you create a parking structure to fit in with the historic architecture? These are big structures for the area when considering State Street and the surrounding areas. He hopes that as we move forward that we continue to practice good architectural decision-making that ties structure in with the area whether is the Courthouse on the other side of The Green and that it fits in. It’s the first multi-story parking structure in Downtown Dover that’s in the Historic District. The elements of the parking structure are done with the good taste. Responding Mr. Lenihan noted that the justice consultant is the same that worked on the Kent County Courthouse and the building is of the same scale as a 3-story 100,000 SF building. The detailing will be very important to ensure it fits into the context of the area. The Historic District has very good set of Guidelines that talk about new structures and how they are to be contemporary and how they are to meet the intent to fit into the Historic District. They are not to be a copy but to look at the scale and massing and materials and make the buildings belong. They have done articulation on the buildings, so they aren’t just one large mass especially on the Bank Lane end of the parking structure where it is in the view corridor of The Green so that it looks like a building and not a parking structure. They look forward to coming back to present those details. Mr. Czerwinski opened the public hearing to those in the room and also those in the virtual meeting. It was noted that a number of individuals in the audience were part of the project team including James Taylor (virtual) that is involved with the civil engineering for the project. Also, in the virtual audience earlier in the meeting was John Van Gorp of Bayhealth. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. 7 9

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 There were no additional questions from the Historic District Commission members. Mrs. Horsey moved approval of HI-22-02/Z-22-01 Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street for entry into the Historic District. The motion was seconded by Mr. Street and approved 3-0 with one member abstaining due to conflict of interest. Roll Call Vote Ms. Horsey – Yes Mr. Street – Yes Ms. Mason – Abstaining due to conflict of interest Mr. Czerwinski – Yes The Historic District Commission’s recommendation to include a series of 6 parcels and an alley area owned by the State into the Historic District Zone will be forwarded to City Council. The Final Action and Public Hearing is scheduled for the April 11, 2022 meeting of City Council. OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that we currently have a grant opportunity that they can make use of and Staff hopes to work on it in the next few months to move the project forward. She also noted that the location of the Historic Preservation Office is relocating to North State Street. Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the most recent citywide activity is the Department of Water and Wastewater is moving forward with a number of the studies that were identified in that topic. There is a Wastewater Master Plan that will be awarded to a contract consultant within the next month. Also, the City Planning Staff is part of a study related to Dover Air Force Base Compatible Land Use Study. It is a Department of Defense funded initiative that is being led by DelDOT with consultant assistance from Century Engineering and the Institute for Public Administration at the University of Delaware. The Project is just getting underway. There will be some opportunities for public participation going forward over the next year. Information will be provided to the Commission regarding the website information and opportunities for input. The Downtown Dover Partnership has entered into consultant services with a Project Team led by Mosaic Development Partners for a Downtown Strategic Master Plan. It is currently in data gathering and interview phase. There is a website link to that project and opportunities for input. Ms. Mason expressed her concerned on behalf of the citizens of the Downtown area feeling terrified and unsafe. Responding, Mrs. Melson-Williams mentioned that the Downtown Dover Partnership has a Safety Subcommittee that has been looking at a number of things. The Dover Police Department has a Cadet program that are out on the streets in the Downtown area. If there are particular concerns, we ask that citizens report them to the City (Police Department, Mayor or City Manager’s Office). 8 10

Item 1. CITY OF DOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MARCH 24, 2022 Responding, Chairman mentioned that Downtown is a lot safer than what the perception is from citizens. It is important point to make Dover succeed. Ms. Mason moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Street, and unanimously carried 4-0. Roll Call Vote to Adjourn the Meeting Ms. Horsey – Yes Ms. Mason-Yes Mr. Street – Yes Mr. Czerwinski – Yes Meeting adjourned at 4:40 PM Sincerely, Maretta Savage-Purnell Secretary 9 11

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru March 31, 2022 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 Avenue Building City Planner on 8/11/2021 for demolition of entire building and site. HDC Permit #21-1036 consultation on Architectural Review reviewed on 8/19/2021 and granted Building at 401 S. Certification; scheduled for 8/19/2021 approval of the Architectural Review Governors Ave HDC Meeting Certification. 12

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru March 31, 2022 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-21-06 Referral of 46 S Bradford Street, Administrative Permit #21-1501 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 11/8/2021. Building Permit The Peoples Church Building Permit City Planner on 11/9/2021 for Reviewed by HDC on 11/18/2021 and #21-1501 consultation on Architectural Review granted Architectural Review Certification Drainage Certification; scheduled for per Staff Recommendations. Permit issued Improvement at 11/18/2021 HDC Meeting 2/9/2022. the Peoples Church at 46 S Bradford St 13

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2022 Item 2. Updated thru March 31, 2022 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-22-01 Referral of Fence 502 -506 S. State Fence Permit Permit #21-1556 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 11/18/2021 Permit #21-1556 Street and 100 W. City Planner for consultation on and Referred to the HDC for consultation. at 506 S. State Water Street Architectural Review Certification; Permit approved for issuance per HDC Street 1/20/2022 HDC recommended action of 1/20/2022. Permit issued approval of ArchRevCert to allow 1/24/2022 and fence construction revised height of 6-feet for black metal underway. fence. HI-22-02 Lands of the State 411 S Governors Rezoning to H Public Hearing and Review by HDC on Request to expand boundary of the Historic of Delaware at S. Avenue, 429 S (Historic District 3/24/2022; Recommended Approval District as Rezoning Application HI-22-02/Z- Governors Governors Avenue, Zone) of Rezoning 22-01. Public Hearing and Review by Avenue and W. 435 S Governors Planning Commission on 3/21/2022 - Water Street: Avenue, 439 S Recommendation of Approval; Public Rezoning to H Governors Hearing and Review by Historic District Avenue/117 W Commission on 3/24/2022 - Water Street, 441 S Recommendation of Approval; and Governors Avenue, scheduled for Public Hearing and Final 447 S Governors Action by City Council on 4/11/2022. Avenue HI-22-03 Kent County 415 S. Governors Site Plan Review for Public Hearing and Review for Site development plan for new Courthouse Family Avenue and 445 S. Architectural Recommendation on Architectural Building, Parking Garage Structure, and Courthouse & Governors Avenue; Certification Review Certification scheduled for HDC associated Site Improvements. For Review Parking Garage East side of S. 4/11/2022 by HDC and future application to the Governors Avenue Planning Commission to be filed. between Bank Lane and W. Water St 14

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2022 - Updated Thru 3-31-2022 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 1/24/2022 21-1556 506 S State St, Office Fence Permit Referral of Permit to HDC for Installation of new black metal Buildings Consultation 1/20/2022. Revised fence revised to be 6-feet in height. project granted ArchRevCert. HI-22-01. Fence Installed. 1/13/2022 22-74 147 S New Street, Tastee's Administrative Building Permit Building Inspector Approval only. No Replacement Permit for Permit #19- Chicken & Seafood ArchRevCert required for interior 1579 related to tenant fit-out for Restaurant work. restauarnt use. 2/9/2022 21-1501 46 S Broadford Street, The Administrative Building Permit Referral of Permit to HDC for Drainage Improvements including People's Church Consultation 11/18/2021. Project stormwater management facility in granted ArchRevCert. side yard. HI-21-06 2/8/2022 22-96 201 W Loockerman Street, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations for tenant fit- Dove's Restaurant Renovations required for interior work. out of kitchen, etc. for restaurant and second floor office. 3/24/2022 21-1304 5 E Reed Street, Weyant Fence Permit Staff Approval. Installation of black metal fence Hall around utility equipment (generator) area. 15

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Item 5. City of Dover ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW STAFF REPORT Before Dover Historic District Commission April 21, 2022 Application: New Courthouse on South Governors Avenue: Kent County Family Court HI-22-03 Owner: State of Delaware Location: East side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and W. Water Street Addresses & 123 Bank Lane ED-05-077.09-03-33.00-000 Tax Parcels: Part of 34 The Green ED-05-077.09-03-35.00-000 401 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-32.00-000 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-36.00-000 411 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000 429 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000 435 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000 441 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000 447 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000 101 West Water Street ED-05-077.09-03-53.00-000 and an alley Future Addresses: 415 S. Governors Avenue (Parking Garage) 445 S. Governors Avenue (Courthouse) Size: 3.7499 +/- acres and alley Present Uses: Vacant lots, Vacant Residential and Commercial Buildings (proposed for demolition), and a Parking Lot Proposed Use: Future site of Family Court (Courthouse) 2019 Comprehensive Plan Designation –Land Use Category: Mixed Use Present Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) H (Historic District Zone) I. PROPERTY INFORMATION The Historic District Commission will act on a recommendation for an Architectural Review Certificate for a New Courthouse and Parking Structure for the Kent County Family Court. This application consists of a project for the construction of a five-story 105,259 GFA government building to serve as the new Kent County Family Court. The proposal includes a five-story Parking P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service 18

Item 5. HI-22-03 New Courthouse on South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission April 21, 2022 Meeting Page 2 of 7 Structure (425 vehicle parking spaces), parking lot, and other site improvements. The Site presently consists of a series of eleven (11) parcels consisting of a total of 3.7499 +/- acres and an alley. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), as well as 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/ equitable owner is the State of Delaware. Property Addresses: 401, 411, 429, 435, 439, 441, and 447 S. Governors Avenue; 101 and 117 West Water Street; 123 Bank Lane; and part of 34 The Green. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-32.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-33.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03- 35.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-36.00-000, 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-05-077.09-03-53.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED- 05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley. Future Addresses: 415 S. Governors Avenue (Park Garage), and 445 S. Governors Avenue (Courthouse). Existing Properties of Subject Project Area: The subject area has frontage along South Governors Avenue on the east side of the block between West Water Street and Bank Lane. Several of the properties also have frontage on West Water Street. There is also an alley running north from West Water Street a distance of approximately 288 feet. Dover City Council has approved the transfer of this alley from the City to the State. The Historic District Commission approved Demolition of the building at 401 S. Governors Avenue on August 19, 2021 (HI-21-05); a Demolition Permit #21-1036 has been approved for issuance. Additionally, there are three (3) buildings (two residential and one office building) and an accessory structure within the subject area that are proposed for demolition. These Demolition Permits were filed February 7, 2022 and are under review pending issuance. Along Water Street is the Water Street parking lot which currently serves as public parking for the Kent County Courthouse (located one block to the east at 414 Federal Street/38 The Green) and other nearby State buildings. The multiple parcels and alley of the subject area are proposed for a lot consolidation to create the project site for the proposed Kent County Family Courthouse. Surrounding Land Uses The subject area lies within the urban street grid of Downtown Dover to the southwest of the historic Green. To its west across South Governors Avenue is a series of residential and commercial buildings zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone); this area is not located within the H (Historic District Zone). The area to the north of Bank Lane is also zoned C-2A and located in the H (Historic District Zone) with several commercial office and retail buildings. To the east of the subject area, are a series of properties fronting on The Green and others fronting on South State Street where the zoning is RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The buildings in that area include several residences and previous bank building and other residential buildings now converted to office use. To the south across West Water Street, the block includes a commercial retail building zoned C-2 and a series of office buildings zoned either IO (Institutional and Office Zone) or RGO (General Residential and Office Zone). Previous Applications The Rezoning Application (HI-22-02/Z-22-01) to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) was recently approved 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. Following recommendations of the Planning Commission (March 21, 2022) and the Historic District Commission (March 24, 2022), the City Council on April 11, 2022 adopted Ordinance 19

Item 5. HI-22-03 New Courthouse on South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission April 21, 2022 Meeting Page 3 of 7 #2022-02 making this zoning change. By the action, the entire project subject area is within the H (Historic District Zone). At its meeting of July 15, 2021, the City of Dover Historic District Commission took action to grant approval of the Architectural Review Certificate for the Parking Lot Reconfiguration and Improvements project at 30 The Green (HI-21-04) along the Bank Lane rear of the property. The associated Administrative Site Plan for these parking lot improvements is pending approval as Final Plans have been submitted. A portion of the subject area involving the parcel at 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street) and the parcel at 101 West Water Street was previously redeveloped as a parking lot from its use as a Transit Center. The project was reviewed for Architectural Review Certification as Application HI-10-11 Kent County Courthouse Parking Lot Addition and Conditional Use/Site Development Plan S-11-03. II. HISTORIC PROPERTY INFORMATION National Register of Historic Places – Dover Green Historic District The subject area is located within the boundaries of a National Register Historic District, specifically the Dover Green Historic District. The National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Dover Green Historic District (K-394) was completed 1973-76 and amended in 1979 and 1984. This federal designation focuses on the area immediately around The Green and extends for several blocks to its south. The nomination recognizes “the significance of the evolution of Dover during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.” In the subject area, a series of contributing and non-contributing resources were listed in the inventory for the National Register nomination. The resources were predominately dwellings of the 19th century through mid-twentieth century. A more detailed architectural description is given in the nomination. It is noted that only three buildings remain today in the subject area on the properties addressed as 429, 435, and 447 S. Governors Avenue. The building at 429 S. Governors appears to be of twentieth century construction or remodeling having served as office space. The building at 435 S. Governors Avenue may be the oldest surviving building dating to a nineteenth century initial construction with later additions. The building at 447 S. Governors Avenue is a dwelling of twentieth century construction. These building are proposed for demolition as part of the redevelopment. Review of Historic Maps A series of historic maps were reviewed by Planning Staff for preliminary information on this east side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and West Water Street. The 1859 A.D. Byles Map of Kent County (Dover insert) shows the beginnings of development in this area with several buildings along each street frontage as an edge of the urbanized for Dover at the time. Development continues as more buildings fronting S. Governors Avenue (then known as High Street) and several buildings fronting on Water Street are shown on the 1868 Beers Map published by Pomeroy & Beers. The 1885 Bird’s Eye View of Dover appears to indicate that the structures are a collection of two story buildings with rear additions (residential in appearance) and other detached accessory structures. The 1887 Map of the Town of Dover by W.R. Roe continues to show a series of buildings fronting Governors Avenue and Water Street. Also, shown on this map is the alley 20

Item 5. HI-22-03 New Courthouse on South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission April 21, 2022 Meeting Page 4 of 7 leading north from Water Street which serves other properties which front on State Street. The ownership names listed on these maps seem to indicate that a lot the properties were held by owners with multiple properties in the general area. The series of Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps would also be a reference source for information on the buildings which occupied the subject area over time. For Dover, the Sanborn Maps date from 1897- 1944. The 1919 and 1929 Sanborn Maps show about a dozen of dwelling and duplex dwellings lining the street frontage at this corner of the block. Other Studies The parcel now addressed as 117 W. Water Street (now a parking lot to the west of the alley) was the location of a series of three dwellings (detached dwelling and duplex units) which were demolished (by controlled burn) in 1999. See Photo 24 in the Design Standards and Guidelines. This series of houses on West Water Street was documented by the University of Delaware’s Center for Historic Architecture and Design as part of the Threatened Buildings Survey program. III. PROJECT PROPOSAL PROJECT PROPOSAL (Drawings dated April 1, 2022): The application proposes construction a Courthouse Building, a Parking Garage Structure, a Parking Lot, and other site improvements for the development of the Kent County Family Court. The elements of the project are as follows: 1. Courthouse Building: A three-story, L-shaped building is proposed at the corner of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The main entrance to the new Courthouse building is from the multi-level plaza and ramp and stair system on the west side of the building near the intersection of South Governors Avenue and West Water Street. The first floor of the building is elevated from the street/sidewalk level. An ornamental tower/cupola element is located on the West Water Street side of the building. The lobby entry is a building segment that projects towards the street and consists of paired brick columns capped by a cast stone cornice with name-brand element. The space between the Courthouse building and W. Water Street includes a lawn area and tree plantings. The sally port has access from W. Water Street. The predominant exterior finish material of the Courthouse is brick with detailing provided through the use of surface definition, brick patterning and cast stone elements. The first floor level is treated differently from the upper two floors on each façade. The use of brick column details and glass window openings create a vertical pattern on the west elevation. Glass wall systems figure more predominately on the south elevation for large openings with a pattern of bay windows in four segments. The Courthouse building has a flat roof system. The height is 55 feet 4 inches. to the top of the parapet wall with the ornamental clock tower reaching a height of 74 feet 6 inches at its roof. The roof provides a location for roof mounted equipment which is screened. Additional mechanical equipment is proposed to be located in a fenced compound to the 21

Item 5. HI-22-03 New Courthouse on South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission April 21, 2022 Meeting Page 5 of 7 northeast of the building thus screened from view. 2. Parking Garage Structure: The Parking Garage Structure is located to the north of the Courthouse Building at the corner of S. Governors Avenue and Bank Lane. The 5-story structure is predominately brick and rises to a roof height of 56 feet 10 inches. The stair tower which includes more glass is located at the southeast corner. The west, north, and east elevations are very building-like in appearance hiding the ramped parking decks within. The vehicle access to the garage is via access point from S. Governors Avenue and from Bank Lane which lead to a shared access drive along east side of the Parking Structure. There are two entry points into the Parking Structure on its east elevation. There is a second floor level pedestrian bridge connection from the Parking Garage Structure to the Courthouse; it is predominately glass. 3. Parking Lot Reconfiguration: The current Parking Lot area along W. Water Street will be reduced in size and have only one access point to the street. The Parking Lot appears to be planned for 56 parking spaces. It is also the proposed location of an underground stormwater management system. The Parking lot includes planted island areas. 4. Sidewalks: The street frontage sidewalks along hall three frontages appear to be brick. Internal to the site there are some concrete sidewalk systems on the south and east (rear) sides of the Parking Structure. 5. Tree Planting and Landscaping: The project proposes a majority of the new trees along the W. Water Street frontage and throughout the east parking lot islands. Also, for the Water Street Parking Lot, there are also shrub plantings proposed under the trees adjacent to the street for further screening. A seasonal planting bed is located at the corner of the Courthouse building near the clocker tower and also part of the entry plaza area. 6. Fencing: For the equipment compound area, it is partially enclosed by a metal shadow fence to be eight feet in height. The compound where a generator and other mechanical (chiller) equipment will be placed is to the northeast rear of the Courthouse building. There is also a six foot fence proposed on the east side of the Parking Structure entrance drive/shared access drive adjacent to a residential property. See the attached Site Plan set and Project Architecture Presentation Set. The attached elevation drawings and site plan drawings for detailed information on building dimensions, locations, and material choices. IV. ZONING REVIEW The entire project site is now located in the H (Historic District Zone) and subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21 and referenced sections. Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §3.2 outlines the review process for Architectural Review Certification and related building height, bulk, and setback standards. 22

Item 5. HI-22-03 New Courthouse on South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission April 21, 2022 Meeting Page 6 of 7 The subject project area is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and portions are located within the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone – Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area). The IO zone allows the use for a Courthouse as a type of public and institutional building and makes the development subject to provisions of regulations the IO zone. Review of DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES The subject project site 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 demolition, new construction, additions, and certain renovation or rehabilitation activities to existing 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 “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.” In accordance with Article 10 §3.2, the Historic District Commission will provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the project’s compliance with the architectural review standards. This proposal must be reviewed for conformity with the design criteria guidelines found in Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation. Information on the review considerations is given below. New Construction The Design Standards and Guidelines for New Construction (Chapter 4: pages 4-1 through 4-8) provide the design criteria and development guidelines. The guidelines specify the following individual considerations for new construction to be considered in the review by the Historic District Commission (and Planning Commission) of the project for Architectural Review Certification: • Style • Scale (building to reflect dominant cornice and roof height of adjacent buildings) • Elevation of the First Floor • Floor-to-Floor heights • Bays, windows and doors (size, relationship, spacing of) • Absolute Size (compare overall size of new building) • Massing (relationship of solid-to-void) • Orientation (location of primary façade) • Proportions (comparison of height to width of building and elements) • Materials • Forms (shape of building and roof to be complementary) • Siting (location of building on lot and in relation to street) • High density/ large-scale construction The proposed project must also be reviewed for compliance with the standards established by the Zoning Ordinance. The standards include items such as setbacks from property lines, lot coverage, 23

Item 5. HI-22-03 New Courthouse on South Governors Avenue and West Water Street Architectural Review Staff Report for Historic District Commission April 21, 2022 Meeting Page 7 of 7 height, etc. This Proposal for the new Courthouse Building and Parking Structure appears to conform to most of the bulk requirements of the IO Zoning District. The City of Dover Zoning Ordinance authorizes the Historic District Commission to waive certain bulk standards when issuing its recommendation to the Planning Commission for an Architectural Review Certificate if necessary. Alternative Bulk Standards – Consideration of Rear Yard Setback The setbacks of the buildings from the property lines are met except for an area at the rear of the Courthouse building. This rear setback is required to be 30 feet when adjacent to residential properties. At its closest point the building is 26.75 feet; therefore, relief must be granted to allow the encroachment of 3.25 feet (i.e., the rear year setback to be 26.75 feet). The buildings’ height and number of stories is in compliance with the IO zone. The total lot coverage of the project is listed as 79% in compliance with the maximum lot coverage of 85% in the IO zone. Additionally, the proposal should be reviewed for conformity with the design criteria and development guidelines found in the Design Standards and Guidelines of Chapter 3: Maintenance, Repair, Preservation, and Restoration of Existing Historic Buildings. More specifically the sections on Design Guidelines for Landscaping and Site Amenities, Fencing and Walls, Paving and Bordering, and Parking Lots found on pages 3-24 through 3-27. These guidelines highlight the consideration that should be given to the areas surrounding buildings including the choice of materials. It notes that fences in the Historic District should not exceed four (4) feet in height. Also, the Design Guidelines recommend that 20% of parking lots should be unpaved and planted. STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Staff comments and recommendations for this application regarding project activities and Architectural Review Certification will be provided in an Addendum document. Historic District Commission Action Required The Historic District Commission shall consider the proposal and provide a recommendation to in regard to the Architectural Review Certification for the Courthouse, Parking Structure, and associated Site Improvements. The recommendation should reflect consideration of the Design Standards and Guidelines. Attachments: • Application Submission Letter • Site Plan Set (14 pages: C001, C101, C201, C301, C401, C601, C901- C906, L101, L102) • Project Architecture Presentation Set (11x17 plan set) including project site, design philosophy, architectural renderings and building elevation drawings of Courthouse and Parking Structure, and photographs of example architecture. 24

Duffield Associates, LLC 5400 LimestoneItem Road 5. Wilmington, DE 19808 Phone: 302.239.6634 Fax: 302.239.8485 duffnet.com March 18, 2022 Via Hand Delivery Ms. Dawn E. Melson-Williams, AICP Principal Planner City of Dover 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 RE: Project No. 12598CE (Duffield) Historic District Commission Submission Kent County Family Court Tax Parcel Nos. 2-05-07.709-03-(32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 61).00-00001 Dover, Kent County, DE Dear Ms. Melson-Williams: Duffield Associates, LLC (Duffield) is pleased to submit our Application for Historic District Commission Review the Kent County Family Court project. The project site is located east of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and West Water Street, in Dover, Kent County, Delaware. The site is comprised of Tax Parcel Nos. 2-05-07.709-03-(32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 61).00-00001 consisting of approximately 3.75 acres and is currently zoned IO (Institutional and Office) and HD (Historic District). The site is situated within the historic downtown area of the City of Dover along South Governors Avenue. The site currently has several vacant buildings, parking lots, existing building pads and alley ways. The proposed site condition consists of a 105,254 GFA courthouse, 148,830 GFA parking structure, parking lot, drive aisles and grass surfaces. As a part of this process, we will be requesting a reduction in the 30’ rear yard setback along a residence zone. This setback is proposed to be 23’ from the property boundary to the proposed courthouse. This property line will be screened with a decorative fence. For payment via credit card, please contact Bill Lenihan with Tevebaugh Architecture (302-984-1400 ext. 103). Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions or comments with regard to the above items. We appreciate your review of this project. Very truly yours, DUFFIELD ASSOCIATES, LLC K. James Taylor, Jr., P.E. Senior Project Manager AR/KJT:tmm 12598.CE.0621-Dover-SitePlan.COR cc: Bill Lenihan, Tevebaugh Associates Enhancing our community one project at a time. 25

Item 5. KENT COUNTY FAMILY COURTHOUSE GOALS REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN DOVER & ACTIVATE LEGISLATIVE HALL CORNER OF GOVERNORS AVE AND WATER ST EXISTING FAMILY CENTRALIZE COURT SERVICES AND RESOURCES LEGISLATIVE CENTRAL COURT EASY ACCESS TO JUSTICE GREEN PARK PROVIDE FULL SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFE AND SECURE COURTHOUSE THE GREEN KENT COUNTY COURT HOUSE S. G OV ERN ST. JONES RIVER OR SA VEN S T R EET PROJECT TER SITE UE A W View North at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Bank Street 26

Item 5. “Designing new construction on a historic site or in a historic setting that it is compatible but differentiated from the historic building or buldings”. THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR’S STANDARDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES 27

Item 5. DEPT OF JUSTICE JUDICAL CHAMBERS REMOTE TESTIMONY SE BREAK WOMEN'S IT ELEC MEN'S DE SE DE STANDARD FAMILY STANDARD FAMILY STANDARD FAMILY COURTROOM STANDARD FAMILY COURTROOM COURTROOM COURTROOM OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE VEST VEST VEST VEST DN WAITING CHILD WAITING PE PE LEVEL 3 TO SECURE PARKING JUDGE ENTRY JP OFFICES/ CHAMBERS COMMISSIONERS' CHAMBERS VEST TRUANCY COURTROOM DN BULK SE STORAGE AERIAL VIEW - FROM S GOVERNORS AVE JC WOMEN'S ELEC IT REMOTE MEN'S TESTIMONY STANDARD FAMILY STANDARD FAMILY STANDARD FAMILY STANDARD FAMILY COURTROOM COURTROOM COURTROOM COURTROOM OPEN OPEN DN UP DN VEST VEST VEST VEST WAITING CHILD WAITING PE PE LEVEL 2 COUNT ADMIN RECORDS ROOM PROCESSING MEDIATION SERVICE DUMPSTERS ENTRY SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE UP SE FIRE PUMP LOADING AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MECH MECH (PUMP ROOM) EMERG MAIN WOMEN'S ELEC MDF ELEC ELEC PUBLIC ENTRY MEN'S DE SE CONTROL ROOM CENTRAL HOLDING DE UP LOBBY UP SECURE DCSS CHILD INC. ENTRY DSCYF OFFICE OF DEFENSE SERVICES BREAK PE PE WEST WATER STREET LEVEL 1 AERIAL VIEW - FROM BANK LANE 28

Item 5. PROPOSED DESIGN - VIEW FROM INTERSECTION OF WATER STREET AND S GOVERNORS AVENUE LOBBY ENTRY PROPOSED DESIGN TOWER CUPOLA PROPOSED DESIGN - Multi-level plaza creates ceremonial entry to building - Symmetrical design with windows on four sides -Black spindle railing reference back to historic cast and - Elaborate stepped profile cornice defines top of tower rod iron throughout Dover - Corner columns use similar language to other paired - Paired brick columns with pre-cast concrete capitals add elements throughout facade a dignified prominence to the lobby, and glazing between provide ample natural light to the lobby - Clock face acts as civic marker - Stepped pre-cast concrete cornice helps denote entry and provide location for clear signage - Adjacent parking structure uses similar materials to create a campus feel along Governors Avenue 29

Item 5. PROPOSED DESIGN - SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE GOVERNORS AVE PROPOSED DESIGN PROPOSED GOVERNORS AVE ENTRY - Brick colonnade with pre-cast capitals flanked by two - Multi-level plaza creates ceremonial entry to building, large glass panels create symmetry along facade with ramp providing barrier free access - Large windows with gray infill panel at the floor slab -Black spindle railing reference back to historic cast and contribute to the rhythm and vertical proportion of the rod iron throughout Dover facade and enhance the civic imagery of the building - Paired brick columns with pre-cast concrete capitals add a dignified prominence to the lobby, and glazing between provide ample natural light to the lobby - Stepped pre-cast concrete cornice helps denote entry and provide location for clear signage VIEW OF PLAZA ON S GOVERNORS AVE 30

Item 5. VIEW ON WATER STREET WATER STREET BAY WINDOW TOWER CUPOLA PROPOSED DESIGN PROPOSED DESIGN - Bay windows break up curtainwall along the courtroom - Symmetrical design with windows on four sides corridor while allowing large amounts of natural light and views for court users - Elaborate stepped profile cornice defines top of tower - Bay windows reference back to smaller scale buildings - Corner columns use similar language to other paired along The Green and throughout Dover elements throughout facade - Large windows with gray infill panel within the bay - Clock face acts as civic marker windows contribute to the rhythm and vertical proportion of the facade 31

Item 5. VIEW OF PARKING GARAGE FROM SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE PARKING GARAGE FROM S GOVERNORS AVE AND BANK LANE VIEW OF PARKING ENTRANCE FROM BANK LANE 32

Item 5. KENT COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DOVER, DELWARE FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MASSACHUSETTS SUPERIOR COURT, BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT DELAWARE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DELAWARE, OHIO RENFREW COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CANADA 33

Item 5. KENT COUNTY FAMILY COURTHOUSE GOALS REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN DOVER & ACTIVATE LEGISLATIVE HALL CORNER OF GOVERNORS AVE AND WATER ST EXISTING FAMILY CENTRALIZE COURT SERVICES AND RESOURCES LEGISLATIVE CENTRAL COURT EASY ACCESS TO JUSTICE GREEN PARK PROVIDE FULL SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY SAFE AND SECURE COURTHOUSE THE GREEN KENT COUNTY COURT HOUSE S. G OV ERN ST. JONES RIVER OR SA VEN RS TR E E T PROJECT TE SITE UE A W View North at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Water Street View East at intersection of S. Governors Ave and Bank Lane NEW SITE PLAN MARCH 2022 KENT COUNTY FAMILY COURT 34

Item 6. Update on Building at 304 South State Street, Dover: The following chronology is presented regarding the building at 304 South State Street. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-04-58.00-000. • Front (east) wall collapse on October 20, 2019. It was declared a Dangerous Building and condemned with Code Enforcement Case #19-3197. • Front façade wall stabilized and boarded under Building Permit #19-1420. • 2019-2021: Ongoing discussions regarding property with James P. Hylind, property owner. • November 2021 – Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals consideration of Appeal of Citation #19-3197 and Related Fines. • Ownership of property transferred in early March 2022. Property owner is now 304 South State Street LLC. • Application for Building Permit #22-589 filed on April 7, 2022 to rebuild front façade wall filed by property owner. Permit is under review by Planning Staff for Architectural Review Certification. See excerpt Plan sheet from Permit Submission. 35

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