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PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA July 11, 2011 - 12:00 Noon - City Hall Conference Room - City Hall - City of Dover Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-mail at CityClerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. Review of Active Recreation Area Plans A. Dove View Apartments B. Lands of Downtown Dover Partnership - 120 S. Governors Avenue 2. Semi-Annual Review - Statistics Regarding Jobs and Businesses Gained and Lost in the City of Dover Since July 2010 3. Updates A. Puncheon Run Watershed Action Team and Flood Plain Mapping B. Planning and Funding for New Library C. CDBG Program D. Housing and Recovery Act of 2008 Funds (Neighborhood Stabilization Fund) E. Youth Advisory Committee F. Dover SunPark /tm S:\AGENDAS & MINUTES\Committee-Agendas\2011\07-11-2011 PR&CE.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

City of Dover DATA SHEET FOR RECREATION PLAN REVIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF July 11, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting of August 15, 2011 Plan Title: Dove View Apartments Plan Type: Site Development Plan: Active Recreation Area Plan Location: North side of Forrest Avenue just west of Saulsbury Road Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-076.07-01-30.00-000 Owner: CRM Mid-Atlantic, LLC Site Area: 6.7326 Acres +/- Proposed Use: 3 Residential Apartment Buildings- 144 apartments Zoning: RG-5 (General Residence for Mid-Rise Apartments Zone) COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) Project Summary Dove View apartments will be reviewed as a Site Development Plan. The subject property consists of one parcel of land totaling 6.8326 acres +/-. The Site Development Plan is to permit the construction of three (3) residential buildings with 144 apartments. This application is for the completion of the two existing buildings and the construction of a third building for a total of 144 apartments. Two of the buildings were partially constructed as a part of an expired Conditional Use Site Plan known as DoveView Planned Neighborhood Design- Senior Housing Option. (C-06-02) Active Recreation Area Plan Summary: As part of the Site Plan review process for this project, the applicant prepared a Conceptual Recreation Plan which illustrates how the Dove View development will provide recreation amenities in accordance with the design specifications described in Article 5, Section 10 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Plan indicates that 24,541 S.F. of land would be reserved as Active Recreation Area. The Active Recreation Areas are in central locations on the site. The proposed amenities include a walking path with benches and picnic tables around the stormwater management pond, and area with horseshoe pits with picnic tables, and an area with a shuffleboard court, swing set, and picnic table. This active recreation area plan must be reviewed by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee for a recommendation prior to consideration of the Site Development Master Plan by Planning Commission. P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

Dove View: Active Recreation Area Plan Summary Report of Active Recreation Component Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee Meeting on July 11, 2011 Page 2 of 4 The following table provides information from the submitted Plan (dated 5/11/2011) for the Active Recreation Area to be constructed: Required Provided on Plan Active Recreation Area 150 S.F. per dwelling unit or Shuffleboard, swing set and (Article 5 §10.514) 10,000 SF whichever is picnic tables area = 6,763 SF greater to be provided on site. Walking Area with benches and picnic tables = 13,125 SF 144 DU = 21,600 SF Horseshoe pits with picnic Provided: 24,541 SF tables = 4,653 SF Active Recreation Amenities Accessible Located through the (Article 5 §10.15) development. Active Recreation Amenities Age Oriented to development The walking area with (Article 5 §10.15) benches and picnic; the horseshoe pits with picnic tables; and shuffleboard court with swing set and picnic tables would serve all ages. Parking The particulars of the proposed active recreation do not have associated parking needs. Setbacks: 30 feet from All of the active recreation residential lots and 25 feet areas are in compliance as from right-of-way for street required. Landscaping The project shows trees and landscaping around the site and within the various recreation areas. Staff Recommendations: The following are comments and recommendations from Staff of the Planning Office following review of the Active Recreation Area to be constructed. 1. The proposed plan meets the area requirements for the Active Recreation Area. The plan is required to provide 21,600 SF of Active Recreation Area and it is proposing 24,541 SF of Active Recreation Area. 2. Staff recommends approval of the walking path, benches, picnic tables, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard court and swing set. 3. Staff recommends denial of all of the grass area (as delineated on the plan) around the walking path as active recreation area as this area is part of the stormwater management area. The walking path itself is counted towards the active recreation area. The walking path is calculated by itself. (Article 5 Section 10.155) The area in the immediate

Dove View: Active Recreation Area Plan Summary Report of Active Recreation Component Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee Meeting on July 11, 2011 Page 3 of 4 proximity of the benches and picnic tables should count towards the active recreation area. 4. Staff recommends that one swing on the swing set be for a small child. 5. The following items should be included on the Plan to clarify the construction of the recreation area improvements: a. Provide a list of the proposed features on the Active Recreation Plan (i.e. the number of benches, picnic tables, etc). b. Revise the square footage of the shuffleboard area on Landscape and Recreation Plan Sheet to state 6,763 SF. c. Provide accessibility to one picnic table in both the horseshoe and shuffleboard areas. d. Provide accessibility to one horseshoe pit and the shuffleboard court. e. Identify the protective ground covering material under the swing set. f. Provide a sidewalk connection from the sidewalk near the horseshoe pits area to the sidewalk at the end of the west side of the entrance drive. g. Provide an accessible picnic table. 6. The applicant is reminded of the requirements for construction phasing of the recreation area as associated with the development of the residential units. Article 5 §10.6 Construction Phasing. The recreation and open space areas shall be completed in a proportion equal to or greater than the proportion of residential dwelling units completed, except that one hundred (100) percent of the recreation and open space areas shall be completed prior to issuing building permits for the final twenty (20) percent of the dwelling units proposed. Building permits shall not be issued for dwelling units unless the requirements of this section are met. 7. There shall be provisions which ensure that the common open space land (including active recreation area) shall continue as such and be properly managed and maintained. The developer shall either retain ownership and responsibility for maintenance of such open land; or provide for and establish one (1) or more organizations for the ownership and maintenance of all common open space i.e. a Homeowners Association. The organization shall be responsible for maintenance, insurance and taxes on the common open space. a. Add a note on the Site Plan regarding who is responsible for maintenance, and insurance on the common open space. 8. In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Site Plan occur in the finalization of the Site Plan contact the Planning Office. Examples include reorientation of buildings, relocation of site components like stormwater management areas, and increases in floor area. These changes may require resubmission for review by the Development Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other agencies and commissions making recommendations in regards to the plan. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee shall submit to the Planning Commission a report detailing the recommendations as to the Recreation Area Plan.

Dove View: Active Recreation Area Plan Summary Report of Active Recreation Component Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee Meeting on July 11, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Attachments: Active Recreation Plan Set dated May 11, 2011. List of Amenities Cost Estimate of improvements

City of Dover DATA SHEET FOR RECREATION PLAN REVIEW PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF July 11, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting of August 15, 2011 Plan Title: Lands of Downtown Dover Partnership at 120 S. Governors Avenue Plan Type: Site Development Master Plan: Active Recreation Area Plan Location: West side of College Road north of Loockerman Street Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-077.09-01-44.00-000 Owner: Downtown Dover Development Corp. Site Area: 1.73 Acres +/- Proposed Use: Mixed Use Development 1 Residential Building - 24 residential apartments 1 Mixed Use Building- 27 residential apartments 11,874 SF retail on first floor Zoning: C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) H (Historic District Overlay Zone) Project Summary The lands of Downtown Dover Partnership at 120 South Governors Avenue will be reviewed as a Site Development Master Plan. The subject property consists of one parcel of land totaling 1.7653 acres +/-. The Site Development Master Plan is to permit the construction of two (2) buildings. The first building located off of South Governors Avenue is a 47,042 SF mixed use building with 27 apartments and 11,874 SF of retail on the first floor. The second building located off of South New Street is a 34,896 SF residential building with 24 apartments. Active Recreation Area Plan Summary: As part of the Site Plan review process for this project, the applicant prepared a Conceptual Recreation Plan which illustrates how the property located at 120 South Governors Avenue will provide recreation amenities in accordance with the design specifications described in Article 5, Section 10 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Plan indicates that 5,210 S.F. of land would be reserved as Active Recreation Area. The Active Recreation Areas are in central locations on the site. The proposed amenities include a garden area with a walking path and benches behind the South Governors Avenue building and a gazebo with picnic tables next to the South New Street building. South Governors Avenue The garden area with a brick walking path, benches and grass area is 2,052 SF. The area is accessible from the back of the mixed use building and is landscaped. There are five (5) benches P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service

Lands of Downtown Dover Partnership at 120 S. Governors Ave.: Active Recreation Area Plan Summary Report of Active Recreation Component Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee Meeting on July 11, 2011 Page 2 of 4 proposed within this area. South New Street The gazebo with picnic tables and grass area is 3,158 SF. The area is accessible from the side and rear of the residential building. The landscaped area includes four (4) picnic tables surrounding the gazebo. This active recreation area plan must be reviewed by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee for a recommendation prior to consideration of the Site Development Master Plan by Planning Commission. The following table provides information from the submitted Plan (dated 6/17/2011) for the Active Recreation Area to be constructed: Required Provided on Plan Active Recreation Area 75 S.F. per dwelling unit with Gazebo and picnic tables = (Article 5 §10.515) a minimum of 2,500 SF to be 3,158 SF provided on site. Garden Area with walking 51 DU = 3,825 S.F. path and benches = 2,052 SF Requires 3,825 SF Active Recreation Amenities Accessible Located through the (Article 5 §10.15) development. Active Recreation Amenities Age Oriented to development The garden area with benches (Article 5 §10.15) and the gazebo with picnic tables would serve all ages. Parking The particulars of the proposed active recreation do not have associated parking needs. Setbacks: 30 feet from The garden area and benches residential lots and 25 feet are in compliance as required. from right-of-way for street The gazebo is located within 30’ of a residential lot and is within 25’ of the right-of-way. Landscaping The project shows trees and landscaping around the site and within the various recreation areas. Staff Recommendations: The following are comments and recommendations from Staff of the Planning Office following review of the Active Recreation Area to be constructed. 1. The proposed plan meets the area requirements for the Active Recreation Area. The plan is required to provide 3,825 SF of Active Recreation Area and it is proposing 5,210 SF of Active Recreation Area. 2. Staff recommends approval of the walking path, 3 benches, and 2 picnic tables.

Lands of Downtown Dover Partnership at 120 S. Governors Ave.: Active Recreation Area Plan Summary Report of Active Recreation Component Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee Meeting on July 11, 2011 Page 3 of 4 3. The gazebo is located within 25 feet of the right-of-way and is within 30 feet of a residentially used parcel. Upon consultation with the applicant the gazebo will be removed from the plan. a. The removal of the gazebo does not impact the overall square footage of the Active Recreation Area. 4. Staff recommends the addition of paved patio/picnic with a grill area in the location of the gazebo (to be removed). 5. Staff recommends the reduction of two picnic tables and the reduction of two benches. 6. The following items should be included on the Plan to clarify the construction of the recreation area improvements: a. Provide a list of the proposed features on the Active Recreation Plan (i.e. the number of benches and the details of the items). b. Remove the gazebo from the plan. c. Revise the bench detail to have a divided bench. d. Revise the fence to be an open fence as shown on the Architectural Elevations. e. Ensure one picnic table is accessible. 7. The applicant is reminded of the requirements for construction phasing of the recreation area as associated with the development of the residential units. Article 5 §10.6 Construction Phasing. The recreation and open space areas shall be completed in a proportion equal to or greater than the proportion of residential dwelling units completed, except that one hundred (100) percent of the recreation and open space areas shall be completed prior to issuing building permits for the final twenty (20) percent of the dwelling units proposed. Building permits shall not be issued for dwelling units unless the requirements of this section are met. 8. There shall be provisions which ensure that the common open space land (including active recreation area) shall continue as such and be properly managed and maintained. The developer shall either retain ownership and responsibility for maintenance of such open land; or provide for and establish one (1) or more organizations for the ownership and maintenance of all common open space i.e. a Homeowners Association. The organization shall be responsible for maintenance, insurance and taxes on the common open space. a. Add a note on the Site Plan regarding who is responsible for maintenance, and insurance on the common open space. 9. In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Site Plan occur in the finalization of the Site Plan contact the Planning Office. Examples include reorientation of buildings, relocation of site components like stormwater management areas, and increases in floor area. These changes may require resubmission for review by the Development Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other agencies and commissions making recommendations in regards to the plan. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee shall submit to the Planning

Lands of Downtown Dover Partnership at 120 S. Governors Ave.: Active Recreation Area Plan Summary Report of Active Recreation Component Parks, Recreation & Community Enhancement Committee Meeting on July 11, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Commission a report detailing the recommendations as to the Recreation Area Plan. Attachments: Active Recreation Plan Set dated June 17, 2011 List of Amenities Cost Estimate of Improvements

Economic Development Office 101 W Loockerman St, 1A Dover DE 19904 CITY OF DOVER TOP EMPLOYERS COMPANY # EMPLOYEES BY DATE 6/30/2010 12/31/2010 6/30/2011 Bayhealth-Kent General & Milford 2851 2937 3002 640 S. State St Dover DE 19901 (302) 674-4700 Mr. Terry Murphy Dover Downs, Inc. Hotel & Casino- Hotel & Casino- Hotel & Casino- 1131 N. DuPont Hwy 1395 1491 1475 Dover DE 19901 Speedway – 62 Speedway – 63 Speedway – 60 (302) 674-4600 FT Contract - 200 Ms. Janie Libby Dover Air Force Base Active -3410 Active -3491 Active -3900 (302) 677-3372 Reserve – 1860 Reserve – 1909 Reserve – 1500 Public Affairs Office Civilian - 1085 Civilian - 837 Civilian - 1000 www.dover.af.mil State of Delaware Est. 4500-5000 Est. 4500-5000 Est. 4500-5000 Office of Mgmt & Budget Laura Simmons Delaware State University FT – 738 FT – 733 FT – 733 1200 N. DuPont Hwy PT - 98 PT - 189 PT - 189 Dover DE 19901 (302) 857-7027 Dr. Phyllis Edamatsu Energizer (Playtex Products) 564 545 509 P.O. Box 7016 Dover DE 19903-7016 (302) 678-6176 Ms. Gina Sullivan Kraft Foods Hourly – 516 Hourly & Salaried Hourly & 1250 W. North St Salaried - 65 – 570 Salaried – 570 Dover DE 19903-0600 Contract - 60 Contract - 60 (302) 734-6100 Mr. Bruce Robinson (HR)

Comcast Cable 125 – Dover Only 140 – Dover Only 140 – Dover 5729 W. Denney’s Rd Only Dover DE 19901 (302) 672-5936 Mr. Tom Worley Delaware Technical & Community 450 294 294 College (Adjunct faculty (Adjunct faculty 100 Campus Dr not included in not included in Dover DE 19901 year-end numbers) year-end (302) 857-1000 numbers) Dan Simpson Proctor & Gamble P&G 203 P&G 202 P&G 202 P.O. Box 7010C Contract - 189 Contract - 187 Contract - 187 Dover DE 19903 (302) 678-2600 x2189 Ms. Teresa Dean WalMart 290 252 275 1574 N. DuPont Hwy Dover DE 19901 (302) 674-2159 Ms. Tammy Reynolds Wesley College FT – 90 FT – 95 FT – 95 120 N. State St Faculty-67 Faculty-68 Faculty-68 Dover DE 19901 Aramark -104 Aramark –FT 75 Aramark –FT 75 (302) 736-2300 PT-43 PT-43 Dr. William Johnston Sam’s Club FT – 110 FT – 103 FT – 99 1572 N. DuPont Hwy PT - 61 PT - 79 PT - 81 Dover DE 19901 (302) 678-4220 Mr. Steven Bromley Hirsh Industries 175 175 175 1525 McKee Rd Dover DE 19904 (302) 678-3454 Ms. Meg Shivone

Status of FY-10 CDBG Projects U Monthly statistics for the month of June 2011 CDBG FY10 Projects Habitat for Humanity The property at 101 Jefferson Court purchased by Habitat for Humanity has been fully renovated and sold to a low income family on February 23rd. First State Resource Conservation & Redevelopment Council (RC &D) Emergency repairs have been completed on 18 homes in the City of Dover. Project is completed. Homeownership Assistance Program Two clients have purchased properties in the City of Dover and two (2) families are mortgage ready shopping for homes. Connections Community Support Program Thirty-two homeless individuals received motel vouchers for temporary housing during the program year. Project is completed. Housing Rehabilitation Program All environmental and historical reviews have been completed. The following properties are scheduled to go to bid in early July: 806 Forest Street, 122 Davis Circle and 839 Paul Street. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) The city was awarded $1,426,740 for the acquisition and rehab of foreclosed properties to be sold to qualifying families. A total of $1,249,467 has been expended on the acquisition and renovations for 8 properties. The remaining balance of $177,272 will be utilized for renovations and acquisition. Three properties have been sold, two are for sale, one sale is pending, one is a lease purchase and one is a rental that serves persons with disabilities. Dover Housing Authority purchased 1415 S. Hancock Avenue with program income and renovations are underway. The following list the status of each NSP property: 218 Ann Avenue (sold) 337 N. Governors Avenue (for sale) 343 Mimosa Avenue (sold) 254 Green Blade Drive (sold) 907 Woodcrest Avenue (lease purchase) 302 Stonebrook Place (for sale) 1430 S. Hancock (group home rental) 11 Westover Drive (contract pending) 1415 S. Hancock (new home purchase)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee 7/11/11 Status of FY-09-10 Program Funds Spent - Fiscal Year 7/1/10-6/30/11 2010 Grant Projects Project Details Total Grant Funds Expended Unencumbered Balance Two families have Homeownership Assistance Program purchased homes in the $40,000 $20,000 $20,000 City of Dover 3 homes are scheduled Housing Rehabilitation Program $54,087 $23,237 $30,850 for bid in early July Habitat for Humanity Project completed $40,000 $40,000 $0 Connections Comm. Support Project completed $15,000 $15,000 $0 RC & D Project completed $40,000 $40,000 $0 Streets Project Project completed $63,434 $63,434 $0 *Housing Rehabilitation Program FY- Project completed $56,196 $56,196 $0 09 Total $308,717 $257,867 $50,850 * rehab projects - please note that $56,196 has been rolled over to program year FY-10 106 Gordon Place 508 Walker Road 814 River Road 40 Bertrand Drive