Historic District Commission Meeting Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 3:30 PM City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE The Historic District Commission Meeting for August 18, 2022 will be held as an In-Person Meeting in the City Hall Conference Room. The public is welcome to attend in person. The Meeting will also be provided as a Virtual Meeting using the WebEx audio/video 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 August 18, 2022 Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Event number/Access code: 2533 474 2514 Event password: DoverHDC Event Address: https://bit.ly/HDCMeeting8182022 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 mail to the 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 May 19, 2022 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS 1

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING - August 18, 2022 PAGE 2 Summary of Activity 2. Summary of Applications 2021 and 2022 3. Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2022 Department of Planning & Inspections Updates Updates on Studies NEW APPLICATIONS NEW BUSINESS Review of Permits Referred to Commission 4. HI-22-06 Referral of Permit #22-1298 at John Bell House, 43 The Green – Referral by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for a Permit Application #22-1298 for construction of an accessory structure (restroom and storage) at the John Bell House. The property is zoned RGO (General Residence & Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone) and SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located east of South State Street on the southeast side of The Green. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. The property address is 43 The Green. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-05-28.00-000. Council District 4. OLD BUSINESS Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan ADJOURN MEET & GREET with City Planner 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. MINUTES OF HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING OF May 19, 2022 o The Virtual Meeting Minutes of the May 19, 2022 Meeting are still being prepared. These Meeting Minutes will be distributed to the Historic District Commission via email or hand delivered. o Adoption of the Meeting Minutes may be considered at the August 18, 2022 meeting of the Historic District Commission. 3

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2022 Item 2. Updated thru August 10, 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. Fence installed. revised height of 6-feet for black metal 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 Rezoning Approved. 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 by HDC on associated Site Improvements. For Review Parking Garage East side of S. 4/11/2022. Recommended approval of by HDC completed and recommendation Governors Avenue ArchRevCert including reduction of forwarded to Planning Commission. between Bank Lane rear yard setback. Planning Commission granted conditional and W. Water St approval of S-22-06 and ArchRevCert on June 21, 2022. HI-22-04 Referral of Permit 527-529 S. State Permit for Parking Permit #22-661 referred to HDC by City Permit Application received 4/20/2022 and #22-661 at 527- Street Improvements Planner for consultation on Referred to the HDC for consultation. 529 S. State Architectural Review Certification; HDC Project for construction of seven parking Street recommended ArchRevCert with spaces on the property. Awaiting conditions on screening at 5/19/2022 submission of Revised Plan of parking area Meeting for Permit Review. 4

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2022 Item 2. Updated thru August 10, 2022 FILE# PLAN NAME LOCATION TYPE ACTION STATUS HI-22-05 Delaware Public 121 Martin Luther Architectural Review Project referred to HDC by City Planner Proposed Roof Project Referred to the HDC Archives: King Jr. Boulevard Certification for consultation on Architectural for consultation. Project design Consultation on North Consultation Review Certification; HDC considered consideration of alternative materials for Roof Project at 5/19/2022 Meeting and made Roof Replacement Project. Awaiting formal recommendation of roof material Permit submission. options. HI-22-06 Referral of Permit 43 The Green, John Permit for Accessory Permit #22-1298 referred to HDC by Permit Application received 7/25/2022 and #22-1298 at 43 Bell House Structure (Restroom City Planner for consultation on Referred to the HDC for consultation. The Green & Storage) Architectural Review Certification; Project for construction of accessory scheduled for 8/18/2022 Meeting structure on the property. 5

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru August 10, 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. 6

City of Dover Historic District Commission Summary of Applications 2021 Item 2. Updated thru August 10, 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. Project underway. the Peoples Church at 46 S Bradford St 7

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2022 - Updated Thru 7-31-2022 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. restaurant use. 2/9/2022 21-1501 46 S Bradford 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. 4/27/2022 22-175 145 S New Street Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. Interior renovations for residential Renovations apartments. New Permit to replace expired Permit for project. 4/20/2022 22-561 54 S State Street, Building Permit - Shed Staff Approval. Placement of shed at rear of Presbyterian Church building near alley. Not visible from 4/13/2022 22-616 307 S State Street, Office Sign Permit Staff Approval. bli Installation (of projecting ) sign on existing bracket. 4/20/2022 22-617 527 S State Street A Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations to existing Renovations required for interior work. apartment unit and common space in basement area. 4/20/2022 22-618 527 S State Street B Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations to existing Renovations required for interior work. apartment unit. 5/3/2022 22-625 150 E Water Street, Del-One Building Permit - Window Staff Approval. Replacement of windows within Buildings Replacement existing openings and retaining precast detailing. 8

Summary of Permit Applications with Architectural Review Certification Item 3. 2022 - Updated Thru 7-31-2022 DATE PERMIT # LOCATION TYPE ACTION ON ARCHITECTURAL NOTES REVIEW CERTIFICATE 7/19/2022 22-589 304 South State Street Building Permit - Renovations Staff Approval. Exterior and interior renovations to reconstruction the front façade wall and other structural support work. New wall to replicate brick wall with window openings and reinstallation of cast iron window headers and other detailing. 7/26/2022 22-1114 144 Kings Highway SW, Building Permit - Interior Staff Approval. No ArchRevCert Interior renovations to kitchen and Governors Club Building Renovations required for interior work. dining room areas of Restaurant. 7/11/2022 22-1115 501 South State Street, Temporary Sign Permit Staff Approval. Installation of Banner as Temporary Christ Church Sign. 9

Item 4. City of Dover ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW REPORT Referral by City Planner to Historic District Commission Meeting of August 18, 2022 Permit: Permit #22-1298 for Accessory Structure John Bell House Location: 43 The Green Located east of South State Street on the Southeast side of The Green Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-05-28.00-000 File Number: HI-22-06 Referral of Permit: The following application Building Permit #22-1298 is referred by the City Planner to the Historic District Commission for consultation regarding the issuance of the Architectural Review Certificate. Applications for certain types of construction activity within the Historic District Zone (H) are reviewed by the City Planner (or Staff as designated) for Architectural Review Certification as part of the Building Permit application review process. Based on the location of the project on The Green and the structure’s placement, Staff is referring the Permit for review under the provisions of Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 3.22(A) and (B). See below. Section 3.22 Architectural review certification by the city planner. (A) An architectural review certificate for specific classes of building permits, including fences, signs, siding, window and door replacement, roofing, the addition or replacement of decorative features, minor demolition, residential additions, and other construction of a minor nature, may be issued by the city planner, after a review and determination that the proposed construction is in general accordance with the standards set forth in subsection 3.25. (B) The city planner may refer any permit application for demolition or construction in the historic district for consultation with commission. Permit Proposal: Building Permit #22-1298 was filed on July 25, 2022 for the proposed construction of an accessory structure (Restroom and Storage) at the John Bell House at 43 The Green, Dover. The project consists of a wood frame building with gable roofs. The building is to be clad in wood lap siding with cedar wood shingles for the roof. The building is L-shaped with two sections totaling approximately 198.85 SF consisting of an accessible restroom space (7’7-1/2” by 7’11”) and a storage room space (8’3” by 16’5-1/2”). The entry doors are in a wood plank style with hardware into each space and are located on the north elevation (facing the Bell House). The building is 8 feet in height from ground to eave and the roof section have a 12/12 pitch; it has a total height of 12 feet 5 inches to the ridge point. The accessory building is proposed to be located in the backyard area south of the John Bell P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service 10

Item 4. HI-22-06 Permit #22-1298 Accessory Structure at 43 The Green Staff Report to the Historic District Commission Page 2 of 3 House. The project has requested that the required rear yard setback of five feet be reduced to a setback of two feet to limit its view from The Green. A new brick sidewalk (brick pavers laid in stone dust) will connect this accessory structure to the Bell House building and also to the adjacent sidewalk system near the Kent County Courthouse. See Permit application form and Plan Set attachments. Previous Application at Location: Previously, Building Permit #13-260 was filed in March 2013 for the proposed construction of a historic replica outhouse as an accessory structure at the John Bell House at 43 The Green, Dover. The project consisted of a 7ft. by 8 ft. wood frame building to be clad in wood lap siding with wood shingles for the gable roof. The outhouse building was proposed to be located in the fenced (proposed wood picket fence) backyard area south of the John Bell House. The Permit was referred to the Historic District Commission for consultation. And at its meeting of March 21, 2013, the Historic District Commission took action to grant conditional approval of an Architectural Review Certification for the Building Permit #13-260 and also allowed placement of the building less than five feet from the property lines. While the Permit was authorized, the project never commenced. Staff Review of Permit for Architectural Review Certification: In reviewing the proposed project for Architectural Review Certification, Staff referenced various sections of Chapter 3: Maintenance, Repair, Preservation and Restoration of Existing Historic Buildings and Chapter 4: New Construction, Additions, Demolition and Relocation of the Design Standards and Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone which presents the Recommended, Not Recommended, and Inappropriate approaches to construction of various elements in the Historic District. Staff also reviewed the proposed accessory building for compliance with provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff findings are summarized as follows: • Building Construction: The proposed building and its exterior finishes follow the “Recommended” practices of the Design Standards & Guidelines and is designed to fit the character of the Historic District. • Building Location: The requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for accessory structures require their placement to be a minimum setback of five feet from side and rear property lines. The proposed location of the accessory structure/building will be less than five feet from the rear property line of the John Bell House parcel. Under provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, the Historic District Commission is authorized to waive certain bulk standards such as setbacks when issuing an Architectural Review Certificate. Historic District Commission Action The Historic District Commission should consider the proposal for the accessory structure and take action in regard to the Architectural Review Certification for the project. Advisory Comments 1. The applicant shall be aware that a Permit is required to proceed with construction activities on the property. The permit application must be updated if necessary comply with the conditions established through the Architectural Review Certification process. 11 2

Item 4. HI-22-06 Permit #22-1298 Accessory Structure at 43 The Green Staff Report to the Historic District Commission Page 3 of 3 2. Staff recommends approval of the Architectural Review Certificate finding that the proposed building construction complies with the Design Standards and Guidelines. 3. Staff recommends approval of the placement of the accessory structure (restroom and storage building) as proposed (less than five feet from the rear property line). This subject property of the John Bell House and the adjoining property of the Kent County Courthouse are both State owned properties. The location in the rear of the property limits its visibility from The Green while also allowing for use of the backyard area of the John Bell House for interpretive programming and landscaping. Attachments: • Permit #22-1298 form • Project Drawings Plan Set (7 sheets including Sheet C-1: Site Plan and Sheet A-1: Floorplan, Elevation & Building Section) • Letter of Referral dated August 10, 2022 12 3

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