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EXHIBIT #1 Regular Council Meeting of 02/14/2011 Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance 106 South New Street Public Services Department Dover, Delaware EXHIBIT #1 Regular Council Meeting of 02/14/2011

106 South New Street Case History
Multi-story, wood framed dwelling.
Vacant since at least 1999, with history of code violations, including: – Junk and debris in yard; – Unregistered/abandoned vehicles on property; – Exterior property maintenance violations; – Overall deterioration.
Inspection by City staff on January 4, 2011 revealed crumbling and buckling foundation walls – Structure condemned.
Structural inspection performed by Scott Engineering on January 10, 2011 revealed serious deficiencies in the structure.

Dangerous Building Code – Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381
(1) Leaning interior walls.
(2) Damaged walls, etc.
(3) Loads on roofs.
(5) Unfit for habitation.
(8) Loose parts.
(9) General welfare.
(10) Code violations.
(12) Unoccupied buildings.

Code Citation Chapter 22, Article XI Sec. 22-388. Emergency cases. In cases where it reasonably appears that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, unless a dangerous building is immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or demolished, the building inspector shall report such facts to the council, which may cause the immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of such dangerous building. The costs of such emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building shall be collected in the same manner as provided in section 22-385(5).

Recommended Council Action
Declare this building and all accessory buildings on the property dangerous.
Order the property repaired or demolished by February 21, 2011.
Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structure if not completed by the owner within (10) days of the date set by Council.
Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of repairs or demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.

EXHIBIT #2 Regular Council Meeting of 02/14/2011 Dover Transit Center Neighborhood Plan Charrette Presentation City Council February 14, 2011 EXHIBIT #2 Regular Council Meeting of 02/14/2011

1st Day of the Charrette

3rd Day of the Charrette

A Mission for Dover Partners committed to a plan and working to build a downtown worthy of the First State Capital

Demographics • Over 9,700 jobs in • Largest Sectors downtown in 2008  Government  Health Care • 30% of total Dover  Office-Using (Mostly professional employment services and administrative) City

Dover 1885

Dover 2010

Dover 2035

Dover Vision Action Plan Framework • Build upon existing economic drivers to leverage new investment • Improve pedestrian walkability and connectivity for the entire area • Target new residential, mixed use, office, grocery, and retail development • Implement district parking solutions • Invest in improving ‘look and feel’ and overall area image

Proposed Activity Centers

Open Space Network • Connect to area regional and rail trails • Provide active and passive recreation spaces along St. Jones River

Concept • Build upon existing street character of Loockerman and State Streets • Expand downtown core towards Dover Transit Center • Fill in the gap between existing activity centers

Existing Density & Walkable Streets • Buildings create strong walkable pedestrian character • Existing buildings along Loockerman and State Streets illustrate a well- defined edge • Other areas can benefit from improvements

Creating Density & Walkable Streets • New buildings strengthen area walkability • Variety and scale of new development provides human- scale environment • Well-designed streets and building fronts create memorable experiences

Pedestrian Accessibility • Transit Center creates a new activity center • Completes area pedestrian network • Residential component around transit center helps support downtown businesses

Pedestrian Enhancement North Street – Existing Section North Street – Proposed Section

Area Parking Strategy • Provide district parking solutions • Locate parking near each activity centers sufficient to serve combined demand • Replace surface lots with structures when associated with new development • Change perception of parking shortage • Improve walkability between centers

Shorter Term Project Opportunities • DDP Sites 1 2 1. Acme Site 2. Harry Louie Site 3. Collegian Site 4 7 3 4. DDP Building • Study Area Wide Sites 8 6 5. Courtney Square 6. DSHA/Parking Area 5 10 7. Duncan Center 8. Frear Building 9. New Transit Center 9 10.Transit Center/Old Capitol Cleaners

Governors Square Bank Lane The Green Governors Ave State Street Water Street • Future mixed use development

North Street at New Street (view East)

Queen Street at North Street (view South)

Water Street at New Street (view west from Courtney Square)

North Street Gateway at West Street (view east)

Downtown Dover Housing Projection • Includes new townhouse and multi-family units (rental and ownership) • Rough estimate for planning purposes • Total buildout over 20 years • Downtown Dover Projections:  Low: 475 units  Middle: 570 units  High: 660 units

DDP Development Opportunities • DDP Sites 1. Acme Site 2. Harry Louie Site 3. Collegian Site 4. DDP Site

Existing Parking Along North Street Parking Lot Counts Along North Street 1. 21 Spaces 2. 71 Spaces 3. 14 Spaces 4. 18 Spaces 5. 16 Spaces (Approx.) 2 34 5 6 7 6. 20 Spaces 7. 12 Spaces (Approx.) 1 Total 172 Spaces

Pedestrian Enhancements North Street – Existing Section North Street – Proposed Section

Concept Plan Along North Street – Option 1 Golden Fleece SLY 365 Clothing Parking Provided at new DDP Building Loockerman Plaza: with entrance 18 Spaces enhancements on North Street façade and renovations to Loockerman St. Parking Provided facade in North Street Lot reconfiguration: 204 Spaces 172 Spaces Existing

Concept Plan Along North Street – Option 3 Loockerman Commons Golden Fleece (2) New 2-Story SLY 365 Clothing Buildings 65’ 2,800 SF Retail on DDP Building 1st floor with entrance Parking Provided enhancements at new on North Street Loockerman Plaza: façade and 36 Spaces renovations to Loockerman St. Parking Provided facade in North Street Lot reconfiguration: 206 Spaces 172 Spaces Existing

Loockerman Commons – First Floor Plan Total Sq.Ft. = 6,850

Loockerman Commons – Second Floor Plan

Loockerman Commons/Plaza - View from Loockerman Street

DDP Property Existing Conditions View from Loockerman Street

DDP Property Concept Loockerman Street View

DDP Property Concept Loockerman Street Elevation

DDP Building – Floor Plan

DDP Property Existing Conditions View from North Street

DDP Property Concept North Street View

DDP Property Concept North Street View

Concept Site Plan Acme Site (2) 5-Unit 4-Story Mixed Townhouse Use Building Buildings with attached 1-car Retail on 1st Floor Garage Apartments on 95 Parking 2nd -4th Floors Spaces 27 Residential Units

Acme Site (Site 1) First Floor - Retail Total Sq.Ft. 1st floor = 12,800

Acme Site (Site 1) Second Floor - Residential

Acme Site (Site 1) Third Floor - Residential

Acme Site (Site 1) Fourth Floor - Residential

Retail and Apartment Concept at Existing Acme Site N

Rules to Plan Implementation • Implement an action plan • Define a champion and key leaders • Work together and leverage strengths of each partner (City, DDP, State, Wesley, Bayhealth …) towards the common vision

Plan Implementation Strategies • Establish business development and retention strategy to promote economic vitality • Improve gateways and entrance corridors with coordinated signage and streetscapes • Strengthen key North-South and East-West connections to major activity centers

Plan Implementation Strategies • Streetscape and road improvements to connect Wesley College campus to southern part of study area • Encourage mixed-use development to include housing, retail and cultural activities • Establish a coordinated signage and streetscape program to present a consistent image of the study area

Plan Implementation Recommendation • Create a single Downtown zoning classification or Form Based Code • Implement a City shared parking and parking management strategy • Develop a funding mechanism to generate a consistent revenue source for development • Measure success based on projects accomplished collectively

Short Term Action Recommendations • Adopt the Vision Plan as the guiding downtown development plan • Promote, market, and rollout Dover’s vision to citizens, legislature and media • Improve sidewalks for pedestrian comfort • Acquire, consolidate and rezone key development parcels for disposition Create a Developers Forum • Create a joint City and State facilities and planning review committee • Establish a unified and streamlined development review committee to ensure quality projects