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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
Written comments are accepted via mail to City of Dover – Planning Commission, P.O. Box 475 Dover
DE 19903 and via email at CompPlan@dover.de.us.
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
The Planning Commission Meeting for April 17, 2023 will be held as an In-Person Meeting at City Hall
in City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend in person. The meeting will also be provided
as a Virtual Meeting using WebEx an audio/visual conferencing system as an electronic means of
communication. See participation information below to join by phone or computer.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting of April 17, 2023
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meeting starts. For problems accessing the meeting, please call the Planning Office at (302) 736-
7196.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Adoption of Minutes of March 20, 2023
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COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
Meeting Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting date is scheduled for Monday,
May 15, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Update on City Council Actions
Department of Planning & Inspections Updates
OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING MEETING PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
Request Extension of Planning Commission Approval:
2. S-20-10 Bayhealth Staff Parking Lot Expansion at Scull Property (Revision of March 25,
2021) - Request for One Year Extension of Planning Commission Approval granted on April
19, 2021 for a proposed Site Development Master Plan Application to permit construction of
453 new parking spaces over the course of three phases for the Bayhealth Medical Center
Campus. This expands the existing parking from 227 spaces to a total of 680 parking spaces
on the Scull Property. Phase 1 proposes 251 new parking spaces; Phase 2 proposes 72 new
parking spaces; and Phase 3 proposes an additional 91 parking spaces and a connection to S.
State Street at the South Street intersection. The Plan shows the demolition of existing
buildings in each phase for a total of seven (7) buildings demolished including the Scull
Mansion to accommodate the increased volume of parking. The Revision offers a proposal
related to the Scull Mansion. The properties measure 11.43 acres +/- and are located on the
east side of S. State Street in the block between South Street and Scull Terrace. The
properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source
Water Protection Overlay Zone). The owners of record are Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc.
and KGH Development Corp. The parcels are proposed to be consolidated before the project
begins. Property Addresses: 605 S. State Street, 625 S. State Street, 100 Scull Terrace, and
150 Scull Terrace. Tax Parcel Numbers: ED-05-077.13-01-49.00-000 and ED-05-077.13-01-
51.00-000. Council District 2.
Pending Development Application:
3. S-23-06 College Road Apartments at Railroad Avenue/Grove Street – Continued Review of
Site Development Plan for construction of two 6-story mid-rise apartment buildings with a
total of 385 units consisting of studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units. The ground level of
each apartment building is parking and the other site improvements include six 7-car garage
buildings, parking lots, landscaping, and recreation areas. The Project also includes street
construction/improvements to Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue. A Lot Consolidation
Plan will combine the four parcels located east of Railroad Avenue for a total of 31.08 acres
of land. These properties are zoned RG-5 (General Residence Zone for Mid-Rise
Apartments). The subject area is located north of, but not adjacent to College Road, and east
of the Railroad corridor in the vicinity of Raymond Street, Railroad Avenue, and Grove
Street. Property Owners: Patel College Properties, LLC and Patel Excess College Road,
LLC. Tax Parcels: ED-05-067.00-02-53.00-000, ED-05-067.00-02-54.00-000, ED-05-
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067.00-02-55.00-000, and ED-05-067.00-02-56.00-000. Council District 4. Waiver Requests:
Reduction of Parking Requirement. Consideration of Active Recreation Area Plan. The
Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing and began review of this application at
their March 20, 2023 Meeting and deferred action seeking additional information.
NEW APPLICATIONS
4. Z-23-01 Lands of Jireh Christian Center Inc. at 2161 Forrest Avenue - Public Hearing and
Review for Recommendation to City Council for a rezoning application for a parcel of land
consisting of 11.9973+/- acres. The property is zoned R-10 (One-Family Residence Zone)
and partially subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning for the
property is RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone) and partially subject to the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the south side Forrest Avenue west of
Dover High Drive. The owner of record is Jireh Christian Center Inc. The equitable owner is
Leander Lakes III, LLC. Property Address: 2161 Forrest Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-
075.00-01-05.00-000. Council District 1. Ordinance #2023-04.
5. S-23-09 Byler’s Warehouse at 651 Garrison Oak Drive - Public Hearing and Review of a
Site Development Plan for a 37,107 SF Warehouse & Bakery with associated site
improvements. The site is located at Lot 2 of the Garrison Oak Business & Technology
Center. The property is zoned IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and
Technology Center) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone:
Tier 2 Primary Wellhead Protection Area). The property of 14.714 acres is located adjacent
to the east intersection of Garrison Oak Drive and White Oak Road. The owner of record is
the City of Dover; and the equitable owner is Byler’s Store Inc. Property Address: 651
Garrison Oak Drive. Tax Parcel: LC-05-068.00-02-02.00-000. Council District 3. Waiver
Requests: Reduction of Parking Requirement and Partial Elimination of Upright Curbing.
For Consideration: Performance Standards Review Application.
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN
Posted Agenda: April 10, 2023
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.