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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, July 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 & VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
The Planning Commission Meeting for July 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
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Adoption of Minutes of June 20, 2023
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COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
Meeting Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting date is scheduled for Monday,
August 21, 2023 at 7:00pm.
Update on City Council Actions
Department of Planning & Inspections Updates
OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING MEETING PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
Requests for Extension of Planning Commission Approval
NEW APPLICATIONS
2. C-23-02 The Hive: Business and Event Center at 28 W. Loockerman Street – Public Hearing
and Review of a Conditional Use Application to permit the conversion of the first floor (2,493
SF) within an existing building to serve as a professional office and event space. The property
consists of one parcel of land. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone), and is
subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located at the south side of West
Loockerman Street between the southern termini of South Bradford Street and State Street
Alley. The owner of record is Conekt LLC. Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-077.09-04-15.00-000.
Property at 28 W. Loockerman St. Council District 4. Consideration of Tree Mitigation Plan.
3. S-23-13 Delaware State ECIC Building at 1200 N Dupont Hwy - Public Hearing and Review
of a Site Development Plan for a new 14,512 +/- SF Building on the Delaware State University
Campus for the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC). This 2 story building will be
placed where there is an active Demolition Permit for part of the R. S. Grossley Hall. This new
building will be separate from the remaining portion of the R. S. Grossley Hall. There is an
existing parking lot that will serve both the R. S. Grossley Hall and the new ECIC building
with 33 parking spaces, including 5 handicapped spaces. The property is zoned IO (Institutional
and Office Zone) and also subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). It is
centrally located on the Delaware State University campus which the entirety is addressed as
1200 N. Dupont Hwy. Tax Parcel ID: ED-05-057.00-01-21.00-000. Council District 4.
4. S-23-15 Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings at 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard -
Public Hearing and Review of a Site Development Plan Application to permit the construction
of two 19,800 SF office buildings, parking, and other site improvements. The parcel totals
2.615 acres +/- and is zoned CPO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and is subject to
the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the southwest corner of Walker
Road and Saulsbury Road, and east of Mont Blanc Boulevard. The owner of record is Walker
Pavilion, LLC and equitable owner is Walker Road Professional Center, LLC. Property
Address: 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard. Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-067.19-04-52.00-000.
Council District 1. Waiver Request: Elimination of Loading Spaces. This property was
previously subject to Site Development Plan Applications S-05-18, S-06-46 and S-09-19 where
construction did not commence, and the plans expired. The most recent Site Plan S-20-12
Walker Pavilion was granted Conditional Approval by the Planning Commission in November
2020 with an extension until November 30, 2023; Final Plan approval is pending.
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5. SB-23-02 Land of Rojan Meadows: Minor Subdivision Plan - Public Hearing and Review of a
Minor Subdivision Plan to subdivide two (2) existing properties consisting overall of 35,592 SF
+/- (0.817 acres +/-) into four (4) new properties for development of one-family detached
dwellings. From west to east, Lots 1 & 2 are proposed is to be 8,890 SF each, and Lots 3 & 4
are proposed to consist of 8,901 SF each. An easement is proposed with a drive-aisle across the
southern portion of all four properties for vehicle access from Rojan Road (proposed street),
with no access from North Little Creek Road. The parcels subject to this Minor Subdivision
Application lay on the south side of North Little Creek Road, across from the southern terminus
of Nicholas Drive. The two (2) subject properties are zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone)
and are currently undeveloped. The owner of record for the two (2) subject properties Rojan
Meadows, LLC. Current Property Addresses: 1542 & 1554 North Little Creek Road. Tax
Parcel Numbers: ED-05-068.20-01-57.00-000, and ED-05-068.20-01-58.00-000. Council
District 2.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Nomination and Election of Officers (Chairman and Vice-Chairman) due to Annual Meeting of
Planning Commission
7. Appointment of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee of Planning Commission
(in accordance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §2.28)
ADJOURN
Posted Agenda: July 7, 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
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JUNE 20, 2023
The Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at
7:00 PM as an In-Person Meeting and also using the phone/videoconferencing system WebEx.
The Meeting Session was conducted with Chair Mrs. Maucher presiding. Members present were
Mr. Roach (virtual), Mrs. Denney, Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Welsh (virtual), Mrs. Malone (virtual),
and Mrs. Maucher. Mr. Cooper, Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Jones were absent.
Staff members present were Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian
Swierczek, Ms. Katherine Oehmke, Mr. Jason Lyon and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. Mr. Glenn
Mandalas was present serving as legal counsel for the Planning Commission. Also present were
Mr. Alan Hill and Mr. Michael Scali. Speaking from the public were Ms. Annette Mathis, Ms.
Rachael Rigliano, Mr. Joseph Blake, Mr. Dwight Chandler, and Ms. Cynthia Wentworth.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mrs. Maucher stated that Conditional Use Application C-23-02 The Hive: Business and Event
Center at 28 W. Loockerman Street will not be heard by the Planning Commission this evening
due to incomplete public notice. Application C-23-02 will be rescheduled for a future Planning
Commission Meeting and will be subject to Public Notice requirements for a new meeting date.
Mr. Hartman stated that regarding the agenda, before they start on that he would like to ask
Planning Staff if they have received any documentation between the parties (referencing
application S-23-06). Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mrs. Maucher stated that they can address
that when we get to that application.
Mr. Hartman stated that this is part of the agenda. If we have not received the documentation that
they required at the April 17, 2023 meeting, then he would move that the first item be removed
from the Agenda. Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Mandalas stated that he thinks it is a valid
point. If there is a flaw with the item and it can’t go forward, now is the time to remove it from
the Agenda. When the Planning Commission retained him as Counsel on this matter, he did
review the record and he did understand that at the last meeting it was continued until the parties
would have an opportunity to confer. They have confirmed with him that they have conferred
telephonically. He asked them to each provide written reports to him so that he could have an
understanding about what they have conferred about and whether any material progress on
resolving any of the outstanding issues have been made. Those reports have indicated that there
has not been any sort of material advancement at least as to the ownership of Raymond (Street).
That reason alone, he does not think is reason enough to defer or continue the item any further.
He will be able to explain that a little more when we get to that agenda item, but they have met
and conferred.
Mrs. Denney moved to approve the Agenda as submitted, seconded by Mrs. Welsh and the
motion was carried 5-1 with Mr. Hartman voting no and Mr. Cooper, Mr. Baldwin and Dr.
Jones absent.
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2023
Mrs. Malone moved to approve the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023,
seconded by Mrs. Welsh and the motion was unanimously carried 6-0 with Mr. Cooper, Mr.
Baldwin and Dr. Jones absent.
COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
Mrs. Gray provided an update on the regular City Council and various Committee meetings held
on May 22 & 23, 2023 and June 12 & 13, 2023.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the next Planning Commission regular meeting is scheduled
for Monday, July 17, 2023, at 7:00PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. There have been new
applications that have been filed and we will be processing for that meeting.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Planning & Inspections Department has no particular
updates other than there are a lot of different special events in the City of Dover. From ComiCon
that was this past weekend and then the Positively Dover African American Festival coming up
next week. Take a look at what’s happening in your community.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that for the Planning Commission, we have alerted you to an
education and training opportunity. It is called “Land Use Law, FOIA & Ethics Training
Session” that is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 6PM in City Council Chambers. This is
organized in part by City Council, but they have extended the invitation to other boards and
commissions. That Training Session will be led by Mr. Max Walton who is a land use attorney in
the State of Delaware that works with a number of municipalities and also is a fellow at the
University of Delaware as part of their Institute for Public Administration.
OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Mrs. Melson-Williams presented the audience information on policies and procedures for the In-
Person Meeting and Virtual Meeting using the WebEx system.
OLD BUSINESS
Requests for Extensions of Planning Commission Approval: None
Pending Development Application:
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:
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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-05-067.00-02-55.00-000, 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. The Planning Commission continued review of this
application at their April 17, 2023 and deferred action until the June 2023 Meeting seeking
additional information.
Mrs. Maucher stated that starting with item S-23-06 where action was deferred at the March 20,
2023 and April 17, 2023 meetings. First, we need a motion to continue its review.
Mrs. Denney moved to continue the review of application S-23-06 College Road Apartments at
Railroad Avenue/Grove Street. They had asked for some information and she thinks that they
would be remiss if they did not allow at least the representative of the application to come
forward and update us with any new information, seconded by Malone and the motion was
carried 5-1 with Mr. Hartman voting no and Mr. Cooper, Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Jones absent.
Mrs. Maucher stated that she would first refer to legal counsel, Mr. Glenn Mandalas for any
guidance on this application and then she will refer to Planning Staff, Mrs. Dawn Melson-
Williams and Mrs. Mary Ellen Gray for a reminder briefing on this Site Development
Application.
Mr. Mandalas stated that he does see some familiar faces in the room and others may not know
me. My name is Glenn Mandalas and I am an attorney with Baird Mandalas Brockstedt and
Federico. Our first office was opened here in Dover and we currently have offices throughout the
State and in Maryland. Here in Dover, our office is at the corner of State and Division Streets. I
have represented municipalities for more than 15 years, and in that time I have seen many
contentious applications move through the application review and approval process. The job of a
member of the Planning Commission is not an easy one, especially when an application is
controversial. It can make a member question why they ever joined the Commission in the first
place. And rarely are these public servants given the thanks they deserve for the long hours they
spend both outside of the meeting and during the meetings. As we move into this application, I
would ask everyone to consider the service of the Commission members before you, and to
proceed with the decorum that is appropriate in a proceeding such as this one.
The public record on the application before the Commission has been closed since March 20,
2023. During the April meeting of the Planning Commission, the application as continued to this
evening’s meeting so that the parties would have an opportunity to confer to determine if any of
the issues that have been raised could be resolved. When I was retained by the Coty, I asked
legal counsel for the Applicant and legal counsel for the Mishoe family to submit reports on any
progress toward a resolution since the meeting in April. In order to maintain the integrity of the
public record which, as I noted is already closed, I have not distributed the reports to the full
membership of the Planning Commission, but the reports were incredibly helpful to me.
At this stage, the Planning Commission is proceeding under the Zoning Ordinance at Article 10,
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Section 2, Subsection 2.43 (E), titled Planning Commission Action. That Section provides: “The
planning commission shall act to approve or disapprove any application for site development
plan received by it either as an original review or as a referral from the city planner under the
provision of subsection 2.42 (A) of this article within 45 days or within such additional time as
may be consented to by the applicant.”
This application is at the final stage of the Planning Commission’s review process. In addition to
site development plan approval, the applicant is seeking a waiver from the parking requirement
to provide 683 parking spaces instead of the 867 spaces required under the Code.
Based upon my review of the record, it seems that a question about the ownership of Raymond
(Jason) Street has overwhelmed the most recent conversations. The City Solicitor opined in an
April 14, 2023 letter that the portion of Raymond Street at issue has been affectively annexed
into the City of Dover as a public right-of-way. This Planning Commission has no authority to
adjudicate land ownership issues, especially ownership of off-site lands. To the extant there is
merit to the theory that Raymond Street was not dedicated to the City with the recordation of an
1899 plot, it’s not the Planning Commission’s responsibility to adjudicate that claim. Similarly,
to the extent there is merit to the theory that the annexation actions were not properly conducted,
it’s not the Planning Commission’s responsibility to adjudicate that claim. Whether you approve
or deny the Application before you, the dispute over ownership will remain because this body
does not have the authority to resolve land ownership issues.
After you take action on this application, either approving it or denying it, the parties will
continue to have the same ownership dispute and should they so choose, they will be able to
adjudicate their dispute in the appropriate court.
Presume for a moment that Mr. Sergovic is correct, and Raymond Street is owned by his client.
If the plan is approved and the court later concludes that Raymond Street is not a City Street, the
developer will be required to obtain an easement from Mr. Sergovic’s client to utilize Raymond
Street, or the developer will need to come back to this body seeking a plan amendment to gain
access through some other route.
For all those reasons, in my view, the Planning Commission should not delay action on this
application until the ownership dispute is resolved. Instead, I recommend that the Commission
deliberate over the merits of the application without giving the Raymond Street ownership issue
undue consideration, and endeavor to decide the application.
Mr. Hartman stated that one of the Planning Commission’s obligations under Article 10, Section
2, Subsection 22 is to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the residents for all Site
Development Plans. If this was an error in the Annexation, how can the Planning Commission
say yes go ahead with this not knowing if it is a problem with the Annexation? That is not
protecting the welfare of the residents at all. In the initial wording of the City in their DAC
Report of November 3, 2021 has some very squirrely language in it and he would like to read it
for the record. “While the right-of-way was not explicitly described in the resolutions of the
majority of these properties annexed into the City, it is the City Solicitor’s understanding that
because the right-of-way was originally platted for public use, that as the properties were
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annexed, the adjacent right-of-ways should have been annexed as well. From our research, it
appears that portions of Raymond Street were included in the annexation of certain adjacent
parcels.” And it goes on and its Item #5 from the DAC Meeting Report from the Planning Staff
dated November 3, 2021. Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Mandalas stated that he would say
that there is a valid issue here. There is clearly an issue and parties have made points on either
side of it and he thinks it’s an issue that could be adjudicated by a court. He just simply doesn’t
think that it’s an issue that the Planning Commission should rely upon to either approve or deny.
If Raymond Street, for example, you didn’t think it provided proper access or if you thought
Raymond Street for some reason was going to put people at risk and create a health, welfare or
safety concern, then he thinks it’s absolutely appropriate for the Planning Commission to be
considering those sorts of aspects of Raymond Street. But as to ownership, the record is just
unclear and sort of replete with both sides making arguments about ownership and he doesn’t
think the ownership issue. As long as you have sufficient evidence on the record to suggest that
the Annexations might have been proper or that the dedication might have been affective, he
doesn’t think that it is of a level that would be sustainable from a denial perspective. He does
think that if the Planning Commission makes a decision one way or another, parties then are at
least in a better position to figure out whether they want to adjudicate in the proper court, the
ownership issue of Raymond Street.
Mr. Hartman stated that he would just like to point out and he made this point at the hearing, that
there was no Traffic Impact Study done. That is one of the things that the residents brought to the
hearing, is their concern with the traffic. That was one of the things that they discussed with the
City Attorney when he met with them onsite. We have in writing that Dr. Mishoe pays property
taxes to the County on this. His point is, if the City errored in this Annexation by not notifying
the correct people and just went ahead with this Annexation by mistake, shouldn’t the City be
seeking some sort of resolution in court rather than putting the burden on Dr. Mishoe?
Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Mandalas stated that is an issue that he thinks that there could
be some court resolution to it and he supposes that the City could seek some sort of declaratory
judgement action to have a court declare whether their actions were proper or improper. He just
doesn’t think that it is the type of record evidence that you can rely upon to approve or deny the
application. He does think that what he was speaking to earlier about the Traffic Impact Study as,
there have been items on the record from other agencies that deal with traffic and entrances, but
to the extent that you’ve recognized that the Raymond Street access area as one not appropriate
for maybe regular traffic, he does think that is record evidence that you could rely upon in your
decision.
Mrs. Denney stated that her feelings are very strong that in order for the applicant’s desire for
planning to move ahead, that we should address issues like parking waivers and things like that
full well knowing that as you pointed out, beyond that the rest of those items, this is a civil
matter. We have no jurisdiction or right to really discuss that aspect of it here. This body has no
governance over it. She feels strongly that it shouldn’t stop us from reviewing this and allowing
them to know what this body and the things that they do have jurisdiction over for
recommendation, what they think, feel and what we are going to say about it. She thinks that
they deserve going forward, to know that and that’s the purpose of this meeting. Last month
when she made the motion to table this for up to 45 days for clarification, she had hoped that
meetings and things would take place and we would come back with an absolute answer. But at
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this point, based on your explanation, she doesn’t think that that is going to come any time
quickly. She thinks that we should just move forward with what they can discuss and vote on.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that she is going to do a quick version of the Staff presentation just
so everyone is reminded of what Site Plan S-23-06 College Road Apartments at Railroad
Avenue/Grove Street is. It is a Site Development Plan proposal for two six story mid-rise
apartment buildings. They are shown on the screen as L-shaped. They consist of a ground level
of parking and then floors 2 through 5 would be the apartment units themselves. A total of 385
units are proposed in a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The project site also
includes other parking lot areas in the form of surface parking. There are sidewalks that circulate
the site and also Active Recreation as this is a residential development and active recreation
components are required. The property is zoned RG-5 (General Residence Zone for Mid-Rise
Apartments). RG-5 (General Residence Zone for Mid-Rise Apartments) does allow for mid-rise
apartment buildings. There are bulk standards that the project is meeting. There is a maximum
building height of six stories and seventy feet in the RG-5 (General Residence Zone for Mid-
Rise Apartments). As noted, the applicant initially did make a Waiver Request for the reduction
of the parking requirements for the project based on the Code of 2.25 parking spaces per
dwelling unit. That 385 units would require 867 parking spaces. Their plan, as initially
submitted, includes parking for 683 spaces. There has been some conversation that the applicant
has put forward in the past that they could abandon that Waiver Request for parking; so, that may
be something that you wish to clarify this evening. The project has other site amenities that are
required by Code such as bicycle parking, lighting, dumpsters, and the rear emergency access is
satisfied as there are circulation drive aisles that double as fire lanes for the project site. The
project really focuses on the development of the western portion of this tract of land. The eastern
portion is encumbered by wetland areas and floodplain areas which the Zoning Ordinance limits
the ability to construct in. The project will do some woodland clearing; however, it is
maintaining adequate existing woodlands on the site per our Code. Additionally, they will be
planting trees and the minimum number required based on the initial calculations is 158 trees.
Their plan, as displayed on the screen, shows all of those funny little circles that are additional
trees that would planted on site which is over 260 new tree plantings. The Active Recreation
Area for this project consists of a number of amenities. Focused here it includes a walking path
trail that has a fitness component to it. There is a multi-sport court. There is a sand volleyball
court and also a pavilion. In all, the total Active Recreation Area they are providing is 6.67 acres
which meets the minimum requirement for Active Recreation Area for the project site which is a
calculation based on the number of units. The DAC Report for this is dated March 8, 2023
includes the summary and information from the Planning Office in addition to the other
regulatory agencies including the Department of Public Works, the Department of
Water/Wastewater, the Office of the Fire Marshal, the Electric Department, DelDOT and the
Kent Conservation District who have also weighed in with comments. The packet that we
provided to the Planning Commission included all of the original attachments that you were
provided at the March 20, 2023 meeting. In addition, the meeting minutes from both the March
and April meetings of the Planning Commission and the additional items that were provided,
specifically a letter from the City Solicitor dated April 14, 2023 and then other email and letter
distributions that were made by the City Clerk’s Office to the Planning Commission with the
receipt of several letters from John A. Sergovic who is representing the Mishoe Family. So, all of
those were included in your packet and we tried to give them exhibit numbers to help you out
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this evening. She will just remind everyone that the applicant did make a Waiver Request for the
reduction of the parking requirement and it will also include consideration of the Active
Recreation Area for the plan.
Mrs. Maucher stated that as a reminder, Application S-23-06 College Road Apartments at
Railroad Avenue/Grove Street, public hearing was conducted during the meeting of March 20,
2023; therefore, there is not a public hearing this evening.
Mr. Roach stated that he does see that there are quite a few people attending today in person and
he understands that we do not have to open it the public tonight; but honestly, with all of the
confusion and disputes between other parties, is it possible that they can vote on possibly
opening up the public hearing or testimony in regards to this matter? He feels as though that
there are so many discrepancies that are going on in regards to what is being said. He doesn’t
want to be in a situation as to where they are not allowing others to be able to come forth to be
able to speak in regards to things that are being said just because there is no public testimony. He
is not sure in regards to what rights they have as the Planning Commission to be able to see if
there are people in there that may have some other information that they can be able to hear
today. He honestly feels as though that at this point in time, based on everything that we have
had these past couple of meetings, he would rather just have more information than not.
Responding to Mr. Roach, Mr. Mandalas stated that he is sympathetic to Mr. Roach’s view.
There are quite a few people in the room and he is sure that they would like the option to speak.
The issue with the land use application such as this is that there is a public hearing process and
the record is open when the public hearing occurs and the record is closed when the public
hearing is done. As much as they would like to hear from individuals who are in the room today,
other individuals who may be wanting to comment on this application as well, didn’t receive any
public notice that there would be additional testimony taken tonight. So, the only way that it
would be appropriate under the process that’s been established in the Code to take additional
public testimony, is to repost notice of a public hearing, publish it in the newspaper, give fifteen
days’ notice, set another hearing date and conduct another full public hearing to allow
individuals to speak. It is not simply that it’s unfair in some respects to the people that are here to
not have the opportunity to speak; it is just as unfair for those individuals who didn’t attend
tonight because they didn’t’ think there would be opportunity to speak. To maintain the integrity
of the record, his advice is to not open up the mic tonight.
Mr. Roach thanked Mr. Mandalas. He stated that like he said before in regards to the issues in
regards to the applicant and the owner in question, he would personally love to be able to obtain
as much information as we can because as he sees it in his past meetings that they have had, he
would much rather be able to allow opportunity for everyone to be able to speak and express
their thoughts and any information on things that we continue to gather throughout these months
of this application. He would rather have another hearing in regards to them being able to hear
everyone’s testimony as we continue to move throughout this process. Again, he is the type that
would like to at least have all of the information that he can before he makes a decision. It seems
like every single month we are getting new information. In his opinion, he would like to table it
again and possibly open up another public hearing to be able to get all of the information that we
are not receiving in the meeting, opposed to having a closed hearing just because the public
hearing is not being held again. Responding to Mr. Roach, Mr. Mandalas stated that the other
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relevant issue with regard to considering an additional public hearing is that the City Code does
provide for approval within 45 days and that clock has already ticked off. The Code does allow
for that time to be extended as long as the applicant consents to the extension of time. In his
review of the record and watching the previous hearing, he was reminded that the applicant put
on the record that they would not be consenting to any additional time period. So, to the extent of
the Planning Commission wanting to move forward, the applicant would have an action to
compel the Planning Commission to make a decision on the application.
Mr. Roach stated that a lot of times we run into applications where we haven’t had situations like
this. As long as he has been on the Commission, there has never really been any outright
contesting to ownership of a property. Even if that is not the case, he doesn’t know what they can
do. But again, at this point in time he would love to be able to have that but if there is a 45 day
standard in regards to us being able to allow to open it to the public hearing again. He would just
like to continue to allow opportunity and have clear cut evidence or a clear cut decision being
made by the City Planner or anyone on here who could basically tell us what the acquisitions that
were being made by Dr. Mishoe and the owners of the properties are actually concrete so there is
no discrepancy. Again, for him and looking out for all of the outpour from the residents in that
area and supposed owners, he just doesn’t feel comfortable being a person who can sit up here
and make a decision based on something when there is still situations with people contesting that
they own something that we are trying to make a decision on.
Mrs. Maucher stated that the underlying ownership issue is not a Planning Commission matter to
be decided. She thinks that Mr. Mandalas was pretty clear that that aside, we need to take action
on this application on its merits based on what is being presented to us within our purview.
Perhaps Mr. Mandalas would like to review the underlying issue and how it is not within our
purview. Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mr. Mandalas stated that the way he boiled this down to
its essences is as he said earlier that the Planning Commission is without authority to adjudicate
land ownership issues. The Planning Commission neither is with the authority to force the parties
to adjudicate land ownership issues. So, we are really at a standstill. The Planning Commission
has no ability to compel the applicant or the opposition to go to a court and adjudicate the matter
and Planning Commission doesn’t have the authority to adjudicate it either. The only action that
the Planning Commission can take is the one that is obligated to take which is to either to
approve or deny the application. That is why he said earlier that he thinks the Planning
Commission should try to make a decision on the application.
Mr. Hartman stated that he understands that it is not the Planning Commission’s responsibility or
authority to make a determination in these types of matters regarding litigation between people
for property. His guilt comes in because this Commission was involved in the very beginning in
approving that Annexation. It went from us to City Council which approved it and then it was
annexed. He is just saying that maybe they weren’t given the right amount of information at the
very beginning of this. At the very least, the City should go back and look at how they did this
Annexation and learn from their mistakes because this has been a horrendous process for the
applicant and for all of the people involved and for the Planning Commissioners. He knows that
he has spent 30 hours on it at home. He feels that guilt. He made the motion to annex the
property and here he are.
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Mrs. Denney stated that she thinks she has said this before here but she often says it with the
County. Her feelings are very strong that our Code is not a book of suggestions. The Code of the
City of Dover is the Code and it is a reality. If there are issues then there are avenues where
somebody can appeal that. The outlying issues are civil matters and we have no right to really
address them. Her feelings are that we are down to making a decision no matter who owns the
property because we shouldn’t ever make a decision on who owns a piece of property. We
should make the decision based on what the request is and in this case it happens to be a waiver.
No matter who owns the land, would this body agree to waive the amount of parking? She
believes that is the issue that we are here trying to address and should address. As Mr. Mandalas
stated, we had the public hearing; however, for her she just wants to state as we are about to
make votes on this, that we are looking at a property that abuts very narrow streets. We all know
that when events happen, people have parties or events and extra people, those who can’t find
parking end up parking along the side of streets and this is a particularly narrow street. At this
point, the one issue that she feels that we should address is that we should not be doing any kind
of waiver for parking because it is inappropriate. Where would these people go to park?
Mr. Roach stated that his issue at hand again is the fact that an Annexation or decision was made
to have this application actually go in front of us in the first place. It was done in a way that was
not presented, in his opinion, in a clear and equitable manner. He feels as though that there is no
reason for them to not concentrate on the issue at hand when the issue at hand is the fact that
there are questions in regards to the whole entire application. That is just his opinion and as he
has said before, he loves and respects every single person on this body. We have always operated
in a way that is fair and equitable in regards to any application that walks in here. Honestly, he
knows that us being placed in a position to be able to make decisions in regards to applications
that come across here, that our first and foremost charge is to make sure that we look out for the
people in the City of Dover, Delaware. Tonight there is question to how this application even got
in front of us based on ownership and based on the ideas of discrepancies as it pertains to
annexations. To him, it doesn’t make sense to move forward in regards to any decision without
clarity in regards to that situation.
Mrs. Malone moved to approve S-23-06 College Road Apartments at Railroad Avenue/Grove
Street to include the Waiver Request for the reduction in parking and the consideration of Active
Recreation Area Plan and these recommendations are based on the consideration that has been
given on all City departments and City Council, seconded by Mrs. Denney and the motion was
lost based on a tied vote of 3-3 with Mr. Cooper, Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Jones absent. Mrs.
Malone voting yes; based on the reasons that she already stated, and she will also add regarding
the information that the developer has presented to the City Departments and Planning and who
has provided everything that he has been requested to provide. Mr. Roach voting no. Mrs.
Denney voting no; the project overall she believes that she could vote to approve but she
absolutely feels that if we waive parking regulations that we could be setting up problems that
our Police Department is going to have to enforce. The bottom line is that the street is too
narrow. For instance, if a plan were to expand that roadway at the developer’s cost that would
be a different story. She realizes that traffic impacts and things like that at this stage of the game,
DelDOT doesn’t want to even talk about. She has done this for years and DelDOT doesn’t even
want to entertain traffic studies on something that isn’t approved. Approval of the waiver bothers
her. Mr. Hartman voting no; based on the waiver approval. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; she concurs
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with the statements made by Mrs. Malone. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; the applicant has been in
compliance with the City Ordinance and zoning requirements and DAC and Planning Staff
recommendations have also identified no issues and it is also consistent with our Comprehensive
Plan.
Mr. Mandalas stated that with a tied vote, the motion does not carry. You can take a new motion.
Obviously, there was concern over the waivers; so, you could separate those out or take a
different motion but at this point, no action has been taken. You could take the waivers
separately. You could take a reverse of Mrs. Malone’s motion to approve the Site Plan but not
the waiver. Or you could take a motion to deny.
Mr. Mandalas stated that he doesn’t want to open the record back up but what he recalls from the
last record is that Mr. Balascio put on the record that they would gladly provide the parking if
they needed to but that would create other issues with unit count, he believes. There was an offer
to remove that waiver request. He doesn’t know if it was ever formalized or put in any form of
writing but there was an offer to remove that waiver request.
Mrs. Denney moved to deny the parking waiver for S-23-06 College Road Apartments at
Railroad Avenue/Grove Street.
Mrs. Maucher asked if they needed to do the Site Plan first and then the waivers. Responding to
Mrs. Maucher, Mr. Mandalas stated that he doesn’t think they need to. He thinks this a relevant
motion to bring clarity to that issue because it wasn’t clear in the last hearings.
Mrs. Denney moved to deny the parking waiver for S-23-06 College Road Apartments at
Railroad Avenue/Grove Street, seconded by Mr. Hartman and the motion was carried 6-0 by roll
call vote with Mr. Cooper, Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Jones absent. Mrs. Denney voting yes to deny
the waiver; there are other ways to remedy that within the plan with a little thought and
redesigning. She feels very strongly that that road is way too narrow and there always tends to
be, whether it is a studio apartment, eventually there is going to be issues where people are lined
up parked and possibly even on both sides of the road for a graduation or a christening or
something. Then our Police Department is out there wasting their precious time issuing
citations. She thinks the best thing to do is ask the developer to change the plan and put the
parking inside where it belongs. Mr. Hartman voting yes to deny the waiver request; based on
concerns with public health, safety, and welfare. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for reasons stated in the
motion. Mrs. Malone voting yes to deny parking waiver. Mr. Roach voting yes. Mrs. Maucher
voting yes for reasons stated.
Mrs. Malone moved to approve Site Development Plan S-23-06 College Road Apartments at
Railroad Avenue/Grove Street (with the exception of approving the parking waiver request) and
inclusive of the Active Recreation Area Plan, seconded by Mrs. Denney and the motion was
carried 5-1 with Mr. Roach voting no and Mr. Cooper, Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Jones absent. Mrs.
Malone voting yes; because of her previous reasons stated. Mr. Roach voting no; for the reasons
stated previously in his comments. Mrs. Denney voting yes; she thinks application goes along
with the Comprehensive Plan, it meets the requirements and she thinks the additional housing is
needed. Mr. Hartman voting yes; he personally disagrees with it but all of his arguments have
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been discounted. He understands their responsibilities under the Code and he will agree with the
motion based on the advice of legal counsel here tonight. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; based on the
legal comments by Mr. Mandalas and our responsibility here is to vote on the Site Plan. Mrs.
Maucher voting yes; for reasons stated previously. The applicant has been incompliance with
City Ordinances and zoning approvals and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and based
on comments from DAC and Planning Staff. She would also encourage the applicant to work
with the community in examining some traffic calming measures on those roads because she
knows having lived near large developments, sometimes those are helpful to address some of the
concerns from the community.
NEW APPLICATIONS
S-23-12 Eden Hill Farm TND: Residential District – Revised Implementation Plan (Phases 4, 5
& 6 Areas: Lot Configuration, Open Space Areas & Unit Count) – Public Hearing and Review of
Revised Implementation Plan for the Residential District component of the Traditional
Neighborhood Design project known as Eden Hill Farm TND. The Revised Plan for the
Residential District proposes to revise Phase 4, 5 & 6 areas: to correct sizes of Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9
(Multi-family Lots); to reconfigure Lot 10 (Multi-family) and adjacent alleys; to convert Lot 11
from Open Space to Townhouse Lots; to consolidate lots (Lots 190-234, 327-338, Open Space)
to create Signers Park Open Space of 6.12 acres and to create a Multi-family Lot of 5.28 acres; to
consolidate lots (Lots 434-450) to create Open Space of 2.18 acres adjacent to railroad corridor;
to abandon certain street and alley rights-of-way; to adjust alignment of Red Haven Way; to
increase total unit count from 665 to 725 dwelling units; and to revise phase line of Phases 5 and
6. The Residential District consists multiple parcels totaling of 109.034 acres ± of land and is
zoned TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design). The project is located south of West North
Street and Wemyss Road and east of the POW-MIA Parkway. The owners of record for the areas
of revision are Eden Hill Apartments Acquisition Co., LCC and Eden 4DS, LLC. Tax Parcels:
Multiple parcels of the Residential District on map ED-05-076.04. Council District 2. SB-06-03
Eden Hill Farm TND: Residential District - Implementation Plan consisting of 665 dwelling
units received Planning Commission conditional approval on June 19, 2006. S-19-25 Eden Hill
Farm TND: Residential District - Revised Implementation (Phase 2 Area, Club Houses and
Unity Types) received Planning Commission conditional Approval on January 21, 2020. There
have also been subsequent approvals related to lot layout and Pattern Book revisions. Related
Applications: SB-07-01, MI-08-03, MI-08-20, MI-09-03, MI-09-13, MI-10-04, MI-10-14, MI-10-
20, S-19-25, and MI-21-06.
Representative: Mr. Alan Hill, A H Davenport; Mr. Michael Scali, part of ownership group
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that we are looking at Eden Hill Farm TND which is a Traditional
Neighborhood Design project and we are looking at a Revised Implementation Plan.
Specifically, it focuses on Phase 4, 5 and 6 and deals with some lot configurations, open space
areas, and a change in unit count. The image on the screen is the entire area that is the
Residential District of Eden Hill. What is highlighted in green are areas of open space and one of
the areas where changes are proposed is the big green triangle that is kind of on the right hand
side of the location. The Residential District of Eden Hill is just over 109 acres and is zoned
TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design). This zone has a very specific zoning process in our
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Code and back in 2005-2006, it was initially zoned to the TND (Traditional Neighborhood
Design). The first Implementation Plan for the project was reviewed by Planning Commission in
June of that year. Since that time, there have been a number of Implementation Plans that revised
different pieces of the development and this is the current one that is under consideration. The
most recent one prior to that was one in 2019 with S-19-25 which targeted some revisions to the
Phase 2 areas and created basically two locations for Clubhouse buildings and did some other lot
configurations. Your Report from the Planning Office actually outlines all of the many
applications that this location has gone through over the years. Some of them require Planning
Commission review and others were administrative in nature. The Residential District as
approved is a mix of dwelling unit types. It includes single family detached homes, duplexes,
townhouses, and also initially they were deemed condominiums but more recently reflected as
multi-family units. The project itself is a Revised Implementation Plan. There is also what is
known as a Comprehensive Development Standards Manual and they tend to call it the Pattern
Book, that is in place and over the years has had a series of Addendums with it. With this
proposal tonight, is an Addendum for consideration specifically for the multi-family units and
the image of that is posted on the screen here. The Pattern Book needs to outline the bulk
standards for the process of ultimately developing a multi-family unit. The images that are
presented on the page are examples but the Pattern Book itself goes through material choices for
development throughout the Eden Hill TND. Specially, she will use the next slide shown which
is part of the applicant’s presentation. There are a number of revisions to the Plan that are
proposed. In summary, what is shown on the screen in an orange color to the far north is some
adjustments to the size of the multi-family lots that are there to really just balance the shape of
those lots. To the east of that in the light blue color, there is a proposed reconfiguration of Lot 10
and Lot 11 areas. Again, this is a multi-family unit area and with adjustments to alleys in that
area. They are also proposing four (4) townhouse lots to be established once the alleys are
realigned for a little better circulation in that location. The biggest change is what is shown in
purple and it is an effort to expand the open space and create a new area for multi-family lots.
This is the portion of the district that is bounded by Little Eden Way, Eden Hill Boulevard,
Skipton Boulevard, Red Haven Way, and the railroad corridor. New development has happened
in this area; they are not existing houses and what they are proposing to do is take Signers Park
Open Space which is in this area and enlarge it substantially for a large Open Space area of just
over 6 acres while also creating a multi-family lot for development of just over 5 acres.
Additionally, a series of lots along Red Haven Way between it and the railroad corridor would be
consolidated to create another area of open space. Ultimately, they are increasing the open space
but also increasing the dwelling counts for the project overall. The next piece of change is just a
revision in phase lines. That is really a development construction process aspect that they are
looking to adjust. The next piece of the Revised Implementation Plan is an increase in dwelling
unit count. Once we do this combination and reconfiguration of units, they are asking for the
project to be allowed a maximum of 725 dwelling units. Currently, the project site is approved
for 665 dwelling units so that is an increase of 60. There was a higher number at one point in one
Implementation Plan that never came to fruition. Tonight, they are looking to increase it to a total
of 725 dwelling units. There is a slight change in the mix of unit types and in their number and
location. In our Report, they actually tracked out the unit type changes over the years and what
those percentages are. This does increase the percentage for multi-family units, but it increases
the density while also increasing open space for the project. There are number of site
considerations that will have to be ironed out through an administrative process to update any
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construction plans should this Revised Implementation Plan be adopted. Those are things related
to sidewalks, the tree planting plan, and the details of the open space area and any amenities that
they may have. Tonight, you are looking at a Revised Implementation Plan. Just to let you know,
out there right now they have over 160 units that have received a Certificate of Occupancy and
are for the most part occupied. There are about another couple dozen that are under active
construction. The area that is under construction right now is in the western portion of the site
and is not impacted by the development changes that are proposed with this Revised
Implementation Plan. She would refer you to the DAC Report that was prepared by Planning
Staff with our recommendations and other notations for the Plan. With that, there are the
comments from the other regulatory agencies related to the Departments of Public Works and
Water/Wastewater, the Electric Department, the Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT and the
Kent Conservation District. All of whom are involved and will continue to be involved in the
development of this tract here in the City of Dover.
Mr. Hill stated that the first slide shows the overall limits of the residential portion of the Eden
Hill Farms TND (Traditional Neighborhood Design) which was first approved in 2005. Over the
past 18 years, the project has been through multiple owners and builders. Most of the time, the
project has sat still while those owners have struggled to make the project a success. Mr. Scali
and his partners have been able to successfully take on the project and begin to make it a success.
But for that success to continue, we need to make these changes tonight to the previously
approved plans to make the project viable. The first area that he would like to focus on briefly is
the area in the orange at the top of the screen. There are two reasons that this area is highlighted,
as Mrs. Melson-Williams previously said. The first is part of the Resubdivision Plan to correct
some calculation errors that were on the previously approved plans and then the second part of
that is part of the Pattern Book Amendment which will be discussed later in the presentation. The
large violet area in the center of the screen is the area that we are changing the most in the
proposal. They would like to focus on the area in the blue to begin with. The next slide shows the
before and after of the proposal. The left side of the screen is the current layout that we have and
on the right are the proposed improvements. The driving horses behind this change was to
improve the safety of the access to the Alley N from Banning Street. You can see on the left that
the intersection is close but not across from Ann Moore Street which is a road intersecting
Banning Street across from Alley N which creates and unsafe condition in their opinion. In
moving Alley N to the midpoint between the circle and Ann Moore Street, this will place the
alley in the safest access location on Banning Street. A second benefit of this change is that is
now allows us to provide all of the necessary parking for the proposed multi-family building
which is at the top of the screen, and which is not colored in on Lot 10. It’s to have all of the
parking north of Alley N so that people aren’t crossing the alleyway to reach their apartments
from the parking spaces which makes it more safe and adds to the convenience as well. The final
part of the changes on this area is to add the four townhouses on Lot 11. These homes will face
Banning Street but access will be from Alley M. There are also some comments from the DAC
requesting revisions to the width of Alley M which they will be making. Basically, they have the
alley right-of-way at fourteen (14) feet, and they are required to make it sixteen (16) feet. That
change is just a minor change to what you see before you. The next slide is a close up of the
violet triangle that was originally shown. This is the area where the most significant changes to
the Resubdivision Plan take place. The shading that you see on this Plan are the roads and alleys
that they are proposing to eliminate which contain about 1.5 acres of paved impervious surface.
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All of the existing lots shown on this slide will also be eliminated and Signers Park will be
increased from less than a half-acre to more than six (6) acres in size. This proposal also
increases the open space between Red Haven Way and the State lines along the railroad from
approximately one (1) acre to an excess of two (2) acres. The net increase in public open space
that they are proposing is over six acres which is an increase in the open space within the
residential component of the Eden Hill TND original plan of almost 60%. Once they have
removed the roads and the alleys and added the additional public open space, they are proposing
a construction of three (3) apartment buildings with related parking. They are not requesting a
parking waiver for this; they have enough experience with apartment buildings to know that the
required parking is generally the required parking. In addition to the six (6) acres of public open
space, there will be an additional 2.5 acres of the five (5) acre parcel that they are creating for the
apartments that will also be open areas around the apartment buildings. Primarily to the north
and south of those buildings and to the west which will create a parkland in the center of the
community of over 8.5 acres. This will provide the amenity of a larger open area which was
neglected in the original plan which gives an area where families can gather to throw a football
or a frisbee or to kick a soccer ball. It’s an area that the original TND (Traditional Neighborhood
Design) doesn’t have and it’s an area that those of us that are old enough to have grown up in
older areas had a park. People growing up in places like this don’t have a park to go to. They feel
like it’s an important addition and a valued addition to the neighborhood. The next slide shows
the Amendment to the Pattern Book for the community; there have been many revisions made to
the Pattern Book since it was originally approved. They are proposing a one page amendment to
accommodate the multi-family apartment buildings. When the original Pattern Book was created
eighteen (18) years ago, multi-family apartments were not part of the plan. Now, it is the only
way to be able to complete the project with the current market trends and construction costs. On
the left, is the proposed 40-unit building which will be representative of the buildings proposed
as part of the changes in the area shown in violet tonight. The buildings on the right are the 36
unit buildings with ground floor parking that are proposed in the areas that we show on that
original plan in orange. The buildings are very different in location within the site which is
reflected in the different architectural styles proposed for the building. The 40 unit buildings will
be surrounded by the single family home sites and the parkland and as such, will have a much
more traditional form for the architecture including gable roof lines that you see on the slide. The
36 unit buildings are on the edge of the community and will be creating a transition from the
residential areas to the commercial buildings that are already constructed immediately north of
the community. Both of the buildings will use masonry exterior elements with contrasting siding
and other materials to provide building relief and architectural balance to the buildings. This
proposed Amendment eliminates the middle building setbacks from the property lines to the
apartments. Instead, they propose to use the building safety access requirements from the
Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations to provide safe emergency services to the apartment
buildings. These requirements include restrictions such as a fifteen (15) foot setback between the
parking and the building and a ten (10) foot separation between fire lanes and the buildings. This
will allow for far more appropriate and flexible building placement than arbitrary building
setbacks can provide. The last thing that he would like to mention before he wraps up his
presentation is the image on the lower left of this slide. This shows perpendicular parking around
the proposed building which is the most efficient way to provide the required parking for the 40
unit buildings. Unfortunately, the City doesn’t allow this parking configuration along City
streets, so we are making the portion of Red Haven Way between Skipton Boulevard to the south
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and Little Eden Way to the north a private road. He does have one other request. That when
motions are made, that each motion is made for each individual aspect of the application the way
that the Planning Department made their recommendations in the Development Advisory
Committee review.
Mr. Hartman asked if he heard them say that they are going to meet the parking requirements of
the Code. Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Hill stated, yes they are going to meet the parking
requirements.
Mr. Hartman stated what a breath of fresh air to hear that for a change that somebody is going to
meet the parking requirements. And you are going to meet the open space requirements and have
a park for the community. Responding to Mr. Hartman, Mr. Hill stated yes, they currently meet
the open space requirements; they are just adding another 8.5 acres of it.
Mrs. Maucher asked if they had any amenities intended for the open space or is it just going to be
open. Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mr. Hill stated that they are looking to do an open parkland.
The residents will create their own amenities in the area.
Mrs. Maucher asked about the private street that will be next to the apartments. he assumes that
maintenance of that roadway will be inclusive. Responding to Mrs. Maucher, Mr. Hill stated that
it will be tied to the apartments. They will remove the right-of-way line.
Mrs. Maucher stated that your rent would actually cover the maintenance. Responding to Mrs.
Maucher, Mr. Hill stated yes.
Mr. Scali stated that the apartments, if you recall in one of the iterations before, the northern
apartments have a Clubhouse, and they would be sharing that with the southern apartments. So
there are amenities for them but they are just kind of working like heck to keep this field open.
They don’t want to plan the inside so that kids can play without obstacles. If you will notice too,
they even tried to have the fire lane that goes behind the apartments buildings be a green fire lane
where it will be structural for emergencies but not just be another layer of asphalt. They are just
trying to keep it all open there.
Mrs. Maucher asked who would be responsible for open space maintenance. Responding to Mrs.
Maucher, Mr. Scali stated that was a good question. Either the HOA or the apartments could pick
it up. It doesn’t matter to them. It would probably be something that the apartments would take
on because it’s the front yard but that is a very good question.
Mrs. Maucher asked if he was referring to the larger area or the smaller area. Responding to Mrs.
Maucher, Mr. Scali stated the larger area. The apartments could take that on and he images they
would.
Mrs. Maucher opened the public hearing.
Ms. Annette Mathis – 422 S Greenberry Lane Dover, DE 19904
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see that there is some progress going on because every one of us that is here from Eden Hill have
been living there for years with nothing being done. You said that there is going to be three
apartment buildings, but how many stories? How many stories in the multi-family building? The
park that you said was going to be built, will the existing residents that are already there be able
to use that park? You also mentioned parking for the apartment buildings. Is the parking going to
be on the street or underground or are they going to be parking where they already live? She
lives on Greenberry Lane so she wants to know if there is going to be a straight road going
through so that they can get to the apartments or the multi-family building. She also wants to ask
about the Clubhouse. Are there going to be multiple clubhouses and are the existing residents
going to be able to use them? When you asked about the maintenance for the cleaning of the
streets of the apartment buildings or multi-family buildings, she believes that you said you think
the HOA is going to do it or maybe the building is going to do it. The HOA doesn’t do anything
now for us. So, she doesn’t know about the HOA doing anything. How many stories will the
multi-family homes be? Are they going to have for each apartment, their own individual parking
spaces? Like maybe two spaces per apartment for the multi-family building or are they going to
have a parking lot for them to park in? Responding to Ms. Mathis, Mr. Hill stated that the
original slide that had the orange, blue and purple on it, the orange and blue areas are existing
approved apartments or multi-family. They are interchanging the two terms: multi-family and
apartments. These buildings that are already approved are four stories. There is parking under the
building on the ground floor and there is also surface parking off of the alleyways between the
buildings. There is some parking along the streets. All the streets have parallel parking as part of
the original approved plan so those parking space remain. The 2.25 spaces (per dwelling unit) are
within the area. For the new buildings that we are proposing in the purple area are also four
stories and that parking is going to be all contained. The parking is between the buildings and
along Red Haven Way so that is away from all of the residential areas. Right now, there are three
Clubhouse areas proposed on the plan. Right at the bottom of this screen there is an area that is
called the Skipton Clubhouse. That is going to be for the houses on the southern end of the site.
North of where this plan showed, if you look to the southwest of the orange area, you will see a
large blank space on the plan. That is where two Clubhouses will be. There will be one
clubhouse for all of the existing townhouses and single family homes that aren’t part of the
Skipton Clubhouse and then there will be a second clubhouse for all of the apartment buildings
shown in the orange, blue and violet areas on the screen. The last question was to do with the
HOA and the maintenance areas. He is told that there has to be an HOA for the residential areas
and that will become more active as those townhouses and single family homes become
completed. They will have their maintenance areas which are the little park areas with the
benches that are coming in between some of the units in some of the areas. Those areas are
shown in green on the very first slide that the Planning Department shared tonight. But then
those areas will be maintained by the HOA. The apartment open space and the open space that
they are proposing tonight will be maintained by the apartments and the maintenance corporation
that will be set up to run the apartments. None of this proposed open space will be a burden on
the existing homes that are in there. But it is going to be fully available to all of the residents.
They do not want to exclude anybody in the community. He thinks that it will be good for the
community to have all of the different home types to be able to use this same space.
Ms. Mathis asked if they were going to be using the existing HOA. Responding to Ms. Mathis,
Mr. Hill stated that the apartments will have a separate HOA. They will have different
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maintenance.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there is a question in the chat online. There is a comment from
Rachael Rigliano stating that “their HOA is not very effective at all.” Joseph Blake asked “will
there be any indoor recreation facilities for residents of Eden Hill or is it all just open space?”
She believes that in one of the responses earlier, it identified that there are a series of clubhouse
locations planned. She doesn’t know if the applicant needs to expand on that for him.
Responding to Mr. Blake, Mr. Hill stated that there will be clubhouse buildings with fitness
centers and meeting areas. They will be the normal community Clubhouse facilities. As far as
final designs and plans, they have not been started. The Skipton Clubhouse he believes has been
submitted to the Planning Department, but in a very early stage. He is not aware of what the
interior is of that one, but he knows that there is a pool.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that there is another question from Racheal Rigliano. She asked if
there are eight (8) apartment building in total or are there six (6) buildings and is most of the
parking going to be under each building. Do you think that there is a market for that many rentals
at market rate? Responding to Ms. Rigliano, Mr. Hill stated that there are a total of eight (8)
buildings and the research that we have says that there is definitely a market in Dover for
apartments; more so than single family homes at this point in time.
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that Ms. Rigliano has also made the comment “what do people do
in Clubhouses with meeting spaces and no recreational facilities?” Responding to Ms. Rigliano,
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that she thinks the Clubhouse building interior layouts are not laid
out yet.
Mr. Hill stated that he doesn’t have any information on the interior or the amenities as part of the
Clubhouses.
Mr. Scali stated that Mr. Hill is not necessarily in the loop on the Clubhouse design. They had an
architect do a design and it was a very traditional design. They sent it back and hired someone
else to figure out a better use of the space for today’s people. Less just big open banquet area and
more office work space. If you work from home and want to get out of your house for a bit, you
can go sit there and do some work. He believes that they also have a fire pit outside. They are
just trying to make it a little more modern of a concept, but it takes time. They had to bring in
somebody else to kind of reconfigure it and their minds as a company because they have been
doing it a different way for a very long time.
Ms. Rachael Rigliano – 411 Ann Moore Street Dover, DE 19904 (virtual)
Ms. Rigliano stated that she knows how this development works a little bit. Some of this is
planned with data from maybe 3-4 years ago. She is a little concerned about market rate. She is
worried that this is a lot of apartment space that may not sell at market rate. In terms of the
Clubhouse, it kind of is what it is. She is not seeing the big banquet room as being all that
attractive.
Mr. Joseph Blake – 410 Ridgely Boulevard Dover, DE 19904 (virtual)
Mr. Blake stated that he is a new resident to Eden Hill, and he has been here since January. He
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has noticed that there are a number of families moving in with small children. When you start
building apartments with multiple units and you have so many children, it seems that there
should be something for them to do. There are not a lot of recreational facilities in the area that
he can see. That becomes a concern when you have some many people in a small area really with
nothing to do. With no outlet for those small children who are going to be here that is a concern
in terms of how people live and the quality of life that they live once they get here.
Mr. Dwight Chandler – 407 Ridgely Boulevard Dover, DE 19904 (virtual)
Mr. Dwight Chandler stated that he is happy to see development in the area.
Ms. Annette Mathis – 422 S Greenberry Lane Dover, DE 19904
Ms. Mathis stated that she forgot to ask for the timeframe of this build out and are you going to
start building a Clubhouse for the existing Eden Hill that is already here? Responding to Ms.
Mathis, Mr. Scali stated that the idea is that the Clubhouse that will serve the existing
homeowners and the new D.R. Horton homeowners, his hope is that that’s under construction
within a year. We need to finalize our plan and then he believes that it goes through Planning
Commission to get their feedback on it. We are also going to start those northern apartments
sooner rather than later. Hopefully by the start of the fall, at which point that northern clubhouse
will be started and then the southern apartments would be under construction at a later time.
Ms. Cynthia Wentworth – 401 Ridgely Boulevard Dover, DE 19904
Ms. Wentworth stated that her question is about Ridgely Boulevard. If she sees that correctly, it
is going to extend on out and how long will that be before it’s done. Right now, when Pettinaro
bought it and they had to do the streets in that gravel area and they made a circle so that people
go around the circle and turn. Right now, that three block area has become a mad house of
people speeding down it. There are a lot of children in this area now that she is concerned about.
She is concerned about the safety issue of the street right now. We have even had hot rods in the
evening racing on both sides of the street because it’s a divided street going the same direction.
How long will it be before that is developed? Responding to Ms. Wentworth, Mrs. Melson-
Williams stated that Ridgely Boulevard does continue east. If you are looking at the map on the
screen, it does continue kind of between the orange and the violet. It is kind of the middle street
that is there. It will interconnect with an extension of the other street network of Banning Street,
which then turns into Red Haven Way and then becomes Ruth Way. There is more of the grid
pattern to be established with the future buildout here with the site.
Mrs. Maucher closed the public hearing.
Mr. Hartman moved to approve S-23-12 Eden Hill Farm TND: Residential District – Revised
Implementation Plan (Phases 4, 5 & 6 Areas: Lot Configuration, Open Space Areas & Unit
Count) for the Residential District component of the Traditional Neighborhood Design project
known as Eden Hill TND as stated in Item 4 under New Applications of today’s agenda and he
would further like to specify the appropriate conditions as recommended in the Planning Office’s
DAC Report #IX titled Recommendations Suggested as Conditions of Approval to Meet Code
Objectives, Subparagraph 1-4. This is an ongoing project that we have been involved in and the
housing is needed and they meet the requirements of the Code, seconded by Mrs. Denney and the
motion was carried 6-0 by roll call vote with Mr. Cooper, Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Jones absent.
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Mr. Hartman voting yes; additionally based on the comments and recommendations noted in the
Planning Office’s DAC Report. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for reasons stated by Mr. Hartman. Mrs.
Malone voting yes; for reasons stated. Mr. Roach voting yes; for reasons stated. Mrs. Denney
voting yes; it is refreshing how this follows what the City would like to see. They are not asking
for a lot of waivers; they are just building it keeping with what the Comprehensive Plan and
what our Zoning Ordinance asks them to. She thinks this type of a development is so sorely
needed and she loves the opportunity for both indoor and outside recreation. Sometimes kids just
need plain old fashioned grass like she grew up with and maybe a swing set or something like
that. Mrs. Maucher voting yes; based on the DAC Report and she would also encourage the
applicant to work with the community. She lives in one of those neighborhoods with the guys
racing up and down the street all of the time on mopeds or motorcycles. So, if there are any
traffic calming measures because it is a straight right-of-way, if there is anything that can be
done to help alleviate that situation before it happens.
NEW BUSINESS
No items.
Meeting adjourned at 8:58 PM.
Sincerely,
Kristen Mullaney
Secretary
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DATA SHEET FOR CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF July 5, 2023
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF July 17, 2023
Plan Title: The Hive: Business and Event Center, C-23-02
Plan Type: Conditional Use Plan
Location: South side of West Loockerman Street between the southern termini
of South Bradford Street and State Street Alley
Address: 28 West Loockerman Street
Tax Map ID: ED-05-077.09-04-15.00-000
Owner: Conect, LLC
Equitable Owner/ Applicant: Chevonne Boyd
Zoning: C-2 (Central Commercial Zone)
H (Historic District Zone)
Current Use: Retail
Proposed Use: Retail, Professional Office, and Event Space (Place of Public
Assembly)
Site Area: 2,493 SF (Estimate)
First Floor Building Area: 2,493 SF
Sewer & Water: City of Dover
Trash Service: Private/ city of Dover?
For Consideration: Tree Mitigation Plan
P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903
Community Excellence Through Quality Service
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City of
Dover
CITY OF DOVER
Planning
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Office
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: July 5, 2023
APPLICATION: The Hive: Business and Event Center at 28 West Loockerman Street
FILE #: C-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning
CONTACT PERSON: Julian Swierczek AICP, Planner II PHONE #: (302) 736-7196
I. PLAN SUMMARY
This application is for review of a Conditional Use Plan to permit the conversion of the first floor
(2,493 SF) within an existing building to serve as a professional office and event space (place of
public assembly). The property consists of one parcel of land. The property is zoned C-2 (Central
Commercial Zone) and is subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located at the
south side of West Loockerman Street between the southern termini of South Bradford Street and
State Street Alley. The owner of record is Conect LLC. Property Address: 28 West Loockerman
Street. Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-077.09-04-15.00-000.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The subject property is located on the south side of West Loockerman Street between the
southern termini of South Bradford Street and State Street Alley. The applicant is proposing to
convert the first floor (2,493 SF) within the existing building to include the addition of
Professional Offices as well as the ability to utilize the space for Special Events. This is in
addition to the existing, established use of the space as Retail. Specifically, the Floor Plan notes
the three main areas of the first floor, the largest front area of the first floor (first accessed when
entering from West Loockerman Street) being a “classroom.” The middle room/ space is noted
as a “Stock Prep Room,” which additionally shows smaller rooms adjacent to it like an office,
Break Room and various utility spaces. The final, rear space is noted as a “Meeting Room.”
The Plans submitted by the Applicant note no proposed changes to the exterior of the building or
other site improvements, as the building footprint comprises the lot area in its entirety. This
proposal is for the first floor only, with no use or changes proposed on the second or third floors
of the building (which are currently vacant and not occupied).
The subject site is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and is located within the Historic
District. The parcels immediately adjacent to the subject site to the east, south, and west are also
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zoned C-2 and contain a mix of retail and commercial/ office space. The properties directly
across West Loockerman Street to the north are again zoned C-2, and are within the Historic
District, and contain a mix of retail, offices, and a restaurant (La Hacienda).
III. ZONING REVIEW
C-2 (Central Commercial Zone)
The subject Application is proposing to continue the use of the property as a retail space, while
adding the use of both a professional office, as well as an event space (place of public assembly).
Per Article 3, § 13.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, both retail stores and professional offices are
listed as permitted uses in this Zone. The Applicant has however noted that they wish to utilize
this space in part as an event space which would be considered a place of public assembly. A
place of public assembly is a conditionally allowed use in this Zone, requiring approval by the
Planning Commission. The Zoning Ordinance, Article 12 provides the following definition of a
place of public assembly:
Place of Public Assembly: Establishments where the principal use is for the gathering of
persons for activities such as civic, social, or religious functions, including but not l imited to
night clubs, theaters, civic halls, and places of worship.
The following description of the C-2 zoning district is provided from Article 3 §13 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Article 3 Section 13. – Central Commercial Zone (C-2).
13.1 Uses permitted. In a central commercial zone (C-2), no building or premises shall be used, and
no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used,
in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
(a) Retail stores.
(b) Restaurants.
(c) Hotels, including bed and breakfast inns.
(d) Art galleries and studios.
(e) Service establishments.
(f) Personal service establishments.
(g) Business, professional, and government offices.
(h) Apartments and multi-family dwellings, provided that no dwelling units shall be permitted in the
first floor on the street frontage of Loockerman Street.
13.2 Conditional Uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set
forth in article 10, section 1:
(a) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use.
(b) Places of public assembly.
(c) Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning, or any other processing of
products where goods so produced or processed are to be sold at retail exclusively on the
premises, provided that:
(1) An area fully concealed from any street and equal to not more than 20 percent of the
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area devoted to retail sales shall be so used;
(2) Electrical power not to exceed a total of five rated horsepower, and steam pressure not
in excess of 60 pounds of pressure per square inch shall be used exclusively;
(3) Not more than four employees are engaged in such production or processing.
13.3 Uses prohibited. The following uses are prohibited:
(a) Fuel pumps and motor vehicle storage, sales, or repairs.
13.4 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than offstreet
parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor eating areas
associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the city planner.
13.5 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article 5,
section 8.1.
13.6 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or
enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change of
use.
As stated above, the existing use of retail is permitted in the C-2 Zone. However, the Applicant
has stated they wish to further establish the use of professional offices as well as an event space
(place of public assembly. This is required to go through the Conditional Use Process.
With Conditional Use Plan applications, the Planning Commission reviews the proposed project
to determine whether or not the intended use for the building is appropriate in type and scale for
the immediate neighborhood. The Commission must also consider whether or not the proposed
use will have an adverse impact on the future orderly development of the surrounding area. The
following sections of the Zoning Ordinance which relates to the role of the Commission in
reviewing Conditional Use Plan applications are particularly relevant when reviewing this
application:
Article 10 §1.1 [Accessibility for fire and police protection.] That all proposed structures, equipment or
material shall be readily accessible for fire and police protection;
Article 10 §1.2 That the proposed use be of such location, size, and character that, in general, it will
be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development of the zone in which it is proposed to be
situated and will not be detrimental to the orderly development of adjacent properties in accordance
with the zoning classification of such properties;
If the Planning Commission approves a Conditional Use Application, the use is granted as a
Conditional Use Permit. Such permits may be permanent, subject to limitations outlined in
Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §1.41 or be required by the Commission to undergo periodic
renewal using the procedure described in Article 10 §1.42. Any Conditional Use Permit,
permanent or not, may be revoked using the procedure described in Article 10 §1.43 if the
conditions prescribed by the Commission in conjunction with the issuance of the Conditional
Use Permit have not been or are no longer being complied with.
H (Historic District Zone)
The entire project site is also located in the H (Historic District Zone) and subject to the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21 and referenced sections. The H (Historic
District Zone) is described in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 Section 21 with the following purpose
statement:
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Article 3, Section 21. - Historic district (H).
21.1 Purpose. 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 building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Victorian Dover
Historic District. The National Registry Historic District describes the building as a “[l]ate 19th
century, 3-story, 3-bay brick commercial building; flat roof, modillion cornice.”
Any exterior changes to the building would be subject to Architectural Review Certification.
As previously noted, no changes or alterations are proposed for the exterior of the existing
building. As such, this Conditional Use Plan does not require review by the Historic District
Commission.
IV. PARKING SUMMARY
Vehicle parking requirements are provided in the Zoning and Bulk Standards provisions are
found in the Zoning Ordinance, Article 4. There are additionally supplementary parking
regulations found in Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance that may provide for minimum parking
requirements based on certain uses. There are no minimum parking requirements for the C-2
(Central Commercial Zone), nor is there a specified minimum vehicle parking requirement for a
retail store or professional office. There are certain uses considered as places of public assembly
which do have minimum required parking rates, but the type proposed here does not. In addition,
the Zoning Ordinance, provides exceptions for the minimum vehicle parking requirements based
on use. Specifically, Article 6 Section 3.1 (a)(ii) notes that for existing buildings within the C-2
zoning district the zoning and bulk parking standards as found in Article 4 shall prevail.
This property has no on-site parking. It is located within an area with on-street parking and other
parking lots (paid/ permit).
V. SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Access
The main entrance into the existing building is directly off West Loockerman Street. The
building appears to be built right up to the property line right-of-way with no setback. There
additionally does not appear to be any setback of the existing building on the east or south sides.
The Plans submitted appear to indicate that the west side of the building is adjacent to a paved
sidewalk area in front of the neighboring building. This paved area adjacent to the existing
building at 28 West Loockerman Street is covered by a staircase providing access to the upper
floors of the building. The Plan submitted notes an existing “Gate Door” that would open
directly onto paved walkway on the adjoining property to the west, but the dimensions noted for
this “Gate Door” (32” x 46”) would not meet regular egress standards and is not intended a
regular access point.
Sidewalks/ Pedestrian Circulation
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As noted above, this building is built immediately adjacent to the right-of-way along the north
side of the property (West Loockerman Street). These sidewalks span from the building to the
street curb line. Access to the building is directly onto the existing sidewalk within the West
Loockerman Street right-of-way; no further sidewalk improvements are required.
Lighting
The Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 Section 7 requires lighting of commercial uses to provide no less
than 1½ footcandles at grade. Light shall be deflected away from adjacent residential areas and shall
not be distracting to traffic on adjacent roads. The Plan submitted do not provide any details of any
existing or proposed exterior lighting. However, there are currently two lighting fixtures on the
exterior of the building, on the West Loockerman Street frontage, as well as an existing streetlight
nearby in the right-of-way.
Dumpsters
According to Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §6.12, the Dumpster requirements for an Office or Retail
space of less than 50,000 SF are two (2) Dumpsters required for the first 16,000 SF of gross floor
area, and one (1) for each additional 16,000 SF of gross floor area or fraction thereof. The Plans
submitted note the floor area of the first floor as being 2,943 SF, and do not note the square footage
of the upper two floors. This would require two dumpsters to be provided.
The Plans submitted do not identify any existing or proposed location for dumpsters; however, it is
noted that the Site would have extremely limited availability to provide such a feature. The Applicant
has provided a description of the method of trash collection (via email of 7/6/2023). It is stored inside
the building until placed for curbside pick-up on collection day (City of Dover’s manual solid waste
collection process). This can be accepted as it is the type of City collection process in this area. This
should be noted on the plans.
Signage
There does not currently appear to be any signage present at this location, nor do the Plans identify
any signage being proposed at the present time. Any new signage must be compliant with the sign
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as found in Article 5, Section 4, and the Design Standards and
Guidelines for the City of Dover Historic District Zone. The front façade of the building includes a
sign band area over the main entrance as well as large storefront windows as potential locations for
signage. It will be subject to a separate Sign Permit application and review.
VI. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE
As previously noted, this Conditional Use Application pertains to a proposed use within an
existing structure. This Plan does not propose any alterations to expand the building. The
building is three-stories in height, with the West Loockerman Street façade (front elevation) being
the only building façade containing windows or doors to the exterior. The first floor contains the
primary entrance to the retail/ event space at the center, and there is an additional door on this
elevation providing access to a staircase that accesses the second and third floors of the building.
The center door is glass with large display windows on either side.
The second and third stories are three-bays each, all containing sash windows. The ground floor is
surrounded by red brick, with a tiled area over the main entrance and display windows, with the
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second and third stories also being masonry but painted in pale cream color. The front facade is
topped above the third floor by an ornate Victorian cornice and a flat roof. The east and west
building facades again do not contain windows or other such features but are largely not visible
from the right-of-way or adjacent properties.
VII. TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN
The Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 Section 16 lays out the requirements for tree planting and
preservation. Article 5, Section 16.3 further notes that this provision shall apply to any activity on a
real property which requires Conditional Use Approval. To that end, a new project is required to
provide tree plantings at a rate of one (1) tree per 3,000 SF of the “Development Area.” As the first
floor of the building (and property) is identified as being 2,493 SF, there would be a requirement to
provide one (1) new tree.
For Consideration: Tree Mitigation Plan
The Zoning Ordinance further lays out the conditions under which the Planning Commission may
consider a Tree Mitigation Planning, should the plantings of new trees not be feasible:
16.9 Tree mitigation.
16.91 Planning commission waiver. The planning commission may waive the provisions of subsections 16.52,
16.53, and 16.62, and require replacement planting for mitigation purposes should the planning
commission determine, after demonstration by the applicant, that due to physical limitations of the
land which would otherwise prohibit the reasonable use of the land, or for purposes of preserving,
protecting and promoting the interest of public health, safety, welfare and/or public convenience. All
tree mitigation plantings must occur within the corporate limits of the City of Dover. Tree mitigation
may occur off-site in accordance with the provisions listed below in this ordinance:
(a) If a waiver is sought from the provisions of subsection 16.62, new tree plantings are required at a
rate of 1:1. All new tree plantings shall meet the minimum size at planting requirements of the
City of Dover table of trees.
(b) If a waiver is sought from the provisions of subsection 16.52 and/or subsection 16.53, then
mitigation must be in the form of newly created woodland areas. New woodlands shall be
created at a rate of 1.25 times the amount of woodlands to be removed. A woodland mitigation
plan shall be prepared by a licensed forester, landscape architect, or certified nursery
professional, for the consideration of the planning commission.
(c) All tree mitigation must occur on-site unless an off-site location is specifically approved by the
planning commission. When considering off-site locations for tree mitigation, the commission
shall consider:
1) A physical hardship related to the land which would otherwise prohibit compliance on the
subject site;
2) Whether the mitigation plan proposed by the applicant is superior in terms of
environmental benefits, tree quantity, or aesthetic qualities compared to strict compliance
with the ordinance on-site.
Since this parcel is fully occupied by the building, the Applicant has noted pursuit of a Tree
Mitigation Plan. The proposal is to work with Delaware State Parks (DNREC) to make a tree
donation (plant a tree) in a State Park area within Dover likely at the Fork Branch Nature Preserve.
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VIII. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
The subject proposal has been reviewed for code compliance, plan conformity, and completeness
in accordance with the agency’s authority and area of expertise. The following items have been
identified as elements which need to be addressed by the applicant:
1) The plan should clearly list of all proposed uses of the space, with particular attention to those
uses proposed pertaining to the “place of public assembly.”
2) Tree Mitigation Plan: One (1) new Tree Planting must be provided on-site unless a Tree
Mitigation Plan is approved. The Applicant is seeking an alternative for providing the required
tree planting. A written statement was received (email of 7/6/2023) outlining the tree planting
proposal for review by the City of Dover Planning Commission.
3) List on the Plan the method/process of the trash/recycling collection.
4) Clarify if the building footprint comprises the entirety of the existing lot, or if there is additional
square footage on this parcel beyond the 2,493 SF listed as floor area.
5) Cover Sheet (Sheet G1):
a) Project Data Column:
i) Write the Tax Parcel ID to read as ED05-077.09-04-15.00-000.
ii) Correct the first line of the Zoning to read as “C-2 (Central Commercial Zone).”
iii) Note the square footage of the parcel as a separate item from the square footage of the
building.
iv) Provide the Zoning and Bulk Standards of the property, both as required per Article 4,
Section 4.14 of the Zoning Ordinance, and as existing.
v) Provide Area Maps of the Property, one at 1=400’, and one at 1=1200’.
vi) Note the existing Building Use (Retail), and the proposed Use(s).
vii) Note the Tree Planting Calculations and Tree Mitigation Plan.
2) Fire Protection Plan Sheet (FP1)
a) Provide North Arrow, written and graphic scales.
b) Provide precise property boundaries and dimensions of the Site.
c) Note the dimensions of the building and other site/ Building features.
d) Note that any proposed signage must comply with the Sign Provisions as found in Article 5,
Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance, and is subject to a separate sign permit application and
review.
e) Note the location trash and recycling facilities and process for storage and collection.
IX. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET
CODE OBJECTIVES:
In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §1, the Planning Commission in
considering and acting upon Conditional Use Plans may prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards so that the public health, safety, and welfare, the comfort and convenience of the
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public in general, and the residents of the immediate neighborhood in particular shall be taken
into consideration. These safeguards may to the maximum extent possible further the expressed
intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the accomplishment of several objectives in particular listed
in subsections 1.1 to 1.3.
1) Conditional Use for Place of Public Assembly: The Applicant is requesting to include the
use of an event space (place of public assembly) to the established use as retail. The retail
use is permitted in the C-2 Zone, as is a professional office use. Per earlier conversation
with the Applicant, the proposed format is to allow a space to be utilized for hired private
events, as well as seminars and other such uses as related to business growth and
development. The mix of uses can be allowed under zoning provisions; however, the
appropriate Building and Fire Codes and Licensing must be complied with.
2) Dumpsters: Planning Staff recommends acceptance of the description of the established
process for trash/recycling collection for the location due to its Downtown location where
the City provides a manual solid waste collection pick-up system. It should be
appropriate stored inside and only placed curbside on the designated pick-up day.
3) Tree Mitigation Plan: The Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 Section 16.3 requires a minimum
of one (1) Tree Planting to be provided. Planning Staff notes that it is impractical for the
Applicant to provide one new tree on-site due to the limited availability of space on the
exterior of the existing building. to that end, the Applicant would have to submit a Tree
Mitigation Plan for review and approval by the Planning Commission. Planning Staff will
be able to proffer a recommendation once such a Plan is submitted.
X. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Conditional Use Plan occur in the
finalization of the Conditional Use Plan contact the Department of Planning and
Inspections. These changes may require resubmittal for review by the Development
Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other agencies and commissions making
recommendations in regard to the Plan.
2) Following Planning Commission approval of the Conditional Use Plan, the Plan must be
revised to meet all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee or
as otherwise noted. A Check Print must be submitted for review by Planning Office Staff
and the other commenting agencies. Upon determination that the Plan is complete and all
agency approvals have been received, copies of the Plan may be submitted for final
endorsement (Final Plan Approval).
3) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory
Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code
requirements.
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C-23-02 The Hive: Business and Event Center at 28 W. Loockerman St.
DAC Report of July 5, 2023
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4) For building renovations to establish the new uses in the building, the requirements of the
building code and the fire code must be complied with. Consult with the Chief Building
Inspector and City of Dover Fire Marshal for these requirements. The resolution of these
items may impact the site design including such items as building dimensions and height,
building openings, and fire protection needs, etc.
5) The applicant shall be aware that Conditional Use Plan approval does not represent a
Building Permit and associated construction activity permits. A separate application
process is required for issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover.
6) The applicant shall be aware that Plan approval does not represent a Sign Permit, nor
does it convey permission to place any sign on the premises. Any proposed site or
building identification sign may require a Sign Permit from the City of Dover prior to
placement of any such sign in accordance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §4.
7) If approved, all required Business Licenses and Public Occupancy Permits will need to be
obtained in order for the proposed uses to be allowed.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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CITY OF DOVER Item 2.
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MAY 31, 2023
APPLICATION: The Hive: Business and Event Center
FILE #: C-23-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater
CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS
A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
SANITATION
1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property.
2. This location fall within the downtown area that receives manual solid waste collection. This is defined in section 90-11 of the
City of Dover Code of Ordinances. As such, no solid waste materials or containers of any kind shall be placed for collection on
public streets, sidewalks, alleys or easements prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
WATER
1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property.
2. Due to the fact that this property is changing uses, water usage projections (peak demand or plumbing fixtures) must be submitted
to our office to correctly determine the size of the domestic and irrigation (if applicable) water meter for the building. These
projections must be submitted prior to approval so the meter size can be placed on the final site plan, if an upgrade is required.
The proposed water meter must be installed in a pit per City of Dover requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations. Also,
a dual check valve is required downstream of the meter.
3. It is possible that a new water service line will be required to be installed, depending on the existing size and material.
4. On October 24, 2022, City of Dover Council approved the new Cross Connection Control Program. This program requires certain
backflow prevention assemblies on water service connections to the city’s distribution system. This project will require a testable
assembly to prevent backflow prevention, the device will be dictated by your use.
WASTEWATER
1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property.
2. Sizing (flow) calculations must be submitted for all sanitary sewer laterals (other than for single-family dwellings) showing that
velocity and all other requirements are met. All proposed wastewater utility components must meet the requirements of the
Public Utilities Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010. Please contact our office for more information.
3. It is possible that a new wastewater lateral line will be required to be installed, depending on the existing size and material.
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The Hive: Business and Event Center
File #: C-23-01
May 31, 2023
Page 2 of 2
GENERAL / STORMWATER / STREETS
1. Our office has no objection to the conditional use proposed for the subject property.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
STREETS / SANITATION / STORMWATER / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
1. None
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
WATER
1. Water impact fees may be associated with this project.
2. One meter shall be utilized for the property.
WASTEWATER
1. Wastewater impact fees may be associated with this project.
STREETS
1. If any work is proposed to the existing sidewalk, please add the following notes to the plan:
a. Standard City of Dover sidewalk, as per chapter 98, article IV of the Dover Code of Ordinances, shall be required to be
installed along the entire public street frontage of a property. Where frontage sidewalk exists but does not meet the
standards of chapter 98, article IV, the sidewalk shall be re-laid to meet the standards. Sidewalk shall include barrier-free
access ramping at points of intersection with street crossings and at other locations so as to afford reasonable barrier-free
pedestrian movement and site access.
b. In accordance to Appendix A, Article VI, Section B.3, all sidewalks shall ascend from the curbstone to the building line at the
ratio of one-quarter of an inch to the foot. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any pavement previously laid
by order of the city council, until it is taken up and relaid.
SANITATION / STORMWATER / GENERAL
1. None
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE
P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MAY 31, 2023
APPLICATION: The Hive: Business and Event Center
FILE #: C-23-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell, Electric Director
Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Operations Superintendent
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568
CONTACT EMAIL: sburgett@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE
WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. Any relocation or upgrade of existing electrical equipment will be engineered by the City of Dover Electric
Department. Developer may be required to perform a quantity of the relocation. Any work performed by the City of
Dover will be at the owner’s expense.
2. Owner is responsible for locating all existing underground facilities to include electric, water and gas.
3. Owner is responsible for site and/or street lighting.
4. Must maintain 10' clearance around all electrical equipment, unless pre-approved by the City of Dover Electric
Engineering Department.
5. Prior to the completion of any/all designs and estimates, the owner is responsible for providing the Electric
Engineering Department with a physical address of the property.
6. All Engineering and design for Dover Electric will be engineered upon receipt of final approved plans. All Engineering
work will be furnished by the City’s Electric Engineering Department.
GENERAL
1. Final site plan must be submitted in a digital format compatible with AutoCAD 2010 (.dwg format) and Adobe Reader
(.pdf format), if applicable.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
1. Owner must give the City of Dover Electric Department three (3) months’ notice prior to construction. Owner is
responsible for following the requirements outlined in the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. The handbook
is now available on the website at the following link: https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf.
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The Hive: Business and Event Center
File #: C-23-02
May 31, 2023
Page 2 of 2
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
1. Provide load sheets as soon as possible for proper sizing of transformers and creation of primary fee estimates.
Current load sheets can be found at the following link:
https://www.cityofdover.com/media/Electric%20Department/COD%20Electric%20Load%20Sheet.pdf.
2. Electric service is currently provided by the City.
3. If any upgrade to electric supply needs to be accomplished, customer will be responsible for all costs associated with
the project.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON
AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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C-23-02 I I
Item 2.
T R
CITY OF DOVER Y E
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M
F A
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 05/31/23 D S
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APPLICATION: The Hive Business and Event Center
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FILE #: C-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposed occupancy classification is assembly. This application is for conditional use, this office has
no objections.
2. Perimeter access shall be 25% (due to the building being sprinklered) and clearly shown on the
plans.
Perimeter Access minimum width shall be10 feet for one-story buildings and 15 feet for buildings of
two or more stories, measured from the face of the building at grade with a maximum slope of ten
percent (10%). Plantings and utility services (includes condenser units, transformers, etc.) shall be
permitted within the perimeter access, and shall not interfere with emergency services fire ground
operations.
If a physical barrier (fence, pond, steep slope, etc) prevents access, that portion of the building
perimeter shall not be included in the calculation of Percent of Perimeter Access.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3.5)
Where parking is located between the building and perimeter access area, parking shall not be
located closer than 10 feet to the exterior wall for one-story buildings and 15 feet to the exterior wall
for building of two or more stories.
3. NFPA 72 compliant Fire Alarm System required per occupancy code requirements.
Fire alarm in place of assembly. Fire alarm required. Any new occupancy or new portion of an
occupancy determined to be a place of assembly by the fire marshal and is capable of receiving an
occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall be required to install a fire alarm in accordance with
NFPA codes governing the installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Fire alarm system required. Any existing occupancy or portion of an existing occupancy determined to
be a place of assembly by the fire marshal, and is undergoing renovations in excess of 50 percent of
the assessed value of the building and is capable of receiving an occupant load 75 persons or greater
or is being enlarged to receive an occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall be required to install
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a complete fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA codes governing the installation of fire
alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Public mode audible requirements. To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard by
occupants of a structure, they shall have a sound level at least 15 decibels (dB) above the average
ambient sound level or five decibels (dB) above the maximum sound level having a duration of at
least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured five feet (1.5m) above the floor in the area required
to be served by the system using the A-weighted scale dBA. In the event the stated requirement
cannot be met a shunt trip relay/switches shall be the approved method of meeting the intent of
this section of the Code.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-171)
4. Sprinkler system required. System is to be monitored by an approved Fire Alarm System.
This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions which
are modified by more than 50% after the effective date of these Regulations. The 50% figure shall be
calculated utilizing the gross square footage of the building, structure, marine vessel, premises and
conditions as to arrive at the correct application.
Any proposal that is presented to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval
for a building rehabilitation as defined in the 101 Life Safety Code, for less than 50% of the gross square
footage of a non-sprinklered building, may not have another such project for the same building
submitted for review and approval any sooner than three (3) years after the date of the final inspection
unless sprinkler projection is provided throughout the entire building.
In all buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet of aggregate, gross floor area.
In all buildings in excess of 40 feet in height or more than four (4) stories in height.
In all buildings or areas thereof used for the storage, fabricating, assembling, manufacturing,
processing, display or sale of combustible goods, wares, merchandise, products, or materials when
more than two (2) stories or 25 feet in height.
In all basement areas exceeding 2,500 square feet floor area.
In residential occupancies when of: Type V (0,0,0) or Type III (2,0,0) construction and
exceeding two (2) stories or 25 feet in height. Type V (1,1,1) and Type III (2,1,1) or
Type IV (2,H,H) construction exceeding three (3) stories or 3In all residential apartment
buildings storage areas except individual unit closets that are located within individual residential
living units.
In all buildings used as health care occupancies as defined in the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101,
as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. In all buildings or areas classified as "high hazard"
under the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, or "extra hazard" under the Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.
All buildings used as dormitories, in whole or in part, to house students at a public or private
school or public or private institution of higher education. (16 Del.C. Ch. 88) This applies to all such
dormitories regardless if new or existing.
(2015 State of Delaware fire Prevention Regulations, 702, Chapter 4)
Places of assembly shall be sprinklered throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted
edition of NFPA 13 when the following apply:
All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Any interior renovations of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an occupant
load greater than 150 persons.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly that would create an
occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Places of assembly where alcohol is served for consumption on the premises shall be sprinklered
throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13 when the following
apply:
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All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where
alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
Any interior renovation of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an occupant
load greater than 100 persons and where alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly which would create an
occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where alcohol will be served for consumption on the
premises.
New educational occupancies of 5,000 square feet or greater shall be sprinklered throughout in
accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances 46-162)
5. Fire Department Connection is to be a 5-inch stortz connection on a 30-degree elbow located within
50 feet of main entrance. Access to the Fire Department Connection must be clear unobstructed
access as defined by the AHJ.
Fire department connections. Unless otherwise approved by the fire marshal, fire department
connections shall be on the street side of the building and shall be located and arranged so that
hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to without interference from any nearby
obstructions as defined by the fire marshal's office. Fire department connections shall be a five-
inch Storz. Fire department connections shall be within 300 feet of an approved City of Dover Fire
Hydrant and within 50 feet of the main entrance of the structure it serves. All fire department
connections shall be not less than three feet nor more than five feet in height above finished grade.
The fire marshal shall have the authority to require more stringent requirements when deemed
necessary. (City of Dover Code of Ordinances 46-162)
6. The installation of natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, valves, and LP gas bottles shall be
protected from impact damage by impact protection. Natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, and
valves located inside structures shall have impact protection, except when located in separate
protected utility rooms.
Dimensions of bollards. Bollards shall be a minimum of six-inch diameter filled with concrete. The
bollard shall be set into the ground at a depth of at least 36 inches (three ft.) embedded in concrete at
a minimum of 18 inches surrounding the bollard. The bollards must be a least 48 inches (four ft.) in
height above the finish grade elevation. Any deviation of the stated requirements must be approved
by the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector. The above dimensions shall serve as the
requirement for installation; however, the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector shall have the
authority to require more stringent dimensions to fit the needs of devices warranting impact
protection.
Color of bollards. Bollards should be of the following colors; yellow, amber or orange. All colors shall be
of fluorescent or have a reflective coating. Any deviation of the stated requirements must be approved
by the fire marshal and/chief building inspector.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 46-4)
7. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley, shall
have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color to the
background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance with the
following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four inches
in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of the front
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entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers
shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings with
apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location, numbers
shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so as to be
visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall be
contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals.
Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street
end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so that
the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be posted on the
property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on each
building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite number
affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which corresponds with
that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
8. A lock box (Knox) containing any and all means necessary for fire department access shall be
provided at the following occupancies: any occupancy that contains a fire alarm signaling system that
is monitored off-site, or any occupancy that contains an automatic sprinkler system.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.4)
Secured key systems. When required; exemption. A secured key system shall be required for any new or
existing building where a fire alarm or sprinkler system is being installed. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner or occupant to keep a set of keys in the secured key box that are
current to the locks of the protected occupancy. Buildings with 24-hour staffing or guard service
shall be exempt from this subsection.
Location. The secured key system shall be located as close to the main entrance as possible. Should
the building design not allow the secured key system to be located by the main entrance, the fire
marshal and fire chief shall come to an agreement as to an alternate location for the key box. A
secured key system, once installed, shall not be obstructed from view or obstructed by any means
that would delay the fire department access to the box.
Required keys. Keys to be secured in the key box shall include keys to all points of ingress or egress,
whether on the interior or exterior of the building, and keys to locked mechanical rooms, electrical
rooms, elevator rooms, fire alarm and sprinkler controls and any area protected by automatic fire
detection. Keys to individual residential apartment units are not required.
Ordering responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to order the key box for
new buildings. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or tenant to order the key box for existing
buildings.
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Installation before testing. No acceptance test for sprinklers or fire alarms shall be conducted before
the installation of a key box.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-127)
Knox Box to be mounted 6 feet above ground level
9. All required means of egress shall have an exit discharge consisting of a non-slip surface and leading
to and terminating at a public way. NFPA 101
10. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
11. Full building and fire plan review is required.
12. Separate building permits/plans submission will be required for each building and/or tenant fit out. If
the permit submission is for a “shell” a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued. Separate plans
and permits submissions will be required for each “tenant fit out” at which time a Certificate of
Occupancy will be issued upon compliance/completion of each “tenant fit out”.
Each “shell” will require a fire permit for sprinkler and fire alarm if applicable. Those systems (for the
“shell”) must be accepted into service prior to any “tenant fit out” fire permits being issued.
13. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved.
14. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hoods, exhaust ducts, and hood suppression systems
require a fire permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office. This work cannot be started until the permit is
approved.
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. This is a change in occupancy classification. Plans from an authorized/licensed design
professional are required to be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector showing how
code compliance will be achieved with the new occupancy. This submittal needs to be
approved by the Chief Building Inspector.
2. The following needs to be discussed from the plan submitted:
a. New side exit door goes into the zero-lot line and exits onto the neighboring property. A
access agreement will be needed.
b. Classroom is listed (need proper occupancy classification for the buildings/rooms)
c. Existing meeting room is listed
3. Fire alarm may need to be upgraded to assembly occupancy requirements
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Item 2.
1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
JUNE 2023
APPLICATION: The Hive: Business and Event Center
FILE #: C-23-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT: Kate Owens
PHONE: 302-608-5370
EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Kent Conservation District has no objection to the conditional use for the above referenced site.
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Item 2.
From: Chevonne Boyd
To: Swierczek, Julian D.
Cc: Chevonne Boyd; Melson-Williams, Dawn
Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: Applicant DAC Mtg Reminder for C-23-02 The Hive: Business and Event Center at 28 W
Loockerman Street
Date: Thursday, July 06, 2023 2:41:25 PM
WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open
attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Hi, Dawn.
Thank you for your guidance concerning our application. I am following up on the comments
provided in our D.A.C. Draft Report.
Dumpsters: Our staff will store the trash and recycling bins in our utility room and place the
trash in front of the building for pick up on Tuesday evenings, after 5:00pm. Any
excessive trash/boxes will be hauled to our local solid waste facility.
Tree Mitigation Plan: We are working with Bob Ehemann and Mel Tucunato, Park Resource
Managers, to begin the process of providing one (1) new tree within the corporate limits of the
City of Dover. The Hive will partner with the Fork Branch Nature Preserve to satisfy the
required tree planting.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Best regards,
--
Best regards,
Chevonne Boyd,
P: (301) 326-5573
E: cb.conekt@gmail.com
CONEKT LLC | Dover, DE
On Fri, Jun 30, 2023 at 1:13 PM Swierczek, Julian D. <jswierczek@dover.de.us> wrote:
To applicants:
Please see the attached Draft DAC Report for C-23-02 The Hive: Business and Event Center
at 28 W Loockerman Street and the agenda for the Applicant DAC Meeting on Wednesday,
July 5, 2023 to be held 10:00 A.M as an In-Person Meeting in the City Hall Conference
Room at City Hall, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover DE and as a Virtual Meeting using the
WebEx conferencing system. A separate email will be sent with the WebEx Meeting
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Invitation and the link to Join the Meeting virtually if you so desire. The participation
information is also listed on the Meeting Agenda.
Please review the Comments from all agencies and plan on attending this meeting either in
person or virtually to discuss your application. 2-hour parking is located on Loockerman
Plaza and in the lot behind City Hall and the Library. If you have questions on attending the
Meeting please contact Planning Staff at (302) 736-7196.
I will note that I will not be attendance at this meeting but my colleagues in the
Planning Office will be present and available to discuss any questions you may have
on the Application.
Thank you,
Julian Swierczek AICP
Planner II
City of Dover
(302) 736-7196
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REVISIONS BY
FIRST FLOOR
GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
1. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
GENERAL PLUMBING NOTES:
1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE
GENERAL ELECTRICAL NOTES:
1. THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING SHALL GOVERN THE
RENOVATIONS TO
2009 IBC, 2021 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE, AND ALL LATEST EDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING CODES AND STANDARDS: EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND INSTALLATION: NATIONAL
CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AT
THE TIME OF PERMIT APPLICATION.
2. WRITTEN DIMENSION ON THESE DRAWINGS SHALL HAVE
PRECEDENCE. DO NOT SCALE THE DRAWINGS.
2.
IBC, NFPA, UL, & IPC.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO
PROVIDE ALL LABOR, TOOLS, MATERIALS AND SUPERVISION TO
COMPLETE ALL THE PLUMBING WORK AS DESCRIBED ON THE
DRAWINGS. ALL INCIDENTAL MATERIALS NORMALLY REQUIRED
2.
ELECTRICAL CODE, NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS,
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION. ALL MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ALL APPROVED FOR THE INTENDED USE.
THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL
PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF HIS WORK. THE
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3. ALL DIMENSIONS ON DRAWINGS ARE TO AND FROM FACE OF NEW
STUDS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
FOR AN OPERATIONAL PLUMBING SYSTEM, ARE UNDERSTOOD TO
BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. ALL
WORK INCLUDING MATERIALS ARE SUBJECT AT THE OWNER'S
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL ARRANGE AND PAY FOR ALL
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS REQUIRED BY THE ABOVE AGENCIES.
HE SHALL FURNISH REQUIRED CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION TO
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4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS, APPROVAL. ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS PROJECT MUST THE OWNER, INCLUDING THE ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE FROM AN
CONDITIONS, ETC., PERTAINING TO THE WORK BEFORE
PROCEEDING. THE ARCHITECT MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ANY
BE RESOLVED WITH THE OWNER PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. INSPECTION AGENCY LICENSED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
DOVER, DELAWARE 19904
VARIATIONS FROM THE DIMENSIONS AND / OR 3. THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL THE 3. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO
CONDITIONS SHOWN ON THESE DRAWINGS. ANY SUCH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL STATE AND CITY OF DOVER PROVIDE ALL LABOR, TOOLS, MATERIALS AND SUPERVISION TO
VARIATION(S) SHALL BE RESOLVED BY THE ARCHITECT
AND CONTRACTOR BEFORE START OF CONSTRUCTION OR
AUTHORITIES. THESE INCLUDE DNREC, CITY OF DOVER
PUBLIC WORKS, HEALTH DEPT., AND BUILDING INSPECTORS OFFICE.
COMPLETE ALL THE NEW ELECTRICAL WORK AS DESCRIBED ON
THE DRAWINGS. ALL INCIDENTAL MATERIALS NORMALLY IBC PROJECT DATA:
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BEAR AND ACCEPT FULL REQUIRED FOR AN OPERATIONAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE COST TO RECTIFY THE SAME. 4. THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL ALTHOUGH NOT SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE DRAWING, ARE OWNER'S NAME
PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF HIS WORK. HE UNDERSTOOD TO BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ELECTRICAL AND ADDRESS: CONEKT, LLC
5. EACH SUB-CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHALL ARRANGE AND PAY FOR ALL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS CONTRACTOR. ALL NEW WORK, INCLUDING MATERIALS, IS
THE JOINING OF HIS WORK TO THE WORK OF OTHER REQUIRED AND FURNISH THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATES OF SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE TENANT. ANY QUESTIONS C/O CHEVONNE BOYD
TRADES. DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY INSPECTION TO THE OWNER PRIOR TO FINAL PAYMENT. PERTAINING TO THESE NOTES OR LOCATIONS OF EQUIPMENT 1041 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY #1222
BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND AND DEVICES MUST BE RESOLVED WITH THE TENANT. DOVER, DE 19901
CONTRACTOR UPON DISCOVERY, OR BEFORE 5. THE PLUMBING SYSTEM RE-DESIGN AND PIPE RE-ROUTING SHALL BE
PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK OR THE SUBCONTRACTOR DETERMINED BY THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. ROUTING MAY BE 4. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RE-DESIGN AND WIRE RE-ROUTING TAX MAP NUMBER: 2-05-07709-04-1500-000
SHALL BEAR AND ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY TO MODIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR AFTER VERIFYING ALL SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.
RECTIFY THE SAME. DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR POSSIBLE INTERFERENCES ROUTING MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR AFTER
WITH MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, LIGHTS, AND VERIFYING ALL DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR POSSIBLE ZONING: C-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS ETC. COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH INTERFERENCES WITH MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, PLUMBING, H (HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONE)
6. DRAWINGS INDICATE GENERAL & TYPICAL DETAILS OF THE OTHERS. DUCTWORK, STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS, ETC.
CONSTRUCTION. WHERE CONDITIONS ARE NOT CODES: IBC 2009, IPC 2009, DE STATE FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS 2021, NFPA 101 2021,
SPECIFICALLY SHOWN, SIMILAR DETAILS OF 6. THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE INVERTS OF 5. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND INSTALL
CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE USED, SUBJECT TO REVIEW & SANITARY PIPING AND ADJUST INDICATED SLOPES AS REQUIRED. REQUIRED SUPPORTS FOR FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT. & ANSI A117.1-3 2003
APPROVAL OF THE ARCHITECT. ADJUSTMENTS SHALL CONFORM TO MINIMUM SLOPES AS PER CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF DOVER:
IPC CODE (1/8" PER FOOT MINIMUM). 6. PROVIDE ALL WIRING, GROUNDING CONDUCTORS AND CHAPTER 22 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS ARTICLE III - BUILDING CODE.
7. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE BLOCKING AS GROUNDING DEVICES REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL CHAPTER 46 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, GRAB BARS, & 7. CLEAN OUTS TO BE THE SAME SIZE AS PIPE SERVICING UP ELECTRICAL CODE.
OTHER ITEMS AS NECESSARY. TO 4" IN PIPE SIZE. FOR 4" AND LARGER PIPE SIZES, CLEAN OUTS
ARE TO BE 4" IN SIZE. INSTALL CLEAN OUTS AS PLUGGED ENDS 7. MOUNT NEW SWITCH OUTLETS 4'-0" A.F.F. OCCUPANCY: NON-SEPARATED: ASSEMBLY GROUP A-3(LECTURE HALL), EXISTING
8. ALL DOOR SIZES SHALL BE FIELD MEASURED & VERIFIED LEVEL WITH GRADES, FINISH FLOORS, WALL SURFACE, ETC. MAKE MERCANTILE GROUP M (POP-UP).
PRIOR TO FABRICATION OR PLACING OF ORDER. CLEAN OUTS ACCESSIBLE. 8. MOUNT NEW RECEPTACLES 8" ABOVE COUNTERTOPS OR SINKS
WHERE INDICATED. MOUNT NEW RECEPTACLES 14" A.F.F. UNLESS BUILDING AREA: FIRST FLOOR: 2,493 S.F., EXISTING
9. THESE DRAWINGS DO NOT INCLUDE NECESSARY 8. MAKE CHANGES IN DIRECTION AND CONNECTIONS OF DRAIN, OTHERWISE NOTED.
COMPONENTS OF CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. THE SOIL AND WASTE LINES WITH PROPER FITTINGS AND NECESSARY
CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR JOB SAFETY AND OFFSETS. 9. NEW LIGHTING FIXTURES, FANS, ETC., SHALL BE SECURELY
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: TYPE IIIB, EXISTING CONSTRUCTION - MASONRY EXTERIOR WALLS AND WOOD
SHORING AND BRACING OF ALL CONSTRUCTION. MOUNTED TO OUTLET BOXES AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS CONSTRUCTION INTERIOR.
9. TRAP ALL NEW FIXTURES AT A DISTANCE OF NO MORE THAN 2' FROM PROVIDE LAMPS FOR ALL FIXTURES.
10. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE DURING THE FIXTURE. THE DISCHARGE FROM ANY FIXTURE SHOULD NOT PASS OCCUPANT LOAD: BUSINESS (OFFICE): 495 S.F. 4 100 S.F. = 5 OCCUPANT
CONSTRUCTION FOR PROVIDING PROTECTION AS THROUGH MORE THAN ONE TRAP BEFORE REACHING THE DRAIN. 10. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLLY:
NECESSARY TO PRESERVE & MAINTAIN THE BUILDING, PROVIDE TRAPS WITH SEAL OF 2½" MINIMUM AND 4" MAXIMUM ENERGIZING ALL NEW DEVICES, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT
GROUNDS, LANDSCAPING, & ADJACENT BUILDINGS & AND VENT TO PREVENT SIPHONING. REQUIRING ELECTRICAL POWER. 926 S.F. 4 15 NET S.F. PER PERSON (TABLES & CHAIRS) = 62 OCCUPANTS
MATERIALS, & TO ASSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC. STORAGE: 448 S.F. 4 300 S.F. PER PERSON = 2 OCCUPANTS
10. INSTALL OFFSETS IN MAIN VENT LINES NOT LESS THAN 45 11. COORDINATE FINAL LOCATION OF ALL NEW ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD: 69 OCCUPANTS
11. THE CONTRACTOR IS TO CONFINE OPERATIONS & DEGREES TO HORIZONTAL. CONNECT VENT LINE AT BOTTOM WITH SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, TELEPHONE OUTLETS, FANS,
STORAGE TO THE WORK AREA APPROVED BY THE OWNER. SOIL AND WASTE LINE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT FOREIGN DEBRIS AND LIGHT FIXTURES, ETC., WITH TENANT.
THE WORK AREAS & THE BUILDING ARE TO BE KEPT CLEAN
NO. OF EXITS: PER 1015.1, 2 EXITS REQUIRED
WILL BE WASHED BY WATER FLOW FROM FIXTURES. INSTALL
& ORDERLY; PROVIDE NECESSARY SIGNAGE, BARRICADES, BRANCH VENTS ABOVE TOPS OF FIXTURES TO WHICH 12. NEW OUTLET BOXES SHALL BE NON-METALLIC, NON-GANGABLE ACTUAL IS 2 PROVIDED, 1 EXISTING, 1 NEW
FENCING, & LIGHTING AS REQUIRED FOR SECURITY & TO CONNECTED. EXTEND VENT THROUGH ROOF A MINIMUM OF 12". KNOCKOUT TYPE. MINIMUM SIZE SHALL BE 4" X 2". PROVIDE
RESTRICT SITE ACCESS. NORMAL PUBLIC ACCESS & USE TIE INTO EXISTING VENTS IF POSSIBLE. PLASTER RINGS OF DEPTH REQUIRED TO REACH FINISHED ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE: PER 1105.1, AT LEAST 60% OF PUBLIC ENTRANCES SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE.
OF THE BUILDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A SAFE & FLASHING OF NEW VENT(S) IS BY THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR. SURFACES. ACTUAL IS ONE PUBLIC ENTRANCE, WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE, FOR 100%.
ORDERLY MANNER DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. COORDINATE FINAL LOCATION OF ANY NEW VENT PIPE PENETRATIONS
WITH THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 13. NEW COVER-PLATES FOR WIRING DEVICES SHALL BE SMOOTH
12. AT THE TIME OF PROJECT CLOSEOUT, THE CONTRACTOR 10"-0" TO NEAREST HVAC INTAKE OR OPERABLE WINDOW. UNBREAKABLE NYLON, IVORY COLOR. COVER-PLATES FOR LENGTH OF EXIT TRAVEL: PER TABLE 1016.1, MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXIT IS 250' WHEN
SHALL CLEAN HIS WORK. LISTED BELOW ARE THE WEATHERPROOF DEVICES SHALL BE GASKETED LEXAN, SPRINKLERED.
CLEANING OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED. 11. DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER AND CONDENSATE DRAIN SELF-CLOSING TYPE. ACTUAL IS 110'.
A. REMOVE NON-PERMANENT PROTECTION & LABELS. PIPING WITHIN BUILDING SHALL BE CPVC PLASTIC PIPE SOLVENT
B. POLISH GLASS WELDED. 14. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH, INSTALL, AND COMMON PATH OF TRAVEL: PER 1014.3, COMMON PATH SHALL BE * 100' WHEN SPRINKLERED.
C. CLEAN EXPOSED FINISHES CONNECT THE NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM, JACKS, AND WIRING.
D. TOUCH UP MINOR FINISH DAMAGE. 12. SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPE WITHIN BUILDING SHALL BE PVC
ACTUAL IS 81'
E. CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SCHEDULE 40 SOLVENT WELDED. 15. INSTALL G.F.I. RECEPTACLES AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
FILTERS. CODE. SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES:
PER TABLE 508.4, 1-HOUR SEPARATION REQUIRED BETWEEN NEW ASSEMBLY
F. REMOVE & DISPOSE OF ALL DEBRIS FROM SITE. 13. INSULATE NEW DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER PIPING AND AND EXISTING RESIDENTIAL ON SECOND FLOOR WHEN SPRINKLERED.
G. BROOM CLEAN UNOCCUPIED SPACES. ANY NEW CONDENSATE DRAINS FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNITS WITH ½" 16. ALL NEW FEEDS TO HAVE FULL SIZE NEUTRAL. PROVIDED: - ONE-HOUR FLOOR-CEILING ASSEMBLY U.L. DESIGN NO. L501
H. CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES. REPLACE BURNED OUT LAMPS. THICK ARMSTRONG TYPE "AP ARMAFLEX".
17. UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK, THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
13. ALL WOOD FRAMING LUMBER IN CONTACT WITH MASONRY 14. PRESSURE TEST ALL SOIL, WASTE AND VENT PIPING SYSTEMS SHALL DEMONSTRATE THAT THE INSTALLATIONS ARE COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: PER [F]907.2.1, FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN GROUP A OCCUPANCY IS REQUIRED
OR CONCRETE SURFACES SHALL BE PRESSURE TREATED. UNTIL A 10"-0" MINIMUM STATIC HEAD OF WATER OR 5 PSIG AND IN PERFECT OPERATING ORDER WITH WIRING FREE FROM TO ACTIVATE UPON SPRINKLER WATER FLOW. MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES ARE
MINIMUM AIR PRESSURE IS MAINTAINED FOR 60 MINUTES GROUNDS OR SHORTS AND WITH EQUIPMENT AND RACEWAYS NOT REQUIRED AND SHALL BE MODIFIED TO CONFORM TO NEW FIT OUT.
14. ALL DRYWALL SURFACES TO BE PAINTED SHALL WITHOUT LOSS OF PRESSURE. COORDINATE TESTING WITH PROPERLY GROUNDED. ACTUAL: - FIRE ALARM IS PROVIDED TO MONITOR SPRINKLER.
RECEIVE ONE PRIME COAT & TWO FINISH COATS OF OWNER. TEST CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED UPON REQUEST.
EGGSHELL PAINT. 18. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST ALL EQUIPMENT AND
15. PRESSURE TEST ALL SYSTEMS OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING IN DEVICES INSTALLED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE TENANT. SPRINKLERS: SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS EXISTING, NO MODIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS
PLACE FOR 24 HOUR PERIOD TO 100 PSIG. MAXIMUM PRESSURE RESPONSIBILITY AS TO THE OPERATION OF ALL EQUIPMENT RENOVATION.
DROP 1% OF TEST PRESSURE. COORDINATE TESTING WITH SHALL APPLY ONLY TO THOSE ITEMS FURNISHED BY THE
OWNER. TEST CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED UPON REQUEST. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, BUT THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PLUMBING FIXTURES: PER TABLE [P]2902.1, BASED ON 28 OCCUPANTS IN GROUP A
ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURATE WORK. FACILITY:
16. ADJUST AND CLEAN ALL NEW FIXTURES AND FITTINGS FOR PROPER
OPERATION AND FLOW RATES. PROTECT CLOSET BOWL, 19. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR AND
REQUIRED MALE TOILETS = 78 ÷ 125 = 1 TOILET
FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS TO
LAVATORY, ETC., FROM DEBRIS DURING WORK. REMOVE ANY TEST INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TESTING THIS ELECTRICAL PROVIDED = 1
DEBRIS FROM NEW FIXTURE BEFORE APPLYING WATER FOR THE FIRST WORK. REQUIRED FEMALE TOILETS = 78 ÷ 65 = 1 TOILET
TIME AND LEAVE WORK AREA CLEAN AND FREE FROM ALL DIRT, PROVIDED = 1
ETC. 20. IDENTIFY ALL NEW CIRCUITS BY NUMBER IN PANEL BOARD INDEX REQUIRED LAVATORIES = 78 4 200 = 1 LAVATORIES REQUIRED
CARDS. NUMBER CIRCUIT BREAKERS ACCORDINGLY.
17. COMPLY WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND
PROVIDED: 3
NOTES FOR INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT. 21. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH THE OWNER WITH A MANUAL SERVICE SINK: 1 REQUIRED.
THAT PROVIDES BASIC DATA RELATING TO THE NEW DESIGN, PROVIDED: I EXISTING
18. PROVIDE CHROME PLATED STOPS FOR EACH PLUMBING FIXTURE. AND DRINKING FOUNTAIN: 49 4 100 = 1 DRINKING FOUNTAIN REQUIRED
28 W. LOOCKERMAN ST.
PROVIDE BOLT CAPS FOR WATER CLOSETS. PROVIDE TAILPIECE MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PROVIDED: 1 NEW BOTTLE FILLER
FOR LAVATORIES AND SINKS. CAULK BETWEEN FIXTURE AND SYSTEM. THE MANUAL SHALL INCLUDE A SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
FINISHED SURFACE WITH SILICONE CAULKING. PROVIDE CHROME OF THE "AS-BUILT" BUILDING ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM,
ESCUTCHEON FOR PIPING PENETRATION AT ALL FINISHED A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM, AND
SURFACE. MANUFACTURER'S OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE
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INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
19. MAKE CONNECTIONS OF DISSIMILAR METALLIC PIPING WITH
DIELECTRIC UNIONS. 22. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE LED SURFACE
MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE CEILINGS OF ALL SPACES.
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20. THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO PROTECT ALL NEW LIGHT FIXTURES AND THEIR LOCATIONS SHALL BE
PIPING FROM FREEZING WEATHER CONDITIONS. APPROVED BY THE TENANT.
21. ANY NEW GAS PIPING TO BE SCHEDULE 40 BLACK STEEL PIPE WITH 23. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE TO REVIEW
DRAWING LIST:
MALLEABLE IRON SCREWED FITTINGS. AND EVALUATE THE EXISTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS PRIOR TO
BIDDING. OBSERVATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS SHALL BE MADE G1 TITLE SHEET, IBC PROJECT DATA, AND GENERAL NOTES
23. ALL NEW PIPING AND ACCESSORIES SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PERMIT AS THE CAPACITY OF THE EXISTING PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION.
ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT FOR MAINTENANCE. ANY COSTS OF MODIFICATIONS OR UPGRADES DETERMINED TO FP1 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN & NFPA FIRE CODE INFO.
BE NECESSARY SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE ELECTRICAL
24. PLUMBING SYSTEM LAYOUT: CONTRACTOR'S BID. A1 DEMOLITION & RENOVATION PLAN & NOTES
A. LAY OUT THE REVISED PLUMBING SYSTEM IN CAREFUL 24. ALL DATA WIRE CABLES TO BE CAT 5E, 4 PAIR, TWISTED. ALL TITLE SHEET, IBC
COORDINATION WITH THE DRAWINGS, DETERMINING CABLES SHALL BE INSTALLED ABOVE CEILINGS IN HALLWAYS
PROPER ELEVATIONS FOR ALL COMPONENTS OF THE
SYSTEM AND USING ONLY THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF
AND SHALL RUN AT RIGHT ANGLES. PROJECT DATA &
BENDS TO PRODUCE A SATISFACTORILY FUNCTIONING
SYSTEM
25. USE VELCRO STRAPS WIRE HOLDERS AND TIES.
GENERAL NOTES
26. DATA CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ROUGH-IN INSTALLATION
B. FOLLOW THE GENERAL FIXTURE LAYOUT SHOWN ON THE AND FINAL HOOKUP WITH PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT.
DRAWINGS.
C. LAY OUT THE PIPES TO FALL WITHIN PARTITION, WALL, OR
ROOF CAVITIES, AND TO NOT REQUIRE FURRING OTHER
THAN AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.
25. THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE TO REVIEW DRAWN
AND EVALUATE THE EXISTING PLUMBING SYSTEM PRIOR TO
BIDDING. OBSERVATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS SHALL BE MADE R.K.L.
AS TO THE DESIGN AND CAPACITY OF THE EXISTING PLUMBING CHECKED
SYSTEM TO CARRY THE ADDITIONAL PLUMBING NEEDS FOR
DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARY SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE W.B.
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR'S BID. DATE
26. PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL TIE ALL NEW DOMESTIC WATER AND NEW SANITARY TO THE
4-4-2023
EXISTING PLUMBING SYSTEM. SCALE
NOTED
JOB NO.
C1602-0223
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REVISIONS BY
EXISTING 32" x 45"
GATE DOOR TO REMAIN
1-HOUR FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLY
REFER 1/FP1, UL NO. L501 EXISTING
4 4 4
DRAIN TO
EXISTING ALLEYWAY
REMAIN
EXISTING ALLEYWAY
4
SPRINKLER
2 1 2 2 RISER
ROOM 1
COMMON PATH = 81'
1 TRAVEL DISTANCE TO EXIT = 110'
STOCK
PREP ROOM
1 WOMEN 1
4
MECH
MEETING
ROOM 2 CLASSROOM
EXISTING 3
BREAK ROOM 1
1 TOILET
OFFICE MEN
1
4 4
FIRE PROTECTION PLAN LEGEND
N
1
" = 1'-0"
4
EXISTING DUAL HD. EMERGENCY LT. W/ NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE 2021 PROJECT DATA:
BATTERY BACK-UP
PROJECT OCCUPANCY ASSEMBLY: PER 6.1.2 AND 6.1.14.3, MIXED OCCUPANCY: BUSINESS & POP-UP MERCANTILE
EXISTING EXIT LIGHT WITH BATTERY NORTH BUILDING AREA: FIRST FLOOR: 2,493 S.F., EXISTING
FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS TO
BACKUP WITH DAUL EMERGENCY
HEAD LIGHTS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: ORDINARY PER 6.2.2.3
NO. OF EXITS: PER 12.2.4 AND 7.4.1.1, 2 EXITS ARE REQUIRED
PROVIDED: 2, ONE EXISTING, ONE NEW
2-HOUR WALL, BEAM, EXISTING OCCUPANT LOAD: BUSINESS (OFFICE): 990 S.F. 4 100 S.F. = 10 OCCUPANTS
MERCANTILE (POP-UP): 360 S.F. 4 30 S.F. = 12 OCCUPANTS
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TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
357 S.F. 4 15 NET S.F. PER PERSON (TABLES & CHAIRS) = 24 OCCUPANTS
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN: 71 S.F. 4 100 S.F. = 1 OCCUPANT
STORAGE: 448 S.F. 4 300 S.F. PER PERSON = 2 OCCUPANTS
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TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD: 49 OCCUPANTS
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: TYPE III(200), EXISTING CONSTRUCTION.
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LENGTH OF EXIT TRAVEL (MAX.):
ALLOWED PER 12.2.6.2(1): 250' WHEN SPRINKLERED.
EXISTING DRYWALL DRYWALL TO DRYWALL TO PROVIDED: 110' (BEFORE NEW DOOR PUT IN)
WOOD CEILING JOISTS
MATCH EXISTING MATCH EXISTING
@ 24" O.C.
MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION
EXISTRING 2x4 REQUIREMENTS : PER TABLE 12.1.6, 3 STROY ASSEMBLY ALLOWED WITH TYPE 111(200) WHEN SPRINKLERED
STUDS OR CMU PROVIDED: SINGLE STORY
FIRE
EXISTING 5/8"
2x4 STUDS @ 16" O/C 2x4 STUDS @ 16" O/C GYPSUM PLASTER EXISTING 3 ROWS
OF 3 5/8 BRICK
COMMON PATH (MAX.): ALLOWED PER 12.2.5.2 - 20' FOR ANY NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS, AND 75' FOR LESS THAN 50 OCCUPANTS PROTECTION
PARTITION FULL ON METAL LATH PROVIDED: 110' (BEFORE NEW DOOR PUT IN)
HEIGHT TO CEILING
NOTE: HEIGHT TO NOTE: HEIGHT TO
ON EACH SIDE SHOWN ON
EXTERIOR
5
8" FIRE SHIELD
PLAN & NFPA
ASSEMBLY ABOVE GYPSUM WALL BOARD
UNDERSIDE OF
EXISTING FLOOR
UNDERSIDE OF
EXISTING FLOOR
DEAD END CORRIDOR LIMIT: PER 12.2.5.3, MAXIMUM 20' DEAD END CORRIDOR ALLOWED WHEN SPRINKLERED FIRE CODE INFO.
ACTUAL: 7'
OR CEILING OR CEILING
JOISTS ABOVE JOISTS ABOVE
8" FIRE-FIRE SHIELD KAL-KORE, SECURED TO
5
SEPARATION OF OCCUPANCIES:
PER TABLE 6.1.4.14.4.1 (A & B), 1-HOUR SEPARATION REQUIRED BETWEEN NEW BUSINESS AND EXISTING SECOND
2 X 8 WOOD JOISTS SPACED 16" O/C W/ 6d STORY APARTMENT WHEN SPRINKLERED. PER TABLE 602 EXTERIOR WALLS NEED TO HAVE A 1 HOUR RATED WALL
NAILS SPACED 6" O/C. BETWEEN TWO BUILDINGS FOR FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE.
EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN 4" NEW WALLS 6" NEW WALLS SIMILAR TO PROVIDED: - ONE-HOUR FLOOR-CEILING ASSEMBLY U.L. DESIGN NO. L501. ONE- HOUR WALLS EXISTS BETWEEN BOTH
1 2 3 4 BUILDINGS.
DRAWN
R.K.L.
U902. THE WALL
IS ±16" AND 4
HRS FIRE RATED
1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: PER 12.3.4.2.1(2), INITIATION OF FIRE ALARM BY SPRINKLER SYSTEM WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED.
PROVIDED: FIRE ALARM SHALL BE PROVIDED TO MONITOR SPRINKLER CLASS A, B, OR C IN ASSEMBLY AREAS WITH
<300 OCCUPANTS PER 12.3.3.3
CHECKED
W.B.
DATE
WALL TYPE 1-HOUR CEILING DETAIL 4-4-2023
3/4" = 1'-0" UL NO. L501 SPRINKLERS: SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS EXISTING
3/4" = 1-0" INTERIOR WALL AND NOTED
SCALE
CEILING FINISH: CLASS A, & B IN EXITS PER 12.3.3.2 JOB NO.
C1602-0223
INTERIOR FLOOR FINISHES: INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 10.2 PER 12.3.3.5.1, 12.3.3.5.2, & 12.3.3.5.3 SHEET
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REVISIONS BY
EXISTING 32" x 45"
R8 GATE DOOR TO REMAIN
116 EXISTING STAIRS
TO REMAIN
16'-10" 9" SILL EXISTING
DRAIN TO 102
EXISTING ALLEYWAY REMAIN EXISTING ALLEYWAY
103
R9
109 FLUSH
SILL
EXISTING R2 EXISTING
CLOSET NEW SPRINKLER +/- 12" SILL
4'-5" CLOSET RISER R7
ROOM
110 EXISTING
EXISTING 107 105 DISPLAY
108 STOCK 106
R1
PREP ROOM
1'-10" EXISTING
104 CLASSROOM
1'-4" 3'-0"
FLUSH SILL
HVAC
R3
NEW 101
EXISTING
EXISTING WOMEN
MECH 114
EXISTING
MEETING 113 FLUSH SILL
ROOM R10
EXISTING R4
4'-2"
111 BREAK R1
ROOM 112 EXISTING R6
ACCESSIBLE EXISTING
TOILET DISPLAY
EXISTING R4
115
OFFICE
NEW R5
MEN
RENOVATION PLAN N 2'-8"
R3 4'x4' FRP BOTTLE
1
" = 1'-0"
4 ON WALL FILLER
STATION
PROJECT DOOR SCHEDULE
NORTH FRP
FINISH GROUPS DOOR FRAME REMARKS HARDWARE
F-1 BATHROOMS
FLOOR - CONCRETE OR WOOD VINYL PER OWNERS REQUEST 2'-10"
RENOVATION NOTES BASE
WALLS
- PAINTED WOOD BASE TO MATCH EXISTING
- DRYWALL: PRIME COAT & TWO COATS EGGSHELL
WAINSCOT - FRP PANELS WHERE SHOWN ON ELEVATIONS
CEILING - DRYWALL: PRIME COAT & TWO COATS FLAT
ELEVATION AT BOTTLE
DOOR NUMBER WEATHER STRIP LOCK FUNCTION
F-2 FIRE ESCAPE DOOR
DOOR STOP THRESHOLD
FILLER
THICKNESS
R1 FLOOR - CONCRETE IN DOOR WAY SMOOTHED TO EXISTING WOOD
MATERIAL MATERIAL
REMOVE EXISTING DOOR AND CLOSE IN EXISTING DOOR OPENING WITH NEW
CLOSER
FLOORING
HEIGHT
2x4S AND DRYWALL. FINISH AND PAINT.
WIDTH
1
" = 1'-0"
4
BASE - PAINTED WOOD BASE TO MATCH EXISTING
WALLS - DRYWALL: PRIME COAT & TWO COATS EGGSHELL TYPE TYPE
NEW 2X4 STUD WALL AND DRYWALL PARTITION. FINISH AND PAINT WAINSCOT - NONE
R2 FULL GLASS
CEILING - DRYWALL: PRIME COAT & TWO COATS FLAT 101 3'-0" 7'-0" 1 3 4"
ALUM
C ALM. 1 O
FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS TO
NOTE: ALL FINAL COLORS AND FINISHES SHALL BE SELECTED BY TENANT LOCK FUNCTIONS 102 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3
4" EXISITING TO REMAIN
NEW WALL HANG LAVATORY WITH 16"x30" MIRROR. NEED TO PUT A SIGN ON INSUDE OF
R3 103 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3 4" HM B HM 2
DOOR THAT SAYS "FIRE DOOR" O O O F82
104 3'-0" 6'-8" 13 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN
F76 PRIVACY, BEDROOM OR BATH LOCK: LATCH BOLT OPERATED BY LEVER
FROM EITHER SIDE. OUTSIDE LEVER IS LOCKED BY PUSHBUTTON 105 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3 4" EXISITING TO REMAIN
R4 NEW WATER CLOSET.
GENERAL DOOR NOTES INSIDE AND UNLOCKED BY EMERGENCY KEY OUTSIDE, ROTATING
INSIDE LEVER, OR CLOSING DOOR.
106 2'-6" 6'-8" 13 8" MASONITE A WOOD 1 F86
28 W. LOOCKERMAN ST.
107 2'-6" 6'-8" 13 8" MASONITE A WOOD 1 F86
WATER BOTTLE FILLER, REFER TO ELEVATION ON SHEET A1 F82 ENTRY LOCK: DEAD-LOCKING LATCH BOLT OPERATED BY LEVER FROM
R5 1. DOORS SHALL BE PAINTED ON ALL SIX SIDES. DO NOT NEGLECT PAINTING EITHER SIDE EXCEPT WHEN OUTSIDE LEVER IS LOCKED BY PUSHING 108 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN
THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES. BUTTON IN INSIDE LEVER. WHEN OUTSIDE LEVER IS LOCKED, 109 2'-6" 4'-0" 1 3 4" EXISITING TO REMAIN
THE HIVE
OPERATING KEY IN OUTSIDE LEVER OR ROTATING INSIDE LEVER
2. ALL DOORS SHALL HAVE LEVER HANDLES. RETRACTS LATCH BOLT AND RELEASES PUSHBUTTON. CLOSING DOOR 110 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN
REMOVE EXISTING PARTITION. PATCH AND REPAIR WALL, FLOOR, AND CEILING
R6 SCARS. DOES NOT RELEASE PUSHBUTTON.
3. IF A DOOR HAS A CLOSER, THE SWEEP PERIOD SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO 111 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN
DOVER, DE 19904
TAKE THREE SECONDS TO MOVE FROM 70° OPEN TO WITHIN 3" FROM THE F86 STOREROOM OR CLOSET LOCK: DEAD-LOCKING LATCH BOLT OPERATED BY KEY
LATCH. IN OUTSIDE LEVER OR BY ROTATING INSIDE LEVER. OUTSIDE LEVER IS ALWAYS 112 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN
REMOVE PORTION OF EXISTING 16"THICK BRICK WALL FOR NEW DOOR FIXED.
R7 OPENING. PROVIDE NEW TRIPLE 4x8 MASONRY LINTEL. PATCH BRICK SILL 113 3'-0" 6'-8" 1 3 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN
4. THE MAXIMUM FORCE FOR PULLING OR PUSHING A DOOR SHALL BE 5lbf.
AND JAMBS TO RECEIVE NEW HOLLOW METAL DOOR, FRAME, AND 114 2'-6" 6'-8" 1 3 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN F76
THRESHOLD. ALL NEW LATCH SETS TO HAVE LEVER HANDLES.
5. IF A DOOR HAS A THRESHOLD, THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT SHALL BE 1/2" WITH
LEADING EDGES BEVELED WITH A SLOPE NO GREATER THAN 1:2. 115 2'-6" 6'-8" 1 3 8" EXISITING TO REMAIN F76
R8 EXISTING 32" x 45" WOOD GATE TO REMAIN . REMOVE PADLOCK HARDWARE.
PROVIDE AND INSTALL NEW F82 LOCK SET. 116 32" 45" - EXISITING TO REMAIN F82
6. LOCKS, WHERE PROVIDED, SHALL NOT REQUIRE THE USE OF A KEY, A
TOOL, OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EFFORT FOR OPERATION FROM THE DEMOLITION &
EGRESS SIDE. EXCEPTION: DOOR WITH SIGN "NOT AN EXIT..." WALL LEGEND
R9 EXISTING FLOOR DRAIN TO REMAIN. RENOVATION
7. HARDWARE SHALL BE COMMERCIAL GRADE 2 OR HIGHER. APPROVED
MANUFACTURERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: YALE, SCHLAGE, AND CORBIN/RUSSWIN. PLANS & NOTES
EXISTING SERVICE SINK TO REAMAIN.
R10
8. ON THE PUSH SIDE OF EXIT DOORS, INCLUDING TOILET ROOM DOORS, 3'-0"
PER ANSI A117 2009 SECTION 404.2.9, DOOR SURFACES WITHIN 10" OF
VARIES 3'-0"
THE FLOOR (VERTICALLY), SHALL BE SMOOTH SURFACE EXTENDED FULL WIDTH
OF THE DOOR. CAVITIES SHALL NOT EXCEED 1/16". RETROFIT KICK PLATE
MAY BE USED TO COMPLY WITH THIS SECTION AND SHALL BE CAPPED. 6 PANEL ALUM. DOOR
EXISTING WALL AND DOOR TO REMAIN MASONITE FLUSH WOOD 16 GA.
DOOR PRE- H.M. FRAME H.M.
FINISHED INSULATED PAINTED FRAME DRAWN
6'-8" 6'-8" 6'-8"
18 GA.
DOOR 1" CLEAR PAINTED
R.K.L.
CHECKED
INSULATED
10" TEMPERED W.B.
GLASS DATE
NEW WALL AND DOOR 4-4-2023
SCALE
EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN A
A C
B F1
F2
B C 1 2 NOTED
JOB NO.
C1602-0223
SHEET
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City of Dover
DATA SHEET FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF July 5, 2023
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 17, 2023
Plan Title: ECIC (Early Childhood Innovation Center) Building Delaware State
University (next to R. S. Grossley Hall)
S-23-13
Plan Type: Site Development Plan
Owner: Delaware State University
Project Engineer: Century Engineering
Location: Delaware State University Campus, central to Loop Road and west of University
Drive
Property Address: 1200 N Dupont Highway
Tax Parcel: ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
Site Area: 161.84 acres +/-
Project Area: 1.452 acres +/-
Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone)
SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone): Tier 3 Excellent Recharge
Area
Existing/Proposed Use: Educational (University Campus)
Sanitary Facilities: City of Dover
Water Supply: City of Dover
Waivers Requested: None
P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903
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Dover
CITY OF DOVER Planning
Office
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: June 28, 2023
APPLICATION ECIC: (Early Childhood Innovation Center) Building Delaware State University at
1200 North Dupont Highway (next to R. S. Grossley Hall)
FILE #: S-23-13 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning Office
CONTACT PERSON: Katherine Oehmke PHONE #: 302.736.7196
I. PLAN SUMMARY
Review of a Site Development Plan for a new 14,512 +/- SF Building on the Delaware State
University Campus for the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC). This 2-story building
will be placed where there is an active Demolition Permit for part of the R. S. Grossley Hall.
This new building will be separate from the remaining portion of the R. S. Grossley Hall.
There is an existing parking lot that will serve both the R. S. Grossley Hall and the new ECIC
building with 33 parking spaces, including 5 handicapped spaces. The property is zoned IO
(Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay
Zone). It is centrally located on the Delaware State University campus which the entirety is
addressed as 1200 N. Dupont Hwy. Tax Parcel ID: ED-05-057.00-01-21.00-000. Council
District 4.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Site Development Plan proposes the construction of a building for an interactive early
childhood teaching lab. The parking lot west of the existing R.S. Grossley Hall will remain
unchanged. The northeast portion of the project area includes areas of lawn and tree plantings.
Behind and to the east side of the proposed new building is playground equipment with shade
sail cloths. For the existing R.S. Grossley Hall, the project involves demolishing half the building
and retaining the remaining portion. The new two story building will be freestanding. There will
be a network of sidewalks connecting the existing building to the new building and
interconnected with the rest of the campus and parking.
III. ZONING REVIEW
IO (Institutional and Office Zone)
The Delaware State University Campus property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone). The
application is a Site Plan for the proposed construction of another educational building which is
an allowed use in the IO Zone per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Section 10. The IO Zoning
district is subject to the bulk standards found in Article 4 Section 4.14. With the proposed
building being internal to the campus, it will be compliant with the setbacks and complies with
the height limitations.
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SWPOZ – Source Water Protection Overlay Zone, Tier 3: Primary Wellhead Protection Area
The purpose of the Source Water Protection Overlay Zone (Zoning Ordinance Article 3 §29) is to
provide a safe drinking water supply and to ensure that groundwater is adequately protected and
maintained. This entire project site is subject to the Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area and the
provisions for Article 3, Section 29.7.
The following uses listed below are prohibited throughout the SWPOZ, including in the Tier 3
area. However, this development does not appear to include any prohibited uses.
Zoning Ordinance Article 3 Section 29
29.51 Uses prohibited:
a) Automobile body/repair shop, motor vehicle, boat or farm equipment service;
b) Gas stations and motor vehicle service stations;
c) Fleet/trucking/bus terminal;
d) Dry cleaner;
e) Electrical/electronic manufacturing facility;
f) Machine shop;
g) Metal plating/finishing/fabricating facility;
h) Chemical processing/storage facility;
i) Wood preserving/treating facility;
j) Junk yard/scrap yard/salvage yard;
k) Mines/gravel pit;
l) Land divisions resulting in high density (> one unit/acre) septic systems;
m) Equipment maintenance/fueling areas;
n) Injection wells/dry wells/sumps, except for single-family residences directing
gutter downspouts to a drywell;
o) Underground storage tanks;
p) All uses not permitted in the underlying zone district.
Tier 3- Primary Wellhead Protection Area Lands are additionally subject to specific rules for
impervious surfaces. The Plan has provided information that within the project area of 1.452
acres the amount of impervious surface coverage will be decreasing from 64.9% to 49.4%. This
will be reviewed as part of the Stormwater Management Plan by the Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).
IV. PARKING SUMMARY
There is a centralized parking plan for the Delaware State University campus. No new parking is
outlined on this review. Per the Campus Parking Plan, the Board of Adjustment set the required
number of parking spaces needed for the Delaware State University Campus at 1,650 parking
spaces per Article 6 Section 3.8 of the Zoning Ordinance on April 15, 2009 (V-08-19). The
current number of parking spaces on campus was estimated to be 2,212 spaces (per Plan S-17-
29).
Bicycle Parking
Please provide details and location for the bicycle parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided
for parking spaces at a rate of one bicycle parking space for every 20 parking spaces or a
fraction thereof.
V. SITE CONSIDERATIONS
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Lighting
There are 7 new wall lights on the plan for the new building. Existing pole lights along the
pathways can be seen. No new lighting looks to be planned on the pathways or playground.
Dumpster
Dumpsters do not appear on the site plan. Please address how refuse and recycling will be stored
and disposed of. Two dumpsters are required for the first 80,000 square feet of gross building
area; one required for each additional 40,000 square feet of gross building area or fraction
thereof.
Access
There are multiple access points to the Delaware State University Campus. Delaware State
University Drive is off Old College Road. To get to the parking lot of R.S. Grossley Hall, you
drive around campus on Delaware State University from North Dupont Highway, past
Loockerman Hall, Conrad Hall, and Thomasson Building.
Sidewalks
There is an extensive sidewalk system moving around campus and the proposed new building
has its main entrance off the parking lot into the south side of the building. Additional sidewalk
access is into the east and the west sides of the building.
VI. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE
This new ECIC modern looking building will be 2 stories high with varied massing in square and
rectangular shapes of different building textures based on color and material. The 2 staircases are
clad in solid brick. The front of the building orients to the parking lot with a heavy banded metal
awning that turns the corner onto the main pedestrian walkway through campus that is directly
across from the similar looking Wellness and Recreation Center built in 2009. The front of the
building is a signed entrance for the Innovation Center, while the Side entrance is the Learning
Lab. The dynamic roofline changes height and shape with each change in exterior building
material. The right side of the front on the south has vertical cement boards that wrap to the east.
The left side has a metal panel system that horizontally wraps to the west. A long set of windows
wraps with this side around the building. The west face has another long band of windows. There
are windows and doors on all sides of the building.
VII. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
Flood Hazard Area
The Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §11.21 requires that special flood hazard areas (100-year
floodplain) remain as open natural areas with no impervious surfaces.
Portions of the Delaware State University campus property are within the Special Flood Hazard
Area (100-year floodplain/ 1% chance of annual of flooding). This property is found on the
FEMA FIRM Panel of Kent County Delaware Map Number 10001C0166H effective date May 5,
2003. The area is located in the western area of the campus adjacent to the Fork Branch.
This new structure is at least 1000 feet from the flood plain.
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VIII. PLAYGROUND PLAN
The Playground plan outlines benches, sitting areas, fitness stations, music play area, outdoor
classroom, steppingstones, play equipment, and raised planters. The playground is covered by shade
structures. There are 3 main parts of the playground: 2 small ones on each side of the building and
the large main one at the back of the building.
IX. TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN
Development Area
The project site development area 1.452 acres is broken down by the 2 buildings footprints of
11,336.16 square feet, 19,965.35 square feet of concrete or asphalt, and open space of 31,973.04
square feet. This open space is an increase of 0.225 acres of open space.
Tree Plantings
The submitted plan includes the landscaping approach for the overall project. Zoning Ordinance,
Article 5, Section 16.62 offers the option of the applicant defining a “Development Area” within
the overall property for the purpose of tree planting calculations. Planning Staff is equating the
delineated project area shown on the plan as the “Development Area”. The Development Area of
the ECIC building is also central to the campus at 1.452 acres (63,249.12 square feet). Within
this development area, existing trees may be retained, and new trees shall be planted such that
the development area shall attain or exceed a tree density of one tree per 3,000 square feet or
fraction thereof.
There are 13 ornamental trees and 6 shade trees on the Landscaping Plan for this project. There
are 8 existing trees on the development area. The total exceeds the required number of trees.
There are two Shade Structures over the playground area. A split rail fence encloses most of the
rear and sides of the property. Utilities and a storage shed are surrounded by a chain link fence.
Arterial Street Buffer: North DuPont Highway (U.S Route 13) is considered as a principal
arterial and requires a thirty (30) foot landscape buffer along the road frontage known as an
Arterial Street Buffer. The buffer is measured from the edge of the right-of-way. The University
campus provides this required thirty (30) foot landscape buffer along DuPont Highway which
includes tree plantings, landscape plantings of shrubs and annuals, and a brick wall. Activities of
this Site Development Plan do not impact the Arterial Street Buffer.
X. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
The subject proposal has been reviewed for code compliance, plan conformity, and completeness
in accordance with the agency’s authority and area of expertise. The following items have been
identified as elements which need to be addressed by the applicant:
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1) Please correct the address on all pages to 1200 North Dupont Highway (found in the title
block).
2) Sheet A-200
a) The spelling of Childhood in Elevation #2 should be corrected.
3) Sheet C200
a) Line 3, this parcel is also subject to the SWPOZ Overlay Zone.
b) Line 4, this parcel shows in our system as 161.80 acres. Please clarify if 213.6 acres is a
combination of multiple parcels.
c) Please add the words “of Project Area” to the table at the bottom for “IMPERVIOUS
BREAKDOWN”.
d) Verify that the building square feet number is the footprint of the new ECIC building and
what will remain of the R.S. Grossley hall.
4) Sheet C-202
a) Under Special Notes line 7.2, please correct spelling of “payment”.
b) Identify location of bicycle parking.
c) Ensure accessible ramps are provided from handicapped spaces onto sidewalk system.
5) Please note location and number of Dumpsters.
6) Please note location and number of bicycle parking.
7) Sheet C-203
a) Please notate the area of the former demolished portion of R.S. Grossley hall.
8) Sheet C-204 or C-208
a) Add handicapped access ramp access to the parking lot from the striped areas of the
handicapped parking spaces.
9) Landscape plans need to be signed off by a Landscape Architect per Zoning Ordinance
Article 5, Section 16.81.
XI. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET
CODE OBJECTIVES:
In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §2.2, the Planning Commission in
considering and acting upon Site Development Plans may prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards so that the public health, safety, and welfare, the comfort and convenience of the
public in general, and the residents of the immediate neighborhood in particular shall be taken
into consideration. These safeguards may to the maximum extent possible further the expressed
intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the accomplishment of several objectives in particular listed
in subsections 2.21 to 2.28.
Other agencies may recommend additional considerations to meet code objectives in accordance
with their areas of expertise. Action on all considerations identified in this section is at the
discretion of the Planning Commission.
XII. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Site Development Plan occur in the
finalization of the Plan contact the Planning Office. Examples include reorientation of
the complex/building, relocation of site components like stormwater management areas,
and increases in floor area count. These changes may require resubmittal for review by
the Development Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other agencies and
commissions making recommendations in regards to the plan.
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2) Following Planning Commission approval of the Site Plan, the Plan must be revised to
meet all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee or as
otherwise noted. A Check Print must be submitted for review by Planning Office Staff
and the other commenting agencies. Upon determination that the Plan is complete and all
agency approvals have been received, copies of the Plan may be submitted for final
endorsement (Final Plan Approval).
3) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory
Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code
requirements.
4) The applicant/developer shall be aware that prior to any ground disturbing activities on
the site the appropriate site inspections, Pre-Construction meeting and permits/licenses
are required.
5) For building new construction, the requirements of the building code and the fire code
must be complied with. Consult with the Chief Building Inspector and City of Dover Fire
Marshal for these requirements. The resolution of these items may impact the site design
including such items as building dimensions and height, building openings, and fire
protection needs, etc.
6) The applicant shall be aware that Site Plan approval does not represent a Sign Permit, nor
does it convey permission to place any sign on the premises. Any proposed site or
building identification sign shall require a Sign Permit from the City of Dover prior to
placement of any such sign. It is recommended that the applicant discuss the sign
regulation requirements with the Planning Staff prior to applying for a Sign Permit.
7) The applicant shall be aware that Site Plan approval does not represent a Building Permit
and associated construction activity permits. A separate application process is required
for issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
DIVISION OF WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK PHONE: (302) 739-9921
SECTION 285 BEISER BOULEVARD, SUITE 102 FAX: (302) 739-6724
DOVER, DELAWARE 19904
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP, Principal Planner
City of Dover
FROM: Brendan R. Diener, P.E., Engineer V
DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program
DATE: June 23, 2023
SUBJECT: DSU – New ECIC Building
DNREC Project 2023-034 and 2023-051
COD Application S-23-13
CC: Khalid Zerrad, Senior Project Manager, DSU
Bonnie Arvay, Program Manager II, Sediment and Stormwater Program
Alex Schmidt, P.E., Vice President, Century Engineering, LLC.
The DNREC Sediment and Stormwater Program has approved the demolition phase of the above
referenced project as a Demolition Standard Plan (2023-051) pursuant to section 3.7.19 of the
DSSR. Date of Approval was June 20, 2023.
A separate application (2023-034) has been made for the construction phase of the project. This
application has begun the review process for the project as a Non-Residential Standard Plan
pursuant to section 3.7.13 of the DSSR. DNREC SSP last issued comments on April 28th, 2023.
Submittals should be directed to DNREC.Stormwater@delaware.gov so that files may be
retrieved, filed, and tracked properly for the most efficient review. Please reference the DNREC
project number in the subject line of the submittal email.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
Brendan.diener@delaware.gov.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 28, 2023
APPLICATION: Delaware State ECIC Building at 1200 N Dupont Highway
FILE #: S-23-13
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater
CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE
WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
SANITATION
1. The solid waste service for this property shall remain private.
STORMWATER
1. Final site plan approval will not be granted until a copy of the approved Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from
Kent Conservation District is submitted to our office.
2. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed storm sewer lines. Rim and invert
elevations must be labeled on all stormwater structures.
STREETS
1. Final site plan approval will not be granted until a copy of the approved entrance plan, signed by DelDOT is submitted to our
office.
WATER
1. All water utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010.
Please contact our office for more information.
2. The following notes must be added to the plans:
a. Hydrant connections by the contractor are prohibited. This method may not be utilized during any phase of the project.
b. Any existing water lines not to be utilized by the proposed facility must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance
with the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater specifications and requirements.
c. The site contractor shall contact the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater Construction Manager at (302) 736-
7025 prior to the start of construction. A representative from the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater must
observe and approve all City owned water and sanitary sewer interconnections and testing. All water taps must be performed
by a City of Dover approved contractor. The proposed location for the water connection may need to be adjusted in the field
due to conditions of the existing main. Possible conditions that would require tapping relocation include proximity to pipe
joints, other taps, concrete encasements, conflict with other utilities, and the like. Test holes must be performed by the
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contractor to determine the best tapping location. The City of Dover will not be held responsible for field conditions requiring
adjustment of the tapping location or for any work required by the contractor to make an appropriate and lawful connection.
3. The size, type, and location of all proposed and existing water lines and valves must be shown on the plan. Please be advised that
effective May 1, 2022, water mains can now be constructed using C900 PVC pipe.
4. Water usage projections (peak demand or plumbing fixtures) must be submitted to our office to correctly determine the size of
the domestic and irrigation (if applicable) service line for the proposed building.
5. The domestic service, fire main connection and valves must be clearly shown for each building. A valve must be installed at the
tee to isolate combined fire and domestic water service to the building from the water loop. Typically, this valve is installed at
the tee or an acceptable distance from the building. A valve must be provided on the domestic water service, which must be
tapped off of the combined eight-inch (8”) fire/domestic service outside of the building. The domestic water tap and valve should
be as close to the building as possible. Typically, the domestic tap and valve are located within five feet (5’) to ten feet (10’) of
the building. A blow up detail of this layout is recommended.
6. Provide a construction detail for the proposed restraining system for the fire main located within the buildings. The Department
of Public Works will test and inspect all fire mains to a blind flange located inside the buildings. The blind flange with tap is used
for hydrostatic pressure testing (200 psi for two (2) hours) and dechlorination. The flange must be restrained in the direction of
the pipe entering the facility. A pipe entering horizontally through a wall sleeve shall be restrained with rods through the wall. A
pipe entering vertically through a slab shall be restrained through the floor to the ninety degree (90°) bend and thrust block. All
rods shall be a minimum of ¾” all thread. All pipes through walls and slabs must be Class 52 cement lined ductile iron pipe.
Confirm particulars to meet this requirement with mechanical designer.
7. Water services shall be either type K copper or SDR-9.
8. On October 24, 2022, City of Dover Council approved the new Cross Connection Control Program. This program requires certain
backflow prevention assemblies on water service connections to the city’s distribution system. This project will require a double
check valve assembly to be installed in the building.
9. All water infrastructure on the property will be owned and maintained by the property owner.
WASTEWATER
1. All wastewater utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22,
2010. Please contact our office for more information.
2. The following notes must be added to the plans:
a. Any existing sanitary sewer lines not to be utilized by the proposed facility must be properly abandoned at the mains in
accordance with the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater specifications and requirements.
b. Part II, Chapter 180, Article III, Section 180-10 of the Code of Kent County requires that “no person shall discharge or cause
to be discharged any stormwater, surface water, uncontaminated groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage,
uncontaminated noncontact cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer”, this shall include
condensate. Sec. 110-231 of the City of Dover Code defines storm sewer as “…any system used for conveying rain water,
surface water, condensate, cooling water or similar liquid wastes, exclusive of sewage.” The contractor, developer, owner
and designers shall ensure during construction that no illegal discharges to the sanitary sewer system are created with the
site improvements.
3. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed sanitary sewer lines. Rim and invert
elevations must be labeled on all sanitary structures.
4. Cleanouts must be installed on sanitary sewer laterals within five feet (5’) of the building, one foot (1’) outside of the right-of-way
and at all bends. Any cleanout located within a traffic bearing location shall be installed with a heavy duty cast iron frame and
cover to prevent damage to the cleanout and lateral.
5. Sizing (flow) calculations must be submitted for all sanitary sewer laterals (other than for single-family dwellings) showing that
velocity and all other requirements are met.
6. The minimum size of all sanitary sewer laterals shall be six-inch (6”).
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7. If kitchen facilities are proposed a minimum 1,000 gallon, two chamber grease trap, meeting all Kent County ordinance
requirements, must be provided. A construction detail for the proposed grease trap, as well as the proposed location, must be
provided on the plan.
8. All wastewater infrastructure on the property will be owned and maintained by the property owner.
GENERAL
1. All existing utilities shall be adjusted to final grade in accordance with current City of Dover requirements and practices. This must
be included as a note on the plan.
2. No trees may be planted within ten feet (10’) of utility infrastructure.
3. No structure may be installed within ten feet (10’) of utility infrastructure, please depict all underground utilities and structures
on the utility plan sheet to confirm compliance.
4. The final site plan must be submitted in the following compatible digital formats:
a. AutoCAD 2018 (.dwg format).
b. Adobe Reader (.pdf format).
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
WATER
1. The City of Dover water system is available to this site. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending and
providing service to the proposed development.
2. Prior to plan approval, the water system plans must be submitted to the Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water for
review and approval. The owner/developer will be responsible for providing all completed forms and plan sets to the City of
Dover as required for submission to the Office of Drinking Water. Plans will not be submitted to the Office of Drinking Water until
review has been completed by our office.
3. Hydrant flow testing is currently only performed during the spring and fall. The applicant must call the Department of Water &
Wastewater directly to schedule these tests. This applies to both existing hydrants as well as those proposed for the site.
4. Water impact fees will be required to be paid prior to Certificate of Occupancy for this project.
WASTEWATER
1. The City of Dover sanitary sewer system is available to this site. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending
and providing service and capacity to the proposed development.
2. Prior to plan approval, it may be required to submit the sanitary sewer system plans to the DNREC, Division of Water Resources,
Surface Water Discharges Section for review and approval. The owner/developer is responsible for providing all application fees,
completed forms and plan sets directly to DNREC.
3. Profiles of the sanitary sewer main must be provided with the construction plans. All water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer
crossings must be shown on the profiles.
4. Wastewater impact fees will be required to be paid prior to Certificate of Occupancy for this project.
5. Depending on the effluent flow, the downstream pump station may need to be evaluated by the developer / engineer to verify
it can handle the additional effluent flow.
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GENERAL
1. The applicant is advised that depending upon the size of the existing water service and sanitary sewer lateral to be abandoned,
flowable fill may be required.
2. Construction plans will not be reviewed by our office unless all previous comments have been clearly addressed within the plan
set and accordingly identified within an itemized response letter and with the Water/Wastewater Initial Plan Submission Checklist,
which can be obtained from the following website: https://imageserv9.team-
logic.com/mediaLibrary/198/WaterWastewaterHandbookFinal_1.pdf, page 88.
SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS
1. None.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE
P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 28, 2023
APPLICATION: Delaware State ECIC Building at 1200 N. Dupont Hwy
FILE #: S-23-13
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department
CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Operations Superintendent
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568
CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE
WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. The roadway and curbing must be in.
2. The right-of-way must be within 6" of final grade.
3. The property corners must be staked.
4. Owner is responsible for locating all existing underground electric, communications and water facilities.
5. Owner is responsible for installing all conduits and equipment pads per the City of Dover Engineering Department
specifications.
6. Owner is responsible for site and/or street lighting.
7. Meter locations will be determined by City of Dover Engineering Department.
8. Load sheets and AutoCAD compatible DXF or DWG diskettes of site plans, including driveways, are required prior to
receiving approved electrical construction drawings.
9. Any relocation of existing electrical equipment will be engineered by the City of Dover Electric Department. Developer
may be required to perform a quantity of the relocation. Any work performed by the City of Dover will be at the
owner’s expense.
10. Prior to construction, owner is responsible for granting an easement to the City of Dover Electric
Department. Easement forms will be furnished and prepared by the City of Dover Electric Engineering Department.
11. Fees will be assessed upon final site plans. The owner will be responsible for fees assessed prior to
construction. Owner is required to sign off plans prepared by the Electric Department.
12. Must maintain 10' clearance around all electrical equipment, unless pre-approved by the City of Dover Electric
Engineering Department.
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13. Prior to the completion of any/all designs and estimates, the owner is responsible for providing the Electric
Engineering Department with a physical address of the property.
14. All Engineering and design for Dover Electric will be engineered upon final approved plans. All Engineering work will
be furnished by the City’s Electric Engineering Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC
1. Owner must give the City of Dover Electric Department three (3) months’ notice prior to construction. Owner is
responsible for following the requirements outlined in the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. The handbook
is now available on the website at the following link: https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. Provide load sheets if the new load requirements will change as soon as possible to verify proper sizing of transformers
and creation of primary fee estimates. Current load sheets can be found at the following link:
https://www.cityofdover.com/media/Electric%20Department/COD%20Electric%20Load%20Sheet.pdf.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON
AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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APPLICATION: Delaware State ECIC Building at 1200 N DuPont Hwy
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FILE #: S-23-13 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposed occupancy classification is daycare.
NFPA 101, A.16.1.1 Suggested Staff to Client Ration in New and Existing Day-Care Occupancies
Staff to Client Ratio Age (months)
1:3 0-24
1:4 25-36
1:7 37-60
1:10 61-96
1:12 97 plus
1:3 Clients incapable of self-preservation
If staff to client ratios are below those suggested above, the AHJ shall determine the additional
safeguards (this may include restricting the daycare to level of exit discharge only, requiring additional
smoke detection, requiring automatic sprinkler protection, requiring better or additional means of
egress, requiring similar types of provisions depending on the situation).
NFPA 101, 3.3.198.4 Day Care Occupancy. An occupancy in which four or more clients receive care,
maintenance, and supervision, by other than their relatives or legal guardians, for less than 24 hours per
day.
2. Building Access shall be no further than 50 feet from a primary entrance
Where buildings are provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
NFPA 13, access shall be no further than 100 feet from the primary entrance.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3.4)
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3. Parking shall be prohibited in front of the primary entrance for a width of not less than 1.5 times
the width of the door(s) or for 10 feet, whichever is greater.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.3.2)
4. Perimeter access shall be 50% and clearly shown on the plans.
Perimeter Access minimum width shall be10 feet for one-story buildings and 15 feet for buildings
of two or more stories, measured from the face of the building at grade with a maximum slope of
ten percent (10%). Plantings and utility services (includes condenser units, transformers, etc.)
shall be permitted within the perimeter access, and shall not interfere with emergency services
fire ground operations.
If a physical barrier (fence, pond, steep slope, etc) prevents access, that portion of the building
perimeter shall not be included in the calculation of Percent of Perimeter Access.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3.5)
Where parking is located between the building and perimeter access area, parking shall not be
located closer than 10 feet to the exterior wall for one-story buildings and 15 feet to the exterior
wall for building of two or more stories.
5. Fire lanes shall cover 25% of the proposed building.
Fire lanes are required to be 24 feet wide and run along the front of the building as determined by
the primary entrance(s). In cases where there is more than one primary entrance(s), each shall be
served by a fire lane even if this exceeds the percentage as required.
The closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to the exterior wall and
the closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located further than 50 feet from the exterior wall if one
or two stories in height; 40 feet if three or four stories in height, or 30 feet if over four stories in
height.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5)
6. Where parking is located between the building and the fire lane, parking shall not be located
closer than 15 feet to the exterior wall.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.4.1)
Where parking is located between the building and the perimeter access area, parking shall not
be located closer than 10 feet to the exterior wall for one-story buildings and 15 feet to the
exterior wall for building of two or more stories. 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention
Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3.5.2
7. All Fire Lanes shall be marked as follows:
both the inner and outer edges of the fire lane shall be marked, where curbs are present, the top
and face of the curb shall be painted yellow, where no curbs are present, a four inch (4”) solid
yellow demarcation line shall mark the edge(s) of the fire lane.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)
8. The specific color yellow shall be the uniformly accepted yellow as utilized by State of Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Only vivid and durable paint shall be used and shall be
suitable for street surfaces
9. Fire lane signs shall be located as follows:
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see Figure 5-16 – Approved Sign For Marking Fire Lanes, fire lane signs shall be spaced at 150
foot intervals maximum, all fire lane signs shall be located no less than six feet (6’) and no higher
than eight feet (8’) above the pavement, signs shall be placed at each end of the fire lane, and
signs shall face all oncoming traffic.
Where parking is not restricted roadway markings shall utilize the words "FIRE" and "LANE" in
lieu of fire lane signs and shall conform to the specifications of 7.6.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)
10. Where overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building or site features must project over
any fire lane, an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13’-6” above the fire lane shall be
provided and the portion of the building perimeter which contains overhangs, canopies,
balconies, or any other building features shall not apply towards the fire lane accessibility
requirements of Section 4.0, Table 5-1 in this chapter.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.8)
11. Multiple Access Roads shall be provided when a fire department access road (fire lane) is
determined by the Fire Marshal to be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain,
climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access such as placement of fire hose from
fire equipment.
12. Street width shall be in accordance with City of Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Article
VII, Section A. 13,
Residential areas
24 feet wide with no parking,
30 feet wide with parking on one side, or
36 feet wide with parking on both sides
Commercial areas
26 feet wide with no parking,
32 feet wide with parking on one side, or
38 feet wide with parking on both sides
Alley
12 feet wide
13. Any dead-end road more than 300 feet in length shall be provided with a turnaround or cul-de-
sac as outlined in the 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, chapter 5, 2.3.
14. Speed Reduction Devices must be approved, please see City of Dover Ordinance Chapter 98-10 in
reference to this process.
15. Gated Areas: Fire Department access shall be provided to the property through the use of a
system or device approved by the Fire Marshal. The system or device required shall be located in
an area accessible to the fire department and approved by the Fire Marshal. All gates shall be
either automatic or manual.
An automated system shall consist of one manual and one automated means to open the gate.
The owner or their representative shall meet with the Fire Marshal prior to submission to agree
on the system. A letter of agreement shall be created and signed by both parties. The letter shall
include a detailed description of both the manual and automated means.
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A manual gate shall consist of one manual means to open the gate. The owner or their
representative shall meet with the Fire Marshal prior to submission to agree on the means to
open. A letter of agreement shall be created and signed by both parties. The letter shall include a
detailed description of the manual means to open.
To be considered accessible for fire department apparatus the actual clear openings shall be not
less than 14 feet, the paved surface through the gate shall be not less than 12 feet, and the gate
shall be setback from the perpendicular street by at least 50 feet.
Please contact this office to discuss options available to comply with this requirement.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.6)
16. Fire hydrants shall be installed per the requirements of City of Dover Public Utilities
Water/Wastewater Handbook, NFPA requirements, and Delaware State Fire Prevention
Regulations. City Ordinance Sec 46-9 (f).
5.1.1 Hydrant spacing as shown in the Fire Flow Tables shall be used as a general rule. Hydrants
shall be located at the direction of the State Fire Marshal so as to minimize friction in fire hose.
All hydrant spacing shall be located along available roads or at the direction of the State Fire
Marshal. This measurement shall be calculated by way of accessible thoroughfare(s) from the
building to be protected to the hydrant and may not necessarily be a radius. 5.1.3 Additional
hydrants shall be provided when the State Fire Marshal deems it necessary based on the
configuration of the site, building(s), exposures, construction, occupancy, and/or specific
hazard(s).
Fire Flow table 2, hydrant spacing shall be 800 feet on center for one and two family detached
dwellings, other residential, rowhouses and townhouses, assembly, health care, business,
education, storage, industrial, mercantile, and mini storage. (702, Chapter 6)
NFPA 1
18.5.2 detached one- and two-family dwellings, fire hydrants shall be provided for detached one-
and two-family dwellings in accordance with both of the following: 1. the maximum distance to a
fire hydrant from the closest point on the building shall not exceed 600 feet 2. the maximum
distance between fire hydrants shall not exceed 800 feet.
18.5.3 buildings other than detached one- and two-family dwellings, fire hydrants shall be
provided for buildings other than detached one- and two-family dwellings in accordance with
both of the following 1. The maximum distance to a fire hydrant from the closet point on the
building shall not exceed 400 feet 2. The maximum distance between fire hydrants shall not
exceed 500 feet
17. All fire hydrants shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation
and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.
All fire hydrants shall have minimum of four-inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines to define
specific areas, where fire hydrants are located along a curb line with permitted parking, the area
between the fire hydrant and the street or fire lane shall be stenciled with four inch (4")
demarcation lines and the words "NO PARKING", demarcation lines shall be measured from the
center line of the fire hydrant and extend for a distance 15 feet on both sides.
Where fire hydrants are located in parking lots or other areas susceptible to blockage by parked
vehicles they shall be treated as follows: fire hydrants shall be protected in all directions for a
distance of seven feet (7') with barriers or curbing, Minimum four-inch (4") diameter steel
bollards filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the
fire hydrant demarcation area. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the
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finished grade of the adjacent surface, and the steamer connection of all fire hydrants shall be
positioned so as to be facing the edge of the street, or traffic lane.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 2)
The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.
18. Hydrant barrels shall be provided with reflective material, such as paint, durable for
highway/roadway markings or a reflective tape of a minimum of 2” in width around the barrel
under the top flange, hydrant bonnets shall be color coded based on the following criteria: class
AA 1500 GPM - painted light blue, class A 1,000 GPM -1499 GPM - painted green, class B 500 -
999 GPM - painted orange, class C 250 - 499 GPM - painted red, class D under 250 GPM -
painted black.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 703, Chapter 3. 4)
The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.
19. Hydrants are to be Darling Co. B-62-B Breakaway https://american-usa.com/products/valves-
and-hydrants/fire-hydrants/5-1-4-american-darling-b-62-b-5
20. NFPA 72 compliant Fire Alarm System required per occupancy code requirements.
Fire alarm in place of assembly. Fire alarm required. Any new occupancy or new portion of an
occupancy determined to be a place of assembly by the fire marshal and is capable of receiving an
occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall be required to install a fire alarm in accordance with
NFPA codes governing the installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Fire alarm system required. Any existing occupancy or portion of an existing occupancy determined
to be a place of assembly by the fire marshal, and is undergoing renovations in excess of 50
percent of the assessed value of the building and is capable of receiving an occupant load 75
persons or greater or is being enlarged to receive an occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall
be required to install a complete fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA codes governing the
installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Public mode audible requirements. To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard by
occupants of a structure, they shall have a sound level at least 15 decibels (dB) above the average
ambient sound level or five decibels (dB) above the maximum sound level having a duration of at
least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured five feet (1.5m) above the floor in the area
required to be served by the system using the A-weighted scale dBA. In the event the stated
requirement cannot be met a shunt trip relay/switches shall be the approved method of meeting
the intent of this section of the Code.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-171)
21. Sprinkler system required. System is to be monitored by an approved Fire Alarm System.
This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions
which are modified by more than 50% after the effective date of these Regulations. The 50%
figure shall be calculated utilizing the gross square footage of the building, structure, marine
vessel, premises and conditions as to arrive at the correct application.
Any proposal that is presented to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval for
a building rehabilitation as defined in the 101 Life Safety Code, for less than 50% of the gross square footage
of a non-sprinklered building, may not have another such project for the same building submitted for
review and approval any sooner than three (3) years after the date of the final inspection unless sprinkler
projection is provided throughout the entire building.
In all buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet of aggregate, gross floor area.
In all buildings in excess of 40 feet in height or more than four (4) stories in height.
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In all buildings or areas thereof used for the storage, fabricating, assembling, manufacturing,
processing, display or sale of combustible goods, wares, merchandise, products, or materials when more
than two (2) stories or 25 feet in height.
In all basement areas exceeding 2,500 square feet floor area.
In residential occupancies when of: Type V (0,0,0) or Type III (2,0,0) construction and exceeding
two (2) stories or 25 feet in height. Type V (1,1,1) and Type III (2,1,1) or
Type IV (2,H,H) construction exceeding three (3) stories or 3In all residential apartment buildings
storage areas except individual unit closets that are located within individual residential living units.
In all buildings used as health care occupancies as defined in the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, as
adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. In all buildings or areas classified as "high hazard" under
the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, or "extra hazard" under the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems, NFPA 13, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.
All buildings used as dormitories, in whole or in part, to house students at a public or private
school or public or private institution of higher education. (16 Del.C. Ch. 88) This applies to all such
dormitories regardless if new or existing.
(2015 State of Delaware fire Prevention Regulations, 702, Chapter 4)
Places of assembly shall be sprinklered throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted
edition of NFPA 13 when the following apply:
All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Any interior renovations of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an occupant
load greater than 150 persons.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly that would create an
occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Places of assembly where alcohol is served for consumption on the premises shall be sprinklered
throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13 when the following
apply:
All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where
alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
Any interior renovation of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an occupant
load greater than 100 persons and where alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly which would create an
occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where alcohol will be served for consumption on the
premises.
New educational occupancies of 5,000 square feet or greater shall be sprinklered throughout in
accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances 46-162)
22. Fire Department Connection is to be a 5-inch stortz connection on a 30-degree elbow located
within 50 feet of main entrance. Access to the Fire Department Connection must be clear
unobstructed access as defined by the AHJ.
Fire department connections. Unless otherwise approved by the fire marshal, fire department
connections shall be on the street side of the building and shall be located and arranged so that
hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to without interference from any nearby
obstructions as defined by the fire marshal's office. Fire department connections shall be a five-
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inch Storz. Fire department connections shall be within 300 feet of an approved City of Dover
Fire Hydrant and within 50 feet of the main entrance of the structure it serves. All fire
department connections shall be not less than three feet nor more than five feet in height above
finished grade. The fire marshal shall have the authority to require more stringent
requirements when deemed necessary. (City of Dover Code of Ordinances 46-162)
23. Parking and/or obstructions shall be prohibited in front of fire department connections for a
distance measuring from the center line and extending four feet on both sides.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.3.4)
24. Fire Department Connection to be located within 300 feet of fire hydrant, measured as hose
would come off the fire equipment.
25. If there is any type of rack storage, the following will be required: 1) a diagram showing the
layout and type of rack system 2) a list and quantity of items being stored 3) a letter from an
authorized/licensed fire suppression contractor stating that in rack sprinklers are or are not
needed. If in rack sprinklers are not needed, a letter may be requested from an
authorized/licensed fire suppression contractor to ensure that the sprinkler system is adequate
for the storage presented.
26. All standpipe and sprinkler connections shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate
section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation. All
standpipe and sprinkler connections shall have minimum of four inch (4") solid yellow
demarcation lines to define specific areas, Solid yellow demarcation lines shall be measured from
the center line of the connection and extend for a distance of four feet (4') on both sides, and
where parking is allow between the building and the street or fire lane the solid yellow
demarcation lines shall extend from the end of the sidewalk surface to the street or fire lane
(Markings shall not be required on the sidewalk surface). All fire department connections
(standpipe and sprinkler) shall have a minimum 12" x 18" sign that reads FIRE DEPT.
CONNECTION, sign lettering shall be a minimum of 3 inches (3") in height with red scotchlite
letters on white scotchlite background. The sign shall be clearly visible from the fire lane or
roadway, and signs using NFPA international symbols shall be an acceptable alternative. (2021
Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 3)
27. The installation of natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, valves, and LP gas bottles shall be
protected from impact damage by impact protection. Natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators,
and valves located inside structures shall have impact protection, except when located in
separate protected utility rooms.
Dimensions of bollards. Bollards shall be a minimum of six-inch diameter filled with concrete. The
bollard shall be set into the ground at a depth of at least 36 inches (three ft.) embedded in
concrete at a minimum of 18 inches surrounding the bollard. The bollards must be a least 48
inches (four ft.) in height above the finish grade elevation. Any deviation of the stated
requirements must be approved by the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector. The above
dimensions shall serve as the requirement for installation; however, the fire marshal and/or chief
building inspector shall have the authority to require more stringent dimensions to fit the needs
of devices warranting impact protection.
Color of bollards. Bollards should be of the following colors; yellow, amber or orange. All colors
shall be of fluorescent or have a reflective coating. Any deviation of the stated requirements must
be approved by the fire marshal and/chief building inspector.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 46-4)
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28. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley,
shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color
to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance
with the following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four
inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of
the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals,
all numbers shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings
with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location,
numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so
as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall
be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic
numerals.
Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the
street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the
parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so
that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be
posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on
each building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite
number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which
corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
29. A lock box (Knox) containing any and all means necessary for fire department access shall be
provided at the following occupancies: any occupancy that contains a fire alarm signaling system
that is monitored off-site, or any occupancy that contains an automatic sprinkler system.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.4)
Secured key systems. When required; exemption. A secured key system shall be required for any new
or existing building where a fire alarm or sprinkler system is being installed. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner or occupant to keep a set of keys in the secured key box that are
current to the locks of the protected occupancy. Buildings with 24-hour staffing or guard
service shall be exempt from this subsection.
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Location. The secured key system shall be located as close to the main entrance as possible.
Should the building design not allow the secured key system to be located by the main
entrance, the fire marshal and fire chief shall come to an agreement as to an alternate
location for the key box. A secured key system, once installed, shall not be obstructed from
view or obstructed by any means that would delay the fire department access to the box.
Required keys. Keys to be secured in the key box shall include keys to all points of ingress or
egress, whether on the interior or exterior of the building, and keys to locked mechanical
rooms, electrical rooms, elevator rooms, fire alarm and sprinkler controls and any area
protected by automatic fire detection. Keys to individual residential apartment units are not
required.
Ordering responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to order the key
box for new buildings. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or tenant to order the key
box for existing buildings.
Installation before testing. No acceptance test for sprinklers or fire alarms shall be conducted
before the installation of a key box.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-127)
Knox Box to be mounted 6 feet above ground level
30. All required means of egress shall have an exit discharge consisting of a non-slip surface and
leading to and terminating at a public way. NFPA 101
31. All new passenger elevators in a building shall be provided with a car sized to accommodate an
ambulance cot 24 inches (609 mm) by 84 inches (2133 mm) in its horizontal open position.
Where two or more new passenger elevators are located in a single hoist way and serve all or the
same portion of the building, only one elevator car that provides a car sized to accommodate an
ambulance cot 24 inches by 84 inches in its horizontal position for each hoist way shall be
required. Elevator cars required to comply with 15.1 or 15.2 shall be identified by the international
symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall be not less than 3 inches
(76 mm) in height and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoist way door frame.
Firefighter recall keys shall be provided in a manner acceptable to the local fire department.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 1, 15)
32. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
33. Full building and fire plan review is required.
34. Separate building permits/plans submission will be required for each building and/or tenant fit
out. If the permit submission is for a “shell” a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued.
Separate plans and permits submissions will be required for each “tenant fit out” at which time a
Certificate of Occupancy will be issued upon compliance/completion of each “tenant fit out”.
Each “shell” will require a fire permit for sprinkler and fire alarm if applicable. Those systems (for
the “shell”) must be accepted into service prior to any “tenant fit out” fire permits being issued.
35. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved.
36. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hoods, exhaust ducts, and hood suppression
systems require a fire permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office. This work cannot be started until
the permit is approved.
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37. Building cannot be occupied by the public until a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained.
38. The following is City Ordinance, Appendix B-Zoning, Article 8 Enforcement and Penalties:
Section 1. - Building permits.
No building or structure in any district shall be erected or structurally altered without a building permit
duly issued upon application to the building inspector. No building permit shall be issued unless the
proposed construction or use is in full conformity with all the provisions of this ordinance. Any building
permit issued in violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be null and void and of no effect,
without the necessity for any proceedings for revocations or nullification thereof, and any work
undertaken or use established pursuant to any such permit shall be unlawful (see section 4 for
penalties).
1.1 No building permit shall be issued for the construction or alteration of any building upon a lot
without frontage upon, or legal permanent access to, a public street improved to the satisfaction of the
planning commission, or without access to a public sewer.
1.2 No building permit shall be issued for any building where the site development plan of such
building is subject to approval by the planning commission, except upon approval of such plans
approved by the said commission.
1.21 No building permit shall be issued for any building in a subdivision unless the subdivision plot has
been approved by the planning commission.
1.3 No building permit shall be issued for a building to be used for any conditional use in any zone
where such use is allowed only with approval of the planning commission, unless and until such
approval has been duly granted by the said commission.
(Ord. of 7-12-1993, § 3)
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. All outstanding fees and fines need to be paid prior to approval
2. Fire Lane needs to be identified. It also needs to be clarified that it is not located further than
50 feet from the exterior wall
3. Fire Lane for that entire area needs to be properly identified and all landscaping must be kept
from impeding into the fire lane
4. Due to the building being two stories please ensure all requirements from IBC and NFPA are
met during the building construction submittal to include, but not be limited to exit discharge,
construction type limitations, means of egress arraignments, stairs, and travel path lengths.
5. Will there by a kitchen? If so, State of DE Public Health approval is required as well as any
NFPA requirements including, but not limited to NFPA 96.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Item 3.
1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
JULY 2023
APPLICATION: Delaware State ECIC Building at 1200 N Dupont Hwy
FILE #: S-23-13
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens
PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370
EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
This site will be subject to DNREC Sediment & Stormwater Program’s review and approval.
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CITY OF DOVER D
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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Delaware State ECIC Building
FILE#: S-23-13 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Michael Vandevander PHONE#: 302-760-2141
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any
crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications
leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and
regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department.
Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin
permit process.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. A pre-submittal meeting with DelDOT is required to further discuss the project.
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THE RECEIVER OF THESE PLANS BY HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION BY USE THEREOF UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS: *THE ELECTRONIC DATA TRANSMITTED ("DATA") MAY BE ALTERED DURING TRANSIT AND TRANSLATION. * STUDIOJAED CORPORATION DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCURACY OF THE DATA. * THE RECEIVER WILL COMPARE THE DATA WITH AVAILABLE HARD COPIES. * STUDIOJAED CORPORATION RETAINS ALL OWNERSHIP, COPYRIGHT, AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INTERESTS IN THE DATA AND INFORMATION ON THE PLANS. * THE RECEIVER WARRANTS THAT IT WILL NOT REPRODUCE OR OTHERWISE MAKE USE OF THE DATA OR PLANS IN ANY
ENDEAVOR NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PROJECT FOR WHICH IT WAS PRODUCED. * THE RECEIVER SHALL MAKE NO CLAIM NOR INITIATE ANY ACTION IN LAW OR EQUITY AGAINST EITHER STUDIOJAED CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFECT ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE DATA. * THE RECEIVER AGREES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS STUDIOJAED CORPORATION FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES AND COSTS (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF DEFENSE) ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DATA.
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SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION
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NEW ECIC BUILDING PROJECT LOCATION
CONSTRUCTION PLAN
FOR
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00 LOCATION MAP SCALE:1" = 1200'
DATA COLUMN
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
KENT COUNTY , STATE OF DELAWARE
INDEX OF SHEETS
C200 COVER SHEET
C201 LEGEND
C202 GENERAL PROJECT NOTES
C203 EXISTING CONDITIONS & DEMOLITION PLAN
C204 SITE LAYOUT PLAN
C205 WALKING PATH LAYOUT PLAN
C206 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
C207 GRADES & GEOMETRICS
C208 SIGNING & STRIPING
C209 UTILITY PLAN
C210 LIGHTING PLAN
C211 FIRE MARSHAL PLAN
C212 CONSTRUCTION SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
C213 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS
C214 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS
C215 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS
C216 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS
LS101 LANDSCAPE AND PLAYGROUND PLAN
LS102 LANDSCAPE DETAILS
PROJECT AREA
LS103 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DETAILS
NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
LS104 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT DETAILS
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
IMPERVIOUS BREAKDOWN
SITE AREA BREAKDOWN
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
SITE LOCATION
SCALE: 1" = 400'
0' 400' 800' 1,200'
COVER SHEET
SCALE:1" = 400'
CITY OF DOVER
CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPER CERTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
CRK AES
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MANMADE ROADSIDE FEATURES UTILITY FEATURES NATURAL ROADSIDE FEATURES IDENTIFIERS
FEATURE DESCRIPTION EXISTING PROPOSED ID FEATURE DESCRIPTION EXISTING PROPOSED FEATURE DESCRIPTION EXISTING PROPOSED FEATURE DESCRIPTION ID
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FEATURE DESCRIPTION EXISTING PROPOSED
ED
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PC
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NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES
FEATURE DESCRIPTION PROPOSED
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
PAVEMENT SECTION(S)
LEGEND
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
CRK AES
NOT TO SCALE
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“ ”
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION
DEMOLITION NOTES
NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
GENERAL PROJECT NOTES
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
CRK AES
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NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
SITE DEMOLITION NOTES:
UTILITY NOTES:
TRAVERSE POINT LAYOUT EXISTING CONDITIONS &
DEMOLITION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
CRK AES
1" = 20'
0' 20' 40' 60' C203
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NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
FENCE POINT LAYOUT
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
SITE LAYOUT PLAN
BUILDING POINT LAYOUT BUILDING POINT LAYOUT BUILDING POINT LAYOUT CONCRETE POINT LAYOUT CONCRETE POINT LAYOUT CONCRETE POINT LAYOUT
GENERAL NOTES:
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
CRK AES
1" = 20'
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NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT
CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT LAYOUT
WALKING PATH LAYOUT
PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
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1 PAVEMENT TIE-IN DETAIL 2 4" SIDEWALK DETAIL 3 CONCRETE PAD DETAIL
C206 SCALE: N.T.S. C206 SCALE: N.T.S. C206 SCALE: N.T.S.
NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
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C206 SCALE: N.T.S.
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
CRK AES
NOT TO SCALE
C206
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SCALE:1" = 10'
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MAY 2023 NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
1" = 10' CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
AES 866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
C207
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
GRADES & GEOMETRICS
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NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
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, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
RESERVED PAVEMENT MARKINGS LEGEND SIGNING & STRIPING
PARKING SYM ITEM
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
VAN
ACCESSIBLE
CRK AES
ACCESSIBLE SIGN DETAIL HANDICAPPED SYMBOL DETAIL 1" = 20'
SCALE: 1" = 1'-0" SCALE: NTS
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DRAINAGE INLET SCHEDULE
DRAINAGE PIPE SCHEDULE
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
0'
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SCALE:1" = 20'
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60'
MAY 2023 NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
1" = 20' CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION UTILITY PLAN DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
AES 866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
C209
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
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0'
20'
SCALE:1" = 20'
40
60'
MAY 2023 NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
1" = 20' CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
LIGHTING PLAN
C210 AES
CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
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1 TYPICAL GAS METER LOCATION
C211 SCALE: 1" = 1'
0'
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SCALE:1" = 20'
40'
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MAY 2023 NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
1" = 20' CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
AES 866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
C211 CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
FIRE MARSHAL PLAN
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CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
IP-1 T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
FOR
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
IP-1
IP-1
CONSTRUCTION SITE
STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
CITY OF DOVER
SUBMISSION
MAY 2023
CRK AES
1" = 20'
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MAY 2023 NEW ECIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLAN
N/A CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
EROSION AND SEDIMENT
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
AES 866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
C213
CONTROL DETAILS CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
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N/A CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
EROSION AND SEDIMENT
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
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CONTROL DETAILS CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
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N/A CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
EROSION AND SEDIMENT
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
AES 866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
C215
CONTROL DETAILS CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
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N/A CRK CITY OF DOVER
20232855.001 FOR
EROSION AND SEDIMENT
T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
SUBMISSION DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
AES 866 N. DUPONT HIGHWAY, DOVER, DE 19901
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CONTROL DETAILS CITY OF DOVER
, EAST DOVER HUNDRED
, STATE OF DELAWARE
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EXISTING PROMENADE
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PLANTING NOTES T.P. NO.ED-05-057.00-01-21.00
1. Plant material substitutions will not be accepted without approval of the Landscape Architect.
2. All Shrubs and groundcover areas shall be planted in continuous prepared planting beds.
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4. Maintain positive drainage out of planting beds at a minimum of two percent slope.
5. Plant quantities are provided for the convenience of the contractor. If discrepancies exist between quantities
shown on the plan and those shown on the plant list, the quantities on the plan shall take precedence.
6. All areas within contract limits disturbed during or prior to construction not designated to receive plantings and
mulch shall be fine graded and seeded in accordance with planting and construction.
7. Three (3) inches topsoil on all disturbed areas to be landscaped, seeded or sodded is required.
8. The contractor shall notify Miss Utility, (800-257-7777) a minimum of three working days prior to planting and
construction.
9. All nursery stock shall conform to American Association of Nurserymen, Inc., standards as described in
American Standard for Nursery Stock, current ANSI Z-60.1 specifications.
10. All plants shall be identified in accordance with the latest Edition of Hortus Third, by “The Staff of the
Hortorium”.
11. Landscape specifications shall conform to Landscape Guidelines for Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia,
latest edition. All nursery stock shall be planted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the guidelines.
12. Contractor shall test pit prior to plant installation.
MINIMUM LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Lawn areas shall be mowed to a height of 2 to 3 inches and not allowed to reach a height of 4 inches before
mowing.
2. All curbs and walks shall be edged as needed.
3. All lawn areas adjacent to building faces or structures shall be trimmed.
4. A slow release nitrogen balanced fertilizer with a 2-1-1 ratio shall be applied at a rate of 2 pounds of nitrogen per
1000 square feet in September, October, and February.
5. Lime shall be applied at the rate determined by a soils report.
6. It is recommended that lawn areas be treated in mid-March to early April with pre-emergent herbicide (Betasan or
equal) applied at the manufacturer's rate. CITY OF DOVER
7. A post-emergent herbicide (Trimec or equal) is recommended to be sprayed on lawn areas in the late spring or
early fall. Follow manufacturer's rates and recommendations. SKETCH MEETING
8. Insecticides and fungicides are recommended for insect and disease control. MAY 18, 2023
9. Reseed bare areas of lawn as necessary. Yearly aeration is recommended.
10. All trash, litter, and debris shall be removed from lawn areas, parking lots, and shrub beds as needed.
11. Mulch all shrub and groundcover beds yearly with 3 inches of shredded hardwood bark.
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City of Dover
DATA SHEET FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF July 5, 2023
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF July 17, 2023
Plan Title: S-23-15 Walker Road Professional Center Medical Building
Plan Type: Site Development Plan
Address: 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard
Location: Southwest corner of Walker Road and Saulsbury Road and has its entrance
access from Mont Blanc Boulevard
Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.19-04-52.00-000
Owner: Walker Pavilion, LLC.
Property Area: 2.615 acres +/- (113,909 S.F.)
Zoning: C-PO (Commercial Professional Office Zone)
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone
Present Use: Vacant grassy lot
Proposed Use: Two (2) Office Buildings
Building Areas: Proposed 2-story Office Building – 19,800 SF (each).
Off Street Parking: Required – 132 spaces
Proposed – 135 spaces
Impervious Areas: Permitted – 75%
Proposed – 68% (1.78 acres)
Sewer & Water: Proposed City of Dover
Waiver Request: Elimination of the Requirement to provide Loading Spaces
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APPLICATION: Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings
FILE #: S-23-15 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning
CONTACT PERSON: Julian Swierczek, AICP PHONE #: (302) 736-7196
I. PLAN SUMMARY:
This Site Plan Review to permit the construction of two 19,800 Sq Ft office buildings, parking,
and other site improvements. The parcel totals 2.615 acres +/- and is zoned CPO (Commercial
and Professional Office Zone) and is subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The
property is located on the southwest corner of Walker Road and Saulsbury Road, and east of
Mont Blanc Boulevard. The owner of record is Walker Pavilion, LLC and equitable owner is
Walker Road Professional Center, LLC. Property Address: 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard. Tax
Parcel Number: ED-05-067.19-04-52.00-000.
Previous Applications:
This property was previously subject to Site Development Plan Applications S-05-18, S-06-46,
and S-09-19 where construction did not commence, and the plans expired. The most recent Site
Development Plan Application S-20-12 Walker Pavilion was granted conditional approval by the
Planning Commission in November 2020 with an extension until November 30, 2023. This
Application S-20-12 proposed one two-story professional office building of 24,657 S.F. and
associated site improvements. Final Plan approval is pending, and as such, the Application S-20-
12 is still active.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The property located at 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard is the only undeveloped property of four
commercial properties created as part of the Four Seasons Subdivision. The parcel is 2.615 acres
+/- and has frontage along Saulsbury Road, Walker Road and Mont Blanc Boulevard. The
proposed project, like the other commercial properties along this corridor will take access from
Mont Blanc Boulevard only. All four of these properties have a shared stormwater management
facility located to the south of the four commercial properties at the northeast corner of Mont
Blanc Boulevard and Matterhorn Drive.
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The subject application proposes two (2) two-story Office Buildings which will be situated at
along the eastern boundary of the property along Saulsbury Road. Each Office Building is to
comprise a total floor area of 19,800 SF (footprint of 9,900 SF each). The proposed building
height is 28 feet. The project also includes a parking area to the west of the proposed buildings
with the only vehicle access off Mont Blanc Boulevard, several pedestrian connections, and
extensive landscaping. The original plan set has been amended by a Letter of Clarification dated
July 6, 2023 and its attached Exhibit Sheet: Revised Plan Sheet PL-02.
Surrounding Land Uses:
In addition to the commercial properties zoned C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office
Zone) to the south which include medical offices and a Child Day Care Center, there is the
residential portion of the Four Seasons Subdivision located to the south and west is zoned R-8
(One Family Residence Zone). To the north there is a shopping center (the Shoppes of the
Hamlet) zoned SC-1 (Shopping Center Development). To the east there are additional office
buildings zoned C-PO and to the northeast there is the Northwest Dover Heights Subdivision
which is zoned R-7 (One Family Residence Zone) consisting of one family detached dwellings.
Properties with frontage on Saulsbury/ McKee Road to the north and south of the subject site are
also subject to the COZ-1 Overlay Zone.
III. ZONING REVIEW
C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone)
The types of permitted uses in the C-PO Zone are given in Article 3 §26 of the Zoning
Ordinance. A business, professional or governmental office is a permitted use in C-PO; and
medical offices are considered a type of professional office. The Bulk Standards of the CPO
Zone is to be followed unless the COZ-1 is more restrictive.
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone -1)
The subject site area involved with this application is located within the COZ-1. The Zoning
Ordinance details the requirements of the COZ-1 in Article 3 §27 and its subsections. The
Corridor Overlay Zone as a planning and growth management tool is designed to foster an
attractive, efficient, and economically vibrant urban corridor along Route 8/Forrest Avenue and
Saulsbury/McKee Roads. To this end, more stringent standards are applied to development
taking place in the corridor. A discussion of the provisions of the COZ-1 which apply to this
application follow below.
The compliance of the project with the COZ-1 requirements is discussed below.
• The COZ-1 specifies a required front yard setback for non-residential properties. This site
has three street frontages: Saulsbury Road, Walker Road, and Mont Blanc Boulevard. In
this case, the front setback is from Saulsbury Road and is a maximum of 50 feet. The
portion of the building fronting on Saulsbury Road complies with the minimum setback
of 40 feet and the maximum of 50 feet; the setback of the buildings from Saulsbury Road
is not provided but appears to comply.
• The COZ-1 building must sit parallel to the road with the longest side facing the road; the
proposed buildings are placed adjacent to one another (one north, and one south), each
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with their longest elevations being parallel to Saulsbury Road.
• Parking Lot layout/arrangement: The parking lot location is not in the front yard setback
or located between the building and the corridor frontage when compared to Saulsbury
Road. However, there are vehicle parking spaces being shown closer to Walker Road
then the buildings themselves are placed.
• Further details and clarifications of dimensions of the medians and landscape islands
within the overall vehicle parking lot to ensure compliance with the required minimum
dimensions as stipulated in the COZ-1. Note: The Exhibit Sheet shows some of this
information.
• Building complies with the allowable number of stories and maximum permitted height
of 35 feet in the COZ-1.
• The proposal meets the requirement that a minimum of 25% of the lot consist of
landscaped open space. With a Lot Coverage of 68% (noted in the data column),
approximately 32% remains as open space.
• The project complies with the 6-foot sidewalk width and a landscaped area for a total
width of at least 12 feet between the building and parking lot.
• The Site appears to comply with the required 25-feet of landscaped Open Space along the
Saulsbury Road frontage.
• The property is required to provide one tree per 50 feet of road frontage, as well as 1 tree
per 75 feet of non-road frontage. However, no details are provided regarding these
provisions.
• Non-frontages in the COZ-1 are required to have landscaped open space of 15 feet when
adjacent to residential uses and landscaped open space of 5 feet when adjacent to non-
residential uses. The Plan appears to comply, but detailed measurements are not provided
to confirm.
• See Building Architecture (Section VI) for Compliance with the COZ-1 provisions.
IV. PARKING SUMMARY
Vehicle Parking
The minimum off-street parking requirement for the C-PO (Commercial Zone) is based upon the
square footage. It shall be provided at a rate of at least one (1) space per 300 square feet of floor
area (Article 4 §4.15). Based on the 19,800 S.F. noted for each proposed building (39,600 total
SF), this property would require a minimum of 132 vehicle parking spaces. The Cover Sheet of
the Plan submitted incorrectly references a square footage of 33,660 and subsequent required
vehicle parking rate of 113 spaces but notes a proposed vehicle parking count of 135 spaces,
including 8 ADA spaces.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking is required at a rate of one (1) bicycle parking space for every twenty (20)
vehicle parking spaces. With the proposed 135 vehicle parking spaces, this would require a
minimum of seven (7) bicycle parking spaces. A note on the Cover Sheet (PL-01) notes that
eight (8) bicycle parking spaces are to be provided.
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Waiver Request: Loading Spaces
The Zoning Ordinance, Article 6 §4.22 notes the requirements for providing loading berths
based on the type of use for a building. This stipulates that a building of 19,800 SF building
containing medial (professional) offices would require one (1) loading space, meaning this
project would require two total loading berths (1 for each building).
The Zoning Ordinance, Article 6 §4.4 allows for the Planning Commission to approve a waiver
from these requirements under certain conditions. To that end, the Applicant has submitted a
Waiver Request from the requirement to provide one (1) loading berth for each building (2 total).
Specifically, the Applicant notes that drop-off areas shown on the Plans at the west entrance to
each building would serve for small-box truck deliveries, which would be sufficient to meet the
needs of the intended uses of the building.
V. SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Building placement requirements of the Corridor Overlay Zone are found in Zoning Ordinance,
Article 3 §27.62. It includes the requirement that the building be placed with the long side to the
roadway. This site design places the long side of both buildings parallel to Saulsbury Road, with
the primary entrance to each building off the parking lot to the west.
Lighting
The location of the lighting is proposed in the form of light poles throughout the parking lot, and
it does not appear that any exterior lighting is proposed on the buildings themselves. The office
use would be considered a commercial use, thus requiring a minimum of 1.5 foot candles at
grade. The proposed lighting must be adequate to safely light all parking and pedestrian areas yet
must be shielded and directed as to not create a nuisance on the adjacent properties and
roadways.
Dumpsters
For a professional office use, the Zoning Ordinance Article 5 §6.12 requires a minimum of two
(2) dumpsters for the first 16,000 SF of gross floor area, and an additional dumpster required for
each additional 16,000 SF of gross floor area or fraction thereof. With a combined floor area of
39,600 SF, this Application would require a minimum of four (4) dumpsters to be provided.
A Dumpster Enclosure is depicted on the plan at the northwest corner of the site near the
intersection of Mont Blanc Boulevard and Walker Road. No details are provided regarding the
dimensions of the proposed Dumpster Enclosure, nor the type of material to be used. The Plan
appears to show that two (2) Dumpsters are to be provided. The Letter of Clarification notes that
the Dumpster enclosure will be masonry/brick and an area will be designated reserve a location
for the other Dumpsters required.
The Applicant does have the ability to seek a reduction in the minimum required number of
dumpsters constructed per Article 5 §6.18, provided the Applicant provide an area reserved for
future use, or otherwise utilizes a trash compactor.
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Sidewalks
Sidewalks are shown as required along all the public street frontages of Walker Road and Mont
Blanc Boulevard. There is a multi-use path along Saulsbury Road. There are also connections
into the site from Walker Road on the north and Saulsbury Road on the east. There is sidewalk
connection and striped path being shown from Mont Blanc Boulevard on the Revised Exhibit
Sheet.
The sidewalk shown in the right-of-way of Walker Road and Saulsbury Road does not show a
connection with the pedestrian crossing at the intersection. There are no barrier free access ramps
or other similar ADA compliant features being shown where sidewalks or multi-use paths
intersect with roadways and parking areas.
VI. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE
The submission includes the requisite Architectural Elevation drawings (three renderings
submitted at time of application: aerial view northeast from parking area towards both buildings,
a similarly angled view at ground level, and a view looking down the sidewalk running east/west
between the building but with the direction not identified). The Applicant has also submitted a
black/white series of drawings showing façade elevations and the floorplans. These drawings
identify the east, south, west, and north elevations but do not specify any differences between the
two proposed buildings.
For each building, the applicants are proposing a two story building with a flat roof. The primary
entrance to each building is located on the west elevation facing the parking lot. The entrance is
covered by a canopy structure which is suspended from the façade above the main entrance and
extends outwards over the drop-off area. It appears that both buildings are faced in light colored
panels at ground level on all four sides. The material of these panels is not identified but the
renderings would suggest them to be of masonry. The second story of both buildings is
comprised of red/orange masonry on all four elevations.
All four elevations of both buildings comprise a series of unarticulated, rectangular windows
place evenly throughout. The primary entrance on the west elevation again contains a canopy
suspended over the main entrance, with larger rectangular windows shown directly above said
canopy. There are also doors shown with canopies on the north and south elevations of each
building.
This building is subject to the Architectural Review requirements found in Article 3 §27.69 for
properties located within the Corridor Overlay Zone. This section of code reflects the
amendments adopted November 13, 2006. See text below.
27.69 Architectural Review. The side of any building which faces the corridor (or corridors) shall
be referred to as the "corridor elevation." Buildings in the COZ-1 shall be designed to front on the
corridor, and the corridor elevation shall contain architectural elements traditionally associated
with the front of a building. Blank walls without functioning windows are prohibited along the
corridor. Windows must be incorporated into the overall design concept of the corridor elevation.
Providing one or several small windows on a large corridor elevation shall not constitute
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compliance with this ordinance.
A “functioning window” shall be defined as a window which lets light into the interior of the
structure, and is integrated and related to the interior layout of the space. In addition to
functioning windows, the corridor elevation shall have the following elements:
a) A primary entrance door or doors (except for loading doors).
b) A primary entrance feature, such as a porch, portico, awning, entrance walk, or other similar
feature.
In addition, the corridor elevation shall have one of the following elements:
a) Landscaping integrated into the building design concept.
b) Architectural or urban design elements which link adjacent structures together, such as
plazas, walkways, colonnades, or similar features.
c) Architectural relief, such as vertical and horizontal off-sets in exterior wall elevations, band
courses, lintels and sill courses, cornices and the like to create shadow lines.
As currently proposed, the corridor elevation of this building includes an extensive number of
windows which qualify as functioning windows. The elevation drawings appear to show that the
east elevations facing Saulsbury Road present similarly to the west elevations, in that a canopy is
suspended outwards from the main façade over larger windows which mimic the effect of a
building entrance; however, the Plans suggest no formal entrance being proposed. The plan as
submitted does show trees being planted on the east side of the proposed buildings; however,
there does not appear to be any smaller trees, shrubbery or other such landscape features being
provided on this elevation.
VII. TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN
The submitted plan sheet set includes the requisite Landscaping Plan elements. Based on the
total site area of 113,910 S.F., thirty-eight (38) trees would be required. Thirty-six (36) tree
plantings are proposed, with the Applicant noting that there are two (2) existing trees on site
which are to be retained for thirty-eight (38) total trees. The trees identified to be planted include
a mix of Red Maple, River Birch, Eastern Redbud, Linden, and Crape Myrtle, as well a Southern
Magnolia Tree. These tree planting locations should maintain appropriate separation distances
from utility lines.
The Zoning Ordinance, Article 3, Section 27.67 sets out the requirements for Open Space and
Landscaping in the COZ-1. This includes the requirement that at a minimum 25% of the site
consist of landscaping and landscaped parking areas. For this site, the Cover Sheet of the Plans
submitted note a proposed Lot Coverage of 68%, leaving 32% of the overall lot area to meet the
landscaped open space requirements. Article 3 §27.63(c) requires a landscaped buffer area of
twelve (12) feet in width between the building and the parking lot or drive areas and also a six
(6) foot wide sidewalk; this is shown on the Plan.
The COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone –1) includes specific tree planting requirements along
property lines. One tree per fifty feet of frontage is required. This property with a frontage of 270
ft. +/- on Saulsbury Road would require five (5) trees. One tree per 75 feet is required on the
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non-frontage perimeters for a total of five (5) trees on the north property line by Walker Road,
four (4) trees on the west property line by Mont Blanc Boulevard, and four (4) trees on the south
property line. The Plans submitted make no reference to this tree planting requirement.
This parcel is across the street (Mont Blanc Boulevard) from residentially zoned parcels of land
(R-8 zoning). Article 6 §5.43 and Article 5 §7.23 note the same requirements for parking lots
near residential zones. These code sections require the following:
7.23 Parking Lots. Whenever a parking lot is located across the street from a residential use, it
shall be screened from view of such land by a thick hedge located along a line drawn parallel to
the street, such hedge to be interrupted only at points of ingress and egress and to meet the
corner visibility standards of appendix B, zoning, article 5, supplementary regulations, section
1.31. The open area between such hedge and the street shall be landscaped in harmony with the
landscaping prevailing on neighboring properties fronting on the same street. The hedge shall be
at least two feet in height at the time of planting and shall grow to no more than four feet in height
at the time of maturity. While the hedge is growing to a suitable height, an adjacent four foot high
fence may be required by either the planning commission or city planner, according to the type of
review required by appendix B, zoning, article 10, planning commission.
The landscape design includes the planting of evergreen shrubs immediately adjacent to the
parking spaces where the series of parking spaces results in vehicles parking facing the
residential zone.
The Zoning Ordinance Article 3, Section 27.63 (d)(ii) requires that when parking is facing onto
the roadway of an adjacent public right-of-way, low profile screening shall be required. Said
Screening may consist of a low wall, evergreen hedge with a minimum height of two feet at the
time of planting, planted three feet apart on center, and a maximum height of three feet at
maturity, or earth berm. The Plans submitted do not show any such feature being provided along
the Walker Road frontage of the property.
As earlier referenced under Section VI regarding Building Architecture, the provisions of the
COZ-1 overlay require landscaping integrated into the building design concept as an option for
compliance with regards to the corridor frontage of Saulsbury Road. While there are tree
planting shown along this property line, there is no shrubbery, or other ornamental plantings
identified to achieve comply with this standard.
VIII. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY, AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S
AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
1) Waiver Request: Loading Berths: The Applicant will need to provide one (1) loading berth
for each of the two (2) proposed buildings (total of 2) unless a Waiver from this requirement
is granted by the Planning Commission.
2) Minimum Number of Dumpster Required: The Applicant is required to provide a minimum
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of four (4) dumpsters on site. It appears that only two (2) dumpsters are being proposed. The
Letter of Clarification notes that they will reserve a location for the additional 2 required
Dumpsters.
3) Confirmation of the dimensions of the parking islands and medians with minimum
requirements. The Exhibit Sheet; Revised Plan begins to identify the dimensions of all such
features on the Plan to ensure that they comply with the COZ-1 Overlay provisions. Parking
Islands are required to be a minimum of 10 feet in width, and Parking Medians are required
to be at least 8 feet wide.
4) Correct the Plans to show that the property is subject to front yard setback requirements of
the C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) along the Walker Road and Mont
Blanc Boulevard frontages. Note the actual setback in the Site Data Column and depict on
the Site Plan.
5) Remove any reference or note on the Plan that states “30’ rear setback,” as the rear setback
provisions will not apply to any property line on this site.
6) Provide a Details Plan Sheet that includes information on the Dumpster Enclosure
(dimensions, materials, gates, etc.), upright curbing, as well as any other relevant site
features.
7) Cover Sheet (PL-01):
a) The Data Column:
i) Correct the Proposed Land Use to read “Professional Office (Medical Offices)”
ii) For Utility Providers, the City of Dover does not provide Gas. Chesapeake Utilities
would be the Gas provider.
iii) Under Item #12, Confirm the FEMA Panel Number, and date.
iv) Under Item #18, note all components of the bulk standards, and list as “Required” and
“Proposed,” differentiating between those that are standards of the C-PO Zone, and
those that are standards of the COZ-1 Overlay.
v) The Front Yard Setback for the COZ-1 is a minimum 40 feet and a maximum 50 feet.
Correct the notes accordingly.
vi) The Front Yard Setback for non COZ-1 road frontages (Mont Blanc Boulevard and
Walker Road is per the C-PO bulk standards, which requires a minimum 10-foot front
yard setback.
vii) Clarify the reference to the “Corner Setback.”
viii) Correct the Parking Calculations. The two buildings combined would total 39,600
Sf, yet the figure 33,660 is given. The minimum required number of parking spaces
would therefore be 132, not 113.
ix) Correct the note regarding Loading Zone to instead read “Loading Berths,” and note
that the requirement is one (1) Loading Berth per building (2 total).
x) Note the required Lot Coverage provisions of both the C-PO (maximum Lot
Coverage is 75%), and the COZ-1 (minimum Landscaped Open Space requirement of
25%).
xi) Provide an overview of the Tree Planting Calculations.
xii) Provide the square footage of each building, as well as combined.
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xiii) Note the number of Dumpsters to be provided.
b) Any changes recommended or approvals by the Planning Commission.
8) Site Plan Sheet (PL-02)
a) Note the actual building setbacks from South Saulsbury Road and Walker Road.
b) Note the distance between the two buildings, as well as from each building to the
sidewalk.
c) Note the dimensions of the Dumpster Enclosure.
d) Show the distances from the parking lot to the property line, edge of pavement of the
road, the right-of-way, sidewalks, and any other relevant site or site-adjacent features.
e) Show the dimensions of all sidewalks and provide the dimensions of the noted “concrete
pads” shown on the south, east, and north of each building.
f) Identify the use, if any, of the said concrete pads.
g) Show any curb cuts or ramps especially where necessary to facilitate ADA access at
pedestrian crossings, etc.
h) Show the dimensions of all medians and parking lot islands.
i) Clarify note reference 25’ corner setback.
j) Confirm the existing sidewalk/ pathways materials.
k) Complete the cross-access connection (both vehicle and pedestrian) to the adjoining
parcel to the south.
l) Provide further bicycle parking details and confirm that such facilities do not impede
pedestrian circulation on the sidewalks.
m) It is noted that Exhibit Sheet: Revised Plan PL-02 may have begun to address some of
these comments.
9) Landscape Plan Sheet (PL-03)
a) Note on the Plan the required 25-foot-wide landscaped open space required along the
street frontage.
b) Note on the Plan the required 5-foot-wide landscaped open space required along side and
rear yards abutting a non-residential use.
c) Note calculations pertaining to the required tree plantings based on road frontage. Trees
are required to be provided along the frontage perimeter at a minimum rate of one tree for
each 50 linear feet of frontage, and one tree for each 75 feet of non-linear frontage.
d) Additional plantings are required along the Saulsbury Road frontage that integrate into
the overall building design concept.
e) In the Site Data Column, correct the zoning to include COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
f) Ensure that tree and shrub plantings do not conflict with utilities lines such as sewer,
water, fire department connection location, etc. and that separation distances are
maintained.
g) The provisions of the COZ-1 require a landscaped open space of 5 feet when adjacent to
non-residential uses. Note the distance from the parking lot to the south property line and
provide landscaping accordingly.
h) Identify the surface material of the island medians (i.e., grass, mulch, stone, etc.)
i) The Letter of Clarification notes the Applicant’s intent to comply with the Landscaping
requirements.
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10) Refer to the requirements for the internal site linkages from Mont Blanc Boulevard to the
front of the Office Building. The Exhibit Sheet: Revised Plan appears to have started to
resolve this requirement. Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §18.3(c) On-site linkages, states:
Within all nonresidential developments and all multifamily residential developments, sidewalk at
least five feet wide, constructed of concrete or good paving brick laid substantially in concrete,
shall be installed to make pathways between street frontages, parking areas, building
entrances, and any other site features needing pedestrian access. Such pathways shall be
designed to provide reasonable travel times between these features and disincentivize taking
shortcuts across areas inappropriate for pedestrians. Where such pathways must cross drive
lanes, standard City of Dover crosswalk shall be installed.
11) Confirm the method of trash collection as private or City service. Eligibility for City trash
collection will be determined by the Public Works Department.
12) Include a note on the Plans that any signs shown on the plan are subject to the City of Dover
Sign Provisions as found in Article 5, Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance, and will require a
separate sign permit application process.
13) Any Erosion & Sediment Control Plans and Stormwater Management Plans granted approval
by Kent Conservation District (KCD) must reflect the Site Plan layout and design
conditionally approved by the Planning Commission and be in compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance and technical review requirements of other agencies.
14) The Final Plan set must include notes documenting any action taken by the Planning
Commission and must list any additional conditions of approval.
IX. RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET
CODE OBJECTIVES:
In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §2.2, the Planning Commission in
considering and acting upon Site Development Plans may prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards so that the public health, safety, and welfare, the comfort and convenience of the
public in general, and the residents of the immediate neighborhood in particular shall be taken
into consideration. These safeguards may to the maximum extent possible further the expressed
intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the accomplishment of several objectives in particular listed
in subsections 2.21 to 2.28.
1) Waiver Request: Loading Berths: Planning Staff recommends approval of the Waiver
Request as submitted by the Applicant to reduce the number of loading berths required,
and instead allow for the two drop-off points to be utilized for deliveries. The type of use
proposed for each building (medical offices) would generally not likely require larger
scale shipments/ deliveries. As stated in the Waiver Request Letter, the buildings would
most likely expect “small box” deliveries which could be delivered using the
aforementioned drop-off areas. There is one (1) such area at the front of each building,
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and they allow for any vehicle to exit the drive aisle and not be in the way of any regular
traffic movement. Planning Staff would agree that this would be sufficient for the
intended uses.
2) Pedestrian Connections: Staff recommended improvements to the pedestrian connection
from Mont Blanc Boulevard to the front of the proposed Office Buildings. The Exhibit
Sheet; Revised Plan shows a sidewalk and pathway from Mont Blanc Boulevard at the
ends of the parking aisles leading across the parking lot and to the front of the buildings
which would give pedestrians an identified route though the parking area. This
connection point would also connect to the sidewalk running between the two buildings
and connecting through to the sidewalk in right-of-way along South Saulsbury Road,
giving pedestrian access through the Site from east to west.
3) Dumpster Location: The current proposed location of the Dumpster Enclosure is very
prominently situated at the corner of Mont Blanc Boulevard and Walker Road. The Letter
of Clarification notes the Dumpster Enclosure will be of brick and also include
landscaping to be placed so as to screen the Dumpster Enclosure from the public -right of
way of both roads. It was suggested to look to at options relocate the Dumpster further
south on the site, and away from Mont Blanc Boulevard; however, Staff recognizes the
Applicant’s documentation that the location of utilities and necessary positioning of the
unit for pick-up limits other options.
X. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) The use of the tenant spaces within the proposed building are subject to compliance with the
permitted uses and other regulations of the CPO (Commercial Professional Office) zoning
district and other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Site Plan occur in the finalization of the
Site Plan contact the Department of Planning and Inspections. Examples include
reorientation of building, relocation of site components like stormwater management areas,
and increases in floor area. These changes may require resubmittal for review by the
Development Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, or other agencies and
commissions making recommendations in regards to the plan.
3) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory Committee
may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code requirements.
4) Following Planning Commission approval of the Site Plan, the Plan must be revised to meet
all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee or as otherwise noted.
A Check Print must be submitted for review by Planning Office Staff. Upon determination
that the Plan is complete and all agency approvals have been received, copies of the Plan
may be submitted for final endorsement.
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5) The applicant/developer shall be aware that prior to any ground disturbing activities on the
site the appropriate site inspections and permits are required.
6) Construction will have an effect on the adjacent property owners and nearby travel lanes.
Any work requiring the closing or rerouting of potential customers or visitors to adjacent
properties should be coordinated as to offer the least amount of inconvenience to the adjacent
property owners.
7) The applicant shall be aware that Site Plan approval does not represent a Sign Permit, nor
does it convey permission to place any sign on the premises. Any proposed site or building
identification sign shall require a Sign Permit from the City of Dover prior to placement of
any such sign.
8) The applicant shall be aware that Site Plan approval does not represent a Building Permit and
associated construction activity permits. A separate application process is required for
issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover.
9) With a proposal for two buildings on this property, the applicant is advised that separate
addresses will need to be arranged for each building. You will need to consult with the Tax
Assessor/ GIS Office regarding the assignment of address numbers for each building.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 28, 2023
APPLICATION: Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings at 101
Mont Blanc Boulevard
FILE #: S-23-15
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater
CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE
WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
SANITATION
1. The proposed plan will require private trash collection services.
STORMWATER
1. Final site plan approval will not be granted until a copy of the approved Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from
Kent Conservation District is submitted to our office.
2. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed storm sewer lines. Rim and invert
elevations must be labeled on all stormwater structures.
STREETS
1. Final site plan approval will not be granted until a copy of the approved entrance plan, signed by DelDOT is submitted to our
office.
2. Please add the following notes to the plans:
a. Standard City of Dover sidewalk, as per chapter 98, article IV of the Dover Code of Ordinances, shall be required to be
installed along the entire public street frontage of a property. Where frontage sidewalk exists but does not meet the
standards of chapter 98, article IV, the sidewalk shall be re-laid to meet the standards. Sidewalk shall include barrier-free
access ramping at points of intersection with street crossings and at other locations so as to afford reasonable barrier-free
pedestrian movement and site access.
b. In accordance to Appendix A, Article VI, Section B.3, all sidewalks shall ascend from the curbstone to the building line at the
ratio of one-quarter of an inch to the foot. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any pavement previously laid
by order of the city council, until it is taken up and relaid.
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WATER
1. All water utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010.
Please contact our office for more information.
2. The following notes must be added to the plans:
a. Hydrant connections by the contractor are prohibited. This method may not be utilized during any phase of the project.
b. Any existing water lines not to be utilized by the proposed facility must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance
with the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater specifications and requirements.
c. The site contractor shall contact the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater Construction Manager at (302) 736-
7025 prior to the start of construction. A representative from the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater must
observe and approve all City owned water and sanitary sewer interconnections and testing. All water taps must be performed
by a City of Dover approved contractor. The proposed location for the water connection may need to be adjusted in the field
due to conditions of the existing main. Possible conditions that would require tapping relocation include proximity to pipe
joints, other taps, concrete encasements, conflict with other utilities, and the like. Test holes must be performed by the
contractor to determine the best tapping location. The City of Dover will not be held responsible for field conditions requiring
adjustment of the tapping location or for any work required by the contractor to make an appropriate and lawful connection.
3. The size, type, and location of all proposed and existing water lines and valves must be shown on the plan. Please be advised that
effective May 1, 2022, water mains can now be constructed using C900 PVC pipe.
4. Water usage projections (peak demand or plumbing fixtures) must be submitted to our office to correctly determine the size of
the domestic and irrigation (if applicable) water meter for the proposed buildings. These projections must be submitted prior to
approval so the meter size can be placed on the final site plan. The proposed water meter must be installed in a pit per City of
Dover requirements and manufacturer’s recommendations. Also, a dual check valve is required downstream of the meter.
5. The domestic service, fire main connection and valves must be clearly shown for each building. A valve must be installed at the
tee to isolate combined fire and domestic water service to the building from the water loop. Typically, this valve is installed at
the tee or an acceptable distance from the building. A valve must be provided on the domestic water service, which must be
tapped off of the combined eight-inch (8”) fire/domestic service outside of the building. The domestic water tap and valve should
be as close to the building as possible. Typically, the domestic tap and valve are located within five feet (5’) to ten feet (10’) of
the building. A blow up detail of this layout is recommended.
6. Provide a construction detail for the proposed restraining system for the fire main located within the buildings. The Department
of Public Works will test and inspect all fire mains to a blind flange located inside the buildings. The blind flange with tap is used
for hydrostatic pressure testing (200 psi for two (2) hours) and dechlorination. The flange must be restrained in the direction of
the pipe entering the facility. A pipe entering horizontally through a wall sleeve shall be restrained with rods through the wall. A
pipe entering vertically through a slab shall be restrained through the floor to the ninety degree (90°) bend and thrust block. All
rods shall be a minimum of ¾” all thread. All pipes through walls and slabs must be Class 52 cement lined ductile iron pipe.
Confirm particulars to meet this requirement with mechanical designer.
7. Water services shall be either type K copper or SDR-9.
8. On October 24, 2022, City of Dover Council approved the new Cross Connection Control Program. This program requires certain
backflow prevention assemblies on water service connections to the city’s distribution system. This project will require a double
check valve assembly to be installed downstream of the water meter in the building.
9. All water infrastructure on the property will be owned and maintained by the property owner.
WASTEWATER
1. All wastewater utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22,
2010. Please contact our office for more information.
2. The following notes must be added to the plans:
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a. Any existing sanitary sewer lines not to be utilized by the proposed facility must be properly abandoned at the mains in
accordance with the City of Dover Department of Water & Wastewater specifications and requirements.
b. Part II, Chapter 180, Article III, Section 180-10 of the Code of Kent County requires that “no person shall discharge or cause
to be discharged any stormwater, surface water, uncontaminated groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage,
uncontaminated noncontact cooling water or unpolluted industrial process waters to any sanitary sewer”, this shall include
condensate. Sec. 110-231 of the City of Dover Code defines storm sewer as “…any system used for conveying rain water,
surface water, condensate, cooling water or similar liquid wastes, exclusive of sewage.” The contractor, developer, owner
and designers shall ensure during construction that no illegal discharges to the sanitary sewer system are created with the
site improvements.
3. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed sanitary sewer lines. Rim and invert
elevations must be labeled on all sanitary structures.
4. Cleanouts must be installed on sanitary sewer laterals within five feet (5’) of the building, one foot (1’) outside of the right-of-way
and at all bends. Any cleanout located within a traffic bearing location shall be installed with a heavy duty cast iron frame and
cover to prevent damage to the cleanout and lateral.
5. Sizing (flow) calculations must be submitted for all sanitary sewer laterals (other than for single-family dwellings) showing that
velocity and all other requirements are met.
6. The minimum size of all sanitary sewer laterals shall be six-inch (6”).
7. If kitchen facilities are proposed a minimum 1,000 gallon, two chamber grease trap, meeting all Kent County ordinance
requirements, must be provided. A construction detail for the proposed grease trap, as well as the proposed location, must be
provided on the plan.
8. All wastewater infrastructure on the property will be owned and maintained by the property owner.
9. Sanitary sewer laterals shall be connected directly to the main, not manholes, unless impracticable, as determined by the
Department of Water & Wastewater.
GENERAL
1. All existing utilities shall be adjusted to final grade in accordance with current City of Dover requirements and practices. This must
be included as a note on the plan.
2. No trees may be planted within ten feet (10’) of utility infrastructure.
3. No structure may be installed within ten feet (10’) of utility infrastructure, please depict all underground utilities and structures
on the utility plan sheet to confirm compliance.
4. The final site plan must be submitted in the following compatible digital formats:
a. AutoCAD 2018 (.dwg format).
b. Adobe Reader (.pdf format).
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
WATER
1. The City of Dover water system is available to this site. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending and
providing service to the proposed development.
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2. Prior to plan approval, the water system plans must be submitted to the Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water for
review and approval. The owner/developer will be responsible for providing all completed forms and plan sets to the City of
Dover as required for submission to the Office of Drinking Water. Plans will not be submitted to the Office of Drinking Water until
review has been completed by our office.
3. Hydrant flow testing is currently only performed during the spring and fall. The applicant must call the Department of Water &
Wastewater directly to schedule these tests. This applies to both existing hydrants as well as those proposed for the site.
4. Water impact fees will be required to be paid prior to Certificate of Occupancy for this project.
WASTEWATER
1. The City of Dover sanitary sewer system is available to this site. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending
and providing service and capacity to the proposed development.
2. Prior to plan approval, it may be required to submit the sanitary sewer system plans to the DNREC, Division of Water Resources,
Surface Water Discharges Section for review and approval. The owner/developer is responsible for providing all application fees,
completed forms and plan sets directly to DNREC.
3. Profiles of the sanitary sewer main must be provided with the construction plans. All water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer
crossings must be shown on the profiles.
4. Wastewater impact fees will be required to be paid prior to Certificate of Occupancy for this project.
5. Depending on the effluent flow, the downstream pump station must be evaluated by the developer / engineer to verify it can
handle the additional effluent flow.
GENERAL
1. The applicant is advised that depending upon the size of the existing water service and sanitary sewer lateral to be abandoned,
flowable fill may be required.
2. Construction plans will not be reviewed by our office unless all previous comments have been clearly addressed within the plan
set and accordingly identified within an itemized response letter and with the Water/Wastewater Initial Plan Submission Checklist,
which can be obtained from the following website: https://imageserv9.team-
logic.com/mediaLibrary/198/WaterWastewaterHandbookFinal_1.pdf, page 88.
SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS
1. None.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE
P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 28, 2023
APPLICATION: Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings at 101
Mont Blanc Boulevard
FILE #: S-23-15
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department
CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Operations Superintendent
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568
CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE
WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. The roadway and curbing must be in.
2. The right-of-way must be within 6" of final grade.
3. The property corners must be staked.
4. Owner is responsible for locating all existing underground electric, communications and water facilities.
5. Owner is responsible for installing all conduits and equipment pads per the City of Dover Engineering Department
specifications.
6. Owner is responsible for site and/or street lighting.
7. Meter locations will be determined by City of Dover Engineering Department.
8. Load sheets and AutoCAD compatible DXF or DWG diskettes of site plans, including driveways, are required prior to
receiving approved electrical construction drawings.
9. Any relocation of existing electrical equipment will be engineered by the City of Dover Electric Department. Developer
may be required to perform a quantity of the relocation. Any work performed by the City of Dover will be at the
owner’s expense.
10. Prior to construction, owner is responsible for granting an easement to the City of Dover Electric
Department. Easement forms will be furnished and prepared by the City of Dover Electric Engineering Department.
11. Fees will be assessed upon final site plans. The owner will be responsible for fees assessed prior to
construction. Owner is required to sign off plans prepared by the Electric Department.
12. Must maintain 10' clearance around all electrical equipment, unless pre-approved by the City of Dover Electric
Engineering Department.
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13. Prior to the completion of any/all designs and estimates, the owner is responsible for providing the Electric
Engineering Department with a physical address of the property.
14. All Engineering and design for Dover Electric will be engineered upon final approved plans. All Engineering work will
be furnished by the City’s Electric Engineering Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC
1. Owner must give the City of Dover Electric Department three (3) months’ notice prior to construction. Owner is
responsible for following the requirements outlined in the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. The handbook
is now available on the website at the following link: https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. Provide load sheets if the new load requirements will change as soon as possible to verify proper sizing of transformers
and creation of primary fee estimates. Current load sheets can be found at the following link:
https://www.cityofdover.com/media/Electric%20Department/COD%20Electric%20Load%20Sheet.pdf.
2. Provide how many and sizes of electrical transformers will be installed during the next fiscal year. This will help with
lead times and prices.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON
AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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APPLICATION: Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings at 101 Mont Blanc Blvd
FILE #: S-23-15 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposed occupancy classification is two medical buildings (business).
2. Building Access shall be no further than 50 feet from a primary entrance
Where buildings are provided with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
NFPA 13, access shall be no further than 100 feet from the primary entrance.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3.4)
3. Parking shall be prohibited in front of the primary entrance for a width of not less than 1.5 times the
width of the door(s) or for 10 feet, whichever is greater.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.3.2)
4. Perimeter access shall be N/A and clearly shown on the plans.
Perimeter Access minimum width shall be10 feet for one-story buildings and 15 feet for buildings of
two or more stories, measured from the face of the building at grade with a maximum slope of ten
percent (10%). Plantings and utility services (includes condenser units, transformers, etc.) shall be
permitted within the perimeter access, and shall not interfere with emergency services fire ground
operations.
If a physical barrier (fence, pond, steep slope, etc) prevents access, that portion of the building
perimeter shall not be included in the calculation of Percent of Perimeter Access.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3.5)
Where parking is located between the building and perimeter access area, parking shall not be
located closer than 10 feet to the exterior wall for one-story buildings and 15 feet to the exterior wall
for building of two or more stories.
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5. Fire lanes shall cover 25% of the proposed building.
Fire lanes are required to be 24 feet wide and run along the front of the building as determined by the
primary entrance(s). In cases where there is more than one primary entrance(s), each shall be served
by a fire lane even if this exceeds the percentage as required.
The closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located closer than ten (10) feet to the exterior wall and the
closest edge of fire lanes shall not be located further than 50 feet from the exterior wall if one or two
stories in height; 40 feet if three or four stories in height, or 30 feet if over four stories in height.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5)
6. Where parking is located between the building and the fire lane, parking shall not be located closer
than 15 feet to the exterior wall.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.4.1)
Where parking is located between the building and the perimeter access area, parking shall not be
located closer than 10 feet to the exterior wall for one-story buildings and 15 feet to the exterior wall
for building of two or more stories. 2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5,
3.5.2
7. All Fire Lanes shall be marked as follows:
both the inner and outer edges of the fire lane shall be marked, where curbs are present, the top and
face of the curb shall be painted yellow, where no curbs are present, a four inch (4”) solid yellow
demarcation line shall mark the edge(s) of the fire lane.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)
8. The specific color yellow shall be the uniformly accepted yellow as utilized by State of Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Only vivid and durable paint shall be used and shall be
suitable for street surfaces
9. Fire lane signs shall be located as follows:
see Figure 5-16 – Approved Sign For Marking Fire Lanes, fire lane signs shall be spaced at 150 foot
intervals maximum, all fire lane signs shall be located no less than six feet (6’) and no higher than
eight feet (8’) above the pavement, signs shall be placed at each end of the fire lane, and signs shall
face all oncoming traffic.
Where parking is not restricted roadway markings shall utilize the words "FIRE" and "LANE" in lieu
of fire lane signs and shall conform to the specifications of 7.6.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)
10. Where overhangs, canopies, balconies, or any other building or site features must project over any
fire lane, an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13’-6” above the fire lane shall be
provided and the portion of the building perimeter which contains overhangs, canopies, balconies, or
any other building features shall not apply towards the fire lane accessibility requirements of Section
4.0, Table 5-1 in this chapter.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.8)
11. Speed Reduction Devices must be approved, please see City of Dover Ordinance Chapter 98-10 in
reference to this process.
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12. Fire hydrants shall be installed per the requirements of City of Dover Public Utilities
Water/Wastewater Handbook, NFPA requirements, and Delaware State Fire Prevention
Regulations. City Ordinance Sec 46-9 (f).
5.1.1 Hydrant spacing as shown in the Fire Flow Tables shall be used as a general rule. Hydrants shall
be located at the direction of the State Fire Marshal so as to minimize friction in fire hose. All
hydrant spacing shall be located along available roads or at the direction of the State Fire Marshal.
This measurement shall be calculated by way of accessible thoroughfare(s) from the building to be
protected to the hydrant and may not necessarily be a radius. 5.1.3 Additional hydrants shall be
provided when the State Fire Marshal deems it necessary based on the configuration of the site,
building(s), exposures, construction, occupancy, and/or specific hazard(s).
Fire Flow table 2, hydrant spacing shall be 800 feet on center for one and two family detached
dwellings, other residential, rowhouses and townhouses, assembly, health care, business, education,
storage, industrial, mercantile, and mini storage. (702, Chapter 6)
NFPA 1
18.5.2 detached one- and two-family dwellings, fire hydrants shall be provided for detached one- and
two-family dwellings in accordance with both of the following: 1. the maximum distance to a fire
hydrant from the closest point on the building shall not exceed 600 feet 2. the maximum distance
between fire hydrants shall not exceed 800 feet.
18.5.3 buildings other than detached one- and two-family dwellings, fire hydrants shall be provided
for buildings other than detached one- and two-family dwellings in accordance with both of the
following 1. The maximum distance to a fire hydrant from the closet point on the building shall not
exceed 400 feet 2. The maximum distance between fire hydrants shall not exceed 500 feet
13. All fire hydrants shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate section of this regulation and
as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation.
All fire hydrants shall have minimum of four-inch (4") solid yellow demarcation lines to define
specific areas, where fire hydrants are located along a curb line with permitted parking, the area
between the fire hydrant and the street or fire lane shall be stenciled with four inch (4") demarcation
lines and the words "NO PARKING", demarcation lines shall be measured from the center line of the
fire hydrant and extend for a distance 15 feet on both sides.
Where fire hydrants are located in parking lots or other areas susceptible to blockage by parked
vehicles they shall be treated as follows: fire hydrants shall be protected in all directions for a
distance of seven feet (7') with barriers or curbing, Minimum four-inch (4") diameter steel bollards
filled with concrete and marked yellow shall be installed at the outermost corners of the fire hydrant
demarcation area. The minimum height of the bollard shall be 36 inches above the finished grade of
the adjacent surface, and the steamer connection of all fire hydrants shall be positioned so as to be
facing the edge of the street, or traffic lane.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 2)
The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.
14. Hydrant barrels shall be provided with reflective material, such as paint, durable for
highway/roadway markings or a reflective tape of a minimum of 2” in width around the barrel under
the top flange, hydrant bonnets shall be color coded based on the following criteria: class AA 1500
GPM - painted light blue, class A 1,000 GPM -1499 GPM - painted green, class B 500 - 999 GPM -
painted orange, class C 250 - 499 GPM - painted red, class D under 250 GPM - painted black.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 703, Chapter 3. 4)
The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.
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15. Hydrants are to be Darling Co. B-62-B Breakaway https://american-usa.com/products/valves-and-
hydrants/fire-hydrants/5-1-4-american-darling-b-62-b-5
16. NFPA 72 compliant Fire Alarm System required per occupancy code requirements.
Fire alarm in place of assembly. Fire alarm required. Any new occupancy or new portion of an
occupancy determined to be a place of assembly by the fire marshal and is capable of receiving an
occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall be required to install a fire alarm in accordance with
NFPA codes governing the installation of fire alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Fire alarm system required. Any existing occupancy or portion of an existing occupancy determined to
be a place of assembly by the fire marshal, and is undergoing renovations in excess of 50 percent of
the assessed value of the building and is capable of receiving an occupant load 75 persons or greater
or is being enlarged to receive an occupant load of 75 persons or greater, shall be required to install
a complete fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA codes governing the installation of fire
alarms and the National Electrical Code.
Public mode audible requirements. To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard by
occupants of a structure, they shall have a sound level at least 15 decibels (dB) above the average
ambient sound level or five decibels (dB) above the maximum sound level having a duration of at
least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured five feet (1.5m) above the floor in the area required
to be served by the system using the A-weighted scale dBA. In the event the stated requirement
cannot be met a shunt trip relay/switches shall be the approved method of meeting the intent of
this section of the Code.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-171)
17. Sprinkler system required. System is to be monitored by an approved Fire Alarm System.
This chapter shall apply to all buildings, structures, marine vessels, premises, and conditions which
are modified by more than 50% after the effective date of these Regulations. The 50% figure shall be
calculated utilizing the gross square footage of the building, structure, marine vessel, premises and
conditions as to arrive at the correct application.
Any proposal that is presented to the Office of the State Fire Marshal for review and approval
for a building rehabilitation as defined in the 101 Life Safety Code, for less than 50% of the gross square
footage of a non-sprinklered building, may not have another such project for the same building
submitted for review and approval any sooner than three (3) years after the date of the final inspection
unless sprinkler projection is provided throughout the entire building.
In all buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet of aggregate, gross floor area.
In all buildings in excess of 40 feet in height or more than four (4) stories in height.
In all buildings or areas thereof used for the storage, fabricating, assembling, manufacturing,
processing, display or sale of combustible goods, wares, merchandise, products, or materials when
more than two (2) stories or 25 feet in height.
In all basement areas exceeding 2,500 square feet floor area.
In residential occupancies when of: Type V (0,0,0) or Type III (2,0,0) construction and
exceeding two (2) stories or 25 feet in height. Type V (1,1,1) and Type III (2,1,1) or
Type IV (2,H,H) construction exceeding three (3) stories or 3In all residential apartment
buildings storage areas except individual unit closets that are located within individual residential
living units.
In all buildings used as health care occupancies as defined in the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101,
as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations. In all buildings or areas classified as "high hazard"
under the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, or "extra hazard" under the Standard for the Installation of
Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13, as adopted and/or modified by these Regulations.
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All buildings used as dormitories, in whole or in part, to house students at a public or private
school or public or private institution of higher education. (16 Del.C. Ch. 88) This applies to all such
dormitories regardless if new or existing.
(2015 State of Delaware fire Prevention Regulations, 702, Chapter 4)
Places of assembly shall be sprinklered throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted
edition of NFPA 13 when the following apply:
All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Any interior renovations of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an occupant
load greater than 150 persons.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly that would create an
occupant load of 150 persons or greater.
Places of assembly where alcohol is served for consumption on the premises shall be sprinklered
throughout in accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13 when the following
apply:
All new indoor places of assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where
alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
Any interior renovation of 50 percent or more to an existing place of assembly with an occupant
load greater than 100 persons and where alcohol will be served for consumption on the premises.
Any additions or increase in interior size to an existing place of assembly which would create an
occupant load of 100 persons or greater and where alcohol will be served for consumption on the
premises.
New educational occupancies of 5,000 square feet or greater shall be sprinklered throughout in
accordance with the most recently adopted edition of NFPA 13.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances 46-162)
18. Fire Department Connection is to be a 5-inch stortz connection on a 30-degree elbow located within
50 feet of main entrance. Access to the Fire Department Connection must be clear unobstructed
access as defined by the AHJ.
Fire department connections. Unless otherwise approved by the fire marshal, fire department
connections shall be on the street side of the building and shall be located and arranged so that
hose lines can be readily and conveniently attached to without interference from any nearby
obstructions as defined by the fire marshal's office. Fire department connections shall be a five-
inch Storz. Fire department connections shall be within 300 feet of an approved City of Dover Fire
Hydrant and within 50 feet of the main entrance of the structure it serves. All fire department
connections shall be not less than three feet nor more than five feet in height above finished grade.
The fire marshal shall have the authority to require more stringent requirements when deemed
necessary. (City of Dover Code of Ordinances 46-162)
19. Parking and/or obstructions shall be prohibited in front of fire department connections for a distance
measuring from the center line and extending four feet on both sides.
(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.3.4)
20. Fire Department Connection to be located within 300 feet of fire hydrant, measured as hose would
come off the fire equipment.
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21. All standpipe and sprinkler connections shall be marked as prescribed within the appropriate
section of this regulation and as illustrated by the appropriate figures of this regulation. All
standpipe and sprinkler connections shall have minimum of four inch (4") solid yellow demarcation
lines to define specific areas, Solid yellow demarcation lines shall be measured from the center line of
the connection and extend for a distance of four feet (4') on both sides, and where parking is allow
between the building and the street or fire lane the solid yellow demarcation lines shall extend from
the end of the sidewalk surface to the street or fire lane (Markings shall not be required on the
sidewalk surface). All fire department connections (standpipe and sprinkler) shall have a minimum
12" x 18" sign that reads FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION, sign lettering shall be a minimum of 3 inches
(3") in height with red scotchlite letters on white scotchlite background. The sign shall be clearly
visible from the fire lane or roadway, and signs using NFPA international symbols shall be an
acceptable alternative. (2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 3)
22. The installation of natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, valves, and LP gas bottles shall be
protected from impact damage by impact protection. Natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, and
valves located inside structures shall have impact protection, except when located in separate
protected utility rooms.
Dimensions of bollards. Bollards shall be a minimum of six-inch diameter filled with concrete. The
bollard shall be set into the ground at a depth of at least 36 inches (three ft.) embedded in concrete at
a minimum of 18 inches surrounding the bollard. The bollards must be a least 48 inches (four ft.) in
height above the finish grade elevation. Any deviation of the stated requirements must be approved
by the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector. The above dimensions shall serve as the
requirement for installation; however, the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector shall have the
authority to require more stringent dimensions to fit the needs of devices warranting impact
protection.
Color of bollards. Bollards should be of the following colors; yellow, amber or orange. All colors shall be
of fluorescent or have a reflective coating. Any deviation of the stated requirements must be approved
by the fire marshal and/chief building inspector.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 46-4)
23. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley, shall
have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color to the
background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance with the
following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four inches
in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of the front
entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers
shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings with
apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location, numbers
shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so as to be
visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall be
contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals.
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Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street
end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so that
the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be posted on the
property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on each
building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite number
affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which corresponds with
that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
24. A lock box (Knox) containing any and all means necessary for fire department access shall be
provided at the following occupancies: any occupancy that contains a fire alarm signaling system that
is monitored off-site, or any occupancy that contains an automatic sprinkler system.
(2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.4)
Secured key systems. When required; exemption. A secured key system shall be required for any new or
existing building where a fire alarm or sprinkler system is being installed. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner or occupant to keep a set of keys in the secured key box that are
current to the locks of the protected occupancy. Buildings with 24-hour staffing or guard service
shall be exempt from this subsection.
Location. The secured key system shall be located as close to the main entrance as possible. Should
the building design not allow the secured key system to be located by the main entrance, the fire
marshal and fire chief shall come to an agreement as to an alternate location for the key box. A
secured key system, once installed, shall not be obstructed from view or obstructed by any means
that would delay the fire department access to the box.
Required keys. Keys to be secured in the key box shall include keys to all points of ingress or egress,
whether on the interior or exterior of the building, and keys to locked mechanical rooms, electrical
rooms, elevator rooms, fire alarm and sprinkler controls and any area protected by automatic fire
detection. Keys to individual residential apartment units are not required.
Ordering responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the general contractor to order the key box for
new buildings. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or tenant to order the key box for existing
buildings.
Installation before testing. No acceptance test for sprinklers or fire alarms shall be conducted before
the installation of a key box.
(City Code of Ordinances 46-127)
Knox Box to be mounted 6 feet above ground level
25. All required means of egress shall have an exit discharge consisting of a non-slip surface and leading
to and terminating at a public way. NFPA 101
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26. All new passenger elevators in a building shall be provided with a car sized to accommodate an
ambulance cot 24 inches (609 mm) by 84 inches (2133 mm) in its horizontal open position. Where
two or more new passenger elevators are located in a single hoist way and serve all or the same
portion of the building, only one elevator car that provides a car sized to accommodate an ambulance
cot 24 inches by 84 inches in its horizontal position for each hoist way shall be required. Elevator
cars required to comply with 15.1 or 15.2 shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency
medical services (star of life). The symbol shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height and shall
be placed inside on both sides of the hoist way door frame. Firefighter recall keys shall be provided in
a manner acceptable to the local fire department. (2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
705, Chapter 1, 15)
27. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
28. Full building and fire plan review is required.
29. Separate building permits/plans submission will be required for each building and/or tenant fit out. If
the permit submission is for a “shell” a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued. Separate plans
and permits submissions will be required for each “tenant fit out” at which time a Certificate of
Occupancy will be issued upon compliance/completion of each “tenant fit out”.
Each “shell” will require a fire permit for sprinkler and fire alarm if applicable. Those systems (for the
“shell”) must be accepted into service prior to any “tenant fit out” fire permits being issued.
30. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved.
31. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hoods, exhaust ducts, and hood suppression systems
require a fire permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office. This work cannot be started until the permit is
approved.
32. Building cannot be occupied by the public until a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained.
33. The following is City Ordinance, Appendix B-Zoning, Article 8 Enforcement and Penalties:
Section 1. - Building permits.
No building or structure in any district shall be erected or structurally altered without a building permit
duly issued upon application to the building inspector. No building permit shall be issued unless the
proposed construction or use is in full conformity with all the provisions of this ordinance. Any building
permit issued in violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be null and void and of no effect,
without the necessity for any proceedings for revocations or nullification thereof, and any work
undertaken or use established pursuant to any such permit shall be unlawful (see section 4 for
penalties).
1.1 No building permit shall be issued for the construction or alteration of any building upon a lot
without frontage upon, or legal permanent access to, a public street improved to the satisfaction of the
planning commission, or without access to a public sewer.
1.2 No building permit shall be issued for any building where the site development plan of such
building is subject to approval by the planning commission, except upon approval of such plans
approved by the said commission.
1.21 No building permit shall be issued for any building in a subdivision unless the subdivision plot has
been approved by the planning commission.
1.3 No building permit shall be issued for a building to be used for any conditional use in any zone
where such use is allowed only with approval of the planning commission, unless and until such
approval has been duly granted by the said commission.
(Ord. of 7-12-1993, § 3)
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ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. Need to confirm what type of medical offices will be to determine requirements. Currently
utilizing business occupancy for this review. Need to know if any procedures will be
completed.
2. Please identify the Fire Lanes
3. Please confirm that the Fire Lane is not located closer than ten (10) feet to the exterior wall
as listed in item # 5 listed above.
4. Please confirm that the overhangs do not impede the Fire Lanes as outlined in item # 10
listed above
5. Fire hydrant is needed
6. Please confirm that the distance between the buildings is in compliance with IBC and NFPA
(80A)
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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CITY OF DOVER D
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings
FILE#: S-23-15 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Michael Vandevander PHONE#: 302-760-2141
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any
crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications
leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and
regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department.
Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin
permit process.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. A pre-submittal meeting with DelDOT is required to further discuss the project.
2. Right of way dedication along Saulsbury Rd will need to be discussed
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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Item 4.
1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
JULY 2023
APPLICATION: Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings at 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard
FILE #: S-23-15
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens
PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370
EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. This is a major revision to the approved sediment and stormwater management plan. A revised
sediment and stormwater management plan must be reviewed and approved by the District prior to any
land disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grubbing, filling, grading, etc.) taking place.
2. A re-review fee is due at the time of plan submittal to the District’s office.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
A letter of no objection to recordation will be provided once the revised Sediment and Stormwater
Management Plan has been approved.
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CITY OF DOVER Dover/Kent
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
County
Metropolitan
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY Planning
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 6/28/2023 Organization
APPLICATION: Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings @ 101 Mont Blanc Blvd.
FILE #: S-23-15 REVIEWING AGENCY: Dover/Kent County MPO
CONTACT PERSON: Jim Galvin, AICP PHONE #: (302) 387-6030
The MPO requested the opportunity to bring the recommendations on issues of our concern to the City as well. The
MPO will limit comments to projects to development proposals and applications that may lead to new development.
Issues of concern to the MPO are effective transit, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions by shortening or
eliminating trips, and facilities for alternative modes of transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian access. The
MPO considers the bicycle facilities required by the City of Dover to be the standard for all applications, not to be
waived.
City of Dover Planning Commission 7/17/2023
Project Review
This site is at the juncture of Saulsbury Road and McKee Road at Walker Road. The MPO was asked by
DelDOT to study the potential expansion of the full Saulsbury-McKee-POW/MIA Parkway corridor. The
MPO worked with Century Engineering on developing alternatives and a plan. The preferred alternatives
was a cross section that included a center turn lane. There were two alternatives developed that included
a center turn lane, Option 1 and Option 3. Both propose a Shared Use Path on the East side, but Option 3
only proposes a sidewalk on the West side, while Option 1 proposed a full Shared Use Path on the West
side. Option 3 proposed the most ROW-consuming option, to include full 10 feet shoulders on both sides
of the road. Those alternatives were expected to require between $1.5 million and $2 million in right-of-
way costs. A copy of the presentation by Century Engineering describing the study and alternatives is on
the MPO website. Specific ROW needs at the site are not available in any of the materials from the study
and will be determined if the project is accepted, funded and has the Preliminary Engineering completed.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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Michael R. Wigley, AIA, LEED AP
W. Zachary Crouch, P.E.
June 2, 2023 Michael E. Wheedleton, AIA
Jason P. Loar, P.E.
Ring W. Lardner, P.E.
City of Dover Jamie L. Sechler, P.E.
Planning Department
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903-0475
Attn: Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP
RE: Walker Road Professional Center
Preliminary Site Plan - Waivers
Tax Map No.: 2-05-06719-04-5200
DBF #: 2916A026
Dear Mrs. Melson-Williams:
On behalf of our client, Walker Road Professional Center, LLC., we are respectfully requesting a
waiver for one (1) of the components of the Zoning Code.
The requested waiver is from Article 6 Section 4.22 regarding loadings berths for a professional
building with a floor area of 10,000 to 25,000 square feet. We have omitted the loading area as
we would like to use the drop-off areas to serve the small box deliveries. We have provided both
buildings with one drop-off area.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me
at (302) 424-1441 or via email at jls@dbfinc.com.
Respectfully Submitted,
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc.
Jamie L. Sechler, P.E.
Principal
601 E. MAIN STREET, SUITE 100, SALISBURY, MD 21804-5021 • 410.543.9091
1 PARK AVENUE, MILFORD, DE 19963 • 302.424.1441
106 NORTH WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 103, EASTON, MD 21601• 410.770.4744 128
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ENGINEER'S STATEMENT
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY STATE THAT I AM A REGISTERED ENGINEER IN THE STATE OF
DELAWARE, THAT THE INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON HAS BEEN PREPARED UNDER MY
WALKER ROAD
SUPERVISION AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF REPRESENTS GOOD
ENGINEERING PRACTICES AS REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
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DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC.
MON 1 PARK AVENUE
MILFORD, DELAWARE, 19963
ST. JONES RIVER WATERSHED OWNER'S STATEMENT
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, CERTIFY THAT I AM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON
EAST DOVER HUNDRED
THIS PLAN, THAT THE PLAN WAS MADE AT MY DIRECTION, AND THAT I ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAME TO BE
ACT AND DESIRE THE PLAN TO BE DEVELOPED AS SHOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
LOCATION MAP
1"=1200'
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
WALKER PAVILION, LLC DATE
DBF #2916A026 91 BRENDA LANE, SUITE A
CAMDEN, DE, 19934
JUNE, 2023 DEVELOPER'S STATEMENT
I, THE UNDERSIGNED, CERTIFY THAT I AM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN
DATA COLUMN ON THIS PLAN, THAT THE PLAN WAS MADE AT MY DIRECTION, AND THAT I ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAME
PRELIMINARY PLANS
1 TAX MAP ID 2-05-06719-04-5200-000 TO BE ACT AND DESIRE THE PLAN TO BE DEVELOPED AS SHOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
SITE 2 APPROXIMATE PROJECT CENTER LATITUDE LONGITUDE
38.391352602 75.130893580
3 ENGINEER OWNER DEVELOPER
DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC. WALKER ROAD PROFESSIONAL CENTER, LLC
LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION
1 PARK AVENUE 859 GOLF LINKS LANE 859 GOLF LINKS LANE
MILFORD, DE 19963 MAGNOLIA, DE 19962 MAGNOLIA, DE 19962
JAMIE L. SECHLER P.E. G. MICHEAL GLICK G. MICHEAL GLICK
PHONE: (302) 424-1441 PHONE: (302) 677-1965 PHONE: (302) 677-1965 LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, INC. DATE
EMAIL: jls@dbfinc.com EMAIL: MGLICK@LHCONSTRUCTION.COM EMAIL: MGLICK@LHCONSTRUCTION.COM 859 GOLF LINKS LANE, SUITE 1
WALKER ROAD
MAGNOLIA, DE, 19962
4 DATUM HORIZONTAL VERTICAL
DOVER, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE
NAVD 83 (DE STATE PLANE) NAVD 88
5 ZONING EXISTING PROPOSED
C-PO (COMMERCIAL / C-PO (COMMERCIAL /
PANEL#10001C0166OH MARCH 15, 2015 PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL
FEMA FLOOD MAP 1"=500' OFFICE) OFFICE)
MEDICAL BUILDINGS
COZ-1 (CORRIDOR COZ-1 (CORRIDOR 1. VERTICAL DATUM IS NAVD 88.
OVERLAY ZONE) OVERLAY ZONE)
2. EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SHOWN ON THE PLANS, INCLUDING TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC, CABLE TV, GAS, TRAFFIC, SIGNAL, WATER, SEWER,
6 LAND USE EXISTING PROPOSED
FORCE MAINS AND STORM DRAINAGE ARE BASED UPON THE BEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND ARE SHOWN FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE
VACANT LOT MEDICAL OFFICE
CONTRACTOR ONLY. NO GUARANTEE IS MADE OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS THEREOF. CONTRACTOR IS
(COMMERCIAL)
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VERIFICATION OF THE LOCATION, DEPTH, SIZE AND MATERIAL OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO HIS OWN SATISFACTION
8 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IBC NFPA BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXCAVATION OR PIPE LAYING. THE CITY, OWNER, AND ENGINEER DISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR
ll-A ll (111) COMPLETENESS OF SAID INFORMATION. IF THE CONTRACTOR RELIES ON SAID INFORMATION, HE DOES SO AT HIS OWN RISK. THE GIVING OF THE
INFORMATION ON THE PLANS WILL NOT RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR OF HIS OBLIGATIONS TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT ALL SHOWN OR NOT SHOWN
9 UTILITY PROVIDERS SEWER WATER GAS ELECTRIC
EXISTING UTILITIES AND APPURTENANCES. SHOULD ANY EXISTING UTILITIES BE DAMAGED BY THE CONTRACTOR, THEN THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER CITY OF DOVER
REPAIR THE DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE CITY'S SATISFACTION, AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE HIS OWN
10 STATE STRATEGIES MAP INVESTMENT LEVEL AREA: 1 INVESTIGATION AND TEST PIT EXISTING UTILITIES AS REQUIRED.
11 POSTED SPEED LIMIT WALKER ROAD (KCR 157) S. SAULSBURY (KCR 156)
AD 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY "MISS UTILITY" (1-800-282-8555 IN DE) & (1-800-441-8355 OUTSIDE OF DE) AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO EXCAVATION TO
35 MPH 45 MPH
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KER 12 FLOODPLAIN THE PROPERTY IS NOT IMPACTED BY THE 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN AS DETERMINED BY FEMA
WAL
PROFESSIONAL CENTER
SITE
SBU PANEL 10001C016OH, DATED MARCH 16, 2015. 4. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
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13 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT THE PROPERTY IS NOT LOCATED IN A TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TID).
5. USE ONLY SUITABLE AND APPROVED GRANULAR MATERIAL FOR BACK FILLING TRENCHES.
S DISTRICT (TID) DISTANCE TO NEAREST TID: 23.0 MI.
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14 GROUNDWATER RECHARGE ALL OF THE PROPERTY IS NOT LOCATED IN AN AREA OF EXCELLENT GROUNDWATER 6. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC IN ALL WORK AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DELAWARE MANUAL ON UNIFORM
RECHARGE. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (DE MUTCD), MOST RECENT VERSION. ANY PAVEMENT MARKINGS OR PAINTED LINES DISTURBED OR REMOVED DURING
ANC RIVE CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE REPLACED IN KIND AFTER COMPLETION OF PAVEMENT RESTORATION. COST SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRICES BID FOR
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AT D 15 WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA ALL OF THE PROPERTY IS NOT LOCATED IN A WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA.
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16 WETLANDS THE PROPERTY IS NOT IMPACTED BY STATE AND/OR FEDERALLY REGULATED WETLANDS. SITE 7. CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF ALL RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES AND PROPERTY LINES TO HIS OWN SATISFACTION. ALL PROPOSED
UTILITIES ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OR EASEMENT AREAS PROVIDED. ANY DISTURBED AREAS BEYOND THE
SB
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RIGHT-OF-WAY OR EASEMENT LINES SHALL BE RESTORED IMMEDIATELY TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITION. PAYMENT FOR THIS WORK SHALL BE
INCLUDED IN THE COST OF ITEMS BID.
18 CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIRED PROPOSED
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FRONT SETBACK C-PO (10 FT) & COZ (40 FT) 40 FT 8. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE STAKEOUT SURVEY NECESSARY FOR THE PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION, THE INSTALLATION OF UTILITY WORK AND
APPURTENANCES, AND DETERMINATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY.
NWI WETLAND MAP
NC
CORNER SETBACK 25 FT 25 FT E
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1"=500' TCOAT 9. FITTINGS SHOWN ON THE PLANS ILLUSTRATE ANTICIPATED SIZE AND ANGLE OF DEFLECTION. THIS INFORMATION IS SHOWN FOR GENERAL
SIDE SETBACK 5 FT 15 FT WHA
T INFORMATION ONLY, AND IS NOT GUARANTEED. ACTUAL SIZE AND ANGLE MAY VARY DUE TO FIELD CONDITIONS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL NOT BE
REAR SETBACK 15 FT 30 FT
MON
ENTITLED TO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR CHANGES RESULTING FROM SUCH CONDITIONS.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT 45 FT (3 STORIES) 32 FT (2 STORIES)
10. THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT, WHERE ANY UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE LOCATED IN, ACROSS OR ADJACENT TO DRAINAGE DITCHES AND SWALES,
PARKING 33,660 SF. / 300 = 113 SPACES 135 SPACES (INCLUDING 8 ADA ACCESSIBLE THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE DISTURBED AREAS TO THEIR ORIGINAL GRADES. INSTALL EROSION CONTROL MATTING (AMERICAN GREEN SN
SPACES) 150) AND VEGETATE AS REQUIRED. PAYMENT OF THIS RESTORATION SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF ITEMS BID.
BICYCLE RACK 1 SPACE / 20 PARKING SPACES 8 SPACES
11. CONTRACTOR SHALL EXERCISE CAUTION AND TAKE MEASURES NECESSARY TO PROTECT TREES DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. DAMAGED
135 / 20 = 7 SPACES
TREES TO BE REPLACED, IN KIND, AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
LOADING ZONE 1 (12'x60') LOADING ZONE
12. ALL ROADWAYS ARE TO BE SWEPT FREE OF SEDIMENT ON A DAILY BASIS.
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19 AREAS 13. MINIMUM COVER FOR ALL WATER MAINS SHALL BE 4'-0".
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SITE 1"=400' ALL HYDRANTS AS REQUIRED.
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SITE AREA 113,909.4 SF. (2.615 AC.) 113,909.4 SF. (2.615 AC.)
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IMPERVIOUS COVER 0 SF. (0 AC.) 77,719 SF. (1.78 AC.) (68%) 15. PLACE NEW VALVES NEXT TO TEES, BENDS, ETC., SUPPORT ALL VALVE BOXES ON (2) SOLID 4" CONCRETE BLOCKS.
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16. ALL VALVE CLOSURES AND CUT-INS SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH CITY. DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER OFFICIALS WILL CARRY OUT ALL
FzB NECESSARY VALVE CLOSURES. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ISOLATION OF EXISTING WATER MAINS WITH CITY AND NOTIFY RESIDENTS AT
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17. PIPELINE DETECTION TAPE SHALL BE INSTALLED CONTINUOUSLY ALONG AND DIRECTLY ABOVE ALL PROPOSED WATER, TWELVE (12") INCHES BELOW
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BENCHMARK INFORMATION THE GROUND SURFACE.
Up 18. CONTRACTOR SHALL EXTEND WATER MAIN BELOW ANY CONFLICTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS TO PROVIDE REQUIRED CLEARANCE. COST SHALL BE
BM# DESCRIPTION LOCATION ELEVATION
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE APPLICABLE ITEMS OF THE PROPOSAL.
COMMENTS
1 BONNETT BOLT FIRE HYDRANT 46.38'
19. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND IMMEDIATELY REPLACE, RELOCATE, RESET OR RECONSTRUCT ALL OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE WORK AREA,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MAILBOXES, SIGNS, LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, PLANTERS, CULVERTS, DRIVEWAYS, PARKING AREAS, CURBS,
SOILS MAP GUTTERS, FENCES, OR OTHER NATURAL OR MAN-MADE OBSTRUCTIONS. TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATORY, WARNING, AND INFORMATIONAL SIGNS
1"=500' SHALL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL AND VISIBLE TO THE APPROPRIATE LANES OF TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES, WITH THEIR RELOCATION KEPT TO A MINIMUM
DISTANCE. THE COST SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF ITEMS BID.
SOILS DATA
20. ALL PROPOSED VALVE BOXES IN UNPAVED AREAS SHALL BE SET IN 3000 PSI CONCRETE PADS, 5" THICK, 7" THICK IN TRAFFIC AREAS, AT AN 18" DIA.. DATE
LABEL SOIL NAME TYPE
HkB HAMBROOK URBAN LAND COMPLEX B 21. PRIOR TO ISOLATION AND CUT-IN PROCEDURES, CONTRACTOR SHALL EXCAVATE, LOCATE AND OBSERVE FUNCTION OF ALL EXISTING VALVES TO
ASSIST IN THE SYSTEM ISOLATION. UTILIZE VALVES, IF OPERABLE, FOR TEMPORARY ISOLATION. PAYMENT FOR VALVE EXPLORATION IS TO BE
FzB FALLSINGTON URBAN LAND COMPLEX B/D INCLUDED IN PRICES BID FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLATION. CITY SHALL DOCUMENT LINE SIZE, MATERIAL AND MAIN LOCATION. CONTRACTOR IS
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ADVISED THAT SOME EXISTING ISOLATION VALVES MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONAL.
Up URBAN LAND D Date:
JUNE 2023
22. PARKING SPACES RESERVED FOR USE BY THE HANDICAPPED AND RELATED ACCESSIBLE ROUTES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
INDEX OF SHEETS THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE GUIDELINES ENTITLED "ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES" (REFERENCE: ANSI Scale:
AS NOTED
A117.1-1998).
PL-01 TITLE Dwn.By:
23. ALL EXISTING REGULATORY AND WARNING TYPE TRAFFIC SIGNS, AND ALL STREET NAME SIGNS OCCURRING WITHIN THE PROPOSED PROJECT LIMITS JHW
PL-02 SITE PLAN SHALL BE REMOVED AND IMMEDIATELY REPLACED AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY.
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PL-03 LANDSCAPE PLAN 2916A026
24. CONTRACTOR SHALL GRADE, TOPSOIL, SEED, AND MULCH ALL DISTURBED AREAS OF CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING PIPE INSTALLATION OR DITCH
CONSTRUCTION. EROSION CONTROL MATTING SHALL BE PROVIDED ON ALL SLOPES GREATER THAN 3:1.
25. DRAWINGS DO NOT INCLUDE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. ALL CONSTRUCTION MUST BE DONE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED AND ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS THERETO APPURTENANT.
26. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE FOLLOWING TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL APPRAISE AND COORDINATE
DURING ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION:
DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC. - (302) 424-1441 TITLE
CITY OF DOVER/WATER & WASTEWATER - (302) 736-7025
CITY OF DOVER/PLANNING AND INSPECTION - (302) 736-7010
CITY OF DOVER/ELECTRIC UTILITY - (302) 736-7070
KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT - (302) 608-5370
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THIS DRAWING, THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FEATURES DISCLOSED ARE PROPRIETARY TO DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC., AND SHALL NOT BE ALTERED OR REUSED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. COPYRIGHT ©
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Item 4.
EX-OHE
EX-OHE
EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W
EX-10W
EX-10W
EX-10W
EX-10W
EX-10W
EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10W
EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10W
EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10W
EX-10SS
EX-10SS EX-10SS
BIKE LANE EX-10SS
EX-G EX-10SS EX-10SS
EX-10W
EX-G
EX-G
S10S
EX-
++
EX-OHE
++
EX-10W
EX-10SS
++
EX-G
++
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EX-OHE
EX-10W
8SS
++ EX- 6SS
++
++
WALKER ROAD
8SS
EX-
++
++
DOVER, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE
8SS ++
++ EX-
++
++ 6SS
EX-OHE
MEDICAL BUILDINGS
8SS
EX-
EX-10W
EX-G
++
++
8SS ++
++ EX-
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++
EX -8SS
++
EX-8W
++ 6SS
8SS ++
EX-G
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8SS
EX-
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PROFESSIONAL CENTER
EX-10W
6SS
EX-OHE
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EX-8S
EX-8S
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6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W
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EX-8S
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++ 6W
EX-8W EX-8W 6SS
EX-OHE
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EX
++
EX-10W
S
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EX 6W
6SS
++
EX-OHE
EX-10W
6W
++
EX-OHE
EX
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S ++
-8S
EX 6W
EX
-1
0W EX
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6W
EX-OHE
COMMENTS
8SS
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EX
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EX
DATE
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EX-OHE
S
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EX
-1 EX
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JUNE 2023
Scale:
1" = 20'
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SITE PLAN
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THIS DRAWING, THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FEATURES DISCLOSED ARE PROPRIETARY TO DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC., AND SHALL NOT BE ALTERED OR REUSED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. COPYRIGHT ©
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Item 4.
TREE PIT
STRAPS, TYP.
TREE ROOT BALL
EX-OHE
ALL DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES OVER 2" CALIPER
AND ALL EVERGREEN TREES OVER 6' IN HEIGHT EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W EX-10W
SHALL USE THREE STAKES FOR STABILIZATION. EXISTING CRAPE MYRTLE, TYP. EX-10W EX-10W
EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10W
EX-10SS EX-10SS EX-10W
EX-10SS EX-10W
TREE PIT EX-10SS EX-10SS
EX-G EX-10SS EX-10W
EX-G EX-10SS EX-10W
EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN EX-10SS
TREE ROOT BALL
LIGHT POLE, TYP. EX-10SS
STRAPS, TYP. 3-AG
++ 3-AR 3-AG
EX-OHE
EX-10W ++
EX-G
NOTE:
- WATER DEEPLY ONCE A WEEK
DURING THE FIRST TWO SUMMERS. STAKES TO BE
APPLY A MINIMUM OF 5-10 LOCATED PARALLEL
EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN. ++
GALLONS OF WATER EACH WEEK. PROVIDE TREE PROTECTION
TO PAVEMENT
FENCE.
- CAREFULLY REMOVE CONTAINERS, PLAN ++ 8S S
6SS
WRAPPINGS, WIRES AND TIES FROM EX-
ROOT BALL BEFORE PLANTING. ++
++
EX-OHE
- LOOSEN OUTSIDE ROOTS, AND
EX-10W
UNWRAP ANY CIRCLING ROOTS
EX-
8SS ++ 10-IS
- SECURE STAKES WITH WIDE 3-TC ++ 3-TC
WEBBING STRAPS OR CHAINLOCK ++ 1-LN
TIES. ALLOW FOR TREE MOVEMENT. 3-CC ++ 8SS 1-TC
- DO NOT HEAVILY PRUNE THE TREE AT DECIDUOUS TREE EX-
++ 5-WF
PLANTING. DO NOT REMOVE THE 11-IB ++ 6SS
TERMINAL BUDS OF BRANCHES THAT EVERGREEN TREE EX-G
EXTEND TO THE EDGE OF THE CROWN. IF + EX-
8SS ++
NECESSARY, PRUNE ONLY CROSSOVER
+ 30-IG 4-TC
REMOVE ANY TWINE,
LIMBS, CO-DOMINANT LEADERS AND ++
BROKEN OR DEAD BRANCHES.
TAPE OR TAGS 5-AA ++ 8SS
EX-
++
2"x2" STAKES
EX-10W
S
EX-8S
4"-6"
NOTCH STAKES TO 6SS
EVERGREENS 4'- 6' HT., HOLD STRAPS IN PLACE S
EX-8S 6W 6W 6W 6W 6W
STAKE 2'- 3' ABOVE GROUND 6W 6W 6W
SET BASE OF TRUNK AT OR ++ 12-IS
CITY OF DOVER, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE
EX-OHE
DECIDUOUS TREES & JUST ABOVE FINAL GRADE 1-AR
EVERGREENS 6'- 8' HT., EX-8W 5-AA 5-WF
APPLY 3-4" LAYER OF DOUBLE
WALKER ROAD PAVILION
STAKE 3'- 4' ABOVE GROUND
SHREDDED HARDWOOD S
EX-
8W -8S 1-LN
EX
DECIDUOUS TREES & MULCH. KEEP 2-3" FROM TREE
EVERGREENS 8'- 10' HT., TRUNK.
STAKE 4'- 5' ABOVE GROUND FINISHED GRADE ++ 6SS
3-TM 6W
TREE BACKFILL WITH EXISTING SOIL
EX-10W
ROOT FROM THE HOLE. TAMP LIGHTLY AS
7-WF
MEDICAL BUILDING
4-6" TALL SOIL BERM BALL THE HOLE IS FILLED.
EX-OHE
DIG A HOLE AT
LEAST TWO TIMES
4"-6" MIN.
++
THE ROOTBALL 6"-8"
DIAMETER. SCARIFY DIAMETER 1-AR
SIDES OF TREE PIT. ROOT BALL SET ROOT BALL ON UNDISTURBED 1-LN
6W
SOIL TO PREVENT SETTLING
6-WF
1-BN
3-CC
++ 1-BN 12-IS
TREE PLANTING DETAIL EX
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NOT TO SCALE EX
SS EX-OHE
-1 1-AR
0W -8
EX
7-IB ++
EX
PRUNE OUT DEAD OR
-G 1-AR
BROKEN BRANCHES EX 1-AR
1-BN
++ 11-IS
-1
0W
EX-OHE
S
4-WF
-8S
3" MULCH, ENTIRE BED
EX 1-AR 1-AR
1-AR 1-LN
FINISHED GRADE
EX
++ 1-MG
-1 -G
0W EX
BACKFILL HOLE
WITH EXISTING SOIL
6" MIN. EX-OHE
BURLAP SHALL BE
ROLLED DOWN
EX
-1 EX
0W -G
EX-8SS
12"
SHRUB PLANTING DETAIL LANDSCAPE PLAN
0 30' 60' 90'
NOT TO SCALE SCALE: 1"=30' SCALE: 1" = 30' SITE DATA:
1. DEVELOPER: LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION
859 GOLF LINK
MAGNOLIA, DELAWARE 19962
G. MICHEAL GLICK
302-677-1965
PLANT SCHEDULE GENERAL LANDSCAPE NOTES MGLICK@LHCONSTRUCTION.COM
2. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: DAVIS, BOWEN & FRIEDEL, INC.
SYMBOL NATIVE KEY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE QUANTITY 1. QUALITY AND SIZE OF PLANTS, SPREAD OF ROOTS, AND SIZE OF BALLS SHALL BE 1 PARK AVENUE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT STANDARDS OF THE AMERICAN MILFORD, DELAWARE 19963
DECIDUOUS TREES
ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN "AMERICAN STANDARDS FOR NURSERY STOCK". JAMIE L. SECHLER P.E.
OCTOBER GLORY RED MAPLE 1 3/4"-2" Cal., B&B 302-424-1441
AR ACER rubrum 'OCTOBER GLORY' 11
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE ALL PLANT MATERIALS FOR A JLS@DBFINC.COM
BN BETULA nigra 'HERITAGE' HERITAGE RIVER BIRCH 8'-10', B&B, CLUMP 3 PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE AND FINAL
COMMENTS
ACCEPTANCE OF SITE WORK HAS BEEN GIVEN. AT THE END OF ONE YEAR ALL 3. SITE AREA: 2.615 ACRES (113,909 SF)
CC CERCIS canadensis EASTERN REDBUD 8'-10' HT., B&B 6 PLANT MATERIAL WHICH IS DEAD OR DYING SHALL BE REPLACED AT THE
CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE AS ORIGINALLY SPECIFIED. 4. TAX MAP ID: 2-05-06719-04-5200-000
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO UTILITIES AND MAY 5. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101 MONT BLANC BOULEVARD
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TC TILIA cordata 'GREENSPIRE' GREENSPIRE LINDEN 1 3/4"-2" Cal., B&B 11 MAKE MINOR ADJUSTMENTS IN SPACING AND/OR LOCATION OF PLANT MATERIALS. DOVER, DE 19904
CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY "AS BUILT" LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES.
DATE
LN LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA x fauriei 'NATCHEZ' NATCHEZ CRAPEMYRTLE 7'-8', B&B, 3 or 5 STEM 4
6. ZONING: CPO - COMMERCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
4. NO SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE OWNER.
EVERGREEN TREES 7. NO EXISTING WETLANDS ON SITE.
5. ALL AREAS NOT STABILIZED IN PAVING OR PLANT MATERIALS SHOULD BE SEEDED
AND MULCHED. (SEE EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN.)
MG MAGNOLIA grandiflora SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA 8'-10' HT., B&B 1 8. NO EXISTING WOODLANDS ON SITE.
6. ALL DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES SHALL BRANCH A MINIMUM OF 6'-0" ABOVE Date:
APRIL 2023
GROUND LEVEL. TREES SHALL BE PLANTED AND STAKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE STAKING DETAIL SHOWN. SITE NOTES: Scale:
1" = 30'
TOTAL LARGE TREES 36 7. THE FULL EXTENT OF ALL PLANTING BEDS SHALL RECEIVE 4" OF TOPSOIL AND 3"
0F BARK MULCH PER SPECIFICATIONS. REQUIRED TREE DENSITY: 38 TREES = 113,910 SF/3,000 Dwn.By:
1 TREE PER 3,000 SF DEVELOPMENT AREA
JHW
SMALL DECIDUOUS TREES 8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY ALL PLANT MATERIALS IN QUANTITIES
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AG AMELANCHIER x GRANDIFLORA AUTUMN BRILLIANCE SERVICEBERRY 7'-8' HT., B&B, CLUMP 6 SPECIFIED. PROVIDED TREE DENSITY: 38 TREES (2 EXISTING + 36 PROPOSED)
'AUTUMN BRILLIANCE'
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REV REV DATE DESCRIPTION
Firm Name and Address :
Lighthouse Construction, Inc.
859 Golf Links Lane, Suite 1
Magnolia, DE
Project Name and Address :
Walker Rd Professional Center
4
Walker Rd. & S. Saulsbury
Rd.
A201 Dover, DE
Project : Sheet :
Walker Rd Professional
Center
Date :
Level 1
Issue Date A101
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REV REV DATE DESCRIPTION
Firm Name and Address :
Lighthouse Construction, Inc.
859 Golf Links Lane, Suite 1
Magnolia, DE
Project Name and Address :
Walker Rd Professional Center
Walker Rd. & S. Saulsbury
4 Rd.
Dover, DE
A201
Project : Sheet :
Walker Rd Professional
Center
Date :
1
Level 2 Issue Date A102
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Lighthouse Construction, Inc.
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Project Name and Address :
Walker Rd Professional Center
Walker Rd. & S. Saulsbury
Rd.
Dover, DE
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Item 5.
City of Dover
DATA SHEET FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAN REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF July 5, 2023
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF July 17, 2023
Plan Title: Lands of Rojan Meadows, LLC: Minor Subdivision, SB-23-02
Plan Type: Minor Subdivision Plan
Applicant/Owners: Rojan Meadows, LLC
Properties Location: South Side of North Little Creek Road, across from terminus of Nicholas Drive
Property Addresses: 1542 North Little Creek Road
1554 North Little Creek Road
Tax Parcels: ED-05-068.20-01-57.00-000, ED-05-068.20-01-58.00-000
Total Area of Parcels: 35,592 SF +/- (0.817 acres +/-)
(Previous parcels: 8,901 SF and 26,691 SF)
Parcels to be Created: Lot 1 (Proposed): 8,890 SF +/-
Lot 2 (Proposed): 8,890 SF +/-
Lot 3 (Proposed): 8,901 SF +/-
Lot 4 (Proposed): 8,901 SF +/-
Total 35,582 SF +/-
Present Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone)
Proposed Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone)
Current Use: Undeveloped (previous structures demolished)
Proposed Uses: Residential (one-family detached dwelling units)
Waiver Request: Eliminate Upright Curbing for Shared Driveway
P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 140
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City of
Dover
CITY OF DOVER Planning
Office
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
D.A.C. MEETING DATE: July 7, 2023
APPLICATION: Lands of Rojan Meadows at 1542 & 1554 North Little Creek Road: Minor
Subdivision
FILE #: SB-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning
CONTACT PERSON: Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP PHONE #: (302) 736-7196
I. PLAN SUMMARY
This Application is the review of a Minor Subdivision Plan to subdivide two (2) existing
properties consisting overall of 35,592 SF +/- (0.817 acres +/-) into four (4) new properties for
development of one-family detached dwellings. From west to east, Lots 1 & 2 are proposed to be
8,890 SF each, and Lots 3 & 4 are proposed to consist of 8,901 SF each. An easement is
proposed with a drive-aisle across the southern portion of all four properties for vehicle access
from Rojan Road (proposed street), with no access from North Little Creek Road. The parcels
subject to this Minor Subdivision Application lay on the south side of North Little Creek Road,
across from the southern terminus of Nicholas Drive. The two (2) subject properties are zoned
RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and are currently undeveloped. The owner of record for the two
(2) subject properties is Rojan Meadows, LLC. Current Property Addresses: 1542 & 1554 North
Little Creek Road. Tax Parcel Numbers: ED-05-068.20-01-57.00-000 and ED-05-068.20-01-
58.00-000. Council District 2.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION – Minor Subdivision
This Minor Subdivision Plan proposes to subdivide the two (2) existing lots into four (4) new
lots. The two existing parcels all have frontage along North Little Creek Road. See the following
Table for summary of the lots.
Site Existing Proposed Description
Acreage Acreage
Lot 1 8,901 SF 8.890 SF Existing Lot: Adjust Parcel Size
Lot 2 26,691 SF 8,890 SF Existing Lot: Reduced Parcel Size
and Subdivide
Lot 3 8,901 SF New Parcel to be created
Lot 4 8,901 SF New Parcel to be created
TOTAL 35,592 SF 35,582 SF* *Need to recheck lot sizes.
As noted in the Summary Table, the two (2) existing lots are currently vacant (undeveloped) with
the previous structures having been demolished. All existing or proposed new lots have frontages
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on North Little Creek Road; however, the main points of access to the properties will be a private
drive/driveway that extends east from Rojan Road. Rojan Road is a proposed street in the Rojan
Meadows PND Subdivision that is under construction. There is a driveway in an easement across
the rear of the proposed Lots.
III. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REVIEW
The procedures for subdivision of land are found in the Land Subdivision Regulations, (Dover Code
of Ordinances, Appendix A). Planning Staff confirms this application as a Minor Subdivision.
Therefore, the Planning Commission may find the application is subject to one public hearing and
review for action by the Planning Commission followed by the administrative process to complete
the Final Plat for recordation.
In order to subdivide the properties, the plan review must ensure that the subdivision does not
create any non-conformities with the bulk standards of the Zoning Ordinance. These bulk
standards include minimum lot size, front yard setbacks, side yard setbacks, rear yard setbacks,
lot coverage, etc. See also discussion below under Zoning Review.
IV. ZONING REVIEW
RG-1 Zoning District
The property is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and is subject to the regulations of
Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §2 and Article 4 §4.2. The use of each proposed lot a one-family
detached dwelling-unit (single-family home) is a permitted use in the RG-1 Zone. The following
Table highlights some of the lot design standards for the RG-1 zone:
Minimum Required RG-1 (General
Residence Zone)
One-Family Detached
Dwelling Unit
Lot area (sq. ft.) 6,000
Lot width (ft.) 50
Lot depth (ft.) 100
Front yard 15
Minimum side yard (ft.) 5
Rear yard (ft.) 30
Off-street parking spaces/DU 1
Maximum Permitted
Building Height:
Stories 2½
Feet 35
Lot Coverage 45%
All four (4) proposed new lots for development appear to comply with the bulk standards of the
RG-1 zone for one-family detached dwelling units (single family homes). Any proposed
development of the lots will be evaluated again for compliance with RG-1 zoning district and the
bulk standards as provided in Article 4, Section §4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance upon submittal of
Building Permits for construction of each dwelling.
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Infill Standards
The Zoning Ordinance Article 5 §1.12 provides standards which apply to the development of
infill lots which are lots which lie within a developed area. Specifically, these standards require
that all such lots provide a sidewalk along the public street frontage, added landscaping, and
additional requirements for the design of the primary façade. These lots include sidewalks along
the street frontage of North Little Creek Road. The added requirements for landscaping and the
primary façade will be evaluated when development of the lots occurs.
V. SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Site Access
While each of the four lots has frontage on North Little Creek Road, no direct access will be
taken from this street. Instead, a private drive leading across the rear portion of each lot is
proposed. The drive is placed within an easement area of 40 feet that also include utility services
and drainage. The details of this easement must be defined as multiple parties are involved. A
note on the plan indicates that the private drive will be maintained by the Rojan Meadows HOA.
Waiver Request: Elimination of Upright Curbing for Shared Driveway
The Zoning Ordinance requires that parking lots and street include upright curbing. Driveways
for one family residences do not require upright curbing. The provisions are unclear as to the
requirements for a private drive serving multiple lots. The applicant has submitted a written
Waiver Request for consideration by the City Planner to eliminate the upright curbing along the
shared driveway citing needs for managing stormwater drainage in the area.
Sidewalk
There is proposed sidewalk along the North Little Creek Road frontage of the entire series of lots
and also a proposed sidewalk along the east side of Rojan Road (west side of Lot 1). These
sidewalks are proposed for construction with Rojan Meadows PND Subdivision.
VI. TREE AND LANDSCAPE PLANTING
The tree preservation, tree planting and landscaping requirements are subject principally to the
regulations found in Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 Sections 15 and 16. The tree planting
requirements are a rate of one tree per 3,00 SF of development area. Based on the development
area of 35, 592 SF the project to develop these four lots would require the planting twelve (12)
trees. The Plan indicated one existing tree (on Lot 2) and the concept to plant twelve (12) trees as
part of the construction of dwellings on the Lots. This would entail planting of at least three (3)
trees per lot.
VII. ACTIVE RECREATION REQUIREMENTS
Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §10 requires the reservation of open space, recreation, and other
public facilities as a condition of approval for one-family dwelling residential developments
requiring land subdivision approval by the City of Dover Planning Commission. The applicant is
required to provide 275 SF of Active Recreation Area per dwelling unit or one-half acre,
whichever is greater. Since the proposed subdivision is less than 5 acres and 10 dwelling units
there is an exemption. The developer may instead make a cash donation in lieu of the
requirements for providing dedicated land area for an Active Recreation Area. The amount of the
donation shall be the equivalent of ten percent of the appraised value of gross land area. The
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donation will be deposited in a separate account (City’s Parkland Reserve Fund) to be used for
parks, playgrounds, or recreational purposes.
Planning Staff also notes that as this project is adjacent to and owned by the developer of the
Rojan Meadows PND Subdivision, the compliance with the Active Recreation Area
requirements may also be potentially met by the Active Recreation Area already proposed by
that subdivision if its provided area can satisfy the requirements for four (4) additional lots.
These Lots would also have to be part of the Rojan Meadows HOA. Additional research is
needed to confirm compliance in this manner; the applicant has indicated this as the preferred
approach to compliance with the Active Recreation Areas requirements.
VII. CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
The subject proposal has been reviewed for code compliance, plan conformity, and completeness
in accordance with this agency’s authority and area of expertise. The following items have been
identified as elements which need to be addressed by the applicant:
1) In the Data Column: Item #11: Continue to list full name of the zoning district as RG-1
(General Residence Zone)
2) Sheet 1:
a. For References to Lots 1-4, clarification or secondary identifier may be necessary to
distinguish these Lots 1-4 from existing Lots 1-4 already part of the Rojan Meadows
Subdivision. A suggestion is referring to them at Lots 1A- 4A.
b. Add references to existing recorded documents of Rojan Meadows and the process for
amending them to include these Lots.
c. In Private Drive Section detail, clarify arrow and label “to residence”. The arrow appears
to mean drainage but may be confused with the position of the residence/house.
d. Check total size of existing and proposed lots. The tallies given total to 35,592 SF
(existing) and 35,582SF (proposed).
e. In purpose statement (box” clarify that there will be a resulting total of 4 lots.
f. Clarify label of “existing easement for alley.”
g. Clarify if the shared property line between Lot 1 and Lot 2 is being adjusted with this
plan.
h. Label tax parcel numbers of adjacent Open Space Lot.
i. Revise label of Rojan Road and Alley A as “to be dedicated to public use.” These
streets/alleys are not maintained by the City of Dover until constructed to City standards
and formally accepted for dedication.
3) Check existing design of curbing and sidewalk along Rojan Road as other existing/proposed
curb cuts planned to serve Lot 1 will need to be revised and the new location of the shred
driveway curb cut established to include accessible ramps.
4) Sheet 2:
a. This appears to be the Construction Plan. There may be additional details required.
b. The Standard Water/Wastewater Notes and Requirements appear to repeat some of the
Notes listed in the Water Utility notes columns. Revise.
c. Clarify if there are a separate set of notes for the Wastewater services design as it is a
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different provider than the Water services.
d. Confirm placement of the water and sanitary sewer laterals as this is not the standard
placement.
5) Add notation regarding the requirements for infill development standards (sidewalks,
landscaping, and primary entry feature or porch).
4) Active Recreation: Clarify the option used to provide Active Recreation Area compliance:
Cash-in-Lieu od Recreation Area Construction or participation with Rojan Meadows PND
Subdivision Active Recreation Area. The applicant notes that participation with the Rojan
Meadows PND Subdivision is the selected method of compliance.
5) The Final Plan set must include notes documenting any action taken by the Planning
Commission and must list any additional conditions of approval.
6) The Record Plan Sheet must document and identify any existing and proposed easements for
cross access, utilities, drainage, etc. associated with the subdivision of these lots.
7) The Final Record Plat submission must include requirements described in Dover Code of
Ordinances, Appendix A: Land Subdivision Regulations, Article IV, C. Plat, and any
additional requirements of the Planning Commission.
8) The formal Record Plan will need to be recorded upon completion of the approval process
with any corrections identified by the reviewing agencies.
VIII. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
The Land Subdivision Regulations, Article I. Purpose, indicates that the regulations are adopted
in order to promote and protect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare;
ensure the orderly growth and development of the City, the conservation, protection and proper
use of land, and adequate provision for housing, recreation, circulation, utilities, and services;
and safeguard the City from undue future expenditure for the maintenance of streets and public
spaces.
1) This Minor Subdivision Plan creates four (4) lots out of the existing two (2) parcels, The two
(2) existing lots are currently vacant, as the previous residential have been demolished. The
Subdivision Plan generally appears to comply with the Land Subdivision Regulations and
bulk standards of the RG-1 Zone.
2) Waiver Request: Elimination of Upright Curbing for Shared Driveway: Planning Staff grants
approval of the waiver request to eliminate the upright curbing of the shared driveway in
order to address sheet flow drainage in this area. This will also have an appearance of a
residential driveway or alley format.
3) Private Driveway Serving Four Lots: Planning Staff notes that the development of a private
driveway to serve four lots is unusual but does not appear to be specifically prohibited. This
format will require specific notations on the Record Plan (and Deeds) to establish the
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easement and the future care and maintenance responsibilities. Adjustments to the design
may be necessary to include a turnaround, add traffic control measures, etc. In the alternative,
the developer could consider an alternative design that would establish this as right-of-way
for a wide alley to interconnect with Alley A of the Rojan Meadows PND Subdivision.
Other agencies may recommend additional conditions and safeguards in accordance with their
areas of expertise. The Recommended Additional Considerations to Meet Code Objectives are
offered for consideration by the Planning Commission.
IX. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) In the event, that major changes and revisions to the Minor Subdivision Plan occur in the
finalization of the Plan contact the Department of Planning and Inspections. These changes
may require resubmittal for review by the Development Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission, or other agencies making recommendations in regard to the plan.
2) Following Planning Commission approval of the Minor Subdivision Plan, the Plan must be
revised to meet all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee or as
otherwise noted. A Check Print must be submitted for review by Planning Office Staff. Upon
determination that the Plan is complete and all agency approvals have been received, copies
of the Plan must be submitted for final endorsement prior to recordation at the Kent County
Recorder of Deeds Office.
3) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory Committee
may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code requirements.
4) Any future development of Lots 1-4 for residential use must comply with all zoning
provisions of the RG-1 (General Residence Zone). Development must also comply with the
provisions regarding Infill Development as found in the Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Section
1.12. It is noted too that development on Lots 1-4 must connect to public water and
wastewater services. For this development (like Rojan Meadows PND Subdivision), the City
of Dover is the water provider and Kent County is the wastewater services provider.
5) The applicant shall be aware that Minor Subdivision Plan approval does not represent a site
development approval, a Building Permit, and associated construction activity permits. A
separate application process is required for review and approvals for development activity
from the City of Dover.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the
above contact person and the Planning Department as soon as possible.
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CITY OF DOVER Item 5.
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 28, 2023
APPLICATION: Land of Rojan Meadows: Minor Subdivision Plan
FILE #: SB-23-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Department of Public Works and Water & Wastewater
CONTACT PERSON: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-736-7025
CONTACT PHONE #: jlyon@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE WITH THIS
A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
SANITATION
1. Every person occupying a residence or duplex and every owner of an apartment shall provide such premises with a sufficient
number of solid waste containers to provide adequate capacity for the solid waste placed out for collection without overloading
the capacity of the containers.
2. Please provide the solid waste collection strategy for these lots, depending on the answer, additional requirements may be
required in the private drive.
STORMWATER
1. Final site plan approval will not be granted until a copy of the approved Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from Kent
Conservation District submitted to our office.
2. The size, length, slope, type and flow directions must be shown on all existing and proposed storm sewer lines. Rim and invert
elevations must be labeled on all stormwater structures.
STREETS
1. Final site plan approval will not be granted until a copy of the approved entrance plan, signed by DelDOT is submitted to our
office.
2. The current City of Dover standard street section provides for a 3’ grass strip between the curb and sidewalk. This standard was
administratively revised to meet ADA and FHA compliance with cross slope requirements and to prevent cars from scrapping at
driveways. The revised standard utilizes a five feet (5’) wide public sidewalk with a five feet (5’) wide grass strip behind the
curb.
3. Please add the following notes to the plans:
a. Standard City of Dover sidewalk, as per chapter 98, article IV of the Dover Code of Ordinances, shall be required to be
installed along the entire public street frontage of a property. Where frontage sidewalk exists but does not meet the
standards of chapter 98, article IV, the sidewalk shall be re-laid to meet the standards. Sidewalk shall include barrier-free
access ramping at points of intersection with street crossings and at other locations so as to afford reasonable barrier-free
pedestrian movement and site access.
b. In accordance to Appendix A, Article VI, Section B.3, all sidewalks shall ascend from the curbstone to the building line at the
ratio of one-quarter of an inch to the foot. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any pavement previously laid
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WATER
1. Due to the fact that the water will be provided to multiple properties, this shall be dedicated to the City of Dover for maintenance.
2. All water utility components must meet the requirements of the Water Wastewater Handbook, effective date March 22, 2010.
Please contact our office for more information.
3. The following notes must be added to the plans:
a. Hydrant connections by the contractor are prohibited. This method may not be utilized during any phase of the project.
b. Any existing water lines not to be utilized by the proposed facility must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance
with the City of Dover Department of Public Works specifications and requirements.
c. The site contractor shall contact the City of Dover Public Works Construction Manager at (302) 736-7025 prior to the start of
construction. A representative from the City of Dover Department of Public Works must observe and approve all City owned
water and sanitary sewer interconnections and testing. All water taps must be performed by a City of Dover approved
contractor. The proposed location for the water connection may need to be adjusted in the field due to conditions of the
existing main. Possible conditions that would require tapping relocation include proximity to pipe joints, other taps, concrete
encasements, conflict with other utilities, and the like. Test holes must be performed by the contractor to determine the
best tapping location. The City of Dover will not be held responsible for field conditions requiring adjustment of the tapping
location or for any work required by the contractor to make an appropriate and lawful connection.
4. All water mains within the proposed subdivision must be looped. No dead end mains are permitted. The utility plan must
incorporate the appropriate termination valves on the water system between construction phases.
5. The minimum water main size shall be eight-inch (8”) in diameter.
6. The size, type, and location of all proposed and existing water lines and valves must be shown on the plan. All water mains shall
be either cement lined Class 52 cement lined ductile iron pipe or DR 18 PVC pipe. Division valves must be provided every 800
feet.
7. Water service lines shall be shown for each residential lot meeting the following requirements: The water services shall be one-
inch (1”) diameter Type K copper tubing or SDR9 pipe, and installed five feet (5’) to the right of the sewer lateral as viewed from
the center line of the street. Curb stops shall be installed one foot (1’) outside of the right-of-way for each lot. A water meter
and meter pit must be installed on the domestic water service, in a non-traffic bearing location just downstream of the curb stop.
8. Fire hydrants shall be spaced no greater than 600 feet as measured along the curb. Fire hydrants shall be placed between the
curb and sidewalk at intersections or centered on lot lines. Fifteen feet (15’) separation must be provided between all hydrants
and hydrant valves.
WASTEWATER
1. Prior to plan approval, please provide the approval letter from the Kent County Department of Public Works. This area is under
the jurisdiction of Kent County.
GENERAL
1. Add the following note to the plans, “A seven and one half feet (7.5’) wide easement is retained along all side and rear lot lines,
to be unoccupied by building, for utilities, drainage and sanitary sewer purposes. Except where lots are divided for any reason
whatsoever, said easements shall fall along the actual side and rear lot lines as conveyed. A fifteen feet (15’) wide utility easement
is retained along all rear lines of lots abutting the project boundary and other open spaces.” A ten feet (10’) wide utility easement
is required along all front yard lot lines for utility installation. When a water, sewer, or storm sewer main is not located in the
right of way, it shall be located within five feet (5’) of the center of a twenty feet (20’) wide utility easement.
2. The final site plan must be submitted in the following compatible digital formats:
a. AutoCAD 2018 (.dwg format).
b. Adobe Reader (.pdf format).
3. All existing utilities shall be adjusted to final grade in accordance with current City of Dover requirements and practices. This must
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RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS / WATER / WASTEWATER / GENERAL
1. None.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
WATER
1. The City of Dover water system is available to this site. The developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending and
providing service to the proposed development.
2. Prior to plan approval, the water system plans must be submitted to the Division of Public Health, Office of Drinking Water for
review and approval. The owner/developer will be responsible for providing all completed forms and plan sets to the City of
Dover as required for submission to the Office of Drinking Water. Plans will not be submitted to the Office of Drinking Water until
review has been completed by our office.
3. Hydrant flow testing is currently only performed three (3) times per year during system wide flushing operations. The applicant
must call the Department of Public Works directly to schedule these tests. This applies to both existing hydrants as well as those
proposed for the site.
4. Water impact fees may be associated with each property.
GENERAL / SANITATION / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS
1. None.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON AND THE
P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER ELECTRIC
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: JUNE 28, 2023
APPLICATION: Land of Rojan Meadows: Minor Subdivision Plan
FILE #: SB-23-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric Department
CONTACT PERSON: Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services & System Operations Superintendent
CONTACT PHONE #: 302-674-7568
CONTACT EMAIL #: sburgett@dover.de.us
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN A CCORDANCE
WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC
1. The roadway and curbing must be in.
2. The right-of-way must be within 6" of final grade.
3. The property corners must be staked.
4. Owner is responsible for locating all existing underground electric, communications and water facilities.
5. Owner is responsible for installing all conduits and equipment pads per the City of Dover Engineering Department
specifications.
6. Owner is responsible for site and/or street lighting.
7. Meter locations will be determined by City of Dover Engineering Department.
8. Load sheets and AutoCAD compatible DXF or DWG diskettes of site plans, including driveways, are required prior to
receiving approved electrical construction drawings.
9. Any relocation of existing electrical equipment will be engineered by the City of Dover Electric Department. Developer
may be required to perform a quantity of the relocation. Any work performed by the City of Dover will be at the
owner’s expense.
10. Prior to construction, owner is responsible for granting an easement to the City of Dover Electric
Department. Easement forms will be furnished and prepared by the City of Dover Electric Engineering Department.
11. Fees will be assessed upon final site plans. The owner will be responsible for fees assessed prior to
construction. Owner is required to sign off plans prepared by the Electric Department.
12. Must maintain 10' clearance around all electrical equipment, unless pre-approved by the City of Dover Electric
Engineering Department.
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File #: SB-23-02
June 28, 2023
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13. Prior to the completion of any/all designs and estimates, the owner is responsible for providing the Electric
Engineering Department with a physical address of the property.
14. All Engineering and design for Dover Electric will be engineered upon final approved plans. All Engineering work will
be furnished by the City’s Electric Engineering Department.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC
1. Owner must give the City of Dover Electric Department three (3) months’ notice prior to construction. Owner is
responsible for following the requirements outlined in the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook. The handbook
is now available on the website at the following link: https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13108.pdf.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC
1. Provide load sheets as soon as possible for proper sizing of transformers and creation of primary fee estimates.
Current load sheets can be found at the following link:
https://www.cityofdover.com/media/Electric%20Department/COD%20Electric%20Load%20Sheet.pdf.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT P ERSON
AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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CITY OF DOVER Y E
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
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D.A.C. MEETING DATE: 07/05/23 D S
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APPLICATION: Land of Rojan Meadows: Minor Subdivision Plan
FILE #: SB-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposal is to subdivide two existing properties into four new properties for development of one
family detached dwellings. This office has no objections.
2. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley,
shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color
to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance
with the following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four
inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of
the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals,
all numbers shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings
with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location,
numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so
as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall
be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic
numerals.
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Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the
street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the
parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so
that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be
posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on
each building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite
number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which
corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
3. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. It was confirmed that the front of the residences will be on N Little Creek Rd. If this
changes, additional comments would apply regarding the rear private drive.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2021 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2019 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2021 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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CITY OF DOVER D
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APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY D
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APPLICATION: Land of Rojan Meadows: Minor Subdivision Plan
FILE#: SB-23-02 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Michael Vandevander PHONE#: 302-760-2141
===============================================================
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
No person, firm, corporation or the like shall construct, open, reconstruct, maintain, modify or use any
crossing or entrance onto a state-maintained highway, street or road, including any drainage modifications
leading into or carried by the highway drainage system, without first having complied with standards and
regulations adopted by the Department and having obtained a permit issued by the Department.
Please contact the Delaware Department of Transportation - Development Coordination section to begin
permit process.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. A pre-submittal meeting with DelDOT is required to further discuss the project.
2. Right of way dedication along N. Little Creek Rd will need to be discussed.
3. No Entrances will be given off North Little Creek Rd to the proposed lots. Access to
proposed lots will be from Rojan Road maintained by the City of Dover.
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KENT CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Item 5.
1679 SOUTH DUPONT HIGHWAY • DOVER, DELAWARE 19901• (302) 608-5370 • WWW.KENTCD.ORG
CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
JULY 2023
APPLICATION: Land of Rojan Meadows: Minor Subdivision Plan
FILE #: SB-23-02
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Kate Owens
PHONE: (302) 608 – 5370
EMAIL: stormwater@kentcd.org
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN
CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY
AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS
ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
Source: 2019 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. This is a revision to the approved sediment and stormwater management plan. A revised sediment and
stormwater management plan must be reviewed and approved by the District prior to any land
disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grubbing, filling, grading, etc.) taking place.
2. A re-review fee is due at the time of plan submittal to the District’s office.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
A letter of no objection to recordation will be provided once the revised Sediment and Stormwater
Management Plan has been approved.
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June 2, 2023
City of Dover
Planning Department
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903-0475
Attn: Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP
RE: Lands of Rojan Meadows, LLC
Minor Subdivision Plan – Cover Letter
Tax Map No: ED-05-068.20-01-5700 & 5800
1554 N Little Creek Road
Dear Ms. Melson-Williams:
On behalf of our client, Rojan Meadows, LLC; we request a waiver from the requirement found under the
Zoning Ordinance, Article 6, Section 3.6(B) to curb the private drive for the proposed lots. We propose to
superelevate the private drive and allow stormwater to sheet flow off the pavement and into a grassed swale
before it enters a closed system stormwater management system. Elimination of the curbing prevents the
concentration of stormwater runoff from the private drive and the proposed lots and will provide the
environmental benefit of improved water quality and infiltration.
Please call me if you have any questions or concerns at (302) 841-7901.
Dave Heatwole, PE | Principal
SITEWORKS ENGINEERING
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PROPERTY REFERENCE: PLOT BOOK 2 / 32, DEED BOOK 11070 / 218 (PARCEL 57.00)
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INDEX OF DRAWINGS 2. PROPERTY OWNER & ADDRESS: ROJAN MEADOWS, LLC
200 WESTON DRIVE
DOVER, DE 19904
1. MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL MAP ZONING MAP LOCATION MAP 3. DEVELOPER: ROJAN MEADOWS, LLC
200 WESTON DRIVE
CITY OF DOVER, EAST DOVER HUNDRED, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE
2. UTILITY AND GRADING PLAN
DOVER, DE 19904
SCALE: 1" = 2,000' SCALE: 1" = 1,000' SCALE: 1" = 1,200'
LEGEND 4. TOTAL LOTS / PARCELS 2 EXISTING, 4 TOTAL AFTER REVISION
PO BOX 2, 19 COMMERCE ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952 Phone: (302) 841-7901
IRON PIPE FOUND 5. PROPOSED DENSITY: 4.9 DU / ACRE
CAPPED IRON PIPE TO BE SET 6. SITE AREA: 35,592 SF, 0.817 AC
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN IS TO REVISE THE
PROPERTY LINES FOR PARCELS ED-05-068.20-01-57.00
PROPERTY LINE
NOTES: 7. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1554 N LITTLE CREEK RD
PROPERTY LINE ADJ. DOVER, DE 19901
AND 58.00 AND TO CREATE TWO NEW LOTS FRONTING 1. LEVEL OF ACCURACY IS BASED ON SUBURBAN
PROPERTY LINE TO BE ABANDONED 8. HUNDRED/MUNICIPALITY: EAST DOVER HUNDRED / CITY OF DOVER
N LITTLE CREEK ROAD. SURVEY STANDARDS
8'' W PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE 9. THE CITY OF DOVER RESPONSIBLE FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL.
MINORSUBDIVISIONPLAN
EXISTING ACCESS 2. THIS BOUNDARY SURVEY WAS PREPARED
EASEMENT PER DB BUILDING SETBACK WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A COMPLETE TITLE
10. EXISTING ZONING: RG-1 GENERAL RESIDENCE
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8'' W
+ 60.00 EXISTING TREE SIDE LOT LINES.
' TO REMAIN 14. RG-1 - AREA REGULATIONS:
+ 5' CONCRETE SIDEWALK 4. THE ROJAN MEADOWS HOME OWNERS
PER ROJAN MEADOWS ASSOCIATION (HOA) SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE ONE-FAMILY
+ +
+ ENTRANCE PLANS FOR THE PERPETUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE DWELLINGS
5' CONCRETE SIDEWALK +
15' B PROPOSED PRIVATE ACCESS DRIVE SHOWN ON DETACHED
PER ROJAN MEADOWS
+ .R.L. 60.00 EDGE
+ ' OF PA THIS PLAN. THE LOTS 1-4 OF THIS PROPOSED
CONSTRUCTION PLANS + VEME SUBDIVISION SHALL BE MADE A MEMBER OF MIN. LOT AREA 6,000 SF
+ S 76° NT LOT WIDTH (FT) 50 FT
07'02 THE ROJAN MEADOWS HOA PRIOR TO THE
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+ 60.00
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+ N 02°57'58" W 15. WATER, SEWER, & ELECTRIC SUPPLIER: CITY OF DOVER
+ 1.40' FROM CORNER
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8'' W
+
S
60.00 HIGHWAYS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
' 10.00 A ITEM 401005 - SUPERPAVE TYPE C, PG 64-22,
' CARBONATE STONE 2. SUB BASE COURSE MATERIAL COMPACTED TO 95% OF ASTM D1557 MODIFIED
ROJAN PROCTOR METHOD.
S MEADOWS B ITEM 301001 - GRADED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE,
(OPEN SPACE) TYPE B OR CRUSHED CONCRETE 3. 6" TOPSOIL, SEED AND MULCH.
S
8'' W
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MEADOWS
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ALLEY A PRIVATE DRIVE SECTION
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MEADOWS ROJAN
LOT ROJAN ROJAN
S ROJAN MEADOWS MEADOWS
8'' W MEADOWS LOT MEADOWS
LOT LOT
LOT 88 TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENT:
87 86 85
S 90 DEVELOPMENT AREA = 35,592 SF SCALE PROJECT # DRAWN BY
REQUIRED TREES = 1 / 3,000 SF = 12 TREES AS NOTED 22-149 DMH
EXISTING TREES = 1 DRAWING NUMBER
TREES REQUIRED DURING LOT DEVELOPMENT = 12
PLAN VIEW 0 20' 40' THE DEVELOPER SHALL PLAN 12 TREES DURING THE
SCALE: 1" = 20' DEVELOPMENT OF THESE 4 LOTS, 3 PER LOT.
1
SHEET 1 OF 2
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WATER UTILITY NOTES EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES STANDARD WATER/WASTEWATER NOTES
1. HYDRANT CONNECTIONS BY THE CONTRACTOR ARE PROHIBITED. THIS METHOD MAY NOT BE UTILIZED DURING ANY
PHASE OF THE PROJECT.
COORDINATION AND REQUIREMENTS
2. ANY EXISTING WATER LINES NOT TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PROPOSED FACILITY MUST BE PROPERLY ABANDONED AT 1. BEFORE ANY EXCAVATION IS PERFORMED, CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL "MISS UTILITY" (1-800-282-8555) AT LEAST 48 HOURS 1. HYDRANT CONNECTIONS BY THE CONTRACTOR ARE PROHIBITED. THIS METHOD MAY NOT BE UTILIZED DURING ANY
THE MAINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO EXCAVATION TO HAVE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES LOCATED AND MARKED. PHASE OF THE PROJECT.
AND REQUIREMENTS.
2. THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AS INDICATED ON PLANS HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM EXISTING RECORDS AND 2. THE SITE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE CITY OF DOVER WATER & WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION &
3. THE SITE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE CITY OF DOVER WATER & WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT MISS UTILITY MARKOUTS. NEITHER THE OWNER NOR THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ASSUMES ANY RESPONSIBILITY INSPECTIONS MANAGER AT (302) 736-7025 PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE
(302) 736-7025 PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CITY OF DOVER WHATSOEVER IN RESPECT TO ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION SHOWN. THERE IS NO CITY OF DOVER WATER & WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT MUST OBSERVE AND APPROVE ALL CITY OWNED WATER AND
DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MUST OBSERVE AND APPROVE ALL CITY OWNED WATER AND SANITARY GUARANTEE, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THAT THE LOCATIONS, SIZE AND TYPE OF MATERIALS OF EXISTING SANITARY SEWER INTERCONNECTIONS AND TESTING. ALL WATER TAPS AND SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS
SEWER INTERCONNECTIONS AND TESTING. ALL WATER TAPS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CITY OF DOVER APPROVED UNDERGROUND UTILITIES INDICATED ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE TO BE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. IT MUST BE PERFORMED BY A CITY OF DOVER APPROVED CONTRACTOR. THE PROPOSED LOCATION FOR THE
CONTRACTOR. THE PROPOSED LOCATION FOR THE WATER CONNECTION MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED IN THE FIELD SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE THE ACTUAL LOCATION OF ALL SUCH UTILITIES, INCLUDING CONNECTION MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED IN THE FIELD DUE TO CONDITIONS OF THE EXISTING MAIN. POSSIBLE
DUE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE EXISTING MAIN. POSSIBLE CONDITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE TAPPING SERVICE CONNECTIONS TO UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE CONDITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE TAPPING/CONNECTION RELOCATION INCLUDE PROXIMITY TO PIPE JOINTS,
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RELOCATION INCLUDE PROXIMITY TO PIPE JOINTS, OTHER TAPS, CONCRETE ENCASEMENTS, CONFLICT WITH OTHER OWNER OF HIS OPERATIONAL PLANS. IN THE EVENT OF AN UNEXPECTED UTILITY INTERFERENCE DURING CONSTRUCTION, OTHER TAPS, CONCRETE ENCASEMENTS, CONFLICT WITH OTHER UTILITIES, AND THE LIKE. TEST HOLES MUST BE
UTILITIES, AND THE LIKE. TEST HOLES MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO DETERMINE THE BEST THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE OWNER. ANY SUCH MAINS AND/OR SERVICES DISTURBED BY THE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO DETERMINE THE BEST TAPPING/CONNECTION LOCATION. THE CITY OF
TAPPING LOCATION. THE CITY OF DOVER WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR FIELD CONDITIONS REQUIRING CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS SHALL BE RESTORED IMMEDIATELY AT HIS EXPENSE. DOVER WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR FIELD CONDITIONS REQUIRING ADJUSTMENT OF THE
ADJUSTMENT OF THE TAPPING LOCATION OR FOR ANY WORK REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO MAKE AN TAPPING/CONNECTION LOCATION OR FOR ANY WORK REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTOR TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATE
APPROPRIATE AND LAWFUL CONNECTION. 3. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 6 INCHES, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH THE CITY AND LAWFUL CONNECTION.
OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER AND ALL PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES TO DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF
4. WATER SERVICE LINES SHALL BE 1.0" DIAMETER SDR-9 TUBING, AND INSTALLED 15' TO THE LEFT OF THE SEWER UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING WITH ALL ORGANIZATIONS 3. ALL WATER UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS SHALL MEET ALL CITY OF DOVER STANDARDS AND
LATERAL AS VIEWED FROM THE CENTER LINE OF THE STREET. THE CURB STOP AND WATER METER SHALL BE THAT CONTROL EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA OR WOULD BE AFFECTED BY SPECIFICATIONS AS WELL AS CURRENT REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES.
INSTALLED BEHIND THE CURB AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. CONSTRUCTION WORK AROUND THE EXISTING UTILITIES.
4. ALL WATER UTILITY COMPONENTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WATER WASTEWATER HANDBOOK,
4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT START EXCAVATION UNTIL ALL UTILITY LINE LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN STAKED OR OTHERWISE EFFECTIVE DATE MARCH, 22, 2010. PLEASE CONTACT THE WATER & WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AT 302-736-7025
CLEARLY MARKED AND DOCUMENTATION FURNISHED TO THE OWNER. ALL MARKINGS SHALL BE CONSIDERED APPROXIMATE, FOR MORE INFORMATION.
AND UTILITIES OTHER THAN THOSE SHOWN SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO EXIST.
5. ALL EXISTING UTILITIES SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED PRIOR TO THE START OF CONSTRUCTION.
5. WHERE EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES OR OTHER CONSTRUCTION ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN PROXIMITY TO PROPOSED
CONSTRUCTION, OR WHEN APPROACHING EXISTING UTILITIES OR STRUCTURES FOR CONNECTIONS, THE CONTRACTOR 6. ALL EXISTING UTILITIES SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO GRADE, AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY
SHALL DIG TEST PITS TO DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION AND INVERTS OF THE EXISTING UTILITY TO ALLOW FOR POSSIBLE BY THE WATER & WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, IN ALL AREAS OF DISTURBANCE ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION.
CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED UTILITY IN LINE AND/OR GRADE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO DIG TEST PITS IN THE
LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING UTILITIES AND SHALL MAKE ALL MEASUREMENTS NECESSARY TO 7. ANY EXISTING WATER OR WASTEWATER UTILITY LINES NOT TO BE UTILIZED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT SHALL BE
ENSURE PROPER CONNECTION. ANY NECESSARY CHANGES IN LINE OR GRADE OF WORK CAUSED BY FAILURE TO TAKE SUCH PROPERLY ABANDONED AT THE MAINS BY THE DEVELOPER/OWNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF DOVER
CITY OF DOVER, EAST DOVER HUNDRED, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE
PRECAUTIONS SHALL BE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR. DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
6. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO EXCAVATE NEAR OR INTERFERE WITH ANY SEWER LINE, WATER SERVICES, DRAIN PIPE, CATCH 8. ALL NON-METALLIC WATER LINES (MAINS AND SERVICES) SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH A TRACER WIRE AND
BASIN, CULVERT, OR OTHER STRUCTURES, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN THE SAME IN WORKING ORDER AND SHALL IDENTIFICATION TAPE. THE WIRE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF TWELVE (12) GAUGE BLUE COATED SOLID COPPER WIRE,
REPAIR AND MAKE GOOD ANY DAMAGE DONE DURING THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK. WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPE, AND EXTENDING UP INTO ALL VALVE AND CURB BOXES. THE IDENTIFICATION TAPE
SHALL BE SIX-INCHES (6”) WIDE, LAID ONE FOOT (1') ABOVE THE PIPE, WITH THE FOLLOWING TEXT: “CAUTION: BURIED
PO BOX 2, 19 COMMERCE ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952 Phone: (302) 841-7901
7. WHERE EXISTING UTILITIES CROSS THE TRENCH EXCAVATION, THEY SHALL BE ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED AND PROTECTED WATER LINE BELOW”.
FROM DAMAGE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. ALL METHODS OF SUPPORTING AND MAINTAINING THESE UTILITIES SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY OWNER. CARE SHALL BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE EXISTING UTILITY GRADES AND ALIGNMENT 9. ALL NON-METALLIC WASTEWATER LINES (MAINS AND LATERALS) SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH A TRACER WIRE AND
ARE MAINTAINED AND THE PIPE JOINTS ARE NOT DISTURBED. ANY DAMAGE OR MISALIGNMENT OF THE UTILITIES DUE TO IDENTIFICATION TAPE. (TRACER WIRE IS NOT REQUIRED ON GRAVITY MAINS). THE WIRE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF
CONSTRUCTION OR SETTLEMENT SHALL BE REPAIRED BY THE CONTRACTOR AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. TWELVE (12) GAUGE GREEN COATED SOLID COPPER WIRE, WRAPPED AROUND THE PIPE. THE IDENTIFICATION
DETECTOR TAPE SHALL BE SIX-INCHES (6”) WIDE, LAID ONE FOOT (1') ABOVE THE PIPE, WITH THE FOLLOWING TEXT:
8. ANY UNPROTECTED CABLE (DIRECT BURIED) ENCOUNTERED THAT IS VERIFIED AS NOT ABANDONED IN PLACE SHALL BE “CAUTION: BURIED SEWER LINE BELOW”.
PROTECTED. THE UTILITY OWNER MAY DIRECT THE CABLE BE PLACED IN SPLIT DUCT OF APPROPRIATE SIZE AND CONCRETE
UTILITYANDGRADINGPLAN
ENCASED THROUGH THE AREA OF CONSTRUCTION. CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL REASONABLE MEASURES TO AVOID 10. NO TREES MAY BE PLANTED WITHIN TEN FEET (10') OF WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
HAVING TO CUT AND SPLICE DIRECT BURIED CABLE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTE SPLIT DUCT PORTIONS ON AS-BUILTS.
11. NO STRUCTURES, INCLUDING PERMANENT SIGNAGE, MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN TEN FEET (10') OF WATER AND
LANDS OF ROJAN MEADOWS, LLC
9. INTERRUPTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR AT THE DIRECTION OF WASTEWATER UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
THE UTILITY OWNER(S).
12. WATER AND WASTEWATER LINES MAY NOT BE LOCATED NEAR ANY POTENTIAL SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
10. ALL UTILITY EXCAVATION SHALL BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES.
13. ALL EXISTING UTILITIES SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO FINAL GRADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT CITY OF DOVER
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Item 6.
By-Laws of the Planning Commission
of the City of Dover
Objectives
Section 1 The objectives and purposes of the Planning Commission of the City of Dover, Delaware, are
those set forth in Chapter 7, Title 22 of the Delaware Code annotated, and amendments, supplements,
thereto, and those powers and duties delegated to the Planning Commission by the City Council of the
City of Dover pursuant to state statute.
Powers, Duties and Procedures
Section 2 The duties, powers and procedures of the Planning Commission be as set forth in the following
documents:
(a) The resolution of the City Council establishing such Planning Commission;
(b) The Building Zone Ordinance as to matters relating to amendments to site plan approval;
(c) The Subdivision Regulations as to the review and approval of subdivision plats;
(d) As to the regulations set forth herein for all other matters for which the Commission has the
responsibility.
Officers
Section 3.1 The officers of the Planning Commission shall consist of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Section 3.2 The Chairman shall preside at the meetings and hearings of the Planning Commission and
shall have the duties usually conferred upon a presiding officer. He shall continue to exercise the
prerogatives of an individual member of the Commission while performing the duties of presiding
officer.
Section 3.3 The Vice Chairman shall be the presiding officer in the absence of the Chairman.
Recording and Corresponding Secretary
Section 4 The Commission shall appoint a Secretary who shall not be a member of the Commission or an
officer, and shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) Prepare agenda for all meetings with the Chairman and provide notice of meetings to
Commission members.
(b) Keep minutes of all meetings, and record of the Commission.
(c) Act as agent for the Commission in receiving submissions, applications, correspondence, etc.
(d) Act as agent for the Commission in arranging for notice of public hearings and notifying
interested parties of Commission actions as authorized by the Commission.
Official Records
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Section 5 The City Clerk shall be the official custodian of the records of the Commission and shall make
them available to the public as provided by law. He may designate the office of the Secretary of the
Commission or the Planning Office as the place where such records shall be kept.
Elections of Officers
Section 6.1 The officers shall be elected by the Commission at the annual organization meeting which
shall be the regular scheduled meeting in July of each year. Election of officers shall be held by secret
ballot.
Section 6.2 A candidate receiving a majority vote of the entire membership of the Planning Commission
shall be declared elected and shall serve for one year or until his or her successor shall take office.
Section 6.3 Vacancies in offices shall be filled by the Commission at any scheduled or special meeting.
Section 6.4 The Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be limited to four consecutive one-year terms. A
former Chairman or Vice Chairman who has held four consecutive terms in such position may be elected
to that position after vacating the position for a period of one year.
Meetings
Section 7.1 The Commission shall hold one public meeting during each calendar month.
Section 7.2 The monthly meeting date for the coming year shall be established by a majority of the
Commission at its organization meeting of the year. The date of the public meeting can be changed
during the year by a majority of the Commission
Section 7.3 The Commission will receive all applications concerning matters within its jurisdiction only at
its public meetings. All times to be submitted for consideration at any public meeting shall be submitted
in complete and final form for Commission consideration not less than thirty days prior to said meeting.
No items submitted subsequent to this time shall be placed upon the Agenda except by a majority vote
of the Commission members present at such meeting. The official date of receipt of any matter
presented to the Commission shall be the date of the first public meeting at which such matter is
received for consideration. Any maximum time periods established by the Zoning Ordinance or other
local laws limiting the time for consideration of any matter by the Planning Commission shall commence
on such date of the receipt.
Section 7.4 A majority of the membership of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission
may act on any matter by a majority vote of such quorum.
Section 7.5 All formal votes to record the decision of the Commission on any matter referred to it shall
be taken only by a quorum at a public meeting. By a majority vote of those members present the
Commission may convene in executive session. However, all formal votes to record the Commission’s
decision shall only be taken during periods in which such meetings are open to the public.
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Section 7.6 Special meeting may be called by the Chairman or by a majority of the Commission,
providing that not less than 24 hours notice by writing or telephone is given to each member of the
Commission. Such meetings shall be executive sessions at which no formal votes shall be taken.
Section 7.7 All public and special meetings shall be held in City Hall or other public facility with proper
public notification.
Agenda
Section 8 The Secretary shall prepare the proposed Agenda for each public meeting, with the Chairman
not less than ten days prior to the date of such meeting, and shall transmit a copy of the Agenda to each
Commission member on such date of preparation. No items will appear on such proposed Agenda
except those for which applications or written requests have been received not less than thirty days
prior to the date of the public monthly meeting as set forth in Section 7 above. The Commission may
amend the proposed Agenda by a majority vote of those members present.
Section 9.1 The order of business at public meetings shall be as follows:
(a) Roll Call.
(b) Adoption of Minutes of previous meetings.
(c) Approval of Agenda
(d) Communications
(e) Report of Officers and Committees
(f) Old Business
(g) New Business
(h) Referrals, Administrative Reviews, Petitions, Applications and Other Matters presented by the
public.
Section 9.2 The order of business at special meetings shall be as determined by the Commission.
Section 9.3 At all meetings and hearings attended by the public, the Chairman shall make a brief
statement indicating the nature of each item on the Agenda, except that in the case of petitions,
applications and other matters presented by the public, such statement shall be made by the person
introducing the matter.
Section 9.4 Minutes of all public and special meetings of the Commission shall form part of the records
of the Commission and shall be available to the public when duly adopted by the Commission.
Committees
Section 10.1 There may be a Subdivision Committee appointed by the Chairman with the approval of the
Commission at the annual organization meeting. It shall consist of three members who shall serve until
the next annual meeting. The Chairman may make appointments to bring the committee to full strength
in the event of temporary absence of committee members.
Section 10.2 Other Committees may be appointed by the Chairman from time to time with the approval
of the Commission.
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Public Hearings
Section 11.1 The Commission shall hold public hearings as required by statute and applicable ordinances
of the City. In addition to those required by law, the Commission may at its discretion hold public
hearing when it considers that such hearings will be in the public interest.
Amendments
Section 12 These By-Laws may be amended at any time by a majority vote of the entire membership of
the Commission.
Adopted September 15, 1959
Amended November 17, 1975
Amended March 16, 1981
Amended March 19, 1981
Amended June 17, 1991
Amended January 25, 1995
Amended April 26, 1995
Amended August 16, 2010
Amended August 20, 2018
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Item 7.
Appointment of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee of
Planning Commission
As part of the Annual Meeting of the Planning Commission, one of the responsibilities of the
Planning Commission is to appoint the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee. The
following excerpt from the Zoning Ordinance is provided.
Appendix B: Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 2. Site development plan approval.
2.28 Consideration shall be given to the physical orientation and architectural characteristics of
proposed buildings, the relationship of proposed buildings to existing buildings and to other proposed
buildings, and their contributions to the overall image of the immediate vicinity by considering the
building and architectural design guidelines as set forth in article 5, section 19. Design characteristics
of proposed buildings and building additions shall not detract or devalue existing buildings in the
immediate vicinity.
(A) If the planning commission determines that the proposed physical orientation and
architectural characteristics of the proposed buildings do not meet the intent and objectives of
this section, then the planning commission shall refer the proposal to the architectural review
oversight subcommittee for review and comment.
(B) The subcommittee shall meet and review the proposal with the applicant, and return its
comments to the planning commission by the next regularly scheduled meeting.
(C) The architectural review oversight subcommittee shall be appointed by the commission at its
annual meeting, and membership shall consist of two planning commission members, and
two design professionals with experience in construction, and the mayor or the mayor's
designee. Two alternate design professionals with experience in construction shall also be
appointed.
At the August 15, 2022 Meeting of the Planning Commission, the following individuals were
appointed to the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee of Planning Commission.
o Kathleen Welsh, Planning Commission member
o Kenneth Roach, Planning Commission member
o Mayor or Mayor’s designee
The Planning Commission at their August 15, 2022 also acted regarding the appointment two
Design Professional members to the Subcommittee pending confirmation of their availability.
Planning Staff was directed to confirm their availability and to report back to the Planning
Commission. No other Design Professionals as Alternates were appointed. Their availability was
confirmed by Planning Staff and reported at the September 19, 2022 and October 17, 2022
Planning Commission Meetings.
o Dr. R.J. Chandler, Faculty member of Architecture program at DelTech Community
College, Design Professional
o Ms. Sarah Keifer, Director of Planning Services for Kent County, Design Professional
The Planning Commission as part of their Annual Meeting must act to appoint the
membership of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee.
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