Historic District Commission Meeting Agenda
Historic District Commission. Jul 20, 2023.
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 3:30 PM
City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE
The Historic District Commission, Meeting for July 20, 2023 will be held in the City Hall Conference
Room. The public is welcome to attend in person. The Meeting will also be provided as a Virtual Meeting
using WebEx audio/video conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. See the
participation information below to join by phone or computer.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
City of Dover Historic District Commission Meeting of July 20, 2023
Join by Phone Dial: 1-650-479-3208
Access code: 2536 902 1615 (Password: 36837432)
Join Online:
https://bit.ly/HDCMeeting72023
Webinar Number: 2536 902 1615
Webinar Password: DoverHDC
If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting
starts. For problems accessing the meeting, please call the Planning Office at (302) 736-7196.
Written comments are accepted via email to the CIty of Dover - Historic District Commission. P.O. Box
475 Dover DE 19903 and via email at Compplan@dover.de.us.
WELCOME
1. Welcome to New Historic District Commission member - Ellen H. Richardson and
Reappointments of Ann B. Horsey and Mary T. Mason.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. Adoption of Minutes of May 18, 2023
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COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
Summary of Activity
3. Summary of Applications 2022 and 2023
4. Summary of Architectural Review Certificates for 2022
Department of Planning & Inspections Updates
NEW APPLICATIONS
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Permits Referred to Commission
5. HI-23-03 Referral of Sign Permit #23-987 at 43 The Green – Referral by the City Planner to
the Historic District Commission for Review of Architectural Review Certification for a Sign
Permit #23-987 for a 9-square-foot informational kiosk sign inside the fenced property to the
left of John Bell House at 43 The Green. This will be a cork board with a locking plastic
cabinet for the posting of information relating to activities with the First State Heritage Park.
The property is zoned RG-O (General Residence and Office Zone) and subject to the H
(Historic District Zone). The property is located on the southeast corner of The Green. The
owner of record is the State of Delaware. Address: associated with 43 The Green; placement
location is 45 The Green. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-05-29.00-000. Council District 4.
Revised Request for Architectural Review Certificate
6. HI-22-03 New Courthouse at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Revision for
Fence Alternative – Update on Revision for Fence Alternative and Review of Architectural
Review Certification for this expanded use of six-foot metal fencing in parking lot area.
This is associated with the Site Development Plan Application to permit the construction of
a five-story 105,259 GFA government building to serve as the new Kent County Family
Court. The proposal also includes a five-story Parking Structure (425 vehicle parking
spaces), parking lot, and other site improvements. The consolidated property consists of
total of 3.7499 +/- acres. The property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), as well as the H (Historic
District Zone). The property is located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between
West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Addresses:
415 S. Governors Avenue (Parking Garage), and 445 S. Governors Avenue
(Courthouse). Tax Parcel; ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000. Council District 4. Architectural
Review Certification for HI-22-03 was recommended for approval by the Historic District
Commission on April 11, 2022 and granted approval by the Planning Commission on June
21, 2022.
OLD BUSINESS
Certified Local Government (CLG) Program
Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan
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ADJOURN
Posted: July 13, 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