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UTILITY COMMITTEE AGENDA June 28, 2004 - 5:30 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at appropriate times. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (736-7008 or e-m ail at Jgreen@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 1. Annexation Request - 2507 and 2521 Chestnut Grove Road 2. Adjournment by 6:00 P.M. /jg S:\ClerksOffice\Agendas&Minutes\Committee-Agendas\2004\06-28-2004-Utility.wpd THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.

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ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: Utility Committee AGENDA ITEM NO.: DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Department of Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: 1/22/04 PREPARED BY: James Galvin, AICP and Dawn Melson, AICP SUBJECT: Annexation Request – Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky (Woodbrook Development LLC) REFERENCE: Application file AX-04-01 RELATED PROJECT: N/A APPROVALS: Planning Commission recommendation on May 17, 2004 EXHIBITS: See atttached EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ ----- AMOUNT BUDGETED: $----- FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A TIMETABLE: Utility Committee Meeting 6/28/04, Annexation Referendum to be set for 7/29/04, and City Council Meeting consideration to be set for 8/9/04 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Utility Committee Recommendation to City Council BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Attached is the information for Annexation application AX-04-01 Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky (equitable owner – Woodbrook Development LLC). The following items are included: • Petition to Annex and Zone Property report including Planning Commission recommendation • Cost/Revenue Analysis for Subject Property (part of Module 2E.a) • Plan of Services Report (without attachments). This will be submitted to the Office of State Planning Coordination on June 24, 2004.

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PETITION TO ANNEX AND ZONE PROPERTY Before The Utility Committee June 28, 2004 Owner: Robert & Irene Sadusky P.O. Box 1375 Dover, DE 19903 Equitable Owner: Woodbrook Development LLC 2 North State Street Dover, DE 19901 Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of Chestnut Grove Road (County Road #158) and Kenton Road Tax Map #: ED-00-066.00-02-36.00-000 ED-00-066.00-02-38.00-000 ED-00-066.00-02-39.00-000 Size: 2.647 Acres +/- County Zoning: AR – Agricultural Residential Proposed Zoning: RG-2 - General Residence Zone Present Use: Residential Proposed Use: Residential condominiums Sanitary Facilities: proposed City of Dover Water Supply: proposed City of Dover File Number: AX-04-01

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AX-04-01 Lands of Sadusky Planning Commission Recommendation Report to Utility Committee June 2004 Page 2 Findings and Recommendations of the Dover Planning Commission And Annexation Report Information The Planning Commission at its meeting of Monday, May 17, 2004 considered this petition. The following members were present: Chairman Friedman, Mr. Nichols, Ms. Ann Horsey, Mr. Holt, Col. Welsh, and Mr. Von Reider. The Planning Commission recommends that this request for annexation be approved and that the property known as Lands of Sadusky at 2507 and 2521 Chestnut Grove Road be zoned RG-2 (General Residence Zone) upon annexation. As part of the motion, the Planning Commission included the suggestion to the applicant that when a Site Plan (for development) is brought forth that it include recommendations from DelDOT for future improvements to the intersection (at Chestnut Grove and Kenton Roads) in keeping with the increased traffic in the area. The Planning Commission recommendation also recognizes the comments compiled as part of the Development Advisory Committee (DAC) report. These comments include the notation that final City Council approval of the annexation/rezoning should be subject to the acceptance of the Plan of Services document and with the understanding that the Cost/Revenue Analysis for the property will take place. It is noted that the property is identified as a Category 2 – Lands Desirable for Annexation in the Comprehensive Plan Update 2003. The motion for approval passed 6-0 of the members present. In taking this position, the Commission considered the following points: The subject annexation area consists of multiple parcels of land totaling 2.64 acres +/-. The property is located on the north side of Chestnut Grove Road at the intersection with Kenton Road. The Kent County zoning for the properties is A-R (Agricultural Residential Zone). The proposed zoning classification upon annexation is RG-2 (General Residence Zone). The Planning Commission reviews the annexation/rezoning application and makes a recommendation to City Council regarding the rezoning. An initial conceptual plan for the development of the property proposes the construction of two, 12-unit, three story residential condominiums for a total of twenty-four (24) units with the associated site improvements. This development and/or subdivision of the land is subject to the requirements of the Land Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance which includes future application and review by the Planning Commission. Surrounding Land Uses: A majority of the surrounding area to the north and west is under the jurisdiction of Kent County. To the west of the subject annexation area are several residences and further to the west across Cahoon Branch is agricultural land in the Bobola-Voshell’s Cove District (Agricultural Lands Preservation Program – 10 year district). There are some scattered single family residences in this area. Lands to the east and south are within the City of Dover. To the south of the annexation area is Westfield, a single family residential subdivision zoned R-8. To the northeast of the annexation area are the

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AX-04-01 Lands of Sadusky Planning Commission Recommendation Report to Utility Committee June 2004 Page 3 Maple Dale Country Club and other residential developments (Retreat and Baltray) which are zoned R-10, R-15, and R-20 (One Family Residence Zones) and RM-2 (Medium Density Residence Zone). Annexation Goals and Policies: The Interim Annexation Policy dating to February 28, 1994 identified the subject property as a Category 2 property, which indicates that this property would be potentially desirable for annexation into the City of Dover. Category 2 properties are those areas that generally border the City in close proximity to existing City development and that are on the urban/suburban fringe. Comprehensive Planning: The City of Dover 1996 Comprehensive Plan did not reflect an anticipated land use for the subject property on the Land Use Plan Map. The Map focused only on the lands within the boundaries of the City of Dover at that time. The Kent County 2002 Comprehensive Plan Update recommends that this property be utilized for Medium Density Residential development (3 to 5.8 dwelling units per acre). The property is located within the Kent County Growth Overlay Zone. The Land Subdivision Regulations adopted in June 2003 must be consulted for the subdivision development requirements for lands under the jurisdiction of Kent County. The current Strategies for State Policies and Spending includes this area in the Community designation. The strategies indicate that the State will invest in infrastructure and public facilities in those areas designated as “Community.” This strategy focuses on directing urban development to occur within and adjacent to existing towns and developed areas. At the present time, the State is updating this document. The DRAFT State Strategies for State Policies and Spending Map identifies this area as Investment Level 1. “In Investment Level 1 areas, state investments and policies should support and encourage a wide range of uses and densities, promote other transportation options, foster efficient use of existing public and promote investments, and enhance community identify and integrity.” On the topic of Housing, the Level 1 areas are locations for compact development especially for redevelopment and infill projects. (See DRAFT Strategies document pages 35-40.) The City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Update 2003 was adopted by the Planning Commission on September 16, 2003 and adopted by the City Council on September 22, 2003. The Plan Update was certified by the State in accordance with Delaware Code on October 2, 2003. The City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Update 2003 includes a chapter (Chapter 12) and plan map addressing annexation. It identifies these properties as a Category 2 – Lands Desirable for Annexation. The general land use of Residential is also indicated. It is noted that Category 2 areas are intended to be annexed by the City “within the five year planning period as development proposals or other factors allow it to consider such action.” The Comprehensive Plan Update 2003 notes that additional analysis is to be completed regarding a detailed study of the City service capacities, City utility capacities, and population growth

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AX-04-01 Lands of Sadusky Planning Commission Recommendation Report to Utility Committee June 2004 Page 4 projections. Currently, a separate Annexation Plan Study is in the final stages of completion by the consultant, Kise Straw & Kolodner. The consultant for the purposes of the Annexation Plan Study divided the areas identified on the Annexation Plan Map (Map 12-1) as Category 1, 2, and 3 lands into study modules. A Cost/Revenue Analysis will be conducted for the modules. Staff notes that this Cost/Revenue Analysis prototype is still under study and development. This information should be viewed cautiously and considered as one piece of information in evaluating an annexation application. Information on the Cost/Revenue Analysis for this area will be made available when completed. Request for RG-2 Zoning: The types of permitted uses for RG-2 are outlined in Article 3 §2 General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2). Within the RG-2 zoning, the housing types are single family detached dwellings and garden apartments. Other types of multiple dwellings, bed & breakfast inns, and student homes are permitted through a conditional use process. Recommendation of the Planning Staff: The Planning Staff recommends that the subject property be annexed into the City of Dover and that the subject property be zoned RG-2 (General Residence Zone) upon annexation. In reviewing applicable sections of the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan 2003 as described above, Staff notes that the property is identified as an area for future annexation. City services (water, sewer, electric) are available in the vicinity of this property. The proposed zoning classification is compatible with the existing residential development within the vicinity. The RG-2 zoning district allows for single family dwellings and garden apartments as a first permitted use. The proposal for two buildings containing multiple units is an appropriate proposal for redevelopment of this location due to the land configuration and adjacent roadways. The proposal will offer another housing type option in the area. As part of the municipal annexation process a Plan of Services for the property must be completed in accordance with Delaware Code Title 22 §101. This Plan of Services must be completed for review and acceptance prior to final legislative action on the annexation. A Plan of Services indicates the services that the City expects to provide to the annexed area and how the services will be provided. The Department of Planning and Inspections is currently working with other City Departments to complete this task for submittal to the Office of State Planning Coordination for review and approval. Public Comments: The application was represented by Joseph Petrosky, principal for Woodbrook Development LLC. The following members of the public appeared and spoke in regards to the annexation/rezoning application.

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AX-04-01 Lands of Sadusky Planning Commission Recommendation Report to Utility Committee June 2004 Page 5 • George Fortner, 9 Turnberry Drive & President of Turnberry Association - Spoke in regards to traffic exiting Turnberry (and a summary of its population) onto Kenton Road and the need for DelDOT to improve the intersection. He noted that they were not against the project but just concerned about the area roads. • Jill McKinney, 35 Arbor Drive & on the Board of the Westfield Maintenance Corporation - Spoke in regards to Mr. Sadusky’s previous testimony regarding other area annexation, traffic concerns and congestion in the area, and density. She stated that this might qualify as “Livable Delaware” but as far as she is concerned it is not “Livable Dover.” She does not feel that apartments are appropriate for that area. Agency Comments from DAC Report: • DelDOT has no objection regarding the annexation. As advisory comments, they noted that land is needed for the re-alignment of Chestnut Grove Road (at intersection with Kenton Road) and identified dedication areas along both roads. Advisory Comments to the Applicant: 1. The Planning Commission recommendation pertaining to the annexation and concurrent rezoning of the property is the first step of the annexation process. The process also includes consideration by City Council, an annexation election, and formal resolution to annex the property in to the City of Dover. The annexation process is outlined in the City Charter. 2. At the City Council meeting of April 26, 2004, the City Council took action to refer this annexation application to the Planning Commission for review on May 17, 2004. The dates for the consideration of this annexation by the Utility Committee, annexation election, and City Council action will be set in the future. 3. A Cost/Revenue analysis will be completed for this annexation area. 4. The City of Dover is completing the Plan of Services documentation for submittal to the Office of State Planning Coordination. Final legislative action to annex the property into the City of Dover will not occur until the Plan of Services is accepted. 5. The applicant shall be aware that approval of the Annexation (and Rezoning) does not represent Subdivision or Site Plan approval. A separate application process for Subdivision or Site Plan approval is required for the development of this property. During that process, a complete review of the development for code compliance will be completed. 6. The location of the subject annexation area at the intersection of Kenton Road and Chestnut Grove Road will require consideration of the transportation infrastructure such as the location of the entrance access to this property, potential for additional right-of-way dedication, and other roadway improvements. The applicant is encouraged to discussion

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AX-04-01 Lands of Sadusky Planning Commission Recommendation Report to Utility Committee June 2004 Page 6 these transportation aspects with the Delaware Department of Transportation.

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Cost/Revenue Analysis Summary Lands of Sadusky, AX-04-01 2507 and 2521 Chestnut Grove Road Part of Module 2E.a The Cost/Revenue Analysis was completed as part of the Annexation Plan Study by the consultants Kise, Straw & Kolodner and Urban Partners for the Category 1 and Category 2 Annexation areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan Update 2003. This subject annexation area is in the Category 2 area. The annexation areas were divided into Modules for study purposes. The subject annexation area is located within Module 2E.a. However, the subject annexation area of 2.647 acres is a small portion of the total Module 2E.a which consists of 29.14 acres. The Cost/Revenue Analysis Findings for Module 2E.a are provided as a reference (See Exhibit A). Planning Staff has also provided a Summary Cost/Revenue Analysis focusing on the subject annexation area (See Exhibit B). It utilizes the methods of calculation for the cost of services and revenue sources found in the Calculations section of the Findings and development plan for this annexation area. This summary does not attempt to provide costs and revenue by development and post development years. As cautioned by the consultants in the Technical Memorandum on the Cost/Revenue Analysis, these analysis findings are one of several variables to be considered with annexations.

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Lands of Sadusky, AX-04-01 Cost/Revenue Analysis for Part of Module 2E.a Estimate for Subject Annexation Area of 2.647 acres with 2 buildings (total of 24 units) zoned RG-1 6.23.04 Residential costs for Services Cost Method of Calculation Water/Sewer $4,964 Per person cost of $88.64 for estimated population of 56 Sanitation $2,911 Annual cost per unit of $121.30 for 24 units Police $9,741 Cost for Dispatcher per resident at $7.48 for 56 residents and Patrol Officer Cost per person of $166.11 for 56 residents Fire $0 No Incremental cost Planning & Inspections $1,128 Cost for person of $20.15 for 56 residents Streets $0 No new public streets associated with project. It will access state maintained roads. Library $964 Estimate that 67% of the 56 residents will utilize the service with a cost per resident user of $25.37. Parks & Recreation $903 Per person cost of $16.13 for 56 residents Electric $14,737 Per person cost of $231.01 for 56 residents. Plus cost for Circuit Extension at $1800. General Adminstration $5,504 Per person cost of $98.28 for 56 residents TOTAL $40,852 Residential Revenue by Revenue Source Revenue Method of Calculation Property Tax Revenue unknown To be determined based on property assessment Transfer Tax Revenue unknown A transfer tax fee is anticipated when equitable owner acquires property if located within the City of Dover at the time of transaction. Municipal Street Aid Fund $0 No additional miles of public streets for this project. However, the potential increase in population may affect formula calculations for funding received by the City. Electric $16,408 Average annual revenue per person of $293 for 56 residents Sewer/Water $8,064 Average annual residential bill of $336 for 24 units Sanitation $1,440 Annualized Fee per Unit of $60 for 24 units Permits & Licenses $6,728 Permit fee estimate based on $40 per square foot construction cost for a total of 28,000 SF. No annual permit fees calculation due to condo ownership of units. Wastewater Impact Fee $45,600 Impact Fee of $1900 per unit at time of construction Comcast Franchise $575 Franchise fee received per subscriber of $23.94 for 24 units as subscribers. Library $21 Annual per capital revenue of $0.67 per resident for 56 residents minus the revenue loss of $3.31 per Kent County resident served for 5 residents Miscellaneous $901 Annual per capita revenue of $16.09 for 56 residents TOTAL $79,737 Does not include tax revenue associated with the property

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Plan of Services Submission Form For Municipal Annexation Please Submit a Plan of Services to the Office of State Planning Coordination pursuant to §101 of Title 22, Delaware Code for review and acceptance prior final legislative action on municipal annexation. The plan services shall be conducted in accordance to standards or criteria set by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues. 1. Basic Data 1.1. Municipality Name: City of Dover 1.2. Municipal Office Address: P.O. Box 475, Dover, Delaware, 19903 or 15 East Loockerman Street, Dover, Delaware, 19901 1.3. Municipal Office Phone Number: Public Works: (302) 736-7025, Planning: (302) 736-7010 1.4. Name of Municipal Contact: Public Works: Scott D. Koenig, P.E., Director Planning: Jim Galvin Jr. AICP, Director of Planning & Inspections or Dawn E. Melson, AICP, Planner 1.5. Property Name/Description: Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky 1.6. Name/Address of Petitioner: Owner: Robert & Irene Sadusky, P.O. Box 1375 Dover, DE 19903 and Equitable Owner: Woodbrook Development LLC, 2 North State Street Dover, DE 19901 1.7. Tax Parcel Identification Numbers: ED-00-066.00-02-36.00-000, ED-00-066.00-02- 38.00-000, and ED-00-066.00-02-39.00-000 1.8. Property Address: Northwest corner of the intersection of Chestnut Grove Road (County Road #158) and Kenton Road 1.9. Acreage: 2.647 +/- acres 1.10. Locator Map (attach map): See Attachment A 1.11. Concept Plan (if applicable): See Attachments B and C Attachment B is the Plan sheet required by the City of Dover Annexation process, which consists of a preliminary boundary survey and existing development on the property. Attachment C includes a sheet depicting the initial redevelopment design concept for property as presented by developer and written narrative of the proposed

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Plan of Services for AX-04-01 Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky Intersection of Chestnut Grove Road and Kenton Road Page 2 of 6 project. Upon annexation any site development must be in compliance with the City of Dover Land Subdivision Regulations and the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Municipal Services 2.1 Please list the services your municipality provides: Sewer _X__ Water _X__ Trash _X__ Police/Public Safety _X__ Fire _X__ Electric _X__ Streets _X__ Street Lighting _X__ Storm Drainage _X__ Other _Internet, Library, and Parks & Recreation facilities and programs 3. Planning Information 3.1. Developed Prior to annexation? __X__ Yes ____ No (If yes, describe) Any existing residential buildings on the property will be removed. Redevelopment of the site for two buildings of condominiums is anticipated. 3.2. Is property within the Municipal Annexation Plan? __X__ Yes ____ No 3.3. How is the parcel depicted on the Municipal Annexation Plan? __X__ Annexation Area _____ Short Term Annexation Area ____ Long Term Annexation Area _____ Area of Concern ____ Other (Explain):_______________________________________ 3.4. What is the land use designation on the Municipal Annexation Plan? __X__ Residential ____ Commercial ____ Industrial ____ Institutional or Community ____ Open Space ____ Other (Please describe: __ __________________________ 3.5. Current Use: Agricultural Land and woodland with existing residence. 2

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Plan of Services for AX-04-01 Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky Intersection of Chestnut Grove Road and Kenton Road Page 3 of 6 Proposed Use: Garden Apartments: construction of two, 12 unit, three story residential condominium buildings. The conceptual plan has a total of 24 residential units. Current Zoning in County: AR – Agricultural Residential Proposed Zoning: RG-2 General Residence Zone Allowable Density under zoning: RG-2 requires 1,700 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit for multiple dwellings. 3.6 Public Water? __X_Yes, available in vicinity Planned within 10 years ____ No 3.7 Public Sewer?__X__ Yes, available in vicinity Planned within 10 years ____ No 4. Public Service Information (Please include name and address if different from municipality) Water System: 4.1 Name and address of water provider: City of Dover, P.O. Box 475, Dover, Delaware 19903. 4.2 Date of most recent water facilities plan: Last approved plan was completed in 1985 by Whitman, Requardt & Associates. The Department of Public Works has recently signed an agreement with Whitman, Requardt & Associates to update the City of Dover’s Water System Master Plan (2004-2024). 4.3 Please attach a copy of the relevant sections of the water facilities plan. The 1985 Water Facilities Plan does not have a specific section that would be relevant to the development of this farm. There is currently water service to the Westfield Subdivision that is located south of these properties. The developer will be required to extend city service from the east side of Kenton Road to serve the proposed development. See also Attachment D. Attachment D is the Comprehensive Plan Update 2003 – Chapter 7 Public Utilities and Community Infrastructure Plan. 4.4 If there is no water facilities plan, please describe the method the water provider uses to determine system capacities, water allocations, and capital expenditures for needed expansions. N/A 4.5 Current system capacity (maximum without capital expenditures): 10 MGD permitted capacity 4.6 Current average water usage: 5 MGD (Winter average), 9 MGD (Summer maximum) 4.7 DNREC Permit allocation: 10 MGD (Max. Withdrawal) DNREC Permit # (23 Different Permits) 4.8 Estimated future water demand inside current municipal boundaries: 7 MGD (Winter average), 10 MGD (Summer maximum) 4.9 Estimated water needed for proposed annexation area: 7,200 gallons per day (GPD) based on a consumption rate of 300 gallons per day per dwelling for 24 units. 4.10 Please attach a letter from the water service provider indicating that water service can be provided to the annexation area. The City of Dover Director of Public Works by submission of this plan of services has determined there will be adequate water 3

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Plan of Services for AX-04-01 Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky Intersection of Chestnut Grove Road and Kenton Road Page 4 of 6 supply to serve the proposed annexation. It should be noted that this land is currently part of Tidewater Utilities, Inc. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) that was previously granted under a wide area franchise application. The developer, Tidewater and the City of Dover will need to negotiate the surrender of the franchised area. Wastewater System: 4.11 Name and address of wastewater service provider: City of Dover, P.O. Box 475, Dover, Delaware, 19903. 4.12 Name and address of wastewater treatment operator, if different: Kent County, Department of Public Works, Robert O’Brien Building, 414 Federal Street, Dover, Delaware, 19901 4.13 Date of most recent wastewater facilities plan: 1999, All pump station and interceptors were analyzed. In addition, the gravity sewer system was mapped using AutoCAD. 4.14 Please attach a copy of the relevant sections of the wastewater facilities plan. Initial here that the plan has been attached: See Attachment E. Attachment E is the Executive Summary of the Wastewater Facilities Management Plan. There is existing sanitary sewer infrastructure in the Westfield Subdivision. The developer’s engineer will be responsible for designing and building infrastructure to connect to the City’s existing system so wastewater can be conveyed to Kent County for treatment. 4.15 If there is no wastewater facilities plan, please describe the method the wastewater provider uses to determine system capacities, water allocations, and capital expenditures for needed expansions. N/A 4.16 Current system treatment capacity (maximum without capital expenditures): All sanitary sewer flows are transmitted to Kent County for treatment. To our knowledge, the Kent County Wastewater Treatment Facility has the available capacity to serve the proposed development of the property. 4.17 Current average wastewater flow: Average daily flow for 2003 was 5.95 MGD 4.18 DNREC Permitted discharge: N/A DNREC Permit # N/A 4.19 Are there TMDL issues or other constraints that would impact the ability of the town to obtain an additional permit allocation from DNREC? N/A 4.20 Estimated future wastewater demand inside current municipal boundaries # of Approved EDUs: Approximately 1,500 – 2,000 E.D.U.s # of Vacant Buildable Acres within existing town: Estimated 6,000 – 8,000 E.D.U.s over 25 years. 4.21 Estimated future wastewater demand for proposed annexation area: 7,200 gallons per day based on 24 dwelling units. 4.22 Please attach a letter from the wastewater service provider and the wastewater treatment operator (if different) indicating that wastewater service can be provided to the annexation area, and that sufficient wastewater treatment capacity exists or is planned to accommodate this annexation area. See Attachment F – Letter from Kent County Department of Public Works re: availability of sewer service. The City of Dover Director of Public Works by submission of this plan of services has determined there will be adequate wastewater service facilities to supply service to the proposed annexation. 4

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Plan of Services for AX-04-01 Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky Intersection of Chestnut Grove Road and Kenton Road Page 5 of 6 4.23. Provider of Electricity: The City of Dover will provide electricity once the property is annexed into the City of Dover. This location is currently outside of their Electric Service area. 4.24. Date of Most Recent Update of Electrical Facilities Plan: 1999-2000. 4.25. Describe needed electrical upgrades needed, if any. The City of Dover is planning several electrical system upgrades to increase the reliability of the city’s system. All upgrades to extend distribution service to the property will be the responsibility of the developer. 4.26. If any services are to be provided by another jurisdiction or a public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission please include written comments of this provider that describe the their ability to provide the necessary services for the proposed annexation. As stated previously, this property is located in a CPCN granted to Tidewater Utilities, Inc. under a wide area franchise. Tidewater Utilities does not currently provide service to this property. Tidewater’s existing infrastructure in this area only serves the Hunter’s Point Subdivision located to the west of the proposed annexation. The City of Dover and the Developer will negotiate with Tidewater Utilities, Inc. to amend the existing CPCN for this area. 4.27 Who provides police service to the municipality? What impact will this annexation have on the ability to provide police service to the municipality? (If not municipality in question, please provide a letter verifying ability to provide police service to newly annexed area): The City of Dover Police Department provides police service to the municipality. 4.28 Who provides fire service to the municipality? What impact will this annexation have on the ability to provide fire service to the municipality? (Please provide a letter verifying ability to provide fire service to newly annexed area): The Robbins Hose Fire Department provides fire service to the municipality. This proposed annexation area currently is part of the fire service area of Robbins Hose Fire Department. 4.29 Who provides EMS services to the municipality? What impact will this annexation have on the ability to provide emergency medical services to the municipality? A private service provider provides ambulance service under contract with the City. 5

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Plan of Services for AX-04-01 Lands of Robert & Irene Sadusky Intersection of Chestnut Grove Road and Kenton Road Page 6 of 6 5. Fiscal Analysis 5.1. Does the municipality employ paid staff? __X__ Yes ____No If yes, how many paid staff does the municipality employ? (Give number in FTEs) 351 full-time personnel 5.2. For municipalities that provide services, does the municipality use separate enterprise funds for public services? __X__ Yes, The Water, Sewer, and Electric Utilities are all enterprise funds. ____ No 5.3. Municipal tax rate: $0.411 per hundred dollars of assessed value 5.4. Municipal tax valuation: Properties are assessed at 100% of market value. 5.5. Please include a copy of the municipality’s current fiscal year budget. See Attachment G – “Source and Use of Operating Funds Summary Fiscal Year 2003/04” chart from the FY2004 budget document (page 74). The entire City of Dover FY2004 Annual Operating Budget is available online on the City of Dover website at www.cityofdover.com under Information Desk (Public Documents: City of Budget 2004). 5.6. Please provide a copy of the municipality’s annexation committee report regarding this annexation. See transmittal cover letter for summary of annexation application review process and the “Petition to Annex and Zone Property” Report. Certifications: The undersigned certify that the information provided in this form is complete and accurate to the greatest extent practicable. We also certify that all required letters from other utility service providers and jurisdictions are attached. ________________________ (Mayor) ______________________(Director of Public Works) 6

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