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EXHIBIT #1
Z-04-01 Lands of Robert M. Duncan – East side of South Kirkwood Street COUNCIL MINUTES 2/9/2004
Planning Commission Report to City Council for February 9, 2004
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PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
Before T he D over City Coun cil
February 9, 2004
Applicant/Owner Robert M. Duncan
111 Sou th West Street, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904
Location: Easterly side of South Kirkwood S treet approximately 50 feet north of Forest Street.
Property Address 135 S. K irkwood Street
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-05-076.12-02-54.00/000
Size: 7,500 s.f. (0.17 acres) ±
Present Zoning: RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and H (Historic District Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) perm itting; Retail stores, Financial institutions,
Theaters and restaurants, Hotels, including bed and breakfast inns, Art galleries and
studios, including dance studios, photography studios and interior decorating
studios, Photocopy and film processing shop s, Formal wear rental, Travel agencies,
Optometrists, Personal service stores, including but not limited to, barber shops,
beauty shops, tailors, and other establishments in which the primary business is the
sale of a service rather than a prod uct, except that such stores located on the first
floor on Loockerman Street between State Street and New Street shall require a
conditional use permit, Business, professional, and government offices, except that
such offices located on the first floor on Loockerman Street between State Street and
New Street shall require a conditional use permit, Apartments, provided that no
dwelling units shall be permitted in the first floor and at least one off street parking
space shall be provided in the area for each apartment. C ond itionally perm itting;
Outlets and pick-up stations for laundries and cleaning establishments,
Laundromats, limited to not more than thirty (30) washing machines per
establishm ent, N ewspaper printing, including incidental job printing, Parking lots
and parking structures as a principal use, Places of worship, Youth clubs, fraternal
clubs, charitable organizations, and similar institutions regardless of whether the
club or organization is for private membership or open to the general public, Social
service agencies.
H (Historic District Zone)
Present Use: Accessory Storage to the D uncan Depot
Proposed Use: Mixed U se, retail/office
File Number: Z-04-01
Comp rehensive Plan: Mixed Use
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Planning Commission Report to City Council for February 9, 2004
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Findings and Recommendations of the Dover Planning Commission
This petition was considered at the January 20, 2004 meeting of the Planning Commission. The
following members were present: Chairman Friedman, Mr. Nichols, Mrs. Horsey, Mr. Sandusky,
Mr. Holt, Mr. Wisely, Col. Welsh, and Mr. Von Raider.
The Planning Commission recommends that this request for rezoning from RG-1 to C-2 be
approved (and also subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The motion for approval of the
rezoning passed 8-0 of those members present. The procedure for rezoning (amendment to the
zoning map) is outlined in the Zoning Ordinance Article 10 §5.
This application is to rezone a residentially zoned property that has housed a legal non-
conforming storage area. This parcel was originally part of the Hartnett Lumber Facility. When
the rest of the Delaware/Hartnett Lumber properties were redeveloped in conjunction with the
Duncan Depot Project this parcel was left out of the redevelopment. It is the property owner’s
desire at this time to redevelop this parcel as a standalone office/warehouse property. In order
for this property to be redeveloped commercially a commercial zoning designation is required.
The appropriate zoning classification for this project is C-2 (Central Commercial) which would
allow for an office use with Accessory storage and warehouse space. Although this property has
been zoned residentially its use has been as a storage and parking area for the commercial
properties on the west side of Kirkwood Street for many years. This is the first step in the
redevelopment of this parcel a site plan with an Architectural Review Certification is required.
Surrounding Land Use:
This property is located just north of the Downtown commercial district just west of the terminus
of Loockerman Street. To the immediate west of this property is the Duncan Depot. To the north
along Kirkwood Street one small retail property and several residential properties exist. To the
immediate south of this property is the redeveloped 2-4 Forrest Street, a converted apartment
which now houses offices. The following pictures graphically represent the land uses in the
immediate vicinity.
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Planning Commission Report to City Council for February 9, 2004
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2-4 F orest
View north east
View W est Social Security
2003 Existing Land Use
2002 Aerial
Comprehensive Plan:
In the 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update, the Land Development Plan recommends that this
property be used for mixed uses. The 1996 Comprehensive Plan also recommended the property
be part of the Downtown Mixed Use Development Area. See the Land Development Map
below.
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Planning Commission Report to City Council for February 9, 2004
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Recommendation of the Planning Staff:
Staff supports the rezoning of this property. This application and the intended use are positive
for the overall redevelopment of the west side of downtown. This recommendation is made
without the benefit of a public hearing or a complete review of the site development plan. The
rezoning of this property is an important first step in the revitalization of this section of the
downtown.
Public Comments:
The application was represented by Mr. Robert Duncan.
No one appeared and spoke in regards to the rezoning application.
Agency Comments from DAC Report:
Department of Public Works has no objections to the rezoning.
City of Dover Electric has no comments on the rezoning.
DelDOT has no comments on the rezoning.
Kent Conservation District has no objection to rezoning this site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent
Site Development Plan approval. A separate Site Development Plan must be submitted and
approved for the development of property.
2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent a
Building Permit approval. A separate application submission showing all improvements is
required before issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover.
Attachments to the Report:
Development Advisory Committee Application Review Commentary (comment sheets) from the
following:
Department of Public Works
City of Dover Electric
Delaware Department of Transportation
Kent Conservation District
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EXHIBIT #2
COUNCIL MINUTES 2/9/2004
AX-03-03 Lands of Chestnut Grove Farm, LP
Summ ary of Annexation Pro cess
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PETITION TO ANNEX AND ZONE PROPERTY
Summary of Annexation Process
Owner: Chestnut Grove Farm, LP
C/o Sallie Scarborough
290 Troon Road
Dover, DE 19904
Equitable Owner: Garrison Custom Homes, Inc.
C/o Jeff Garrison
49 Brenda Lane
Building 1 Suite F
Camden, DE 19934
Location: South side of Chestnut Grove Road (County Road #158) west of
Sweetgum Drive and Kenton Road
Tax Map #: ED-00-066.00-02-49.00-000
Size: 50.8 Acres +/-
County Zoning: RS-1 – Single Family Residential
Proposed Zoning: RM-1 - Medium Density Residential Zone
Present Use: Agricultural land and woodland
Proposed Use: Residential
Sanitary Facilities: proposed City of Dover
Water Supply: proposed City of Dover
File Number: AX-03-03
Summary of Annexation Process
In regards to this application for annexation into the City of Dover, the following information on
the annexation process is also noted:
· The City Council at their meeting of November 24, 2003 referred this application to the
Planning Commission for review. At a Special Council Meeting of December 30, 2003, the
City Council established a Referendum date of January 29, 2004 and a Public Hearing before
City Council on February 9, 2004.
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Summ ary of Annexation Pro cess
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· A Public Hearing was conducted before the Planning Commission on December 15, 2003.
Notice of this public hearing was sent to property owners within 200 feet of the subject
property and also published in the Delaware State News on December 5, 2003.
· The Planning Commission recommended approval of the annexation with the property to be
zoned RM-1 (Medium Density Residential) upon annexation noting the requirements for
submittal of the Plan of Services and consideration of the Cost/Revenue Analysis for the
property. As part of their motion, the Planning Commission included the recommendation
that a Traffic Impact Study be completed prior to site development application for the
subdivision of land so that area transportation concerns may be addressed.
· The review of the application and written comments are part of the Petition to Annex and
Zone Property Report that was submitted to the Utility Committee.
· The consultants working on the Annexation Plan Study (Kise Straw & Kolodner and Urban
Partners) completed a Cost/Revenue Analysis for this property. The Cost/Revenue Analysis
for module Site 2H was made available to Planning Staff on January 7, 2004. The Utility
Committee reviewed this information.
· The Utility Committee of City Council will consider this annexation request at their meeting
of January 27, 2004.This committee recommended annexation of the property and the zoning
of RM-1. See Utility Committee Report/Meeting Minutes for discussion.
· The Plan of Services for the property known as Lands of Chestnut Grove Farm, LP was
submitted to the Office of State Planning Coordination on January 21, 2004 as required by
Title 22 Delaware Code.
· A letter dated January 30, 2004 was received from the Office of State Planning Coordination
accepting the Plan of Services for this property. See attached letter.
· The City Council will receive the results of the annexation referendum and consider the
annexation/rezoning application on Monday, February 9, 2004.
Attachments to this report:
· Letter from Office of State Planning Coordination dated January 30, 2004 with
attachments.