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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION

AGENDA

Monday, October 21, 2019 – 7:00 P.M.

City Hall, City Council Chambers

15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1) Site Plan Application S-19-23 Central Delaware Housing Collaborative: Emergency

Shelter and Apartment Building: 731 and 801 West Division Street will not be heard by

the Planning Commission on October 21, 2019 at the request of the applicant. This

Application and its Public Hearing will be rescheduled for a future Planning Commission

Meeting and will be subject to Public Notice requirements for the new meeting date.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF MEETING of September 16, 2019

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS

1) Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting is scheduled for MONDAY,

November 18, 2019 at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers.

2) Update on City Council Actions

3) Department of Planning & Inspections Updates

OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING MEETING PROCEDURES

OLD BUSINESS

1) Requests for Extensions of Planning Commission Approval:

a. S-17-25 Development of 219-229 Beiser Boulevard: Lots 2A and 3 at Enterprise Business

Park – Request for a One-Year Extension of the Planning Commission approval granted

on October 16, 2017 for a Site Development Plan outlining four phases of construction

for parking lot areas and two (2) 19,304 S.F. two-story office building along with the

associated site improvements on two separate parcels adjoining one another. The

properties are zoned IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone). The adjoining properties

are located on the northwest side of Beiser Boulevard and are part of the Enterprise

Business Park, a planned industrial park. The owner of record is Del-Homes Catalog

Group, LLC. Property Addresses: Lot 2A is addressed as 219 Beiser Boulevard and Lot 3

is addressed as 229 Beiser Boulevard. Lot 2A Tax Parcel: ED05-076.11-01-46.00-000.

Lot 3 Tax Parcel: ED05-076.15-01-03.08-000. Council District 1.

NEW APPLICATIONS

1) C-19-08 Grotto Pizza: Dough Production and Storage at 122 Rosemary Road – Public

Hearing and Review of a Conditional Use Plan Application to permit the conversion of two

(2) existing buildings into a facility for the dough production, dry storage, food distribution,

and warehouse at 122 Rosemary Road. The main building is one-story and 9,800 SF and the

second building is one-story and 3,000 SF. The subject property consists of 2.088 +/- acres

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and is located on the west side of Rosemary Road, north of Lafferty Lane. The submission

will be subject to a Performance Standards Review Application. The property is zoned M

(Manufacturing Zone) and is subject to the AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone): APZ-I,

APZ-II, and Noise Zone A. The owner of record is MC5 LLC. Property Address: 122

Rosemary Road. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.16-02-12.00-000. Council District 2. Waiver

Requests: Elimination of Bicycle Parking Requirement, Elimination of Sidewalks.

2) S-19-22 Tommy Express Car Wash at Carver Road – Public Hearing and Review of a Site

Development Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan Application to demolish the existing

structures and then construct a one-story 4,504 SF Car Wash (Service Establishment) with

associated site improvements. The subject properties to be combined total 2.07 +/- acres and

are located east side of Saulsbury Road north of Forest Street and west of Carver Road. The

properties are zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and C-1A (Limited

Commercial Zone) and are subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The owner of

record for all properties is Faithwork LLC. Property Addresses: 21 and 27 Saulsbury Road;

20 (and 26), 30 and 34 Carver Road; 971, 975 and 983 Forest Street. Tax Parcels: ED-05-

076.07-01-38.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000, ED-05-

076.07-01-60.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-59.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000, ED-05-

076.07-01-36.00-000, and ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000. Council District 4. For

Consideration: Designation as Superior Urban Design. This site (except the property at 34

Carver Road) was the subject of Rezoning Application Z-18-03 as recommended by the

Planning Commission on November 19, 2018 and approved by the Dover City Council on

December 10, 2018.

NEW BUSINESS

1) Update on Appointments of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee of Planning

Commission (in accordance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §2.28)

2) Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan

a. Introduction of the Release DRAFT Plan (dated 10/1/2019)

b. Upcoming Public Outreach Events for 2019 Comprehensive Plan:

i. Open House Event – October 23, 2019 from 3:00pm -7:00pm at Dover Public

Library

ii. Visitation Event – October 24, 2019 from 8:30am – 5:00pm at City Hall

ADJOURN

THE AGENDA ITEMS 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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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday,

September 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers with Chairperson Dr. Jones

presiding. Members present were Mr. Adams, Mr. Roach, Ms. Edwards, Mr. Baldwin, Mr.

Tolbert, Mrs. Welsh, Ms. Maucher and Dr. Jones. Mr. Hartman was absent.

Staff members present were Mr. Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Julian

Swierczek, Mr. Jason Lyon and Mrs. Kristen Mullaney. Also present were Mr. Jonathan Street,

Mr. Jason Munyan and Mr. Bill Krapf.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Ms. Maucher moved to approve the agenda as submitted, seconded by Mrs. Welsh and the

motion was unanimously carried 8-0 with Mr. Hartman absent.

APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST

19, 2019

Mrs. Welsh moved to approve the Planning Commission Meeting minutes of August 19, 2019,

seconded by Mr. Roach and the motion was unanimously carried 8-0 with Mr. Hartman absent.

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS

Mr. Hugg stated that the next Planning Commission regular meeting is scheduled for Monday,

October 21, 2019 at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers.

Mr. Hugg provided an update on the regular City Council and various Committee meetings held

on September 9 and 10, 2019.

Mr. Hugg stated that they are trying to get the Comprehensive Plan together in a form that they

can submit to the State Planning Office for PLUS Review on October 1, 2019. They also

continue to operate at a minimum staffing although they do have three applications for the vacant

Planner position that they hope to deal with shortly. They will also soon be posting two position

announcements for an Inspector and for a Code Enforcement Officer.

OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Mrs. Melson-Williams presented the audience information on policies and procedures for the

meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

1) Requests for Extensions of Planning Commission Approval: None

NEW APPLICATIONS

1) S-19-19 Delaware Solid Waste Authority Administration Building at 601 & 801 Energy Lane

– Public Hearing and Review of a Site Development Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan

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Application to construct a two-story 23,487 SF office building with associated site

improvements. The subject properties to be combined total 7.3343 +/- acres and are located

north side of Energy Lane east of Bay Road. The submission will be subject to a Performance

Standards Review Application. The properties are zoned IPM (Industrial Park and

Manufacturing Zone). The owner of record for both properties is Delaware Solid Waste

Authority. Property Addresses: 601 and 801 Energy Lane. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.00-03-

04.00-000 and ED-05-077.00-03-05.00-000. Council District 2. Waiver Requests: Partial

Elimination of Curbing, IPM Planned Industrial Park: Alternative Design Standards - Rear

Setback Requirement. The subject site is Lots 4 and 5 of the Northgate Center originally

subdivided with Application SB-05-05 Stover Professional Campus with Planning

Commission approvals in September and November 2005.

Representatives: Mr. Jonathan Street, Becker Morgan Group; Mr. Jason Munyan, Delaware

Solid Waste Authority

Mr. Swierczek stated that this is a review of a Site Development Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan

Application to construct a two story 23,487 SF office building with associated site

improvements. The overall site was originally subdivided with application SB-05-05 Stover

Professional Campus with Planning Commission approvals dating to 2005. That Record Plan

subdivided the original tract into twelve lots of which these are Lots 4 and 5. Consolidating these

lots would total 7.3 acres. Site Plan S-16-11 developed the parcels that were originally Lots 6-12

to the south of the site as the new Chesapeake Utilities Office. In their application, the applicant

has noted two waiver requests with their plan. The first waiver request is from the Zoning

Ordinance, Article 6, Section 3.6b requiring upright curbing for all parking areas and access

drives, stating that curbing will not benefit or enhance the conveyance of stormwater runoff.

Staff has approved that request to partially eliminate the upright curbing requirement for the

office building. The second waiver request is for the Alternative Design Standards, specifically

the reduction of the rear yard setback. Staff has recommended approval of this waiver by the

Planning Commission as the applicant has stated that while the majority of the planned building

complies with the more restrictive setback, there is approximately a 40 foot wide section that

encroaches into the setback. The waiver is sought as the neighboring property is zoned RG-2

(General Residence Zone). The site of the Blue Hen Apartments contains a stormwater

management pond and wooded areas where abutting the section of the proposed development

along Energy Lane. Also, in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Article 5, Section 8.6, this

development is required to go through the Performance Standards Review. A letter was

submitted by the applicant for the Performance Standards Review and was included in the

packets for review by the Planning Commission. Just as a reminder to the members of the

Planning Commission, Commission members should act upon the request for waivers as well as

the Performance Standards Review Application as part of any motion regarding this project or as

a separate motion as necessary.

Mr. Adams recused himself from this project because he has a business relationship with the

Delaware Solid Waste Authority.

Mr. Street stated that the renderings on the screen show a graphic of the Site Plan as it is laid out

today. There are a couple of easements to deal with on the site. They are moving some sewer


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which is the diagonal shaded area shown on the rendering. They are purposing something

additional to the project in conjunction with something that Chesapeake has recently done. They

have some type of multi-modal walking path that will be interconnected between our site and the

Chesapeake site; and they are looking at opportunities to actually connect to Tudor Industrial

Park site which is back and to the right of their site through the woods. That is something that

they have to research a little further but that is something that they are trying to add to the site.

They are going for the LEED certification on the building and the site itself. The presentation

also shows a nice symmetric view of the front of the building. These are our renderings as they

stand now and from their recent meetings with the Delaware Solid Waste Authority; they don’t

intend on these changing at all. There are random variable sloping roofs and a green roof on the

back. The rear of the building is what the neighbors in the Blue Hen Apartments would be

seeing. That small section of sloped roof on the right side of the image is actually what is

projecting into that setback that they have requested relief from. For the record, they would like

to clarify in the design that they have 23,487 SF as the building square footage, but he would like

to increase that a little bit to 23,600 SF. That allows them a little bit of room to play. They don’t

intend for the building to change anymore but they wanted to update that square footage to make

sure that it is correct. They are in agreement with the DAC Report and they have no questions for

Staff.

Dr. Jones opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public

hearing.

Mr. Tolbert questioned if the application was in compliance with the Performance Standards

Review Application requirements? Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Swierczek stated that the

letter that was included with the packets was basically required as the zoning is of an industrial

nature. It was on the part of the applicant to attest that there would be no pollutants or any kind

of detrimental effects on part of this development to the neighboring community. As the

development proposed is for an office building, Planning Staff is satisfied with its content.

Ms. Maucher questioned if the motion would need to include approval of the Performance

Standards Review Application? Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes.

Ms. Maucher moved to approve S-19-19 Delaware Solid Waste Authority Administration

Building, including the waiver for the partial elimination of curbing and the alternative design

standard rear setback requirement as well as the approval of the Performance Standards Review

Application and the DAC comments, seconded by Mrs. Welsh and the motion was carried 7-0 by

roll call vote with Mr. Adams recused and Mr. Hartman absent. Ms. Maucher voting yes; based

on DAC recommendations and Staff recommendations. Mr. Roach voting yes; based on reasons

previously stated. Ms. Edwards voting yes; based on Staff recommendations and that is a nice

looking building and she thinks that it is going to be a really great addition to that side of town.

Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on Staff recommendations. Mr. Tolbert voting yes. Mrs. Welsh

voting yes; the building is beautiful and is very nicely done. Dr. Jones voting yes; based on Staff

recommendations and the DAC Report.

2) S-19-20 Delaware State Police Building Update at Bay Road Commercial: 560 and 600 Bay

Road – Public Hearing and Review of a Revision to Site Development Plan S-17-20. The


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Plan Revision replaces the two buildings previously proposed as a 70,646 SF grocery store

and a 17,664 SF multi-tenant retail building on the west side of the site with the construction

of a one-story 62,667 SF office building and associated site improvements. The subject

properties total 12.9366 +/- acres and are located on the southwest side of Bay Road. The

property is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The owner of record for both properties

is Bayroad CAP, LLC. Property Addresses: 560 and 600 Bay Road. Tax Parcels: ED-05-

077.00-01-10.00-000 and ED-05-077.00-01-09.00-000. Council District 2. Waiver Request to

Reconfirm: Reduction of Arterial Street Buffer. For Consideration: Tree Mitigation Plan.

Application S-17-20 Bay Road Commercial was previously approved by the Planning

Commission in July 2017 and received Final Plan Approval on July 23, 2019.

Representatives: Mr. Jonathon Street, Becker Morgan Group; Mr. Bill Krapf, LC Management

Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this application may look familiar to some of the Commissioners

as it was previously known as Bay Road Commercial. It went through the Planning Commission

review in July 2017 and actually within the last month and a half, got Final Plan Approval for what

was really a shopping center development project. However, this new application has made a change

to what is the westernmost building on the property which previously was intended to be a grocery

store and a multi-tenant building. With this proposal, that building has now changed into a large

office building with an estimated square footage of 62,677 SF. The other buildings on the site and

the general overall layout of the site remain the same with two kind of outbuildings closest to Bay

Road to be restaurants and then the other building to be another multi-tenant building probably

targeted more on the retail and commercial side. The property is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial

Zone) so development activities are subject to those Bulk Standards. With this project, she will note

a couple of things and the differences between the previous plan and the one that we are seeing now.

With the building change, the overall building floor area has decreased for the project. The total lot

coverage for the site has decreased for the project; however, the number of parking spaces on the

property has increased. With the office building, it would follow the parking requirements for C-4

(Highway Commercial Zone) which is based on the rate of one space per 300 SF. The same would

carry true for the retail building. For the restaurants; however, their parking is based on a seat count

provision so they have kind of estimated what those seat counts would be since the restaurant tenants

are unknown. Bottom line, the estimate for required parking at this point with the new format to this

plan would be a total parking requirement of 445 parking spaces. Their plan as shown is providing

790 parking spaces. The project does include loading space areas, dumpster locations servicing

buildings, and the start at compliance for the bicycle parking for the site as well. Access to the site

remains the same with this office building which is described as kind of a Phase I area. Access

would be traveling from Bay Road onto what is the Bay Court Plaza entrance drive and then the two

western most entrances from that Bay Court entrance drive onto this Bay Road Commercial site

would be what would be constructed in Phase I. That brings you in kind of flanking the proposed

office building. There is a right in/right out proposed off of Bay Road but that would be developed in

a likely later phase of construction activity. The property includes plans for sidewalks along the Bay

Road frontage and also along the northern edge of the Bay Court entrance drive. Part of that

sidewalk area does actually exist today but with their project improvements would be reconstructed.

The western part of that constructed with the Phase I and the new points of access to happen with

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The screen showed the architect’s rendition of the new western office building that is proposed there.

The parking configuration shown in this rendering isn’t quite what is shown on their plan but the

architecture of the building basically shows a one story building, a variety of masonry and other

siding materials for the building. There are a series of windows and then key entry points are then

capped by a hanging canopy over those direct areas. With this project, there is a waiver that was

previously approved. There was previously a reduction in the Arterial Street Buffer for the overall

site. That Arterial Street Buffer is typically thirty feet in width. It was reduced previously by the

Planning Commission to a 20-foot width. With a new Revised Plan, there are no changes in that area

so they just ask that the Planning Commission reconfirm that previously issued waiver. With this

project, they are seeking a consideration of what is a Tree Mitigation Plan for this project. They are

proposing to locate a series of trees along the Bay Court entrance drive; however, it would be located

on the Bay Court property rather than their own because of the location of utility lines and other

underground utility items in that area of their property. It does go to the intent of creating more of a

tree lined entrance way. If you remember correctly, this entrance drive isn’t located on their

property, it is located on the adjacent property to the south which is why they would have to ask for

what is technically called in our Code a Tree Mitigation Plan which occurs when you are planting

trees to meet your planting requirement not on your property but on a property elsewhere in the City.

In this case, elsewhere in the City is just a few feet to the south on the adjacent property. With the

DAC Report, the Planning Office provided the Plan Review comments. They did in the

Recommendations Suggested for Additional Considerations noted that Staff continues to support the

Arterial Street Buffer reduction from the 30 to 20 feet. They also recommend approval of the request

to locate the series of trees onto that adjacent property to create that entrance drive provided that the

adjacent property owner grants permission to do so. The other comment that they have made is in

regards to parking. Per their DAC Report, on Page 9 they recommend careful evaluation of the

traffic circulation for the Revised Phase I area and the evaluation of the proposed amount of parking

for the overall project. They note that there are certainly some opportunities to re-evaluate the

configuration of parking in this area, they think, to create a simpler traffic pattern in that area

immediately in front of this office building. The DAC Report also includes the comments from the

other regulatory agencies including the Public Works Office, the Fire Marshal’s Office, DelDOT and

the Kent Conservation District. Even though they have an approved plan for the project, you may

start to see activities for site improvements because they do have to do tree clearing. Those activities

may get underway under what they currently have as an approved plan but to do anything to

construct the west Phase I as an office building, we need to take care of the application for Site Plan

that is before the Commission tonight. It is a Site Plan with two waivers: the renewal of the

reduction of the Arterial Street Buffer and the Tree Mitigation Plan Request to plant the trees on the

adjacent property.

Mr. Street stated that what you see before you is the line of Phase I and to the left side of that what

you are looking at is the extent of the revision. Everything in Phase II essentially is what it was

before. As Staff has discussed, basically due to fall through in a lease agreement, they had to go for

what they would consider a better tenant for this phase of the project. They are moving forward as

quickly as they can to get this underway. The site itself has not changed that much with the

exception of the building and some layout in regards to the building itself. He does want to make a

clarification for the office building itself will have a total square footage of 62,900 SF as a buffer of

what they submitted six weeks ago. They were in the early stages of refining that design. They are

not doing the architecture but he was in contact with the architect this morning and he gave him the


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updated number. It’s fine to be over but it’s not fine to be under when they go to pull the Permit

itself. With the exception of the building itself, the site really maintains what they had originally

intended. As Dawn said, the Tree Mitigation that they are talking about is on the bottom part of that

page; it’s a line of twenty some trees. They don’t see it being an issue for the neighboring owner to

approve this Mitigation Plan as it is the same owner. With that, they have read through Staff’s

Report itself and the other DAC comments from the other agencies and they don’t have any real

questions or problems with the recommendations or comments made by the agencies with the

exception of one unfortunately. It’s the third one where they talk about parking and further

consideration of a parking arrangement of what is Phase I. As it is stated on the application itself,

these are going to become renovated offices for the State Police. Working in conjunction with our

plan, the developer and the State Police, this is the arrangement, orientation and layout that they

have all come together to agree on. They request that Number 3 be moved to Advisory. He

understands what Staff is talking about but this kind of goes deeper than just what they want. On

their side, they are dealing with multiple agencies and owners, developers and tenants. This is what

they have seen, this is what they like and this is what they have approved. They would request that

Number 3 be moved to the Advisory Comments as to not become a requirement for the application

itself.

Mr. Adams questioned what the Delaware State Police plan to use this building for today or in the

future? Responding to Mr. Adams, Mr. Street stated that essentially what they are doing is moving

from across the street. They have multiple agencies with their offices and support staff. He is not

sure what publicly he can disclose but there is a secure section of the building which handles a lot of

their response teams. This is not a Troop; it is basically their offices and support staff supporting the

State Police themselves.

Mr. Adams questioned the change that Mr. Street wanted made moving to Advisory? Responding to

Mr. Adams, Mr. Street stated that Recommendation Number 3, himself and Staff had multiple

conversations about how the parking is arranged in front of the building. Staff made a

recommendation offline talking about the project itself. They looked into kind of rearranging the

parking itself so that it’s not facing the building at a 45 degree angle and so that the travel lanes

aren’t at a 45 degree angle; essentially opposite of what you see. The travel lane would run with the

building not into the building for all of the parking. One thing that this does is make this more

appropriate for a retail frontage of a building. You have parking along the curb and you’ve got

multiple drive isles facing or entering into the building so to speak. One thing is that they are trying

to keep this versatile for the parcel itself as the State Police will be there as a lease. They are still

trying to plan for the future and keep the parking and the area itself versatile so that they can use that

in the future if needed.

Dr. Jones opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public

hearing.

Mrs. Welsh questioned if Staff had any issues with the reclassification of the parking as an Advisory

Comment? Responding to Mrs. Welsh, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that it could certainly become

an Advisory Comment. She thinks that if you look at the language and how it was written on Page 9,

they didn’t say “you must”. They recommended careful evaluation of the traffic circulation. They

offered that there may be a variety of ways to approach that, not locking them into any one in


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particular. They basically made the recommendation because they think that there is potential for a

better project when it comes to the parking aspect. There are two aspects of parking: one is the

circulation in that Phase I area and the other is the overall amount of parking that this project is now

being shown with. They note again, the increase in parking while the total square footage for the site

has actually been reduced. Those are just food for thought type of things. The Recommendations

section is meant to look more carefully at the objectives for considering Site Plans. They felt that

with dealing with the safety matters with vehicular traffic on the site, they thought that it was in our

interest to put that forward as a Recommendation to evaluate. They can certainly evaluate and say

that they have evaluated our options and due to our tenant and lease provisions it is not feasible. It

depends on how you want to interpret what Staff said there.

Mr. Adams moved to approve S-19-20 Delaware State Police Building Update at Bay Road

Commercial: 560 and 600 Bay Road as submitted to include the two waivers: the Arterial Street

Buffer that was previously approved and the Tree Mitigation Plan that was requested as part of this

application and a continued conversation around the parking change and moving that parking

change to the Advisory Comments but also encouraging the applicant to continue to work

cooperatively with Staff to make that happen, seconded by Mrs. Welsh and the motion was carried 8-

0 by roll call vote with Mr. Hartman absent. Mr. Adams voting yes. Mr. Roach voting yes; he asks

that the applicant continue to work cooperatively with Staff and try to rectify the issues in regards to

parking to meet both needs for Staff and the applicant. Ms. Edwards voting yes. Mr. Baldwin voting

yes. Mr. Tolbert voting yes. Mrs. Welsh voting yes. Ms. Maucher voting yes; based on Staff

recommendations. Dr. Jones voting yes; based upon Staff recommendations.

NEW BUSINESS

1) Appointment of the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee of Planning Commission

(in accordance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §2.28)

Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that at the last meeting, the Commission accepted the appointments

of Mrs. Welsh and Ms. Maucher to be the Planning Commission member representatives and you

directed Staff to reach out to the previous Design Professionals that had served on that

Subcommittee. They have not had the opportunity to do that so they ask that this item be continued.

They will try to get that taken care of for you.

2) Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan

a. Update on Project Activities

Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that they have been giving the Commission updates on project

activities and the news that she has today is perhaps the most significant in a long time. The

release of a Draft Plan is imminent in that they will be looking to make a submission to the

PLUS Review Process which is the Preliminary Land Use Services Review Process with the

Office of State Planning Coordination. For a project update, they are basically in the final review

and editing of what they call a Staff Draft of the document. The released it as a complied

document to Planning Staff and to City Department Heads in mid-August. They have slowly had

comments coming back in and they have been trying to manage those and make updates to the

various chapters to reflect those comments. They are working with the City’s GIS Department on


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maps. There is a whole series of a dozen or so maps that are associated with the Comprehensive

Plan. Over the last year, there have been a couple of those maps issued as Preliminary Drafts but

there are additional tweaks to those. They have issued a Land Development Plan Map and two

maps associated with Annexation; both an Annexation Area and an Annexation Area Land Use

Map. Both of which have had some minor tweaks as they met with their adjacent jurisdictions

and did additional refinement with the Planning Staff review process. The key things that she

wants to note to the Commission is if you trust Staff enough to go ahead and submit a Draft to

PLUS. With that, that is going to be our introduction to the public of our initial draft of the

Comprehensive Plan and its Map Series. In the month of October, you will see them pushing that

to the public for them to start to get their initial look. With that, they are planning for another

Open House Event on October 23rd. It will be a late afternoon or early evening event for people

to come learn about, take views of the Plan Maps and get a look at the Draft document. They are

also thinking of a Visitation during the day on the following day to capture opportunities for all.

To start to see at least on the public side what this document looks like. They will be updating

the City Council at the Committee of the Whole Meeting next week and they will actually

provide to them Chapter 15 which is the Implementation Plan. The first pieces of that

Implementation Plan is to release a Draft, go to PLUS and then start the formal public review

process. She would certainly encourage any endorsement of Staff proceeding to the PLUS filing.

They do have the City’s website that has a page dedicated to the Comprehensive Plan and when

it is released publicly it will be posted there. They are anticipating that part of your October

meeting will be a little bit more of a formal introduction to that Draft so that the Commission

really starts to understand all of the components of it. It will not be the public hearing or formal

review process but at least a pretty good introduction for what is out on the street for initial and

more complete public review of the document.

Mr. Hugg stated that he thinks Mrs. Melson-Williams has covered it quite well. They look

forward to the Commission’s continuing input. It has been a somewhat long and arduous process

to get as to the point to where we are but he thinks that they have a very good document that just

needs some good editing and house cleaning before they can submit it.

Mr. Tolbert questioned if a copy of the Draft Plan would be on the City’s website? Responding

to Mr. Tolbert, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes, the entire Plan. They have to make a

submission of the entire plan document meaning all fifteen chapters. The Commission has seen

the Goals and Recommendations for the chapters in the past year and there is also a series of

about twelve maps. That entire document must be submitted to PLUS and when that is done,

they will post that entire document on the City’s website on our Comprehensive Plan Project

Page. They will probably set it up so that if you only wanted to read certain chapters you could

pull down a chapter but the document will be there electronically. Staff will give the

Commission at least a synopsis presentation at the October meeting. If you would like a full

printed copy of the document, Staff can provide that to you as well.

Ms. Maucher questioned with the PLUS Review, will there be a second review if there are

changes recommended after the first review? Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mr. Hugg stated that

the PLUS Review is primarily the State Agency’s review of the document. He suspects that they

will have both text and map questions or comments and they may have questions relating to the

ultimate certification of the Plan. Once they get those comments back, they will do kind of an


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editorial review of the Comprehensive Plan based on the PLUS comments and address any

certification issues. They will simultaneously be doing the Public Workshop and ultimately a

presentation and approval by the Planning Commission and a presentation and approval by City

Council. The State will get one more crack at it once it’s approved by City Council and then

there is a certification process.

Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that by issuing it to PLUS it becomes a public document so they

are looking to take that month as an opportunity to really introduce the public to the document.

The PLUS Review process does garner comments from various State Agencies. They may find

data corrections that need to be made. They also at the other end of that extreme would be what

they call “certification issues” meaning that there is material or parts of the Plan that could not be

certified ultimately by the Governor. When that happens, it becomes what do you have to do to

fix it and its somewhat of a negotiation process depending on what that certification comment is.

They are trying to avoid those but they will see.

Mrs. Welsh moved to approve and support the PLUS submission based on the DRAFT proposals,

seconded by Mr. Tolbert and the motion was carried 8-0 by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

Sincerely,

Kristen Mullaney

Secretary

City of Dover

P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903

Community Excellence Through Quality Service

DATA SHEET FOR CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW

DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF October 9, 2019

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 21, 2019

Plan Title: Grotto Pizza: Dough Production and Storage at 122 Rosemary Road

C-19-08

Plan Type: Conditional Use Plan

Applicant/Owner: MC5, LLC

Equitable Owner: Jeffrey Gosnear, Vice President Grotto Pizza, Inc.

Location: West side of Rosemary Road, north of Lafferty Lane

Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.16-02-12.00-000

Site Area: 90,965 S. F. ± (2.088 acre)

Building Area: 9,835 S. F. +/- main building

2,904 S. F +/- storage building

Zoning: M (Manufacturing Zone)

AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone)

APZ I (Accident Potential Zone I)

APZ II (Accident Potential Zone II)

Noise Zone A

Present Use: First State Signs: Sign Fabrication Warehouse & Printing Business

Proposed Use: Food Manufacturing (Dough Production), Wholesale Storage Use,

Food Distribution & Warehouse

Sanitary Facilities: City of Dover

Water Supply: City of Dover

Waivers Requested: Elimination of Sidewalk

Elimination of Bicycle Parking

For Consideration: Performance Standard Review Application

CITY OF DOVER

DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY

D.A.C. MEETING DATE: October 9, 2019

APPLICATION: Grotto Pizza: Dough Production and Storage

FILE #: C-19-08 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning Office

CONTACT PERSON: Tracey Harvey PHONE #: 302-736-7196

I. PLAN SUMMARY

This is a Conditional Use Plan Review to permit the conversion of two (2) existing structures

into a facility for dough production, dry storage, food distribution, and warehouse at 122

Rosemary Road. The main structure is a one-story 9,835 S.F. building and the second structure is

one-story 2,904 S.F. building. The subject property consists of 2.088 +/- acres and is located on

the west side of Rosemary Road, north of Lafferty Lane. The submission will be subject to a

Performance Standards Review Application. The property is zoned M (Manufacturing Zone) and

is subject to the AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone): APZ-I, APZ-II, and Noise Zone A. The

owner of record is MC5 LLC. Property Address: 122 Rosemary Road. Tax Parcel: ED-05-

077.16-02-12.00-000.

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The existing site is a 9,835 S.F. building which is currently occupied as a sign manufacturing

company. The adjacent property south of the structures is a construction company. The applicant

is proposing to occupy the main building (9,835 S.F.) as a food production facility, office and

warehouse. The proposed use of the second building (2,904 S.F.) will be used as a storage

facility for vehicles and kitchen supplies. A 1,008 S.F. and 240 S.F. addition to the main building

are proposed for a dock and a freezer on a foundation, and 3,297 S.F. of additional paving is

proposed that will lead to the dock. An additional 128 S.F. is proposed for mechanical equipment

on a concrete pad. The applicant is approximating 6 to 8 employees working in the facility based

on a 5 day production week.

III. CONDITIONAL USE

The application is a Conditional Use Plan for the proposed use as a food production facility,

office and warehouse. Manufacturing and warehousing buildings in the M Zone is a

Conditional Use and requires approval from the Planning Commission. (Zoning Ordinance

Article 3 Section 19.1)

Article 3 Section 19.1 Manufacturing zone (M) 19.1 Uses permitted. 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, and conditional upon approval as to use by the planning

C P I L T A Y N N O I F N G D O V E R

C-19-08 Grotto Pizza Warehouse/Storage Facility 122 Rosemary Rd.

Final DAC Report for October 9, 2019

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commission in accordance with the provisions of article 10, section 1 and in accordance with performance standards procedure as set forth in article 5, section 8:

19.11 Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning or any other processing, handling, or storage of products or materials involving the use of only oil, gas or electricity for fuel. 19.12 Research, design and development laboratories. 19.13 Wholesale storage and warehousing. 19.14 Building contractors' yards. 19.15 Public utilities uses. 19.16 Ministorage facilities, subject to the following regulations:

(a) No unit shall be placed within 30 feet of any other structure on the lot or a residential property line. (b) No outside storage, except for recreational vehicles, boats or personal automobiles when completely screened from view and parked in specifically approved locations. Parking for these vehicles shall not count toward the required parking set forth in subsection (e) below. (c) No individual unit may be used for retail, garage sale or any other commercial activities. (d) No storage of flammable, explosive, corrosive or other hazardous products may occur in the individual unit. (e) Parking must be provided at a ratio of one space for each 25 rental units, plus a minimum of three spaces for an office outside of the enclosure. One row of parallel parking is permitted between buildings at a ratio of one space per 25 feet. (f) All other bulk requirements of this ordinance are met.

This Conditional Use Site Plan is subject to the requirements of Article 10 §1 further discussed

below.

With Conditional Use Site Plan applications, the Planning Commission reviews the proposed

project to determine whether or not the intended use 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 Site 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;

IV. PARKING SUMMARY

The minimum parking requirement for this project is one (1) parking space for 800 S.F. of floor

area. Based on the square footage of the main building, (9,835 S.F.) a total of 13 parking spaces



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are required. The site is providing 22 parking spaces.

Bicycle Parking

Request for Waiver: Elimination of Parking Requirement

Bicycle parking shall be provided for parking spaces at a rate of one (1) bicycle parking space

for every twenty (20) parking spaces. Based on the 13 required parking spaces one (1) bicycle

space is required. The Planning Commission may waive the requirement for the bicycle parking

if it is demonstrated that bicycle parking would not be appropriate for safety reasons or due to

the nature of the use of the site. A written waiver request for the elimination of bicycle parking

has been submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission. In making the request, the

applicant sites the facility is located in a rural business industrial park with limited residential

housing in the area. Due to the location, they believe bicycle access would be extremely limited

and not used by their employees or vendors.

Loading Spaces

The number of loading spaces required will be determined by staff based on information

provided by the applicant. Based on deliveries and shipment of product twice per week, one

loading space is sufficient for a tractor trailer. The applicant is proposing to have one tractor

trailer on site. One loading space for a tractor trailer has been identified on the Plan at a new

dock facility on the north end of the building with access directly to Rosemary Road.

V. SITE CONSIDERATIONS

Site Access

The site includes an access to the building from Rosemary Road. Twenty two (22) parking

spaces are proposed in a parking lot in front of the building. Rosemary Road is located north of

Lafferty Lane. While the property has frontage on Lafferty Lane, there is no direct vehicular

access from it.

Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ)

This property is subject to the requirements of the Airport Environs Overlay Zone (AEOZ) as

outlined in Article 3 §22. The site is located within Noise Zone A (65dB-69dB), and within

Accident Potential Zone I (APZ I) and Accident Potential Zone II (APZ II). Noise Zone A

allows for most uses permitted within the M (Manufacturing) Zoning District with an interior

noise level reduction of twenty-five (25) decibels.

Where the production of food is proposing to be considered, manufacturing of food and kindred

products is permitted in the APZ II Zone, but such manufacturing is listed as not permitted in the

APZ I Zone. The food production may occur in the northern building existing on the property but

not the southern building; the northern (main) building is located in the APZII Zone.

The proposed land use must comply with the permitted uses of the M (Manufacturing) Zoning

District (Article 3§19) and the Land Use Compatibility Table of the AEOZ (Article 3 §22.6).

The applicant meets the requirements of the M Zone and the AEOZ for the proposed uses.

Lighting

Adequate lighting needs to be provided throughout the site. The lighting should be deflected



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away from other properties. The design/style of the fixtures should be provided on the Site

Detail Plan sheet. A minimum of 1½ foot candles at grade is required. Lighting has been

identified on the Plan.

Dumpster

Industrial/warehousing buildings require two (2) dumpster pad for the first 80,000 S.F. of

building area and one (1) for each additional 40,000 S.F. of building area or a fraction thereof.

Based on this calculation two (2) dumpster pads are required for the building. The Site Plan

currently indicates a dumpster enclosure and pad. A Reserve Dumpster and a method of private

trash collection has also been identified on the Plan.

Flood Hazard Area

Portions of the subject site are within the City’s Flood Hazard Area (100-year floodplain). These

properties are found on the FEMA FIRM Panel of Kent County Delaware Map Number

10001C0188 effective date July 7, 2014. A Letter of Map Revision Based on Fill, LOMR-F

#12-03-1661A issued August 30, 2012 identifies the site areas within the 100-year floodplain for

Simpson Industrial Park-Lafferty Lane and Rosemary Road associated with portions of Lots 1-4.

The Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §11.21 requires that flood hazard areas (100-year floodplain)

remain as open natural areas with no impervious surfaces. There are portions of this site between

the parking area and Rosemary Road that are located in the flood plain area; please ensure no

impact is made.

Sidewalk

Potential Request for Elimination of Sidewalk

Sidewalk is required along all street frontages. There is a sidewalk provided along the north side

of Lafferty Lane in front of the adjacent property to the west (George & Lynch Facility) for this

property. There is no sidewalk along Rosemary Road frontage. There is none for the Lafferty

Lane frontage of this property. There is not a sidewalk leading to the main building or to the

proposed storage building from Rosemary Road. The entire area leading to the buildings from

Rosemary Road is paved. A written waiver request for the elimination of sidewalk that leads to

the two buildings and elimination of the street frontage along the north side of Lafferty Lane and

Rosemary Road has been submitted for consideration by the Planning Commission.

Curbing

The parking areas and access drives are required to be curbed in accordance with Zoning

Ordinance (Article 6 §3.6). Curbing is provided along the north and south side of Lafferty Lane.

Curbing is also provided along Rosemary Road. The existing parking lot does not include

upright curbing; this is considered an existing condition and Staff recognizes that curbing will

not be placed here and accepts the existing condition.

VI. TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN

A Landscape Plan in accordance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §16 must be prepared. The

tree planting requirement will be based on the project area and one (1) tree is required for every

3,000 SF of land area. The project area consists of a total parcel area of 90,965 S.F. that would

require 31 trees to be planted. There are existing tree lines identified on the Plan, but the number

of trees needs to be added to the Plan. A “development area” for the purpose of the tree planting



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requirements has been identified on the Plan. The number of trees that will need to be planted in

the development area will need to be determined by the square footage of the area.

VII. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REVIEW

Uses in the M Zone are subject to the Performance Standards Procedure set forth in the Zoning

Ordinance, Article 5, Section 8.1 and 8.2 and referenced sections.

Article 5 §8.1 Dangerous and objectionable elements. No land or building in any zone shall be used or occupied in any manner so as to cause any one or more of the following conditions to exist and to be dangerous, injurious, noxious or offensive beyond the boundaries of such premises in such a manner or in such amount as to adversely affect the reasonable use of the surrounding area or adjoining premises: Fire, explosive or other hazard; noise, or vibration; smoke, dust, odor or other form of air pollution; heat, cold, dampness or electromagnetic disturbance; glare, liquid or solid refuse or waste; traffic congestion causing roadways or intersections in the surrounding highway network to fall below acceptable levels of comfort and convenience; or other substance, condition or element (referred to hereinafter as "dangerous or objectionable elements"), provided that any use permitted or not expressly prohibited by this ordinance may be undertaken and maintained if it conforms to the regulations of this section limiting dangerous and objectionable elements at the point of the determination of their existence.

The project’s compliance with a series of performance standards for the “dangerous and

objectionable elements” is to be considered by the Planning Commission. The “dangerous and

objectionable elements” are as follows:

• Fire and explosion hazards (activities with and storage of)

• Radioactivity or electromagnetic disturbance

• Noise (sound pressure level)

• Vibration

• Smoke

• Odors (Odorous gases or odorous matter)

• Fly ash, dust, fumes, vapors, gases and other forms of air pollution

• Glare (from lighting or high temperature processes)

• Liquid or solid wastes

• Traffic congestion (Level of Service E)

The project cannot cause the above conditions to exist so that they adversely affect the

surrounding areas or adjoining properties. The specific limits of each performance standard are

described in the Zoning Ordinance. Where the performance standards conflict with regulations

established by other state or local agencies such as the Delaware Department of Natural

Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the more restrictive regulations apply.

As part of this procedure, a separate Performance Standard Review Application is required to

accompany the application for Site Plan approval. The applicant has submitted a Performance

Standard Review Application letter indicating how the proposed development will restrict the

emission of dangerous and objectionable elements detailed in Article 5, Section 8.5. The

Planning Commission may refer the Application to expert consultants for review if deemed

necessary. The Planning Commission is charged with determining if the proposed use as an

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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) Review and Approval of the Performance Standards Review Application is required for the

property development in accordance with Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §8.6. A Letter of the

Performance Standards Review Application was submitted for consideration by the Planning

Commission.

2) Provide the following on the Plan sheet:

a) Identified floodplain location and reference information.

3) Update the Project Data column with the following information:

a) Any conditions, waivers, or changes approved by the Planning Commission.

b) The tree planting requirement of one tree for every 3,000 S.F. of land area or

development area needs to be added to the plan with the number of required trees,

existing trees, and proposed trees. Tree locations must be shown on the Plan.

IX. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS TO MEET CODE

CODE OVJECTIVES:

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

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) Recommendation on Waiver Requests:

a) Elimination of Sidewalk: Staff recommends approval of the request for the elimination of

sidewalk leading to the street frontages to the main building and to the proposed storage

building on Rosemary Road. The areas adjacent to the two buildings are paved with

adequate access to the buildings. There will be very limited foot traffic for access to the

buildings. The applicant is approximating only 6 to 8 employees working in the main

building. The storage building will not be accessed on a daily basis; its main use will be

for the storage of vehicles and supplies. Staff recommends approval for the elimination of

the sidewalk along the Rosemary Road street frontage of the property as this small

industrial park does not anticipate pedestrians accessing the area. Staff recommends denial

for the elimination of the street frontage sidewalk along the north side of Lafferty Lane.

There is an existing sidewalk along the street frontage on the north side of Lafferty Lane

in front of the adjacent property (George & Lynch Facility). It would be reasonable to

construct a sidewalk along Lafferty Lane as a continuation of sidewalks that presently

exist on Lafferty Lane.

b) Elimination of Bicycle Parking: Staff recommends approval of the request for the

elimination of bicycle parking due to the nature of the use on the site and the limited

number of employees and visitors to the facility.



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2) Performance Standard Review Application: Staff recommends the Commission affirm that

the site’s proposed use as an office building, food production, warehouse and storage facility

with a dock for truck parking conforms to all the applicable performance standards of the

Zoning Ordinance, Article 5, Section 8. The proposed use is not expected to generate

excessive dangerous or objectionable elements or emissions.

For a number of the performance standards that are related to air quality, there are state or

federal level permitting requirements that ensure the compliance both during construction

and operation of certain types of facilities, thus limiting impacts to air quality resources.

Some of the performance standards are governed by regulations and policies adopted and

enforced by various City Departments such by fire protection regulations administered by the

City of Dover Fire Marshal and liquid and solid waste disposal which are subject to the

City’s Water/Wastewater Regulations administered by the Department of Public Works in

conjunction with other agencies.

X. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:

1) The Planning Commission should act upon the request for waivers as part of any motion

regarding this project application, or as a separate motion as necessary. Note: All waivers

are at the discretion of the Planning Commission. The Commission may approve or deny

waiver requests.

2) 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. Examples include relocation of site components like paving 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 regard to the Plan.

3) Following Planning Commission approval of the Conditional Use 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.

4) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory

Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code

requirements.

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 Conditional Use Site Plan approval does not represent a

Sign Permit, nor does it convey permission to place any sign on the premises. Any



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proposed site or building identification sign shall require a Sign Permit from the City of

Dover prior to placement of any such sign.

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.

CITY OF DOVER



STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2019

APPLICATION: Grotto Pizza: Dough Production and Storage at 122 Rosemary Road

FILE #: C-19-08

REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments

CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric

Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works

CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC WORKS – 302-736-7025

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 AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRIC

1. Owner is responsible for locating all water, sewer, and storm sewer lines.

2. Owner is responsible for site and/or street lighting.

3. 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.

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.

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.

3. This lot shall be served by a single water service line, which shall be furnished and installed by the property owner. In the event a property contains multiple principal structures, the property shall be served by a single water main where a water service line may be provided to each principle structure. Each structure, which is capable of being offered for sale, shall have its own separate water facilities.

4. 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.

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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. This lot shall be served by a single sanitary sewer lateral, which shall be furnished and installed by the property owner. In the event a property contains multiple principal structures, the property shall be served by a single sanitary sewer main where a sanitary sewer lateral may be provided to each principle structure. Each structure, which is capable of being offered for sale, shall have its own separate wastewater facilities.

STORMWATER / GROUNDS

1. None

STREETS

1. This is a privately owned road, the applicant shall be aware that the City will not maintain Rosemary Road.

SANITATION

1. Every commercial property 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. The City of Dover shall provide commercial customers with a maximum of two (2), 90-gallon trash containers and two (2) 90-gallon recycling containers.

2. Trash collection site shall be oriented for side-loading pick-up if customer is utilizing City of Dover sanitation services.

3. Any commercial customer requiring more containers, or larger containers, than provided above, must utilize private service.

GENERAL

1. The final site plan must be submitted in a digital format compatible with AutoCAD 2010 (.dwg format) and Adobe Reader (.pdf format).

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: http://www.cityofdover.com/departments/electric/documents/.

STREETS

1. None

WATER / WASTEWATER

1. If a change in plumbing fixtures, either increase or decrease, is proposed for this project, please provide an existing and proposed fixture count prior to plan approval. Site visits can be scheduled through the Public Works office to obtain an accurate existing plumbing fixture count.

STORMWATER / GROUNDS / STREETS / GENERAL

1. None

ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT

http://www.cityofdover.com/government/citycouncil/packets/

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ELECTRIC

1. City of Dover will need proposed load sheets to validate current electrical equipment is adequate. Load sheets can be found on the at the following location: https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13110.pdf

WATER

1. Water impact fees may be associated with this project.

WASTEWATER

1. Wastewater impact fees may be associated with this project.

STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS / GENERAL / SANITATION

1. None

GENERAL

1. 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.

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.

https://evogov.s3.amazonaws.com/media/27/media/13110.pdf

https://imageserv9.team-logic.com/mediaLibrary/198/WaterWastewaterHandbookFinal_1.pdf


CITY OF DOVER



D.A.C. MEETING DATE: October 9, 2019 REVISED

APPLICATION: Grotto Pizza: Dough Production and Storage FILE #: C-19-08 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Matthew Brown; Deputy 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 building is Mixed Use: Factory, Storage, and 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3)

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. (2015 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 be 15 feet 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3)

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.

C F I I T R Y E O M F A R D S O H V A E L R

C-19-08

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. (2015 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.4.1)

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.

(2015 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. (2015 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. (2015 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

Any dead end road more than 300 feet in length shall be provided with a turnaround or cul-de-sac as

outlined in the 2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, chapter 5, 2.3. 13. Speed Reduction Devices must be approved, please see City of Dover Ordinance Chapter 98-10 in

reference to this process. 14. 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.

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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.6) 15. 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.

(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 2) The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private. 16. 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.

(2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 703, Chapter 3. 4)

The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private. 17. 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)

18. 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:

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)

19. 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.

20. 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) 21. Fire Department Connection to be located within 300 feet of fire hydrant, measured as hose would

come off the fire equipment. 22. 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.

23. 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 3)

24. 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) 25. 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, 26. 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.

(2015 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 27. 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. 28. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan. 29. Full building and fire plan review is required. 30. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved. 31. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hoods, 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. ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:

1. Fire lanes needs to be clearly shown on diagram

2. Perimeter access needs to be clearly shown on diagram

3. Building is over 10k Square foot. Sprinkler required. Freezer was not counted!

4. Fire alarm needed

5. Knox box needed

6. Fire Department connection needs to be shown and within 300 feet of Hydrant as the

hose comes off the truck.

7. If there is a Natural Gas Meter, it needs to be shown and have Impact Protection.

8. Ensure the cul-de-sac has proper turning radius per state regulations. (a diagram can

be provided by this office)

9. This is a change of use. APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2013 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 2015 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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APPLICATION: Grottos Pizza: Dough Production & Storage (122 Rosemary Road)

FILE#: C-19-08 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT

CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768

=============================================================== 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:

RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES:

ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:

1. The parcel will be required to obtain a Letter of No Objection to Recordation by DelDOT.

2. The developer and the engineer shall submit a pre-submittal meeting request through the PDCA to

begin the plan review process.

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October 2019

APPLICATION: Grotto Pizza: Dough Production and Storage at 122 Rosemary Road

FILE #: C-19-06

REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District

CONTACT PERSON: Jessica L. Verchick, EIT PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3

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. The Kent Conservation District has no objection to the conditional use approval of the above referenced

site.


1. This site is part of a larger project called the Simpson Industrial Park. A stormwater management

facility was installed around 2008 to prepare for the buildout of the park. While the pond was not

designed for this parcel, the other parcel was never developed, so we are allowing pond capacity to

be used for this property.

2. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing, tree clearing etc.) takes place and

exceeds 5000 square feet; a Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted to, reviewed

by and approved by The Kent Conversation District. As long as the LOD is under 1 acre, this will

qualify as a standard plan as it is “previously managed by a stormwater management facility”.

City of Dover

P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903

Community Excellence Through Quality Service

DATA SHEET FOR CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW

DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING OF October 9, 2019

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF October 21, 2019

Plan Title: Tommy Express Car Wash at Carver Road

Plan Type: Site Plan

Location: North side of Forest Street between Saulsbury Road to the west and Carver

Road to the east

Addresses: 971, 975, and 983 Forest Street Dover, DE

21 and 27 Saulsbury Road Dover, DE

20 (and 26), 30 and 34 Carver Road Dover, DE

Tax Parcels:

ED-05-076.07-01-38.00-000

ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000

ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000

ED-05-076.07-01-60.00-000

ED-05-076.07-01-59.00-000

ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000

ED-05-076.07-01-36.00-000

ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000

Owner/Applicant: Faithwork, LLC (Tolano Anderson)

Size: 2.07 acres (Total of eight parcels)

Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1

(Corridor Overlay Zone)

Present Use: 5 Single Family Detached Residences, Emergency Shelter (youth group home

facility in 3 buildings) and Motor Vehicle Service & Auto Detailing

Proposed Use: Car Wash (Service Establishment)

Building Area: 4,504 S.F.

Off Street Parking: Required – 16 spaces

Proposed – 19 spaces

Sewer & Water: City of Dover

Waivers Requested: None

For Consideration: Superior Urban Design Determination

CITY OF DOVER




APPLICATION: Tommy Express Car Wash at Carver Road

FILE #: S-19-22 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Planning

CONTACT PERSON: Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP PHONE #: (302) 736-7196

I. PLAN SUMMARY

This application is for Review of a Site Development Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan

Application to demolish the existing structures and then construct a one-story 4,504 SF Car

Wash (Service Establishment) with associated site improvements. The subject properties to be

combined total 2.07 +/- acres and are located east side of Saulsbury Road north of Forest Street

and west of Carver Road. The properties are zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)

and C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) and are subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).

The owner of record for all properties is Faithwork LLC. Property Addresses: 21 and 27

Saulsbury Road; 20 (and 26), 30 and 34 Carver Road; 971, 975 and 983 Forest Street. Tax

Parcels: ED-05-076.07-01-38.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-

000, ED-05-076.07-01-60.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-59.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000,

ED-05-076.07-01-36.00-000, and ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000.

Previous Applications

Since 2005 there have been several rezonings involving this block area; the area has been subject

to the COZ-1 since the 1990s.

• As of result of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan designation of the block area with the land

use classification of Office/Office Parks, the 2005 Comprehensive Rezoning Project (MI-

05-02) took the following actions: rezoned 983, 987 and 991 Forest Street from C-2A to

CPO; rezoned 27 Saulsbury Road from RG-1 to CPO; and other properties on Carver

Road from RG-1 to CPO.

• The 2008 Comprehensive Plan revised the land use classification of the block area to

Commercial. Then the 2009 Comprehensive Rezoning Project (MI-09-08) acted to

rezone 20 and 30 Carver Road (and other properties on Carver Road) from CPO to C-1A.

• Rezoning Application Z-14-04 Lands of Faithwork, LLC rezoned the properties at 21 and

27 Saulsbury Road and 983 Forest Street from CPO to IO (Institutional and Office Zone).

This rezoning was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission in December

2014 with the final approval of the rezoning from C-PO to IO by the City Council on

February 9, 2015. The properties remained subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay

Zone). For these three properties, the rezoning to IO was to establish a (Emergency

Shelter) group home for youth facility within the complex of three buildings.

City of Dover Planning Office

S-19-22 Tommy Express Car Wash at Carver Road

DAC Report of October 9, 2019

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• The most recent Rezoning Application is Z-18-03 Lands of Faithwork LLC and Lands of

Davis which rezoned the properties (except the property at 34 Carver Road) from IO, C-

1A, and CPO to C-2A. The rezoning was recommended for approval by the Planning

Commission on November 19, 2018 with the Final Approval of the rezoning to C-2A by

the City Council on December 10, 2018. The properties remained subject to the COZ-1.

In addition, City Council on February 11, 2013 adopted Resolution #2013-03 which abandoned

an unimproved alley (running east to west) along the northern property lines of 971 and 975

Forest Street.

II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The subject property area consists of eight separate parcels which collectively are the southern

portion of the block area bounded by Carver Road, Forest Street (Route 8), and Saulsbury Road.

The existing properties are zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) with one parcel at 34

Carver Road zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone); the area is also subject to the COZ-1

(Corridor Overlay Zone). See the Summary Table below for information on each parcel.

Address Current Use Current Zoning 971 Forest Street Single family detached dwelling (Rental Dwelling) C-2A, COZ-1

975 Forest Street Single family detached dwelling (Rental Dwelling) C-2A, COZ-1

983 Forest Street Emergency Shelter: Youth Group Home facility (Lodging – 2 units)

C-2A, COZ-1

21 Saulsbury Road Emergency Shelter: Youth Group Home facility (Lodging – 4 units)

C-2A, COZ-1

27 Saulsbury Road Emergency Shelter: Youth Group Home facility (Lodging – 2 units)

C-2A, COZ-1

20 Carver Road 26 Carver Road

2 Single family detached dwellings (2 Rental Dwellings) Motor Vehicle Service & Auto Detailing

C-2A, COZ-1

30 Carver Road Single family detached dwelling (Rental Dwelling) C-2A, COZ-1

34 Carver Road Single family detached dwelling (Rental Dwelling) C-1A, COZ-1

TOTAL

Surrounding Land Uses:

To the north of the subject area moving towards Carver Road, the properties are zoned CPO, C-1A,

and RGO. Uses in this area include an Office Building at 31 Saulsbury Road (S-03-31); a Credit

Union office facility at 58 Carver Road (S-02-17); other offices and several single family detached

residences. Properties at the northwest and southeast corners of the Saulsbury Road/Forest Street

intersection are zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) for the Walgreens and CVS

Pharmacies, and the southwest corner of the intersection is zoned SC-2 (Community Shopping

Center) with a Restaurant, Retail Stores and the Gateway West Shopping Center. These areas are

also subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). Property to the east of Carver Road is zoned IO

(Institutional and Office Zone) and includes the school facilities of William Henry Middle School

and Booker T. Washington Elementary School.



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III. ZONING REVIEW

C-2A and C-1A Zoning Districts

The types of permitted uses in the C-2A Zone are given Article 3 §14 of the Zoning Ordinance.

A Car Wash facility is a permitted use as a type of service establishment in the C-2A.

COZ-1: CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE

The subject site area involved with this application is located within the COZ-1 (Corridor

Overlay Zone). The Zoning Ordinance details the requirements of the COZ-1 in Article 3 §26

and its subsections. The Corridor Overlay Zone as a planning and growth management tool is

designed to foster and 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 follows 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 two corridor frontages: Forest Street and Saulsbury Road. Under the provisions of

Article 3 §27.7, one of the frontages can be selected for compliance with the frontage

setbacks (and parking) provisions if the project is of Superior Urban Design. In this case,

the front setback from Forest Street is a maximum of 30 feet. There is a canopy structure

that extends from the south elevation of the building over an entry sidewalk just east the

carwash entry drive in order to comply with the setback

• The COZ-1 buildings must sit parallel to the road with the longest side facing the road;

the current building while parallel to Saulsbury Road is perpendicular to Forest Street.

• Achieves the following for the parking lot layout/arrangement: parking lot location is not

in the front yard setback or located between the building and the corridor frontages, and

the number of parking spaces versus islands.

• Building complies with the allowable number of stories and height in the COZ-1.

• The proposal meets the requirement that 25% of the lot consist of landscaped open space.

With a Lot Coverage of 41.87% (noted in the data column), approximately 58% remains

as open space. There are areas labeled as future development; therefore, any future

development activity must with the open space provisions

• Width of parking lot islands meets the 10 feet requirement and the medians exceed the 8

foot width requirements for areas with the COZ-1 area.

• The project complies with the 6-foot sidewalk width with a landscaped area of at least 6

feet between the building and parking lot area at the northeast corner of the building.

• Street frontages (Saulsbury Road and Forest Street frontages) are required to have a

landscaped open space of 25 feet and provide one tree per 50 (fifty) feet of frontage. (See

Landscape discussion.)

• Non-frontages (side and rear yards) 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 and to provide one tree per 75 (seventy-five) feet.

(See Landscape discussion.)

Consideration of Superior Urban Design

The Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §27.7provisions allow for designation of one corridor for



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purposes of compliance with the COZ-1 provisions for setbacks and parking if the project is

determined to be of Superior Urban Design. There is a Policy Guidance document (See attached

COZ-1 Superior Urban Design Goals and Policies) with the criteria for this determination. The

Applicant has also submitted a Letter (dated 10/11/2019) outlining how this project complies.

The letter provides details on multi-modal transportation, architectural features, landscaping,

improvements to public space, and use of green technologies. The Planning Commission needs

to consider this as part of their action on the application.

IV. PARKING SUMMARY

The parking requirement for a building with the C-2A zone is one parking space per 300 SF of

floor area. Based on floor area of 4,504 SF the facility would require sixteen (16) parking spaces.

The plan appears to show a total of seventeen (17) parking spaces including 2 handicapped

accessible spaces. Twelve (12) of the parking spaces also serve as locations for self-vacuum

services. A loading space is not required for this type of use.

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parking is required at a ratio of one space for every twenty parking spaces. If the site is

to be served by 17 parking spaces, one bicycle parking space is required. A bike rack

accommodating multiple bicycles is provided.

V. SITE CONSIDERATIONS

Access

The main entrances to the site are from Carver Road and Saulsbury Road. It is unclear if there is

proposed cross access to adjoining properties as to the north or to the Subway Restaurant

properties at the corner. All existing curb cuts not being utilized for the site must be removed.

Sidewalks/Pedestrian Circulation

Sidewalks are required along all street frontages. The plan shows existing and proposed new

sidewalks along the street frontage of Saulsbury Road, Forest Street, and Carver Road. All existing

sidewalks must be evaluated for compliance with City standards (Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §18).

A portion of the existing sidewalk along Carver Road does not appear to comply with the minimum

width: and therefore, is proposed for full replacement with this project.

Lighting

Article 5 §7.1 stipulates that lighting shall provide no less than 1.5 foot-candles at grade. Light

shall also be deflected away from adjacent residential areas and shall not be distracting to traffic

on adjacent roads. Light poles are shown in islands of the parking lot and along the northernmost

drive aisle.

Dumpsters

There is not a specific Dumpster requirement for this type of use. A Dumpster enclosure of masonry

construction is proposed on the northeast corner of the site near Carver Road. The applicants must

ensure that the dumpsters are enough to meet the trash collection and recycling needs of the site.



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Curbing

The upright curbing for the parking lots and drive aisles are subject to the requirements of Article

6 Section 3.6(b) of the Zoning Ordinance. This curb type appears to be utilized throughout the

site layout as the project includes upright curbing for all circulation drive aisles and for the

parking spaces areas.

VI. BUILDING ARCHITECTURE

The Plan submission includes the requisite Architectural Elevation drawings presenting all

elevations of the Tommy Express Car Wash building. See attached color renderings series and

linework elevation drawings for detailed information on building dimensions, locations, and

material choices. It is noted that the linework elevation drawings do not exactly match the

building and drive lane format of this site; but they included annotations of materials. This site

only includes two approach lanes (not 3) and this project also appears to have an added canopy

element of the approach lanes.

The drawings of the proposed structure show a long, one-story structure with a curved roof, and

two tower-like structures at either of the narrow ends of the building. The building sits

perpendicular to Forest Street with the Car Wash entry on the south end (with vehicles moving

north thru the building). The exterior materials are metal panels in a color scheme of gray, black

and red, aluminum trim, and glass. There is a canopy covering two drive aisles on the west side

of the building. A smaller canopy over the entry sidewalk extends from the south elevation of the

building towards Forest Street.

Buildings located in the COZ-1 are subject to the Architectural Review requirements found in

Article 3 §27.69 for properties located within the Corridor Overlay Zone. These provisions give

special consideration to the corridor elevation requiring items such as functioning windows, a

primary entrance feature/door, and other elements (landscaping, architectural and urban design

elements, and architectural relief).

The architectural design begins to meet these provisions of the COZ-1. Its elevation which faces

the Forest Street corridor includes a door and a canopy as an entry feature; however, it must be

clarified if this elevation includes functioning windows as required. The plan as submitted

includes the corridor elements (items a and c) by providing tree and shrub plantings between the

building and the street and within the bio-retention area to the east; and by providing a variety of

architectural relief on the corridor façade (material changes, detailing, appearance of multiple

sections, etc.).

VII. TREE PLANTING AND LANDSCAPE PLAN

The submitted plan set includes a concept for the Landscaping Plan. Based on this development

area of 2.07 acres (90,169.2 SF), thirty-one (31) trees are required to meet the tree density

requirements. The applicant proposes to meet this requirement with new shade tree plantings,

ornamental tree plantings, and evergreen tree plantings for a total of 33 new trees. There are also

a number of existing trees. The trees are proposed to be distributed throughout the site such as

along street frontages, in parking lot islands and other open space areas.



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Opaque Barrier

Screening is required wherever a non-residential use abuts a residential use. This screening must

consist of an opaque barrier (a fence, wall, or berm) at least six feet in height, accompanied by

landscaping (Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §7.2). This requirement applies to the north side of the

property for the segment adjacent to the property at 40 Carver Road. The plan as submitted by

the applicant indicates an existing fence internal to the site approximately 50 feet south of the

property line. The fence will be extended further to the east to satisfy the Opaque Barrier

requirement. Then in the open area between the fence and property line is a series of proposed

evergreen tree plants and other existing trees.

COZ-1 Landscaping Requirements

The COZ-1 requires that a minimum of 25% of the site be landscaped open space. For this site

approximately 58% of the entire parcel is open space (41.87% is impervious cover per the

submitted plan). Trees are utilized for the landscaping within the parking lot islands. Article 3

§27.63(c)(ii) requires a landscaped buffer area of twelve (12) feet in width between the building

and the parking lot or drive areas inclusive of a minimum six (6) foot wide sidewalk.

Article 3, §27.67(a) specifies that lots in the Corridor Overlay Zone must have a landscaped open

space of at least 25 feet in width at the front of the lot, measured from the back of the street curb.

This applies to the Forest Street and Saulsbury Road frontages and the space has been

landscaped as required. The COZ also requires at least one tree per 50 linear feet of frontage be

planted along the frontage. The project complies for these street frontage plantings when existing

trees are included.

One tree per 75 feet is also required on non-frontage perimeters within the COZ-1 zone.

Additional clarification of tree plantings along several non-frontage perimeters is needed;

specifically, the following: the north side of the drive aisle adjacent to the office building and

along the west side of the Car Wash building.

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. The following

items have been identified as elements which need to be addressed by the applicant:

1) A separate Record Plan sheet must be submitted to show parcel consolidations, all right-of-

way dedications, any easements, or other items affecting the property lines.

2) The applicant has submitted a Revised Site Plan (Sheet SD-2 dated 10/11/2019) which

addresses a number of the initial review comments. All plan sheets will need to be updated

for this revised site layout.

3) On the Plan Sheets, clarify the location and form of canopy connected to the corridor (south)

elevation of the building. This element of the building is key to compliance with the

maximum front yard setback requirement.



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4) The following items of the COZ-1 zone must be revised for compliance:

a. Corridor elevation of the building is required to have ‘functioning’ windows that let light

into the building. Clarify the building’s architectural design to include windows.

b. The required tree plantings along non-frontage perimeters.

5) The plan requires some design adjustments to comply with the opaque barrier requirements.

The tree plantings do not appear to be continuous; an alternative is to provide hedge

plantings (or document an existing hedge line) along with the evergreen plantings.

6) Cover Sheet TS-1:

a. Data Column:

i) List all property addresses involved.

ii) List COZ-1 with zoning of properties. Identity location of C-1A zoning.

iii) Add note regarding previous alley abandonment.

iv) Maximum lot coverage in the COZ-1 is 75%.

v) Complete existing lot coverage amount.

vi) Only one bicycle parking space is required.

b. General Notes, Items #13: Updated reference date for Handbook,

7) Sheet SD-1:

a. Identify which existing trees will be removed versus preserved (shown tree protection

measures). Clarify on plan drawing.

8) Site Plan, SD-2 (as Revised submitted 10/11/2019):

a. All signage must comply with Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance and is subject to a

separate Sign Permit Application. As shown, a sign is not allowed along Forest Street and

the sign sizes exceed allowances.

b. Remove unused curb cuts.

c. This alternative building placement must be approved by the Planning Commission.

d. Landscape buffer of 25 feet is measures from the back of curb (not property line). Update

other plan sheets.

e. Check sizing of bike rack parking area on Site Plan versus Detail on sheet SD-5.

f. Update street name to Forest Street (not Forrest Avenue) for this property’s frontage.

9) Utility Plan, UP-1:

a. Identify any utility easements. It appears one may be existing/required for the sanitary

sewer line.

b. Check property line dimensions. Label for 15 ft. length in Carver Road area.

10) Sheets LS-1 and LS-2 (Landscape Plan):

a. Update base map of property (per Lot Parcel Consolidation).

b. Clarify which existing trees are to remain.

c. Tree plantings are needed for COZ-1 zone landscape buffer areas along northwest property

line adjacent to office building and along west side of Car Wash.

d. Update design to comply with the Opaque Barrier requirements for showing fence length

and identify fence height and material. Also update to comply with the landscaping



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requirement of continuous evergreen trees or tree/hedge combination.

e. The proposed lighting appears to conflict with tree planting.

f. Landscape Notes: Any tree substitutions must also be approved by the Planning Office.

g. Clarify what surface (grass or mulch) will be utilized for parking lot islands and medians.

11) Sidewalks the street frontage must be upgraded to City standards. Also, all existing curb cuts

not utilized must be removed.

12) Please provide the required site and utility details: City standard sidewalk (not curb integrated).

13) Signs are subject to a separate review and approval process in the City of Dover. The

freestanding (monument signs) signs depicted on the Site Plan sheets currently do not

comply with the Sign Regulations for placement and size.

14) Any Erosion & Sediment Control Plans and Stormwater Management Plans granted approval

by the Kent Conservation District 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.

15) 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) Consideration of Superior Urban Design: This entire property is subject to the COZ-1

(Corridor Overlay Zone) and the two corridors are Forest Street and Saulsbury Road.

Planning Staff has determined that the configuration of the project qualifies as a corner

property with frontages on Saulsbury Road and Forest Street. With this corner property,

in order to identify Forest Street as the ‘corridor elevation’ the project and the associated

design provisions (per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §27.7) must meet Superior Urban

Design. The Applicant submitted a Letter outlining the project elements making it

Superior Urban Design. Staff notes that due to the size and water based function of this

Car Wash facility that a sprinkler system will not be part of the project (it is not required

by the Fire Code). Staff concurs with this determination noting the following elements of

the project: pedestrian sidewalk systems (perimeter and internal to site), increased bicycle

parking, the dynamic building architecture on all four elevations, increased landscaping,

and use of green technologies (for stormwater management and facility water recycling).



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X. ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:

1) The project will be subject to the improvements required by DelDOT as it involves

entrance access from and frontage areas on State maintained roads. This may require off-

site transportation improvements.

2) In the event that major changes and revisions to the Site Plan occur in the finalization of

the Plan, contact the Planning Office. Examples include reorientation of the 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.

3) In the event that there are changes to the architecture, building footprint, layout or square

footage of the building contact the Planning Office. These changes may require review by

the Planning Commission.

4) Other agencies and departments which participate in the Development Advisory

Committee may provide additional comments related to their areas of expertise and code

requirements.

5) Following Planning Commission approval of the Site Development Plan, the Plan must

be revised to meet all conditions of approval from the Development Advisory Committee

or as otherwise noted. This process involves submission of Check Prints in order to

achieve Final Plan approval.

6) 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.

7) The applicant/developer shall be aware that prior to any ground disturbing activities on

the site the appropriate Site Plan approvals, Pre-Construction meetings, site inspections

and permits are required.

8) Construction may have an effect on the adjacent property owners and visitors. Any work

requiring the closing or rerouting of residents or visitors should be coordinated as to offer

the least amount of inconvenience.

9) 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.

10) The applicant shall be aware that Plan approval does not represent a Building Permit and



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associated construction activity permits. A separate application process is required for

issuance of a Building Permit from the City of Dover.

11) All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover

Business Licenses from the Licensing and Permitting Division.

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.

CITY OF DOVER



STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2019


FILE #: S-19-22

REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments

CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric

Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works

CONTACT PHONE #: Electric - 302-736-7070 PUBLIC Works – 302-736-7025

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 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 water, sewer, and storm sewer lines.

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.

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.

Tommy Express Car Wash at Carver Road File #: S-19-22 October 2, 2019 Page 2 of 5

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 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.

3. The size, type, and location of all proposed and existing water lines and valves must be shown on the plan.

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.

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 Public Works 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 rainwater, 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.

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 provide a saw cut detail on the proposed entrance on Carver Road.

3. Please upgrade the sidewalks to meet the current City of Dover requirement, which is 5’ wide sidewalk.

SANITATION

1. Every commercial property 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. The City of Dover shall provide commercial customers with a maximum of two (2), 90-gallon trash containers and two (2) 90-gallon recycling containers.

2. Trash collection site shall be oriented for side-loading pick-up if customer is utilizing City of Dover sanitation services.

3. Any commercial customer requiring more containers, or larger containers, than provided above, must utilize private service.

GROUNDS

1. None.

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. Provide profiles for all utility crossing locations on the proposed plan.

3. The final site plan must be submitted in the following compatible digital formats:

a. AutoCAD 2004 (.dwg format).

b. Adobe Reader (.pdf format).

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: http://www.cityofdover.com/departments/electric/documents/.

WATER / WASTEWATER / STREETS / STORMWATER / SANITATION / GROUNDS / GENERAL

1. None.

ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT

ELECTRIC

1. When load sheets are provided please specify the requirement of 3 phase or single-phase power.

2. The pole located at the NW corner on the Scarborough Rd access on Utility Plan (UP-1) is in very close proximity to the curbing and a pedestal is over the curb. If the facilities are required to be moved, then the developer will incur all costs associated with the relocation.

3. The pole located on the NW corner of the alley leading to Scarborough Road is in the path of the alley. If the facilities are required to be moved, then the developer will incur all costs associated with the relocation.

4. The property frontage along Carver Road currently has overhead 3 phase distribution with communication lines. Vehicle clearance under the communications space my limit large vehicular traffic through the proposed access point. The developer will incur all costs related to the relocation of these facilities if the plans dictate.

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 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 required for this proposed site plan.

5. The City of Dover will not maintain the water service within the property.

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, the sanitary sewer system plans may be required to be submitted 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. Wastewater impact fees may be required for this proposed site plan.

4. The City of Dover will not maintain the sanitary sewer infrastructure beyond the existing property lines.

STORMWATER / GROUNDS / STREETS / SANITATION

1. None.

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

http://www.cityofdover.com/government/citycouncil/packets/


Plan Submission Checklist, which can be obtained from the following website: https://imageserv9.team-logic.com/mediaLibrary/198/WaterWastewaterHandbookFinal_1.pdf, page 88.

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.



CITY OF DOVER



D.A.C. MEETING DATE: October 9, 2019 REVISED

APPLICATION: Tommy Carwash FILE #: S-19-22 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal CONTACT PERSON: Matthew Brown, Deputy 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 building is Business. (ensure midrise, high rise, and large area buildings doesn’t need to be addressed as well, State Regulations 702, chapter 5)

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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 3)

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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.3.2)

4. Perimeter access shall be not less than 30% and clearly shown on the plans.

5. Where parking is located between the building and the fire lane, parking shall not be located

closer than 15 feet to the exterior wall. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.4.1)

6. 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)

7. 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

C F I I T R Y E O M F A R D S O H V A E L R

S-19-22

8. 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 7)

9. 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 5, 6.8)

10. 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.

11. 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 Any dead end road more than 300 feet in length shall be provided with a turnaround or cul-de-sac as outlined in the 2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, chapter 5, 2.3.

12. Speed Reduction Devices must be approved, please see City of Dover Ordinance Chapter 98-10 in reference to this process.

13. 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.

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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 705, Chapter 5, 2.6)

14. 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, 705, Chapter 6, 2) The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.

15. 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. (2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations 703, Chapter 3. 4) The owner is responsible if the hydrant is private.

16. 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.

17. 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)

18. 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,

19. 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.

20. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.

21. Full building and fire plan review is required.

22. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are approved.

ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:

1. Gas meter needs to be shown on diagram

2. Gas meter impact protection may be required

3. Knox Box is recommended.

4. Demo permit required APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO): 2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association) 2013 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 2015 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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APPLICATION: Tommy Express Car Wash (20 Carver Road)

FILE#: S-19-22 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT

CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768

=============================================================== 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:

RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES:


1. The developer and the engineer shall submit a pre-submittal meeting request through the PDCA to

begin the plan review process.

2. The parcel will be required to obtain a Letter of No Objection to Recordation and Entrance Plan

Approval by DelDOT.

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FILE #: S-19-22

REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District

CONTACT PERSON: Jessica L. Verchick, EIT PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3

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. As the disturbance for this site will exceed 5,000 square feet, a detailed sediment and stormwater management plan

must be reviewed and approved by our office prior to any land disturbing activity (i.e. clearing, grubbing, filling,

grading, etc.) taking place. The review fee and a completed Application for a Detailed Plan are due at the time of plan

submittal to our office. Construction inspection fees based on developed area and stormwater facility maintenance

inspection fees based on the number of stormwater facilities are due prior to the start of construction.

2. The following notes must appear on the record plan:

• The Kent Conservation District reserves the right to enter private property for purposes of periodic site

inspection.

• The Kent Conservation District reserves the right to add, modify, of delete any erosion or sediment control

measure, as it deems necessary.

• A clear statement of defined maintenance responsibility for stormwater management facilities must be provided

on the Record Plan.

3. A soils investigation in the proposed Stormwater facility area(s) is required to determine impacts of the seasonal high

groundwater level and soils for any Best Management Practice (BMP) design.

4. A SAS (Stormwater Assessment Study) submittal and pre-application meeting are required unless waived.


1. This site is located within the Tar Ditch Watershed and will require overmanagement.

2. KCD highly recommends doing a stormwater management plan that includes future development.

This can be done by designing to the site’s max percent impervious. 3. Green Technologies (infiltration, bio retention, bio swales, filter strips etc.) must be implemented to comply with the

Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations.

4. The preferred methods of Stormwater management are those practices that maximize the use of the natural features of

a site, promote recharge and minimize the reliance on structural components.

5. It is recommended that the stormwater management areas be incorporated into the overall landscape plan to enhance

water quality and to make the stormwater facility an attractive community amenity.

6. A letter of no objection to recordation will be provided once the detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management plan

has been approved.

Selection for Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee of the Planning Commission Summary for 10-2019

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 19, 2019 Annual 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 Andrea Maucher, Planning Commission member

o Mayor or Mayor’s designee

At the same Meeting, the Planning Commission directed Planning Staff to confirm the

availability of the following two Design Professional members to the Subcommittee. No other

Design Professionals as Alternates have been recommended or appointed.

o Ms. Sarah Keifer, Director of Planning Services for Kent County, Design Professional

o Dr. R.J. Chandler, Faculty member of Architecture program at DelTech Community

College, Design Professional

Project for Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan

Update for October 11, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting

• See 2019 Comprehensive Plan: Project Update September 2019

• Introduction of the Release DRAFT Plan (dated 10/1/2019)

o The Release DRAFT Plan was submitted to PLUS

(Preliminary Land Use Services) Review process on October

1, 2019. Planning Staff will be participating in the PLUS

Review Meeting on October 23rd.

o The Release DRAFT Plan will be posted on the City’s

Website on the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage.

Planning Staff is working to complete this task.

o See the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage for project

information and the links for documents and maps issued.

▪ https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan

• Upcoming Public Outreach Events for 2019 Comprehensive Plan:

▪ Open House Event – October 23, 2019 from 3:00pm -7:00pm at

Dover Public Library

▪ Visitation Event – October 24, 2019 from 8:30am – 5:00pm at

City Hall

https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan

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City of Dover, Delaware 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project Update September 2019

Overview The current Comprehensive Plan for the City of Dover is the 2008 Comprehensive Plan (as

amended) as adopted February 9, 2009 and certified.

The development of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan is a major goal of the Planning Office

(Department of Planning, Inspections & Community Development) for 2018-2019. This project

is being completed in-house by City Staff consisting of the Planning Staff who began meeting in

February 2018 to initiate work on the project. The last formal Update on the Project to City

Council was presented in April 2019.

See the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Webpage for project information and the links under

“Additional Resources” for documents issued.

o https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan

Project Schedule The Comprehensive Plan was due to the State for Certification on or before February 9, 2019. In

order to achieve Certification, the Comprehensive Plan must complete the PLUS Review process

and be adopted by the Planning Commission and City Council. In September 2018, the Planning

Staff requested an Extension (of the plan submission deadline). On March 12, 2019, the Cabinet

Committee on State Planning Issues approved a comprehensive plan extension; with this action,

the City’s plan will need to be certified on or before February 2020.

The project schedule consists of five basic phases: Information Gathering, Plan & Map

Development, Consideration of Plan Recommendations, Formal Review & Adoption Process,

and Plan Implementation. The project is wrapping up the Plan & Map Development phase and is

in the Consideration of Plan Recommendations phase. The Plan & Map Development Phase

involves Chapter Writing, Review & Preparation of the Map Set, and Development of Goals,

Recommendations & Actions. Information Gathering and Consideration of Plan

Recommendations are also occurring with various Engagement Events.

As part of the Consideration of Plan Recommendations Phase, reviews of Draft documents and

maps are occurring. This also involves the General Endorsement of a DRAFT Plan by the

Planning Commission and City Council and PLUS Review. Then the Formal Review &

Adoption Process within Public Hearings is anticipated for Fall/Winter 2019.

https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan


Tasks to Date As part of the Information Gathering Phase and Plan & Map Development Phase, the following

tasks occurring from April 2019 through September 2019 are noted:

• Biweekly and weekly meetings of the Project Team: Involving review and development

of plan text, discussion of Plan elements, review of Maps

• Work on development of Map series by Planning Staff and now by GIS Staff (from

Department of Public Works)

• Updates and Discussions on Plan items with Planning Commission and Historic District

Commission at monthly meetings. Project Updates have been made to the City Council-

Committee of the Whole on a more quarterly basis.

• Intergovernmental meeting held with Town of Wyoming.

• Submission of Historic Preservation Chapter (Chapter 6) to State Historic Preservation

Office for review as part of Certified Local Government FFY2018 Grant Project.

• Conducted Historic District Workshop on June 20, 2019.

Engagement Activities The following specific Events & Activities (2018-2019) have occurred as part of Engagement

Activities for the Plan:

• Reporting on Evaluation of Goals & Recommendations from 2008 Plan: Reporting of the

results of the evaluation task assignment to members of Planning Commission and

Historic District Commission.

• Survey Questionnaire: A Questionnaire was available June-July 2018 in on-line and

paper copy formats. There were over 511 respondents.

• Event: “Dover Economic Development Forum: An Economist Vision of Dover” on June

13, 2018, 10:00am-1:00pm at Wilmington University. A panel presentation and

discussion on the future of Dover’s economy.

• Event: “Understanding Housing Market Trends: Discussion with Realtors and

Homebuilders” held on July 11, 2018 at Economic Development Committee Meeting.

• Open House Event on the Comprehensive Plan held on August 23, 2018 from 3:00pm to

7:00pm at the Dover Public Library with presentations at 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Over 65

attendees. Presentations, hands-on activities, maps on display for review.

• Event: Presentation to Wesley College class and guests held on September 27, 2018 upon

request of Adjunct Professor Dr. Tony DePrima. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan

process and then interactive discussion on Dover as a “College Town.”

• Discussion with City’s Economic Development Committee at multiple meetings in

Winter 2019.

• Intergovernmental Meetings with Cheswold, Little Creek, Camden, Wyoming, and Kent

County.

• Event: “Historic District Workshop” held on June 20, 2019 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at City

Hall with presentation at 5:00pm. 7 Attendees. Presentation, maps on display for review,

and informational handout sheets.

• Presentations and Project Update reporting to the Planning Commission and Historic

District Commission at their monthly meetings and to City Council (Committee of the

Whole) in June 2018, October 2018, April 2019, and scheduled for September 2019. This

included distribution for review of the Preliminary Draft #2A: Goals and Recommendations.


o Project Update to Planning Commission on September 16, 2019. The Planning

Commission, as an initial endorsement, acted by motion to support Planning Staff’s

efforts to make the PLUS Submission of a DRAFT Plan and scheduled an update

presentation on DRAFT Plan for their October meeting.

Plan Elements Released • August 23, 2018: Release of Preliminary Draft of Land Development Plan Maps.

Presented at Open House Event and posted on Project Website. Ongoing review and

refinement of Maps continues with Planning Staff.

• October 5, 2018: Release of Preliminary Drafts of Annexation Plan Map Series:

Annexation Areas Map and Potential Land Use of Annexation Area Maps. Posted on

Project Website. On-going review and refinement of Maps continues with Planning Staff

as the result of Intergovernmental Coordination Meetings.

• February 2019: Release of Preliminary Draft #2A Goals & Recommendations. Released

to Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, City Council and posted on

Project Website.

• June 20, 2019: Release of Initial Draft of Chapter 6: Historic Preservation Plan Chapter

to Historic District Commission. It was made also available to Workshop attendees.

• August 14, 2019: Release of STAFF DRAFT #1 to Planning Staff and City Department

Heads for internal review and comment.

Information Sources: • City’s website includes the 2008 Comprehensive Plan document (plan text and map

series).

• Created page on City’s website for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project. Information is

posted on survey results, presentations, and Preliminary Draft documents and maps.

o Preliminary DRAFT Land Development Plan Map Series (4 Maps Quadrants

A-D: Released 8/23/2018) showing land use classifications for all properties in

the City.

o Preliminary DRAFT Annexation Plan Map Series (2 Maps Released

10/5/2018) showing Potential Annexation Areas and Potential Land Uses for

Annexation Areas.

o Preliminary DRAFT Document #2A: Goals and Recommendations

• Email Activated to receive comments on Comprehensive Plan

• Ongoing guidance and assistance from the Office of State Planning Coordination

• Various information and assistance received from City Department and State Agencies

• Received Delaware Population Consortium Annual Projection Series issued October 2018

To Be Scheduled Activities and Outgoing Tasks: • Follow-up Contacts/Meetings with City Departments as needed

• Follow-up Contacts/Meetings with relevant State agencies as needed

• Preparation of DRAFT Plan document and Maps

• Continue work tasks on Chapter Editing and Map Development

• Submit DRAFT Plan for PLUS Review meeting October 1, 2019 filing deadline


o Anticipate being scheduled for the PLUS Meeting on October 23, 2019

• Release of Complete DRAFT Plan to Planning Commission and City Council Committee

of the Whole, the Historic District Commission, and other groups and the public for

review and comment

o Presentation on DRAFT Plan to Planning Commission at their October 21, 2019

meeting

• Planning for next Outreach opportunities to public and stakeholders:

o Open House Event – October 23, 2019 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Dover Public

Library

o Visitation Event – October 24, 2019 from 8:30am-5:00pm at City Hall

• Gather Review Comments on DRAFT Plan and prepare FINAL DRAFT document and

Public Comment/Request Summary

• Formal review processes including Public Hearings with Planning Commission and City

Council to be scheduled in December-January

For Review: Preliminary Draft Chapter 15 – Implementation Plan

The Planning Staff Project Team continues final editing of the DRAFT Plan & Maps for the Comprehensive Plan. Any input and comments from various groups and stakeholders is appreciated. The following Preliminary DRAFT Document has been released for review, discussion and comment. See attached item: Chapter 15.

• Preliminary DRAFT Chapter 15 – Implementation Plan (Dated 9/16/2019)

The City Council and Council Committee of the Whole are encouraged to review this Preliminary DRAFT document and be prepared for discussion with any comments and questions. The Planning Staff Project Team is seeking general endorsement of this document in preparation for submission of a DRAFT Plan document for PLUS (Preliminary Land Use Services) Review and public release.

The following items were formally released previously. However, as plan development and

evaluation of maps has continued, these items will be amended and edited prior to the release of

the DRAFT Plan in early October 2019. Items previously issued for review:

• Preliminary DRAFT #2A Goals & Recommendations (Dated 2/28/2019) from the

topic chapters.

o Chapters include: Natural Resources & Environmental Protection; Historic

Preservation; Public Utilities & Infrastructure; Community Services & Facilities;

Transportation; Economic Development; and Housing & Community

Development.

• Preliminary DRAFT Land Development Plan Map Series (4 Maps Quadrants A-D:

Released 8/23/2018) showing land use classifications for all properties in the City.

• Preliminary DRAFT Annexation Plan Map Series (2 Maps Released 10/5/2018)

showing Potential Annexation Areas and Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas.

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