Planning Commission 05/19/2025 07:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware

Written comments are accepted via mail to City of Dover – Planning Commission, P.O. Box 475 Dover DE 19903 and via email at CompPlan@dover.de.us.

IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE

The Planning Commission Meeting for May 19, 2025 will be held at City Hall in City Council Chambers at 7:00PM and as a Virtual Meeting using Webex, an audio/video conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. The public is welcome to attended. See participation information below to join by phone or computer.

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City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting of Monday, May 19, 2025

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• 1.Adoption of Minutes of April 21, 2025

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS

Meeting Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting date is Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Update on City Council Actions

Department of Planning & Inspections Updates

OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING MEETING PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS

OLD BUSINESS

Request for Extension of Planning Commission Approval

• 2.S-23-06 College Road Apartments at Railroad Avenue/Grove Street – Request for a One-Year Extension of Planning Commission Approval granted on June 20, 2023 for a Site Development Plan for construction of two 6-story mid-rise apartment buildings with a total of 385 units consisting of studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units. The ground level of each apartment building is parking and the other site improvements include six 7-car garage buildings, parking lots, landscaping, and recreation areas. The Planning Commission action also included approval of the Active Recreation Area Plan and denial of a Waiver Request to Reduce the Parking Requirements. The Project also includes street construction/improvements to Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue. A Lot Consolidation Plan will combine the four parcels located east of Railroad Avenue for a total of 31.08 acres of land. These properties are zoned RG-5 (General Residence Zone for Mid-Rise Apartments). The subject area is located north of, but not adjacent to College Road, and east of the Railroad corridor in the vicinity of Raymond Street, Railroad Avenue, and Grove Street. Property Owners: Patel College Properties, LLC and Patel Excess College Road, LLC. Tax Parcels: ED-05-067.00-02-53.00-000, ED-05-067.00-02-54.00-000, ED-05-067.00-02-55.00-000, and ED-05-067.00-02-56.00-000. Council District 4.

Pending Development Application:

• 3.Request to Withdraw: AX-25-01 Lands of Robert Pellegrino at 582 Acorn Lane - A Request to Withdraw has been received regarding Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 2.3096 acres+/- located at 582 Acorn Lane. The property is currently zoned RS-1 (Residential Single Family Zone) in Kent County. The proposed Zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The property is located at the southeast corner of Acorn Lane and Old White Oak Road. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residential Low Density. The property owner is Robert Pellegrino. Property Address: 582 Acorn Lane. Tax Parcel: ED-00-068.15-01-11.00-000. Proposed Council District 3. Ordinance #2025-08. The First Reading of this Annexation Request was completed March 10, 2025. Public Hearing before the Planning Commission on began on April 21, 2025 and was held open seeking additional information for the Planning Commission Meeting of May 19, 2025. The Public Hearing was originally scheduled for City Council on May 12, 2025 be will be cancelled.

NEW APPLICATIONS 

• 4.S-25-08 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover Building Additionat 1216 and 1240 McKee Road - Public Hearing and Review of a Site Development Plan application for two parcels of land consisting of a total of 5.3 acres +/-.  The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed Addition would expand the existing rehabilitation hospital at 1240 McKee Road by 13,084 SF, adding two additions, one totaling 10,062 SF and one totaling 3,022 SF. The application includes the addition of a therapy garden, 64 parking spaces, associated circulation for parking, and a stormwater management pond. The property is located on the west side of McKee Road and north of the intersection of McKee Road and College Road. The owners of record are Dover MOB, LLC and PAM Cubed Real Estate, LLC. Property Addresses: 1240 McKee Road and 1216 McKee Road. Tax Parcels: ED05-067.00-01-33.00-000 and ED05-067.00-01-34.00-000. Council District 1. Waivers Requested: Partial Elimination of Upright Curbing and Reduction of Loading Berth Requirements. For Consideration: Superior Urban Design.

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURN 

Posted Agenda: May 9, 2025