Planning Commission September 21, 2026 09/21/2026 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@doverde.gov

IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE

The Planning Commission Meeting for September 21, 2026 will be held as an In-Person Meeting at City Hall in City Council Chambers at 7:00 PM and  as a Virtual Meeting using Webex, an audio/video conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. The public is welcome to attend in person or virtually with the participation information below to join by phone or computer.

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City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting of September 21, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• 1.Adoption of Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026

• PC Minutes 8-17-26.pdf (0.20 MB)

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS

Meeting Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting date is October 19, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.

Update on City Council Actions

Department of Planning & Inspections Updates

OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING MEETING PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS

OLD BUSINESS

Requests for Extension of Planning Commission Approval

Revised Development Applications:

• 2.HI-25-01 Revised #2 and S-25-07 Revised #2 The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza – Public Hearing and Review for Revised Architectural Review Certification and Revised Site Development Plan Application for redevelopment of the Old Dover Post Office property consisting of 1.267 acres for a mixed-use project (commercial and residential uses) known as The Old Post as Revised. This Revised #2 Plan proposes the demolition of the existing building in its entirety and reconstruction of the front building portion its current form adding the second-floor addition to the front wings of the building and with the four-story rear Building Addition. Architectural Revisions request utilization of an EIFS brick exterior cladding system in place of the conventional and thin brick materials for the building elevations. This Revised #2 Plan seeks to increase the apartment unit count from 42 to 45 units while keeping the exact same building footprint and total building square footage as previously approved. The overall project will consist of a building with forty-five (45) residential apartment units and commercial space and with parking and other site improvements. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone), subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located on the north side of Loockerman Plaza and adjacent to Innovation Way. The owner of record is The Old Post, LLC. Property Address: 55 Loockerman Plaza. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.05-04-53.00-000. Council District 4. For Consideration with Revision: Parking Strategy Statement and Active Recreation Area Plan. Application HI-25-01 was considered for Architectural Review Certification at the Historic District Commission Meeting of February 20, 2025 and as Revised at their November 20, 2025 Meeting. Application S-25-07 was granted conditional approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Certification by the Planning Commission on March 17, 2025 and as Revised at their December 15, 2025 Meeting.

• Final DAC Report wComments S-25-07 Revised #2 Old Post REVISED #2.pdf (1.04 MB)
• Staff Review Report HI-25-01 The Old Post REVISED #2.pdf (0.42 MB)
• Redacted Letter to Planning 8.20.2026.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Old Post Revised Building Letter.pdf (0.19 MB)
• 2026-08-20 OLD POST CONSTRUCTION PLANSr.pdf (4.44 MB)
• 25059 44 CD Rev S&S 082326.pdf (5.60 MB)

• 3.HI-25-02 Revised and S-25-11 Revised The Governor: Mixed Use Building at 120 S Governors Avenue – Public Hearing and Review of a Revised Architectural Review Certification and Revised Site Development Plan Application for the construction of a four story, 169,080 SF Mixed Use Building including a grocery, retail and restaurant spaces, a child day care, 120 apartment units, and a roof-top courtyard with site improvements of a parking lot, a courtyard, and landscaping. The Revision includes refinement to the building architectural elevations and materials, and adjustments to the building entrances, courtyard and loading areas. The main parcel contains 1.70 +/- acres. The properties are zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) and partially subject to H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the west side of South Governors Avenue and halfway between Reed Street and West Loockerman Street. The owners of record are Downtown Dover Development Corporation c/o Downtown Dover Partnership and The City of Dover. Property Addresses: 105 S. New Street, 111 S. New Street, 115 S. New Street, 120 S. Governors Avenue, Dover, DE. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-01-44.00-000, ED-05-077.09-01-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-01-42.00-000, ED-05-077.09-01-43.00-000. Council District 4.  Waiver Approved for Opaque Barrier – Fence Components and Approved Parking Strategy Statement. This Application HI-25-02 was considered at the Historic District Commission Meeting of July 17, 2025 and granted conditional approval of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Certification by the Planning Commission with Application S-25-11 The Governor 120 S Governors Avenue on September 15, 2025.

• DAC Report - 2025 - Revised with New Comments.pdf (1.34 MB)
• Staff Review Report Revised HI-25-02 120 S Governors The Governor.pdf (0.32 MB)
• Excerpt - July 17 2025 HDC.pdf (0.18 MB)
• 2026-08-24_120 S Governor_Design Document.pdf (3.36 MB)

NEW APPLICATIONS 

• 4.S-26-13 Winner Subaru Building Additions at 1387 North DuPont Highway– Public Hearing and Site Development Plan Review to permit the construction of 12,346 SF in Building Additions to the existing auto dealership building and site improvements on a 5.48-acre parcel for Motor Vehicle Sales and Service Establishment. The project entails the construction of a new 8,817 SF +/- Building Addition, a new 3,336 SF +/- Building Addition, and an additional new 193 SF +/- Building Addition, and associated parking and site improvements. The property is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone) and a portion is subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone): Tier 3-Excellent Recharge Area. The property is located on the east side of North DuPont Highway and northwest of the entrances to the Dover Mall. The owner of record is 1387 N. Dupont Highway, LLC c/o Michael Hynansky and lessee is Winner Dover 1387, LLC c/o Michael Hynansky. Property Address: 1387 North DuPont Highway, Dover DE. Tax Parcel: ED-05-057.00-01-15.00-000. Council District 3. Waiver Requested: Reduction of Arterial Street Buffer

• FINAL DAC Report wComments S-26-13 Winner Subaru Building Additions.pdf (1.16 MB)
• S-26-13 Site Development Plan Winner Subaru Building Additions.pdf (2.14 MB)
• S-26-13 Conceptual Elevation Rendering Sheets.pdf (1.27 MB)

• 5.S-26-14 William Henry Campus Improvements at 65 Carver Road, Dover, DE– Public Hearing and review of a Site Development Plan for the demolition of an existing 140,382 SF school buildings (William Henry) and portion of the Kent County Community School (KCCS) and construction of a new 81,362 SF Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center, a 36,098 SF Addition for KCCS and a head house associated with the new geothermal system. The proposal also includes site work consisting of a new bus and parent dropoff/pickup loops, parking lots, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and a geothermal system field. The property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and also partly subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The Owner of record is Dover Special School District (Capital School District). The Property consists of 45.46 Acres. The Property is located on the north side of Forest Street and east of Carver Road. Property Address: 65 Carver Road, Dover, DE. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.07-01-55.00. Council District 4. Waiver Request: Reduction of Parking Requirement.

• DAC Report FINAL William Henry Campus Improvement With Comments and Waivers.pdf (1.64 MB)
• 26-130-00-SITE PLAN-SP-01 Cover-9-10-2026.pdf (2.47 MB)

NEW BUSINESS

• 6.MI-26-07 SJR8 - City of Dover DSHA Technical Assistance for Housing and Land Use Reform - Presentation on City of Dover Regulatory Analysis Summary Report

• DSHA Dover Sept PC Meeting.pdf (4.00 MB)
• City of Dover Regulatory Analysis Summary with cover.pdf (7.76 MB)

• 7.Annual Meeting of the Planning Commission (Nomination and Election of Officers and Appointment to Subcommittees)

• By-Laws August 2018.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Appointments to Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee 8-2026.pdf (0.18 MB)

PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY - An opportunity given for members of the public to provide comments to the Planning Commission not specifically related to Applicants with Public Hearings.

ADJOURN 

Posted Agenda: September 11, 2026