Planning Commission 03/20/2023 07:00 PM Virtual Meeting

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 March 20, 2023 will be held as an In-Person Meeting at City Hall in City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend in person. The meeting will also be provided as a Virtual Meeting using WebEx a audio/visual conferencing systems as an electronic means of communication. See participation information below to join by phone or computer. 

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City of Dover Planning Commission Meeting of March 20, 2023

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• 1.Adoption of Minutes of February 21, 2023

• PC Minutes 2-21-23.pdf (0.32 MB)

COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS

Meeting Reminder: The next Planning Commission regular meeting date is scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:00pm.

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:

• 2.C-21-02 JJ’s Learning Experience 2 Child Day Care Center at 756 South Little Creek Road - Request for one year extension of Planning Commission Approval granted on April 19, 2021 for Conditional Use Application to permit renovation of a 10,111 SF space in an existing one-story 33,143 SF building into a Child Day Care Center to serve 170 children. The property consists of a 2.39 acre+/- parcel and is located on the south side of South Little Creek Road opposite Babb Drive. The property is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The owner of record is Empire Medical, LLC and the applicant is JJ’s Learning Experience 2. Location Address: 756 South Little Creek Road Suite 1. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.00-01-03.00-000. Council District 2.

• Email Request for Extension C-21-02 Child Day Care Center Conditional use 756 SLC Rd.pdf (0.14 MB)

• 3.C-21-03 Warehouse Building at College Business Park Lot D – Request for one-year extension of Planning Commission Approval granted March 15, 2021 for Conditional Use Site Development Plan to permit construction of a 9,520 SF one story Commercial Warehouse Building with associated site improvements on a 0.9907 acre +/- parcel. The property is zoned M (Manufacturing Zone). The property is located north of College Road, at the end of College Park Drive, abutting the southwest side of the railroad right-of-way. The owner of record is Stoltzfus LLC (HSM Exchange LLC). Property Address: 1255-1257 College Park Drive. Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.00-02-12.06-000. Council District 4.

• C-21-03 Letter Requesting 1-Year Extension of PC Approval_emailed 3-6-2023.pdf (0.26 MB)
• 3_SD-2 Site Plan.pdf (0.19 MB)
• 8_LS-1 Landscape Plan.pdf (0.51 MB)
• FINAL DAC Report w comments C-21-03 College Business Park Lot D Flex Warehouse Building.pdf (0.94 MB)
• Notice of Decision Letter C-21-03 College Business Park Lot D Flex Warehouse Building.pdf (0.12 MB)

Pending Development Application:

• 4.S-23-05 Tidal Wave Auto Spa at 245 N. Dupont Highway - Continued Review of a Site Development Plan and Lot Consolidation Plan for two (2) parcels totaling 2.15 +/- acres at 245 North DuPont Highway. The Plan is to permit construction of a 3,690 SF Car Wash facility, 24 vacuum spaces, and associated site improvements. The properties are zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The parcels consist of a total of 2.15 +/- acres and is located on the northeastern corner of N Dupont Highway and White Oak Road. The owner of record is TWAS Properties LLC. Property Addresses: 245 and 243 N Dupont Highway. Tax Parcel IDs: ED-05-068.18-01-13.00-000 and ED-05-068.18-01-12.00-000.  The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing and began review of this application at their February 21, 2023 and deferred action seeking additional information.

• Cover Sheet_S-23-05 Tidal Wave_03-2023.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Final DAC Report wComments S-23-05 Tidal Wave Auto Spa 245 N DuPont Hwy.pdf (0.91 MB)
• S-23-05 Landscape Plan Sheet C-701.pdf (1.37 MB)
• TWC023_DOVER_COLOR ELEVATIONS_Part1.pdf (3.73 MB)
• email from Jason Lyon noting demand is acceptable_3-3-2023.pdf (0.07 MB)

NEW APPLICATIONS 

• 5.AX-23-02 Lands of Christina L. Kelleher at 273 Acorn Lane - Public Hearing and Review for Recommendation to City Council of an Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling 0.611 acres+/- located at 273 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 on the west side of Acorn Lane between Revolutionary Boulevard and South Hancock Avenue. The annexation category according to Dover’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land use designation is Residential Medium Density. The property owner is Christina L. Kelleher. Property Address: 273 Acorn Lane. Tax Parcel: ED-00-068.19-01-13.00-000. Proposed Council District 3. Ordinance #2023-02. The First Reading of this Annexation Request was held on February 13, 2023. Public Hearing before the Planning Commission is scheduled for March 20, 2023 and City Council on April 10, 2023.

• FINAL DAC Report wAttachments Lands of Kelleher 273 Acorn Lane.pdf (0.90 MB)
• Location Plan 273 Acorn Lane.pdf (0.10 MB)
• AX-23-02 Lands of Kelleher 273 Acorn Lane map.pdf (0.14 MB)

• 6.SB-23-01C Lands of Wyoming, LLC at Jefferson Terrace Extended (Ekaman Subdivision): Conceptual Subdivision Plan - Public Hearing and Review of a Conceptual Subdivision Plan to create six (6) lots from an existing parcel totaling 4.2311 acres to be known as Ekaman Subdivision. The proposed subdivision is to consist of four residential lots, a stormwater management area lot, and a residual lot for residential use.  The proposal includes the extension and addition of a cul-de-sac to the existing street right-of-way of Jefferson Terrace. The property is zoned R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) and is located south of but not adjacent to Wyoming Avenue and west of Monroe Terrace. Property Address: unaddressed on Jefferson Terrace extension (also referenced as 3.8904 acres of Wyoming Avenue Rear). Property Owner: Wyoming, LLC. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077-17-06-02.01-000. Council District 2. Subdivision Waiver Requests: Alternative Lot Configuration and Reduced Frontage on a Public Street (Stormwater Management Area Lot); Increased Percentage of Lots on Cul-de-sac; and Elimination of Sidewalk on Monroe Terrace Frontage of Residual Lot. Note: Any renaming of Jefferson Terrace (to Ekaman Way) is subject to a separate review process.

• DAC Report with comments_SB-23-01 Conceptual Subdivision on Jefferson Way Extended.pdf (1.03 MB)
• SB-23-01 Waiver Requests combined.pdf (1.54 MB)
• Wyoming LLC_Major Subdivsion Conceptual Plan Submission.pdf (1.44 MB)
• SB-23-01C Public comments Packet.pdf (5.60 MB)

• 7.S-23-06 College Road Apartments at Railroad Avenue/Grove Street – Public Hearing and Review of 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 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. Waiver Requests: Reduction of Parking Requirement. Consideration of Active Recreation Area Plan.

• FINAL DAC Report wComments S-23-06 College Road Apst at Railroad Ave.pdf (2.42 MB)
• Waiver Request Letter.pdf (0.26 MB)
• 2023-01-25 College Rd Apartments PLUS Response.pdf (2.01 MB)
• Report wPlans PRCE S-23-06 College Road Apartments at Railroad Avenue.pdf (5.08 MB)

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURN 

Posted Agenda: March 10, 2023