Historic District Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
What happened
AI summary
The Dover Historic District Commission reviewed two major downtown redevelopment applications and received an update on citywide housing and land use reforms. The Commission recommended approval for Application HI-25-01 Revised #2 (The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza) for full demolition and reconstruction of the front facade using a lightweight brick EIFS cladding system for a 45-unit mixed-use residential project. For Application HI-25-02 Revised (The Governor at 120 S. Governors Ave), proposing a 120-unit mixed-use building with grocery, daycare, and apartments, the Commission voted to recommend denial and request an architectural redesign of the rear facade along New Street, emphasizing the need for architectural detailing consistent with the Governors Avenue frontage. Councilman Roy Sudler, Jr. spoke during public comment supporting improvements to the New Street facade. Staff also provided an update on the 2019 Comprehensive Plan implementation and Senate Joint Resolution 8 (SJR 8) housing and zoning regulatory analysis.
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Votes
3 routine votes, all passed
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Move that we approve application HI-25-01 Revised Number 2 with the staff recommendations as well as an alternative suggestion for the boxwoods.
Passed.
Play from 38:47Motion to deny the architectural review certification for HI-25-02 Revised and S-25-11 Revised, The Governor mixed-use building at 120 South Governors Avenue, requesting an architectural redesign on the rear elevation facing New Street that would better reflect what is shown on Governors Avenue, to be presented at a future meeting.
Passed.
Play from 1:11:14Move to adjourn.
Passed.
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Recording
Agenda
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HI-25-01. The Old Post at 55 Loockerman Plaza (HI-25-01 Revised #2 and S-25-07 Revised #2)
Public hearing and architectural review certification for the redevelopment of the Old Dover Post Office property into a 45-unit mixed-use residential project, including full demolition and reconstruction using an exterior EIFS brick cladding system.
Play from 00:00HI-25-02. The Governor: Mixed Use Building at 120 S Governors Avenue (HI-25-02 Revised and S-25-11 Revised)
Public hearing and review of revised architectural elevations for a 4-story, 169,080 sq ft mixed-use building with 120 residential units, grocery store, and daycare. The Commission discussed the lack of architectural features on the rear New Street elevation.
Play from 41:51Old Business. Implementation of 2019 Comprehensive Plan & Housing Study (SJR 8)
Planning staff presentation on the Senate Joint Resolution 8 (SJR 8) regulatory analysis regarding housing and zoning ordinance reform, including notice of an upcoming public open house on October 14.
Play from 1:13:07Adjournment. Adjournment
Adjournment of the Historic District Commission meeting.
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Documents
Attendance
1 in person.
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- Roy Sudler, Jr. (Attended meeting in person and spoke during public comment as 4th District Councilman)In person