Board of Adjustment Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
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AI summary
The City of Dover Board of Adjustment held a hybrid meeting on February 18, 2026, to consider Application #V-26-02, an area variance request for Courtney Square located at 429–449 S. New Street. Property owner Phillip McGinnis testified in support of installing an eight-foot chain-link fence (where the zoning ordinance limits front-yard fences to four feet) along South New Street to mitigate severe and recurring loitering, trespassing, and tailgating impacting commercial tenants. Board members questioned the applicant on parking time limits and security measures. The meeting was adjourned following discussion with no formal approval or denial recorded in the provided minutes.
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Votes
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Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Passed.
Agenda
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1. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Approval of the meeting agenda and review of prior meeting minutes.
2. Communications & Reports
Staff report noting public notice compliance for agenda items and announcement of the next meeting date.
3. Application #V-26-02: Courtney Square at 429–449 S. New Street Fence Variance
Public hearing and review of an area variance request from Zoning Ordinance Article 5 §7.5 to allow an increase in fence height from 4 feet to 8 feet for a chain-link fence in three segments along South New Street to prevent trespassing, loitering, and tailgating.
4. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the Board of Adjustment meeting.
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- Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING This Board of Adjustment Meeting for February 18, 2026 will be held in City Hall, City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to attend in person. The Meeting will also be provided as a Virtual Meeting using Webex, an audio/video conferencing system as an electronic means of communication. See participation information below to join by phone or computer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION To Attend City of Dover Board of Adjustment Meeting of February 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM Join by Phone: Dial +1-650-479-3208 Access Code: 253 506 47641 Password from Phones: 36837262 Join Online: https://bit.ly/BOA02182026 Webinar Number: 2535 064 7641 Webinar Password: DoverBOA If you are new to Webex, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. For problems accessing the meeting, please call the Planning Office at (302) 736-7196. Written comments are accepted via mail to City of Dover – Board of Adjustment, P.O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 and via email at CompPlan@dover.de.us. WELCOME ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Adoption of Minutes of December 17, 2025Page 2
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING - February 18, 2026 PAGE 2 2. Adoption of Minutes of January 21, 2026 COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS Meeting Reminder: The next Board of Adjustment Meeting date is Wednesday, March 18, 2026. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS The following Application was filed for Review and Public Hearing before the Board of Adjustment: 3. Application #V-26-02 Courtney Square at 429-449 S New Street - Fence Variance Property at 429-449 South New Street known as Courtney Square. A Request has been made for a Variance from the requirements of Zoning Ordinance, Article 5 §7.5 as associated with a proposed fence to allow an increase in the allowable fence height from 4 feet to 8 feet for a chain link fence in three segments along the South New Street property frontage. The property is zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and partially subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The owner of record is Courtney Square Associates, LLC. Property Addresses: 429-449 South New Street, Dover DE. The Tax Parcel ID is ED-05- 077.09-03-18.00-000. PUBLIC COMMENTS OPPORTUNITY ADJOURN Posted Agenda: February 11, 2026 THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING - BOA FEBRUARY 18, 2026 MEETING MINUTES -final
CITY OF DOVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES February 18, 2026 A Regular/Hybrid Meeting of the City of Dover Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. in person in the City Council Chambers and using the phone/videoconferencing system Webex. Members present were Mr....
- BOA FEBRUARY 18, 2026 MEETING MINUTES -final
CITY OF DOVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES February 18, 2026 A Regular/Hybrid Meeting of the City of Dover Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. in person in the City Council Chambers and using the phone/videoconferencing system Webex. Members present were Mr....
- Board of Adjustment Meeting Packet
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MEETING This Board of Adjustment Meeting for February 18, 2026 will be held in City Hall, City Council...