REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 1973
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, June 11, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Members present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hayes, Holmes, Holpp, Legates, Muir and Walls.
The invocation was said by Rev. Thomas Freeman.
MINUTES
The minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 14, 1973 were accepted and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
REPORTS
Chief of Police report for the month of May was accepted.
Building Inspector & Fire Marshal report for the month of May was accepted.
City Planner report for the month of May was accepted.
Alderman report for May was accepted, fines in the amount of $631.00 were remitted.
Cash Receipts, General Fund, for month of May were accepted.
Budget Report, General Fund, for month of April was accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Revenue Fund, for month of May were accepted.
Cash Receipts, Electric Improvement Fund, for month of May were accepted.
City Manager report for month of May was accepted.
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD - PJM POOL
The administrative board of the PJM power pool has contacted the City of Dover in regard to an appointment by the City of a member to this board. It has been suggested that since it is an administrative board that the City Manager be appointed to fill this position. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council appointed the City Manager to this abovementioned position.
LITTLE JOE’S FOOTSBALL PARLOR
A recent request was received from residents and business’ in the area of Little Joe’s Footsball Parlor asking the City to deny them a business license with the feeling that the business was causing a disturbance in the area, and detrimental to the remaining business places. This was referred to the Chief of Police and City Manager for their study and recommendation. It is their recommendation that no action be taken at this time. The Police Department has surveyed the situation and discussed the apparent problems with the proprietor and feel that the problems that exist are very minor and can be handled without any difficulty. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Holmes, Council accepted the recommendation of the Chief of Police and City Manager.
SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Safety Advisory Committee meeting held on June 4, 1973 was presented by Chairman Walls. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council accepted the report as presented.
CHESAPEAKE SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT REQUEST
A request of the Chesapeake Supply and Equipment Company for the location of a office trailer on their property located at Forest Street and the Railroad was originally denied by the Building Inspector and then referred to the Safety Advisory Committee for their study and recommendation. The Committee recommends to uphold the Building Inspector decision. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the recommendation of the Safety Advisory Committee.
HOLDEN & MUNDY CURB
Holden & Mundy have requested no parking be installed on South Governors Avenue along the curb in front of their Used Car Lot. This curb is on private property, being owned by them, and therefore it is the recommendation of the Safety Advisory Committee that the Chief of Police contact Holden & Mundy and advise them that since this curb is private property they may paint it yellow and create a No Parking Zone on their own property. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘no’, Mr. Legates, approved the recommendation of the Safety Advisory Committee.
MADISON STREET-RODNEY ROAD ALLEY
The alleys adjacent to Rodney Road and Madison Street are being used by motorcycles to gain access to the cemetery where they are riding motorcycles. The Safety Advisory Committee has recommended that a chain be placed across this alley and Madison Street at the entrance to the cemetery to prohibit traffic entering the cemetery unless authorized. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council unanimously approved the recommendation of the Committee.
PARKING ORDINANCE
On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a no-parking zone shall be established so that it shall be unlawful to park vehicles on the south side of Hope Street for a distance of sixty-eight (68) feet measured in a westerly direction from the intersection of South State Street and Hope Street.
2. That this Ordinance shall become effective upon erection of proper signs or the painting of proper no-parking zones on the curb.
ADOPTED June 11, 1973
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & TREES COMMITTEE
A written report of the Parks, Playgrounds & Trees Committee meeting held on June 4, 1973 was presented by Chairman Walls. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council accepted the report as presented.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
A written report of the Utility Committee meeting held on June 5, 1973 was presented by Chairman Holpp. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council accepted the report as presented.
ADDITIONAL POWER STUDY
The Utility Committee has recommended that Laramore, Douglass, & Popham be engaged to immediately begin a study on the future power needs of the City of Dover and their recommendation stating how they should be met. This is in addition to the present construction and will be necessary to fulfil the requirements of the PJM pool beyond the year of 1978. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council approved the above recommendation of the Utility Committee.
DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A request was considered by the Utility Committee on water service to be furnished to the proposed building on Dennys Road of the Delaware Technical Community College. The committee has recommended that since this area is not in the City it be denied, stating that their recourse might be in requesting annexation, but as the present policy stands, no water service is extended beyond the City limits. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council approved the recommendation of the Utility Committee.
GENERAL FOODS WELL
General Foods has requested permission to drill a well at their plant site along the Hazletville Road to be used for generating steam from their boilers for the processing of food. The Utility Committee has recommended that the City Manager meet with General Foods in an attempt to solve their water problem through the City water system. On motion of Mr. Walls, seconded by Mr. Holmes, Council approved the recommendation of the Utility Committee. The City Manager will meet with General Foods and report back to the Utility Committee for their study and recommendation.
HARTLY ROAD ANNEXATION REQUESTS
Several residents along the southside of the Hartly Road have once again requested annexation to the City of Dover. Their main concern at this time is the supplying of water by the City of Dover. The Utility Committee has recommended that a poll be taken of the area to determine those that desire annexation and possibly setting up of individual referendums to consider their requests. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council approved the recommendation of the Utility Committee.
LEGISLATIVE & FINANCE COMMITTEE
A written report of the Legislative & Finance Committee meeting held on June 6, 1973 was presented by Chairman Hayes. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council approved the report as presented.
PARKING AUTHORITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Legislative & Finance Committee has requested that the Dover Parking Authority be contacted and all financial statements not already received by the City Council be made available to them as soon as possible. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council directed the City Clerk to contact the Parking Authority and request all financial statements up to the current year be made available to City Council.
PENDING LITIGATION
The Legislative & Finance Committee considered the pending litigation that is to be filed against the City, and in view of the workload placed on the City Solicitor by the City, the Committee recommends that the City Manager and Mayor discuss with the City Solicitor the possibility of obtaining legal help for the City Solicitor in preparing these cases. After consultation with the City Solicitor it was further recommended that the City Solicitor handle on his own this pending litigation. It was recommended that the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare legislation for the Local Service Function Budget for the Kent County municipalities, and to defend the City in any possible litigation by the Kent County Levy Court on the buffer zone. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council approved by unanimous vote the recommendation of the Legislative & Finance Committee as outlined above.
JOHN GREENE TRAILER REQUEST
A request has been received from Mr. John G. Greene to remove a 50' x 10' trailer from a parcel of land he owns located on the south side of White Oak Road and replace it with a new double wide mobile home 60' x 24'. The request was originally denied by the Building Inspector, per the City of Dover Zoning Code, and Mr. Greene was appealing it to the Council. On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council upheld the decision of the Building Inspector and denied the request of Mr. Greene.
HEAT & AIR-CONDITIONING CONTRACT
Bids were received by the City of Dover for the repair and installation of heating and airconditioning in the present City Hall Annex. Three bids were received and the low bid being that of C&D Construction Company with a bid price of $34,834. The City Manager recommends approval and award of the low bid. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council by a roll call vote of 8 ‘yes’ and 0 ‘no’, awarded the contract for the hearing and air-conditioning of the City Hall Annex to C&D Construction Company.
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
On motion of Mr. Muir, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following ordinance pertaining to the General Fund Budget for the fiscal year 1973-1974.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. The amounts hereinafter named, aggregating Three Million, Five Hundred Forty Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Eight Dollars and Twenty Five Cents, ($3,549,908.25) or so much as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use of the several departments of the Municipal Government, and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1973 and ending June 30, 1974, as follows:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Fire Marshal & Building Inspector Donations
Debt Service
Social Security & Group Insurance
Pensions
Electricity
Parking Authority
Mayor & Council
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Donations
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
Donations
STREET AND TRASH DEPARTMENTS
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Contractual Services
SEWER AND SEWER PLANT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Electricity
County Sewer Fees
WATER DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Electricity
STORES DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Gasoline, Oil & Grease
172,000.00
117,500.00
58,170.00
5,000.00
741,801.25
155,000.00
50,000.00
30,000.00
15,000.00
7,500.00
558,187.00
115,600.00
14,000.00
15,000.00
25,000.00
13,000.00
1,200.00
2,000.00
218,000.00
100,000.00
10,000.00
75,000.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
275,000.00
65,000.00
75,000.00
55,000.00
15,500.00
6,000.00
20,000.00
$ 1,351,971.25
702,787.00
41,200.00
328,000.00
370,000.00
195,000.00
41,500.00
PARKS, AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Personal Services
Materials & Supplies
Donations
Travel
School Rental & Program
AMBULANCE
Personal Services
Material & Supplies
PLANNING COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL STREET AID
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
105,000.00
20,000.00
10,000.00
850.00
44,600.00
66,000.00
3,000.00
TOTALS
180,450.00
69,000.00
20,000.00
200,000.00
50,000.00
$ 3,549,908.25
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized without further approval of City Council to make interdepartmental transfers of up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any department.
ADOPTED JUNE 11, 1973
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the budget of the Electric Department for the fiscal year 1973-1974. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the adoption of the budget. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That amounts hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million, Five Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred Eight Dollars and Seventy Five Cents (9,527,908.75) or so much thereof as may be necessary, are hereby appropriated from current revenues of the Electric Department, estimated for Nine Million, Six Hundred Twenty One Thousand Dollars and No Cents, (9,621,000.00) for the use of the several divisions of the Electric Department, and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1973 and ending June 30, 1974, as follows:
OPERATIONS
Production Labor
Materials & Supplies
Purchased Power
Fuel
DISTRIBUTION
Labor
Materials & Supplies
Training
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries & Wages
Materials & Supplies
Social Security & Group Insurance
Meter Deposit Refunds
State Utility Tax
420,000.00
185,000.00
2,850,000.00
2,555,000.00
140,000.00
75,000.00
10,000.00
155,000.00
100,000.00
90,000.00
40,000.00
385,000.00
$ 6,010,000.00
225,000.00
770,000.00
TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET $ 7,005,000.00
INTEREST ON 1965 REVENUE BONDS
PRINCIPAL ON 1965 REVENUE BONDS
ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT FUND
CITY OF DOVER GENERAL FUND
PRINCIPAL & INTEREST ON G.O. BONDS
INTEREST ON 1973 REVENUE BONDS
PRINCIPAL ON 1973 REVENUE BONDS
226,615.00
364,170.00
600,000.00
500,000.00
50,346.25
731,777.50
50,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATION $ 9,527,908.75
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of City Council, to make inter-divisional transfers of up to 10% of the amount herein appropriated to any division, except that the amounts herein appropriated for interest, principal and debt reserve on 1965, 1970 and 1973 Revenue Bonds and for the Electric Improvement Fund may no be decreased.
ADOPTED JUNE 11, 1973
KOHN REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of the property located on South Bradford Street owned by Jehial & Doris Kohn. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Dr. Norman Jones, equitable owner and present and addressed Council on behalf of the rezoning. They are requesting a rezoning from R-8 to I0. The Planning Commission has recommended denial of this request, due to limited off-street parking and spot zoning. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. After much discussion, Council by unanimous vote of a motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, deferred action on this request pending a second review by the Planning Commission.
FRAZIER REZONING
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property located on North State Street owned by Maurice & Marguerite Frazier. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the rezoning. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of this request. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous roll call vote adopted the following ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NORTH STATE STREET, OWNED BY MAURICE & MARGUERITE FRAZIER, FROM R-20 TO C-2A USE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the limits of the City of Dover, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of the property described below from R-20 to C-2A use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover shall be amended by changing the Zoning designation from R-20 to C-2A that land located on the west side of North State Street adjacent to Silver Lake, owned by Maurice & Marguerite Frazier, equitable owners being Ernest V. & Esther W. Keith, and containing approximately 14 acres.
ADOPTED JUNE 11, 1973
HISTORICAL ZONE APPLICATION
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider an amendment to the Zoning Map that would apply the Historical Zone (H) to the area located on the west side of North State Street adjacent to Silver Lake owned by Maurice & Marguerite Frazier. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. No one was present to speak for or against the request. The Planning Commission has recommended that Architectural Review requirements be placed on this area, but not to change the requirements to the Historical Zone. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council by unanimous roll call vote accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission as outlined above.
DELAWARE STATE NEWS PROGRESS EDITION
The annual edition of the Delaware State News Progress Edition will go to print early in the Fall and a request has been made of the City of Dover to procure an advertisement in this paper. The City has participated in the past with a full page ad. The cost of a full-page as is $575. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council authorized the City Manager to place a full-page ad in the DSN Progress Edition - 1973.
DENTIST’S LICENSE FEE REQUEST
A letter was received from eighteen (18) local dentists stating that they felt that the increase in license fees from $20 to $100 is discriminatory and Dr. Thomas Mercer was present representing the dentists in this matter. Dr. Mercer spoke to Council on their behalf and asking that consideration be given to them in the matter of business license fees in comparison to other business’ of the same nature. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council acknowledged receipt of their letter and of Dr. Mercer’s presentation.
KENT COUNTY THEATER GUILD
A letter was received from the Kent County Theater Guild requesting that their property located at 140 Roosevelt Avenue be declared tax-exempt by the City of Dover. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Muir, Council referred this request to the Legislative & Finance Committee for their study and recommendation.
J. P. COURT #7 REPORT
The monthly report of the J. P. Court #7 for May was received attached to a check in the amount of $10,627.59. Deferred payments due the City of Dover as of May 31, 1973 are $28,086.06. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council accepted the report as presented.
PENN MUTUAL - JARDEL TAX APPEAL
The tax appeal of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Jardel, Inc., tabled on April 9, 1973 was scheduled again for this meeting. On motion of Mr. Holmes, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote removed from the table the tax appeal of Jardel and Penn Mutual. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. The City Tax Assessor, Julius Weinstein related to Council the value of the properties both land and buildings, and further related the appeals and date of these appeals that had taken place before the Tax Appeals Committee prior to April 9, 1973. The property n question is the Blue Hen Mall. The improved land on this property is owned by Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and is assessed for $1,295,900. The unimproved land owned by Jardel, Inc., is assessed for $276,500 and the buildings assessed for $5,920,100. Mr. Henry Horsey, representing the owners of record, addressed Council and entered into the records certain exhibits pertinent to their case. Also introduced at this time were several witnesses on behalf of the owners. The first witness was Mr. John A. Robbins, owner and president of Jardel, Inc. Next witness was Mr. Paul W. Shoup, a professional Real Estate Appraiser retained by Jardel, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company to evaluate the J. M. Cleminshaw report. Mr. Shoup stated his findings on this report and then gave his determination of the value of the property. Mr. George M. Records, Jr. was then called as a witness and gave testimony on behalf of Jardel, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. William Amundsen, representing J. M. Cleminshaw Company then spoke on behalf of the report they prepared and their findings in arriving at an appraised value of the properties in question. A detailed accounting of the proceedings in the form of a transcript taken by Wesley A. Coote, Official Court Reporter are attached to these minutes as a permanent record. Mayor Carroll then declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Harris, Council by unanimous roll call vote deferred any final decision on this matter at this time pending review of the proceedings and testimonies.
REVENUE SHARING STUDY REPORTS
Reports were at this time presented to Council on requests for monies received from the Federal Government for Revenue Sharing. A written request was presented to each of the Councilmen prior a spokesman for the group addressing Council. The following organizations and committees were represented as noted:
1. Civic Center Study Committee - William T. James, Chairman
2. Human Resources Coalition - Marvin Jones, Committee Member
3. NAACP, Central Branch - Wilbert L . Cooper, President
4. Golden Opportunity Center, Inc. - (letter read)
5. Catholic Social Services - (letter read)
6. Dover Public Library - Thomas Jackson, Secretary
7. Delmarva Ecumenical Agency - (letter read)
8. Delaware Opportunities Industrialization Center - R. W. Coleman, Chairman
Considerable discussion followed each and every presentation and request. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council by unanimous vote deferred any action on this matter until these reports could be looked at and evaluated by Council. A meeting will be called by Council to appropriate the monies prior to the filing deadlines of June 20, 1973.
STATE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
A letter was received from the State Department of Recreation, Glenn T. Smoot, Director, requesting that the City of Dover support their request before the State Budget Committee to avoid the cutting of two needed personnel in their department to help operate the State Recreation Grant Program of which the City receives a current grant of approximately $14,000. They were requesting that the City write to Senator Richard S. Cordrey stating their support in not cutting this budget and impairing the program. On motion of Mr. Legates, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 7 ‘yes’ and 1 ‘no’, Mr. Harris, directed that Senator Cordrey be contacted with the expression of the City of Dover.
RICHARD WINCHELL REQUEST
A request was received from Mr. Richard Winchell, property owner spokesman, for information of the City of Dover concerning the cost of installation of utilities in the Moores Lake area. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council referred this request to the Utility Committee.
MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE
A proposal was received from Mr. Richard H. Bailery of Smyrna stating that he would like to make the City of Dover a monumental sculpture. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Legates, Council referred this request to the Parks Committee for their study and recommendation.
KENT SYSTEMS LETTER
A letter was received from Mr. Ed Furjanic, manager of Kent Systems located in the Treadway Towers complimenting the City of Dover on their excellent Ambulance Service. Their office had an occasion recently to request emergency ambulance service and the service was performed excellently and Mr. Furjanic wishes to compliment the City of Dover at this time. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Walls, Council acknowledged receipt of the letter.
TAYLOR REZONING
A request has been received to rezone property located on the Northeast corner of Bradford and Gooden Streets. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Map. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located at the northeast corner of Bradford and Gooden Street is presently zoned for RG-1 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing be held in City Hall Annex on July 9, 1973 at 8:00 PM on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover that would rezone from RG-1 to RG0 that property located on the northeast corner of Bradford and Gooden Streets, owned by Richard and Marilyn Taylor and containing approximately 18,000 square feet.
2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 11, 1973
PINE GROVE FARM REZONING
A request has been received to rezone property located on the north side of Route 8, known as the Pine Grove Farm, owned by David P. Buckson and Edward H. Richardson. A public hearing is required prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council adopted the following resolution and referred the request to the Planning Commission.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, certain property located on the northside of Route 8 is presently zoned for R-8 use, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a public hearing be held in City Hall Annex on July 9, 1973 at 8:00 PM on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Dover that would rezone from R-8 to RG-2 and R-8 that property located on the northside of Route 8, known as the Pine Grove Farm, owned by David P. Buckson and Edward H. Richardson, and containing approximately 74.63 acres.
2. That notice of this public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
ADOPTED JUNE 11, 1973
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 11:55 PM
JAY R. DOUGHERTY
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of June 11, 1973 are hereby approved.
CRAWFORD J. CARROLL
MAYOR
JUNE 13, 1973