REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, January 22, 1968 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hastings, Hayes, Holpp, Hughes, Jackson and Smith.

The invocation was said by the Rev. U.N. Freeman of the First Pilgrim Church.

MINUTES

The minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1968 were approved and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.

ELECTION RESULTS

The officials appointed to conduct the Municipal Election held Monday, January 15, 1968 certified the results to City Council as follows:            1492 votes were cast:

            FOR MAYOR:                       Crawford J. Carroll                 1133 votes

 

            FOR COUNCILMEN: 

                         First District               Randolph Hughes                    968 votes

 

                        Second District           Harry R. Jackson                     689 votes

                                                            Donald C. Culver                    571 votes

 

                        Third District              Turner B. Hastings                  970 votes

 

                        Fourth District            William A. Hayes                    834 votes

                                                            Benjamin E. Freeman                          613 votes

On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Biggs, the election results, as certified, were accepted by Council.

LARKIN REZONING

A request has been received from Lily M. Larkin to rezone a piece of land she now owns from RG-1 to RG0 use. The property is located on the S. W. corner of State Street and Gooden Avenue. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Harris, 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 AND DIRECTING THAT A NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.

WHEREAS, certain land located at the Southwest corner of State Street and Gooden Avenue, owned by Lily M. Larkin, 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 at City Hall at 8:15 P.M. on February 26, 1968 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from RG-1 to RG0 that land located on the Southwest corner of State Street and Gooden Avenue, owned by Lily M. Larkin.

2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware code.

Adopted January 22, 1968.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY

City Manager Neylan reported to Council that he had been contacted by the Wilmington Savings Fund Society pertaining to a swap of some land. They recently purchased the Jones property at 103 South State Street, which is directly east of the intersection of Reed and South State Streets. They would like to swap this Jones property for the City owned property, which is now Budd Street. The idea being that if a swap was made the City could cut Reed Street through to Kings Highway and the same time abandon Budd Street. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the City Manager to contact the WSFS and negotiate on the swap of the lands mentioned above and report back to Council for its decision.

PLANNING REPORT

City Planner, Mr. Richard McCann, and his assistant, Mr. Nicholas Brown, have been working on the Comprehensive Plan adopted by Council early in 1966. They at this time would like to make a report to the Council and Planning Commission on the progress to this date. By agreement of Council a meeting date was set for Wednesday, January 31, 1968 at 7:30 P.M.

SIGN FOR POLICE STATION

Chief Spence has received a price on the installation of a lighted sign in front of the new Police Station. The two prices received were $425 with painted letters on a plastic sign, or $483 with plastic letters on a plastic sign of 3’ x 5’ in size. On motion of Mr. Holpp, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council authorized the Chief of Police to purchase the plastic sign with plastic letters at a price of $483.

SCHOOLVIEW STREETS

The developer of Schoolview, P & B Builders, Inc., presented the deed and a maintenance bond for one year, for the streets in the Schoolview Development. Final inspection has been made by the City Engineer and recommendation that they be accepted. On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council accepted the deed to the streets of the Schoolview Development.

MAYFAIR STREETS

The developer of Mayfair, Frank Rubino, Inc., presented the deed and a maintenance bond for one year, for three streets in the Mayfair Development, Mimosa Avenue, Mockingbird Avenue and a portion of Alder Road. Final inspection has been made by the City Engineer and recommendation of acceptance. On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Biggs, Council accepted the deed to the streets in the Mayfair Development that are mentioned above.

TOWNE POINT NORTH REZONING

A request had been received from Jefferic Enterprises, Inc. for rezoning of approximately 332 acres of land located on the east side of U.S. Route 13 in the recently annexed area. A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and date. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing opened. Mr. Joseph Courtman representing Jefferic Enterprises, Inc. was present and spoke of the plans to develop the area pending rezoning. The Planning Commission recommended the rezoning be approved. Mayor Carroll declared the hearing closed. On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by unanimous vote adopted the following ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF U.S. ROUTE 13, KNOWN AS TOWNE POINT NORTH, FROM R-20 TO C-4, RG-2, R-8 AND R-10 USES.

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 from R-20 to C-4, RG-2, R-8 and R-10 uses on the property described below.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER IN COUNCIL MET:

1. 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-4 (approx. 42 acres), RG-2 (approx. 150 acres), R-8 (approx. 10 acres) and R-10 (approx. 130 acres) uses the property located on the East side of U.S. Route 13. The property contains approximately 332 acres.

Adopted January 22, 1968

Council adjourned at 8:10 P.M.

Jay R. Dougherty

City Clerk

All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of January 22, 1968 are hereby approved.

                                                                                                                                                            

January 23, 1968                                                                                 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor