REGULAR MEETING
September 25, 1967
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, September 25, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Carroll presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Biggs, Harris, Hastings, Hayes, Jackson and Smith. Councilman Holpp and Hughes were absent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September 11, 1967 were approved by Council and bore the written approval of Mayor Carroll.
VOTER REGISTRATION
A report of the initial Registration was presented to Council at this time. On September 9, 1967 the first voter registration was held and 73 eligible voters registered with the City Clerk on that date. The nest Registration Day will be held on October 14, 1967.
DAFB HOUSING REPORT
At this time Mayor Carroll introduced Colonel Patch, Deputy Wing Commander of Dover Air Force Base, who has requested permission to address the Council. Col. Patch stated that he wished to express on behalf of General Wallace, their feelings on the housing problem in the Dover area concerning service personnel. The policy of the Department of Defense is to build housing for service personnel only where it is absolutely necessary, mainly relying on the civilian communities to help in housing these people. There are only 1255 housing units on the Dover Air Force Base, thereby creating a need for many additional houses that must be supplied by the Dover are in order that these servicemen may bring their families into the Dover area. Approximately 75% of the personnel on the Base must be housed by the civilian community. The build up of the number of personnel at the Dover base has caused an impact of the housing problem. An Off-Base Housing Referral Office has been established at the Base dealing with housing available in the Dover area. This office is a liaison between the servicemen and/or the landlord. Upon the establishment of this office only about 50% of the housing available to all servicemen, regardless of race, color, or creed. The office has worked and gotten this figure up to 70% and will continue to work on this until the total figure reaches 100%. There are approximately 1200 personnel on the Base who would like to have housing for their families which is unavailable at this time. In closing, Colonel, Parch expressed hope that the City of Dover and the Dover Air Force Base could work closely together to try and solve some of the problems that are creating this shortage of housing.
PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES
On motion of Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘absent’, Messrs Holpp and Hughes, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF STOP SIGNS ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 502, vests in the Local Authorities the right to install signs notifying drivers of motor vehicles to come to a full stop and to yield the right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department of The City of Dover has deemed it necessary and advisable to install such stop signs at the intersections of certain hereinafter named streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET, THAT:
1. From and after the passage of this Ordinance, no vehicle shall enter onto any of the following described streets without first coming to a full stop, nor shall any individual operate a motor vehicle so as to enter onto any of the following streets without first coming to a full stop:
a. Stop on Queen Street before crossing North Street while proceeding in a northerly direction.
b. Stop on Bank Lane before crossing Queen Street while proceeding in a westerly direction.
c. Stop on Bank Lane before crossing Queen Street while proceeding in an easterly direction.
d. Stop on Queen Street before crossing Water Street while proceeding in a southerly direction.
e. Stop on Queen Street before crossing Water Street while proceeding in a northerly direction.
f. Stop on both entrances to Spence’s Sale while proceeding in a westerly direction before entering or crossing Queen Street.
g. Stop on access road to West Street before entering or crossing Queen Street while proceeding in an easterly direction.
h. Stop on South Street Extended before entering Queen Street while proceeding in a westerly direction.
i. Stop on West Street before entering Queen Street while proceeding in a southerly direction.
j. Stop on Bank Lane before entering West Street while proceeding in a westerly direction.
2. That the Police Department of the City of Dover, pursuant to Title 21, Delaware Code, Section 505, is hereby authorized and empowered to install the necessary signs and/or symbols at the locations and intersections mentioned above.
3. Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall result in prosecution under the Laws of Delaware, and any fines and/or imprisonment shall be as provided in the applicable provisions of the Delaware Code.
Passed September 25, 1967
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘absent’, Messrs Holpp and Hughes, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF THE WESTERLY SIDE OF KERBIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF DOVER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on a certain portion of the westerly side of Kerbin Street constitutes a hazard to the free flow of traffic on the street mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and the best interests of those individuals operating motor vehicles on the above referred to street, to prohibit parking on certain portions of said street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET, THAT:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park any vehicle on the entire westerly side of Kerbin Street from the intersection of the westerly line of Kerbin Street with the southerly line of Water Street, to the intersection of the easterly line of Kerbin Street and the northerly line of Elm Terrace.
2. Any person, firm, association, or corporation convicted of a violation of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars, or upon failure to pay such fine shall be imprisoned not more than five (5) days.
Passed September 25, 1967
On motion of Mr. Hastings, seconded by Mr. Hayes, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘absent’ Messrs Holpp and Hughes, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON ELM TERRACE AND SOUTH STATE STREET, IN THE CITY OF DOVER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on certain portions of Elm Terrace and South State Street constitutes a hazard to the free flow of traffic on the street mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and the best interests of those individuals operating motor vehicles on the above referred to streets, to prohibit parking on certain portions of said streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET, THAT:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park any vehicle on either side of Elm Terrace from a point beginning at the intersection of both the northerly and southerly sides of Elm Terrace for a distance of forty (40) feet from its intersection with the easterly line of South State Street.
2. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park any vehicle on the easterly side of South State Street for a distance of forty (40) feet from its intersection of the easterly line of South State Street and the northerly line of Elm Terrace, and for a distance of forty (40) feet along the easterly line of South State Street measured in a southerly direction from the intersection with the southerly line of Elm Terrace.
3. Any person, firm, association, or corporation convicted of a violation of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars, or upon failure to pay such fine shall be imprisoned not more than five (5) days.
Passed September 25, 1967
On motion of Mr. Biggs, seconded by Mr. Smith, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘absent’, Messrs Holpp and Hughes, passed the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE EXTENDED, IN THE CITY OF DOVER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on a certain portion of the northerly side of Pennsylvania Avenue Extended constitutes a hazard to the free flow of traffic on the street mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and the best interests of those individuals operating motor vehicles on the above referred to street, to prohibit parking on certain portions of said street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET, THAT:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park any vehicle on the northerly side of Pennsylvania Avenue Extended, for a distance of four hundred sixty-eight (468) feet measured along the northerly side of Pennsylvania Avenue Extended in an easterly direction, beginning at the intersection of the northerly line of Pennsylvania Avenue Extended and the easterly line of North State Street.
2. Any person, firm, association, or corporation convicted of a violation of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars, or upon failure to pay such fine shall be imprisoned not more than five (5) days.
Passed September 25, 1967
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council by a vote of 6 ‘yes’ and 2 ‘absent’, Messrs Holpp and Hughes, passed the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE AREA KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS CAPITOL GREEN, IN THE CITY OF DOVER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE.
WHEREAS, the parking of motor vehicles on certain portions of New Castle Avenue, Kent Avenue, Sussex Avenue and Collins Drive constitutes a hazard to the free flow of traffic on the streets mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interests of the residents of the City of Dover and the best interests of those individuals operating motor vehicles on the above referred to streets, to prohibit parking on certain portions of said streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET, THAT:
1. From and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to park any vehicle on the following portions of certain streets as hereinafter set forth, located in the area known and designated as Capitol Green:
(a) On the easterly side of New Castle Avenue, between River Road and Water Street Extended;
(b) On the westerly side of New Castle Avenue, from Water Street extending in a northerly and westerly direction to River Road;
(c) On the southerly side of Kent Avenue, between River Road and New Castle Avenue;
(d) On the southerly side of Sussex Avenue, between River Road and New Castle Avenue; and
(e) On the southerly side of Collins Drive, between Rive Road and New Castle Avenue.
2. Any person, firm, association, or corporation convicted of a violation of this Ordinance shall be fined not less than One ($1.00) Dollar nor more than Twenty-five ($25.00) Dollars, or upon failure to pay such fine shall be imprisoned not more than five (5) days.
Passed September 26, 1967
ANNEXATION REQUEST
Letters were received from Mr. James G. Smith and Mr. David P. Buckson requesting that lands own by them be considered for annexation to the City of Dover. These lands are located on the East side of U.S. Route 13 and are adjacent to the present limits of the City of Dover. City Manager Neylan then stated that utilities would be the only problem that might arise if this area were to be annexed. At this time Mr. Neylan introduced Mr. Robert Nesson, Engineer with the firm of Albright & Friel, Inc., the Engineering Firm that is making the present study on the sewage disposal plant for the City of Dover. Mr. Nesson stated that the City Treatment Plant, as it presently stands, could be made adequate to handle the additional load that would be placed upon it by annexation, in one of two ways. Additional construction is the first answer, the second being to limit the flow of treatment from the City’s biggest user, General Foods. General Foods has expressed a desire that they might be interested in setting up a pre-treatment facility on their premises providing their Sewage Charge to the City were to be reduced. Mr. Nesson stated that by placing a definite limit of the General Foods plant, which working under the normal conditions of their 10 shift per-week schedule, this would give ample capacity to the treatment plant to handle the additional area that was being discussed at this time. The Sewage Treatment Plant was originally designed to handle 2.38 MGD (million gallons per day) and the present load, with General Foods on a 10 shift schedule and no reduced limit, is approximately 1.9 MGD. This leaves an additional capacity available, and would greatly increase if General Foods load into the plant were limited. The Water and Air Resources Commission agrees that the load maybe taken into the City of the flow from General Foods can be limited. The Council then questioned Mr. Nesson as to whether the present plant was adequate as far as primary and secondary treatment, and about the possibility of tertiary treatment. Mr. Nesson stated that this would be encompassed in their study that is presently being made at the plant. Mayor Carroll then stated that he felt that expansion of the treatment facilities at the Sewage Plant would have to be expanded irregardless of any annexation or not, but if the City were to annex this area, the planning by the Engineering Firm would be easier, because they would have a definite area to work on. Councilman Hastings then suggested that if annexation were favorable to the Council he would like to see the boundaries of the limits of the City of Dover more squared off by considering all the area south of State College Road, east of McKee Road, west of U.S. Route 13, and north of the present City limits, in addition to the areas that have been already proposed east of U.S. Route 13.
Councilman Hastings then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, calling for a referendum election to be held on October 28, 1967 to ascertain whether the voters in the area mentioned above would be willing to be annexed to the City of Dover. All the above areas would be under one referendum. A vote was then taken of Council with 3 ‘yes’, Messrs Harris, Hastings and Smith, 3 ‘no’, Messrs Biggs, Hayes and Jackson, and 2 ‘absent’, Messrs Holpp and Hughes, this vote resulting in a tie, thereby requiring the Mayor to vote to break the tie. Mayor Carroll stated that he would have to vote ‘NO’, with the hope that a motion would follow calling for a referendum election on the above areas, which would be an election of the are east of U.S. Route 13, another election for the area west of U.S. Route 13, and still another election for the combined areas on both sides of Route 13. The ‘NO’ vote of Mayor Carroll thereby defeated the motion as proposed by Mr. Hastings.
ANNEXATION RESOLUTIONS
On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Jackson, Council by a vote of 4 ‘yes’, 2 ‘no’, Messrs Hastings and Harris, and 2 ‘absent’, Messrs Holpp and Hughes, adopted the following resolutions.
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID AREA.
WHEREAS, a recent Amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover, authorized the Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area located east of U.S. Route 13 and north of the present City Limits and hereinafter more particularly described within the limits of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the following described area situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, Delaware as more particularly bounded and described herein be annexed to the City of Dover:
(a)ALL those certain farms, tracts or lots of land lying and being situated adjacent to the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows to wit:
(b)BEGINNING at a point in the easterly right of way line of U.S. 13 being a corner for the northerly boundary of the City of Dover; thence with said boundary and with lands now or formerly known as the Gruwell Farm in an easterly direction to lands of James G. Smith and Frank Pullella; thence in a northwesterly direction with the said lands of James G. Smith and Frank Pullella to the southerly right of way line of Persimmon Tree Lane; thence with the southerly right of way line of Persimmon Tree Lane in a westerly direction to the westerly right of way line of the Leipsic Road, thence with the said westerly right of way line of the Leipsic Road in a northerly direction to Muddy Branch, being corners for lands now or formerly of Thomas Murray; thence with Muddy Branch in a westerly direction and leaving Muddy Branch in a southerly direction in part and a northwesterly direction in part to lands now or formerly known as the Masten Farms; thence with the various courses and distances of the said Masten Farms and including all of these lands to the easterly right of way line of U.S. 13; thence with the said easterly right of way line of U.S. 13 in a southerly direction home to the place of beginning be the contents what they may.
2. That an election be held on the 28th day of October A.D., 1967 commencing at the hour of 1:00 P.M. at City Hall on the Plaza on the City of Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the above area to the persons entitled to vote thereon.
3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dover as amended.
4. That this Resolution be published in at least two issues of a newspaper published in the City of Dover at least two weeks prior to the date of said election.
Adopted September 25, 1967
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID AREA
WHEREAS, a recent Amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover authorized the Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area lying west of U.S. Route 13 and north of the present City Limits as hereinafter more particularly described within the limits of the City of Dover.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the following described areas situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, as more particularly bounded and described herein be annexed to the City of Dover:
PARCEL NO. 1
(a)ALL those farms, tracts or lots of land lying adjacent to the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being bounded on the north and the east by Silver Lake, on the west by lands of the Dover Special School District and on the south by Walker Road be the contents what they may.
PARCEL NO. 2
(a)ALL those farms, tracts or lots of land lying adjacent to the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
(b)BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the westerly right of way line of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the center line of McKee Run; thence with the said westerly right of way line of Pennsylvania Railroad in a northerly direction to the southerly right of way line of College Road; thence with the said southerly right of way line of College Road in an easterly direction to the westerly right of way line of U.S. 13; thence with the said westerly right of way line of U.S. 13 in a southerly direction to the existing limits of the City of Dover and being the northerly property line of the Lake Club Apartments; thence by and with the property line of the Lake Club Apartments in a northerly and westerly direction to the high water mark of Silver Lake in a northerly direction to the easterly right of way line if U.S. 13A; thence crossing said U.S. 13A to the northeasterly corner of land of Ernest Keith recently annexed to the City of Dover; thence with the said Keith lands in a southwesterly direction to the high water mark of Silver Lake; thence in a northwesterly direction with the said high water mark of Silver Lake to Fork Branch; thence crossing Fork Branch to the southerly high water mark of Silver Lake and thence following the same in a southerly direction to McKee Run; thence in a southerly direction with McKee Run home to the place of beginning be the contents what they may.
2. That an election be held on the 28th Day of October A.D. 1967 commencing at the hour of 1:00 P.M. at City Hall on the Plaza in the City of Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the above area to the persons entitled to vote thereon.
3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dover as amended.
4. That this Resolution be published in at least two issues of a newspaper published in the City of Dover at least two weeks prior to the date of said election.
Adopted September 25, 1967
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID AREA.
WHEREAS, a recent Amendment to the Charter of the City of Dover authorized the Council to extend the boundaries of the said City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area located adjacent to and north of the City Limits as hereinafter more particularly described within the limits of the City of Dover
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
1. That the following described areas situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, Delaware, as more particularly bounded and described herein be annexed to the City of Dover:
PARCEL NO. 1
(a)ALL that certain farm or tract of land lying and being situate adjacent to the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being bounded on the north and east by Silver Lake, on the west by lands of the Dover Special School District and on the south by Walker Road be the contents what they may.
PARCEL NO. 2
(a)ALL those farms, tracts or lots of land lying adjacent to the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit:
(b)BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the westerly right of way line of Pennsylvania Railroad and the center line of McKee Run; thence with the said westerly right of way line of Pennsylvania Railroad in a northerly direction to the southerly right of way line of College Road; thence with the said southerly right of way line of College Road in an easterly direction to the westerly right of way line of U.S. 13; thence with the said westerly right of way line of U.S. 13 in a southerly direction to the existing limits of the City of Dover and being the northerly property line of the Lake Club Apartments; thence by and with the property lines of the Lake Club Apartments in a northerly and westerly direction to the high water mark of Silver Lake; thence with the said high water mark of Silver Lake in a northerly direction to the easterly right of way line of U.S. 13A; thence crossing said U.S. 13A to the northeasterly corner of lands of Ernest Keith recently annexed to the City of Dover; thence with the said Keith lands in a southwesterly direction to the high water mark of Silver Lake to Fork Branch; thence crossing Fork Branch to the southerly high water mark of Silver Lake and thence following same in a southerly direction to McKee Run; thence in a southerly direction with McKee Run home to the place of beginning be the contents what they may.
PARCEL NO. 3
(a)ALL those certain farms, tracts or lots of land lying and being situate adjacent to the City of Dover, East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows to wit:
(b)BEGINNING at a point in the easterly right of way line of U.S. 13 being a corner for the northerly boundary of the City of Dover; thence with said boundary and with lands now or formerly known as the Gruwell Farm in an easterly direction to lands of James G. Smith and Frank Pullella; thence in a northwesterly direction with the said lands of James G. Smith and Frank Pullella to the southerly right of way line of Persimmon Tree Lane; thence with the southerly right of way line of Persimmon Tree Lane in a westerly direction to the westerly right of way line of the Leipsic Road; thence with the said westerly right if way line of the Leipsic Road in a northerly direction to Muddy Branch, being corners for lands now or formerly of Thomas Murray; thence with Muddy branch in a westerly direction in part to lands now or formerly known as the Masten Farms; thence with the various courses and distances of the said Masten Farms and including all of these lands to the easterly right of way line of U.S. 13 in a southerly direction home to the place of beginning be the contents what they may.
2. That an election be held on the 28th day of October A.D. 1967 commencing at the hour of 1:00 P.M. at City Hall on the Plaza in the City of Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of submitting the question of annexation of the above area to the persons entitled to vote thereon.
3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Dover as amended.
4. That this Resolution be published in at least two issues of a newspaper published in the City of Dover at least two weeks prior to the date of said election.
Adopted September 25, 1967
SCHOOLVIEW REZONING
A request for rezoning has been received by Council to change the zoning on two lots of land located with in the City of Dover at the entrance to the Schoolview Development. These lots are presently zoned C-1 and it has been requested that they be changed in zoning to RG-1. A public hearing is required prior to any change in the zoning ordinance and zoning map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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 lands located at the entrance to the Schoolview Development are presently zoned for C-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 8:00 P.M. on October 23, 1967 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the City of Dover which would rezone from C-1 to RG-1 use the two lots located at the entrance to the Schoolview Development.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted September 25, 1967
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
A request has been received by Council to make certain changes in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover, setting forth procedures for the submission of applications for conditional use, site approval and zoning changes. A public hearing ir required prior to any change in the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council adopted the following resolution.
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE OF SAID HEARING BE PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the submission requirements be amended to clarify the procedure for the submission of applications for conditional use, site development plan approvals, and zoning changes, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to hold a public hearing prior to amending the zoning ordinance,
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 on City Hall at 8:15 P.M. on October 23, 1967 on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of Dover which would set forth procedures for the submission of applications for conditional use, site development plan approvals and zoning changes.
2. That notice of the public hearing be given in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Code.
Adopted September 25, 1967
CROSSGATES DITCH
Mr. James J. Egan, of 116 Shadow Court in Crossgates, requested at this time permission to address Council. He stated that he was speaking on behalf of the citizens of the Crossgates area concerning an open ditch that runs behind and adjacent to the lot just off New Burton Road which the City maintains as a playground. Heavy rains have washed away the slopes of the ditch and it has become very hazardous to the children that play around there. Mayor Carroll stated that the City was aware of this problem and that both he and the City Manager had been contacted about this, and he had personally inspected the area and spoke with some of the residents a couple of days ago and told them that he would look into the problem. He further stated that the best means of correcting this condition are being worked on, and this problem will be corrected as soon as possible.
RIGHT-OF-WAY ON BANK LANE
City Manager Neylan stated that the City would like to widen Bank Lane from 30' to 60' from Queen Street to South New Street. A portion of the land that would be required to widen Bank Lane is owned by Mr. William Hurley. Mr. Neylan has spoken to Mr. Hurley and he will give the City the necessary lane to widen Bank Lane and an additional amount of land on Queen Street between Bank Lane and DuPont Street for the necessary right of way in this area. In lieu of payment for this right of way, the City would absorb the cost of the installation of curbing and sidewalks that will be or have already been installed on this property that is owned by Mr. Hurley. Upon the widening of Bank Lane and the installations of curb and gutters, the City would abandon Short Street. On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Hastings, Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Mr. Hurley to obtain the land that is necessary.
Jay R. Dougherty
City Clerk
All ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by City Council at its meeting of September 25, 1967 are hereby approved.
September 27, 1967 Crawford J. Carroll Mayor