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Dover business seeks 1.3‑acre rezoning to expand parking; planning commission hears testimony
Summary
Alan King asked the Kent County Regional Planning Commission to rezone about 1.3 acres to allow more parking and maneuvering space for his Dover business; staff recommended keeping commercial acreage at the existing 0.7 acres as a conservative approach. No decision was made; the commission will consider the application at its Jan. 15 business meeting.
Alan King, the applicant for LC25Dash29CZDash26DashO1, told the Kent County Regional Planning Commission on Jan. 8 that he bought the business in 2022 for his father and converted it from a hobby into a public operation that has grown faster than expected. “Westarted selling some tools out of it ... were basically ... running out of room. We need some more room,” King said after being sworn and giving his address as 463 Maidstone Branch Road, Dover.
King asked the commission to rezone a portion of his property so he can add parking and provide additional turning room for large trucks; he said his primary need is space for parking and…
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