Last week the USACE held 5 public meetings to provide updates to the CSRM feasibility study. You can view the meeting presentation slide show at the following link https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/About/Projects/VBCSRM/
The two slides shown above provide the projects proposed for the Bayfront area. They include tidal surge flood gates at the Lesner Bridge, floodwalls, levees and dune modification.
November 2026 is the scheduled date for the selection of the tentative plan.
The following update was provided by the City’s Public Works Department. The spreadsheet identifies all of the current projects in the Bayfront Area. Updates are identified in RED.
About WCCB “[m]entioned in [Thursday’s BAC] meeting that the City will not be accepting the beach access ramp from the private developer until it is made ADA compliant. Once the ramp is ADA compliant, the City will accept the ramp and take over maintenance.”
Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.
The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.
Public comment has apparently changed: expect no public comment discussion with city staff or an ability to ask city staff any questions. Public comment is available at the end of the meeting and may or may not be included in any minutes.
Full Settlement Agreement PDF at VirginiaBeach.gov. (Opens in new tab)
Americans with Disabilities Act at VirginiaBeach.gov. (Opens in new tab)
“…The ADA applies to all programs, services, and activities offered by the City of Virginia Beach. These include, but are not limited to: the facilities and sites of the City of Virginia Beach programs, services, and activities; City of Virginia Beach roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways; communications between the City of Virginia Beach and the public; courses and examinations offered by the City of Virginia Beach; and employment and public transportation services. The ADA also extends to programs, services, and activities provided by a City contractor for the benefit of the residents of, and visitors to, the City of Virginia Beach…”
Complaints of alleged noncompliance should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.
Raymond J. Mattes, ADA Coordinator 757-385-8444 ADACoordinator@vbgov.com
Procedure posted below provided by:
R.J. Mattes MPA, CBO
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
Assistant to the City Manager – Special Projects|ADA Coordinator
Desk | 757.385.8190 | rmattes@vbgov.com
ADA | 757.385.8444 | ADACoordinator@vbgov.com
Accessibility at VirginiaBeach.gov.
Motion at Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) that failed to pass November 20 ‘25:
Charter businesses can and should operate from private facilities where proper oversight, management, ample parking, and public safety can be provided and insurance verified.
Charter operations from public boat launch facilities should be prohibited by city code, unless by special permits.
Any permits issued to legally-operating charters should confirm proper business licenses and insurance that indemnifies the city from any suits. No PWC rentals should be permitted. Codes should include fines.
View Lynnhaven Boat Ramp Committee report here.
Public meeting at Louis R. Jones Bayside Recreation Center 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
Event Details:
Councilmember Schulman will host a District 9 community meeting to update residents on current city projects and issues. Topics of discussion include the citywide benefits of tourism and what it brings to our overall economy, new cultural arts funding and related grant programs and pedestrian/bike connectivity improvements currently underway in the district.
If you would like to sign up to receive the BAC’s Baylines newsletter and/or the Shore Drive Phase 3 email updates, you can find both at the City’s BAC homepage. Click the above image or the link listed below.
https://planning.virginiabeach.gov/boards-commissions/bayfront-advisory-commission
This is a new project that was just added to the Bayfront Area projects list. Please be aware if you live along the sand pile or the beach access routes during this replenishment.
In response to the recent October coastal low pressure storms, Public Works obtained quotes to place approximately 84,000 cubic yards of sand along 1,700 feet of the Cape Henry Beach shoreline between Ocean Shore Cresent and Spinnaker Ct. Virginia Carolina Civil received the purchase order to conduct the sand truck haul on 11/7/2025. Sand will be excavated from the City sand stockpiles at the Lynnhaven Sand Stockpile site adjacent to the Lynnhaven Municipal Boat Ramp and the Maple Street sand stock pile. The sand placment effort will begin in early December. (Updated 11/14/2025).
The following update was provided by the City’s Public Works Department. The spreadsheet identifies all of the current projects in the Bayfront Area. Updates are identified in RED.
Event: Christmas Bazaar – Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church – 2217 W. Great Neck Road
Date: Saturday – November 22, 2025
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sponsoring Organization: LCCC Women’s Fellowship
Features:
Many local vendors, handcrafted items, pottery, wooden items, stained glass, jewelry, hand knitted & crocheted items, quilts, holiday wreaths & floral arrangements, towels, photography, note cards, oyster crafts, home decorating items, and much more. They will also have a raffle, bake sale, gently used Christmas items and clothing, as well as a luncheon.
If you have questions, please call their Church office at 757-481-7674.
He said he knows the lawsuit against federal officials may be an uphill battle, but he also wants to send a message.
“If we cannot get them to stop what they’re doing, at least we are going to put up some resistance to any future thoughts about taking out the rest of this park,” he said.
Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.
The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.
Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.
The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.
Another resident, Bonnie Snyder, said the situation has saddened her.
“This is an extreme situation that’s very upsetting to the community, really,” said Ocean Park resident, Bonnie Snyder.
During Sunday’s high tide.
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. (2h 0m)
Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
Join us!
Event info about community meeting here.
Reporting from WTKR.com:
News 3 has been reporting on the safety concerns of neighbors who live in that area for months.
A big Thank You to Ms. Katie Shannon, Deputy Director of Public Works for providing the monthly Bayfront Projects Spreadsheet update for September 2025. The projects spreadsheet is an excellent way for Bayfront residents to stay informed regarding current projects that may impact their neighborhoods. The spreadsheet can be viewed below.
Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.
The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.
HAWK Signal Phase 1 (CIP 100423.108) – Public Information Meeting.
“The project includes installation of a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk) signal to enhance safety and connectivity for trail users crossing the corridor.”
See y’all there!
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