Mr. Schick is wrong in that the Wetlands Board held an extended hearing of data presented by Mr. Sandler’s representatives, which was overwhelmingly refuted by professional and expert witnesses who had thoroughly reviewed the Sandler proposal and data. Mr. Bowman is wrong in concluding that the public benefit superseded the Wetlands Board’s concern. Further, it is beyond the scope of VMRC’s authority to make such a determination.

We in Ocean Park do not deny Mr. Sandler’s right to develop his property, within the limits of local, state, regional and federal guidelines. A city agency has voted that his proposal does not comply in its present form. We encourage the City of Virginia Beach to stand behind its dedicated servants.
Letter to City Council requesting they appeal. [ 3pg PDF ]