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SDCC General Meeting – Monday May 23rd at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday May 23, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

Special Presentations –  No scheduled presentation.  This time will be used to discuss which future presentations should be pursued.  Possibilities include:

  • City’s Urban Forest and Tree Oversight (Susan French, City Arborist)
  • Long Range Storm Water Plans for Shore Drive East of Lesner Bridge
  • Update on City’s pursuit of Community Rating System (CRS), a National Flood Insurance Program
  • Update on Shore Drive Safety – Have improvements helped reduce accidents/incidents?
  • Any other community concerns?

 Officer’s Reports 

Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

 

Old Business-

Marina Shores Proposed Development – Update on proposal to rezone the site and construct 261 apartments.  City’s Planning Department evaluation update.  When will the project go before the Planning Commission?  

Beach Event Houses – Update from the Beaches & Waterways Commission overseeing this evaluation. 

 

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission. 

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?   

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday June 27, 2016

Cape Henry Beach Replenishment

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The following notice was graciously sent to SDCC by Mr. Phill Roehrs, P.E. Water Resources Engineer with the City of VB Public Works Engineering.  Thank you Phill for keeping us up to date.

Dear Shore Drive Residents:

We wanted to let you know about an upcoming truck haul of sand from the City’s stockpile south of the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp and Beach Facility to a section of Cape Henry Beach.

As you know, the sand stockpile area has been the repository for sand dredged from the Crab Creek channel in recent years.  Portions of Cape Henry Beach have experienced erosion over the previous winter, and would benefit from the placement of the sand dredged from Crab Creek.

There is also a need to remove sand from the stockpile area to create capacity for future dredging of Crab Creek and to help alleviate space issues at the staging area for the Lesner Bridge Replacement Project.

As such, the City has begun coordinating a truck haul of up to 30,000 cubic yards of material from the sand stockpile to a portion of Cape Henry Beach for purposes of beach replenishment.

Some of the details are:

Ø Trucks will begin hauling sand as early as May 9, 2016, in an attempt to finish the beach work prior to Memorial Day.

Ø The replenishment area will be the area to the west of  the Lynnhaven Fishing Pier.

Ø The Jade Street beach access will serve as the vehicular access point for trucks hauling sand  to the beach.

Ø This truck haul will result in increased storm protection for portions of Cape Henry Beach just prior to the upcoming hurricane season, and will serve to nourish the beach westward to the Lesner Bridge by natural drift.

If you have any questions or would like further details about this project, please contact Thomas Gay via email at tgay@vbgov.com, or by phone at 385-4838.

Thank you for your time and please share this information.

 

VB Library Seeks Input on Community Conversation Topics

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Vaccinations? Data security? The refugee crisis? 
     Using the City of Virginia Beach’s Web-based citizen engagement tool, Virtual Town Hall,  Virginia Beach Public Library has launched a survey to ask Beach residents what topics they’d like to discuss in a civic engagement series hosted by the library called the “Community Conversation” program. Responses will be used to plan future discussions.
     Held quarterly at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Community Conversations are small-group discussions on topics of national or local interest. The series brings people together for civil discourse on a given issue to share perspectives, weigh options, consider tradeoffs and attempt to find common ground.
     In addition to asking for topics of interest, the survey asks for suggested days of the week and best times to offer Community Conversations in order to attract the maximum number of 20 participants for each program. The survey will be available for public input through May 15.

Click here Community Conversations Survey to participate.

Monday April 25th SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Special Comprehensive Plan Presentation

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday April 25, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

Special Presentations –  City Comprehensive Plan Update – City staff members Jeryl Phillips, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator, and Steven White, City Planning Evaluation Coordinator, will provide an update of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan with a focus on the Bayfront area.  The Comp Plan is the City visioning document that guides progress in 5 year increments.  In 2015, Bayfront residents provided a large number of comments to the plan at an open house held in John B. Dey ES.  Come out to hear how your comments made a difference to this important planning document.

 Officer’s Reports

Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – First Landing State Park and City are working on a plan to create a stop on the beachfront parking area.  This plan looks possible and if executed will allow the test route to take place in 2017. 

Marina Shores Proposed Development – Update on proposal to rezone the site and construct 261 apartments.  City is evaluating parking requirements.  Eastern access road doesn’t look possible due to environmental/Army Corps impact.  

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Beach Event Houses – The City is evaluating an ordinance to control the use of rental property that is being used for short term events.  Single family homes are being rented for durations less than a week and being used for large events without following current event permit requirements.  Sandbridge is the biggest impact area, but what impact would this have on the Bayfront area? 

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

Civic Engagement Opportunities-

Comprehensive Plan Comments –

  • City Council Hearing – Tues. May 17th, 6pm City Council Chambers 

City Budget Comments –

  • Public Hearings –Tues. April 26th, 6pm City Council Chambers
  • Online Opportunities – Virtual Town Hall, Balancing Act (links at www.sdcc.info) 

Common Ground for Action – National Issues Forum – Climate Choices online dialogue opportunity.  There will be 2 opportunities to participate in an online conversation regarding Climate Choices.  Wednesday April 27th from 10am to Noon and Friday April 29th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Go to www.sdcc.info to sign up.  The event is free.

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday May 23, 2016

PLEASE NOTE MEETING DATE MOVED ONE WEEK DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY

SDCC General Meeting – Monday March 28th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday March 28, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentations –  None

 Officer’s Reports  Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report – Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – Update on proposed seasonal bus route between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront.  City staff, Councilman Wood, Bayfront Advisory Committee, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), First Landing State Park reps and SDCC met at State Park to discuss proposed service. 

Marina Shores Proposed Development – Update on proposal to rezone the site and construct 261 apartments. 

Possible Dredge Transfer Station at Crab Creek – Update on the possibility of using the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp at Crab Creek for a transfer site, the neighborhood dredge program in general and actions of the Beaches and Waterways Commission.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission. 

City of VB Comprehensive Plan 2016 – The final draft is out for review prior to City Council vote on May 17th.  Would a presentation from City staff at the SDCC April 25th meeting be beneficial?

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

Civic Engagement Opportunities-

Comprehensive Plan Comments –

  • Planning Commission Hearing – Wed. April 13th, Noon City Council Chambers
  • City Council Hearing – Tues. May 17th, 6pm City Council Chambers

City Budget Comments –

  • Public Hearings – Thurs. April 21st, 6pm Cox HS; Tues. April 26th, 6pm City Council Chambers
  • Online Opportunities – Virtual Town Hall, Balancing Act (links at www.sdcc.info)  

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday April 25, 2016

SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday Feb. 29th at 7:30pm (Lots of Great Presentations)

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You won’t want to miss this meeting, lots of great presentations line up.  Come out and meet your neighbors and learn about the many projects being planned in our neighborhoods.

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday February 29, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentations –  

  • Proposed Apartments at Marina Shores Marina Property – Mr. Brad Waitzer, Platinum Builders, will present a plan to build 261 apartment units on the site which currently contains a dry boat storage building and banquet facility. The plan included 2 – 4 story tall buildings and will remove all existing structures except for the Surf Rider and the boat slips.
  • Lesner Bridge Replacement Update – Mr. Chris Wojtowicz, City Project Manager, will provide an update on the project and answer any related questions.
  • City of Virginia Beach Traffic Calming Program – Mr. Brian Procter, City Engineer, will discuss the program and the steps that can be used to reduce speeding on neighborhood streets.

Officer’s Reports 

Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – Update on proposed seasonal bus route between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront. The trial has been delayed to May 2017 and will not happen this year.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Shore Drive and Stratford Intersection Improvement – CIP 2.300.119 to be worked 1/2017 to 7/2017 will include a new traffic signal (black mast arms and poles), pedestrian crossing signals, stamped asphalt crosswalks, additional sidewalk, new curb & gutter, and a new asphalt overlay in the intersection with thermoplastic pavement markings.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

 Remember to VOTE tomorrow in either the Democrat or the Republican Primaries.

The polls are open between 6am and 7pm.

 Next SDCC Meeting – Monday March 28, 2016

SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday Jan. 25th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday January 25, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentation – Shore Drive Phase III (CIP 2.117) – Mr. Jason Wilson, City Project Manager, will give provide an update and answer questions on this project that will take place along Shore Drive between the Lesner Bridge and North Great Neck Road. The project is currently scheduled to begin construction May 2018 and is designed to improve vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow and safety in the roadway and intersections; improve storm drainage; include a multi-use trail, 5-ft sidewalk and on-street bike lanes; and enhance the corridor with aesthetic elements such as landscaping and lighting.

Officer’s Reports  Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – City traffic Engineers and Hampton Roads Transit have updated the information presented to SDCC in October. Service will not enter Fort Story and the evening route will stay on Shore Drive and not return using Great Neck. Trial service is still planned to start Memorial Day 2016.

City Comprehensive Plan Update – Public comment on the plan can be made by attending a Thursday Jan. 28th meeting @ 6:30pm in the Convention Center or by using the new “SpeakUp! VB” app, which can be found on Google Play and Apple Stores. 

Marina Shores Residential Development Plan – The property owner has plans to change the current commercial businesses to multi-family residential dwellings. A stop light at the intersection of N. Great Neck Rd. and Lynnhaven Drive is also being researched. The property owner presented to the Bayfront Advisory Committee Thursday Jan. 21st.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Admission Tax Exemption for 501c4 Civic Organizations – City Council approved an ordinance change to exempt IRS designated 501c4 Civic Organizations from the City’s 10% Admission Tax.

State Legislature Proposed Oyster Bills – Del. Stolle’s HB285 re: Dredging navigable waters and impact/compensation to productive oyster beds. Sen. DeStepth’s SB298 re: 1000 ft buffer from residential shore line for oyster farm leases.  Increase of lease cost in this buffer from $1.5/acre to $5000/acre.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others? 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday February 29, 2016

SDCC General Meeting Agenda for Monday Dec. 21st

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday December 21, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Program/Presentation – Special Thank You presentation to Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Officer’s Reports
Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business- Live Oak Task Force – SDCC will be working on setting up an initial Task Force meeting in January 2016. The group will discuss ways to help protect mature trees while respecting property owners by-right allowances. If you are interested in participating, please contact Todd at todd@sdcc.info .

Ocean Park Jade Street Beach Access – Update on City’s efforts to improve beach access.

Lynnhaven Colony Bulkhead Improvement – Last month it was asked what was happening with a deteriorated residential bulkhead in the neighborhood. Updates on the City’s actions to improve this situation will be presented.

New Business –

SAVE THE DATE – Shore Drive Phase III Presentation – Mr. Jason Wilson, City Project Manager, will provide a presentation on SD Phase III at the January 25th, 2016 SDCC meeting.  Mr. Wilson will discuss the projects plans for road, bike, pedestrian and storm water improvements.  As with all the SDCC meetings, this is open to the public, so please invite all those that would be interested.

Bayfront Advisory Commission News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Off Shore Oil/Gas Drilling – Update on City Council’s vote regarding this topic. What will happen next?

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday January 25, 2016 – SPECIAL PRESENTATION PHASE III SHORE DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS

SDCC General Meeting – Monday Nov. 30th

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Monday November 30, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 Program/Presentation –  None

Officer’s Reports
Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Lesner Bridge Update – Project update from City Project Manager Chris Wojtowicz.

Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) – Update from FOLO meeting, results from discussion regarding the creation of a Live Oak Task Force. Also, FOLO is planning a tree give-away this Fall. Contact Lindsay Konchuba at LKonchub@vbgov.com if interested.

New Business –

Shore Drive Phase III Presentation – Mr. Jason Wilson, City Project Manager, will provide a presentation on SD Phase III at the January 25th, 2016 SDCC meeting.  Mr. Wilson will discuss the projects plans for road, bike, pedestrian and storm water improvements.  As with all the SDCC meetings, this is open to the public, so please invite all those that would be interested.

Bayfront Advisory Commission News – 98 tons of sand transferred from Lessner Bridge Boat Ramp site to Chic’s Beach to help repair beach accesses.  Safety poles will be returned to merge lane heading east as you come off North Hampton onto Shore Drive.  They were temporarily removed to allow oversized sections of new bridge to be delivered.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

Upcoming Civic Opportunities – Local and Citywide

  • VB Arena Proposal – Deadline to submit comments online at VB Virtual Town Hall is Wed. Dec. 2nd at 11:59pm.       Council is scheduled to vote on Tues Dec. 8th.

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday December 21st (week early due to holidays)

Cape Story Oyster Roast – Sunday November 8th from 1-5pm at O’Leary’s Parking Lot

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The 37th Annual Cape Story Oyster Roast at O’Leary’s in Marina Shores Shoppes of Great Neck Road supports Cape Story Civic League, Cape Story Fireworks,and other Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association events.

$35 get’s you all the beer you can drink, oysters, clams, BBQ, Hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, hushpuppies, chili, gumbo, clam chowder, home made side dishes and much, much more.  $45 at the door.  There will be raffle tickets for sale for the usual big give aways, and the band this year is INTANGIABLE CATS!!!. Please purchase your T Shirt ($18 or $25 at the Door) online as well as join our Cornhole Raffle Ticket event supporting CAPE KIDS-Raffle tickets sold day of.

Any questions concerning the event, or sponsorship or volunteering please contact Bill House 757-615-0968 or house2732@verizon.net.

As always have a great time and we appreciate you support Cape Story by The Sea.

Special Presentation Tonight – Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Study Results

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Mark you calendars and bring your friends to this interesting presentation scheduled for the upcoming SDCC meeting on Monday October 26th at 7:30pm

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Trolley Loop Study Results

Mr. Brian Chenault from Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and Mr. Mark Shea, City of VB Transportation Planner will present the results from their study of a possible bus loop between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront. Mr. Chenault and Mr. Shea will hold a question and answer session after the presentation. Brief background: The Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) asked for the study and the SDCC ran a survey that collected almost 400 responses.

Click here to read the study results presented to the BAC – Shore Drive Shuttle Service Analysis FINAL2

Click here to see the SDCC survey results – http://sdcc.info/2015/07/22/385-survey-takers-provided-input-on-a-proposed-shore-drive-oceanfront-trolley/

SDCC General Meeting – Monday Oct. 26th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday October 26, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Program/Presentation –

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Trolley Loop Study Results

Mr. Brian Chenault from Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and Mr. Mark Shea, City of VB Transportation Planner will present the results from their study of a possible bus loop between Shore Drive and the Oceanfront.  Mr. Chenault and Mr. Shea will hold a question and answer session after the presentation.  Brief background: The Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) asked for the study and the SDCC ran a survey that collected almost 400 responses.  Details of the study and survey results can be found at www.sdcc.info

Officer’s Reports
Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) – This is the program that will save 10%-15% off your flood insurance once implemented. SDCC is working with the City to see if the estimated 3 year process can be shortened. Details of the City’s plan to implement can be found at www.sdcc.info

New Business –

Storm Water Issues – How did your neighborhoods make out during the recent flooding events? SDCC would like to gather data to help with ongoing conversations with City engineers. This will help ensure all trouble areas are identified and projects are being planned to help. 

Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) – FOLO is planning a tree give-away this Fall. Contact Lindsay Konchuba at LKonchub@vbgov.com if interested. The next FOLO meeting will be held on Monday Nov. 23rd at 3:30pm at the Brock Center.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

Upcoming Events – Local and Citywide

  • Elections – Tuesday November 3rd from 6am to 7pm.       Virginia State Senatorial and Delegate races. Please exercise one of your basic civil duties.
  • Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association Oyster Roast – Sunday Nov. 8th from 1-5pm at O’Leary’s parking lot area.       More information can be found at www.sdcc.info

 

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday November 30th

City move forward with Community Rating System application

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City staff is moving forward with the application to add Virginia Beach to the FEMA Community Rating System (CRS).  Once part of the CRS, residents who pay flood insurance could see a savings of 10%-15% on their premiums.

Here is the City document supporting the policy and discussing the process being followed to submit the application.

Click here to read the document – 4 CommunityRatingSystemPolicyReport

Shore Drive area welcomes a 2nd craft brewery

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Commonwealth Brewing Co. opens up in old Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue.  Check out the VA Pilot article here http://hamptonroads.com/food/764843/2015/10/virginia-beach-brewery-opens-old-fire-station

This is the 2nd brewery to open in the Shore Drive area.  Pleasure House Brewing is located at the intersection of Shore Drive and Starfish Road.

Monday Sept. 28th SDCC General Meeting Agenda

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday September 28, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00pm Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

Program/Presentation – No Presentation. Shore Drive Phase III project presentation postponed due to storm water analysis.

Proposed discussions –

  • City Manager Qualifications Input Request from City Government. What qualities should the new City Manager possess?
  • VB Public Libraries need suggestions for topics of discussion for their upcoming 2016 Community Conversations program. Do we have any topics to suggest?

Officer’s Reports 

Secretary – David Williams

Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak

Vice President – Wally Damon

President – Todd Solomon

Old Business– NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) – Update on program and questions as to why it takes so long to implement.

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Trolley Loop – VB Project Coordinator, Brian Solis, has been asked to attend an upcoming SDCC meeting to brief us on the Hampton Roads Transportation (HRT) report. He has tentatively agreed to come to our October meeting.

Shore Drive Bike Path Project – Public Works Project Lead, Mr. Oneil Clarke, provided a copy of the project drawings. The project will not include sidewalks, only bike paths. Minimal road widening and closures will be required. Drawings will be available at the SDCC meeting and photos of critical areas will be posted on the www.sdcc.info website.

New Business –

Admission Tax Exemption for Civic Organizations – The Commission of Revenue is working on a change to the City Code to allow 501c4 Civic Organizations to be exempt from having to pay the 10% Admission Tax fee. This would allow all our Civic Leagues to keep monies made from Oyster Roasts and other fund raisers and use them for community projects. Cape Story loses $1000 a year to this tax.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

Upcoming Events – Local and Citywide

  • CVB Public Libraries Community Conversations – Tues. Sept. 29th at 7pm in the Central Library. Help the VBPL plan their conversations for 2016 by discussing what are the most important issues and concerns for Virginia Beach.
  • Lynnhaven River Now Candidate Forum – October 14th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the VB Central Library.       All State Senatorial and Delegate candidates have been asked to participate.

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday October 26th – Shore Drive to Oceanfront Trolley Service Presentation. City Project Lead, Mr. Brian Solis, will present the HRT report results and discuss the recommended route details.

SDCC Sept. 28th Shore Drive Project Presentation Postponed

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Unfortunately the Shore Drive Project Presentation scheduled for Monday Sept. 28th has been postponed.  City Engineers are having difficulties planning the storm water improvements that are part of this project and won’t be able to provide details until the storm water component is complete.  Storm water outfalls and piping has a big impact on the road work components that are part of the project along Shore Drive between the Lesner Bridge and Great Neck Road.

City Engineers expect the details to be finalized in the next 2 months, so a presentation is expected to take place in November or December 2015.  Stay tuned and we apologize for any inconvenience this rescheduling may have caused.

Todd Solomon, SDCC President

Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming SDCC Meeting Presentations

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We have two very interesting presentations scheduled for the next two SDCC general meetings.  So mark your calendars and I hope to see you there.  And remember, SDCC meetings are open to all, so spread the word and bring a friend.

Monday August 31st – $3 million Bike Lane Project from Diamond Springs to Greenwell Rd., Mr. O’Neil Clarke, City of VB Public Works, will tell us about the project with particular attention to the area between Pleasure House and Greenwell Road.

Monday September 28th – Shore Drive Improvement Project between Great Neck Rd and Lesner Bridge.  Mr. Wilson, City of VB Public Works, will update us on the project details including safety, roadway and aesthetics improvement and project scheduling. 

SDCC General Meeting – Monday Aug. 31st at 7:30pm – Special Presentation

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday August 31, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

Program/Presentation – $3 million Bike Lane Project from Diamond Springs to Greenwell Rd. Mr. Oneil Clarke, Public Works, will tell us about the project with particular attention to the area between Pleasure House and Greenwell Road.

Officer’s Reports 

Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business– NFIP Community Rating System (CRS) – City Staff has sent an official Policy Report to Council stating their intent to move forward with applying for the CRS program by late 2016. Public Works and Planning endorsed the policy and stated the necessary actions they will be taking over the next year to make this happen. They also informed Council that they will need to create/hire a new CRS coordinator for program oversight.

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Trolley Loop – SDCC has asked Bayfront Advisory Committee, City Staff and Hampton Roads Transit for updates. Stay tuned and check www.sdcc.info for updates.

Storm Water Sluice Gates Project for Lynnhaven Colony and Cape Story – Public Works Project Lead, Mr. Mike Bumbacco, stated that the project start has been delayed and the construction time increased. The contract is now scheduled to start Dec. 2015 and finish Dec 2016.

New Business –

Neighbor Dredging Program – June 2nd City Council briefing presented plans for the Dix Creek neighborhood. The alternate spoils transfer site recommended was the Crab Creek Municipal Wharf. This is the temporary bulkhead at the Lynnhaven Boat Ramp currently being used for the Lesner Bridge replacement project that is contracted to be removed after the bridge is completed.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?

Upcoming Events – Local and Citywide

  • Lynnhaven River Now Fall Festival – Sat. Sept. 19th, 11am to 3pm at Pleasure House Point and the CBF Brock Environmental Center. Fun and Family friendly events and activities.
  • CVB Public Libraries Community Conversations – Tues. Sept. 29th at 7pm in the Central Library. Help the VBPL plan their conversations for 2016 by discussing what are the most important issues and concerns for Virginia Beach.

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday September 28th – Shore Drive Improvement Project between Great Neck Rd and Lesner Bridge. Mr. Wilson, Public Works, will update us on the project details including safety, roadway and aesthetics improvement and project scheduling.

Monday July 27th @ 7:30pm – SDCC General Meeting Agenda

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Monday July 27, 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

Program/Presentation – No Presentations for August.

However, please mark your calendars for these upcoming presentations:

  • August 31st – $3 million Bike Lane Project from Diamond Springs to Greenwell Rd. Mr. Clarke, Public Works, will tell us about the project with particular attention to the area between Pleasure House and Greenwell.
  • September 28th – Shore Drive Improvement Project between Great Neck Rd and Lesner Bridge. Mr. Wilson, Public Works, will update us on the project details including safety, roadway and aesthetics improvement and project scheduling.

Officer’s Reports Secretary – David Williams, Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak, Vice President – Wally Damon, President – Todd Solomon

Old Business–

Bishard Development Approved – City Council approved the development on the old Baylake Pines school (between Citgo and Leaping Lizard). 30 homes and 1 commercial building. 8 homes can have a 12 foot individual pier into Lake Joyce.

NFIP Community Rating System – SDCC has sent support letter to City. The City Manager is reviewing staff’s proposal. SDCC will post updates on our website and ask for community support if required.

New Business –

Bay Beach Grooming – Mark Johnson, City Public Works, is responsible for scheduling. He can be reached at 385-1470 or MAJohnso@vbgov.com Believe it or not, but the following paragraph was part of the 2002 Beach Management Plan (last plan the City created) and still no dedicated funding stream.

“Routine beach grooming is limited to the Resort Area. We recommend its expansion to all beaches. All non-resort area beaches should be groomed at least weekly during the summer months, immediately prior to summer holidays, and after major storm events to remove seaweed, storm debris and reshape the beach. To accomplish this objective, additional resources need to be created or contracted for non-resort area beaches.”

Marine Enforcement Contact – Call the Virginia Marine Police at (800) 541-4646 to enforce boating safety laws, respond to emergency calls, check recreational fishing licenses, inspecting commercial fishermen for compliance, investigating boating accidents and conduct educational programs

Shore Drive to Oceanfront Trolley Loop – Final results of survey have been posted on www.sdcc.info and sent to Bayfront Advisory Committee, City Staff and Hampton Roads Transit. Thank you to all that took the time to voice your opinions.

Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others? 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday August 31, 2015

385 Survey Takers Provided Input on a Proposed Shore Drive – Oceanfront Trolley

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In an effort to help the City of Virginia Beach and the Bayfront Advisory Commission research the possibility of a Shore Drive – Oceanfront trolley, the SDCC ran a one month online survey.  385 survey takers provided valuable input as to why and why they wouldn’t use the service.  The results are posted below and have been shared with the Bayfront Advisory Commission, the City of Virginia Beach Staff, City Councilmen Jones, Wood and Uhrin and Hampton Roads Transit.  Thank you to everyone for taking the time to provide your opinions.

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