Author Archives: Todd Solomon

Two Free Opportunities to Learn More About Flooding Issues and Solutions

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Tuesday September 27 and Thursday October 13 at 6:30pm Virginia Beach Central Library – “Weather It Together – Flood Mitigation at Home”

Listen to Mike Vernon, Owner Flood Insurance Hampton Roads, discuss case scenarios and flood mitigation practices to help protect your home and reduce your flood insurance premiums. Also guest speaker Willie Sparks, with FloARK Squared Planters, discusses FloARK Squared² modular and adaptable cistern system that could collect rain and flood water focused on architectural responses to sea level rise. Get the knowledge and information you need to protect your most valuable asset, your HOME!

 

Wednesday September 28th at 7:00pm ODU University Theater – “Facing the Surge – Documentary and Discussion”

Facing the Surge zooms in on the tangible costs of sea-level rise for the people of Norfolk. But Facing the Surge is not a film about loss and inaction. It tells the stories of citizens from across the United States who are stepping forward to raise awareness and push our political leaders to act on climate change.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to engage with community members and students about an issue that cannot be resolved without all hands on deck! The event is absolutely free and we will have light refreshments available as well. Free parking is available in parking garage D — Constant Center North Garage at 1060 W 45th Street.

 Be a part of the discussion! Join us on Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00 PM.

Last Minute Reminder – SDCC General Meeting Monday @ 7:30pm – Presentation by Del. Chris Stolle

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday September 26 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

Special Presentation –  Delegate Chris Stolle, 83rd District

Delegate Chris Stolle will be our special guest presenter and will talk to us about the past 2016 General Assembly session.  Del. Stolle will also tell us about some of the possible items coming up in the 2017 GA session.  He will also provide a question and answer session at the end of his presentation.

List of Public Works Capital Improvement Projects for the Bayfront Area

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The following is an excellent list of Pubic Works Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the Bayfront area.  The list was created by the City’s Public Works Department and presented to the Bayfront Advisory Commission at their 8-18-16 general meeting.

Click here or on the image below to see more details and status of the projects.

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SDCC General Meeting – Monday Sept. 26th at 7:30pm – Del. Chris Stolle, 83rd Presentation

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday September 26 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

Special Presentation –  Delegate Chris Stolle, 83rd District

Delegate Chris Stolle will be our special guest presenter and will talk to us about the past 2016 General Assembly session.  Del. Stolle will also tell us about some of the possible items coming up in the 2017 GA session.  He will also provide a question and answer session at the end of his presentation.

Officer’s Reports

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

Old Business-

Marina Shores Proposed Development – According to the City Planners, the developer is in discussions with the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) regarding possible environmental impacts that may result from the required emergency road on the east side of the development.  Any ACOE approval will have to be run through the City and we will be informed if the proposal moves forward.

Ocean Bay Homes Proposed Development – The property at Shore Drive and Roanoke Ave. in Ocean Park has been requested to be rezoned to allow 8 townhomes be built where HM Boats is currently located.  The Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the deferred proposal at their Oct. 12th hearing.

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

Online Home Sharing Economy Ad Hoc Committee – Wed. Sept 28th meeting to be held at 6pm at City Council chamber at City Hall, 2401 Courthouse Drive.  The committee is expected to finalize its policy recommendations at the meeting. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to hear a presentation from the committee on Oct. 4, and to hear public comments and vote on the recommendations Oct. 18.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) 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?

Citizen Engagement Opportunities –  

  • The City has a 2 question survey posted on Virtual Townhall that is studying possible regulations for short-term home rentals, like those promoted on Airbnb and other sites. Deadline Sept. 29th. You can find the link on www.sdcc.info
  • River Clean-up @ Pleasure House Point – Sun. Oct 2nd from 9am-Noon. Email Dana@lrnow.org to sign up
  • City Council Candidate Forum – Thurs. Oct. 20th from 6:30pm-8:30pm @ Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd

 

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday October 24, 2016

***Note this date is a week early due to the conflict with Halloween***

Electronic and Hazardous Recycling Event – Sat. Sept. 24th from 10am-2pm @ Virginia Aquarium

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From personal experience, this is a wonderful service.  It’s well run, quick and FREE.  Please use it if you have items that would be better recycled than poisoning our earth in a landfill. Click here for more details

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, the City of Virginia Beach Public Works and TFC Recycling, will offer its semi-annual E-cycling event Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Virginia Aquarium East Parking Lot.

Acceptable personal electronic recyclable items include:

  • Personal computers and laptops
  • Telephones, cell phones and PDA’s
  • Printers
  • Televisions smaller than 32″
  • Circuit boards and components
  • Monitors and flat screens
  • Fax machines
  • Stereo equipment and game systems
  • Regular recycling materials such as newspapers, bottles and cans will also be accepted.

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste items include:

  • Up to five gallons of liquids or up to 75 pounds of dry materials
  • Aerosol spray cans
  • Automotive fluids
  • Batteries: Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D), Boat, Car, Camera, Cell phone, Hearing aid, Lead acid, Lithium, Rechargeable, Trucks
  • Herbicides
  • Household cleaners
  • Gasoline (up to 5 gallons)
  • Fertilizer
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Light bulbs – small quantities of CFLs or fluorescent tubes
  • Oil and water based paint
  • Pesticides
  • Propane tanks (small – up to 20 lb. capacity)
  • For further tips visit www.VBgov.com/landfill

 

Civic Engagement – What housing issues do you believe Virginia Beach residents face?

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What housing issues do you believe Virginia Beach residents face? Deadline: 5:00 PM on September 16, 2016

The Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech and czb, LLC, a neighborhood planning firm, are currently conducting a housing study for the City of Virginia Beach. The study will provide information on the city’s household demographics, housing stock, homeownership and rental rates, neighborhood characteristics and more. It will also reveal trends, housing needs and opportunities for achieving the city’s goals for affordability and the preservation and enhancement of existing housing. Results from the study will be used to guide city policy and funding for housing and neighborhood preservation programs.

On Aug. 10, the city held public meetings to preview preliminary findings from the housing study and seek input on residents’ challenges and concerns related to housing. This forum is available for residents who were unable to attend the meetings and participate in the focus groups.

https://www.peakdemocracy.com/portals/124/Forum_389/Issue_3945

SDCC General Meeting Reminder – Monday Aug. 29th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday August 29 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

 

Two Special Presentations –  Road Safety in the Shore Drive Area & Girl Scout Community Pride Project

Captain M. P. Ronan Commanding Officer, Special Operations and Lieutenant Jeffery E. Wilkerson, MSCJ Special Operations will discuss the duties of the VB Special Operations Division and will update us on the specific topics below followed by a Q&A.

  • Mr. Jacob Bollard’s death on Shore Drive near Kroger’s intersection.
  • Accident and death at Shore Drive and Kendall.
  • Results/trends/solutions of speed enforcement checks on Shore Drive between North Great Neck and State Park.
  • Traffic signal study for Lynnhaven Drive and North Great Neck Road. Possible impact from proposed development of Marina Shores.

Michaella Lynch – Senior Girl Scout Troop 475 will tell us about her Community Pride project in Baylake Pines.  She built a Little Lending Library and painted murals on beach access walls.

Monday July 25th General Meeting & Special Presentation on Shore Drive Safety

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

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

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

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

This is meeting is open to the general public and the topic is a very important one, so bring a friend.

Special Presentations –  Road Safety in the Shore Drive Area

Captain M. P. Ronan Commanding Officer, Special Operations and Lieutenant Jeffery E. Wilkerson, MSCJ Special Operations will discuss the duties of the VB Special Operations Division and will update us on the specific topics below followed by a Q&A.

  • Mr. Jacob Bollard’s death on Shore Drive near Kroger’s intersection.
  • Accident and death at Shore Drive and Kendall.
  • Results/trends/solutions of speed enforcement checks on Shore Drive between North Great Neck and State Park.
  • Traffic signal study for Lynnhaven Drive and North Great Neck Road. Possible impact from proposed development of Marina Shores.
  • Illegal parking on Shore Drive between North Great Neck and State Park

 

SDCC General Meeting Reminder – Monday June 27th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday June 27, 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 –  Updates on projects and issues that impact Shore Drive residents will be discussed.  Topics will include:

  • Temporary Reroute of West Great Neck Road – When, Why and Impact
  • Flag Poles – What happening and why.
  • Parking on Shore Drive between North Great Neck Rd and State Park.  What are the rules?
  • Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) Meeting Update – Top priorities and how the community can help.
  • Shore Drive Speed Enforcement between North Great Neck Road and State Park – Why? and Results.
  • Beach Event Houses – What has the Beaches and Waterways Commission been doing?

Click here to see the full agenda.

As always, SDCC meeting are open to all so bring a friend.

SDCC General Meeting – Monday June 27th at 7:30pm

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday June 27, 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. Updates on projects and issues that impact Shore Drive residents will be discussed in the Old & New Business sections.  Topics will include:

  • Temporary Reroute of West Great Neck Road – When, Why and Impact
  • Flag Poles – What happening and why.
  • Parking on Shore Drive between North Great Neck Rd and State Park.  What are the rules?
  • Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) Meeting Update – Top priorities and how the community can help.
  • Shore Drive Speed Enforcement between North Great Neck Road and State Park – Why? and Results.
  • Beach Event Houses – What has the Beaches and Waterways Commission been doing? 

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.

Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) – Update on their meeting and discussion of their planned priorities.  

New Business –

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

Tidal Surge Gate Installation – 3 tidal gates are being installed along Cape Henry Drive.  The project has started, updates on impacts to West Great Neck Road will be discussed.

Flag Pole Installation – 4 sets of (4) flag poles have been installed in the Bayfront area.  Learn what the BAC plans for these poles.

Parking on Shore Drive – Residents of Cape Story used City’s See-Click-Fix App to identify possible safety concerns due to restricted visibility from parked cars.  Update will be provided.

VB Police Target Speed Enforcement along Shore Drive in Cape Story – Learn why the police have targeted this area and some of the surprising results so far. 

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 July 25, 2016

 

 

Drive Thru Appeals Tent for Assessment of Personal Property

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In case you didn’t know (or read the back of your recent automobile personal property tax bill) the City has a Drive Thru appeals tent for evaluating the condition of your property.  You may be able to save $25, $50 or more on your tax bill if you have a high mileage vehicle or one in poor condition.

Check here for the NADA assessment of your vehicle and if there is a reduction due to the mileage or condition, subtract that from the assessed value on your bill.  Then multiply total by 0.04 to get your tax.  The difference between this number and the Total Tax shown on your bill is your potential savings.

Click here for NADA site

Below is the information regarding the City’s Drive Thru service.  For more details, click here

As a convenience to the taxpayer, appeals are conducted in a “Drive-thru Appeals Tent” located in the parking lot across North Landing Road from Courthouse Drive.  This annual service is available only after bills are mailed in May, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., and on the last Saturday before bills are due in June from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m

 

 

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

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Just a last minute reminder, SDCC will be meeting tonight Monday May 23rd instead of the last Monday due to Memorial Day observation.  Click here to read/print the agenda

Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting

Monday May 23, 2016 at 7:30pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

 

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