By Irene Bowers
A lot of water has passed under the bridges at Lynnhaven Inlet, with railroad companies playing a large role in their history.
But local lore suggests the need for bridges is relatively new, and Adam Keeling can be blamed for that.
Read more about our local coffee house moving on in a recent Virginian-Pilot Beacon article by Irene Bowers
SAYING GOODBYE TO COFFEE, AND CONVERSATION By Irene Bowers
After 16 years, the conversation will be tabled at 3273 Shore Drive Starbucks.
Since its opening in 1999, a loyal contingent of coffee lovers has found the perfect blend of people and place, beneath the billboard at the foot of Lesner Bridge. With its May closure looming, the shop’s longest running coffee klatch is savoring every drop.
Click here for a printable version of the agenda – 4.27.15 SDCC Agenda
SDCC General Meeting Agenda
Monday April 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 – Flood Mitigation and Flood Insurance Presentation by Mike Vernon of Flood Mitigation Hampton Roads (www.floodmitigationhr.com) and Scott Hunter of Comparity (www.comparityins.com). Mr. Vernon and Mr. Hunter will explain different home improvements and methods that can help lower flood insurance premiums.
Officer’s Reports Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon
Old Business–
Bishard Development Update – Upper school site rezoning was approved by Planning Commission. City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed development at their Tuesday May 5th meeting. Baylake Pines Civic League opposed the development at the Planning Commission.
City Comprehensive Plan – Planning Commission Workshop meetings being held. Public can attend to listen only. What happens next? Schedule can be found here www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/2015ComprehensivePlan/Pages/default.aspx
Lesner Bridge Safety Update – News from walk through between SDCC representatives and Project Manager Chris Wojtowicz. Speed bump removal, cross walk adjustments, traffic light position.
New Business –
Shore Drive an Award Winning Community –Cape Story by the Sea won the Council of Civic Organizations Community Action award and CBF’s Brock Center won the State Environmental Excellence Award.
Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?
Clean the Bay Day Sat. June 6th – Register to volunteer at www.cbf.org/events/clean-the-bay-day/city-of-virginia-beach
Citywide Civic Engagement Opportunities
Next SDCC Meeting – Monday May 18, 2015 – ***NOTE this is a week early due to Memorial Day***.
Click here for a printable version of the agenda 3.30.15 SDCC Agenda
SDCC General Meeting Agenda
Monday March 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 – Mr. Clay Bernick – Administrator City of Virginia Beach Environment and Sustainability Office, will inform us of the City’s efforts to join the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) and what residents can do to help make it happen. Depending on the level of participation, home owners that live in flood zones could see insurance premiums reduced by 5%-15%.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary – David Williams
Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak
Vice President – Wally Damon
President – Todd Solomon
Old Business–
Bishard Development Update – Old Baylake Pines School properties. Both change of zoning requests were “Indefinitely Deferred” at the March 11th Planning Council meeting.
Lesner Bridge Renaming Survey – Update of results and next steps presented at the Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting.
City Comprehensive Plan – Update on plan review and how we can continue to stay involved.
New Business –
Proposed Trolley Service from Shore Drive to Oceanfront – The BAC has asked City Council to explore the possibility of extending the trolley service during the Spring and Summer months. Should and how can SDCC support?
Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?
Citywide Civic Engagement Opportunities
Next SDCC Meeting – Monday April 27th, Presentation on Flood Mitigation and Flood Insurance by Mike Vernon of Flood Mitigation Hampton Roads and Scott Hunter of Comparity.
On Monday March 30th at 7:30pm, Mr. Clay Bernick – Administrator City of Virginia Beach Environment and Sustainability Office, will be attending the SDCC general meeting to discuss the City’s efforts to join the National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) Community Rating System(CRS) program and what residents can do to help make this happen.
Background documents on NFIP’s CRS program:
Program/Presentation –
Officer’s Reports Secretary – David Williams ; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak ; Vice President – Wally Damon ; President – Todd Solomon
Old Business–
CIP 2.118 – Shore Drive Improvements Ocean Park: Update on efforts to schedule safety improvements earlier than current construction start date of January 2023.
Lesner Bridge Replacement Safety Issues – City/Community walkthrough of issues being scheduled. Turning light at Shore-Vista, Speed bump at same intersection have been identified. Do you have any additional safety concerns?
New Business –
Arrive Alive Awareness Campaign – Recent 3 deaths on Shore Drive appear to be alcohol related. Is a restaurant table top notice campaign a worthwhile effort? A design contest and possible grant funding could be used. Partnership with businesses would be a must. Thoughts and discussion.
Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?
All City of Virginia Beach offices and facilities will open tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. That includes all parks, recreation centers, libraries and the Virginia Aquarium. City-run historic homes will remain closed Wednesday. There will be no trash or recycle pickups on Wednesday.
The city’s essential operating condition will continue until 10 a.m. Wednesday. At that time, the city will resume normal operating conditions.
Crews from Public Works will continue working to clear streets throughout the night and throughout the day tomorrow.
Due to the anticipated hazardous road and weather conditions, Public Works/Waste Management has CANCELLED trash and recycling collections for Wednesday. Residents are asked to place their trash cans at the curb line and leave them there until they are serviced. Those residents with small amounts of trash, or extra carts, may wish to skip collection this week, and have all materials collected the following week.
Collections will resume as soon as conditions allow, and will operate on a sliding basis. Tuesday collection area will be collected on the first day collections are resumed, and continuing each collection area as needed to complete collections for the week.
Yard debris collection has been suspended for the remainder of the week. Additional requests for bulky item collection will be re-scheduled for next week. The Virginia Beach Landfill and Resource Recovery Center will follow the City of Virginia Beach operating hours.
For updates about collections, call Public Works Waste Management at 385-4650 or visit www.VBgov.com/wastemgt.
Also check out the recent article in the Virginian-Pilot that features Shore Drive resident Joe DiGeronimo. Click here to read the entire article
A New Jersey native and retired businessman, DiGeronimo, 70, became fascinated by the daily parade of vessels – and curious.
“I wanted to know where they were going and what they were doing for the community,” he said. “It’s a beautiful view, but what’s going on? Why are those ships parked out there? Why are they running by with the loads they are?”
Click here for a printable version of the agenda – SDCC Agenda DEC 2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting
Monday December 29, 2014
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd)
SDCC Mini-CHRISTMAS Party
(Finger Food, Salad, Soda, Cookies provided by David)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: Delegate Chris Stolle to discuss upcoming Assembly items:
Nominations for SDCC Officer’s Slate for 2015
Officer’s Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice Pres Report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon- November Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business: See meeting topics
Adjourn
Next SDCC – Monday January 26, 2015 7:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
It only seemed fitting with 12 days until Christmas and the recent Lesner Bridge update (minus the speed bump fix)…..
The state is warning business owners about a private firm sending solicitations that look similar to annual forms required by the State Corporation Commission.
The mailings, from an entity called the Virginia Council for Corporations, ask business owners to return a form, along with a check for $125.
To read the entire Virginian-Pilot article, please click here
There is no reason to use this service and the State is not accepting the documents. Please do not pay them for anything.
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda NOV 24 2014
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: General discussion on various Shore Drive issues
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s Report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –October Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business: See meeting topics
New Business: SDCC elections for 2015 and Open Floor
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday December 29, 2014
7:30pm @ Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
[Note: Thank you for the many emails pointing out we had the incorrect date initially. You passed the test.]
The 2009 Comprehensive plan and details can be found on the City’s website by clicking here
The ‘plan’ is City Council’s official statement regarding how the physical development of the City should be directed for at least the next 20 years. It must be stressed, however, that the Comprehensive Plan (the ‘Plan’ hereinafter) does not claim and should not claim to have precise answers to all of the issues that may arise over time. The Plan’s role is the establishment of the policy framework within which operates a continuous planning process. That process is a vital means of implementing the recommendations of the Plan and revising the Plan as necessary in response to the unseen issues and opportunities that the future always provides. In that regard, this Plan is a ‘living plan,’ as it is not intended for the Plan to remain just as it is when adopted. The intent is for the Plan to interact with the various situations where it has a role and to be open to change as necessary to respond to recognized challenges and opportunities. The Plan should always be evolving in response to its environment.
When it opens next weekend, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Brock Environmental Center will instantly become the locus for people to learn why we should care about natural spaces…
…the result has something to teach everybody in Hampton Roads. Whether it’s the importance of clean water and the Chesapeake Bay, the virtues and flexibility of low-impact development, the power of well-orchestrated public-private cooperation, or the difference true civic leadership can make, there’s a lesson at the Brock Environmental Center. For all of us.
Click here to view the meeting agenda or Click here SDCC SEP 2014 Agenda for a printable version of the agenda
There are 4 candidates running for 2 council seats. Please come out and listen to what they have to say regarding issues that impact our Shore Drive neighborhoods.
Below is the list of At-large Candidates taken from the City of VB’s website.
#WeLoveShoreDrive 