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City Staff Presentation on Parking Study – Monday May 12th at 7:30pm

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All are welcome at the CSBTS Civic Meeting.

CSBTS Civic Association General Meeting

Monday May 12th at 7:30pm in the Virginia Beach Resort Conference Hotel

Special guest speaker – Mr. Mike Shahsiah, Senior Traffic Engineer for City of VB.

 

  • Not enough parking available for company? 

  • Too many beach tourists parking on  your front lawn?

  • Cars parked on Shore Drive make it hard to see when you pull out from your street?

  • Illegal “No Parking” signs placed on your street?

 

Come out and hear what the City has been studying regarding these questions and more for our neighborhood.  Below is the basic study premise and the interim study details can be viewed by clicking this link – http://capestory.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/bayfront-traffic-study-report.pdf

At the request of Bayfront Advisory Committee, Traffic Engineering staff has surveyed the Bayfront Communities north of Shore Drive between the Lesner Bridge and State Park, including Cape Story by the Sea community. The purpose of this parking survey was to locate the illegal no parking signs, misplaced signs, illegal encroachments, and those legal no parking signs that are no longer needed due to changes over the years in this area.

Virginian-Pilot Article on Saturday’s Stabbing

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In case you missed it, here is the Virginian-Pilot’s article regarding Saturday’s stabbing incident at Chesapeake House on the Bay condos.

Stabbing at condominium near Lesner Bridge in Va. Beach

By Stacy Parker
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 26, 2014

Three people suffered stab wounds after a domestic-related incident turned violent Friday.

Police and rescue personnel responded to a call at 3:24 p.m. at Chesapeake House on the Bay, a condominium complex at 3558 Shore Drive, where they found three victims complaining of stab wounds, said Officer Tonya Borman, police spokesperson.

Two victims were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. One person was treated at the scene.

The suspect, Bradley Good, 18, was located and arrested. Good has been charged with one account of aggravated malicious wounding.

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

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda  SDCC Agenda April 2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting

Monday April 28, 2014

7:30-8:30 pm

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 projects

  • Flood improvements – Short Term Projects – Sluice gates for Cape Henry/Cape Story by the Sea/Lynnhaven Colony; Stormwater piping and pumping for Ocean Park

  • Flood improvements – Long Term Solutions – Shore Drive neighborhoods. City Council to prioritize with public input

  • FEMA/National Flood Insurance Program – Updates and contacts

  • Lesner Bridge replacement – Progress update

  • Neighborhood Dredge Program and Spoils Transfer Stations – Program update

  • Shore Drive Parking Study – Project to increase available parking North of Shore Drive between Lesner Bridge and State Park

  • Shore Drive Safety Improvement Project – Project changes and schedule update

 

Officers’ Reports:     President’s Report                 David Williams

                                    Vice President’s Report          Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report                  Todd Solomon –March Minutes

                                   Treasurer’s Report                  Paulette Hruska

 

Old Business:           See meeting topics

New Business:         Open floor    

Adjourn

 

Thursday April 24th – City Flood Improvement Project Meeting at John B Dey

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Last minute reminder

Project engineers from the City will host a public open house to discuss Flood Improvement Projects for Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods

The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.

April 24th Flood Gate Notice

Thurs April 24th Public Meeting on Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony Flood Gate Project

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The City will host a public open house to discuss the CIP 7-151 – Installation of Flood Gates.  These gates will prevent tidal surges from backing up through the storm drain system and open to allow rain to flow out during normal rain events.  The gates will be installed in the Cape Story/Cape Henry and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods.

The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.

Click here to print the flyer  Cape Henry Ditch Flood Gates Open House

April 24th Flood Gate Notice

 

 

 

SB 209 will correct ownership rights without impacting future sand replenishment projects

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SB 209 clarifies that any new beach created by a beach nourishment project will be treated as if the sand was placed by natural accretion, and the riparian owner’s rights will remain intact.

but such ownership shall be subject to the public’s same right of use and maintenance upon the newly created land as previously existed on the adjacent land above the mean low-water mark.

Thank you to Christen Smith Faatz, Legislative Aide to Senator Jeff McWaters for the following answers and details to this bill.  To read her email, click here SB 209 Email

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 24 FEB – 7:30-8:30 pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda  SDCC Agenda FEB2014

Shore Drive Community Coalition

SDCC General Meeting

Monday, 24 FEB – 7:30-8:30 pm 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station

(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:

Meeting topic:  

  • Election of Officers 2014
  • Approval of 2014 Budget
  • Goals for SDCC(Storm Flooding, Lesner Bridge, Dredging, Light Rail, etc.)                        

 

Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                      Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                      Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –JAN Minutes

                                      Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business  

New Business         

Adjourn

 Next SDCC- Monday MARCH 31, 2014 at 7:30pm  –  Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Please check www.sdcc.info for forums and more information on area news and events

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting – Thursday Feb. 20th at 3:30pm (Parking and Floodplain Presentations)

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Click here for the meeting agenda  february2014-bac-agenda

Click here for the VB Meeting Notice  BAC NR 2-20-14

BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Thursday, February 20, 2014

3:30pm – 5:30pm.

Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center,

2800 Shore Drive

City Presentations will include:

  • Update on parking in the Bayfront area by Mike Shahsiah of Traffic Engineering

  • Floodplain presentation by Clay Bernick of the Environment and Sustainability Office

 

 

 

HRT Holding Light Rail Study Updates – Mon Feb 10th and Wed Feb 12th from 6-8pm

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Click here for the flyer VBTES Meeting Announcement 2-2014

Hilltop Area Alignment Alternative Captial Costs and the Preliminary Results of the Environmental Analysis

These public information sessions will provide an update on the on-going analyses being conducted as part of the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Information will be presented on the projected capital costs (construction-related) for the Hilltop Area Alignment.

The meeting will also present the preliminary results of the environmental analysis for the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study.

The meetings will have a presentation followed by a question and answer session with HRT staff. The public will also have the opportunity to discuss the night’s topics on an individual basis with HRT and consultant staff following the presentation.

The two meetings will have an identical format and will present identical information. Please come to the meeting that is most convenient to you.

Meeting Information:

Monday, February 10, 2014

Westin Virginia Beach Town Center

4535 Commerce Street

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

 

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach

1900 Pavilion Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Lesner Bridge Presentation and SDCC General Meeting – Monday Jan 27th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda

Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday 27 JAN 2014 

SDCC General Meeting

Monday  27 JAN – 7:30-8:30 pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order: 

Meeting Presentation:        

Lesner Bridge Construction Project Overview – Presentation by the Chris Wojtowicz, City of Virginia Beach Project Engineer.  Chris will provide updates on the project schedule, traffic plans/impacts, and other details.                        

 

Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                       Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                       Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –NOV Minutes

                                       Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business: Proposed SDCC Candidates Slate for 2014       

New Business :           

Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday FEB 24, 2014-  Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center 

Topic: SDCC  Election of Officers and Budget for 2014

 

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

Bayfront Advisory Committee Newsletter

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January 8, 2014 edition of the Bayfront Advisory Committee newsletter – VisionNewsletter 4.1

 

The next meeting of the BAC will be Thursday January 16, 2014 at 3:30pm i

n the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center

Monday Nov. 25th – SDCC General Meeting Agenda

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCCAgendaNOV2013

SDCC General Meeting

Monday, 25 NOV – 7:30-8:30 pm 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:            

Meeting topic:   Members’ Survey and Discussion on SDCC’s Mission and Goals for 2014 (Light Rail, Dredging, Lesner Bridge, Sports Arena, City Budget, Storm Flooding, etc.)                   

                          

Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                       Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                       Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –OCT Minutes

                                       Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business  

New Business          

Adjourn

Next SDCC- Monday DEC 22 or 30, 2013

CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!              

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Topic: City Topics (Candidates for SDCC, Budget, CHRISTMAS PARTY)

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

***CANCELLED due to lack of interest*** VBCCO Neighborhood Conference/Light Rail Forum

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Attention Residents: 

 

Please be advised that the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) has cancelled its annual neighborhood conference that was slated for Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Please contact the VBCCO  or email mjmcf@cox.net for refunds or further information.

Mon. Oct. 28th at 7:30pm Community Meeting with Councilman Wood – Shore Drive Flooding Issues – Present and Future Solutions

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCCAgendaOCT2013

 

Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday, 28 OCT – 7:30-8:30 pm

SDCC General Meeting  

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)

 

Call to order:

Meeting topic:   Councilman Jim Wood Discusses Shore Drive Flooding Issues, Present and Future Solutions

                                           

 Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                    Vice President’s report       Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report               Todd Solomon –SEPT Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report              Ann Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business  

New Business       

Adjourn

 Next SDCC- Monday NOV 25, 2013               Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

 Topic: City Topics (Light Rail, Dredging, Lesner Bridge Construction)

Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events

City Letter Regarding 2013 Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging Project

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Thanks you to the Bayfront Advisory Committee’s newsletter for providing the City’s letter on the 2013 Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging Project.  You can read the BAC newsletter here VisionNewsletter 2 101 (2)

 

Click here for a printable version of the City letter – 2013 Dredging Project City Letter

 

2013 Dredging Project Letter

 

Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging to Begin in 30 days. Sand to be placed on Ocean Park Beach.

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According to an email City staff sent to Mrs. Dorinda Ennis of 3356 on the Bay, the Lynnhaven Inlet dredging, which was scheduled to take place last year but was delayed because of funding problems, will start within the next 30 days.  Please see the City staff email below

According to David Jarman….

Here is the feedback from our Coastal Group that handles the dredging work:

  • The Corps inlet contract has been awarded.   Notice to proceed will be issued 9/10/2013 and work will begin within 30 days.  The dredged sand will be placed on the Ocean Park Beach.  Project completion is anticipated by the end of February.  If necessary, truck hauling from the boat ramp stockpile to the Ocean Park Beach will be available once the Corps dredging project is complete.  This work would begin in March and last for a few weeks, again as needed.
  • Crab Creek bids were opened two weeks ago, work will begin in November, with completion by the end of March.

Sat. Oct 12th LRNow Fall Festival Cancelled Due to Bad Weather

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Fall Festival Cancelled

All Events at the Oceanfront Cancelled for Saturday

The City of Virginia Beach has made the decision to cancel all events at the Oceanfront on Saturday, October 12th because of inclement weather.
We are really sorry to have to cancel our Fall Festival and appreciate your efforts to plan for your participation.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you.

Thank you,
Karen, Kris, Trista, Meredith, Jody, Pam, Laurie, and Michael of Lynnhaven River Now

First Landing State Park Fall Festival – Sat. Oct. 19th from 2-6pm

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What: Fall Festival

Date: Saturday Oct. 19, 2013

Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Park’s Picnic Shelter at 2500 Shore Drive

 

The festival will include outdoor activities, hay rides, pumpkin decorating, kid’s crafts, roasting s’mores and special exhibits.

The festival is free, however there is a parking fee for all cars.

Email firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov for more information

 

 

 

Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday October 17th

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The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, October 17 at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The agenda for the meeting will include the following:

  • Update on public and private projects in the Bayfront area
  • Update on committee activities in the Bayfront area
  • The Department of Parks and Recreation will present on bike trails in the Bayfront area.

There will be an opportunity for presentations from the public on projects in the Bayfront area. The committee generally concludes its deliberations around 4:30 p.m. The meeting is then opened to the public for comments.

Subcommittees will meet from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. at the Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive. The subcommittees will discuss public and private parking with Mr. Robert Gey, P.E., from City of Virginia Beach Public Works.  Subcommittee meetings are open for the public to observe.

For additional information or to obtain a copy of the draft agenda, contact Kristine Gay in the Planning Department at (757) 385-4621 or kgay@vbgov.com. For more information regarding the Bayfront Advisory Committee, visit www.VBgov.com/Bayfront.

LRNow’s Fall Festival Saturday Oct. 12th at the Oceanfront from Noon-5pm

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Date: Saturday October 12, 2013

Time: Noon to 5:00pm

Location: Oceanfront – 31st Street on the beach and boardwalk

 

A great day to learn more about the river and good stewardship, visit our many eco-vendors, enjoy some delicious local seafood, enjoy good music and have a great time.

The Fall Festival will be at the oceanfront, 31st Street on the beach and boardwalk, next to King Neptune and will be held in conjunction with Virginia Beach’s Golden Age Anniversary Celebration.  For more information, visit our Fall Fest website or email Kris@LRNow.org.