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Swimming Advisory Issued for Two Locations on the Chesapeake Bay

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Swimming Advisory Issued for Two Locations on the Chesapeake Bay  

The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for two locations on the Chesapeake Bay: between Ocean View Avenue (5000 block) and Mortons Road, and between Rockbridge Road and Starfish Road. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Water Quality Standards. The advisory does not affect the Virginia Beach oceanfront or resort area.

For more information click here to read the City’s notice  http://www.vbgov.com/news/Pages/selected.aspx?release=1630

Areas in RED are under a swimming Advisory

 

Swiming Advisory Locations

VB Audubon Bird Walk at PHP – Sat Sept. 14th @ 8am

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The Virginia Beach Audubon Society will have a bird walk on Saturday, September 14th, at 8:00 am at Pleasure House Point.

 It is open to the public. We will walk the Preserve for roughly two hours looking, identifying and photographing birds as well as other wildlife in the area.  

The trip will be led my Master Birder Steve Coari and will include about 15 Audubon members.

Pleasure House Point Draft Master Plan to be presented at SDCC Monday Aug 26th meeting

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Ms. Barbara Duke, Project Manager for Parks and Recreation will present the latest update on the Pleasure House Point Master Plan.

Last year 25 stakeholders worked with the City’s Parks and Recreation department to gather citizen input on what Pleasure House Point should and shouldn’t become.  A draft Master Plan was created and the stakeholder group disbanded.  The City has been working on the draft plan with final intentions to make it an official adopted plan for the natural park.   

Come out to hear the latest update on the Master Plan for Pleasure House Point and provide comments.

Monday Aug 26th at 7:30pm Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue

Click here for to see the draft master plan from last year.  Please be aware the file is 16 Mb and may take a little while to download.   http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development-projects/current-projects/Documents/php-stakeholder-presentation-7-30.pdf

SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday Aug 26th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda – SDCC Agenda AUG 2013

 

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting

Monday 26 AUGUST 2013

 SDCC General Meeting – Monday, August 26, 7:30 – 9:00 pm

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

 

Call to order

 Meeting topic:         

City’s Draft Plan for Pleasure House Point presented by Ms. Barbara Duke, Project Manager from Parks and Rec Dept For Important information concerning this city, budget issues, Pleasure House Point, dredge spoils project and Long Creek channel maintenance dredging, and much more

 

Officers’ Reports

                                    President’s Report – David Williams

                                    Vice President’s report-Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report – Todd Solomon –May Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report-  Ann Williams

 

Update on issues:    Discussions

Old Business

New Business          

 Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- SEP 30, 2013

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center 

Speaker- To be announced

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive on August 7th, 2013 from 1 to 7pm at VBRHCC

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Hello all,

Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.

Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

Drive Details:
Site: Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center
Address: 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
Room Name: Cape Henry Room
Date: Wed Aug 7, 2013
Time: 01:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Coordinator Name: Stacy Day
Coordinator Phone Number: 7574819000
Click here to make an appointment

Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center is hosting a Blood Drive on August 7th, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. The American Red Cross has notified us of an emergency need for blood donations but especially for A Negative, B Negative and O Negative blood. If you or someone you know is able and willing to donate blood please either make an appointment on line, call Stacy Day at 481-9000 to make an appointment for you or simply show up between 1 and 7 p.m. on August 7th at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center. Every pint donated may save up to 3 lives. We hope to see you on August 7th, 2013!

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday July 29th

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda  SDCC JUL2013 Agenda

Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday 29 JULY 2013

 SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 29 July – 7:30-8:30 pm

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

 

Call to order

 

Meeting topic:   Update on major issues impacting Shore Drive; Storm Water Project, Lesner Bridge, Neighborhood Dredging, Pt. Chesapeake (Old Duck Inn property), Hurricane Lists 

Presented by Members of your SDCC Board

 

Officers’ Reports:    President’s Report              David Williams

                                   Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                   Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –June Minutes

                                  Treasurer’s Report             Ann Williams (acting Treas.)

 

Old Business

New Business          

Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday August 26, 2013

               Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center 

Speaker- Ms. Barbara Duke- VB Management Plan for Pleasure House Point (Draft proposal)

 

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

City Engineers Present “Eastern Shore Dr. Interim Drainage Improvement Proposal”

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On Thursday June 20th at the Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC), City Engineers presented the “Eastern Shore Drive Interim Drainage Improvement Proposal”.  This proposal was the result of an engineering study performed by City engineers and engineering consultant Kimley-Horn.  The study was performed as part of the community’s on going request (since 2009) to fix tidal flooding issues in neighborhoods east of the Lesner Bridge.  The presentation, studies and recommendations can be found on the City’s Public Works website.  Click here to access

The City’s Engineering results on interim flooding fixes has been summarized on Slide 33 of their presentation shown below.  This presentaiton will be made to City Council at which point they will decide whether to fund the interim projects.  Please note that the housing and garage impacts are based on a 4.0 foot tide occurence.

Return On Investment

  • Total Cost of Interim Improvements: $1.2 M
  • Benefit is some reduction in flooding frequency for:

– 5 houses

– 15 Garages

– 570 L.F. of Street

  • Comprehensive improvements are budgeted and initial phases could begin in 2016
  • A decision on whether to fund the Interim Improvements is needed

 

SDCC General Meeting Notice and Agenda – Monday June 24th at 7:30pm

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Come hear the City’s interim plan to fix stormwater problems for areas east of the Lesner Bridge.  There will also be an $80+ million project that could impact homes and businesses.  You will definitely want to attend and learn the study details.

For a printable version of the agenda, click here SDCC Agenda June 2013 (1)

Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday 24 June 2013

SDCC General Meeting

SDCC General Meeting- Monday, 24 JUNE- 7:30- 8:30

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

 

Call to Order 

Meeting topic: Storm Drainage Improvements for East Shore Drive – Deputy City Manager Dave Hansen and City Public Works Engineers 

Officer’s Reports: 

          President’s Report                  David Williams

          Vice President’s Report                    Rick Mercadante

          Secretary’s Report                  Todd Solomon- May Minutes

          Treasurer’s Report                 Ann Williams (Acting Treasurer)

 

Old Business

New Business

Adjourn

 NEXT SDCC Meeting- Monday JULY 29, 2013

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center

Movie Stars needed at First Landing State Park for film of virtual tour of the park and activities on Thursday, May 9, 2013

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Volunteers needed at First Landing State Park for film of virtual tour of the park and activities on Thursday, May 9, 2013

11 am-1 pm Hikers needed; dogs on leash welcome (please wear hiking shoes and bring hiking stick/backpack/binoculars as props if you have them.)

2 pm-4 pm Bikers needed (please wear helmet; mountain bikes and beach cruisers welcome)

4:30pm-6:30pm Beach Go-ers needed; Family groups if possible; dogs on leash welcome (please bring beach umbrella, raft, floaties, sand buckets, towels, beach blankets as props if you have them.)

Please contact Staci Martin at staci.martin@dcr.virginia.gov  757-412-2307 or 757-477-4046 for more information or to RSVP for a time slot. Report to Chesapeake Bay Center and ask for Staci on Thursday, May 9.

SDCC 2013 Membership Drive Targets 30 Group Total

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WE NEED YOUR HELP

Shore Drive has over 40 civic, condo and home owner associations that represent about 8000 homes.  We need your help to reach our 2013 Goal of 30.  Dues are only $25 per organization and run for the calendar year. 

You can find the 2013 Membership letter from President David Williams and the 2013 Membership form at the following SDCC page.

http://sdcc.info/membership/

 

 

 

SDCC Monday April 29th General Meeting Notice and Agenda

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda – SDCC Agenda APR 2013

 

Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday 29 April 2013 

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

  

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 29 April – 7:30-8:30 pm 

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

 

Call to order

Meeting topic:     

Lynnhaven River Now Presentation on plans for

 Lynnhaven Aquaculture Center on Long Creek

at Pleasure House Point

Presented by Karen Forget, Executive Director LRN

 

Officers’ Reports:

                                    President’s Report              David Williams

                                    Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                    Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –March Minutes

                                    Treasurer’s Report             David Williams (acting treas.)

 

Old Business  

New Business            

Adjourn 

Next SDCC- Monday MAY 20, 2013

(please note date change  Memorial Day 27 May)

               

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

Lynnhaven River Now Presentation on Long Creek Aquaculture Center – Monday April 29th at SDCC General Meeting

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Lynnhaven River Now will be the special guest speaker

at the Monday April 29th General Meeting of SDCC

 

Karen Forget will present their plan for an Aquaculture Center on Long Creek.  This sounds like an amazing project for the Lynnhaven River, our community and the City of Virginia Beach.  We hope you can come out and learn more.

 

Monday April 29th, 2013 @7:30pm

SDCC General Meeting

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Meeting Hall

 

Cape Story Residents Concerned About Tidal Flooding – WVEC News Report

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Cape Story residents are concerned that the City’s interim plug is in the wrong spot and will not protect all 40 homes in the tidal flooding zone. 

http://www.wvec.com/news/Cape-Henry-ditch-floods-Wednesday-despite-Citys-effort-to-fix-it-195709471.html

 

Storm Water Plug

Online Petition to Preserve Live Oak in Ocean Park

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Update: March 2, Saturday morning, lot is cleared.  Thank you to all that signed the brief petition campaign.

One Tree.  Why bother saving one tree?  Well, in order to get to your destination, you have to take one step at a time.

Please take a minute and sign the online petition to show the property owner that One Tree really does matter.  Click here for the petition

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-live-oak-at-bar-harbor/

Here are several additional reasons why saving one tree is a good thing.

  • The Live Oak is the City of Virginia Beach’s official tree.
  • The majority of Live Oaks in Virginia Beach are located in the Bayfront area.
  • The property owner is an understanding developer.  He has already agreed to save the logs from other live oaks that needed to be removed from this “by right” project.
  • Having one “Tree Conscience” project may lead to other responsible developments.

For more about saving Live Oak Trees, visit www.friendsofliveoaks.org

SDCC General Meeting Notice and Agenda – Monday Feb. 25th

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Click here for a printable versions of the agenda  SDCC FEB 2013 Agenda (1)

Shore Drive Community Coalition

Monday 25 FEB 2013

 SDCC General Meeting

  

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 25 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:       (1) Neighborhood Security Measures for residents 

                                         (2) VA State Personal Self Defense Laws by David Williams

 Officers’ Reports:

                                          President’s Report              David Williams

                                         Vice President’s report      Rick Mercadante

                                         Secretary’s Report             Todd Solomon –Jan Minutes

                                         Treasurer’s Report             Ryan King

 Update on issues:   

 Old Business

 New Business          

 Adjourn

 

Next SDCC- Monday March 25, 2013  (Please note Easter is 31 March) 

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center 

Speaker- TBA

 

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

Fatal accident reported on Shore Drive near First Landing State Park – 2/14/13

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It’s very unfortunate, but after almost 3 years without a fatality on Shore Drive (April 2010), another tragic death has occured.

 

http://wtkr.com/2013/02/14/vehicle-accident-reported-on-shore-drive-near-first-landing/#ooid=FzaDVkOTpJky9UGDdDQ_hVkNmZoxpPm4

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The following was taken from WTKR’s website:

UPDATE: As of 4:00pm., Shore Drive remains closed to East Bound traffic from Kendall Street to Fort story.

Virginia Beach, Va. – Police tell NewsChannel 3 one person has died and one has been injured in a vehicle crash on Shore Drive near First Landing.

It happened at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013, in the 2500 block of Shore Drive near First Landing. Police say a vehicle was heading eastbound in the 2500 block of Shore Drive near First Landing Park, when it crashed.

One person was reported deceased; and a second person was injured.

Eastbound traffic on Shore Drive is closed from Kendall Street to Fort Story.

NewsChannel 3 is working to find more details. Watch starting First at Four for updates.

Citizens Invited to Help Participate in Review and Adoption of Community Sustainability Plan

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The City of Virginia Beach invites all residents, business owners, community leaders and other stakeholders who have an interest in how the city plans, manages, protects and promotes its current and future sustainability initiatives to participate in the City Council’s review and adoption of “A Community Plan for a Sustainable Future” over the next several weeks. 

 

The City Council will be holding a public comment session on Tuesday, Feb. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Building 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive, 2nd Floor. 

 

The City Council will also be holding a public hearing and vote on adoption of the plan on Tuesday, Feb. 26 beginning at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Building 1, 2401 Courthouse Drive, 2nd Floor.

 

The draft plan is available for the public to review prior to these meetings at http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/eso/sustainability-plan/Documents/vb-sustainability-plan-web.pdf.  These public input meetings are the final steps in a yearlong public outreach process to seek ideas and direction from citizens to help guide the City in the development of its first comprehensive Community Sustainability Plan.

 

For additional information, please contact Clay Bernick in the Planning Department/Environment and Sustainability Office at 385-4899 or visit www.VBgov.com/sustainplan.

Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 21

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The Bayfront Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 3:30 p.m. to 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.

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.

Also, the Bayfront Advisory Design Subcommittee will meet on Feb. 21 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the Resort and Conference Center. The subcommittee will continue its deliberations regarding recommendations for commercial design standards along the Shore Drive corridor.

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

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Action Alert – Withdraw SB926 Now

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The following Action Alert has been sent out by the CBF.  Click here for an easy way to take action

The Chesapeake Bay and her precious wetlands need your help TODAY.

Senate Bill 926, a measure that weakens the authority of local wetlands boards, will be considered at tomorrow’s Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources. Your state senator, Sen. Jeff McWaters, has introduced this bill. Please ask Senator McWaters to withdraw this bill, which will have unintended harmful consequences.

CBF and many other conservation organizations oppose this bill, as it undermines Virginia’s effective, four-decades-old tidal wetlands program that relies upon local citizen wetland boards, with oversight by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), to protect our valuable tidal wetlands.Time is of the essence. Please contact  Sen. McWaters today, and tell him SB 926 is a step backward and to please withdraw it immediately!