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“Each neighborhood dredging project requires City Council approval, and the Beach needs to find multiple sites to unload the dredge spoils from the barges.”
Read entire article at Pilotonline.com.
This is about:
[A] city proposal to put a permanent dredge transfer station on Maple Street next to the Marina Shores marina.
And:
The commission, which will present its final report in the coming months, suggested that the city use the site for only 90 working days a year, avoid bringing in barges during the summer, and haul 30 truckloads a day of dredge spoils out of the site.
“There are methods of mitigation and opportunities for controls that will eliminate or significantly reduce, many of the issues of concern,” the draft report states.
The city launched its neighborhood dredging program last year to help residents deepen their channels if they agree to a tax rate increase.
Guidelines for tonight’s public meeting re:Dredge Transfer Stations
From an email:
We have received a number of calls about this evening’s public meeting and the guidelines for those who wish to speak.
1) Anyone wishing to speak must sign up before the meeting starts
2) Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.
3) If a group is in attendance and has chosen someone to speak for them, that speaker will be allowed up to 10 minutes to speak on behalf of the group.
4) Any questions to the commission from the public can be submitted in advance on cards that will be provided at the meeting. Those who wish to submit a question can get a card from Rebecca Lear and submit the card to the moderator.
5) Because the commission wants to hear from as many speakers as possible, speaking time will be only for direct comments. Any questions will be addressed through the cards that are submitted to the moderator.
6) Public comments will be taken (from those who sign up) until 9:00 when the meeting will adjourn.
The Commission will answer questions and take comments on the four following topics only:
· The feasibility of alternative dredging methods, such as hydraulic rather than mechanical dredging;
· The potential for beneficial re-use of spoils;
· An analysis of the impact on affected communities (both those receiving dredging and those in the vicinity of the existing and proposed transfer stations) with a focus on identifying sites that are sufficient to support the needs of the project but have the least potential for adverse impact for the community; and
· A proposed framework with parameters for operation of the spoils sites, including potential use of the site by the public for dredging by entities or individuals other than the City.
If you wish to sign up in advance to speak, you may contact Rebecca Lear at 385-1948, or e-mail her at: rlear@vbgov.com
The meeting will be held 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Great Neck Recreation Center, 2521 Shorehaven Drive.
Thank you.
Drew Lankford
Media and Communications
Department of Public Works
City of Virginia Beach
dlankfor@vbgov.com
(O) 757.385.8062
(C) 757.409.4353
Note: Received this email at 1129a Oct 13 2011.
The Pilot article notes, ‘the city has not identified any dredging project near the neighborhood.
Letter to the Editor about proposed Maple Street Dredge Spoils area at Pilotonline.com:
Re ‘Beach plans appeal over dredge site,’ Hampton Roads, Oct. 5: It is beyond my comprehension that the city of Virginia Beach, through its city attorney, would contemplate appealing to the Virginia Beach Circuit Court to reverse the Board of Zoning Appeals’ determination that the Maple Street site on Long Creek cannot be used for a public purpose. I was stunned to read of the appeal, especially since the public purpose intended is for the construction of a permanent, industrial dredged spoils transfer operation in the heart of a residentially zoned neighborhood.
Beaches and Waterways Commission to Hold Public Meeting
The Beaches and Waterways Advisory Commission will hold a public meeting Thursday, October 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Great Neck Recreation Center, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The Commission will answer questions and take comments on the four following topics only:
The feasibility of alternative dredging methods, such as hydraulic rather than mechanical dredging;
The potential for beneficial re-use of spoils;
An analysis of the impact on affected communities (both those receiving dredging and those in the vicinity of the existing and proposed transfer stations) with a focus on identifying sites that are sufficient to support the needs of the project but have the least potential for adverse impact for the community; and
A proposed framework with parameters for operation of the spoils sites, including potential use of the site by the public for dredging by entities or individuals other than the City.
Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker, ten minutes if you are representing a group.
Citizens wishing to comment may sign up at the meeting or by contacting Rebecca Lear @ (757) 385-1948, or rlear@vbgov.com.
Car break ins in Cape Story Sunday night
From Cape Story’s neighborhood watch:
Last night, Sunday, Oct 9, there were two incidents of cars being entered. In the 2200 block of First Landing a GPS was taken and the glove box was ransacked. In the 2200 block of Wake Forest St. the car was searched but nothing taken. Unfortunately, both residents forgot to lock their cars. If anyone has any information on these two incidents, please call the police and PLEASE remember to lock your cars.
Please remember to call 911 if you see a crime in action and call 385-5000, option 1, to report crimes after they have occurred or to report any suspicious activity. Also, please call or email the NW Coordinator so crime reports and suspicious activities can be shared with all of our residents.
Update:
Here are the latest 2 received:
“One of our cars was opened and looked through last night (Sunday ) in the 2200 block of Bayberry. There was no damage or theft but things within the car were moved around and the car door was not closed well. Police were notified and finger prints were taken.”
2nd Update:
We are up to 7 now. If anyone knows who is doing this or saw anything, please call the police.
“Our car was gone through last night between 9:30 pm and 5:30 am. We left it unlocked accidentally last night . Glove box and center console gone through but they only got two older CD’s .It was parked under the portico and there was is a motion light as well which didn’t stop them. This occurred in the 2300 block of Walke Street, on the bay side.”
“Same thing happened to our cars in the 2200 block of Hatton St. Also nothing taken”
“Last night our car was searched through but nothing was taken. We are on the 2100 block of Sandalwood.”
“I live in the 2600 block of Ocean Shore Ave. and my car was ransacked too. It was such a mess to start with it was hard to tell any difference, but I noticed the glove box open and more junk on the seat. Usually my dog lets me know if someone is outside – but not last night!”
EIGHTOver 12 vehicles were broken into.
WAVY covers Chick’s Beach robberies
According to police, the thieves park their vehicles, ring the doorbell and enter homes from the back.
A flyer is circulating around the neighborhood warning residents to be vigilant.
Judge today affirmed that the city has owned easement rights in the beach behind the Lynnhaven Dunes condominium since 1926.
Today, Judge Shockley ruled that the same result applies to an adjoining property, the 70-unit condominium Lynnhaven Dunes, which sits immediately to the west of 3232 Page Avenue. The owner had sought $2.8 million from the city.
As in the previous case, Judge Shockley today concluded that the city accepted the beach’s dedication from the developer of Lynnhaven Shores in 1926.
And:
Two more cases along Cape Henry beach are pending. They involve essentially the same facts and law as the case concluded today.
Attempted break-ins from Lake Smith to Lesner Bridge
From Baylake Pines Civic League:
Tonight at the Civic League Board Meeting Officer Menago, our 3rd Precinct Officer contact, alerted us to two burglar rings that are operating from Lake Smith to the Lesner Bridge. They enter by coming over the back fence to enter the house. Do not hesitate to call the police if you see anything suspicious or any of the vehicles mentioned below.
You should record the serial numbers from all your electronic equipment and keep the information in a safe place away from the area where the equipment is located.
One ring (the attempted break-in on Lookout Rd) consists of 1 heavyset black female driving a white 4-door Ford Fusion, license plate XBG-8884 and 2 young black males. They park the vehicle, ring the doorbell, enter from the rear of the house taking electronic equipment mostly. The female, the driver, waits in the vehicle for quick getaway. Sometimes she rings the doorbell, the males are entering the rear of the house while you are answering the front door. Ocassionally, the female is not with them, but they are still driving the Ford Fusion. If you see this vehicle, DO NOT HESITATE, CALL THE POLICE – the 911 number.
The second ring consists of 3 white males, 17-19 years old. They ride red and white motor scooters and break in through the back of the house. Here again, CALL THE POLICE IF YOU SEE THEM!
Police probe Chick’s Beach break-ins
Police probe Chick’s Beach break-ins: wavy.com
More at WAVY.com.
Crab Creek outfall tidal flooding from Irene
Please email photos of documentation of flooding, and storm drain failures and we’ll post them.
If you have the documentation from flooding, and damage from Nor ‘Ida & Isabel, please include that as well.
CLICK TO VIEW PHOTO IN POP-UP WINDOW
Note: There was no water visible any where on the street, sidewalk, etc ~4:00 to ~4:30pm.
The flooding you see is tidal from one out fall on Crab Creek.
Photo taken at 5:39pm.
Tidal flooding you see happened in under an hour.
Projected high tide is ~4-5 hours.
IRENE LINKS that might help you
NOAA Hurricane IRENE Storm Surge Probabilities
NOAA Irene main page
VBGov.com IRENE PAGE
Facebook City Page
Twitter City Page
Shore Drive safety improvements update from City Traffic Engineer
From an email by Robert K. Gey P.E.,
City Traffic Engineer
(757) 385-4131
rkgey@vbgov.com.
Some formatting like bold lost in posting below:
Shore Drive Safety Improvements Update April 6th, 2011
This is the sixth update for Shore Drive Interim Safety Improvements. This report is updated monthly and reports the current status of Shore Drive safety CIP projects. The first section is the current status of the Shore Drive CIP phase III. The next project is an existing CIP item. The additional four items were new items brought forward by the Bayfront Advisory Committee as additional interim safety enhancement items to be put in place until Shore Drive Phase III and Phase IV construction can be completed.
New this month – Lake Joyce Crossing has an anticipated notice to proceed date, traffic signal timing implementation has been scheduled, sidewalk and handicap ramps east of the Lesner Bridge have been completed.
Items completed to date – Sidewalks and handicap ramps, new streetlights and upgrades have been completed, Pleasure House Road/Shore Drive Sidewalk (CIP 2-731.001), and trimming of the overgrown vegetation all have been completed.
Shore Drive – Phase III (CIP 2-117)
The agreement with the consultant is currently being executed. Anticipate issuing design NTP to Kimley-Horn in mid-April 2011. Public meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 2011. A 60% design submittal is anticipated to be received in fall of 2011. Construction advertisement is scheduled for July 2013.
Shore Drive Interim Safety Improvements
Lake Joyce Crossing (CIP 2-731.003)
Issuance of a Notice to Proceed to the contractor is anticipated by April 15, 2011, pending execution of construction contracts by City. Construction completion is anticipated by early October 2011.
BAC safety recommendations 2010
Installation of crosswalks and handicap-accessible ramps at West Great Neck Road and Starfish Road to add missing crosswalks – The Shore Drive sidewalk work is complete.
Traffic signal retiming – This work will utilize CMAQ funds and will be performed via contract. New traffic signal timings will be installed and fine tuned beginning the week of April 27th.
Pedestrian cameras to preempt traffic signals – Pedestrian detection cameras will be installed at Red Tide and will preempt the existing traffic signals at Starfish Road and West Great Neck Road to create gaps for pedestrians. This will work as though a pedestrian button had been pushed at both signals and will not interrupt normal traffic progression. The traffic signal work is
Shore Drive Safety Improvements Update April 6th, 2011, continued
nearly complete and is expected to be put into full operation by the middle of April, weather permitting.
Installation of approximately 500 ft of missing sidewalks and handicapped ramps along Shore Drive between North Great Neck Road and the Lesner Bridge – The goal is to fill missing segments to have one continuous sidewalk on at least one side of Shore Drive. The Shore Drive sidewalk work is complete.
Sentara plans on closing OBGYN services at Sentara General
There’s a website set up that has links to petitions, news about the proposed move and more.
Click here for the website.
Come out Monday to talk about proposed transfer stations.
From Empsy Munden, Pres. Cape Story by the Sea:
If you have not followed the dredge saga, here is your chance.
CSBTS monthly meeting Monday April 11 at 7:30 pm at the Va Beach Resort Hotel at Shore Drive & Great Neck is YOUR opportunity to express your comments.
Open Mike Night is Tues. April 12 in City Council Chambers Bldg 1 on 2nd floor 6 pm at the Courthouse.
Empsy
Article in the Pilotonline.com:
Beach officials are still trying to figure out where to locate the spoils transfer stations throughout the northern part of Virginia Beach. The city plans to build a station near Virginia Beach Boulevard. In one neighborhood, a resident has offered his property as a transfer station and in exchange some neighbors will pay his dredging costs, said Phillip Roehrs, the Virginia Beach coastal engineer.
eNewsletter sent March 23rd 2011
We sent out the new eNewsletter at 0955 est. It “came from” David Williams our Prez. I, Tim, sent it and goofed up the format. I apologize.
Help the kids by voting for Pleasure House Point
From SavePHP.org:
Reminder: Kids need your help to save Pleasure House Point.
URGENT***URGENT***URGENT
March 7 – April 4: “CLICK HERE to Cast Your Vote.”
Students at Kemp’s Landing Magnet School have taken up the crusade to save PHP. Now, one of them, Charlie Harrelson, has been selected as a finalist for a Cox Conservation Heroes award, and will receive $1,250 -$5,000 for Pleasure House Point, based on online voting which begins March 7th.
The public can view videos of the finalists (Our Heroes) and cast their vote.
WTKR coverage of released speed study
Story at WTKR.com:
“If you’re going to do it, you need to do it in the spring, the summer, the fall. You need to get an overlap period. But summer’s going to be the key when it’s warm and people are parking and going out more frequently,” DeSteph says.
Related: Read the entire study.
Article in Pilot about study on Shore Drive speed limit
Read the entire article, and add to the comments – 136 at the time of this post – at Pilotonline.com.
Vice Mayor Louis Jones and Councilman Jim Wood, who pushed for the reduction, which the entire council supported, said they want to keep the speed limit at 35.
“We haven’t had a death since we implemented the 35 mile per hour speed limit,” Jones said. “I like that, and I want to keep it that way.”
Wood said the speed limit should remain 35 mph on Shore Drive east of the Lesner Bridge, which falls in his district. He said the study might not tell the full story. “At first glance, it just seems like the study didn’t occur for very long,” he said. “My interpretation was that they were going to do more analysis than what was done.”
45 Speed Study has Conclusion suggesting 45 not 35
Read the entire study. [22 page PDF]
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