Read & comment on Pilotonline.com article.
List for the currently vacant at-large seat includes a resident of Cape Story by The Sea, our Secretary & founding President, Todd Solomon.
Category Archives: City Government
Chesapeake Beach Fire & EMS Station 4 dedicated on Weds
from City Manager’s Update which comes out weekly
Starting about 7pm tonight “Major Traffic Delays and Congestion Expected at Virginia Beach Boulevard and Great Neck Road Intersection Beginning Wednesday Night” thru Thursday rush hour if all goes well
There will be significant traffic congestion in and around the intersection that will cause traffic disruption and delays. Morning and afternoon rush hour traffic should expect delays in excess of 10 minutes.
Motorists should consider using alternate routes while the water main is being repaired. Possible routes include: First Colonial Road, Potters Road, International Parkway and Lynnhaven Parkway.
Police officers will be on the scene to help direct traffic. Advanced warning signs will be posted beginning today advising motorists of the temporary traffic patterns.
Weather permitting, repairs are expected to be completed by 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21.
For additional information, please contact James M. Cherry, Utility Engineer at (757) 650-5058.
This will not be fun is a huge understatement.
Legislative Prorities to Build a Better Virginia Beach. The proposed package is public.
Read the entire document at VBGov.com.
Read on to learn the city’s stance on key issues, the reason behind the city’s position, and how these issues might impact your life. You can help by contacting your representative to share your thoughts on these important issues.
One example of what the City will be asking of the Commonwealth.
10. Preservation of Private Riparian/Littoral Rights (Title 28.2)
Sponsored by Council Member James L. WoodRequest: The General Assembly is asked to enact a new section in Title 28.2 to clarify the riparian/littoral status of private property owners after public sand replenishment projects on public beaches and waterways.
Why? Virginia Beach has undertaken several sand replenishment projects along our shores, and additional new projects are planned to project homes, business and other infrastructure currently at risk due to erosion and flooding. In Virginia, lands that are submerged below the water line belong to the Commonwealth (§ 28.2-1200), and it has been claimed that when sand is placed on the water’s edge, the Commonwealth continues to own the strip of emerged land caused by the sand placement, thereby severing private property owners’ riparian status. The city offers this legislation as a means to clarify the riparian status after a sand replenishment project and to maintain the status quo for private property rights when public projects involve the placement of sand on public beaches and easements.
Beach replenishment thanks to needed dredging in the Lynnhaven
“Temporary Road Closure: Pleasure House Road between Northampton Boulevard and Shore Drive”
Weather permitting, the temporary road closure is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, and reopen at approximately 7 p.m. on the same day.
Traffic will be temporarily affected on a portion of Pleasure House Road between Northampton Boulevard and Shore Drive while a water line is replaced.
During the water line replacement, Pleasure House Road will be closed to through traffic between Northampton Boulevard and Shore Drive. Local traffic will be maintained along Pleasure House Road up to the point of work. Through traffic will be rerouted via Northampton Boulevard and Shore Drive. Advanced warning signs will be installed advising motorist of the alternate routes. Local businesses and the church along Pleasure House Road have been notified of the traffic disruptions.
Weather permitting, the temporary road closure is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, and reopen at approximately 7 p.m. on the same day.
For additional information, contact Gene Rainey, Assistant Utility Suerintendent at (757) 650-4987.
***CANCELLED due to lack of interest*** VBCCO Neighborhood Conference/Light Rail Forum
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
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
2014 Legislative Agenda – Recurring Flooding Item letter from the Mayor
Read the entire 75 page PDF which includes the Mayor’s letter, slides, etc.
As council is well aware, the recurrent flooding issue is of great concern to our citizens.
So the Mayor is asking City Council to add an additional item for VB’s legislative agenda.
…but to ask to support the authorization of the study.
Legislative Request # 1: The City of Norfolk requests the General Assembly to establish and fund a Joint Study Committee to further investigate and make recommendations on recurrent coastal flooding in Virginia.
A slide from the 75 page PDF
The VIMS Report concludes Virginia localities are not adequately equipped to address and
implement meaningful flood mitigation strategies required for responding to predicated
relative sea level rise on their own. Within the VIMS Report, there are a series of simulations
that show impacted areas as influenced by: a) storm surge, b) sea level rise, and c) the
recurrences of storms making land fall within the region. All of these factors both individually
and collectively, are anticipated to increase the frequency and the severity of coastal flooding
events. This will increase damages to public and private property, amplify impacts to public
safety, and increase disruption to individuals and the economy. Left unaddressed, the
Commonwealth can reasonably anticipate that it will see significant and profound coastal
flooding now and into the immediate planning horizon.
City Letter Regarding 2013 Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging Project
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
Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging to Begin in 30 days. Sand to be placed on Ocean Park Beach.
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.
Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday October 17th
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.
Barbara Duke to Speak at Friends of Live Oaks Meeting Monday Sep. 23rd
Friends of Live Oaks meeting
Monday, Sep. 23rd
at the Bayside Rec Center on
First Court Road.
Barbara Duke, Senior Planner with the Department of Parks and Recreation,
will talk to us about the city’s new Urban Forest Management Plan.
There will be an opportunity for questions.
For more information contact Karen at tomandkarenmurphy@gmail.com
Public Meeting on Stormwater Management Program and Floodplain Ordinance Set for Sept. 26
The meeting agenda will include the following:
· The Floodplain Ordinance is being changed to meet the most recent FEMA requirements. An overview of the changes will be presented by city staff.
· Stormwater Management Program changes, including a revised ordinance and technical design criteria, are required by state law.
Swimming Advisory Issued for Two Locations on the Chesapeake Bay
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
Article on dredging: “Two years ago, neighborhood residents packed a meeting room to tell city officials not to build a transfer site in a residential area on Maple Street along Long Creek.”
A crane on a barge will scoop mud and sand from the bottom of the Lynnhaven River. The dredged material will be brought ashore at the Thalia Dredged Material Transfer Facility, and trucked to a spoils site off Oceana Boulevard.
ATTEND OUR MEETING MONDAY! “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.”
Meeting at:
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
STARTS 730pm
VIEW MEETING AGENDA at SDCC.info
Dave L. Hansen – Deputy City Manager will be making the presentation.
As article below mentions, City Council will be voting on the recommendations in August 2013.
City Engineers Present “Eastern Shore Dr. Interim Drainage Improvement Proposal”
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
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
Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet June 20
View Press Release about Meeting held at Resort & Conference Center June 20 from 330p-530p.
You can also view the Bayfront Advisory Committee’s newsletter here with this and more information – VisionNewsletter 3.6
A study to address flooding and storm water issues in the Bayfront by the Department Of Public Works is near completion. The results of the study and a plan of action will be presented at the June 20th meeting of the Bayfront Advisory Committee. The public meeting will be held at Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference at 3:30 pm.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Emphasis ours.
Learn about flooding & storm surge issues and more at SDCC.info/HOT.
Photo Credit: Friends of Lynnhaven Colony in Facebook. Starfish & Cape Henry. Photo taken ~1130 Monday during Super Storm Sandy Oct 2012.
#WeLoveShoreDrive 