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
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.
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:
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.
There will be an opportunity for questions.
For more information contact Karen at tomandkarenmurphy@gmail.com
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
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
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.
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.
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
For a printable version of the agenda, click here SDCC Agenda June 2013 (1)
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
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.
Visit VBGov.com/VBAlert to sign up.
Sign up is pretty cool in that you can pick areas on a map that you’re interested in.
Visit this link to learn more including watching a video. A video that includes a snow plow.
VBAlert is the city’s emergency alert and warning system. The city will send out VBAlert notifications when there is a public safety situation. Events that could prompt a VBAlert message include:
Weather warnings (flash flood, tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings)
Evacuation notifications
Rabid animal alert
Hostage/barricade situation
HazMat spill
Boil water advisoriesVBAlert messages are automatically sent to landline telephones in the affected area of the city. Residents do not need to be registered with VBAlert in order to receive a VBAlert message on their landline phone within city limits…
Contact Information
VBAlert Help
Direct: (757) 385-3111 | Email: VBAlertHelp@vbgov.com
Recent correspondence between City of VB & ACOE re: Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Plan. (9 page PDF)
We understand that concerns exist regarding the City’s ability to accomplish the real estate acquisition that may be necessary for the project. Please be assured that We have reviewed the potential real estate requirements identified in the District’s letter dated March 12, 2013. We acknowledge that the provision of all real estate interests necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the project will be the responsibility of the City of Virginia Beach as the Non-Federal Sponsor for this project It is understood that the procurement of real estate interests may include acquiring or terminating existing oyster leases, acquiring permanent real estate interests from private and pubîic property owners for wetlands restoration, and securing permanent easements over state-owned river bottoms to support the parts of the project involving submerged aquatic vegetation restoration, bay scallops reintroduction, and reef habitat creation.
Photo Credit: Kevin O’Hara
Visit VBGov.com to learn more and watch a video:
Construction will commence January 2014 to replace the bridge in a project that stretches westward from Vista Circle to East Stratford Road on the opposite bank. Two precast concrete bridges will replace the existing span and work is expected to last approximately three years.
Read the entire update at VBGov.com:
The City of Virginia Beach is closely monitoring the developing coastal storm. It is anticipated that the storm will cause higher than normal tide cycles.
Possible tidal flooding up to elevation +4 feet above sea level
Maps:
The department will work to identify funding for the project within its upcoming FY 2013-14 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Funding Plan, and if so identified, the target date for completion and opening of the dog park would be Spring 2014.
Great news for dog lovers everywhere! Let’s help the project get funded!
“Outta control”. That’s the title of yet another message we’ve received about dogs NOT on leashes on PHP.
Currently – this person has counted 7.
ANIMAL CONTROL
tel:757-385-4444Yes they called.
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.
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:
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.
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