The survey will be open through January 11, 2021.
City of VB Short Term Rental (STR) Survey
Click here for a printable version of the SDCC letter – SDCC STR Opposition Letter
Additional opposition to STR Overlay District in Cape Story by the Sea:
Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association – CSBTS_BACLetter_STR_11192020signed
Bayfront Advisory Commission – BAC STR Overlay Opposition Email
December 31, 2020
Dear Mayor Dyer and City Council Members,
The Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC), a 20 year old organization made up of local civic groups representing residents in the Bayfront area of Virginia Beach, formally requests that the Short Term Rental (STR) Overlay District, randomly created by Vice Mayor Wood, for the Cape Story by the Sea neighborhood (East Shore Drive) be removed immediately from the proposed STR ordinance change.
Similar to the official opposition positions taken by the Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association and the Bayfront Advisory Commission, the SDCC voted unanimously at its November 23rd meeting to “Oppose the creation of a STR Overlay District in the Cape Story by the Sea (East Shore Drive) neighborhood as well as any future STR Overlay Districts in the Shore Drive Corridor.”
The Shore Drive Corridor Plan states, “The Shore Drive area is first and foremost a residential community, comprised primarily of residential neighborhoods…It is envisioned that this predominance as a residential community should continue to form the backbone of land use for the area.”
The Shore Drive Corridor, the most densely populated section of the City, consists of small lots sizes of 5000 and 7500 square feet narrow streets that don’t allow for on-street parking. These conditions result in area that is not appropriate for the uncontrolled proliferation of “by right” STR business zoning that will be created by the overlay district that is being proposed.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at 667-8533 Cell or todd@sdcc.info
Sincerely,
Todd R. Solomon
Shore Drive Community Coalition, President
Click here for a printable version of the agenda 11.23.20 SDCC Agenda
SDCC General Meeting Agenda
Monday November 23, 2020 from 7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall – 3769 East Stratford Rd
(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)
Special Presentation –
Neighborhood Crime and Improvement Survey – Officer M.R. Torrance, Virginia Beach Police Department Third Precinct will update us on neighborhood crime issues and discuss a Neighborhood Improvement Survey his precinct is currently running. He would also like to hear any additional concerns the residents may have and discuss ways to help.
Officer’s Reports
Secretary – Kathleen Damon; Treasurer’s Report –Tim Solanic; Vice President – Empsy Munden; President – Todd Solomon
Old Business-
Proposed Developments –
Short Term Rental Overlay Districts Proposed Cape Story by the Sea – Councilman Jim Wood asked for an ordinance change to create a STR overlay district in Cape Story which will allow “By Right” use of residents for STRs as long as they meet the guidelines in the code. Cape Story by the Sea Civic Association voted on Nov. 9th to oppose any STR overlay district in its neighborhood. The BAC will vote at their Nov. 19th meeting on a STR position for the Bayfont. SDCC will be discussing and voting on a position statement for STR Overlays in the Bayfront.
New Business –
City Council Policy for Public Outreach and Engagement – City Council is proposing a new policy for civic engagement for development applications. Council voted to indefinitely defer the approval of this policy to allow time for adequate public engagement to be held and gather citizens input. It was suggested the Bayfront/Shore Drive be a focus area for input. Oh the irony…
Next SDCC Meeting – No meeting in December. Happy Holidays
Agenda:
REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of Minutes from 10/15/2020
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Phil Davenport, Chair
STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES
COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Bob Magoon, Faith Christie, Joe Bovee (volunteer) Communications – Vacant
Public Safety, Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Charles Malbon
PROJECT BRIEFINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) E and R incorporated, 4600 Lookout Road, (HK on the Bay)
2) Presmont Construction Services, LLC, 4769 Shore Dr. (7-Eleven)
3) MS Virginia Beach, LLC, 2257 Willow Oaks Rd (Marina Shores Apartments.
4) MP Shore, LLC, 3829 & 3785 Shore Drive (Marlin Bay Apts.)
5) Short Term Rental Ordinance and Cape Henry District
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES ADJOURN
Thanks to Mark for the info!
View proposed Civic Engagement Resolution in PDF.
Civic Engagement discussion starts at about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Civic Engagement public testimony & vote starts at about 36 minutes.
Click here for a printable version of the agenda – 10.26.20 SDCC Agenda
SDCC General Meeting Agenda
Monday October 26, 2020 from 7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall – 3769 East Stratford Rd
(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)
Special Presentation – None
Officer’s Reports
Secretary – Kathleen Damon; Treasurer’s Report –Tim Solanic; Vice President – Empsy Munden;President – Todd Solomon
Old Business-
Proposed Developments –
New Business –
Short Term Rental Overlay Districts Proposed for Ocean Park and Cape Story by the Sea – Councilman Louis Jones and Councilman Jim Wood asked for an ordinance change to create STR overlay districts in Ocean Park and Cape Story which will allow “By Right” use of residents for STRs as long as they meet the guidelines in the code. At the City Council Oct 20 meeting, Ocean Park residents showed up in opposition and Councilman Jones removed the Ocean Park overlay from the ordinance. Councilman Wood has left the Cape Story overlay in place as a challenge to the residents to oppose if they want his overlay removed. If not, then 50% of Cape Story will be “By Right” STR. The BAC will vote at their Nov. meeting on a position for the Bayfont on STR. It is recommended that SDCC vote on a position statement for STR Overlays in the Bayfront and it’s proposed that all overlays be prohibited from the Bayfront.
November SDCC Meeting – Officers from the 3rd Precinct has asked to come to a November meeting to discuss a community policing plan for Ocean Park and other neighborhoods that are experiencing vandalism and break-ins. They plan to do a survey of neighborhoods to gather input on issues. SDCC is working with them to create and promote an online survey.
First coverage at 13NewsNow.com:
In the last six days, a GoFundMe launched to raise money for the petitioners has raised more than $13,000.