At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council will hear budget presentations from several city departments. The Public Works Department also will brief the council on proposed solutions to chronic flooding in the eastern Shore Drive area.
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“Public works will hold an informal open house on the flood gates tonight. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and wrap up within a year, Mundy said. The gates are planned on Cape Henry Trail at the intersections of West Great Neck Road, North Great Neck Road and First Landing Lane.”
Read & comment at Pilotonline.com.
Graphic from Virginian-Pilot
Thursday April 24th – City Flood Improvement Project Meeting at John B Dey
Last minute reminder
Project engineers from the City will host a public open house to discuss Flood Improvement Projects for Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods
The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.
SDCC enters public/private partnership agreement to enhance safety on Shore Drive
As you may know, it will challenging to say the least for pedestrians & cyclists to cross the Lesner Bridge during the new bridge construction.
We’re happy to announce that we can share the news about a public/private partnership we created to solve this issue!
We worked with the city & state to legalize it.
We worked with various manufacturers, businesses, sponsors & non-profit groups to ensure we use the best practices in all facets of this project – self-driving cars on Shore Drive!
We need your help naming this new cutting edge project though
How it will work:
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1. Select your vehicle using the smart phone app – which alerts the vehicle where you are located
2. Wait a few minutes for your choice of vehicle to show up
3. Get in vehicle and travel to your destination
It’s that easy!
So far we’ve been able to have several vehicles to choose from, and by the time this project goes live in 2015, we hope to add more.
We’re happy to announce you’ll be able to choose from a Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen, Volvo & Audi.
What should we name this project ?
Please share your ideas.
Thurs April 24th Public Meeting on Cape Henry, Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony Flood Gate Project
The City will host a public open house to discuss the CIP 7-151 – Installation of Flood Gates. These gates will prevent tidal surges from backing up through the storm drain system and open to allow rain to flow out during normal rain events. The gates will be installed in the Cape Story/Cape Henry and Lynnhaven Colony neighborhoods.
The meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at John B Day elementary school.
Click here to print the flyer Cape Henry Ditch Flood Gates Open House
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 31 March – 7:30-8:30 pm agenda
Click here for a printable version of the agenda – SDCC Agenda March2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 31March 2014
SDCC General Meeting
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 31 March – 7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: Understanding New FEMA Flood Maps for Shore Drive Area by Mr. Anthony Scardino, Senior Geo Information Systems Analyst
Officers’ Reports:President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –FEB Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams (acting treas.)
Old Business Slate of SDCC Officers for 2014
SDCC Budget for 2014
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday APRIL 28, 2014
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Please check http://www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
SB 209 will correct ownership rights without impacting future sand replenishment projects
SB 209 clarifies that any new beach created by a beach nourishment project will be treated as if the sand was placed by natural accretion, and the riparian owner’s rights will remain intact.
but such ownership shall be subject to the public’s same right of use and maintenance upon the newly created land as previously existed on the adjacent land above the mean low-water mark.
Thank you to Christen Smith Faatz, Legislative Aide to Senator Jeff McWaters for the following answers and details to this bill. To read her email, click here SB 209 Email
SDCC General Meeting – Monday, 24 FEB – 7:30-8:30 pm
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda FEB2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition
SDCC General Meeting
Monday, 24 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:
- Election of Officers 2014
- Approval of 2014 Budget
- Goals for SDCC(Storm Flooding, Lesner Bridge, Dredging, Light Rail, etc.)
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –JAN Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams (acting treas.)
Old Business
New Business
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday MARCH 31, 2014 at 7:30pm – Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Please check www.sdcc.info for forums and more information on area news and events
Agenda – Friends of Live Oaks Meeting – Tues., Feb 18th, 2014 3:30 pm at Bayside Rec Center
Current projects:
– Trees have been planted along Marline Bay and Shore Drive, adjacent to Pleasure House Point – Thanks Clay!
– Trees for Stumpy Lake – Clay
– Purchase of table cloth/banner – Clay
– Location of live oaks that will come down for construction of new Lesner Bridge – Clay
– Business cards and letterhead – Penny
– Facebook and website – Penny
– Vickie Shufer’s live oaks – KarenNew Member Orientation:
– Location – First Landing Trail Center or rec center
– Date – Sat, May 17th from 10am – noon
– Invitations
– Agenda – Karen
– Committees – Penny
– Displays and Handouts – KarenOther New Business:
- State Corporation Commission annual fee.Next Meeting: Monday, March 17th, 3:30, Bayside Side Recreation Center
“Would you prefer to receive your combined services statement (water/sewer/storm water management/ solid waste collection) from the city on a monthly basis, even if that meant that there would be a small additional cost?”
To participate in this Virtual Townhall there is a Deadline: 5:00 PM on March 3, 2014.
Follow this link to VBGov.com to answer one question, read input and share your input.
Know How FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Will Affect Your Home. FEMA has provided an interactive, online tool that enables you to see your current and new preliminary flood hazard zone.
Lots of information at VBGov.com.
FEMA has provided an interactive, online tool that enables you to see your current and new preliminary flood hazard zone. Help using the map is available at VBgov.com/maps.
FEMA has established a 90-day comment/appeal period for Virginia Beach’s preliminary flood maps. This 90-day period began Feb. 5 and will run through May 5, 2014.
An appeal is a formal objection to proposed base flood elevations or flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) boundaries and zones, or floodways. Appeals must be based on technical data that show proposed maps to be scientifically incorrect. Anyone who makes an appeal must include the method, data and analysis used to support the claim.
“A contractor working for the City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities will be replacing sanitary sewer lines in the middle of West Stratford Road. The work will begin approximately on Wednesday February 12, 2014 and will last about 3 months.”
Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting – Thursday Feb. 20th at 3:30pm (Parking and Floodplain Presentations)
Click here for the meeting agenda february2014-bac-agenda
Click here for the VB Meeting Notice BAC NR 2-20-14
BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, February 20, 2014
3:30pm – 5:30pm.
Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center,
2800 Shore Drive
City Presentations will include:
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Update on parking in the Bayfront area by Mike Shahsiah of Traffic Engineering
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Floodplain presentation by Clay Bernick of the Environment and Sustainability Office
HRT Holding Light Rail Study Updates – Mon Feb 10th and Wed Feb 12th from 6-8pm
Click here for the flyer VBTES Meeting Announcement 2-2014
Hilltop Area Alignment Alternative Captial Costs and the Preliminary Results of the Environmental Analysis
These public information sessions will provide an update on the on-going analyses being conducted as part of the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Information will be presented on the projected capital costs (construction-related) for the Hilltop Area Alignment.
The meeting will also present the preliminary results of the environmental analysis for the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study.
The meetings will have a presentation followed by a question and answer session with HRT staff. The public will also have the opportunity to discuss the night’s topics on an individual basis with HRT and consultant staff following the presentation.
The two meetings will have an identical format and will present identical information. Please come to the meeting that is most convenient to you.
Meeting Information:
Monday, February 10, 2014
Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
4535 Commerce Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
DoubleTree by Hilton Virginia Beach
1900 Pavilion Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
“Since learning of the contaminants in the Dan River, city officials have halted all pumping at the Virginia Beach Lake Gaston intake station until more information becomes available. The City’s water supply and quality have not been compromised.”
Powerpoint of bridge construction presentation at SDCC meeting in January ’14
Thanks to Christopher J. Wojtowicz, P.E., Project Manager City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works for his detailed presentation at our SDCC meeting in January.
Construction to start April 2014
View more links about bridge construction at SDCC.info/Hot.
“All City of Virginia Beach Offices and Facilities to Remain Closed Thursday, Jan. 30”
Photo from VBGov.com – Facebook page
Update on City’s Legislative package with the Virginia Legislature
E-cycling Event January 25, 2014 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Virginia Aquarium – East Parking Lot
Lesner Bridge Presentation and SDCC General Meeting – Monday Jan 27th at 7:30pm
Click here for a printable version of the agenda
Shore Drive Community Coalition
Monday 27 JAN 2014
SDCC General Meeting
Monday 27 JAN – 7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting Presentation:
Lesner Bridge Construction Project Overview – Presentation by the Chris Wojtowicz, City of Virginia Beach Project Engineer. Chris will provide updates on the project schedule, traffic plans/impacts, and other details.
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –NOV Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams (acting treas.)
Old Business: Proposed SDCC Candidates Slate for 2014
New Business :
Adjourn
Next SDCC- Monday FEB 24, 2014- Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Center
Topic: SDCC Election of Officers and Budget for 2014
Please check www.sdcc.info for more information on area news and events
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