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Shore Drive Underpass Murals Unveiling Reception Saturday Oct 30 1pm – 2pm

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Join Mark & Stacy!

“All, please consider attending the 1 pm reception on 10/30 and acknowledge all of the hard work by the artist with the Shore Drive/Route 13 Underpass mural project. I have stopped by a couple of times and it is quite impressive. Stacey Shiflet will make a quick statement on behalf of the Bayfront Advisory Commission. I look forward to attending and hope to see many of you there!” – Mark

And:

Nina Goodale will also be on site Saturday 10/30, at the Shore Drive/Northampton Blvd. underpass (from 11am to Noon). She will have safety vests with her to make sure everyone is visible to traffic while at the underpass.

This will be an opportunity to drop by, ask questions and learn more about the mural. No RSVP is necessary.

“At city council chambers Tuesday night, the developer’s attorney Lisa Murphy said the plan was withdrawn in an effort to hit the reset button on the project.”

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News at 13NewsNow.com

Oct 19 ‘21 Informal & Formal City Council Meetings

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Includes a detailed presentation about storm water modeling that you don’t want to miss!

Formal Session we also learned about the 3 Murphys.

Marlin Bay Apartments request withdrawal

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From OPCL.org:

Breaking News: The developers of the Marlin Bay Apartment complex have sent a letter to the city withdrawing the project from the City Council agenda. We support their request to withdraw the application and we thank the developers and owners for listening to the community’s concerns and reconsidering the potential redevelopment of those lots. We look forward to working with them on finding a mutual solution to this and other projects within the community.

Time to pursue an inspiring highest & best use for that unique parcel?

Take action now: Opportunity to change your Oct 19 attending City Council plans + dream big what you & especially your kids would like to be part of creating.

“Due to an expected lack of quorum, the Bayfront Advisory Commission meeting of October 21, 2021 has been cancelled.”

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Powering the Way Turbine Talks

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https://tinyurl.com/TurbineTalks-2-PoweringTheWay

Episode 2- Powering the Way Turbine Talks

In this installment of Turbine Talks, Parks Schmidt and Mikeila Kakiuchi interview with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Sustainability Officer Tim Cole. Mr. Cole discusses opportunities that may interest students and young people about the renewable energy sector and the ways VBCPS is dedicated to sustainable practices.

https://tinyurl.com/TurbineTalks-2-PoweringTheWay

Congratulations to Linwood Branch who was selected to fill Lynnhaven seat on Virginia Beach City Council

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Coverage at 13NewsNow:

Branch will fill in for Jim Wood who resigned after taking a job with an international corporation.

We hope Mr. Branch also has the vision Mr. Wood did in voting on March 13 2012 to permanently preserve most of Pleasure House Point.

Internationally recognized SLR mitigation & resiliency enhancing entrepreneurial hub

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Highest & best land use.

“Preliminary Stormwater Engineering Analysis for Marlin Bay Apartments”

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45078 – Marlin Bay Apartments Prelim Stormwater Analysis Narrative 11.20.2020.pdfDownload

“October 1st: A 6′ Site Security Fence will be installed to ensure we keep the public separated and safe from onsite construction activities. There will be sidewalk closed signs rerouting the public to the adjacent sidewalks for safety.”

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Official WCCB construction update (pdf)Download

Six Applicants Shortlisted for Lynnhaven District City Council Vacancy (Updated Sept. 22, 2021)

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View details at VBGov.com

They are:

  • Christopher F. Bonney
  • Linwood O. Branch
  • Holly T. Cuellar
  • Carla V. Hessletine
  • Richard Maddox
  • Kathy P. Owens

Citizens will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the City Council during the meeting on Tuesday, October 5. Following public comment, the City Council will proceed to closed session for deliberation and then return to open session to make a formal vote on an appointment to fill the Lynnhaven District vacancy.

Note: Phase 1C.2 is in pink.

SDCC General Meeting – Monday Sept 27th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda

9.27.21-sdcc-agendaDownload

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday September 27, 2021 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-

  • Westminster-Canterbury (WC) High Rise and Memory Center Expansion – City Council approved in November 2020.  Update on lawsuit filed by adjacent homeowners.
  • Windsong Development – 411 units off of Pleasure House Road in Chic’s Beach.  This project was approved by City Council.  Residents filed suit against the City.  Update on lawsuit.
  • Short Term Rental Overlay Districts – City Council voted to remove Cape Story by the Sea as an STR overlay.  Council voted to prohibit all future STRs from the city except for the Resort Tourist Area at the Oceanfront which will still allow approval of new STRs using the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process.

New Business –

Marlin Bay Apartment Complex – 197 units 4 story buildings are being proposed at the intersection of Marlin Bay Drive and Shore Drive. This project was opposed by the Bayfront Advisory Commission and the SDCC.  The project received approval from the Planning Commission and will now be heard by City Council for final approval.  Ocean Park Civic League is leading the opposition.  Updates on this project will be discussed.

City of VB Stormwater and Flood Protection Program Bond Referendum – The City is placing a bond referendum on this November’s ballot asking for approval to issues bonds to raise money to expedite projects that will help prevent and protect neighborhoods from stormwater and flooding problems.  The only planned in-person public information meeting is scheduled for Thursday Sept. 30th at 6:00pm in Municipal Center Bldg. 19.

Next SDCC Meeting – TBD

Public Works Announces Maintenance Work to Begin on Long Creek Bridge to begin work the week of September 27, 2021.

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View official news release at VBGov.com/publicworks.

The Virginia Beach Public Works Operations Group has scheduled routine maintenance to the Long Creek Bridge on West Great Neck Road beginning the end of this month. Crews will begin work the week of September 27, 2021.

The structure is currently 60 years old (built circa 1961) and carries two lanes of traffic over Long Creek and provides vehicular access to Bay Island.

This project is considered preventative maintenance and will consist of:

  • Repairs to the deck and beams
  • Repairs/replacement of expansion joints
  • Epoxy deck overlay
  • Cleaning, painting, and waterproofing of piles, caps, and beams
  • Replacement of bridge fender system

The project will require phased closures of sections of the bridge with ingress/egress to Bay Island being maintained at all times.

The work is scheduled to be completed April 2022 – weather permitting.

Additional information and schedules will be published on a regular basis as they are finalized.

For questions, information, and updates, please e-mail: jrevans@vbgov.com.

“FEMA is updating the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) risk rating methodology through the implementation of a new pricing methodology called Risk Rating 2.0.”

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More info at FEMA.gov.

VB Flood Protection Program video

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Presented at BAC Meeting right now.

BAC Meeting September 16th Thursday 3:30 at OPVRS

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Agenda:

BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
3769 E. Stratford Drive
(enter on side opposite Shore Drive)
September 16, 2021

ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP – 12-3 pm

REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 pm

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of Minutes from 8/19/21

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Phil Davenport, Chair

STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES

COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Bob Magoon
Communications –
​Public Safety, Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Martin Thomas

PRESENTATIONS
Virginia Beach Flood Protection Program – Ronald H. Williams, Jr., Deputy City Manager
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OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS
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COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES

ADJOURN

“The next public hearing about the Marlin Bay apartments is at a Virginia Beach City Council meeting on Oct. 19, 2021.”

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News including video at 13 News Now.

“Virginia Beach leaders support apartment complex development in [OCEAN PARK] despite community outcry”.

News at WTKR.com.

Planning Commission Meeting September 8th ‘21 re: Marlin Bay Apartments

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Public Hearing for Marlin Bay Apartments starts ~ 42min 30secs.

“Future residential uses should strive to achieve the lowest reasonable density to be compatible with the existing neighborhood residential density.”

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PLANNING COMMISSION VOTES 7-3 TO IGNORE VARIOUS PLANNING DOCUMENTS IN BAYFRONT.

Again.

News about Marlin Bay Apartments speculative development plan on tv tonight.