Not much has changed in the 70 years since it opened. Cooks use the same saute pans and pots seasoned with years of use. In the dining room, the floor is covered by the same cream-and-red checkered tiles. Rows of chrome-and-red Formica tables fill the pinewood-paneled dining room.
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Marina Shores development proposed
Developers of a proposed 261-unit , four-story apartment complex on the site of the Marina Shores marina along Long Creek made a presentation to the Bayfront Advisory Commission at its last meeting. . . .Bayfront projects starting soon
Two new Public Works projects are coming to the Bayfront area, beginning this spring. The Greenwell Road Sidewalk Project . . .Shore Drive Bike Facility . . .Election deadline looms
The deadline to register, change address or name for the March 1 Presidential Primary elections in Virginia Beach is the close of business, Monday, Feb. 8 . . .Upcoming events
The Parks and Recreation Department has identified 19 possible sites for installing bicycle racks at beach access entrances. . . .The Joint Expeditionary Base – Fort Story will hold a public festival on the base to mark its 100th Anniversary Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m, to 4 p.m. . . .
Be sure to check out all the scoop in Baylines.
From Tour de Virginia Beach July 2009 advocating for more bike lanes.
What Henifin has in mind is turning the treated wastewater into something useful. He wants to make it so clean that you and I could safely drink it, and then he wants to inject it more than a thousand feet underground into an aquifer that’s being rapidly depleted.
In doing so, he hopes to address a bunch of problems vexing coastal Virginia.
The Virginia Beach City Council voted during a special formal city council session this afternoon to approve Hansen to lead the city.
Mr Dave Hansen COVB City Manager
. . . Dave’s career in financial, technology, infrastructure, and capital improvement management has spanned over three decades. He joined the Virginia Beach government team in April 2006 following his assignment as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Resource Management for the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command headquartered at Fort Monroe. An officer in the U.S. Army, he also held positions as commanding officer and district engineer of the Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk district; director of public works for Fort Eustis and Fort Story; senior combat engineer trainer at the Army’s National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif.; engineer battalion commander in the 1st Cavalry Division; and executive officer to the Director of the Army budget at the Pentagon. . . .
Local regulation of driving in flooded areas; penalty. Allows localities to by ordinance prohibit driving in a flooded street in a way that damages property and creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for a violation of such ordinance. This prohibition does not apply to law-enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, or operators of Department of Transportation vehicles in the performance of their official duties.
From an email, posted unedited:
Subject: Winter Storm JONAS Update #3
My travels around the City this morning at high tide indicated the tidal flooding in the Lynnhaven watershed has been slightly higher than we estimated. Nothing I would consider greater than moderate/expected for this type weather.
Lynnhaven Colony , Bay Island and Cape Story having nuisance ponding across their usual low lying roads.PW is reacting to Jim Woods call for assistance on issue at Cape Story Ditch and evaluating decision to close the tide gates before the next high tide. Atlantic Ocean is truly angry – haven’t seen the waves that big since Irene.
Bay Beaches holding up. Grommet Island Park berm did its job. Pics attached. Central Beach District at Baltic and 21st is dry. Rode the southern roads and ditches full but little to no encroachment onto roads.
About 200 power outages in the City – down from 800 at daybreak. Mostly due to downed tree limbs arcing out transformers. This evening after 7pm the temps will slowly fall.
Winter storm JONAS is wrapping around from the northwest and will continue to pushing frozen rain, sleet and some snow our way. Expect this up to Sunday day break. Precipitation ends Sunday morn and a cold day barely getting above freezing.
PW will have teams treating our bridges. Our City has fared well. Please pass this on to your constituents. Be safe and stay dry and warm. VR Dave
Dave Hansen
Deputy City Manager
City of Virginia Beach
(757)385-4242
Near intersection with Shore Drive and Independence Boulevard. (WAVY/Liz Palka)
WAVY.com coverage including video:
Fort Story PAO Scott Mohr tells WAVY.com someone dropped off a suspicious package at Gate 5, near Independence Boulevard. The incident was treated as a bomb threat and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from Naval Station Norfolk was called to check on the contents of the package.
WTKR.com coverage including video:
One person has been detained for questioning, according to the FBI. The base is now operating normally.
Westbound Shore Drive and Independence Road were closed, but reopened at about 8 pm.
13NewsNow.com coverage including video:
13News Now Reporter Arrianee LeBeau spoke with a man who saw the suspect drop the package. Listen to her interview . . .
Click here for a printable version of the agenda 1.25.16 SDCC Agenda
SDCC General Meeting Agenda
Monday January 25, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall
(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)
Special Presentation – Shore Drive Phase III (CIP 2.117) – Mr. Jason Wilson, City Project Manager, will give provide an update and answer questions on this project that will take place along Shore Drive between the Lesner Bridge and North Great Neck Road. The project is currently scheduled to begin construction May 2018 and is designed to improve vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow and safety in the roadway and intersections; improve storm drainage; include a multi-use trail, 5-ft sidewalk and on-street bike lanes; and enhance the corridor with aesthetic elements such as landscaping and lighting.
Officer’s Reports Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon
Old Business-
Shore Drive to Oceanfront Bus Loop – City traffic Engineers and Hampton Roads Transit have updated the information presented to SDCC in October. Service will not enter Fort Story and the evening route will stay on Shore Drive and not return using Great Neck. Trial service is still planned to start Memorial Day 2016.
City Comprehensive Plan Update – Public comment on the plan can be made by attending a Thursday Jan. 28th meeting @ 6:30pm in the Convention Center or by using the new “SpeakUp! VB” app, which can be found on Google Play and Apple Stores.
Marina Shores Residential Development Plan – The property owner has plans to change the current commercial businesses to multi-family residential dwellings. A stop light at the intersection of N. Great Neck Rd. and Lynnhaven Drive is also being researched. The property owner presented to the Bayfront Advisory Committee Thursday Jan. 21st.
New Business –
Bayfront Advisory Commission News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.
Admission Tax Exemption for 501c4 Civic Organizations – City Council approved an ordinance change to exempt IRS designated 501c4 Civic Organizations from the City’s 10% Admission Tax.
State Legislature Proposed Oyster Bills – Del. Stolle’s HB285 re: Dredging navigable waters and impact/compensation to productive oyster beds. Sen. DeStepth’s SB298 re: 1000 ft buffer from residential shore line for oyster farm leases. Increase of lease cost in this buffer from $1.5/acre to $5000/acre.
Community Concerns – Does your neighborhood/condo have any issues that have come up that need help or may be a warning to others?
Next SDCC Meeting – Monday February 29, 2016
Photo Credit: Irene Bowers for The Virginian-Pilot
A second Public Works project is fast approaching a Monday deadline to request a public meeting.
The Greenwell Road Sidewalk Project provides a pedestrian thoroughfare along the south end of the road, extending from Shore Drive to Bayside Recreation Center.
The city plans to install a 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk from Shore Drive to Delco Road, and an 8 foot wide asphalt pathway from Delco to First Court Road, along the west side of the street.
YAY for bike facilities on Shore Drive !
Read story here at Pilotonline.com.
Learn more about the project for bike lanes on Shore Drive at SDCC.info here.
A heavy police presence is on scene.
Reporter did not respond to Twitter.
No additional news is available.
Tragic.
Police declined to identify the woman, citing department policy.
Thank you !
Curious what is proposed for Marina Shores new development ?
Attend the Bayfront Advisory Committee meeting on January 21 at Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center at 2800 Shore Drive from 330p – 530p to see presentation.
Learn more at Marina Shores at their website.
Photo Credit: Marina Shores Marina website
View most recent Bayfront Advisory Committee newsletter here.
Are you going tonight ?
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Seven letters requesting Virginia Beach City Council to oppose offshore drilling.
Virginia Beach Resort Advisory Commission
Virginia Beach Hotel Association
Don’t Drill VA artwork.
If you haven’t been involved with this very controversial idea, you might choose to get involved now.
Recent press includes an article at Pilotonline.com entitled Virginia’s scant opposition to offshore drilling stands out.
Trace your finger along a map of the South Carolina coast and you’d be hard-pressed to find a town that hasn’t adopted a resolution against drilling for oil and gas. More than 20 communities there have lined up against the idea. It’s much the same in coastal North Carolina and Georgia.
Interestingly, the City of Virginia Beach does not list offshore drilling as a Hot Topic at VBGov.com. Shouldn’t it be listed?
Editor’s note: SDCC has not taken a vote on offshore drilling.
Coverage at 13NewsNow.com:
(NOTE: Advertising video & audio on by default!)
One report of larceny in the 3700 block of Chesterfield Ave. on Dec. 30
Four reports of larceny from vehicles in the 2900 block of Lynnhaven Drive on Dec. 29
Two reports of larceny from vehicles in the 2100 block of Woodlawn Ave. on Dec. 29
One report of larceny from vehicle in the 2800 block of Shore Drive on Dec. 29
Three reports of larceny from vehicles in the 2300 block of Windway Lane on Dec. 25
Suspects broke into nearly a dozen cars in a neighborhood near Chick’s Beach.
According to CBBT Twitter feed.
The unidentified body was found shortly before 11:45 a.m. off the 2100 block of W. Great Neck Road, officials said.
10 On Your Side’s Joe Fisher reports dive crews pulled the female from the water around 1:15 p.m. at Lynnhaven Marine, a marina on West Great Neck Road.
In a news release, Virginia Beach police said that the body was that of a white female. No other information was provided.
Photo Credit: WAVY.com
A traitor trailer has caught fire on the fourth island of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, causing major traffic delays.
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