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Bayfront Public Works Projects Status Spreadsheet – September ‘26 update

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The following update was provided by the City’s Public Works Department. The spreadsheet identifies all of the current projects in the Bayfront Area. Updates are identified in RED.

Thanks! 

Alotta great info here.

PW Project Status Updates – Sep 2026 BAC Mtg.pdfDownload

If approved as implied in recent update, this is a perfect metaphor for so, so much.

WCCB “ADA COMPLIANT” LOL “PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS” TAX PAYORS ARE CLOSE TO PAYING FOR WITH POTENTIAL ADA VIOLATION LAWSUITS – WE ARE SELF INSURED – PLUS THE PROBABLE COSTS OF TEARING IT OUT & REBUILDING IT CORRECTLY.

Note: the above screenshot of text is in Public Works September Update Spreadsheet posted above.

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VIRGINIABEACH.GOV/ACCESSIBILITY (opens in new tab)

Complaints that a City program, service, or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to City of Virginia Beach ADA Coordinator Raymond Mattes at 757-385-8190 or ADAcoordinator@vbgov.com.

Also: https://virginiabeach.gov/americans-with-disabilities-act

And finally if you don’t want your tax dollars used to fix this:

VB MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CONTACT INFO (opens in new tab)

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) Meeting – Thursday September 17th at 3:30pm

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Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.

9-17-26 BAC Meeting Packet.pdfDownload
$1.3 million of grasses look amazing in person! The $30,520 worth of saplings pretty much invisible as one would expect.

Bayfront Public Works Projects Status Spreadsheet – August ‘26 update

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The following update was provided by the City’s Public Works Department. The spreadsheet identifies all of the current projects in the Bayfront Area. Updates are identified in RED.

Thanks!

Alotta great info here.

BAC August Mtg – PW Project Spreadsheet.pdfDownload
Hooray for live oak protection!
WCCB “ADA” walkway at new public access still being worked out. “To date, the developer has not submitted the revised deed of easement and deed of dedication. The City Attorney’s Office will inform staff when the revised subdivision plat is resubmitted. No Change (Updated 08/14/2026).

Bayfront Advisory Commission Meeting and Projects Update – Thursday August 20th 330pm at OPVRS

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8-20-26 BAC Meeting Packet.pdfDownload
Fascinating this area continues to look like this.

STAFF REPORTS

1) Public Works

• Shore Drive Phase III CIP Project Update

2) Planning

• Shore Drive Corridor Plan and Design Guidelines Scope of Work…

NEW BUSINESS

PRESENTATIONS/PROJECT BRIEFINGS

1) Pleasure House Point Kayak Launch Presentation

It’s also fascinating this new SWM work area is hidden from view.

Get involved!

Shore Drive Plan Scope DRAFT Document.pdfDownload
Note: This area is for contractor parking only.

“August 2026 through early spring 2027, Cape Henry Drive and the adjacent trail will be closed between Kleen Street and Urchin Road for water, sewer and stormwater upgrades, plus canal widening and deepening.”

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Gonna be challenging for pedestrians & cyclists to travel in Shore Drive area for sure.

Check out the City’s Eastern Shore Drive Bundle page.

PHP proposed kayak launch open house documents

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Thanks to Chad with P&R for the files!

Open House Handout – 3 pages.pdfDownload

Previous plans for proposed kayak launch:

Update on proposed parking lot for kayak launch on Pleasure House Point July ‘17.

Pleasure House Creek & her awesome oyster beds near low tide.

District 9 Community Meeting Hosted by Councilmember Joash Schulman Monday August 3rd 6pm-8pm

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LOCATION

Williams Farm Recreation Center
5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

Info at City website.

A probably dead sapling planted by VNG on their property they almost clear cut September’23. Still unknown if trees they cut down in ROW will be replaced.

ROW= Right of Way. The tax payers property.

 “Concrete crew & pipe crew will be back onsite starting July 20 to finish up. (Updated 7/10/2026)” – Also Includes Upadated Spreadsheet of All Public Works Projects Along Shore Drive

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Title above is about the Shore Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project in Ocean Park.

Public Works Project Updates – July BAC Meeting.pdfDownload

SHORE DRIVE AREA PROPERTIES, LLC for a Conditional Change of Zoning from PD-H1 Planned Unit Development District to Conditional B-4. Marlin Bay & Shore Drive.

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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING JULY 14, 2026

INFORMAL PRE-MEETING 3PM.

City Council Chamber
2401 Courthouse Drive, Building 1, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 

FORMAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6PM.

City Council Conference Room
2401 Courthouse Drive, Building 1, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456

SHORE DRIVE AREA PROPERTIES, LLC for a Conditional Change of Zoning from PD-H1 Planned Unit Development District to Conditional B-4 (SD) Mixed Use District and a Conditional Use Permit re develop a fifty-two (52) condominium project with a small commercial component at 3853

Shore Drive parcels directly Southeast of 3853 Shore Drive DISTRICT 9

SHORE DRIVE AREA LLC CITY COUNCIL JULY 14 26.pdfDownload

Visionaries who’ve accepted the realities & challenges of SLR(Sea Level Rise), climate change and the DewBerry Report understand this is not the highest & best land use of this particular location.

Virginia Beach in a very quick 20 years will be dramatically different in low lying neighborhoods like Ocean Park excluding any direct hits by large hurricanes, nor’easters or tornadoes.

One example opportunity to help build resiliency for future generations.

Bayfront Advisory Commission Meeting and Goals & Objectives meeting – Thursday July 16th @ 1pm for both.

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From Hank:

Please see the attached packet for next week’s BAC meeting. Just as a reminder, we will be starting at 1:00pm on Thursday to go over goals and objectives for FY2027. The regular meeting will begin at 3:30pm. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out any time. Have a great weekend!

BAC 7-16-26_Special Meeting.pdfDownload
One of the unfinished areas of Shore Drive Pedestrian Improvements. Anyone know why the delay to finish?

Proposed PHP Kayak Launch Open House scheduled

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We invite you to attend our Open House on July 27, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bayside Recreation Center, located at 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

The Open House will provide an opportunity to review project information, ask questions, and share feedback with the project team.

If built, it’ll certainly be a challenging location to paddle especially if it increases ADA use by novice ADA paddlers.

HIT & RUN 3200 BLOCK SHORE DRIVE MARCH 8th about 310am

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STORY AT WAVY.COM

Police said the vehicle is possibly a 2013-2015 Lexus RX350.

The victim suffered severe injuries.

If you have any information about this case, you can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, downloading the P3 tips app to a mobile device, or visiting www.P3tips.com and submitting a tip.

Thursday February 19th ‘25 330pm BAC meeting at OPVRS. Join us!

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Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.

The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.

Public comment has apparently changed: expect no public comment discussion with city staff or an ability to ask city staff any questions. Public comment is available at the end of the meeting and may or may not be included in any minutes.

Agenda below:

BAC 2-19-26.pdfDownload

This long delayed project allegedly now starts May 2026.
Note: “Property Acquisition” according to state law could have started & been completed years ago. It’s a CoVB policy not to do so.

Transportation Program Update Briefing Final (01.15.2026).pdfDownload

Be careful walking & cycling on Cape Henry Drive detour while Cape Henry Trail is closed!

Concerns navigating the area during construction & have ADA challenges this link here has info.

Bayfront Public Works Projects Status Spreadsheet – January ‘26 update

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The following update was provided by the City’s Public Works Department. The spreadsheet identifies all of the current projects in the Bayfront Area. Updates are identified in RED.

BAC Meeting – PW Project Updates – January 2026.pdfDownload

In Tree City USA, the PHP WMB plantings are complete including the 703 saplings listed in contract as $30,520. Less than the tree mulch cost of $34,240.

About WCCB “[m]entioned in [Thursday’s BAC] meeting that the City will not be accepting the beach access ramp from the private developer until it is made ADA compliant.  Once the ramp is ADA compliant, the City will accept the ramp and take over maintenance.”

Thursday January 15th ‘25 330pm BAC meeting at OPVRS. Join us!

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Ocean Park Fire and Rescue Squad(OPVRS) Building
3769 E. Stratford Road. Enter door opposite Shore Drive.

The mission of the Bayfront Advisory Commission(BAC) is to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area.

Public comment has apparently changed: expect no public comment discussion with city staff or an ability to ask city staff any questions. Public comment is available at the end of the meeting and may or may not be included in any minutes.

1-15-26 BAC Meeting Packet.pdfDownload
Route 35 ‘25 ridership was 37,091 over 3x ‘23 woot woot! With basically zero advertising too. Imagine how many people would take it if they knew about it!! It’s use plus safe walking & cycling opportunities would reduce traffic for Phase 3 too duh.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DJ 204-79-366 effective date APRIL 18 2024

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Screenshot from Settlement Agreement

Full Settlement Agreement PDF at VirginiaBeach.gov. (Opens in new tab)

Americans with Disabilities Act at VirginiaBeach.gov. (Opens in new tab)

“…The ADA applies to all programs, services, and activities offered by the City of Virginia Beach. These include, but are not limited to: the facilities and sites of the City of Virginia Beach programs, services, and activities; City of Virginia Beach roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and pathways; communications between the City of Virginia Beach and the public; courses and examinations offered by the City of Virginia Beach; and employment and public transportation services. The ADA also extends to programs, services, and activities provided by a City contractor for the benefit of the residents of, and visitors to, the City of Virginia Beach…”

Complaints of alleged noncompliance should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.

Raymond J. Mattes, ADA Coordinator 757-385-8444 ADACoordinator@vbgov.com

Screenshot taken Dec 19 ‘25

Procedure posted below provided by:

R.J. Mattes MPA, CBO

CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

Assistant to the City Manager – Special Projects|ADA Coordinator

Desk | 757.385.8190  |  rmattes@vbgov.com

ADA  | 757.385.8444  |   ADACoordinator@vbgov.com

Administrative Directive-Title-Public Input for Public Infrastructure Projects Undertaken in the City-AD-3.14.pdfDownload
Screenshot from Settlement Agreement

Accessibility at VirginiaBeach.gov.

Screenshot taken Dec 19 ‘25

“Charter businesses can and should operate from private facilities where proper oversight, management, ample parking, and public safety can be provided and insurance verified…”

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Motion at Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) that failed to pass November 20 ‘25:

Charter businesses can and should operate from private facilities where proper oversight, management, ample parking, and public safety can be provided and insurance verified.
Charter operations from public boat launch facilities should be prohibited by city code, unless by special permits.
Any permits issued to legally-operating charters should confirm proper business licenses and insurance that indemnifies the city from any suits. No PWC rentals should be permitted. Codes should include fines.

View Lynnhaven Boat Ramp Committee report here.

A busy LBR&BF.

District 9(D9) Community Meeting Hosted by Councilmember Joash Schulman December 1 ‘25 6pm – 8pm. Join us!

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Info including ADA love here.

Public meeting at Louis R. Jones Bayside Recreation Center 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455

Church Point/Thoroughgood BMP & Conveyance Improvements Project Number 100596 Council District 9 CIP Budget 2024-2030 Total Programmed Project Cost  $45,660,000.

Event Details: 

Councilmember Schulman will host a District 9 community meeting to update residents on current city projects and issues. Topics of discussion include the citywide benefits of tourism and what it brings to our overall economy, new cultural arts funding and related grant programs and pedestrian/bike connectivity improvements currently underway in the district.

“Virginia Beach citizens sue Army Corps over wetlands project that cleared forest at Pleasure House Point”

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Learn more at WHRO.org:

He said he knows the lawsuit against federal officials may be an uphill battle, but he also wants to send a message.

“If we cannot get them to stop what they’re doing, at least we are going to put up some resistance to any future thoughts about taking out the rest of this park,” he said.

Katherine Hafner / WHRO News 
The site of the controversial wetlands project at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach, where the city cleared thousands of trees earlier this year. As seen Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.