Coverage at Pilotonline.com including more photos.
Note: east side of Lesner Bridge is NOT, we repeat NOT Chicks Beach as stated in WAVY coverage!!!
Category Archives: Safety
What don’t you understand? Motorized vehicles are not allowed on Cape Henry Trail.
From an email:
The trend of driving a scooter on the path is becoming more frequent. This person stopped and asked if I was going to get out of his way so he could pass. I told him that I would not because it was illegal for him to drive a scooter on the path. He went around us, drove down to the sign and then back to let me know that it is legal for him to drive on the path. The chains on Kleen St are now broken and someone in a Jeep Cherokee was screeching his tires on the path the other day. Any recommendations on how to get the city to do something?
Croakers applies to Board of Zoning Appeals for a Variance
Case 8: Joseph Johns requests a variance to request a modification of conditions of a variance previously approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals on May 15, 1991 to allow 21 off-street parking spaces instead of 30 off-street parking spaces as required for a residential addition on Lots 4 & 5, Ocean Park, 3629 Shore Drive. Bayside District #4, ZONING: B-2, RMA, GPIN: 1489-58-0895
Neighbors are working to set up a meeting with Croakers consultant to find out their intentions.
Bullet shot into house in Cape Story
From Cape Story By The Sea Neighborhood Watch:
At approximately 11:30 pm last night, a bullet passed through my house (on the second floor) in the 2500 block of Shore Dr. (bayside) . Fortunately, no one was hurt. The bullet passed through an exterior wall and one interior. I did not hear the gun fire. According to the police, the bullet appeared to be from a 9mm. I did have the police stop by to investigate. If you know anything, please Officer F.W. Nowadly at 385-2700.
Please remember to call 911 if you see a crime in action and call 385-5000,
option 1, to report crimes after they have occurred or to report any
suspicious activity. Also, please call or email the NW Coordinator so crime
reports and suspicious activities can be shared with all of our residents.
Emphasis ours.
“Bayville Farms Park Located at 4132 First Court Road, this is the City’s first dog park to offer separate fenced areas for small and large dogs.”
Learn more about all dog parks in VB.
Thanks for your feedback last year on the design of a dog park at Bayville Farms Park (located at 4132 First Court Road). With your input, the park was designed to accommodate seperate areas for both large and small dogs. We are happy to report that construction of the new dog park has been completed and it is now open to the public.
Summer safety tips for you while solicitors are visiting your home
Thanks to Cape Henry Neighborhood Watch for sharing.
From an email:
Subject: Summer Door-to-Door Salespeople
Good afternoon everyone, I wanted to take a moment to provide some
information on our usual door-to-door visitors that we seem to
encounter every summer… Please see the attached information on alarm
and security salespeople, as well as the requirements for solicitors
in general.Please do share this information with anyone you feel will benefit
from it. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance,
please do not hesitate to contact me.Stay safe,
MPO Leta Krieger
1st & 4th Precinct Crime Prevention Officer
Virginia Beach Police Department
Crime Prevention Unit
(757) 385-1324 – direct
(757) 385-1006 – main office
(757) 385-1064 – fax
Email: lkrieger@vbgov.com
View attachments:
2010-119NR (Solicitor warning tips) (Doc)
Alarm sales flyer (PDF)
Solicitor advice (Docx)
Solicitor-handout (PDF)
Per Article II, Section 26-26 of the Virginia Beach City Code, door-to-door solicitors must have a copy of the City-issued Solicitor’s permit on their person at the time they are soliciting. Solicitor’s Permits are obtained from the Police Services Division located in Building 11 (Police Headquarters). The box on the right side of the permit should contain a recent photo of the solicitor presenting it. Some businesses, such as charitable, non-profit organizations, and civic or religious organizations are exempt from this requirement; please see Virginia Beach City Code Section 26-26(b) for a complete listing of those organizations and individuals that are exempt from the Solicitor’s permit requirements.
Beach access under Lesner Bridge closed
Let’s keep it safe!
“This project will provide a paved shoulder for an on-road bike facility along both sides of Shore Drive from Diamond Springs Road to Greenwell Road … This project will provide a bike able facility where none exists now, providing valuable connections between residences, commercial areas, and a military base.”
Woo hoo!
Check out the 3 page PDF with more info.
From Tour de Virginia Beach July 2009 advocating for more bike lanes.
Link to Virginia Beach CIP search page.
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Shore Drive Bike Facilities Project 4-064.005 (does not appear at time of this post)
Swimming Advisory Lifted for the Chesapeake Bay from Wake Forest Street to Kendall Street
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest Street and Kendall Street, and including the First Landing State Park coastline along the bay. Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards.
Signs have been removed that previously alerted the public of the advisory.
Swimming Advisory Issued for Cape Story and First Landing State Park
The city’s health department has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest and Kendall streets because of bacteria levels in the water.
The advisory includes the First Landing State Park coastline along the bay. It does not affect the Oceanfront.
Recent tests by the health department found bacteria levels exceeded State Water Quality Standards, according to a news release.
Signs will be posted on the beach.
“A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle in Virginia Beach while he was cycling with his wife Monday. MPO James Cason with the Virginia Beach Police Department said the crash happened around 10:45 a.m. at 83rd Street and Atlantic Avenue near Shore Drive. The victim, identified as 65-year-old Pierre Foget of Quebec, was cycling with his wife in the bike path.”
Virginian-Pilot Article on Saturday’s Stabbing
In case you missed it, here is the Virginian-Pilot’s article regarding Saturday’s stabbing incident at Chesapeake House on the Bay condos.
Stabbing at condominium near Lesner Bridge in Va. Beach
By Stacy Parker
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 26, 2014Three people suffered stab wounds after a domestic-related incident turned violent Friday.
Police and rescue personnel responded to a call at 3:24 p.m. at Chesapeake House on the Bay, a condominium complex at 3558 Shore Drive, where they found three victims complaining of stab wounds, said Officer Tonya Borman, police spokesperson.
Two victims were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. One person was treated at the scene.
The suspect, Bradley Good, 18, was located and arrested. Good has been charged with one account of aggravated malicious wounding.
SDCC General Meeting Tonight – Monday April 28th at 7:30pm
Click here for a printable version of the agenda SDCC Agenda April 2014
Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting
Monday April 28, 2014
7:30-8:30 pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station
(Intersection of Shore Drive and East Stratford Rd.)
Call to order:
Meeting topic: General discussion on various Shore Drive projects
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Flood improvements – Short Term Projects – Sluice gates for Cape Henry/Cape Story by the Sea/Lynnhaven Colony; Stormwater piping and pumping for Ocean Park
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Flood improvements – Long Term Solutions – Shore Drive neighborhoods. City Council to prioritize with public input
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FEMA/National Flood Insurance Program – Updates and contacts
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Lesner Bridge replacement – Progress update
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Neighborhood Dredge Program and Spoils Transfer Stations – Program update
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Shore Drive Parking Study – Project to increase available parking North of Shore Drive between Lesner Bridge and State Park
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Shore Drive Safety Improvement Project – Project changes and schedule update
Officers’ Reports: President’s Report David Williams
Vice President’s Report Rick Mercadante
Secretary’s Report Todd Solomon –March Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Paulette Hruska
Old Business: See meeting topics
New Business: Open floor
Adjourn
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach dispatchers report a stabbing in the 3500 block of Shore Drive, near the Lesner Bridge.
Three people have been taken to the hospital with stab wounds after an altercation inside a Virginia Beach apartment Friday afternoon, officials said.
” The Virginia Beach City Council will meet Tuesday, April 29, at 3 p.m. to review the proposed budget and to hear a briefing on Shore Drive drainage.”
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.
GO!
“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.”
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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
Resources about flood insurance changes from Wetlands Watch
Check out this link at Wetlands Watch.
Info like:
Substantial Structural Changes
If your property is located in a floodplain, substantial structural changes in the form of damages or improvements can affect your flood insurance rates and whether you are required to bring the structure up to code. “Damages” are any structural damage caused by an event like a storm or fire. “Improvements” are any changes that the property owner makes to improve or expand the structure, such as putting on an addition.
