Update about meeting!
Category Archives: Sea Level Rise
“Definitely happening in May extending into June”
About Ocean Park beach being “truly restored” like Chix Beach was:
“This is a substantial volume of sand.”
Watch discussion by Jim White & Dan Adams with Prez of OPCL.
About “truly restored” vs “placement sites” for beach nourishment:
“Then we’re going to turn our sights on Cape Henry Beaches.”
About the pile of sand at Lynnhaven Boat Ramp:
“We plan on doing a truck haul, & place that material between Page Avenue & the gazebo at Duck Inn.”
About volume of sand:
“Truly restored” Ocean Park beach is getting ~ 400,000 cubic yards, LBR holds ~ 60,000 cubic yards, when Lynnhaven Inlet is dredged – happening soon – that yields ~ 100,000 cubic yards.
BAC Agenda for April 21 ‘22 330pm at OPVRS
See ya there!
From Mark:
BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
3769 E. Stratford Drive
(enter on side opposite Shore Drive)
April 21, 2022
CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 pm
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of Minutes from 3/17/22
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Phil Davenport, Chair
STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES
Eastern Shore Drainage Lynnhaven Colony Pump Station
Open Space Program
64th Street Oyster Project (tentative)
COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Bob Magoon
Communications – Vacant
Public Safety, Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Martin Thomas
PRESENTATIONS/COMMISSION ITEMS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES
ADJOURN
“UPDATE FOR CXB ON LITIGATION CHALLENGING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF REZONING AND REDEVELOPMENT OF WINDSONG APARTMENT SITE ALONG PLEASURE HOUSE ROAD”
MARCH 21, 2022
On January 19, 2021, over objections of our Civic League, City Council approved (7 to 3) Collier’s application to rezone the 15-acre Windsong Site, and to redevelop it increasing the number of residential units there from 272 to 411, a 51% increase, decreasing the amount of land capable to absorbing stormwater, providing fewer parking spaces than standard zoning rules require, permitting construction of two 4-story apartment buildings 10 feet from Northampton Boulevard, and one 3-story apartment building 5 feet from Pleasure House Road.
Approval was made with scant consideration as to whether the approved redevelopment would urbanize and transform the character of our long-established community, impair the efficacy and safety of our roadways, and cause stormwater runoff damage to our roads and our residences.
In February 2021, about 40 of us filed an action in Circuit Court seeking to have approval of the Windsong Site rezoning and redevelopment plan declared unlawful. We contended that approval violated specific provisions of the Virginia Beach Zoning Ordinance and its Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council and Collier challenged our right to judicial review.
On August 5, 2021, without any explanation, Circuit Court dismissed our action denying us access to judicial review of City Council’s approval.
On December 13, 2021, we filed our petition for appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court, asking the state Supreme Court to permit us to appeal.
The City Council and Collier challenged our right to judicial review.
On August 5, 2021, without any explanation, Circuit Court dismissed our action denying us access to judicial review of City Council’s approval.
On December 13, 2021, we filed our petition for appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court, asking the state Supreme Court to permit us to appeal.
On March 9, 2022, the Supreme Court scheduled a 10-minute period after 9 a.m. during the morning of April 5, 2022, for us to make oral argument in Richmond to support our petition. George Squires will argue. Although they prohibit the in-person attendance of observers, except attorneys for City Council and Collier, they permit anyone to hear a live feed of the argument by using the following link:
“The City of Virginia Beach (City) is embarking upon an accelerated Flood Protection Program (FPP) as approved by voters in the November 2021 Bond Referendum. Jacobs has been working with City staff to develop an Implementation Plan that completes the projects within ten years. While developing the Implementation Plan, the following implementation activities and strategies were undertaken:”
Highly recommended reading for FPP (Flood Protection Program) geeks.
FPP Governance Team: The City Manager created an internal team that is working together to: 1) ensure the FPP is successfully delivered, 2) meet City Council and stakeholder expectations, and 3) coordinate with all City departments to work cohesively toward the common goal of delivering the program on schedule and in budget. The FPP Governance Team integrates all program activities, and as such is comprised of leadership from Public Works, including the Director, the City Engineer and the Stormwater Engineering Center; Finance; Budget; Purchasing; Communications, and the Office of Performance Accountability. The City Manager leads the group, which meets monthly to resolve issues, make decisions, and provide feedback and direction related to the FPP.
Process Improvements: Assistance and support is required from multiple City Departments to successfully implement the FPP. It is important to identify opportunities to improve internal processes necessary to implement the FPP. Working groups were established to identify gaps, improvements, and enhancements related to project management, real estate, master schedule, and strategic communications. The preliminary findings and initial recommendations from the working groups are summarized in Section 2 of this white paper and provide valuable input to our implementation plan and final report.
Thanks to Councilman Moss for forwarding a copy to us so quickly!
Note: More info to follow about FPP on this website soon.
Bayfront Advisory Commission Strategic Priorities Fiscal Year 2021-2022
“Dyer encourages people to come out to the Planning Commission public hearings to have their voice be heard.“We made a commitment, we intend to honor that commitment,” Dyer said.”
In September, City Council unanimously approved a resolution saying they would make the change within three weeks if voters approved of the city raising real estate taxes to borrow $567.5 million to fund 21 flood protection projects. The referendum passed by nearly 73%.
Public Works to Hold Public Meeting Updates on Lake Bradford – Chubb Lake Projects Weds Nov 10 6p-730p Bayside Rec Center
From NEWS RELEASE:
The Virginia Beach Public Works – Stormwater Engineering program has scheduled a public meeting for the Lake Bradford / Chubb Lake (CIP 7-053) project on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Bayside Recreation Center. The center is located at 4500 First Court Road.
This will be an informal public meeting, beginning with a 30-minute update presentation on the Lake Bradford/Chubb Lake Drainage Study, as well as introduce the upcoming Lake Pleasure House Outfall and Lake Bradford Dredging construction projects.
Representatives from Public Works will be available to answer questions following the presentation.
We will also ask the attendees to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the presentation, as well as any comments or concerns.
Please go to our website at www.vbgov.com/lakebradford for more information or contact us at lakebradford@vbgov.com.
City Council Workshop Oct 26 incl fascinating presentation plus a Q&A of Stormwater REGULATORY & INSPECTIONS PROGRAM AUDIT
“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.”
Oct 19 ‘21 Informal & Formal City Council Meetings
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
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.
Congratulations to Linwood Branch who was selected to fill Lynnhaven seat on Virginia Beach City Council
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
“Preliminary Stormwater Engineering Analysis for Marlin Bay Apartments”
“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.”
VB Flood Protection Program video
Presented at BAC Meeting right now.
BAC Meeting September 16th Thursday 3:30 at OPVRS
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
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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.”
News including video at 13 News Now.
“Virginia Beach leaders support apartment complex development in [OCEAN PARK] despite community outcry”.
Planning Commission Meeting September 8th ‘21 re: Marlin Bay Apartments
Public Hearing for Marlin Bay Apartments starts ~ 42min 30secs.
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