Category Archives: Stormwater

Public Works to Hold Public Meeting Updates on Lake Bradford – Chubb Lake Projects Weds Nov 10 6p-730p Bayside Rec Center

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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

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“At city council chambers Tuesday night, the developer’s attorney Lisa Murphy said the plan was withdrawn in an effort to hit the reset button on the project.”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

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

“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.

“City Council Seeks Candidate to Fill Vacant Lynnhaven District Seat”

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Many have an opinion which neighborhood they should live in. The Bayfront!

View details at VBGOV.com.

“The BAC passed a motion to not support the project stating that it did not meet the density recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan or the . . .”

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View current plan for Marlin Bay Apartments.

Choices will be made at Planning Commission Meeting September 8th 2021 that will affect future generations – not only in Virginia Beach.

Is 197 apartments adjacent to Pleasure House Point the best land use of this parcel in The Gateway to Virginia Beach located near the internationally renowned Brock Environmental Center in a City that is 2nd nationally for impact from sea level rise after only New Orleans?

View details about Planning Commission Hearing

A Public Hearing of the Virginia Beach Planning Commission will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Building 1, 2nd Floor at 2401 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Members of the public will be able to observe the Planning Commission meeting through livestreaming on http://www.vbgov.com, broadcast on VBTV, and via WebEx. Citizens who wish to speak can sign up to speak either in-person at the Council Chamber or virtually via WebEx by completing the two-step process below. A Staff briefing session will be held at 9:00 a.m.. All interested parties are invited to observe.

Note: Proposal is ~ 50 units/acre. Proffers can be changed by future City Councils.

Virginia cannot achieve this vision of coastal resilience without the cooperation and invaluable insight of coastal plain residents, localities, and stakeholders.

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Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan – Building Virginia’s Resilient Coast Together at Virginia.gov:

Planning Approach


To complete the first Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan, and to lay the groundwork for future coastal adaptation and protection, we need your help. The Commonwealth is leading a coordinated public planning effort that leverages the creativity and ingenuity of our state’s many diverse coastal region communities to chart a comprehensive and inclusive path forward.

PLEASE TAKE NOW:

Coastal Resilience Plan Survey

Eastern Shore Drive Stormwater Improvements (CIP 7-151) presentation slides

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Thanks to Mr Bradley W. Vanderwarker CoVB Engineer responsible for this crucial project for providing this presentation & especially for continuing to come out to meetings to share project updates, take questions & provide timely updates on a daily & weekly basis.

You may remember this is work being done before Phase 3 work starts.

View entire slide show which includes some fascinating photos of the work being done. Download

“Does your community flood often? Do you have ideas on how to reduce flooding?”

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Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan Survey.

Virginia DCR info about Community Flood Preparedness Fund Grants and Loans.

“The Department of Public Works is seeking feedback on citizens’ knowledge and opinions of the City’s flood protection initiatives.”

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The input will assist us in the planning and development of a flood protection program that will address residential and roadway flooding throughout the City and the focus of a potential referendum on the ballot this November.