Bob Costello, CBCL Secretary & Webmaster, wrote an excellent article for the Chesapeake Beach Soundings.

It’s reprinted below, unedited. Please visit the excellent site Chesapeake Beach Civic League.

Clean the Bay Day results

More than 4,500 volunteers cleaned up 305 miles of Virginia shoreline and stream banks during the 18th annual Clean the Bay Day on June 10. Some 167,000 pounds of litter and debris were collected… more at CBF.org.

Called to Order: 7:36pm

Adjourned: Andy made motion to adjourn, seconded by the left side. 9:13pm.
Attendees: 22

General Discussion

SDSTF Review at City Council May 23rd. Reviewed last couple meetings including May 16th meeting where City Council heard the report from SDAC including amount of taxes collected in the area.

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC)- General Meeting, Monday June 26, 2006
7: 30pm to 9:00pm at Ocean Park Fire & Rescue Hall.

This month we will use the program time to discuss two key development issues that have come up in the past month.  The proposed Sandler development at Pleasure House Point (PHP) and revised design of the Terry Peterson development at the old Duck-In site.  Here are a few questions to think about and discuss.

According to WTKR, the pedestrian, 22-year-old, Larry Paul Bryant Jr., is on life support.

If you have any information call the Crimeline at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

[update June 25th: Pilotonline.com article posted at 9:54pm.]

[update June 26th: Police are now looking for a Nissan Pathfinder or Frontier as the front sections ‘left’ at the scene can be from either vehicle. More at Pilotonline.com. Also, Nancy Day was in the news again promoting safer conditions for Shore Drive. At WTKR.com.]

There’s no doubt that an interchange at Great Neck Road for 264 would improve traffic on Shore Drive, i.e. reduce it, and as of this posting our Poll shows 75% of you would like to see that interchange.

Breaking news on the Pilotonline.com quote:
…at interchanges between Newtown Road and a planned interchange at Great Neck Road.
Read entire article about 264 tolls at Pilotonline.com.

The City Council sent a strong signal Tuesday to developers and residents of Shore Drive: Getting approval for high-density development there is going to be a tough sell.
Read entire article in Pilotonline.com.

Vice Mayor Jones made a motion to deny Ocean Properties request for upzoning, a conditional use permit and street closure to build 77 condos next to Wawa.

City Council voted unanimously for safety and denied all the applications.
Thank you.

Today, the death sign located on the west side of the Northampton Blvd. overpass came down about 1:30pm.

No word yet on what will replace it. It was recommended in the SDSTF Report that it should be a sign more reflecting the fact that Shore Drive is a multi-modal road, shared by vehicles, cyclists, & pedestrians.

At the new proposed Indigo Dunes website, on the Environmental Stewardship page, it mentions a Lynnhaven River 2007 Partnership.

Apparently the word Partnership is up for interpretation.

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Open House

Dear Shore Drive Residents,

On Tuesday June 13th at 6:00pm in the City Council Chambers, the City Council will review the following request for rezoning and multifamily dwelling project along Shore Drive.  This proposed development may seem like your typical run of the mill high density development along Shore Drive, but it’s not.

“I think the council is committed to getting the improvements done,” said Vice Mayor Louis Jones.

Now it’s up to you to contact City Council to encourage them to completely Fund the recommendations now!

The Summer Art Show And Sale In Chesapeake Beach Friday, July 14, from 10 am-7:30 pm; Saturday, July 15, from 10 am-4 pm.

21 acres of uninterrupted linear parkland along the shoreline…and… The entire Bayfront area will benefit from Indigo Dunes thanks to environmental and open space enhancements the developer will implement.

That’s according to recent presentations and Press Release linked to below.
Photo full size.

Received an email after the announcement of Indigo Dunes plans…

The Ocean Properties proposal to rezone the Shore Drive and North Oliver parcel from single family to B-4 for 77 units will be voted on by city council on Tuesday, June 13th.

Remember the Duck-In?

You may also remember the proposed Point Chesapeake project.

Today, according to their website, the proposed project is still planned as a “village-style community. Now though, their plan is 4 10-story high rise buildings.

According to tonight’s agenda:
Resolution to AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the City Manager to implement recommendations of the Shore Drive Safety Task Force.

This vote will start SDCC’s new database of votes taken by City Council that affect the safety of Bayfront residents.

“How many people have died on 19th Street?” she asks, twisting the ring. “Why is that a priority?”

City officials say you can’t compare the projects. Money for the resort sidewalks will come from a special tax fund designated for tourism only. The dough for the Shore Drive improvements – about $26 million – must come from other sources.

Special thanks to Nancy Day for being interviewed for Kerry’s article.

Read entire article.