“How can we make walking and biking better in Virginia Beach?”

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Let’s do it again Shore Drive!

(Remember: you MUST sign in to have your voice heard. You do NOT need to share your name publicly. “Off Forum” comments are “not counted”.)
Start short survey here at VBGov.com’s Virtual Townhall:

Residents have expressed interest in improving alternatives for people who wish to navigate the city without an automobile. But walking and biking around some areas of Virginia Beach can be difficult. The city is reaching out to citizens for input on how we can make it better.

“The Governor has signed the legislation dealing with Online Rental Platforms. It will become effective on July 1st of this year.”

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Letter to Ad Hoc Committee. (1 page PDF)

New Virginia Online Rental Platform Legislation.(10 page PDF)

…
C. 1. If a locality adopts a registry ordinance pursuant to this section, such ordinance may include a
554 penalty not to exceed $500 per violation for an operator required to register who offers for short-term
555 rental a property that is not registered with the locality. Such ordinance may provide that unless and
556 until an operator pays the penalty and registers such property, the operator may not continue to offer
557 such property for short-term rental. Upon repeated violations of a registry ordinance as it relates to a
558 specific property, an operator may be prohibited from registering and offering that property for
559 short-term rental.
560 2. Such ordinance may further provide that an operator required to register may be prohibited from
561 offering a specific property for short-term rental in the locality upon multiple violations on more than
562 three occasions of applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, as they relate to the
563 short-term rental.
564 D. Except as provided in this section, nothing herein shall…

Two Special Presentations at Monday’s SDCC Meeting – (1)City Code Violations/Enforcement; (2)Marina Shore Proposed Development Update

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Two Special Presentations have been scheduled for Monday’s SDCC Meeting.  These are two important issues to residents in the Shore Drive area.  Please come out and be informed and have your questions answered.  SDCC meetings are always open to the general public.  All are welcomed, so bring a friend or two.

Special Presentation (1) – City Code Violations and Enforcement

Ms. Denise Wethington, Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s Code Enforcement Inspector, will discuss the code enforcement process and violations in our community.  Inspectors patrol their assigned areas for violations, conduct systematic exterior inspections of neighborhoods on an as-needed basis, notify property owners of violations and take appropriate legal action to obtain compliance. The division addresses code violations through enforcement of the Virginia Maintenance Code and the city’s property maintenance codes.

 

Special Presentation (2) – Marina Shores Proposed Development Update

Mr. Brad Weitzer, Project Developer, and Ms. Lisa Murphy, Project Attorney, will provide an update to their plan to build an apartment complex at the current Marina Shores Marina.  The original plan called for 261 four story tall units and the addition of a 2nd entrance roadway to the east of Long Creek Cove residents.

 

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday March 27, 2017 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

SDCC General Meeting Monday March 27th Agenda – Code Enforcement Presentation

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda 3.27.17 SDCC Agenda

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday March 27, 2017 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentation – City Code Violations and Enforcement

Ms. Denise Wethington, Housing & Neighborhood Preservation’s Code Enforcement Inspector, will discuss the code enforcement process and violations in our community.  Inspectors patrol their assigned areas for violations, conduct systematic exterior inspections of neighborhoods on an as-needed basis, notify property owners of violations and take appropriate legal action to obtain compliance. The division addresses code violations through enforcement of the Virginia Maintenance Code and the city’s property maintenance codes.

Officer’s Reports

Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Marina Shores Condo/Apartment Proposed Development – The developer plans to make presentations to neighborhood civic groups and will present the revised plan to the Planning Commission in April.  The number of units have been reduced from 261 to 200, no additional entrance will be created, no stop light will be added to the intersection of Great Neck Road and Lynnhaven Drive.

Bayfront to Oceanfront Shuttle Route – Plans to have a trial route this summer are moving forward.  Surveys and public comments have been supportive of this project.  Updates will be discussed and suggestions for promotion of the new service will be welcomed.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

City of Virginia Beach Transportation Survey – Results from the recent transportation survey will be discussed.  Update of Phase IV Shore Drive improvements in Ocean Park between the Lesner Bridge and Marlin Bay Drive will be discussed.

Community Concerns and Suggestions for 2017 – General discussion of neighborhood and community concerns that may need SDCC attention.  This is an opportunity for all to share information. 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday April 24, 2017

 

Remember taking the survey? Transit Planning Public Engagement Summary February ‘17.

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First off, THANK YOU For participating in survey if you did.

Your feedback DOES make a difference.

View entire PDF at VBGov.com here.

View & download entire Transit Planning Public Engagement Summary (86 page PDF)

There are a ton of great well thought out comments in the entire package.

Some sample feedback including 215 first place votes for Shore Drive Ocean Park Phase IV roadway project.

City of VB hosting Transit Planning Workshop – Wed. March 22nd @ 6pm

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Transit Planning Community Workshop – Part II

​​​​​​Let’s get going!  ​​​​​​​​​​Join us Wednesday, March 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts to learn about and help plan our transportation future.
Residents are invited to help plan improvements to public transportation in Virginia Beach and throughout our region. This interactive session will review work to date, including feedback from more than 560 survey responses following the first public meeting (Jan-Feb 2017). We’ll look at potential new routes as well as issues involving frequency, schedules and more.

Click here for more details on this workshop

 

March Baylines from Bayfront Advisory Committee

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View Baylines here.

“Outreach ‘17” signup deadline extended

The deadline for Bayfront neighborhood organizations to place themselves on the invitation list for an upcoming outreach meeting has been extended. The Bayfront Advisory Commission plans to hold a meeting later this spring or early summer to solicit suggestions from civic leagues, condominium officials and neighborhood associations about their most-pressing issues and concerns.

Called “Outreach ’17,” the meeting or meetings will assist the City-Council-appointed Bayfront Advisory Commissionwithsettingprioritiesforthecomingyear. Theextensionwillallowthoseneighborhoodgroups who meet less frequently than monthly to poll their memberships about their most-pressing concerns and to appoint a contact person from the organization.

When scheduled, “Outreach ‘17” will be public.
To place a neighborhood on the invitation list, please send contact information to Scott Ayers, BAC Communications Committee chairman at bayfrontadvisorycommissionvb@gmail.com. Reach him by phone at (757) 671-3343.

Article & photos of old #LESNERBRIDGE 

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View at Pilotonline.com. 

Another article & photos here also at Pilotonline.com today.


2nd photo from construction cam capturing blizzard of March 3rd ’17. 

Governor McAuliffe Announces Updates to Virginia Flood Risk Information System

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View Press Release:

The new VFRIS was developed by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Center for Coastal Resources Management in partnership with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the agency responsible for the state floodplain management program.

“Flooding is the most common natural disaster our we experience in the Commonwealth, and our Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore communities are particularly at risk for severe damages caused by recurrent flooding.” said Governor McAuliffe. “It is my hope that VFRIS becomes a mainstay for homeowners, businesses, and communities going forward. March begins Flood Safety Awareness Month and I encourage all Virginians to access VFRIS to see how a flood might affect their home or business.”

View Virginia Flood Risk Information System (VFRIS) info:

Virginia Flood Risk Information System (VFRIS) is a collaboration between DCR and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Center for Coastal Resources Management. VFRIS helps communities, real estate agents, property buyers and property owners discern an area’s flood risk.

Launch VFRIS here.

Click screen shot to Launch VFRIS

Click screen shot to Launch VFRIS

SDCC General Meeting Agenda and Seashore Art Festival Presentation – Monday Feb 27th at 7:30pm

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda – 2-27-17-sdcc-agenda

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday February 27, 2017 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

 

Special Presentation – Seashore Art Festival
Ms. Katharine Pollard, Event Coordinator, will discuss this upcoming Art Festival that will take place in First Landing State Park.  She will explain how you can become a participant, volunteer or sponsor for this event taking place in our neighborhood.  For more information you can visit the event website at www.seashoreartfestival.com of email Katharine at pollardkc@gmail.com.  Information is also posted on our website at www.sdcc.info

Officer’s Reports: Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business- Marina Shores Condo/Apartment Proposed Development – New plans were presented to civic members of Long Creek Cove and other leaders.  The plans reportedly will reduce the total number of units from 261 to 200 and eliminate the 2nd planned entrance road on the east side of the development.  Updates from members attending the meeting will be discussed.  

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

City of Virginia Beach Transportation Survey – Results from the recent transportation survey will be discussed.

Community Concerns and Suggestions for 2017 – General discussion of neighborhood and community concerns that may need SDCC attention.  This is an opportunity for all to share information.

Future SDCC Presentations – Have any ideas for future presentations that you think would be interesting for the Shore Drive area, let your SDCC officers know.  Officers will make the contacts and set it up the presentation. 

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday March 27, 2017

Seashore Art Festival – Saturday April 8, 2017

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seashoreartfestival

Seashore Art Festival is a Spring celebration of fine arts and crafts. Live artists demonstrations and hands on activities are available for all ages. Join us at the mouth of The Chesapeake Bay.

First Landing State Park.

April 8,2017

10am-5pm

Click here for more information

 

Boat shop in Ocean Park robbed Super Bowl Sunday night. “King is asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area between 7 p.m. Sunday night and 2 a.m. Monday morning to call police.”

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Check story including video at WTKR.com.

“When all the damage is done, or how they pulled it out of the dash, all the steering and everything we are talking well over $200,000 of motors,” King told News 3’s Todd Corillo Wednesday.

There’s a short Survey at VBGov.com that could help get Shore Drive upgraded in Ocean Park.

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Question #9 please choose Shore Drive !

Question #9 please choose Shore Drive !

Help Ocean Park!

Question 9. Please rank the following roadway projects 1-8 in order of priority, with 1 being the highest priority and 8 being lowest. (Project | Unfunded Amount)
Please choose “Shore Drive Corridor Improvements Phase IV as #1 or slide it to top.

Extra bonus points.

Question 8. What else should we consider as we plan the future of public transit in Virginia Beach and the region?
Answer Question #8 by Write in: We want Shore Drive/Oceanfront Trolley Loop

Even more love for Ocean Park & Shore Drive.

Question 10. If you have any additional comments or questions, please write them here:
Write in: PLEASE FINISH SHORE DRIVE PHASE IV NOW

Click to start short survey.

#LESNERBRIDGE 1 lane each direction Wednesday Feb 1 from 9a-3p

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From an email from Bayfront Advisory Committee:

BOTH directions of Shore Drive over the Lesner Bridge will be reduced to ONE LANE between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.1, as crews repair a leaking 16-inch water main line. Affected lanes for this closure will be the INSIDE lanes both east and west bound, said Christopher J. Wojtowicz, project manager. Repairs will be done on Shore Drive at Vista Circle eastbound and at Page Avenue westbound.

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“Westbound traffic on the Lesner Bridge will be reduced to one lane at Shore Drive and Page Avenue tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 31, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m….”

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From Bayfront Advisory Committee email:

“. . .said Christopher J. Wojtowicz, project manager for the bridge replacement. The outside, right lane, will be closed while repairs are made to a shock-absorber-like “impact attenuator” that had been hit and to fix the concrete collar around one of the drainage inlets in that lane closest to the sidewalk. Plans call for the work to be completed and the lane reopened no later than 3 p.m.”

Screen shot of construction cam at 100pm January 30th 2017.

Screen shot of construction cam at 100pm January 30th 2017.

Monday Jan 30th SDCC General Meeting/Presentation Agenda

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Click here for a printable version of the agenda  1-30-17-sdcc-agenda

SDCC General Meeting Agenda

Monday January 30, 2017 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Special Presentation – Storm Water Improvements for Shore Drive Area

Mr. Mike Bumbaco, Project Manager with the City’s Public Works/Water Resources Department, will provide updates on the current storm water projects being worked in our area.  He will also discuss additional plans that are in the design phase and could benefit from public input.  The improvements could carry a price tag of $60+ million.  Some of the topics to be covered will include:

  • Sluice Gate installation in Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony.  How they operate and project timeline.
  • Pump house upgrade at Poinciana in Cape Story
  • Storm water improvements for areas north of Shore Drive
  • Large collection pound for current treed area near Page Ave. and Shore Drive
  • What types of systems could be used along Shore Drive, large pipes and pump stations or gravity drains?

Officer’s Reports: Secretary – David Williams; Treasurer’s Report -Kathy Pawlak; Vice President – Wally Damon; President – Todd Solomon

Old Business-

Friends of Live Oaks (FOLO) – Update on the organization’s work to promote the preservation of the City Tree, the Live Oak.  

Community Rating System (CRS) – Update on the City’s progress in joining the HUD-FEMA CRS program that could save 5-20% on Flood Insurance premiums.

New Business –

Bayfront Advisory Commission (BAC) News – Mr. Wally Damon will update us on the actions of the Bayfront Advisory Commission.

Community Concerns and Suggestions for 2017 – General discussion of neighborhood and community concerns that may need SDCC attention.  This is an opportunity for all to share information.

 

Next SDCC Meeting – Monday February 27, 2017

Storm Water Improvement Plan Presentation – Mon. Jan 30th at 7:30pm SDCC Meeting

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Are you concerned about flooding around your home? neighborhood? Shore Drive?

If so, then you won’t want to miss this presentation. The presentation is open to all, so bring your friends and neighbors.

SDCC General Meeting Presentation

Monday January 30, 2017 from 7:30 to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall

(parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

At this Monday’s Jan. 30th SDCC meeting, Mr. Mike Bumbaco, Project Manager with the City’s Public Works/Water Resources Department, will provide updates on the current storm water projects being worked in our area.  He will also discuss additional plans that are in the design phase and could benefit from public input.  The improvements could carry a price tag of $60+ million.  Some of the topics to be covered will include:

  • Sluice Gate installation in Cape Story and Lynnhaven Colony.  How they operate and project timeline.
  • Pump house upgrade at Poinciana in Cape Story
  • Storm water improvements for areas north of Shore Drive
  • Large collection pound for current treed area near Page Ave. and Shore Drive
  • What types of systems could be used along Shore Drive, large pipes and pump stations or gravity drains?

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E-Cycling and Hazardous Waste Disposal at the Virginia Aquarium: Sat. Jan. 28th from 9am to 1pm

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Location: Virginia Aquarium East Parking Lot

Cost: No charge (donations are always welcome)

Contact: Virginia Aquarium

Phone: (757) 385-FISH (3474)

Upcoming Dates:

  • Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, the City of Virginia Beach Public Works and TFC Recycling, will offer its semi-annual E-cycling event Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Virginia Aquarium East Parking Lot. There is no fee to drop off items, but donations are always appreciated.

Click Here for more information on the event

Click here for a map to the East Parking Lot of the Aquarium

Acceptable personal electronic recyclable items include:

  • Personal computers and laptops
  • Telephones, cell phones and PDA’s
  • Printers
  • Circuit boards and components
  • Monitors and flat screens CRT TVs (Cathode Ray Tube TVs) – MUST be smaller than 32”* Flat Screen TVs
  • Fax machines
  • Stereo equipment and game systems
  • Regular recycling materials such as newspapers, bottles and cans will also be accepted.

Acceptable household hazardous waste items include:

  • Up to five gallons of liquids or up to 75 pounds of dry materials
  • Aerosol spray cans
  • Automotive fluids
  • Batteries: Alkaline (AA, AAA, C, D), Boat, Car, Camera, Cell phone, Hearing aid, Lead acid, Lithium, Rechargeable, Trucks
  • Herbicides
  • Household cleaners
  • Gasoline (up to 5 gallons)
  • Fertilizer
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Light bulbs – small quantities of CFLs or fluorescent tubes
  • Oil and water based paint
  • Pesticides
  • Propane tanks (small – up to 20 lb. capacity)
  • For further tips visit www.VBgov.com/landfill

*CRT TVs larger than 32” MUST be taken to the City of Virginia Beach Resource Recovery Center, located at 1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 7a.m. to 4:30 p.m.