Shore Drive Community Coalition

Potluck dessert buffet Monday night at 6:45pm

In celebration of our volunteers and the completion of the 7 year tenure of our fearless leader, Todd, we invite you to join us Monday Nov.24 at 6:45pm at the rescue station (prior to our monthly meeting at 7:30pm) for a potluck dessert buffet.

Please bring a bag of your favorite store boughts or make your favorite homemade delight.

Let us celebrate and share the joy of community and give thanks for the time and energy so many people have given to our Coalition.

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda - Monday October 27, 2008

SDCC General Meeting - Monday October 27th, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Program/Presentation – No planned presentation.  There is a good chance that a few candidates will be present and we will allow them a couple minutes each to impress us.

The general agenda for the evening will be:

Officer’s Reports - Brief Reports
Secretary - Tim
Treasurer’s Report - Leslie
Vice President & President - Daphne & Todd

Old Business-
Indigo Dunes Project – Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) completed their recommendation and submitted it along with responses to the public comets to the State Water Control Board (WCB) on Sept 30th.  The WCB hearing set for October 17th was deferred at the request of the applicant (the Sandlers).  A new hearing date has not been set, but the next WCB hearing will take place on Dec 3rd & 4th.  The applicant must notify the WCB no later than Nov. 5th if they want to be placed on the agenda.  SDCC is working with our attorney, Richard Whittemore and some college law students on position statements and possible appeal processes.

Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR) Proposed Spoils Transfer Station – All Mayor and City Council candidates were opposed to using the LBR as a transfer station and supported having multiple sites in the areas where the dredging supports.  Lee Shuler FOIA’d the City and received a bridge impact study that says if a fully loaded barge traveling at 2 knots were to hit the bridge pillar, the pillar would fail.  Just imagine what would happen if it hits at the actual speeds we all know are there (5-6 knots).  The study was dated Oct 3rd, 2 days after the SDCC forum.  Is the City still pursuing the LBR as a possible site? 

City Council Candidate Forum– SDCC and OPCL held a Candidate Forum on Wednesday Oct 1st at Baylake United Methodist Church.  About 120 residents came to hear 14 of the 15 candidates answer 9 questions pertaining to the Shore Drive area.  If you attended, the SDCC would like to have you comment on the forum, good or bad, so we can capture ideas for the next one in 2 years.

SDCC Officer Nomination Committee – The nominating committee finalized the candidate list for 2009.  The following people will be running for 2009 SDCC Office.  They are currently unopposed, however, the SDCC by-laws allow nominations to be made from the floor with the nominees consent.  Elections will be held at the November SDCC General Meeting.  All members are eligible to vote.

President – Grace Moran; Vice President – Steve Kohler; Treasurer – Leslie Cornwell; Secretary – Todd Solomon; Information Officer – Tim Solanic (Honorary Officer)

New Business -

Update on Lesner Bridge Replacement – Figg, the new bridge design consultant, was in town performing interviews regarding bridge alignment.  Residents of 3556 were contacted and found out that current plans have the new bridge being placed to the north.  The bridge will come right next to 3556’s access road.  SDCC needs to discuss taking a formal position on the bridge width.  Should the bridge be built 8 lanes wide as currently planned or should it be reduced to 6 lanes wide?  (Both plans only have the road striped for 4 lanes).  Figg wants the 8 lanes so they can maintain 4 lanes of traffic during all phases of construction.  A 6 lane wide bridge would only allow 3 lanes during construction.

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Update – The BAC discussed plans to move ahead with neighborhood signage to be part of each demonstration project.  The signs will be minimal design and consistent.  Something that shows the theme of the live oak.  BAC is also deciding if the Shore Drive area should be included in the City strategic growth areas (SGA) in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan.  Being an SGA may bring more funding to the area, but may also designate us as an area that wants high density development.

Virginia Beach Neighborhood Conference – One key discussion held dealt with the intersection of Kendall and Shore Drive.  Traffic engineers were asked to look into lowering the speed limit from N. Great Neck to First Landing State Park.  They were also asked to look at a flashing light triggered by a car at the stop sign and/or pedestrian push buttons.

The City’s New Comprehensive Plan – Based on the BAC’s position, should SDCC take a position on our area relative to the Comp Plan?  Lynnhaven River NOW has also submitted a position paper.

Printable agenda. [1pg PDF]

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First Landing State Park Fall Festival Oct 18th

First Landing State Park’s Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 18th from 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

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Computer Recycling Drive on Saturday, October 18th

Thanks to Pat for the info:

To give individuals a “green” way to dispose of their computer equipment, The Arc of the Virginia Peninsula, TOMAR Computer Integration, and ECPI’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter have joined together to host a Computer Recycling Drive on Saturday, October 18th. Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., individuals can bring their used or unwanted computer equipment to TOMAR’s facility at 5241 Cleveland Street in Virginia Beach. For a $5 disposal fee, volunteers will collect old computer components, including towers, laptops, monitors, mice and power cables.

Check out flyer.[1pg PDF]

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Confirmed Candidates for tomorrow’s City Council Candidate Forum

Who’s coming tomorrow night:

John Moss
Scott Taylor
Will Sessoms
Meyera Oberndorf
Georgia Allen
Larry Teator
Rosemary Wilson
Harry Diezel
Andrew Jackson
Joe Flores
Glenn Davis
Reba McClanan

Ask them your questions! Start here.
Details about City Council Candidate Forum.

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VB Hotel Motel Association & the VB Restaurant Association City Council Forum

Dear Shore Drive Community Coalition,

You have been invited to the Hospitality Industry Candidates’ Forum on Monday, October 6, 2008, at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach.  Arrivals will be at 3:30 p.m. and the forum will start promptly at 4:00 p.m.

This is a joint effort on behalf of the Virginia Beach Hotel Motel Association and the Virginia Beach Restaurant Association.

It will be your chance to hear questions of importance to our industry answered by the candidates who are running for Mayor and City Council in this year’s November elections.
Please see the attached invitation & RSVP no later than Friday, October 3, by calling 428-8015 or email dburinga@vbhma.com.  Please include your full name & company name in your RSVP.  Thank you.

Nancy Perry
VBHMA Executive Director

Deborah G. Buringa
Executive Assistant
Virginia Beach Hotel Motel Association
1023 Laskin Road, Suite 111
Virginia Beach VA 23451
phone: 757-428-8015 fax: 757-425-3760
email: dburinga@vbhma.com
website: http://www.vbhma.com

Invite_to_the_Candidates_Forum.pdf [1pg PDF]

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City’s Comprehensive Plan Meeting Dates

The City’s New Comprehensive Plan

The City of Virginia Beach revises their Comprehensive Plan every five years.  This is the document that will advise everything that is decided in the City over the next five years.  The new Comprehensive Plan is in the works and will be completed in early 2009.  Citizens’ suggestions, comments and thoughts about priorities are sought in the process of developing this plan for our city.  To facilitate this, the City will be hosting twelve “open house” meetings where you will have an opportunity to express your ideas.  All of the meetings are 7:00-9:00 P.M. and six of the planned meetings are in our watershed.  They are:

Monday, October 6, Bow Creek Recreation Center

Monday, October 13, Virginia Beach Convention Center

Thursday, October 16, Association for Research and Enlightenment

Monday, October 20, Princess Anne High School

Thursday, October 23, Bayside Recreation Center

Monday, October 27, Cox High School

For a copy of the current Comprehensive Plan Policy Document, the complete schedule of all twelve meetings, the agenda for the “open houses”, an online comment form and other information related to the development of the new Comprehensive Plan, visit the city’s web site http://www.vbgov.com and click on “Comprehensive Plan Open Houses” in the “Hot Topics” box on the top right side of the home page.

Virginia Beach has expressed a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in all areas of its planning for the future.  This is our opportunity to let the City know that we believe that Virginia Beach can be a model for the region and make a name for itself as the “green” capital of the East Coast.  Please try to attend one of these meetings and let your ideas and vision for our city be a part of the new Comprehensive Plan.

Thanks to Karen from LRNow for the tip about this.

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Mayor at 3556 on the Bay on October 13th

Mayor Oberndorf will discuss her 21st century vision for Virginia Beach and answer questions on issues related to Shore Drive at 3556 on the Bay on Monday morning October 13 from 9:30am.to 11am.  Please carpool or walk.as parking is limited. 3556 is adjacent to the Lesner bridge on the west side.
Refreshments will be served.

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Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum Weds Oct 1st at Baylake United Methodist

What: Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum for the Bayfront

Date: Wednesday Oct 1st

Time: 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Location: Baylake United Methodist Church, 4300 Shore Drive (Corner of Treasure Island Dr. and Shore Dr.)

Printable Flyer:

[1pg PDF]

Forum Format

* Candidates will be given an information period of 2 minutes each at the beginning of the forum to tell about themselves and their general positions.
* The informational period will be followed by a question and answer session where each candidate will be given 1 minute to answer a question submitted by the community.
* Questions will be chosen randomly from those submitted on-line at http://www.sdcc.info. The list of questions will be provided to each candidate at the beginning of the forum.
* Depending on the number of candidates attending the forum, candidates should have a chance to answer between 8-10 questions.  Each candidate will be given a chance to answer every question.
* Candidates are asked to be respectful to other candidates and to the time limitations.

The Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) and the Ocean Park Civic League are sponsoring this forum in an effort to bring attention to the many concerns of communities.  The SDCC represents about 30 civic and condominium associations along the Shore Drive corridor comprising about 8000 residences.

Everyone is welcome to attend.
We recommend getting their early!

[Candidates:Please RSVP by September 26 if you can or cannot attend the Oct 1st forum.  RSVPs can be sent to me at todd@sdcc.info or made in person to my cell phone at 667-8533.]

Thank you for you time and your initiative to becoming a leader for Virginia Beach,

Todd R. Solomon

Shore Drive Community Coalition, President

Tips on attending:

Car pool! There is limited parking.

Enter at double doors in the back.

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Picnic in The Park Sunday September 7th benefitting the Food Bank

Be sure to check out the Picnic In The Park flyer!
[1pg PDF]

The Picnic includes fun stuff like:

ART AND CONSTRUCTION COMPETITION:

Build a castle.  Stack a statue.  Win prizes for the biggest, most
creative, the most health-balanced!  Use only non-perishable
foods in boxes, bags and/or cans...*

Form teams with family, friends or neighbors.  Or go it alone.
Sign up ahead of time at g_moran@juno.com or call
Grace at 650-1436
Last minute sign-ups at the Park okay, too!!!

*String, paper, tape allowed also.  Look for more ideas at www.canstruction.com

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National Night Out August 5th

On Tuesday, August 5, 2008 neighborhoods throughout Virginia Beach are joining forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 25th Annual National Night Out.  In all, more than 34 million people nationwide will be participating in this years “America’s Night Out Against Crime”.

National Night Out is held annually to:

- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know local communities
are organized and are fighting back.

Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods celebrate NNO with a variety of events and activities such as:  block parties, cookouts, visits from local police and fire departments, parades, flashlight walks, contests and youth programs.  NNO has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation.  Plus, the benefits your community will derive from NNO will most certainly extend well beyond the one night.

For more information please contact
MPO Gillespie at the VBPD Crime Prevention Unit,
385-1331 or hgillesp@vbgov.com
Additional information about NNO is also available at
nationaltownwatch.org and NATW.org

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BAC Meeting Tuesday, July 29th includes presentation about Marina Shore new proposal

Staff is having a modified Bayfront Advisory Meeting Tuesday, July 29th at sometime between 3:00p.m. &3:30 p.m. Gale Levine is going to do a presentation on the proposal for the Marina Shores Marina Area. Would you and/or a representative from the Shore Drive Coalition of Civic Leagues be available to attend? This is an informal presentation. 

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Community Legislative Town Meeting sponsored by City of VB & VBCCO

The City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations

will be co-hosting a town-hall style discussion to give citizens an opportunity to provide valuable input into the City’s 2008
Legislative Agenda – goals which the City will submit to members of the local General Assembly delegation later in the year.

City Council members and General Assembly members will be invited to answer questions and hear
your comments. This meeting will be an opportunity for neighborhoods, civic leaders, and citizens to
share goals and ideas for state legislation that can have a positive impact on our city.
Remember, because of the Dillon Rule, many local ordinances require General Assembly approval. So
this meeting will impact more areas of local life than you may realize.

When: 7pm, Wednesday, August 6

Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center

For meeting details, and examples of the City’s Legislative Agendas from recent years, please visit
VBCCO.org.
SAVE THE DATE

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City Marina Planning Commission Hearing deferred until August

From Faith Christie, City Planner for City Marina:

...We’ve checked the file, and he is correct an adjacent property owner was not notified. Therefore we have to defer the request for another month. We will place the request on the August 13, 2008 agenda and move forward from there. We will make sure all adjacent property owners are notified....

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First Landing’s Dog Days of Summer July 20th

From Pam at First Landing State Park…

CONTACT her to volunteer!

Hello Volunteers,
ON JULY 20TH 2008 FROM 1:00-5:00 P.M. at the picnic shelter the park will have again for the second year
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER!
We need 13 volunteers or more to help with the event..
2 volunteers needed for set up
8 volunteers for assisting guest with activities
2 volunteers for assisting Doggie Day Spa
2 needed for craft tables
1 volunteer at the iinformation table
1 volunteers to assist with Doggie Fshion show.
1 volunteer to take photos
2 volunteers needed for break down/clean up.

If you love Dogs this will be your cup of tea..
Last year it was a success.

Events will include:
Pooch Photos
Doggie Day Spa
Fido Fashion Show
Resue Dog demos
K-9 demos
and lots of exhibits.

If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know by or you can contact me at 536-0088. Thank for for all you to for First Landing!

Pam Kern
Volunteer Coordinator

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