Cycling info at ShareShoreDriveDay.net.
Topics: Events/Meetings Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility Shore Drive News Shore Drive Safety IssuesTopics: Events/Meetings Shore Drive NewsLink to Pier opening at Pilotonline.com.
And as an extra added bonus the first 10 VCAN members that show up this Friday June 25th (between 4-5pm) for the pier’s re-opening, we will pay for your pier pass to fish.
Our non-profit will also cover the walk-on sight seeing fee for both the first dozen VCAN members and non-members/the general public that just want to check things out.
We look forward to seeing you all this Friday at the Lynnhaven Fishing Pier!
Tights lines,
VCAN
NEWS RELEASE
Topics: Events/MeetingsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:
June 7, 2010 Faith Christie, (757) 385-4621
Marc Davis, (757) 385-4308
Bayfront Advisory Committee to Meet June 17, 2010
The Bayfront Advisory Committee will hold its annual retreat on Thursday, June 17th, at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The Committee will be continuing discussions regarding recommendations for revisions to the Shore Drive Corridor Plan, the Shore Drive Design Guidelines, and private encroachments on City right-of-way, pedestrian access issues, parking issues, and related matters.
The meeting will be open for the public to observe; however, there will not be an opportunity for the public to participate in the Committee’s deliberations.
The Bayfront Advisory Committee will then hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 3:30 p.m., at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive.
The agenda for the meeting will include the following:
Ø Update on Public and Private Projects in the Bayfront Area
Ø Update on Committee Activities in the Bayfront Area
There will be an opportunity for presentations from the public on projects in the Bayfront area. The Committee generally concludes its deliberations around 4:30 p.m. The meeting is then opened to the public for comments.
For additional information or to obtain a copy of the draft agenda prior to the meeting, call Faith Christie in the Planning Department at (757) 385-4621 or email at fchristi@vbgov.com.
For more information regarding the Bayfront Advisory Committee please visit vbgov.com/Bayfront
Topics: Events/Meetings Shore Drive NewsBAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, May 20, 2010
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
BAYSIDE Community Recreation Center
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Kal Kassir - Chair
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Comments from Kal Kassir - Chair
Review and Approval of Minutes of April 15, 2010
STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES
Faith Christie – Current Planning
Randy Wallace – Current Planning (Zoning)
Robert Gey – Public Works / Traffic Engineering
Captain Tony Zucaro – Police / Special Operations
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Joe Bovee
Communications - Scott Ayers
Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Charles Malbon
COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES
Shore Drive Community Coalition – Grace Moran, PresidentNEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
PROJECT BRIEFINGS, OPEN DISCUSSION & COMMENTS FROM PUBLICPublic Comment Period
NEXT MEETING – June 17, 2010, Bayside Recreation Center
ADJOURN
Sertoma by the Bay, a local women’s group affiliated with the internationally recognized service group founded in 1912 (www.Sertoma.org), invites you to support local charities the fun way at
The Sertoma by the Bay Summer Sizzler
Saturday, June 12, 2010 – 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.
First Landing State Park Amphitheater & Gazebo
Live music by Strictly Business (http://www.thebizz1.com/)
& CHS teen Louis Smith (www.RiffCurrent.com)
A donation of $45 includes unlimited access to a catered buffet by Moe’s SW Grill and beverages from the bar tended by club volunteers. You must be 21 to attend.
For tickets and info, contact Linda Hennessy at 343-3117 or lkhennessy@cox.net. Tickets are also available at Moe’s.
View Event Flyer [PDF]
Shore Drive Safety Initiative (SDSI) 2010
Tuesday May 11, 2010
SDSI General Meeting
May 11, 2010 1-3PM First Landing State Park
Call to Order
Chairman’s introductions
Representatives and Attendees Introductions
Updating Shore Drive Safety Initiatives:
Pedestrian Accident History (Lt Squires 2nd Precinct)
SD Safety Task Force 2005 Recommendations (June McDaniels)
Pedestrian habits/paths/problems (June McDaniels)
DUI enforcements (Lt Squires 2nd Precinct)
Traffic Speeds (Mike Shasiah VB Traffic)
CIP’s status (Charles Malbon/BAC Trans)
Present/future multiuse along SD (Bruce Drees/VB Bike Group)
Crosswalks (needs/problems/laws) (Mike Shasiah VB Traffic)
Crosswalk laws/enforcement (Lt Squires 2nd Precinct)
Single bottle sale/open container (Lt Squires 2nd Precinct)
Overserving laws (Lt Squires 2nd Precinct)
Special area enforcements (David Williams)
Business/Citizen/City collaborations (Mary Lynn Brown)
Survey sampling of residents/businesses (Todd Solomon)
Construct Proposed Objectives for Plan of Action and Milestones
ADJOURN
NEXT MEETING: Tentative/Tuesday 25 May 1PM-3PM
From Mr. Williams:
Topics: Events/Meetings Shore Drive News Shore Drive Safety IssuesCommittee members and guests,
The Shore Drive Safety Initiative (SDSI) 2010 subcommittee will meet at the First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive, VB (Chesa.Bay side, enter at park entrance, turn left) on Tuesday 11 May at 1 PM. This initial committee meeting for 2010 will discuss ongoing safety concerns along Shore Drive and develop a plan of action and milestones (POA&M) to identify and correct vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclists safety issues along this major route. Please mark your calender and come to contribute your ideas, expertise, and efforts. I have attached a link for the Shore Drive Advisory Committee 2006 Safety Task Force Recommendations to provide background information and basis for future SDSI initiatives.
David Williams
Shore Drive Safety Initiative 2010 Chairman
Vice President Shore Drive Community
Enjoy a spring sunset at Chick’s Oyster Bar buffet and help fight Multiple Sclerosis. The event is sponsored by the Cycling Legs Against Multiple Sclerosis (CLAMS) team and Chick’s. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors on April 22, 6-9 pm. Proceeds from the $15 per person buffet will be donated to fund cutting edge research, programs, and services to help people with MS and their families. The CLAMS cycling team will participate in the 150 mile weekend MS charity ride on the Eastern Shore, June 5-6, 2010. Please note that for this particular fundraiser, Chick’s has requested that the cost of the buffet be paid in cash or by check (made payable to National MS Society). Beverages are not included. Chick’s is located at 2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach, VA.
http://www.cycling-legs-against-ms.org
We ride so that others may walk.
From an Email:
Topics: Events/MeetingsNEW DATE for the 2215 OAK STREET
CAPE STORY by the SEA YARD SALE
FRIDAY 10A TO 4 P APRIL 9TH AND
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY APRIL 10-11 9AM TO 3PM
2215 OAK STREET
I will continue to except donations through this date. The response so far has been amazing.
Janet Hollingsworth
As mentioned at the civic association meeting, we have a couple on Oak Street who are going through a very difficult time and could use our help. Jorge and Stephanie moved into our neighborhood about a year ago. Shortly after their arrival, Stephanie was diagnosed with cancer. Their health insurance from her job had lapsed during the move, and treatment was delayed. She is currently down to 75 lbs, and has a broken hip. She has to deal with a trachea tube and feeding tube, but is still fighting.
Jorge is a master tiling contractor, but has had little opportunity to work because he is Stephanie’s primary care giver.
Our neighbor Janet Hollingsworth at 2215 Oak Street is holding a yard sale fund raiser for them the last weekend in March (Saturday is the 27th) DATE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER We would like to spread the word, and ask for any items that might be donated to help these neighbors.
Janet’s contact information is:
Janethollingsworth11@yahoo.com
321-0921
Sounds like fun, if I ran. 
Check it out at ShareShoreDriveDay.net
Topics: Events/MeetingsThe Marina at Marina Shores
Spring Fling 2010 Land & Water Boat Show
April 16th, 17th & 18th 10AM to 4PM
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Fun for the WHOLE Family: Great Food,
Face Painting,
Demonstrations & Displays by:
US Coast Guard
HRSD (free boat pump out demo)
Interstate Batteries,
Tim Pugh/Intercoastal Financial Group
Boaters CO-OP,
Tow Boat US Virginia Beach
The Yacht Club at Marina
Shores/Weddings & Special Events
AND A WHOLE LOT MORE.
DO YOU HAVE A BOAT FOR SALE? Push it, pull it, drag it OR float it in!
For Sale By Owners Welcome. Brokers Welcome! All are with a boat to
sell are welcome! $50 Reserves a space for the three-day event. For
more information and to reserve your space call 757.496.7000 or e-mail
e-mail marinashores@aol.com
The Marina at Marina Shores
2100 Marina Shores Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
http://www.marinashores.com
757.496.7000
Wildlife Rehab Benefit at
The Lesner Inn Sunday, March 28, 1:30-4
Musical Guests Include:
Lewis McGehee, BJ Leiderman, Karl Werne & friends
Tickets & Info at Wildlife Response, Inc.
In a related note, are you aware of the idea to have aWildlife refuge & rehab center at Pleasure House Point? The idea is at www.SavePhp.org.
Topics: Events/MeetingsFrom an email encouraging your attendance:
I urge everyone with an interest in whether or not to bring high speed rail to Hampton Roads (either for or against) to join me in attending Thursday’s public meeting at the Half Moon Cruise Ship Terminal adjacent to Nauticus in Norfolk from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. While there, I hope you will make written comments in favor of the proposal submitted by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) to the state this past October. This proposal is backed by all of the cities in Hampton Roads and differs in a number of important ways from the direction being taken by the state and federal governments:
1) Calls for High speed rail (110 mph+) service from Richmond to Southside Hampton Roads along the US460 corridor to a terminal somewhere near Bowers Hill (I-64/I-664 interchange) in Suffolk.
2) Upgrade the existing 79 mph Amtrak line on the Peninsula to address track conditions which impact quality of service.
3) Address flaws in the methods used and data considered in determining a level of service between Richmond and Hampton Roads.
4) Prioritizes building a high speed rail line from N. Virginia to Richmond to Hampton Roads before providing out of state connections. Hampton Roads has a population of 1.7 million people making us the largest metropolitan area between New York and Miami. It just makes sense to provide service to our area ahead of smaller and less strategically important regions.
To make this a reality our city and civic leaders estimate that it will take a very sizable turnout. Please consider attending, but if you can’t, you can still submit a comment prior to Feb. 11th and find out more on the project website: http://www.rich2hrrail.info/pages/pi_publicmeetings.html
Please give some thought to this issue and plan to attend. Whether you are opposed to light rail for Hampton Roads or support it, if you don’t voice your opinion, you have no room to complain about decisions made.
Emphasis mine.
Topics: Events/MeetingsJanuary 29th, join us.
Print the 1 page color poster and hang it up!
From LRNow:
Topics: Events/Meetings* Hosted by the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club (CG&YC) and endorsed by Lynnhaven River Now and the Clean Marina Program
* Lighted, decorated boats will leave CG&YC at 6:00 p.m. on 12/5/09, travel up Linkhorn Bay to Broad Bay, to the south channel of Long Creek, up to the Lesner Bridge, and loop around and head back the same route. ***Fun to head to your favorite restaurant along the river and watch from there! **
* Boats will be decorated with lights and themes celebrating the entire holiday season. Open to all motorized pleasure and commercial craft (must be able to maintain a constant speed of 5 – 7 knots with appropriate safe distance between vessels).
* Mandatory Captain’s Meeting on 12/2, 6:30 p.m. at the CG&YC
* Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Best Decorated and a number of other categories
* Party at the Cavalier immediately after the parade.For all the details and a registration form, email: holidayonthebay@cox.net or call Terry Connelly at 757-435-6411.
Topics: Events/Meetings Shore Drive NewsRelease Date: Friday, October 30, 2009
The Planning Commission is currently reviewing a proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance that will regulate Electronic Display Signs, also known as LED signs. The Planning Commission is seeking input regarding the ordinance and the issue of Electronic Display Signs.
The workshop is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., and will be held in the City Council Chamber, second floor of Building 1, at the Municipal Center.
Please be aware that this proposed ordinance only addresses on-site signs. It does not pertain to billboards. There are currently no ordinance changes to the City of Virginia Beach’s regulation of billboards under consideration by the Planning Commission. Billboards remain prohibited within the city.
The proposed ordinance for on-site Electronic Display Signs can be viewed by downloading the document from the following Web address or by requesting a copy from the Planning Department – (757) 385-4621 or planadmn@vbgov.comhttp://www.vbgov.com/file_source/dept/planning/20_ElecDisplaySigns_AMD.pdf
For more information, contact the Planning Department at (757) 385-4621 or planadmn@vbgov.com
You’ve heard rumors about Indigo Dunes, preserving PHP as a public park, that the City should pay $25M to buy it, etc.
Attend SDCC’s Meeting October 26th to find out:
the latest on Indigo Dunes & Pleasure House Point.
ask your questions and get answers about how to make PHP public open space.
view an idea to create an environmental learning center on PHP and how it could affect our beloved neighborhood.
Rumors of the Mayor, City Manager and the President attending are, as of the date of this post, unfounded rumors.
Watch this website and our eNewsletter for official info.
Topics: Events/Meetings PHP Alternative Ideas Pleasure House Point [PHP] Shore Drive NewsClay Bernick and the City arborist will be on hand to discuss possible locations for planting live oaks. Topics of discussion will be the Shore Drive Corridor Plan and Appendix, the ULI Report and Design Guidelines as they relate to the draft Comprehensive Plan to be reviewed by the public on:
Thursday, October 22
Bayside Recreation Center
4500 First Court Road
Monday, October 26
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Thursday, October 29
Creeds Elementary School
920 Princess Anne Road
All meetings scheduled from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m
The Comp Plan may be viewed at VBGov.com.
BAC will focus primarily on chapter 3 ” Suburban Focus Area” relating to the Shore Dr. Corridor (SFA1).
Fall Festival Flyer [1pg pdf]
Contact Kim to volunteer or to learn more:
Kim Y. Miller
Events Coordinator
First Landing State Park
757-412-2307
kim.miller@dcr.virginia.gov