Shore Drive Community Coalition

SDCC General Meeting Agenda Monday July 26th, 2010

SDCC Meeting Monday July 26th Agenda
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SDCC General Meeting Agenda Monday, May 24, 2010

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting Agenda

Monday, May 24, 2010

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, May 24, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and E. Stratford Rd.)

Call to Order

Present and adopt agenda

Presentations:

    Final Report:  Sand Replenishment:  Phill Roehrs, City of Virginia Beach

    Status Report:  Stormwater Management:  Phill Roehrs, City of Virginia Beach

    Clean Water:  an Intro:  Karen Forget, Lynnhaven River Now

Brief Q & A

Officers’ Reports

    President’s Report – Grace Moran

        Meeting Dates:

        June 17:  Bayfront Advisory Committee Retreat and Workshop 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

              Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center

              Pubic welcome to observe, but no opportunity to speak

              Bayfront Advisory Committee general meeting, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

              Location TBD

        June 28:  Shore Drive Community Coalition, 7:30 p.m., Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue

              Station.  Program TBA.

    Vice President’s Report – Dave Williams

    Secretary’s Report – Todd Solomon - Minutes of March and April meeting

    Treasurer’s Report – Steve Kohler

Update on issues: (Any or All)

        Shore Drive Safety Initiatives

        LED Sign Update

        Neighborhood Signs

        Green Parrot Grille

Old Business

New Business: 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  7:30 p.m. June 28, 2010.

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Station

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for details as they become available.

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Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting Agenda Monday, April 26, 2010

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, April 26, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and E. Stratford Rd.)

Call to Order

Present and adopt agenda

Request to waive Officer’s Reports

Program:  Vice Mayor Louis Jones and Councilman Jim Wood make opening remarks regarding the

      City Budget as it relates to Shore Drive Projects.

Question and Answer

Upcoming Meeting Dates

    May 12:  Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations, 7 p.m. M.E.O. Central Library

    May 15:  SDCC Membership Party, 4 – 6 p.m., Mariner’s Mark

    May 20:  Bayfront Advisory Committee, 3:30 p.m., location TBA (Lesner Bridge Update)

    May 24:  Shore Drive Community Coalition, 7:30 p.m., Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Station

Update on issues: (Any or All)

        Shore Drive Safety Initiatives

        Neighborhood Signs

        Stormwater Management

        Party Planning  

Old Business

New Business: 

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  7:30 p.m. May 24, 2010.

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Station

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for details as they become available.

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda Monday, March 29, 2010

SDCC General Meeting – Monday, March 29, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and E. Stratford Rd.)

Call to Order

Present and adopt agenda

Presentations:

Bikes and Trails for the Shore Drive Corridor:  Wayne Wilcox, City of Virginia Beach

                                                          Bruce Drees, Tidewater Bicycle Association

                                                          June McDaniels, Aquarius Engineering

                                                          Bill DeSteph, At Large Representative, City Council

Bay Access Restoration:  Phillip Koetter, City of Virginia Beach

Fourth of July Fireworks (West Side):  Rick Mercadante, President, Ocean Park Civic League

Officers’ Reports

          President’s Report – Grace Moran

                  Meeting Dates:

                  April 10:  2nd Annual Civic Engagement Summit, Searching for Citizenship, Hampton Roads

  Convention Center, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

                  April 15:  Bayfront Advisory Committee, Bayside Rec Center, 3:30 p.m.

April 24:  Tree Planting in First Landing State Park, (Land Side) 9 a.m.

April 24:  LynnhavenRiverNow Oyster Roast, adjacent to Bayville Golf Course, 12 – 3 p.m.

                  April 26:  Shore Drive Community Coalition, 7:30 p.m., Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue

  Station.  Vice Mayor Jones and Councilman Wood to discuss 2011-1012 budget

  Re: Shore Drive Corridor
                         
          Vice President’s Report – Dave Williams

          Secretary’s Report – Todd Solomon - Minutes of February meeting

          Treasurer’s Report – Steve Kohler
Update on issues: (Any or All)

                  Shore Drive Safety Initiatives

                  LED Sign Update

                  Neighborhood Signs

                  Kroger Proposed Fuel Station

                  Stormwater Management

                  Green Parrot Grille

                  Party Planning

Old Business

New Business:

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  7:30 p.m. April 26, 2010.

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Station

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for details as they become available.

SDCC Agenda March 2010 [2 pg PDF] Print it and bring it.

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SDCC General Meeting – Monday, February 22, 2010 7:30pm to 9:00pm Agenda

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting Agenda

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Station (Intersection of Shore Drive and E. Stratford Rd.)

Call to Order

Brief Presentation of Property Shoppe Management Services.  Complimentary pizzas.

Officers’ Reports

          President’s Report – Grace Moran
          Vice President’s Report – Dave Williams
          Secretary’s Report – Todd Solomon - Minutes of November meetings
          Treasurer’s Report – Steve Kohler

Update on issues:

                  Shore Drive Safety Initiatives
                  Beach Sand Replenishment and Beach Access Repairs
                  LED Sign Update
                  Neighborhood Signs
                  Kroger Proposed Fuel Station
                  Stormwater Management
                  Party Planning

Old Business

New Business:  Emergency Preparedness:  Dave Williams (Deferred from January)

1.    Transportation limitations
2.    Realistic Course of Action

Adjourn

Next Meeting:  7:30 p.m. March 29, 2010.

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Station

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for details as they become available.

SDCC Agenda - Print it & bring it. [1 pg PDF]

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SDCC January 25th meets at Baylake Methodist Church

Due to the almost completely fixed damage at Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, we’re meeting at Baylake Methodist Church for our January 25th General Meeting. We’re meeting in the Friendship Room. [Look to this post for updates.]

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Entrance to the Friendship Room is the double doors at the rear parking lot off Blackbeard Rd.

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SDCC November Agenda - Note: we are not meeting at Rescue Squad due to Nor’Ida damage

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting Agenda

Monday, November 30, 2009

Please note new location:

Because of flooding at the Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall, the SDCC General Meeting will be held Monday, November 30, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the

Baylake Pines United Methodist Church, 4300 Shore Drive, at the northwest corner of the intersection of Shore Drive and Treasure Island Drive.

Call to Order

Officers’ Reports

          President’s Report – Grace Moran

          Vice President’s Report – Steve Kohler

          Secretary’s Report – Todd Solomon - Minutes of September and October meetings

          Treasurer’s Report – Leslie Cornwell – September and October

Presentation of 2010 Slate of Officers

Election of Officers

Housekeeping for the Year

          Update on issues outstanding and action to be undertaken:

                  Lesner Bridge

                  Pound Nets

                  Beach Sand Replenishment

                  City Budget Hearings (Round Two)

                  Shore Drive Safety Initiatives

                  Advertising on the Website

                  Osprey Park

                  Building email communications

                  Possible donations from SDCC to worthy recipients

                            Nominated categories:

                            Virginia Beach Foundation

                            Ocean Park Volunteer Fire & Rescue

                            Joint Effort BAC/SDCC to build eNewsletter data base

         
Old Business

New Business

Adjourn for Dessert Social

Next Meeting:  January 25, 2010

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for details as they become available.

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SDCC General Meeting Agenda – Monday, October 26, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting Agenda

Monday, October 26, 2009

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)
Call to Order

General Announcements – Grace Moran

Request to waive officer’s reports.  Distribute minutes to be voted on at November meeting.  Announce slate of candidates for 2010.

Program/Presentation – Part One - Pleasure House Point: The Possibilities

          Tim Solanic

Power Point iPhoto Presentation

Discussion and Question and Answer session about innovative use of Pleasure House Point property.Program – Part Two – Comprehensive Plan Update

Discussion of suggested revisions to Section Three (Suburban Area) and Section Six (Transportation), which can be previewed at http://www.vbgov.com/planning or http://www.vbgov.com/bayfront, by clicking on Comprehensive Plan Update.  Brief statement by Dave Williams addressing Section Six.

Vote to Adopt Language Revisions as determined by discussion.

Distribute Draft Agenda for November meeting.

Adjourn.

Next Meeting:  November 30, 2009:  Elections and Housekeeping

Please check http://www.sdcc.info for details as they become available.

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Shore Drive Community Coalition General Meeting Minutes

The following files are archives of approved meeting minutes from the SDCC general membership meetings.
Click a link to open PDF file.
October 26, 2009
September 28, 2009
August 31, 2009
July 27, 2009
June 29, 2009
May 18, 2009
April 27, 2009
March 30, 2009
February 23, 2009
January 26, 2009

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Shore Drive Safety Initiative Committee meeting from July 6th

Key points in the presentation included:

1.  Criteria for Setting Speed Limits
2.  Shore Drive Plan of Action
3.  Traffic Signalization
4.  Improving sight distance visibility at intersections and in median

Shore Drive Safety Initiative Committee [3pg PDF]
Attendees_SD_Safety.pdf [2pg PDF]

Be sure to also follow all links to the Categories below to learn more

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SDCC General Meeting - Monday June 29, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Shore Drive Community Coalition (SDCC) General Meeting Agenda

Join us at Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive).
SDCC_General_Meeting_Agenda_April_2009.pdf[Printable 1 pg PDF]

Program/Presentation – Staci Martin, District Program Specialist for Virginia State Parks headquartered out of First Landing.  She manages visitor experience—visitor experience is education programs, signage, information kiosks, public relations—anything that would enhance someone’s experience at the parks.  She’s been with the parks for five years.  She will be giving us some special inside information about what a treasure we have in First Landing State Park (known to long-time residents as Seashore State Park.)
The general agenda for the evening will be:
Officer’s Reports - Brief Reports
Secretary - Todd
Treasurer’s Report - Leslie
Vice President & President –Steve
Old Business

Please visit http://www.sdcc.info for status on issues of interest.  Reports to attendees will be limited to those items which have an update since the previous meeting.  Topics covered may include:

Indigo Dunes Project – PHP committee has met once to create a plan for possible acquisition of the property.  Rumor has it that the bank has taken over ownership of the property.

Pound Pole Fishing Nets – US Coast Guard 25 foot boat ran into the new net and was damaged.  Friday July 10 at 2:30pm is the first appeal hearing at circuit court.  Please come and show support for the removal of these nets.

Cape Henry Beach Replenishment - Army Corps of Engineers is putting the project out for bids next month and expects to start dredging by the end of August, and also the City is pursuing, and expects to get, a legal “emergency” permit to include the four remaining holdouts when the sand is placed

Shore Drive Safety – Safety Committee meeting was held today to evaluate and implement various safety initiatives.  One of the safety items being discussed is the lowering of the speed limit from 45 to 35 mph from North Great Neck Rd to the First Landing State Park entrance (note, the lower speed limit is NOT for all of Shore Drive).  This would be done on a 6 month trail basis with a speed study and public input afterwards to determine if it becomes permanent.  Updates will be posted at http://www.sdcc.info
 
New Business

Lynnhaven River Restoration Plan – US Army Corps of Engineers will be holding the final presentation of a preliminary study to improve the Lynnhaven watershed on Wed. July 1st at 7:00pm at the Bayside Rec. Center.  The meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
Upcoming Events
Share Shore Drive Day – Sat. July 11, 2009.  7:30am start at Kokoamos.  Bicycle ride on Shore Drive to bring awareness to safety issues.
SDCC meeting - Monday July 27, 2009.  Strategic Growth Areas (SGA).  Is it right for Shore Drive?  Come find out from the City’s Planning staff which areas on Shore Drive have been designated as possible high density development areas.

 

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Delegate Bouchard speaking at SDCC’s March meeting

Delegate Joe Bouchard will be speaking at the March 30, 2009, SDCC meeting.  He will have a special emphasis on environmental issues, but will also address other issues of interest to Shore Drive residents.  As a delegate, he currently serves on the House Science and Technology Committee; the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee; the Governor’s Commission on Climate Change; and the Joint Committee on At-Risk Youth.

His efforts on behalf of Hampton Roads include promoting economic development through investment in research and development, high technology industries and the growing green economy, promoting robust growth in trade through the port, improving homeland security and emergency preparedness, and enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of local governments, particularly their ability to cooperate regionally for the common good and to spend tax dollars more wisely.

Please print this flier and post it in your office.

  And don’t forget to mark your calendar now for the April 27, 2009, SDCC meeting, when Lillie Gilbert of Wild River Outfitters will give us a virtual tour of the Lynnhaven River.  Join us at the usual time and place and discover the secret places of the Lynnhaven and the best places to put in your canoe or kayak.

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BAC Meeting Minutes from October Meeting

Thanks to Grace for forwarding them.

10-16-08 BAC Minutes.pdf [4pg PDF]

Note: received as Word Doc file, reformatted, unedited into PDF file.

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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 November 24th 2008 Agenda

SDCC General Meeting Agenda - Monday November 24, 2008

SDCC General Meeting - Monday November 24th, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Program/Presentation –

1.    Oyster Restoration Project – Native or Non-native, which is best?  Mrs. Laurie Sorabella, Assistant Director and Marine Scientist for Lynnhaven River NOW, will discuss the current Army Corp study and explain why LRN, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Oyster Reef Keepers of Virginia, and all of the nearby Mid-Atlantic states are saying “no” to introducing Crassostrea ariakensis (Asian oyster) to the Cheapeake Bay.

2.  Pound pole fishing nets – Should more nets be allowed off the shores of Cape Henry Beaches?  Mr. Mark Swingle, Virginia Aquarium Director of Research and Conservation, will discuss pounds nets, their impact and the recent request to build 4 new nets off Cape Henry..

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 – There will be no State Water Control Board hearing in December.  A new hearing date has not been set, but the WCB has told us that a 30 day notice has to be given prior to any hearing.  So the next notification by the applicant would have to be no later than Dec. 6th for a Jan hearing.  SDCC is working with our attorney, Richard Whittemore and some college law students on position statements and possible appeal processes.

City Marina Rezoning – In accordance with the SDCC’s Sept motion, a letter was sent on Oct 27th to Barry Frankenfield requesting that the City withdraw the request for rezoning of the City Marina property.  The SDCC received an email in return stating the request had been withdrawn.  The SDCC has subsequently requested the Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) to take the lead on any future plans regarding this property and to ensure that all applicable parties are represented from the start of discussions.

Update on Lesner Bridge Replacement – Figg, the new bridge design consultant, has made a presentation to the BAC at their September meeting.  No contact has been made with the SDCC to go over updates or alignment plans.  Do we want a speaker to come to our January meeting?  Also, what is the groups opinion on the bridge width and possible alignment?

New Business –

Oyster Restoration Project – Should SDCC take a position on this subject?  If so, should we send a letter to the Army Corp of Engineers in support of LRN’s and CBF’s position or a letter supporting the introduction of non-native oysters?

Pound Pole Fishing Nets - Should SDCC take a position on this subject?  If so, should we send a letter to the Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC) in opposition to these 4 specific permits or something broader that asks them to prohibit any new nets off the shores of Cape Henry & Chicks Beaches?  Also, what role should the BAC and the City play in this topic?

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) Update – In an effort to get the BAC more involved in the community’s issues, the SDCC has been identifying concerns and asking the BAC for action.  To date, these are the issues that have been identified to BAC (City Marina Future, Pound Pole Net Licenses, Native vs. Non-native Oyster Restoration Project).  This is just a small number of our issues, the SDCC officers would like to have the group identify all of the additional issues so we can send them to the BAC for similar action.  Some suggestions are Create a future Lynnhaven River dredging plan that eliminates the boat ramp as a transfer site, Create a plan for the purchase or land swap deal to acquire Pleasure House Point (Indigo Dunes) from the Sandlers, Re-evaluate the currently funded 2 phases of the Shore Drive Improvements to reduce costs, Take a position on Sand Replenishment for Cape Henry Beach.

Crab Creek and Long Creek Dredging – According to Mr. Michael Kay, City Public Works, the City is planning to have Crab Creek dredged as well as providing some maintenance dredging to Long Creek in the coming months.  The specifications are under review and a survey of the Crab Creek and Long Creek channels and the associated material placement areas is underway.  It is anticipated that the project will be advertised for bid in late November to early December with award and Notice to Proceed in January.  The project will be packaged to allow either mechanical or hydraulic dredging; the contractors bidding the project will decide how they want to bid the project.  Historically mechanical means has been the preferred method by contractors.  In past contracts signs and notices were posted at the boat ramp as well as notification to the Coast Guard for issuance of a Notice to Mariners when the project is to begin and during construction, these procedures will be used again for this contract.

2009 SDCC Officer Election –  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.  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)

Printable Agenda [PDF file]

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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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SDCC General Meeting Agenda - Monday September 29, 2008

SDCC General Meeting - Monday September 29th, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Program/Presentation – Mr. Barry Frankenfield from the City’s Park and Rec department will be discussing the status of the proposed rezoning and privatization of the City Marina (next to Chick’s Oyster Bar).  This proposal has been set to go to the Planning Commission twice and deferred.  This property is a money making operation for the City and many of you have expressed opinions that you’d like to see it stay in the City’s possession.  Come hear the updates and participate in the Q&A session.

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) has completed their recommendation and should be submitting it to the State Water Control Board (WCB) on Friday September 26th.  The WCB agenda has been issued and they will hear this permit in Richmond on October 16th between 9:30 and Noon.  SDCC is pursuing legal representation for the October WCB meeting.  SDCC contacted City Council asking that negotiations begin toward finding a way to sell or swap the land in an effort to preserve it as open space in accordance with the City’s Open Space Plan.  We were told that the City would not approach the Sandlers and that the Sandlers would have to approach them.

Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR) Proposed Spoils Transfer Station – City Staff (Mr. Hansen) briefed City Council and recommended the site off VB Blvd as the primary transfer site.  City Council has agreed that this site is the preferred location and has authorized Staff to move forward.  Thanks to all the Guard Dogs for their efforts.

City Council Candidate Forum and Questionnaire – SDCC and OPCL will hold a Candidate Forum this Wednesday Oct 1st at Baylake United Methodist Church, 4300 Shore Drive, 7:00pm-9:30pm.  The candidates will be given 1 minute to answer questions.  The candidates will also have the option of providing written comments after the event which will be posted on the website.

SDCC Officer Nomination Committee – The nominating committee is finalizing the candidate list for 2009.  They will be presenting the list at October 27th general meeting and we will vote at our November meeting.  If you are interested in running or know of anyone that may be, please contact Dan Creedon at DanVaB@aol.com.

New Business -

Update on Lesner Bridge Replacement – City Staff will be providing an update on the Lesner Bridge replacement design project at the next Bayfront Advisory Committee Meeting.  The next BAC is scheduled for October 16th at 3:30pm in the Bayside Rec Center.

Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) September Meeting Update – The BAC met Sept. 18th and discussed some of the following items.  No longer hold evening meeting.  Working on modifications to the Shore Drive Overlay District.  The quarterly newsletter will no longer be distributed by US Mail.  City plans to hold an Alternative Energy Town Hall meeting in November.

Virginia Beach Neighborhood Conference - Empowering and Inspiring the Leader in You – Saturday Oct 4th from 9:00am to 12:30pm at the Central Library.  Sponsored by VB Council of Civic Organizations and City of VB.  Visit http://www.vbcco.org for more information

The City’s New Comprehensive Plan - This document advises everything that is decided in the City over the next five years.  The new Comprehensive Plan 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 “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 three meetings are close to Shore Drive Corridor. All residents are asked to attend at least one and express your opinions for our area.

  * Thursday, October 16, Association for Research and Enlightenment
  * Thursday, October 23, Bayside Recreation Center
  * Monday, October 27, Cox High School

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.

Print your own Agenda[1pg PDF]

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NO GENERAL MEETING SDCC General Meeting - Monday August 25, 2008

NO GENERAL MEETING

SDCC General Meeting - Monday August 25, 2008

NO GENERAL MEETING

Due to a conflict in the SDCC officer’s schedules, there will be no general meeting this month.  The next SDCC general meeting will be September 29, 2008.

 

Issues and concerns update

Indigo Dunes Project – Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) plans
to have a recommendation complete and submitted to the State Water
Control Board (WCB) by September 19th.  The WCB is scheduled to meet
in Richmond on October 16th and will review this project as part of
their meeting.  The SDCC Pleasure House Point (PHP) committee met with
the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and our legal representation to
put together a plan for the WCB hearing.  SDCC is pursuing additional
legal representation for the October WCB meeting.  SDCC is also
putting together a letter to send to City Council asking that
negotiations begin toward finding a way to sell or swap the land in an
effort to preserve it as open space in accordance with the City’s Open
Space Plan.

 

Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR) Proposed Spoils Transfer Station – City
Staff is still pursuing the purchase of land behind the AT&T store
(4338 VB Blvd.) just off VB Blvd as a possible transfer site.  This
site would also provide kayak & canoe access when not being used as a
transfer station.  City Staff is looking at purchasing or condemnation
of all the property in the area to also allow a Fire Station.  A Staff
briefing to City Council has been planned, but not held to date.

 

Proposed Rezoning of City Marina - Planning Commission review has been
deferred indefinitely from the August 13th meeting.  SDCC has sent a
letter to City Staff and Council opposing the rezoning from P-1 to
B-2.  Reasons for opposition include the fact that a marina is
considered a principal use in a P-1 zoning district so there is no
need to rezone and the current arrangement is a money making venture
for the City, about $50,000 per year.  Making it a private venture
runs the risk of losing this income.  City staff, Barry Frankenfield,
will be attending the September SDCC General meeting to discuss this
issue.  Please come and express your specific concerns with the plan
and proffers.  Visit http://www.sdcc.info to view the City’s proposal.

 

Marina Shores Redevelopment Plans – Plans are moving forward to
redevelop the area into 5 and 7 story tall office buildings with
retail on the first floor.  The plan includes a parking structure
between the offices and the single family homes to the north.  The dry
storage facility will also increase in height by 2 stories and an
additional floating pier will be added parallel to Long Creek from the
marina all the way to Cape Henry Shores.  The plan will increase the
number of car trips by about 6,000 and require a stop light at the
intersection of North Great Neck Road and Lynnhaven Drive.

 

Cape Henry Beach Sand Replenishment – City Staff and City Council are
working toward resolving specific concerns from some of the
associations that are willing to provide construction easements but
not the public easements requested by the City.  Staff plans on
working through these issues to support the 2009/2010 dredging cycle.

 

City Council Candidate Forum and Questionnaire –  SDCC agreed to
partner with OPCL and host a City Council Candidate Forum the end of
September or beginning of October.  Location have been narrowed to
the Baylake United Methodist Church.  Final plans are being
arranged, so stay tuned for an exact date, location and time.  Todd
will moderate and the format is still being decided.

 

SDCC Oyster Roast – Mark your calendars for Saturday Nov 15th from
noon until 4pm at the VB Resort Conference Hotel.  Volunteers are
needed.  Without your help, this event will not happen.  Email Todd if
you’re interested in helping.  Todd@sdcc.info

Topics: Election Info Meetings/Minutes SDCC News & Info

SDCC General Meeting Agenda for Monday, July 28th 2008

SDCC General Meeting Agenda - Monday July 28, 2008

SDCC General Meeting - Monday July 28, 2008, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)

Program/Presentation – No program planned for this month.  Time will be allotted to Old & New Business Sections.

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) has asked for more time to review and answer the public’s concerns before going before the State Water Control Board (WCB).  The next WCB meeting is scheduled for September 30th.  The SDCC Pleasure House Point (PHP) committee has scheduled a meeting with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Lynnhaven River Now (LRN), Wetlands Watch and our legal representation to put together a plan for the WCB hearing. 

Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR) Proposed Spoils Transfer Station – City Staff is still pursuing the purchase of land behind the AT&T-Battery Plus building on the Blvd. for the dredging of the Western Branch as a permanent dredge transfer station. This site would also provide kayak
& canoe access when not being used as a transfer station.  City Staff is looking at purchasing or condemnation of all the property in the area (excluding the vets office) to also allow a Fire Station.  Staff plans to present details to City Council on Aug 12 at a closed session.
[Correction 2:18pm Monday July 28th 2008.]

Proposed Rezoning of City Marina - Planning Commission review was deferred from the July 9th meeting to the August 13th meeting at noon in City Council Chambers.  SDCC has sent a letter to City Staff and Council opposing the rezoning from P-1 to B-2.  Reasons for opposition include the fact that a marina is considered a principal use in a P-1 zoning district so there is no need to rezone and the current arrangement is a money making venture for the City, about $50,000 per year.  Making it a private venture runs the risk of losing this income.

City Council Candidate Forum and Questionnaire –  SDCC agreed to partner with OPCL and host a City Council Candidate Forum the week of September 22nd – 26th.  The locations suggested were the VB resort conference hotel, Baylake Pines church, Lynnhaven Congregational church and Westminster Canterbury.  It was recommended that Todd moderate and the format still needed to be decided.

SDCC Oyster Roast – Mark your calendars for Saturday Nov 15th from noon until 4pm at the VB Resort Conference Hotel.  First committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday August 21st at 6:30pm at Charlie’s Restaurant.  Volunteers are needed, email Todd if you’re interested in helping.  Todd@sdcc.info

SDCC Officer Nomination Committee – The nominating committee is narrowing down the list of candidates and is still in need of a good candidate for Vice President or Secretary.  If you are interested in running or know of anyone that may be, please contact Dan Creedon at DanVaB@aol.com.  The committee will make their presentation of names at the October 27th general meeting.

New Business -

Lynnhaven Boat Ramp (LBR) Proposed Spoils Transfer Station – Should SDCC write a letter to City Staff and Council supporting the plan to purchase and/or condemn businesses behind PEP Boys for a transfer station?  Should SDCC partner with Saw Pen Point C.L. is support of this site?

Community Legislative Town Hall Meeting -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.  Meeting will be Wednesday August 6th at 7:30pm in the VB Convention Center and is open to the public.
Indigo Dunes Project – With the possible Sandlers financial troubles reported by the Virginian-Pilot, does the SDCC think it’s a opportune time to sit down with City Staff and Council to discuss working up possible purchase scenarios (land swaps, tax reductions, etc.) and then have the City pursue these plans with the Sandlers?

Sincerely,
Todd Solomon
Shore Drive Community Coalition - President
Visit http://www.sdcc.info for additional information regarding the Bayfront area.

Topics: BSRTF City Council Elections City Marina - Lynnhaven Drive Conditional Use/Zoning Issues Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility Meetings/Minutes PHP Alternative Ideas Pleasure House Point [PHP] Shore Drive Safety Issues

SDCC General Meeting Agenda - Monday May 19, 2008

SDCC General Meeting - Monday May 19, 2008,  7:30 to 9:00pm
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Hall (parking in back, on side streets and across Shore Drive)
There are no planned programs for this month.  This time will be deferred to the Old/New business due to the many
important issues and concerns that need to be addressed.
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) has issued a Preliminary Permit and will be
holding a public hearing at their office 5636 Southern Blvd on Monday June 9th.  The formal hearing starts at 7:30pm,
but the informal part starts at 6:30pm.  The informal part will include a presentation by me on the draft permit, a possible
presentation by the applicant (if they choose to do so), and Q&A. The comment period continues until June 24th and
written comments will be accepted until then.

Lynnhaven River Proposed Spoils Transfer Station – SDCC has sent a letter of opposition to the LBR site and a
letter requesting Council to make an official vote on any site that is picked No response has been received.  Only 3
sites are being considered, Saw Pen Point, Thalia Elementary and LBR.  City Staff plans to present City Council their
recommendation on Friday May 23rd , it’s unknown if this briefing is open to the public.  If the LBR site is chosen, the
VMRC plans to hold a public hearing on Tuesday July 22nd.  Residents will be asked to send emails and make phone
calls to Council members letting them know that LBR is the wrong site.

Cape Henry Beach Sand Replenishment – City Council and the City’s Attorney’s Office have issued letters to 6
groups stating their claim to public easement and plans to move ahead with paperwork to make Cape Henry Beach the
spoils site for the next dredge cycle in 2009/2010.

Proposed Rezoning of City Marina - Planning Commission review hearing was deferred.  A new review date has not
been set.  It was deferred to provide more detail on proffers/restrictions for the request to rezone the marina to B-1. 
SDCC will be taking an official position vote on this at our June 30th meeting.  SDCC reps need to discuss this with their
organizations before then.  Visit the website for latest proffers and restrictions.  Remember, the current arrangement is a
money making venture for the City, about $50,000 per year.  Making it a private venture runs the risk of losing this
income.

SDCC Oyster Roast – Mark your calendars for Saturday Nov 15th from noon until 4pm at the VB Resort Conference
Hotel.  Committee meeting will begin in June/July.  Email Todd if you’re interested in helping.  Todd@sdcc.info
 
SDCC Officer Nomination Committee – The nominating committee is getting an early start for the upcoming election
of 2008/9 officers.  If you are interested in running or know of anyone that may be, please contact Dan Creedon at
DanVaB@aol.com.  The committee will make their presentation of names at the October 27th general meeting.
Shore Drive Clean Up – Clean up held on May 10th was a success.  Thanks to those dozen volunteers who came out. 
Periodic clean ups have resulted in less trash being found each time.  Keep up the good work.  More volunteers are
always welcome. 

New Business - 
Action Plans for LBR – Discuss and vote on any actions or position statements.  Since validation has been received
showing that the State did pay for a portion of the ramp, Joe Bouchard has been asked to weigh in on the LBR site, but
no response has been received to date.
Action Plans for PHP – Discuss and vote on any actions or position statements.  Email campaign, call list to get people
to the public hearing, etc.  Make sure your groups are filling in the call list blanks for those willing to attend meeting in a
show of support. 
Phase IV Shore Drive Demonstration Project – A citizen information meeting will be held on Thursday May 22nd from
5 to 7pm at Hermitage Elementary School regarding the planned improvements to Shore Drive between Marlin Bay and
East Stratford Rd in the Ocean Park area.
Clean the Bay Day – Clean the Bay day is June 7th.  Mark your calendars.

Print this and bring it to the meeting:
SDCCGenMtgAgendaMay19-08.pdf [1pg]

Topics: BSRTF City Marina - Lynnhaven Drive Events/Meetings Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility Meetings/Minutes Osprey Point Nature Park Oyster Roast Planning Pleasure House Point [PHP] SDCC News & Info Shore Drive News Shore Drive Safety Issues