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JUNE 27, 2000 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL MAYOR MEYERA E. OB£RNDORF, At-Large VICE MAYOR MLLIAM D. SESSOM$,JR., At-Large JOHN A. BA UM, At-Large LINWOOD O. BRANCH, III. Distffct 6-Beach blARGARET L. £URE, D~stnct l-Centerville WILLIAM W. HARRISON, JR., District $.Lynnhm'en BARBARA M. HENLEY, District 7 -Princess Anne LOUIS R. JONES, D6tnct 4-Ba. vside I~,BA S. McCLANAN, Dist~ct 3.Rose Hall NANCY K. PARKER, At. Large A.M. (DO.V) Ig~EKS, D~stricl 2-gernpwillc JAMES K SPORE, CiO Manager LESLIE L LILLE'; Giro. Attorn,.'~ RUTH HODGES-SMITH, Ci~. Cte~ "COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME" CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 27, 2000 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS - Conference Room - Ao LASKIN ROAD CORRIDOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Amendment re Aesthetics Thomas C. Pauls, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator PRINCESS ANNE CORRIDOR/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Amendment re Land Use, Corridor Design, Transportation, Highway Aesthetics Thomas C. Pauls, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator 2:00 PM H. REVIEW OF AGENDA ITEMS IH. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS IV. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Room - 3:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf ' B. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL C. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION V. FORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber- 6:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Obemdorf B. INVOCATION: Reverend Dan Coif Calvary Assembly of God C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG"OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL E. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION Fo MINUTES 1. INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS June 13, 2000 G. AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION The Consent Agenda will be determined during the Agenda Re~ie~ Session and considered in the ordinary course of business by City Council to be enacted by one motion. H ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION Ordinances to AMEND sections of the Virginia Beach City Code: a. § 15-5 re hotels and similar establishments §§ 21-4, 21-16, 24-33, 21-150 and 21-273 re motor vehicles §§ 21-336, 21-336.1, re driving while intoxicated (DUI) 21-337, 21-338.1 thru 21-338.11,21-339, 21-340, 21-340.1,21-341, 21-341.1, 21-341.3, 21-342 and 21-343 d. § 23-11.3 re pointing lasers at law enforcement officers e. § 23-53.1 re body piercing f. § 35-3.2 re local taxes and interest thereon g. § 18-2 re business license definitions h. § 35-11 re administrative fees on delinquent charges Ordinance to establish transition rules for the development of retail establishments and shopping centers. Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for the Sandbridge Fire and Rescue Station by agreement or condemnation. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $855,393, as reimbursement, from the Virginia Department of Emergency Services and $35,641 from the General Fund, for a total of $891,034 to the FY 2000 FEMA Special Revenue Fund re the City's cost associated with Hurricane Floyd. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $480,000 additional revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the FY 1999-00 and $1,387,500 for FY 2000-01 to the Department of Social Services re child care. o Ordinance to authorize advance of Economic Development Investment Program (EDIP) funds for purchase of the public plaza land, hiring of a construction manager by the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) for The Town Center; and, authorizing the City Manager to approve future EDIP expenditures for this project after approval by the VBDA. 7. Ordinances re compensation: a. City Manager b. City Attorney c. City Clerk d. City Real Estate Assessor. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $26,000 from the Francis Land House Board of Governors Trust Fund to the FY 2001 Operating Budget oftha Department of Museums and Cultural Arts re support for programs and operating expenses. 9. Railway grade crossing projects at Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard: Resolution for the improvement of railway crossings through the installation of traffic signal preemption devices; and, the City agrees to pay its share of the total costs re preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction and reimburse VI)OT, if the project is canceled. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $5,300 from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to Traffic Safety Improvements, Phase II, for these crossings. 10. REFUNDS: a. License - $79,518.29 b. Tax - $11,943.52 Resolution authorizing STEPHEN P. CREECH and SHERRY G. CORRELL, re a nonconforming use, to enlarge this existing duplex on the south side of 9a Street, 240 feet west of Baltic Avenue(516 9TM Street), containing 2,445 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT - 6) Recommendation: APPROVAL Resolution authorizing JAMES & MARY KAY HINKEBEIN, re a nonconforming use, to reconstruct an existing cottage on the south side of Cavalier Drive, 1006.85 feet west of Pinewood Road (601 Cavalier Drive), containing 47,475 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT - 6) Recommendation: APPROVAL Application of CAROL A. SULLIVAN for a variance to § 4.5 of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires public sites and open space for recreation designation; and, to allow multi- family residential development at the terminus of Tiverton and Barrington Drives. (ROSE HALL DISTRICT - 3) Recommendation: DENIAL Applications of ROBERT STEINHILBER and HERBERT A. CULPEPPER at the southwest intersection of Blackwater Road and Blackwater Loop, containing 320 acres. (PRINCESS ANNE - DISTRICT 7) Variance to § 4. l(m)(1) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires a minimum 30- foot pavement width for the proposed cul-de-sac re a proposed 26-foot pavement width and swales in lieu of curb and gutter to route stormwater runoff b. Conditional Use Permit for an alternative residential development Deferred Indefinitely: Deferred to 02/22/00: Deferred to 03/14/00: Deferred Indefinitely: Deferred: Referred back to Planning 6/14/00: December 14, 1999 January 25, 2000 February 01,2000 March 14, 2000 April 25, 2000 May 09, 2000 Variance to § 4.4 B that all lots must meet the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance (CZO) re creation of up to nine (9) flag lots and construction of a community boat dock d. Conditional Use Permit for a community boat dock Recommendation: APPROVAL Application of 4-N-l, L.L.C., for a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile service establishment (fuel sales) in conjunction with a convenience store and service (car wash with oil, lube) on the north side of Northampton Boulevard, 190 feet east of Baker Road (5740 Northampton Boulevard), containing 1.13 acres. (BAYSIDE DISTRICT - 4) Recommendation: APPROVAL Application ofB C ENTERPRISE INC., T/A ARISTOCRAT TOWING for a Conditional Use Permit for a bulk storage yard on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, 700 feet west of First Colonial Road (1737 Virginia Beach Boulevard), containing 33,005 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT - 6) Recommendation: WITHDRAWAL Application of GALILEE EPISCOPAL CHURCH for a Conditional Use Permit for a church expansion on the west side of Pacific Avenue at the intersection with 40~ Street (3928 Pacific Avenue,456 & 476 Linkhorn Drive), containing 4.86 acres. (BEACH DISTRICT - 6) Recommendation: APPROVAL Application of PACE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORP., for a ~Change of Zoning District Classification from AG- 1 and AG-2 Agricultural Districts to Conditional R- 15 Residential District on the west side of Indian River Road beginning 7,640 feet south of Elbow Road, containing 131.83 acres. (PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT - 7) Recommendation: APPROVAL Jo 10. Application of OCEAN TIDE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., for a Change of Zoning District Classification from B4 Resort Commercial District and Shore Drive Corridor Overlay to A_.: 12 Apartment District with a PD-H2 Planned Development District Overlay with Shore Drive Corridor Overlay at the southeast comer of Ocean Shore Avenue and Red Tide Road, containing 30,000 square feet. (LYNNHAVEN DISTRICT - 5) Recommendation: APPROVAL City of Virginia Beach: a. AMEND the Comprehensive Plan by the adoption of: 1. Princess Anne Corridor Study 2. Las~n Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics b. AMEND the City Zoning Ordinance (CZO): 1. Reduce the required number of loading spaces for uses in the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District Allow outdoor plazas and outdoor cafes as permitted principal uses in the B- :lA Zoning District Decrease certain required setbacks in the B-3A Zoning District APPOINTMENTS BEACHES AND WATERWAYS COMMISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PERSONNEL BOARD REVIEW AND ALLOCATION COMMITTEE (COIG) TOWING ADVISORY BOARD VIRGINIA BEACH HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mo NEW BUSINESS 1. ABSTRACT OF CIVIL CASES RESOLVED - MAY, 2000 ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL SESSIONS RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2000 TO: WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2000 PUBLIC NOTICE: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIA TEL Y AFTER SUL Y 12, 2000::: [due to the renovation of the City Coun~l Chamber] INFORMAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL and PLANNING COMMISSION will continue in the City Hall Conference Room, Building No. 1 FORMAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION and WETLANDS will be held in the SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ROOM, Building No. 6 (August thru October 2000) If you are physically disabled or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 427-4:303 Hearing impaired, call: TDD only 427-4305 (TDD - Telephonic Device for the Deaf) 6/22/00slb AGENDA\06-27-00 www.vir~nia-beach.va.us MINUTES VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia June 27, 2000 Mayor Oberndorf called to order the CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING re L,,tSKIN ROAD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN in the Council Conference Room, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks Robert C. Mandigo, Jr., Councilman-Elect, Kempsville - District No. 2, and Rosemary Wilson, Council Lady - Elect, At Large, were present for both the Informal and Formal Sessions. -2- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING LASKIN ROAD CORRIDOR 2:00 P.M. ITEM # 46755 Council Lady Henley DISCLOSED she had an interest in the property at 13 72 Laskin Road and will not be participating in the discussion. Tom Paul& Comprehensive Planning Coordinator, advised the Planning Commission had forwarded their recommendations to the City Council relative the Laskin Road Corridor-Guidelines for Aesthetics. The Laskin Road Phase I lmprovementproject involves reconstructing the road to an eight-lane section between First Colonial Road and lEinwood Drive with a six-lane section between [Vinwood Drive and Birdneck Road. Approximately 2-miles of highway are being identified for aesthetic improvements. Mr. Pauls, through the utilization of Power Point, presented information relative the Laskin Road Corridor. The following goals have been established for the Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics: Promote a quality physical environment by balancing the objectives of designing a safe, attractive and adequate road corridor to serve the community and the city Protect the residential character and stability of the local neighborhoods and the economic viability of the business interests in this area Create a positive visual image both inside and outside the right-of-way, recognizing the many roles this corridor plays. Laskin Road serves as the "Main Street"for local residents and commercial activities, and is an important opponent of the City's road system and provides a main route to the Oceanfront Resort Are Accommodate alternative modes of travel for recreational and transportation purposes Minimize impacts on the natural environment, maximize open space areas and enhance views of special natural areas and waterways The most important issue along the corridor is the safety of the user, whether traveling by vehicle or by foot. A number of safety related issues are being addressed by the VDOTplan, including driveway consolidation and drainage improvements. A number of safety related i~nprovements are included as apart of the LasMn Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics. This road is a major component within this section of the City, providing effective mobility links both east/west and north/south. Laskin Road clearly is a place that is easily recalled with fondness by residents. This reinforces the positive identity of the Corridor. The commercial area concentrated at First Colonial and Laskin Roads serves the neighboring residential areas, as well as the region. At the eastern end, Birdneck Road serves as a connector for many residents and a link to the Resort Area for visitors. Retaining the coherence that exists within the corridor, its landscape planting, low- scaled buildings, attractive signs, and "Main Street" character is an overall issue.facing the development of the Corridor Plan. Two (2) concept plan alternatives were developed and presented to the public at an "open house" meeting. Each alternative shared an overall design concept - that of a wave that moves both vertically and horizontally throughout the Corridor. Reflecting movement, and the importance and proximity of water, the wave concept was easily adaptable to the variety of elements in the Plan. The biggest safety and aesthetic challenge to be addressed in the Corridor Plan is the surplus of driveways and curb cuts along Laskin Road, which will be increased with the removal of the service drives, leith the construction of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Plan, twenty to thirty curb cuts have been recommended for consolidation. If developed individually, the five contiguous undeveloped residentially zoned parcels between Winwood Drive and Linbay Drive could add five separate driveways onto LasMn Road. These potential driveways are undesirable from safety and mobility standpoints and should be discouraged. E. Dean Block, Director of Public leorks, advised there is a house at each end, one facing leinwood and the other facing Linbay, with three (3) houses fronting on the Corridor and the undeveloped parcels. The area also has two remaining parcels that do not access directly onto that. These homes could be considered, if City Council desires. June27, 2000 -3- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING LASKIN ROAD CORRIDOR ITEM # 46755 (Continued) An 8-lane section from First Colonial transitions in the vicinity of the Old Morrison 's Cafeteria to 6-lanes before reaching Winwood. This roadway would proceed as &lanes down to Birdneck Road. The outside lanes would be basically turn-lanes for the businesses in that area. In effect, there would be 6 thru lanes with outside turn lanes as part of the system. The median break at Nevan Road would be closed so west bound traffic on Laskin Road would be able to make a left turn onto Nevan Road Traffic would turn left on First Colonial, which would be widened to 6-1anes as proceeding down to 1-264. The City is requesting VDOT add a signal at Winwood, which is the westernmost access into the Linlier community. The Public Works Department has worked diligently with the Linlier community. The intersections are also being reviewed to enhance the pedestrian movement. At signalized intersections, pedestrian control would be reviewed. Two types of lighting are included in the plan. The Laskin Road Corridor is surrounded by residential neighborhoods and commercial properties. This proximity affected the choice of fixtures: ultra fiat-lens fixture, provided by Virginia Power for road-scale lighting, and the acorn pedestrian light, supplied by Virginia Power. The biggest safety and aesthetic challenge to be addressed in the Corridor Plan is the surplus of driveways and curb cuts along LasMn Road, which will be increased with the removal of the service drives. Twenty to thirty curb cuts have been recommended for consolidation with the construction of the VDOT PIan. The estimated project costs for non-aesthetic purposes is $22.6-MILLION. Approximately $1.3-MILLION would be needed to accomplish the goals. The annual maintenance cost, which would be a key element, would entail approximately $31,000. The section entitled "Preliminary Statement of Probable Cost" will be deleted from the document. Mr. Pauls cited the major recommendations of the Plan: Create a thematic vertical and horizontal 'ware'pattern of landscaping along the corridor Install the recommended tall tree species in the median, and the sorter tree species, shrubs and groundcover along the edges Overhead utilities remain aboveground and be moved to the back of the ROW. Estimated costs to place the existing utilities underground range from $1.5 to $5-MILLION per mile Provide additional open space by considering two options on the five contiguous undeveloped lots zoned R-20 Residential District, approximately 3.4 acres, that are located east of Winwood Drive Option 1: Purchase the lots for open space. The City assessed value of this property is $400,000. Option 2: If public acquisition is not an option, then consider a developmentproposal of single family use utilizing a common access driveway with a single access point and significant open space along the rear lot lines. Create gateways at First Colonial and Birdneck Roads. The gateway design treatments at the Birdneck Road intersection include a redesign of the Burr Harrison Memorial Garden Park, and a "Welcome" sign for visitors to the Resort Area Eight and six lane sections, including turn lanes, that coincide with the Laskin Road Phase I VDOT Project plans Close the Nevan Road median Provide design enhancements to the new Linkhorn Bay Bridge through louvered rails to maintain views and vistas of the water, widened sidewalk, and pedestrian-scaled lighting Install pedestrian traffic signals and crosswalks at signalized intersections June27, 2000 CITY 4 MANAGER'S BRIEFING LASKIN ROAD CORRIDOR ITEM # 46 755 (Continued) Install a traffic signal at the intersection of Laskin Road and Winwood Drive to enhance the safety of motorists exiting the Linlier subdivision and heading east bound on Laskin Road Install roadside lighting fixtures (Ultra Flat style) every 200 feet on a double mast arm structure in the median when it is larger than sixteen (16) feet, and a single mast arm structure when placed along the road edge Install pedestrian-scaled lighting (Acorn style) every 75 feet in the Birdneck area, the Hilltop area at major intersections, and on the Linkhorn Bay Bridge Minimize curb cuts by consolidating driveways The Planning Commission has recommended Revisions to the document: "Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics ", which are hereby made a part of the proceedings. City Council shall consider as an amendment to the Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics: The City should consider acquiring all the developed residential lots located on the north side of Laskin Road, between Winwood Drive and Linbay Road. Public acquisition of these lots should be considered for open space purposes, provided this is accomplished through a mutually acceptable agreement. Council Lady Parker advised she was in OPPOSITION to this item as she could not support the &lanes. dune27, 2000 Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Purpose Design Intent Existing Conditions Land Use Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Natural Resources: Landscape and Open Space Streetscape: Lighting, Signs, Utilities Laskin Road Phase I Project Summary of Existing Conditions Issues and Opportunities Safety Aesthetics Connections Identity Recommended Corridor Design Concept Recommendations Design Concept Concept Plan Illustration Implementation 3 3 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 19 22 29 35 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an Executive Summary Laskin Road serves many roles. It is a major east-west urban arterial road serving the east central area of Virginia Beach. Laskin Road also serves as the area's 'Main Street' and is one of four entrance roads to the oceanfront resort area in the City of Virginia Beach. Because of these multiple roles, the road must accommodate traffic needs and be an attractive place, while simultaneously neighborhoods are protected, commercial areas thrive, and the area as a whole is beautified. Anticipated traffic needs are being addressed by a City requested plan developed by the Virginia Department of Transportation. This engineering plan transforms the stretch of Laskin Road between First Colonial and Birdneck Roads from an eight-lane roadway consisting of a four lane divided road with adjacent service roads to a consolidated six and eight lane divided road. This road improvement project is in response to the City's transportation policy for this corridor to expand capacity in order to meet future traffic demand. Through the Capital Improvement Program, the City Council has approved this phase of Laskin Road to be improved and the Virginia Department of Transportation has been working on certain design elements in an effort to proceed toward construction in the year 2002. Laskin Road Corridor Planning Study was recommended by the City's Quality Physical Environment Team and approved by the City Council. The purpose of this study is to recommend a plan, developed through effective public involvement, that integrates corridor beautification elements into road engineering and design elements. These corridor guidelines recommend technically and economically feasible aesthetic enhancements for Laskin Road Phase I. These include, among other, components that focus on intersection/gateway treatments at First Colonial and Birdneck Roads, corridor wide landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, street and pedestrian lighting, Linkhorn Bay Bridge treatment and general sign improvements. These corridor guidelines reflect a shared community vision of how Laskin Road Phase I should be built, both from a functional and aesthetic perspective. The plan also demonstrates how the objectives of roadway safety, efficiency, and aesthetics can be galvanized to achieve a high quality physical environment. Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Introduction The planning and design effort for the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan bridges the gap between comprehensive planning and detailed engineering design. The City of Virginia Beach's Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1997, recog- nizes the importance of enhancing community livability through a balanced program to improve corridor aesthetics and improved traffic demand capabilities. It calls for landscape standards and the incorporation of design features such as walkways, lighting, medians, and landscaping in road projects. The Comprehensive Plan also calls for the creation of a gateway at the Laskin Road crossing of Linkhom Bay's tributary. Concurrent with this corridor planning effort, the City of Virginia Beach requested that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) initiate a three phase improvement project for Laskin Road. The first phase falls between First Colonial and Birdneck Roads, the second east of Birdneck Road and the third, west of First Colonial Road. In early 1999, the Laskin Road corridor planning effort became one of the first such studies in Virginia Beach. Initi- ated even though the VDOT engineering design study was in progress, this action underscores the point that Laskin Road is an important, multipurpose corridor that warrants such attention. Toward this end, the City con- tracted with corridor design specialists to prepare corridor guide- lines that retrofit aes- thetic features with engineering design elements. Recommendations within this document for corridor landscape and aesthetic enhancements include planting, pedes- Looking east towards the existing l. inkhorn Bay Brfdge trian improvements with highly visible crosswalks, corridor-scaled lighting for both pedestrians and vehicles, and greeting and directional signs at strategic places. Where recommendations on other development proposals in this corridor may differ with those of the Comprehensive Plan, the guidance provided in this document prevails. Purpose Laskin Road is a front door for Virginia Beach and provides a first impression of the City for many visitors. It also serves as the 'Main Street' for adjacent neighborhoods and commercial areas. As such, its appearance is second only -- 3 in importance to safety. This Corridor Plan recommends actions that improve safety and aesthetics while recognizing the importance of economic vitality and protecting the integrity of neighborhood areas. Significant natural features and vistas are recognized as important identity-granting features and are incorporated within the plan. Laskin Road is one of a number of road corridors under study in Virginia Beach. This study focuses on Phase I, that portion of Laskin Road from First Colonial Road to Birdneck Road. Other segments of Laskin Road will be studied in the future. The purpose of these studies is to provide community design and road improvement guidance, linking aesthetics with improved transportation facilities through effective public involvement for programmed areas of the city. A fundamental element is the need to blend the objective of preserving community character with the objective of increasing traffic capacity and safety. Goals The following goals are established for the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan. These goals were derived from the City's adopted 'Destination Points' and guided the study and its recommendations. To promote a quality physical environment by balancing the objectives of designing a safe, attractive, and adequate road corridor to serve the community and the city. To protect the residential character and stability of the local neighborhoods and the economic viability of the business interests in this area. o To create a positive visual image both inside and outside the right-of-way, recognizing the many roles this corridor plays. Laskin Road serves as the 'Main Street' for local residents and commercial activities, and is an important component of the City's road system and provides a main route to the oceanfront resort area. Chesapeake Bay t , .....*, .CI I ..... 4__ ~ Ci~ of Virginia B~ch k Location of Laskin Road Phase I Condor Plan, (g~y box) To accommodate alternative modes of travel for recreational and transportation purposes. Ocean To minimize impacts on the natural environ- ment, maximize open space areas, and en- hance views of special natural areas and waterways. Study Area Located within the northeastern corner of the City of Virginia Beach, Laskin Road is a major east-west urban arterial road. It separates from Virginia Beach Boulevard east of Great Neck Road and continues east to Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. As an east-west corridor, it is one of the four primary entrances to the oceanfront. This 4 l. askin Road Phase / Corridor P/an segment of Laskin Road is surrounded by established residential neigh- borhoods, commercial areas, churches, and schools. Although located in an urban area, views of a small freshwater lake, Linkhom Bay, and mature woodlands _- ~ reflect the unique landscape character of Virginia Beach. Study Scope This document describes the first of three phases to improve Laskin Road between Great Neck Road and Pacific Avenue. Phase I is the center segment of the three phases, located between First Colonial Road and Birdneck Road. Phase II will extend from Birdneck Road east to Pacific Avenue. Phase III will extend from Great Neck Road east to First Colonial Road. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), as requested by the City of Virginia Beach, is proposing to add travel lanes and eliminate the service lanes to the divided four lane urban arterial. Laskin Road with 3 phases In Phase I, Laskin Road will consolidate the existing divided roadway and service roads into a divided six to eight lane roadway with additional turn lanes. Between First Colonial Road and Winwood Drive, the road will become eight lanes with additional mm lanes. Between Winwood and Fremac Drives, the road will transition to a seven- lane road, and then east of Fremac to Birdneck Road, it will become a six-lane road with additional turn lanes. The City, with assistance from the consultant team and advice from the community, has recom- mended ways to improve the safety and aesthetic value of this important corridor. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan provides continuity throughout the existing corridor and addresses the concerns of the City and the residential and commercial interests along Laskin Road. Using the proposed VDOT cross-section and existing l. askin Road Phase / Corridor Project -- 5 right-of-way as the baseline, the plan is supported with details and sketches. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan addresses the following issues: · Land Use; · Planting Design; · Lighting; · Access Management - driveway and curb cut consolidation; · Linkhom Bay Bridge enhancements; · Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation; · Utilities; · Intersection Enhancements and Gateways; · Signs; · Preservation of vistas and attractive places located in the corridor. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan development included multiple Open Houses with citizen comments, meetings with representatives of the City and related agencies, neighborhood groups and business operators. Additional information on this process is included within the Appendix. Design Intent The intent of this planning and design effort is to take advantage of what is working within the corridor, enhance the VDOT proposal and encourage the private sector to participate as well. To achieve this, the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan addresses the 'big picture' and proposes improve- ments that are realistic in their cost while improving the safety and attrac- tiveness of Laskin Road. Most importantly, the recommendations address both the public and the private sector. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan includes an illustrative plan whose purpose is to demonstrate how these guidelines should be applied. It is referred to throughout this document as a Concept Plan and corridor plan. 6 /askin Road Phase I Con,der P/an Existing Conditions Every good design proposal requires an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of existing site conditions, Laskin Road is no exception. The following paragraphs summarize the background information that influenced the develop- ment of the proposed plan. In addition to reviewing existing site conditions, the Laskin Road Phase ! Project was considered an existing condition for purposes of this Corridor Plan. Although not yet built, the engineering design plan for Laskin Road is the base from which these corridor guidelines grow. Each of the existing site conditions were mapped and documented, with information drawn from the City's GiS database, work done to date on the City- requested Laskin Road Phase I Project, and field observation. Land Use Laskin Road is a developed corridor with few remaining unbuilt parcels. Each parcel's existing land use was analyzed to determine if there were any significant changes likely to occur due to a difference between the intensity ora site's planned use and its current zoning and existing land use. For the most part, changes seem unlikely to occur. Adjacent parcels in shared ownership were also noted as sites for potential shared access. Existing Land Use Patterns The Laskin Road corridor currently features a wide range of land uses, from businesses and offices, to apartments, multifamily homes, and single-family homes. Other land uses located throughout the corridor include churches, schools, and recreation and open space areas. Several sites are currently under construction. Seven undeveloped residential-zoned parcels are located midway through the corridor along the north side of Laskin Road. Two of which are located on the ~ west side Winwood Drive, and the remaining contiguous parcels are located on the east side of Winwood Drive. A large number of retailers, both national franchises and independents, are clustered at the eastern and western ends of the corridor. Retail outlets and View of Hilltop Shopping area in the western end of the corridor banks with drive-through service lanes were noted in the analysis, as the internal parcel circulation pattern affects the potential for curb and driveway consolidation. 7 Comprehensive Plan excerpt R'IO '. ~.~.~. Zoning Districts excerpt There are a variety of building designs along Laskin Road. Materials range from brick, both painted and unpainted, to stucco, dry-vit, and wood. The scale of the buildings is suburban, with the majority being one story. Several office and residential complexes are multi-story. Most of the building setbacks are deep, with surface parking located between the building and Laskin Road. Comprehensive Plan Virginia Beach adopted its Comprehensive Plan in 1997. The Plan serves as a guide for future development pattems within the City. Several items discussed in the Plan affect the development of the corridor guidelines. The Comprehensive Plan calls for landscape and design features to be incorporated into certain corridors to establish a quality physical environ- ment. The Plan also calls for pedestrian improvements and the creation of gateways or welcome points for visitors entering the resort area. The Comprehensive Plan recognizes that Laskin Road is an important corridor within the City, a place where visitors to the City form their fu'st impresssion. Zoning Zoning Districts in this segment of the corridor reflect thc existing land uses. Four district types are found in the corridor. · Business Districts (B) Four categories of business districts, ranging from resort commercial to community and neighborhood business are located within this corridor. · Office District (O) One type of office district is found within the corridor and provides for large-scale office and institutional structures. · Apartment Districts (A) Four categories of apartment districts are located within the bound- aries of the corridor study area. These range from 12 units to 36 units per acre in density. The two more dense districts are limited to · ResidentialDistricts Four categories of single family residential districts are found within I~.~ ~,~ o ~" the corridor. They range in density from R40 to R-10. ;:: :; ;~ · The Zoning Ordinance also controls the size and location of signs for businesses within the corridor. Each ofthe districts within the corridor allow a freestanding sign face up to 32 square feet in size, with some ~:t,-_0 ~._~)~ ~ qualifications. Within the office and business districts, a sign face may be :r~ , ....... expanded to 150 square feet if certain conditions are met. ~t~:~ · ~ ~.b._.__ · Qbe--, Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation ~5 ~///k~ ~lJ~zz:-~,~%,'~' Tw° circulati°n categ°ries were mapped ' vehicular circulati°n and Indicates existing driYew It pedestrian circulation. curb cut Existing Vehicular Patterns Vehicular Oirculation excerpt Laskin Road contains a four-lane, divided urban arterial and two two-way 8 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an service roads in many places. These service roads handle most of the traffic entering and exiting business and office parking lots and residential driveways, directing local traffic to key intersections along Laskin Road. The number of curb cuts and their proximity to each other vary within the corridor. These conditions not only add to the chaos of traffic congestion on the street, but also raise safety issues for pedestrians and bicyclists. Each was noted on an inventory plan. Surface parking dominates the corridor. From visual observation, parking appears to be adequate overall. Specific parcels appear to be short spaces, particularly those that are depending on spaces that are directly accessed from service roads. One residential complex's parking area functions as a series of narrow, individual driveways, with each resident's vehicles stacked in their single, deep parking space. The Corridor also features numerous traffic signals and directional signs. Two school zone signals are located near the former Linkhorn Park Elementary School. When flashing, the speed is limited to 25 m.p.h.. The posted speed limit at other times is 45 m.p.h. Existing Pedestrian Patterns The existing sidewalk pattern is fragmented and underutilized. In several places utility boxes encroach upon the existing sidewalks. Most of the sidewalks are found in the business district with less than half the overall corridor served. Laskin Road is difficult to cross without a pedestrian signal. Two signalized intersections have marked pedestrian crosswalks. No traffic signals incorporate pedestrian signals. Natural Resources: Landscape and Open Space Laskin Road's setting is one of its major assets. The road traverses a range of landscapes and crosses a small fresh water lake and a brackish inlet. Many mature stands of trees line the corridor, and due to the low density of development, tree stands continue north and south throughout established residential neighborhoods. Existing Landscape Patterns Mature stands of native forest and trees such as magnolia, myrtle, pine, and oak, large areas of lawn, and clusters of annual and groundcover planting characterize the attractiveness of Laskin Road's landscape. In addition to adding beauty and providing shade, the large groves of trees and woodlands provide a visual buffer to adjacent neighborhoods. Medians on Laskin Road are either paved with asphalt or landscaped with grass. Some grassed areas of medians also include small to medium sized deciduous trees, small shrubs, and ornamental grasses. 'J Laskin Road ~ \\ I -~_~-- I ~ Xx I ~ x " i~ I iL ~1 ~ ~ Pedestrian circulation excerpt View across Linkhorn Bay Existing Vegetation excerpt 9 Existing Open Space Patterns The two significant open space areas that abut Laskin Road include: the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club; and the playing fields at the former Linkhom Park Elementary School. Existing Water Features The water landscape of Virginia Beach is composed of streams, ponds, wetlands, and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. These natural features influence the City's development and character, and the aware- ness and protection of them becomes a major priority. The Laskin Road Corridor contains several of these features, including Linkhom Bay, several ponds, and wetlands. The existing bridge offers one of the best places from which to view these features, as well as the shoreline wetlands. Water Features excerpt Streetscape' Lighting, Signs, and Utilities ,..., ~ ~~~.~~ Two in~ast~ctu~ categories - utilities and street 'i~ting - were mapped and shaped the design proposals for Laskin Road. Existing Lighting A majority of the existing street light fixtures along Laskin Road are cobra-style sodium vapor and mercury vapor lamps attached to wooden utility poles. A small number of fixtures are on freestanding metal poles. Currently, there are no ornamental street light fixtures or pedestrian-scale light f~tures. _~~_ .- .~ ~ o__~ Existing Signs Commercial signs are found throughout the Laskin Road Corridor and Lighting excerpts vary in size, shape, and mounting style. Some are on bases, and many are mounted on poles. Several businesses have combined, or 'ganged' their collective signs onto a single base. Typically, this approach is found where a single property owner has multiple tenants such as at the Hilltop shopping area. The size and height of the existing signs are controlled by the zoning ordinance. Sign materials include backlit plastic, brick, wood, and steel. Neighborhood entrance signs are located at Linlier, both on Winwood and Linbay and at Cardinal Forest on both sides of Cardinal Drive. The brick entrance signs at Linlier are slated for removal in the proposed Laskin Road Phase I Project. Existing Utilities Overhead lines extend on both sides of Laskin Road from First Colonial to Birdneck Roads. A high-tension line corridor extends north from Bankers Lane up First Colonial. Assorted drainage, sewer, and water easements are located throughout the corridor. 10 /askin Road Phase / Corridor P/an Laskin Road Phase I Project The City of Virginia Beach 1997 Master Transportation Plan designates Laskin Road as an 'Improved Facility'. In the plan, the roadway is envisioned as a divided road with an average ofa 150-foot right-of-way and a bike path. The plans for Phase I serve as the baseline for these corridor guidelines. Status This $24 Million Laskin Road Phase I Capital Project was under design when the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan study began. The right of way improvements consist of eight lanes transitioning to six lanes, be- tween First Colonial and Birdneck Roads. The need for this alignment resulted from a VDOT traffic study performed on the entire Laskin Road corridor, from the 1-264 interchange eastward to Winwood Drive, to determine the number of lanes needed for future road improvements. Given these constraints, the purpose of this study is to provide as much guidance as possible in the area of corridor aesthetics and design. During the course of the corridor planning study process, the right-of-way construction drawings, including curb cut locations, were being finalized. As a part of that effort, access to individual parcels was under discussion. The VDOT's policy is to return access to individual parcels 'in-kind'. Without other programs and other agency involvement, VDOT tradition- ally provides access for each platted parcel. As a result of ongoing discussion amongst the City and VDOT staff, a number of curb cuts were consolidated in the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Citizens raised concerns at the corridor planning study public input meetings related to poor drainage and flooding, particularly around Winwood Drive and Laskin Road. Drainage improvements will be made as a part of the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Right-of-way Impact A minimal amount of additional right-of-way will need to be acquired as a result of the existing service roads removed and replaced with travel lanes, all of which will remain in the existing right-of-way. In the area of the proposed eight lane section is where the additional right of way will be purchased. Much of the right-of-way available for landscape planting in the eight lane section is approximately three feet wide and is located between the sidewalk and the curb. All plantings and locations must conform to the City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works Specification and Standards. In this area, with a barrier curb, 'major' trees must be planted The Laskin Road Phase I Project includes an eight- lane roadway beginning at the First Colonial Road intersection and continuing to Winwood Drive, with a transition to six lanes be~veen Winwood and Fremac Ddve. From Fremac Drfve to the Birdneck Road intersection, the proposed roadway is six lanes wide. The existing service roads wilt be removed. Six to eight lane transition segment ~~,?~,:....;:,.<.~.,.-.~ ,-.,% .. - a'~--- "-m""~,~; ~ ~'-_.~.... ~,t~-..,,~:;.,.?_ .': · .:~ ;.... .... Linkhorn Bay Bridge, currently four lanes will be expanded to six lanes -- 11 Stand of rnaturo vogotation a minimum of six feet behind the curb. Sight lines for driveways and road intersections at non-signalized intersections must also be maintained. Where sight lines are in effect, no Plant material larger than two feet in height may be used. A significantly greater amount of right-of-way is available for planting in the six lane section and at the Birdneck Road intersection. Sight lines, particularly related to Cardinal Road, will affect what plants may be used at the Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection. Utilities Overhead utilities will remain after the Laskin Road Phase I Project is constructed. The utility plans were not developed at the time of the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan completion, but it is likely that utilities will be located behind the VDOT right-of-way in a separate easement. Summary of Existing Conditions Following the review of the existing site conditions within the corridor, the key pieces of information were compiled into two categories, one addressing natural features and the other, the built environment. The summary categories include: Natural Features Environmental site conditions: · Significant stands of mature vegetation; · Attractive water views and resources. Built Environment Cultural site conditions: · Few existing pedestrian accommodations; · Many sites have multiple vehicular access points; · Many traffic and directional signs; · Elimination of service roads will affect parking on several sites; · Land use is consistent with Zoning and Comprehensive Plan; · Multiple instances of single ownership of adjoining parcels; · Many overhead utility lines; · No pedestrian-scaled lighting. Parking off of a service road 12 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor/:)/an Issues and Opportunities The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan addresses a number of challenging issues to improve the safety, mobility, and appearance of the corridor while advancing the goals of the City, including economic vitality, a quality physical environ- ment, safe communities, and healthy neighborhoods. Opportunities to address these issues presented themselves in the plan's development. Issues and opportunities were grouped into four broad categories: safety, aesthetics, connections, and identity. Safety The most important issue along the corridor is the safety of the user, whether traveling by vehicle or by foot. While a number of safety related issues are being addressed by the Laskin Road Phase I Project, including driveway consoli- dation and drainage improvements, a number of safety related improvements are included as part of the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan. Safety Issues As stated in the analysis, the elimination of the service roads will result in more curb cuts directly on Laskin Road and to a reduction in parking spaces for some parcels. As curb cuts and driveways increase, so do potential conflicts and friction points. With the expansion in the number of travel and mm lanes, left turn movements from nonsignalized intersections may become more difficult. Several of the intersections within Phase I currently have high numbers of turning movements (First Colonial Road and Birdneck Road) or are difficult to navigate (Nevan and Laskin Roads). With the new VDOT roadway design, a median will eliminate westbound turning movements from Nevan Road and Fremac Drive. Additional travel and turn lanes will be added to both First Colonial and Birdneck roads. The resulting increase in width with the concurrent removal o£ the medians between the service drives and Laskin Road will make pedestrian crossing of this intersection more difficult. The current sidewalk system is fragmented and varies in condi- tion throughout the corridor. Few marked and no signalized cross- walks exist. Nonsignalized intersections are difficult for a pedestrian to navigate and will become more so when the road is expanded to six and eight lanes. Pedestrian crossing at First Colonial and Laskin Roads The five undeveloped residential zoned lots located along the north side of Laskin Road, between Winwood and Linbay Drives, could potentially be approved for individual access points (driveways) at the time of development. Given the design speed and width of the new roadway design, individual and direct access from these parcels onto Laskin Road -- 13 Undeveloped parcels on Laskin Road Site for potential landscape planting Existing character of Laskin Road 14 is not preferred. Safety Opportunities The analysis also presented opportunities to improve safety. With the Laskin Road Phase I Project, a new sidewalk and path along the north side of Laskin Road will extend from First Colonial Road to Birdneck Road. The plan enhances this improvement through the provision of crosswalks and pedestrian signals at traffic signals. Other communities are making use of a new type of pedestrian signal that incorporates a countdown, alerting the pedestrian to the time remaining for safe cross- ing. This counters the common problem of the short walk signal at large intersections. Additionally, safety may be improved by expanding the median widths in selected areas to create a pedestrian 'way station' (particularly in the eleven lane section at First Colonial Road) and to provide protection for a left mm movement from an nonsignalized inter- section. A number of curb cuts and driveway consolidations are shown on the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Additional opportunities for future drive- way consolidations are shown in the Corridor Plan. Several existing median crossovers are closed in the Phase I Project plans - at Fremac, Nevan, and Red Robin Roads. While eliminating left tums from several intersections, this safety improvement will also extend the opportunities to plant the medians with trees and larger shrubs. As a part of the analysis, several case studies were developed to test the design concepts for the corridor. With better organization ora parcel's internal circulation system, additional parking spaces were created on all sites. (See separate Appendix). Aesthetics Providing as much aesthetic improvement as possible along Laskin Road is important. Phase I of the improvements traverses several established residential and commercial neighborhoods. As a place where people live, shop, work, and travel, it is their 'Main Street'. Citizens again and again raised this point at the workshops in March and May 1999. Much of that 'Main Street' character is derived from the mixture of goods and services provided within the corridor, but also from the overall appearance and aesthetics of the place. But, residents are also reminded through a number of water vistas that this place is no ordinary 'Main Street'. Aesthetic Issues The existing site conditions analysis identified a number of issues to be addressed in the corridor plan. There currently are no plans to place overhead utility lines underground or to relocate them behind buildings. Signs in the corridor vary in size, color, and shape. Although the corridor is not dominated by signs, without vigilance it could become so in the future. The proposed eight lane roadway cross-section provides minimal right-of- way for public sponsored landscaping. In much of this area, the Laskin Road Phase / Corridor D/an sidewalk and bike path are separated from the roadbed by a three-foot planting bed. VDOT's safety standards restrict the planting of trees closer than six feet from the back of the curb and where sight lines preclude planting. Planting on private property will require the coopera- tion and permission of the property owner. Few opportunities exist on some parcels for private landscape enhance- ments because of site coverages with buildings, parking, and driveways. The limited amount of right-of-way, combined with VDOT safety stan- dards, exacerbates what little opportunities are available for landscape enhancements in both the six and eight lane segments. Aesthetic Opportunities Vegetation, both native and intentionally planted, contributes to the corridor's visual identity. Plant material will do much to provide continuity and emphasis within the corridor. Opportunities exist for public landscap- ing in both the six and eight lane segments of the corridor. The Birdneck intersection, site of an existing memorial planting, has ample space for the provision of lush landscaping and a community welcome sign. As a gateway to the oceanfront, the appropriate selection of plant material provides an opportunity to link this gateway with the resort area. Views of the water along this corridor are important and contribute greatly to the sense of place in this water and oceanfront community. A new bridge structure and design, to replace the existing Linkhorn Bay bridge structure, will incorporate see-through mils to preserve the striking water vistas. The provision of water-tolerant groves of trees along the side of the fresh water lake will provide a visual buffer for homes along that frontage, while at the same time, allow the motorist along Laskin Road to still view the water. A standard sign base for directional signs and for voluntary use by private businesses will help link land use and design elements in the corridor and enhance its attractiveness. Roadside lighting is currently provided on utility poles along the corridor. No pedestrian lighting exists in either the commercial or residential portions of the corridor. This corridor plan provides an opportunity to cluster pedestrian lights in the commercial areas, at the Linkhorn Bay bridge, and at major intersections as a way to mark pedestrian crossings. Roadside lighting that is more coherent and consistent may also be incorporated as a part of the corridor plan. The appropriate placement of the roadside lighting with pedestrian-scaled lighting will establish a clear rhythm to the landscape and design improvements within the corridor. Connections The Laskin Road Corridor is not just a linear transportation system. Many people stated at the public workshops that the corridor is an integrated part of their neighborhood and helps to define the places where they shop, play, and work. It is important that the corridor be linked Linkhorn Bay Bridge, looking east Existing road side lighting on utility poles ~.-~ "-2 -..~.~.:'.';~' ~.~..",',' Ex/sting o~ce comp/ex, link to adjacent restaurants and neighborhoods with sidewalks Estab/ished residential neighborhoods line the corridor together from east to west and where possible, north to south. Connec- tions to other sectors of the City are also important, particularly at Birdneck Road. Physical connections such as sidewalks or shared driveways are fundamental in connecting the corridor. Connection Issues Laskin Road is already difficult to cross as a pedestrian. When expanded and the medians between the existing service drives and the travel lanes are removed, the pedestrian will have more lanes to cross without these medians to serve as a way station. Gateways, entrances, and welcome points are currently poorly articulated in the existing corridor. Connection Opportunities The Laskin Road Phase I Project will provide a continuous sidewalk and bike path running west to east along both sides of the road. There is an opportunity to add crosswalks at key intersections, both painted and paved with special materials. The provision of signalized pedestrian traffic signals at key intersections in the corridor will also provide north to south connections. Opportunities exist at the southeastern end of the corridor, around the Birdneck Road intersection area, to create a well-designed and land- scaped gateway to enhance both the corridor and surrounding neighbor- hoods, and the resort area farther to the east. Identity Laskin Road clearly is a place that is easily recalled with fondness by residents. This reinforces the positive identity of the corridor. The commercial area concentrated at First Colonial and Laskin Roads serves the neighboring residential areas as well as the region. Views towards the water and at the bridge over Linkhorn Bay reinforce the fact that this place is unique and distinct. At the eastern end, Birdneck Road serves as a connector for many residents and a link to the Resort Area for visitors. Identity Issues Retaining the coherence that exists within the corridor, its landscape planting, low-scaled buildings, attractive signs, and 'Main Street' charac- ter is an overall issue facing the development of the corridor plan. Exist- ing landscape areas will be removed during construction of the reconfigured road bed. Much of the existing median will shift and become a raised median. Identity Opportunities Opportunities exist to create a safer and more aesthetically pleasing corridor, while retaining a positive identity. Pesestrian scaled lighting, landscape planting, gateway definitions and special design treatments at the Linkhom Bay bridge will present opportunities to enhance the corridor's identity. Community sign bases placed behind the right of way, between groves of trees, will strengthen the sense of place. 16 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Recommended Corridor Design Concept Two conceptual plan alternatives were developed and presented to the public at the second public open house meeting. Both shared the same set of issues and opportunities for development, which resulted from an inventory and analysis of the existing corridor conditions. The recommended corridor improvement plan combined elements from both concept plans. Each alternative shared an overall design concept - that of a wave that moves both vertically and horizontally through- out the Corridor. Reflecting movement, and the importance and proximity of water, the wave concept was easily adaptable to the variety of elements in the plan. It was reflected in the massing of the landscape plant material, the openings within the bridge rail, and in the paving pattern within the medians. Concerns for the visibility of local businesses and the ~' · .'.,; ' .' .~' ':':.-..4 preservation of water views .... ""~-- resulted in a planting concept -'.~%,'~ 'II "~~ medi~dtheroadsidcs. ~ ~'. I j,,", '.;,,.,~~~,.., ~"".. ,,.~"., The staggered layout ensures ~ that thc viewer ~aveling on L~kin Road c~ cle~ly see ~-' be~een the groves of trees . ~;~,.. ~d that the adjacent proper- " ties ~e not walled off,om view. Light fixtures for the road and the pedestrian system were included in each alternative. The road side fixtures were consistent in the two alternatives. The amount of pedestrian- scaled lighting differed greatly. However, the location of the fixtures was carefully choreo- graphed with the tree groves, driveways, and sign locations. Eady sketch of planting concept <, Westbound traffic < Eastbound traffic Planting design concept 17 Recommended Corridor Design Concept The design theme expressed in this concept is conveyed through the use of strategically placed plant material, of varying heights and sizes, to give the impression of movement and water. Overhead utility lihes Westbound traffic Eastbound traffic Sidewalk flowering trees and path Land Use Existing uses remain. Typical Cross section of Recommended Design Concept- large trees in medians, flowering trees located behind the sidewalk and path, adjusted for site-specific conditions. Planting Design · Planted medians, paved with concrete unit pavers where more narrow than 16 feet; · Flowering trees (crape myrtle, crabapple, and fringe trees) along the mad edge and at intersections, large deciduous trees in the median, low shrubs and groundcovers between the sidewalk/bike path and curb. Lighting · Acorn fixture pedestrian-scaled lights at intersections only; · Ultra Flat-lens roadside-scaled lights mounted on 40-foot pole, spaced 150 feet. Access Management · Curb consolidation and driveway combinations, generally within single parcel ownership; · Drives aligned with median breaks and other drives, with access to parcels from side street wherever possible. Linkhorn Bay Bridge · Modified bridge rail with wave cutout, ornamental lights on piers, broad path and sidewalk; · Assumes exposed pipes on south side of bridge remain. Obscure view with cantilevered sidewalk/platform. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation · Pedestrian crosswalks at signalized intersections; · Sidewalk and path three feet from curb (precludes tree planting within this strip due to safety standards). Utilities · It is the desire of the City, if fiscally practical, to relocate overhead utilities underground; · Located within VDOT right-of-way. Intersection Enhancements and Gateways · More extensive landscape planting shown at Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection, due to extent of existing right- of-way; · Directional/welcome sign located at Birdneck Road. Signs Sign bases proposed for commercial and public directional (those that give directions) signs 18 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan City of Virginia Beach's Gateway Proposal First Colonial and Laskin Roads Intersection A City of Virginia Beach staff committee developed a gateway proposal that incorporated extensive landscape planting on the four comer pamels of this intersection. 1,7'o achieve this,, purchase of, !'27,3~o, square'~eet ,'..!. of prope ,rty~wOuld*be' requiKed;.:', '}., .,, , .... :".: :... ,:.' .:.. l.";.': .::,!~.".,;?*. four million dollars* and included: · property cost.at $2,037,600; · building assessments at~.. $995,200; " :.. contingency at 25%; :...' · aesthetic.improvemen at.',, ' These figures dO; nof ~,~ny dollars for potential environmental' dean-up or loss.of use for ' business operstor.~ '" Estim~ Cost ,t~ ·, .... Under, round Overload Utility Lines ' Although very site specific, a '~ " rough estimate of $1.5 million per mile can be used to estimate the cost of unclergrounding overhead utility lines. Dependenf upon site conditions, this number can eeasilyincrease to $5 million per mile. Recommendations As expected, each altemative had appealing attributes. In the event that placing overhead utilities underground is prohibitive, the landscape planting concept envisions locating large trees in the medians and smaller flowering trees along the road edges. The proposed Linkhom Bay Bridge louvered rails and expanded pedestrian walkway are also endorsed. The guidelines for aesthetic improvements will enhance Laskin Road, making it a beautiful, welcoming place, easy to walk, bike, shop, and move through. These recommendations provide a vision of what the Laskin Road corridor may become within the right-of-way. Where opportunities exist outside of the right-of-way, improvements may be extended with willing and voluntary private property involvement. Over time, the Planning Department should consider working towards more driveway consolidations and curb cut combinations, thereby, reducing confusion and conflict points. Adjacent property owners and business operators can voluntarily place their signs on a combined and consolidated panel with a uniform base, located behind the right-of-way line. When completed, Laskin Road will be ora different scale than is traditionally associated with the surrounding development pattern. Although the road is being widened, it is not becoming a limited access corridor. It will continue to be used as a local shopping and business neighborhood, as well as home to many residents. Commercial and residential properties will continue to front on and have direct access to Laskin Road. The recommended landscape improvements will provide a link between the two land uses to bring the scale of the corridor more in synch with a pedestrian-scaled environment. A similar level of aesthetic treatment as is provided on the Laskin Road Phase I Project should be provided with the First Colonial Road improvements between 1-264 to Republic Road, to be done at the same time as the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Cost Considerations Given the information provided on costs to underground the electrical utility with this project, those costs would be absorbed by some other entity than Virginia Power. As such, the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan recommends that if City funds or other funding sources become available, the above-ground utilities associated with this project should be placed underground. In the event utility poles remain above-ground, they should be designed to be as attractive as possible. As shown in the cost statement, creating the cantilever on the bridge (designed to screen the pipes on the south side of the bridge from view) could run from $250,000 to over $400,000, depending on the length of the cantilever. It is reasonable to conclude that placing the pipes underground may be a less costly option to consider than the bridge cantilever option. It is estimated that relocating the pipes underground will cost roughly $250,0OO. City staff looked at the opportunities and costs of developing a landscaped gateway at the intersection of Laskin and First Colonial roads. The side-bar on the previous page shows the costs associated with those efforts. The costs are similar to the estimated costs for undergrounding the overhead utility lines throughout the corridor. Design principles to guide the development of this plan have been established. Drawn from knowledge of the existing site conditions within the corridor, modified by comments received from citizens, city staff, and agency representatives, and refined to reflect the appropriate inclusion of various design elements, these principles both can educate and guide the developments within the corridor into a The corridor design principles to guide II .~. ~'_~' ~'~ ~-~- ~-~ ---~ .... ~ ~" ' .. . . . ~ -~. ~ ?-. ~ · . .. · / .-~- development have been structured to .~r Safety address the issues and opportunities that relate to safety, aesthetics, connections, and identity. Each principle is supported by several recommended actions. Safely accommodate pedestrian and vehicular movement: View north at Friend's School Continue to consolidate and combine driveways and curb cuts; Place pedestrian traffic signals and crosswalks at signalized intersections; Widen medians to create 'way stations' at pedestrian crosswalks and provide for protected left turn movements at nonsignalized intersections; Construct the sidewalk and path as far from the curb as possible, while remaining within the right-of-way. Plant the area between the curb and the sidewalk with trees, shrubs, and groundcover and between the curb and the path with shrubs and groundcovers, where possible and in accordance with the VDOT safety standards; Retain undeveloped land as open space to reduce or eliminate additional curb cuts directly on Laskin Road; Encourage voluntary reconfiguration and shared circulation within adjacent parcels, reducing existing curb cuts. Aesthetics Provide continuity in the corridor with landscape planting: · Preserve and enhance existing vegetation where possible; · Plant new material according to Module as defined in the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Appendix I. Relocate or place underground overhead utility lines: · Select plant material that will not interfere with overhead utility lines; · Place overhead utility lines underground in new construction or redevelopment. Conserve vistas and enhance views of the water: · Ensure that the bridge rail is transparent ("see-through"); · Plant water-loving trees in groves along the lake shore, each grove separated adequately to preserve views of the water. Establish a strong and consistent rhythm in the corridor with standardized street lighting: · Install roadside lighting fixtures every 200 feet, on a double mast arm structure within the median when it exceeds 20 l_askin Road Phase / Corridor P/an Sign base 16' and as a single mast arm structure when placed along road edge; Install pedestrian-scaled lighting every 75 feet in the Birdneck Road area, the Hilltop area at major intersections, and on the Linkhorn Bay Bridge. Encourage standard ground sign bases and the consolidation of directional signs on sign standards: · Provide a common frame design for an individual business sign; · Reduce sign proliferation through sign consolidation. Connections Path Westbound traffic Recommended cross-section, in some situations trees must be located behind the sidewalk Highlight connecting points with landscape planting: Plant flowering trees at intersections. Establish an entrance to the Laskin Road Corridor and this part of Virginia Beach: · Plant intersections with additional material such as shrubs and groundcovers providing seasonal interest; · Place welcome and directional sign base in landscape setting at the intersection of Birdneck and Laskin Roads. Identity Retain and enhance the 'Main Street' character of the corridor: · Encourage the voluntary extension o£the landscape plantings and installation ora common sign base on private prol~erty; · Use plant material and pedestrian connections to link the road with adjacent neighborhoods and commercial properties. View towards Linkhom Bay, looking/east. The path is adjacent to the road and the water-loving trees are p/anted at the lake's edge. If found to be fiscally infeasible to bury underground, then the existing overhead utilities should be located between the path and the trees, with adequate space for tree growth. Enhance the Linkhorn Bay Bridge: · Add pedestrian-scaled lighting to the bridge, with capacity to add banners or flags on poles; · Expand the width of the sidewalk on the bridge. Design Concept The recommended design concept theme for the corridor is a wave of landscaping offering the impression of horizontal and vertical movement, as one moves through the corridor. Reflected in the grouping of plant material, the bridge rail, and in the median paver pattern, the concept is subtle and unifying. Distinctions are made in the recommendations for different areas of the corridor. Commercial areas are treated differently than residential - related to curb and driveway consolidation, pedestrian lighting, and crosswalks. More embellishment in pavement and landscape plantings occur in the corridor's eastern end, linking it with the resort area. East of the bridge, the crosswalks are created with pavers and west of the bridge they are painted. Land Use Rather than purchase additional right-of-way for landscape planting, the Corridor Plan recommends that private property owners be encouraged to voluntarily extend the design concept on their parcel. Little right-of- way is available for landscape planting west of the eight-lane transition. Landscape easements are not recommended, although private easements to share parking and access between adjacent parcels are encouraged. If safety is an issue, such as the potential for additional driveways and curb cuts immediately on Laskin Road, the City should consider acquiring the parcel(s) or encouraging shared access between parcels. The corridor plan recommends that the City first consider acquiring the undeveloped parcels between Winwood and Linbay Drives for open space. The alternative land use is residential at a density compatible to the surrounding neighborhood. If this tract is developed residentially, consideration should be given to encouraging shared access between parcels via an access easement. Recommended Plan excerpt, with light locations 22 View towards the Winwood Drive intersection, sight lines prohibit plantings greater than 2 1/2 feet in medians £askin Road Phase / Corridor P/an Module Example, see Appendix / for complete set Planting Design The planting design reflects waves and motion both parallel and perpen- dicular to the corridor. Views of business and signs are maintained through staggered plantings between the median and the road edge. Trees within groves are closely spaced, with the groves typically sepa- '--rated by about sixty feet. In the area along the lake, water-loving trees, such as Bald Cypress or Black Tupelo, are planted in groves of five, each grove separated by approximately eighty feet. The rhythm and spacing of the plantings are intertwined with the place- ment of the road-scaled and pedestrian-scaled light fixtures. Any change in the fixture spacing will require changes to the planting design. View of landscape p/ant/nE, common sign base, and curb cut consolidation at the Sugar Plum Bakery. Due to safety standards related to visibility at d~veways, trees are planted behind the sidewalk. Typical/y, trees would be planted between the road and sidewalk or path. A planting palette of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers has been developed and is described more fully in the established plant list (separate Appen- dix). Plants have been recommended for their seasonal attractiveness and their hardiness. Flowering trees such as crape myrtle, fringe tree, and crabapples line the path and sidewalk and majestic trees such as zelkova, red maple, and willow oak are planted in the median. Each grouping of plants, the groves of flowering trees or large deciduous trees, are planted with the same species and variety. Adja- cent groves, or separate median planting, may vary in species and variety. Shown in the plan as a single row, if the right-of-way depth changes, the row may be doubled or tripled and the pattern repeated. Maintenance is of concern and the design reflects this. A trade-off between capital and maintenance costs exists. Lower installation costs make grass an appealing groundcover. However, once established, groundcovers require much less maintenance and is less likely to harm trees or shrubs planted within the groundcover bed. When groundcovers and shrubs are used, the corners of their planting beds should be curvilin- ear rather than rectilinear to accommodate mowers and other mainte- nance equipment. Lighting Two types of lighting are included in the plan. Road-scaled and pedes- trian-scaled light fixtures are included. The Laskin Road Corridor is surrounded by residential neighborhoods and commercial properties. This proximity affected the choice of fixtures. The ultra flat-lens fixture, provided by Virginia Power for road-scale lighting, is a cutoff fixture that directs the light downward, minimizing night pollution. The fixtures are placed on a 40 foot tall spun aluminum pole (or fiberglass if the pole can meet wind standards with 12' arms), and spaced 200 feet apart. Double 23 Path separated from curb by flowering trees; pedestrian light fixture at back of right-of-way Westbound traffic Large trees Eastbound traffic in median Recommended Corridor Plan cross-section mast ann poles are located in medians greater than sixteen feet in width. Where the median is less than sixteen feet wide, a single mast arm pole is placed on the outside road edge. If the light fixture spacing pattern is changed, the planting design should be adjusted accordingly. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan calls for creating an aesthetically enhanced environment that is friendly and encourages pedestrian use. The Acorn pedestrian light, supplied by Virginia Power, is placed 75 feet on center in the eastern end of the corridor at the Birdneck Road and Cardinal Road intersections and in the western end of the corridor at the Hilltop area. The intersections throughout the corridor are accentuated with pedestrian lights on each comer. The bridge is flanked with the same style of pedestrian-scaled lights mounted on piers on each side. Access Management The biggest safety and aesthetic challenge to be addressed in the corridor plan is the surplus of driveways and curb cuts along Laskin Road, which will be increased with the removal of the service drives. Twenty to thirty curb cuts have been recommended for consolidation with the construction of the Laskin Road Phase I Project. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan recommends additional consolidations where opportunities exist. It is also recommended that the City Planning Department develop a strategy to work towards achieving the reduction. If developed individually, the five contiguous undeveloped residentially- zoned parcels between Winwood and Linbay Drives could add five separate driveways onto Laskin Road. These potential driveways are undesirable from safety and mobility standpoints and should be discour- aged. Ultra-flat lens Fixture Two desirable development options that could be considered by the City for this property include: l) The City consider purchasing this property and retain for open space. This option would eliminate ther probability for multiple access points. 2) If the City chooses not to purchase the property, a second desirable option may be to allow the parcels to develop with single family land use utilizing a single front yard, consolidated Sidewalk separated from curb by flowering trees Acorn Fixture 24 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Case study example at Tay/or's Do/t Center, demonstrating potential curb cut consolidations Section of Linkhom Bay Bridge rail access point, and the provision of significant open space along the rear lot lines. If'the shared access option cannot be obtained at the time of development, hammerhead or U-shaped driveways that allow vehicular turnaround should be required of each developed parcel, allowing vehicles to always face forward when entering into traffic. The City should consider acquiring all the developed residential lots located on the north side of Laskin Road, between Winwood and Linbay Drives. Public acquisition of these lots should be considered for open space purposes, provided this is accomplished through a mutually acceptable agreement. Linkhorn Bay Bridge A new bridge railing, with "see through" louvered rails, incorporates a pattern reflecting waves and motion. Travelling across the bridge at 35 m.p.h., the concrete supports 'disappear' visually and there will be a continuous view of the water. When standing still, the openings, shaped like a wave, will be small enough to prevent a child from falling through but large enough to glimpse the water beyond. The concrete rail is proposed at 42 inches in height, and is capped with an additional iron pipe railing bringing the total height to 54 inches. Five piers flank either side of the bridge and are adorned with a pedestal mounted pedestrian light fixture. These fixtures are fitted with an arm designed to hold banners or flags to mark special occasions and celebrations. The height of the bridge deck will be elevated approximately 5.5 feet above the existing deck. This height will allow small boats such as canoes and kayaks access under the bridge. However, the existing elevated sewer rome main will block boat passage on the south side of the bridge, and bring the low slung power lines into much colsoer proxim- ity and may potentially detract from the view of the water. The City should consider burying the elevated utilities. The estimated cost is $250,000. If this option is not available, the sewer line should be screened fi.om view and be made inaccessible to the public, other than the mainte- View looking east towards Linkhom Bay nance staff', by extending the sidewalk on the bridgespan by a cantilever over the sewer line. In the event the sewer line is not raised, a two-foot clearance must be maintained between the bottom of the decking and the sewer line. The proposed bridge enhance- ments will help set the tone for other bridge aesthetic improve- ments in the greater Laskin Road Corridor. Their design can be similar, but perhaps have a different pattern in the rail. Any design must be crash test approved by VDOT, including the bridge railing and pedestrian observation area. However, VDOT recently has been using a version of this bridge railing on other roads in the state. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Widening of the median to provide protected mid-block turn bays at nonsignalized intersections would further enhance the VDOT plan. Additional curb cut and driveway consolidations, with associated reconfiguration of the internal parcel circulation, would also enhance the corridor and form a part of the recommended corridor plan. The Laskin Road Phase I Project will provide a continuous five foot sidewalk on the south side of Laskin Road and a ten foot path on the north. Given the width and projected traffic volume on Laskin Road, moving the sidewalk and path away from the curb and planting trees and shrubs will create a more attractive environment for the pedestrian and motorist. However, at some intersections, due to roadway safety stan- dards, the sidewalk and bike path are located closer to the curb. In these cases, trees are planted behind the sidewalk or bike path. Low shrubs, groundcover, or grass is planted between the curb and sidewalk or bike path. Marked pedestrian crosswalks are shown at the signalized intersections. Crosswalks are paved with a concrete unit paver east of the bridge and are painted with 'zebra' stripes west of the bridge. A pedestrian crossing cycle must be added to each of the signalized intersections. Intersection comer ramps are paved with a dimpled concrete block paver, similar to the paver used throughout the corridor. Utilities The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan proposes that if it is found to be impractical to bury the above-ground utilities, then the overhead lines will be moved into a separate utility easement behind the VDOT right-of-way. The utility lines will remain Paving pattern for median on Linkhom Bay Bridge View looking east at Friend's School above-ground due to the projected costs to underground. Intersection Enhancements and Gateways Corridors are most complex at their intersections. Additional lanes expand the road bed to accommodate turning movements, often leaving little remaining right-of-way for other uses. Intersections are also places along the corridor where motorists spend much time; therefore, a good place for locating welcoming and directional signs and attractive land- scaping. Three special intersections along the corridor were studied: Laskin and First Colonial Roads; Laskin Road and Cardinal Drive; and Laskin and Birdneck Roads. 26 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan The First Colonial and Laskin Roads intersection, as currently drawn by VDOT, will provide little or no public right-of-way for landscape improve- ments. The existing and additional right-of-way at this intersection will be used to provide mm and travel lanes with a sidewalk on the south side of Laskin Road and a bike path on the north side. Laskin Road will have a View of directional sign at Birdneck Road total of eleven lanes, including 3 turn lanes on the eastern side of the intersection. The median, as shown on the Laskin Road Phase I Project plans, is too narrow to accommodate a 'way station' for pedestrians. If additional right-of-way is acquired, widening the median to sixteen feet to accommo- date a 'way station' should be a first priority. Without additional right-of-way acquisition, any landscape installations on the road edges will require the cooperation of VDOT, the City, the property owner, and the business operator. Access to parcels located at the intersection of First Colonial and Laskin Roads has been consoli- dated and combined. The northeast comer is currently limited in its access from the westbound lanes of Laskin Road, and requires that the driver enter a mm lane separated from the main road by a median prior to the intersection. The corridor plan shows one driveway, directly from the westbound lanes of Laskin Road. The driveway on the northbound lane of First Colonial has been consolidated with the adjacent parcel. Similar driveway consolidation has occurred on the other three comers. The intersections of Laskin with Birdneck and Cardinal Roads provide plenty of opportunities for aesthetic enhancements. The closure of the First Colonial Road and Laskin Road intersection southern leg of Cardinal Drive between Laskin Road and Birdneck Road expands this opportunity. There is adequate room to pull the sidewalk away from the road and to plant trees and shrubs between the two, separating the pedestrian from the vehicular traffic. Although not as critical as at the First Colonial intersection, widening the median to sixteen feet at the location of the crosswalk will allow for a pedestrian 'way station'. The plan shows numerous driveway consolidations, particularly north of Laskin Road. The intent is to align a shared parking lot exit with the signal at Birdneck and Laskin Roads. To minimize conflict points, the remaining curb cuts are consolidated and access is provided through parking lots to adjacent parcels. This will require physically reconfiguring the existing parking lots and driveways and establishing legal agreements with the City and adjacent property owners. Driveway consolidation is similarly aggressive on the south- eastern quadrant of the Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection. 27 The nonsignalized intersections at Winwood Drive and Laskin Road, Fremac Drive and Laskin Road, and Linbay Drive and Laskin Road present a different challenge. Although right-of-way is available for landscape improvements, sight lines (roadway safety standards which ensure that the motorist entering Laskin Road can see oncoming traffic) prohibit plantings taller than two feet in height. The medians are similarly restricted and very narrow. The Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersec- tion is key to welcoming visitors to the resort area. It also must support the surrounding neighborhood and its associ- ated businesses and residences. The right-of-way is extensive enough that a lush landscape may be planted with groves of flowering trees, shrubs, and large expanses of lawn. A visual park, it also will be a pleasant place to walk through. Between groves of flowering trees are areas for sculpture. A large welcome and directional sign faces the northbound lanes of Birdneck Road. Set in the landscape, it is framed by flowering trees and shrubs. Pedestrian lights are Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection with concrete paver crosswalks placed on the back of the path and sidewalk, illuminating the pedestrian system. Because the intersection is signalized, large trees are planted in the median. Where the median is reduced in width to less than sixteen feet, groundcovers and shrubs are planted. Signs The City's Zoning Ordinance sign require- ments allow, if minimum frontage require- ments are met, a freestanding sign that can have as large as an eight foot by four foot sign face. This sign face can be increased significantly if other conditions are met, up to ten feet by fifteen feet. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan calls for placing signs on a common sign base, with a reduction in the sign face allowed. Instead of an individual operator being allowed a sign face equal to an eight by four-foot shape, the Corridor Plan calls for that to be the size of a combined collection of opera- tots. The sign base is made of brick, and the individual owners can continue to design and use their own graphic. .... :::::2_-_ _:: ~.'::::.-_: ....... -'-'-'Y-- - Entrance to Linlier neighborhood, with replaced sign incorporating pedestrian light fTxture 28 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan The Laskin Road improvements will require relocating several neighbor- hood signs. The residents of the neighborhood wish to be involved in the design process for their signs' replacement. The Corridor Plan also recommends that directional signs be consolidated on posts or on similar bases where possible. .... ~- Recommended Concept Plan · --.-~-~ ..~ ~]..,~,~..~.~ ..~. ~, Illustration _. ~, :'--/~' ~~.,~.,,.*,,..~. ~,,x.,:~ ' .... The following four pages illus~ate the recom_ ~~~ "~-2 q ~z..~ mended Concept PI~ for the L~kin Road r,., ~j~- ,~-~ <~ .~ ~ Co~idor. Specific ~fomation for pl~t ~ ~;'~~' :~'~ ~ -'~ -' ?' ~ ~ material, paving paEems, bridge details, liCt . ,. fixtures, ~d module desi~ ~d location ~e ~cluded in ~e Appendix. View west on Laskin Road at Birdneck R~d View of flowering trees at a nonsignalized intersection P'O~M i~lO. I~.S. '18 City of Virginia Bcach INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE August 24, 2000 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Stakeholders Calvin C. Jackson ~ DEPARTMENT: Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Planning/Comprehensive The Planning Department is providing you a copy of the adopted Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan document for your reference. The City Council adopted the corridor plan on June 27, 2000 as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. A separate Appendix document containing approximate capital and maintenance costs for the recommended corridor plan improvements was prepared in conjunction with the Corridor Plan. It was not adopted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Should you have questions or require additional information on the Corridor Plan or associated cost estimates, please feel free to call either Tom Pauls at 427-8594 or me at 427-8614. Should you have questions on the proposed Laskin Road Phase I VDOT Project and the upcoming Location and Design Public Meeting, please call Ty Lee, Project Manager, City Engineer's Office at 427-4131. Attachment Tom Pauls Ty Lee Imm Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Adopted by the City Council of Virginia Beach on June 27, 2000 City of Virginia Beach Departments of Planning and Public Works This document is adopted as a component of the Comprehensive Plan, as referenced in the Appendix. ii' n © ri 0 H~top Shopping Center n O0 Tayliors 0 0 S Signal Pedestrian-scale light Road-scale light Sight line at non-signalized intersection (45 m.p.h, speed for 4-lane major mad) Grouping of water-loving trees ~ Grouping of large deciduous trees ~ Grouping of flowering trees ~ Grouping of shrubs and groundcover Note: Signalized intersections have crosswalks 0 200' North T'I1~ON ,00~ 0 U El pooqaoqq~N ao~q{ Paoqdoqs po¢~D jo q:~anqD ' ' Linlier Neighborhood Beach-- Community Chapel tkery Signal '. Pedestrian-scale light Road-scale light Slghi line at nob-signalized intersection (45 m.p,h, speed for 4-lane major road) · Grouping of water-loving trees ~ Grouping of large deciduous trees ~ Grouping ~3f flowering trees ~ Grouping of shrubs and groundcover Note: Signalized intersections have crosswa/ks 0 200' North q~oN ,OOg 0 ,,/ Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Implementation A number of actions are recommended as corridor enhancements to the Laskin Road Phase I Project and should be included in its construction phase wherever possible. Other actions require voluntary participation from private prop- erty owners and business operators. Further, some actions will be achieved as properties change use or are renovated. The following are recommended actions that align with the goals of the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan: Balance safety, aesthetics, and transportation capacity To promote a quality physical environment by balancing the objectives of designing a safe, attractive, and adequate road corridor to serve the community and the City. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan recommends actions that improve safety and aesthetics while recognizing the importance of maintaining an adequate transportation system. The removal of the service roads and the addition of travel lanes makes curb cut and driveway consolidation even more important. Raised medians are a part of the design throughout the corridor. This configuration will reduce the number of free tums and can lead to multiple curb and driveway consolidation. Reducing the number of cross traffic conflict points provides a greater degree of safety for cars, bikes, and pedestrians. The Corridor Plan has struck a balance in consolidating driveways while retaining access for local businesses and property owners. The City Planning Department must work closely with the adjacent merchants during the time prior to construction, determining how such consolidations can work with internal parcel reconfigurations and developing necessary legal agreements. With the reduction in curb cuts and driveways, opportunities for additional landscape planting increase. · The City should continue to work with VDOT to reduce the number of driveways and curb cuts on Laskin Road. The City should request that the medians at the signalized intersections be widened to provide a 'pedestrian way station'. This is particularly important at First Colonial Road, where there will be eleven lanes, including through and turn lanes. · Consideration should be given for pedestrian signals at all existing traffic signals: First Colonial Road, two at the Hilltop Shopping Center, Cardinal Road, and Birdneck Road. · Where incentives could be applied, the City should encourage voluntary curb cut and driveway consolidation. 2. Protect the integrity and character of existing residential neighborhoods while enhancing economic viability To protect the residential character and stability of the local neighborhoods and the economic vitality of the business interests in this area. · The City should request that the medians adjacent to nonsignalized intersections be widened to a minimum of 20 feet, providing a mid-block shelter for lef~-tum movements, where feasible. · If warranted, the City should request a traffic signal at the intersection of Winwood Drive and Laskin Road. · The City should consider acquiring the undeveloped parcels abutting Laskin Road. 35 · The City should encourage the use of commercial sign foundations that are attractive and uniform. 3. Create a positive visual image To create a positive visual image both inside and outside the right-of-way, recognizing the many roles this corridor plays. £asIa'n Road serves as the main avenue for local residents and commercial activities, an important component of the city's road system and a major route to the oceanfront resort area. The importance of retaining and enhancing a positive image of the corridor was the primary reason that the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan was undertaken. Structured as a means to both suggest enhancements to the Laskin Road Phase I Project and a long-term framework for corridor improvements, the intent was to gain the most value from the ongoing investments within the corridor. · The City should request the installation of cutoff fixtures for roadside lighting, and coordinate the conduit and foundation base for these items with Virginia Power. This segment of Laskin Road traverses established residential neighborhoods, with some units located very close to the road. Instead of using an 'expressway' scaled light to illuminate the road bed, the City shouM request that VDOT specify the Ultra Flat-lens fixture or similar fixture provided by Virginia Power as the roadside-scaled fixture. These fixtures are placed on 40foot spun aluminum poles (or possibly fiberglass if the pole can meet the new wind standards and still make use of a double mast arm) at 200 feet on center. The pole with a double mast arm configuration is located in the median when it exceeds 16 feet. · The City should request that the appropriate conduit and power source for the Virginia Power supplied pedestrian-scaled lights on the bridge piers be included in the Laskin Road Phase I Project construction plans. In the event it is fiscally infeasible to bury the overhead u~ilities, the City should encourage the relocation of the overhead utility lines in a separate utility easement behind the Laskin Road right-of-way. Moving the overhead utilities as far from the curb as possible will provide better opportunities for more and larger landscape planting. The City should request that VDOT incorporate an enhanced design for the Linkhorn Bay Bridge, similar to the Recommended Corridor Design Concept. The City should request that VDOT incorporate concrete block pavers in medians, at intersections and on the bridge where planting grass or groundcovers is not possible. The City and VDOT should involve the affected neighborhoods in their neighborhood sign replace ment efforts. · The City should request that VDOT delineate the sidewalk and bike path location as recommended in the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan. The standard City of Virginia Beach cross-section calls for a three foot utility strip between the curb and sidewalk or path. With the expansion of £askin Road to six and eight lanes, the corridor plan recommends separating pedestrians from the travel lanes with landscape planting, including street trees. Given the design speed of Laskin Road and its width, no trees can be planted within that area and meet safety standards. The Corridor Plan recommends moving the sidewalk and bike path away 36 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an from the curb, leaving a utility strip a minimum of eight feet wide in most places. There are a few pIaces where sight line requirements for driveways would prohibit tree planting. In those areas, the standard cross-section is adhered to and the trees are planted behind the sidewalk or path. The City should request VDOT to provide and Virginia Power to install pedestrian-scaled fighting in selected area of the corridor, even if at city cost. The Corridor Plan clusters the fixtures in areas of commercial activity, and at the identified special intersections. Placed on a 75 foot spacing in these areas, the plan recommends using the Virginia Power supplied Acorn light fixture, in black. · The City should ensure the installation of landscape plant material within the Laskin Road right-of-way, as described in the Corridor Plan and its Appendix. · The City should encourage private property owners to voluntarily expand the landscape design on their property in conjunction with private development. Upon completion of the road project, the Virginia Beach Beautification Commission or a similar organization should explore the placement of a sculpture in the area of the Birdneck Road intersection. · The City should encourage that new site construction or redevelopment place utility fines underground. 4. Accommodate alternative modes of travel To accommodate alternative modes of travel for recreational and transportation purposes. The City should request that the Laskin Road Phase I Project incorporate painted crosswalks in all directions at the signalized intersections west of the Linkhorn Bay Bridge, and crosswalks made of concrete pavers in all directions at the signalized intersections east of the Linkhorn Bay Bridge. · The City should work to eliminate the barrier to paddlers presented by the above-ground utility pipes on the south side of the Linkhom Bay Bridge. 5. Recognize special natural areas and waterways To minimize impacts on the natural environment, maximize open space areas, and enhance views of special natural areas and waterways. Virginia Beach is fortunate to have many natural areas and waterways. These resources have a'emendous significance for wildlife habitat, for filtering sediment and pollutants, for recreation, and for scenic beauty is well known. The City should request that VDOT include the cantilever on the south side of the bridge if the pipes are not relocated. The City should continue to provide technical advise for the expansion of habitat conservation areas and shoreline management. 37 App ndix II (Does not Include Cost Estimates~ Table of Contents - Appendix I (Does not include Cost Estimates) Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Module Type Drawings Linkhom Bay Bddge Enhancement Sign Base Module Plan Illustration Plan Planning Process Bibliography 1 12 12 13 17 19 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor Plan - Appendix / Module Type 1' Wide medians (greater than 16 feet wide) Features large deciduous trees and turf grass. This module alternates with Module Type 2 in medians wider than 16 feet. The number of trees in the module can be reduced if the width of the median narrows to accommodate turning lanes. varies Road light (may be on edge of road) ,, e varies 22' 22' 22' 22' 132' (may be on edge of road) +/- 200' Scale in feet 0 15' 30' ITEM QUANTITY Large deciduous frees 7 ea. Turf grass 5775 sf- Road light I ea. Module Type 2' Wide medians (greater than 16 feet wide) This module features large shrubs, small shrubs, and turf grass. This module alternates with Module Type 1 on medians wider than 16 feet. varies varies Small shrubs Large,shrubs . Small shrubs 60' 36' light (may be on edge L, ,, be on edge of road) 4 132' ' of road) ~ +/- 200' Scale in feet 0 15' 30' Typical Spacing Plan for Small Shrubs 18" 15.6" · 15. 6",. ITEM QUANTITY Large shrubs (1 bed) 26 ea. Small shrubs (2 beds) 368 ea. Turf grass (seed) 1680 sf- Road light 1 ea. l_askin Road Phase / Corridor Plan - Appendix / Module Type 3: Medians in sight lines Although medians may appear to be wide enough to accommodate planting described in Module Types 1 and 2, sight lines from nearby non-signalized intersections prevent this. Low-growing shrubs, groundcovers, and turf grass in this module can be used to landscape medians affected by sight lines. 10' varies 11' ~ ~ varies [-.i~'.---- lo' 1o' ~rnallsnru~st Groundcover I I Groundcover I Road light ~see detail below)~ (see detail be/ow) ~L~see detail below)b Road light (may be on . 36' 60' 36' ~ (may be on edge of ~ } edge of mad) 132' road) +/- 200' Scale in feet 0 15' 30' Typical Spacing Plan for Small Shrubs --Om( Typical Spacing Plan for Groundcover., 10" ITEM QUANTITY Small shrub (1 bed) 307 ea. 1194 ea. Groundcover (2 beds) Turf grass (seed) 1680 s£ Road light 1 ea. __ 3 Module Type 4: Narrow medians and median noses Concrete pavers can be used in medians that are not wide enough to accommodate masses of trees and shrubs. They can also be used as a decorative edge, with groundcovers, at the noses of medians. Each concrete paver module is 3' x 12', or 36 square feet. Concrete pavers should be red and arranged in a running bond pattern. Narrow medians (less than 5 feet wide) [ ] ] ] .! [ ] I I I I I I I ! i ! [ ] ] ] ] [ ] [ ] [ [ [ ] ] [ ] I [ I I i I [ I I ! I I I I ! ! I ! [~ I ! [ I I [ ! ! I ! i i ! ! ! ] ~ i [ 1' i ! i ] [ ] [ ] ] i ] ] I ! I I I. i I I I l' I ! I I ! ! i I I I ! ! I I I' ! I I I i i ! l_l i i i ! ! ] i i i i i i I i ! I i I , I I I I I i I I I I I i i i i I l I I '~ 12' Scale in feet One concrete paver (typ.) 0 1' 2' Median noses (radius of nose can vary) Concrete pavers 5' radius (size may vary) 3; radius Sca/e in feet 0 2' 4' ITEM QUANTITY 4" X 8" Concrete pavers 36 s£ Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an - Appendix I Module Type 5: Bridge median Concrete pavers are also use in the median of the bridge. The center and edges of the median feature the concrete pavers described in Module Type 4. The remaining two bands feature a 'wave' pattern of light grey paver blocks. Each concrete paver module is 15' x 12', or 180 square feet. 15' 4" x 8" red concrete pavers in running bond (see Module Type 4) 12" x 12" fight grey concrete pavers 4" x 8" red concrete pavers in running bond (see Module CURB Type 4) CURB 3' 3' 3' 3' ~ 12' 12" x 12" light grey concrete pavers (see detail be/ow) 4' x 8" red concrete pavers in running bond (See Module Type 4) Detail of 'Wave' Pattern in Concrete Pavers r ITEM QUANTITY Concrete pavers 180 s£ Module Type 6' Edge between intersections This module features water-loving trees that can be planted at the water's edge or directly in the water. varies varies ~ ! I ! ' ~ ' (may be in (may be in median) median) ' 22'i " ' 22' " 22' " 22' "' +/- 200' Scale in feet 0 15' 30' ITEM QUANTITY Water-loving trees 5 ea. Road light 1 ea. Laskin Road Phase / Corridor Plan - Appendix I Module Type 7: Edge between intersections This module features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and tuffgrass. Module Type 7 is used most frequently along the Corridor and is designed to be the most flexible; the sixty-foot tree masses can be shifted and separated as needed to accommodate driveways. Road light I (may be in ~ Road light (may be in median) I median) +/- 200' Road light (either on this side or other side) Detail of 60' Tree Mass Area 1 varies ~,. ~ , varies +/- 100'* *VARIATION: Distance may be greater if tree mass is separated to accommodate driveways Road light (either on this side or other side) Scale in feet 0 10' 20' ITEM QUANTITY Large flowerktg tree 2 ea. Small flowerhg tree 4 ea. Turf'grass (seed) 1875 sE Road light 1 ea. 7 Module Type 8: Edge between intersections (with pedestrian lights) Like Module Type 7, this module also features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. The difference is that there is only one sixty-foot tree mass and it is set between two pedestrian lights. The tree mass can be shifted and separated as needed to accommodate driveways. Road light ! Road light (may be in ~ (may be in median) ~ median) +/- 200' Detail of 100' Tree Mass Area varies ¢~. varies /.- Pedestrian strian light , ~0'* +/- 100'* * VARIATION: Distance may be greater if tree mass is separated to accommodate driveways. Scale in feet 0 10' 20' ITEM QUANTITY Large flowering tree 2 ea. Small flowerhg tree 4 ea. Turf grass (seed) 1875 sf Road light I ea. Pedestrian light 2 ea. Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an - Appendix / Module Type 9: Signalized intersection This module features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. The sixty-foot area may be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate driveways, sidewalks, and poles. Curb 12' Laskin Road Scale in feet 0 10' 20' *VARIATION: The 60' tree mass may be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate sidewalks, driveways, and light, utility, and traffic poles. ITEM QUANTITY Large flowering tree 2 ea. Small flowering tree 4 ea. Turf grass 1450 sf 9 Module Type 10: Non-signalized intersection Like Module Type 9, this module also features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. However, many of these intersections have very little right-of-way available for planting. In such cases, portions of the sixty-foot tree mass may have to be planted on private property. The sixty-foot area may also be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate driveways, sidewalks, and poles. Stop line / Minimum 6' setback required from curb \ Right-of-way line (typ.) / +/- 60'* Laskin Road 12' 10' Curb Scale in feet 0 10' 20' *VARIATION: The 60' tree mass may be shifted as needed to accommodate sidewalks, light, utility, and traffic poles as we//as sight line areas ITEM QUANTITY Large flower~g tree 2 ea. Small fiowring tree 4 ea. Turf grass (seed) 1450 sE 10 Laskin Road Phase / Corrfdor P/an - Appendix / Module Type 11' Intersection with neighborhood sign Similiar in design to Module Types 9 and 10, this module also features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. It also accommodates neighborhood signs and a pedestrian light. To allow room for the sign and light, and because right-of-way may be limited, portions of the sixty-foot tree mass may have to be planted on private property. The sixty-foot area may also be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate driveways, sidewalks, and poles. Minimum 6' setback required from curb 16' 10' 12' Pedestrian Neighborhood sign Curb 10' 12' VAR/AT/ON: The 60' tree mass may be shifted as needed to accommodate sidewalks, light, utility, and traffic poles as well as sight line areas Scale in feet 0 10' 20' Laskin Road ITEM QUANTITY Large flowering wee 2 ea. Small flowering tree 4 ea. Turf grass 1575 s£ Brick sign/wall 35 If_ Pedestrian light 1 ea. "Acorn" light fixture 'Wave' openings 8" x 24" 12" separation between each wave Typical railing Linkhom Bay Bridge with pedestrian light fixture and pervious rail 3~ Multiple business sign Concrete capstone Rowlock Concrete capstone Running Bond with weathered joint Sample of brick sign base to be used for directional, welcome, and pdvate signs 12 t~o~ ,00~ 0 © I i *i " q : Ko~ olnpo~ pa~s'q.d-tu ~) .uo~:~ae~. lq6~l aleOS-U .e~qsapad . · I,Ii · '1 0 ® 0 200' North '1 Signal Pedestrian-scale aght Sight line at ~on-signalized intersection (45 m.p.lt speed for 4-1~ne major road) . Grouping of wale r-k)ving trees Grouping of ~ge decicluo~s G rou~ng ol l~,~ring ~.ees gra~ndcover Module Key I W'.~e medians (~reaterthan 16' Large d~ ~ 2 ~~e~ter~n 1~ 4 Na~w ~ a~ ~n ~ 10 N~~ i~ ~g ~ 11 In~ ~n~ ~ A S~ ~ a~ ~~~e B S~ ~n~ a~ + ~1 e~ ~n 0 200' North Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan - Appendix I Planning Process The City of Virginia Beach initiated an internal study on a portion of Laskin Road in 1997, which coupled with the Comprehensive Plan's direction, eventually led to the development of this Corridor Plan. Asked by the City Council to improve the appearance of the City's gateways, City staff developed a landscape and gateway plan for the intersection of First Colonial and Laskin Roads. Concurrently with the City requested VDOT project underway, the City selected a consultant team to advise them in the development of a Corridor Plan that would link the various projects into a coherent and enhanced plan. The Laskin Road Corridor Plan was developed with much involvement of the public through multiple Open Houses, meetings, and distribution of brochures which contained descriptions of the project and asked for public comments. Invitations to attend the Open Houses and ask ques- tions were announced by the local media and were mailed and made in person to businesses, neighborhood groups, and property owners. City policy makers, staff, and representatives of related agencies and affected organizations such as Virginia Power and VDOT were informed and involved throughout the Corridor Plan's development. Public Open Houses The first Open House focused on describing the existing conditions along the Laskin Road corridor, and the issues and opportunities those condi- tions presented for the development of the Corridor Plan. Design plans and projects from other communities who faced similar issues were shared. This Open House presented an opportunity for the community to respond to the Consultant's graphic and written definition of the issues and opportunities facing Laskin Road. The second Open House provided an opportunity to share alternative scenarios for the Laskin Road Corridor Plan with the public. Two alternative Concept Plans were developed and presented. Comments from the public were solicited at the Open House and through the use of a written brochure. The third Open House presented the recommended Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan. The recommended planning options, design elements, and ~mplementat~on strategies evolved from the pubhc's comments, through consultation with City policy makers and staff, and representatives of affected agencies and organizations. Next Steps The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan will be made part of the City of Virginia Beach's Comprehensive Plan as a Comprehensive Plan Amend- ment. The amendment process requires the involvement of the Planning Commission, City Council and the public. The City Council adopts the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Simultaneously to the plan amendment process, recommendations in this plan will be incorporated into the VDOT project and included in the March 1999 Spring 1999 May1999 May1999 Summer 1999 November 1999 Winter 2000 Summer2000 Summer2000 Open House I with Community Members Alternative Plan Concepts Developed Open House 2 with Community Members Planning Commission and ' City Council Briefing Recommended Plan concept Developed Open House 3 with community Members Comprehensive Plan Amendment Proposed Planning Commission Public Hearing Plan Amendment Adopted and Implementation Underway 17 road reconstruction process. Examples include the roadside light fixture selection, crosswalk paving materials and locations, ar/d additional curb cut and driveway consolidations. Property and business owners may also choose to incorporate recommen- dations from this plan voluntarily, whether following landscape planting recommendations on private property or consolidating and enhancing their private signs. 18 £askin Road Phase I Corr/dor Plan - Appendix I Bibliography Responses from the Open Houses in March and June, 1999 Responses from workshops with the City of Virginia Beach City Council and Planning Commission The City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan, Virginia Beach Planning Department, 1997 The City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Technical Report, Virginia Beach Planning Department, 1997 The City of Virginia Beach Capital Improvement Program The Oceanfront Resort Area Concept Plan, 1994 The Oceanfront Resort Area Concept Plan, Overview, Cityscapes, 1997 The City of Virginia Beach Zoning Ordinance The City of Virginia Beach digital base files Virginia Department of Transportation digital files for the Laskin Road Corridor Virginia Power Outdoor Lighting -5- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PRINCESS ANNE CORRIDOR 2:28 P.M. ITEM # 46756 Tom Pauls, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator, advised the Princess Anne Corridor is located at the interface between two distinct areas of the City; the urbanized area and rural area. Several years ago, Princess Anne Road was widened from a two-lane road to an eight-lane road from its intersection with Ferrell Parkway to its intersection with Dam Neck Road. From the Dam Neck Road intersection south, Princess Anne Road remains a two-lane road that was designed to serve primarily the rural area. Gradually, Princess Anne Road has become the main access serving the Princess Anne Commons and the surrounding area. The existing Princess Anne Commons area includes the Municipal Center, Princess Anne Park, Farmer's Market, Tidewater Community College, Higher Education Center, GTE Amphitheater, Sportsplex, Soccer Complex and hundreds of residences. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently developing a roadway construction project for Princess Anne Road and the extension of Ferrell Parkway. A DIL4FT Environmental Assessment has been prepared and is expected to be finalized by early 2000. The proposed roadway will be a four-lane controlled access parkway within a 250-foot right-of-way that could accommodate four additional lanes of traffic, if needed, in the future. On a graphic, Mr. Pauls displayed the Princess Anne Corridor Study Area (depicted in "yellow"), Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area. GOALS To develop a design character for the Princess Anne Corridor that is unique, identifiable and enjoyable To develop a roadway facility that is a prototype for similar facilities and that ensures functionality and design integrity consistent with the adopted Master Transportation Plan and supports corridor land use planning objectives To promote a controlled access roadway and minimize traffic disruption To protect and promote stable surrounding neighborhoods and enhance property values To include pedestrian and open spaces linking complementing public and private land uses To enhance community investment through the creation of a high- quality physical environment - a program of public improvement that complements and prompts appropriate private investment To advance compatible economic development objectives within the Princess Anne Corridor To create the basis for a comprehensive plan amendment that is clear and supportable OBJECTIVES Provide compatible and incentive-based land use policies for developable tracts of land along this Corridor. Provide useful and cost-effective Corridor design guidelines that will result in: a. Protected stable neighborhoods b. New site designs and buildings that complement the Municipal Center to the south and the Higher Education Center/Amphitheater to the north -- exhibiting a blend of exceptional beauty and function June 27, 2000 -6- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PRINCESS ANNE CORRIDOR ITEM # 46756 (Continued)) c. Invite roadways that are attractively landscaped and distinctively designed d. Corridor improvements that respect and, where possible, showcase natural environment, views and open space elements. Page 14 of the Princess Anne Corridor Study depicts the approximate location of seasonal emergent wetlands as being on the northwest and southwest corner of Judicial Boulevard and Princess Anne Road. Relative the existing theme/design considerations, the northern portions are characterized by a significant amount of open space and parkland with emerging developed areas of the Princess Anne Commons that are beginning to define the architectural character of this area. The southern portion is dominated by the presence of the Municipal Center. Study of the Neo-Georgian theme of the Municipal Center buildings and grounds identified a number of elements and design ideas that could be very strongly carried over to the aesthetic design of the Corridor and its landscape. The northern portion is characterized by a significant amount of open space and parkland with emerging developed areas of the Princess Anne Commons that are beginning to define the architectural character of this area. Concerning Land Use Policies, there are no suggested changes to the Transition Area policies adopted in the Comprehensive Plan. Proposed land uses for properties within the Educational Core area, whether public or private, must strengthen and complement the institutional, educational and cultural activities in this area. Related site design and architectural quality should be comparable to and compatible with the Tidewater Community College, the Higher Education Center, proposed Advanced Technology Center and the new Landstown High School. It is the City 's policy to retain the Farmer's Market and Princess Anne District Park at their present location. If in the future, it is determined by the City that the Farmer's Market and/or Princess Anne District Park will no longer occupy their present sites, then an alternative recommendation is to relocate these uses. In any case, the 12 to 15 acres of trees on the northeast corner of Dam Neck and Princess Anne will remain. Neighborhood protection is one of the key objectives to achieve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Pauls referenced the Significant Development Areas: Princess Anne Commons: The Princess Anne Commons area is a major activity center near the geographic center of the City. Currently, the Commons includes the Tournament Players Club (TPC) golf course, the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, the GTE/Virginia Beach Amphitheater and the western portion of the educational core among many other uses. Educational Core: Located on both sides of Princess Anne Road between South Independence Boulevard and Dam Neck Road, and as part of Princess Anne Commons, is the Educational Core. It consists of the Tidewater Community College campus, the new Higher Education Center, the proposed Advanced Technology Center and the new Landstown High School. Transition Area: Part of the Princess Anne Corridor lies within the City's Transition Area as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan. These properties located within the Princess Anne Corridor and the Transition Area should develop in accordance with the planning policies stated in the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Sub-Area I: This Sub-Area contains thirteen separate privately owned properties comprising approximately 63 acres that consist tnostly of vacant land with a few private residents and small commercial establishments. Given its proximity to both Princess Anne Road and Dam Neck Road, this Sub-Area faces high development pressure. Sub-Area 2: Located directly south of the future Southeastern Parkway interchange on the east side of Princess Anne Road, this Sub-Area currently consists of approximately 1 O0 acres and includes 2 7privately owned parcels with a few single-family residences. Bounded on the north by the Southeastern Parkway interchange, on the south and east by the Christopher Farms subdivision and to the west by Princess Anne Road. June 27, 2000 -7- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PRINCESS ANNE CORRIDOR ITEM # 46756 (Continued) Sub-Area 3: Comprised of 7 privately owned parcels totaling approximately 13 acres. Located on the northeast corner of the proposed dudicial Boulevard/Princess Anne Road intersection existing land uses include small commercial/office and residential. Sub-Area 4: Located on the northwest corner of the proposed Ferrell II~Holland Road intersection and currently zoned AG-1 and AG-2. It includes two privately owned properties totaling approximately 48 acres. Municipal Center: As well as serving as the center of municipal governmental activityfor the City, the Municipal Center establishes the southern terminus of the Princess Anne Corridor and is roughly geographically centered within the City of Virginia Beach. General Recommendations.. These recommendations apply to all Sub-Areas: Accident Potential Zone (APZ): New development should not include any housing, retail or office uses within the APZ Site/Building Landscape Design: Significant well-programmed and landscaped public (and private, if applicable) open space. Preservation and integration of existing mature tree stands where applicable would also be encouraged Multi-Purpose Trails: Provide connections, extensions of multipurpose trails; promote bicycling and other non-motorized forms of transportation; link to activity centers; developments to provide attractive, landscaped pedestrian/bikeway circulation system within the development, an integral with the City's multipurpose trail system Neighborhood Protection.. Buffer landscape development of significant scale and immediate effect; setback of developed uses away from existing residential uses; public open space connections to future or existing residential areas Reverse Frontage: Those properties fronting on Princess Anne Road and Dam Neck Road (includes Sub-Area 1, Sub-Area 2, Sub-Area 3 and properties adjacent to the TPC Golf Curse) should be provided sole access from a street connecting the rear of these properties - otherwise known as "reverse frontage" access Area-Specific Recommendations: Sub-Area 1 "Baseline" Development option Residential use at 3 dwelling units per acre. No additional commercial uses. Incentive Development Options Residential use at 6 dwelling units per acre Commercial uses not to exceed 100,0000 square feet of floor area. June 27, 2000 -8- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PRINCESS ANNE CORRIDOR ITEM # 46 756 (Continued) Adhere to the following "incentive" development criteria: Design and develop "main street" rows of specialty shops with wide, attractively landscaped sidewalks or clusters of "pedestrian scale" commercial retail shops, services and effectively landscaped parking areas rather than the typical suburban shopping center Pay special attention to the design of roadway entrances and edges of development, especially as they relate to commercial signage and landscaping Carefully design the sidewalk and trail system, so that it provides safe, attractive and convenient access within this Sub-Area and provides good connections to the larger trail system No commercial uses should be located adjacent to Landstown Meadows. Instead, such area should include either well-landscaped areas or single family detached units at or below 4 dwelling units per acre Roadway access for proposed uses in Sub-Area 1 to Princess Anne and Dam Neck Roads will ultimately be provided by an attractive, tree-lined, four lane divided Loop Road Integrate an attractive, well landscaped and park like regional stormwater management facility to serve this Sub-Area Provide at least 20% of this Sub-Area with attractively landscaped open space areas Sub-Area 2 "Baseline" Development Option Residential with overall maximum density at 2 single- family dwelling units per acre Development with a variety of housing unit types is encouraged Incentive Development Option Residential use: 6 dwelling units - maximum gross density per acre Residential development with a variety of housing unit types is encouraged Neighborhood serving specialty retail shops, office and service uses that when combined, do not exceed a total off 50, O00 square feet gross floor area. Nonresidential development should be carefully planned and integrated into the planned development for this Sub-Area June27, 2000 -9- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING PRINCESS ANNE CORRIDOR ITEM # 46756 (Continued) When using the incentive options in Sub-Area 2, development should include an attractive, park-like regional stormwater management facility, a mix of residential dwelling types and densities with the lower densities comparable to and closest to the Christopher Farms neighborhood. The proposed plan for this site should embody exceptional open space areas and vistas, reverse frontages and interior access roads. Access to Princess Anne Road should be exclusively provided by an attractive, planned collector road connecting Holland Road to the TPC entrance. Sub-Area 3 Development Recommendations: Attractively designed low rise, low intensity office and service uses with reverse frontage access is recommended Efforts should be made to encourage land use parcel consolidation with significant landscape buffer adjacent to the Christopher Farms neighborhood No roadway access should be provided to Christopher Farms neighborhood from this Sub-Area Sub-Area 4 Baseline Development Option Residential with overall maximum density at 2 single-family dwelling units per acre Incentive Development Option Residential with overall maximum density at 4 single-family dwelling units per acre Efforts should be made to tie a single common access road serving Sub-Areas 3 and 4 to the arterial planned along the southern boundary of this property No roadway access should be provided to Christopher Farms neighborhood from either Sub-Area 3 or 4 The estimated cost in the Capital Improvement Program is $17.3-MILLION plus aesthetics at $2.9- MILLION and an annual maintenance cost of $180,000. Mr. Pauls referenced the Revisions to the Princess Anne Corridor Study recommended by the Planning Commission. The preferred recommendation is that electric and communication utilities should be moved into the underground duct banks located on both sides of the roadway immediately behind the roadway storm drain system, if economically feasible. Open drainage is the recommended storm drainage system for this roadway rather than conventional curb and gutter. City Council shall consider as an amendment to the Princess Anne Corridor Study: On Page 24, column 2, paragraph 2, item 2. Sub-Area 2: Residential with overall maximum density at 3-2 single- family dwelling units per acre: .June 27, 2000 -10- AGENDA RE VIEW SESSION 3:23 P.M. ITEM # 46757 Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement, Parking Facilities Lease, Special Purpose Obligation Note and other related documents pledging TIF funds for the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $471,916 tax increment funds (TIF); authorize the TRANSFER of $656,490 from the Lynnhaven Mall Tax Increment Financing Fund, Reserve for Contingencies, for the purpose of making payments required by the Development Agreement to be executed between the City and Knickerbocker Properties, Inc.; and, providing funds for the City's Transit Service Initiative re the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District. Vice Mayor Sessoms referenced revisions to these items on the Agenda. ITEM # 46 758 H. 1. Ordinances to AMEND sections of the Virginia Beach City Code: e. 23-53.1 re bodypiercing The City Attorney added: "This Ordinance shah be effective July 1, 2000': ITEM # 56759 H. 1. Ordinances to AMEND sections of the Virginia Beach City Code: h. 3~ 35-11 re administrative fees on delinquent charges The City Attorney advised these fees would go into the General Fund. ITEM # 46760 Ordinance to establish transition rules for the development of retail establishments and shopping centers. The City Attorney advised this was requested to be DEFERRED until the July 11, 2000, City Council Session. Assistant City Attorney Macali advised the retail development standards are scheduled for the City Council Session of July 11, 2000. ITEM # 46761 1.6. Ordinance to authorize advance of Economic Development Investment Program (EDIP) funds for purchase of thepublic plaza land, hiring of a construction manager by the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) for The Town Center; and, authorizing the City Manager to approve future EDIP expenditures for this project after approval by the VBDA. Council Lady Parker referenced the hiring of the Virginia Beach Development Authority 's Construction Manager for two (2) years thru June 1, 2002. Oral Lambert - Chief Operating Officer advised at this point, the City would have to decide the status and whether to continue with the contract. The City Manager will have responsibility for approval of all Phase I expenses that might need to be advanced from EDIP funds after approval by the Authority, provided such expenses will ultimately be reimbursed from proceeds of the Phase I Bonds. June 27, 2000 -Il- AGENDA RE VIEW SESSION ITEM # 46762 I. 7. Ordinances re compensation: a. City Manager b. City Attorney c. City Clerk d. City Real Estate Assessor. Vice Mayor Sessoms advised these compensation issues will be voted upon individually. be discussed during Annual Review of Council Appointees in CLOSED SESSION. ITEM # 46763 I10. REFUNDS: a. License- $79,518.29 These items will b. Tax - $11,943.52 Council Lady Parker referenced the License Refund of Hechinger Investments Company of Delaware, Inc. $53,473.78. Vice Mayor Sessoms advised the delay was caused by the final audit which entails a considerable length of time. ITEM # 46764 B Y CONSENSUS, the following items shall compose the CONSENT AGENDA: ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION 1.1. Ordinances to AMEND sections of the Virginia Beach City Code: Co 15-5 3~3~ 21-4, 21-16, 24-33, 21-150 and 21-273 3~3~ 21-336, 21-336.1, 21-33 7, 21-338.1 thru 21-338.11,21-339, 21-340, 21-340.1,21-341, 21-341.1, 21-341.3, 21-342 and 21-343 d. 3~ 23-11.3 e. 23-53.1 f. 35-Y2 g. 18-2 h. 35-11 re hotels and similar establishments re motor vehicles re driving while intoxicated (DUI) re pointing lasers at law enforcement officers re body piercing re local taxes and interest thereon re business license definitions re administrative fees on delinquent charges June 27, 2000 - 12- ITEM # 46765 (Continued) 1.2. Ordinance to establish transition rules for the development of retail establishments and shopping centers. 1.3. Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for the Sandbridge Fire and Rescue Station by agreement or condemnation. 1.4. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $855,393, as reimbursement, from the Virginia Department of Emergency Services and $35,641from the General Fund, for a total of $891,034 to the FY 2000 FEMA Special Revenue Fund re the City's cost associated with Hurricane Floyd. 1.5. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $480,000 additional revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the FY 1999-00 and $1,387,500 for FY 2000-01 to the Department of Social Services re child care. 1.6. Ordinance to authorize advance of Economic Development Investment Program (EDIP) funds for purchase of the public plaza land, hiring of a construction manager by the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) for The Town Center; and, authorizing the City Manager to approve future EDIP expenditures for this project after approval by the VBDA. 1.7. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $26, O00 from the Francis Land House Board of Governors Trust Fund to the FY 2001 Operating Budget of the Department of Museums and Cultural Arts re support for programs and operating expenses. I. 8. Railway grade crossing projects at Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard: Resolution for the improvement of railway crossings through the installation of traffic signal preemption devices; and, the City agrees to pay its share of the total costs re preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition and construction and reimburse VDT, if the project is canceled. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $5,300 from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDT) to Traffic Safety Improvements, Phase II, for these crossings. 1.10 REFUNDS: a. License - $79,518.29 b. Tax - $11,943.52 Item 1.2. shall be DEFERRED, BY CONSENT, until the City Council Session of July 11, 2000. Councilman Harrison ABSTAINED on Item 1.3, as the landowner is a client of his law firm. June 27, 2000 - 13- AGENDA RE VIEW SESSION ITEM # 46766 Resolution authorizing STEPHEN P. CREECH and SHERRY G. CORRELL, re a nonconforming use, to enlarge this existing duplex on the south side of 9th Street, 240feet west of Baltic Avenue(516 9TM StreeO, containing 2,445 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT- 6) Council Lady Parker expressed concern relative the first floor of the duplex. Steven White, Planning, advised there are not any changes on this first floor. The applicant desires to reconstruct because of the substantial repair necessary for the foundation. ITEM # 46767 1.3. Application of CAROL A. SULLIVAN for a variance to O6 4.5 of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires public sites and open space for recreation designation; and, to allow multi-family residential development at the terminus of Tiverton and Barrington Drives. (ROSE HALL DISTRICT- 3 This item will be discussed during FORMAL SESSION, as the application is recommended for DENIAL. ITEM # 46768 1.4. Applications of ROBERT STEINHILBER and HERBERTA. CULPEPPER at the southwest intersection of Blackwater Road and Blackwater Loop, containing320 acres. (PRINCESS ANNE- DISTRICT 7) Variance to O6 4.1(m)(1) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires a minimum 30-foot pavement width for the proposed cul-de-sac re a proposed 26-foot pavement width and swales in lieu of curb and gutter to route stormwater runoff b. Conditional Use Permit for an alternative residential development Variance to o6 4.4 B that all lots must meet the requirements of the Ci(¥ Zoning Ordinance (CZO) re creation of up to nine (9)flag lots and construction of a community boat dock d. Conditional Use Permit for a community boat dock This item will be discussed during FORMAL SESSION. ITEM # 46769 1.5. Application of 4-N-l, L.L.C., for a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile service establishment (fuel sales) in conjunction with a convenience store and service (car wash with oil , lube) on the north side of Northampton Boulevard, 190 feet east of Baker Road (5740 Northampton Boulevard), containing 1.13 acres. (BA YSIDE DISTRICT- 4) This item will be discussed during CLOSED SESSION. June 27, 2000 - 14- AGENDA RE VIE W SESSION ITEM # 46 770 Application of GALILEE EPISCOPAL CHURCH for a Conditional Use Permit for a church expansion on the west side of Pacific Avenue at the intersection with 40th Street (3928 Pacific Avenue, 456 & 476 Longhorn Drive), containing 4.86 acres. (BEACH DISTR[CT- 6) Mayor Oberndorf referenced correspondence from Attorney Barry Randolph Koch, representing Ivy Glen Condominiums and addressing concerns relative Phase I and II. ITEM # 46771 Application of PACE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORP., for a Change qf Zoning District Classification from AG-1 and AG-2 Agricultural Districts to Conditional R-15 Residential District on the west side of Indian River Road beginning 7, 640feet south of Elbow Road, containing 131.83 acres. (PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT- 7) Council Lady Henley expressed concern relative the possibility offlooding. The lowlands (Gum Swamp area) will be dedicated to the City. Council Lady Henley has had many neighborhood complaints relative flooding. Council Lady Henley concerned that the residences nearest the wetlands have flooded backyards and streets. The plan also provides for the dedication of16.1 total acres for recreation/open space to a homeowner's association. An approximate 67-acre wetlands area is being dedicated to the City as part of the North Landing River Greenway. Council Lady Henley referenced theplan contains a maximum of ninety- three (93) lots. A development on Holland Road with similar configuration has had flooding in the streets for over five years. Robert J. Scott, Director of Planning, advised during site plan review, the staff would not approve anything which differs greatly from the concept of the plan. There would be some flexibility in the details. It is often the streets are the lowest part of the subdivision. It is time to review the design standards on the lower properties. Council Lady Parker referenced Page 4-6: "Approximately 23 of the lots within the southern tract (the subject site) are impacted by the Southern Watersheds Management Ordinance Buffer (50'). The applicant has agreed to provide a twenty-foot (20') setback from the buffer (not the rear property line) for all structures." Council Lady Parker assumed the buffer line is actually part of the property. Steven White advised this is correct. ITEM # 46772 1.10. City of Virginia Beach: a. AMEND the Comprehensive Plan by the adoption of: 1. Princess Anne Corridor Study 2. Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics Vice Mayor Sessoms referenced the proposed AMENDMENTS: Princess Anne Corridor Study On Page 24, column 2, paragraph 2, item 2, Sub-Area 2: 1. Residential with overall maximum density at a :~ 2_ single- family dwelling units per acre. June 27, 2000 - 15- AGENDA RE VIEW SESSION ITEM # 46772 (Continued) Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics On page 25-26, ADD text to read as follows: Two desirable development options that could be considered by the City for this property include:O The city consider purchasing this property and retain for open space. This option would eliminate the probability for multiple access points. 2) If the City chooses not to purchase the property, a second desirable option may be to allow the parcels to develop with single-family land use utilizing a single front yard, consolidated access and the provision of significant open space along the rear lot lines. If the shared access option cannot be obtained at the time of development, hammerhead or U-shaped driveways that allow vehicular turnaround should be required for each developed parcel allowing vehicles to always face forward when entering traffic. The City should consider acquiring all the developed residential lots located on the north side o£Laskin Road, between Winwood Drive and Linbay Road. Public acquisition o£these lots should be considered ['or open st~ace purposes, provided this is accomplished through a mutually acceptable agreement. Council Lady McClanan will vote NAY on both the Princess Anne and Laskin Road Corridor studies. Council Lady Parker will vote NAY on the Laskin Road Corridor study. The City Attorney advised the second summary relative Revisions to the Laskin Road Corridor behind the Ordinance should be DELETED. This is a "rough draft" which was inadvertently enclosed. Council Lady Henley will ABSTAIN on this item as she has an interest in the property at 13 72 LasMn Road ITEM # 46773 B Y CONSENSUS, the following items shall compose the CONSENTAGENDA: 1.1. Resolution authorizing STEPHEN P. CREECH and SHERRY G. CORRELL, re a nonconforming use, to enlarge this existing duplex on the south side of 9th Street, 240feet west of Baltic Avenue(516 9TM StreeO, containing 2,445 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT- 6) Resolution authorizing JAMES & MARY KAY HINKEBEIN, re a nonconforming use, to reconstruct an existing cottage on the south side of Cavalier Drive, 1006. 85feet west of Pinewood Road (601 Cavalier Drive), containing 47,475 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT- 6) Application of B C ENTERPRISE INC., T/A ARISTOCRAT TOWING for a Conditional Use Permit for a bulk storage yard on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, 700feet west of First Colonial Road (1737 Virginia Beach Boulevard), containing 33,005 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT- 6) Application of OCEAN TIDE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., for a Change o£ Zoning District Classification from B-4 Resort Commercial District and Shore Drive Corridor Overlay to A-12 Apartment District with a PD-H2 Planned Development District Overlay with Shore Drive Corridor Overlay at the southeast corner of Ocean Shore Avenue and Red Tide Road, containing 30, 000 square feet. (L YNNHA VEN DISTRICT- 5) June 27, 2000 -16- ,4 GEND,4 RE VIE W SESSION ITEM # 46773 (Continued) 1.10 City of Virginia Beach: bo AMEND the CitF Zoning Ordinance (CZO): Reduce the required number of loading spaces for uses in the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District Allow outdoor plazas and outdoor cafes as permitted principal uses in the B-3A Zoning District Decrease certain required setbacks in the B-3A Zoning District Item 6 will be WITHDRAWN, BY CONSENT. June 27, 2000 -17- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS 3:42 P.M. ITEM # 46774 Council Lady Henley advised she will be SPONSORING Lagomar residents expressing concerns relative the Lotus Creek Associates Variance (APPROVED: January 4, 2000). Councilman Baum advised the City 's policies should be more clearly defined relative flooding. Council Lady Henley reiterated these standards should be reviewed. Citizens are not willing to accept standing water is some areas. Council Lady Henley advised this problem will be greater as homes are built on less desirable soils. Mayor Oberndorf referenced a gentleman who bought into the floodway abutting the Salem Canal. His contention is he understood he was in the floodway, but believed it would never come close to the house. Apparently with the heavy rains, he has been subjected to the water coming up to his foundation. The citizen advised one of the City Engineers had told him the flooding was caused by a number of homes approved for development right across from the canal. Even if an individual signs a disclosure it does not mean they understand the potential of the floodway. ITEM # 46775 Council Lady Henley referenced citizens concerns relative the approved traffic configuration in the area of the commercial construction at Red Mill and Sandbridge. Council Lady Henley believes the developer is installing four lanes of Ferrell Parkway rather than the two contemplated. Concerns were expressed relative Newstead Road. There are two accesses allowed from Newstead, which is now a residential street. The residents are requesting cul-du-sacs. Council Lady Henley requested a presentation relative the traffic pattern in this area. ITEM # 46776 Mayor Oberndorf referenced correspondence form Donald Maxwell, Director- Economic Development. The widely read magazine "Southern Business and Development" has honored the City and the Department of Economic Development Staff as one of the "top 15 deal makers" and the "hot market of 1999". The City ranked a close third in the major market category. ITEM # 46777 Council Lady Parker referenced the EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) hearings for the placement of the new planes at Oceana. These Public Hearings are scheduled for July 25, 2000 - Strawbridge Elementary and July 26, 2000 - Butts Intermediate School. Council Lady Parker requested the City Staff prepare information relative these impacts (noise levels). ITEM # 46778 Council Lady Eure referenced various E-Mails to City Council. Council Lady Eure expressed concern relative the correspondence concerning the notice in the BEACON that the Waste Management Division would discontinue collection of tree and shrub waste unless it is in clear bags weighing no more than 25 pounds. E. Dean Block, Director - Public Works, advised the City is attempting to refrain from picking up trees for commercial operators who cut down trees for residents. Natural disasters are completely different circumstances. It has always been the policy for the yard debris to be placed in clear bags'. Mr. Block shall respond to the citizen. Other correspondence reflected the concern of a $1.10-a-minute call to family members 3 miles' away. Councilman Harrison advised this correspondence was from an inmate at the Correction Center. Council Lady Eure also referenced correspondence form the Resort Advisory Commission, requesting the re-establishment of the Golf Committee. Sara Hensley, Director - Parks and Recreation, as per the request of the City Manager, will, with the assistance of Susan Walston - Chief of Staff, Patricia Phillips - Director of Finance, Robert Scott - Director of Planning, review this request internally. June 27, 2000 - 18- ITEM # 46779 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the INFORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at 1.'05 P.M. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 - 19- ITEM # 46780 Mayor Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A), Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purpose: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A) (1). Boards and Commissions: Advertising Selection Committee Beaches and Waterways Commission Community Review and Allocation Board Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Hampton Roads Transportation District Personnel Board Review and Allocation Committee (COIG) Towing Advisory Board Virginia Beach Health Services Advisory Board Annual Review of Council Appointees. PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY: Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly-held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(3). To- Wit Acquisition of Property -Sturnpy Lake LEGAL MATTER& Consultation with legal counsel or briefings by staff members, consultants, or attorneys pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meetings would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating position of the public body and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Section 2.1-344(A)(7). Billboard issue - 4-N-l, L.L.C., Conditional Use Permit Acquisition of Property - Stumpy Lake. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Linwood O. Branch, III and A. M. "Don" Weeks (Time of Closed Session: 3:56 to 6:00 P.M.) June 27, 2000 Item V-E. - 21 - CER TIFICA TION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM # 46781 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council CERTIFIED THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies; AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The-Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM # 46780, Page 19, and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344. of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a) only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. ~R/uth Hodge~'Smith, MMC City Clerk June 27, 2000 - 22 - Item V-F. 1. MINUTES ITEM # 46782 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Council Lady Eure, City Council APPROVED the Minutes of the INFORMAL AND FORMAL SESSIONS of June 13, 2000. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William IV. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 Item l/-G. - 23 - ADOPT AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION ITEM # 46783 BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADOPTED: ADD-ON AGENDA FOR THE FORMAL SESSION Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement, Parking Facilities Lease, Special Purpose Obligation Note and other related documents pledging TIF funds for the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $471,916 tax increment funds (TIF); authorize the TRANSFER of $656,490 from the Lynnhaven Mall Tax Increment Financing Fund, Reserve for Contingencies, for the purpose of making payments required by the Development Agreement to be executed June27, 2000 V-G. 2. - 24 - PRESENTATION ITEM # 46784 Mayor Oberndorf introduced the following Boy Scouts in attendance to earn their Community" Badges. "Citizenship in the BOY SCOUT TROOP 455 Latter Day of Saints Reconstructionist Church Byron McPherson Scoutmaster June 27, 2000 - 25 - Item V- H. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46785 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council APPROVED IN ONE MOTION, ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION Items l a/b/c/d/e/f/g/h, 2, 3, 4, ADD-ON, 5, 6 8, 9 and 10 of the CONSENT AGENDA. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. 3/1. "Don" Weeks Councilman Harrison ABSTAINED on Item H. 3., as the landowner is a client of his law firm June 27, 2000 - 26- Item V- H. 1.a./b./c./d./e./f/g/h. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46786 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinances to AMEND sections of the Virginia Beach City Code: a. 15-5 b. 3g~ 21-4, 21-16, 24-33, 21-150 and 21-273 c. 3g3g 21-336, 21-336.1, 21-337, 21-338.1 thru 21-338.11,21-339, 21-340, 21-340.1,21-341, 21-341.1, 21-341.3, 21-342 and 21-343 d. 3g 23-11.3 e 3g 23-53.1 f ~6 35-3.2 g. 18-2 h. ~¢ 35-11 re hotels and similar establishments re motor vehicles re driving while intoxicated (DUI) re pointing lasers at law enforcement officers re body piercing (effective 1 July 2000) re local taxes and interest thereon re business license definitions re administrative fees on delinquent charges Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, dr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, dr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 1 2 3 4 10 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 23-53.1 THAT RESTRICTS BODY PIERCING OF MINORS SECTION ADDED: § 23-53.1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 23-53.1 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia is hereby added to read as follows: Sec. 23-53.1 Body piercinq of minors. (a) It shall be unlawful and a Class 2 misdemeanor for any 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 person to perform body piercinq on a person less than eiqhteen years of aqe, knowing or havinq reason to believe such person is less than eiqhteen years of aqe except (i) in the presence of the person's parent or quardian, or (ii) when done by or under the supervision of a medical doctor, reqistered nurse or other medical services personnel licensed pursuant to Title 54.1 of the Code of Virqinia in the performance of their duties. Any second or subsequent violation of this section shall be punished as a Class 1 misdemeanor. (b) For the purposes of this section, "body-piercinq" means the act of penetratinq the skin to make a hole, mark, or scar, qenerally permanent in nature. "Body piercinq" does not include the use of a mechanized, pre-sterilized ear-piercinq system that penetrates the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear or both. 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: That this ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2000. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this 27th day of June, 2000. CA7754 DATA/ORDIN/PROPOSED/23-053-1.ORD R2 PREPARED: June 27, 2000 1 2 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 15 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO HOTELS AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS 4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Chapter 15 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach is hereby amended and reordained to read as follows: Sec. 15-1. Definitions. The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, respectively, except in cases where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: 24 25 26 27 28 Lodqinq place means any bed and breakfast, campqround, condominium, hotel, inn, motel, roominq house, time share business, tourist cabin, tourist camp, tourist home or similar establishment within the city which offers lodqinq, for compensation, to any transient. 29 30 31 Public safety officer means any police officer, the fire marshal, and any deputy or assistant appointed by the fire marshal pursuant to section 12-25 of this code. 32 33 34 Transient means any person who, for a period of time not exceeding thirty (30) consecutive days, either at his own expense or at the expense of another, obtains lodging in any lodqinq place. 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 Sec. 15-2. Violations of chapter. Any person/ who shall violate~ any of thc provision~ of this chapter shall be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. Sec. 15-3. Numbering of rooms. Whenever a lodging place has individual sleeping or living it 1 pi g ...... ~'~ ...... it room un s, ~each_ s ec n ~ ..... ~ .... ~ ~ .... un ~ ..... ~~ ~ .......... ~ .......... ~ ~ ~ shall be numbered or designated in a plain, conspicuous manner. Such number or designation shall be placed on the outside of the outer door of .... ~ .............. ~ ...... unit, and no two 2 .............. ~ ...... units shall bear the same number. 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Sec. 15-4. Rate advertisements. Except in those instances where the same rates apply to all units, apartments and/or rooms in ..................... a lodging place at all times, without regard to seasons, no person shall display or cause to be displayed in the city any sign or signs, which may be seen from a public highway or street, which sign or signs include, in dollars and cents, a statement relating to the rates charged for ~~ accommodations at a rocmzng .......... ~ house, motel or hotcl lodqinq place, unless such sign or signs include, in letters and figures of similar additional information: (1) size and prominence, the following The total number of units, apartments or rooms in the cstablishmcnt lodging place and the actual number thereof available for rental and occupancy at each rate quoted. 2 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 (2) Whether the rates quoted are for single or multiple occupancy, where such fact affects the rates charged. (3) The dates during which such rates are in effect, where such dates affect the rates charged. The rates displayed on such sign or signs shall in each instance coincide with the rates posted in the units, apartments and/or rooms of the cstablishmcnt lodqinq place and such sign or signs shall not have thereon rates for any accommodations not offered to the public or any false, untrue, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent statement, representation or information relating to rates. 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 Sec. 15-5. Guest register generally. (a) Every person conducting any .... ~-- ~ ..... ~-~-~-- ~ ..... ~ .................. ~ '-'~ ....... ~ ........... ided lodqi place in the city shall at all times keep and maintain therein a guest register, in which shall be inscribed, electronically, or with indelible ink or ~m~ ..... ~ .......... ~ ...... , the name and home address of each guest or person renting or occupying a room or camping space therein, as well as the guest's vehicle description and license plate information. Such register shall be signed by the person renting a room or camping space, or by someone signing by his or her authority. The proprietor of such~-~-~-~ ~ ~ ....., rooming ~ .......... ~st ..... ~ -^~ ~i ............ ~ lodqinq place his or her agent, shall thereupon enter or write, electronically, or with indelible ink or ~m~ ..... ~ .......... ~ ...... ~ opposite such name so registered, the number of each room or camping space assigned to and occupied by such guest, together with the date(s) when such room or camping space is rented. Until all of the aforesaid entries have been made in such register, no guest shall be suffered or 3 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 permitted to occupy ~ .... '~ ............ '~ ~- ~^'~ lodqinq place When the occupant of a room or camping space so rented shall vacate~ and surrender~ the same, it shall be the furthcr duty of the proprietor ..... ~ ...... lodginq place, or his or her agent, to maintain for one year, a record of the date(s) when such room or camping space was vacated and surrendered. (b) The register required by this section shall be subject to inspection at any and all reasonable times by ~ ~ ~ ~-~ er--by any ~~ F ..... public safety officer in the performance of his or her duties. (c) The guest vehicle parking area of every .... ~- m ..... place shall be accessible at any and all reasonable times to any public safety officer in the performance of his or her duties. Sec. 15-6. False registration by guests It shall be unlawful for any person to write, or cause to be written, or knowingly permit to be written, in any guest register in any rooming ~ ..... ~~ ~ ..... ~ .... ~ .......... ~ hotel ..... m~ ...... lodqin~ place in the city, any other or different name or designation than the true name of the person registered therein, or the name by which such person is generally known, or to enter false information regarding any vehicle. Sec. 15-7. Maximum occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person conducting or managing any place in the city whcrc rooms arc let to permit any room or space to be occupied in excess of the maximum occupant load for such room or space, as ~ ~ ~ ......... established by the fire marshal in 4 122 123 124 125 126 d ith th Vi gi i if id =~' .......... ~' ~- accor ance w e r n a Un orm Statew e ........... ~~ Buildinq Code. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA-7705 ODIN/PROPOSED/15-01etcord. ORD R3 JUNE 12, 2000 5 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLES BY BRINGING THEM INTO CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW SECTION AMENDED: §§ 21-4, 21-16, 21- 33, 21-150 and 21-273 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Sections 21-4, 21-16, 21-33, 21-150 and 21-273 of the City Code are hereby amended and reordained to read as follows: Sec. 21-4. Additional penalty for four convictions of certain offenses. If any person is convicted four times of a ................. violation of Code of Virginia~ sections ~v.~° ~ ~,~ 4f.~ ~ ~nl, 46.2-865, 46.2-894 or 46.2-895, or sections ~ ~,~, 21-~%-~313, ~ or 21-496 of this chapter, or any substantially similar offense of any ......... ~ ........... ~ ~~ ...... ~, ~ .............. ~ .... a, other j , urisdiction, the court ~ '-'~ ~ ..... ~ ~ ........................... zs .... d shall revoke his driver's license for five (5) years. Sec. 21-16. Exemptions for operators of emergency vehicles. (a) The operator of (1) any law-enforcement vehicle operated by or under the direction of a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer in the chase or apprehension of violators of the law or persons charged with or suspected of any such violation, or in response to an emergency call; (2) any regional detention center vehicle operated by or under the direction of a correctional officer responding to an emergency call or operating in an emergency situation; (3) any vehicle used for the purpose of fighting fire, including publicly owned state forest warden vehicles not to exceed two hundred (200) in number, when traveling in response to a fire alarm or emergency call; or (4) any ambulance or rescue or life-saving vehicle designed or utilized for the 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 6O 61 62 principal purposes of supplying resuscitation or emergency relief where human life is endangered~; (5) any state Department of Emergency Services vehicle or Office of Emerqency Medical Services vehicle, when responding to an emerqency call or operatinq in an emerqency situation; or /6) any state Department of Corrections vehicle desiqnated by Corrections, when correctional facility, investiqation, (iii) the Director of the Department of respondinq to an emergency call at a (ii) participatin~ in a drug-related pursuinq escapees from a correctional facility, or (iv) respondinq to a request for assistance from a law-enforcement officer, when such vehicle is being used in the performance of public services, and when such vehicle is operated under emergency conditions, may, without subjecting himself to criminal prosecution: 1 Proceed past red signal, light, stop sign or device indicating moving traffic shall stop, if the speed and movement of the vehicle is reduced and controlled so that it can pass a signal, light or device with due regard to the safety of persons and property. 2 Park or stand notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter. 3 Disregard regulations governing a direction of movement of vehicles turning in specified directions so long as the operator does not endanger life or property. (4 Pass or overtake, with due regard to the safety of persons and property, another vehicle at any intersection. (5 Pass or overtake, with due regard to the safety of persons and property, while en route to an emergency, 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 7O 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 9O other stopped or slow-moving vehicles, by going off the paved or main traveled portion of the roadway on the right. Notwithstanding subsection (b) hereof, vehicles exempted in this instance will not be required to sound a siren or other device to give automatically intermittent signals. (6) Exceed speed limits, as necessary, while havinq du~ reqard for safety of persons and property. Pass or overtake, with due reqard to the safety of persons and property, while en route to an emerqency, stopped or slow-movinq vehicles, by qoinq to the left of the stopped or slow-movinq vehicle either in a no-passing zone or by crossinq the hiqhway centerline. (b) These exemptions, herein before granted to such a moving vehicle, shall apply only when the operator of such vehicle displays a flashing, blinking or alternating emergency light or lights as provided in section 21-150 and sounds a siren, exhaust whistle, or air horn designed to give automatically intermittent signals, as may be reasonably necessary, and only when there is in force and effect for such vehicle either (i) a standard automobile liability insurance covering injury or death to any person in the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident and, subject to the limit for one person, to a limit of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons in any one accident~ and to a limit of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) because of injury to or destruction of property of others zn any one accident or (ii) a 3 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 certificate of self-insurance issued pursuant to section 46.1-395 [section 46.2-368] of the Code of Virginia. (c) The exemptions granted by this section shall not protect the operator of any such vehicle from criminal prosecution for conduct constituting reckless disregard of the safety of persons and property. Nothing in this section shall be construed to release the operator of any such vehicle from civil liability for failure to use reasonable care in such operation. (d) Any law-enforcement vehicle operated by or under the direction of a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer may exceed speed limits, as necessary, while havinq due reqard for safety of persons and property, (i) in testinq the accuracy of speedometers of such vehicles or (ii) in testinq the accuracy of speed measurinq devices specified in § 46.2-882. Sec. 21-33· Riding on portion of vehicle not intended for passengers; persons under sixteen prohibited from ridinq in carqo areas of pickup trucks. (a) No person shall ride on any vehicle upon any portion thereof not designed or intended for the use of passengers. This provision shall not apply to any employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty or to persons riding within truck bodies in space intended for merchandiseT; provided, however, no person under sixteen years of aqe shall be transported in the rear carqo area of any pickuph truck on any hiqhwa¥ in this city that thc operator of Class 4 misdcmcanor. The provisions of this section shall not apply to transportation of persons in the bed of any pickup truck 4 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 beinq operated (i) as part of an orqanized parade authorized by the State Department of Transportation or the city or (ii) on or across a hiqhway from one field or parcel of land to another field or parcel of land in connection with farminq operations. Sec. 21-150· a) flashing, Flashing, blinking or alternating colored lights· Only law enforcement vehicles may be equipped with blinking or alternating blue, blue and red, blue and white, or red, white and blue combination warning lights of types approved by the superintendent. (b) Only the following vehicles may be equipped with flashing, blinking, or alternating red or red and white combination lights which shall be of types approved by the superintendent: (1 Fire apparatus; (2 Forest warden vehicles; (3 Ambulances, rescue and life-saving vehicles, and vehicles of the Virginia Department of Emergency Services; (4 Private security vehicles as specifically provided by Code of Virginia, section 46.2-1023; 5 Personally owned vehicles of fire department, volunteer fire department or volunteer rescue squad members and of drivers employed by private ambulance services, provided that such light(s) shall be activated only when answering emergency calls; 6) School buses; 7) Animal warden vehicles. (c) Only the following vehicles may be equipped with flashing, blinking or alternating amber warning lights, which shall be of types approved by the superintendent: 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 1) Vehicles used for the principal purpose of towing or servicing disabled vehicles; 2) Vehicles used in constructing, maintaining and repairing highways or utilities on or along public highways; Vehicles used principally for removing hazardous or polluting substances from state waters and drainage areas on or along public highways; (4) Vehicles used for servicing automatic teller machines; provided such light(s) shall not be activated when the vehicle is in motion; (5) Vehicles used in refuse collection; (6) Vehicles used by individuals for emergency snow removal purposes; (7) High-rail vehicles, when operated on railroad rails; (8) Vehicles engaged in either escorting or towing overdimensional materials, equipment, boats or housing units, as provided by Code of Virginia, section 46.2-1026; (9) Fire apparatus, ambulances, and rescue and life-saving vehicles, provided the amber lights are used in addition to liqhts permitted under Code of Virqinia § 46.2-1023 and are so mounted or installed~ +~ ..... ~ of the ................. ,~, ............... as to be visible from behind the vehicle; (10) Vehicles owned and used by businesses providing security services, provided the amber lights are not lit while the vehicle is being operated on a public highway; and (3) 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 11 Vehicles used to collect and deliver the United States mail, provided the amber lights are lit only when the vehicle is actually engaged in such collection or delivery; 12 Vehicles used to provide escorts for funeral processions; 13 Petroleum tank trucks, to be used in conjunction with backup alarms; 14 Vehicles used in the enforcement of vehicle parking regulations; and (15 Vehicles used for farm, agricultural, or horticultural purposes, or any farm tractor. (16) Vehicles owned and used by construction companies operatinq under Virqinia contractors licenses; (17) Vehicles used to lead or provide escorts for bicycle races authorized by the Department of Transportation or the city; (18) Vehicles used by radio or television stations for remote broadcasts, provided that the amber lights are not lit while the vehicle is in motion; (19) Vehicles used as pace cars, security vehicles, or fire- fiqhtinq vehicles by any speedway or motor vehicle race track, provided that the amber liqhts are not lit while the vehicle is beinq operated on a public highway; and (20} Vehicles used by municipal safety officers in the performance of their official duties. For the purpose of this subdivision, ~municipal safety officers" means municipal employees responsible for manaqing municipal safety programs and ensurinq municipal compliance with safety and environmental reqularity mandates. 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 (d) Vehicles used to lead or provide escorts for funeral processions may use amber warninq lights, or purple warninq lights approved by the superintendent; provided, however that amber warning liqhts and purple warninq liqhts shall not simultaneously be used on the same vehicle. (~) Such flashing, blinking or alternating lights shall only be lit when performing the functions which qualify the vehicles to be so equipped. It shall be unlawful to operate on any highway any motor vehicle equipped with such lighting devices, except as provided by this section or Code of Virginia, section 46.2-1023 et seq. Sec. 21-273. Driving while license, permit or privilege to drive suspended or revoked. ................. , ........ ~ ~v~t~on ~v ....... ~i~**, commonw 8 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 Section 46.2-30:1_ of the Code of Virqinia (1950), as amended, which pertains to drivinq while a license, permit or privileqe to drive is suspended or revoked, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virqinia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1- 13.39: 2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of 260 Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. 261 262 263 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2000. 264 265 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27tn day of June, 2000. 266 267 268 269 270 CA7730 F:~Data~ATY~Ordin~PROPOSED~21-273ord.wpd June 20, 2000 R-5 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED BY SETTING FORTH THE SPECIFIC ENABLING AUTHORITY FOR THE AUTOMATIC INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW SECTIONS AMENDED: §§ 21-336, 21- 336.1, 21-337, 21-338.1, 21-338.2, 21-338.3, 21-338.4, 21-338.5, 21- 338.6, 21-338.7, 21-338.8, 21-338.9, 21-338.10, 21-338.11, 21-339, 21- 340, 21-340.1, 21-341, 21-341.1, 21- 341.3, 21-342 and 21-343. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Sections 21-336, 21-336.1, 21-337, 21-338.1, 21-338.2, 21-338.3, 21-338.4, 21-338.5, 21-338.6, 21-338.7, 21-338.8, 21- 338.9, 21-338.10, 21-338.11, 21-339, 21-340, 21-340.1, 21-341, 21- 341.1, 21-341.3, 21-342, 21-343 of the Code of the City of Virginia are hereby amended and reordained to read as Beach, Virginia, follows: Sec. 21-336. Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while intoxicated, etc. Section 18.2-266 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, .... any future~,L~.~ ......... which pertains to driving or operating any motor vehicle, engine or train while intoxicated, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virginia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-336.1. Persons under age twenty-one driving after illegally consuming alcohol; penalty. Section 18.2-266.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ~ ............................. o, which pertains to persons under age twenty-one (21) operating any motor vehicle after illegally 4O 41 42 43 44 consuming alcohol, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-337. Preliminary analysis of breath to determine alcoholic content of blood. Section 18.2-267 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and any futurc amcndmcnts thcrctc, which pertains to the preliminary analysis of breath to determine alcoholic content, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that 56 57 58 59 6O 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 section. Sec. 21-338.1. Chemical testing to determine alcohol or drug content of blood; definitions. Section 18.2-268.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... = ............................. o, which sets out the definitions to be used in conjunction with chemical testing of motor vehicle operators to determine the alcohol or drug content of their blood, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments 68 to that section. 69 7O 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 Sec. 21-338.2. Implied consent to post-arrest chemical test to determine drug or alcohol content of blood. Section 18.2-268.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and any futurc .... ~ ...... ~ ..... which pertains to implied consent to post-arrest chemical testing to determine the drug or alcohol content of blood, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virginia, the 78 incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of 79 Virginia shall include all future amendments to that section. 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 9O 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 Sec. 21-338.3. Refusal of tests; procedures. Section 18.2-268.3 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ~ .... ~ ........... ~ ...... ~ ..... which pertains to the refusal of post-arrest chemical tests and the procedures for addressing such refusal, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1- 13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above- referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-338.4. Appeal and trial; sanctions for refusal. Section 18.2.--268.4 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ~ ..................... s the ..... which pertains to the appeal and trial of any warrant or summons issued for a refusal to take post-arrest chemical tests and the sanctions for such refusal, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section 3 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-338.5. Qualifications and liability of persons authorized to take blood sample; procedure for taking samples. Section 18.2-268.5 of the Code of Virginia 1950), as amended, ~-~ .... ~ ........... ~ ..... ~+~v, which pe tains the qualifications and liability of persons authorized to take blood samples and the procedure for taking such samples, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-338.6. Transmission of blood samples. Section 18.2-268.6 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ~ ...................... ~ ~ ~, which pertains to the transmission of blood samples for testing, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of 121 Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Sec. 21-338.7. Transmission of blood test results; use as evidence. Section 18.2-268.7 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ~ ...................... which pertains to the transmission of blood test results and the use of test results as evidence, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1- 129 130 13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above- referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 amendments to that section. Sec. 21-338.8. Fees. Section 18.2-268.8 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ~-~ .... ~ ........... ~ ...... ~ ..... which pertains to fees for withdrawing blood and testing of blood samples, is hereby adopted and incorporated [nutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 section. Sec. 21-338.9. Assurance of breath test validity; use of test results as evidence. Section 18.2-268.9 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ~ ............................... which pertains to the assurance of breath test validity and the use of test results as evidence, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-338.10. Evidence of violation. Section 18.2-268.10 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as ....... = ...... which pertains to evidence of violations of sections 18.2-266 and 18.2-266.1 of the Code of Virginia (adopted and incorporated by reference in this article as sections 21-336 and 21-336.1 of the Code of the City of 159 160 161 162 163 Virginia Beach), is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virginia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-338.11. Substantial compliance. Section 18.2-268.11 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amen e ........ ~ ............................... w ch pertains to substantial compliance, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutanis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-339. Presumptions from alcohol content of blood. Section 18.2-269 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ~ .... = ........... ~ ..... +~~ hi h p i p pti ~ ~.~ ..... ~ ~L,L~L,L~ .... ~~, W C erta ns to resum ons from the alcohol content of blood, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of 182 Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. 183 184 185 186 187 188 Sec. 21-340. Penalty for driving while intoxicated; subsequent offense; prior conviction. Section 18.2-270 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ~ ........................... w ch perta ns to pena es for driving while intoxicated, subsequent offenses and prior convictions, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis 6 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 into this section by reference as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia; provided, however, that the provisions of section 18.2-270 of the Code of Virginia pertaining to offenses of driving while intoxicated that constitute felonies are not and shall not be adopted and incorporated into or made a part of this section or article. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1- 13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above- referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 amendments to that section, except for provisions pertaining to offenses of drivinq while intoxicated that constitute felonies. Sec. 21-340.1. Ignition interlock systems; penalty. Section 18.2-270.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ¢ ...... which pertains to nition interlock systems, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-341. Forfeiture of right to drive. Section 18.2-271 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ....... ~ .............................. , which pertains to driver license forfeiture for driving while intoxicated, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of 216 Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 Sec. 21-341.1. Probation, education and rehabilitation of person charged or convicted; person convicted under law of another state. Section 18.2-271.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ~ any ~ ........... ~-~ ~~^ which pertains to the probation, education and rehabilitation of persons convicted of driving while intoxicated, as well as to persons convicted in other states of similar provisions, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virginia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-341.3. When ignition interlock required. Section 18.2-271.3 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ~ .... ~ ........... ~~ ~ ..... ~, hich pertains sit ions ....... ~ ........................... w to uat where the installation of an ignition interlock system is required, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-342. Driving after forfeiture of right to drive. Section 18.2-272 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, ~ any ~ ........... ~-~ ~m~ which pertains to driving after forfeiture of license, is hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of th~ 8 247 above-referenced section of the Code of Virqinia shall include all 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 future amendments to that section. Sec. 21-343. Adoption of state law; effective date of future a~enclments. (a) Except for any provisions of the Code of Virginia pertaining to offenses of driving while intoxicated that constitute felonies, the provisions contained in article 2 (section 18.2-266 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, not specifically adopted and incorporated by reference into another section of this article are hereby adopted and incorporated mutatis mutandis into this section by reference, as authorized by section 46.2-1313 of the Code of Virginia. Pursuant to the provisions of section 1-13.39:2 of the Code of Virqinia, the incorporation of the above-referenced provisions of the Code of Virqinia shall include all future amendments to such provisions, except for provisions pertaininq to offenses of drivinq while intoxicated that constitute felonies. (b) Any change to any section of this article resulting from a future amendment to a state law that is adopted and incorporated by reference shall become effective at the same time the amended state law becomes effective. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2000. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27~h day of June, 2000. CA7731 F:~Data~ATY~Ordin~PROPOSED~21-336etalord.wpd June 13, 2000 R-4 9 1 2 3 4 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A PROVISION TO PROHIBIT POINTING LASERS AT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SECTION AMENDED: 23-11.3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 23-11.3 of the Code of the City of Virginia Beach is hereby amended and re-ordained to read as follows: Sec. 23-11.3. Directing beam of laser pen, flashlight or similar device into eyes of another person~;Dointinq laser at law-enforcement officer. (a) It shall be unlawful and a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to intentionally, and without good cause, direct the beam from a laser pen, flashlight or similar device into the eyes (or eye) of another person. (b) It shall be unlawful and a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person, knowing or having reason to know another person is a law- enforcement officer as defined in Code of Virginia § 18.2-57, a probation or parole officer appointed pursuant to Code of Virginia § 53.1-143, a correctional officer as defined in Code of Virginia § 53.1-1, or a person employed by the state Department of Corrections directly involved in the care, treatment or supervision of inmates in the custody of the Department engaged in the performance of his public duties as such, to intentionally project at such other person a beam or a point of light from a laser, a laser gun sight, or any device that simulates a laser. This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2000. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA7743 F:~Data~ATY~Ordin~PROPOSED[23-011.3ord.wpd June 14, 2000 R2 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO LOCAL TAXES BY ADOPTING STATE LAW PROVISIONS THAT LIMIT THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON CERTAIN TAX REFUNDS. SECTION AMENDED: 35-3.2 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 35-3.2 of the City Code is hereby amended and reordained to read as follows: Sec. 35-3.2. Payment of interest on refunds of erroneously assessed local taxes. In the event that a taxpayer is owed a refund because of an erroneous assessment of local taxes, interest shall be paid on the refund at the same rate as charged on delinquent payments of such taxes, unless (i) the amount of the refund is ten dollars ($10.00) or less or (ii) the refund is the result of a proration of personal property taxes made pursuant to Section 35-6.1 of this article. Unless specifically provided for otherwise, interest on any such refund shall be paid from the date the tax was paid. Any person owed interest pursuant to this section may be required, as a prerequisite to receiving the interest, to provide his or her social security account number or federal tax identification number, along with appropriate documentation to verify such number. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2000. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA7741 F: ~Data~ATY~Ordin~PROPOSED~35- 003.2 .wpd June 7, 2000 R-2 1 2 3 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO BUSINESS LICENSES BY INCORPORATING NEW DEFINITIONS CREATED BY THE GENEP~AL ASSEMBLY SECTION AMENDED: § 18-2. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 18-2 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 18-2. Definitions. Except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning or there is an express provision to the contrary, the following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings: Affiliated group: (1) One or more chains of includable corporations connected through stock ownership with a common parent corporation which is an includable corporation if: a. Stock possessing at least eighty (80) percent of the voting power of all classes of stock and at least eighty (80) percent of each class of the nonvoting stock of each of the includable corporations, except the common parent corporation, is owned directly by one or more of the other includable corporations; and b. The common parent corporation directly owns stock possessing at least eighty (80) percent of the voting power of all classes of stock and at least eighty (80) percent of each class of the nonvoting stock of at least one of the other includable corporations. 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 45 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 2) As used in this definition, the term "stock" does not include nonvoting stock which is limited and preferred as to dividends. The term "includable corporation" means any corporation within the affiliated group irrespective of the state or country of its incorporation; and the term "receipts" includes gross receipts and gross income. Two (2) or more corporations if five (5) or fewer persons who are individuals, estates or trusts own stock possessing: a. At least eighty (80) percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote or at least eighty (80) percent of the total value of shares of all classes of the stock of each corporation; and b. More than fifty (50) percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote or more than fifty (50) percent of the total value of shares of all classes of stock of each corporation, taking into account the stock ownership of each such person only to the extent such stock ownership is identical with respect to each such corporation. When one or more of the includable corporations, including the common parent corporation, is a nonstock corporation, the term "stock" as used in this definition shall refer to the nonstock corporation membership or membership voting rights, as is appropriate to the context. 2 60 (3) Two or more entities if such entities satisfy the 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 7O 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 requirements in subdivision 1 or 2 of this definition as if they were corporations and the ownership interests therein were stock. Assessment: A determination as to the proper rate of tax, the measure to which the tax rate is applied, and ultimately the amount of tax, including additional or omitted tax, that is due. An assessment shall include a written assessment made pursuant to notice by the assessing official or a self-assessment made by a taxpayer upon the filing of a return or otherwise not pursuant to notice. Assessments shall be deemed made by an assessing official when a written notice of assessment is delivered to the taxpayer by the assessing official or an employee of the assessing official, or mailed to the taxpayer at his last known address. Self-assessments shall be deemed made when a return is filed, or if no return is required, when the tax is paid. A return filed or tax paid before the last day prescribed by this chapter or any other provision of law for the filing or payment thereof shall be deemed to be filed or paid on the last day specified for the filing of a return or the payment of tax, as the case may be. Assessor: The commissioner of the revenue of the City of Virginia Beach. Base year: The calendar year preceding the license year, except for contractors subject to the provisions of § 58.1-3715 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. Business: A course of dealing which requires the time, attention and labor of the person so engaged for the purpose of earning a livelihood or profit. It implies a continuous and regular course of dealing, rather than an irregular or isolated 3 89 9O 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 transaction. A person may be engaged in more than one business. The following acts shall create a rebuttable presumption that a person is engaged in a business: (i) advertising or otherwise holding oneself out to the public as being engaged in a particular business; or (ii) filing tax returns, schedules and documents that are required only of persons engaged in a trade or business. Definite place of business: An office or a location at which occurs a regular and continuous course of dealing for thirty (30) consecutive days or more. A definite place of business for a person engaged in business may include a location leased or otherwise obtained from another person on a temporary or seasonal basis; it may also include real property leased to another. A person's residence shall be deemed to be a definite place of business if there is no definite place of business maintained elsewhere and the person is not licensable as a peddler or itinerant merchant. Entity: A business orqanization, other than a sole proprietorship, that is a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability partnership duly orqanized under the laws of the Commonwealth or another state. 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Financial services: The buying, selling, handling, managing, investing, and providing of advice regarding money, credit, securities, or other investments. Gross receipts: The whole, entire, total receipts without deduction. License year: The calendar year for which a license is issued for the privilege of engaging in business. Professional services: attorneys-at-law, certified engineers, Services performed by architects, public accountants, dentists, land surveyors, surgeons, veterinarians, and 4 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 practitioners of the healing arts (the arts and sciences dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure or alleviation of human physical or mental ailments, conditions, diseases, pain or infirmities) and such occupations, and no others, as the department of taxation may list in the BPOL guidelines promulgated pursuant to § 58.1-3701 of the Code of Virginia. The word "profession" implies attainments in professional knowledge as distinguished from mere skill, and the application of knowledge to uses for others rather than for personal profit. Purchases: Ail goods, wares and merchandise received for sale at each definite place of business of a wholesale merchant. The term shall also include the cost of manufacture of all goods, wares and merchandise manufactured by any wholesale merchant and sold or offered for sale. A wholesale merchant may elect to report the gross receipts from the sale of manufactured goods, wares and merchandise if it cannot determine the cost of manufacture or chooses not to disclose the cost of manufacture. Real estate services: Providing a service with respect to the purchase, sale, lease, rental or appraisal of real property. This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2000. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA7749 F:~DatakATYkOrdin~PROPOSED~18-002ord.wpd June 13, 2000 R2 5 1 2 3 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO COVER THE COSTS OF COLLECTING DELINQUENT LOCAL CHARGES SECTION AMENDED: § 35-11 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Section 35-11 of the City Code is hereby amended and re©rdained to read as follows: Sec. 35-11. Payment of administrative costs in collection of delinquent taxes or charqes. The treasurer of the city is hereby authorized to impose a fee to cover the administrative cost associated with the collection of delinquent taxes or other delinquent charqes. Such fee shall be in addition to all penalties and interests, and shall be in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) for taxes or other charqes collected subsequent to the filing of a warrant or taking other appropriate legal action but prior to judgment, and in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for taxes or other charqes collected subsequent to judgment. This ordinance shall be effective on July 1, 2000. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA7750 F: ~Dat a~ATY~Ordin~ PROPOSED~ 35 - 01 lord. wpd June 20, 2000 R-3 -27- Item V- H. 2. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46787 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council DEFERRED to the July 11, 2000, Council Session: Ordinance to establish transition rules for the development of retail establishments and shopping centers Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, dr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks dune 27, 2000 Item V- H. 3. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION Upon motion by l/ice Mayor Sessoms, - 28 - ITEM # 46788 seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to authorize acquisition of property in fee simple for the Sandbridge Fire and Rescue Station by agreement or condemnation. Voting: 9-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Abstaining: William W. Harrison, Jr. Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks Councilman Harrison ABSTAINED as the landowner is a client of his law firm June27, 2000 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE FOR SANDBRIDGE FIRE AND RESCUE STATION (CIP 3-424) EITHER BY AGREEMENT OR CONDEMNATION WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a public necessity exists for the expansion of the current site to provide for the replacement of the current fire and rescue station and for other public purposes for the preservation of the safety, health, peace, good order, comfort, convenience, and for the welfare of the people in the City of Virginia Beach: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Section 1. That the City Council authorizes the acquisition by purchase or condemnation pursuant to Sections 15.2-1901, et seq., Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, of all that certain real property in fee simple located at 2505 Sandpiper Road and 309 Sandbridge Road and identified as "Lot C 1.128 Ac.," as shown on the attached plat entitled "Subdivision of Property, Parcel A, Sandbridge Development Corporation, D.B. 2406 P. 0689 (plat) and Area B-5, Section 1, Tract B, Sandbridge Beach," recorded in the Clerk's Office for the City of Virginia Beach in Map Book 202, at pages 67 and 68, also known by GPIN 2434-11-2030. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make or cause to be made on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, to the extent that funds are available, a reasonable offer to the owners or persons having an interest in the Property. If refused, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to institute proceedings to condemn the Property. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27 day June of ,2000. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT DEPARTMENT APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY AND FORM CITY'.~,T~O~NEYx~ OFFICE Of: REAL ESTAYI~ FAX ('TS7] 4~7.,,(.4,S4 MUNIC~IPAL BUILDING z. ~ t ~'0 BEAG~. VA October 1 I, 1999 Mr. C. David Whitley Woodsh/re Properties, Inc. 1417 N. Battlefield Boulevard, Suite 101 Chesapeake, Virsinia 23320 Proposed Sandbridge Fire Station, CIP 3-424 Propcny of Woodshire Properties, Inc. (}PIN 2434-11-2030 Dear Mr. Whitley: Rcfcrcncing om' meeting and discussion of this dat~, in preparing to acquire the property needed for consm~ction ofthc above noted project, thc City of Virginia Beach has had your property studied and appraised to dctcrminc its fair markct value. This is to advise that thc appraised value of your property is $700,000.00 for thc 31,190 square feet/1.128 acre of land in fee and all improvements thereon. As we discussed, thc purchase of this site by the City at thc said $700.000.00 price is contingent upon thc appropriation 0f funding by thc City Council of thc City ofVirg/nia Beack Once funding has been obtained, I will be in a position to submit an Agreement of Salc to you for considcration. Should you require any additional information regarding this acquisition, please advise. CBC ¢' Right of Way Agcnt j:C'hicf Orego~r Cadc - Fire Department ames C. Lawson - Public Works/Real Estate Proud Recipient o/'the 1998 U.S. ,¥enate Medallion o£ Excellcnce fo ; Productwity and Q, ality in the Public Sector; Oclober 14, 1999 Christopher B. Cahoon Right of' Way Agent Office of' Real Estate Municipal Center Building 2, Room I ?0 Virginia Beach, Va. 23456-9030 WOODSHIRE PROPERTIES, INC. I 4 I 7 hi. B^'rrLI:nELO I~LVD., ~.~1'1E. (757) VIA FACSIMII,E & MAIL Re: Proposed Sm~dbridge Fire Station Dear Mr. Cahoon: Pursuant to our meeting of October l I th, 1999 and your subsequent correspondence oflhe same date, we are in the process of reviewing the City's offer. Several issues however remain unclear. First and foremost is our desire to retain a convenience store site in the immediate area of our existing facility. We have offered thc City several alternatives which we believe provides for a compromised solution. Secondly, it appears that the City's offer addresses only the land value of the subject property exclusive of the value of thc existing "C" 'store business. I have instructed our appraiser to review market and business values and likewise would request thc City's cooperation in seeking an allcrnate location for our convenience store. Time being of the essence. Thanking you in advance for your assJstancc, I remain Sincerely yours, Vice President Chief Gregory Cade- Fire Department James C. Lawson - Public Works/Real Estate OCT 2 2 1999 ¥iq~inla Beach Fire Dept. LANGLEY AND MCDONALD, P.C. WORK ORDER NUMBER 1..~3 Services for Wetland Evaluations and Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments Sandbridge Fire Station (CIP #3-031 ) Virginia Beach, Virginia Langley and McDonald, P.C., Project No. 1980088- Dated April 27, I999 CONTRACT: Three Year Annual Services Contract Dated April, 1998 for Consultant' Services. Agreement Between thc City of Virginia Beach and Langley and McDonald, P.C. for Environmcntal Issues All work to be performed in general accordance with 'the terms, limitations and conditions of said contract. SCOPE OF WORK: Wetland Evlt~uations Mr. Jeff Wailer of the City of Virginia Beach Engineer's Office has identified three separate sites in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach, Virginia as potential sites for acquisition for development, or expansion of the existing fire station. Based on copies of the following three drawings, Lmigley and McDonald understands that these are the three parcels of land for which the environmental services (i.e., Wetland evaluations and Phase I ESAs) are required. ~ - 1.567 acre parcel and adjoining property (approximately 1 acre) located east and immediately adjacent to the paved parking area, depicted on the drawing entitled "Right of Way Dedication and Physical Survey - Curtis Acres" dated 23 June 1983; ~;ite 2 - two parcels immediately adjoining the existing fire stat/on property (1.128 acre and approximately 0.4 acre parcel) containing, two on-site structures, depicted on the drawing entitled "Subdivision of Property - Parcel A and Area B-5" dated I August 1989; and ~ - property described to Brian Parker of Langley and McDonald, P.C. by Bill Petty of the City of Virginia Beach referencing site map entitled "Sandbridge Road Corridor Study - Road Cbnstraints Map, undated as "Hydric Field Locations" located south of Sandbridge Road between the two aforementioned sites (approximately 4 acres and bounded by Sandbridge road to the north, a ditch to the west, and a wetland area to the east). Langley and McDonald will assemble data on the three sites including the Soil ~urv~v..for the (~i13, of ~ and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland In~ventory Maps prior to '~,4king the entirety of each site to determine the presence of wetlands using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manu..a! (1987). It is our under~tanding that thc City needs planning information regarding the impact of wetlands on thc devclopmcm potential for each of the three sites. Wc furthcr undcrstand that thc limits of wetlands, it' present arc not to be survcycd or confirmed by the Corps but rather detailed on an exhibit to be provided in a ictter report. Given the strict timclines for the projcct, global positioning system (O?$) will employe.~ to record ficld locations of wetland/upland areas. This tcchnology will allow for thc most timely and ac~uratc record of'thc field conditions. Phase I Environmental Site Assessmen_ts (Phase I ]~SAs) The proposed Phase I ESAs will be performed in general accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Designation E 1527-98, entitled "Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process". The following scope of sr.a'vices will be performed as part of our services: A sitc rcconnaissancc will bc conductM of the subject properties in an attcmpt to identify visual 'indications of potential sources of c~ntamination onsitc. Intcrvicws will be performed with onsite management, if available. No sampling will bc performed as pan of this scope of W°rk. An area reconnaissance within the immediate vicinity of the properties will be conducted by automobile along accessible roadways to observe for potential soun:es of contamination which could impact the sub. j~t properties including drive-bys of regulatory listed facilities. Ad.~oining properties will be viewed from the subject site where possible. An onsite limited polychlorinated biphcnyl (PCB) survey will be performed. The limited PCB survey will consist of a visual reconnaissance for fluid-containing major electrical devices (transformers and capacitor banks), excluding fluorescent light ballasts. The PCB status of these devices will be noted based on the presence or absence of labeling. Thc general condition of these devices will be: noted, ~pcciaily evidence of leakage. The limited PCB survey does not include any sampling or testing of dielectric fluids. Review readily available information to characterize the general geology and hydrogcology in the vicinity of the subject site to estimate the potential pathways of' contamination migration and the potential receptors (surficial and subsurface) of contamination, if present. Rcviewa database scarch of regulatory agencies' lists for records regarding possible hazardous material handling, spills, storage, production, etc. at the sitc or in thc site vicinity which ma~, potcntially threaten the subject prOperty. Thc search radii used will be those specified in ASTM E 1527-98. The lists to be revicwcd arc: Page 2 - Environmental Protcction Agency Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS), - Resource Conservation and RccovcTy Information System (RCR. I$) Notifiers, TSDs, and Violators, - Environmcntal Protection A$cncy National Prioritics List (NPL), -.Emcrgcncy Response Notification System tERNS), - Commonwealth of Virginia Departmcnt of Environmental Quality Superf'und sites list, Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) registration and Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) lists, and - Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Environmental Quality 'list for waste disposal sites. Local agcncies will bc contacted by telephone or facsimile for information of environmental problems associated with the property or general mca. This will include a review of available fire insurance maps of the mca in which thc project sitcs nrc Iocatcd. If fire insurance maps are not available, w~ will review City of Virginia Beach Fire Department records for incident~ or spills that may have had thc potcntinl to contaminate the subject properties. Review existing repons of prior ~sscssments, if available from thc client or tenant(s). Review readily available, sclcct~ aerial photography for past usc activity in thc site area from thc 1940's to thc present. A total ofthree Phase I ESAs will be performed. Each report will include a copy of the fire insurance maps or fire department records if available, as well as a copy of applicable regulatory agency database information, photographs of the subject properties, our findings and recommendations. Two copies ofcach report will be provided to the City of Virg;nia Beach. SCI-[EDULE OF WORK: Commence: Complete: Upon rcccipt ofwrlttcn authorization to proceed. Completed reports will bc submitted to the City of Virginia Beach approximntcly three wccks after rcccipt of written notice to procccd. Page 3 COMPENSATION: The ENGINEER shall be paid in accordanc~ with Section ~hc referenced contraot for a lump sum fcc of $~78.00. SUBMITTED: APPROVED: Kcnncth"A. Di~'k~, Princii~d Date Langley and McDonald, P.C. DD PPROVED Page 4 J4. B.~6 R 16 /RM£RL¥ EVELOPMENT :A'rlON P 714 380.39' TOTAL ~.4 ~,4 - lo- LOT B 0,507 AC TO TN( CITY OF VA. l~ACH 17~,,O0' -- S 10'48'00' E :~ER ROAD (60'-RIGHT M.B. :~8 R 16 GRAPHIC SCA_I .E OF 27.39'- ¥/ r:.x. RL. HE/~B VACA~.O 4o' -" 207.93' 12' I~10/tT- 0f'- MIry ~I~RESY OEDICAT£O TO THE CITY OF VA. BE. ACH. AREA- I~00 S~- o. Oql Ac. p A,q~ U L A 2434- II- 2030 LOT C ~1.128 Ac. NOW OR FORMERLY ~'IR~NIA I~ACH DB 10~5 P 228 503.00' TOTAL 100.60' TO SANDBRJDG£ RO. WAY} SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY PARCEL A SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY SANDBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION D.a. 24oa P. oe6~ (PLAT) ..- AND AREA B -- 5 SECTION 1 TRACT B SANDBRIDGE BEACH~ M.B..18 P, 16 PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH ~IROINIA BEACH, VA. sCALE; 1' -- 40' I AUG./ST 1989 I,,l,,,..4:m-al. rn 234 P 16.17 - 29- Item V- H. 4. ORD INAN CES/RES OL UTION ITEM # 46789 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $855,393, as reimbursement, from the Virginia Department of Emergency Services and $35,641from the General Fund, for a total of $891,034 to the FY 2000 FEMA Special Revenue Fund re the City's cost associated with Hurricane Floyd Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessom& Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $891,034 TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FY 2000 OPERATING BUDGET, FEMA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, SUPPORTED BY AN ESTIMATED $855,393 REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND $35,641 OF FUND BALANCE FROM THE GENERAL FUND, FOR THE CITY'S COSTS TO CLEAN UP DAMAGE CAUSED BY HURRICANE FLOYD 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 WHEREAS, in September 1999, Hurricane Floyd brought high winds and intense rain that resulted in flooding and wind-related property damage and required clean-up operations that cost the City $891,034; and WHEREAS, the City sought reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Administration for clean-up expenses necessitated by Hurricane Floyd. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. That $855,393 is hereby accepted from the Commonwealth of Virginia and appropriated to the Fire Department's FY 2000 Operating Budget, FEMA Special Revenue Fund, to reimburse the City for clean-up activities associated with Hurricane Floyd. 2. That funds in the amount of $35,641 are hereby appropriated from the fund balance in the General Fund to the Fire Department's FY 2000 Operating Budget, FEMA Special Revenue Fund, for the non- reimbursable portion of expenditures. 3. That estimated revenue from the Commonwealth for FY 2000 is hereby increased in the amount of $855,393. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27 day of Jun- , 2000. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of City Council. CA7751 F:~Data~ATY~Ordin~NONCODE~Hurricane Floyd.ord.wpd June 22 2000 R-5 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL · SUFFICIENCY' 15-Jun-O0 City of Virginia Beach Departmental Appropriations for Hurricane Floyd Dept/Divislon Total Social Services Public Works: Waste Mgmt Public Works: Highways Public Works: Operations Mgmt Public Works: Street Maintenance Public Works: Highway Operations Fire Public Utilities Public Utilities: Lake Gaston $8,359 $47,757 $33,253 $33,774 $340,920 $1,663 $122,323 $42,374 $111,784 General Services: Landscape $20,258 General Services: Bldg Maint "B"* $8,083 General Services: Bldg Maint "E"* $6,311 Department of COMIT $7,720 Libraries $1,235 Police $104,081 Community Services Board $1,139 $891,034 * "B" Emgerency protective measures; these expenditures are reflected in several budget units. "E" Public buildings and equipment, which are also reflected in several budget units. Item V- H. 5. - 30- ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46790 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $480,000 additional revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the FY 1999-00 and $1,387, 500for FY 2000-O1 to the Department of Social Services re child care. Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FROM THE COMMONWEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,000 AND $1,387,500 TO THE FY 2000 AND 2001 OPERATING BUDGETS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF CHILD CARE SERVICES WHEREAS, a new federal welfare law permits the use of surplus welfare funds for the provision of child day care; and WHEREAS, no local match is required, and the City has a contract for the administration of the Child Day Care Program already in place. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. That $480,000 is hereby accepted from the Commonwealth of Virginia and appropriated to the FY 2000 Operating Budget of the Department of Social Services for the provision of child day care services. 2. That $1,387,500 is hereby accepted from the Commonwealth of Virginia and appropriated to the FY 2001 Operating Budget of the Department of Social Services for the provision of child day care services, with this appropriation being effective July 1, 2000. 3. That estimated revenue from the Commonwealth for FY 2000 is hereby increased by $480,000, and estimated revenue from the Commonwealth for FY 2001 is hereby increased by $1,387,500. Adopted the 27 day of Jun? 2000, by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. CA7752 F:~Data~ATY~Ordin~NONCODE~DSS Child Care.ord.wpd June 20, 2000 R-3 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT APPROVED AS TO LEGAL S.UFFICIF~NC~ I ~~ O'S Departmen~f Law Management - 31 - Item V-H6. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTION ITEM#46791 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to authorize advance of Economic Development investment Program (EDIP)funds for purchase of the public plaza land, hiring of a construction manager by the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA)for The Town Center; and, authorizing the City Manager to approve future EDIP expenditures for this project after approval by the VBDA. Voting: 10-0(By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera K Oberndorf Nancy K.Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 1 ORDINANCE APPROVING ADVANCE OF EDIP 2 FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF PUBLIC PLAZA 3 LAND AND HIRING OF A CONSTRUCTION 4 MANAGER BY THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 5 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE TOWN 6 CENTER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE 7 CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FUTURE EDIP 8 EXPENDITURES AFTER APPROVAL BY THE 9 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH DEVELOPMENT 10 AUTHORITY 11 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority("Authority") has 12 approved a Development Agreement for the Town Center of Virginia Beach ("Development 13 Agreement"),an investment partnership agreement with Town Center Associates,L.L.C.,pursuant 14 to City Council's recommendation and approval, for development of a Town Center to include a 15 mixed-use,pedestrian-oriented,activity center with mid to high-rise structures containing numerous 16 types of users (the`Project"); 17 WHEREAS, in the Ordinance Approving Documents For the Town Center Project 18 (#99-2570Q), adopted on February 8, 2000, City Council authorized the execution of a Support 19 Agreement between the City and the Authority supporting the Authority's obligations contained in 20 the Development Agreement and related Project Documents; and 21 WHEREAS, the Development Agreement contemplates the purchase of the Public 22 Plaza Land for an amount not to exceed $741,083, and the hiring of the Authority's Construction 23 Manager by the Authority,with the costs to be paid from the proceeds of the Phase I Bonds for the 24 Project; 25 WHEREAS, the cost of the Authority's Construction Manager for twenty-four 26 months is not expected to exceed S266,400; 27 WHEREAS,the Phase I Bonds are not going to be sold until after the time needed 28 for the purchase of the Public Plaza Land and the hiring of the Authority's Construction Manager; 29 WHEREAS, there are funds in the Economic Development Investment Program 30 ("EDIP") which are available for such purposes, subject to approval of the City Council, which 31 would be reimbursed upon the sale of the Phase I Bonds; 32 WHEREAS,by Resolution adopted May 16, 2000, the Authority approved the use 33 of EDIP funds as an advance for the purchase of the Public Plaza Land and the hiring of the 34 Authority's Construction Manager, subject to approval of the City Council and conditioned on the 35 reimbursement of the actual amount of EDIP funds used for such purposes from the proceeds of the 36 Phase I Bonds; and 37 WHEREAS, to ensure that the Project moves forward in a timely manner, the City 38 Manager needs delegated responsibility for approval of all Phase I expenses that might be advanced 39 from ED1P funds after approval by the Authority, provided such expenses will ultimately be 40 reimbursed from the proceeds of the Phase I Bonds. 41 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 42 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA; 43 1. That City Council hereby approves and authorizes the use of Economic 44 Development Investment Program ("EDIP") funds, as an advance for the purchase of the Public 45 Plaza Land and the hiring of the Authority's Construction Manager conditioned on the 46 reimbursement of the actual amount of EDIP funds used for such purposes from the proceeds of the 47 Phase I Bonds. 48 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to approve all Phase I expenses that 49 might need to be advanced from EDIP funds after approval by the City of Virginia Beach 50 Development Authority,provided such expenses will ultimately be reimbursed from proceeds ofthe 51 Phase I Bonds, without further approval by the City Council. 52 3. Unless otherwise defined herein,the capitalized terms used in this Ordinance 53 shall have the meanings set forth in Appendix I of the Development Agreement. 54 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,Virginia, on the 27 day 55 of June, 2000. 56 CA7722.ord 57 June 21, 2000 58 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 59 (.;01Z11 ear U 'lAA,`*- 60 Finance Department 61 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL �a LEEGALSSUUFFICIENCY: 62 ew0�6• ` 63 City Attorney 64 2 Item V- H. 7.a. - 32 - ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46792 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance re compensation: City Manager (Effective 12/1/2000) 11.8% $160,000 Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Reba S. McClanan Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks dune27, 2000 1 2 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY MANAGER 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 WHEREAS, City Council has evaluated the performance of the City Manager; and WHEREAS, based upon this evaluation, City Council has determined that an increase in the City Manager's compensation would be appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That effective December 1, 2000, the salary of the City Manager is hereby increased by eleven and eight-tenths percent (11.8% from $143,102.00 annually to $160,000 annually. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginza, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA-7761 ORDINkNONCODEkCOMPENSATION 2000.JKS JUNE 20, 2000 Ri - 33 - Item V- H. 7. b.. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46 793 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance re compensation: City Attorney (Effective 11/1/2000) 16% $145,000 Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 4 8 10 11 12 13 14 WHEREAS, City Council has evaluated the performance of the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, based upon this evaluation, City Council has determined that an increase in the City Attorney's compensation would be appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That effective November 1, 2000, the salary of the City Attorney is hereby increased by sixteen percent (16%) from $125,000.00 annually to $145,000 annually. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA-7762 ORDIN~NONCODE~COMPENSATION 2000.LLL JUNE 20, 2000 R1 - 34- Item V- H. 7. c. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46794 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance re compensation: City Clerk (Effective 11/16/2000) 7.61% $ 70,000 Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK 3 4 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 WHEREAS, City Council has evaluated the performance of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, based upon this evaluation, City Council has determined that an increase in the City Clerk's compensation would be appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That effective November 16, 2000, the salary of the City Clerk is hereby increased by seven and sixty-one-hundredths percent (7.61% from $65,046.00 annually to $70,000 annually. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA-7764 ORDIN~NONCODE~COMPENSATION 2000.RHS JUNE 20, 2000 R1 - 35 - Item V- H. Z d. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46795 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance re compensation: Real Estate Assessor (Effective3~1~2001) 4.5% $ 83,600 Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 1 2 3 AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 WHEREAS, City Council has evaluated the performance of the City Real Estate Assessor; and WHEREAS, based upon this evaluation, City Council has determined that an increase in the City Real Estate Assessor's compensation would be appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That effective March 1, 2001, the salary of the City Real Estate Assessor is hereby increased by four and one-half percent (4.5%) from $80,000.00 annually to $83,600 annually. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA-7763 ORDINkNONCODEkCOMPENSATION 2000.JB JUNE 20, 2000 RI - 36- Item V- H. 8. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46796 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $26,000 from the Francis Land House Board of Governors Trust Fund to the FY 2001 Operating Budget of the Department of Museums and Cultural Arts re support for programs and operating expenses. Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. OberndordS, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $26,000 FROM FUND BALANCE FROM THE FRANCIS LAND HOUSE BOARD OF GOVERNORS TRUST FUND TO THE FY 2001 OPERATING BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ARTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AND OPERATING EXPENSES WHEREAS, the Francis Land House Board of Governors uses proceeds from Francis Land House Board of Governors Trust Fund fund balance to supplement the programs and cover operating expenses of the Francis Land House, and these funds are available for appropriation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. That $26,000 is hereby appropriated from the Francis Land House Board of Governors Trust Fund to the FY 2000- 2001 Operating Budget of the Department of Museums and Cultural Arts for the purpose of providing additional support for the programs and operating expenses of the Francis Land House. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27 day of 3une , 2000. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of City Council. CA7741 F: ~Data~ATY~Ordin~NONCODE[Francis Land Hs. ord. wpd June 20, 2000 R-3 Approved as to Content: Approved as to Legal Sufficiency: City Attorne~'-s Office -37- Item V- H. 9. ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46797 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Railway grade crossing projects at Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard: ao Resolution for the improvement of railway crossings through the installation of traffic signal preemption devices; and, the City agrees to pay its share of the total costs re preliminary engineering , right-of-way acquisition and construction and reimburse VDOT, if the project is canceled. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $5,300 from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to Traffic Safety Improvements, Phase II, for these crossings. Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndo~ Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, dr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 2~ 2000 1 2 3 4 PROJECT PROGRAMMING RESOLUTION: WITCHDUCK ROAD AND INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD RAIL/HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING PROJECTS 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O WHEREAS, in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request, in the form of a City Council resolution, be made for VDOT to program an urban highway project in the City of Virginia Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. That the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia hereby requests VDOT to establish an urban highway project for the improvement of railway crossings through installation of traffic signal preemption devices at Witchduck Road (approximately .01 mile south of Southern Boulevard) and Independence Boulevard (approximately 0.05 miles south of Columbus Street). 2. That the City of Virginia Beach hereby agrees (i) to pay its share of the total costs for preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition and construction of this project, pursuant to Code of Virginia § 33.1-44, and (ii) to reimburse VDOT, if the City Council subsequently elects to cancel the project, for the total amount of the costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27 June ,2000 __ day of CA-7746 ORDIN~NONCODE~Railway Crossing. Res June 15, 2000 R3 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: t_ epartrflent*o Public Works APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: City Attorney's O~e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $5,300 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO' CAPITAL PROJECT #2-285, TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE II, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING TRAFFIC SAFETY AT TWO RAILWAY CROSSINGS 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has granted the City $5,300 for traffic safety projects at Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard that will increase traffic safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. That $5,300 from the Virginia Department of Transportation is hereby accepted and appropriated to Capital Project #2-285, Traffic Safety Improvements - Phase II, for the purpose of increasing traffic safety at railway crossings at Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard. 2. Estimated state revenue is hereby increased by $5,300. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27 day of June , 2000. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of City Council. CA7693 F:\Data\ATY\Ordin\NONCODE\railway crossing.ord.wpd June 15, 2000 R-3 Approved as to Content: Management Services Approved as to Legal Sufficiency: City Attorney~ Office ,'_,,, LO~TION MAP S~LE : ~" = ~,600' WIlCHDUCK ROAD PROPOS[D I~FFIC SIG~A[ PR[-[MPIIO~ SCAkE: 1" = 200' PREPARED BY PAN ENG. DRAFT. 06,-APR-2000 I_OCAT/ON ~ LOCATION MAP SCALE : 1": 1,600' L OCA TION I INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRE-EMPTION SCALE: 1" = 200' PREPARED BY PAN ENG. DRAFT. 06-APR-2000 Item V- H. iO. - 38- ORDINANCES/RESOL UTION ITEM # 46798 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council APPROVED: REFUNDS: License- $79,518.29 Tax - $11,943.52 Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE YEAR PAID BASE INTEREST TOTAL L T MCGOVERN INC LARRY AND DON'S AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP LBC MABUHAY NORTH AMERICA CORP LIBERTY EXCHANGE INC LIFETIME TILE & MARBLE INC LITTLE CAESARS ENT INC OTTO LAWRENCE CORP QUALITY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES LLC RACK ROOM SHOES INC SAWYER LAKES LLC SHAMPINE BARRY A SHONEYS INC. ATrN BUDDY STARTUP TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT GROUP THERMATEX OF TIDEWATER LLC TOONE ROGER LOUIS UNCLE HARRY'S CONES & CREAM VETERANS REALTY INC WEST RUCKLEY B 04/21/00 AUDIT 2,306.47 376.42 2,682.89 04/18/00 . AUDIT 119.32 0.99 120.31 2000 04/28/00 10.00 0.00 1 2000 04/20/00 10.00 0.00 10.00 04/07/00 AUDIT 59.92 0.00 59.92 04/07~00 AUDIT 1,477.40 0.00 1,477.40 2000 05/01/00 28.00 0.00 28.00 2000 04/25/00 46.81 0.00 46.81 04/03/00 AUDIT 32.88 0.00 32.88 03/24/00 AUDIT 2,003.45 775.76 2,779.21 1999 04/13/00 720.82 0.00 720.82 2000 04/24/00 14.00 0.00 14.00 04/06/00 AUDIT 3,631.75 44.61 3,676.36 2000 05/01/00 85.01 0.00 85.01 04/07/00 AUDIT 91.06 6.80 97.86 1999 04/26/00 40.00 0.00 40.00 2000 04/27/00 381.06 0.00 381.06 04/28/00 AUDIT 10.00 0.00 10.00 2000 04/26/00 24.00 0.00 24.00 Certified as to payment:, ~ Comm't~sione-r office Revenue This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling City of Virginia Beach on the l~,ity Attorney's Office 12,296.53 were approved by the Council of the 27 June O0 day of ,20 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LICENSE REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for license refunds, upon certification of the Commissioner of the Revenue are hereby approved: NAME LICENSE DATE YEAR PAID BASE INTEREST TOTAL AKHIGBE SAMUEL ORIAREWO 2000 4/28/00 40.00 0.00 40.00 AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCE INC 1999 02/24/99 2,289.46 0.00 2,289.46 ANIMAL KINGDOM INC 04/10/00 AUDIT 348.65 22.64 371.29 ATLANTIC PROTECTIVE SERVICES 2000 04/12/00 1,043.69 0.00 1,043.69 ATLAS TRAVEL SERVICE INC 2000 04/26/00 13.71 0.00 13.71 BEACHSIDE LC 04/18/00 AUDIT 424.12 67.72 491.84 BRITO CORP THE 04/07/00 AUDIT 260.31 20.02 280.33 BROWN ROSS M 2000 04/26/00 57.38 0.00 57.38 CARDINAL SIGN CORP 2000 03/31/00 90.96 0.00 90.96 CAVALIER HOTEL CORP 1999 04/28/00 125.00 0.00 125.00 CITRUS GROUP INC THE 2000 04/26/00 29.75 0.00 29.75 CORBIN & COMPANY LTD 04/11/00 AUDIT 502.11 19.15 521.26 CREATIVE SERVICES FOR ADVERTISING INC 2000 04~06/00 113.44 0.00 113.44 CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY 1999 04/12/00 547.13 0.00 547.13 DALTON CHARLES M 1999 04/24/00 477.29 0.00 477.29 DOMINION CONTRACT CARPETS INC 1997-99 04/19/00 399.70 0.00 399.70 DONALD CRAIG & ASSOCIATES 04/05/00 AUDIT 424.48 33.98 458.46 DUKES & CO INC 04/26/00 AUDIT 224.50 34.58 259.08 EAST COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERV SALES 03/17/00 AUDIT 290.41 50.22 340.63 EL CAMINO MOTOR LODGE CORP 04/24/00 AUDIT 102.76 20.54 123.30 EXAMINATION MGT SERVICES INC 03/30/00 AUDIT 176.09 0.00 176.09 FITNESS WORKS INC 04/18/00 AUDIT 500.29 65.46 565.75 FORTUNE ENTERPRISES INC 2000 04/25/00 40.00 0.00 40.00 FOUR C CONSTRUCTION INC 04/07/00 AUDIT 52.10 49.76 101.86 FOUR DS INC 2000 04/10/00 63.21 0.00 63.21 GARRIS TRAVEL SERVICE LC 2000 03128/00 229.03 0.00 229.03 GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE SPEC INC 2000 04/24/00 43.34 0.00 43.34 GRECO RESEARCH ENGINEERING CO 03113/00 AUDIT 0.00 99.92 99.92 HABERDASH CONTRUCTION INC 04/21/00 AUDIT 20.80 2.25 23.05 HAMPTON ROADS HVAC SERVICE INC 03/21/00 AUDIT 10.63 0.00 10.63 HARDIN AND ASSOCIATES INC 2000 05/01/00 2,336.59 0.00 2,336.59 HAWK ELECTRIC SERVICE INC 04/14/00 AUDIT 26.39 5.04 31.43 HAYES GAYLAN J 04/08/00 AUDIT 34.80 6.96 41.76 HECHINGER INVESTMENTS CO OF DELAWARE INC 04/19/00 AUDIT 48,901.81 4,571.97 53,473.78 HENCHEL VALERIE J 04/10/00 AUDIT 680.58 73.70 754.28 HERBOSO BEN N 04/05100 AUDIT 18.92 0.00 18.92 HONEYCUTT PROF STYLING PRODUCT 2000 04/25~00 46.87 0.00 46.87 HORNER CORPORATION THE 04/12/00 AUDIT 6.57 1.31 7.88 HO'IT PRODUCTS INC 04120100 AUDIT 123.03 14.52 137.55 HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC 04/07/00 AUDIT 105.42 0.00 105.42 IMBUR DONALD J MD PC 04/18/00 AUDIT 571.42 166.60 738.02 INVESTMENT RESEARCH CORP 04/19/00 AUDIT 10.00 2.00 12.00 ITEMS UNLIMITED INC 2000 05/01/00 50.33 0.00 50.33 JESSUP CONSTRUCTION LLC 2000 04/25/00 15.50 0.00 15.50 KJK INC 2000 04/27/00 24.85 0.00 24.85 Certified as to Day~me~, t:om~ssio'rler ~6~fie"R~i, en ue This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling City of Virginia Beach on the 67,221.76 27 Attorney's Office were approved by the Council of the day of June ,20 00 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TAX REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE TREASURER FOR PAYMENT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for tax refunds upon certification of the Treasurer are hereby approved: Tax Type Ticket Exoneration Date NAME Year of Tax Number Number Paid Penalty Odubela, Tokunbo A. & Irati 2000 Odubela, Tokunbo A. & Irati 1997 Odubela, Tokunbo A. & Irati 1997 Odubela, Tokunbo A. & Irati 1998 Odubela, Tokunbo A. & Irati 1998 Odubela, Tokunbo A. & Irati 1999 Odubela, Tokunbo A. & Irati 1999 Randolph, Parthenia R. 2000 Patel, Margaret 2000 Harry R. Purkey, Jr. Attorney 1998 Harry R. Purkey, Jr. Attorney 1998 Siewinski, Mark A. & Darlene 2000 Touzos, Andrianos G & D Kouioukis 2000 Gallop Earnest W. Estate 2000 Sewell, Gerald 2000 Knight, Clyde Jr & Stephanie N. 2000 Browning, Randall et al 2000 Browning, James R. & Olive G. 1999 Browning, James R. & Olive G. 1999 Browning, James R. & Olive G. 1998 Browning, James R. & Olive G. 1998 Browning, James R. & Olive G. 1997 Browning, James R. & Olive G. 1997 Reynolds, Jane 2000 RE(l/2) 00-092485-1 EA 12/03/99 · RE(l/2) 97-090048-9 EA 11/18/96 RE(2/2) 97-090048-9 EA 05/19/97 RE(l/2) 98-090664-1 EA 11/25/97 RE(2/2) 98-090664-1 EA 05/19/98 RE(l/2) 99-091412-3 EA 12/04/98 RE(2/2) 99-091412-3 EA 06/01/99 RE(l/2) 00-101721-4 EA 12/05/99 RE(l/2) 00-095755-7 EA 11/19/99 RE(l/2) 98-072854-9 11/25/97 RE(2/2) 98-072854-9 06/05/98 RE(l/2) 00-114006-3 11/19/99 RE(l/2) 00-125730-2 EA 12/05/99 1~.. (1/2) 00-044229-3 EA 12/05/99 RE(I/2) 00-112384-9 EA 12/05/99 RE(l/2) 00-068826-9 EA 11/19/99 RE(I/2) 00-016066-7 EA 12/02/99 RE(l/2) 99-015908-3 EA 12/05/98 RE(2/2) 99-015908-3 EA 06/05/99 RE(l/2) 98-015470-2 EA 12/05/97 RE(2/2) 98-015470-2 EA 06/05/98 RE(l/2) 97-015201-9 EA 12/05/96 RE(2/2) 97-015201-9 EA 06/05/97 Dog License #23246 & #23245 03/09/00 Int. Total 22.77 19.23 19.23 21.47 21.47 22.77 22.77 137.12 1002.35 396.50 396.50 6.25 1534.76 61.00 63.97 27.56 692.99 692.99 692.99 692.99 692.99 692.99 692.99 4.00 TOTAL: $8,630.65 This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The above abatement(s) totaling e~ aqn ~q were approved by the C~)~fic-iT ~ City ofVirgi_nia 21~(~0h on the day of Jc/n~; Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk Cert John' Appr, ~Afi~~~payment;/~ ,/~ ,ed as to form: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TAX REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE TREASURER FOR PAYMENT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for tax refunds upon certification of the Treasurer are hereby approved: Tax Type Ticket Exoneration NAME Year of Tax Number Number Date Paid Penalty Int. Total Newbury, Joan & Sandra C. 2000 Kellam, Floyd E. 2000 Bishops Court Homeowners Assoc 1999 Boyenton, John R. and Mary C. 2000 Brinkos, John M., Jr. 2000 Foiles, Henry L., Jr. & Joyce 1999 Foiles, Henry L., Jr. & Joyce 2000 Gamboni, David W. 2000 Cleveland, Flournoy E. & Darline 1999 Fulcher, Ross B. 2000 WMF Washingtion Mort 2000 WMF Washingtion Mort 2000 Wilson, Earl & Lula 2000 TABCO 2000 Wilson, Stanley T. 2000 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 1997 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 1997 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 1998 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 1998 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 2000 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 2000 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 1999 Anderson, Carl A. & Patricia B. 1999 Rosin, Robert J. 1996 RE(l/2) 00-090562-1 EA RE(l/2) 00-066513-1 RE(l/2) 99-010758-5 RE(l/2) 00-013229-8 EA RE(l/2) 00-099844-2 EA RE(l/2) 99-041018-6 RE(1/2) 00-041472-3 RE(l/2) 00-044366-6 EA RE(2/2) 99-023619-7 RE(2/2) 00-043567-5 RE(l/2) 00-107947-9 EA RE(2/2) 00-107947-9 EA RE(l/2) 00-136123-4 EA RE(l/2) 00-122123-4 RE(l/2) 00-136417-9 EA RE(l/2) 97-002410-4 EA RE(2/2) 97-002410-4 EA RE(l/2) 98-002471-9 EA RE(2/2) 98-002471-9 EA RE(l/2) 00-002481-4 EA RE(2/2) 00-002481-4 EA RE(l/2) 99-002397-9 EA RE(2/2) 99-002397-9 EA PP(1/2) 96011916737 11/29/99 26.92 12/03/99 44.48 11/18/99 514.84 11/29/99 4.88 11/03/99 8.49 12/13/99 25.92 25.92 12/13/99 3.70 3.70 11/04/99 42.82 06/05/66 24.33 05/05/00 21.08 11/17/99 416.63 05/10/00 416.63 11/29/99 549.00 10/14/99 14.49 12/05/99 45.75 11/18/96 123.80 05/19/97 123.80 11/25/97 123.80 05/19/98 123.80 12/05/99 137.85 05/18/00 137.85 11/18/98 123.80 05/24/99 123.80 06/12/00 9.06 34.70 134.41 TOTAL: $3,312.87 This ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. The8_aj:~v · abm ~)rn ent(s) totaling ~3,312.8 7were approved by the Council of the City of Virgima Beach onthe 27 day of_3a~o_~ ?000 Ruth Hodges Smith City Clerk C¢ Jol T~_ ~:li~in~ss ~nd as to payn~ Approved as to form: Le'~lie L.'7~illey, City Attorney - 39- Item V- H. 11.a. ORDINANCES ITEM # 46799 ADD-ON Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADDED TO THE AGENDA: Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement, Parking Facilities Lease, Special Purpose Obligation Note and other related documents pledging TIF funds for the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $471,916 tax increment funds (TIF); authorize the TRANSFER of $656,490 from the Lynnhaven Mall Tax Increment Financing Fund, Reserve for Contingencies, for the purpose of making payments required by the Development ,4greement to be executed between the City and Knickerbocker Properties, Inc.; and, providing funds for the City's Transit Service Initiative re the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John ,4. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William ~ Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessom& Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members ,4bsent: ,4. M. "Don" Weeks dune27, 2000 - 40- Item V- H. 11.b. ORDINANCES ITEM # 46800 ADD-ON Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute the Development Agreement, Parking Facilities Lease, Special Purpose Obligation Note and other related documents pledging TIF funds for the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District. Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $471,916 tax increment funds (TIF); authorize the TRANSFER of $656,490 from the Lynnhaven Mall Tax Increment Financing Fund, Reserve for Contingencies, for the purpose of making payments required by the Development Agreement to be executed between the City and Knickerbocker Properties, Inc.; and, providing funds for the City's Transit Service lnitiative re the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IlL Margaret L. Eure, William W Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING TAX INCREMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $471,916 AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $656,490 FROM THE LYNNHAVEN MALL TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUND - RESERVE FOR CONTINGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAKING PAYMENTS REQUIRED BY THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND KNICKERBOCKER PROPERTIES, INC. AND PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S TRANSIT SERVICE INITIATIVE AND COSTS OF TRANSIT SERVICES TO THE LYNNHAVEN MALL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 WHEREAS, on June 9, 1998, City Council established the "Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District" (the "District") and authorized the creation of the "Lynnhaven Mall Tax Increment Financing Fund" (the "TIF Fund") to achieve certain public purposes in the District; WHEREAS, Agreement (the Properties, Inc. Lynnhaven Mall; the City has entered "Development Agreement") III (the "Mall Owner") into a Development with Knickerbocker for the expansion of WHEREAS, the Development Agreement calls for certain payments to be made to the Mall Owner ("Primary Scheduled Owner Payments"), which payments will be derived from tax increment revenue generated by the District and available in the TIF Fund; WHEREAS, the City plans to improve transit service to Lynnhaven Mall (the "Transit Service Initiative") with an expected cost of $100,000; and WHEREAS, Primary Scheduled Owner Payments of $53,406 for FY 1998-1999, up to $350,000 for FY 1999-2000, and up to $625,000 for FY 2000-2001, are required per the Development Agreement for a total of up to $1,028,406 in payments to be made in FY 2000-2001. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. That there is hereby established in the Designated Fund Account (the "Designated Fund Account") in the TIF Fund a reserve of $250,000 to be used for shortfalls in the City's Transit Service Initiative, and that all interest earned on the Designated Fund Account shall remain in the Designated Fund Account; 39 4O 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 2. That, effective July 1, 2000,funds in the amount of $403,406 are hereby appropriated from the TIF Fund - Fund Balance to enable the City to make the Primary Scheduled Owner Payments for FY 1998-1999 and FY 1999-2000, as required by the Development Agreement; 3. That, effective July 1, 2000, funds in the amount of $68,510 are hereby appropriated from an increase in estimated revenues in the TIF Fund, and funds in the amount of $31,490 are hereby transferred from the TIF Fund Reserve for Contingencies, for the purpose of supporting transit improvements to serve the District; and 4. That, effective July 1, 2000, the City Manager is hereby authorized to transfer funds in an amount not to exceed $625,000 from the TIF Fund - Reserve for Contingencies to enable the City to make the Primary Scheduled Owner Payment for FY 2000- 2001, as required by the Development Agreement. 55 56 57 58 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27 day of June , 2000. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of City Council. CA-7706 F:~Data\ATY~Ordin~NONCODE~LYNNHAVEN.ORD2.wpd May 9, 2000 R3 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Managen~eh~ Service~ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Cit'y~y' s Office 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PARKING FACILITIES LEASE, SPECIAL PURPOSE OBLIGATION NOTE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS AND PLEDGING TIF FUND FOR LYNNHAVEN MALL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT (TAX INCREMENT FINANCING) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 WHEREAS, by Ordinance No 98-2493J (the "TIF Ordinance") adopted June 9, 1998, City Council created a tax increment financing district known as ~Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District" (the ~District") and authorized the creation of the Lynnhaven Mall Tax Increment Financing Fund" (the ~TIF Fund") and the issuance of tax increment financing obligations in the maximum amount of $18,250,000 (the "TIF Obligations"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the TIF Ordinance, the appropriate officers of the City have negotiated a Development Agreement, a Parking Facilities Lease and a Special Purpose Obligation Note (the "Project Documents") to create and define the TIF Obligations and replace the Memorandum of Understanding referenced in the TIF Ordinance; and WHEREAS, copies of the final forms of the Project Documents are on file with the City Clerk; and WHEREAS; the Project Documents provide for a pledge of the TIF Fund as permitted by Section 58.1-3245.4 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 1. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute and deliver the Development Agreement, the Parking Facilities Lease, the Special Purpose Obligation Note and such other related documents to which the City is a party in order to fulfill the City's obligations under the Development Agreement with 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Knickerbocker Properties, Inc. III for the Lynnhaven Mall Shopping Center District. 2. Subject to the terms of the Development Agreement and the Parking Facilities Lease, the City pledges to the holder of the Special Purpose Obligation Note the funds held in the Lynnhaven Mall Tax Increment Financing Fund to secure the payment of the City's obligations under the Development Agreement, the Parking Facilities Lease and the Special Purpose Obligation Note which obligations, in the aggregate, shall not exceed $18,250,000. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. 45 CA-7698 46 ORDIN~NONCODE~CA7698.ORD 47 Ri 48 June 20, 2000 49 50 51 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 53 Public Works City Attorney's Office Item V-I. -41 - PLANNING ITEM # 46801 1. STEPHEN P. CREECH AND CHERRY G. CORRELL NONCONFORMING USE 2. JAMES & MAR YKA Y HINKEBEIN NONCONFORMING USE 3. CAROL A. SULLIVAN VARIANCE 4. ROBERT STEINHILBER AND VARIANCE TO SECTION 4.1(m)(1) HERBERT A. CULPEPPER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/alternative residential development VARIANCE TO SECTION 4. 4B CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/boat dock 5. 4-N-1,L.L.C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6. BC ENTERPRISE, INC. T/A ARISTOCRAT TOWING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 7. GALILEE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 8. PACE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONDITIONAL CHANGE OF ZONING 9. OCEAN TIDE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. CHANGE OF ZONING 10. CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AMEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Princess Anne Corridor Study Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics AMEND the City Zoning Ordinance (CZO) B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District B-3A Zoning District/outdoor plazas and cafes B-3A Zoning District/setbacks Item V-I. 1. dune27, 2000 - 42 - Item V-I. 1. PLANNING ITEM # 46802 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council APPROVED in ONE MOTION Items 1, 2, 6 (WITHDRAWAL), 9 and 10 b of the PLANNING BY CONSENT. Item 6 was WITHDRAWN, BY CONSENT Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, dr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 - 43 - Item V-L1. PLANNING ITEM # 46803 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED a Resolution upon application of STEPHEN P. CREECH and SHERRY G. CORRELL, for an enlargement of a nonconforming use: Application of STEPHEN P. CREECH and SHERRY G. CORRELL, for an enlargement of a nonconforming use to enlarge this existing duplex on the south side of 9th Street, 240feet west of Baltic Avenue(516 9TM StreeO, containing 2,445 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT- 6) The following condition shall be required: The structure as enlarged, will conform to the plans and renderings exhibited to the City Council on June 27, 2000~and on file with the Department of Planning. Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, dr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENLARGEMENT OF A NONCONFORMING USE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 516 9TH STREET (BEACH DISTRICT) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 WHEREAS, Stephen P. Creech (hereinafter the "Applicant") has made application to the City Council for authorization to enlarge a nonconforming use, consisting of a duplex, situated on a certain lot or parcel of land having the address of 516 9th Street, in the Beach District; and WHEREAS, said property lies within the R-SS Residential Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the said duplex is a nonconforming use pursuant to Section 105(a) of the City Zoning Ordinance in that duplexes are not permitted uses in the R-5S Residential District; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 105(d) of the City Zoning Ordinance, the enlargement of a nonconforming use is unlawful in the absence of a resolution of the City Council authorizing such enlargement upon a finding that the proposed use, as enlarged, will be equally appropriate or more appropriate to the zoning district than is the existing use; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the City Council hereby finds that the proposed duplex, as enlarged, will be equally appropriate to the District as is the existing duplex. 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the proposed enlargement of the applicant's duplex be, and hereby is, authorized, upon the following condition: 1. The structure, as enlarged, shall conform to the plans and elevations exhibited to the City Council on June 27, 2000 and on file with the Department of Planning. the Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on June day of , 2000. CA-00-7756 wmordres~creechres.wpd R-1 June 16, 2000 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL Department ot Law - 44 - Item V-I.2. PLANNING ITEM # 46804 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED a Resolution upon application of JAMES & MARY KAY HINKEBEIN, for the enlargement of a nonconforming use. Application of JAMES & MAR Y KA Y HINKEBEIN for an enlargement ora nonconforming use to reconstruct an existing cottage on the south side of Cavalier Drive, 1006.85 feet west of Pinewood Road (601 Cavalier Drive), containing 47,475 square feet. (BEACH DISTRICT - 6): The following condition shall be required: The structure, as reconstructed, will conform to the plans and renderings exhibited to the City Council on dune 27, 2000, and on file with the Department of Planning. Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, dr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A NONCONFORMING USE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 CAVALIER DRIVE (BEACH DISTRICT) WHEREAS, James and Mary Kay Hinkebein (hereinafter the "Applicants") have made application to the City Council for authorization to reconstruct a nonconforming use, consisting of a guest cottage, situated on a certain lot or parcel of land having the address of 601 Cavalier Drive, in the Beach District; and WHEREAS, said property lies within the R-40 Residential Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the said guest cottage is a nonconforming use pursuant to Section 105(a) of the City Zoning Ordinance in that the regulations of the R-40 Residential District do not allow guest cottages on lots upon which there is a single-family dwelling; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 105(d) of the City Zoning Ordinance, the reconstruction of a nonconforming use is unlawful in the absence of a resolution of the City Council authorizing such reconstruction upon a finding that the proposed use, as reconstructed, will be equally appropriate or more appropriate to the zoning district than is the existing use; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the City Council hereby finds that the proposed guest cottage, as reconstructed, will be equally appropriate to the District as is the existing guest cottage. 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 35 37 38 39 4O 41 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the proposed reconstruction of the applicants' guest and hereby is, authorized, upon the following cottage be, condition: 1. The structure, as reconstructed, shall conform to the plans and renderings exhibited to the City Council on June 27, 2000 and on file with the Department of Planning. the 27 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on June day of , 2000. CA-00-7757 wmordreskhinkres.wpd R-1 June 19, 2000 A~~ TO CONTENT APPROVED AS TO LEGAL Department of Law Item V-I.$. - 45 - PLANNING ITEM tl 46805 Carol Sullivan, 1637 Kilt Street, Phone: 479-5560, the applicant, represented herself The following registered in OPPOSITION: Randy Whitman, 3200 Turtle Rock Drive, Phone: 468-4180 Roy Bahls, 3204 Barrington Drive, Phone: 468-5480 A MOTIONwas made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Vice Mayor Sessoms to have the Citypurchase the property in the amount of $2,300 (the amount of Ms. Sullivan's investmenO. Said motion was WI THD RA WN. Upon motion by Council Lady McClanan, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council DENIED, Application of CAROL A. SULLIVAN for a Variance to ~ 4.5 of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires public sites and open space for recreation designation; and, to allow multi-family residential development. Appeal to Decisions of Administrative Officers in regard to certain elements of the Subdivision Ordinance, Subdivision for Carol A. Sullivan. Property is located at the terminus of Tiverton and Barrington Drive. (GPIN #1486-92-9282) ROSE HALL DISTRICT 3 City Manager shall work with applicant re City's acquisition of subject property Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 - 46- Item V-I. 4 b./c.?d. PLANNING ITEM # 46806 The following registered in SUPPORT: Attorney Edward Bourdon, Pembroke One, Fifth Floor, Phone: 499-8941, represented the applicant, distributed the Mansfield Farm plan and alternate conditions (which are hereby made apart of the record) Art Roehling, adjacent resident, registered Doyle Dean, adjacent land owner for over 30 years. Upon motion by Council Lady Henley, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council DENIED Ordinances upon application of ROBERT STEINHILBER and HERBERT A. CULPEPPER .for a Conditional Use Permit for an alternative residential development; Variance to 3g 4.4 B that all lots must meet the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance (CZO) re creation of up to nine (9)flag lots and construction of a community boat dock; and, Conditional Use Permit for a community boat dock Council Lady Henley referenced Mansfield Farm being an example of incentive based zoning. Appeal to Decisions of Administrative Officers in regard to certain elements of the Subdivision Ordinance (flag lots). Property is located on the west side of Blackwater Road across from Pungo Ferry Road. PRINCESS ANNE - DISTRICT 7. ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ROBERT STEINHILBER & HERBERT A. CULPEPPER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMUNITYBOATDOCK Ordinance upon application of Robert Steinhilber & Herbert A. Culpepper for a Conditional Use Permit for a community boat dock on certain property located at the southwest intersection of Blackwater Road and Blackwater Loop (GPIN #1389-72-5323; #1389-71-5307; #1399-00-0478). Said parcel contains 320 acres. PRINCESS ANNE - DISTRICT 7. AND, ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF ROBERT STEINHILBER & HERBER T A. CULPEPPER FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AL TERNA TIVE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Ordinance upon application of Robert Steinhilber & Herbert A. Culpepper for a Conditional Use Permit for an alternative residential development on certain property located at the southwest intersection of Blackwater Road and Blackwater Loop (GPIN #1389- 72-5323; #1389- 71-5307; #1399-00-0478). Said parcel contains 320 acres. PRINCESS ANNE- DISTRICT 7. Voting: 8-2 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III,, Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Margaret L. Eure, William IV. Harrison, Jr. Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 -47- Item V-I. 4 a.. PLANNING ITEM # 46807 Upon motion by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Council Lady McClanan, City Council WAIVED upon application of ROBERT STEINHILBER and HERBERT A. CULPEPPER a Variance to 3g 4.1 (m)(1) of the Subdivision Ordinance which requires a minimum 30-foot pavement width for the proposed cul-de-sac re a proposed 26-foot pavement width and swales in lieu of curb and gutter to route stormwater runoff. Appeal to Decisions of Administrative Officers in regard to certain elements of the Subdivision Ordinance, subdivision for Robert Steinhilber & Herbert A. Culpepper. Property is located at the southwest intersection of Blackwater Road and Blackwater Loop (GPIN #1389- 72- 5323; #1389-71-5307; #1399-00-0478) PRINCESS ANNE - DISTRICT 7 Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan,, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 Item V-I.$. - 48- PLANNING ITEM # 46807 Roger Pope, represented the applicant and Crown Central Petroleum - owner of the site. Upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of 4-N-1, L.U C., for a Conditional Use Permit, with Condition #1 DELETED: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF 4-N-l, L.L.C. FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT (FUEL SALES) R06003052 BE IT HE, BY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of 4-N-1, L.L.C. for a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile service establishment (fuel sales) in conjunction with a convenience store and service (car wash with oil and lube) on the north side of Northampton Boulevard, 190feet east of Baker Road (GPIN #1468-09-7809). Said parcel is located at 5740 Northampton Boulevard and contains 1.13 acres. BA YSIDE DISTRICT- 4 The following conditions shall be required: Category I landscaping shall be installed within the 15foot buffer along the northern property line adjacent to the H-! Hotel District. Additional shrubs and groundcover, acceptable to the Planning Director, shall be planted in the southeastern corner of the site in the open space area containing the new monument sign as designated on the submitted plans. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 09 of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-seventh of June, Two Thousand Voting: 7-3 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker and Reba S. McClanan Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 Item V-I. 6. - 49- PLANNING ITEM # 46808 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ALLOWED WITHDRAWAL of the Ordinance upon Application of B C ENTERPRISE INC., T/A ARISTOCRAT TOWING for a Conditional Use Permit: O~INANCE UPON APPLICA TION OF B C ENTERPRISE, INC., T/A ARISTOCRAT TOWING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A BULK STORA GE YARD Ordinance upon application of B C Enterprise, Inc. T/A Aristocrat Towing for a Conditional Use Permit for a bulk storage yard on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard, 700feet west of First Colonial Road (GPIN #2407-75-4668). Said parcel is located at 1737 Virginia Beach Boulevard and contains 33,005 square feet. BEACH DISTRICT- 6 l/oting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, ,Ir., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba $. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, .Ir. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 - 50- Item V-L 7. PLANNING ITEM # 46809 Attorney Eric Hauser, 220 63rd Street, Phone: 473-5388, represented the applicant William A. Greene, 456 Linkhorn Drive, Phone: 491-3522, Senior Intern at Galilee Episcopal Church Attorney Barry Koch, Inman & Strickler - Attorneys and Counselors at Law, 448 Linkhorn Drive, Phone: 428-1619, represented the Ivy Glen Condominium, and expressed concerns. Sharon Martin represented Ivy Glen Condominium Upon motion by Councilman Branch, seconded by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council, ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of GALILEE EPISCOPAL CHURCH for a Conditional Use Permit for a church expansion: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF GALILEE EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHURCH EXPANSION R06003053 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Galilee Episcopal church for a Conditional Use Permit for a church expansion and child care education center on the west side of Pacific Avenue at the intersection with 40th Street (GPIN #2418-95-1039; #2418-84-9660; #2418-84-9736; #2418- 84-8823; #2418-84-9877). Said parcels are located at 3928 Pacific Avenue, 456 & 476 Linkhorn Drive and contain 4.86 acres. BEACH - DISTRICT 6. The following conditions shall be required: The building and parking lot expansions shall substantially conform to the submitted site plan / landscape plan, entitled "Additions and Alterations for Galilee Episcopal Church," prepared by The TAF Group, dated 4/5/2000, as revised and printed June 1, 2000, except as otherwise specified below. In addition to landscaping depicted on the plan, Category I landscape screening shall be provided along the common property line with Seton Hall Condominiums to the south, running the length of the new construction area and playground. Limits of clearing depicted on the revised plan shall be strictly observed. Prior to commencing site work, tree protection shall be installed at the drip line of all mature trees to be retained. Tree protection shall remain in place throughout the construction project, and there shall be no encroachment into the tree protection areas by equipment or tnaterials. Architectural design, materials, and colors shall be as depicted in the submitted exhibit entitled "Mission & Ministry, A Master plan for Expansion of Our Ministries, Galilee Episcopal Church, December 1, 1999, "which shows the additions in red brick with architectural detail consistent with the existing structure. The primary roofing material for the additions shall be either slate or architectural asphalt shingles. The two existing residences currently (¥ing within the proposed "Phase H" parking areas may continue to be used as single- .family dwellings, in accordance with applicable zoning regulations, until such time as the Phase Il parking is installed. 5__. At such time that the Phase H parking is installed: Galilee shall install the curbing and landscape buffer as shown on the site plan submitted with the Conditional Use Permit application, in order to prevent any ingress/egress from the Phase Il parking area to the access easement running through the Ivy Glenn Condominium; and, June27, 2000 Item V-I. 7. PLANNING -51 - ITEM # 46809 (Continued) b. No ingress/egress shall be permitted from the Church property over the ingress/egress easement to the Ivy Glenn Condominium 6__. The new parking lot area adjacent to the Ocean Hills development shall be no closer than 19feet to the property line. In the landscape buffer along the portion of the property line adjacent to the Ocean Hills Development, trees shall be planted at least 10 feet_from the property line. ._2._. The trees shown on the site plan between the Ocean Hills property line and the stormwater drainage pond shall be planted at least 10 feet from the property line. The buffer of trees along the Ocean Hills property line shall consist of Armstrong Maples, two to two and one-half inch caliper, spaced 20 feet on center. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 OO of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-seventh of June, Thousand Two Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, dr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, dr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks Councilman Harrison DISCLOSED he was a member of the Galilee Episcopal Church; however, the City Attorney has advised this membership does not constitute a personal interest in this application. June 27, 2000 City of Virginia Fleach '-" ~-orFzc~ co~sPo~c~ In Reply Refer To Our File No. DF-5146 DATE: June 14, 2000 TO: FROM: RE: Leslie L. Lilley DEPT: William M. Macali f,~ DEPT: Conditional Zoning Application Pace Construction and Development Corp., et als City Attorney City Attorney The above-referenced revised conditional zoning application is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on June 27, 2000. I have reviewed the subject proffer agreement, dated February 15, 2000, and have determined it to be legally sufficient and in proper legal form. A copy of the agreement is attached. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further. WMM Enclosure THIS PROFFER AGREEMENT, made this 15th day of February, 2000, by and between CITY OF NORFOLK, (hereinafter "Norfolk"), and PACE CONSTRUCTION AN.D. ~)EVELOPMENT CORp..., a Virginia Corporation, (hereinafter "Pace", Contract Purchaser), B.W. INVESTMENT CORPORATION, a Virginia Corporation (hereinafter BW" Conlxact Purchaser), (hereinafter, Norfolk, Pace, & BW are collectively "Grantors" for indexing purposes), parties of the first part, and the CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, a Municipal Corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia (hereinafter "Grantee"), parties of the second WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Grantors have initiated an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia by application and petition pursuant to City Zoning Ordinance, Article 1., Sec. 107 (a) et seq. of the Virginia Beach City Code, addressed to the Grantees, for the purpose ofrezoning a certain 131.83 acre parcel of the Grantors' property from AG-I/AG-2 to R15 (Conditional). The subject parcel to be rezoned is located on Indian River Road and is shown on that certain plat entitled "PLAT AND SURVEY OF H.L. MURDENS LAND", which plat is of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 4 PART 2, at Page 167 AND 171, see attached Exhibit A for a more particular legal description of the subject property (hereinafter the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the current Property owner, City of Norfolk, has entered into a written contract of sale with Pace Construction and Development Corp.; and WHEREAS, Norfolk has granted Pace, & BW as contract purchasers, their written consent to proceed with the said petition and agreement; and WHEREAS, the Grantee's policy is to provide only for the orderly development of land, for various purposes, through zoning and other land development legislation; and WHEREAS, the Grantors acknowledge that in order to recognize the effect of change, and the need for various types of uses, certain reasonable conditions governing the use of the Property for the protection of the community that are not generally applicable to the land in the R15 zoning classification are needed to cope with the situation which the Grantors' proposed development give rise; and Prepared By: Daniel R. Morris, P.C., P.O. Box 3186, Norfolk, Virginia 23514 (757) 623-8100 WHEREAS, the Grantors have voluntary proffered in writing, in advance of and prior to the public hearing before the Grantee, as a part of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map, in addition to the regulations provided for in RI5 zoning district or zone by the existing overall zoning ordinances, the following reasonable conditions related to the physical development and operation of the property to be adopted as a pan of said amendment to the new Zoning Map relative to the property described above, wlfich have a reasonable relation to the rezoning and the need for which is generated by the rezoning and proposed development; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantors, for themselves, personal representatives, assigns, grantees and other successors in title or interest, voluntarily and without any requirement by or exaction from Grantee or its gov. eming body and without any element of compulsion or quidt~ro quo for zoning, rezoning, site plan, building permit, or subdivision approval, hereby make the following declaration of conditions and restriction as to the physical development and operation of the subject property and governing the use thereof and hereby covenant and agree that this declaration shall constitute covenants running with the said Property and upon all parties and persons claiming under or through the Grantors, their heirs, personal representative, assigns, grantees and other successors in interest or title. The Grantors covenant and agree that: 1. The Property shall be developed substantially in accordance with that certain site plan entitled "Conceptual Site Layout Plan of Riverwood Estates, Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia" dated February 15, 2000, prepared by MSA, P.C. (the "Site Plan"), a copy of which Site Plan has been exhibited to the City Council of the Grantee. and is on file with the Planning Department of the Grantee; 2. The proposed development shall contain a maximum of Ninety-three (93) lous; 3. Wetlands located on the south, southwestern border and those areas designated as southern watershed management area (SWMA) of the proposed development as shown on the aforementioned Plan shall be dedicated to the Grantee at the time of subdivision review; 4. Further conditions may be required by the Grantee during detailed Subdivision or Site Plan review and administration of applicable City Codes by all relevant City agencies and departments to meet all applicable City Code requirements. The above conditions having been proffered by the Grantors and allowed and accepted by the Grantee as a pan of the amendment to the zoning ordinance such conditions shall continue in full force and effect until a subsequent amendment changes the zoning on the Property covered by such conditions; provided, however, that such conditions shall continue despite a subsequent amendment if the subsequent amendment is part of a comprehensive implementation of a new or substantially revised zoning ordinance, unless, notwithstanding the foregoing, these conditions are amended or varied by written instrument recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and executed by the record owner of the subject property at the time of the recordation of such instrument; provided, further, that said instrument is consented to by the Grantee in writing as evidenced by a certified copy of an ordinance or a resolution adopted by the governing body of the Grantee, after a public hearing before the Grantee advertised pursuant of the provision of the Code of Virginia, § 15.2-2204 et. seq., which said ordinance or resolution shall be recorded along with said instrument as conclusive evidence of such consent and authority. All references hereinabove to requirements and regulations applicable thereto refer to the City Zoning Ordinance of the Grantee in force as of the date of this agreement, which is by this reference incorporated herein. The Grantors covenant and agree that (1) the Zoning Administrator of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, shall be vested with all necessary authority on behalf of the governing body of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, to administer and enforce the foregoing conditions, including (i) the ordering in writing of the remedy of any noncompliance with such condition, and (ii) the bring of legal action or suit to insure compliance with such conditions, including but not limited to mandatory or prohibitory injunction, abatement, damages or other appropriate action, suit or proceedings; (2) the failure to meet all conditions shall constitute cause to deny the issuance of any of the required building or Occupancy permits as may be appropriate; (3) if aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Administrator pursuant to the provision, the Grantors shall petition to the governing body for review thereof prior to instituting proceeding in court; and (4) the Zoning Map may show by an appropriate symbol on the map the existence of these conditions attaching to the zoning of the subject property on the map and that the ordinance and conditions may be made readily available and viewable for public inspection in the Office of the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Department, and they shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia and indexed in the name of the Grantors and Grantee. WITNESS the following signatures: STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF By City of Norfolk ~~[ 4ont~g'o~ to-wit: I, the undersigned Notary Public, in and for the City and State aforesaid, do hereby ceai_fi, that Shurl R. Montgomery whose name is signed to the foregoing document, dated the ~tZ'Jday of February000 has acknowledged the same before me in the City and State ~oresaid, on thisc~t']'~ay of February, 2000. My commission expires: N0tm, Pdolic STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF Pace~ and Development Corp. to-wit: I, the undersigned Notary Public, in and for the City and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James E. Morris, vice president of Pace Construction and Development Corp. whose name is signed to the foregoing document, dated the I~, day of February, 2000, has acknowledged the same before me in the City and State aforesaid, on this ~c~t"day of February, 2000. My commission expires: ~. C0tmn:~toa F..xpu'ea,laam3, 31.2~01 Notar)7 Public ( '[,.~.// [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES] BW Investment Corporation STATE OF V~IRGINL~ c. -.' CItY OF [/ta. ~~-,~-' - to-wit: I, the undersigned Notary Public, in. an, el. for. the City and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that .'~rxwa~'~/~. ~~ ,~~a~-,B' & W. Investment Corporation whose name is sign~'d to the-foregoing doeu~nent, dated the ,,2]}-~lay of February, 2000, has acknowledged the same before me in the City and State aforesaid, on this _~_~ay of February, 2000. My commission expires~ Notary Public Exhibit AU that ccrtain lot, piece or parcel of land, wilh the buildings and 'nnprovcmcats thcrcon, lying, situate and being in the City of Vkginia Bcaoh, Virginia and being known, numbered and designated as 41.!) acres as shown on that certain plat entitled "PLAT SHOWINO PROPOSED BOUNDARY LINE AG~ BEWEEN CHARLES 1~ DAVIS ESTATE & PROPERTY OF LONNIE L. DAVIS', which said plat is duly recorded in the Ck~rk's Office of the Circuit Cour~ of the City of Virginia B~a~h, Virllinia, in Map Book 151, at page 22 and in the Circuit Court of thc City of Che. sap~, Virginia in Map Book 72, at pa~e 13. Together with all buU~ fights and aptmrteaances to the same belonging, or in anywise appcrtaining, situs/c, lying and being in Kcmpsvillc Magisterial District, in thc County of Princess Anne, State of Vk~uia, containing onc hundred & thirty one & eighty - three hundredths (131-$3/100) acres of land. TOTAL P. ~2 Item V-I.& PLANNING - 52 - ITEM # 46810 James Morris, represented Pace Construction Upon motion by Council Lady Henley, seconded by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of PACE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORP., for a Change of Zoning District Classification: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICA TION OF PA CE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AG-1 AND AG-2 to CONDITIONAL R-I 5 Z06001170 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEA CH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Pace Construction and Development Corporation for a Change of Zoning District Classification from AG-1 and AG-2 to Conditional R-15 Residential District on the west side of Indian River Road beginning 7,640 feet south of Elbow Road (GPIN #1473-98-6486). The proposed zoning classification change to Conditional R-15 is for single family residential land use on lots no less than 15,000 square feet. The Comprehensive Plan recommends use of this parcel for suburban residential~Iow densities that are compatible with single family use in accordance with other Plan POlices. Said parcel contains 131.83 acres. (PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT- 7) The following condition shall be required: 1. An Agreement encompassingproffers shall be recorded with the Clerk of Circuit Court. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 OO of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-seventh of June, Two Thousand Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 Item V-I. 9. - 53 - PLANNING ITEM # 46810 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of OCEAN TIDE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. for a Change of Zoning: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICA TION OF OCEAN TIDE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. FOR A CHANGE OF ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM B-4 TO A-12 WITH A PD-H2 Z06001171 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Ocean Tide Associates, L.L.C., for a Change of Zoning District Classification from B-4 Resort Commercial with Shore Drive Corridor Overlay to A-12 Apartment District with a PD-H2 Planned Development District Overlay with Shore Drive Corridor Overlay on certain property located at the southwest corner of Ocean Shore Avenue and Red Tide Road (GPIN #1590-20-1754; #1590- 20-2705;#1590-20-2755;#1590-20-2634). The proposed zoning classficaiton change to A-12 with a PD-H2 Overlay and Shore Drive Corridor Overlay is for multifamily land use at a density no greater than 12 dwelling units per acre. The Comprehensive Plan recommends use of this parcel for resort use including lodging, retail, entertainment and other uses in accordance with other Plan policies. Said parcel contains 30, 0000 square feet. LYNNHA VEN - DISTRICT 5 The following conditions shall be require; o 7. Development of the subject property shall be as a residential condominium in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Condominium Act (Section 55-19.29, et. Seq., Code of Virginia. Development of the subject property shall be in accordance with the submitted Zoning Exhibit and Land Use Plan of Ocean Tide Condominium for McGinnis Realty and Development Company by Mel Smith and Associates dated February 1 O, 2000 ("Plan "). The street depicted upon the submitted Plan shall be private and shall be maintained by the Condominium Unit Owner's Association. The subject property comprises 30,000 square feet of land as depicted on the Plan. The interior lot lines of the existing four (4) lots will be vacated. There shall be no more than four (4) residential structures containing a total of no more than eight (8) residential dwelling units constructed on the property. The maximum lot coverage by buildings and parking areas shall be fifty percent (50%). The residential units shall be located in duplex structures having similar architectural design with a maximum height of forty feet (40'). Each unit shall have a two (2)-car garage (and a driveway to accommodate three (3) vehicle parking spaces). Each residential structure shall utilize high-grade vinyl siding and trim as the predominant exterior surface material along with brick accent. Driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, and the drainage retention areas depicted upon the Plan shall be maintained by the Condominium Unit Owner's Association, which will be comprised of the owners of all eight (8) units. June 27, 2000 Item V-I. 9. - 54 - PLANNING ITEM # 46810 (Continued) 10. 11. 12. 13. Landscaping as shown on the Plan is subject to the approval of the Development Services Center requirements. All of the landscaping shall be maintained by the Condominium Unit Owner's Association. Privacy fences adjacent to individual units are to be used only to enclose the patio/deck as shown on the plan and will be no greater than six feet (6') in height. Sign regulations shall be as outlined in Section 605 of the Zoning Ordinance. The building set backs shall be a minimum of ten feet (l O') from Ocean Shore Avenue (60' ROW), eighteen feet (18') from Red Tide Road (80'ROW), ten feet (l O') from the adjacent property to the south and forty-three (43')from the adjacent property to the east, all as depicted on the Plan. There will be no encroachment into these setbacks except for the second floor balconies and the fireplace chimneys. There shall be no decks, sheds, pools, hot tubs, or other similar structures in any of the setback areas or between buildings. Fences are prohibited except along the eastern and southern property lines. The subject property can and shall only be used as set forth in paragraphs 2 and 5 herein. The buildings shall be substantially similar to the submitted elevation drawings, titled "Ocean Tide Condominiums," dated March 17, 2000, and prepared by Reich Design Associates, Virginia Beach, Virginia. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107 (1) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Twenty-seventh of June, Thousand Two Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. 34. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 I~em V-I. IO.~ - 55 - PLANNING ITEM # 46811 Attorney Edward Bourdon, Pembroke One, Fifth Floor, Phone: 499-8941, represented the applicant, Mr. and Mrs. Setzer, and spoke in support of the density recommendation of the Planning Commission. A MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Harrison to AMEND the Comprehensive Plan by the adoption of the Princess Anne Corridor Study with the following Amendment: On Page 24, column 2, paragraph 2, item 2. Sub-Area 2: i. Residential with overall maximum density at 8-2 single-family dwelling units per acre: Said Motion was WITHDRAWN. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Harrison, City Council DEFERRED to July 11, 2000, Council Session AMEND the Comprehensive Plan by the adoption of the Princess Anne Corridor Study Voting: 10-0 (By Consent) Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. done& Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, dr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks Councilman Jones DISCLOSED he owns property on Princess Anne Road along this Corridor; however, the City Attorney has advised him he is able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively and in the public interest. June 27, 2000 Item V-I. lO.b. - 56- PLANNING ITEM # 46812 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council AMENDED the Comprehensive Plan by the adoption of' Laskin Road Corridor- Guidelines for Aesthetics (AS AMENDED) On page 25-26, add text to read as follows: Two desirable development options that could be considered by the City for this property include: 1) The city consider purchasing this property and retain for open space. This option would eliminate the probability for multiple access points. 2) If the City chooses not to purchase the property, a second desirable option may be to allow the parcels to develop with single-family land use utilizing a single front yard, consolidated access and the provision of significant open space along the rear lot lines. If the shared access option cannot be obtained at the time of development, hammerhead or U-shaped driveways that allow vehicular turnaround shouM be required of each developed parcel, allowing vehicles to always face forward when entering traffic. The Cit¥ should consider acquiring all the developed residential lots located on the north side of Laskin Road, between Winwood Drive and Linba¥ Road. Public acquisition of these lots should be considered for open space purposes, provided this is accomplished through a mutually acceptable agreement. Voting: 7-2 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr.,Louis R. Jones, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Reba S. McClanan and Nancy K. Parker Council Members Abstaining: Barbara M. Henley Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks Council Lady Henley ABSTAINED as she has an interest in the property at 13 72 LasMn Road. June27, 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 AN ORDINANCE TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN INCORPORATION OF THE PHASE I CORRIDOR PLAN AMEND THE BY THE LASKIN ROAD BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Virginia Beach be, and hereby is, amended and reordained by the incorporation therein of that certain document entitled "Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics," dated January 10, 2000, (the ~Laskin Road Corridor Plan") into the Appendix to the Comprehensive Plan, as modified by the attached document entitled "REVISIONS TO THE LASKIN ROAD CORRIDOR - GUIDELINES FOR AESTHETICS, As Recommended by the Planning Commission on June 14, 2000." BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That the Study shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, be conformed to the above-mentioned modifications. A true copy of the said Study is hereto attached. 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 27th day of June, 2000. CA-00-7758 wmm~ordresklaskinrdplan.wpd R-1 June 20, 2000 REVISIONS TO THE L,4SKIN ROAD CORRIDOR- GUIDELINES FOR AESTHETICS /is recommended by the Planning Commission on June 14, 2000 On the document cover and throughout the document, amend "Laskin Road Corridor - Guidelines for Aesthetics "to read "Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan." In the Table of Contents: a. Amend "VDOT Plan" to read "Laskin Road Phase I Project." Amend "Corridor Alternative 'A' Concept" to read "Recommended Corridor Design Concept." c. Delete "Corridor Alternative 'B' Concept." d. Delete section entitled "Preliminary Statement of Probable Cost." Throughout the document, delete cost estimates and other references to probable costs. On Page 17, amend heading and text to read as follows: Recommended Corridor Design Concept. Two conceptual plan alternatives were developed and presented to the public at the second public open house meeting. Both shared the same set of issues and opportunities for development, which resulted from an inventory_ and analysis of the existing corridor conditions. The recommended corridor improvement plan combined elements from both concept plans. On Page 17, amend text to read as follows: Corridor Improvement Alternatives Light fixtures for the road and the pedestrian system were included in each alternative. The road side fixtures were consistent in the two alternatives. The amount of pedestrian-scaled lighting differed greatly. However, the location of the fixtures was carefully choreographed with the tree groves, driveways, and sign locations, and .......... ] '~ ~ ' ........ ~ [ fi'~ ~ ] ..... :- -~ B . On Page 18, amend heading and text to read as follows: ...... :"~ "' ig pt Alt ....t .... '~ ...... Recommended Corridor Des n Conce o The design theme expressed in this concept is conveyed through the use of strategically placed plant material, of varying heights and sizes, to give the impression of movement and water. On Page 18, amend text to read as follows: ,-.,,.~--:-', ,,,,,,-- ~.,,.," ..... -,,-.':"~,. '~' ' "~,-.,,-,.,.t,, ...... Recommended Corridor Design Concept Utilities ......... ,, ..................... ~ ...... It is the desire of the City, if fiscally practical, to relocate overhead facilities underground. On Page 19, delete heading, graphic illustration and text as follows: On Page 20, add text to read as follows: Recommendations 10. When completed, Laskin Road will be of a different scale than is traditionally associated with the surrounding development pattern. Although the road is being widened, it is not becoming a limited access corridor and will continue to be used as a local shopping and business neighborhood, as well as home to many residents. Commercial and residential properties will continue to front on and have direct access to Laskin Road. The recommended landscape improvements will provide a link between the two land uses to bring the scale of the corridor more in synch with a pedestrian-scaled environment. A similar level of aesthetic treatment as is provided on the Laskin Road Phase I Project should be provided with the First Colonial Road improvements between 1-264 to Republic Road, to be done at the same time as the Laskin Road Phase I Project. On Page 20, amend text to read as follows: Cost Considerations Powcr. Given the information provided on costs to underground the electrical utility with this project, those costs would be absorbed by some other entity than Virginia Power. As such, thc. * -~'-:- '~ '~'~^- '~":'~':-~ "-- * ~'~'~*:~" the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan °~'-~-~ if funds or other funding sources become available,, ..... : ~,,.,~ .......... the above-ground utilities associated with this project to should be placed underground. In the event utility poles remain above ground, they should be designed to be as attractive as possible. 11. On Page 23, amend text to read as follows: Design Concept As ........ ":- ^ ~ ..... : .... A __.~ ~-, ,~.A The recommended design concept theme for the corridor is that of a wave of landscaping offering the impression of horizontal and vertical movement, as one moves through rnov:.ng ............. .~ ............ j, ..... ~ ..... the corridor. Reflected in the grouping of plant materials, the bridge rail, and in the median paver pattern, the concept is subtle and unifying. 12. On Page 23, amend text to read as follows: Land Use Rather than purchase additional right-of-way for landscape planting, the Corridor Guidelines Plan recommends that private property owners be encouraged to voluntarily extend the design concept on their parcel. Little right-of-way is available for landscape planting west of the transition to eight lanes. Landscape easements are not recommended, although private easements to share parking and access between adjacent parcels are encouraged. 13. 14. On Page 25-26, add text to read as follows: Access Management Two desirable development options that could be considered by the City for this property include: 1) The City consider purchasing this property and retain for open space. This option would eliminate the probability for multiple access points. 2) If the City chooses not to purchase the property, a second desirable option may be to allow the parcels to develop with single-family land use utilizing a single front yard, consolidated access, and the provision of significant open space along the rear lot lines. If the shared access option cannot be obtained at the time of development, hammerhead or U-shaped driveways that allow vehicular turnaround should be required of each developed parcel, allowing vehicles to always face forward when entering traffic. The City should consider acquiring all the developed residential lots located on the north side of Laskin Road, between Winwood Drive and Linba¥ Road. Public acquisition of these lots should be considered for open space purposes, provided this is accomplished through a mutually acceptable agreement. On Page 39, amend text to read as follows: Implementation Balance safety, aesthetics, and transportation capacity The City should request that the medians at the signalized intersections be widened to provide a 'pedestrian way station.' This is particularly important at First Colonial Road, where there will ~ ....~ ....... ..... -- L .... ~ ..........eleven lanes, including through and turn lanes. 3 15. On Page 25 of Appendix, amend text as follows: Access Management Case Studies Taylor's Five existing driveways were consolidated into three with the primary entry aligned with the traffic signal. 16. On Page 28 of the Appendix, delete text as follows: 4 -57- Item V-I. lO.c. PLANNING ITEM ii 46813 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Branch, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to AMEND the City Zoning Ordinance (CZO) by reducing the required number of loading spaces for uses in the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District; allowing outdoor plazas and outdoor cafes as permittedprincipal uses in the B-3A Zoning District; increasing the maximum height limitation for buildings in the B-3A Zoning District; and decreasing certain required setbacks in the B-3A Zoning District. Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE BY REDUCING THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF LOADING SPACES FOR USES IN THE B-3A PEMBROKE CENTR3tL BUSINESS CORE DISTRICT; ALLOWING OUTDOOR PLAZAS AND OUTDOOR CAFES AS PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES IN THE B-3A ZONING DISTRICT; INCREASING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT LIMITATION FOR BUILDINGS IN THE B-3A ZONING DISTRICT; AND DECREASING CERTAIN REQUIRED SETBACKS IN THE B- 3A ZONING DISTRICT Sections Amended: City Zoning Ordinance §§ 204, 901, 902 and 904 Sections Repealed: City Zoning Ordinance §§ 239.01 and 239.02 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: That Sections 204, 901, 902 and 904 of the City Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended and reordained, and Sections 239.01 and 239.02 of the City Zoning Ordinance are hereby repealed, to read as follows: Sec. 204. Off-street loading requirements. (a) The off-street loading requirements herein specified shall apply to all zoning lots exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet in area for the class or kind of uses indicated. In addition, in connection with planned development zoning and conditional use permits involving such classes or kinds of uses, special requirements may be imposed. (b) Moreover, if any building existing on the effective date of these provisions is subsequently altered to increase floor area by fifty (50) percent or more, or converted from any other use to the uses listed in column 1 of the chart below, off-street loading spaces shall be provided as indicated. (c) Where a building is used for more than one (1) use, and floor area for each use is below the minimum requiring a loading space, the aggregate floor area of the several uses shall be used in determining the number of loading spaces required, provided that such calculations shall be based on the use category requiring the greatest number of loading spaces. 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Col umn 1 Use or Use Ca tegory Retail stores, eating and drinking establishments, wholesale houses, warehouses: repair, general service, manufacturing or industrial establishments Column 2 Floor Area in Square Feet 2,000--10,000 10,001--20,000 20,001--40,000 40,001--60,000 50,000 over 60,000 Column 3 Loading Space Requirements 1 2 3 4 1 additional 51 52 53 54 55 Hotels, hospitals or similar institutions or places of public assembly 5,000-- 10,000 10,001-- 50,000 50,001--100,000 Each 100,000 over 100,000 1 2 3 1 additional 56 57 58 59 Funeral homes or mortuaries 2,500--4,000 4,001--6,000 Each 10,000 over 6,000 1 2 1 additional 6O 61 62 63 64 Offices or office buildings 20,000-- 50,000 50,001--100,000 Each 100,000 over 100,000 1 2 1 additional 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 81 82 (d) No loading space required under the provisions of this ordinance shall be in any street or alley, but shall be provided within the building or on the lot. No less than half of the required number of off-street loading spaces, but in all cases at least one (1) space, shall have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet, and the balance of required spaces shall have a vertical clearance of at least ten (10) feet. Each loading space shall have minimum horizontal dimensions of twelve (12) by thirty-five (35) feet. Each space shall be unobstructed and shall be so arranged that any using vehicle may be moved without moving another. Adequate maneuvering areas and access to a street shall be provided and shall have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet. Ail spaces shall be provided and maintained with an all weather surface. Where loading areas are illuminated, all sources of illumination shall be so shielded as to prevent any direct reflection toward adjacent premises in residential, apartment or hotel districts. In addition, loading spaces for three (3) or more vehicles shall have individual spaces marked, and except within the 2 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District, spaces shall be so arranged that no maneuvering directly incidental to entering or leaving a loading space shall be on any public street, alley or walkway. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, th~ followinq number of loading spaces shall be required for uses located within the B-3A Pembroke Central Business District: 9O 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 Use Retail Ail other Floor Area in Square Feet Less than 5,000 5,001 - 15,000 15,001 - 95,000 Each add'l 50,000 or fraction thereof Less than 20,000 20,001 - 100,000 100,001 - 300,000 Each add'l 100,000 or fraction thereof Number of Spaces 0 ! 2 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 ~A__~.~ Di:tri~t. [Repealed] outside of /. M ',~ L L L ,.&..,L ,J...L. L L L t.4. L L L %.~ ./.* L L L c~L.W~.../. L L L %~1. L L L .L- .2-- ~.~ %~ .,~ '~ r e ~. way may ~' 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 Sec. 901. Use regulations. (a) Principal and conditional uses. The following chart lists those uses permitted within the B-1 through B-4 Business Districts. Those uses and structures in the respective business districts shall be permitted as either principal uses indicated by a "P" or as conditional uses indicated by a "C." Uses and structures indicated by an "X" shall be prohibited in the respective districts. No uses or structures other than as specified shall be permitted. 4 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 Use Outdoor cafes Outdoor plazas B-1 B-IA B-2 B-3 B-3A B-4 P P P P GP P P P P P G P P (al) Outdoor cafes and outdoor plazas in the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District. (a) Notwithstandinq any contrary provision of this ordinance, outdoor cafes within the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Cor~ 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 District shall be subject to the followinq requirements: (1) Outdoor cafes shall not occupy more than one thousand (1,000) square feet of area outside of an enclosed buildinq; and (2) the maximum setback from the setback baseline of any street shall be twenty (20) feet qreater than otherwise provided in Section 902. (b) Notwithstandinq any contrary provision of this ordinance, outdoor plazas within the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 District shall be subject to the followinq requirements: (1) Outdoor plazas may be located only at the entrances to a major buildinq, buildinq complex or parkinq facility; (2) the maximum setback from the setback baseline of (3) (4) any street shall be fifty (50) feet qreater than otherwise provided in Section 902; the overall width of an outdoor plaza shall not exceed thirty (30) per cent of the total buildable frontaqe of the block in which it is located; and the architectural desiqn shall conform to the purpose and intent of the Central Business District Master Plan. 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 Sec. 902. Dimensional requirements. (b) The following chart lists the requirements within the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District for minimum lot area, width, and yard spacing for all uses and structures. B-3A (1) Minimum lot area in square feet: 10,000 (2) Minimum lot width in feet:* 100 ( ) Mi ~---~ ~ "~ ..... ~ ~° 3 nimum ...... setbacks 85 along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard, measured in feet from the setback baseline of the street as defined on the Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: (4a) Minimum ~ ...... ~ ~idc .... ~ ........... =~=~ setback yard setbacks along Constitution Drive, Columbus Street and Jeanne Street, measured in feet from the setback baseline of the street, as defined on the Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: ~ 50 (5a) Minimum =~=~**~ ~**~ ~ ..... ~ 4~ setbacks along ~ .... ~ ~ ..... ~ any Market Street, Main Street and Front Street, unless otherwise mentioned herein, measured in feet from the setback baseline of the street, as defined on the Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: 43 (5b)Maximum ...... ~ ...... ~ -~ "~ setbacks along ~ .... "~- "~ ..... '~ any .... ~ ~ ~^ B ~ ~ct Market Street, Main Street and Front Street, unless ~ ..... ~ ..... ~~ he ..... , measured in feet from the setback baseline of the street, as defined on the Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: ~ 48 (5c) Minimum ~-~-~ ~"~ side .... '~ setbacks Central Park Avenue from Independence Boule- yard to Market Street and from Front Street to Constitution Drive, as measured in feet from the setback baseline, as defined on the 43 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 235 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 25? 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: (5d) ~ ...... ~ -~ ~ .... a Maximum ....... ' ~ ....... ~ setbacks ~j 48 Central Park Avenue from Independence Boule- vard to Market Street and from Front Street. to Constitution Drive, as measured in feet from the setback baseline, as defined on the Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: (5e) Minimum setback alonq Central Park Avenue from Market Street to Front Street, as measured in feet from the setback baseline, as defined on the Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: 35 (5f) Maximum setback alonq Central Park Avenue from Market Street to Front Street, as measured in feet from the setback baseline, as defined on the Pembroke CBD Core Setback Baseline Map: 40 (6) Minimum side yard setback in feet, unless 0 otherwise identified herein or a greater setback is required by section 903: (7) Minimum rear yard setback in feet, unless 0 a greater setback is required by section 903: *Where applicable, newly created corner lots must also adhere to section 4.4(c) of the Subdivision Ordinance, additional lot width on certain corner lots. requiring Except as otherwise provided herein, setbacks affecting only the first floor of multistory buildings may be increased by no more than twenty (20) feet in order to allow the creation of covered passageways within the B-3A District. In addition, building setbacks adjacent to roadway intersections may be increased to provide safe and reasonable line-of-sight clearances. Sec. 904. Height regulations. (a) The maximum height for all uses and structures within the B-1 Neiqhborhood Business District. and B-lA Limited Community Business Ccmmcrcial District~ shall be thirty-five (35) feet. (b) Where a zoning lot within the B-2 Community Business District, B-3 Central Business District, B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District or B-4 Resort Commercial District adjoins 7 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 the side or rear yard of a zoning lot in a residential or apartment district without an intervening street or alley over twenty-five (25) feet in width or a body of water over fifty (50) feet in width, the following maximum height regulations shall apply on that portion of the commercial zoning lot within one hundred (100) feet of the adjoining residential or apartment district. In cases where more than one of the following apply, the most restrictive shall apply. (1) (2) (3) (4) (c) Resort Commercial District is seventy-five (75) feet. (d) Except as specified in items (a), (b) When adjacent to residential district, the maximum height shall be thirty-five (35) feet. When adjacent to A-12 or A-18 Apartment Districts, the maximum height shall be thirty-five (35) feet. When adjacent to A-24 Apartment District, the maximum height shall be forty-five (45) feet. When adjacent to A-36 Apartment District, the maximum height shall be one hundred twenty (120) feet. The maximum height for hotels and motels within the B-4 and (c) hereinabove, there shall be no maximum height regulations in the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Commercial Districts. Within the B-3A Pembroke Central Business Core District, the minimum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet and the maximum building height shall be ~ .... ~'~--~ ...... ~' ~'~ f~ four hundred (400) feet (e) Notwithstanding the above, no building or other structure shall exceed the height limit established by section 202(b) regarding air navigation. 292 293 294 295 296 297 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this 27th day of June, 2000. CA-7559 wmm/ordres/B-3Aamdmts.wpd R-7 May 31, 2000 8 Item V-J. 1. - 58 - APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 46814 B Y CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS: COMMUNITY SER VICES BOARD HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION HAMPTON ROADS TRANSPOR TA TION COMMISSION REVIEW AND ALLOCATION COMMITTEE (COIG) VIRGINIA BEA CH HEAL TH SER VICES AD VISOR Y BOARD June 27, 2000 - 59- Item V-J.2 APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 46815 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council APPOINTED: Dorcas T. Helfant No Term ADVERTISING (TOURISM) SELECTION COMMITTEE Voting: 10-0 (By ConsenO Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W Harrison, ,Ir., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. OberndordS, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, ,Ir. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 2~ 2000 - 60- Item V4.2 APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 46816 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council APPOINTED: John A. Baum At Large 3 year term Dan H. Brockwell BaYside 3 year term Russell E. Brubaker At Large 2 year term William J. Brunke Centerville 3 year term Ira "Bill" Copenhaver Rose Hall 1 year term Thomas Fraim Princess Anne 1 year term [Villiam A. Hearst At Large 1 year term G. Garland Payne Kempsville 2 year term Thomas Pritchard At Large 3 year term Judith L. Rosenblatt LYnnhaven 2 year term Whirr G. Sessoms III Beach 3 year term 7/1/00-6/30/2003 7/1/00- 6/30/2 O03 7/1/00-6/30/2002 7/1/00-6/30/2 O03 7/1/00-6/30/2001 7/1/00-6/30/2001 7/1/00-6/30/2001 7/1/00-6/30/2002 7/1/00-6/30/2003 7/1/00-6/30/2002 7/1/00-6/30/2003 BE/I CHES AND W~4 TER W.4 YS COMMISSION Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, V~illiam W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June27, 2000 - 61 - Item APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 46817 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council APPOINTED: William H. Plackett Unexpired thru 2/28/2002 PERSONNEL BOARD Voting: 1 O- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 Item V-d. 4. APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 46818 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council APPOINTED: F. Gerald "Jerry" Smith Unexpired term thru 12/31/2003 VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Voting: 1 O- 0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, III, Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks Item V-J. 5. APPOINTMENTS ITEM # 46819 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Sessoms, City Council APPOINTED: President: Resort Leadership Council President: Virginia Beach Wrecker Operators Assoc. President: Council of Civic Organizations Police Representative Carol Shrader Dale S. Stahl Jacob Thompson Art Walker 3 year terms 7/1/00-6/30/2003 VIRGINIA BEACH TOWING ADVISORY BOARD Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood O. Branch, IIL Margaret L. Eure, William W. Harrison, Jr., Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K. Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: A. M. "Don" Weeks June 27, 2000 Item V-L. 1. NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 46820 B Y CONSENSUS, City Council ACCEPTED: ABSTRACT OF CIVIL CASES RESOLVED - MA Y, 2000 June 27, 2000 - 65 - Item V-L2. NEW BUSINESS ADD-ON ITEM # 46821 Council Lady Henley SPONSORED representatives from the Atwoodtown Road/Lagomar area to address: Ordinance upon application of Lotus Creek Associates, for a Variance to Section 5B of the Site Plan Ordinance, Floodplain Regulations, on certain property located on Lotus Creek Drive, 270 feet south of Camino Real South. PRINCESS ANNE - DISTRICT (APPROVED 1/4/200) Attorney David Hay, 228 North Lynnhaven Road, Suite 103, Phone: 486-0000, represented 47 residents. Petitions are hereby made a part of the proceedings. Mr. Hay reiterated five (5)primary concerns: (1)floodplain variance granted danuary 4, 2000; (2) lack of written notice of the scheduled public hearings; (3) floodplain and wetlands violations; and, (4) developer's violations to the site plan; (5) intentional removal of gravesites from the Atwood Family cemetery on the Lotus Creek site. Photographs and a composite map were distributed. Steve Howell, a resident, displayed photographs of Phases 1, 2 and 3 of application. City Staff was directed to investigate and advise City Council plus issue a STOP WORK order immediately. June 27, 2000 - 66- Item V-M. ADJOURNMENT ITEM # 46822 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf DECL~4RED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 9:58 P.M. Chief Deputy City Clerk ~dges Smith, MMC City Clerk Meyera E. Oberndorf Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia June 27, 2000 Members of Virginia Beach City Council Municipal Center Virginia Beach, VA 23456 July 19, 2000 Dear Council Members: The Board of the Southeastern Association for Virginia's Environment wish to thank you for your foresight and understanding of the value of preserving rural southern Virginia Beach evidenced on June 27th by your declining the application of Steinhilber and Culpepper. Your action concerning this application has set an admirable standard for development under Section 405 of the Southern Watershed Ordinance. Without such a standard, the character of the rural southern portion of our city would certainly have been open to drastic change. The agricultural community and natural resources of that area are truly unique in making Virginia Beach such a wonderful city in which to live. Please continue to provide your leadership and commitment on this matter in the future. Perhaps future votes will be unanimous on such matters of importance to the city's citizens. _Respectfu~~/ City of Virginia INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE August 24, 2000 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Stakeholders Calvin C. Jackson ~,~ DEPARTMENT: Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Planning/Comprehensive The Planning Department is providing you a copy of the adopted Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan document for your reference. The City Council adopted the corridor plan on June 27, 2000 as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. A separate Appendix document containing approximate capital and maintenance costs for the recommended corridor plan improvements was prepared in conjunction with the Corridor Plan. It was not adopted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Should you have questions or require additional information on the Corridor Plan or associated cost estimates, please feel free to call either Tom Pauls at 427-8594 or me at 427-8614. Should you have questions on the proposed Laskin Road Phase I VDOT Project and the upcoming Location and Design Public Meeting, please call Ty Lee, Project Manager, City Engineer's Office at 427-4131. Attachment Tom Pauls Ty Lee 2000 .mm Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Adopted by the City Council of Virginia Beach on June 27, 2000 City of Virginia Beach Departments of Planning and Public Works This document is adopted as a component of the Comprehensive Plan, as referenced in the Appendix. Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Purpose Design Intent Existing Conditions Land Use Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Natural Resources: Landscape and Open Space Streetscape: Lighting, Signs, Utilities Laskin Road Phase I Project Summary of Existing Conditions Issues and Opportunities Safety Aesthetics Connections Identity Recommended Corridor Design Concept Recommendations Design Concept Concept Plan Illustration Implementation 3 3 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 19 22 29 35 Laskin Road Phase i Corridor Plan Executive Summary Laskin Road serves many roles. It is a major east-west urban arterial road serving the east central area of Virginia Beach. Laskin Road also serves as the area's 'Main Street' and is one of four entrance roads to the oceanfront resort area in the City of Virginia Beach. Because of these multiple roles, the road must accommodate traffic needs and be an attractive place, while simultaneously neighborhoods are protected, commercial areas thrive, and the area as a whole is beautified. Anticipated traffic needs are being addressed by a City requested plan developed by the Virginia Department of Transportation. This engineering plan transforms the stretch of Laskin Road between First Colonial and Birdneck Roads from an eight-lane roadway consisting of a four lane divided road with adjacent service roads to a consolidated six and eight lane divided road. This road improvement project is in response to the City's transportation policy for this corridor to expand capacity in order to meet future traffic demand. Through the Capital Improvement Program, the City Council has approved this phase of Laskin Road to be improved and the Virginia Department of Transportation has been working on certain design elements in an effort to proceed toward construction in the year 2002. Laskin Road Corridor Planning Study was recommended by the City's Quality Physical Environment Team and approved by the City Council. The purpose of this study is to recommend a plan, developed through effective public involvement, that integrates corridor beautification elements into road engineering and design elements. These corridor guidelines recommend technically and economically feasible aesthetic enhancements for Laskin Road Phase I. These include, among other, components that focus on intersection/gateway treatments at First Colonial and Birdneck Roads, corridor wide landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, street and pedestrian lighting, Linkhom Bay Bridge treatment and general sign improvements. These corridor guidelines reflect a shared community vision of how Laskin Road Phase I should be built, both from a functional and aesthetic perspective. The plan also demonstrates how the objectives of roadway safety, efficiency, and aesthetics can be galvanized to achieve a high quality physical environment. 1 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor Plan Introduction The planning and design effort for the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan bridges the gap between comprehensive planning and detailed engineering design. The City of Virginia Beach's Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 1997, recog- nizes the importance of enhancing community livability through a balanced program to improve corridor aesthetics and improved traffic demand capabilities. It calls for landscape standards and the incorporation of design features such as walkways, lighting, medians, and landscaping in road projects. The Comprehensive Plan also calls for the creation of a gateway at the Laskin Road crossing of Linkhorn Bay's tributary. Concurrent with this corridor planning effort, the City of Virginia Beach requested that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) initiate a three phase improvement project for Laskin Road. The fn'st phase falls between First Colonial and Birdneck Roads, the second east of Birdneck Road and the third, west of First Colonial Road. In early 1999, the Laskin Road corridor planning effort became one of the first such studies in Virginia Beach. Initi- ated even though the VDOT engineering design study was in progress, this action underscores the point that Laskin Road is an important, multipurpose corridor that warrants ~ such attention. Toward this end, the City con- tracted with corridor design specialists to prepare corridor guide- lines that retrofit aes- thetic features with engineering design elements. Recommendations within this document for corridor landscape and aesthetic enhancements Looking east towards the existing t. inkhorn Bay Bridge include planting, pedes- trian improvements with highly visible crosswalks, corridor-scaled lighting for both pedestrians and vehicles, and greeting and directional signs at strategic places. Where recommendations on other development proposals in this corridor may differ with those of the Comprehensive Plan, the guidance provided in this document prevails. Purpose Laskin Road is a front door for Virginia Beach and provides a first impression of the City for many visitors. It also serves as the 'Main Street' for adjacent neighborhoods and commercial areas. As such, its appearance is second only 3 in importance to safety. This Corridor Plan recommends actions that improve safety and aesthetics while recognizing the importance of economic vitality and protecting the integrity of neighborhood areas. Significant natural features and vistas are recognized as important identity-granting features and are incorporated within the plan. Laskin Road is one of a number of road corridors under study in Virginia Beach. This study focuses on Phase I, that portion of Laskin Road from First Colonial Road to Birdneck Road. Other segments of Laskin Road will be studied in the future. The purpose of these studies is to provide community design and road improvement guidance, linking aesthetics with improved transportation facilities through effective public involvement for programmed areas of the city. A fundamental element is the need to blend the objective of preserving community character with the objective of increasing traffic capacity and safety. Goals The following goals are established for the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan. These goals were derived from the City's adopted 'Destination Points' and guided the study and its recommendations. To promote a quality physical environment by balancing the objectives of designing a safe, attractive, and adequate road corridor to serve the community and the city. To protect the residential character and stability of the local neighborhoods and the economic viability of the business interests in this area. To create a positive visual image both inside and outside the right-of-way, recognizing the many roles this corridor plays. Laskin Road serves as the 'Main Street' for local residents and commercial activities, and is an important component of the City's road system and provides a main route to the oceanfront resort area. Location o~ Lasgin Road P3aso I Go.dot ~lan, (~ box) To accommodate alternative modes of travel for recreational and transportation purposes. Ocean To minimize impacts on the natural environ- ment, maximize open space areas, and en- hance views of special natural areas and waterways. Study Area Located within the northeastern comer of the City of Virginia Beach, Laskin Road is a major east-west urban arterial road. It separates fi.om Virginia Beach Boulevard east of Great Neck Road and continues east to Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. As an east-west corridor, it is one of the four primary entrances to the oceanfront. This 4 l_askin Road Phase I Corridor Plan segment of Laskin Road is surrounded by established residential neigh- borhoods, commercial areas, churches, and schools. Although located in an urban area, views of a small freshwater lake, Linkhom Bay, and mature woodlands reflect the unique landscape character of Virginia Beach. Study Scope This document describes the first of three phases to improve Laskin Road between Great Neck Road and Pacific Avenue. Phase I is the center segment of the three phases, located between First Colonial Road and Birdneck Road. Phase II will extend from Birdneck Road east to Pacific Avenue. Phase III will extend from Great Neck Road east to First Colonial Road. The Virginia Deparhnent of Transportation (VDOT), as requested by the City of Virginia Beach, is proposing to add travel lanes and eliminate the service lanes to the divided four lane urban arterial. Laskin Road with 3 phases In Phase I, Laskin Road will consolidate the existing divided roadway and service roads into a divided six to eight lane roadway with additional mm lanes. Between First Colonial Road and Winwood Drive, the road will become eight lanes with additional turn lanes. Between Winwood and Fremac Drives, the road will transition to a seven- lane road, and then east of Fremac to Birdneck Road, it will become a six-lane road with additional mm lanes. The City, with assistance from the consultant team and advice fi'om the community, has recom- mended ways to improve the safety and aesthetic value of this important corridor. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan provides continuity throughout the existing corridor and addresses the concerns of the City and the residential and commercial interests along Laskin Road. Using the proposed VDOT cross-section and existing Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Project 5 right-of-way as the baseline, the plan is supported with details and sketches. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan addresses the following issues: · Land Use; · Planting Design; · Lighting; · Access Management - driveway and curb cut consolidation; · Linkhom Bay Bridge enhancements; · Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation; · Utilities; · Intersection Enhancements and Gateways; · Signs; · Preservation of vistas and attractive places located in the corridor. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan development included multiple Open Houses with citizen comments, meetings with representatives of the City and related agencies, neighborhood groups and business operators. Additional information on this process is included within the Appendix. Design Intent The intent of this planning and design effort is to take advantage of what is working within the corridor, enhance the VDOT proposal and encourage the private sector to participate as well. To achieve this, the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan addresses the 'big picture' and proposes improve- ments that are realistic in their cost while improving the safety and attrac- tiveness of Laskin Road. Most importantly, the recommendations address both the public and the private sector. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan includes an illustrative plan whose purpose is to demonstrate how these guidelines should be applied. It is referred to throughout this document as a Concept Plan and corridor plan. 6 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Existing Conditions Every good design proposal requires an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of existing site conditions, Laskin Road is no exception. The following paragraphs summarize the background information that influenced the develop- ment of the proposed plan. In addition to reviewing existing site conditions, the Laskin Road Phase I Project was considered an existing condition for purposes of this Corridor Plan. Although not yet built, the engineering design plan for Laskin Road is the base from which these corridor guidelines grow. Each of the existing site conditions were mapped and documented, with information drawn from the City's GIS database, work done to date on the City- requested Laskin Road Phase I Project, and field observation. Land Use Laskin Road is a developed corridor with few renmining unbuilt parcels. Each parcel's existing land use was analyzed to determine if there were any significant changes likely to occur due to a difference between the intensity of a site's planned use and its current zoning and existing land use. For the most part, changes seem unlikely to occur. Adjacent parcels in shared ownership were also noted as sites for potential shared access. Existing Land Use Patterns The Laskin Road corridor currently features a wide range of land uses, from businesses and offices, to apartments, multifamily homes, and single-family homes. Other land uses located throughout the corridor include churches, schools, and recreation and open space areas. Several sites are currently under construction. Seven undeve loped residential-zoned parcels are located midway through the corridor along the north side of Laskin Road. Two of which are located on the west side Winwood Drive, and the remaining contiguous parcels are located on the east side of Winwood Drive. A large number of retailers, both national franchises and independents, are clustered at the eastern and western ends of the corridor. Retail outlets and View of Hilltop Shopping area in the western end of the corridor banks with drive-through service lanes were noted in the analysis, as the internal parcel circulation pattern affects the potential for curb and driveway consolidation. 7 Comprehensive Plan excerpt There are a variety of building designs along Laskin Road. Materials range from brick, both painted and unpainted, to stucco, dry-vit, and wood. The scale of the buildings is suburban, with the majority being one story. Several office and residential complexes are multi-story. Most of the building setbacks are deep, with surface parking located between the building and Laskin Road. Comprehensive Plan Virginia Beach adopted its Comprehensive Plan in 1997. The Plan serves as a guide for future development patterns within the City. Several items discussed in the Plan affect the development of the corridor guidelines. The Comprehensive Plan calls for landscape and design features to be incorporated into certain corridors to establish a quality physical environ- ment. The Plan also calls for pedestrian improvements and the creation of gateways or welcome points for visitors entering the resort area. The Comprehensive Plan recognizes that Laskin Road is an important corridor within the City, a place where visitors to the City form their first impresssion. Zoning Districts in this segment of the corridor reflect the existing land uses. Four district types are found in the corridor. · Business Districts (B) Four categories of business districts, ranging from resort commercial to community and neighborhood business are located within this corridor. · Office District (O) One type of office district is found within the corridor and provides for large-scale office and institutional structures. Zoning Districts excerpt · Apartment Districts (A) Four categories of apartment districts are located within the bound- aries of the corridor study area. These range from 12 units to 36 units per acre in density. The two more dense districts are limited to · ResidentialDistricts Four categories of single family residential districts are found within the corridor. They range in density from R-40 to R-10. The Zoning Ordinance also controls the size and location of signs for businesses within the corridor. Each of the districts within the corridor allow a freestanding sign face up to 32 square feet in size, with some ~'~ ;I i! --v~ ~?i~ ~ qualifications. Within the office and business districts, a sign face may be ,~" ~I~ !~ , ....... expanded to 150 square feet if certain conditions are met. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation ~ ~:3/~ ~:~._.__~x~. Two circulation categories were mapped - vehicular circulation and Indicates existing driveway pedestrian circulation. or curb cut Existing Vehicular Patterns Vehicular CJrc~/ation excerpt ~askin Road contains a fou~-lane, divided urban arterial and two two-way l_askin Road Phase I Corridor Plan service roads in many places. These service roads handle most of the traffic entering and exiting business and office parking lots and residential driveways, directing local traffic to key intersections along Laskin Road. The number of curb cuts and their proximity to each other vary within the corridor. These conditions not only add to the chaos of traffic congestion on the street, but also raise safety issues for pedestrians and bicyclists. Each was noted on an inventory plan. Surface parking dominates the corridor. From visual observation, parking appears to be adequate overall. Specific parcels appear to be short spaces, particularly those that are depending on spaces that are directly accessed from service roads. One residential complex's parking area functions as a series of narrow, individual driveways, with each resident's vehicles stacked in their single, deep parking space. The Corridor also features numerous traffic signals and directional signs. Two school zone signals are located near the former Linkhorn Park Elementary School. When flashing, the speed is limited to 25 m.p.h.. The posted speed limit at other times is 45 m.p.h. Existing Pedestrian Patterns The existing sidewalk pattern is fragmented and underutilized. In several places utility boxes encroach upon the existing sidewalks. Most of the sidewalks are found in the business district with less than half the overall corridor served. Laskin Road is difficult to cross without a pedestrian signal. Two signalized intersections have marked pedestrian crosswalks. No traffic signals incorporate pedestrian signals. Natural Resources: Landscape and Open Space Laskin Road's setting is one of its major assets. The road traverses a range of landscapes and crosses a small fresh water lake and a brackish inlet. Many mature stands of trees line the corridor, and due to the low density of development, tree stands continue north and south throughout established residential neighborhoods. Existing Landscape Patterns Mature stands of native forest and trees such as magnolia, myrtle, pine, and oak, large areas of lawn, and clusters of annual and groundcover planting characterize the attractiveness of Laskin Road's landscape. In addition to adding beauty and providing shade, the large groves of trees and woodlands provide a visual buffer to adjacent neighborhoods. Medians on Laskin Road are either paved with asphalt or landscaped with grass. Some grassed areas of medians also include small to medium sized deciduous trees, small shrubs, and ornamental grasses. ¢ Laskin R.o, ad q \\ Pedestrian circulation excerpt View across Linkhorn Bay Existing Vegetation excerpt 9 Existing Open Space Patterns The two significant open space areas that abut Laskin Road include: the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club; and the playing fields at the former Linkhom Park Elementary School. Existing Water Features The water landscape of Virginia Beach is composed of streams, ponds, wetlands, and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. These natural features influence the City's development and character, and the aware- ness and protection of them becomes a major priority. The Laskin Road Corridor contains several of these features, including Linkhorn Bay, several ponds, and wetlands. The existing bridge offers one of the best places from which to view these features, as well as the shoreline wetlands. Water Fen tures excerpt Streetscape: Lighting, Signs, Utilities and and shaped the design proposals for Laskin Road. Existing Lighting A majority of the existing street light fixtures along Laskin Road are cobra-style sodium vapor and memury vapor lamps attached to wooden utility poles. A small number of fixtures are on freestanding metal poles. Currently, there are no ornamental street light fixtures or pedestrian-scale light fixtures. Existing Signs Lighting excerpts Commercial signs are found throughout the Laskin Road Corridor and vary in size, shape, and mounting style. Some are on bases, and many are mounted on poles. Several businesses have combined, or 'ganged' their collective signs onto a single base. Typically, this approach is found where a single property owner has multiple tenants such as at the Hilltop shopping area. The size and height of the existing signs are controlled by the zoning ordinance. Sign materials include backlit plastic, brick, wood, and steel. Neighborhood entrance signs are located at Linlier, both on Winwood and Linbay and at Cardinal Forest on both sides of Cardinal Drive. The brick entrance signs at Linlier are slated for removal in the proposed Laskin Road Phase I Project. Existing Utilities Overhead lines extend on both sides of Laskin Road from First Colonial to Birdneck Roads. A high-tension line corridor extends north from Bankers Lane up First Colonial. Assorted drainage, sewer, and water easements are located throughout the corridor. Overhead Utility Line excerpts 10 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an Laskin Road Phase I Project The City of Virginia Beach 1997 Master Transportation Plan designates Laskin Road as an 'Improved Facility'. In the plan, the roadway is envisioned as a divided road with an average ofa 150-foot right-of-way and a bike path. The plans for Phase I serve as the baseline for these corridor guidelines. Status This $24 Million Laskin Road Phase I Capital Project was under design when the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan study began. The right of way improvements consist of eight lanes transitioning to six lanes, be- t-ween First Colonial and Birdneck Roads. The need for this alignment resulted from a VDOT traffic study performed on the entire Laskin Road corridor, from the 1-264 interchange eastward to Winwood Drive, to determine the number of lanes needed for future road improvements. Given these constraints, the purpose of this study is to provide as much guidance as possible in the area of corridor aesthetics and design. During the course of the corridor planning study process, the right-of-way construction drawings, including curb cut locations, were being finalized. As a part of that effort, access to individual parcels was under discussion. The VDOT's policy is to return access to individual parcels 'in-kind'. Without other programs and other agency involvement, VDOT tradition- ally provides access for each platted parcel. As a result of ongoing discussion amongst the City and VDOT staff, a number of curb cuts were consolidated in the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Citizens raised concerns at the corridor planning study public input meetings related to poor drainage and flooding, particularly around Winwood Drive and Laskin Road. Drainage improvements will be made as a part of the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Right-of. way Impact A minimal amount of additional right-of-way will need to be acquired as a result of the existing service roads removed and replaced with travel lanes, all of which will remain in the existing right-of-way. In the area of the proposed eight lane section is where the additional right of way will be purchased. Much of the right-of-way available for landscape planting in the eight lane section is approximately three feet wide and is located between the sidewalk and the curb. All plantings and locations must conform to the City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works Specification and Standards. In this area, with a barrier curb, 'major' trees must be planted The Laskin Road Phase I Project includes an eight- lane roadway beginning at the First Colonial Road intersection end continuing to Winwood Drive, with a transition to six lanes between Winwood and Frarnac Drive. From Frarnac Drive to the Birdneck Road intersection, the proposed roadway is six lanes wide. The existing sendce roads will be removed. Six to eight lane transition segment ":i'?,'5,,,-..~,~' ';' ' ...t . Linkhom Bay Bridge, currently four lanes will be expanded to six lanes 11 Stand of mature vegetation a minimum of six feet behind the curb. Sight lines for driveways and road intersections at non-signalized intersections must also be maintained. Where sight lines are in effect, no plant material larger than two feet in height may be used. A significantly greater amount of right-of-way is available for planting in the six lane section and at the Birdneck Road intersection. Sight lines, particularly related to Cardinal Road, will affect what plants may be used at the Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection. Utilities Overhead utilities will remain after the Laskin Road Phase I Project is constructed. The utility plans were not developed at the time of the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan completion, but it is likely that utilities will be located behind the VDOT right-of-way in a separate easement. Summary of Existing Conditions Following the review of the existing site conditions within the corridor, the key pieces of information were compiled into two categories, one addressing natural features and the other, the built environment. The summary categories include: Natural Features Environmental site conditions: · Significant stands of mature vegetation; · Attractive water views and resources. Built Environment Cultural site conditions: · Few existing pedestrian accommodations; · Many sites have multiple vehicular access points; · Many traffic and directional signs; · Elimination of service roads will affect parking on several sites; · Land use is consistent with Zoning and Comprehensive Plan; · Multiple instances of single ownership of adjoining parcels; · Many overhead utility lines; · No pedestrian-scaled lighting. Parking off of a service road 12 l_askin Road Phase / Corridor P/an Issues and Opportunities The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan addresses a number of challenging issues to improve the safety, mobility, and appearance of the corridor while advancing the goals of the City, including economic vitality, a quality physical environ- ment, safe communities, and healthy neighborhoods. Opportunities to address these issues presented themselves in the plan's development. Issues and opportunities were grouped into four broad categories: safety, aesthetics, connections, and identity. Safety The most important issue along the corridor is the safety of the user, whether traveling by vehicle or by foot. While a number of safety related issues are being addressed by the Laskin Road Phase I Project, including driveway consoli- dation and drainage improvements, a number of safety related improvements are included as part of the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan. Safety Issues As stated in the analysis, the elimination of the service roads will result in more curb cuts directly on Laskin Road and to a reduction in parking spaces for some parcels. As curb cuts and driveways increase, so do potential conflicts and friction points. With the expansion in the number of travel and mm lanes, left turn movements from nonsignalized intersections may become more difficult. Several of the intersections within Phase I currently have high numbers of turning movements (First Colonial Road and Birdneck Road) or are difficult to navigate (Nevan and Laskin Roads). With the new VDOT roadway design, a median will eliminate westbound turning movements from Nevan Road and Fremac Drive. Additional travel and turn lanes will be added to both First Colonial and Birdneck roads. The resulting increase in width with the concurrent removal of the medians between the service drives and Laskin Road will make pedestrian crossing of this intersection more difficult. The current sidewalk system is fragmented and varies in condi- tion throughout the corridor. Few marked and no signalized cross- walks exist. Nonsignalized intersections are difficult for a pedestrian to navigate and will become more so when the road is expanded to six and eight lanes. Pedestrian crossing at First Colonial and Laskin Roads The five undeveloped residential zoned lots located along the north side of Laskin Road, between Winwood and Linbay Drives, could potentially be approved for individual access points (driveways) at the time of development. Given the design speed and width of the new roadway design, individual and direct access from these parcels onto Laskin Road 13 Undeveloped parcels on l_askin Road Site for potential landscape planting :~ ~'.g~ ;,~ '. ',..:?~ Existing character of Laskin Road 14 is not preferred. Safety Opportunities The analysis also presented opportunities to improve safety. With the Laskin Road Phase I Project, a new sidewalk and path along the north side of Laskin Road will extend from First Colonial Road to Birdneck Road. The plan enhances this improvement through the provision of crosswalks and pedestrian signals at traffic signals. Other communities are making use ora new type of pedestrian signal that incorporates a countdown, alerting the pedestrian to the time remaining for safe cross- ing. This counters the common problem of the short walk signal at large intersections. Additionally, safety may be improved by expanding the median widths in selected areas to create a pedestrian 'way station' (particularly in the eleven lane section at First Colonial Road) and to provide protection for a left turn movement from an nonsignalized inter- section. A number of curb cuts and driveway consolidations are shown on the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Additional opportunities for future drive- way consolidations are shown in the Corridor Plan. Several existing median crossovers are closed in the Phase I Project plans - at Fremac, Nevan, and Red Robin Roads. While eliminating left turns from several intersections, this safety improvement will also extend the opportunities to plant the medians with trees and larger shrubs. As a part of the analysis, several case studies were developed to test the design concepts for the corridor. With better organization ora parcel's internal circulation system, additional parking spaces were created on all sites. (See separate Appendix). Aesthetics Providing as much aesthetic improvement as possible along Laskin Road is important. Phase I of the improvements traverses several established residential and commercial neighborhoods. As a place where people live, shop, work, and travel, it is their 'Main Street'. Citizens again and again raised this point at the workshops in March and May 1999. Much of that 'Main Street' character is derived from the mixture of goods and services provided within the corridor, but also from the overall appearance and aesthetics of the place. But, residents are also reminded through a number of water vistas that this place is no ordinary 'Main Street'. Aesthetic Issues The existing site conditions analysis identified a number of issues to be addressed in the corridor plan. There currently are no plans to place overhead utility lines underground or to relocate them behind buildings. Signs in the corridor vary in size, color, and shape. Although the corridor is not dominated by signs, without vigilance it could become so in the future. The proposed eight lane roadway cross-section provides minimal right-of- way for public sponsored landscaping. In much of this area, the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan sidewalk and bike path are separated from the roadbed by a three-foot planting bed. VDOT's safety standards restrict the planting of trees closer than six feet from the back of the curb and where sight lines preclude planting. Planting on private property will require the coopera- tion and permission of the property owner. Few opportunities exist on some parcels for private landscape enhance- ments because of site coverages with buildings, parking, and driveways. The limited amount of right-of-way, combined with VDOT safety stan- dards, exacerbates what little opportunities are available for landscape enhancements in both the six and eight lane segments. Aesthetic Opportunities Vegetation, both native and intentionally planted, contributes to the corridor's visual identity. Plant material will do much to provide continuity and emphasis within the corridor. Opportunities exist for public landscap- ing in both the six and eight lane segments of the corridor. The Birdneck intersection, site of an existing memorial planting, has ample space for the provision of lush landscaping and a community welcome sign. As a gateway to the oceanfront, the appropriate selection of plant material provides an opportunity to link this gateway with the resort area. Views of the water along this corridor are important and contribute greatly to the sense of place in this water and oceanfront community. A new bridge structure and design, to replace the existing Linkhorn Bay bridge structure, will incorporate see-through rails to preserve the striking water vistas. The provision of water-tolerant groves of trees along the side of the fresh water lake will provide a visual buffer for homes along that frontage, while at the same time, allow the motorist along Laskin Road to still view the water. A standard sign base for directional signs and for voluntary use by private businesses will help link land use and design elements in the corridor and enhance its attractiveness. Roadside lighting is currently provided on utility poles along the corridor. No pedestrian lighting exists in either the commercial or residential portions of the corridor. This corridor plan provides an opportunity to cluster pedestrian lights in the commercial areas, at the Linkhom Bay bridge, and at major intersections as a way to mark pedestrian crossings. Roadside lighting that is more coherent and consistent may also be incorporated as a part of the corridor plan. The appropriate placement of the roadside lighting with pedestrian-scaled lighting will establish a clear rhythm to the landscape and design improvements within the corridor. Connections The Laskin Road Corridor is not just a linear transportation system. Many people stated at the public workshops that the corridor is an integrated part of their neighborhood and helps to define the places where they shop, play, and work. It is important that the corridor be linked Linkhorn Bay Bridge, looking east Existing road side lighting on utility poles ..'x~ ' -- ' ~ " ~,-~..,-L~.----q~..~.,,mm,,~- ..... ~-'~'"?. ~xisting o~ce complex, link to adjacent ~staurants and neighborhoods with sidewalks 15 Established residential neighborhoods line the corridor together from east to west and where possible, north to south. Connec- tions to other sectors of the City are also important, particularly at Birdneck Road. Physical connections such as sidewalks or shared driveways are fundamental in connecting the corridor. Connection Issues Laskin Road is already difficult to cross as a pedestrian. When expanded and the medians between the existing service drives and the travel lanes are removed, the pedestrian will have more lanes to cross without these medians to serve as a way station. Gateways, entrances, and welcome points are currently poorly articulated in the existing corridor. Connection Opportunities The Laskin Road Phase I Project will provide a continuous sidewalk and bike path running west to east along both sides of the road. There is an opportunity to add crosswalks at key intersections, both painted and paved with special materials. The provision of signalized pedestrian traffic signals at key intersections in the corridor will also provide north to south connections. Opportunities exist at the southeastern end of the corridor, around the Birdneck Road intersection area, to create a well-designed and land- scaped gateway to enhance both the corridor and surrounding neighbor- hoods, and the resort area farther to the east. Identity Laskin Road clearly is a place that is easily recalled with fondness by residents. This reinforces the positive identity of the corridor. The commercial area concentrated at First Colonial and Laskin Roads serves the neighboring residential areas as well as the region. Views towards the water and at the bridge over Linkhorn Bay reinforce the fact that this place is unique and distinct. At the eastern end, Birdneck Road serves as a connector for many residents and a link to the Resort Area for visitors. Identity Issues Retaining the coherence that exists within the corridor, its landscape planting, Iow-scaled buildings, attractive signs, and 'Main Street' charac- ter is an overall issue facing the development of the corridor plan. Exist- ing landscape areas will be removed during construction of the reconfigured road bed. Much of the existing median will shift and become a raised median. Identity Opportunities Opportunities exist to create a safer and more aesthetically pleasing corridor, while retaining a positive identity. Pesestrian scaled lighting, landscape planting, gateway definitions and special design treatments at the Linkhorn Bay bridge will present opportunities to enhance the corridor's identity. Community sign bases placed behind the right of way, between groves of trees, will strengthen the sense of place. 16 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Recommended Corridor Design Concept Two conceptual plan alternatives were developed and presented to the public at the second public open house meeting. Both shared the same set of issues and opportunities for development, which resulted from an inventory and analysis of the existing corridor conditions. The recommended corridor improvement plan combined elements from both concept plans. Each alternative shared an overall design concept - that of a wave that moves both vertically and horizontally through- out the Corridor. Reflecting movement, and the importance and proximity of water, the wave concept was easily adaptable to the variety of elements in the plan. It was reflected in the massing of the landscape plant material, the openings within the bridge rail, and in the paving pattern within the medians. Concerns for the visibility of local businesses and the '",.: ~' ',,?~...'?' ~,~ .-" preservation of water views , resulted in a planting concept ~. '!] '. :~~ ~1t;, "*,' '~;:< . i .... ~: , that clustered groves of trees, staggered between tl~e ~ '- ' .... :'.:'~.. '![~..~~ · . i~ " ,.,.; - median and the road s~des. The staggered layout ensures ~, -I ~-}?.~~~ __ - .. traveling on ~~_. '~,.~.:..'-...,. that the viewer Laskin Road can clearly see r~am~-n..-.~- - ..,.. _ between the groves of trees , i~ ..... ' ' and that the adjacent proper ..... ,'-' ' ' ' ties are not walled off from view. Light fixtures for the road and the pedestrian system were included in each alternative. The road side fixtures were consistent in the two alternatives. The amount of pedestrian- scaled lighting differed greatly. However, the location of the fixtures was carefully choreo- graphed with the tree groves, driveways, and sign locations. Eady sketch of planting concept .~ O~.~ Westbound traffic < ~, ~ ~,; Eastbound traffic..~_,_ .:.. ...... . . ... .... .:.. . , , .. ............ ::.... Planting design concept 17 Recommended Corridor Design Concept The design theme expressed in this concept is conveyed through the use of strategically placed plant material, of varying heights and sizes, to give the impression of movement and water. Overhead utility lines Westbound traffic Eastbound traffic Sidewalk with flowering trees and path Land Use Existing uses remain. Typical Cross section of Recommended Design Concept - large trees in medians, flowering trees located behind the sidewalk and path, adjusted for site-specific conditions. Planting Design · Planted medians, paved with concrete unit pavers where more narrow than 16 feet; · Flowering trees (crape myrtle, crabapple, and fringe trees) along the road edge and at intersections, large deciduous trees in the median, low shrubs and groundcovers between the sidewalk/bike path and curb. Lighting · Acorn fixture pedestrian-scaled lights at intersections only; · Ultra Flat-lens roadside-scaled lights mounted on 40-foot pole, spaced 150 feet. Access Management · Curb consolidation and driveway combinations, generally within single parcel ownership; · Drives aligned with median breaks and other drives, with access to parcels from side street wherever possible. Linkhorn Bay Bridge · Modified bridge rail with wave cutout, ornamental lights on piers, broad path and sidewalk; ·. Assumes exposed pipes on south side of bridge remain. Obscure view with cantilevered sidewalk/platform. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation · Pedestrian crosswalks at signalized intersections; · Sidewalk and path three feet from curb (precludes tree planting within this strip due to safety standards). Utilities · It is the desire of the City, if fiscally practical, to relocate overhead utilities underground; · Located within VDOT right-of-way. Intersection Enhancements and Gateways · More extensive landscape planting shown at Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection, due to extent of existing right- of-way; · Directional/welcome sign located at Birdneck Road. Signs Sign bases proposed for commercial and public directional (those that give directions) signs 18 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan City of Virginia Beach's ~]ateway PropoSal First Colonial and Laskin Roads Intersection. A City of Virginia Beach staff committee developed a gateway proposal that incorporated extensive landscape planting on the four comer parcels of this intersection,..:~7'oechieve this,..' purch==e t..iii ,.. ! · ."' '::.'¥...:..] .;:: ;:,.;', '.~ :: ', :' ;.,.::..::::~' :,.;;': ~;"."'"" :'"'i, Costs were anticipated to exceed .: four million dOllars" and.inCuded; ' · property cost at $2,037,600.; · building assessments at.,. . relocaUOn at $5OO, OOO;.and. . . · . ~ *1 doilara for. potential environmentai .. clean-up,or I°~ of u~e for' .' ' business operator&. . IJtliliy,.Lines Although very site. specific, a rough estimate of $1.5 million per mile can be used to estimate the cost of undergrounding overhead utilitY lines.' Dependent up°n site conditions, this number can eeasilyincrease to $5 million per mile. Recommendations As expected, each alternative had appealing attributes. In the event that placing overhead utilities underground is prohibitive, the landscape planting concept envisions locating large trees in the medians and smaller flowering trees along the road edges. The proposed Linkhom Bay Bridge louvcred rails and expanded pedestrian walkway are also endorsed. The guidelines for aesthetic improvements will enhance Laskin Road, making it a beautiful, welcoming place, easy to walk, bike, shop, and move through. These recommendations provide a vision of what the Laskin Road corridor may become within the right-of-way. Where opportunities exist outside of the right-of-way, improvements may be extended with willing and voluntary private property involvement. Over time, the Planning Department should consider working towards more driveway consolidations and curb cut combinations, thereby, reducing confusion and conflict points. Adjacent property owners and business operators can voluntarily place their signs on a combined and consolidated panel with a uniform base, located behind the right-of-way line. When completed, Laskin Road will be ora different scale than is traditionally associated with the surrounding development pattern. Although the road is being widened, it is not becoming a limited access corridor. It will continue to be used as a local shopping and business neighborhood, as well as home to many residents. Commercial and residential properties will continue to front on and have direct access to Laskin Road. The recommended landscape improvements will provide a link between the two land uses to bring the scale of the corridor more in synch with a pedestrian-scaled environment. A similar level of aesthetic treatment as is provided on the Laskin Road Phase I Project should be provided with the First Colonial Road improvements between 1-264 to Republic Road, to be done at the same time as the Laskin Road Phase I Project. Cost Considerations Given the information provided on costs to underground the electrical utility with this project, those costs would be absorbed by some other entity than Virginia Power. As such, the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan recommends that if City funds or other funding sources become available, the above-ground utilities associated with this project should be placed underground. In the event utility poles remain above-ground, they should be designed to be as attractive as possible. As shown in the cost statement, creating the cantilever on the bridge (designed to screen the pipes on the south side of the bridge from view) could run from $250,000 to over $400,000, depending on the length of the cantilever. It is reasonable to conclude that placing the pipes underground may be a less costly option to consider than the bridge cantilever option. It is estimated that relocating the pipes underground will cost roughly $250,000. 19 City staff looked at the opportunities and costs of developing a landscaped gateway at the intersection of Laskin and First Colonial roads. The side-bar on the previous page shows the costs associated with those efforts. The costs are similar to the estimated costs for undergrounding the overhead utility lines throughout the corridor. address the issues and opportunities that relate to safety, aesthetics, connections, and identity. Each principle is supported by several recommended actions. Design principles to guide the development of this plan have been established. Drawn from knowledge of the existing site conditions within the corridor, modified by comments received from citizens, city staff, and agency representatives, and refined to reflect the appropriate inclusion of various design elements, these principles both can educate and guide the developments within the corridor into a coherent, attractive scheme. The corridor design principles to guide ..... ~,~___ · , . ~ ~ ,"~. development have been structured to ~~ '-~, ~. ,,~m~ ..,s._ --r--~- Safety . .... Safely accommodate pedestrian and vehicular movement: View north at Friend's School Continue to consolidate and combine driveways and curb cuts; Place pedestrian traffic signals and crosswalks at signalized intersections; Widen medians to create 'way stations' at pedestrian crosswalks and provide for protected left turn movements at nonsignalized intersections; Construct the sidewalk and path as far from the curb as possible, while remaining within the right-of-way. Plant the area between the curb and the sidewalk with trees, shrubs, and groundcover and between the curb and the path with shrubs and groundcovers, where possible and in accordance with the VDOT safety standards; Retain undeveloped land as open space to reduce or eliminate additional curb cuts directly on Laskin Road; Encourage voluntary reconfiguration and shared circulation within adjacent parcels, reducing existing curb cuts. Aesthetics Provide continuity in the corridor with landscape planting: · Preserve and enhance existing vegetation where possible; · Plant new material according to Module as defined in the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Appendix I. Relocate or place underground overhead utility lines: · Select plant material that will not interfere with overhead utility lines; · Place overhead utility lines underground in new construction or redevelopment. Conserve vistas and enhance views of the water: · Ensure that the bridge rail is transparent ("see-through"); · Plant water-loving trees in groves along the lake shore, each grove separated adequately to preserve views of the water. Establish a strong and consistent rhythm in the corrMor with standardized street lighting: · Install roadside lighting fixtures every 200 feet, on a double mast arm structure within the median when it exceeds 20 l. askin Road Phase /Corr/dor Plan Sign base 16' and as a single mast arm structure when placed along road edge; Install pedestrian-scaled lighting every 75 feet in the Birdneck Road area, the Hilltop area at major intersections, and on the Linkhom Bay Bridge. Encourage standard ground sign bases and the consolidation of directional signs on sign standards: · Provide a common frame design for an individual business sign; · Reduce sign proliferation through sign consolidation. Connections Path Westbound traffic Recommended cross-section, in some situations trees must be located behind the sidewalk Highlight connecting points with landscape planting: Plant flowering trees at intersections. Establish an entrance to the Laskin Road Corridor and this part of Virginia Beach: · Plant intersections with additional material such as shrubs and groundcovers providing seasonal interest; · Place welcome and directional sign base in landscape setting at the intersection of Birdneck and Laskin Roads. Identity Retain and enhance the 'Main Street' character of the corridor: · Encourage the voluntary extension of the landscape plantings and installation ora common sign base on private property; · Use plant material and pedestrian connections to link the road with adjacent neighborhoods and commercial properties. View towards Linkhom Bay, looking east. The path is adjacent to the road and the water-loving trees are planted at the lake's edge. If found to be fiscally infeasible to bury underground, then the existing overhead utilities should be located between the path and the trees, with adequate space for tree growth. 21 Enhance the Linkhorn Bay Bridge: · Add pedestrian-scaled lighting to the bridge, with capacity to add banners or flags on poles; · Expand the width of the sidewalk on the bridge. Design Concept The recommended design concept theme for the corridor is a wave of landscaping offering the impression of horizontal and vertical movement, as one moves through the corridor. Reflected in the grouping of plant material, the bridge rail, and in the median paver pattern, the concept is subtle and unifying. Distinctions are made in the recommendations for different areas of the corridor. Commercial areas are treated differently than residential - related to curb and driveway consolidation, pedestrian lighting, and crosswalks. More embellishment in pavement and landscape plantings occur in the corridor's eastern end, linking it with the resort area. East of the bridge, the crosswalks are created with pavers and west of the bridge they are painted. Land Use Rather than purchase additional right-of-way for landscape planting, the Corridor Plan recommends that private property owners be encouraged to voluntarily extend the design concept on their parcel. Little right-of- way is available for landscape planting west of the eight-lane transition. Landscape easements are not recommended, although private easements to share parking and access between adjacent parcels are encouraged. If safety is an issue, such as the potential for additional driveways and curb cuts immediately on Laskin Road, the City should consider acquiring the parcel(s) or encouraging shared access between parcels. The corridor plan recommends that the City first consider acquiring the undeveloped parcels between Winwood and Linbay Drives for open space. The alternative land use is residential at a density compatible to the surrounding neighborhood. If this tract is developed residentially, consideration should be given to encouraging shared access between parcels via an access easement. Recommended Plan excerpt, with light locations 22 View towards the Winwood Drive intersection, sight lines prohibit plantings greater than 2 1/2 feet in medians l_askin Road Phase I Corridor P/an Module Example, see Appendix I for complete set Planting Design The planting design reflects waves and motion both parallel and perpen- dicular to the corridor. Views of business and signs are maintained through staggered plantings between the median and the road edge. Trees within groves are closely spaced, with the groves typically sepa- --rated by about sixty feet. In the area along the lake, water-loving trees, such as Bald Cypress or Black Tupelo, are planted in groves of five, each grove separated by approximately eighty feet. The rhythm and spacing of the plantings are intertwined with the place- ment of the road-scaled and pedestrian-scaled light fixtures. Any change in the fixture spacing will require changes to the planting design. View of landscape planting, common sign base, and curb cut consolidation at the SugarPlum Bakery. Due to safety standards related to visibility at driveways, trees are planted behind the sidewalk. Typical/y, trees would be planted be~veen the road and sidewalk or path. A planting palette of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers has been developed and is described more fully in the established plant list (separate Appen- dix). Plants have been recommended for their seasonal attractiveness and their hardiness. Flowering trees such as crape myrtle, fringe tree, and crabapples line the path and sidewalk and majestic trees such as zelkova, red maple, and willow oak are planted in the median. Each grouping of plants, the groves of flowering trees or large deciduous trees, are planted with the same species and variety. Adja- cent groves, or separate median planting, may vary in species and variety. Shown in the plan as a single row, if the right-of-way depth changes, the row may be doubled or tripled and the pattern repeated. Maintenance is of concern and the design reflects this. A trade-off between capital and maintenance costs exists. Lower installation costs make grass an appealing groundcover. However, once established, groundcovers require much less maintenance and is less likely to harm trees or shrubs planted within the groundcover bed. When groundcovers and shrubs are used, the comers of their planting beds should be curvilin- ear rather than rectilinear to accommodate mowers and other mainte- nance equipment. Lighting Two types of lighting are included in the plan. Road-scaled and pedes- trian-scaled light fixtures are included. The Laskin Road Corridor is surrounded by residential neighborhoods and commercial properties. This proximity affected the choice of fixtures. The ultra flat-lens fixture, provided by Virginia Power for road-scale lighting, is a cutoff'fixture that directs the light downward, minimizing night pollution. The fixtures are placed on a 40 foot tall spun aluminum pole (or fiberglass if the pole can meet wind standards with 12' arms), and spaced 200 feet apart. Double 23 Path separated from curb by Westbound traffic Large trees Eastbound traffic flowering trees; pedestrian fight in median fixture at back of /fght-of-way Recommended Corridor Plan cross-section mast ann poles are located in medians greater than sixteen feet in width. Where the median is less than sixteen feet wide, a single mast ann pole is placed on the outside road edge. If the light fixture spacing pattern is changed, the planting design should be adjusted accordingly. Sidewa/k separated from curb by fiowering trees The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan calls for creating an aesthetically enhanced environment that is friendly and encourages pedestrian use. The Acorn pedestrian light, supplied by Virginia Power, is placed 75 feet on center in the eastern end of the corridor at the Birdneck Road and Cardinal Road intersections and in the western end of the corridor at the Hilltop area. The intersections throughout the corridor are accentuated with pedestrian lights on each comer. The bridge is flanked with the same style of pedestrian-scaled lights mounted on piers on each side. Access Management The biggest safety and aesthetic challenge to be addressed in the corridor plan is the surplus of driveways and curb cuts along Laskin Road, which will be increased with the removal of the service drives. Twenty to thirty curb cuts have been recommended for consolidation with the construction of the Laskin Road Phase I Project. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan recommends additional consolidations where opportunities exist. It is also recommended that the City Planning Department develop a strategy to work towards achieving the reduction. If developed individually, the five contiguous undeveloped residentially- zoned parcels between Winwood and Linbay Drives could add five separate driveways onto Laskin Road. These potential driveways are undesirable from safety and mobility standpoints and should be discour- aged. Ultra-flat lens Fixture Acorn Fixture Two desirable development options that could be considered by the City for this property include: 1) The City consider purchasing this property and retain for open space. This option would eliminate ther probability for multiple access points. 2) If the City chooses not to purchase the property, a second desirable option may be to allow the parcels to develop with single family land use utilizing a single front yard, consolidated 24 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor Plan Case study exarnp/e at Taylor's Do it Center, demonstrating potential curb cut consolidations Section of Linkhorn Bay B#dge rail access point, and the provision of significant open space along the rear lot lines. If the shared access option cannot be obtained at the time of development, hammerhead or U-shaped driveways that allow vehicular turnaround should be required of each developed parcel, allowing vehicles to always face forward when entering into traffic. The City should consider acquiring all the developed residential lots located on the north side of Laskin Road, between Winwood and Linbay Drives. Public acquisition of these lots should be considered for open space purposes, provided this is accomplished through a mutually acceptable agreement. Linkhorn Bay Bridge A new bridge railing, with "see through" louvered rails, incorporates a pattern reflecting waves and motion. Travelling across the bridge at 35 m.p.h., the concrete supports 'disappear' visually and there will be a continuous view of the water. When standing still, the openings, shaped like a wave, will be small enough to prevent a child from falling through but large enough to glimpse the water beyond. The concrete rail is proposed at 42 inches in height, and is capped with an additional iron pipe railing bringing the total height to 54 inches. Five piers flank either side of the bridge and are adorned with a pedestal mounted pedestrian light fixture. These fixtures are fitted with an arm designed to hold banners or flags to mark special occasions and celebrations. View looking east towards Linkhorn Bay The height of the bridge deck will be elevated approximately 5.5 feet above the existing deck. This height will allow small boats such as canoes and kayaks access under the bridge. However, the existing elevated sewer force main will block boat passage on the south side of the bridge, and bring the low slung power lines into much colsoer proxim- ity and may potentially detract from the view of the water. The City should consider burying the elevated utilities. The estimated cost is $250,000. If this option is not available, the sewer line should be screened from view and be made inaccessible to the public, other than the mainte- nance staff, by extending the sidewalk on the bridgespan by a cantilever over the sewer line. In the event the sewer line is not raised, a two-foot clearance must be maintained between the bottom of the decking and the sewer line. The proposed bridge enhance- ments will help set the tone for other bridge aesthetic improve- ments in the greater Laskin Road Corridor. Their design can be similar, but perhaps have a different pattern in the rail. Any design must be crash test approved by VDOT, including 25 the bridge railing and pedestrian observation area. However, VDOT recently has been using a version of this bridge railing on other roads in the state. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Widening of the median to provide protected mid-block mm bays at nonsignalized intersections would further enhance the VDOT plan. Additional curb cut and driveway consolidations, with associated reconfiguration of the internal parcel circulation, would also enhance the corridor and form a part of the recommended corridor plan. The Laskin Road Phase I Project will provide a continuous five foot sidewalk on the south side of Laskin Road and a ten foot path on the north. Given the width and projected traffic volume on Laskin Road, moving the sidewalk and path away from the curb and planting trees and shrubs will create a more attractive environment for the pedestrian and motorist. However, at some intersections, due to roadway safety stan- dards, the sidewalk and bike path are located closer to the curb. In these cases, trees are planted behind the sidewalk or bike path. Low shrubs, groundcover, or grass is planted between the curb and sidewalk or bike path. Paving pattern for median on l_inkhorn Bay Bridge Marked pedestrian crosswalks are shown at the signalized intersections. Crosswalks are paved with a concrete unit paver east of the bridge and are painted with 'zebra' stripes west of the bridge. A pedestrian crossing cycle must be added to each of the signalized intersections. Intersection comer ramps are paved with a dimpled concrete block paver, similar to the paver used throughout the corridor. Utilities The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan proposes that if it is found to be impractical to bury the above-ground utilities, then the overhead lines will be moved into a separate utility easement behind the VDOTright-of-way. The utility lines willremain above-ground due to the projected costs to underground. View looking east at Friend's School Intersection Enhancements and Gateways Corridors are most complex at their intersections. Additional lanes expand the road bed to accommodate turning movements, oRen leaving little remaining right-of-way for other uses. Intersections are also places along the corridor where motorists spend much time; therefore, a good place for locating welcoming and directional signs and attractive land- scaping. Three special intersections along the corridor were studied: Laskin and First Colonial Roads; Laskin Road and Cardinal Drive; and Laskin and Birdneck Roads. 26 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an The First Colonial and Laskin Roads intersection, as currently drawn by VDOT, will provide little or no public right-of-way for landscape improve- ments. The existing and additional right-of-way at this intersection will be used to provide mm and travel lanes with a sidewalk on the south side of Laskin Road and a bike path on the north side. Laskin Road will have a View of directional sign at Birdneck Road total of eleven lanes, including 3 mm lanes on the eastern side of the intersection. The median, as shown on the Laskin Road Phase I Project plans, is too narrow to accommodate a 'way station' for pedestrians. If additional right-of-way is acquired, widening the median to sixteen feet to accommo- date a 'way station' should be a first priority. Without additional fight-of-way acquisition, any landscape installations on the road edges will require the cooperation of VDOT, the City, the property owner, and the business operator. Access to parcels located at the intersection of First Colonial and Laskin Roads has been consoli- dated and combined. The northeast comer is currently limited in its access from the westbound lanes of Laskin Road, and requires that the driver enter a turn lane separated from the main road by a median prior to the intersection. The corridor plan shows one driveway, directly from the westbound lanes of Laskin Road. The driveway on the northbound lane of First Colonial has been consolidated with the adjacent parcel. Similar driveway consolidation has occurred on the other three comers. The intersections of Laskin with Birdneck and Cardinal Roads provide plenty of opportunities for aesthetic enhancements. The closure of the southern leg of Cardinal Drive between First Colonial Road and Laskin Road intersection Laskin Road and Birdneck Road expands this opportunity. There is adequate room to pull the sidewalk away from the road and to plant trees and shrubs between the two, separating the pedestrian from the vehicular truffle. Although not as critical as at the First Colonial intersection, widening the median to sixteen feet at the location of the crosswalk will allow for a pedestrian 'way station'. The plan shows numerous driveway consolidations, particularly north of Laskin Road. The intent is to align a shared parking lot exit with the signal at Birdneck and Laskin Roads. To minimize conflict points, the remaining curb cuts are consolidated and access is provided through parking lots to adjacent parcels. This will require physically reconfiguring the existing parking lots and driveways and establishing legal agreements with the City and adjacent property owners. Driveway consolidation is similarly aggressive on the south- eastern quadrant of the Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection. 27 The nonsignalized intersections at Winwood Drive and Laskin Road, Fremac Drive and Laskin Road, and Linbay Drive and Laskin Road present a different challenge. Although right-of-way is available for landscape improvements, sight lines (roadway safety standards which ensure that the motorist entering Laskin Road can see oncoming traffic) prohibit plantings taller than two feet in height. The medians are similarly restricted and very narrow. The Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersec- tion is key to welcoming visitors to the resort area. It also must support the surrounding neighborhood and its associ- ated businesses and residences. The right-of-way is extensive enough that a lush landscape may be planted with groves of flowering trees, shrubs, and large expanses of lawn. A visual park, it also will be a pleasant place to walk through. Between groves of flowering trees are areas for sculpture. A large welcome and directional sign faces the northbound lanes of Birdneck Road. Set in the landscape, it is framed by flowering trees and shrubs. Pedestrian lights are placed on the back of the path and sidewalk, illuminating the pedestrian system. Because the intersection is signalized, large trees are planted in the median. Where the median is reduced in width to less than sixteen feet, groundcovers and shrubs are planted. Signs The City's Zoning Ordinance sign require- ments allow, if minimum frontage require- ments are met, a freestanding sign that can have as large as an eight foot by four foot sign face. This sign face can be increased significantly if other conditions are met, up to ten feet by fifteen feet. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan calls for placing signs on a common sign base, with a reduction in the sign face allowed. Instead of an individual operator being allowed a sign face equal to an eight by four-foot shape, the Corridor Plan calls for that to be the size ora combined collection of opera- tors. The sign base is made of brick, and the individual owners can continue to design and use their own graphic. .:::".-. · ........ ..... r~-- ';_~'-, Birdneck and Laskin Roads intersection with concrete paver crosswalks 28 /askin Road Phase / Corridor P/an The Laskin Road improvements will require relocating several neighbor- hood signs. The residents of the neighborhood wish to be involved in the design process for their signs' replacement. The Corridor Plan also recommends that directional signs be consolidated on posts or on similar bases where possible. View west on Laskin Road at Birdneck Road Recommended Concept Plan Illustration The following four pages illustrate the recom- mended Concept Plan for the Laskin Road Corridor. Specific information for plant material, paving patterns, bridge details, light fixtures, and module design and location are included in the Appendix. View of flowering trees at a nons/gna#zed intersection 13 ]~l]~op Shapp~ng Cen~er O0 Tayliors 0 0 S Signal Pedestrian-scale light Road-scale light Sight line at non-signalized intersection (45 m.p.h, speed for 4-lane major mad) ~ Grouping of water-loving trees ~ Grouping of large deciduous trees ~ Grouping of flowering trees _~ Grouping of shrubs and groundcover Note: Signalized intersections have crosswalks 0 200' North .© Picadilly Restaurant I i. ~ · I Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Lin~ier Neighborhood Former.L~nkhorn Park Elementary School 'N .O $ Signal · ', Pedestrian-scale light ~ Road-scale light , Sight line at non-signalized · intersection (45 m.p.h, speed for 4--lane major mad) ~ {~rouping of water-loving trees ~ Grouping of large deoiduous trees d~:,, Grouping of flowering trees ~ Grouping of shrubs and groundcover Note: Signalized intersections have crosswalks 0 200' North q~oN ,OOZ 0 pooq.~oqq~!aN .~a!lU!q Golf L. AS~i .\ lsllrolrilecIK 1"01111; ,// b ~[gna~ ~ '. Pedestrian-scale light ' ~ Road-scale light Slgl~t line at non-signalized · intersection (45 m.p.h, speed for'4-1ane major mad) Grouping of water-lovin~ tree~ t~ Grouping of large deciduous trees c~,~ Grouping .of flowering trees ~ Grouping of shrubs and groundcover Note: Signal/zed intersections have crosswalks 0 200' North Laskin Road Phase / Corridor Plan Implementation A number of actions are recommended as corridor enhancements to the Laskin Road Phase I Project and should be included in its construction phase wherever possible. Other actions require voluntary participation from private prop- erty owners and business operators. Further, some actions will be achieved as properties change use or are renovated. The following are recommended actions that align with the goals oftbe Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan: Balance safety, aesthetics, and transportation capacity To promote a quality physical environment by balancing the objectives of designing a safe, attractive, and adequate road corridor to serve the community and the City. The Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan recommends actions that improve safety and aesthetics while recognizing the importance of maintaining an adequate transportation system. The removal of the service roads and the addition of travel lanes makes curb cut and driveway consolidation even more important. Raised medians are a part of the design throughout the corridor. This configuration will reduce the number of free tums and can lead to multiple curb and driveway consolidation. Reducing the number of cross traffic conflict points provides a greater degree of safety for ears, bikes, and pedestrians. The Corridor Plan has struck a balance in consolidating driveways while retaining access for local businesses and property owners. The City Planning Department must work closely with the adjacent merchants during the time prior to construction, determining how such consolidations can work with internal parcel reconfigurations and developing necessary legal agreements. With the reduction in curb cuts and driveways, opportunities for additional landscape planting increase. · The City should continue to work with VDOT to reduce the number of driveways and curb cuts on Laskin Road. The City should request that the medians at the signalized intersections be widened to provide a 'pedestrian way station'. This is particularly important at First Colonial Road, where there will be eleven lanes, including through and turn lanes. · Consideration should be given for pedestrian signals at all existing traffic signals: First Colonial Road, two at the Hilltop Shopping Center, Cardinal Road, and Birdneck Road. · Where incentives could be applied, the City should encourage voluntat3' curb cut and driveway consolidation. 2. Protect the integrity and character of existing residential neighborhoods while enhancing economic viability To protect the residential character and stability of the local neighborhoods and the economic vitality of the business interests in this area. · The City should request that the medians adjacent to nonsignalized intersections be widened to a minimum of 20 feet, providing a mid-block shelter for left-mm movements, where feasible. · If warranted, the City should request a traffic signal at the intersection of Winwood Drive and Laskin Road. · The City should consider acquiring the undeveloped parcels abutting Laskin Road. 35 · The City should encourage the use of commercial sign foundations that are attractive and uniform. 3. Create a positive visual image To create a positive visual image both inside and outside the right-of-way, recognizing the many roles this corridor plays. Laskin Road serves as the main avenue for local residents and commercial activities, an important component of the city's road system and a major route to the oceanfront resort area. The importance of retaining and enhancing a positive image of the corridor was the primary reason that the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan was undertaken. Structured as a means to both suggest enhancements to the Laskin Road Phase I Project and a long-term framework for corridor improvements, the intent was to gain the most value from the ongoing investments within the corridor. · The City should request the installation of cutoff fixtures for roadside lighting, and coordinate the conduit and foundation base for these items with Virginia Power. This segment of Laskin Road traverses established residential neighborhoods, with some units located very close to the road. Instead of using an 'expressway' scaled light to illuminate the road bed, the City shouM request that VDOT specify the Ultra Flat-lens fixture or similar fvcture provided by Virginia Power as the roadside-scaled fvcture. These fvctures are placed on 40 foot spun aluminum poles (or possibly fiberglass if the pole can meet the new wind standards and still make use of a double mast arm) at 200 feet on center. The pole with a double mast arm configuration is located in the median when it exceeds 16 feet. · The City should request that the appropriate conduit and power source for the Virginia Power supplied pedestrian-scaled lights on the bridge piers be included in the Laskin Road Phase I Project construction plans. In the event it is fiscally infeasible to bury the overhead utilities, the City should encourage the relocation of the overhead utility lines in a separate utility easement behind the Laskin Road right-of-way. Moving the overhead utilities as.far from the curb as possible will provide better opportunities for more and larger landscape planting. The City should request that VDOT incorporate an enhanced design for the Linkhorn Bay Bridge, similar to the Recommended Corridor Design Concept. · The City should request that VDOT incorporate concrete block pavers in medians, at intersections and on the bridge where planting grass or groundeovers is not possible. · The City and VDOT should involve the affected neighborhoods in their neighborhood sign replace ment efforts. · The City should request that VDOT delineate the sidewalk and bike path location as recommended in the Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan. The standard City of Virginia Beach cross-section calls for a three foot utility strip between the curb and sidewalk or path. With the expansion of Laskin Road to six and eight lanes, the corridor plan recommends separating pedestrians from the travel lanes with landscape planting, including street trees. Given the design speed of Laskin Road and its width, no trees can be planted within that area and meet safety standards. The Corridor Plan recommends moving the sidewalk and bike path away 36 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor Plan from the curb, leaving a utility strip a minimum of eight feet wide in most places. There are a few places where sight line requirements for driveways would prohibit tree planting. In those areas, the standard cross-section is adhered to and the trees are planted behind the sidewalk or path. The City should request VDOT to provide and Virginia Power to install pedestrian-scaled lighting in selected area of the corridor, even if at city cost. The Corridor Plan clusters the fixtures in areas of commercial activity, and at the identified special intersections. Placed on a 75 foot spacing in these areas, the plan recommends using the Virginia Power supplied Acorn light fixture, in black. · The City should ensure the installation of landscape plant material within the Laskin Road right-of-way, as described in the Corridor Plan and its Appendix. · The City should encourage private property owners to voluntarily expand the landscape design on their property in conjunction with private development. Upon completion of the road project, the Virginia Beach Beautification Commission or a similar organization should explore the placement of a sculpture in the area of the Birdneck Road intersection. · The City should encourage that new site construction or redevelopment place utility lines underground. 4. Accommodate alternative modes of travel To accommodate alternative modes of travel for recreational and transportation purposes. The City should request that the Laskin Road Phase I Project incorporate painted crosswalks in all directions at the signalized intersections west of the Linkhorn Bay Bridge, and crosswalks made of concrete pavers in all directions at the signalized intersections east of the Linkhoru Bay Bridge. · The City should work to eliminate the barrier to paddlers presented by the above-ground utility pipes on the south side of the Linkhorn Bay Bridge. 5. Recognize special natural areas and waterways To minimize impacts on the natural environment, maximize open space areas, and enhance views of special natural areas and waterways. Virginia Beach is fortunate to have many natural areas and waterways. These resources have tremendous significance for wildlife habitat, for filtering sediment and pollutants, for recreation, and for scenic beauty is well known. · The City should request that VDOT include the cantilever on the south side of the bridge if the pipes are not relocated. · The City should continue to provide technical advise for the expansion of habitat conservation areas and shoreline management. 37 (so;~m!;s~I ;sod opnlauI ;ou soo(I) I x!pu; ddv Table of Contents - Appendix I (Does not include Cost Estimates) Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Module Type Drawings Linkhorn Bay Bridge Enhancement Sign Base Module Plan Illustration Planning Process Bibliography 1 12 12 13 17 19 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan - Appendix / Module Type 1' Wide medians (greater than 16 feet wide) Features large deciduous trees and turf grass. This module alternates with Module Type 2 in medians wider than 16 feet. The number of trees in the module can be reduced if the width of the median narrows to accommodate mining lanes. l varies road) · 22' 22' 22' ,, r varies 132' +/- 200' L road) Scale in feet 0 15' 30' ITEM QUANTITY Large deciduous trees 7 ea. Turf grass 5775 sr. Road light I ea. 1 Module Type 2: Wide medians (greater than 16 feet wide) This module features large shrubs, small shrubs, and turf grass. This module alternates with Module Type 1 on medians wider than 16 feet. b varies . . , varies X Imallshr~bsI Largeshrubs I. Smallshrubs 1 ,R. oad side J~,(see detail below)_[, ~,, 5' o.c. ' Ii(see detail be/ow) ~. Road side ?ght rr.a? 'I' 38' '~ ' 80' '~ 38' ~ light (may oe on eage [, ~ be on edge of road) 4 132' 4 of mad) +/- 200' Scale in feet Typical Spacing Plan for Small Shrubs 18" 15.6" · 15. 6", 0 15' 30' ITEM QUANTITY Large shrubs (1 bed) 26 ea. Small shrubs (2 beds) 368 ea. Turf grass (seed) 1680 s£ Road light 1 ea. Laskin Road Phase / Corridor Plan - Appendix I Module Type 3' Medians in sight lines Although medians may appear to be wide enough to accommodate planting described in Module Types 1 and 2, sight lines from nearby non-signalized intersections prevent this. Low-growing shrubs, groundcovers, and turf grass in this module can be used to landscape medians affected by sight lines. 10' varies ~ ~ ~ varies I Groundcover I I Groundcovor L (may be on r~ B~ " ~0' B~' ~ (may be on edge of ~ ~ edge of roa~) ~ 32' ~ +/- 200' Scale in feet Typical Spacing Plan for Small Shrubs 0 15' 30' Typical Spacing Plan tot Groa.d¢over.~ 15.6" /~~,XXQ ~8' 6'' · ITEM QUANTITY Small shmb (1 bed) 307 ea. Groundcover (2 beds) 1194 ea. Turf grass (seed) 1680 sE Road light 1 ea. 3 Module Type 4' Narrow medians and median noses Concrete pavers can be used in medians that are not wide enough to accommodate masses of trees and shrubs. They can also be used as a decorative edge, with groundcovers, at the noses of medians. Each concrete paver module is 3' x 12', or 36 square feet. Concrete pavers should be red and arranged in a running bond pattern. Narrow medians (less than 5 feet wide) 12' Scale in feet One concrete paver (typ.) 0 1' 2' Median noses (radius of nose can vary) Concrete pavers t 5' radius (size may vary) ~ 3; radius Scale in feet ITEM QUANTITY 4" X 8" Concrete pavers 36 s£ 4 0 2' 4' Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan - Appendix / Module Type 5' Bridge median Concrete pavers are also use in the median of the bridge. The center and edges of the median feature the concrete pavers described in Module Type 4. The remaining two bands feature a 'wave' pattern of light grey paver blocks. Each concrete paver module is 15' x 12', or 180 square feet. 15' CURB 4" x 8" red concrete pavers in running bond (see Module Type 4) 12" x 12" light grey concrete pavers 4" x 8" red concrete pavers in running bond (see Module Type 4) 3' 3' 3' 3' ~ 12' 12" x 12" light grey concrete pavers (see detail be/ow) 4' x 8" red concrete pavers in running bond (see Module Type 4) CURB Detail of 'Wave' Pattern in Concrete Pavers 12" 'l 12" ITEM QUANTITY Concrete pavers 180 s£ 5 Module Type 6: Edge between intersections This module features water-loving trees that can be planted at the water's edge or directly in the water. varies Road light (may be in median) varies (may be in ' ' 22'." ' 22' '~ 22' " 22' median) 88' +/- 200' Scale in feet 0 15' 30' ITEM QUANTITY Water-loving trees 5 ea. Road light I ea. 6 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor P/an - Appendix I Module Type 7: Edge between intersections This module features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. Module Type 7 is used most frequently along the Corridor and is designed to be the most flexible; the sixty-foot tree masses can be shifted and separated as needed to accommodate driveways. Road light I (may be in ~ median) 60' q 60' q +/- 200' Road light (may be in median) · Road light (either on this side or other side) Detail of 60' Tree Mass Area 1 varies ~ varies +/- ~00'* *VAR/AT/ON: Distance may be greater if tree mass is separated to accommodate driveways Road light (either on this side or other side) Scale in feet 0 '10' 20' ITEM QUANTITY Large flowering tree 2 ea. Small ftower~g ~'ee 4 ea. Tuffgrass (seed) 1875 sE Road light 1 ea. 7 Module Type 8: Edge between intersections (with pedestrian lights) Like Module Type 7, this module also features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. The difference is that there is only one sixty-foot tree mass and it is set between two pedestrian lights. The tree mass can be shifted and separated as needed to accommodate driveways. Road light I Road light (may be in ~ (may be in median) ~ median) ' L !Pedestrian ~ I 60' light , · 60' +/- 200' Detail of 100' Tree Mass Area varies , ~ ~ varies ;;fftostrian .' 10, , 12, X 16,. ~ 12, X 10, ,,e. ;;fftestrian 60'* +/- I00'* * VARIA T/ON: Distance may be greater if tree mass is separated to accommodate driveways. ITEM QUANTITY Large flowering u'ee 2 ea. Small flowering tree 4 ea. Turf grass (seed) 1875 sE Road light I ea. Pedestrian light 2 ea. Scale in feet 0 10' 20' Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan - Appendix I Module Type 9: Signalized intersection This module features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. The sixty-foot area may be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate driveways, sidewalks, and poles. Curb 12' Laskin Road +/- 60'* Scale in feet 0 10' 20' *VARIATION: The 60' tree mass may be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate sidewalks, driveways, and light, utility, and traffic poles. ITEM QUANTITY Large flowering tree 2 ea. Small flowering tree 4 ea. Turf grass 1450 s£ 9 Module Type 10: Non-signalized intersection Like Module Type 9, this module also features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. However, many of these intersections have very little right-of-way available for planting. In such cases, portions of the sixty-foot tree mass may have to be planted on private property. The sixty-foot area may also be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate driveways, sidewalks, and poles. Minimum 6' setback required from curb Stop line / \ Right-of-way line (typo _/ +/- Laskin Road 12' 10' Curb Scale in feet 0 10' 20' *VARIA T/ON: The 60' tree mass may be shifted as needed to accommodate sidewalks, light, utility, and traffic po/es as we//as sight line areas ITEM !QUANTITY Large flowerhg tree 2 ea. Small flowring tree 4 ea. Turf grass (seed) 1450 sE 10 Laskin Road Phase / Corridor P/an - Appendix / Module Type 11' Intersection with neighborhood sign Similiar in design to Module Types 9 and 1 O, this module also features large flowering trees, small flowering trees, and turf grass. It also accommodates neighborhood signs and a pedestrian light. To allow room for the sign and light, and because right-of-way may be limited, portions of the sixty-foot tree mass may have to be planted on private property. The sixty-foot area may also be shifted or separated as needed to accommodate driveways, sidewalks, and poles. Minimum 6' setback required from curb 10' 12' Curb Pedestrian light Neighborhood sign 10' 12' VARIA T/ON: The 60' tree mass may be shifted as needed to accommodate sidewalks, light, utility, and traffic po/es as we// as sight line areas Scale in feet 0 10' 20' Laskin Road ITEM QUANTITY Large flowering tree 2 ea. Small flowerhg tree 4 ea. Turf grass 1575 s£ Brick sign/wall 35 if Pedestrian light 1 ea. "Acorn" light fixture 'Wave' openings 8" x 24" C12" separation between each wave - Typical railing Linkhom Bay Bridge with pedestrian fight fixture and pervious rail '1 Multiple business sign Concrete capstone Rowlock Concrete capstone Running Bond with weathered joint Sample of brick sign base to be used for directional, we/come, and private signs 12 tl~Olq ,00~; 0 ~(~I o[npoIAI ) i q~oN ,OOZ; 0 ~ ~'c:l~ ~--y) u .o?ioes.~t~ · ~.1~1 aleOS-uep~sapad , · I ,ii L/ t . ':f 'I · i i t~o~ ,00~ 0 ~e~ ~[npo]~ City of Virginia Flcach ZNrER-OFFZC~ CORR~SPO~UC~ August 24, 2000 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Stakeholders Calvin C. Jackson ~ DEPARTMENT: Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan Planning/Comprehensive The Planning Department is providing you a copy of the adopted Laskin Road Phase I Corridor Plan document for your reference. The City Council adopted the corridor plan on June 27, 2000 as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. A separate Appendix document containing approximate capital and maintenance costs for the recommended corridor plan improvements was prepared in conjunction with the Corridor Plan. It was not adopted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Should you have questions or require additional information on the Corridor Plan or associated cost estimates, please feel free to call either Tom Pauls at 427-8594 or me at 427-8614. Should you have questions on the proposed Laskin Road Phase I VDOT Project and the upcoming Location and Design Public Meeting, please call Ty Lee, Project Manager, City Engineer's Office at 427-4131. Attachment Tom Pauls Ty Lee Adopted by the City Council of Virffinia Beach on June 27, 2000 City of Virginia Beach Departments of Planning and Public Works This document is adopted as a component of the Comprehensive Plan, as referenced in the Appendix. Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Purpose Design Intent Existing Conditions Land Use Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Natural Resources: Landscape and Open Space Streetscape: Lighting, Signs, Utilities Laskin Road Phase I Project Summary of Existing Conditions Issues and Opportunities Safety Aesthetics Connections Identity Recommended Corridor Design Concept Recommendations Design Concept Concept Plan Illustration Implementation 3 3 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 19 22 29 35 Laskin Road Phase I Corridor P/an Executive Summary Laskin Road serves many roles. It is a major east-west urban arterial road serving the east central area of Virginia Beach. Laskin Road also serves as the area's 'Main Street' and is one of four entrance roads to the oceanfront resort area in the City of Virginia Beach. Because of these multiple roles, the road must accommodate traffic needs and be an attractive place, while simultaneously neighborhoods are protected, commercial areas thrive, and the area as a whole is beautified. Anticipated traffic needs are being addressed by a City requested plan developed by the Virginia Department of Transportation. This engineering plan transforms the stretch of Laskin Road between First Colonial and Birdneck Roads from an eight-lane roadway consisting of a four lane divided road with adjacent service roads to a consolidated six and eight lane divided road. This road improvement project is in response to the City's transportation policy for this corridor to expand capacity in order to meet future traffic demand. Through the Capital Improvement Program, the City Council has approved this phase of Laskin Road to be improved and the Virginia Department of Transportation has been working on certain design elements in an effort to proceed toward construction in the year 2002. Laskin Road Corridor Planning Study was recommended by the City's Quality Physical Environment Team and approved by the City Council. The purpose of this study is to recommend a plan, developed through effective public involvement, that integrates corridor beautification elements into road engineering and design elements. These corridor guidelines recommend technically and economically feasible aesthetic enhancements for Laskin Road Phase I. These include, among other, components that focus on intersection/gateway treatments at First Colonial and Birdneck Roads, corridor wide landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, street and pedestrian lighting, Linkhorn Bay Bridge treatment and general sign improvements. These corridor guidelines reflect a shared community vision of how Laskin Road Phase I should be built, both from a functional and aesthetic perspective. The plan also demonstrates how the objectives of roadway safety, efficiency, and aesthetics can be galvanized to achieve a high quality physical environment. 1