JANUARY 15, 2008 MINUTESITY COUNCIL
MAYOR MEYERA L. OBERNDOR , At -Large
VICE MAYOR LOUIS R. JONES, Bayside - District 4
WILLL461 R. DeSTLPH, At -Large
HARRY E. DIEZEL, Kempsville - District 2
ROBERT M. DYER, Centerville - District I
BARBARA M. HENLEY, Princess Anne - District 7
RLBA S. McCL 9NAN, Rase Hall - District 3
JOHN E UHRJN, Beach - District 6
RON A. VILLAN UE VA, At -Large
ROSEMARY WILSON, At -Large
.LAMES L. WOOD, Lynnharen -District 5
JAMES K. SPORE, City Manager
LESLIE L. L1LLE}', City Attorney
RUTH HODGES SMITH, MMC, City Clerk
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
A COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 234568005
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II.
CITY, COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS - Conference Room -
A. BLUE RIBBON TAX, FEE AND SPENDING TASK FORCE EXPENDITURES REPORT
Dr. Maggie Sizer, Chamber of Commerce Representative
B. UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
Leslie L. Lilley, City Attorney
4:00 P.M.;
CITY MANAGER'SBRIEFINGS
A.
B.
RESORT AREA STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
Jack Whitney, Director — Planning Department
UPCOMING PLANNING ITEMS
Jack Whitney, Director — Planning Department
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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
January 15, 2008
Mayor Oberndorf called to order the CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING in the City Council
Conference Room, re the BLUE RIBBON TAX, FEE AND SPENDING TASK FORCE
EXPENDITURES REPORT on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 4:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Glenn R. Davis, William "Bill" DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel, Robert "Bob" M. Dyer,
Barbara M. Henley, Louis R. Jones, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin,
Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood
Council Members Absent:
Ron A. Villanueva - Ill
January 15, 2008
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
BLUE RIBBON TAX, FEE AND SPENDING TASK FORCE EXPENDITURES REPORT
4:03P.M.
Former Councilman Linwood Branch and Dr. Maggie Sizer, Chamber of Commerce
Representative, made this presentation, which is hereby made a part of these proceedings.
Mr. Branch introduced the first two (2) subcommittee reports regarding reducing the City's
dependence on the real estate tax as a revenue source. A Local Tax and Fee Subcommittee and a
Local Spending Subcommittee will develop spending policies and strategies to be supported and
defined by spending ratios and measures that guide and/or control spending within sustainable
levels.
Mr. Branch introduced Dr. Maggie Sizer, Chair — Expenditures Subcommittee. Dr. Sizer
reported the Committee feels it is imperatiave to frame the recommendations in this report by
stating some of the challenges the decision makers and stakeholders will be facing in the future,
such as changes, challenges, variance ability at impact of the budget process. Virginia Beach
has an opportunity not only to weather possible storms but to come out of a potentially difficult
time stronger than ever.
Councilman Dyer thanked the Council Members for the privilege of putting this Task Force
together as this was definitely a collaborative project. The process will hopefully be improved
even though faced with many challenges with the excessive taxes on residential property, which
is a problem that is faced every year. A process is being created where City Council. Staff and
the Citizens have a better working relationship with each other by simplifying the budget
process.
January 15, 2008
Blue Ribbon Tax, Fee d
Spending Task Fo
Report to City Council
Expenditure Committee Report
Supportin
® David Hansen - Chief of Finance ani
Technology
• Catheryn Whitesell-Managermien:
Services
■ Matthew Bosse - Management
Services
■ Joann Moore - City Manag
e Mary Beth Kemper - Mana
Services
endations ( rub ft,)
lenges may vary in severity and
ct on the budgeting process.
• Virginia Beach has the opportunity not
only to weather possible storms, but
to come out of potentially difficult
times stronger than ever.
Members of Expenditure
Subcommittee
• Dr. Maggie Sizer• —
Robert Dyer City
■ Chandler Scarborough -- CCC.
■ Dan Baxter — CCO Me;?gib
■ Nancy Parker Citizen
■ Thomas Keeley Citizen
■ Dr. Douglas Walker Citiz<
■ Edward Fissinger, Jr. Schoc l Boa
Framing of
Recommendations
• The Spending Subcommittee believes
it is imperative to frame the
recommendations in this report by
stating some of the challenges that
decision makers and stakeholders will
be facing in the future.
2.1 Challenges created by
levels of government
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'4..2 Challenges Resulting from
Changing Economic
Conditions
The increase of oil prices
h) National economy is less buoyant
(higher interest rates, inflation,
housing market crisis, etc.)
Possible increase in mortgage
payments in the future
d) Expenditures are expected to
outpace estimated revenues
23 Chatiery
Poi ides
Temtati By City
a) Salaries and Benefits are the largest cost
drivers in the budget.
b) Infrastructure is aging and inadequate
(identified in Capital Improvement
Program),
3.0 Expense Sub -Committee
Recommendations
- Properly deal with changing financial
conditions.
• City leadership should adopt
managerial tools (e.g. Strategic Plan)
2.2 Challenges Resulting from
Changing Economic
Conditions (cont.)
Excluding nillatary, largest empowers are
Virginia Beach Schools and C4',' or Vna
Beach
Baby Boomers'
Over past ten years, new
income less than resdents movHq
Introduction to
Recommendations
O Committee believes that these
recommendations are still needed, even
though the recent increases in real estate
assessments have ended
O The report is based on the belief that the
overall economy will remain moderately
strong
O If the economy weakens significantly, more
drastic changes may be needed
3.1 Strategic Plan
etc
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3.1 Strategic Plan
(continued)
g)
Prioritize city services and programs
Avoid dealing with issues piecemeal
0 Tie all new initiatives to Strategic Plan
Understand the city's changing
demographics and their impact
3.3 Revlsel Bud et Pmckt55.;
a) Make budget process easier for Council
and stakeholders to comprehend
b) Incorporate a fixed arid variable
expenditure analysis of all budget line
items
c) Increase efforts to obtain citizen input arid
participation early in the budget process
d) Improve efforts to educate citizens
33 Revised Budget Process
(continued)
) Encourage School System to conduct
similar review ot their budgetary and
business processes
Institute an integrated auton1aiJ•
for tracking expenditures
3.2 Cap on Spending
E/r..)e•riclitLir•-e
recommend .an
but CO -Should
• spentijnig•in
33 Revised Budget Process
(continued)
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5) Create ongoing Budget Commission to
assist council
Direct staff to provide quarterly reports to
Council and stakeholders
Review funding formulas :inn! 'y
Require new ordinances
3.4 Business Processes,
Efficiency, Increased Labor
Adopt Lean Six Sigma approach
• Service -based
• Customer -service focused
• Outcome is a satisfied customer
• Used in Ft. Collins, CO and 0. Wayne, IN
Set specific benchmarks for continual increases in
process efficiency and productivity gains
Consider consolidating cost centers
Increase the use of automation and technology to
simplify processes and improve efficiency
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3.4 Business Processes,
Efficiency, Increased Labor
e) Engage public and staff to identify anc
resolve problems on an ongoing basis.
n Streamline the process for the
implementation of new technology,
Apply a sunset clause to all programs
n) Ensure that all budget policies are ill
writing and reviewed regularly.
"Green" Processes,
Energy Efficiency
Conduct comprehensive energy audit of all
city/school resources
Provides rewards/incentives for staff
Encourage staff and public to identify
potential cost -savings solutions
a)
b)
c)
d)
Ecoi is Devel e t
Develop an economic plan that evaluates
workforce needs and business growth
incentives.
Link funding of economic development to
defined outcomes.
Encourage private -sector entities to invest
in economic development efforts.
Encourage businesses within each region
of the city to compete for city's limited
resources.
3.4 Business Processes,
Efficiency, Increased Labor
�) Reward efficient practices and suggestions
i) Encourage entrepreneurial innovation
rather than traditional bureaucracy
k) Create a hotline whereby the public and
city employees can suggest specific ideas.
1) Identify and remove factors or policies
that encourage counter-productive
behavior.
3.5 "Green" Processes,
Energy Efficiency
�) Adopt "Green Roof" trchnoioay in
renovations and new c , 7�rrr rst
governmentbuildings,
e) Evaluate potential l e lits
variable-ratepric:ing
management. This stratc.
reduce overall electrical
3.7 Decision -Making Processes
a) Proffers should identify any increased
maintenance costs
Require all new major construction or
redevelopment projects include an
analysis for financial impacts on public
safety and infrastructure.
Evaluate best practices nationally from
both the public and private sectors
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3.8 Under -funded Mandates
Make a request -for -funding part of
every year's legislative packages.
3.10 Miscellaneous
a> Freeze salary supplements for City Treasurer
and Commissioner of Revenue and Evaluate
combining functions under City Finance
Department.
Evaluate combining administrative functions
of Fire and EMS.
Introduce a cost recovery program for lost or
damaged equipment.
a> Appoint a Comptroller
• provide accounting review
• assist in Council's budget review
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d) Identify examples of what other
communities have done to improve
their budget process
e) Study financial impact of addressing
city's aging infrastructure.
3.9 Capital Expenditures
a; Integrate CIP projects with schools.
� Proactively plan future capital
expenditures.
c) Perform a cost/benefit analysis for
any new program or capital
expenditure in excess if $500,000.
3.11 Next Steps
Use consultants to obtain an independent,
object analysis.
Homestead Exemption
• Identify potential spending cuts to offset
anticipated revenue shortfall
• Consider phasing in over time
Develop policies to address fiscal impact of
Virginia Beach aging population
4.0 Employee Compensation
■ The single largest controllable budget
■ provides the greatest opportunity to
reduce city spending
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u1 Employee Com lae sation
(Background)
57°ib of private sector avg. weekly wages
are below avg. weekly wage of Local
government for the quarter ending
December 30, 2006.
b) From 2005 to 2006, avg. wee, private.
sector wage per ernployee in Virginia
Beach decreased from $609 to 1598.
c) City has unfunded pension liability of
million and unfunded healthcare liability
of $300 million.
ploy Cd mpel
ndcltions)
a) Bring compensation plans more in line with
the private sector
i) Replace "best -paid employees' policy with
"Attract and retain qualified and motivated
employees"
2) Limit total direct salary expenditures,
including merit increases
3) Change policies under which employees
receive merit pay. Approx. 97% receive
merit pay
4.2 Employee Compensation
(Recommendations, continued)
b) Gradually shift from defined benefits to
defined -contributions benefits, as used in
private sector.
Unfunded obligation should be disclosed
as part of the budget.
2) Consider capping city's contribution of
retiree's health insurance premiums as
absolute dollar value in budget.
4.1 Employee Compensation
(Background, continued)
Possibility of extending increased
retirement multiplier to all city employees
e) National trend of rising health care costs
and other employee related cost -drivers
Salary cost grew 42% from 2001 to 2007
as the city added 1057 new positions and
increased wages and benefits
Approx. 25% of city employees will be
eligible for retirement within the next five
years
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4.2 Employee Compensation
(Recommendations, continued)
a End the current policy of providing
uniform pay increases to all city
employees — tie pay to performance
Provide City Manager with flexibility
to recognize and differentiate levels
or employee performance
For state positions, apply new policy
to city's portion of these salaries
4)
4.2 mployee Compensation
(Recorninendations, continued)
3) Consider Health Saving Accounts
(HSA) and Health Reimbursement
Accounts (HRA) as used in private
sector
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4.2 Em��� �
(Recommendations, continued)
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c) Reduce overall n umber of city employees. 1% reduction infull-time city employees would save $3 million annually.
1) Evaluate opportunities to outsource potential benefits:
• Potentially lower cost
• • Reduce future tetirement expenses
• Reduce health care costs
• Allow greater flexibility
2) Undertake a Commercial Activities Program or Competitive
3) Explore recruitmerit of retired public ernployees to return on
part-brne or contracted basis.
4.2 Employee Compensation
(Recommendations, continued)
Task the City Manager with increasing
staff productivity by one percent per year
Review overtime costs and determine
ways to control them
Evaluate the city's current rmno lay ff
policy"
4,2 Employee Compensation
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» Discontinue policy of giving employees a
paid day off on their birthday
w Conduct a cost/benefit analysis of
combining sick and annual leave to a
universal leave system
4.2 Employee Compensation
(Recommendations, continued)
4.2 Employee Compensation
(Recommendations, continued)
Create a process for review of disability
retirements and worker's compensation
claims
Require parties that are disabled from one
type of work in the city to seek other
available city jobs
Reduce the number of paid holidays
provided to city employees from 11.5 to
10 to match federal employees
4.2 Employee Compensation
(Recommendations, continued)
Request that State Legislature require the
State Compensation Board to realistically
adjust pay scale and benefits to match
compatible salaries in the region
Cap city's salary and benefits contributions
to existing state positions at their current
level
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4.2 Employee Compensation
(Recommendations, continued)
. With nearly 2.5Yn of city employee<_
within the next five years, attrition
opportunity for significant changes
current compensation structure.
■ Change can disrupt morale and zap efficiency and
will likely be met with resistance.
. However, gradual change provides an-,oppor`tu7
to make employees part of they process and to
reduce the anxiety that can come from uncert.nlz,':y
and unexpected change,
ligible to redrn
ovicis an
Thank You
■ Staff members
Task Force members
■ Stakeholders who provided input
. City Council members
Conclusion
■ Simplify budget process
■ Bring employee compensation in line with
private sector
• Give priority to Strategic Plan
References
Blue Ribbon Tax, Fee and Spending
Force Report to City Council —
November 30, 2007 (from the Report
of the Expenditure Subcommittee pp.
1-17)
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
RESORT AREA STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
4:55 P.M.
Jack Whitney, Director — Planning Department, made the presentation on the Resort Area
Strategic Action Plan.
Mr. Whitney stated he was giving an update on developing an Oceanfront Strategic Action Plan
which would build upon a great deal of work that's been done in the Resort Area previously and
would assist the community with a heavy involvement from the community in articulating a
graphic vision for the Oceanfront, explore a series of alternatives that would include addressing
issues such as land use urban design, infrastructure, transportation and yield a product in
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, where appropriate, to help implement division and
provide a tool for planners, economic development and the community to see, feel, touch, market
and communicate with various interests in the Oceanfront.
Sasaski and Associates were obtained as consultants and have been working with Staff Their
report should culminate in the Spring of 2009.
Mr. Whitney introduced Mark Duncan, Principal of Sasaski. He said one of the issues that had
been talked about was "connections" which is a big part of the Beach and Norfolk is emerging
as a community beginning to embrace Light Rail. Emerging properties also include the Dome
Site, former Norfolk Southern rail right-of-way, Birdneck, Laskin Gateway are all very important
connectors to the Beach.
Open space was discussed as well as the importance of open space with the primary driver being
"the Beach ".
Place making was also discussed with the most important being the sense of arrival to the Beach,
which is being pursued. Again, Laskin Gateway, Dome Center and the Convention Center were
noted as being really important nucleus.
Mr. Duncan said there were three (3) broad concepts with the overlays to all the concepts being
around transportation, open space and redevelopment.
January 15, 2008
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE
5:21 PM
Leslie Lilley, City Attorney, introduced Mark Stiles, Deputy City Attorney who gave the
presentation on Undocumented Immigrants. The presentation is hereby made part of these
proceedings.
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translation of documents
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is permanent foster care or independent living (for
children nearing adult status)
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convicted felons; and those suspected of
terrorism, gang activity or human smuggling.
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CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING
PLANNING ITEMS PENDING
6:16 P.M.
Jack Whitney, Director of Planning, detailed the Planning Items to be heard by the City Council in.
Detailed items are hereby made a part of these proceedings.
January 22, 2008
William G. and Joy M. Goss
Mary Ben Thomas
SCI Virginia Funeral Services, Inc. t/a Kellum Funeral Home
Mladick Medical Associates
AGC Acquisition, LLC
South Hampton Roads Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
February 12, 2008
Mountain Ventures Virginia Beach, LLC
Garnett Point Road, LLC
City of Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation
Agapae International Church
Bonaventure Investments, LLC
February 26, 2008
Michael H. Spencer, Trustee
WaWa, Inc.
The Runnymede Corporation
Michael D. Sifen, Inc.
January 15, 2008
PLANNING ITEMS TO BE
HEARD BY CITY COUNCIL
ON 1/22, 2/12,
& 2/26
January 22 Items
• William and Joy Goss (Street
Closure)
• Mary Ben Thomas (Street Closure)
• SCI / Kellum Funeral Home (Street
Closure)
• Mladick (Subdivision Variance)
• AGC (Rezoning)
• Habitat for Humanity (Rezoning)
......... ...........
William G. 3 Joy M. Goss
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (11-0)
• There was no opposition
Relevant Information
• Closure of half an alley in Croatan for
incorporation into the adjacent lot.
• Viewers Committee determined there
would be no inconvenience to the public
through this closure.
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (11-0)
• There was no opposition
Relevant Information
• Closure of a `paper' alley for incorporation
into adjacent lots.
• No increase in dwellings units as a result
of the closure.
• Viewers Committee determined there
would be no inconvenience to the public
through this closure.
`ryaD cy SCI Virginia Funeral Services, Inc.
e IuIn Fun • ome Inc.
Man ICU4:ylilLIiaiit.7J01nnmegto
Rose Hall District
Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (11-0)
• There was no opposition
Kellum Funeral Home, Inc.
Relevant Information
• Closure of a `paper' street for
incorporation into adjacent lots.
• Viewers Committee determined there
would be no inconvenience to the public
through this closure.
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (11-0)
• There was no opposition
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Mladick Medical Associates
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Relevant Information
• Subdivision of an existing lot. Smaller
portion to be incorporated into adjacent
lot to south.
• Smaller lot Tacks required lot width; thus,
a variance is required.
• Remaining lot will continue in use for
parking as required by a past BZA
variance.
Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (8-2)
• There was no opposition
Relevant Information
• Applicant proposes a retail building of
24,777 square feet, a 1.5 -acre outparcel,
and 99 multi -family dwellings.
• Property lies in 65-70 dB AICUZ.
• Traffic Engineering recommends that the
westernmost vehicular access be
eliminated, as it is a hazard to traffic
turning from northbound General Booth to
eastbound Nimmo.
Aaantic Gardens Center Proposed Retail Center
donut Garden Center'
Apartments Proposed EIebatiot
Acquisition,
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South Hampton Roads
Habitat &J. Humanit Inc.
Rose Hall District
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Relevant Information
City Council indefinitely deferred earlier
this year due to the findings of the
City/Navy MOU Committee.
Applicant has revised plan so the number
of townhouse units is equivalent to the
number of single-family units that could
be built on the site — six.
Rezoning is necessary due to the fact that
townhouse -style units are not allowed in
R-7.5 zoning districts.
AICUZ is 65 to 70
Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
Conceptual Site Layout Of
ZURICH ARCH PROPERTY
Site Data
Site Nea: 13.26 N
GINN: 149]9}9540
bad, Zoning: 5.13
Proposed Uv 011er9n90b
Lot Size Date
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f0.33 Ac or 314,351 SF
lot 2: *0.11 0* or *4,940 SF
103: *0.19 0* or *13059 SF
Lot 4: *0.22 Nos*9A69 SF
Lot 5: *0.11 N or*1,531 SF
Lot 6: *2.34 N or .97,742 SF
February 12 Items
• Mountain Ventures (Rezoning)
• Garnett Point (Rezoning)
• Agapae (Modification of Use Permit)
• City of Virginia Beach (Subdivision
Variance)
• Bonaventure (Modification of
Proffers)
Mountain Ventures Firgiuia Beach LLC
Princess Anne District
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Relevant Information
• Proposal is to rezone property from
AG -2 to B-2 for the purpose of
developing a retail commercial
establishment that will blend with the
adjacent Landstown Commons
shopping center.
Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
1.1
Garnett Point Road, LLC
Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
GARNEIT, WAICM
Garnett Point Road, LLC
Relevant Information
• Proposal rezones the open space
areas on the site to P-1 in
compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance requirements for such
areas within a PD -H2 District.
• AICUZ is Less than 65.
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
Relevant Information
• Proposal creates an easement
across City -owned property,
providing access to a lot being
conveyed to the Fish and Wildlife
Service (FWS) for BBNWR.
• Since the lot being conveyed to FWS
will have no frontage on a public
street, a variance is necessary.
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
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Relevant Information
• Church requests a temporary (5
years) modular unit for additional
Sunday School space.
• Unit will be located behind the
church — visibility from Princess
Anne Road will be limited. Unit will
be painted to match color of church
and will be landscaped.
Princess Anne Road
Existing Church
Proposed
Structure
Agapae International Church
16
Centerville District
Agapae International Church
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
TABULATIONS
226 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
25. SF RETAIL
AIFNING
RESIDENTIAL REWIRED 396 SPACES
RESIDENTIAL PROVIDED-aSfi SAILED
RETAIL REQUIRED -QS SPACES
RETAIL PROVIDED • ND SPACES
• THREE STORY RESIDENTIAL
✓ ORY RESIDENTIAL
OVERT STOHv gETNL
RETAINING WAIL5ER
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Bonaventure Investments, LLC
Relevant Information
• Proposal modifies the proffers for a
previously approved plan. Applicant
desires to change the site plan and
building types and styles.
• The applicant proposes 226 multi-
family dwellings and 25,000 square
feet of commercial space in lieu of
the previously approved 192 multi-
family dwellings and 67,000 square
feet of commercial space.
• AICUZ is Less than 65.
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February 26 Items
• Michael Spencer (Use Permit for a
Home Occupation)
• Wawa (Use Permit)
• Runnymede (Street Closure)
• Sifen (Modification of Land Use Plan)
Michael H. 8peneerj Trustee
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
Michael H. Spencer, Trustee
Relevant Information
• Applicant desires to have clients
come to his home for accounting
services.
• There will be only one (1) employee
in addition to the applicant.
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Kempsvllle District
Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
Relevant Information
• Proposal is to redevelop the site by
demolishing two of the existing
buildings and constructing a new
Wawa convenience store with fuel
sales.
• Planning Commission requested,
and applicant agreed to provide, a
landscape screen along the back of
the site to buffer the Wawa from the
semi -industrial and industrial uses
located to the north.
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Propose. Exneuor Elevmiona
Virginia Beech Beed. and Davie
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The Runnymede Corp.
Relevant Information
• Applicant desires to close the
Cleveland Street right-of-way and
incorporate it into his adjoining
property.
• Staff and the Viewers Committee
opposed the closure, as this portion
of Cleveland Street is on the Master
Transportation Plan and is needed
for future improvements to 1-264.
Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended denial
• Planning Commission recommends
denial
GREENWICH ROAD OVERPASS OF 1.26 AUGUST 2007
The Runnymede Corp
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Evaluation and
Recommendation
• Planning Staff recommended approval
• Planning Commission recommends
approval (10-0)
• There was no opposition
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Relevant Information
• Proposal designates as a retail
commercial strip a parcel zoned PD -
H1 and identified as `future
development' on the Land Use Plan.
• Building is designed to blend with
the existing Farm Fresh and Target
stores.
• AICUZ is Less than 65.
r Michael D. Sifen. Inc.
(LOOKING SOUTH)
Michael D. Sifen, Inc.
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Mayor Oberndorf DECLARED the City Council meeting ADJOURNED at 6:48
P.M
Ite,z_4_0_ biL,citi,tJ
Gloria S. Winkler, MMC
Sr. Deputy City Clerk
Guth Hodges Fraser, MMC
City Clerk
January 15, 2008