FEBRUARY 3, 2015 AGENDACITY COUNCIL
MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, .JR., At -Large
l -7('/,'A IA YOR LOUIS R. JONES, Bayside - District 4
Al. BENJAMIN DAVHNPORT At Large
ROBERT M. DYER, Centerville - District 1
BARBARA M. HENLEY, Princess Anne - District 7
SHANNON DS KANE, Rase Hall - District 3
IOIlti D MOSS At Large
AAlhL1A ROSS HAMMOND, Kempsville - District 2
JOHN E UHRIN Beach District 6
ROSEMARY WILSON, At -Large
LAMES L. WOOD, Lynnhaven -District 5
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES
(17Y MANAGER -.TAMES K. SPORE
CITYA770RNEY MARKD. MLES
cw), ASSESSOR .JLWALD D. BANAGAN
('11T AL DITOR - LYNDON S. REMIAS
CITY CLERK RCJTH HODGES ERASER, MM('
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
"COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME"
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
3 February 2015
MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR.
PRESIDING
I. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS - Conference Room -
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A. HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (HREDA)
Doug Smith - Deputy City Manager
B. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Patricia Phillips - Director, Finance
II. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
III. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
IV. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW
V. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Room -
A. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
B. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
C. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
VI. FORMAL SESSION
- City Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
B. INVOCATION: Reverend Chuck Haleg, Pastor
St. John's Baptist Church
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
F. MINUTES
1. INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS
G. FORMAL SESSION AGENDA
1. CONSENT AGENDA
H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Excess City -Owned Property
Burton Station Road
January 20, 2015
I. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
1. Ordinance to DECLARE property on Burton Station Road EXCESS of the City's needs and
AUTHORIZE the City Manager to sell to SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC
2. Ordinances re property at 130 London Bridge Road
a. DECLARE the property EXCESS of the City's needs
b. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to CONVEY to the Development Authority (deferred
January 20, 2015)
DISTRICT 6 — BEACH
3. Ordinances to ACCEPT, APPROPRIATE and/or TRANSFER:
a. $300,000 from the Landmark Foundation to the Public Health Department re New Baby
Care Program
b. $212,612 from Economic Development re final payment to the Hampton Roads Economic
Development Alliance (HREDA)
c. $20,780 from the Oyster Heritage Fund to Planning and Community Development re Oyster
Shell Recycling Program
J. PLANNING
LEONARD M. LYON for Enlargement and Relocation of a Non -Conforming Use at 4481 Lee
Avenue
DISTRICT 4 - BAYSIDE
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL
2. SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC /WILLIAM DONALD MARTIN, SR. re Modification of
Conditions to EXPAND the scope of the project at 5827 Burton Station Road (deferred January 6,
2015)
DISTRICT 4 — BAYSIDE
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL
3. Ordinances re CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
a. AMEND the Comprehensive Plan re Princess Anne and Transition Area, Chapter 4 of the
Policy Document
b. AMEND the Transition Area Design Guidelines to incorporate by reference into the
Comprehesive Plan
RECOMMENDATION
K. APPOINTMENTS
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD — CSB
DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD
GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE
HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
PERSONNEL BOARD
TRANSITION AREA/ITA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
L. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL
PUBLIC COMMENT
Non -Agenda Items
Each Speaker will be allowed 3 minutes
and each subject is limited to 3 Speakers
If you are physically disabled or visually impaired
and need assistance at this meeting,
please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 385-4303
CITY COUNCIL WINTER RETREAT
Brock Environmental Center
3663 Marlin Bay Drive
Bayside District
February 5-6, 2015
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS - Conference Room - 4:30 PM
A. HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (HREDA)
Doug Smith - Deputy City Manager
B. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Patricia Phillips - Director, Finance
II. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
III. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
IV. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW
V. INFORMAL SESSION - Conference Room - 5:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
B. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
C. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
VI. FORMAL SESSION
- City Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER — Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.
B. INVOCATION: Reverend Chuck Haleg, Pastor
St. John's Baptist Church
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
F. MINUTES
1. INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS January 20, 201
G. FORMAL SESSION AGENDA
1. CONSENT AGENDA
H. PUBLIC HEARING
Excess City -Owned Property
Burton Station Road
PUBLIC HEARING
SALE OF EXCESS
CITY PROPERTY
The Virginia Beach City Council will
hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the
disposition and sale of property
located on Burton Station Road
known as GPIN: 1458-88-4988,
Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 6:00
P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall Building (Building #1) at
the Virginia Beach Municipal
Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The
purpose of this Hearing will be to
obtain public input to determine
whether this property should be
declared "Excess of the City's
needs".
If you are physically disabled or
visually impaired and need
assistance at this meeting, please
call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at
757-38513303; Hearing Impaired,
call 711 (Virginia Relay -Telephone
Device for the Deaf).
Any questions concerning this
matter should be directed to the
Office of Real Estate, Building #2,
Room 392, at the Virginia Beach
Municipal Center. The Real Estate
Office telephone number is
(757)385-4161.
Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC
City Clerk
Beacon January 25, 2015
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I. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
1. Ordinance to DECLARE property on Burton Station Road EXCESS of the City's needs and
AUTHORIZE the City Manager to sell to SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC
2. Ordinances re property at 130 London Bridge Road
a. DECLARE the property EXCESS of the City's needs
b. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to CONVEY to the Development Authority (deferred
January 20, 2015)
DISTRICT 6 — BEACH
3. Ordinances to ACCEPT, APPROPRIATE and/or TRANSFER:
a. $300,000 from the Landmark Foundation to the Public Health Department re New Baby
Care Program
b. $212,612 from Economic Development re final payment to the Hampton Roads Economic
Development Alliance (HREDA)
c. $20,780 from the Oyster Heritage Fund to Planning and Community Development re Oyster
Shell Recycling Program
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: An Ordinance declaring the 6,318 sq. ft. parcel of land located on Burton Station
Road (GPIN 1458-88-4988) to be in excess of the City's needs and authorizing
the City Manager to sell same to SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC.
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
■ Background:
The City acquired the 6,318 sq. ft. parcel of land on Burton Station Road (the
"Property") as part of the Burton Station Road Improvement Project, CIP 9-
081.003, on October 17, 2013. The Property is the residue of a larger parcel,
from which the City needed right-of-way and easements for the Burton Station
Road project. The City acquired the residual land with the owner's consent.
The adjacent parcel, 5827 Burton Station Road, is currently under contract to be
purchased by SUL Tranquilty Lakes, LLC ("Tranquility"). City Council previously
approved a Conditional Use Permit for a three-story, 40 -unit senior and disabled
persons housing facility in 2010 on this parcel. In 2012, Council modified that
Conditional Use Permit to allow certain family members of the disabled persons
to live in the facility.
If Council authorizes the sale of the Property to Tranquility, Tranquility will
incorporate the Property into the adjacent parcel. The additional land will allow
Tranquility to re -orient the proposed development closer to the road with parking
at the rear, which is more compatible with the Burton Station SGA Plan. Under a
separate Ordinance, Tranquility is also seeking a modification of the Conditional
Use Permit consistent with the revised development plan.
■ Considerations:
Tranquility has agreed to purchase the Property for the assessed value of
$30,300. The Property shall be sold "as is."
The proposed development fulfills a need for senior and disabled housing in the
City.
■ Public Information:
Advertisement for public hearing as required by Section 15.2-1800 Code of
Virginia and advertisement of City Council Agenda.
■ Recommendations:
Approve the request and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to convey the Property subject to the terms and conditions in the
attached Summary of Terms.
■ Attachments:
Ordinance, Location Map, Summary of Terms
Recommended Action: Approval of the Ordinance.
Submitting Department/Agency: Public Works/Real Estate eOC P `L U
City Manager: ( k' " 30VA
1 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE 6,318 SQ. FT.
2 PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON BURTON
3 STATION ROAD (GPIN 1458-88-4988) TO BE IN
4 EXCESS OF THE CITY'S NEEDS AND
5 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL
6 SAME TO SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC.
9 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of that
lo certain 6,318 sq. ft. parcel of land on Burton Station Road (the "Property"), more
11 particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof;
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13 WHEREAS, the City acquired the Property pursuant to the Burton Station
14 Road Improvements Project, CIP 9-081.003;
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16 WHEREAS, the Property is adjacent to 5827 Burton Station Road, which
17 is under contract for purchase by SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC ("Tranquility");
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19 WHEREAS, Tranquility has agreed to purchase the Property for the
20 current assessed value of $30,300;
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22 WHEREAS, Tranquility will utilize the Property to build a 40 -unit senior
23 and disabled persons housing facility to prescribed standards acceptable to the City,
24 and in conformity with a Conditional Use Permit, as modified and approved by Council;
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26 WHEREAS, Tranquility will purchase the Property in accordance with the
27 Summary of Terms attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof; and
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29 WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the Property is in
3o excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach.
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32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
33 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
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35 That the Property located on Burton Station Road is hereby declared to be
36 in excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach and that the City Manager is hereby
37 authorized to execute any documents necessary to convey the Property to SUL
38 Tranquility Lakes, LLC in accordance with the Summary of Terms and such other terms,
39 conditions or modifications as may be acceptable to the City Manager and in a form
4o deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney.
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42 Further, that the revenue from the sale of the Property in the amount of
43 $30,300 shall be received and appropriated to the Burton Station Road Project (CIP 9-
44 081.003).
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This ordinance shall be effective from the date of its adoption.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the
day of 12015.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
G PI N : 1458-88-4988
All that certain lot, tract or parcel of land together with improvements thereon
belonging, lying, situated and being in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia and
designated and described as "RESIDUAL AREA TO BE ACQUIRED AREA =
6,318 S.F. OR 0.1450 AC.," and further designated and described as
"RESIDUAL AREA TO BE ACQUIRED 6,318 SQUARE FEET 0.1450 ACRES,"
on that certain plat entitled: "PLAT SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED
FROM JOHNNY EIBAN BY CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH FOR BURTON
STATION ROAD IMPROVEMENTS CIP #9-081.003 VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA," Scale: 1" = 20' dated January 11, 2011 revised through May 23,
2013, which plat is recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia as Instrument Number 20131017001235860, to which
reference is made for a more particular description.
RESERVING UNTO THE CITY that certain drainage easement designated and
described as "PROPOSED PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT AREA = 2,363 S.F.
OR 0.0543 AC.," and further described as "PROPOSED PUBLIC DRAINAGE
EASEMENT 2,363 SQUARE FEET 0.0543 ACRES," as shown on the above -
referenced plat.
SUBJECT TO those certain utility easements designated and described as
"PROPOSED DOMINION VIRGINIA POWER, VERIZON VIRGINIA INC., COX
COMMUNICATIONS HAMPTON ROADS, LLC EASEMENT AREA = 2,363 S.F.
OR 0.0543 AC.," and further described as "PROPOSED DOMINION VIRGINIA
POWER, VERIZON VIRGINIA INC., COX COMMUNICATIONS HAMPTON
ROADS, LLC EASEMENT 2,363 SQUARE FEET 0.0543 ACRES," as shown on
the above -referenced plat.
RESERVING UNTO THE CITY all underlying fee in and to the streets, alleys,
and other rights-of-way abutting said Property, and all easements of any
description and rights of ingress and egress benefiting the City or the public.
IT BEING the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by deed
dated October 9, 2013, from Johnny Eiban, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia as Instrument Number
20131017001240270.
EXHIBIT B
SUMMARY OF TERMS
SALE OF EXCESS PROPERTY AT BURTON STATION ROAD
GPIN: 1458-88-4988
SELLER: City of Virginia Beach
PURCHASER: SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company
PROPERTY: 6,318 sq. ft. of land located on Burton Station Road
GPIN: 1458-88-4988; more particular described on Exhibit A.
SALE PRICE: $30,300
CONDITIONS OF SALE:
• Property is purchased "As Is, Where Is."
• Purchaser shall deposit Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) at
the execution of the Purchase Agreement.
• Purchaser has sixty (60) days from execution of the Agreement of Sale to
notify Seller of any conditions that would render the Property unsuitable
for Purchaser's intended use.
• Purchaser shall incorporate the Property into the adjacent parcel located
at 5827 Burton Station Road (GPIN: 1458-88-4739) and vacate interior lot
lines.
• Purchaser shall construct a senior and disabled persons housing facility
on the Property, consistent with the concept plan submitted with the
Conditional Use Permit application and approved by Council, as modified,
and shall record an Extended Use Regulatory Agreement for the benefit of
the Virginia Housing Development Authority contemporaneous with
settlement.
• The Property shall be subject to reserved easements necessary for the
Burton Station Road Improvements Project.
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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: (A) An Ordinance Declaring 18.245 +/- Acres of City Property Located at 130
London Bridge Road to be in Excess of the City's Needs
(B) An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Convey the Property
Located at 130 London Bridge Road to the City of Virginia Beach Development
Authority
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
■ Background: This matter was on the January 20, 2015 City Council agenda
and was deferred to separate the item into two ordinances: (A) to declare the
property excess, and (B) to authorize conveyance of the property to the City of
Virginia Beach Development Authority (the "Authority"). The second ordinance
(B) may not be approved without the City Council approving the ordinance
declaring the property excess (A), but the property may be declared excess (A)
without the City Council approving the conveyance to the Authority (B).
In 2011, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") acquired approximately 18.245
acres of property located at 130 London Bridge Road (GPIN: 2407-04-8646),
formerly known as the London Bridge Commerce Center (the "Property"). The
Property was acquired as part of the APZ-1 Use and Acquisition Plan (CIP 9-
060). At the time of acquisition, the Property was developed with three
commercial buildings housing multiple tenants. The acquisition allowed the City
to remove 22 non -conforming business uses from APZ-1.
The City desires to prepare the Property for future commercial development
consistent with the APZ-1 zoning restrictions and a Navy restrictive easement
that encumbers the Property. To further that goal, the City is also applying to re-
zone the Property to conditional 1-1.
The Authority is the development arm of the City and has been instrumental in
overseeing other commercial development projects, including several industrial
and corporate parks.
Staff recommends that title to the Property be transferred to the Authority to
better facilitate the marketing and negotiation aspects of potential future
commercial development.
■ Considerations: The Authority would develop, market and ultimately sell the
Property (in one or more transactions) for use consistent with the City's APZ-1
zoning regulations and the Navy's restrictive easement.
■ Revenue restrictions: The City funded the acquisition of the Property through a
partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia. The proceeds from the sale of
the Property, less any Authority costs associated with the development of the
Property and allowable under the grant agreement with the Commonwealth, will
be returned to the City. Thereafter, fifty percent (50%) of the amount will be
appropriated to CIP 9-060, Oceana and Interfacility Traffic Area Conformity and
Acquisition, and fifty percent (50%) will be deposited for future payment by the
City Manager to refund the Commonwealth's portion in accordance with the grant
agreement. A manual encumbrance will be established to ensure that the funds
retained by the City will be available for costs associated with the BRAC program
per the grant agreement.
■ Public Information: A public hearing was advertised in The Virginian -Pilot and
advertisement of the City Council Agenda.
■ Recommendations: Staff recommends that the property be declared excess
and recommends the transfer of the Property to the Authority.
■ Attachments: Ordinance, Location Map
Recommended Action: Approval
Submitting Department/Agency: Economic Development•,.. -
City Manager: �,jovqef
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(A)
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING 18.245+/- ACRES
OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 130 LONDON
BRIDGE ROAD TO BE IN EXCESS OF THE CITY'S
NEEDS
WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") owns 18.245 +/- acres of
property located at 130 London Bridge Road (GPIN: 2407-04-8646), formerly known as
the London Bridge Commerce Center (the "Property");
WHEREAS, the Property was acquired pursuant to the City's APZ-1 Acquisition
Program (CIP 9-060); and
WHEREAS, City Council has identified the Property for future commercial
development consistent with the City's APZ-1 Ordinance and the Navy's restrictive
easement on the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the Property located at 130 London Bridge Road (GPIN: 2407-04-8646) is
hereby declared to be in excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach and is
authorized to be marketed for sale.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the
day of , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY:
City A o ney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Economic Development
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1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
2 MANAGER TO CONVEY 18.245+/- ACRES OF
3 CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 130 LONDON
4 BRIDGE ROAD TO THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
5 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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7 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") owns 18.245 +/- acres of
s property located at 130 London Bridge Road (GPIN: 2407-04-8646), formerly known as
9 the London Bridge Commerce Center (the "Property");
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11 WHEREAS, the Property was acquired pursuant to the City's APZ-1 Acquisition
12 Program (CIP 9-060) (the "Program");
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14 WHEREAS, the City Council has voted to declare the Property in excess of the
15 City's needs;
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17 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (the "Authority")
18 was created for the purpose of stimulating economic growth and stability of the City by
19 expanding the tax base and increasing business development;
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21 WHEREAS, City Council has identified the Property for future commercial
22 development and the Authority would be the entity best suited to market the Property
23 and negotiate with potential developers;
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25 WHEREAS, the Authority shall market the property for uses consistent with the
26 City's APZ-1 Ordinance and the Navy's restrictive easement; and
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28 WHEREAS, City staff and the Authority have determined that title to the Property
29 should be transferred from the City to the Authority to facilitate further development of
3o the Property in a manner consistent with the Program and the City's long-term goal of
31 retaining NAS Oceana as the East Coast Master Jet Base.
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33 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
34 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
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36 1. That City Council, subject to acceptance by the Authority, authorizes the
37 transfer of title to the Property, more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto
38 and made a part hereof, to the Authority.
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40 2. That the City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute
41 any and all documents to complete such transfer, so long as the documents contain
42 such terms, conditions and modifications as may be acceptable to the City Manager and
43 in a form deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney.
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45 3. That City Council requests and recommends that the Authority adopt a
46 Resolution accepting the transfer of the Property to the Authority.
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48 4. That revenue from the sale of the Property, less costs expended by the
49 Authority consistent with the City's grant agreement with the Commonwealth regarding
50 the Program, shall be refunded by the Authority to the City. The funds shall be received
51 by the City and fifty (50) percent of this amount shall be appropriated to CIP 9-060,
52 Oceana Interfacility Traffic Area Conformity & Acquisition, and fifty (50) percent shall be
53 deposited for future payment by the City Manager to refund the Commonwealth's
54 portion in accordance with the grant agreement. A manual encumbrance will be
55 established to ensure that the funds retained by the City will be available for expenses
56 associated with the BRAC program per the agreement with the Commonwealth.
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58 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the
59 day of , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY:
City A o ney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Management Services
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Economic Development
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EXHIBIT A
(LEGAL DESCRIPTION)
ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and
improvements thereon, lying, situate and being in the City of Virginia
Beach, Virginia, known, numbered and designated as PARCEL 3A -2A, as
shown on that certain plat entitled, "RESUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE SEAY COMPANY, INC. AND SEAY FAMILY, LLC (M.B.
37, P. 4) (M.B. 127, P. 13A) (D.B. 1585, P. 575) VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA," dated January 17, 2006 and prepared by NDI, L.L.C., Basgier
and Associates Division, Engineers -Surveyors -Planners, which said plat is
duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of
Virginia Beach, Virginia as Instrument No. 20090121000056270.
RESERVING UNTO THE CITY all underlying fee in and to the streets,
alleys, and other rights-of-way abutting said Property, and all easements
of any description and rights of ingress and egress benefiting the City or
the public.
IT BEING a part of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia
Beach, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by Deed
dated October 24, 2011 from 130 London Bridge LLC, a Virginia limited
liability company, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as
Instrument No. 20111027001112530.
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: An Ordinance to Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds for a New Baby Care
Program and to Authorize Grant -Funded Positions in the Department of Public
Health
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
■ Background: The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has been
awarded grant funding of $300,000 for 3 years ($900,000 total) from The Landmark
Foundation to implement Baby Care, a maternal -child health program. The Chesapeake
Health Department has provided this program for over 10 years. A statistical analysis of
Chesapeake's program demonstrated significant improvements in birth outcomes for
prenatal women enrolled in the program. Outcomes included a 67% reduction in infant
mortality, a 78% decrease in extremely low birth weight infants and a 67% reduction in
extremely premature infants.
Baby Care is a nurse directed, home visiting, case management program serving at risk
maternity and pediatric clients from birth to age two. The Medicaid population would be
the primary client base for these services. Other referrals for high risk clients would be
considered. This funding would support five FTE's and other routine program costs.
■ Considerations: This grant provides $300,000 per year for three years to fund
the Baby Care program in its entirety. The effective date of each annual contribution is
March 1St. There is no local match requirement for this grant. If the grant does not
continue after the three year initial term, the City of Virginia Beach is not obligated to
support this program, and the attached ordinance expressly provides the five FTE are
contingent upon future grant funding.
■ Public Information: Public information will be provided through the normal
Council Agenda Process.
■ Recommendations: Adopt the attached ordinance.
■ Attachments: Ordinance; Award Letter
Recommended Action: Approval
Submitting Department/Agency: Virginia Beach Department of Public Health
City Manage
The Landmark Foundation
150 Granby Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
(757) 351-8800
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December 19, 2014
Dr. Heidi Kulberg
District Director
Virginia Beach Department of Public Health
4452 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
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Dear Dr. Kulberg,
The Landmark- Foundation hereby makes a grant of $900,000 to the City of Virginia
Beach to start a Baby Care program, to modeled after the Baby Care program in
Chesapeake. The grant is contingent on approval of the program by the City Council and
City Manager.
We will make the grant payments on this schedule:
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March 1, 2015 $300,000
March 1. 2016 $300,000
March 1, 2017 $300,000
The only restriction on the use of this money is that it must be spent on the Baby Care
program in Virginia Beach. Although we anticipate that the money would be spent over
approximately three years, you may spend it over a longer period of time if needed. We
do not have any written reporting requirements, but we would like to meet With you at
least once a year to discuss how the program is going.
We would also plan to meet with you in the spring of 2017 to discuss extending the grant
for one or more future years.
Sincerely,
C'
Frank Batten Jr.
President
1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE GRANT
2 FUNDS FOR A NEW BABY CARE PROGRAM AND TO
3 AUTHORIZE GRANT -FUNDED POSITIONS IN THE
4 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
7 VIRGINIA:
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9 1) That $300,000 is hereby accepted from the Landmark Foundation and
10 appropriated, with estimated revenues increased accordingly, to the FY 2014-15 Operating
11 Budget of the Public Health Department for the first year of a three year Baby Care
12 Program; and
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14 2) That five (5.0) FTEs are hereby authorized in the Public Health Department,
15 including three full time registered nurses, one full time administrative staff member, one
16 part time (0.5 FTE) administrative staff member, and part time (0.5) FTE outreach worker,
17 provided these positions shall be contingent upon future grant funding.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day
of 2015.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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January 7, 2015
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: An Ordinance to Transfer $212,612 from the Department of Economic
Development to Non -Departmental for a Payment to the Hampton Roads
Economic Development Alliance
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
■ Background: The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA)
has functioned as the regional economic development marketing organization, and it is
supported by private and public sector investors. The City of Virginia Beach, along with
other Hampton Roads localities, provides funding for the HREDA at a rate of $0.95 per
capita. For Virginia Beach, this equates to a payment of approximately $424,670 for FY
2014-15. Prior to the current fiscal year, the City of Virginia Beach provided full funding
to HREDA at this agreed upon per capita level.
In the FY 2014-15 Budget, the City reallocated a portion of the funding that would
otherwise go to the HREDA. These funds were appropriated to the Department of
Economic Development (DED) to fund the creation of a small business incubator and
innovation center (the "Innovation Center").
Over the course of the past several months, discussions among regional economic
development representatives focused on the need to reset the HREDA mission and
create updated measurable performance outcomes for the HREDA. Recent actions by
the HREDA's Executive Committee provides City staff with confidence that the
organization is making the organizational and procedural changes necessary to
advance local economic development expectations and goals. Therefore, staff
recommends restoration of the City's full funding to HREDA. The support of
entrepreneurship and the creation of a small business incubator, housed within the DED
remains an initiative; however, the funds appropriated for the Innovation Center is the
only source available for the City to make the payment to HREDA within the current
fiscal year.
Considerations: A transfer of $212,612 from the Department of Economic
Development to Non -Departmental will fully fund HREDA at the $0.95 per capita rate for
FY2014-15. As part of the planning for the Innovation Center, the City, in concert with
the City of Virginia Beach Economic Development Authority reserved office space
adjacent to the current office of Economic Development at Town Center. As a possible
alternative use of this reserved office space, the City has discussed a possible
partnership with the Tidewater College Community College Workforce Solutions
program. More information on a potential partnership with TCC will be provided as it is
developed. Also, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, who provide business
counseling twice a week on Wednesday and Thursday to business start-ups, would be
a possibility for the reserved space not otherwise used for the TCC initiative.
■ Public Information: Public information will be provided by the regular City
Council agenda process.
■ Recommendations: Adopt the attached ordinance.
■ Attachment: Ordinance
Recommended Action: Approval
Submitting Department/Agency: Economic Development W�v✓'
City Manager: s K . V
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AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER $212,612 FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO NON -
DEPARTMENTAL FOR A PAYMENT TO THE HAMPTON
ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH,
VIRGINIA:
That $212,612 is hereby transferred from the Department of Economic
Development to Non -Departmental for the purpose of making the FY 2014-15 final
payment to the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA).
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day
of , 2015.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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January 21, 2015
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: An Ordinance to Appropriate Funds from the Oyster Heritage Trust Fund
MEETING DATE: February 03, 2015
■ Background: The City of Virginia Beach has established an Oyster Heritage
Trust Fund (the "Trust Fund") for the purpose of collecting donations to be used for the
restoration of oyster habitat and oysters in the Lynnhaven River watershed. In
conjunction with the Trust Fund, the Department of Planning and Community
Development has developed an Oyster Heritage Plan with the assistance of various
agencies of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA,
Lynnhaven River NOW, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. A total of $623,478 has
been expended to date from the Trust Fund to develop and implement the plan, which
has resulted in the identification of multiple sites in the Lynnhaven River watershed for
construction and seeding of oyster reefs. These efforts began in the summer of 2002
and over 60 acres of sanctuary oyster habitat have been constructed to date.
The Lynnhaven River NOW community watershed organization has developed a model
oyster shell recycling program in partnership with the City - the first of its kind in the
Commonwealth - and has initiated efforts to undertake an annual survey of oyster
populations on sanctuary reefs in the Lynnhaven River. The Lynnhaven Oyster
Restoration Project was awarded a Presidential Coastal America Award in 2009 as an
exemplary successful national habitat restoration project model and has
been recognized as the second largest oyster restoration effort in the world. This item
would appropriate funds from the Trust Fund to reimburse these restoration efforts for
the period covering July — December 2014.
■ Considerations: City staff continues to work toward a cost-sharing arrangement
with the Army Corps of Engineers, Lynnhaven River NOW, and the Virginia
Marine Resources Commission as part of the Oyster Heritage Plan. The
completion of previous oyster reef projects has established a sound model for continued
future oyster reef restoration efforts in the Lynnhaven watershed and has helped
reestablish a viable commercial oyster industry in the Lynnhaven. The ongoing Oyster
Heritage Plan implementation strategy represents a significant effort by the City
to continue to address restoration of the environmental quality of the Lynnhaven River
watershed and shows local commitment to achieving Virginia and federal government
objectives towards restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
As a result of recent research, the Lynnhaven watershed has been recognized as a
prime spot for oyster restoration for the entire Chesapeake Bay because it is a trap
estuary with high salinity, had historically high populations of native oysters, and has
considerably higher oyster recruitment today than many other sites in the Chesapeake
Bay.
The current project consists of reimbursement for the continued oyster shell education
and recycling program. The shell recycling project has proven to be quite successful in
recovering oyster shell for construction and maintenance of oyster reef habitat. The total
cost to the City for participation in this project is $20,780.
■ Public Information: Public information will be provided through the normal City
Council Agenda process.
■ Recommendations: Adopt the attached ordinance.
■ Attachments: Ordinance; Lynnhaven River NOW Reclamation Project Report
Recommended Action: Approval
Submitting Department/Agency: Department of Planning and Community Deve m
City Manager:
December 18, 2014
CEIVED
ment
Mr. Clay Bernick
City of Virginia Beach, Department of Planning
Municipal Center, Building 2, Room 115
2405 Courthouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
RE: Save Oyster Shell Program
Dear Clay Bernick,
LYNNHAVEN River Nowr
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Please find enclosed two copies of the invoice and detail for the Save Oyster Shell program for July 1,
2014 through December 31, 2014.
We have continued to grow this program with 25 active restaurants, 4 public drop off sites, and many
special events every spring and fall. During the past six months, we have provided all of our
participating restaurants with new posters to publicize their participation, door stickers and stickers for
their menus.
With the assistance of Public Works staff, we have also been able to coordinate pick-ups of excess shell
from the Wanchese Oyster Packing Plant in Suffolk that totaled twenty tons.
This program both educates the community on the benefits of oysters and recycling our oyster shells,
but it also provides the City of Virginia Beach with a valuable resource for oyster reef construction and
for matching federal oyster restoration funds,
Thank you for supporting this important program. We look forward to continuing our work in 2015.
Please contact me if you need any further information.
Sincerely,
Karl'
ar W. Forget
Executive Director
1608 Pleasure House Road, Suite 108, Virginia Beath, VA 23¢55 www. lynnhavenrivernow.org
759,962.5398
Save Oyster Shell Program
July 1, 2014 — December 31, 2014
Expenses:
LYNNHAVENRiverNOW
Driver and Mileage Reimbursement Expense
8,649 59
Administration of Program and Coordination with Restaurants and Events
7,800.00
Equipment and Supplies
2,649.77
Coordination with Wanchese and Public Works Waste Management
1,680.00
TOTAL
20,779.36
List of Participating Restaurants as of December 31, 2014:
21st Street Seafood Company
Harpoon Larry's
Abbey Road
Lucky Oyster
Blue Seafood and Spirits
Metropolitan Oyster Exchange
Bubba's
McCormick & Schmicks's
Captain George's
Rockafeller's
Chick's Oyster Bar
Salt
Coastal Grill
Sheraton Oceanfront
C.P. Shucker's at the Oceanfront
Steinhilber's
C.P. Shucker's on the Bayside
Surfrider at Marina Shores
Croakers Neighborhood Grill
Surfrider at Cypress Point
Croc's 191h Street Bistro
Swan Terrace at Founder's Inn
Dockside
Tautog's
Five 01 City Grill
Yukai Seafood Buffet
Public Dropoff locations:
Bayside: Lynnhaven River NOW office
Oceanfront: Virginia Aquarium, East Parking Lot
Hilltop: Whole Foods
Southern Virginia Beach: City Resource Recovery Center on Jake Sears Road
Bushels Collected -
July
375
August
324
September
274
October
219
November
224
December
215
TOTAL
1,631
Approximately 20 tons of shell collected from Wanchese Packing Plant.
1608 Pleasure House Road, Suite io8, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 www.lynnhavenrivernoworg 757,962,5398
1 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE
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5 VIRGINIA:
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7 That $20,780 is hereby appropriated from the fund balance of the Oyster Heritage
8 Fund, with estimated revenue increased accordingly, to the FY 2014-15 Operating
9 Budget of the Department of Planning and Community Development to support programs
10 that increase oyster habitat in the Lynnhaven River watershed and continue the Oyster
11 Shell Recycling Program.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day of
, 2015.
Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Budget and Management Se l
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January 22, 2015
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL
SUY:
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J. PLANNING
1. LEONARD M. LYON for Enlargement and Relocation of a Non -Conforming Use at 4481 Lee
Avenue
DISTRICT 4 - BAYSIDE
RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL
2. SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC /WILLIAM DONALD MARTIN, SR. re Modification of
Conditions to EXPAND the scope of the project at 5827 Burton Station Road (deferred January 6,
2015)
DISTRICT 4 — BAYSIDE
RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL
3. Ordinances re CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
a. AMEND the Comprehensive Plan re Princess Anne and Transition Area, Chapter 4 of the
Policy Document
b. AMEND the Transition Area Design Guidelines to incorporate by reference into the
Comprehesive Plan
RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
The regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Virginia Beach
4 will be held in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall Building, Municipal
Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, on
Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 6:00
P.M., at which time the following
application will be heard:
DISTRICT 4 — BAYSIDE
LEONARD M. LYON Application:
Chanee in Non -Conformity at 4481
Lee Avenue (1570700574).
All interested citizens are invited to
attend.
Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC
City Clerk
Copies of the proposed ordinances,
resolutions and amendments are
on file and may be examined in the
Department of Planning or online at
huP..,'.zww,t MU9Qy, Co,n) i)Q For
information call 385-4621.
If you are physically disabled or
visually impaired and need
assistance at this meeting, please
call the CITY CLERK'S OFFlCE at
385-4303.
Beacon January 22 & 29, 2015
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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: A Resolution Authorizing the Enlargement and Relocation of a
Nonconforming Use on Property Located at 4481 Lee Avenue (GPIN 1570700574)
and Owned by Leonard M. Lyon. COUNCIL DISTRICT — BAYSIDE
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
■ Background: The subject site, which was platted in 1928, is zoned R-10
Residential District and is situated on the northern shore of Lake Joyce. There are two
single-family dwellings located on the lot. The applicant desires to construct additions to
both homes, as well as relocate one of the homes towards the center of the site.
City records indicate that both single-family homes were constructed in 1941, predating
the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. The current Zoning Ordinance, however, does
not allow two single-family homes on one lot in the R-10 Residential District; thus, the
use of the site for two dwelling units is nonconforming.
Section 105 of the City Zoning Ordinance regulates nonconforming uses and structures.
Section 105(b) states that it is the intent of the Zoning Ordinance to allow
nonconformities to continue until they are removed, but not to allow them to become
enlarged, expanded, extended, or relocated "except upon a resolution of the City
Council authorizing such conversion, based upon its finding that the proposed use is
equally appropriate or more appropriate to the district than is the existing nonconforming
use." Accordingly, since the existing use of the property is nonconforming, the proposed
additions constitute an enlargement of the use, and the movement of one of the
dwellings constitutes a relocation of the use, both may only proceed 'upon a resolution
of the City Council.'
■ Considerations: The proposed scope of work includes adding living space to
both single-family homes. The submitted site plan shows additions to the east and west
sides of the primary dwelling, which is located on the southern part of the lot adjacent to
Lake Joyce. A two-story addition is proposed at the rear of the secondary dwelling,
which is located on the northern part of the lot. The additions will be constructed to
match the existing structures with regard to material, color, and style. The applicant will
provide an interior stairway in the secondary dwelling to connect the ground and upper
floor.
The applicant also proposes to move the secondary dwelling from its current orientation
parallel to the side lot lines to an orientation perpendicular to the side lot lines. The
LEONARD M. LYON
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move will result in the front of the secondary dwelling facing the primary dwelling. Both
dwelling units would meet all setback requirements for the R-10 Residential District. The
applicant states that both dwelling units on site will be used for single-family occupancy
only.
■ Recommendations: Staff concludes that the proposed enlargement and
relocation of the existing nonconforming use is reasonable and will be as appropriate to
the zoning district as is the existing nonconforming use. The request, therefore, is
acceptable as submitted, subject to the conditions below.
Except as modified by any other condition of this approval or as necessary
to comply with applicable City development ordinances and standards, the
site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the submitted Site
Plan, entitled, "SURVEY/PLAN SHOWING PROPOSED BUILDING
ADDITIONS AND RELOCATING BUILDING ON LOT 8A,
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 AND 8, BLOCK 4, AMENDED MAP
CHESAPEAKE SHORES AND ADJACENT 30 FOOT ROADWAY
(CLOSED AUGUST 14, 1961) FOR LENNY LYON AND CARRIE LYON,
VIRIGNIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated October 16, 2014, and prepared by
John E. Sirine and Associates, Ltd. Said Plan has been exhibited to the
City Council and is on file in the City of Virginia Beach Planning
Departments.
2. Except as modified by any other condition of this approval or as necessary
to comply with applicable City development ordinances and standards, the
building additions shall be constructed in substantial conformance with the
submitted drawings entitled, "PERSPECTIVE DRAWING -PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT" and "PERSPECTIVE DRAWING -SECONDARY
DWELLING UNIT."
3. The materials and finishes used to construct the proposed additions shall
match the existing structures in quality, style, and color.
4. The existing 10.2 -foot by 16.2 -foot shed located on the site shall be
relocated to meet all applicable setback requirements for an accessory
structure in the R-10 Residential District.
5. Both the Primary Dwelling and Secondary Dwelling, as identified on the
submitted site plan, shall be for single-family use only. An interior stairway
shall be provided in the Secondary Dwelling to provide interior connection
between the ground floor and the upper floor.
■ Attachments: Staff Review and Disclosure Statements; Resolution; Location
Map
LEONARD M. LYON
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Recommended Action: Approval.
Submitting Department/Agency:
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APPLICANT & PROPERTY OWNER:
LEONARD M.
LYON
STAFF PLANNER: Kevin Kemp
REQUEST: Enlargement and Relocation of a Nonconforming Use
ADDRESS/ DESCRIPTION: 4481 Lee Avenue
GPIN: ELECTION DISTRICT: SITE SIZE: AICUZ:
15707005740000 BAYSIDE 28,831 square feet Less than 65 dB DNL
BACKGROUND / DETAILS OF PROPOSAL
The subject site, which was created in 1928, is zoned R-10 Residential District and is situated on the
northern shore of Lake Joyce. There are two single-family dwellings located on the lot. City records
indicate that both single-family homes were constructed in 1941, predating the adoption of the Zoning
Ordinance. Two single-family homes are not permitted on one lot in the R-10 District; thus, the use of the
site for two dwelling units is nonconforming. The applicant desires to construct additions to both homes,
as well as relocate one of the homes towards the center of the site.
Section 105 of the City Zoning Ordinance regulates nonconforming uses and structures. Section 105(b)
states that it is the intent of the Zoning Ordinance to allow nonconformities to continue until they are
removed, but not to allow them to become enlarged, expanded, extended, or relocated "except upon a
resolution of the City Council authorizing such conversion, based upon its finding that the proposed use is
equally appropriate or more appropriate to the district than is the existing nonconforming use."
Accordingly, since the existing use of the property is nonconforming, the proposed additions constitute an
enlargement of the use, and the move of one of the dwellings constitutes a relocation of the use, both
may only proceed 'upon a resolution of the City Council.'
LEONARD M. LYON
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 CITY COUNCIL HEARING
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The proposed scope of work includes adding living space to both single-family homes. The submitted site
plan shows additions to the east and west sides of the primary dwelling, which is located on the southern
part of the lot adjacent to Lake Joyce. A two-story addition is proposed at the rear of the secondary
dwelling, which is located on the northern part of the lot. The additions will be constructed to match the
existing structures with regard to material, color, and style. The applicant will provide an interior stairway
in the secondary dwelling to connect the ground and upper floor.
The applicant also proposes to move the secondary dwelling from its current orientation parallel to the
side lot lines to an orientation perpendicular to the side lot lines. The move will result in the front of the
secondary dwelling facing the primary dwelling. Both dwelling units would meet all setback requirements
for the R-10 Residential District. The applicant states that both dwelling units on site will be used for
single-family occupancy only.
There is an existing shed on the property that will be moved to meet the required side yard setbacks.
LAND USE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
EXISTING LAND USE: Two single-family dwellings
SURROUNDING LAND North:
. Lee Avenue
USE AND ZONING:
• Single-family dwellings/
R-10 Residential District
South:
. Lake Joyce
• Single-family dwellings/
R-10 Residential District
East:
. Single-family dwellings /
R-10 Residential District
West:
. Single-family dwellings/
R-10 Residential District
NATURAL RESOURCE AND The site is developed with two residential structures, gravel parking
CULTURAL FEATURES: area, and an in -ground swimming pool with decking. The site is
directly adjacent to Lake Joyce, a freshwater lake. The site is
located within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan designates this area of the city as being in the
Suburban Area. The general planning principles for the Suburban Area focus on preserving and protecting
the overall character, economic value, and aesthetic quality of stable neighborhoods. Achieving these
goals of preserving neighborhood quality requires that all new development or redevelopment, whether
residential or non-residential, either maintain or enhance the overall area. This is accomplished through
compatibility with surroundings, attractiveness of site and buildings, environmental responsibility, livability,
and effective buffering of residential from other residential and nonresidential with respect to type, size,
intensity, and relationship to the surrounding uses. (pp. 3-1 through 3-3)
LEONARD M. LYON
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 CITY COUNCIL HEARING
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IMPACT ON CITY SERVICES
There will be no significant impact on City services as a result of the proposed enlargements to the
existing dwellings.
EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant's request to enlarge the living area of both dwelling units, as well as to reorient the
secondary dwelling, is reasonable. The proposed additions are appropriate to the character of the
neighborhood and the R-10 Residential District, and are not anticipated to have any negative impact on
the surrounding properties. Moreover, relocating the secondary dwelling will increase the degree to which
the use of the site conforms to the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, as all structures will meet
setbacks and dimensional requirements.
In sum, Staff recommends approval of this request with the conditions listed below.
CONDITIONS
Except as modified by any other condition of this approval or as necessary to comply with
applicable City development ordinances and standards, the site shall be developed in substantial
conformance with the submitted Site Plan, entitled, "SURVEY/PLAN SHOWING PROPOSED
BUILDING ADDITIONS AND RELOCATING BUILDING ON LOT 8A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
3 AND 8, BLOCK 4, AMENDED MAP CHESAPEAKE SHORES AND ADJACENT 30 FOOT
ROADWAY (CLOSED AUGUST 14, 1961) FOR LENNY LYON AND CARRIE LYON, VIRIGNIA
BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated October 16, 2014, and prepared by John E. Sirine and Associates,
Ltd. Said Plan has been exhibited to the City Council and is on file in the City of Virginia Beach
Planning Departments.
2. Except as modified by any other condition of this approval or as necessary to comply with
applicable City development ordinances and standards, the building additions shall be
constructed in substantial conformance with the submitted drawings entitled, "PERSPECTIVE
DRAWING -PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT" and "PERSPECTIVE DRAWING -SECONDARY
DWELLING UNIT."
The materials and finishes used to construct the proposed additions shall match the existing
structures in quality, style, and color.
4. The existing 10.2 -foot by 16.2 -foot shed located on the site shall be relocated to meet all
applicable setback requirements for an accessory structure in the R-10 Residential District.
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FEBRUARY 3, 2015 CITY COUNCIL HEARING
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5. Both the Primary Dwelling and Secondary Dwelling, as identified on the submitted site plan, shall
be for single-family use only. An interior stairway shall be provided in the Secondary Dwelling to
provide interior connection between the ground floor and the upper floor.
NOTE. Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City
Ordinances and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision
during detailed site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable
permits required by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning /
Development Services Center and Department of Planning / Permits and Inspections Division, and
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any uses allowed by this
application are valid or any structures may be occupied.
The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the
Police Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site.
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ZONING HISTORY
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DATE
REQUEST
ACTION
1
09/09/2003
Subdivision Variance
Approved
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05/06/1985
Subdivision Variance
Denied
12/17/1984
Change of Zoning (R-5 to R-8)
A roved
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04/19/1982
Subdivision Variance
Approved
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08/11/1980
Street Closure
Denied
03/11/1969
Street Closure
Withdrawn
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07/12/1971
Change of Zoning (RS -4 to RM)
Denied
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APPLICANT DISCLOSURE
If the applicant is a corporation, partnership, firm, business, or other unincorporated
organization, complete the following:
1. List the applicant name followed by the names of all officers, members, trustees,
partners, etc. below: (Attach list if necessary)
2. List all businesses that have a parent -subsidiary' or affiliated business entity2
relationship with the applicant: (Attach list if necessary)
❑ Check here if the applicant is NOT a corporation, partnership, firm, business, or
other unincorporated organization.
PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE
Complete this section only if property owner is different from applicant.
If the property owner is a corporation, partnership, firm, business, or other
unincorporated organization, complete the following:
1. List the property owner name followed by the names of all officers, members,
trustees, partners, etc. below: (Attach list if necessary)
2. List all businesses that have a parent -subsidiary' or affiliated business entity2
relationship with the applicant: (Attach list if necessary)
❑ Check here if the property owner is NOT a corporation, partnership, firm,
business, or other unincorporated organization.
& See next page for footnotes
Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the
subject land? Yes No
f yes, what is the name of the official or employee and the nature of their interest?
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
LEONARD M. LYON
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ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES
List all known contractors or businesses that have or will provide services with respect
to the requested property use, including but not limited to the providers of architectural
services, real estate services, financial services, accounting services, and legal
services: (Attach list if necessary)
' "Parent -subsidiary relationship" means "a relationship that exists when one
corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting
power of another corporation." See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va.
Code § 2.2-3101.
2 "Affiliated business entity relationship" means "a relationship, other than parent -
subsidiary relationship, that exists when (i) one business entity has a controlling ownership
interest in the other business entity, (ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling
owner in the other entity, or (iii) there is shared management or control between the business
entities. Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated
business entity relationship include that the same person or substantially the same person
own or manage the two entities; there are common or commingled funds or assets; the
business entities share the use of the same offices or employees or otherwise share activities,
resources or personnel on a regular basis; or there is otherwise a close working relationship
between the entities." See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va. Code §
2.2-3101.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate.
I understand that, upon receipt of notification (postcard) that the application has been scheduled for
public hearing, I am responsible for obtaining and posting the required sign on the subject property at
least 30 days prior to the scheduled public hearing according to the instructions in this package. The
undersigned also consents to entry upon the subject property by employees of the Department of
Planning to photograph and view the site for purposes of processing and evaluating this application.
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENLARGEMENT
AND RELOCATION OF A NONCONFORMING USE ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4481 LEE AVENUE
WHEREAS, Leonard M. Lyon, (hereinafter the "Applicant") has made application
to the City Council for authorization to enlarge and relocate a nonconforming use
located at 4481 Lee Avenue in the R-10 Residential Zoning District by constructing
additions to two nonconforming single-family dwellings and relocating one of the single-
family dwellings to a new position on the lot; and
WHEREAS, this lot currently contains two single-family dwellings, which is not
currently allowed in the R-10 Residential Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the dwellings were built prior to the adoption of the applicable zoning
regulations and are therefore nonconforming; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 105 of the City Zoning Ordinance, the
enlargement and relocation of a nonconforming use is unlawful in the absence of a
resolution of the City Council authorizing such action upon a finding that the proposed
use, as enlarged and relocated, 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 use of the lot, as enlarged
and relocated, will be equally appropriate to the district as is the existing nonconforming
use under the conditions of approval set forth herein below.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the enlargement and relocation of the nonconforming use is hereby
authorized, upon the following conditions:
1. Except as modified by any other condition of this approval or as necessary to
comply with applicable City development ordinances and standards, the site shall
be developed in substantial conformance with the submitted Site Plan, entitled,
"SURVEY/PLAN SHOWING PROPOSED BUILDING ADDITIONS AND
RELOCATING BUILDING ON LOT 8A, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 AND 8,
BLOCK 4, AMENDED MAP CHESAPEAKE SHORES AND ADJACENT 30
FOOT ROADWAY (CLOSED AUGUST 14, 1961) FOR LENNY LYON AND
CARRIE LYON, VIRIGNIA BEACH, VIRGINIA", dated October 16, 2014, and
prepared by John E. Sirine and Associates, Ltd. Said Plan has been exhibited to
the City Council and is on file in the City of Virginia Beach Planning Departments.
47 2. Except as modified by any other condition of this approval or as necessary to
48 comply with applicable City development ordinances and standards, the building
49 additions shall be constructed in substantial conformance with the submitted
50 drawings entitled, "PERSPECTIVE DRAWING -PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT" and
51 "PERSPECTIVE DRAWING -SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT."
52
53 3. The materials and finishes used to construct the proposed additions shall match
54 the existing structures in quality, style, and color.
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56 4. The existing 10.2 -foot by 16.2 -foot shed located on the site shall be relocated to
57 meet all applicable setback requirements for an accessory structure in the R-10
58 Residential District.
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60 5. Both the Primary Dwelling and Secondary Dwelling, as identified on the
61 submitted site plan, shall be for single-family use only. An interior stairway shall
62 be provided in the Secondary Dwelling to provide interior connection between the
63 ground floor and the upper floor.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the day
of , 2015.
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AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC (Applicant) / WILLIAM DONALD MARTIN,
SR. (Owner). Application: Modification of Conditions of a Conditional Use
Permit approved on 1/26/10 and modified on 3/13/2013. Property is located
at 5827 Burton Station Road (GPIN 1458884739, 1458884988). COUNCIL
DISTRICT — BAYSIDE.
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
■ Background:
The City Council deferred this request on January 6, 2015 to allow time for the
Council to review the proposed sale of a City -owned parcel that is part of the
development site. An ordinance pertaining to the sale of that property is on the
same agenda as this item.
The subject site is 1.64 acres, is zoned R -5D Residential Duplex District, and is
located within the Northampton/Burton Station Strategic Growth Area (Burton
Station SGA). On January 26, 2010, the City Council approved a Conditional Use
Permit (Housing for Seniors and Disabled Persons) allowing for development of
the subject site with a 3 -story, 40 -unit senior housing facility. In 2012, the City
Council approved a modification to that Use Permit for the purpose of allowing
"disabled persons with family members under the age of 62" to live in the facility.
The project, however, has not yet been constructed.
It is now the intent of the applicant to expand the scope of the project by
incorporating into the development site a 6,500 square foot, City -owned parcel
adjacent to Burton Station Road. The addition of this parcel to the overall
development site will allow the architectural design of the building currently
allowed by the 2010 Use Permit to be modified such that it will be more
consistent with the recommendations of the Burton Station SGA Plan.
■ Considerations:
The applicant proposes the development of a 34,000 square foot, three-story
building at the corner of Burton Station Road and Tolliver Road, which is a new
roadway recommended by the Burton Station SGA Plan. The proposed building
is placed on the site with the front facade adjacent to the roadways, which will
contribute to the creation of the urban character that the Burton Station SGA Plan
envisions for this area. The minimum number of parking spaces required by the
Zoning Ordinance, 40, are provided east of and behind the building. An
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evergreen hedge along the southeastern property line will be planted to provide a
screen for the residentially zoned properties adjacent to this site.
Further details pertaining to the site and building designs, as well as Staff's
evaluation of the request, are provided in the attached staff report.
There was no opposition to the request.
■ Recommendations:
The Planning Commission placed this item on the Consent Agenda, passing a
motion by a recorded vote of 10-0, to recommend approval of this request to the
City Council with the following conditions:
1. All conditions attached to the Conditional Use Permit granted by the City
Council on March 13, 2012, are deleted and are replaced with the
conditions listed below.
2. With the exception of any modifications required by any of these
conditions or as a result of development site plan review, the site shall be
developed substantially in conformance with the submitted site layout plan
entitled "Site Plan for SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC," prepared by SIA, Inc.,
dated September 22, 2014, which has been exhibited to the Virginia
Beach City Council and is on file in the Planning Department.
3. The proposed building shall be constructed substantially in accordance
with the submitted elevation entitled "Tranquility at the Lakes, Burton
Station Road Elevation," prepared by chp Design Studio, November 20,
2014, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is
on file in the Planning Department.
4. Every effort shall be taken to retain mature trees located within the open
space area and along Burton Station Road.
5. A minimum four (4) -foot tall evergreen hedge, branching to the ground,
shall be installed along the southeastern property line. The width of the
planting area shall be a minimum of three (3) feet.
6. Foundation landscaping shall be required. A minimum of fifty (50) percent
of any side of a building facing Burton Station Road shall be planted. A
minimum of thirty-three (33) percent of any side of a building facing the
proposed road located northwest of site shall be planted. Plantings shall
be placed adjacent to building sides or provided in planters near building
sides. Planted areas shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in width. One (1)
tree or one (1) shrub shall be required for every fifteen (15) square feet of
total required landscape area.
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7. At least one (1) member of the family living in each unit shall be disabled
or age sixty-two (62) or older.
8. If the proposed roadway along the northwestern side of the property has
not been constructed by the time of the issuance of the first building permit
for the project, the applicant shall seek an Encroachment Agreement with
the City of Virginia Beach allowing the applicant to construct a driveway
adjacent to the western property line from Burton Station Road to the drive
aisle located on the northern side of the building.
9. A brick dumpster enclosure, minimum height six (6) feet, shall be
constructed to screen the trash receptacle. The brick used to construct
the enclosure shall match that of the senior housing structure. Additional
planting shall be installed on the east and north sides of the proposed
dumpster enclosure to ensure proper screening from view from the
adjacent properties and from the right-of-way. Details of the enclosure and
plantings shall be depicted on the final site plan.
10.Trash pick-up for the dumpster shall be prohibited between the hours of
9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
■ Attachments:
Staff Report and Disclosure Statements
Minutes of Planning Commission Hearing
Location Map
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval. Planning Commission
recommends approval.
Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department
City Manager: '
HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD PRESENTATION
757-3855750
FAX (757) 3855766
TDD(757)385-5794
STRATEGY, POLICY AND RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
(757) 3855736
FAX (757) 3851874
City of Vi r-giru a B each
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 21, 2014
TO: James K. Spore, City Manager
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VIA: Douglas L. Smith, Deputy City Man�gerG_'
FROM: Andrew M. Friedman, Directo
SUBJECT: Request for Signature for Moditi ` ` 'on of Conditions Application
Re: Tranquility Lakes, Burton Station
COPY: Gail E. Salmons — Public Works, Real Estate Division
Attached are two pages containing the Property Owner's Information for the city owned
parcel in Burton Station that has been recommended to be sold to the applicant, SUL
Tranquility Lakes, LLC. This project has been over seven years in the making and with
the addition of this parcel it will make an excellent gateway project as the first residential
parcel to be built in Burton Station. The comments from Carolyn Smith, the current
planner for this project are attached as an update for your review.
These two documents are required for the overall application submitted by SUL
Tranquility Lakes, LLC. We have added a statement at the request of the Real Estate
Division of the Department of Public Works that makes the certification conditional
based upon the approval of City Council at the appropriate time on the sale of this
parcel to SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC. Your signature is requested as the certification of
the owner that we are in agreement with this application.
If you have any questions pertaining to this request, do not hesitate to contact me at
X5752 or Bill Dore at X5736 or Carolyn Smith of the Planning Department at X4488.
Bill can be reached at bdore@vbaov.com when the document is signed and ready for
pick-up.
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APPLICANT:
SUL TRANQUILITY
LAKES, LLC
PROPERTY OWNER:
WILLIAM DONALD
MARTIN, SR.
STAFF PLANNER: Carolyn A.K. Smith
REQUEST:
Modification of a Conditional Use Permit for Housing for Seniors and the Disabled approved by the City
Council in January 2010 and then modified in March of 2012.
ADDRESS / DESCRIPTION: 5827 Burton Station Road
GPINS: ELECTION DISTRICT: SITE SIZE: AICUZ:
14588847390000 BAYSIDE 1.64 acres Less than 65 dB DNL
14588849880000
BACKGROUND / DETAILS OF PROPOSAL
Backlaround
This site is located within the Northampton/Burton Station Strategic Growth Area (Burton Station SGA).
The Conditional Use Permit permitting Housing for Seniors and Disabled Persons was originally approved
by the City Council on January 26, 2010. That Use Permit was for a three-story, 40 -unit senior housing
facility. In 2012, a modification was approved by the City Council to allow disabled persons with family
members under the age of 62 to live in the facility. The building has not yet been constructed. The 2012
Conditional Use Permit has seven conditions. The full list of the conditions is provided at the end of this
report. It is now the intent of the applicant to expand the scope of the project by incorporating into the
development site a 6,500 square foot, City -owned parcel adjacent to Burton Station Road, which will
allow the architectural design of the approved building to be modified.
SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC
Agenda Item 2
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Details
According to the applicant, the additional property will help accommodate on-site stormwater
management, which was not addressed on previous concept plans, as well as possibly capture and treat
off-site stormwater from the existing and planned roadway improvements in the area.
The main feature shown on the submitted site plan is a 34,000 square foot, three-story structure located
at the corner of Burton Station Road and a future roadway named Tolliver Road. The proposed Tolliver
Road is a component of the Burton Station SGA Plan, and a consultant to the City of Virginia Beach is
currently designing the roadway as part of a larger infrastructure project for Burton Station Road.
Improvements included in this project consist of, but are not limited to, installation of curb and gutter,
street lights, and City water. The building is placed on the site with the front facade adjacent to the
roadways, which will assist in creating the urban feeling that the Burton Station SGA Plan calls for in this
area. The minimum number of parking spaces required by the Zoning Ordinance, 40, are provided east of
and behind the building. An evergreen hedge along the southeastern property line is planned to provide
a screen to the residentially zoned properties adjacent to this site.
The applicant is proposing to modify the originally approved design of the building elevation. The new
elevation depicts a three-story building with red brick veneer and exterior insulation and finish system
(EIFS) design features. Architectural elements include balconies and storefront style windows and a
contemporary awning at the entrance. The storefront style windows adjacent to the future corner of the
intersection of Tolliver and Burton Station Roads give that portion of the building the look of a retail shop,
which is consistent with the 'Village' that the SGA Plan envisions.
As allowed per Section 221(i) of the City Zoning Ordinance, the applicant is requesting the following
deviations from Zoning Ordinance requirements for the R -5D Residential District with regard to
dimensional modifications that are consistent with the recommendations of the Burton Station SGA Plan.
A reduced front and side corner yard setback: The R -5D dimensional regulations require a 30 -
foot front yard and a 30 -foot side corner yard setback; however, the Burton Station SGA Plan
recommends a zero setback for the senior housing facility along public right-of-ways. Due to
existing utility easements limiting the building placement any closer to the property line, the
applicant has designed the site with a 20 -foot front and side corner setbacks, more in line with
reduced setbacks of depicted within the Burton Station SGA Plan.
• A reduced rear yard setback: The trash dumpster is situated within the required 15 -foot side yard
setback. The proposed dumpster location is adjacent to the eastern property line. Staff is
recommending additional screening as well as a limitation on the hours of tipping to reduce
impacts to neighboring properties.
• An increase in total building height: The maximum allowable height is 35 feet. The three-story,
40 -unit senior housing facility is proposed with a height of up to 45 feet. Again, this adjustment is
in line with the vision for the Burton Station SGA.
LAND USE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
EXISTING LAND USE: Undeveloped, vacant lot
SURROUNDING LAND North: • Burton Station Road
USE AND ZONING: • Vacant undeveloped land / R -5D Residential District, O-2
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Office District
South: • Lake Wright Golf Course / R -5D Residential District
East: 0 Single-family homes / R -5D Residential District
West: • Single-family homes and undeveloped vacant land / R -5D
Residential District
NATURAL RESOURCE AND The property is located in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The
CULTURAL FEATURES: majority of the site is a vegetated field. There are also mature trees
located throughout the site.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan designates this area of the subject site as the
Burton Station Village, located within the Northampton/Burton Station Strategic Growth Area (SGA) #1.
The boundary for the Northampton/Burton Station SGA is generally the area adjacent to the eastern side
of Norfolk International Airport north to Shore Drive, the Diamond Springs Road area, the area south of
Bayside Road, and along the Northampton Blvd corridor. The area is predominantly industrial, but also
has significant tracts devoted to residential and commercial uses. The conceptual plan for the Burton
Station Village depicts single-family dwellings, a corner shop, a community center, a memorial park, and
a senior housing center.
The Housing and Neighborhoods component of the Comprehensive Plan provides the following goals
applicable to this request (pages 8-7 to 8-9):
Address future housing demand through provision of an adequate supply of safe, decent,
attractive and diverse housing, with a range of values, including owner -occupied and rental units,
for the purpose of accommodating the present and future needs of all Virginia Beach residents;
and
Implementing ways to assist those requiring special housing.
Policies associated with these goals are:
• Areas planned for housing should be attractive and affordable to a range of income groups, ages,
cultures and household types; and
• Allow and encourage the type and location of housing for seniors designed to meet their special
needs and services including, but not limited to, independent living, assisted living and nursing
facilities.
IMPACT ON CITY SERVICES
MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP) / CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIM: Burton
Station Road in the vicinity of this application is considered a two-lane undivided collector/local street and
is not included on the MTP.
Burton Station Road is included in the Northampton Boulevard Corridor Strategic Growth Area
Implementation Plan. In addition, there is a CIP project slated for this area. Burton Station Infrastructure
Phase I consists of utility and roadway improvements.
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TRAFFIC -
Street Name
Present
Volume
Present Capacity
Generated Traffic
Existing Land Use —
Burton Station4188
6,200 ADT (LOS 2,,C,,)
10 ADT
Road
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11,100 ADT (LOS "E")
Proposed Land Use 4
—139 ADT
Average Daily Trips
2 Level of Service
3 as defined by single family dwelling
4 as defined by 40 -unit senior ousing facility
WATER: This project must connect to City water. There is an existing eight -inch City water main along
Burton Station Road.
SEWER: This project must connect to City sanitary sewer. There is an existing eight -inch City gravity
sanitary sewer main along Burton Station Road.
EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
According to the applicant, the additional property will help accommodate on-site stormwater
management, which was not addressed on previous concept plans, as well as possibly capture and treat
off-site stormwater from the existing and planned roadway improvements. Relocating the building to the
corner, which is too small of a site alone to develop in a meaningful way, is more in-line with the urban
design concepts envisioned for this area within the Burton Station SGA Plan.
The requested modification is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's recommendations for this area
and is consistent with the Burton Station SGA Plan. The Burton Station SGA Plan encourages senior
housing within the Burton Station community. During the planning and design charrettes for the Burton
Station Plan, residents voiced a desire to have senior housing within the residential community. As this
request does not involve an increase in the number of units, there are no expected impacts to City
services, beyond those discussed in 2010 and 2012, as a result of the proposed modification.
In sum, staff concludes the request is acceptable. Affordable housing for seniors and disabled individuals
is always in demand. The applicant has designed a project that provides a service that is greatly needed
in the city. Staff, therefore, recommends approval of this requested modification of the Conditional Use
Permit as conditioned below.
CONDITIONS
1. All conditions attached to the Conditional Use Permit granted by the City Council on March 13,
2012, are deleted and are replaced with the conditions listed below.
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2. With the exception of any modifications required by any of these conditions or as a result of
development site plan review, the site shall be developed substantially in conformance with the
submitted site layout plan entitled "Site Plan for SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC," prepared by SIA,
Inc., dated September 22, 2014, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and
is on file in the Planning Department.
3. The proposed building shall be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted
elevation entitled "Tranquility at the Lakes, Burton Station Road Elevation," prepared by chp
Design Studio, November 20, 2014, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council
and is on file in the Planning Department.
4. Every effort shall be taken to retain mature trees located within the open space area and along
Burton Station Road.
5. A minimum four (4) -foot tall evergreen hedge, branching to the ground, shall be installed along the
southeastern property line. The width of the planting area shall be a minimum of three (3) feet.
6. Foundation landscaping shall be required. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of any side of a building
facing Burton Station Road shall be planted. A minimum of thirty-three (33) percent of any side of
a building facing the proposed road located northwest of site shall be planted. Plantings shall be
placed adjacent to building sides or provided in planters near building sides. Planted areas shall
be a minimum of three (3) feet in width. One (1) tree or one (1) shrub shall be required for every
fifteen (15) square feet of total required landscape area.
7. At least one (1) member of the family living in each unit shall be disabled or age sixty-two (62) or
older.
8. If the proposed roadway along the northwestern side of the property has not been constructed by
the time of the issuance of the first building permit for the project, the applicant shall seek an
Encroachment Agreement with the City of Virginia Beach allowing the applicant to construct a
driveway adjacent to the western property line from Burton Station Road to the drive aisle located
on the northern side of the building.
9. A brick dumpster enclosure, minimum height six (6) feet, shall be constructed to screen the trash
receptacle. The brick used to construct the enclosure shall match that of the senior housing
structure. Additional planting shall be installed on the east and north sides of the proposed
dumpster enclosure to ensure proper screening from view from the adjacent properties and from
the right-of-way. Details of the enclosure and plantings shall be depicted on the final site plan.
10. Trash pick-up for the dumpster shall be prohibited between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
NOTE: Further conditions may be required during the administration of applicable City Ordinances
and Standards. Any site plan submitted with this application may require revision during detailed
site plan review to meet all applicable City Codes and Standards. All applicable permits required
by the City Code, including those administered by the Department of Planning / Development
Services Center and Department of Planning /Permits and Inspections Division, and the issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy, are required before any uses allowed by this Use Permit are valid.
The applicant is encouraged to contact and work with the Crime Prevention Office within the Police
Department for crime prevention techniques and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED) concepts and strategies as they pertain to this site.
SUL TRANQUILITY: aKES,4C
Agenda Item 2
Page 5
Conditions of March 2012 Conditional Use Permit
The following conditions are recommended for approval with this request. All conditions with the
exception of Number 6 attached to the Conditional Use Permit granted by the City Council on January 26,
2010 remain in effect. Condition 6 of the January 26, 2010 Conditional Use Permit is modified as
indicated below.
1. The site shall be developed substantially in accordance with the submitted site plan entitled,
"Tranquility at The Lakes, Seniors Unlimited Lifestyles, Inc.; Phase One", prepared by Pentecost
Deal & Associates. Said plan is on file in the City of Virginia Beach Planning Department.
2. The proposed buildings shall be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted
elevation entitled "Tranquility at The Lakes, Senior's Unlimited Lifestyles, Inc.", Prepared by
Pentecost Deal & Associates.
3. Every effort shall be taken to retain mature trees located within the proposed open space/ parking
lot street frontage area along Burton Station Road.
4. A minimum four (4) -foot tall evergreen hedge, branching to the ground, shall be installed along
the southeastern property line. The width of the planting area shall be a minimum of three (3)
feet.
5. Foundation landscaping shall be required. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of any side of a
building facing Burton Station Road shall be planted. A minimum of thirty-three (33) percent of
any side of a building facing the proposed road located northwest of site shall be planted.
Plantings shall be placed adjacent to building sides or provided in planters near building sides.
Planted areas shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in width. One (1) tree or one (1) shrub shall be
required for every fifteen (15) square feet of total required landscape area.
6. At least one (1) member of the family living in each unit shall be disabled or age sixty-two (62) or
older.
7. If the proposed roadway along the northwestern side of the property is not constructed by the end
of 2011, the applicant shall seek an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Virginia Beach to
provide a driveway from Burton Station Road to the drive aisle located on the northern side of the
building.
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ZONING HISTORY
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DATE
REQUEST
ACTION
1
09/16/04
CUP motor vehicle rentals
Granted
2
03/13/12
01/26/10
MOD of CUP (housing for seniors & disabled)
CUP(housing for seniors & disabled
Granted
Granted
3
06/13/06
REZ R -51D to Conditional 1-1
Granted
4
01/25/05
REZ (0-2 to Conditional B-2)
CUP hotel
Granted
Granted
5
05/24/05
REZ Conditional 1-1 to Conditional B-2
Granted
6
02/13/01
REZ (B-2, 0-2 & 1-1 to Conditional 1-2)
CUP hotel
Granted
Granted
7
01/26/99
CUP Automobile service station
Granted
8
09/10/96
CUP (truck wash, motel, bulk storage)
Granted
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APPLICANT DISCLOSURE
If the applicant is a corporation, partnership, firm, business, or other unincorporated
organization, complete the following:
1. List the applicant name followed by the names of all officers, members, trustees,
partners, etc. below: (Attach list if necessary)
None.
2. List all businesses that have a parent -subsidiary' or affiliated business entity2
relationship with the applicant: (Attach list if necessary)
Community Housing Partners Corporation
Seniors Unlimited Lifestyles, Inc.
Check here if the applicant is NOT a corporation, partnership, firm, business, or
other unincorporated organization.
PROPERTY OWNER DISCLOSURE
Complete this section only if property owner is different from applicant.
If the property owner is a corporation, partnership, firm, business, or other
unincorporated organization, complete the following:
1. List the property owner name followed by the names of all officers, members,
trustees, partners, etc. below, (Attach list if necessary)
Senior's Unlimited Lifestyles Inc. (see attached)
Community Housing Partners (see attached)
2. List all businesses that have a parent -subsidiary' or affiliated business entity2
relationship with the applicant: (Attach list if necessary)
0 Check here if the property owner is NOT a corporation, partnership, firm,
business, or other unincorporated organization.
& See next page for footnotes
Does an official or employee of the City of Virginia Beach have an interest in the
subject land? Yes No M
If yes, what is the name of the official or employee and the nature of their interest?
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC
Agenda Item 2
Page 12
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES
List all known contractors or businesses that have or will provide services with respect
to the requested property use, including but not limited to the providers of architectural
services, real estate services, financial services, accounting services, and legal
services: (Attach list if necessary)
Community Housing Partners Corporation - Architect, General Contractor, Developer, Property Manager, Asset Manager
Legal - Williams Mullen
Accounting - Dixon, Hughes, Goodman
Civil Engineering - Site Improvement Associates, Inc.
"Parent -subsidiary relationship" means "a relationship that exists when one
corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting
power of another corporation." See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va.
Code § 2.2-3101.
2 "Affiliated business entity relationship" means "a relationship, other than parent -
subsidiary relationship, that exists when (i) one business entity has a controlling ownership
interest in the other business entity, (ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling
owner in the other entity, or (iii) there is shared management or control between the business
entities. Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated
business entity relationship include that the same person or substantially the same person
own or manage the two entities; there are common or commingled funds or assets; the
business entities share the use of the same offices or employees or otherwise share activities,
resources or personnel on a regular basis; or there is otherwise a close working relationship
between the entities." See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va. Code §
2.2-3101.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate.
I understand that, upon receipt of notification (postcard) that the application has been scheduled for
public hearing, I am responsible for obtaining and posting the required sign on the subject property at
least 30 days prior to the scheduled public hearing according to the instructions in this package. The
undersigned also consents to entry upon the subject property by employees of the Department of
Planning to photograph and view the site for purposes of processing and evaluating this application.
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Applicant's Signature
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Modification of Conditions Apprication
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Lee Alford
Print Name
William Donald Martin, Sr.
Print Name
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC
Agenda Item 2
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SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC
• Source of financing for sale/lease or purchase of property: VHDA (bank) and Virginia
Community Development Corporation (equity investor)
• Lienholder / Collateral on the property: VHDA and Virginia Community Development
Corporation
• Source of financing for project: Low income Housing Tax Credit equity, State HOME funds,
Virginia Beach HOME Funds, VHDA permanent loan
• Have there been any discussions with a financial institution with regarding to loans to be
secured to finance any aspect of this project, please provide the name of those institutions:
VHDA
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SUL TRANQUILITY'I:AKES;:LC
Agenda Item 2
Page 14
Tranquility at the Lakes
Non -Profit Questionnaire
o. List all directors of the non-profit, their occvpations, their length of service on the board,
and their residential addresses:
2014 Community Housing Partners Corporation
Officers of the Corporation
Janaka Casper, President
Jeffrey Reed, Secrtary&Treasurer
Orlando Artze, Vice President
448 Depot Street NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
448 Depot Street NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
4915 Radford Avenue, suite 300
540.382.2002 ext. 3311
540.382.2002 ext. 3302
Richmond, VA 23220
E-mail: jC3 Mi;hpc2_org
E-mail: 1madjRchpc2.org
804.343.7201 ext. 2011
E-mail: oarue0cho4.ora
Board of Directors' Membership
Karen Turner, Chair
Andy Morlkawa, Vke-Chair
Malcolm Batas, Member
Senior Vice President, StellarOne
Fellow, Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and
Colliers International
Governance
111 Franklin Rd., Suite 510, Roanoke, VA 24011
6606 West Broad St., Suite 400
School of Public and Internatlorwl Affairs
540.394.6977direct line; 540.381.6785 tax;
Richmond, VA 23230
1SOS Westover Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24060
540.553.5218 cell
804.241.1914 Cell; 804.782.1145 fax
540.230.1492 all
E-mail: ktumer@stellarone.com
Email: maabotes@colBers corn
E-mail: andymorikawa@Kmall.com
6960 Campbell Drive
5402 Tuckahoe Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
Board Member since 9/1/11
Salem VA 24153
Board Member Since 9/17/04
Public sector
Board Member Since 12/19/07
Private sector
50/80 AMI; Private Sector
Rena Callahan, Member
Gardner Campbell, Member
John Garland, Member
100 Floyd Avenue, 4102 S. Academic
Partner, Walter, Robbs, Callahan & Pierce
Learning Commons, Richmond, VA 23284
Engineer, Retired President Spectrum Design
Phone: 804827.0838
S30 North Trade Street, Suite 301
8205 Yolanda Road, Henrico VA 23229
540.537.4581
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
wecampbeRNJvcu.edu
Email: lohnsubrevaarland0bamad corn
Board Member Since 1/1/14
336.725.1371; 336.725.1465 fax
1050 Hawthorne Hall Road
Public Sector
Email:
Fincastle, VA 24090
Board Member Since 1/1/14
1228 Glade SC Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2120
80-120 AMI; Private Sector
Board Member Since 1/1/14
50-80 AMI; Private Sector
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC
Agenda Item 2
Page 15
Seniors Unlimited Lifestyles
Officers
Angola Whitehead
Pounder end CEO
.Mgrla h+mdrd &aims Unlimited WcAyl t Inc. (SOLI) in 2004. Aa SUIX.s CBO, her corporate and atmmunity-based teams play and
deliver administrative, transportation, Infurnmtion technologt• and facilities management sen -ions. Angela helps dndop programs that
maintain the cungamys f -us an its a remit mut to corevahus ant Onrlpl_w of —ion. She also ustnar cx nnv in ci'pwm strategies,
public relatios, and corporate communications effects. Angels has an extensive background in scning aaiors for the past 20 yeora She has
been a member ofthe Senior Citizen Fellowship of the Church of God, Virginia for fiveyears and has diligeudy wwiced as u housing
transitions] coordinator assisting and securing housing for seniors.
Angela is also a member of Outreach Ministty, Berkley Caecum pit• Norfolk, Virginia, Bellamy Church of God Organizational Committee and
Hampton Roads Housing Consortium. She Is also a member of BEACH (Bring an End to All qty Hornelsmess) planning comndttoe
)MACH planning Committees mu
goal is to d homelessness in the city, of Virginia Beach. Angela has successfullyeompieted training in Quaid
Consulting - HUD Subsidizing Multifamily Housing, Alzbelmer's Association - Foundations of Dementia Care Reducing Risks of Falls B
Pruwufiug Restraint -Free Care and Southside Gerupspchiatric Services - Mental Health & Aging.
Board of Directors
lido Murrell
President
Rev. Edon Floyd—Murrell uns born and raised in the Laurens County, of Solllh Chrofiva. She attended the Corporate College of Nevi York
where she wmp)dd her sludia in communications and wvaiud fora telephone company until she retired in the fall of 1994. Edna long
with her husband arc pasturing the Chunh of Cod In lknyiiru, Virginia. She is atm the Vice President of the Women of the Church of God in
the state of Virginia.
Gerald Porter
Via PAvaidant
Goold Porter is the vice president of the board for Seniors Unlimited lifestfes Inc. His prior omit experience includes managing a rcotal on.
company, corking as an euro adjuster for a major insurance company and site avmager for renmating BeRamy Avenue Church of God.
Curreuthbe corks for a computer compam• as goaernment contract drier. Gerald is focused on helping Senior Unlimited Emestfes Inc.
protide housing for lowincome seniors, so that they will have abetter qualit•of life in their lateryeare Gerald Jim in the Histork South
Norfolk community of Chesnpeake, Virginia and is it graduate of Indiana Tech with a BS degree in Business.
James C reecy
Secretary
James It an Independent Associate with Pre -Paid Legal Services fire where he prmides legal seniors to inclMduals, families and businesses
at minimal cat. He began his career in the military as a private in the U. S Army minae he was sum promoted to Specialist 5, Operations
Nib. After the mRftaty, Janes worked with the Services Administration, in Weshiogton, DC. %imse he obtained the position of Director of
Ctvil Rights. In charge of over 7S EEO Couosdom EPA Assistants and EEO Specia dist, James responds to congressional inquiries and
directs special emphasis programs such as Black Himmy, Hispanic Month and others.
Michael Miller
Masurer
Michael served in the US \avy for w yevs. After leaving the Nay, he received his We and Halth losurauce license. He is licensed in series
6, z, 26 and 63. Michael specializes in Investments, mortgages and icn stmeuts and contently services over 300 clients
Evelyn Cooper
Member
Rvelya Cooper has been o Clerk Transcriber with Social Services for a number ofyears. She enjoys working as a fuudraiser with her church
and other organizations. She has experience vwrlcing with union and enjoys pride in takingare of them. Mc Cooper is a current resident of
Virginia Beach, Virginia and has served in the Outreach Ministry in the Berkeley community of South Norfolk, Virginia.
Rebecca McCadcn
cbanrh—t
Rebecca McCoden is a seniorrice president at McCadeu and Associates, a consulting firm that pnnides program development, gram writing,
policy and procedure development senices to corporations and ono -profit organizations. She emualts rzgulaiy with areutives from
variety offields to help create solutions to organization program -impacting problems. Prior to her current position, she served as
Operational Services Director for (ARCD) Action For Boston Community Dnelopmem the largest Humor services organization in Ncvv
Rngland, owned and operated McCaden's Home For Adults for 20 years, and zeroed a Senior Counselor for the Virginia Mpartment of
Correction for Sia yeas. Rebecca eared her BAdegree from Saint Augtutine's College Raleigh Wand MHS fawn LeAq Unhenslty
Cambridge Mass. Rebecca Ls a veteran army officer that obtained an active duty rank of Major. Renetta Iters with herhyo children in Prioce
George County Virginia.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC
Agenda Item 2
Page 16
June Twyman
Raliry oral Pracerhrra
June'rulman currentlysenes a so AmericorplVista Volunteer with the Darmu nv [hutches United, Inc in Petersburg Virginia. in at
entered into the mmislrr is 1993 and attended the AME Zion School dtheology and St. Lan Unironsity. She holds—tifications in
C'nmpnbeo,i+c Hmnsing gfanagmnenl iscual by tlx: National Acsncialiun of Hensing and R.Ir-lor amt 0f i.Ls rid l cad,!rship'Treiner
uf'1'miaerc :.lune. sensed in sono. owill. f—ar-d olgani:alio— She box also rectti% d muncnnss arhutls, one nu*able for Properly
MannApgger of the year from Virginia Community Dinelopment Curporation 2007 Raised in \ea• York City and graltu ed from High School in
Petersbhnrg, Virginia, June has iocolred herself l ith passion fur community change and improcenamL
Christopher Sterling
Projerr IAa»Mfmrera 0jok-
Chris prmides technical asnumnr. to pmiert sponsors; advises them during their las rmlit applicalion pnucu; and rcndcrb wilmag
guidance and support to project sponsors and related entities during Project dreelopment.
Redron Springer
Attonrry
Man Hendricks
Historian S Ra.,rmdler
Coruollants
Tereelts Gardiner -Drew
Marketing Com kriat
Shomari S. Drew
11'CSmsultant and websitr Lk-lopmenl
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC
Agenda Item 2
Page 17
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES
List all known contractors or businesses that have or will provide services with respect
to the requested property use, including but not limited to the providers of architectural
services, real estate services, financial services, accounting services, and legal
services: (Attach list if necessary)
See Attached.
' "Parent -subsidiary relationship" means "a relationship that exists when one
corporation directly or indirectly owns shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting
power of another corporation." See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va.
Code § 2.2-3101.
2 "Affiliated business entity relationship" means "a relationship, other than parent -
subsidiary relationship, that exists when (i) one business entity has a controlling ownership
interest in the other business entity, (ii) a controlling owner in one entity is also a controlling
owner in the other entity, or (iii) there is shared management or control between the business
entities. Factors that should be considered in determining the existence of an affiliated
business entity relationship include that the same person or substantially the same person
own or manage the two entities; there are common or commingled funds or assets; the
business entities share the use of the same offices or employees or otherwise share activities,
resources or personnel on a regular basis; or there is otherwise a close working relationship
between the entities." See State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, Va. Code §
2.2-3101.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate.
I understand that, upon receipt of notification (postcard) that the application has been scheduled for
public hearing, I am responsible for obtaining and posting the required sign on the subject property at
least 30 days prior to the scheduled public hearing according to the instructions in this package. The
undersigned also consents to entry upon the subject property by employees of the Department of
Planning to photograph and view the site for purposes of processing and evaluating this application.
Applicant's Signature Print Name
James K. Spore
Plel Owner's Signature (if diffe n than applicant) Print Name
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES, LLC
Agenda Item 2
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Item #2
SUL Tranquility Lakes, L.L.C.
Modification of Conditions
5827 Burton Station Road
District 4
Bayside
December 10, 2014
CONSENT
An application of SUL Tranquility Lakes, L.L.C. for a Modification of a Conditional Use Permit for Housing
for Seniors and the Disabled approved by the City Council in January 2010 and then modified in March
of 2012 on property located 5827 Burton Station Road, District 4, Bayside. GPIN: 14588847390000;
14588849880000.
CONDITIONS
1. All conditions attached to the Conditional Use Permit granted by the City Council on March 13,
2012, are deleted and are replaced with the conditions listed below.
2. With the exception of any modifications required by any of these conditions or as a result of
development site plan review, the site shall be developed substantially in conformance with the
submitted site layout plan entitled "Site Plan for SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC," prepared by SIA, Inc.,
dated September 22, 2014, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file
in the Planning Department.
3. The proposed building shall be constructed substantially in accordance with the submitted elevation
entitled "Tranquility at the Lakes, Burton Station Road Elevation," prepared by chp Design Studio,
November 20, 2014, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the
Planning Department.
4. Every effort shall be taken to retain mature trees located within the open space area and along
Burton Station Road.
A minimum four (4) -foot tall evergreen hedge, branching to the ground, shall be installed along the
southeastern property line. The width of the planting area shall be a minimum of three (3) feet.
Foundation landscaping shall be required. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of any side of a building
facing Burton Station Road shall be planted. A minimum of thirty-three (33) percent of any side of a
building facing the proposed road located northwest of site shall be planted. Plantings shall be
placed adjacent to building sides or provided in planters near building sides. Planted areas shall be a
minimum of three (3) feet in width. One (1) tree or one (1) shrub shall be required for every fifteen
(15) square feet of total required landscape area.
At least one (1) member of the family living in each unit shall be disabled or age sixty-two (62) or
older.
Item #2
SUL Tranquility Lakes, L.L.C.
Page 2
8. If the proposed roadway along the northwestern side of the property has not been constructed by
the time of the issuance of the first building permit for the project, the applicant shall seek an
Encroachment Agreement with the City of Virginia Beach allowing the applicant to construct a
driveway adjacent to the western property line from Burton Station Road to the drive aisle located
on the northern side of the building.
9. A brick dumpster enclosure, minimum height six (6) feet, shall be constructed to screen the trash
receptacle. The brick used to construct the enclosure shall match that of the senior housing
structure. Additional planting shall be installed on the east and north sides of the proposed
dumpster enclosure to ensure proper screening from view from the adjacent properties and from
the right-of-way. Details of the enclosure and plantings shall be depicted on the final site plan.
10. Trash pick-up for the dumpster shall be prohibited between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hodgson and seconded by Commissioner Horsley to approve item
2.
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By a vote of 10-0, the Commission approved item 2 by consent.
ABSENT
Mark Ricketts appeared before the Commission on behalf of the applicant.
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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM: CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH —
(A) An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adopting
amendments to Chapter 4 (Princess Anne & Transition Area) of the
Policy Document.
(B) An Ordinance to amend the Transition Area Design Guidelines and
incorporate them by reference into the Comprehensive Plan.
MEETING DATE: February 3, 2015
■ Background:
On March 12, 2013, City Council adopted a Resolution establishing the
Transition Area (TA) / Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) Citizens Advisory Committee
(TA/ITA CAC) and setting forth its duties, composition, and terms of office. As per
the resolution, the committee's charge is, in part, "to become familiar with, and
provide advice to the City Council concerning, the provisions and
recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the Transition Area
and ITA, including, without limitation, Chapter Four (Princess Anne & Transition
Area), the Transition Area Design Guidelines, the Interfacility Traffic Area and
Vicinity Master Plan, and all future amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
studies related to the Transition Area or ITA."
Once established, the committee received briefings from various City
departments and the City Attorney's Office for the purpose of gaining knowledge
of the past and current plans and policies for the Transition Area as well as the
zoning and planning framework that the committee had to work with in crafting
new plans or ordinances. After numerous meetings and public input, the
committee drafted preliminary recommendations, and after a series of public
meetings, committee meetings, and Planning Commission workshop, final
recommendations were prepared.
■ Considerations:
The committee's recommendations expand on the policies of the current
Comprehensive Plan by providing a more detailed description and vision
statement for the Transition Area, as well as development policy
recommendations specific to the Transition Area (separate from those set forth
for Special Economic Growth Area 4 - Princess Anne). Those policy
recommendations address the following: development and uses, design
principles, open space and recreation, and infrastructure. The amendments to
the Transition Area reflect the Policy Document amendments and provide
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH — TRANSITION
AREA AMENDMENTS
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additional design guidance, illustrations, and an updated Transition Area Open
Space and Trails Network map.
To date, the public hearing process for the amendments has been as follows:
On November 12, 2014, the Planning Commission considered the
amendments during its public hearing. After discussion, the commission,
by a vote of 10-1, indefinitely deferred the amendments.
On December 2, 2014, the City Council adopted a resolution referring to
the Planning Commission the amendments as drafted by the Transition
Area / Interfacility Traffic Area Citizens Advisory Committee and directing
the Planning Commission to transmit to the City Council its
recommendation concerning the amendments no later than 60 days after
the date of adoption of the Resolution.
On January 14, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the amendments referred to them by the City Council. At that time, the
Planning Commission, by a recorded vote of 11-0, recommended adoption
of those amendments: however, the Commission's recommendation
included a number of revisions, primarily pertaining to the wording used to
describe the portion of a site that may be used for the calculation of
density as well as the percentage of the site for active and passive open
space.
The amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission, including its
revisions, were provided to the City Council for its January 20, 2015 meeting. At
that time, the City Council deferred action to the February 3 meeting based on a
request by Councilmember Henley to allow time for further review of the Planning
Commission's revisions, and then, if deemed necessary, suggest modifications to
the Planning Commission's revisions. Based on Councilmember Henley's review,
modifications have been made to the Planning Commission's recommended
amendments. Some of the changes are minor and some are substantive with
regard to certain policies. The most substantive of the changes to the Planning
Commission's January 14, 2015 recommended version of the amendments are
noted below. These changes have already been incorporated into the attached
documents such that each will be adopted, as worded, should the attached
ordinances be approved.
Page 27 of the "Policy Document" amendment package:
Planninq Commission — "For residential development, a maximum average
calculated density of no more than one unit per acre of land that may be included
in determining allowable dwelling unit or lodging unit density can be earned
through demonstrated conformance with the Transition Area Design Guidelines."
Revision for February 3 City Council — "For residential development, a maximum
average calculated density of up to and no more than one unit per developable
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH — TRANSITION
AREA AMENDMENTS
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acre can be earned through demonstrated conformance with the Transition Area
Design Guidelines."
This change is a return to the use of the term "developable" as used in the
TA/ITA CAC's recommended amendment drafts, which reflects what is used with
the existing Transition Area Design Guidelines. The Planning Commission's use
of "land that may be included in determining allowable dwelling unit or lodging
unit density" is an effort to provide clarity, as the phrase corresponds with the
wording used in Section 200(a through c) of the Zoning Ordinance, which
pertains to the calculation of density and other dimensional requirements. The
word 'developable' to most means the same as the Zoning Ordinance's
requirements for types of land that may and may not be included in the
calculations of density. To provide greater clarity and specificity, however, it may
be that this section of the Zoning Ordinance needs to be reviewed at some point
in the future.
Page 28 of the "Policy Document" amendment package:
• Planning Commission — "For residential development, 50% of the gross area of
the subject property should be designed to provide a practical balance of both
"active" and "passive" open space areas, which should each be clearly
designated on the development plan."
• Revision for February 3 City Council — "For residential development, 50% of the
developable area should be designed to provide a balance of both "active" and
"passive" open space areas, which should be clearly designated, respectively, on
the development plan."
This change is a return to the use of the term "developable" as used in the
TA/ITA CAC's recommended amendment drafts.
Page 30 of the "Policy Document" amendment package:
• Planning Commission — "All development in the Transition Area should be
considered relative to its impact on current and planned infrastructure and to
other discretionary development proposals. Many roads in the Transition Area
are presently 2 -lane rural roads. Improvements are contingent on necessity and
sufficient capital funding."
• Revision for February 3 City Council — "Availability and adequacy of public
infrastructure is paramount. Discretionary development should occur only if the
public infrastructure is capable of supporting it, which may necessitate phased
development over time, concurrent with implementation of the City's Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP). Note: Many roads in the Transition Area are presently
2 -lane rural roads. Improvements are contingent on necessity and sufficient
capital funding."
This change is a return to the use of the term "developable" as used in the
TA/ITA CAC's recommended amendment drafts.
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH - TRANSITION
AREA AMENDMENTS
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■ Recommendation:
Changes to the Planning Commission's recommended revisions, as requested
by Councilmember Barbara Henley are attached for the City Council's
consideration and action.
The Planning Commission, by a recorded vote of 11-0, recommends adoption of
the amendments to the City Council with revisions. Those revisions were
provided to the City Council for its January 20, 2015 public hearing.
■ Attachments:
Ordinance and "Revisions to 2009 Comprehensive Plan Policy Document,
Chapter 4: Princess Anne & Transition Area, February 3, 2015"
Ordinance and "Transition Area Design Guidelines, City of Virginia Beach
February 3, 2015."
Recommended Action: Approval
Submitting Department/Agency: Planning Department
City Manager. --S � ,
1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE
2 PLAN BY ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4
3 (PRINCESS ANNE & TRANSITION AREA) OF THE
4 POLICY DOCUMENT INCLUDING THE DESCRIPTION
5 AND GENERAL ISSUES AFFECTING DEVELOPMENT IN
6 THE TRANSITION AREA, THE VISION STATEMENT,
7 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN GENERAL POLICIES,
8 OPEN SPACE & RECREATION, INFRASTRUCTURE,
9 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND
10 NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
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12 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning
13 practice so require;
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15 WHEREAS, the Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area Citizens' Advisory
16 Committee has reviewed the Policy Document of the Comprehensive Plan and has
17 recommended revisions that are in keeping with their vision of the Transition Area; and
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19 WHEREAS, these revisions are reflected in the attached document entitled
20 "Amendments to 2009 Comprehensive Plan Policy Document, Chapter 4: Princess
21 Anne & Transition Area, February 3, 2015"; and
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23 WHEREAS, the attached revisions to the Policy Document should be adopted as
24 part of the Comprehensive Plan.
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26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
27 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
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29 That the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Virginia Beach be, and hereby is,
30 amended and reordained by:
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32 The revision of the Policy Document as shown on the attached document entitled
33 "Amendments to 2009 Comprehensive Plan Policy Document, Chapter 4: Princess
34 Anne & Transition Area, February 3, 2015." Such document is made a part hereof,
35 having been exhibited to the City Council and is on file in the Department of Planning.
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37 COMMENT
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39 The ordinance amends the Comprehensive Plan by the adoption of the revisions
40 recommended by the Transition Area/ITA Citizens' Committee for the Transition Area, the edits
41 adopted by the Planning Commission and the revisions by Councilmember Henley.
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43 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this
44 day of 12015.
APPROVED AST CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFIC NCY:
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Amendments to 2009 Comprehensive Plan Policy Document
Chapter 4: Princess Anne & Transition Area
February 3, 2015
(Pages 4-1 et subseq. of the Policy Document: Text to be deleted is shown as stFikethFeugh. Text to be
added is shown as underlined. Maps to be inserted are noted in bold.)
CHAPTER FOUR - PRINCESS ANNE & TRANSITION AREA
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PRINCESS ANNE AND TRANSITION AREA
PRINCESS ANNE/TRANSITION AREA
➢ Quality Development
➢ Planned Mix of Public and Private Uses
➢ Exceptional Open Spaces
➢ Design with Nature
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PRINCESS ANNE & TRANSITION AREA
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Princess Anne and the Transition Area are strategically located below the "Green Line," between the rye
g�er� Suburban Area of the City to the north and the mea Rural Area to the south. This area
FeMaiR is an important component of the City's overall smart growth land use planning strategy. The "Green
Line" is the boundary between the more densely populated and higher intensity urban and suburban land use
areas of the City te the n which are intended to be served by a full range of public infrastructure and
services, and the less -populated lower density, recreational and rural areas te the sewth, which are
characterized by an abundance of: natural resources; larger open spaces, including federal, state and local
parks; and the Cit1/s prime agricultural lands.
It is not the intent of this Comprehensive Plan for Princess Anne or the Transition Area to become part of
the urbanized area north of the Green Line. It is not intended that Princess Anne or the Transition Area
be limited to the very low densities appropriate for Rural Area preservation.
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Princess Anne, SheW^ ^^ the ^^x* page consists of what was, in prior Comprehensive Plans, the western
portion of the Transition Area and the North Princess Anne SGA. With the December 2005 amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan, this area was identified as being within the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA)
high noise zone between NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress. One of the principal effects of this new
designation was to reduce the residential density to what could be achieved by -right with Agricultural
zoning (one unit per 15 acres), due to the incompatibility of residential uses in a high noise zone. A
second effect was an increase in the area owned by the City of Virginia Beach, as the City and U.S. Navy
began a program of purchasing property voluntarily offered to the City. Despite these land use
constraints, the City recognized unique opportunities in this area and developed the ITA and Vicinity
Master Plan to identify the vision for t#is it. The full ITA and Vicinity Master Plan can be found in the
online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning.
The ITA and Vicinity Master Plan was prepared with effective community involvement to provide
planning policy guidance in the areas of land use, transportation, environmental stewardship,
infrastructure, public service delivery, economic vitality, Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone (AICUZI
compatibility, housing and community design. Specific policies from this plan are provided later in this
chapter. The ITA and Vicinity Master Plan's implementation strategy states that the ITA, which is
regulated by the AICUZ Overlay Ordinance and associated zoning is an integral part of Princess Anne.
The Master Plan's vision framework continues to move the Princess Anne area forward in a direction
that reflects the area's history, is sensitive to the environment and acknowledges existing assets alreadv
in place for those portions of this special area where the Comprehensive Plan was previously silent or
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without guidance. More recently adopted land use patterns have now made this area more compatible
with the operations of the airfields in the region. In furtherance of this goal, establishing the entirety of
the area addressed in the ITA and Vicinity Master Plan as "Special Economic Growth Area 4 (SEGA 4) -
Princess Anne" recognizes the land development constraints and economic opportunities associated
with this area's location within a military aircraft overfly zone.
Municipal Center - City Hall
Virginia Beach Ampitheater
More specifically, the ITA and Vicinity Master Plan vision prioritizes strengthening development nodes
along the Princess Anne Corridor. In areas where residential uses fall outside of restricted AICUZ zones,
vibrant mixed-use districts are envisioned where people can live, work, and recreate within walking
distance to services and gathering spaces. Because much of the development focuses on concentrated
uses, campus models can create a beautiful, interconnected character for the area. This tradition is
already present in the current Municipal Center, the North Princess Anne Commons, Sportsplex, Sentara
Hospital Complex, and College Campuses. The intent is to reinforce and infill these campuses and to
create new clusters and quadrangles for research and development, religious facilities, and incubator
and medical offices. There was strong support for integrating these centers for research and green
technologies. Thoughtful implementation of this vision will position SEGA 4 — Princess Anne and, thus,
Virginia Beach as a leader in sustainable urban edge economic development. Specific recommendations
for SEGA 4 — Princess Anne are presented later in this chapter.
In sum, the Princess Anne area of the City offers unique education, entertainment, recreation, habitat
preservation, and quality economic development opportunities. The policies of this Comprehensive Plan
have been designed to ensure that Princess Anne continues to be a well-planned area. It is a true jewel
within Vireinia Beach.
The remainder of the original Transition Area ^^AsiSAS ^f the _Ar^a beFale-F lies to the east of Princess
Anne. It consists of approximately 5,900 acres and is bounded by Princess Anne and Sandbridge Roads
along the 'Green Line' to the north, North Landing Road and the Princess Anne area border to the west
*^ *hp Pranr-prr Une herder, Indian River Road to the south, and New Bridge Road to the east. {See map
next ge The Transition Area is impacted by AICUZ high noise zones to a lesser extent than Princess
Anne and the ITA and therefore is more suitable for a limited amount of residential development. It is
characterized by several high quality neighborhoods that include significant open space and recreational
areas including City park facilities golf courses, public trails, and equestrian centers. Commercial
development is primarily located at major intersections. Some lands remain under cultivation or in
minerals extraction. Approximately 30% of the Transition Area is City -owned parkland or contains soils
that are defined by the City Zoning Ordinance as being undevelopable. The area is served primarily by
rural roads some of which are proposed to be improved over time, as indicated in the Master
Transportation Plan. Indian River Road is designated as a "State Scenic Byway." Public utilities are
intended to be extended through private development in a phased, orderly manner on a cost -
participation basis.
The western part of the Transition Area is bisected by the City -owned West Neck Creek Park corridor, a
major natural corridor. The eastern part of the Transition Area, east of Princess Anne Road, is low-lying
and prone to flooding from sheet flow, wind -driven tides, increasingly rising waters, and limited
drainage infrastructure. Hydric soils and a high water table limit development opportunities in this area.
The eastern edge of this area is close to the headwaters of Back Bay and the Back Bay National Wildlife
Refuge. Both the West Neck Creek Park corridor and Back Bay help define the Transition Area and
provide unparalleled amenities for those who reside in or visit the area for recreational purposes.
Canoeists in West Neck Creek Park Corridor
Transition Area Roadway Buffer and Public Trail System
Transition Area Neighborhood
The vision framework for the Transition Area is as a distinct place with inherently unique environmental
characteristics and constraints that must be carefully considered when designing for development.
Development policies for the Transition Area are not intended to be a continuation of the higher density
development patterns and form found in the Suburban and Urban Areas to the north. Rather, they
enable a more limited type of development, with its own development standards suitable to the
character of the Transition Area, where greater integration of natural resources and more open space is
planned to respect and protect the unique natural character of the area and to enable a true transition
into the Rural Area to the south.
Since the Transition Area is meant to serve as a buffer between the City's Suburban and Rural Areas, it
should provide an apparent visual shift from suburban development character and form to rural
development character and form as one travels from north to south. Therefore, development in the
Transition Area will reflect a noticeable transitional pattern with contiguous and unified open space
throughout, also in keeping with the accompanying Transition Area Design Guidelines, which are
adopted by reference as part of this Comprehensive Plan and are available in the online document
library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. These guidelines articulate a high quality, 'Rural Transitional'
design theme, unique to the Transition Area vision. The Transition Area policies and Transition Area
Design Guidelines also support the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan by emphasizing trail connectivity and
preservation of open space, waterways, other natural resources.
Specific policies and general recommendations for the Transition Area are presented later in this
chapter.
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SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREA 4 (SEGA 4) -PRINCESS ANNE
DESCRIPTION
The ITA -a^d Vieinity "r^, Special Economic Growth Area 4 (SEGA 4) — Princess Anne includes the actual ITA,
which spans the area between NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress, as well as additional surrounding areas
including the northwest corner of Princess Anne Commons east of the Green Line, the undeveloped area
north of the Green Line, and most of the Princess Anne Historic and Cultural District to the east.
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SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREA 4 (SEGA 4) — PRINCESS ANNE: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Special Economic Growth Area 4 (SEGA 4) — Princess Anne was desienated as a SEGA. recoRnizinR the
land development constraints and economic development opportunities associated with this area's
location within a military aircraft overfly zone. This area will focus on providing locations for rural or
campus -like development that may not be suitable in a more urban setting. While recognizing that some
land use adiustments are appropriate to accomplish strategic public outcomes and adapt to changes to
implement the Oceana Land Use Conformity oroeram, proposed developments within SEGA 4 - Princess
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Anne should adhere to the following general recommendations unless otherwise addressed in this
chapter:
➢ Strive to achieve 50% open space with extensive connectivity throughout ITA and Vicinity
➢ Protection of most sensitive land
➢ Residential development limited to areas outside of AICUZ restricted areas
➢ Mixed use town center style development in the Municipal Center and Historic/Cultural
District
Low -impact campus style development for work, education, research, recreation, and worship
(remainder of ITA and Vicinity Area)
Guidelines for building types to ensure appropriate quality and character
Expansion of suburban infrastructure in northern but not southern part of ITA and Vicinity
Area south of Indian River Road
➢ Development remains limited along existing unimproved infrastructure
➢ Potential for extension of mass transit service to Princess Anne Commons and the Municipal
Center
SEGA 4 — Princess Anne is divided into several subareas: North Princess Anne Commons PFine^« ^^^e
Co ens, Central Princess Anne Commons, South Princess Anne Commons, Historic Princess Anne
Center, Interfacility Traffic Area, Municipal Center, Historic/Cultural District, Princess Anne Corporate
Park, Brown Farm Area, and Sustainable Laboratory Services.
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NORTH PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS
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The location of North Princess Anne Commons is primarily located southwest of the intersection of Rosemont
Road and Dam Neck Road, east of the single-family residential development of Salem Lakes, north of Landstown
Road, and encompassing the Virginia Beach National Golf Course.
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The existing land uses in North Princess Anne Commons; comprise an array of public and private
activities including recreational, entertainment, medical, educational, office, and retail. North Princess
Anne Commons includes a variety of academic institutions including Landstown Elementary, Middle, and
High Schools,; the Virginia Beach Campus of Tidewater Community College,- the Higher Education
Center for Old Dominion and Norfolk State Universities -,,-.and the Advanced Technology Center. Land
uses between this academic village and Dam Neck Road include Princess Anne District Park, the Farmers
Market, retail shops, a residential area, a solid waste transfer facility, and the Public Works/Public
Utilities Operations facilities. The southern part of this area includes a medical village, an athletic
village, public parkland and other areas used for outdoor entertainment.
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As a prominent 'Placemaker' in the City, 'North Princess Anne Commons' not only serves as the principal
gateway to the Virginia Beach Municipal Center and court complex, but it also has become a premier
destination offering the public a wide range of special events and services. For example, North Princess
Anne Commons includes the Virginia Beach Amphitheater,, Sportsplex,� Virginia Beach National Golf Course,,- the
National Field Hockey Training Center,i a regional medical campus with specialized support services, and a
hierarchy of educational facilities that covers elementary to postgraduate studies.
Each village within North Princess Anne Commons aligns with the strategic goals for the area. North Princess
Anne Commons will be the City of Virginia Beach's center for integrated education, research, health care, and
wellness facilities. This destination will continue to offer our citizens and visitors experiences that will enrich
their lives and reaffirms that Virginia Beach is a community for a lifetime.
Information about North Princess Anne Commons, including the Princess Anne Commons Design
Guidelines that affect this area,is available in the online document library at
www.vbgov.com/Planning.
NORTH PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS RECOMMENDATIONS
Preserve and protect the large stand of mature trees at the corner of Princess Anne Road and Dam
Neck Road.
Continue the theme of villages of academic institutions, medical, recreational and
entertainment.
➢ Complete the existing development into a health, education, and research campus
➢ Use landscaping and building placement to create quad -like spaces
➢ Encourage incubator space for biotechnology, biomedical, and research companies
➢ Plan buildings to allow for structured parking to be phased as density increases
➢ Cumulative infrastructure impacts must be studied and the Capital Improvement Program
amended for more intense development than what is considered in the Program Capacity
➢ Ensure well planned high quality economic development opportunities that promote the North
Princess Anne Commons Villages.
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Conduct a relocation feasibility study on the existing public facility yards located between Rosemont
Road and Princess Anne Road to assess possible alternative uses for this area.
Any redevelopment of the City owned property on the north corner of Princess Anne Road and Dam
Neck Road should advance the City's goal of achieving the academic and medical villages. Should the
City decide to redevelop the existing Farmers Market site, careful consideration must be part of the
decision making process to determine the type, size and location(s) of similar'farm-to-market' and
affiliated activities, thereby ensuring optimal economic benefit for farmers and others participants.
➢ Adhere to the Design Guidelines for Princess Anne Commons.
➢ Direct private access to Princess Anne Road will not be permitted except when the property in
question has no other reasonable access to the circulation system as it is part of the City's
Access Controlled road network, identified on page 6-8.
Program Capacity:
Potential for 100,000 square feet of retail
Potential for 1.7 million square feet of office, research, and education space.
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CENTRAL PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS
Landstown Commons Retail Center
The location of Central Princess Anne Commons is generally south of the Virginia Beach National Golf
Course to just north of North Landing Road. The existing land uses in the Central Princess Anne
Commons Area are primarily rural residential, forested, and cultivated land located within an area of
several constraints including floodplain and jet noise levels exceeding 75 DNL.
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CENTRAL PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS RECOMMENDATIONS
➢ Adhere to the Design Guidelines for Princess Anne Commons.
➢ Limit maximum residential density to that allowed 'By right' under existing zoning.
➢ The core area of Central Princess Anne Commons offers an opportunity for quality corporate office,
institutional, research, and similar facilities. The majority of the existing parcels within the 'core'are
larger than parcels fronting on Landstown and Salem Roads, offering good opportunities for quality
development. This Plan recommends that individual properties in the core should be consolidated to
create significant development sites (greater than 15 acres) appropriate for such development.
Suitable roadway and utility infrastructure must be available prior to development of this type.
Light industrial uses, including business incubator and flex office/warehouse uses, are
appropriate in areas outside of designated 'Special Areas' identified in the Interfacility Traffic
Area and Vicinity Master Plan.
With the close proximity of North Princess Anne Commons, this area is appropriate for
additional recreational uses.
The area outside of the 'core' is recommended for continued by -right agricultural, equestrian,
and rural residential uses. Where parcels in this area are greater than 15 acres, quality office,
research or similar development is acceptable if adequate infrastructure and services are
available.
Acquisition of properties from willing sellers within Central Princess Anne Commons is
recommended consistent with the Oceana Land Use Conformity program.
SOUTH PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS
A major natural area is located along North Landing River where our City boundary adjoins that of
Chesapeake. This area should be preserved and enhanced, as needed, to protect this natural resource.
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SOUTH PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS RECOMMENDATIONS
Promote acquisition of land from willing sellers along the corridor of the North Landing River and its
tributaries to protect valued natural resources and increase participation in the Navy's 'Encroachment
Partnering' program.
r Land uses in the area should be limited to the existing natural resource base, by -right rural
residential, and agricultural and related activities.
A study of the potential use of this area as a major park or preserve should be conducted with
park development to follow, if feasible.
HISTORIC PRINCESS ANNE CENTER
Historic Princess Anne Center includes the Virginia Beach Municipal Center/ Court Complex and the
surrounding environs. In addition to being the seat of our City government and court system, this
Center includes the Princess Anne Historic and Cultural Zoning Overlay District, a line of established
homes along North Landing Road and numerous small businesses and offices. The City owns much of
the land located outside the restricted noise zones in the northwestern area of this center. This historic
center is where Princess Anne Road meets Nimmo Parkway. Both are major roadways and integral parts of
the City's transportation system. The importance of this area as a strategic crossroads in central Virginia Beach
will continue to grow into the foreseeable future.
Historic Princess Anne Center is planned to expand its role as a highly attractive destination with a
balanced blend of residential, commercial and open spaces to complement the form and function of the
Municipal Center, Court Complex and Historic District. While it will continue to serve as a gateway
between the urban north and the rural south, this center will experience new and improved land uses
that will enhance the character of this important and historic area that is the seat of our municipal
government.
HISTORIC PRINCESS ANNE CENTER RECOMMENDATIONS
The following specific recommendations apply to the Historic Princess Anne Center area.
Planned land uses, both public and private, should be compatible with those found in the
municipal center and court complex and, where appropriate, may include residential, office,
retail, service, hotel and institutional uses.
Expand coverage of the Princess Anne Historic and Cultural District to include all of the Historic
Princess Anne Center.
New residential developments should include a reasonable amount of workforce housing units,
consistent with related City policies.
The use, intensity and design of infill development along North Landing Road should reflect the
existing character of the Princess Anne Historic and
Cultural District.
All projects proposed within the Princess Anne Historic and Cultural District must respect the heritage
and reinforce the integrity of the district's historic character. The scale, placement, massing and
proportion of buildings, additions and architectural details should be designed in a way that is
consistent with the historic character of this district.
Ensure that new development in and outside the Princess Anne Historic and Cultural District
employs high quality site and building designs that complement the classic Neo -Georgian
architecture of the municipal center.
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Integrate carefully planned landscaping and open spaces.
The design of new or improved roadways located within or approaching this Center must reflect
exceptional quality in keeping the character of this historic area.
Improve mobility by limiting roadway access points along arterials and adhere to the
recommendations of the Princess Anne Corridor Study (document available in the online
document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning).
Direct private access to Princess Anne Road will not be permitted except when the property in
question has no other reasonable access to the circulation system as it is part of the City's
Access Controlled road network, identified on page 6-8.
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INTERFACILITY TRAFFIC AREA
The Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) is a product of the Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study and the City's
Oceana Land Use Conformity program. The ITA was created in 2005 to address land use compatibility
issues associated with frequent overflights of military jets in this part of the City. The boundary of the
ITA generally overlaps 'The Princess Anne Commons' and includes portions of the Transition Area
impacted by noise zones at or greater than 65 DNL. The planning policies affecting the ITA have been
carefully written to achieve compliance with the provisions of the City's adopted Oceana Land Use
Conformity program.
The entire Interfacility Traffic Area is subject to certain development limitations due to jet noise
restrictions and must be carefully planned to achieve a coherent and compatible land use pattern. Of
the roughly 4400 acres within this special area, less than half are developable due to the presence of
water, wetlands, existing development or other constraints.
The Southeastern Parkway is planned to traverse the ITA in a northeast to southwest direction and will
include interchanges at Princess Anne and Indian River Roads.
INTERFACILITY TRAFFICAREA RECOMMENDATIONS
In addition to the General Recommendations for the Transition Area, see below, the following specific
recommendations apply to the Interfacility Traffic Area:
Adhere to the provisions of the Oceana Land Use Compatibility and AICUZ programs that
include:
Limiting maximum residential density to that allowed 'By right' under existing zoning.
Promote business growth that aligns with the City's economic growth strategy and conforms to the
Oceana Land Use Conformity program.
Promote acquisition of land from willing sellers along the corridor of the North Landis River
and its tributaries to protect valued natural resources and increase participation in the
Navy's 'Encroachment Partnering' program.
Properties within the Interfacility Traffic Area located south of the proposed Southeastern
Parkway that front on Princess Anne Road are planned for office, educational, institutional
and other AICUZ compatible uses. Parcels should be consolidated to provide more attractive,
well planned, and efficient use of land. Such unified development should utilize reverse
frontage access with internal roadway links to existing points of access on Princess Anne Road
or, where available, by connecting to other tracts of land that afford access to Nimmo
Parkway. No new access points to Princess Anne Road are recommended for properties that
develop in this unified fashion.
➢ Complete right-of-way acquisitions needed to build the Southeastern Parkway.
➢ Ensure that future infill uses within the Princess Anne Commons complement the activity and
quality of existing public venues.
➢ Direct private access to Nimmo Parkway or Princess Anne Road will not be permitted except
when the property in question has no other reasonable access to the circulation system as it is
part of the City's Access Controlled road network, identified on page 6-8.
MUNICIPAL CENTER
The Municipal Center provides the opportunity for development that is not affected by the AICUZ
restrictions. By capitalizing on this opportunity and introducing the potential for infill development, a
variety of options is created.
➢ Capitalize on historic character and buildings in the Municipal Center
➢ Create structured parking decks to free land for development
➢ Line streets and spaces with new mixed use buildings to create a consistent pedestrian network
➢ Introduce a mix of residential units into the district to enliven the complex around the clock and
provide attainable housing for City workers
➢ Cumulative infrastructure impacts must be studied and the Capital Improvement Program
amended for more intense development than what is considered in the Program Capacity
Program Capacity:
Potential for 300,000 square feet of new office space for mixed-use or flexible government
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There is a strong desire to restore and reinforce the district's historic character. Buildings are evaluated
to determine whether renovation and reuse is feasible, and efforts are made to keep historic buildings
when possible.
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➢ Capitalize on historic character and buildings on North Landing Road
➢ Focus parking behind buildings
➢ Line streets and spaces with low-rise mixed use buildings of two and three stories
➢ Focus attention on appropriate streetscaping elements to enforce the historic character
including street lamps, planters, benches, and other elements
Develop consistent architectural character using Virginia precedents such as Williamsburg
Restore and reuse the Buffington House as a public or private community amenity
r Preserve Courthouse building
Program Capacity:
r Small footprint infill buildings along Princess Anne Road and North Landing Road
Princess Anne Road in Historic/Cultural District - concept
PRINCESS ANNE CORPORATE PARK
New development (retail and residential infill) in
Historic/Cultural District - concept
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Princess Anne Corporate Park supports ancillary uses to the medical and research institutions nearby in
Princess Anne Commons and provides an opportunity for health and wellness related businesses.
Provide office and commercial development potential for the City of Virginia Beach
Group buildings along streets and place parking behind to improve the quality of the pedestrian
experience
Employ landscaping and sustainable stormwater management techniques to "green" the
development and link it to the trail and open space framework
.- Cumulative infrastructure impacts must be studied and the Capital Improvement Program
amended for more intense development than what is considered in the Program Capacity
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Program Capacity:
Potential for City -led development of two million square feet of office, research and light
industrial space
Strive to achieve 50% open space
Multidisciplinary focus
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BROWN FARM AREA
The farm formerly owned by the Brown family provides opportunity for institutional (e.g., church), retail,
and office uses in a series of campuses centered around a town square. Development preserves open
space and maintains a rural character.
Determine the appropriate level of development within the Transition Area of the City
Allow for development of a new church and accompanying school and recreation fields
,- Tailor development patterns to types of users which fit market demand for this piece of land
Cumulative infrastructure impacts must be studied and the Capital Improvement Program
amended for more intense development than what is considered in the Program Capacity
➢ Extension of West Neck Parkway and Nimmo Parkway
➢ "Town Square" for church, retail, and office space
➢ Strive to achieve 50% open space
Program Capacity:
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Office and Research Campuses
r 75 acres: Church, schools, and athletic fields
➢ 200 acres: Campus development (potential for 2 million square feet)
➢ 244 acres: Open space and roads
Concept aerial view - Brown Farm Area in ITA
SUSTAINABLE LABORATORY AND SERVICES
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This 'Green Village' supports public and private uses, education, and civic groups focused on
sustainability efforts. The area brings high profile research jobs and presence, helping reinforce Virginia
Beach's image as a green city.
➢ New location for City Waste Management facility on Dam Neck Road
➢ Create a 'green village' with leasable space for green technology providers
➢ Encourage sustainable education and research
➢ Cumulative infrastructure impacts must be studied and the Capital Improvement Program
amended for more intense development than what is considered in the Program Capacity
Program Capacity:
Potential for 100 acres for transfer station, storm debris, and biofuel facility
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TRANSITION AREA
The policies for the Transition Area support the Urban and Suburban Areas growth pattern goals and
redevelopment opportunities in the area to the north above the Green Line, and the Rural Area
preservation goals affecting the area to the south below Indian River Road. The Transition Area policies
also support the goals of the Southern Watershed Area Management Plan and the City's AICUZ zoning
regulations Furthermore the policies support an appropriate mix intensity, and scale of high quality,
residential and non-residential development while sustaining our agricultural industry in this area and
to the south All open space areas should be connected by trails to provide for a continuous open space
system throughout the Transition Area All development in the Transition Area should be considered
relative to its impact on current and planned infrastructure and to other discretionary development
proposals.
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The policies for the Transition Area support the Urban and Suburban Areas growth pattern goals and
redevelopment opportunities in the area to the north above the Green Line, and the Rural Area
preservation goals affecting the area to the south below Indian River Road. The Transition Area policies
also support the goals of the Southern Watershed Area Management Plan and the City's AICUZ zoning
regulations Furthermore the policies support an appropriate mix intensity, and scale of high quality,
residential and non-residential development while sustaining our agricultural industry in this area and
to the south All open space areas should be connected by trails to provide for a continuous open space
system throughout the Transition Area All development in the Transition Area should be considered
relative to its impact on current and planned infrastructure and to other discretionary development
proposals.
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TRANSITION AREA: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
To enable the vision framework and policies for the Transition Area all new development and
redevelopment in the Transition Area should adhere to the following general recommendations and the
Transition Area Design Guidelines.
Development & Uses:
➢ Development should be creative and of high quality.
➢ Uses should be limited to low -impact low-density residential low -intensity non-residential,
open space and recreational and agricultural including row -crop farming and equestrian uses.
Uses should necessitate limited roadway improvements (e.g., turn lanes).
r For residential development a maximum average calculated density of up to and no more than
one unit per developable acre can be earned through demonstrated conformance with the
Transition Area Design Guidelines.
Minimum lot sizes of 15,000 square feet are preferred. Lots sizes less than 15,000 square feet
are appropriate if additional active open space location recommendations as set forth in the
Transition Area Design Guidelines are incorporated into the site design.
Non-residential uses should be neighborhood -serving scaled to support the needs of nearby
residential neighborhoods users of the Transition Area's open space and recreational areas, and
agricultural users.
Non-residential uses should be located at major roadway intersections or, if as part of a mixed
use plan of development located at the entrance to the neighborhood or interior to the
neighborhood around a central green or open space.
➢ Development within floodplains is strongly discouraged.
➢ Ensure all development proposals conform to the provisions of the Oceana Land Use Conformity
Program and AICUZ provisions in the Zoning Ordinance the Southern Watersheds Area
Management Plan and Ordinance and all other applicable development regulations.
Design Principles:
Design with nature using low -impact development techniques and creative design to minimize
impervious surfaces protect natural resource areas and open spaces, address stormwater
management requirements and optimize site amenities.
Open space should be deliberately included and designed as a site amenity in all development.
Stormwater management techniques should be designed as site amenities and retention areas
and should not be isolated behind buildings.
Protect historic structures and sites and incorporate them into site design either through
preservation or adaptive reuse. Such extant structures and sites are reminders of the rural
heritage and character of this part of the City.
Residential and non-residential use design should reflect a "Rural Transitional" architectural
theme (refer to the Transition Area Design Guidelines for examples).
r When developing in proximity to a designated "Special Place" (e.g., Municipal Center, Historic
Nimmo Church Pungo Village and the Ecological Awareness Center at Back Bay), incorporate
design elements that are contextually relevant to that Place to ensure compatibility (refer to
Transition Area Design Guidelines for "Special Place" locations and descriptions).
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For residential development parcel consolidation is encouraged to enable larger development
sites that can be designed creatively.
Transition Area Neighborhood
Transition Area Business
Neighborhood -serving business with context -sensitive
design
Neighborhood -serving retail in Historic Nimmo Church
area
Non-residential site design should focus on providing an attractive streetscape view into the site
from the roadway.
Parking areas should be situated behind or on the side of buildings and should incorporate
landscaping throughout the parking areas to enable bio -retention of stormwater runoff.
Signage should be complementary in scale and style to the use constructed of high quality and
long-lasting materials, and externally -illuminated.
Fencing should be of an open style to create or maintain a sense of open space throughout the
Transition Area.
Open Space and Recreation:
For residential development 50% of the developable area should be designed to provide a
balance of both "active" and "passive" open space areas which should be clearly designated,
respectively, on the development plan.
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For non-residential development 30% of the developable area of the subject property should be
designed as open space and clearly designated on the development plan. Such open space
should not be limited to stormwater management facilities.
A well-planned system of multi-purpose public trails should be included in all development to
provide non -vehicular mobility, recreational opportunities and connectivity to the larger
Transition Area Open Space and Trails Network. A balance of both "primary" and "secondary"
trails should be provided and clearly designated on the development plan.
Open space and recreational areas trailway design and connections should be designed to help
implement the Transition Area Open Space and Trails Network and the goals of the City of
Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan Roadway buffers should be designated along selected roadways
(as shown on the "Transition Area Open Space and Trails Network" plan/map in the Transition
Area Design Guidelines) containing both landscaping and a primary public multi-purpose trail
within a public access easement to provide for screening of development and to promote trail
connectivity throughout the Transition Area. These buffers may be used for open space and
residential density calculations.
Residential open space design
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Infrastructure:
Availability and adequacy of public infrastructure is paramount. Discretionary development
should occur only if the public infrastructure is capable of supporting it which may necessitate
phased development over time concurrent with implementation of the City's Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) Note Many roads in the Transition Area are presently 2-10ne rural
roads Improvements are contingent on necessity and sufficient capital funding. Adequacy
consideration should include roadway design safety as well as roadway design capacity.
Connection to public sanitary sewer and water is preferred. However, if a parcel is proposed to
be served by a private septic system or an alternative on-site sewage system (AOSS), ensure that
the lot area is of sufficient size and soil suitability to install a replacement system in case of
original system failure.
➢ Public utilities service extension should be incremental and in an orderly fashion.
➢ Development should respect the Master Transportation Plan by providing reservations or
dedications for planned road improvements.
➢ Incorporate stormwater management into project design according to state stormwater
management regulations Use a systems approach to stormwater management incorporating a
range of stormwater management techniques. Wherever feasible consider multi -site or
regional stormwater management facilities and design them as site amenities.
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1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TRANSITION AREA
2 DESIGN GUIDELINES AND INCORPORATE THEM BY
3 REFERENCE INTO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
4 PERTAINING TO GENERAL PHYSICAL DESIGN
5 PRINCIPLES, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT,
6 NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN
7 CHARACTER OF SPECIAL PLACES IN OR NEAR THE
8 TRANSITION AREA, GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND
9 UPDATED TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE NETWORK MAP
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11 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning
12 practice so require;
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14 WHEREAS, the Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area Citizens' Advisory
15 Committee has reviewed the Transition Area Design Guidelines ("Guidelines") and has
16 recommended revisions that are in keeping with their vision of the Transition Area; and
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18 WHEREAS, these revisions are reflected in the attached document entitled
19 "Transition Area Design Guidelines, City of Virginia Beach, Adopted by reference as an
20 amendment to the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan February 3, 2015"; and
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22 WHEREAS, the previous document entitled "Transition Area Design Guidelines,
23 February 23, 2003" should be repealed, much of the document has been reformatted
24 and combined with the document entitled "Transition Area Design Guidelines, City of
25 Virginia Beach, Adopted by reference as an amendment to the Virginia Beach
26 Comprehensive Plan February 3, 2015"; and
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28 WHEREAS, the attached amendments to the Transition Area Design Guidelines,
29 City of Virginia Beach, Adopted by reference as an amendment to the Virginia Beach
30 Comprehensive Plan February 3, 2015, which are the repeal of the Transition Area
31 Design Guidelines, February 23, 2003 document and the adoption of the Transition
32 Area Design Guidelines, City of Virginia Beach, Adopted by reference as an
33 amendment to the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan February 3, 2015, should be
34 adopted and the Transition Area Design Guidelines, City of Virginia Beach Adopted by
35 reference as an amendment to the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan February 3,
36 2015 should be incorporated by reference into the Comprehensive Plan; and
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38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
39 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
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41 That the Transition Area Design Guidelines, February 23, 2003 are repealed and
42 the Transition Area Design Guidelines, City of Virginia Beach, Adopted by reference as
43 an amendment to the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan February 3, 2015 be and
44 hereby are, adopted and incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
45 Virginia Beach, which is hereby amended and reordained by:
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47 The revisions of the Transition Area Design Guidelines as shown on the attached
48 document entitled "Transition Area Design Guidelines, City of Virginia Beach, Adopted
49 by reference as an amendment to the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan February 3,
50 2015" and the incorporation of the Transition Area Design Guidelines, City of Virginia
51 Beach, Adopted by reference as an amendment to the Virginia Beach Comprehensive
52 Plan February 3, 2015 into the Comprehensive Plan. Such document is made a part
53 hereof, having been exhibited to the City Council and is on file in the Department of
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COMMENT
The ordinance deletes the previous Transition Area Design Guidelines and adopts the
Transition Area Design Guidelines by the adoption of the revisions recommended by the Transition
Area/ITA Citizens' Committee for the Transition Area and Planning Commission. Such revised
Guidelines are also hereby incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this
day of 12015.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICI NCY:
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Transition Area
Design Guidelines
City of Virginia Beach
Adopted by reference as an amendment to
the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan February 3, 2015
(copy considered by City Council on February 3, 2015)
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2. DEVELOPMENT & USES
2.1 Development should be creative and of high quality.
2.2 Uses should be limited to low -impact, low-density residential, low -intensity non-
residential open space and recreational, and agricultural, including row -crop farming
and equestrian uses.
Low -intensity uses along West Neck Road
2.2.a. Development abutting agricultural operations should locate protective buffers
between the proposed development and the agricultural land. These buffers
should be at least 50 feet in width. The first 25 feet closest to the agricultural
operations should be heavily planted with a mixture of grasses and low growing
indigenous shrubs. The remaining 25 feet near the proposed development should
be planted with a double row of trees with a minimum caliper of one and one half
(1 %2) inches and should be centered no more than thirty feet apart. Such trees
should be indigenous and consist of a mixture of 25% deciduous and 75%
evergreen to screen as necessary or to provide scenic vistas. Seasonal changes
and foliage color should be thought of when selecting planting materials.
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Agricultural buffer near Princess Anne Road
2.3 Uses should require limited roadway improvements (e.g., turn lanes).
2.4 For residential development, a maximum average calculated density of up to and no
more than one unit per developable acre can be earned through demonstrated
conformance with the 'Transition Area Development Matrix'.
2.4.a. Minimum lot sizes of 15,000 square feet are preferred. Lots sizes less than 15,000
square feet may be appropriate if the following additional consideration is given to
active open space are met. The definition of 'active open space' is found in Section
5.1.
Distance to active open space should be located within one-half (.5) mile of
every dwelling lot.
i► Each lot should be located to maximize views of the open space.
* Lots should be of various sizes and arranged in a contiguous manner so as to
maximize remaining land for use as open space or preservation of natural
features.
2.4.b. Flag lots should be provided, where warranted, to advance the purpose of the
vision of the Transition Area, taking into consideration the size of the lots within
the subdivision, existing or future tree cover and other pertinent characteristics
relating to the need for rural residential privacy and open space. Driveways
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serving flag lots should have appropriate widths and pavement types (e.g. fire
truck access).
2.4.c. The opportunity for agricultural, equestrian and similar compatible rural activities
as part of the residential development should be maximized.
Equestrian Center near Heritage Park
2.4.d. Fragmenting or dividing remaining farmland and open space into small parcels
should be avoided.
2.5 Non-residential uses should be neighborhood -serving, scaled to support the needs of
nearby residential neighborhoods, users of the Transition Area's open space and
recreational areas, and agricultural users. Neighborhood -serving center should be
located so that the design of its site can integrate the surrounding characteristics of the
land and the residential development pattern. The site design should provide residents
the opportunity and convenience of non -vehicular access within the development such
as walking instead of being limited to getting into their cars. Regional -serving
destination uses should be avoided because of the additional burden on the local
transportation network of rural roads.
2.6 Non-residential uses should be located at major roadway intersection or, if as part of a
mixed use plan of development, located at the entrance to the neighborhood or interior
to the neighborhood around a central green or open space.
2.7 Development within floodplains is strongly discouraged.
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2.8 Ensure all development proposals conform to the provisions of the Oceana Land Use
Conformity Program and AICUZ provisions in the Zoning Ordinance, the Southern Rivers
Ordinance and all other applicable development regulations.
3. DESIGN PRINCIPLES
3.1 Design should be with nature using low -impact development techniques and creative
design to minimize impervious surfaces, protect natural resource areas and open spaces,
address stormwater management requirements, and optimize site amenities.
3.1.a. In those cases where development is
proposed within areas of existing tree
cover, design the placement of buildings
and driveways so as to save and protect as
many trees and other significant
environmental features as possible.
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3.2 Open space should be deliberately included and designed as a site amenity in all
development. (See more under Section S Open Space and Recreation of this document.)
3.2.a. Preservation of interesting landscape
features and scenic viewsheds, such as
mature tree stands, natural areas, waterway
corridors, wetlands, water features,
hedgerows; and agricultural features, such as
premier farmland, field patterns, and historic
structures that recall the rural heritage are
encouraged and should be incorporate into
the design of entrances and other prominent
areas in the development.
Preservation of an interesting feature as a trail
for residents of Eagles Nest Community
3.3 Stormwater management techniques should be designed as site amenities and
retention areas and should not be isolated behind buildings.
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3.3.a. Open space may be designed to address stormwater management, but it should
not be limited to stormwater management facilities
Open space used for stormwater management in Mathews Green
3.3.b. Undeveloped wooded areas, retention ponds, bio -retention areas, and wetlands
may be used for stormwater management. However, in all cases, they should be
preserved or designed as amenities.
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3.4 Historic structures and sites should be protected and incorporated into site design,
either through preservation or adaptive reuse. Such extant structures and sites are
reminders of the rural heritage and character of this part of the City.
3.5 Residential and non-residential use design should reflect a "Rural Transitional"
architectural theme. Rural Transitional is defined as featuring certain architectural
treatments that take cues from local farm buildings, hunting clubhouses and other
examples that reflect the architectural heritage and agrarian character of southern
Virginia Beach and that demonstrate a change from the design of development north of
the Green Line. Architectural features may include large, open wraparound porches,
pitched roof lines cross -gabled front gabled or front -to -back main gabled roof forms
and detached or side -loading garages. Beyond these architectural features, the Rural
Transitional theme extends to building materials, site design and landscaping forms that
are reflective of the existing traditional rural character. This transitional style can work if
scale and building materials are compatible. Examples of Residential and Non -
Residential Rural Transitional can be found below.
3.5.a Replicas of historic designs should be avoided since they diminish significance of
the originals. Architectural themes such as "Coastal" or "Beach" are generally not
appropriate.
Residential Design - Houses should be arranged and streets should be
aligned in ways that create or adapt to the natural setting and are not
limited to a typical regimented grid -like urban pattern. Homes should be
designed to convey a sense of outward connection to the land and
community by facing streets and other homes. This connection should
be enhanced by providing attractive landscaping between the streets and
home sites, frame open spaces, and robustly screen development along
maior streets and road frontages. Typically have a roof form to the front
and a partial or full -width frontporch.
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Examples of Residential Rurol Transitional Architecture
This example of early 201h Century
vernacular, located on Princess Anne
Road and south of Sandbridge Road,
presents simple features in a four square
style. While not limited to this style,
contemporary designs tastefully evoking
these features would fit within the
concept of rural transitional.
Examples of contemporary designs with selective rural design features
Home in Mathews Green with a large, open wraparound porch with
simple railings, standing seam roof, appropriately proportioned
dormers, and wood clapboard style or similar siding
Example with front -gabled roofs, simple porch columns,
bracketed eaves and horizontal siding at gable ends
Homes in Ashville Park
Example of a contemporary design with rural
architectural treatments of front -gable roof,
full -width open front porch, and horizontal
siding
Example of a Victorian farmhouse design that is not overly
adorned with decorations, appropriate proportioned wrap
around porch, and window grids facing the public street
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ii. Non -Residential Design - Development should be designed to complement the
surrounding rural character in terms of size, scale, architecture, and selection of
materials. It should not be like the non-residential development north of the
Green Line.
• Buildings should be kept low in scale, a maximum of 2 stories, and should have
a footprint of no more than 10,000 square feet. Clusters of free-standing small
shops and offices that encourage pedestrian movement over vehicular
movement or front on a central green are also appropriate.
• Building exteriors should express architectural fenestration.
• Buildings can be made visually interesting and compatible by the use of
setbacks traditional building material and architectural features like projections
and varying rooflines of dormers and overhangs.
• Visible roof forms (hips, gables, and gambrels, etc.) commonly present on small-
scale rural office and commercial structures are encouraged. Flat roofs are
generally not appropriate.
• Building construction should adhere to sound environmental principles that
include energy-efficient design.
• Franchise development should respect the community character and should be
designed for compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
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Examples of Non -Residential Rural Transitional Architecture
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Near the Nimmo Center on Princess Anne Road —
Example of franchise development with compatible
materials and design featuring arches, pitched roof, and
clapboard style siding
strong roof lines
Non -Residential uses on North Landinq Road
exemplifying specific rhythm to the buildin
facade featuring a full -width
open inviting front porch with
simple porch columns
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3.6 For residential development parcel consolidation is encouraged to enable larger
development sites that can be designed creatively.
3.7 Non-residential site design should focus on providing an attractive streetscape view into
the site from the roadway.
3.7.a Development should be screened with substantial setbacks with landscaping
berms trees buffers and trails. When located along arterial roadways, screening
should be designed along the road with parkway or greenway features that are
heavily landscaped or retain existing natural features that provide a scenic view
from the roadway.
3.8 Parking areas should be situated behind or on the side of buildings and should
incorporate landscaping throughout the parking areas to enable bio -retention of
stormwater runoff.
3.8.a With appropriate design and site placement, shared parking arrangements
between uses can be realized.
Example of parking area situated on the side. Notice how the landscapingis incorporated to enable bio -retention
of stormwater runoff.
3.9 Signage should be complementary in scale and style to the use, constructed of high
quality and long-lasting materials, and externally -illuminated.
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3.10 Fencing should be of an open style to create or maintain a sense of open space
throughout the Transition Area.
Examples of preferred fence styles
Example of a fence style that is not preferred
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4. SPECIAL PLACES
When developing in proximity to a designated "Special Place" (e.g., Municipal Center,
Historic Nimmo Church Pungo Village, and the Ecological Awareness Center at Back
Bay) design elements should be incorporated that are contextually relevant to that
Place to ensure compatibility. There are four distinct Special Places that link with the
Transition Area. Each place contributes unique design characteristics and its own
architecture and landscaping style.
4.1 Municipal Center - The Municipal Center of Virginia Beach is centrally located within
the Courthouse Historical and Cultural District. Its primary contributing historic
resource is the Old Princess Anne County Courthouse. Constructed during 1823, the
two-story structure of Flemish bond brick with a denticulated cornice has a hipped
roof of slate tile and Tuscan columns that stand two stories to support the front
portico. Preserving the character around the historic courthouse section of the
Municipal Center requires retaining the shady tree lined approaches to the historic
site. The crossroads character of this courthouse and the adjacent commercial at the
intersection of Princess Anne Road and North Landing Road should be preserved by
maintaining the present scale and buildings relationship to the street.
Old Princess Anne County Courthouse
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Contributing structure adiacent to the Old County Courthouse
Other styles of architecture found in this
area are primarily Neo -Georgian buildings
arranged in a campus style along grid
streets that give a more formal approach
to the manicured grounds. Some
transitional architecture is introduced at
the opposite end of the municipal campus
from the historic courthouse. This
transitional style can work if scale and
building materials are compatible. Example of Neo -Georgian style near the Municipal Center
Richard Kellam House
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The use of brick remains the dominant
character of the Municipal Center while
wood siding is apparent on most of the
older homes in the area. The surrounding
residential character comes from the
expansive front yards and large trees which
evokes an earlier time in our city's heritage
as exemplified in this photograph.
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4.2 Nimmo Center
Nimmo Center is located in an Historical and Cultural District and contains one of
the first post -revolutionary churches established in the area as well as one of the
oldest Methodist churches in continuous use today. Nimmo United Methodist
Church is a two-story wood frame structure with wood clapboard siding. This church
consists of an open nave plan with a projecting steeple and little ornamentation
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Church's important rural country character is
desirable as a buffer from suburban
development to the north. Development in
this area should not be of Georgian influence
since the Church is not of this style. Brick
should not be the dominant material in this
area since the church is a wood clad frame
building. No new building be taller
new buildingshould be taller
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steeple to be viewed. Contemporary or traditional buildings that are compatible in
scale form massing and materials are acceptable. All existing wooded areas should
remain wooded. These woods protect the feeling of rural character that is part of
the significance of this church as well as act as buffers to the development that is
occurring.
4.3 Pungo Center
Pungo Center is a rural crossroads community with convenience stores, gas stations,
an antique store and restaurants. Munden's Store best represents the original rural
character of this area and is an example of the vernacular tradition found in
southern Virginia Beach. This style relies on simple forms with little or no
ornamentation.
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Undated photograph of Munden's Store seen from Indian River Road
Residential architecture primarily found in the Pungo Center is depicted by the early to
mid -twentieth century craftsman cottage style of the small bungalow type dwellings
found in this area. Located on Princess Anne Road is an example of a mail order
craftsman style dwelling. As shown in the illustration and photograph below, this home
is identified as an Aladdin
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To enhance the historic nature of Pungo Center, shops should be brought to the road with
parking oriented behind buildings away from Princess Anne Road or screened if located on
the side of buildings Access points from the roadway should be minimized and, where
possible combined Locating parking in the rear can also encourage pedestrian activity.
Further encouragement can come from reducing setbacks to allow direct connections
between sidewalks and storefront entrances. These connections should provide safe and
attractive pedestrian connections and a continuous link throughout the center with a
minimum of vehicular conflict points. While there is no one particular dominant style in this
small commercial/residential place the scale proportion and general character of buildings
should evoke a design vocabulary reminiscent of turn of the century architecture.
Commercial uses should include bungalow -style architectural elements of low-pitched
Fabled roofs decorative brackets under the gables wide, overhanging eaves with exposed
rafters incised porches beneath the main roof, handcrafted stone or woodwork. The
dominant residential look should complement the Craftsman -style bungalows by using the
existing Aladdin Readi-Cut kit home as an example. All landscaping should be with designed
with native plant materials.
Example of porch columns found
in Pungo Center
Examples of architectural detail of overhanging eaves found in Pungo Center
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4.4 Environmental Education Center at Back Bay
The Environmental Education Center at Back Bay is
proposed as a gateway to some of the city's natural
heritage areas. The Back Bay National Wildlife
Refuge as part of their Comprehensive Conservation
Plan (CCP) dated September 2010, proposes to
construct a new headquarters, visitor center, and
environmental education center to be located at the
/ Ecologicai
Awareness
Center
Pungo
Center
corner of New BriclRe and Sandbridge Road that comprises approximately 61.5 acres. In
addition this center will have a multi-purpose trail system that will allow for wildlife
observation photography, and self -guided and personal service interpretation via
interpretive displays. Once this new facility is built, it would become the primary
environmental education facility. This
proposed public use area is expected to
serve more than 150,000 visitors annually.
To accommodate this new center, a
realignment of New Bridge Road is
proposed. This location would be centrally
located to all Refuge property and assets
and would address a concern that facilities
should be more accessible to the public and
closer to the center of town. The current
office would be maintained and improve as a
primary visitor contact facility and possible
gift store.
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This illustration, taken from page G-1 of the CCP's
Appendix G. Conceptual Plan provides an aerial view of
the proposed Environmental Education Center
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Building designs in this area could be represented as early 1900's Lodges that were common
in this area Examples of lodges used in the 1930's are seen in photos below.
False Cape Club
Punao Hunt Club
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5. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
5.1 For residential development 50% of the developable area of the subject property
should be designed to provide a balance of both "active" and "passive" open space
areas which should be clearly designated, respectively, on the development plan. Open
space should be designed in accordance with the definitions below.
5.1.a. Active Open Space: Space that is programmed for active use, such as
neighborhood parks playgrounds, community pools, clubhouses / community
centers ball fields or other play fields, golf courses, historic structures open to
the public and exercise biking or horse riding trails. It should be useable, visible
and easily accessible from residences by multi-purpose trails or sidewalks.
5.1.b. Passive Open Space: Can include environmentally -sensitive areas (stream
Passive open space in Mathews Green
corridors. estuaries, wetlands
mature tree stands of native
vegetation/undeveloped
woodlands, aquifer recharge
areas, floodplains, soils
classified as having high water
tables, soils classified as highly
erodible, land incapable of
meeting percolation
requirements, and land
formerly used for borrow operations and filled with water), agricultural uses, and
scenic vistas. Where appropriate, walking trails can be located within passive
open space areas. Passive open space may be designed to address stormwater
management.
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5.1.c. Development plans should designate open space as active, passive, public, or
private. The maintenance responsibility for
each facility should be established prior to
construction. Public designation refers to
facilities to be used for a bona fide public
purpose conducted by a public agency
through ownership or by easement. Private
designation refers to facilities to be used and
operated for the benefit of members of an
incorporated or unincorporated association
for a community, such as an homeowners
association, and not open to the general
public.
Designated open space in Mathews Green
5.1.d. Land for open space purposes should be protected through the use of a variety of
legal instruments, such as deed restrictions, appropriate zoning classifications,
protective easements or transfer to a stewardship agency (e.g. foundations or
conservation groups), or through some other appropriate means.
5.1.e. Active open space should be integrated throughout the development for ease of
access and use and not isolated.
5.1.f. Open space can be designed to include public plazas and public art.
5.2 For non-residential development, 30% of the developable area of the subject property
should be designed as open space and clearly designated on the development plan.
Such open space should not be limited to stormwater management facilities.
5.2.a. Parking lot landscape islands should not be considered open space.
5.3 A well-planned system of multi-purpose public trails should be included in all
development to provide non -vehicular mobility, recreational opportunities, and
connectivity to the larger Transition Area Open Space and Trails Network. A balance of
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both 'primary' and 'secondary' trails should be provided and clearly designated on the
development plan.
5.3.a. Primary Trails — Public asphalt trails within roadside buffer areas. A public
easement will be required to be dedicated only if the buffer area is not dedicated
to the city. Primary trails are maintained by the city.
Primary trail on Seaboard Road
5.3.b. Secondary Trails — Public asphalt trails located on property owned by Home
Owner Associations (HOA) or other neighborhood ownership entities within a
development. A public easement will be required to be dedicated to the City. The
easement agreement states that maintenance of secondary trails is the
responsibility of the HOA or other neighborhood ownership entity.
5.3.c. Non—residential development should be connected to other non-residential areas
and residential areas via multi- purpose trails to encourage non -vehicular mobility
throughout the Transition Area.
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5.3.d. Multi-purpose trails should connect residential areas as well as connect to non-
residential areas in order to enhance non -vehicular mobility.
5.4 Open space and recreational areas trailway design and connections should be designed
to help implement the Transition Area Open Space and Trails Network (plan/map) and
the goals of the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan (see Appendix B 'Transition Area Open
Space and Trails Network' map).
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5.4.a. When developing adjacent to the West Neck Creek Natural Area, design elements,
such as multi-purpose trail connections and observation decks, should be
incorporated that allow opportunities for enjoyment of the area while being
sensitive to its environmental characteristics.
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5.5 Roadway buffers should be designated along selected roadways (see Appendix B
Transition Area Open Space and Trails Network map) containing both landscaping and a
primary public multi-purpose trail within a public access easement to provide for
screening of development and to promote trail connectivity throughout the Transition
Area These buffers may be used for open space and residential density calculations.
5.5.a. For Residential Development, the buffer should be designated on the
development side and have a width of 150 feet with robust landscaping.
150 foot buffer and primary trail on Seaboard Road
5.5.b. For Non-residential Development, a 50 -foot buffer with robust landscaping
should be designated along selected roadways
Non-residential buffer alonq Sandbridge Road
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6. INFRASTRUCTURE
6.1 Availability and adequacy of public infrastructure is paramount. Discretionary
development should occur only if the public infrastructure is capable of
supporting it which may necessitate phased development over time, concurrent
with implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Note: Many
roads in the Transition Area are presently 2 -lane rural roads. Improvements are
contingent on necessity and sufficient capital funding.
6.2 Connection to public sanitary sewer and water are preferred, However, if a
parcel is proposed to be served by a private septic system or an alternative on-
site sewage system (AOSS) the lot area should be of sufficient size and soil
suitability to install a replacement system in case of original system failure.
6.3 Public utilities service extension should be incremental and in an orderly fashion
6.4 Development should respect the Master Transportation Plan by providing
reservations or dedications for planned road improvements.
6.5 Stormwater management should be incorporated into project design according
to state stormwater management regulations. A systems approach to
stormwater management could be used, incorporating a range of stormwater
management techniques. Wherever feasible, consider multi -site or regional
stormwater management facilities and design them as site amenities.
Examples of stormwater management
facilities designed as an open space
amenities
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A: TRANSITION AREA MATRIX
Residential densitv for anv Change of Zoning within the Transition Area under the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan is a maximum average calculated density of no more than one unit per
developable acre can be earned through demonstrated conformance with the Transition Area
Design Guidelines (Page 4 -XX Policy Document). Part of the evaluation as to whether 'conformance
with the Transition Area Design Guidelines' has been demonstrated is an assessment of the
proposed development using the Evaluative Criteria provided below, which are based on the
Transition Area Design Guidelines Staff will 'score' the proposed development for its consistencv
with the Evaluative Criteria below. The scores are then combined and the total is inserted into the
formula below to determine the recommended maximum density for the development.
Natural Resources
Degree to which the proiect preserves and integrates into the overall project the natural
resource amenities on the site (insert total points from page 2 — total possible is 2 points)
Amenity
The type and degree of the amenity
(insert total points from page 4 — total possible is 4 points)
Design
Degree to which the project incorporates good design into the project (insert total points
from page 7— total possible is 5 points)
TOTAL POINTS:
CALCULATION MATRIX
The maximum number of points that can be obtained is 11. Dividing the
'Total Points' by the 11 possible points results in a 'total score' (EXAMPLE: TOTAL POINTS
8.7 total points divided by 11 = 0.79 fcan be viewed as a 79% score, as if on—
a test]).
Multiply the result from above by 0 5 which is the difference between the
baseline density of 0.5 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and the maximum X 0.5 =
Add the result from above to 0.5 (the baseline density), which results in the
maximum densitv for the site + 0.5 =
acres of
Multiply the result from above by the acres of land that'may be earned X subject =
through demonstrated conformance' —
property
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
. (An example of how this Matrix is used is provided on the last page)
Points
Transition Area Matrix
Page 1 of 8
(1) Natural Resources
Existing forests, wetlands, meadows, cultivated fields, and related features
A.
YES
Are natural resources protected?
(insert a score from
0 to 1 point to the
Comments:
right)
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
B.
YES
Are natural resources integrated into project?
(insert a score from
0 to 1 point to the
Comments:
right)
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
(add scores for Items A & B)
NATURAL RESOURCES TOTAL
Insert in appropriate box on page 1
Transition Area Matrix
Page 2 of 8
(2) Amenity
A feature that increases the attractiveness or value of the site consistent
with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the Transition
Area.
A.
Is the amenity, if present, visually or operationally
YES
available to those who do not own property in the
(insert a score from
development?
0 to 1 point to the
right)
Comments:
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
B.
Does the amenity consist of recreational components?
YES (insert a score
Comments:
from 0 to 1 point to
the right)
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
Transition Area Matrix
Page 3 of 8
C.
Are improvements made that provide visual or physical
YES
access to the natural resources on the site or are
(insert a score from
improvements made to create a new amenity to the
0 to 1 point to the
property?
right)
Comments:
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
D.
Is there connectivity linking any open space and/or
YES
amenities between this development and adjacent
(insert a score from
existing or future developments?
ri t
right)
Comments:
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
(add scores for Items A, B, C, & D)
AMENITY TOTAL
Insert in appropriate box on page 1
Transition Area Matrix
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(3) Design
Creation or execution in an artistic or highly skilled manner consistent with the
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan for the Transition Area.
A.
Are natural or manmade water features incorporated
YES
into the development in a way that they serve as
(insert a score from 0 to
amenities?
1 point to the right)
Comments:
NO
(insert 0 points to the
right)
B.
YES
Is there an attempt to integrate the amenities as an
(insert a score from 0 to
integral part of the overall development?
1 point to the right)
Comments:
NO
(insert 0 points to the
right)
Transition Area Matrix
Page 5 of 8
C.
Does the development retain or create views or scenic
YES
vistas that can be seen from the road?
(insert a score from
0 to 1 point to the
Comments:
right)
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
D.
YES
Is a mixture of lot sizes and the clustering or massing of
(insert a score from
homes used to achieve a primarily open space
0 to 1 point to the
development?
right)
Comments:
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
Transition Area Matrix
Page 6 of 8
E.
YES
Does the development use roadway and "hard
(insert a score from
infrastructure" that is appropriate for its design? Is it
ri to 1 point to the
consistent with the vision and recommendations of this
right)
area as expressed in the Comprehensive Plan?
Comments:
NO
(insert 0 points to
the right)
(add scores for Items A, B, C, D & E)
DESIGN TOTAL
Insert in appropriate box on page 1
Transition Area Matrix
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EXAMPLE OF HOW TO USE THE MATRIX (FROM PAGE 1)
(Based on a property with 75 developable acres)
Natural Resources
Degree to which the project preserves and integrates into the overall project the natural
resource amenities on the site (insert total points from page 2 — total possible is 2 points)
Amenity
The type and degree of the amenity
(insert total points from page 4 — total possible is 4 points)
Design
Degree to which the project incorporates good design into the project (insert total points
from page 7— total possible is 5 points)
1.5
3.5
4.0
TOTAL POINTS: 9.0
CALCULATION MATRIX
The maximum number of points that can be obtained is 11. Dividing the
'Total Points' by the 11 possible points results in a 'total score' (EXAMPLE: TOTAL POINTS 0.82
8.7 total points divided by 11 = 0.79 [can be viewed as a 79% score, as if
on a test]).
Multiply the result from above by 0.5 which is the difference between the
baseline density of 0.5 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and the maximum X 0.5 =. 0.41
allowable 1 dwelling unit per acre
Add the result from above to 0.5 (the baseline density), which results in
the maximum density for the site
Multiply the result from above by the acres of land that 'may be earned X
through demonstrated conformance'
+ 0.5 = 1 0.91
'acres of
68 units
subject
for 75
property'
acres
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
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3. Proposed Leases
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b. 1467 Old Virginia Beach Road
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Y
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Y
Y
Y
of Proffer No. 3 of a Conditional/ COZ at
PROFFERED,BYCONSENT
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2101 Princess Anne Road DISTRICT 7 —
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PRINCESS ANNE
10
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH:
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APPROVED,
a. COZ from 13-2 to Conditional I-1 at
B PROFFERED, BY
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London Bridge Road Potters Road/1-CONSENT
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
264 re uses compatible with the
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Accident Potential Zone
DISTRICT 6 — BEACH
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b. AMEND Section 107 ofthe CZO re
ADOPTED, BY
10-1
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Proffered Conditions that deviate
CONSENT
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from allowable lot coverage
I
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c. AMEND the Comp Plan re Princess
DEFERRED TO
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
j
Anne/Transition Area, Policy
2/3/15, BY
CONSENT
Document/REVISE the Transition
Area Design Guidelines
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d. AMEND Section 502 of the City
ADOPTED, BY
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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Zoning Ordinance (CZO) re setbacks
CONSENT
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adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean
e. ESTABLISH Transition Rules for
ADOPTED, BY
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Site Plans/Subdivision Plats/other
CONSENT
Plans of Development for setbacks
adjacent to the Public Beach of the
Atlantic Ocean
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
RESOLUTION re SIMON
ADOPTED, BY
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SUMMAR Y OF COUNCIL ACTIONS
Y
l'
ACQUISITION 11, LLC for a
CONSENT
R
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for vehicular access
D
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DALE: 01/20/2015 PAGE: 4
A
RESCHEDULED
B
Y
C
S-
N
S
E
N
S
V
S
HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC
H
S
AGENDA
E
H
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A
E
W
ITEM # SUBJECT MOTION VOTE
N
E
J
M
S
U
I
P
D
N
O
K
M
M
S
II
L
W
O
Y
L
N
A
O
O
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S
O
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E
E
E
N
S
N
M
I
O
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Y
T
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Y
S
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S
D
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N
N
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RESOLUTION re SIMON
ADOPTED, BY
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
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ACQUISITION 11, LLC for a
CONSENT
Comprehensive Plan Consistency Review
for vehicular access
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APPOINTMENTS
RESCHEDULED
B
Y
C
O
N
S
E
N
S
U
S
HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC
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DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
TRANSITION AREA/ITA CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD —
APPOINTED
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
CSB
Three (3) Year Term
01/01/15 thru
'
12/31/17
Dr. Allan Marsden
MILITARY ECONOMIC
REAPPOINTED
I1-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
Five (5) Year Term
03/01/15 thru
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COMMITTEE
02/28/20
RADM Carlton B.
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Jewett
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PERSONNEL BOARD
REAPPOINTED
11-0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Three (3) Year Term
03/01/15 thru
02/28/18
George E. McGovern
Larry W. Shackelford
— Alternate
George N. Tzavaras
- Alternate
L/M/N
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ADJOURNMENT
6:22 PM
CITY COUNCIL WINTER RETREAT
Brock Environmental Center
3663 Marlin Bay Drive
Bayside District
February 5-6, 2015
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM