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FEBRUARY 3, 2015 MINUTES CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH "COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME" CITY COUNCIL G1141A•13E4c MAYOR WILLIAM D.SESSOMS,JR.,At-Large OV. VICE MAYOR LOUIS R.JONES,Bayside-District 4 M.BENJAMIN DAVENPORT,At Large ROBERT M.DYER,Centerville-District 1 BARBARA M.HENLEY,Princess Anne-District 7c SHANNON DS KANE,Rose Hall-District 3 •i JOHN D.MOSS,At Large AMELIA ROSS-HAMMOND,Kenzpsville-District 2 ooc N JOHN E.UHRIN,Beach-District 6 at ROSEMARY WILSON,At-Large JAMES L. WOOD,Lvnnhaven-District 5 CITY HALL BUILDING CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE CITY MANAGER-JAMES K.SPORE VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-9005 CITY ATTORNEY-MARK D.STILES CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PHONE:(757)385-4303 CITY ASSESSOR-JERALD D.BANAGAN FAX(757)385-5669 CITY AUDITOR-LYNDONS.REMIAS E-MAIL:Ctycncl@vbgov.com CITY CLERK-RUTH HODGES FRASER,MMC 3 February 2015 MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS,JR. PRESIDING I. 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, 2015 G. FORMAL SESSION AGENDA 1. CONSENT AGENDA H. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Excess City-Owned Property Burton Station Road 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 Depaitutent 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 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 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 ***************************** 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 I i —1— 4 � .c. 1;%* gy= p <� ". ,y crA ‘1:11' F 3 �OF Ol;kk00 '1 VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia February 3, 2015 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order City Council's Briefing, in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 4:30 P.M. Council Members Present: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -2- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (HREDA) ITEM#64546 4:30 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Warren D. Harris, Director — Economic Development. Mr. Harris advised City Council has an item on tonight's Agenda regarding the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance(HREDA). This stems from the City expressing their dissatisfaction with HREDA's performance. After advising HREDA of the City's concerns, the other local municipalities in the Region expressed their concerns and dissatisfaction. Mr. Harris met with the HREDA and advised they should consider reshaping their mission based on current conditions of the marketplace as their lack of ability to make changes in their organization over the last several years has led to a level of frustration from the public and private sector. Mr. Harris advised the City is looking for "value added" leadership in HREDA to provide prospects that fit the community. The City withheld a portion of their funding this year. The funding is based on $0.95 per capita. The cities agreed to create a subcommittee to work with the HREDA to "Reset" the program. All of the recommendations were well received and the HREDA's Executive Committee felt it was "refreshing". At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chairman executed one of the requirements and took a corrective course of action with the leadership. Specifically, the current leadership at HREDA was terminated. Mr. Harris stressed the "Reset" had to occur in order for the City to be comfortable with the direction of the Alliance. HREDA embraced the requirement and formed a subcommittee to outline the new Mission and establish what the "Reset" should look like. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2015. February 3, 2015 -3- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 5:03P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed David Hansen, Deputy City Manager, as Ms. Phillips is out of town. Mr. Hansen expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support: 7;1 a i 7� tea tic FY15 Budget to Actual Financial Update as of December 31,2014Finance Overview-6 Months • FY15 General Fund Revenues • FY15 General Fund Expenditures • Next Steps February 3, 2015 i I -4- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) The General Fund has budgeted Revenue of$1,011.3-Million and Expenditures of$1,061.4-Million for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Collected to date:Revenues of$428-Million and Expenditures: $547.8-Million: FY15 GF Revenues Expenditures Compared to Budget Thru Dec. 31,2014 n ml lio s) Annual YTD Rudeet Actual Variance Revenues Local (83.3%of budget) $ 842.4 $ 366.6 $(475.6) State (14.8%of budget) 149.8 522 (97.6) . Federal (1.9%of budget) 19.1 9.2 (9.9) Total Revenues $1,011.3 $426.0 $(583.3) Expenditures City Operations 7. $ 654.9 :$ 350.4 $ 304.5 School Operations 406.5 197.4 209.1 Total Expenditures $1,061.4 $547.8 $ 513.6 Less Amounts Funded fromFund Balance Encumbrances/Carryforwards at 6/30/14 -$ 9.9 City and School Capital Projects > 25.0 School's Operating Budget 2.0 Risk Management 1.0 School Reversion 11.7 Green Run High CIF 0.5 Adjusted Expenditures $1,011.3 Revenues do not come in equally. Revenues are at 42.3%of the estimated Revenue Budget: FY15 YTD Geri nd Revenues Ira Compared to Historic Trend at Dec 31,2014 100% 100'0°4 YTD ACTUAL=$428.0M g� I ANNUAL BUDGET=$1,011.3M I jf 80% 75.9% 60% 58.3% 01' ✓"" 55.2% mm 42.3%a,. 49.1% r-40% �"' -45.0% 31.9° 41.8% 31.3% e. 20% 14.3 10.4% 14.3% 1.3% 3.1::°(>0'..4-8.8% - Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec lane .':Feb Mar Apr May luu - «.°»Rev Trend -T-%of FY]S Rev Budget February 3, 2015 -5- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) FY15 -General Fund Revenues v3 • Still need to collect 57,79' of revenues • Total Revenue follows the trend line — Includes Tax Relief for Elderly&Disabled of$15.2M - Includes delinquents from prior years • Several items are on a 1-2 month lag • Business License tax(BPOL)due in March 2015-$47.6M • 2nd Real Estate installment due June 5,2015 • Local Annual Personal Property tax due June 5,2015-$83.8M One of the most significant Revenues for the City is Real Estate which is at 51.8%of Budget: Real Estate Revenues-GP Portion Only December 31, 2008-2014 ► $ BUDGET 3500 493.0 $463.2 $435.4 $423.1 $441.0 $428.2 $443.1 12ox 1400 95• 30_ 80% $ 51'7 36.7 0 24.0167 . 25.9 19.3 $229.3 x209 7. it 51:% 57. A A 57.%... 51 % 51.8% a2 •. 40% 5709... 93C SO OX FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 Actual Collactiona oYTO rt%ot Total "Total Citywide Budget of$481.0M February 3, 2015 -6- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) Personal Propertk TaieS ecues PPTRA) December 31, 2008-2014 BUDGET $83.7 . ..$78.7 sea $73.7 $74.7 60% $68.1 $65.9 - $60- $57.8 40%3 ISa6 299^^/° 26.64'° 27.0% X 22.4% 21.4% 23.4% 26.9% 19.7 19.920% $19.6 $20. .15.2 15.3 .15.6 .16.8.. - $0 - 0% i FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 ,FY 2014 FY 2015. OActual Colkctiona OYTD of Total , General Sales Tax is down 2%from this time last year: General Sales Taxes December 31,2008-2014 TVB $70 __ _ _ .. __ ..-....-.._.."60%. 1.3%Up from FY14 BUDGET $60.0 $55.0 $56.4 $51.4 $50.3 $51$51.7 _eox s'8 45.3% 44.9°la Sao '1°" 43.3°l0 43.5"{° 44.2% 421% :3 i _46g� 23.3 22.1 22.8 23.1 23.9 24.9 E25.3 X $Zo .za% 510 FY 2009 : FY2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY2013 FY 2014 FY 2016 Aclual Colle<Ibna =YTD ti-%of Tolal February 3, 2015 1 II 1 1 -7- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) The Utility Tax is an extremely stable Revenue Source: „ ilititTAxes December 31,2010-2014 1 530 -_ '" - _...— ..._..._.._... ..........._. __ 50% BUDGET $25.4 $24.9 $25.1 $25.3 $25.2 j 505 — 50% 520- I 0 44.01 43.4% 43.0% 42 8% Yi i • n 10% 3 $115 � f : .11.0 10.9 10.9 p10.8 5 9.9 X 20% 35_ i 30. • I 10% FE 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 I ®AcluaI COIIed,o04 OYTD -.-%oi Total J Telecommunication Taxes continue to decline: Telecomraimications Taxes it. December 31, 2010-2014 v i ,.:.:. $25:— __� .— ._ _ _80% BUDGET $19.7 $20.3 $20- $19.5 ....$19.7 $18.7 -5ro% `0 ° 1s_ Y' f = 36.1% -40%�. 34.2% 33.9% 8 33.3% 31.3°!° 1' aNa-.. °may `o C a< $7.1 $7.0 $6.5 $6.4 $6.2 -20% fo. I I I o% FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 I Actual CoII,cn,ca oVTD -o-7 of Total February 3, 2015 -8- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) The City continues to do well with this Tax which is a good sign that the Resort Area and hotels are doing well overall: Hotel Room TaxeS-'GF Portion Only December 31,2008-2014 I3.3%Up from FY14 I BUDGET fs $5.9 $6.0 $5.8 125% $5.5 $5.2 $5. 85.4 55- 44.7 4.4 4.5 - ,. 100% 4.1 4.1 o_,. =sa. 3.9 .3.8 79.9%.... 77.:%I Y 73.4% 72..1 73'.'. 713 5.C% 75% U ao 9 sa- c Sox X $2- 25%., $0 I I 0% FY 2009 FY 2010FY 2011 FY 2012 :FY 2013 "FY 2014 FY 2015 Actual Collections o YTD rm..%of Total Total Hotel Room�1 m Taxes December 31, 2008-2014 1/13 $30' __ .�............,. ....._ _ .. ........... - BUDGET I 3.4%Up from FY14 R a • $26.3 $26.3 $27.2 $25I 6 1zs% 525._.... $24.2 $22.7 $22.8 19.3 $19.9 t0ov. 520- 19.1 17.6 7.86.716.4lln35571:fi°lo 72:0% 5.3% 75% rc 50% X $10- 35- 25% 59 I O% I 1 FY2000 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 ormActual Collections o YTO .s-%of Total February 3, 2015 -9- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) Hotel Room Taxes %Allocation (in millions) VIVP Total Hotel Room Tax FY15 Budget=S27.2M •Gf.2%$4.6 S 03F2% id TAP 1%/51 i ii Fav Q .. u�d V 1(. DTIP 5% ' TAP 1%/$1 it .";illi ti�5 $3-6 5B$1 11111,/ ,1,11 ,(tip CBD TIF receives S500K annually Hotel Room Tax=8%plus SI room nights from GF($222K)and TIP(6278K) Note:SB SSD has an additional 1 Ye%tax The City continues to do well with this Tax and fully expects to make Budget: Restaurant Meal ' -GF Portion Only December 31,2008-2014 NW l00% 3.9%Up from FY14 I BUDGET 44.3.. $38.0 $34.0 E35.1 $36.2 — $o% $30.9 $30.8 $32.3 60% a '.� 53.3% 52.7°'0 51.6% 52.0% 52.4% 53.0% 52.5% �. i 1$z0 17.7.... 18.4. 19.2 $20.0 6.4 16.3 16.6 -- 40%.8 $10 20% 50 I 1 1 I 1 0% FY 2009- FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 a1�Actual Coll.d:onc oYTD r�%ol Total February 3, 2015 -10- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) Total Restaurant Meal Taxes December 31,2008-2014 $70 3.9%Up from FY14 I BUDGET sso $59.6 $55. $57.0 3 $53.5 80% $50.6 sso—$48.1 $46.4 90% $40.— 52.7% 516% 51.7% .23% 52.8% 52.5°( u • 30.1 31.3 e ;$30 .26.1 27.7 28.9 — ao% 8 •3.7 25.5 '.K. $20 20% '.... $0 I I I i 10% FY2009 FY2010 FY 2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 aa�Actual C&I.,,tioaa CYTO 0—%01T01a1 J li p Restaurant Meal Taxes 51/20/o Allocation (in millions) NP Total Restaurant Meal Tax FY15 Budget=$59.6M OS 0.44% $2.5 0 16 GF 3.5% €;_ � � � 11 1�E�`P'� s ■TAP 0.5% SF3.0%$20.0 C7TIP1.06% TAP 0.5%$2.8 ig��a t •os0.44% February 3, 2015 � II -11- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) SummaryoftitieS-GF Revenues December 31,2014 AB I m i l ions FY2015 YTD Budget $ * Real Estate Taxes $ 443.1 $ 229.3 51.8 % Personal Property Taxes 83.8 19.6 23.4 Pers.Prop.Tax Relief Act 53.4 6.5 12.2 General Sales Tax 60.0 25.3 42.1 Utility Taxes 25.2 10.8 42.8 Telecommunications Taxes 19.8 6.2 31.3 Business Licenses 47.6 1.1 2.4 * Hotel Taxes 6.0 4.6 77.2 * Restaurant Tax38.0 20.0 52.5 Charges far Seesrvices 45.4 20.2 44.5 Other Local Revenues 56.7 22.7 40.0 * State Revenues 96.4 45.7 47.4 ** * Federal Revenues 19.1 9.2 47.8 I* Transfers 16.8 6.8 40.3 $1.0113 $428.0 423 GF portion only "%does not include PPTRA portion Year-to-Date Expenditures are at 51.6%of Budget: FY15 YTD General Fund Expenditures Compared to Historic Trend at Dec.31,2014 AB t00% ` YTD ACTUAL=$547.8M 91.5% ANNUAL BUDGET=$1,061.4M 113.5%...ss B0% 75 R°�o sa' 68.6/ 60.7% IO 60%- 52.6% 44.5% 51.6% 40% 471! 43.9% 36.0% 19.4°0, 28.1% 20% 11 20.2% 12.3% o% jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Mn Feb Mar Apr May jun ®Wtependaure Trend max-0 tFYiS Fep Budget February 3, 2015 -12- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#64547 (Continued) FY15 General Fund Expenditures by Type AB • Total at December 31,2014 $547.8M,or 51.6%,of$1.061B Budget Annual YTD Actual Budget Expenditures Variance Salaries $ 262,182,195 $ 126,578,208 $ 135,803,987 Fringe Benefits 101,978,830 47,753,879 54,224,951 Operating Expenses 161,524,386 108,736,563 52,787,823 Capital Outlay 8,487,449 6,969,908 1,517,541 Leases,Larxl Structures&Inprovcmcnts 4,496,286 3,011,352 1,484,934 Debt Service 48,274,437 23,765,611 24,508,826 Transfers to Sclxrols 406,532,167 197,424,866 209,107,301 Transfers to CIP 42,609,268 21,304,633 21,304,635 Transfersto Sherill 15,632,103 7,816,052 7,816,051 1; Tran fors to Parks arxl Re 4,52,1,490 2,254,577 2,269,913 [ Transfers to Other Areas 2,848,667 2,150,331 698,336 } Reserve fiir Contingercies 2,129,871 - 2,129,873 Total Expenditures by Type $ 1,061,420,151 $ 547,765,980 $ 513,654,171 Percent oI TotII 100.0% 51.6% 48.4% Next Steps • January Interim Feb.24,2015 • Proposed FY16 Budget Mar.24,2015 • Adopted FY16 Budget May 12,2015 Mayor Sessoms thanked Mr. Hansen for filling in for Ms. Phillips. February 3, 2015 II -13- CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS ITEM#64548 5:13 P.M. Councilman Dyer advised the Process Improvement Task Force Small Business Subcommittee is conducting a survey, in conjunction with Old Dominion University, to target small businesses in an effort to make the City more "business friendly". Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Dyer and the entire Task Force for the work they are doing. February 3, 2015 -14- CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS ITEM#64549 (Continued) Council Lady Henley advised the Outdoor Plan is being updated this year. A workshop was held this past week with the Open Space Committee. She encouraged everyone to review the Open Space Annual Report to understand all the program achieved this past year. February 3, 2015 ' II -15- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64550 5:14 P.M. Councilman Moss requested further discussion regarding the Senior Citizens Tax Relief Program. He agrees changes must be made and suggests that once the changes have been adopted by City Council to provide the Citizens one (1)year before implementation. February 3, 2015 -16- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64551 (Continued) Councilman Moss expressed his appreciation to Deputy City Manager Dave Hansen for his hard work re the road in the Seatack Community. Mr. Hansen advised he attended last night's Civic League meeting and they approved the letter to VDOT. February 3, 2015 -17- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64552 (Continued) Councilman Moss advised he received the Congressional Budget Five-Year Analysis and, interestingly, the annual increase in Defined Benefits is 2%or less. Also, there is a huge issue with transportation as the Transit Bill has to be reauthorized this year, after receiving a short-term extension last year. Additionally, they are showing about a 1.5 or 2% increase in defense funding, but, the increase is going towards procurement and not compensation. February 3, 2015 ' II -18- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64553 (Continued) Councilman Moss, as with all of City Council Members, has been getting lots of emails regarding compensation. He has shared a few of his responses with the Mayor and City Manager. The Five (5) Year Forecast showed a composite chart that indicated since 2005 there have been 24.7% increases in salary while the private sector is approximately 7.5% less than that amount. Employees feel they are disadvantaged; but, in reality, everyone is suffering under this economy and the capacity is not in the community to raise that kind of money for merit increases. February 3, 2015 i I I i -19- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64554 (Continued) Councilman Moss applauds the people that spoke at the Red Light Referendum but is disappointed that people are going to be denied the privilege to cast a vote. He does not feel it is the role of government to work against people. Citizens should have the opportunity to express their views. February 3, 2015 -20- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64555 (Continued) Councilman Moss advised there are a few Bills before the General Assembly that are going to cost the City money. One being the expansion of Tax Exemptions and while they sound great the reality is someone has to pay for it. He feels some of these things before the General Assembly need to be "tweaked". February 3, 2015 -21- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64556 (Continued) Councilman Moss requested the status of the work being done by the local universities regarding the analysis of the life cycle and tax benefits of the TIFF. February 3, 2015 -22- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64557 (Continued) Council Lady Ross-Hammond advised she and Council Lady Wilson attended the VML Conference. February 3, 2015 II -23- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64558 (Continued) Council Lady Ross-Hammond attended an event for Operation Smile and expressed her appreciation to Warren Harris and the Economic Development Stafffor putting on such a wonderful event. February 3, 2015 -24- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#64559 (Continued) Council Lady Ross-Hammond attended the recent sold- out event CBDA held for the City Manager and was a wonderful event. Vice Mayor Jones echoed Council Lady Ross-Hammond and congratulated the City Manager on a job well done. February 3, 2015 -25- CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS (Continued) ITEM#64560 Vice Mayor Jones echoed Councilman Moss' comments regarding the Elderly Tax Relief. He, too, believes the City is moving too fast. He has been advised the Commission of Revenue is not going to have time to get notices out. Mayor Sessoms suggested discussing this during the upcoming City Council Retreat or Planning Workshop. February 3, 2015 -26- A GENDA REVIEW SESSION 5:25 P.M. ITEM#64561 BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the CONSENT AGENDA: 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- DISTRICT 6—BEACH 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) 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 Council Lady Wilson DISCLOSED she has a personal interest in ITEM#1 as she receives retirement income from Dixon Hughes Goodman as a result of her late husband's employment with the company; however, she advised she does not personally provide services to the Applicant and is able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively and in the public's interest. COUNCILMAN MOSS WILL VOTE NAY ON ITEM 2b February 3, 2015 -27- A GENDA REVIEW SESSION ITEM#64561 (Continued) BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the CONSENT AGENDA: J. PLANNING 1. LEONARD M. LYON for Enlargement and Relocation of a Non-Conforming Use at 4481 Lee Avenue DISTRICT 4-BAYSIDE 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 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 Comprehensive Plan ITEM#1 WILL BE DEFERRRED INDEFINATEL Y Council Lady Wilson DISCLOSED she has a personal interest in ITEM#2 as she receives retirement income from Dixon Hughes Goodman as a result of her late husband's employment with the company; however, she advised she does not personally provide services to the Applicant and is able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively and in the public's interest. ITEM#3a/b WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY February 3, 2015 -28- ITEM#64562 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION,pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A), Code of Virginia, as amended,for the following purpose: PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration of or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of specific public officers, appointees or employees pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Authorities,Agencies and Appointees February 3, 2015 -29- ITEM#64562 (Continued) Upon motion by Councilman Uhrin, seconded by Council Lady Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:40 P.M. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None (Closed Session 5:40 P.M. - 5:50 P.M.) February 3, 2015 -30- FORMAL SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL February 3, 2015 6:00 P.M. Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. Council Members Present: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None INVOCATION: Reverend Chuck Haleg, Pastor St. John's Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mayor Sessoms DISCLOSED he is retired from Towne Bank (which has a corporate office located at 297 Constitution Drive in Virginia Beach), and no longer has any involvement in Towne Bank's transactions. However, due to the size of TowneBank and the volume of transactions it handles, Towne Bank has an interest in numerous matters in which he is not personally involved and of which he does not have personal knowledge. In that regard, he is always concerned about the appearance of impropriety that might arise if he unknowingly participates in a matter before City Council in which TowneBank has an interest. Mayor Sessoms also has similar concerns with respect to Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Town Realty, which is an affiliate of Towne Bank. In order to ensure his compliance with both the letter and spirit of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (the "Act"), it is his practice to thoroughly review each City Council agenda to identify any matters in which he might have an actual or potential conflict. If, during his review of an agenda, he identifies a matter in which he has a `personal interest", as defined by the Act, he will either abstain from voting, or file the appropriate disclosure letter with the City Clerk to be included in the official records of City Council. Mayor Sessoms' letter of January 13, 2015, is hereby made a part of the record. February 3, 2015 -31- Vice Mayor Jones DISCLOSED,for many years, he served on the Board of Directors of Resource Bank. Three (3)years ago, Fulton Financial Corporation ("Fulton Financial')purchased Resource Bank. On March 31, 2007, Vice Mayor Jones retired from the Board of Directors. Although, he is no longer a Board Member, he owns stock in Fulton Financial and that stock ownership causes him to have a "personal interest" in Fulton Financial. However, due to the size of Fulton Financial and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year, Fulton Financial, or any of the banks that are owned by Fulton Financial, may have an interest in numerous matters in which Vice Mayor Jones has no personal knowledge. In order to ensure his compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, it is his practice to thoroughly review the agenda for each meeting of City Council for the purpose of identifying any matters in which he might have an actual or potential conflict. If during his review, he identifies any matters, Vice Mayor Jones will prepare and file the appropriate disclosure letter to be recorded in the official records of City Council. Vice Mayor Jones regularly makes this disclosure. Vice Mayor Jones' letter of April 10, 2007, is hereby made a part of the record. Council Lady Rosemary Wilson DISCLOSED she is a Real Estate Agent affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Town Realty ("Berkshire Hathaway'), which was formerly known as Prudential Towne Realty. Because of the nature of Real Estate Agent affiliation and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year, Berkshire Hathaway has an interest in numerous matters in which she is not personally involved and of which she does not have personal knowledge. In order to ensure her compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, it is her practice to thoroughly review the agenda for each meeting of City Council for the purpose of identjing any matters in which she might have an actual or potential conflict. If, during her review she identifies any matters, she will prepare and file the appropriate disclosure letter to be recorded in the official records of City Council. Council Lady Wilson regularly makes this disclosure. Council Lady Wilson's letter of January 13, 2015, is hereby made a part of the record. February 3, 2015 ' II -32- Item -VI-E CERTIFICATION ITEM#64563 Upon motion by Councilman Dyer, seconded by Council Lady Wilson, City Council CERTIFIED THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS. Only public business matters lawfully exempt from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies. AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 G�N1A•BEAc is . _ OF OUR NpZ �S RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM#64562 Page 29, and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS: Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies that,to the best of each member's knowledge,(a)only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Aar th Hodges raser,MMC City Clerk February 3, 2015 II -33- Item -VI-F.1 MINUTES ITEM#64564 Upon motion by Councilman Uhrin, seconded by Council Lady Ross-Hammond, City Council APPROVED the MINUTES of the INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS of January 20,2015. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -34- ADOPT AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION ITEM#64565 BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADOPTED: AGENDA FOR THE FORMAL SESSION February 3, 2015 -35- Item VI—H1 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM#64566 Mayor Sessoms DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING: EXCESS CITY-OWNED PROPERTY Burton Station Road Barbara Messner, questioned which, if any, Council Members have conflict of interests with or own property near the Burton Station Road property. There being no other speakers, Mayor Sessoms CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. February 3, 2015 II -36- Item -VI-I ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#64567 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council APPROVED, BY CONSENT, IN ONE MOTION, Items 1, 2a, 2b(MOSS VERBAL NAY) and 3a/b/c of the CONSENT AGENDA. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -37- Item -VI-I.I ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#64568 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, 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 Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None Council Lady Wilson DISCLOSED she has a personal interest in ITEM#1 as she receives retirement income from Dixon Hughes Goodman as a result of her late husband's employment with the company; however, she advised she does not personally provide services to the Applicant and is able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively and in the public's interest. February 3, 2015 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. 7 8 9 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of that 10 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; 12 13 WHEREAS, the City acquired the Property pursuant to the Burton Station 14 Road Improvements Project, CIP 9-081.003; 15 16 WHEREAS, the Property is adjacent to 5827 Burton Station Road, which 17 is under contract for purchase by SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC ("Tranquility"); 18 19 WHEREAS, Tranquility has agreed to purchase the Property for the 20 current assessed value of$30,300; 21 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; 25 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 28 29 WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the Property is in 30 excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach. 31 32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 33 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 34 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 40 deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney. 41 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). 45 This ordinance shall be effective from the date of its adoption. 46 47 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 3rd 48 day of February , 2015. CA13237 R-1 1/8/15 \\vbgov.com\dfs l\applications\citylawprod\cycom 32\wpdocs\d008\p024\00176636.doc • ED ' S TO O ,TENT APP V AS TO CONTENT ti- 1 .1 / , k /%��' �. IIIL u.Iic •rks/Real Estate Dep? `"1�f Housing & Neigh. • • v• Preservation APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY -)j,;:; ��' U tc-- City rney s Office 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. I 1 I - [I] fihr tai `3 'r3 3 0 0 0- 0 - 41 ria 40 sD ;s -5 -44 4. m .o' A 44 mm ['S .. `1 st3 xd' n48 1 0 C C z w .q. rte, �f'v4/F 4t "' ' -:*,..-• to 4G — 41 5 r sr % , o a. s ° t Z . o C X ..a ifs 0b Mt 0r. 801 4 z p a 03 , E II ti40.14 IA BEAc• , City of Viririia Beach yea a ter' q9�s �F OUR Npj\°` VBgov.com ROSEMARY WILSON PHONE: (757)422-0733 COUNCIL LADY-AT-LARGE FAX (757)385-5669 In Reply Refer to 0054004 February 3, 2015 Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk Municipal Center Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115 (I) Dear Mrs. Fraser: Pursuant to the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act,I make the following declaration: 1. On January 6, 2015, I filed with your office a written disclosure regarding City Council's discussion and vote on SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC's application for a modification of a conditional use permit for property located at 5827 Burton Station Road. That item was deferred to City Council's February 3, 2015 meeting. 2. In addition to the above-referenced application, Council's February 3, 2015 agenda also includes an ordinance declaring a 6,318 square foot 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 the same to SUL Tranquility Lakes, LLC. 3. The application identifies Dixon Hughes Goodman as a business providing services with respect to the requested property use. As I noted in my January 6, 2015 disclosure letter, I have a personal interest in this transaction because I receive retirement income from Dixon Hughes Goodman as a result of my late husband's employment by the company. 1304 WREN PLACE,VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23451 Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser -2- February 3, 2015 4. The City Attorney's Office has advised me that although I have a personal interest in these two transactions,because I do not personally provide services to the applicant, the Act provides that I may participate without restriction in Council's discussion of, and vote on, the application and the ordinance, upon disclosure of this interest. 5. I wish to disclose the above facts and declare that I am able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively, and in the public interest. Accordingly, I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records of City Council. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Rosemary A. W�on Councilmember RAW/RRI -38- Item-VI-L2a ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#64569 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinances re property at 130 London Bridge Road-DISTRICT 6—BEACH a. DECLARE the property EXCESS of the City's needs Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 (A) 1 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING 18.245+/- ACRES 2 OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 130 LONDON 3 BRIDGE ROAD TO BE IN EXCESS OF THE CITY'S 4 NEEDS 5 6 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") owns 18.245 +/- acres of 7 property located at 130 London Bridge Road (GPIN: 2407-04-8646), formerly known as 8 the London Bridge Commerce Center (the "Property"); 9 10 WHEREAS, the Property was acquired pursuant to the City's APZ-1 Acquisition 11 Program (CIP 9-060); and 12 13 WHEREAS, City Council has identified the Property for future commercial 14 development consistent with the City's APZ-1 Ordinance and the Navy's restrictive 15 easement on the Property. 16 17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 18 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 19 20 That the Property located at 130 London Bridge Road (GPIN: 2407-04-8646) is 21 hereby declared to be in excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach and is 22 authorized to be marketed for sale. 23 24 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 3rd 25 day of February , 2015. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: SUFFICIENCY: / // City A ney '_. Economic Development CA13194 R-2\\vbgov.com\DFS1\Applications\CityLawProd\cycom32\W pdocs\D012\P018\00181356.docx 1/28/2015 -39- Item -VI-L2b ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#64570 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinances re property at 130 London Bridge Road-DISTRICT 6—BEACH b. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to CONVEY the property at 130 London Bridge Road to the Development Authority (deferred January 20, 2015) Voting: 10-1 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Voting Nay: John D. Moss Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 I I I i (B) 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 6 7 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") owns 18.245 +/- acres of 8 property located at 130 London Bridge Road (GPIN: 2407-04-8646), formerly known as 9 the London Bridge Commerce Center (the "Property"); 10 11 WHEREAS, the Property was acquired pursuant to the City's APZ-1 Acquisition 12 Program (CIP 9-060) (the "Program"); 13 14 WHEREAS, the City Council has voted to declare the Property in excess of the 15 City's needs; 16 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; 20 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; 24 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 27 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 30 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. 32 33 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 34 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 35 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. 39 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. 44 45 3. That City Council requests and recommends that the Authority adopt a 46 Resolution accepting the transfer of the Property to the Authority. 47 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. 57 58 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 3rd 59 day of February , 2015. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: SUFFICIENCY: 271/:( T/i/1-e-eA'z' fq(Cc---Th City Aeney Economic Development APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: c (1 � ALJ , • Management Services CA13194 R-3 \\vbgov.com\DFS1\Applications\CityLawProd\cycom32\W pdocs\D012\P018\00181357.docx 1/28/2015 2 • .1 t. 5 ti 1 ..-'fi 3 d' 01 G yr c Al 1 CU N L 't cuZ CCU 'CS A o▪ V G ▪ CCA Ce co cu c -a O • m o C0 I- � O▪ ili LV � . • J OO M‘ `t - ' eq ji Li -,:,,,,:...:1:::,:,0:,• NI __ 11 : / t y' i s r* Obi . rir,. r.r. ' . ro b,,,, \ jfj 1 1 ' aer - _ '''' '4• oil • , -- ' , ., '� 'N v J ;11:3";41`' (-. , It ' r r 4. >= � '`.�' nko .,,z,..• M I " `mss� — — 41 J".14111;'' r i 0 k i i, •%. f , " 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. II -40- Item -VI-L3a ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#64571 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT,APPROPRIATE and/or TRANSFER: a. $300,000 from the Landmark Foundation to the Public Health Department re the New Baby Care Program Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 i I 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 5 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 7 VIRGINIA: 8 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 13 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 3rd day of February 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: i( C)Aj‘ Budget and anagement Services City y' ff. CA13249 R-1 January 7, 2015 -41- Item -VI-L3b ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#64572 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT,APPROPRIATE and/or TRANSFER: b. $212,612 from Economic Development re final payment to the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance(HREDA) Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 I , 1 AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER $212,612 FROM THE 2 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO NON- 3 DEPARTMENTAL FOR A PAYMENT TO THE HAMPTON 4 ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE 5 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 7 VIRGINIA: 8 9 That $212,612 is hereby transferred from the Department of Economic 10 Development to Non-Departmental for the purpose of making the FY 2014-15 final 11 payment to the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA). Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 3rd day of February , 2015. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: ,_J CLQ 0) Budget and Management Servii es C' o •ey i ice CA13257 R-1 January 21, 2015 I I I i -42- Item -VI-L3c ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#64573 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT,APPROPRIATE and/or TRANSFER: c. $20,780 from the Oyster Heritage Fund to Planning and Community Development re the Oyster Shell Recycling Program Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 1 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE 2 OYSTER HERITAGE TRUST FUND 3 4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 5 VIRGINIA: 6 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 3rd day of February , 2015. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SU IENCY: ( vt O Budget and Management Se ices -4 - 's'Office CA13259 R-1 January 22, 2015 -43- Item—VI-J PLANNING ITEM#64574 1. LEONARD M. LYON ENLARGEMENT and RELOCATION OF NON-COFORMITY 2. SUL TRANQUILITY LAKES,LLC/ MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS WILLIAM DONALD MARTIN,SR. 3. CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH a.AMEND COMP PLAN b.AMEND TRANSITION AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES ITEM#1 WILL BE DEFERRED INDEFINATELY Council Lady Wilson DISCLOSED she has a personal interest in ITEM#2 as she receives retirement income from Dixon Hughes Goodman as a result of her late husband's employment with the company; however, she advised she does not personally provide services to the Applicant and is able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively and in the public's interest. ITEM#3a/b WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY February 3, 2015 -44- Item -VI-J PLANNING ITEM#64575 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council APPROVED IN ONE MOTION, BY CONSENT, Items I (DEFERRED INDEFINATELY) and 2 of the PLANNING AGENDA. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -45- Item—VI-J.1 PLANNING ITEM#64576 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council, DEFERRED INDEFINATELY, BY CONSENT, Application of LEONARD M. LYON for Enlargement and Relocation of a Non-Conforming Use at 4481 Lee Avenue DISTRICT 4-BAYSIDE Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 I II I -46- Item -VI-J.2 PLANNING ITEM#64577 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council, APPROVED and CONDITIONED, BY CONSENT, Application of 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 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon Application of 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) (GPIN 1458884739; 1458884988) DISTRICT 4 — BAYSIDE The following conditions shall be required: 1. All conditions attached to the Conditional Use Permit granted by the City Council on March 13, 2012, are deleted and 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 the 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, age sixty-two (62) or older. February 3, 2015 -47- Item -VI-J.2 PLANNING ITEM#64577 (Continued) 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. This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 107(f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third day of February, Two Thousand Fifteen Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None Council Lady Wilson DISCLOSED she has a personal interest in ITEM#2 as she receives retirement income from Dixon Hughes Goodman as a result of her late husband's employment with the company; however, she advised she does not personally provide services to the Applicant and is able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively and in the public's interest. February 3, 2015 -48- Item -VI-J.3a PLANNING ITEM#64578 The following individual registered to speak.• Russell and Peggy Harris expressed their appreciation to Council Lady Henley for keeping the community informed and protecting the Transition Area. They agree with the language suggested by Council Lady Henley regarding the developable area of property and they do not want Burrow Pits to be considered in calculating "open space". Upon motion by Council Lady Henley, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council, ADOPTED Ordinances re CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH a. AMEND the Comprehensive Plan re Princess Anne and Transition Area, Chapter 4 of the Policy Document This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 1070 of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third day of February, Two Thousand Fifteen Voting: 9-2 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and John E. Uhrin Council Members Voting Nay: Rosemary Wilson James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 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 11 12 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning 13 practice so require; 14 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 18 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 22 23 WHEREAS, the attached revisions to the Policy Document should be adopted as 24 part of the Comprehensive Plan. 25 26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 27 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 28 29 That the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Virginia Beach be, and hereby is, 30 amended and reordained by: 31 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. 36 37 COMMENT 38 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. 42 43 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this 3rd 44 day of February , 2015. APPROVED AS T• CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFIC NCY: //)1 Plannin��bepartment 1 City Attorney's ffice CA13146 R-6 January 26, 2015 2 11 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 strikes, gh.Text to be added is shown as underlined. Maps to be inserted are noted in bold.) CHAPTER FOUR- PRINCESS ANNE&TRANSITION AREA chapter our PRINCESS ANNE& TRANSITION AREA 41f -- 4 p.4-1 et subseq. PRINCESS ANNE AND TRANSITION AREA PRINCESS ANNE/TRANSITION AREA ➢ Quality Development ➢ Planned Mix of Public and Private Uses ➢ Exceptional Open Spaces ➢ Design with Nature 1 , West Neck Creek Natural Area Signature Golf Course 4 I USA Field Hockey-Sportsplex PRINCESS ANNE&TRANSITION AREA Princess Anne and the Transition Area are is strategically located below the"Green Line,"between the raaere u.-banized region Suburban Area of the City to the north and the rural area Rural Area to the south.This area remains 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 a north,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- ;;;,which are characterized by an abundance of:natural resources;larger open spaces,including federal,state,and local parks;and the City'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. 2 1 11 1 11 011111161 r_1111111.111 "■".GreenLine Princess Anne itAt. _ at --- iii Transition Area iii i A• tkiq 0 Historic Princess Anne Center ,. a R. -City Property i r !0 Interfacility Traffic Area(ITA) `-- –'.7-i:-.$. n Alcuz Noise Zones t,; =s Proposed Southeastern Parkway k Ale 90 $R,. Alikr , oi Ilk 4 too r e W. 4 „ ---- ' , sltlon roe -. / cy b 11W11111111..` � NMUOa rcoor Ro Princess Anne&Transition Area Princess Anne, shown on the next 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 (AICUZ). 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 already in place for those portions of this special area where the Comprehensive Plan was previously silent or 3 1 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. di ,..,,..--,,,,, - IR 0. . 01.--4 , __'4040 .- r 47 -�_ OR , L. , 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 Virginia Beach. •- . ' . • . . - • - • . • . _ . • _ •• • - _ • - _ _ • - • •. - . In sum,the Princess Anne area of the City offers a unique opportunity for The remainder of the original Transition Area consists of the area bordered by lies to the east of Princess Anne. It consists of approximately 5,900 acres and is bounded by Princess Anne and Sandbridge Roads 4 i I i along the 'Green Line'to the north, North Landing Road and the Princess Anne area border to the west to the Princess Anne border, Indian River Road to the south, and New Bridge Road to the east.{See map next page.} 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. . is 111 Canoeists in West Neck Creek Park Corridor Transition Area Neighborhood Transition Area Roadway Buffer and Public Trail System 5 I I I i 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. , • Rdatio 6 GENERAL-RE CM E ONS principles cited in the 'Transition Area Design Guidelines'. otherwise r nded .. - - - ' • - • - • - - _ .. .•_ I. • - . - . _ . - - -•- - • • • •- • - •- - - - - . - .•••• e0• - • .. - - internal green space. • _ - . . •• • - - - - - - •- • •- - - - •- -- • -• • • _- - - , _ -• . . - • .. , - the standards set for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) 'Certified' rating. *- - - - • - - •- - • •- - - - •7 SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREA 4(SEGA 4) PRINCESS ANNE • .. .. .. along the Princess Anne Corridor. In areas where residential uses fall outside of restricted AICUZ zones, 8 1 p.4-6 et subseq. SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREA 4(SEGA 4)-PRINCESS ANNE DESCRIPTION Vicinit rea 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. 111 '4,7*3 k. ksp„,..,,,e,,./,, ' .fixj1 '- �0�* \r 7t ', ' + / iiia"•i . rt Nit .» �� iii OF � �. Y r ii' . k ;30-,, ° N-• ./411 ,' i b .t / . .><"s %N c fl •. r t Op i 4411 N ' , r tIre„ is lv0 4:1 Y Iq .. , yz� IIII 0 025 0.5 0.'75 1 N. r Miles Special Economic Growth Area 4(SEGA 4)—Princess Anne SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREA 4 (SEGA 4)—PRINCESS ANNE: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Special Economic Growth Area 4(SEGA 4)—Princess Anne was designated as a SEGA, recognizing 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 adjustments are appropriate to accomplish strategic public outcomes and adapt to changes to implement the Oceana Land Use Conformity program, proposed developments within SEGA 4- Princess 9 1 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 D. Mixed use town center style development in the Municipal Center and Historic/Cultural District D. 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 Common iPrin « ^nne GE 5, 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. W 11!!! Process Anne liPilikTransrtwn Area O fMsbrx Princess Anne Center Wt C40Ro I♦Crty Property r 0 InteAace ty Traffic Area(ITA) v a. . ` CD AICUZ Noise Zones 3 I * i.S Proposed Southeastern Parkway I , • 'u i : '''44$:140/ ' ' g..),. .,,,f44,. lir � t �` , _ r. t ,,,,. iiki- \ Ilk . . \ A jr ti y SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREA 4(SEGA 4)-PRINCESS ANNE 10 I I I i NORTH PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS ATHLETIC VILLAGE ACADEMIC VILLAGE MEDICAL VILLAGE Sportsplex(Athletic Village) 111 AUYANcED 11 . • +i {, - ! ,w i -2,1 Advanced Technology Center(Academic Village) W.- t , Sentara Princess Anne Hospital(Medical Village) 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. 11 i I i 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 Schools7i the Virginia Beach Campus of Tidewater Community College71 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. 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)Sportsplexj Virginia Beach National Golf Course; the National Field Hockey Training Center-71a 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 areaLis 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. 12 I i ➢ 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. D. 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. � . . . , • ( f. .5, {'�, _fit. .- MkM --1- S- '# Operation Smile World Headquarters Landstown Commons Retail Center CENTRAL PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS 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. 13 I I I i 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. "i .0" _„447.1 $ �'= pax etz 40.0 alo } • Showcase Natural Resources • • F- ,rr Stumpy Lake 14 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. ➢ 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. 15 ➢ 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. 16 it 1• ,,*.o ' 'A Ifs' x�* '♦�.° ` Cyt ♦ a p i i .f7 A b t� I., -a - .0 $ - % x S ', $.14! S x A I In �, :.a I >< ,' • _ '• 7 •• I ♦ •.6 oq,_ r 4 �n's♦ •i, t . ' " i-1: / / I I ANG. Ion'/ Ii 11 / .,,t.. ,.. ssots., -r4.0fir• - C. ♦^ ►�. Historic Princess Anne Center s 1�� °Mut I Historic and Cultural District Historic Princess Anne Center 17 I II I i 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 TRAFFIC AREA 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 Land pg 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. 18 I I I 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 space poi ham..- L y Municipal Center-City Hall Municipal Center—Court Complex HISTORIC/CULTURAL DISTRICT 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. Ir ,moi v ti Historic Princess Anne Courthouse 19 ➢ 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 ➢ Preserve Courthouse building Program Capacity: ➢ Small footprint infill buildings along Princess Anne Road and North Landing Road _ j 1� • it! e t h +j `i ry 1 97 L4 $ 6.�" "� +_ 1t *art f' ISA Q r _ • _it, I ++*w�► ,,� _ � 14, mwroma Princess Anne Road in Historic/Cultural District-concept New development(retail and residential infill)in Historic/Cultural District-concept PRINCESS ANNE CORPORATE PARK 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 20 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 `` ;I;.. ,,, -- --w �. 7; ',-i4 . .14:7 li,. °':' .0, 141, .,,,i-, .,,tit /NI,... .,,,,,, A . i •,. 111 1 4t Aerial view concept-Princess Anne Corporate Park south of Princess Anne Road 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: 21 1 11 i ➢ Office and Research Campuses ➢ 75 acres: Church,schools,and athletic fields ➢ 200 acres: Campus development(potential for 2 million square feet) ➢ 244 acres: Open space and roads • • � - it 1 - ,i 4 . IE a e ..IT x `• la 1 , ' -"1--\ 1 we y •Ip t. _ f j! is 4 lb '.. -'", ' , ,, k N, .,-.,,, ...„, .. ,,,,,„ ,4 '''' i VP .' Z i d 5� e R t� ,gx, ,. in tl• IP Ii ar #, 41 k - -—ailVa 441Ari Concept aerial view-Brown Farm Area in ITA SUSTAINABLE LABORATORY AND SERVICES 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 22 i -.- liltr _ Al1 .,........„,...4.... / - . ,, . ,,,,,„,. g k, '... _fir __ T.. ,• .. . - . a t r ., . ..r. r • RIP 1. ' 4 tPite' J a 1 Concept aerial view of Sustainable Laboratory Services Area in the ITA 23 I II I NavalAir Station 0 �`,a. .1.•4041( FY 1�5' 'Il cee ��:`II a• aoec ' ' Q I/ 111 A .t :jr. 41,_ ,\40,40 ,.40 \NV?,' ,,' 04t 00,4 iv W. F. M *4 ` . yr ,.184 e'gt ito$c� NI. tir+ w ` r �tr .v� cr, y r s 'rte jilt p _ * . � , ,... t + I ....',0- .......- r y it w;� rt lin r C 7"'r lib.' 1 4 to t 4 ONE 41,1r 4 4 N AP Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA 4)—Princess Anne—Conceptual aerial view Source: 1TA& Vicinity Master Plan 24 TRANSITION AREA - -- ' chapter. 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. 25 i Insert New Map qo (,___-_--..1_,. __ --.44, .1 Trensobon kes �` `J — 'e.9 obi P / / ' OMlesrlaeity Traffic Arae PTA) .,.414.14 4ft Q AICUZ Noise Zones <,,,,/, ;0N • . .40...41 I 1 b41,..0 0...s, r \ An, 401 401 . IV . ,,, , ,,. iii , , ,,,„s.,,,,,, _, ,,,,,..„:„....,::„,,,,,,,:,,,:::,:::,...,,,,,,,,,:,;,.,„iv.i. i...44„. , ,,,,,,,.......--,,,,:"., -- ---4. 0 k ... ,, , .., , ... ,,,._ „ , ,,. ., • ill'moi. s. iii di s . ''',.. ' -'''.' r i # 6. - tillikaik , 1. \ ism, ii.i.„ , , / AMM Rey R ;Y= ~°w'.46",b Mt 5.5 Transition Area 26 I II I 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: D Development should be creative and of high quality. D 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. D Uses should necessitate limited roadway improvements(e.g.,turn lanes). D 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. D 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. D 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. D 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. D Development within floodplains is strongly discouraged. D 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: D 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. D Open space should be deliberately included and designed as a site amenity in all development. D Stormwater management techniques should be designed as site amenities and retention areas and should not be isolated behind buildings. D 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. D Residential and non-residential use design should reflect a "Rural Transitional" architectural theme (refer to the Transition Area Design Guidelines for examples). D 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). 27 I I I ➢ For residential development, parcel consolidation is encouraged to enable larger development sites that can be designed creatively. C4.\\ , 0114. , • 1, t.—+,L— k4., , - ' a Transition Area Neighborhood Neighborhood-serving business with context-sensitive design y>r t , — : I -... * T I., , , r _, a M»t" Transition Area Business ...00,-;,;420.0s" .tee Neighborhood-serving retail in Historic Nimmo Church area D. 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. 28 ➢ 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. x Residential open space design Roadway Buffer with Primary Trail 29 I I I i 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-lane 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 protect 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. 30 -49- Item-VI-J.3b PLANNING ITEM#64579 Upon motion by Council Lady Henley, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council, ADOPTED, Ordinances re CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH b. AMEND the Transition Area Design Guidelines to incorporate by reference into the Comprehensive Plan This Ordinance shall be effective in accordance with Section 1070 of the Zoning Ordinance. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Third day of February, Two Thousand Fifteen Voting: 9-2 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and John E. Uhrin Council Members Voting Nay: Rosemary Wilson James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 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 10 11 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning 12 practice so require; 13 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 17 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 21 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 27 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 37 38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 39 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 40 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: 46 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 54 Planning. 55 56 COMMENT 57 58 The ordinance deletes the previous Transition Area Design Guidelines and adopts the 59 Transition Area Design Guidelines by the adoption of the revisions recommended by the Transition 60 Area/ITA Citizens' Committee for the Transition Area and Planning Commission. Such revised 61 Guidelines are also hereby incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. 62 63 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on this 3rd 64 day of February , 2015. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICI NCY: 1VI\I'WAWA -- 1.)(0;a40,4,, Planni 1! Departmen� City Attorney's Office CA13147 R-9 January 26, 2015 2 1 II ' t ria. ,,ro�g' `, .3 ,"zs. -''' bY# . , F ,,.i►its ,.v w :, . �t9 - �a ........,„...,........,.. „,„...„=„4„,.., , ,,,, • _,.., r ,--• :- ', . __ ,,„ s� 16I' { t\ 41) 1 .moi t •u r Transi.. ,....., .. .tion Area Desin Guidelines r,,..1, _ ,., ...,,, .. .. .....,.. Ki . 1. ., bk..�, .. ,• LJ 64:(.: .. . -. , , .. 1 . 'i,.....t,--'11-j ‘ 7-1 4' C-ity 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) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PURPOSE AND LOCATION 3 2. DEVELOPMENT AND USES 6 3. DESIGN PRINCIPLES 9 4. SPECIAL PLACES IN THE TRANSITION AREA 17 4.1. Municipal Center 4.2. Nimmo 4.3. Pungo 4.4. Environmental Education Center at Back Bay 5. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 25 6. INFRASTRUCTURE 31 APPENDICES Appendix A Transition Area Development Matrix Appendix B Transition Area Open Space & Trails Network Plan/Map 01/23/2015 Page 2 of 34 1. PURPOSE AND LOCATION Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide development and design guidance in conformance with the vision and land use policies for the Transition Area of the Comprehensive Plan. The objective is to encourage innovation and creativity in the appropriate design of buildings and sites so that all development and redevelopment in this unique area of the City will be respectful of its natural heritage and historical legacy and sensitive to its environmental value. This will result in a pleasant, supportive built environment reflective of the traditional rural development patterns of Virginia Beach in its ._ �.__ 1 •Tnnsieon Ma ..�/"" __ ...�.- — -vim' � u� f fjir1 it ' i Q MCU2Nons genas . •w wNa"° 444,14ksimb �rr�y7 .T44: -,,,L'.-,x r . <is:J.::' , Who �' 4,44)-----.7,,X -` � •7 -vr, ' ---, ilik \ �• AN.'- I , ,rte ,,a i ..... ,111111, Arp. +�'' ...„. ,„ , %mai to �- r ,, , .,,. IL ' , ., i el fvi .4 New..., . nos ............t ..„.„ , , ,_ , \ , \ ,,. , .-0 „, 7 , .., Transition Area physical form and appearance. Unless specified, these design guidelines apply to all proposed development and redevelopment to enable the means by which development can comply with the vision for the Transition Area as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. 01/23/2015 Page 3 of 34 Location The Transition Area lies east of Special Economic Growth Area 4- Princess Anne. - 4, 4 It consists of approximately 5,900 acres . a and is defined by its boundary to the , north by the 'Green Line' along Princess 03 Anne and Sandbridge Roads and to the f,, 4%. • '` west by North Landing Road and the -`�^s '`��• Princess Anne SEGA 4 border and to the south by Indian River Road and to the f - east by New Bridge Road.The Transition O Area serves as a unique land use area '> i y buffering the low density Rural Area from the more densely developed Suburban Area. It does this by promoting development patterns and policies that :• . • - •rte ^ � . are limited in scope and designed :1p •••isMaps -t2014Google according to specific standards. Development will be encouraged to aggregate density in areas served by adequate roads and public utilities and to reduce density in environmentally sensitive areas. By employing creative planning and techniques,these development guidelines will provide a pattern that emphasizes flexible community planning with a greater integration of open space and natural resources that respect and protect the unique natural character of the area, enabling a true transition into the Rural Area to the south. In so doing,the vision will be fulfilled that the Transition Area not be a continuation of the higher density development patterns and forms found in the Suburban and Urban Areas to the north. 01/23/2015 Page 4 of 34 II r • • 7 - . t ♦�+ tea- - r- S .. i n• �.-'r2TMa f r 4 ;f r -z 1 ,x /Alp t '. — .,�.. tr� .�+ :� f Agriculture and Residential Uses along Seaboard Road north of Indian River Road • 01/23/2015 Page 5 of 34 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. 4-4.1# ;..... .... , A 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 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. 01/23/2015 Page 6 of 34 r fa itti.. i4A. - .„ •4y_ _ .. j „ • -ir. x.r f • M. ,1 _:, �sa eW -. 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. ➢ 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 01/23/2015 Page 7 of 34 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. xt 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. 01/23/2015 Page 8 of 34 I I 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 d+s 49 proposed within areas of existing tree ` al ' ,•s t cover, design the placement of buildings ll li ,i ° ' " ,, �I! I, yHIl'` ' ,, and driveways so as to save and protect as `; ' ,- ; many trees and other significant East entrance to Villages of West Neck with existing tree cover environmental features as possible. 3.2 Open space should be deliberately included and designed as a site amenity in all development. (See more under Section 5 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, -' "'!'y hedgerows; and agricultural features, such as `=`` vT'-` premier farmland,field patterns, and historic __ 44 F' structures that recall the rural heritage are encouraged and should be incorporate into _, , the design of entrances and other prominent � ,`m 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. 01/23/2015 Page 9 of 34 Storm water management as an amenity in Heritage Park 3.3.a. Open space may be designed to address stormwater management, but it should not be limited to stormwater management facilities • r ate- -tom r11pE.?P+. • .Are , s: j' ` a ysv 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. 01/23/2015 Page 10 of 34 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 major streets and road frontages. Typically have a roof form to the front and a partial or full-width frontporch. 01/23/2015 Page 11 of 34 Examples of Residential Rural Transitional Architecture This example of early 20th 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 U U U e I , ,. f I - is �--,1 o ii i -11: Home in Mathews Green with a large, open wraparound porch with -. >s ti V simple railings,standing seam roof,appropriately proportioned dormers,and wood clapboard style or similar siding a contemporary design with rural architecturalExampleof treatments of front-gable roof, full-width open front porch,and horizontal siding f,STAil- N ms, 1 I - r w —, , c rriy k ''-; t Example with front-gabled roofs, simple porch columns, } bracketed eaves and horizontal siding at gable ends Homes in Ashville Park 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 01/23/2015 Page 12 of 34 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. 01/23/2015 Page 13 of 34 i Examples of Non-Residential Rural Transitional Architecture . •' I $' (r f LN -° Near the Nimmo Center on Princess Anne Road- , Example of franchise development with compatible I materials and design featuring arches,pitched roof, and clapboard style siding II _- .'wz --- 2.• .i + Y i,' ..rri, ----7--- -------'--- T - .. Rainbow Station on Sandbridge Road-Example of a simple form based architecture with strong roof lines `r' Non Residential uses on North Landing Road exemplifying specific rhythm to the building façade featuring a full-width i � - -„.jw!'i° f ( _ '`-4 ; open inviting front porch with / _' 7-.-simple porch columns ... r, 01/23/2015 Page 14 of 34 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. 01/23/2015 Page 15 of 34 3.10 Fencing should be of an open style to create or maintain a sense of open space throughout the Transition Area. i , . : _ pryer i I • t, is m - . —. Examples of preferred fence styles Vi ern, *4 Example of a fence style that is not preferred 01/23/2015 Page 16 of 34 I 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. r 1 .. j fldi ....I i 1., _ _.q.„... , ,„,,,, .. .... _ , f ry _...".....„.._ , , ....,, .. .. . v.._ -....„:„.. . .,.. . Old Princess Anne County Courthouse 01/23/2015 Page 17 of 34 I lit ...*:"1,6" 41. 1 r Contributing structure adjacent to the Old County Courthouse Other styles of architecture found in this ► - - I. area are primarily Neo-Georgian buildings 4, ;<' '- 4 arranged in a campus style along grid - 'a • 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 If P w The use of brick remains the dominant ' t. "------"N. • . character of the Municipal Center while wood siding is apparent on most of the older homes in the area.The surrounding ----1':-.."----:-1-'=%- ill - f residential character comes from the 1 v expansive front yards and large trees which evokes an earlier time in our city's heritage .' • "4-'‘`'.2 as exemplified in this photograph. Richard Kellam House 01/23/2015 Page 18 of 34 i 1 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 V 4` k, . tti aVF ' ii % ...-=.....--L :---r---7-:--; - 7 7 0 mil .. . i 70 lit i ' / -- I"A Nimmo Church from an earlier time Steeple of Nimmo Church Despite its federal style having been obscured by alterations and additions, Nimmo 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 it.- : � � should not be the dominant material in this irii i area since the church is a wood clad frame 1 building. No new building should be taller Nimmo Church modified with additions than the gable end of the church to allow the 01/23/2015 Page 19 of 34 1 11 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. [j _ - - _ ____I j R 1 I IP 11111111119 Undated photograph of Munden's Store seen from Princess Anne Road •, 0 Sian feature of Munden's Store Window treatment feature o f Munden's Store 01/23/2015 Page 20 of 34 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 Readi-Cut kit home dating back to 1919. r . .; e ' aza. 41-1 r Undated photograph of house design by Aladdin Readi-Cut called"The Plaza"located on Princess Anne Road 01/23/2015 Page 21 of 34 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 gabled 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 Examples of architectural detail of overhanging eaves found in Pungo Center in Pungo Center 01/23/2015 Page 22 of 34 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 Wildlifefat r. Refuge, as part of their Comprehensive Conservation 41417'24 -4" Plan (CCP) dated September 2010, proposes to 1 construct a new headquarters,visitor center, and ungo Center' environmental education center to be located at the corner of New Bridge 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 i ULZ:�.�,., . proposed public use area is expected to "..: '�r""""'"' serve more than 150,000 visitors annually. ., x '� To accommodate this new center, a ,. .4k-to: realignment of New Bridge Road is c . r proposed. This location would be centrally •; f ` PropoNd MsadgYa `3 located to all Refuge property and assets»ha and would address a concern that facilities � _ -=e' = •� ��. should be more accessible to the public and list Re • closer to the center of town. The current office would be maintained and improve as a { primary visitor contact facility and possible = }" gift store. 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 01/23/2015 Page 23 of 34 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 fir k 4 «a ym kT e whey f• Punao Hunt Club 01/23/2015 Page 24 of 34 1 'I I 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 s: ,: corridors, estuaries, wetlands, k, A. , ,_ * ,, ., x * mature tree stands of native c `°;1'. A — , i' vegetation/undeveloped += 1tr. ,a " woodlands, aquifer recharge F - i P areas, floodplains, soils r .L Iprim-7.�._- '""" -- . --• classified as having high water tables, soils classified as highly erodible, land incapable of . "" -==;; meeting percolation Passive open space in Mathews Green 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. 01/23/2015 Page 25 of 34 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 fr ` •facilities to be used for a bona fide public �k 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 Y. "J Designated open space in Mathews Green public. 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 01/23/2015 Page 26 of 34 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. it 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. 01/23/2015 Page 27 of 34 I II 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). :61,41; l S • • w Y Muti-purposed trail within a roadside buffer providing connectivity to a residential area. 01/23/2015 Page 28 of 34 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.rs <3�� , 4,2wa .. r�k ai. t \r FS4L,f Yk 512, i r k • -17 01/23/2015 Page 29 of 34 II 1 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. a.* Illietttato 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 fir- - .'. SVI ' . a . ' t it s Ilkom .. , Non-residential buffer along Sandbridge Road 01/23/2015 Page 30 of 34 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 proiect 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 yy 01/23/2015 Page 31 of 34 APPENDICES 01/23/2015 Page 32 of 34 APPENDIX A: TRANSITION AREA MATRIX 4 Residential density for any 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 consistency 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. Points 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) 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[can be viewed as a 79%score,as if on + 11= a testi). 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=. 111 allowable 1 dwelling unit per acre if Add the result from above to 0.5(the baseline density),which results in the maximum density 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) 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 Comments: 0 to 1 point to the 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) NATURAL RESOURCES TOTAL (add scores for Items A& B) 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? 0 to 1 point to the right) Comments: NO (insert 0 points to the right) AMENITY TOTAL (add scores for Items A, B, C, & D) Insert in appropriate box on page 1 Transition Area Matrix Page 4 of 8 I (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 development? 0 to 1 point to the right) Comments: NO (insert 0 points to the right) Transition Area Matrix Page 6 of 8 E. Does the development use roadway and "hard YES infrastructure"that is appropriate for its design? Is it (insert a score from consistent with the vision and recommendations of this 0 to 1 point to the area as expressed in the Comprehensive Plan? right) Comments: NO (insert 0 points to the right) DESIGN TOTAL (add scores for Items A, B,C, D& E) Insert in appropriate box on page 1 Transition Area Matrix Page 7 of 8 I I I i EXAMPLE OF HOW TO USE THE MATRIX (FROM PAGE 1) (Based on a property with 75 developable acres) Points Natural Resources Degree to which the project preserves and integrates into the overall project the natural 1.5 resource amenities on the site(insert total points from page 2—total possible is 2 points) Amenity The type and degree of the amenity 3_5 (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 4_0 from page 7—total possible is 5 points) 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 8.7 total points divided by 11=0.79[can be viewed as a 79%score,as if =11 = 0.82 on a testi). 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 +0.5- 0.91 the maximum density for the site V 'acres of 68 units Multiply the result from above by the acres of land that'may be earned x subject — for 75 through demonstrated conformance' property'P acres raj' POTENTIAL NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS Transition Area Matrix Page 8 of 8 I 1 1 1 Qw mC7LU ; Z fu L e 1 QJ in .8eMe p € I— O Uo°�a ti I S • 0 t € m D IA ., 1 Q Y" O p W • EF .. • • S i 1& Z • a w . p Z ��oo ... w e Rollo C7 ',• ../.....°'....**// '' D ``lit 2 I I 4 {toad 4 LU Ill.q 1ap •. :., 0 Y of 3i 02 CC z Ce i I W —1LL CC P c g g mS 11 < b Qg L w 1 Z i a.,Q k I •i O 5 • • • J YQ 1 p E. • :ti I-- •,,,: *.� ::•.••• LCL k ••. deo Q s ! f • • >F h v� •. ' D •.• Z D w m U 0_ am ¢ a '. 0 i • •• � 4 ..- Q a • d.- . •••• • a goa ' ; 0 $ 6K *• •••..•..,,. ••. . •• $ O W � } . S Q w j 0aa f o o. F 1 1 z U F 4 ! a W1p •. OOWaFQpOwOO< rcFa ZZN w a Y Z CJ N N Q z Z O a 5 w w . -.7"•;f- 11 -50- ITEM VI-K APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64580 BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS: GREEN RIBBON COMMITTEE HAMPTON ROADS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -51- ITEM VI-K APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64581 • Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council APPOINTED: JOYCE B. HARVEY Three year term 01/01/2015—12/31/2017 COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Voting.• 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -52- ITEM VI-K APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64582 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council APPOINTED: DAN EDWARDS School Representative No term DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -53- ITEM VI-K APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64583 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council REAPPOINTED: RUBY CHRISTIAN and APPOINTED: GRACE E.McPHERSON-Alternate KRISTIN OSBORNE-Alternate Three year term 03/01/2015—02/28/2018 PERSONNEL BOARD Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -54- ITEM VI-K APPOINTMENTS ITEM#64584 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council REAPPOINTED: LINWOOD BRANCH—DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JOHN W. CROMWELL DIANA HICKS and APPOINTED: LISA HARTMAN Three year term 03/01/2015—02/28/2018 TRANSITION AREA ITA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: None February 3, 2015 -55- Item -V-N ADJOURNMENT ITEM#64585 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 6:16 P.M. 01/14.0466„ OtA -6 Amanda Finley-Barnes, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk R Hodges Fraser, MMC William D. Sessoms, Jr. ity Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia February 3, 2015 -56- PUBLIC DIALOGUE There being no speakers, the Mayor Closed the Open Dialogue. February 3, 2015