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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 MINUTES I CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH "COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME" GONIA sFgc CITY COUNCIL o� ' ;z MAYOR WILLIAM D SI3SSOMS,JR.,At-Large U i ! \ y 5 '7('I:MAYOR LOUIS R.JONES,Bayside-District 4 .: Z ROBERT M.DYER,Centerville-District I ',• BARBARA M.HENLEY I Princess Anne District 7 a SHANNON DS KANE,Rose Hall--District 3 °6. �s BRAD MARTIN,At-Large JOHN D.MOSS,At-Large AMELIA N.ROSS-HAMMOND,Kempsville-District 2 JOHN E. UHRIN,Beach District 6 ROSEMARY WILSON,At-Large JAMES L. WOOD,Lynnhaven-District 5 CITY HALL BUILDING 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-8005 CITY MANAGER-.JAMES K.SPORE PHONE:(757)385-4303 CITY A7TORNEY- MARK D.STILES FAX(757)385-5669 CITY ASSESSOR- JERALD D.BANAGAN E-MAIL:ctycncl(rvbgov.com CITY AUDIT OR- LYNDON S.REALMS CITY CLERK- RUTH HODGES FRASER,MMC CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA 23 SEPTEMBER 2014 MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS,JR. PRESIDING I. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS - Conference Room - 4:00PM A. OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS Lynn Clements, Director—Museums B. BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT Michael Kalvort, Director—Parks and Recreation C. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT Patricia Phillips, Director—Finance D. PENDING PLANNING ITEMS Jack Whitney, Director—Planning lA rrG BEg 'w rz....,i-, hYp l;z� � e :P! �5 lwlrvo *, l OUR ..,,,,,;:„-- VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia September 23, 2014 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the CITY COUNCIL'S WORKSHOP in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 4:00 P.M Council Members Present: Robert M Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, Brad Martin, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Rosemary Wilson Family Vacation -2- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS 4:00 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Lynn Clements, Director — Museums. Ms. Clements expressed her appreciation to City Council. She is excited to be here today and share an Update on the Owls Creek Master Plan. The Mission of the Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices: Owls Creek Master Plan Update City Council September 23, 2014 Lynn B. Clements, Director Museums and Historic Resources Capitalizing on the essence of Owls Creek by preserving its future through conservation.pro grenuive p annmg.am emgronnie-•at stewardship that __ enhance til ie local cornmurutias as wt N rs servin;ac a legacy Por future generations F k k The Plan was adopted into the Comprehensive Plan in December 2011. The Aquarium Board and Staff took this Plan as a guide and began working to implement various components which progressed rapidly: O t� Creek Master Plan Projects to be r ,;ewed today: arshview id-Atlantic Marine Animal Conservation ' enter(MACC) •'Coastal Conservation Garden Owls Creek Marsh Pavilion of " ` ihf �- September 23, 2014 -3- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS (Continued) The title slide used the word "Legacy" and a number of City Council Members and Staff have their names on a number of the plaques at the Aquarium. The Owls Creek Master Plan will preserve the last undeveloped Salt Marsh in the City and this is definitely a Legacy the City should be proud of Your Legacy . Cat The Master Plan has four (4) main areas: the Marina District; the Research and Marshview Park,• the Virginia Aquarium and Research Area; and, the Entertainment and Education Area. The Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area have great potential to be a national example of sustainable growth and economic development geared toward environmental preservation. The Marshview Park was the first project to emerge: Owls Creek Master Plan ° � •:444W1011. PENEMANCna R September 23, 2014 -4- CITYMAGS OWLS CREEK MARSHNAGERPAVI'SLION ENHANCEMENTS (Continue The proposed Project, The Mid-Atlantic Marine Animal Conservation Center(MACC), will be located at the end of Bells Road, next to the City's dredge operations. Every major Aquarium in the Country has a support facility. The facility will not be open to the public but will serve as a research facility. The new Center will replace an aging and inadequate leased facility used to support Stranding Operations, Aquatic Animal Collections, holding and quarantined animals for new exhibit and for Educational Outreach Programs. It will provide state-of-the-art technology, specialized equipment, laboratories, and boat access to Owls Creek: .."°-Atlantic Marine Animal Conservation Center(MACC) • ;sponds to an average of 360 stranded Sea Turtles and Marine animals annually • °pproximately three acre site •18,000 square feet '`$13,218,000 funded 7, ----Nm =;Taming opportunity and outfitted through Foundation capital campaign 4,''' •°'Construction to begin January 2016—Tentative opening June 2018 The Entertainment and Education Area is located at the southern portion of the Master Plan Area, bordered by Birdneck Road and General Booth Boulevard. The Plan shows a rope course and a botanical garden: ' The Entertainment and Education Area x i @ Y tey f �4 :hy . Ne L Rt, r ,p se ,.$ ,ry September 23, 2014 -5- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS _,,,.s""—.:..''1.14-,f:1..2:.,0,,I-4t::f,,"..1-1...:..- S. (Continued) ,:s,',:,';:,,,i t•.,t.,,.,:..rf,,,7,,,',- The Adventure Park at the Virginia Aquarium opened May 30`x'. Attendance and revenues are exceeding expectations. When Phase II of the Adventure Park opens as part of the Coastal Conservation Garden, it will be the largest Adventure Parkin North America! The Adventure Park at the Virginia Aquarium vitt ` ' ., . x ; r "i ,1k rhe _ SL. I ry \ 'IT '''''' : I,' l' .!i ii f , -< i The next component of the Entertainment and Education Area is the Coastal Conservation Garden. -':.0:"l41,: This beautiful garden is within a designated Watchable Wildlife Area and located across from the i0i1 Aquarium. The garden will be free and accessible to the public in the spring of 2016. The Foundation will support the garden's maintenance through funds earned via the Adventure Park operation: Coastal Conservation Garden Virginia Aquarium Foundation to fund portion ofthe ,NiVe �al Coastal Conservation Garden by '�dtt ; Williams Family Fund Endowme . 2:1' i ', Maintenance of the Garden wills, = Aavena,rei"u»ireeonopy from the proceeds of theA- '�" t ' 1 : IAdventure Park,p°prroxi pe ` ' ' Goal:Bring children and.a' t varied physical abilities r!(E" ,' iv i 1 co tact with plant and the Cfwts Cite k area s- YNW�1/wed wows' o iJnderSta{lt r AIL AQUARIUM F1CQt;t'1811G+3 t1r19 �UI1 � lea,? VI(Ina BLd h Parks a tl PCC � ..�m�+..».e,....,.wsaot:?a. Y'�fra.,s.-, :m'at� e ,... September 23, 2014 -6- CITYMAN AGER 'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS (Continued) The.Marsh Pavilion is approaching its'20`x'year and it is time for an upgrade with a new name and a new focus. Below are the planned enhancements: :'..-7!1,:..,'..,-.f ls:i ,4-.: :::o: l-l-.:'':7 ."! _54.4:T.., Marsh Pavilion Enhancements New name for the building! An enhanced building focused on creating young scientists and environmental stewards of all ages A stand alone destination in itself with an exhibit gallery designed t4„ L be rejuvenated every two years . A children's gallery designed to open curious minds and inspire • estions about the natural world . , * e dater cafe: Eat local,eat fresh while'you enjoythe antic. * f' F river otters in a more dynamic and;dramatic exhibit �„. a. IANT waters d _e that nvrte& M_ r, fi - 1,� -lion :' f:, The first two year exhibit for the Feature Gallery will include animals with unique adaptations such as Garden eels, stonefish,four-eyed fish, Lesser ant eater, electric eels, Box fish , Upside down sea jellies and other aquatic oddities: -•Feature Gallery 5 - s Inorit , . .-. —' ...,'--,,"ti A.,),„.„...,,,,..12tte-- t - , .liP,. :,,,,,, ,..4, ,,...e..4:,',..1, ^ -.* ''''. arr ''',‘,;,`,,,,vsi ' September 23, 2014 -7- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS (Continued) Families asked for more exhibits for younger children and we have already raised funds for these exhibits. Below is a "sneak peak" of the Children's gallery with some potential animals and exhibits being considered. A Giant Pacific Octopus, a tidal surge pool with touch tanks, comparing venomous animals to poisonous animals and animals that make noise: der ° ~�►,,, . " r , k yam. �� - ?� ti �rw r a. , " itil } � w � The otter exhibit is popular and will be transformed into a "dynamic cafe". Parallel play opportunities for children will be available to accommodate Aquarium and Adventure Park guests. This will be a dynamic element which will include waterfalls, live plants, and unique otter viewing opportunities. The City pays for infrastructure and the non profit partners raise funds for the animals: �, �' spa 11 /,r r " & cafe - - - -7 .' , F t.1., September 23, 2014 1 II -8- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS (Continued) These new exhibits will be groundbreaking, exciting and fun. They will inspire the next generation of young people to be scientists and environmental stewards. A giant watershed exhibit will be created on the exterior of the current building. Some concepts for this area include a pond and shallow water ways/rivers that lead to the ocean. Along the way, children will have opportunities to play and discover elements of watersheds: 9' Outdoor Watershed Exhibit = ; it ii. 'it'r Aliiii71/4tY0 •:-.:'-4744% ...:or._-I!*:7."".,, f 'y 1 it-`,.'A %p 41"."115"-it:Phpo' d8 `z``` rte --• -- O b 9V Ec• di +r.� NNE,{�,J �a `� �f kE�A-{"' , 14CL ': :asi il Phases IV and V will be an entirely new Veterinary Care Center,featuring opportunities to observe the Aquarium's vets in action as they care for the animals in the exhibit collection. The Center will also include classrooms, a possible discovery center and areas where children can role play as Aquarium scientists helping sick and injured sea turtles and marine mammals: Veterinary Care Center -"RfAl.„.0. .r 4-10r- -- w„...; "' A , - lalr:I ' S . -1'.' 14,l'''' ' - te-.0. '''' - rir ,.. ,.. . .., .1ti 1,_ 4,„, ..1 . „.... ... ......t. . _ ..„„ t- - ,.. ,,,,,„. .._,4„,,,r„, ., , _ .. . _i.i.,..„.. 4.5 ,..,..i, ...... d'a esii,s. 56. .. �� b � a i' September 23, 2014 I -9- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS (Continued) Below is the architect rendering of Marsh Pavilion improvement with proposed Vet Center: �, _ Owls Creek Marsh Pavilion Enhancements r---- I ` '' ,Y ',j ' �._ ck' -! a�gy 7 �� , Cyy. ,1-21 s`,-a �o.1 it tll`>r flii., i i' !ji ,4 +., Below are the enhancements planned for the Marsh Pavilion: � -`' Marsh Pavilion Enhancements • ..» ase I, II and III ended City$4,064,020 .-0.4,-i— Private(Non-Profit)$5,552,560 to be raised as ga • `Phase IV and V , Unfunded ity$8,230,960 , `,, gate(Non-Profit)$725,000 to be raised .,Mary Care Center tea nservation Center -. 4.• •and Classrooms ` Ag" °l a. cl . ion '-' .o,:.,„'',-=',:, '- E € V September 23, 2014 -10- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS OWLS CREEK MARSH PAVILION ENHANCEMENTS (Continued) Below is the path forward: Critical path forward •' irginia Aquarium Foundation Capital Campaign : Consultant conducting feasibility study Planning and trustee solicitation through 2015 c', Public phase through mid-2017 • Vwls`CreekMarsh Pavilion: Aquarium receive funding for Phases IV&V in FY 16 Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Ms. Clements and the entire Aquarium Staff for all of their hard work. September 23, 2014 -11- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT 4:30 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Michael J. Kalvort, Director—Parks and Recreation. Mr. Kalvort expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support: City Council Briefing Bow Creek Community Recreation Center Progress Report Presented kw ChadMoM,-nhais,elJPLA,KalPlavonnrt,inLPRE,g,Design Dire antdrd DeueloPment Admin7sLraYm..,:. Mr. Kalvort expressed his appreciation to the entire Team that has worked on this Project: Bow Creek Project Team Phil Davenport Public Works Director Robert A.Maholchic Public Works Project Manager Michael J.Kalvort,CPRE Parks and Recreation Director Chad Morris Planning,Design and Development Administrator Barbara Duke Parks and Recreation Project Lead Kevin Bennington Parks and Recreation Golf Lead McKenzie Construction Construction Contractor Moseley Architects Designer September 23, 2014 -12- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) Below is the Project Overview: Project Overview • Project Components Include: — Demolition of existing 36,782 square foot recreation center — Construction of new 67,743 square foot recreation center — Construction of new golf pro shop and cart storage,improvements to driving range and practice greens l C : — Storm water enhancements 14Y" • Current Status of Project: — Golf Facilities 95%complete — New Recreation Center 75%complete — Project is tracking within budget frr 3'' The Project was approved in FY11/12: Project Overview • The initial appropriation for the project was approved in the FY 11/12 CIP • Project Budget is$27.9M I 'Awr'07'4,114.70,!7*- - aliQ`-` ` w.�t co — Recreation Center(includes � ! design and contingency)is $26.1M — Golf Facilities are$1.8M ---, — Storm water contributed $600,000 towards project 4 September 23, 2014 -13- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) Below is the layout of the new facility: i1 ' 1- . :' 1 I ' s s y t'° qty � M- 4 � dF: Below is how it looks when driving into the new facility: ¢ z r tir r r k — __ wa H` 5' September 23, 2014 II -14- CITY MANAGE(ContinR'S BRd) IEFINGS T BOW CREEKRECREATION CENTER PROGRESS ueREPOR Below is the view from the back of facility. The facility is energy and environmentally friendly: }3R I 7ii� •izu ,..�t'."...K..q.yyr,.y y The community outreach is important and has been ongoing since 2011: Community Outreach 2011 - Ongoing • Public Open House for citizens • Survey of citizens and patrons conducted • Presentations to civic leagues and community groups • Adjacent neighbors notified by letter of project contacts and details • Continuous and on-going communication with adjacent neighbors and community members by project team September 23, 2014 -15- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) Below is the Project Schedule: Project Schedule 2011/2012 Design of Phase 1&Phase 2 Aug 2012 Bow Creek Recreation Center closed to public; team members transferred to other centers, including Williams Farm Recreation Center Mar/April 2013 Initial bids high,performed value engineering that reduced cost estimate by$1.3M July 2013 Construction of new recreation center begins Dec 17,2014 Anticipated substantial completion of new recreation center Late January 2015 Bow Creek Opens(weather permitting) m r 9 The new golf facilities have a few minor details to "iron out" but they have been open for business since July 2014: New Golf Facilities 95 % complete . Cart Barn occupied in March 2013 Pro Shop occupied and open for .11r:r business in July 2014 '1 T Work continuing on improvements to the driving range and = ti s practice greens September 23, 2014 -16— CITY R'S BOW CREEK RECEATION CENTER PMANAGEROGRESS REPORT (ContinuRed) Below are pictures of the Pro Shop: :mow N 5 LI 4c e d ! !t R `.T! 4.; }}-�m / -q 11 The Recreation Center is 75%complete: New Recreation Center 75% Complete Aad id�iliFtt�augai4bu 1� ��, • f�� _ bw September 23, 2014 ii -17- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) taw ..r.. � � • Below are highlights of the Recreation Center: Recreation Center Highlights • 2 court gymnasium • Indoor pool with play area and 4 lap lanes • Expanded weight room with cardio 0 equipment $ •t • Group fitness studio • Community rooms ., • Pre School rooms with dedicated r playground ,�I • New neighborhood park playground p �® l t6 and picnic shelter F1 • New walking trails around storm water features • Outdoor deck overlooking golf course for patrons and special events 14 September 23, 2014 -18- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) Sustainability Initiatives '" dm▪ f ▪4 7'it'. +v This is the first facility in the City that has LEED lighting indoors and outdoors. Also, the Stormwater feature will help the community: Sustainability and Strategic Planning • LEED Certification • First city building to include LED lighting indoors and outdoors • Geo-thermal wells for energy efficiency • Storm water management improved to handle on-site storm drainage as well as neighborhood drainage more efficiently • New storm water ponds are an amenity on the site '"41111t1 • ` 16 September 23, 2014 I II -19- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) Below is the time table for the transition: Bow Creek Transition • October 2014-Golf Facilities Complete • December 17, 2014-Substantial completion of rec center/certificate of occupancy • Late Dec 2014/Jan 2015-Staff move in and set up • Late January-Facility Opening(weather permitting) Iv I� 17 After Bow Creek opens, we will begin construction on the Kempsville Recreation Center. Below is the schedule for that Project: Kempsville Community Recreation Center • Late December 2014—KCRC mostly closed • Late January 2015—KCRC completely closed • Feb-April 2015—Demolition • July 2015—Construction begins • Spring 2017—Estimated completion 18 September 23, 2014 -20- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) Below is more detailed information regarding this Project: Kempsville Community Recreation Center • Construction Budget-$32.2 M • Future Annual Operating Impacts: — 65 FTE's — $2.3 M for full and part time staffing — $250,000 Operating Expenses • Spring 2017—Estimated Opening Date • Staff positions and appropriations to be included in 2016-2017 budget 19 .. .�.�a.w _._.. . .n.. . , Again, there was a tremendous amount of community outreach: Kempsville Community Recreation Center 20 September 23, 2014 -21- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS BOW CREEK RECREATION CENTER PROGRESS REPORT (Continued) � t � u' �. � uQi Com P i . '-',.,.:J L k 11;.:3;;.„.--II,:ill' zk oies# i+s- a,G4 11 9 �g ' t k 'Y Thank You! Questions t , . E)'peri6n&6 th$Fun! ` Vl,g ue Beach Pffik6 enp Raccaattan s • Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Kalvort and the entire Team for their continued work. September 23, 2014 -22- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT 4:48P.M. Mayor Sessoms introduced Patti Phillips, Director—Finance. Ms. Phillips advised on August 15`x', the Finance Department officially closed the City's financial accounting records for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014, and are in the process of analyzing revenues and expenses, developing work papers and assembling financial statements along with supplemental information for the City's 50+ funds in preparation for the City's auditors, Cherry Bekaert. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, (CAFR), containing audited financial statements for all funds, will be presented to City Council on December 9th. However, to assist in planning for upcoming financial decisions, preliminary unaudited key financial statements are presented noting that the Finance Department still has a great deal of analysis to complete, and as such, these amounts could change: 111 4 &V '4 iylr " r } t •Preliminary Status �. � a f e h September 23, 2014 I -23- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEF ANCIAL STA 1NGS INTERIM FINTEMENT (Continued) Today's Briefing will focus on the five (5) major funds: ,, ,,,--. ...41!Sii14151141. 111041,1 �{¢? .r.-- .1.1„,---,-._ tyk k T�6 r �u� -�} N� �" ��C t �'a s � pp a ��'Y t "" �i a� 6 � f q i it � ,. .t< tic'' I_ a�` i'; pr rsf,14.,1,,77,- Hi,. � n '�� i ' ( i �ii ` � P � "1 i N, -.tII JI 4 (� (^ wt' t. ��': iii 7'14-2-1--'4!: t if Ir— Below is the Summary of the General Fund Budget: ("a , em c6c ) t 4 E ed) %of BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE Budget REVENUES $ 989.8 $ 977.0 $ (12.8) -13% EXPENDITURES (1,041.0) (1,005.0) 36.0 3.5% REVENUES OVER(UNDER) $ (51.2) $ (28.0) $ 23.2 FUND BALANCE-JULY 1 173.3 FUND BALANCE-JUNE 30 145.3 LESS:RESERVATIONS (50.8) UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE-JUNE 30 $ 94.5 Fund Balance as a percent of FY 2015 Revenues is 9.35% 3 September 23, 2014 -24- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) Below is the Summary of the General Fund Revenues: Budget e 30,2014 in m1lions-UnaU.its• m ; �4x Budget Actual Variance Local $ 823.3 $ 813.0 $ (10.3) State 149.0 145.5 (3.5) Federal 17.5 18.5 1.0 Total $ 989.8 $977.0 $ (12.8) Percent Under Budget -1.3% 4 Below is the Summary of the Local Revenue Variances: yg'�,.il Total Budget- Ib audget-$823.3M in Int ons-unau.tte. Budget $A ii Variance from PY Real Estate $ 1.1 $ (12.8) Business Licenses 1.2 (0.2) Use of Property 0.6 0.0 Utility Taxes 0.2 0.2 Hotel Taxes (0.2) 0.1 Other Local Revenue (0.3) 4.1 Use of Money (0.4) 0.1 Bank Stock (0.5) (0.2) Restaurant Meals (0.8) 1.1 City Tax on Deeds (1.0) (1.2) Telecommunications Taxes (1.0) (0.8) Cigarette Taxes (1.2) (0.2) General Sales (1.5) 1.4 Personal Property (6.5) 4.0 Total Local Revenue Variance $ (10.3) $ (4.5) 5 September 23, 2014 -25- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) Real Estate Tax was$1.1-Million over Budget: � 474.8 455.9 46L7 465.2 458.4 463.5 w 436.1 437.4 439.0 441.0 427.1 428.2 - 421.8 423.2 i e. a ate 1i epi �� 8 8e�., 8. ' 8 8. f 9 9 `r z° 94 Y- ('h •�� _ �- ■Budget OActwl -tea -., f 9i .,.eu „a:..I•E rni Local Personal Property Tax was $6.5-Million under Budget; however, this is the highest amount in the past seven (7)years: . 81.7 79.8 79.0 78.7 73.1 73.7 .74.7 ie 70.3 68.164.2 65.2 65.9 r�. 57.8 r 1i, iii g -,..6',0161: :..,..,:‘7,2,47,,..:,,:I.1:„... :o : °_-•-�"... i '`-:. ... .,f,„:',--,.. gym., September 23, 2014 -26- CITY MANAGER'S I INTERIM FINANCIALBRSTAEFINGSNTTEME (Continued) General Sales Tax was$1.5-Million under Budget: him " i � smi i I !` ems,18 . _ • 58.0 56.5 ":: 4 . ss.7 56.0 55.0 54.1 53.0 53.4 54.1 .. 51.4 51.1 50.3 50.6 51.7 H 7. 44 W "'r, _ ■Budget oa m i 'j� •• Business License Tax was$1.2-Million over Budget and continues to do well: s 45.0 40.8 44.2 44.0 43.2 42.4 42.8 • 1 41.8 41.0 40.6 41.3 41.3 41. 38.1 et.4 'Y v ar kip PHER e 1 F get ❑Actua • ,� r„l c11` s ■B . s,�.-ra � „ -" isn��n� September 23, 2014 1i 1 II 1 -27- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL(ContinueSTATEMENT Hotel Room Taxes are the highest of those collections on record: ^ �p :i ce . 4, _. ...� �..,..�. `meq;¢ Lh,a ._ .1 . .�. 6.1 5.8 5 9 5.5 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.2 5.4 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.4ihi ALL l P. S4 pa R i 4-71.: ■B dget - mal iu ;7-74 1.:rif :I4',•bk PI h w ai ce-, ank,41,,,,.:,,,I,....,„7 �l) —. ,�.;. :€4,. . .. .._ `� 27.3 fit 25.1 25.0 25.4 26.0 26.6 - 23.6 24.1 23.9 24.4 ! 23.0 23M 2/8 22.7 ,l''';''':=7-L- t: ii 4. i€' wi 6 El :,..,l'' w 3yc tl 3 �� I w ��"Ips , ■B'..- ❑A I el h t''. 1.,.„,.. - '- ,tw, -`n ,(4. "J• d� 'oHGy��E`1-,- y,..�, '�r�, September 23, 2014 ii1 -28- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) Restaurant Meal Taxes are also the highest of those collections on record and up 3.2%from last year: ;:;v,j7:uF Iti. 37.0 36.2 ' il 35.1 35.1 32.3 32 9 33.9 , 31.3 30.6 31.0 30.8 31.7 30.9 30.7 r 14 i fid , d i�; ■Budget ❑Act al �� y „^ .�.. ''''-'4r� x i., .. . intlU� a, a'q ori 9,�ii -,i tu (mb .:-F n ry :, 58.1 56.9 .6.-',..0.:„.',,:tiol-,-'i,,,,i,,,,44,-.3'4 55.1 55.1 ;"`( 53.3 50.9 51. 1 8 pp 49.1 49.8 9 483....48.7 48.3 48.4 48.2 f "` is ,W 0r4 Ej r ,011/41 11111,1 1 11r111 sxx_ M" f p " b 4:1:1?,! September 23, 2014 I -29- CITYMANA—ER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) fi I i P i a. , d : N 05 y 0.44/ (i GF. - ill �, $4.5 `i�: (�� t,t i hill � � � 1 ittl TAP $5.2 , �IIIID= I` .'a $5.1 til ®GF2% DCBDTIF ■TAP1%/$1 ®TIPS% 511$1 _ a DGF3.5% ■TAP05% DTIP1.06% ■050.44% ha 19 - iii � M ik�� im ' auE `�I'_.:°,1' 3 Telecommunication continues to stair step down due to the decline in land lines, fax lines and 800 numbers: -—4.411.111111111r;ilk. iry f '''''''''-'1-1t'e 23.6 23.7 iI 21.6 22.0 20.8 20.1 20.3 19.7 , 19.7 19.3 19.5 18 7 11 rx ice.sal Y a; 1A mac, rig 3.r^_ illf iLlds . rl ■B dg t DAC1U I5{ i. -* G ...,..,....,..,,,q4, -1.441''7''''''''''''' _ k;irz RNr IIG� 8 Z6: L;Ismiiu1V -' ya, =. � ,..: w.Q"' . September 23, 2014 -30- CITYMANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) State Revenues collected were $145.5-Million, approximately $3.5-MIllion under Budget but up 1.5% from last year: x tl "I 5w 9iy=' k I mtre ill'r } w x , � e- , '� Iy ETM -.: 0 156.7 157.3 159.3 156.1 149 .00 . ; 143.5 140.7 143.8 144.1 Stg 144.7 142.4 145.4 143.4 145.' i37 r: a ,741 a ':::t1.,:::'71" '''''''r,": Md lh °finm n �i e The City underspent the Expenditure Budget by $20-5- 20.5 Million, while the Schools underspent by $15.5 Million: '�` �� <` - . apt' ,' - _ j Mkt 5 For Fiscalear" de une 30,2014 in mi"ions unau Budget Actual Variance %Savings City Expenses: Departments $ 551.6 $ 531.7 $ 19.9 Debt Service 45.1 44.5 0.6 Capital Projects 42.9 42.9 - Total 639.6 619.1 20.5 3.2% Schools(City Funding): Operating Transfers $ 358.3 $ 342.9 $ 15.4 Debt Service 42.6 42.5 0.1 Capital Projects 0.5 0.5 - Total 401.4 385.9 15.5 2.1% Total Expenditures $ 1,041.0 $ 1,005.0 * $ 36.0 3.5% *Reflects encumbrances of$9.1 million 17 .. September 23, 2014 I, -31- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) 4,444 12.8% 119% 11.(1,',0,1-\,.... 11.0% _........_ .... _. ......... u 101% 10.6% 104% 'off`$ i5h: ✓, 0.1 9 4% _t � 123.4c 117.8 - 113.0 ,*� a 103.4 102.1 102.5 102.4 i'' 96.6 92.7 94.5° (p . I 4 .-`� fl ®Unassigned GF Balance -�-%of Budgeted GF Revenue �) � 4 PDX� i;iry ,��.- iu:� <�� ra� The majority of loans are to the local Rescue Squads for ambulances which are repaid in full, interest free: 16 r �. Ytl rG,rh g 6 E fly; §- ne 4 .r., (in m lions-unauilite" s Total Fund Balance June 30,2014 $ 145.3 Less:Reservations&Designations Loans $ 6.9 Inventories and Future Programs 2.6 City CIP-2015 26.1 School Reversion 12.2 FY2015 School Operating Budget 2.0 Risk Management 1.0 50.8 Unassigned Fund Balance $ 94.5 Percent of Budgeted FY 2015 Revenues 9.35% 19 September 23, 2014 -32- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) Below is the Summary of the School's Operating Fund: a . . -c $ i tures fpM XI'A For the Fiscallear'Ended ine 30,2014 (in millions unaudited) Budget Actual Variance REVENUES: City $ 384.8 $ 384.8 $ - Local 2.6 3.3 0.7 School's Reserve&Other Funds 14.7 14.6 (0.1) Commonwealth 311.4 311.2 (0.2) Federal Government 16.6 12.3 (4.3) Total Revenues $ 730.1 $ 726.2 $_, (3.9) EXPENDITURES $(735.5) $(716.9) * $ 18.6 Excess Expenditure Savings Over Revenue Variance 14.7 Prepaid Items 0.8 Total Reversion to City $ 15.5 *Reflects encumbrances of$6.8 million 20 Y 4n Budget op Actual'at June 30,2014 inmt'tons-unau, -+ Budget Actual Diff Charges for Services $ 65.7 68.2 2.5 Sale of Water 46.5 45.6 (0.9) Other 5.0 11.6 6.6 Total Revenues $ 117.2 125.4 8.2 Water Services Contract $ 27.0 23.2 3.8 Operating Expenses 60.3 54.8 5.5 Debt Service 22.5 16.3 6.2 Transfers to CIP 13.0 13.0 0.0 Total Expenditures $ 122.8 107.3 15.5 Net Change in Position $ 18.1 21 September 23, 2014 -33- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) fr� � Budgeo Actual at June 30,2014 �lte• Budget n mi inns-unau y�4 Actual Diff Charges for Services $ 34.2 31.2 (3.0) SPSA Rebate 8.1 7.8 (0.3) Other 0.1 0.1 0.0 Total Revenues $ 42.4 39.1 (3.3) Program Support $ LO 1.0 0.0 Waste Disposal 19.2 18.1 1.1 Waste Collection 11.9 116 0.3 Yard Debris/Hazardous Waste 2.1 2.1 0.0 Recycling 5.0 4.8 0.2 Transfers to Water&Sewer 0.4 0.4 0.0 Transfers to General Fund 3.2 3.2 0.0 Total Expenditures $ 42.8 41.2 1.6 Net Change in Fund Balance $ (2.1) 22 • Budget to Actual at June 30,2014 n mi one unaua te. Budget Actual Diff Hotel Room Tax $ 15.5 15.0 (0.5) Restaurant Meal Tax 11.2 11.0 (0.2) Amusement Tax 5.9 6.0 0.1 Cigarette Tax 0.9 0.8 (0.1) Other 1.5 1.5 (0.0) Total Revenues $ 35.0 34.3 (0.7) Debt Service $ 25.0 25.0 0.0 SGA Special Events 3.7 3.7 0.0 Operating Expenses 2.0 1.9 0.1 Transfer to Sandbridge SSD 2.3 2.3 0.0 Transfer to Gen Fund 2.1 2.1 0.0 Total Expenditures $ 35.1 35.0 0.1 Net Change in Fund Balance $ (0.7) 23 September 23, 2014 -34- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Continued) ❑ Fund Balance within Policy,lower than 2013 ✓ (9.35%FY14 vs.10.36%FY13) ✓ Reservations include: ✓Schools-$2.0M ✓Risk Management $1.0M ✓FY15 CIP budget-$26.1M ✓School Reversion-$12.2M • Departments continue to manage their budgets ✓ Reductions in personnel have operating impacts 24 rr 5 Year Forecast Nov 18,2014 FY14 Audited Financial Statements Dec 9,2014 ➢ November Interim Financial Statements Dec 9,2014 • FY16 Budget Proposal Late Mar/Early Apr • FY16 Budget Adoption May 12,2015 25 Mayor Sessoms thanked Mrs. Phillips and the entire Team for their hard work. September 23, 2014 -35- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS PENDING PLANNING ITEMS 5:05 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Jack Whitney, Director—Planning. Mr. Whitney expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support. Mr. Whitney provided the attached Briefing which is made a part of this record. Mr. Whitney advised eight(8) items will be considered on October 7"': VEPCO d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power CSA Virginia Beach Ice Masters Mission Enterprises Spence Crossing Kempdel Amendments to Allow Construction Fences Amendments to Allow Craft Breweries Seven (7) items will be considered on October 21ST: City&S.L.Nusbaum C&C Development City of Virginia Beach S&W Simpson Jackie Bloxom Debbie Bright Amendment to Section 216 to conform with Virginia Code Mayor Sessoms expressed his appreciation to Mr. Whitney and the entire Planning Department for their hard work. September 23, 2014 9/23/2 )'1 ,'i ,k'' \ ,� �r ' . t 3i t ""4• f=kU? ek, ,, ? , r. L w ,yrs j' ( t• . (• t , ,, t, k /4:7 • '. , f,. imPr ,ir,„,d '= PLANI�IHNG !TOM, T® o E I ARID) OIC oOGTOBER7.: m iI October 7 Meeting BAYSIDE DISTRICT 1. VEPCO d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power(Use Permit-Substation Expansion) 2. CSA Virginia Beach (Modification of Conditions of a Use Permit) BEACH DISTRICT 3. Ice Masters (Use Permit-Outdoor Recreation /Alternative Compliance to OR District Form-Based Code) 4. Mission Enterprises (Use Permit- Restaurant) CENTERVILLE DISTRICT 5. Spence Crossing (Rezoning [Open Space in PD-H2 to P-1]) 6. Kempdel (Conditional Rezoning [B-1 to PD-H2 [A-12]) AMENDMENTS 7. Allowable Signs on Construction Fences 8. Craft Breweries in the B-2 and I-1 Districts 2 1 9/23/2014 BAYSIDe Virginia Electric& Power Company wp c-4 d/b/a Dominion Vir''nia Power t /f---_ __ ,-,. _ ___ 11 li i 1.1 40, u eo / 11 11 e, Al2 R5D zvmnp dm c�emoe,.vnnen.cqm swrr vronrorion CUP-Public Utility Transformer Station/Line J. : _ i-.. • p1a,::r.• ,moi ,• im metrvIT. ",',,4—x.. r, t'.WARD CT ,,,, e e .r Y.6 i d ~` oq r/ W ►. . -- VEPCO d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power 2 9/23/20 1 Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an existing electric transformer substation. • The Burton Substation has existed in its current location since the 1980s. The expansion is necessary to accommodate new equipment that is required as part of Dominion Power's Oakwood (Norfolk) to Burton regional transmission line upgrade. • No additional land will need to be acquired. The site is 2.99 acres, and the proposed expansion will increase the area occupied by equipment from 0.64 acres to 1.9 acres. • A 25-foot wide buffer with Category II landscaping will be added where the site is adjacent to a manufactured housing community. 5 N - layo‘ tat kiwrIrai . _ _ __ .stow _, ow, - . .1..4_7,- , . __ ._ _ __ ..„...„-- ortVCre'7:1-.;',47,"' - 4 7:4,0% °44)1\\,,,"%t' .,,.,Zt , 410V14 I. Vei \ < v; \,\\\\ \ \,\,,,V.1 V r ,`,.--- - W.• , \ \ < C,' )'). ., \'' � \F'� � ; $ SAY 'fitsA''wc . ._ moi, -'\ ,, � K _; ' A 4 .; •,g` � �\ s,,,,/. \ j, - ,est ' ..M.,10:; . `-'-'\- •4 i VEPCO d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power �;�, ,,, 3 9/23/2014 Before y faib ossolli t I Hi fr:-----. ---- _--___ After 1 Y ,, 7 t . t /-\ illir7.: tiii"744-----4 —11.;--. i l -. - ti VEPCO d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. • There was no opposition. 9/23/20'14 BAYSIDE Ma,n-6 CSA Virginia Beach,L.L.C. 40 .__!.._ t r,,,. A A.A. irtts ' .5f R i.$ z- _ re Mir—Pa e 82 uj =t ki��. _ 3 2241 y ,_ k 3 BR r G:$ -Li -R ori 132 49 kit MA. i r r , — U It 3u % 821 .2 'Zoro�p wM cawvan Aro/M1r�.qw$ryAYgnOlkn ModiflcatiOf of Conditions 1 i fit, # ;* i' ; •as.-0-,, : Plcto etrY .Y. _ . J0� JE-j �O ANNE sr //11:::. lik. Lu • t_ 1 �;. 0 GHQ . 8.k-',41 ,s, �. EROAD-sr a CSA Virginia Beach , 5 9/23/2014 Relevant Information • In 2013, City Council approved a Use Permit for Indoor Recreation for the purpose of allowing use of this property for an indoor shooting range. • Now, to accommodate the increased demand for use of the facility, the applicant wishes to extend the hours of operation. • The applicant requests approval for use of the building from the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. solely for `contract training' needs of the United States military, law enforcement, and private security companies. • In addition, the applicant requests extension of the evening hours from the currently conditioned closing time of 10:00 p.m. to a new closing time of 12:00 a.m. (midnight). • There have been no complaints to the Zoning Office pertaining to this facility since its opening. 11 / i CSA Virginia Beach 6 9/23/2014 400. '4P401111aVe -7) '41' Pr �fia i s • CSA Virginia Beach Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • By consent (10-0-1), the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. • There was no opposition. 7 u 6. 9/23/2014 BEACH Ice Masters `Ind,`I' D/B/A Rink Specialists 149 rl OR dB Ldit 3.c m Lake 3rd 5t R„dee,tiirh,�Ar'u I i f1 OR 94 15. C �94> m qed 5T �C (a 9L� O R OR RT3 m RTJ Ri ct ,t,n,:,„,:,,,,.,.,.,i.. CUP•Rat Brion Facility-Outdo,. Alternative Compliance i cm_a� s. Irrr;� ktV. ,* 1r4 i A , } ‘ / - ( \ w m '10 . \lik , ,a 2. a", r ,,, 1 t 4 Pi%ri Ice Masters d/b/a Rink Specialists : 9/23/2014 Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Use Permit (Outdoor Recreation) and Alternative Compliance to the OR District Form-Based Code (FBC). • Approval of the Use Permit and the Alternative Compliance are needed to allow the applicant to operate an ice-skating rink on the site as outlined in the lease for the subject site, approved by the City Council on August 5. • The applicant will be installing a 60' x 120' ice rink. Guests will skate around a "tropical island" located in the middle of the rink. Islands will also be located in the corners of the rink where guests may choose to sit and watch other skaters. • Dim and decorative lighting will be strung over the rink, and holiday music will be amplified from an existing system on the site. „ WWI IA H (;) , . M } I kl Ice Masters d/b/a Rink Specialists 9 9/23/2014 • • 1 i " v el, r`MI I Ili 1. �� • it A j, il 011it„. ' Ice Masters d/b/a Rink Specialists , - ,,� 1 3 A,...,a .. -�.,. -. ,. ,..alas,2 T a ilia nil 11011011.WINH_H__ 'v. Ice Masters d/b/a Rink Specialists 10 II 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. • There was no opposition. BEACH •i.1p%I 1, Mission Enterprises. L.L.(. tok1W'�,� OR + ( Ltin lib Are L'G � Q OR BEACH soil) m g ;OR OR 4 Al2 i OR S 1 OR Al' 2 m Al2 ,,sTREEI R5s 16« ate_ F----------- — AreaSt •roM�..+r c�axx..x.xn«.,ow.sw..Ymmotlon CUP- EatMg and Dunking Establishmer,r within 100'of Protected Dian 11 9/23/2014 :.ar . f . �"' .* .i „,-• h•.4," %fit fit• ��j ",rig 11..,,,,‘......"' R.. w Poe \.„ e a Qx. Sl REE c� ^ AIG ' !u +� J SI, �. ig° �,c4, lk Mission Enterprises Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Use Permit for a restaurant.A Use Permit is required for a restaurant in the Oceanfront Resort District when the restaurant is located within 100 feet of what the Form-Based Code (FBC)designates as a `Protected District' (adjacent Residential and Apartment zoning districts). • The restaurant will occupy the portion of the existing building adjacent to Virginia Beach Boulevard. The applicant plans on leasing the remaining tenant spaces in the building. • The exterior of the building will be renovated to improve the appearance and improve consistency with the FBC. Existing parking in front of the building will be removed, as the area is public right-of-way. • There will be an 890 SF outdoor dining area within an existing `courtyard' located in the center of the lot.The courtyard, which will be improved, is enclosed by the building on three sides. • The applicant has met with the civic league representing the adjacent neighborhood and the RAC's Planning & Design Review Committee, which have voted to support the proposal. • Conditions have been recommended to address neighborhood concerns pertaining to the hours when outdoor entertainment will be allowed as well as the type of buffer that will be installed. 24 12 r .......ii 9/23/2014 I n , I. vi ... ,-• 1-of-Way Mission Enterprises LOT-2 LOT-4 LOT6 LOT-8 ......91.K_:4 BLK.-25 BLK.-25 BLK.-25 Ill—ILVII.NW Li !L o t 7.: 8 Yd ❑ f 4.- PF --;"-- . } . • 1 v 4 S f:.,.,. C�.. .fl ,,t \ J.IMMO da• Itif M— VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN DISTRICT 501iiiii eill THE MISSION,I.I.C.N'irghaa Beach,Virginia 114-0=0, 1 ^ WPL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS LAND SURVEYORS CIVIL ENGINEERS ¢ . o._2!FT Mission Enterprises 13 9/23/2014 _ I. {{N -.. . tedliatit 0'104 I Virginia Beach Boulevard Facade(E EAST I WEST-) — .44 < La r COt-rEE T4O ItR r L Baltic Avenue Facade((-SOUTH I NORTH-*) -- Evaluation and Recommendlation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. • There was no opposition. 14 9/23/10114 CENTERVILLE N,h4,r--III, Spence Crossing Residential. Inc. fir iki2y .+`. 02` s am ~F'b PDH1 41i ' ''''''''' p,, PD-H2(Al2) 151. . A36' a. 4 -''(' INe0w. R5p„e 1 da 1.e int R5p R16 s' su'"'eam Z, -Inge h. ,2)to P-1 `® �..., _ "ya..�wr".. ,:`- Nfir. f4 N .. _ . k S -eek° ?� '‘ ' f 'r ,g. z4 - t Spence Crossing Residential l 15 9/23/2014 Relevant Information • In 2007, City Council approved a Change of Zoning for this property from R-5D Residential to Conditional PD-H2 Planned Development [A-12 Apartment]. • Proffer 12 of the Conditional Zoning Agreement: requires that the developer change the zoning of the open space areas of the plan to P-1 Preservation. The proffer also required that the rezoning of those areas to P-1 occur prior to the first building permit being issued for the development. • The development is being constructed in two phases. The current rezoning request for P-1 applies to 14.97 acres of the development's designated open space. • The remaining 8.55 acres of open space will be rezoned at a later date when the construction of the second phase commences. 31 a i t * af� afar . s1,-.1 aa ' fi , _ r S d.fi ..r..-. r r ti n kç* : i1— 7 \' V ---' - — 'rl r i .r. '1•:[:('-:'.1J"‘"--1-0°c-_1' 4;z.,.--,,- *. // 1 \ Spence Crossing Residential ' • 1 io 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval. • There was no opposition. CENTERVILLE 1 11 Kcmpdcl. I ll: RIO ••<•., 10 - I ---L-.:1C----"'1\-.. 1 4 a0 o� 4 R10* enc 4"' P1' �' �/ R10 R Q � 1 RtO' Pl. , , ( Siiii= INDEPENDENCE BLVD. } rc1,1 Rio ri. ' '"°^apoieiat^^°o°^s^•'°'°^'°"°^ Conditional Zoning Change from B-1 to Conditional A-12(P014-2) 1 7 9/23/2014 4tie. J^ Plaometry 'n. dkr! N < t I BEL-SPRING,DR IN c> '4 �/(�- 3 - ^� ` SU/ a,lb* s.. 1' �vi 7 K ' BLVD• NDEpENDENCE S I I r: yI • w '• d .- 04- <`y► `./®'No, 4411 ,' a Kempdel Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Conditional Change of Zoning from B-1 Neighborhood Business to PD-H2 [A-12]for the purpose of developing the site with 22 single-family dwellings(7.4 units per acre). • On December 5, 1995,the subject site and the parcel adjacent to the intersection was rezoned from PD-H2 Planned Housing Development to B-1 Neighborhood Commercial District for the purpose of developing the site with neighborhood-serving commercial uses. • In 1997,the corner parcel was developed with a Rite Aid pharmacy, and that building is now vacant.The remainder of the site,which is the site of the proposed project, never developed as envisioned. • Vehicular access will be at Round Hill Drive as well as South Independence Boulevard. • The houses will be a mix of two-story and three-story, with the majority of the two-story houses being adjacent to the houses in the Glenwood neighborhood,which was a request of the civic league. • Approximately 22%of the site will consist of open space, primarily in the form of a `village green' located in the center of the site. 36 18 9/23/2014 1 a .+� a ,fir., r r..i GPr! �-~ 'I 1 i ',4j. mac, .N "e'''''' r< 11V4' ' '• aia �^ ':" `'i�3t 'y' "tr4 ' ''I.,',3.,.>✓• A • rF "! '} `",ii,–,-."--.rt,v 1f* r }^ if"- � v ,� i 's9 � 4 e "' ". .,. x� e" �igyM, ,9 �"+41 � , t • �; ' „ Kempdel FA 1 ., •.• ✓ . '1114'. - �0 W � + iN5j( iva,Yrh� , -�¢ i��Ntc* iJ`4p"J]ibk «:,:.e ) ^i is'.3 / <it INK I II as -' C 1 / IIIII� 1 e'. a< C1 g/ ' G / -.7.:!r 1 INTIF, , is" , 8 li_ —_74..-_—.m- ir-F1-__ ,, 1 .7-7' , ,_ , e NN 1 ..."=. I/ : C. ±..no V . S 1, y:'. �rY moi' 4E4 t ..... U .Fiji---.---------zi-. ¢I ¢: sn «�g., - . ... N.Y.acounr• ._„y. ' vFMxNCF NI Kempdel 1'9 9/23/2014 II 'I V 1 ux x ,I�I,i �, ��I I_ .,'t 0 Hcne,bee Mcdel • Kempdel Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval as proffered. • By consent (10-0-1), the Planning Commission recommends approval as proffered. • There was no opposition. 20 9/23/2014 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Amendment to Section 211 of the City Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Signage on Construction Fences Relevant Information • Temporary construction fences are installed for safety reasons around all or a portion of construction sites for the purpose of prohibiting unauthorized access. • In recent years,the material used to construct such fences has become stronger and opaque,decreasing the chance of unauthorized access to a site as well as ensuring the fence remains in place during inclement weather. • Such fences have also introduced opportunity for the developer to provide information to the public regarding the development being constructed.This information has typically been placed on the fences by either painting directly on the fence or wrapping the outside of the fence with a pre-printed vinyl`wrap.'Per the City Zoning Ordinance,however,such information on a construction fence is a`sign.' • Several recent projects in the city,primarily at Town Center and the Resort Area,have utilized such signs on construction fences(Cosmopolitan Apartments,Aqua on 25"' Apartments,31 Ocean,and most recently,the Cavalier Hotel renovation). • In response to this increasing trend for construction fences,the proposed amendments will allow signs on construction fences and establish the restrictions and requirements pertaining to such signs. • For situations where temporary construction fences are erected around active demolition or construction sites,only signage that is directly related to the project under construction is permitted. • The construction fence signs can consist of banners and wraps,which must be maintained in good condition and be securely affixed to the fence. 42 9/23/2014 6 r .. p, i j_a7 fin . r 1 i L, --, , I k 0 1# __ ii: .._ ,„,;,;;,,i1, 416 )1) yY 51 Yfly ii, II ,11 i,il, ��»limgym,), , �) y/ i )-/�III11�Iif) Jo , r,uw��,. l/ / )i II /j X11 1 I 1 rrp,r, i /)1/IIij/,)/I1)III1/1}lI1 �,,r;''''' �►n 111/',, I_I j I ll y_ 1)I/I/./IIII��*i''Y'4 � 1•,''r;r; Example of Traditional"Construction Fencing" it/)1 Titili J"I'''''..•;-,...1-1.C.14.,.,4,,';'- ?,ri ' ��4,,sid rYtl t1- Y ', l a e .111 3(1. sCi _ � t' 3 "Aqua at 25th Apartments"— Example of chain-link construction fence wrapped with informational signage related to project 9/23/2014 irr o II7Pi ! d - fl o Q I J pi E CLi cs o • r [ 1 ti- Li c I: 7 7 , is _ L n -- :_- S E E rnti1� ;�wf:moo L wr r Y_. _ Ai i NIB I 1 r. ,, 114 `1'I1I:;�(',\'%�A1L�IIIER ISIUAi54111)1 f 1A ins 2016Itf . "Cavalier Hotel Renovation"-- Example of solid construction fence wrapped with informational signage related to project Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval. • There was no opposition. l 9/23/2014 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Craft Breweries In B-2& I-1 Amend Section 111, Defining "Craft Brewery," and Sections 901 and 1001 of the City Zoning Ordinance, Establishing Craft Breweries as a Conditional Use in the B-2 Community Business District and I-1 Light Industrial District, Respectively, and Add a New Section 230 of the City Zoning Ordinance, Establishing Requirements and Standards for Craft Breweries. Relevant Information • Based on the number of inquiries to Staff from those iinterested in establishing a craft brewery in Virginia Beach, as well as research by Staff based on those inquiries, it has become increasingly apparent that there is a need for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to craft breweries. • The proposed amendments will add the following provisions to the Zoning Ordinance: — The amendment defines the term "craft brewery." — Amendments to Section 230 provide the general conditions of any Conditional Use Permit issued for a craft brewery. Subsection (e) allows the City Council to impose any other reasonable conditions it deems necessary to avoid or reduce adverse impacts on other properties. — The amendment allows craft breweries as a conditional use in the B-2 Community Business District, subject to the provisions of Section 230. — The amendment also allows craft breweries as a conditional use in the I-1 Light Industrial District, subject to the provisions of Section 230. 48 9„4. 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval. • There was no opposition. October 21 Meeting KEMPSVILLE DISTRICT 1. City & S.L. Nusbaum (Use Permit- Drive-Through with a Drugstore) LYNNHAVEN DISTRICT 2. C & C Development (Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use) 3. City of Virginia Beach (Conditional Rezoning ER-10 to AG-1]) PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT 4. S &W Simpson (Enlargement of a Nonconforming Use) 5. Jackie Bloxom (Subdivision Variance) 6. Debbie Bright (Use Permit- Kennel) AMENDMENT 7. Amendment to Section 216 to conform with the Virginia Code 50 9/23/2014 KEMPSVILLE NIill 1)".. City of Vie iinia Beach 1 � s2 82 �'4` 9 R10 82 82 ct A' V Y �4a J O � e+a SINGLET., , Y rR r50 '" c. p til L 4K '� / �� FSS 02 At*'''''''.� 3G ' L t ° R94 _. B4K ZZ •zo,.„r.Nn Conatiera.011.9.or.,,Soo.e,o,,,«,,, CUP for Drive Through Associated with a Drugstore p aowri«,n,N4 mp...w,Nn rnr N„m.,lrtw,o,HNv Ovr.r,y 8 SINGLETON. W 1`- S ` • mt .� 1 ' =' " yJ. . r 5 R-w ' 9�7/ ;$ a 7x1 '' .a , ...47.'r7 .. y� - etr` " i.. t 1 .�J _.. City of Virginia Beach 9' 9/23/2014 Relevant Information • The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through facility associated with a drugstore. • The proposed drive-through will be located on the western (rear) side of a Walgreens drugstore proposed for the site. • Vehicles will approach the drive-through from the north and queue in a pull-off lane that is separate from the drive aisle for the parking lot. • The drive-through window is designed to resemble a standard window appropriate to the overall style of the building. • The canopy for the drive-through is provided by means of a `balcony' at the second-floor level directly above the drive-through window. •..-- ........,„,,,-,-„=-----, •moio Ru : CP . ' • d o (tl ,i1+,- _ _ ,z11r 2 if i- CP:WIRY i J Et 0 1 tt:"...7r:r.... "It" , 4 4 . • 4 ` rs 0 • Q , 4. ooa oo l� ,' l '"R'NC.$6L'4NNe ROAD '1.10./ -•/�\ VNOVOSEO RIC LKL NE OIIMIT W11211 0111 I_ � HISTORIC KEMPSVILLE PROPERTY B OCttMEE 1+.2011 i City of Virginia Beach _7 9/23/2014 11111111111111111111111111111 Pi , w 01 II �'f a 1 tl z it VIEW"Part$ 1 Wf�? PR oPDvtt�vWvE••r POLIC•FF CZNGSPT waw ur:�4�e ki.""5 viu l-7 City of Virginia Beach 1wADo / i iiiiiiiil fl f NIa,rRt .v.� JJ ? O(766 PCPL�K,vItc //IEF4M�tiicF4zi&1�lc i/ t,� , City of Virginia Beach 9c 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • By a vote of 8-0-2, the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. • There was no opposition. LYNNHAVEN NI tp 1 a C & C Develo ment Co., Inc. T`/ Jt y1 l; R5 o '�'a''� R15 % gitti iR2III 0 U aopesro 0-1 -2 SIS o1„ar .so ii A. 4 J dR5R R } \IEII 4 73 01 0 4= r RR5R' z«dn¢.m conano..emmn. Non-Conforming Use-Enlargement of a Non Conforming Use own sw••vrw.m�o. 2.L.9 9/23/2014 ! ih. . , PM[°metry 11 04 1,21 E. GOOOSPEEO gr) g +t,, ..>• F 1 06s sI REET t ®�` SSth, Iw F m In o. _ _ MASU RY CT 'all Ictnmatr}I ... „ f �s Relevant Information • The parcel is currently occupied by an existing single- family dwelling and a garage-apartment, constructed in 1957. • Since the single-family dwelling and the garage apartment are located on one lot, which is not permitted in the R-5R District, the dwellings are nonconforming uses. • Accordingly, neither can be enlarged or altered without approval by Resolution of the City Council. • The applicant is requesting such approval for the purpose of demolishing the two existing structures and constructing in their place two single-family houses. • The proposed site layout and the architectural design of the houses are similar to other recent developments constructed by the applicant in this area of the city in recent years. 60 �fl 9/23/2014 :', WiA- f , t . 1 I - - t•I. 't ';•.,,;'.','"?. am7 'y. y +h 1 2l y. 1" l • q i C&C Development EXISTING CONDITION 1 . fi 11‘10111111* F:......NW ir" ,: ),--., , v.. 1r al) • „c_ r . 4. 'e - f ' b - ; C&C Development 3 1 9/23/2014 PROPOSED CONDITION -ti-T : sip,Street _ J� h . '1 t • NI `' • I 1 .i • Na t. 9O , 'i , oi II * til'" '1;� •, VI{.; au <V le ' e2 11 C;n ' 4 ,. , i ly i • ,i ;66 ' _ ] ,. d j' 1 ,i1. C&C Development arifri 1 • kj . 1 r,.„„ ni ilOr,pr wits,' 1 1. 111#41..:177-1 I'll:'.11111 n". ''rlr „, i r,. 5, . C&C Development 32 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • The Planning Commission does not review Nonconforming Use requests. • Staff will provide its recommendation for action prior to the City Council meeting. LYNNNAVEN City of Virginia Beach Mop H-3 Mae Nora Su. t L �1 ` ,I , 432- n x . .$2` - n 1; DB2" \\ \\A o P� 82 ' = i1)q �_ R20 A V____J---'---- BROAD L1> 1R10 '� R30 HT Conditional Change of Zoning(R-10 6 Undereimin d to AG f l 9/23/2014 ' '" ,.. lei" ,:� 1 1. 4 f` i 9L * w- s•kg w s y a —Lor z ' yncf •x:11 ip. ..:� a .r-s, , , i i Relevant Information • This a request for a Conditional Change of Zoning to AG-1 Agricultural for a lot zoned R-10 Residential and an area with no current zoning. 1I • The purpose of the rezoning is to allow use of the site as the Lynnhaven Aquaculture Center, which will encourage oyster larvae to attach to oyster shells, and thus, produce a greater number of oysters. • Water is withdrawn from the adjacent river, circulated by `upwellers' in the tanks (where the larvae and shell are situated), aerated in the tanks, and returned to the river. • A pier provides access to floating `upwellers' in the river. • Equipment storage, office space, shell storage, and shell handling are organized in an efficient arrangement on the site to expedite the process. • Pervious surfaces will be used throughout the site. • Local, natural landscape buffers surround the site, and will be supplemented as necessary. 68 34 9/23/2 CI 14 .., ..,.....", w . .;:::..7. . .... w./N.......... — =.4351.ge. 'T — --„iniFOOLOWN‘..,che7e:, - _.. _, _- ----- 1 ; .1 1 t ,- - -- -, ,... , iii , _ t ' 716X.VE Pa v i 119 i 4r4, jj for A ....,„..„,,,.,. . ' k 4; .........,. v\ ' tot/- ia I1- 1. 47 1 .....--' -.- - % -ir-, mcz, ..*—tr:bok.—‘..-,oir'-&-r of''..*A11000'"'..4,ame ".,-;•"44,44 * , ____ 01.0ola •.....4.'1k, ...., —•- .1_ . .,,,.:,,,,,,_........: • . City of Virginia Beach .. .,,. . •,- ..., ,. , it' ' 0.j..' .,...t‘‘ ‘, .„,..„ 00;',..• _. )6.1*ii ;::_. _ C",,,.:4 f',2.--r- 'at ' .•If _ ,"_-_"', ., , , ,., City of Virginia Beach 35 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff is recommending approval as proffered. • This item is being expedited from the Planning Commission's October 8 meeting; therefore, there is no recommendation from the Planning Commission. PRINCESS ANNE 11' 1_ Y S&W Sim I son,L.L.C. AG2 \AGI A-G2__ AG1 AG2 / A 2 Arrillr 1` AG2 •z« P.Ycrwmerr,wY...cv..sw..P,..$O. Non-Con forming Use-Enlargement KP-PpiMxnl Frim Pr.pnm ewrYY of a Non-conforming Use 7r 9/23/2014 ___... MA ON RD 1 / ' • ` 141, i • 'fir i 4 -/ _ f Fes.. — ..- i : ,, ; -.' i )(cow / ' /. , 22 \44 1 i7. t1 1da.kit l 1' 4 S&W Simpson lb MI Pleemain Relevant Information • In 2005, the City Council approved an Enlargement to a Nonconforming Use, allowing the site to be used as a automobile and farm equipment store. • The building consists of 7,000 SF of storage and 2,000 SF of customer service area. • The applicant now requests an enlargement of the building by adding 1,300 SF to the northern end of the building. • The addition will be used to provide storage space. • The addition will match the materials and colors of the existing building. • The addition will have no impact on the required parking spaces on the site. 74 :! 7 9/23/2014 26 x 50 Existing Addition Building k non r Maw 4 rl4 I''. 1 c>c I -ti n r ,„ 4 Il, 11 - 4 1 4l� � 1 ti ° s 4 o ' ijo_ a \ °J ( I 1' { � IiIL°0 , I A — ,�fez,a iI` o. PIGVGSS4 ANN 1010-d0'W1 S&W Simpson u " — NN met `, Gl • „ ; 111 17f 3111p NAPA iii/N) 1 -wore ,o Ob PRINCt5S AnA.JL ROM I VIRLafNIA 1,2ACN. VIR[an*)l A. S&W Simpson 3R 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • The Planning Commission does not act on Nonconforming Use requests. • Staff will provide its recommendation for action prior to the City Council meeting. PRINCESS ANNE 2 I1-,2I•22 Jackie S.Bloxom AG2 m \AGI% AG2 y� AG1 AG2 7tGZ" AG1 Za+y wM canM.rsMh..O/w Spw/w.Mbn Subdivision Variance 9/23/2014 T,7, 51 -1{RLEY LANE p a Jackie Bloxom Relevant Information • The owners of this 85-acre parcel are subdividing the parcel into four lots for the purpose of settling an estate. • The existing lot will be subdivided into four lots, the smallest of which will be where the existing house is located, and is referred to as the `Homesite' parcel. • The original lot, and thus, the `Homesite' parcel, have access to Blackwater Road via a private street called Shirley Lane. • With the proposed subdivision, the `Homesite' (Parcel C) and the proposed parcel to the south (Parcel D) of the `Homesite' will have no direct access to a public right-of- way and will also not have the required minimum lot width of 150'. • Due to these deficiencies, the applicants are requesting a variance to Sections 4.4(b) and 4.4(d) of the Subdivision Regulations. Those sections require that new lots meet the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance and have access to a public right-of-way, respectively. 80 41) j I ill 9/23/2014 B \ .` •11 �\ \ .•\ \\ • .t " \ \\ \ \\\ \ .._M _.._ \ \ \ \ awaw4Brw' `\ \". \\ 1 La •1 irkw • wrM. PRELAM SUBOION OF PROPERTY CLARA BELLE SHIRLEY ESTATE v,RG aBEACR VIRGINIA hIP"I Pve Jackie Bloxom I, zip; ilwd f � 41 9/23/2014 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • By consent (10-0-1), the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. • There was no opposition. PRINCESS ANNE ""' "' Debbie Bri I ht AG1 AG2 AG1 s*-1-1-‘1 AG1 AG1 'ra+•Y•+c.•�'.+ n.M.srwn.n... CUP Commercial Kenney APV Oph Mu.l R«n.ir.p.n O.MY 42 9/23/2014 '1 Kennel Structure 3, it i ,,_ r — , _. - eei�.,., Y 3 pF,Residence: ' k`< Debbie Bright Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to allow use of the site as a Commercial Kennel. • The applicant breeds, trains, and shows Clumber Spaniels, and currently has four(4)dogs at the site. One of the dogs is expecting puppies, and the applicant would like to keep one of the puppies from the litter and sell the rest to the public. • A kennel that sells dogs is classified by the Zoning Ordinance as a "Commercial Kennel," which requires a Use Permit in the AG Agricultural Districts. • Dogs are housed in a small, climate-controlled outbuilding located within a few feet of the principal residence. This kennel structure was constructed in 1950 of concrete blocks, and contains a number of dog cages, a bathing station, a sink, and assorted other items and equipment for dog care. • The kennel meets, and in some cases, exceeds the standards provided by Section 223 of the Zoning Ordinance for commercial kennels. 86 43 9/23/201 4 d e. s . ,4 ,xy • • ; k + J' /// // -'r' f It%r -: w L t . Debbie Bright - Agommin r 1 , 1 C -t::-... 1 -11:::,:r ..iiiip4 „ f 7771 i 0i Debbie Bright 44 9/23/2014 "Clumber Spaniel" jaili It, fi„x x4 fi^Rfi 5 VitfY,' Debbie Bright Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval with conditions. • There was no opposition. 9/23/2014 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH An Ordinance to amend Section 216 of the City Zoning Ordinance Conforming Code References to the Virginia Code. Relevant Information • This amendment is a `housekeeping' matter. • The Virginia Code section pertaining to the repair of billboards has been moved from Virginia Code Section 33.1-370.2 to Section 33.2-2219. • The proposed amendment changes the Virginia Code section referenced in Section 216 of the City Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with the new Virginia Code section. 92 9/23/ 014 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval. • By consent (11-0), the Planning Commission recommends approval. • There was no opposition. -36- ADJOURNMENT Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., DECLARED the City Council Workshop ADJOURNED at 5:55 P.M. JAA4 4-6,,,cfv_scL Amanda Finley-Barnes, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk uth Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk City of Virginia Beach September 23, 2014