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MAY 17, 2016 MINUTES U r• c� tt 1�'•ad cf VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia May 17, 2016 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the City Council's Briefing on the Military Economic Development Advisory Committee (MEDAC) in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 4:00 P.M. Council Members Present: M. Benjamin Davenport, 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: Robert M. Dyer Mother ill 2 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 4:00 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Rear Admiral Mark Gemmill, USN (Ret) - Chair, Military Economic Development Advisory Committee (MEDAC). Admiral Gemmill expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support: Virginia Beach Military Economic Development Advisory Committee Virginia Beach City Council Briefing May 17, 2016 Admiral Gemmill acknowledged the Members in attendance. The Members have resided in the City from six(6) to fifty(50)years: Military Economic Development Advisory Committee (MEDAC) RDML Mark Gemmill,USN(Ret)—Chair RADM Gary Jones,USN(Ret) RADM Phillip Olson,Sr.,USN(Ret)—Vice RADM Fenton Priest,USN(Ret) Chair RDML Craig Quigley,USN(Ret) CAPT Steve Brennan,USN(RET) CAPT Robert Rieve,USN(Ret) RADM Kevin Cook,USCG(RET) CAPT Dick Trowbridge,USN(Ret) LCDR Al Diaz,SC,USN(Ret) Lt.General Frances Wilson,USMC(Ret) Ms.Elizabeth Dietzmann,ESQ. Mrs.Dot Wood,Development Authority RADM Dick Dunleavy,USN(Ret) Councilman John Uhrin CAPT Steve Herbert,USN(Ret) Councilman Ben Davenport RADM Bud Jewett,USN(Ret) Mr.Warren D.Harris,Director May 17, 2016 3 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 (Continued) Admiral Gemmill advised MEDAC was formed in 2008. Currently, Councilmen Davenport and Uhrin serve as City Council Liaisons and Deputy City Manager Doug Smith and Warren Harris, Director - Economic Development, provide a tremendous amount of support. MEDAC meetings are held monthly with non-committee visitor's attendance including Congressional Staff, Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs Staff, and area Command Staff .z=x MEDAC Purpose and Goals (City Council Directed) • Outreach to Navy & other military commands • Economic Development opportunities • Workforce Development and exiting Military • Virginia Beach military affairs Below are a few of MEDAC accomplishments from this past year: • Engagement with Secretary Harvey's Hampton Roads Local Planning Group Initiative addressing employment for exiting military • Updates on Virginia's Joint Leadership Council • Cyber Initiative • Area Command Briefings • Little Creek • Oceana May 17, 2016 4 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 (Continued) Admiral Gemmill advised the Committee reached out to the Local Military Commands to identify those issues of most importance to them and their Sailors. The Area Command Briefings enhance the Local Commands of what the City is doing to improve their quality of life and to bring back any concerns or comments back to the City: Area Command Briefings • Little Creek • Co • Expeditionary Warfare Group Commander • Naval Special Warfare Group TWO • NAV Expedition Combat Command • Deputy JB at Fort Story • Oceana Below are the Committee's Initiatives: lftep • Continued Engagement with Secretary Harvey (Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs) • Regional Exiting Military Initiatives • Continued Support for the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facility Alliance • Command Briefings • BRAC Process Monitoring • Support the Veterans Homeless Initiative May 17, 2016 5 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 (Continued) Admiral Gemmill advised the City, as a Duty Station, is one of the best in the Country and that is why he chose to make the City his home and commute to D.C.: Quality of Life • Access to quality public and private education • Access to robust military facilities(Commissary, Exchanges,MWR, Medical Facilities at Portsmouth Naval) • Employment opportunities for transitioning members/spouses • Outstanding recreational/cultural opportunities • Bustling shopping and dining districts with national chains and local boutiques and eateries Captain Steve Herbert, USN(Ret)and former Deputy City Manager, advised the City has remained committed to the Military over the years and below are examples of the commitment: Tangible City Commitment: •MEDAC •Oceana Land Use Conformity Committee •Military facilities advocacy •Resources for service members/veterans/families ADDS UP IN VIRGINIA BEACH. •Support for economic growth and job creation •Workforce Development Att c , \� •Defense-related Industries •Targeted business expansion 12.000 844 •Quality of Life improvements •Public education •Transportation/Infrastructure Improvements 8 May 17, 2016 6 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 (Continued) Captain Herbert highlighted a few of the City Initiatives that keep the relationship between the City and the Military strong: • Military Issues • Veteran's Support& Care/Command Support • Recreational Facilities • Land Use • ViBe! Arts District/Town Center/Redevelopment Transit-Oriented Development/Parking/Agriculture • Affordable/Workforce Housing • Homelessness—Housing Resource Center • Economic Development • BioScience/CyberSecurity/International/Small Business/Town Center • Resort Development/Tourism • Arena/Dome Site/Concrete Pier/Convention Center •Council-appointed body responsible for making recommendations to reduce non-conforming development around NAS Oceana • Received 2014 IEDC Gold Excellence Award for Redevelopment •To date: • 53 non-conforming commercial properties have been eliminated • $2.4 million have been committed to 30 businesses to promote compatible uses • VBDA has awarded$2.1 million in EDIP grants, leveraging more than $26 million in new private investment May 17, 2016 7 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 (Continued) •Opportunity Inc.:Regional workforce development board providing job assistance •Center for Military&Veterans Education:Located at Tidewater Community College •Veterans Business Outreach Center:Located at ODU provides entrepreneurial development services to Veterans •Care Connect of Hampton Roads Provides assistance in various Veteran areas •Virginia Values Veterans:Connects Employers with Veterans •Veterans Economic Communities Initiative:Support network for Veterans&families •Operation Homefront Hampton Roads Provides support services to military families •Vetshouse:Provides various services to homeless veterans •USO Transition 360 Alliance:Connects transitioning military members with needed resources •Hire Patriots Hampton Roads:Provides essential services/assistance to veterans&their families. • Mentoring Services for Entrepreneurs •New SCORE Veteran Fast Launch Initiative MVO&MIMS SECTORS w vRGrixllRBltlt • Free or discounted resources for starting a business *Magni. Copcalk.ns o Hesitate a ewleard •Training in how to start/grow a successful business o Mph Potomac.,Mena:peiq oScience 8 E giwriq • Business mentors oianEm Sento o mein DerYoprre • Recruitment of New Companies °Rai o Gran Mimi •Creation of new job opportunities Ip FORCE ANDBtlREPn UR REBOIIRCE$ o GromluiY.lnc. •Workforce Training o&uJ Minas OarrpalCooke a Himplon • Identification of job skill needs&training resources o9er18uwwlerr .mn °s as Dperna+adwmm holism •Small,Women and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned oWEIN DepriietdWarty&mhwEapM o WO.DeprunuMdWmnn Swim B uslnes5 o USNimrod d labor •Certification processes • Networking events •Government procurement opportunities May 17, 2016 8 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 (Continued) } Business Community Understands the Quality of the Military Workforce • Veterans Economic Communities Initiative • The USO Transition 360 Alliance • Viginia Employment Commission • TCC Center for Military&Veterans Education • Opportunity,Inc. .00400 Virginia Beach . . _ ._:_.. . � p r zit » May 17, 2016 9 CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING MILITARY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(MEDAC) ANNUAL UPDATE ITEM#65966 (Continued) Thank you for supporting the Virginia Beach Military Community Mayor Sessoms thanked Admiral Gemmill and the entire Committee for their countless hours of work and dedication to the City and the Military Community. May 17, 2016 10 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS 2015 STRIVING FOR EXCELELNCE REPORT ITEM#65967 4:33 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed David L. Hansen, City Manager, who gave the Annual "Striving for Excellence" Report. Mr. Hansen advised the Report provides an opportunity to catalog some of the organization's results in an effort to continue to improve operations and service offerings: Strivias E.X Ei•L VIrgkda Sea*A Qua!tyGavNtiunarK Qrsanhatitlii 2015 Below is the Summary of Results: Summary Results • 7 City Businesses Number at - adamd endf +r oppo 21 - 1: — Family sod Youth Opportunities S — 4uaer7Edmiston end ufaloneLearning 6 OrPilketkin 23 — Quiets Physicallinefroninent21 - SafeCanmunity IS • Nature of Inkiatvea — Service Enhancements through improved Customer Service 91 — Service tresen rn ttothroughincreasedPra ua v4Ew 42 -..:Pro0eRlmprovem m li 67 • l hna4c 36 • Financial Results — Savings $21,3571306 — CostAvoided $ $4630 — Newa+wmm Ga ereted $ 1„ ,tSe — New Gwen Reallsed 5163,042,90$ — New Funds Rahed/Donallone $ 491,114 2 May 17, 2016 11 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS 2015 STRIVING FOR EXCELELNCE REPORT ITEM#65967 (Continued) Below are the accreditation, awards and certificates the City received during 2015: Ac+ e i ows► Awards&Certificates PlatAmeml .4 • teaerotkt."taw ate) ix 444/011410111 k:WOWS i• i3 Cai itINi « 4ZO • 44.1.4rfnr Awid aaewe* ' i dwttuo . mot tu6a.Hm*ad harm*de.' wtpp0 -nu ei.ki.D. ,oimmilis..1)0iftst**sod itoi0 60100.11 Num.'and W Woot*mum* ... • PA Maid Flaw.,"a41444°d° • 1/1***'rnekipF effarnrmMiltaalMt • no AI bi. filodm.Ya 0140.?p Malo • Irkats**Watlea Arsrdfrrbi , 1c� • tM5t7MM.mkm}d#.drpd 80.1 egrOford • .O1.ia.dtfArL lWoai iea.FlArthkiodea • Vk�Mt grow boliorm fait Pour;W9,1,0 - • NaorMnmWas*tlnat ia,sAmaNt Grt•aNan M and twdms Sane.? Below are the City's current efficiency efforts: Virginia Beach Efficketwf Current Efforts • Open Data Initiative • City Council Process Improvement Committee • IC1 I A.Insights Benchmarking/Best Practices Project • Striving for Excellence Process. May 17, 2016 12 CITY MANAGER' BRIEFINGS 2015 STRIVING FOR EXCELELNCES REPORT ITEM#65967 (Continued) Below are the City's Cost Savings in 2015: et*aannigp- . • Bow Creek Prt + k*Sa►vi s 3, • Citizen TF on RE tax li $3.- 100 • Subrogation&DI `. $1, ,085 • Transition Uniform Leasing ni e S 60,0 0 • New Route Optimist r $1, • Recycles As alt , 8, • New Recycling cont t , Drive Cam Program $ • Sandier Resident ,Aquay t lari $ 38.102 • In-house design 91""/".I74. ing rias $ 18,117 • I$11.3M clot Avow • African American Master Plan; $13,630 • Monitoring Turtle Nests $15,000 • Aquarium Skimmer $10,000 • 17tStreet Park Stage improvements $ 6,000 • 2 year cycle for Community Profile $20.000 • EMT Training Audit $ 2,000 $66K May 17, 2016 13 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS 2015 STRIVING FOR EXCELELNCE REPORT ITEM#65967 (Continued) New Revenues • SPecial lysis $1,500,000 • Aquarium partnerialp w1 Rover Cruises $ • A&H funded peritonnatir.es $ 340,98t • Mermaid Mondays $ 12,991 • Farmers Market Sponsorships $ 11,812. • TCC Workforce �ions $ 1 $2.3M New Fluids • Access to the Arts Education $192,000 • Explore the Stranding Team $185,000 • HR Municipal Safety Consortium $105,980 $491K 8 May 17, 2016 14 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS 2015 STRIVING FOR EXCELELNCE REPORT ITEM#65967 (Continued) Realized • areetnM Phase 3 $ 1,x,0 • PO SAFER Grant .: • DRPTLR Grant. $155,0004100 • Reso}# lle it 3,394,627 • 491110441$49 Turtle Plan $ 2,O00,000 • M niton sea TurtleNests, $ 15,000 I 5163 t ae of Volunteer Itesotarces , 11951*04 • 17,754 volunteers PAR 9,020 $2,757,319 • 32 departments A4uarlum 1,461 $1,793 Agriculture 1,238 $ $03.366 1,261,456 hours of service EMS 1,106 $10,027,632 Libraries 975 $ 84032 • $29,101,793{$23.07 per sheriff 959 $ 6,992,641 hr.based on Bureau of Public Health 667 $ 144,727 labor Statistks national Police 649 $ 1,294,645 average) Pins 303 $ 647,649 Human Services 247 $ 666,153 • Tax savings 5.63 cents per $100 of assessed value May 17, 2016 15 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS 2015 STRIVING FOR EXCELELNCE REPORT ITEM#65967 (Continued) The information below is a summary of the Initiatives for the past ten (10)years: Tea Year of �of V�Beach 200 2008 2C09 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 197. 0016,3581.4 56.49 55.3M 53M 53 MA 51.79 52 354 568.998 51.39 56.6M 511.3M 541.9M Cost.Avoided 55M 51.99 53.404 579 509 M11.684 5806,300 52 MA 53.89 566,630 530.79 79000.7;511 1311,669 516.6M 53.06 5394,811 51.104 512,150 5560,750 5610,694 5606300 5491,210 51119 •../ 55M 51.79 509768 5614.337 51.59 5679156 51.59 5186.417 $9 SM 51.304 520 1754 6,.33 51104 57.7M 5199 5369 53.904 S5 2M 52 104 5169 511.SM $163M 52713M 579.S,P,o<.,M,/ 131 146 01 351 100 82 80 115 118 114 1.137 Service 59 136 156 196 161 160 97 94 113 63 1,367 Number 23,000 11,553 19,354 18,166 17,981 MOM) 18.901 10,608 13,406 17,750 100,563 5614,3 516.69 SS4SM 513.2M SIS 5M 5199 $399 5209 5109 518.704 $19.19 51899 March 2016 , ems/COMInents Vra BCS Community Apr A'Lifetime http://www.vbsov.com/aovemment/deoarcments/city-ma naaer/Documents/2015SFXreport.pdf 12 Mayor Sessoms thanked the City Manager and his Staff for the "excellence"reported and for making Virginia Beach the "best City in the world". May 17, 2016 16 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 4:47 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Deputy City Manager Doug Smith and Mike Eason, Resort Administrator. Mr. Eason expressed his appreciation to the City Council for their continued support: Resort Area Parking Report U <<uuicil 1\1,1 17, ion(, 11101 11'A Below is an overview of the presentation: Presentation Overview (mut, I',�i]iI1 1.iti,lic. ti1IpH� ll� uh,in � RI'I' ��•I�icy, \rti\itic� n,ulin�to dui; I'ttkin� II11I I vcnicnl� in(l \rr 1I1tpI�lnn�ntSink x_01 �Iirnlin�A i; 11011112 VJ�Ii�i I1II Iml,inI11 I1I May 17, 2016 17 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) Mr. Eason advised they have seen a downward turn since 2009 in total vehicles using public spaces at the Resort Area: Parking Trend: Total Vehicles Using Public Spaces .0 i it.,.iH)I(;,ninii.,in-„i4,�n,l 11,111 ih2221 iii i. Below is the Resort Area's total parking supply. Total Parking Supply Private Public Public RPP Total District Lots Lots Meter Space Spaces North 351 0 107 0 458 Laskin 211 532 167 400 1,310 Old Beach 46 344 82 1,100 1,572 Central 888 538 171 2,100 3,697 Lakes 650 610 89 800 2,149 Rudee 0 318 64 0 382 Total 2,146 2,342 680 4,400 9,568 May 17, 2016 18 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) Below are the Resort Area's peak parking days. As shown, all dates shown, except for two weekends, are either Holidays or are during Special Events: Peak Parking Days 2015 Day i Date 1'/O Event SundaY S/a t 3.74 Salute to SWnmer 411 resortparka) Saturday 5/23 3.59 Salute to Summer(all resort parks) Saturday 8/15 3.55 Normal Weekend Saturday 7/25 3.54 Hermit Crab,Surf Contest,Laser Shows Saturday 8/u 3.48 ECSC Weekend Saturday 5/30 3.47 Patriotic Fest Saturday 6/w 3.40 Boardwalk Art Show Saturday 8h 3.38 Normal Weekend Saturday 5/16 3.37 Beach Music Wkd,Chalk Walk,various walks Saturday 5/9 3.34 Monsters on the Beach/Pan Fest Below is per space cost measures: Per Space Cost Measures C�)n,tructinn U) 1 11c]-,ti1Vc I ',Nu]la�ri u,u ( 1)trti11,-k c<u tiuI I i„ I 1 Cdpit,11 \1,Zintc11.d11, 1,cr S1)�t�r fur�r�r ti[ , IIJ:., � -, May 17, 2016 19 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) Below is the Week Day Peak Occupancy. There are different analyses for different times of the day: Week Day Peak Occupancy aww , X ,1 K r S ` Awrsg.R eM *PIN r M .. Below is the Weekend Peak Occupancy: Weekend Peak Occupancy m == r --1 �I.. May 17, 2016 20 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) The map below shows the current Residential Parking Permit(RPP)Program: RPP Parking Red streets indicate participating area 11M11 ' - tlik I '. 0 t ---- --. l'' - t. Atilt.' 01‘11‘''-it§t.t. '':' -,k.\ SOr_ °Ir. Below are the specifics for the RPP: Residential Parking Permit Program RPPP IZc,trittcd packing from 5:oo nm to O:oo am Residents rcccivc 2 rc,idcnt 11a„cs and _ !guest 11a„c,at no cu,t and tip to iu tcn111oran pay-,(:-, i„ucd for pa]tic-, cvcnts,ctr. V'oluntdry 11rugrant Icyuiring, of lc,idrnt, signing a petition to pal tft illalc. I.nlhloyrc, pdv ,,Io pc! month fin an IZI'I)pias. I'1„ allows cmlllO cc to part:at ()III and ;i ' Strcct (,1r1=;c,and I'1Strcct and I rca,urcr', ()ffirc Iot 1\1()11(1,- throu,dh Ihur,da\. May 17, 2016 21 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) Below is the history of the City's Parking Strategy: Parking Strategy History July (.21111: t)l(I 11,1111 Rc,uil I)i,uicl /11nin1 1111) i°.2,11. 0111111(11 Rc,nluihfli tL1I)(\clupa Rru,ii 1'ai Lind Sl ratc�� Scplcnllmi II °,nn: Rc,nrl I'nrLi u C("Mit"' A)pnintecl h� C it C MUM ii \lcl ll,icc,1 ni,nuh ticpl,nlhci I11n,u0h 1 chruMn Mill 1111,111X(1 It'ennllllen(Inlinlhnn I(.1)111,11 g )i; C nn,ullanl Kcp,lil Isinl cv I 1,,111,111d 5,1L1,111,: 1111v nu si 11 I enmplcic,l \pi II 1,)1 Kc,urt Air,i I'.II I lllt�tiI I lIb b�� Citv C nun1 it Iii iclinW, April 11 sur, Below are the Goals of the Parking Strategy: Parking Strategy Goals r„),( nci,phl)ur 11,)11(1,.)ncl hII,IIIc„c, I ail and cyuit,hIc.1111„ In NI king Unlc,(Is(IIIcic,l)nlent putcntiul I valualc cn)pl() Icc, I \ hIllllfl(.11)51111 enll)Inycc pern1115 I.calualccnlplclvcc III Icc, in l ily I,llhIllic, I 1 alualc 5/1111lI 11111, I'lihlic'Stal:cllulcicr Illv111vclllclll: I'uhlic Ccnnnliucc, I'uhlic llcclin�,R't,11<c1111lcicr InlcrviI IIS C(11151111,lnt tilucly I)cvcic,l)n)cnt K I in,111riil2,;Allrr11,111115 May 17, 2016 22 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) The Stakeholder Input is provided below: Parking Strategy Stakeholder Input 20 Recommendations Cite C<nuicil iAp j intcd Clunmittcc Rc of t UUd It CIv is I cd,L;uc Cm,ultmnt Rchrnt 11(1111 IMrn .111d A,Sucii C, Cite Staff Parking Strategy Accomplishments I \WIofIFI'uikIM; I)cv LH) 1 cu(lc ul conduct Ni oil PI'P pa.,I1��Lk i awn]cr111p1u(cc1>arl.in1latnu,ine;an<,n line pi<,2,ram \II o 101 All PPP pa„t1.Nil. in Citi Iacilili(,al n1,cu,t dluriilgolf pcal. hnu1,. to,t,n inPil) par 1.i11l2,I,1(.111(1,.11,1,1 p,.A\1 l(\v linplcnlcnt a plan to Hsu( o)1 nod pioIUI lot c1111)111ur paiPinp; 1111)11)v cc,Io purclla,c I:I'I'111111111,1111111 IIIuaI1� Inc Ic,1,1:the(Mt ul 1:1'1'per11)11,ant!10(11111C 11M111111� pav 111(1)1 May 17, 2016 23 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) Parking Strategy Accomplishments \V1VtFINI)IN(, & 13R1NI)ING n,hin, ,,,1vIi1,1im',111,1,1t 11t in,n, h.iil,III t,1 I t 11 F PI 111,I i,,1 11 1 1111 1, .u,,'I h,iil.FF .:I 11 11.,1 1 1v(inJi11 1111 11_11 Po/ I Ilii!\I Iil( l,ldi,,FFI 11111 1 ,, v ii ini,i bt) 1 11 P111 III 111 1111_1111 11;1 I 1 FF F 11 I.1 1 1 ICii, I.,rLill;inlimcL,iir.1 111 II1111 lin_ \„11 1111 11 11 1,,rni I I 111,FI 1 IiI1FIFF 1)11LIII-,.,ni1 1,Iin,lin; 11111 1) nt 1 1 I,,l I,ci mi1II,11_lig,FF I11c ic1111I FF Parking Strategy Accomplishments NI.I(.IIIRORi1001) IMI'ROV'I NII N lI llint I, i i, ,Fr i,i, ..N l' „itth, \, I', th� Rl'I't. -h� iy VI„t„ith I,,.,in"ll,�,.ii. �..- I'� . , h,ii l,In, ,n A:Lind. Av.Lnu, May 17, 2016 24 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS RESORT PARKING Current Strategy and Implementation ITEM#65968 (Continued) Additional Improvements II�II��,I(u,A R\I\IAc�N NIUVII NI }HAI(I nil,h.<< in.u ,nilI'.�il.im, In.lu.u. tH 1,i„ ii,1inin,in,lutlin, llI— line[1.1111111, Discussion Mayor Sessoms thanked Deputy City Manager Smith, Mr. Eason and the entire Team for their hard work. May 17, 2016 25 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 5:14 P.M. Mayor Sessoms welcomed Patti Phillips, Director—Finance. Mrs. Phillips expressed her appreciation to City Council for their continued support: ti FY16 Budget to Actual Financial Update as of April 30,2016 Finance Overview-10 Months • FY16 General Fund Revenues • FY16 General Fund Expenditures • Next Steps May 17, 2016 26 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) Below is a "snapshot"of the FY2016 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures: FY16 GF Revenues&Expenditures Compared to Budget Thru Apr. 30, 2016 IkE Ansa' riv Uud8C1 A(aaj Variance Revenues Local (83.5%of budget) $ 871.7 1507.5 $ (364.2) State (14.7%of budget) 153.2 82.8 (70.4) Federal (1.9%of budget) 19.6 15.2 _ (4.4) Total Revenues 51,044.5 $605.5 S (439.0) Expenditures City Operations S 633.4 S 511.5 $ 121.9 City Capital Projects 35.4 29.5 5.9 School Operations 416.2 344.6 71.6 School Capital Projects 42 3.5 0.7 Total Expenditures 51,089.2 $889,1 $ 200.1 Less Amounts Funded from Fund Balance Encumbrances/Carryforwards at 6/30/15 S 10.7 City and School Capital Projects 15.9 Waste Management Fund Support for SPSA 5.2 Rate Contract Expiration School Reversion 12.9 Adjusted Expenditures $1,044.5 Revenues do not come in equally. Revenues are at 58.1%of the estimated Budget Revenue: FY16 YTD General Fund Revenues Compared to Historic Trend at Apr.30, 2016 IMM Ion YTD ACTUAL•$605.5M l 1 ANNUAL BUDGET=S1,044.5M l 77.1% 58.0 54. 49.0W 55.2% 50.1% 44.6% 41.8% 8% 48.6% I 33.0% 32.2% MM+ 12.5 4.2% 8.6 I4.8% 1.4% 9.5% Id AM >4 040 MM 0.8 lu ra M.r ABr Nor Inn--. Rev Treed of it'16flav Bei.% May 17, 2016 27 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) FY16 - General Fund Revenues • Still need to collect 42.0%of revenues • Total Revenue follows the trend line - Includes Tax Relief for Elderly&Disabled of S13.1M - Includes delinquents from prior years • Several items are on a 1-2 month lag • 2nd Real Estate installment due lune 5,2016 • Personal Property tax due June 5,2016-Levy is$88.4M - State PPTRA due July 31,2016-342.511 and August 15.2016-$4.411 One of the most significant Revenues for the City is Real Estate which is at 52.6%of Budget: Real Estate Revenues-GF Portion Only April 30, 2009 -2016 111-5474.6 BUDGET $48.7.5 $458.0 $435.4 $423.1 $441.0 $428.2 $443.7 — see Nee 53.1% 53.2% 53 1% 53.2% 53.11. 53.2% 52.6% ■■ 51.2% ■ M .1 31.8 $246 " 56.2 . 73 »% 01N 8 8 8 9 99C e e% 04106 01106 P/1011 IM A.2 01'eN h106 04]06 Mea Mea 04.01004.010MOMM Mea Mea NOMI Mea O�AcuY C11.PT n, D5W ti.%W Tell Meal Citywide Budget et$328.3111 May 17, 2016 28 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) Personal Property Tax is due June 5, 2016; and, historically, is difficult to predict: Personal Property Taxes(excludes PPTRA) April 30, 2011 - 2016 BUDGET 599.9 $89.8 No $78.7 . $73.7 $74.7 $65.9 4•4 34.7% 31.1% 1911 25.6% ' �- 24.9% 24.1% +212Yi 20%x 22.9 22.9 20.2 21.9 $21.8 p 18.6 .49% $3 $3 $3 $4.00 M 9% MO* 913192 If 2M3 962991 91291I6 962916 [ 9�Aaool Cd = lsc6ons YTD---,�%of TaJ al General Sales Taxes are up 5.5%from FY2015: Genera Sa es axes April 30,2011 -2016 (L'„,we I oc al Pol lwn 15.5%Up from FY16 BUDGET 109% 59.8 „0 $56.4 '2 ].474 ].0747ff ] 74 •_c96% •5 36.8 •0 604 as if s29 2011 619- 11116111 11111112 1912013 plane PT 3916 14129111 914.A65W Collections =YTD of Tasl_i May 17, 2016 29 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) The Utility Tax is an extremely stable Revenue Source: Utility Taxes April 30, 2011 - 2016 M3 116% BUDGET i $26.4 $24.9 p $25.1 925.3 $25.2 526.8 77.7Xft•tT ' 7i 19.1 1an w p 41% i sw. 1F► SO FY 11011 FY Mt PT 2013 M 14 FY2M2 RIME Ctlleceons =TM Tot4L Telecommunication Taxes continue to decline: Telecommunications Taxes April 30, 2011 - 2016 7.9%Down from FY15 p_ [±j°3:e ]5:9flhebU?4HT29 BT674X 29Me- 12.2 11.5 I- V 11.31111 FY 2612 FY1013 PT 2014 rt a14 FY D14 �I1ewY CtlNeSan oTTD %of TaW May 17, 2016 30 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (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. Specifically, taxes are up 7.94%from FY2015: Business License April 30, 2011 - 2016 BUDGET •180% M $48.8 $ 44. 6 [14 2 .2 ►43.2 -910% $41. $41. 196 96:% 97.8% % 12.31 Na SU -9/a � 4911 9» -90% 0% 11'3811 9Yi1! A3913 FY8914 PY2118 PV39f8 AclurCollections orro r-%m7mi Hotel Room Taxes-G Portion Only April 30,2011 -2016 '(3 2%of total 8% 7 97 7.9%Up from FY16 BUDGET $6.2 $6.3 1 136% ~ $6.6 $5.8 58.8 56.8 $8.4 5.2 6.1 6.3 99• -.7 $4.8 19911 IN% 88.7% 89.5,E 86.5% 98.8% 8 M I u � 1 !9 1 1 3111 A111 1,1,3012 A39f3 PY 14 Alfa A3919 �Rcnrl CSI.cdo.n oYTD -•••••%of Taal I May 17, 2016 31 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) Total Hotel Room Taxes April 30, 2011 - 2016 1/13 BUDGET 9M' 7.1%Up from FY15I $28.4 $27.4 $27.2 $25.1 $25.4 126.2 13111 " 23.8 $22.7 22.6 22.6 20.7 21.2 1 . /r% s 91.37% 99.11. 88.8% 84- 82. 1I. 798 Rotel Room Taxes 8%Allocation a' 918 General Fund-2% TIP-5% I 60% TAP-1%•$1 per room night ea Sandbrldge-81 per room night CBD 11F-$500K annually ME N I ( 1 I 1 - i s% Pr 2011 M28/2 FY MS PY*14 FY 3B1 i FY 3016 �AeaWCUI.otion. =MD --%of Total The City continues to do well with Restaurant Meal Tax and fully expects to make Budget. This tax is up 6.2%from FY2015: Restaurant Mea Taxes 'ortion On y April 30,2011-2016. T2 3.5%of total 5.5% V�) 5.2%Up from FY15 I BUDGET ten $38.2 $38.7 $35.1 $36.2 $34.0 1111 $32.3 133.3 1.4 A 28.8 28.1 • tee% 26.8 82.1% 82.1% 82.% 82.4% 82.1% 86.1/ 089 1521 888 ole% 1111- 29% .11 FY*11 652812 659818 Pt NM 6516/6 mess Actual Collection. OYTD of Total t May 17, 2016 32 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) Total Restaurant Meal Taxes April 30, 2011 - 2016 NB SOB-- -- --- -=---- ------- 42%Up from FY15 I BUDGET Ifo- $58.1 $69.6 1160.8 /BBB $56.2 $51.8 149.2 $61.3 11!11 w. $48.2 .8 0 6 1.7 j:. HMI 85.16 82.Y4 2.BY. .I� '8 BS E R we Taxer 6.5%Allocation 811 48% General Fund-3.5% TIP-1.00% TAP-0.5%IPA 28% Open Space-012% Multimodal-0.22% N i 014 IFY1111 /1181118 1.v an TV 1014 VY 33111 ITT Mg fi.cluei cd0osona_YTD -s-%a TaM 1 Below is a "snapshot"of the General Fund Revenues: Summary of City's GF Revenues April 30, 2016 •' FY2016 YID FY16 Bu.,et S % * Real Estate Taxes $ 468.0 $ 246.1 52.6 % Personal Property Taxes 89.8 21.8 24.2 Pers.Prop.Tax Relief Act 53.4 6.5 12.2 General Sales Tax 59.8 45.9 76.7 Utility Taxes 25.6 19.4 75.9 Telecommunications Taxes 18.2 11.5 62.9 Business Licenses 46.8 43.2 92.3 * Hotel Twos 6.3 5.7 90.5 * Restaurant Taxes 38.7 33.3 86.1 * Cigarette Taxes 11.6 7.5 64.1 Human Services 28.3 19.7 69.4 Other Charge for Services 17.1 13.3 78.0 Other Local Revenues 44.6 30.0 67.2 Commonwealth-Maintenance of Roads 46.9 35.2 75.0 Commonwealth-Human Services 30.0 23.3 77.9 * Commonwealth-Other State Revenues 22.9 17.7 77.4 •• * Federal Revenues 19.6 15.2 77.1 * Transfers from Other Funds 16.9 10.2 60.7 $ 1.044.5 $605.5 58.0 •GF portion only ••"A does not include PP1RA portion Note:FY16%is based on Budget,while FYl5 is based on Actual. May 17, 2016 33 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) Year-to-Date Expenditures are at 81.6%of Budget: FY16 YTD General Fund Expenditures Compared to Historic Trend at Mar. 31, 2016 1/13 YTD ACTUAL=S889.1M 91.7Y 83.8% ANNUAL BUDGET=S1,089.2M 75.6W / 81.6% 68.0%„/"...6/ _ __ 60.2%..00.".66.0% 73.5% 52.7%/58.0% 44.6% 50.6% 3pK ' 28.494.5% 20.3% 27.3% 10% 12.1'. 19.7% 11.8% 8% NI Mq S' Oa Mor Bot W K liar Apr Mg 1® —Eapoodilur im,d #%of FY16 Eq,8n N The City has spent 81.6%of the Expenditure Budget: Summary of City's GF Expenditures April 30, 2016 .mss Aral YID Actual et Ei,natures variance Salaries $ 271,328,237 $ 214,176,581 $ 57,151,656 Fringe Benefits 101,867,352 78,354,521 23,512,831 Operating Expenses 158,900,235 134,383,941 24,516,294 Capital Outlay 7,325,586 6,984,101 341,485 I ewes,land Structures&Improvements 4,755,799 3,974,519 781,280 Debt Service 49,682,686 41,256,678 8,426,008 Transfers to Schools 420,402,658 348,186,546 72,216,112 Transfers to CIP 35,437,759 28,211,127 7,226,632 Transfers to Sheriff 20,556,133 17,114,643 3,441,490 Transfers to Parks and Rec 4,699,963 3,916,638 783,325 Transfers to Waste Management 5,166,556 4,305,463 861,093 Transfers to Muhumdal Transportation 5,771,212 4,809,343 961,869 Transfers to Other Areas 2,235,632 3,426,145 (1,190,513) Reserve for Contingencies 1,056,033 - 1,056,033 Total Expenditures by Type $ 1,089,185,841 S 889,100,246 $ 200,085,595 Percent of Total 100.0% 81.6% 18.4% May 17, 2016 34 CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENT ITEM#65969 (Continued) Below are the next steps: Next Steps • May Interim June 21,2016 • FY 2016 Fiscal Close August 12,2016 • Unaudited Financals October 2016 • CAFR Presentation December 2016 Mayor Sessoms thanked Mrs. Phillips and her entire Team for their continued hard work. May 17, 2016 35 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#65970 5:30 P.M. Council Lady Ross-Hammond attended the recent Ribbon Cutting event for Marion Manor. The event was well attended and the employees complimented the City for all of their efforts. May 17, 2016 36 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#65971 Council Lady Ross-Hammond advised the Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop provides critical thinking for STEM Students. Plaza Middle School is set to be a "Pilot" this Summer. May 17, 2016 37 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#65972 Councilman Moss requested information, some time ago, for the trend of those that had to secure Commercial "over and above" the Federal Minimum of Flood Insurance. Councilman Moss believes it is important to understand the commercial rate structure and associated costs, as well to determine if the costs are beginning to impact some of the attractiveness of properties in the Flood Map Area. It is also important to understand the business case analysis for different types offlood protection. May 17, 2016 38 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ITEM#65973 Council Lady Ross-Hammond advised she attended the recent Mayor's African American Roundtable meeting. This provides opportunities for businesses, faith-based organizations, non profits and civic groups to meet quarterly one-on-one with the Mayor to provide updates on happenings in the City as well as discuss any concerns those in attendance may have. Over forty (40) different organizations were represented at this meeting. May 17, 2016 39 AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ITEM#65974 5:33 P.M. BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the Legislative CONSENT AGENDA: J. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution to EXTEND Cox Cable's Franchise until the earlier date of May 23, 2017, or the date on which the Franchise is to be renewed. 2. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): a. Resolution requesting VDOT accept additional streets for Urban Maintenance. b. Resolution requesting VDOT accept corrections to the Road Inventory for Urban Maintenance. c. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE$997,761 State funding for Roadway Maintenance. 3. Ordinance to AUTHORIZE acquisition of 1515 and 1609 Centerville Turnpike in fee simple for the right-of-way and utilities for the Phase II project, either by agreement or condemnation. 4. Ordinance (1) to AUTHORIZE documents for Phase VI of the Town Center project and (2)DIRECT the City Manager to execute supporting documents. 5. Ordinances re EXCESS CITY PROPERTY a. 1536 and 1540 Indiana Avenue and AUTHORIZE City Manager to sell same to Cashvan Homes,LLC. b. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to sell to Bishard Homes, LLC.: (1) 1551, 1555 and 1559 Michigan Avenue (2) 1820/1822, 1824/1826, 1828/1830, 1837/1839, 1841/1843, 1848/1850 and 1852/1854 Ego Drive 6. Ordinances to ACCEPT, APPROPRIATE and TRANSFER: a. $275,938 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to Stormwater Quality Enhancements II b. Funds within the Tourism Investment Program Special Revenue Fund to replace and repair Holiday Light displays. COUNCILMAN MOSS WILL VOTE VERBAL NAY ON ITEM#4 MAYOR SESSOMS WILL ABSTAIN ON ITEM#5a/b COUCNIL LADY WILSON FILED DISCLOSURE ON ITEM ITEM#5a May 17, 2016 40 AGENDA REVIEW SESSION ITEM#65974 (Continued) BY CONSENSUS, the following shall compose the Planning CONSENT AGENDA: K. PLANNING 1. 3590 Holland Road -DISTRICT 3—ROSE HALL a. HARDEE REALTY CORPORATION Change of Zoning from B-1 Neighborhood Business District to B-2 Community Business District b. FOLK CITY TATTOO,LLC HARDEE REALTY CORPORATION Conditional Use Permit re Tattoo Parlor 2. 5668 INDIAN RIVER RD,LLC 16, LLC Conditional Use Permit re car wash at 5668 Indian River Road DISTRICT 2—KEMPSVILLE 3. CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Change of Zoning from B-4 Mixed Use District to P-1 Preservation District at 2272 Old Pungo Ferry Road for a Public Park DISTRICT 7— PRINCESS ANNE 4. Ordinance to ADOPT the Comprehensive Plan -It's Our Future:A Choice City, 2016, including the Policy Document, Technical Report, Reference Handbook and all Plans incorporated by reference which will supersede the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. COUNCILMAN MOSS WILL VOTE VERBAL NAY ON ITEM#4 May 17, 2016 41 ITEM#65975 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 May 17, 2016 42 ITEM#65975 (Continued) Upon motion by Council Lady Kane, seconded by Council Lady Ross-Hammond, City Council voted to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:35 P.M. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, 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: Robert M. Dyer (Closed Session 5:35 P.M. - 5:45 P.M.) May 17, 2016 43 FORMAL SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL May 17,2016 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, May 17, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. Council Members Present: M. Benjamin Davenport, 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: Robert M. Dyer INVOCATION: Bishop Fred E. Hill, D.D. Emmanuel Way of the Cross 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. May 17, 2016 44 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 identifying 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. Council Lady Rosemary Wilson also DISCLOSED she has a personal interest in Dixon Hughes Goodman and receives income from the firm as a result of her late husband's employment. The income is proceeds from the sale of his partnership interest,paid out over an extended period of time. She is not an employee of Dixon Hughes Goodman, does not have any role in management of the company and does is not privy to its client list. However, due to the size of Dixon Hughes Goodman and the volume of transactions it handles in any given year, Dixon Hughes Goodman may have an interest in matters of which she has no personal knowledge. In that regard, she is always concerned about the appearance of impropriety that might arise if she unknowingly participates in a matter before City Council in which Dixon Hughes Goodman has an interest. In order to ensure her compliance with both the letter and spirit of the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (the "Act"), it is her practice to thoroughly review each City Council agenda to identify any matters in which she might have an actual or potential conflict. If, during her review of an agenda, she identifies a matter in which she has a `personal interest", as defined by the Act, she 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. Council Lady Wilson's letter of June 2, 2015, is hereby made a part of the record. May 17, 2016 45 Item—VI-E CERTIFICATION ITEM#65976 Upon motion by Council Lady Kane, 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: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 G.\r11A•BE4,, OF OUR PIP. 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#65975 Page 42 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. Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk May 17, 2016 46 Item -VI-F MINUTES ITEM#65977 Upon motion by Council Lady Ross-Hammond, seconded by Council Lady Wilson, City Council APPROVED the MINUTES: INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS April 19, 2016 **SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION April 21, 2016 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION April 26, 2016 INFORMAL and FORMAL SESSIONS May 3, 2016 SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION May 10, 2016 Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M Dyer **Councilman Wood was absent for the Special Formal Session of April 21,2016, and therefore ABSTAINED on APPROVAL of the Special Formal Session of April 21, 2016 May 17, 2016 47 ADOPT AGENDA FOR FORMAL SESSION ITEM#65978 BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADOPTED: AGENDA FOR THE FORMAL SESSION May 17, 2016 48 Item - VI-H.1 MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS ITEM#65979 SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS(SPCA) Youth Volunteers Mayor Sessoms welcomed and congratulated the Virginia Beach SPCA Junior Volunteer Program for receiving the 2016 Hampton Roads Volunteer Achievement Award in the Youth Group Category. Mayor Sessoms advised the VBSPCA relies heavily on Volunteers, including the Junior Volunteers that clean the shelter,provide care for animals and assist customers. To be a successful Junior Volunteer, one needs to not only be hardworking, dedicated and friendly but also compassionate. The work is tough, both physically and mentally with little "playtime". The Junior Volunteers are between the ages of 13-17. They conduct fundraisers throughout the year such as bake sales and dog washes. They also host the annual Teen Art Show and Reception. The VBSPCA is very proud of the Junior Volunteers and were humbled that they chose to devote almost 14,000 hours of service annually to the shelter and the animals. Mayor Sessoms acknowledged the following Junior Volunteers: Jeanice Kulick Tristan Kwasny Alexandra Donovan Gavin Murphy Madison Deveau Sierra Gilliard Tia Cordell Cara Chou Hope Rote Sarah Goldbach Madison Medlock Maggie Kirschbaum Morgan Carrick Kathy Shambo, Senior Director of Human Education and Dia Du Vernet, President and CEO VBSPCA May 17, 2016 49 Item - VI-H.2 MAYOR'S PRESENTATIONS ITEM#65980 FINANCE ACCREDIDA HON AWARD Taylor Adams, Purchasing Agent Mayor Sessoms introduced Taylor Adams — Purchasing Agent and presented him the "Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award", also known as the O4A, by NIGP, the Institute of Public Procurement. The achievement, which is currently held by only twelve (12) other cities in the United States and Canada, "recognized agencies that lead the public procurement profession through the implementation of best practices." To apply for accreditation, an agency must answer and provide supporting documentation for at least 100 of 132 questions relating to mission, organization, authority/responsibility, professional development, best practices, procurement technology and others. The City's application is deemed to be of such high quality that NIGP has inquired about posting the documents provided so that other entities across the Country and Canada can review them and potentially use the information for their own purposes. Mr. Adams thanked the City Council for their leadership and support. Mr. Adams also recognized and thanked the wonderful Staff of the Finance and Purchasing Department. May 17, 2016 50 Item- VI-I.1 a/b PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM#65981 Mayor Sessoms DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Centerville Turnpike—Phase II acquisition by condemnation or agreement re: a. Rahn A. McLawhorn property b. Terrianne C. and Bernice Gilchrist property There being no speakers, Mayor Sessoms CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. May 17, 2016 51 Item - VI-I.2a/b/c PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM#65982 Mayor Sessoms DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING: 2. Excess City Property: a. 1551, 1555 and 1559 Michigan Avenue b. 1536 and 1540 Indiana Avenue c. 1820/1822, 1824/1826, 1828/1830, 1837/1839, 1841/1843, 1848/1850 and 1852/1854 Ego Drive There being no speakers, Mayor Sessoms CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. May 17, 2016 52 Item - VI-L3 PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM#65983 Mayor Sessoms DECLARED A PUBLIC HEARING: 3. Cox Communications Cable Franchise extension There being no speakers, Mayor Sessoms CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING. May 17, 2016 53 Item - VI-J ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65984 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council APPROVED, BY CONSENT:Agenda Items 1, 2a/b/c,3, 4(MOSS VERBAL NAY), 5a/b(MAYOR ABSTAIN) and 6a/b. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 54 Item -VI-J.1 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65985 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT,Resolution to EXTEND Cox Cable's Franchise until the earlier date of May 23, 2017, or the date on which the Franchise is to be renewed Voting.• 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CURRENT TERM OF THE 2 CITY'S COX CABLE FRANCHISE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF 3 MAY 23, 2017 OR THE DATE ON WHICH THE FRANCHISE IS 4 RENEWED. 5 6 7 WHEREAS, City's current cable franchise with Cox Communications Hampton 8 Roads, LLC (Cox) expires on May 23, 2016; and 9 10 WHEREAS, the City has been conducting a public needs assessment 11 concerning the renewal of such franchise and has been engaged with Cox in 12 negotiations to that end: and 13 14 WHEREAS, the said needs assessment and negotiations cannot be concluded 15 prior to the expiration date of the current franchise; and 16 17 WHEREAS, Cox has requested an extension of the term of the current franchise 18 to the earlier of May 23, 2017 or the date on which the franchise is renewed, under the 19 same terms and conditions set forth in the franchise; and 20 21 WHEREAS, the requested extension will not affect Cox's customers, except to 22 allow them to continue to receive cable service from Cox; 23 24 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 25 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 26 27 That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of 28 the City, the agreement entitled "Amendment of Cable TV Franchise Agreement," dated 29 April 11, 2016, by and between the City of Virginia Beach and Cox Communications 30 Hampton Roads, LLC, which agreement is appended hereto and a copy thereof is on 31 file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Attorney. 32 33 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 34 17th day of May , 2016 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICI NCY: i'ktee Communications d Information City Attorney's Office Technology AMENDMENT OF CABLE TV FRANCHISE AGREEMENT COX COMMUNICATIONS HAMPTON ROADS, LLC THIS AMENDMENT AGREEMENT(the 'Amendment Agreement') dated this 11 day kseav , 2016 is by and between Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC ("Grantee")and the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a municipal corporation("City"). The City and Grantee may be collectively referred to as the"Parties." WHEREAS,the City granted a cable communication franchise("Franchise")to Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC;and WHEREAS,the Franchise became effective on May 23, 2006; and WHEREAS,Section 4 .04 of the Franchise provides that the term of the Franchise will expire May 23, 2 016, 10 years from and after the effective date of May 23, 2 00 6; and WHEREAS,the Grantee has requested a renewal of the Franchise and the Gran tee and City have been engaged in renewal negotiations,but have been unable to reach an agreement; and WHEREAS,the Grantee and City desire to obtain an extension of the Franchise term to allow additional time to finalize the terms and conditions of a negotiated franchise renewal agreement; and WHEREAS,neither the City nor the Grantee are seeking any .m ate r i al modifications or changes to the requirements of the Franchise. NOW, THEREFORE,for and in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and other valuable consideration,the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,the Parties agree as follows: 1. The Franchise is hereby amended by deleting Section 4.04 of the Franchise in its entirety and replacing it with the following: The term of the Franchise to be granted by the City pursuant to this Ordinance shall expire the earlier of May 23, 2017 or when the existing Franchise is renewed, whichever shall firstoccur. 2. Except as specifically modified hereby,the Franchise shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized representatives. COX COMMUNICAITON JJ'// H•MPTON ROADS, LLC: By: 461 JD.Myers,ll 1 SeniorVicePresidentanclitegloutdanapr Oz s•Vitglnie • COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, to wit: - On this{y{ day of ApYi 1 , 2016, Z-'b. My cr3 , 1i of Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC, personally appeared before me,manna L'Pe{1I , a Notary Public, and acknowledged the foregoing instrument bearing the date of Donna L.Pell Commonwealth of Virginia L,�1r�-v, ,,,,� $ Reif f Notary Public f� t/ Il1f _•-• r Commission No.299342 Notary Public a;qq 34,9 ;r/ My Commission Expires C, 11/30/2016 omrntSsion ',;., -p{res: Nkovemlver 30100 140 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA By: ATTEST: COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, to wit: On this day of ,2016, of City of Virginia Beach, personally appeared before me, , a Notary Public, and acknowledged the foregoing .instrument bearing the date of Notary Public 2 55 Item -VI-J.2a ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65986 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): a. Resolution requesting VDOT accept additional streets for Urban Maintenance 23.22.1 Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M Dyer May 17, 2016 1 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA 2 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCEPT 3 ADDITIONAL STREETS FOR URBAN MAINTENANCE 4 PAYMENTS 5 6 WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation requires a City Council 7 resolution prior to accepting additional streets for urban maintenance payments; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the 2.85 (Local/Collector) lane miles of streets listed on Exhibit A 10 (attached) have been constructed in accordance with standards established by the 11 Virginia Department of Transportation; and 12 13 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach has accepted and agreed to maintain 14 these streets; and 15 16 WHEREAS, a representative from the Virginia Department of Transportation has 17 inspected and approved these streets. 18 19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 20 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 21 22 That City Council hereby requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to 23 accept the streets listed on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, 24 and to begin paying urban maintenance payments to the City of Virginia Beach based 25 on the established rate. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 17 tdhay of May , 2016. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: frifi //f-, Public Works City A •rney's Office CA13741 R-1 April 27, 2016 City of Virginia Beach Exhibit A - New Streets Public Works/Operations r _ New Street Street Type STREET FROM TO; LANE MILES LOCAL AKINBURRY RD ADAIR DR W CUL DE SAC 0.18 LOCAL AVA WY PATIENCE PL PATIENCE PL 1.36 LOCAL DAKOTA CT DRUMHELLER DR N CUL-DE-SAC 0.14 LOCAL EMBLEM RD SHELL RD N DEAD END 0.08 LOCAL HOPI CT DRUMHELLER DR N CUL-DE-SAC 0.12 LOCAL LANDSTOWN CENTRE WY PRINCESS ANNE RD(SB) S DEAD END 0.40 LOCAL MYRTLE AVE 55TH ST DEAD END 0.03 LOCAL WISDOM AR AVA WY AVA WY 0.54 Total Lane Miles of LOCAL streets: 2.85 Total Lane Miles of New Street: 2.85 Monday,February 08,2016 Page 1 of 1 56 Item-VI-J.26 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65987 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): b. Resolution requesting VDOT accept corrections to the Road Inventory for Urban Maintenance 21-359 re Resort Permit Area Parking with adjustments to revenues Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS_Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA 2 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCEPT 3 CORRECTIONS/DELETIONS TO THE ROAD INVENTORY 4 FOR URBAN MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS 5 6 WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation requires a City Council 7 resolution prior to accepting corrections or deletions to the revised road inventory for 8 urban maintenance payments; 9 10 WHEREAS, City personnel have reviewed the revised road inventory prepared 11 by the Virginia Department of Transportation and have determined that some 12 inaccuracies exist; 13 14 WHEREAS, corrections to the revised road inventory have been made as shown 15 on Exhibit B (attached); resulting in a net increase of 3.74 (Local/Collector) lane miles. 16 17 WHEREAS, a representative from the Virginia Department of Transportation has 18 inspected and approved the corrections. 19 20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 21 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 22 23 That City Council hereby requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to 24 accept the corrections listed on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated by 25 reference, and to begin paying urban maintenance payments to the City of Virginia 26 Beach based on the established rate. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 17 tbay of May , 2016. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 04/g- Public Works torney's Office CA13742 R-2 May 6, 2016 City of Virginia Beach Exhibit B - Changes Public Works/Operations Additions/Re`laced deletions Street Type STREET FROM TO LANE MILES LOCAL 53RD ST OCEAN FRONT AV LAKESIDE AV 0.82 LOCAL 54TH ST ATLANTIC AV(SB) HOLLY RD 0.36 LOCAL 55TH ST ATLANTIC AV HOLLY RD 0.36 LOCAL 55TH ST HOLLY RD W CUL-DE-SAC 0.64 LOCAL 56TH ST ATLANTIC AV(SB) ATLANTIC AV FDR LA 0.34 LOCAL ASHVILLE PARK BL PRINCESS ANNE RD(NB) FLANAGANS LA 3.16 LOCAL DRUMHELLER DR E CUL DE SAC DAKOTA CT 0.38 LOCAL DRUMHELLER DR E CUL-DE-SAC W CUL-DE-SAC 0.70 LOCAL KNEELAND ST MARGARET DR BRODEUR LA 0.20 LOCAL LORD DUNMORE DR BEAUMONT DR OAKMEARS CR 1.62 LOCAL PROGRESS LA CENTRAL DR N CUL DE SAC 0.92 LOCAL TERRACE AV E DEAD END BALTIC AV 0.24 LOCAL THACKERAY CT THACKERAY LN W CUL DE SAC 0.06 LOCAL THALIA TRACE DR BONNEY RD INVERNESS RD 0.40 LOCAL THALIA TRACE DR INVERNESS RD GREENDALE RD 0.38 LOCAL THICKET WYND QUARTERPATH GATE QUARTERPATH GATE 0.34 LOCAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DR HOLLAND RD(NB) THOMAS NELSON DR 0.40 LOCAL THOMPSON WY TAYLOR RD WHITEHURST LANDING RD 0.44 LOCAL VALLE RIO WY SABINA WY W CUL-DE-SAC 0.74 Total Lane Miles of LOCAL streets: 12.50 Total Lane Miles of Additions/Replaced deletions : 12.50 Monday,Febniary 08,2016 Page 1 of 2 Deletions/To be re slaced Street Type STREET FROM - TO LAP1E MILES LOCAL 53RD ST ATLANTIC AVE OCEAN FRONT AVE -0.14 LOCAL 53RD ST HOLLY RD ATLANTIC AVE -0.28 LOCAL 53RD ST LAKESIDE AV ATLANTIC AV -0.32 LOCAL 54TH ST ATLANTIC AVE HOLLY BVD -0.30 LOCAL 54TH ST DEAD END LAKESIDE AVE -0.14 LOCAL 55TH ST 0.03 HOLLY RD CUL DE SAC -0.42 LOCAL 55TH ST ATLANTIC AVE HOLLY RD -0.28 LOCAL 55TH ST HOLLY RD 0.03 HOLLY RD -0.06 LOCAL 56TH ST ATLANTIC AVE HOLLY RD -0.28 LOCAL ASHVILLE PARK BL PRINCESS ANNE RD(NB) CAMARILLO LA -1.08 LOCAL DRUMHELLER DR 135V OF DRUMHELLER CT E.CUL-DE-SAC -0.34 LOCAL KNEELAND ST INT W/MARGARET DR DEAD END -0.06 LOCAL LORD DUNMORE DR 0.77 N BEAUMONT DR PRINCESS ANNE RD -0.16 LOCAL LORD DUNMORE DR BEAUTMONT DR 0.77 N BEAUMONT DR -1.54 LOCAL PROGRESS LA CENTRAL DR PRIVATE PROPERTY -0.60 LOCAL TERRACE AV ARCTIC AV BALTIC AV -0.20 LOCAL THACKERAY CT THACKERAY LA END OF COURT -0.06 LOCAL THALIA TRACE DR 2ND ST GREENDALE RD -0.40 LOCAL THALIA TRACE DR GREENDALE DR 2ND ST -0.38 LOCAL THICKET WYND QUATERPATH GATE QUATERPATH GATE -0.34 LOCAL THOMAS JEFFERSON DR HOLLAND DR NORTH BENJAMIN HARRISON DR -0.40 LOCAL THOMPSON WY OAKTON MEWS WHITEHURST LANDING RD -0.44 LOCAL VALLE RIO WY SABINA WY W DEAD END -0.28 LOCAL VALLE RIO WY W CUL-DE-SAC E DEAD END -0.26 Total Lane Miles of LOCAL streets: -8.76 Total Lane Miles of Deletions/To be replaced : -8.76 Monday,February 08,2016 Page 2 of 2 57 Item -VI-12c ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65988 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): c. Ordinance to ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE $997,761 State funding for Roadway Maintenance/Streets and Sidewalks: Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE 2 STATE FUNDING FOR ROADWAY MAINTENANCE 3 4 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 5 VIRGINIA: 6 7 That $997,761 from the Virginia Department of Transportation is accepted and 8 appropriated, with state revenue increased accordingly, to the Street Maintenance 9 component of the Department of Public Works for the maintenance of roadways. 10 17th Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the day of May 2016. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all the members of City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Budget and Management Service- City • orney's Office CA13732 R-1 April 26, 2016 58 Item-VI-J.3 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65989 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinance to AUTHORIZE acquisition of 1515 and 1609 Centerville Turnpike in fee simple for the right-of-way and utilities for the Phase II project, either by agreement or condemnation Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE 2 ACQUISITION OF 1515 AND 1609 3 CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE IN FEE SIMPLE 4 FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND UTILITIES FOR 5 THE CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE PHASE II 6 PROJECT, CIP 2-409, EITHER BY 7 AGREEMENT OR CONDEMNATION 8 9 WHEREAS, a public necessity exists for the construction of the Centerville Turnpike 10 Phase II Project, CIP 2-409 (the"Project"), to improve transportation within the City and for ii other related public purposes for the preservation of the safety, health, peace, good order, 12 comfort, convenience, and for the welfare of the people in the City of Virginia Beach. The 13 Project will widen the existing roadway of Centerville Turnpike between Indian River Road 14 and Kempsville Road to a four-lane divided highway and will include intersection 15 improvements, sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, landscaping, and relocation of existing 16 aerial utilities. 17 18 WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is necessary and appropriate to proceed with 19 the acquisition of properties needed in their entirety for the Project, ahead of the partial 20 acquisitions, in order to facilitate the relocation of displaced occupants. 21 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 23 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 24 25 26 Section 1. That the City Council authorizes the acquisition by purchase or 27 condemnation pursuant to Sections 15.2-1901, et seq., 33.2-1001 and Title 25.1 of the 28 Code of Virginia of 1950 (the "Code"), as amended, of all that certain real property in fee 29 simple for right-of-way and utilities and entire tracts upon which such right-of-way and 30 utilities shall be located within the limitations and conditions set forth in Section 33.2-1001 31 of the Code, as shown on the plans entitled "CENTERVILLE TURNPIKE PHASE II, CIP 2- 32 409," in particular, those certain parcels identified on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made 33 a part hereof(the "Total Acquisitions"), and more specifically described on the acquisition 34 plats for the Total Acquisitions (plats and plans collectively referred to as the"Plans"), the 35 Plans being on file in the Engineering Division, Department of Public Works, City of Virginia 36 Beach, Virginia. 37 38 39 Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make or cause to be 40 made on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, to the extent that funds are available, a 41 reasonable offer to the owners or persons having an interest in said Total Acquisitions. If 42 refused, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to initiate, prosecute, and settle or resolve 43 proceedings to condemn said Total Acquisitions. 44 45 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 17th day of 46 May , 2016. CA13592 R-1 4/5/16 \\vbgov.com\dfsl\applications\citylawprod\cycom32\wpdocs\d005\p022\00278723.doc APPROVED AS TO CONTENTS APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY AND FORM ( Cic):Ah YD)\Z‘s-- PUBLIC WORKS/REAL ESTATEL,j411ut CITY A TO NEY EXHIBIT A Parcels Authorized for Acquisition By Agreement or Condemnation: PARCEL ADDRESS OWNER GPIN NUMBER (Now or Formerly) 12 1515 Rahn A. McLawhorn, Trustee of The 1455-75-3512 Centerville Rahn A. McLawhorn Revocable Trust Turnpike dated April 20, 2007 08 1609 Terrianne C. & Bernice Gilchrist 1455-74-4735 Centerville Turnpike IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII��'.�I�I��, 11 WI4 ��'la CIIIQija �,Ie I\ :o a. mar ♦ 4Øi + 44I44i. ' 4v 4 r sr 41111111r a♦ � I z - ao tet in a- 1I / 444 %/' 0.0 Ce a 1- limii / // 4.11:1 ApriU 411 44,4 U v ,itc4 SII 4 øfr � S 1 W(..) zW °s u- ___,--- CD s �� 1 �0 -.-- 1 vi 1 Qti C a od Q Y Y �- F— L ifi L N X to >4. ~ ~ ti Lo N �. a) Q) — n = fl c0 i- 6M C N tiU � U tiU LA Ls" LAU � c�o LI7 l(7 to r In N Lo O in N LO .- % '- r' \\ up o N N N e L QO �,,/�Sd I V J 0 m Iii ( a` 59 Item -VI-J.4 ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65990 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinance (1) to AUTHORIZE documents for Phase VI of the Town Center project and(2) DIRECT the City Manager to execute supporting documents Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms,Jr.,John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Voting Nay: John D. Moss Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 ORDINANCE (1) APPROVING DOCUMENTS FOR 2 PHASE VI OF THE TOWN CENTER PROJECT 3 AND (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO 4 EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT SUPPORTING THE 5 AUTHORITY OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE PHASE 6 VI DOCUMENTS 7 8 WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") and the City of 9 Virginia Beach Development Authority (the "Authority"), the City Manager and City 10 staff have engaged in extensive negotiations with representatives of Armada/Hoffler 11 Development Company, L.L.C. and its affiliates, regarding the continued 12 development of the Central Business District Project known as "The Town Center of 13 Virginia Beach" (the "Project"); 14 15 WHEREAS, the Project is a development arrangement between the Authority 16 and Town Center Associates, L.L.C. (the "Developer"), for a mixed-use commercial 17 development utilizing the structure of an economic development park in the Central 18 Business Core District, an area of the City that is zoned to optimize development 19 potential for a mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented, urban activity center with mid-to-high- 20 rise structures that contain numerous types of uses, including business, retail, 21 residential, cultural, educational and other public and private uses; 22 23 WHEREAS, on November 23, 1999, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24 99-2567B establishing the Central Business District —South Tax Increment Financing 25 Fund (the "TIF"); 26 27 WHEREAS, Phases I, II, Ill, and V of the Project have been completed and 28 Phase IV of the Project expired; 29 30 WHEREAS, the Developer has worked with the City Manager and City staff 31 and has proposed a comprehensive development plan for Phase VI of the Project; 32 33 WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Attorney, on behalf of the City and 34 the Authority, have pursued the negotiation of a Phase VI Development Agreement 35 and other related Phase VI documents (collectively, the "Phase VI Documents") in 36 substantial conformity with the terms outlined on the Summary of Terms, attached 37 hereto as Exhibit A. A copy of the proposed Phase VI Development Agreement has 38 been provided to City Council; 39 40 WHEREAS, included as one of the Phase VI Documents is a support 41 agreement between the City and the Authority (the "Phase VI Support Agreement") 42 pursuant to which the obligations of the Authority contained in the Phase VI 43 Documents are supported by the City, with the traditional public infrastructure paid 44 through the Authority's Economic Development Investment Program; 45 WHEREAS the City Council finds that Phase VI of the Project will stimulate 46 the City's economy, increase public revenues, enhance public amenities and further 47 the City's development objectives for the Central Business District and provide 48 necessary components to further the goals contained in the City's Guidelines for 49 Evaluation of Investment Partnerships for Economic Development; and 50 51 WHEREAS, the City Council hereby approves the Phase VI Documents and 52 desires that the Authority approve and execute the Phase VI Documents. 53 54 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 55 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA; 56 57 1. The City Council approves the execution of the Phase VI Development 58 Agreement, which implements a development arrangement between the Authority 59 and the Developer for the development of Phase VI of the Project, so long as such 60 agreement is consistent with the Summary of Terms attached hereto as Exhibit A, 61 and such other terms, conditions or modifications as may be acceptable to the City 62 Manager and deemed legally sufficient by the City Attorney. 63 64 2. On behalf of the City of Virginia Beach, the City Manager and the City 65 Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the development of any 66 additional Phase VI Documents necessary and appropriate or contemplated by the 67 Phase VI Development Agreement to implement Phase VI of the Project, with the 68 Phase VI Documents to contain such terms as are consistent with the terms outlined 69 in the Phase VI Development Agreement. 70 71 3. The Authority is hereby authorized to utilize up to $1,000,000 from its 72 Economic Development Investment Program ("EDIP") to partially fund the public 73 obligations as set forth in the Phase VI Documents. 74 75 4. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute and 76 deliver (a) the Support Agreement between the City and the Authority supporting the 77 Authority's obligations contained in the Phase VI Documents and (b) such other 78 Phase VI Documents to which the City is a necessary party to enable the Authority 79 to proceed with its obligations in Phase VI of the Project. 80 81 5 The City Manager is authorized to modify the Phase VI Documents to 82 which the City is a party to the extent such modifications may be technical in nature, 83 provided that after such modifications, the Phase VI Documents shall remain in 84 substantial conformity with the Phase VI Development Agreement and such 85 modifications are in a form deemed legally sufficient and satisfactory by the City 86 Attorney. 87 88 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 17th 89 day of May , 2016. REQUIRES AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY A MAJORITY OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED AS TO LEGAL APPROVED AS TO CONTENT SUFFICIENCY AND FORM 72/(711City Attorney Economic Development APPROVED AS TO FUNDS APPROVED AS TO CONTENT AVAILABILITY apkt Finance Department Budget and Management Services CA13605 vbgov.com DFS I Applications CityLawProd cycom32 Wpdocs D004 P021:00286399.DOC R-1 May 6, 2016 EXHIBIT A SUMMARY OF TERMS - PHASE VI TOWN CENTER Phase VI of the Town Center Project will consist of a single-block, mixed-use development on Block 9 of Town Center(currently surface parking between the Westin Hotel and Cosmopolitan Apartments) 1. Scope of Proposed Improvements Single Block, Multi-facility, Mixed-use Development(9 Levels) First Level: Retail Space (33,000 sq. ft.) Second Level: • Zeiders American Dream Theater (300 seats/ 17,000 sq. ft.) • Restaurant (5,000 sq. ft.) • Public Plaza(11,000 sq. ft.) • Pedestrian Bridge across Central Park Avenue into the parking garage on Block 10 (Cosmopolitan Apartments) Third—Ninth Levels: 120 +/- Apartments 2. Developer Obligations Construct all improvements - estimated total cost of block (exclusive of streetscapes and pedestrian bridge) $41,310,175: • Zeiders Theater- $7,651,312 • AH coomponents (retail/restaurant/apartments) - $30,725,489 • Authority participation - $2,933,374 3. Authority Obligations A. Pay for Infrastructure Improvements: • Cost not to exceed $1,000,000 • To include streetscapes, utilities, traffic signals and pedestrian bridge over Central Park Avenue connecting the 2nd level of new building into the Block 10 Parking Garage (Cosmopolitan Apartments). B. Purchase Public Plaza and pay for costs associated with elevating the Zeiders Theater(costs not to exceed $2,933,374) 4. Zeiders Theater A. 300 seat experimental theater(approximately 17,000 sq. ft.) B. American Dream Theater Foundation (the "Foundation") to enter into a construction contract with AH for the design and construction of Zeiders Theater. C. Foundation to own Zeiders Theater and be solely responsible for all maintenance and upkeep. D. City to have right to acquire Zeiders Theater at no cost if Foundation (or successor to Foundation) ceases operating Zeiders Theater for more than six (6)months with no plan to restart operations. 5. RA Note Modification A new schedule will be added to the RA Note to increase the threshold at which the Developer can earn a credit against its annual $400,000 or$450,000 payment. The schedule will increase by the amount of debt service incurred by the Authority for the Authority Participation funded by the TIF, estimated at $211,000 annually. 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Sessoms, Jr. May 17, 2016 1 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE PARCELS 2 LOCATED AT 1536 AND 1540 INDIANA AVENUE 3 (GPINS 2407-94-9909 AND 2407-94-8956) TO BE IN 4 EXCESS OF THE CITY'S NEEDS AND 5 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL 6 SAME TO CASHVAN HOMES, LLC. 7 8 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of those 9 certain parcels of land located at 1536 and 1540 Indiana Avenue (collectively, the 10 "Properties"), more particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a 11 part hereof; 12 13 WHEREAS, the City acquired the Properties pursuant to the APZ-1 14 Acquisition Program; 15 16 WHEREAS, the City funded the acquisition of the Properties through a 17 partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "Commonwealth"), with each party 18 contributing fifty percent (50%) of the funds; 19 20 WHEREAS, the Properties are in the midst of other residences and at the 21 time of acquisition were improved with residential dwellings, which have since been 22 demolished; 23 24 WHEREAS, City Council has elected to allow the reconstruction of one (1) 25 single-family home on the Properties in order to maintain the integrity of the 26 neighborhood; 27 28 WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal ("RFP") was advertised for the 29 potential sale of the Properties; 30 31 WHEREAS, Cashvan Homes, LLC was one of the respondents to the 32 RFP; 33 34 WHEREAS, the APZ-1 Disposition Committee has recommended that the 35 City Council declare the Properties to be in excess of the City's needs and sell the 36 Properties to Cashvan Homes, LLC; 37 38 WHEREAS, Cashvan Homes, LLC will build one (1) new single-family 39 home on the Properties to prescribed standards acceptable to the City, including 40 elevated noise attenuation and design criteria, and Cashvan Homes, LLC will thereafter 41 convey the improved Properties to an owner-occupant; 42 43 WHEREAS, Cashvan Homes, LLC will purchase the Properties in 44 accordance with the Summary of Terms attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part 45 hereof; and 46 47 WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the Properties are in 48 excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach. 49 50 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 51 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 52 53 That the Properties located at 1536 and 1540 Indiana Avenue are hereby 54 declared to be in excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach and that the City 55 Manager is hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to convey the 56 Properties to Cashvan Homes, LLC in accordance with the Summary of Terms attached 57 hereto as Exhibit "B" and such other terms, conditions or modifications as may be 58 acceptable to the City Manager and in a form deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney. 59 60 Further, that the revenue from the sale of the Properties in the amount of 61 $85,000 shall be received and fifty percent (50%) of this amount shall be deposited for 62 appropriation in future Capital Improvement Program capital budgets in #9-059, Oceana 63 Interfacility Traffic Area Conformity and Acquisition II, and fifty percent (50%) shall be 64 deposited for future payment by the City Manager to refund the Commonwealth's 65 portion in accordance with the grant agreement. 66 67 This ordinance shall be effective from the date of its adoption. 68 69 17th Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 70 day of May , 2016. CA13585 R-1 Date: 4/15/16 \\vbgov.com\dfsl\applications\citylawprod\cycom 32\wpdocs\d028\p022\00277209.doc PPROVED AS TO CONTENT APPROVED AS TO CONTENT - top). - 0/1/1_4D,\0,1941 Public Works , Budget & Management Services APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY rI Ci y At j ney s Office EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS Single-Family Dwelling Building Site: 1536/1540 Indiana Avenue (GPINs: 2407-94-9909 and 2407-94- 8956) • GPIN: 2407-94-9909 (1536 Indiana Avenue) ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, and the appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate, lying and being in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and being known, numbered and designated as "LOT A," as shown on that certain plat entitled, "RESUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHERN 125' OF LOTS 9 & 10, BLOCK 9, PLAT OF OCEANA GARDENS," which said plat is recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia in Map Book 213, at page 45. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from The Secretary of Veteran Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America, dated April 25, 2014 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20140528000466960. • GPIN: 2407-94-8956 (1540 Indiana Avenue) ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, lying, situate and being in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 8B (erroneously referred to as Lot 8 in prior Deed) as shown on that certain plat entitled, "RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 8, BLOCK 9, PLAT OF OCEANA GARDENS, LYNNHAVEN BOROUGH, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA," which said plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia in Map Book 128, at page 3, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description of said lot. TOGETHER WITH a 15-foot utility easement granted to the owners or assigns of Lot 8-B for the installation and maintenance of water service as shown on plat recorded in Map Book 128, at page 3. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Timothy J. Beck a/k/a Timothy B. Beck, and Robyn Beck a/k/a Robin Beck dated July 15, 2010 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20100805000795960. EXHIBIT B SUMMARY OF TERMS SALE OF EXCESS PROPERTY AT 1536 AND 1540 INDIANA AVENUE. SELLER: City of Virginia Beach PURCHASER: Cashvan Homes, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company. PROPERTIES: One (1) building site to be sold to Cashvan Homes, LLC, consisting of: 1536 Indiana Avenue (GPIN 2407-94-9909) 1540 Indiana Avenue (GPIN 2407-94-8956) SALE PRICE: $85,000 CONDITIONS OF SALE: • Properties are purchased "As Is, Where Is." • Seller shall convey the properties subject to a deed restriction preventing Buyer, or ultimate owner-occupant, from participation in the APZ-1 Acquisition Program for these properties. • Seller shall convey the properties with a plat restriction limiting the combined site to the development of one single-family dwelling unit, in perpetuity. • Buyer shall construct one single-family dwelling on the building site, in a style that substantially matches the style and design criteria approved by the Planning Department. • Buyer, at its own cost, shall resubdivide the properties to vacate interior lot lines. • Buyer shall deposit Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) at the execution of the Purchase Agreement. • Buyer is required to construct using materials for enhanced noise attenuation. in co . - '.lilt z -�f- NAl3S0 � os CO 1 v I fir' �. a• Q N N c r' - ►Q E • ICC Q m Z CO ui Z � Qc o Q � O? • 4,, ,., J ti w g -- f 3-1aaiv nem N Z g • : w ati TT a. � Xv ,�P q. 4. 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MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 (757)385-4581 FAX(757)385-5699 wsessomsC vbgov.com In Reply Refer to 0057933 May 17, 2016 Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk Municipal Center Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F) Dear Mrs. Fraser: Pursuant to the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, I make the following declaration: 1. I am making this written disclosure regarding City Council's discussion and vote on an ordinance declaring the parcels located at 1536 and 1540 Indiana Avenue (GPINs 2407-94-9909 and 2407-94-8956) to be in excess of the City's needs and authorizing the City Manager to sell same to Cashvan Homes, LLC. 2. Cashvan Homes, LLC disclosed that "Towne Realty" is providing real estate services with respect to the land that is the subject of the ordinance. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty is a subsidiary of Towne Bank. 3. I have a personal interest in TowneBank, which is located at 600 22°a Street in Virginia Beach. 4. Although the City Attorney has advised me that I could participate in this matter upon disclosure in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-3112(A)(3), I have chosen to abstain from voting on this matter. Please record this declaration in the official records of City Council. Thank you for your assistance. Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser -2- May 17, 2016 Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F) Sincerely, V,C1.1 William D. Sessoms Mayor WDS/RRI BE4 tp City of Virginia $each ��5 o�"d�,3 o. Kds O " F UUR NASA ROSEMARY WILSON PHONE: (757)422-0733 COUNCIL LADY AT-LARGE FAX (757)385-5669 Refer to File No. 0057932 May 17, 2016 Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk Municipal Center Virginia Beach,Virginia 23456 Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3115(I) Dear Mrs. Fraser: Pursuant to the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, Sections 2.2-3112(A)(3) and -3115(I), Code of Virginia, I make the following declarations: 1. I am making this written disclosure regarding City Council's discussion and vote on an ordinance declaring the parcels located at 1536 and 1540 Indiana Avenue (GPINs 2407-94-9909 and 2407-94-8956) to be in excess of the City's needs and authorizing the City Manager to sell same to Cashvan Homes, LLC. 2. Cashvan Homes, LLC disclosed that "Towne Realty" is providing real estate services with respect to the land that is the subject of the ordinance. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty ("Berkshire Hathaway") is located at 984 First Colonial Road, Suite 204, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454. 3. I am a real estate agent affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway, and I have a personal interest in the company because I receive commissions from the company. The only income I receive from Berkshire Hathaway is my own commissions from my own sales. I do not personally provide services to Cashvan Homes, LLC, and I have no personal involvement in any real estate services that may be provided by other real estate agents affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway. 921 ATLANTIC AVENUE,UNIT 502,VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23451 Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser -2- May 17, 2016 Re: Disclosure Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3115(I) 4. The City Attorney has advised me that although I have a personal interest in this transaction, because I do not personally provide services to Cashvan Homes, LLC, the Act provides that I may participate without restriction in Council's discussion of, and vote on, this transaction, upon disclosure of this interest. 5. I hereby disclose the above facts and declare that I am able to participate in the transaction I respectfully request that you record this declaration in the official records of City Council. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, • Rosemary A. son Councilmember RAW/RRI 61 Item-VI-J.56(1/2) ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65992 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinances re EXCESS CITY PROPERTY: b. AUTHORIZE the City Manager to sell to Bishard Homes, LLC.: (1) 1551, 1555 and 1559 Michigan Avenue (2) 1820/1822, 1824/1826, 1828/1830, 1837/1839, 1841/1843, 1848/1850 and 1852/1854 Ego Drive Voting: 9-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer Council Members Abstaining: Mayor William D. Sessoms,Jr. May 17, 2016 1 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE PARCELS 2 LOCATED AT 1551, 1555 AND 1559 MICHIGAN 3 AVENUE AND ADJACENT LOTS (GPINS 2407-95- 4 7348; 2407-95-7411; 2407-95-6385; 2407-95-6358; 5 2407-95-6325 AND 2407-95-5378); 1820/1822, 6 1824/1826 AND 1828/1830 EGO DRIVE (GPINS 7 2407-64-2895, 2407-64-2840 AND 2407-64-1867); 8 1837/1839 AND 1841/1843 EGO DRIVE (GPINS 9 2407-64-0649 AND 2407-64-0603) AND 1848/1850 10 AND 1852/1854 EGO DRIVE (GPINS 2407-54-8749 11 AND 2407-54-7874) TO BE IN EXCESS OF THE 12 CITY'S NEEDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY 13 MANAGER TO SELL SAME TO BISHARD HOMES, 14 LLC. 15 16 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach (the "City") is the owner of those 17 certain parcels of land located at 1551, 1555 and 1559 Michigan Avenue and adjacent 18 lots; 1820/1822, 1824/1826 and 1828/1830 Ego Drive; 1837/1839 and 1841/1843 Ego 19 Drive; and 1848/1850 and 1852/1854 Ego Drive (collectively, the "Properties"), more 20 particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof; 21 22 WHEREAS, the City acquired the Properties pursuant to the APZ-1 23 Acquisition Program; 24 25 WHEREAS, the City funded the acquisition of the Properties through a 26 partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "Commonwealth"), with each party 27 contributing fifty percent (50%) of the funds; 28 29 WHEREAS, the Properties are in the midst of other residences and at the 30 time of acquisition were improved with residential duplex and single-family dwellings, 31 which have since been or will be demolished; 32 33 WHEREAS, City Council has elected to allow the reconstruction of four (4) 34 single-family homes on the Properties in order to maintain the integrity of the 35 neighborhoods; 36 37 WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal ("RFP") was advertised for the 38 potential sale of the Properties; 39 40 WHEREAS, Bishard Development Corporation was one of the 41 respondents to the RFP and has since determined that they wish to take title to the 42 Properties in the name of Bishard Homes, LLC ("Bishard"); 43 44 WHEREAS, the APZ-1 Disposition Committee has recommended that the 45 City Council declare the Properties to be in excess of the City's needs and sell the 46 Properties to Bishard; 47 48 WHEREAS, Bishard will build four (4) new single-family homes on the 49 Properties to prescribed standards acceptable to the City, including elevated noise 50 attenuation and design criteria, and Bishard will thereafter convey the homes 51 constructed on the improved Properties to owner-occupants; 52 53 WHEREAS, Bishard will purchase the Properties in accordance with the 54 Summary of Terms attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof; and 55 56 WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the Properties are in 57 excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach. 58 59 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 60 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 61 62 That the Properties located at 1551, 1555 and 1559 Michigan Avenue and 63 adjacent lots; 1820/1822, 1824/1826 and 1828/1830 Ego Drive; 1837/1839 and 64 1841/1843 Ego Drive and 1848/1850 and 1852/1854 Ego Drive are hereby declared to 65 be in excess of the needs of the City of Virginia Beach and that the City Manager is 66 hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to convey the Properties to 67 Bishard Homes, LLC in accordance with the Summary of Terms attached hereto as 68 Exhibit "B" and such other terms, conditions or modifications as may be acceptable to 69 the City Manager and in a form deemed satisfactory by the City Attorney. 70 71 Further, that the revenue from the sale of the Properties in the total 72 amount of $237,500 shall be received and fifty percent (50%) of this amount shall be 73 deposited for appropriation in future Capital Improvement Program capital budgets in 74 capital project 9-059, Oceana Interfacility Traffic Area Conformity and Acquisition II, and 75 fifty percent (50%) shall be deposited for future payment by the City Manager to refund 76 the Commonwealth's portion in accordance with the grant agreement. 77 78 This ordinance shall be effective from the date of its adoption. 79 80 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 17thday 81 of May , 2016. CA13484 R-1 Date: 3/29/16 PPROVED AS TO CONTENT APPROVED AS TO CONT T -r✓ Q , Public Works S-- 2_\U- Budget & Management Services APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY A , City A.r y's Offic EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS Single-Family Dwelling Building Site #1: 1551/1555/1559 Michigan Avenue and adjacent lots (GPINs: 2407- 95-6385; 2407-95-7411; 2407-95-7348; 2407-95-6325; 2407-95-6358 and 2407-95-5378 • GPINs: 2407-95-6385 (vacant land), 2407-95-7411 (1551 Michigan Avenue) and 2407-95-7348 (vacant land) ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia and being designated and described as "GPIN: 2407-95- 6385," "GPIN: 2407-95-7411," and "GPIN: 2407-95-7348," and further being described as "GPIN: 2407-95-6385 1,875 SQ. FT. 0.043 ACRES," "GPIN: 2407-95-7411 5,625 SQ. FT. 0.129 ACRES," and "GPIN: 2407-95- 7348 1,250 SQ. FT. 0.029 ACRES," as shown on that certain plat entitled, "PLAT SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED FROM NALA CORPORATION (GPIN: 2407-95-6385, GPIN: 2407-95-7411 & GPIN: 2407-95-7348) BY SHEPHERD ENTERPRISES, LLC," Scale: 1" = 20', dated October 3, 2012, prepared by Rouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd., which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, as Instrument Number 20121228001474260, to which reference is made for more particular description. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Shepherd Enterprises, LLC dated August 1, 2013 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20130802000911890. • GPIN: 2407-95-6325 (vacant land) and GPIN: 2407-95-6358 (1555 Michigan Avenue) ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia and being designated and described as "GPIN: 2407-95- 6325," and "GPIN: 2407-95-6358" and further being described as "GPIN: 2407-95-6325 1,875 SQ. FT. 0.043 ACRES," and "GPIN: 2407-95-6358 5,625 SQ. FT. 0.129 ACRES" as shown on that certain plat entitled, "PLAT SHOWING PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED FROM NALA CORPORATION (GPIN: 2407-95-6325 & GPIN: 2407-95-6358) BY SHEPHERD ENTERPRISES, LLC," Scale: 1" = 20', dated October 3, 2012, prepared by Rouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd., which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, as Instrument Number 20121228001474270, to which reference is made for more particular description. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Shepherd Enterprises, LLC dated August 1, 2013 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20130802000911890. • GPIN: 2407-95-5378 (1559 Michigan Avenue) ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon , situate, lying and being in the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and consisting of the eastern 30 feet of the northern 125 feet of Lot Three (3) and the western 45 feet of the north 125 feet of Lot Four (4), in Block Ten (10), as shown on that certain plat entitled Oceana Gardens, which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Map Book 3, at page 51. Said property being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the southern line of Michigan Avenue 150 feet east of the southeast intersection of West Lane and Michigan Avenue, running thence southerly and parallel to West Lane 125 feet; thence easterly and parallel to Michigan Avenue 75 feet; thence northerly and parallel to West Lane 125 feet to the southerly line of Michigan Avenue; thence westerly along the southern line of Michigan Avenue 75 feet to point of beginning. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Gardina B. Fletcher and Jonathan D. Fletcher dated 2 November 9, 2010 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20101109001194640. Single-Family Dwelling Building Site #2: 1820/22, 1824/26, 1828/30 Ego Drive (GPINs: 2407-64-2895; 2407-64-2840 and 2407-64-1867) • GPIN: 2407-64-2895 (1820/1822 Ego Drive) 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, and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 72, as shown on that certain plat entitled: "PLAT OF OCEANA VILLAGE", dated March 1950, prepared by Frank D. Tarrall, Jr. & Associates, which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 26, at page 5. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from 1820-1822 EGO, LLC dated October 17, 2013 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20131017001240280. • GPIN: 2407-64-2840 (1824/1826 Ego Drive) 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, and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 71, as shown on that certain plat entitled "Plat of Oceana Village", which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia in Map Book 26, at page 5. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. 3 IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Manuf Shamji and Tasnim Shamji, dated January 17, 2014 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20140131000088270. • GPIN: 2407-64-1867 (1828/1830 Ego Drive) 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, and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 70, as shown on that certain plat entitled "Plat of Oceana Village", which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 26, at page 5. RESERVING onto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Kanji Holdings, L.L.C. dated August 25, 2014 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20140903000826760. Single-Family Dwelling Building Site #3: 1837/39 and 1841/43 Ego Drive (GPINs: 2407-64-0649 and 2407-64- 0603) • GPIN: 2407-64-0649 (1837/1839 Ego Drive) 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 and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 55, as shown on the that certain plat entitled "Plat of Oceana Village" which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office in the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia, Virginia in Map Book 26, at page 5. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. 4 IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed dated September 25, 2013 from Stephen H. Wright and Florence H. Wright, Trustee of The Wright Family Trust of 2005 for the benefit of Stephen H. Wright and Florence H. Wright and their issue, created by a Declaration of Trust dated April 30, 2005 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20131010001216250. • GPIN: 2407-64-0603 (1841/1843 Ego Drive) 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, and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 56, as shown on that certain plat entitled "Plat of Oceana Village", which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia in Map Book 26, at page 5. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Tom Maurin and Brian Arrigo, dated February 4, 2014 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20140428000367030. Single-Family Dwelling Building Site #4: 1848/1850 and 1852/54 Ego Drive (GPINs: 2407-54-8749 and 2407- 54-7874) • GPIN: 2407-54-8749 (1850/1852 Ego Drive) 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 and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 65, as shown on that certain plat entitled, "Plat of Oceana Village", which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, in Map Book 26, at page 5. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest in and to the streets, alleys, and other rights-of-way abutting said Property, and all easements 5 of any description and rights of ingress and egress benefiting such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Timothy P. Forest and Frances E. Forest, Trustees of the Forest Family Trust dated July 22, 2013 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20130805000920490. • GPIN: 2407-54-7874 (1852/1854 Ego Drive) 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, and being known, numbered and designated as Lot 64, as shown on that certain plat entitled "Plat of Oceana Village", which plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia in Map Book 26, at page 5. RESERVING unto the City all right, title and interest 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 such Property. IT BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to the City of Virginia Beach by Deed from Mark J. Lancaster and Jeanette A. Burda also known as Jeannette A. Burda dated June 7, 2014 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as Instrument Number 20140616000534260. 6 EXHIBIT B SUMMARY OF TERMS SALE OF EXCESS PROPERTY AT 1551, 1555 AND 1559 MICHIGAN AVENUE AND ADJACENT VACANT LOTS; 1820/1822, 1824/1826 AND 1828/1830 EGO DRIVE; 1837/1839 AND 1841/1843 EGO DRIVE, AND 1848/1850 AND 1852/1854 EGO DRIVE. SELLER: City of Virginia Beach PURCHASER: Bishard Homes, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company PROPERTY: Building Site 1: 1551 Michigan Avenue and adjacent vacant lot (GPIN 2407-95-7411 and 2407-95-7348) 1555 Michigan Avenue and adjacent vacant lot (GPIN 2407-95-6358 and 2407-95-6385) 1559 Michigan Avenue and adjacent vacant lot (GPIN 2407-95-5378 and 2407-95-6325) Building Site 2: 1820/1822 Ego Drive (GPIN 2407-64-2895) 1824/1826 Ego Drive (GPIN 2407-64-2840) 1828/1830 Ego Drive (GPIN 2407-64-1867) Building Site 3: 1837/1839 Ego Drive (GPIN 2407-64-0649) 1841/1843 Ego Drive (GPIN 2407-64-0603) Building Site 4: 1848/1850 Ego Drive (GPIN 2407-54-8749) 1852/1854 Ego Drive (GPIN 2407-54-7874) SALE PRICE: $72,500 for Building Site 1 $55,000 for Building Site 2 $55,000 for Building Site 3 $55,000 for Building Site 4 $237,500 total. 1 CONDITIONS OF SALE: • Property is purchased "As Is, Where Is." • Seller shall convey the property subject to a deed restriction preventing Buyer, or ultimate owner-occupant, from participation in the APZ-1 Acquisition Program. • Seller shall convey each building site with a plat restriction limiting the site to the development of one single-family dwelling unit, in perpetuity. • Buyer shall construct one single-family dwelling on each building site, in a style that substantially matches the style and design criteria approved by the Planning Department. • Buyer, at its own cost, shall resubdivide the properties to vacate interior lot lines. • Buyer shall deposit Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) per building site at the execution of the Purchase Agreements. • Buyer is required to construct using materials for enhanced noise attenuation. 2 _ At v 10 • .3e �' W tc 00 N ,_ I 1 a . 03 of M a� as , `r a iso °) (N Np.a. 719 0NN1,3100101 X o 0ti N z n 0 k, ow r u lit ii 4QinCa �I in 11 we -a i c*4 ' ' g (-- rd d C9 9 I'. twit),' i el u Q . t r' IA' GJ P a E t,. 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MUNICIPAL CENTER MAYOR BUILDING 1 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH,VA 23456-9000 (757)385-4581 FAX(757)385-5699 wsessoms@vbgov.com In Reply Refer to 0057931 May 17, 2016 Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk Municipal Center Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F) Dear Mrs. Fraser: Pursuant to the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, I make the following declaration: 1. I am executing this written disclosure regarding City Council's discussion and vote on an Ordinance declaring the parcels located at 1551, 1555 and 1559 Michigan Avenue and adjacent lots (GPINS 2407-95-7348; 2407-95-7411; 2407- 95-6385; 2407-95-6358; 2407-95-6325 and 2407-95-5378); 1820/1822, 1824/1826 AND 1828/1830 Ego Drive (GPINS 2407-64-2895, 2407-64-2840 and 2407-64-1867); 1837/1839 and 1841/1843 Ego Drive (GPINS 2407-64-0649 and 2407-64-0603) and 1848/1850 and 1852/1854 Ego Drive (GPINS 2407-54-8749 and 2407-54-7874) to be in excess of the City's needs and authorizing the City Manager to sell same to Bishard Homes, LLC. 2. Bishard Homes, LLC has disclosed that TowneBank is providing financial services with respect to this application. 3. I have a personal interest in TowneBank, which is located at 600 22nd Street in Virginia Beach. I will abstain from voting on this matter. Please record this declaration in the official records of City Council. Thank you for your assistance. Mrs. Ruth Hodges Fraser -2- May 17, 2016 Re: Abstention Pursuant to Conflict of Interests Act § 2.2-3115(F) Sincerely, William D. Sessoms Mayor WDS/RRI 62 Item -VI-16a ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65993 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinances to ACCEPT,APPROPRIATE and TRANSFER: a. $275,938 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to Stormwater Quality Enhancements II Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE 2 $275,938 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF 3 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO CAPITAL PROJECT # 7- 4 414 STORMWATER QUALITY ENHANCEMENTS II 5 6 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 7 VIRGINIA: 8 9 That $275,938 is hereby accepted from the Virginia Department of Environmental 10 Quality, Stormwater Local Assistance Fund, and appropriated, with state revenues 11 increased accordingly, to Capital Project #7-414 Stormwater Quality Enhancements II 12 for reimbursements related to the Mill Dam Creek Stream Restoration Project. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 17th day of May 2016. Requires an affirmative vote by a majority of all of the members of City Council. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: _ 4r Budget and Management Services torn 's O ice CA13744 R-1 May 4, 2016 63 Item -VI-J.6b ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ITEM#65994 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council ADOPTED, BY CONSENT, Ordinance to ACCEPT,APPROPRIATE and TRANSFER: b. Funds within the Tourism Investment Program Special Revenue Fund to replace and repair Holiday Light displays Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER FUNDS WITHIN THE 2 TOURISM INVESTMENT PROGRAM SPECIAL REVENUE 3 FUND TO REPLACE AND REPAIR HOLIDAY LIGHT 4 DISPLAYS 5 6 WHEREAS, the Tourism Investment Program Special Revenue Fund provides 7 funding from tourist-related taxes to provide special events at the Oceanfront throughout 8 the year including the annual Holiday Lights event in the winter tourist season to attract 9 visitors to the oceanfront; 10 11 WHEREAS, 17 of the original 144 light displays purchased in 1995 require repair 12 and replacement. 13 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 15 VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 16 17 That $220,000 is hereby transferred within the Tourism Investment Program 18 Special Revenue Fund to repair and replace light displays for the Holiday Lights special 19 event. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the 17th day of May , 2016. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPOROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Budget and anagement Services Lei y At ey's Office CA13737 R-2 May 6, 2016 64 Item—VI-K PLANNING ITEM#65995 1. HARDEE REALTY CORPORATION CHANGE OF ZONING 2. FOLK CITY TATTOO,LLC CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 3. 5668 INDIAN RIVER RD,LLC CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4. CITY CHANGE OF ZONING 5. CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COUNCILMAN MOSS WILL VOTE VERBAL NAY ON ITEM#5 May 17, 2016 65 Item -VI-K PLANNING ITEM#65996 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council APPROVED, BY CONSENT:Item la/b,2, 3 and 4(MOSS VERBAL NAY) of the PLANNING AGENDA. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M Dyer May 17, 2016 66 Item—VI-KIa PLANNING ITEM#65997 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council APPROVED and CONDITIONED,BY CONSENT, 3590 Holland Road -DISTRICT 3—ROSE HALL a. Application of HARDEE REALTY CORPORATION Change of Zoning from B-1 Neighborhood Business District to B-2 Community Business District BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of HARDEE REALTY CORPORATION Change of Zoning from B-1 Neighborhood Business District to B-2 Community Business District(GPIN 1486641556)DISTRICT 3—ROSE HALL 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 Seventeenth day of May, Two Thousand Sixteen. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 H_IU / L7 r 0.1 1 I Li 1--j ri .._.-- '� m _. enueAy Ieg s , , ,,,, , ,,„) ,,„,„,„,-,,,„,. /ii : / . , , , ... .... . , . r .. « i aF p 0 ;4 4,,,,,,,,T.,,,,.,,,''''!,,,,,,,,,,:r44:.:;:::!;:'4''' . 1 csi ii :::::,;;;;;;',,,,, ";:t.,4,,t.,,,?,',:::'",'4 i , rill":1.,”: 4CZyCle 4, eili VIM 1 _ , C:;1 /IIIIIIIr „,„ ..tfi''''''„„ '''' .„1„,.f0.1.4,," —I-? 2 - Igiirgirfr:„.!s 1 _ w_._ 1 Arli.0„:„.,„,„5.t_lit,,, ..,,,,,,i1 4 441er J n ammommiNgranfte � 3r k n � s Yt ' ; r*' .„ z „TI. m� r'`iZ # '' f ".s ' F+. F,t . T.- ;r ,,as� rqy n.(4.:.:04V41';5:,§:„ wa . x1es LPArIx '; _„rr ..w a+FEx *�� '" 4 � h`k r 3 s � 2trr h h ��.. $4 .i'"` "': z' rV2 t N'.. _. ''. i� ,,'s � ,,, '.- � '`�' "'¢ at Zig.kk+ ../ ir,:‘,, r7.—;„ , _..... 1 � F y 5 ',u eAv luejz., „cal 7 r "3 "tea " 67 Item—VI-K.1b PLANNING ITEM#65998 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council APPROVED and CONDITIONED,BY CONSENT, 3590 Holland Road-DISTRICT 3—ROSE HALL b. Application of FOLK CITY TATTOO, LLC HARDEE REALTY CORPORATION Conditional Use Permit re Tattoo Parlor BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of FOLK CITY TATTOO, LLC HARDEE REALTY CORPORATION Conditional Use Permit re Tattoo Parlor(GPIN 1486641556)DISTRICT 3—ROSE HALL The following condition shall be required: 1. Any onsite signage for the tattoo establishment shall meet the requirements of the City Zoning Ordinance, and there shall be no neon or electronic display signs or accents, installed on any wall area of the exterior of the building, in or on the windows, or on the doors. There shall be no window signage permitted. The building signage shall not be a "box sign" and shall be located on the building as shown on the submitted photo rendering entitled, "Folk City Tattoo Bldg Sign,"dated March 3, 2016, which has been exhibited to the Virginia Beach City Council and is on file in the Planning Department. The proposed sign package shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for review and acceptance prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 2. A business license for the tattoo parlor shall not be issued to the applicant without the approval of the Health Department for consistency with the provisions of Chapter 23 of the City Code. 3. The actual application of tattoos shall not be visible from the exterior of the establishment or from the waiting and sales area within the establishment. 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 Seventeenth day of May, Two Thousand Sixteen. May 17, 2016 68 Item—VI-K.lb PLANNING ITEM#65998 (Continued) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 i Li u r j i_r j / / ,,,,,,, 7 /7/ LI I Ca 1 I I -1 i .,„/ y nue,A . , . 9. _,_0.,_ _, e ,, .. ....' ' , , . ..„. , , „.‘, i ur nor toleg „,,,,,,„, _ /714,. e ' lr / cit 0 ;sit,/ r , ::,.:,:.-,.,,,,,/,,,,,,' 1:::::.,,,,,,,::.,::,,::,.,,,,,,,„,,:'i,„.,..,,,,,,, , II ° ill iiii NI ,,,, ,„ / 7 ,, , , ilD 11H..i. 0 / Aii), a ii -4 )1 4-"---.1,,,41;)/.14.1)Hif' 1' rg * . t s. C::). s y .— J/ }� ,fit! r , .., -,„..., ,.. .–1 [at? (4— r .,,,:._,_,,,:,,,,„._.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,/, h 6 a CI ii W ass ,,- ifit/e, x # .. -,,r-,,,7-,.ksC, ; a.. x `+ .,p r..r „ * y ,e vArtiticrirrqlx4rfelLitirr",r.,i_02.:.:jr,..4, "...:.?-:,„,;.,,,,;,-- ts 'r,-.'',;''''i/;,';2: a a `� ;,,,,-,...,3:44-1,--ne. / ...,„7:-Iiii ,,,. ;.:i',,,,,,,:,, ,...., i /., ,,,:, :.,:::::'' :,:1.,,,,,„,::::::7H„,,,,,,,,, L,,41.-7p,:' .,,,.r,,,„,,,Th'''''''ll'k L en u eAv u � b 69 Item—VI-K.2 PLANNING ITEM#65999 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council APPROVED and CONDITIONED, BY CONSENT, Application of 5668 INDIAN RIVER RD, LLC 16, LLC Conditional Use Permit re car wash at 5668 Indian River Road DISTRICT 2—KEMPSVILLE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of 5668 INDIAN RIVER RD,LLC 16, LLC Conditional Use Permit re car wash at 5668 Indian River Road (GPIN 1456901977)DISTRICT 2—KEMPSVILLE The following conditions shall be required: 1. With the exception of signage, the Site shall be developed substantially as shown on the Plan entitled, "CONCEPT PLAN, 5668 Indian River Road," dated March 14, 2016, as prepared by Blakeway Corp. 2. The building shall be constructed substantially as shown on the Plan entitled, "GRAND SLAM CAR WASH," dated January 20, 2016, as prepared by Balzer and Associates, with the addition of dormers constructed on the eastern building elevation, at a minimum, in a manner similar to the applicant's existing operation located at Edwin Drive and Independence Boulevard. 3. The existing legally nonconforming free standing sign may remain for the duration of the conditional car wash use. Should the Site be redeveloped or used for a use other than the conditional car wash, the legally nonconforming sign shall be removed. 4. The applicant will work with Planning Department Staff during Site Plan Review to propose landscaping between the existing sidewalk and front lot line, in the public right-of-way of Indian River Road. This landscaping shall be approved by the DSC Landscape Architect and Landscape Management, and incorporate evergreen plantings reaching at least three feet in height. 5. The vacuums shown to the north of the proposed building shall be installed underground. 6. There shall be no pennants, streamers, balloons, portable signs, banners, or similar attention-seeking devices displayed on the Site. 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 Seventeenth day of May, Two Thousand Sixteen. May 17, 2016 70 Item—V-K.2 PLANNING ITEM#65999 (Continued) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 ,, (:;?, .,,.. --_,,i / ./ Li ,, ,,,,, -z,./Q , ,. (....„,..., „/ ,,,•,....„,,, • V , it/ j 4..) i 4* 4.. 4,;:::7. .N.,... ' ' '. It?' c2 Lo / /6.(: , i:;' ,(:::), -,,- -, 4 <', 7 '''''''''''',4 ''''',,,,,-, .. i' ll” 's „ ii- i ' s it ' ti " r ' /:/:4( , '.-\\,- ) 0 ,Z7 \ ,” 4 '�► ' $i 0,„. i BPI? :?' 1 SS^ iu' 3 0 0 « g 0'°I SSC',, . .Ar r, F i 44110 P ' ;ON > .<:: . 4:7 CSI Ca 0 'ICI,;'":':1",,lit::,.-,'4;::::::::::('"::::-f';'*'g 4:"'''''':A r', 5 a 1rs 11:4, 4, 4,,„ 1,5,,iii ,.„ ' ::? ,, , „1, ,, .,ttkp _, , ..,t „,..,, , :1,- .-M� I k �r ,,,i 0710 :41: .. . OC::::7 <1C>. ' pp l.` x ` 6 '- ,,,,,,,tE4 1 "'' , , ::." ,.,,'"4„ii,x I ei!:::: 1,0 0 1. " � u. yrs a:j, 0 pk X , ,,.:z---ttft,, ""tai:t"0 V 00 t . 71 Item—VI-K.3 PLANNING ITEM#66000 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Dyer, City Council APPROVED, BY CONSENT, Application of CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Change of Zoning from B-4 Mixed Use District to P-1 Preservation District at 2272 Old Pungo Ferry Road for a Public Park DISTRICT 7 — PRINCESS ANNE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH Change of Zoning from B-4 Mixed Use District to P-1 Preservation District at 2272 Old Pungo Ferry Road for a Public Park (GPIN 2309236398) DISTRICT 7 — PRINCESS ANNE 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 Seventeenth day of May, Two Thousand Sixteen. Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 ik (9: /6 � Q r c Q Q 4 ..... c.,... r-:;1 .,_) 111 - 6 it lit -1-)00 .%— L. , Q _ ClEr--1 0.7000C13•0(„,t cz3 ii c.2 0 k 13 w 11:1111 I i T Q I 1111. Cli r Q D 0 1 1111 4' cD i ,,i orQ ILL 0 13)C Clio N 7 N 44, o Q Q o_ 72 Item—VI-K.4 PLANNING ITEM#66001 Jeff Hodgson, Chairman, Planning Commission, advised he, along with the entire Planning Commission, is extremely proud of this Plan. The Commission recognized Jeryl Phillips, Robert Davis, Jonathan Sanders and Mark Reed-Planning Department; Brian Solis, Mark Shay, Debbie Zywna and Ashby Moss- Strategic Growth Area Office,; Stephen White and Pam Sandloop- Planning Director's Office; Barbara Duke - Parks and Recreation; Kay Wilson and Bill Macali — City Attorney's Office; and Julie Hill and Mark Davis—Communication Office. Other Departments that assisted were Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and Public Utilities. The Planning Commission spent countless hours and tirelessly worked on this Comprehensive Plan. Last, but not least, Chairman Hodgson thanked Barry Frankenfield for his great leadership and patience in working with the Planning Commission. Messrs. Andrew Jackson and George Minns arrived after the Action had been taken and requested to speak. Andrew Jackson has worked with the Planning Commission regarding the Seatack Community and the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Jackson has lived in the City over sixty (60)years and has watched the City grow. He chose to make the City his home but, unfortunately, he does not feel every part of the community has their needs satisfied. George Minns submitted a copy of his letter, dated May 16, 2016, and asked that it be made a part of this record. Mr. Minns feels since the City Council meeting is still in "session", the City Council has the power to correct the "constitutional wrong" of adopting the Comprehensive Plan, specifically, where it includes the Seatack Community. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Jones, seconded by Councilman Wood, City Council APPROVED, BY CONSENT, Ordinance to ADOPT the Comprehensive Plan - It's Our Future: A Choice City, 2016, including the Policy Document, Technical Report, Reference Handbook and all Plans incorporated by reference which will supersede the 2009 Comprehensive Plan Voting: 9-1 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, Amelia N. Ross-Hammond, William D. Sessoms, Jr.,John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Voting Nay: John D. Moss Council Members Absent: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE CITY OF VIRGINIA 2 BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-IT'S OUR FUTURE: A 3 CHOICE CITY, 2016, INCLUDING THE POLICY 4 DOCUMENT, TECHNICAL REPORT, REFERENCE 5 HANDBOOK, AND ALL PLANS INCORPORATED BY 6 REFERENCE WHICH WILL SUPERSEDE THE 2009 7 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 8 9 WHEREAS, the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning 10 practice require: 11 12 WHEREAS, the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan") is to guide and 13 accomplish the coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the City which 14 will, in accordance with present and probable future needs and resources, best promote 15 the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the 16 City and its citizens, including the elderly and persons with disabilities; 17 18 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, in concert with the Department of 19 Planning, conducted numerous work sessions and an extensive outreach program, 20 including on social media, in order to determine the existing conditions and trends of 21 growth, the probable future requirements, the needs and desires of the general public 22 and business, environmental, military, agricultural, cultural and other groups; 23 24 WHEREAS, on April 13, 2016, the Planning Commission held a public hearing 25 and recommended the adoption of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, including the 26 revisions and the addendum to the revisions made by the Planning Commission and 27 certified to the City Council, superseding the previous Comprehensive Plan adopted by 28 the City Council on December 8, 2009, and thereafter amended, in accordance with the 29 requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 22 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, and certified 30 the attached copy to the City Council; and 31 32 WHEREAS, the certified copy of the Plan is in compliance with the required 33 provisions of the Virginia Code Sections 15.2-2223, 2223.1, 2223.2, 2223.3 and 2224. 34 35 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 36 OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: 37 38 That it hereby adopts the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, "The City of Virginia Beach 39 Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City, 2016," attached hereto and made 40 a part hereof, including the List of Proposed Revisions and the Addendum to the 41 Revisions to the February 24, 2016 Final Draft for Consideration, the Policy Document, 42 the Technical Report, the Reference Handbook and all provisions of the incorporated 43 plans that are not in conflict with the provisions of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. 44 17th 45 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia on this 46 day of May , 2016. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: lerrprAi4- 4 ()0(6.414 10,tel anning D-.artment City Attorney's Office CA13570 R-1 April 27, 2016 2 isur uture: ChoiceCity ...,.,,,, 4,•rtS,„,,At,';''..'.'''. *". , . '.r.,,-,.....- y '.s. roz P- A ate` r 41/14., 'N 411haligi r 1.11111,. 1 4 t43`11 i►, ' ;; ' --,r', s r, _ : -.w f ••rt CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN �`�\Nl Bt.h Ac 6, 4'. �z Policy Document (FINAL DRAFT) UR , ,,./ ....v.,,,,„ , .'Ww February 24, 2016 I 1 I FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION Jeff Hodgson,Chairman Robert Thornton,Vice Chairman E.Ross Brockwell,P.E. II _.. ;.. . i Donald Horsley ' "• !: Michael A.Inman,Esq. a �� 't '� i1 f w Karen B.Kwasny,PhD , Deona Oliver t ' ' ' Ronald C. Ripley + '' `� ', 4 Jan Rucinski . iiii Jack Wall David Weiner CITY COUNCIL William D.Sessoms,Jr.,Mayor Louis R.Jones,Vice Mayor Benjamin Davenport Bob Dyer 4 4• � •'}` ` Barbara M.Henley rl Shannon D.S.Kane John D.Mosskr i' , . - ' ', Amelia N.Ross-Hammond John E.Uhrin 21 — , , Rosemary Wilson James L.Wood I FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION&CITY COUNCIL Planning Commissioners City Council Members PREFACE Purpose and Use of the Comprehensive Plan Public Outreach and Processes Elements of the Plan • Policy Document • Technical Report • Reference Handbook EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CHAPTER 1 -PLANNING AREAS 1.1 - Planned Land Use Map 1.2 - Urban Areas • Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs) Burton Station SGA Centerville SGA Newtown SGA Pembroke SGA Rosemont SGA Lynnhaven SGA Hilltop SGA Resort Area SGA 1.3 - Suburban Area • Suburban Focus Areas (SFAs) Shore Drive Corridor North Courthouse/South Holland Historic Kempsville Area Virginia Aquarium&Owls Creek Area First Colonial Medical Corridor Sandbridge North Beach (North End) Military Highway Corridor Historic Seatack Community 1.4 - Princess Anne Commons&Transition Area • Princess Anne Commons • Transition Area 1.5 - Rural Area 1.6 -Military Installations&Support FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 2 -CITYWIDE ELEMENTS 2.1 - Master T:-ansportation Plan • Citywide Transportation Policies/Complete Streets • Roadways o Primary Roadway Network Map • Public Transit • Active Transportation • Other Regional Scale Transportation Planning • Transportation Demand Management • Intelligent Transportation Systems 2.2 - Environmental Stewardship Framework • Sustainability Plan • Water Resources Protection and Management • Parks and Conserved Lands • Green Infrastructure • Living Resources and Ecosystem Protection Management o Urban Forestry o Living Shorelines o Unique Plant and Animal Habitats • Sea Level Rise,Recurrent Flooding,and Hazard Mitigation • Land Development and Stormwater Management • Energy Resources Management and Alternative Energy Development • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management • Noise,Light,and Air Pollution Management 2.3 -Housing&Neighborhoods Plan 2.4 - Economic Vitality • Strategic Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs) o SEGA 1 - East Oceana o SEGA 2 -West Oceana o SEGA 3 -South Oceana o SEGA 4- Princess Anne Commons CHAPTER 3 -PLAN IMPLEMENTATION • Implementing the Plan and Monitoring Progress • Agenda for Future Action ACKNOWLEDGMENTS APPENDICES (under separate cover) • Technical Report • Reference Handbook FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PREFACE PURPOSE AND USE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Why does the City of Virginia Beach engage in community planning? Plans and planning are time-tested ways for communities and neighborhoods to create more options and choices for their citizens. Local choice and control is important,and planning is a way our community can choose its future. Just like any family,it is important to have a plan for our City family's growth and prosperity. Plans produce tangible results. Having a long-term plan in place provides the City of Virginia Beach with a blueprint for where and how it wants to grow and use its public resources to invest in public infrastructure in the future. When it comes to making investments in our community,planning can lead to a return on public investments many times over. Having such a blueprint enables people,who want to invest in our city to start and grow new businesses or create new housing and exciting destinations,know exactly what the City's plans are and how they can best partner with us to achieve mutual goals. A vision and plan for how to get there gives us all something to aim for;otherwise,short of having that,we'll surely miss the target. 4 ..,..:1.2 : ,t i,..,. : s s 4. • .. �\. i( r k , Virginia Beach citizens help plan the future of our city Planning is also a way to exercise democracy and our country's constitutional form for government. The founders of this country,going back to the 1600s and 1700s,planned their towns and rural areas much the same way as we do today. There is a long tradition of planning in America and in the City of Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach has been preparing local comprehensive plans since 1979. Planning is the way we protect what we love and fix what we don't love about our community. Protecting and improving property values over the long term is one of the ways plans benefit property owners. Plans provide certainty,which gives people confidence to remain and keep investing in our community for the long term. Preface-Page 1 of 8 -- _ FINAL DRAFT_City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 We also have a common responsibility to think through the long term consequences of our decisions. Planning enables us to do that. We need to understand how to make sure our community and our local economy are strong enough for our children to grow up and have a good life here,and for our seniors to lead an active lifestyle in their golden years. Likewise,we have a common responsibility to make wise,long-term decisions that are careful,cost-effective,efficient,and fair to everybody. Why do we have a Comprehensive Plan? In essence,the City's Comprehensive Plan is its long-range physical growth and development blueprint for the future.We prepare a local comprehensive plan in order to consider,in a holistic manner,all of the City's physical conditions,the trends affecting us,and our long-term conservation and development goals. The Comprehensive Plan puts forward policies for use by the Planning Commission a:id City Council that guide the responsible use of our finite land resources. In turn, having a local :omprehensive plan also enables us to invest limited public financial resources and human capital in a logical and efficient manner through capital improvement planning and budgeting that is consistent with the plan. The Code of Virginia,which contains all of the laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly--our state legislature--requires a local government to prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the territory within its jurisdiction. The laws setting forth local comprehensive planning enabling authority are found in Section 15.2-2223 etsubseq. The required linkage between land use and transportation planning is found in Section 15.2-2221 and is more recently-enacted legislation,recognizing the inherent nexus between how we provide our citizens with a means to travel to and between the land uses we plan for. Section 15.2-2223 provides the following guidance for preparing the local comprehensive plan: In the preparation of the comprehensive plan,the Planning Commission shall make careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of the existing conditions and trends of growth, and of the probable future requirements of its territory and inhabitants. The comprehensive plan shall be made with the purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated,adjusted,and harmonious development of the territory which will,in accordance with present and probable future needs and resources,best promote the health,safety,morals,order,convenience, prosperity,and general welfare of its citizens,including the elderly and persons with disabilities. The comprehensive plan shall be general in nature,in that it shall designate the general or approximate location, character,and extent of each feature,including any road improvement and any transportation improvement. The Code sets forth both mandatory and discretionary elements of the local comprehensive plan and bestows the authority to the local planning commission to prepare and recommend the plan to the local governing body for adoption. Once adopted,i:he plan has legal standing,meaning that it is the governing body's statement of local policies in effect for the locality. More specifically,as per Section 15.2-2232: Preface-Page 2 of 8 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Whenever a local planning commission recommends a comprehensive plan or part thereof for the locality and such plan has been approved and adopted by the governing body,it shall control the general or approximate location,character,and extent of each feature shown on the plan. Preparing the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update and Community Involvement The local planning commission is required under Section 15.2-2230 to review the adopted local comprehensive plan at least one every —, five years to determine whether it is advisable ` � � � to amend the plan. To that end,the City of 4 Virginia Beach Department of Planning& Community Development and the Planning r 3. .9 ',7 Commission began their review of the 2009 -,2,--- Comprehensive Plan,adopted December 8, 2009 and as amended,in January 2014. , Citizens attend a Comprehensive Plan update public forum at The Planning Commission and city planners Kellam High School in October 2014 to learn about the hosted 5 public open houses around the city and Comprehensive Plan and offer their input. held a Virtual Town Hall session with a citizen survey in October and November 2014. City staff from nineteen departments also participated in two city staff workshops.Through these forums,citizens and City staff shared what they appreciate about our City and our Comprehensive Plan,and what they felt needs improvement. They also told the Planning Commission what were the most important things are that should be considered during this plan review and update process. 4111 it F. i 4 _-: Citizens get information and provide input to City staff at a Comprehensive Plan update public forum at Salem High School in October 2014. Preface-Page 3 of 8 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 From Public Open Houses,Citizen Survey,and Virtual Town Hall-October/November 2014,,, The top three(3)things citizens would like to see improved if they left VB today and returned in 20 years are: 1. Transportation 2. Environmental Stewardship 3. Employment Opportunities The top three(3)things citizens would like to see remain the same if they left VB today and returned in 20 years are: 1. Parks and Open Space 2. Rural Area 3. Great Schools The top two(2)single most important planning issues VB should address in this Comprehensive Plan update are: 1. Transportation 2. Environmental Stewardship-flooding,sea level rise. After consideration of all public and staff input from fall 2014,the Planning Commission reviewed each chapter of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan during the period of February to June 2015. Along with City staff,they studied existing conditions,recent and projected trends,and new state planning mandates. In addition to being responsive to public input,the Commission had several desired outcomes for this plan update: • to build on the strengths of the current plan with an updated plan that is appropriate for this present:time in 2015 and looking ahead to the year 2040; • address new state planning mandates approved by the General Assembly since December 2009;and, • align the plan with the goals of Envision Virginia Beach 2040(adopted in 2013),the region's 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan,and our Community Plan for a Sustainable Future (adopted in 2013). An initial draft plan was prepared in November 2015 for Planning Commission and City Council review. Subsequently,a public review draft was prepared. Citizens were invited to review the draft plan and provide feedback on it during the month of January 2016. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)was also provided a copy of the draft plan for the Chapter 527 compliance review and review comments requested. To promote awareness about the draft plan and encourage citizens to get involved in a variety of ways,the City's Communication's Office created the"Leave Your Mark"public awareness campaign and developed the free mobile app,SpeakUp!VB. Brochures about each section of the draft plan were created and citizens were asked to rate draft policy statements. The draft plan was posted on the City's project webpage at www.vbgov.com/2016CompPlan and copies of the public review draft were displayed at all of the public libraries. Preface-Page 4 of 8 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 City staff set up weekend displays and talked with residents at three Parks&Recreation Centers during YOU ARE THE MOVERS AND THE SHAKERS. their January 2016 Membership Drive and met with VEER KNOWN AS THE LOCALS. VIRGINIA BEACH IS YOUR CITY. students at Tidewater Community College. A display TELL US IF WE ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK. was set up in the Department of Planning& DON'T BE AFRAID... Community Development. Three public meetings were also held around the city during January 2016. All public feedback received on the draft plan was presented to the Planning Commission in February 2016. A Town Hall Meeting was also held with the LEAVE YOUR MARK Seatack Communities Civic League on February 12, On the future otour dty. 2016 to receive information about neighborhood Join the conversation on the VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN preservation concerns and requests were made for DOWNLOAD LOG ON ATTEND additional plan recommendations. A final draft was prepared based on this input. Formal public hearings on the final draft plan will be held by the Planning YF y" car.•.: (o cf9^n ti..;..d. Commission and City Council in March 2016,prior to plan adoption. NVBIAGL4UFE Once the City Council adopts the Comprehensive Plan, 0,1 t, the plan is said to express City Council's long-term vision for the City's physical development. The truth, 7 > however,is that the plan expresses the vision of the citizens of Virginia Beach for the strategic development and/or protection of the City's physical Draft Plan public awareness campaign poster environment. The vision,the desired outcomes,the design principles,and the recommendations contained in this plan belong to all of us. The Comprehensive Plan can and should be amended following adoption,as needed in between the 5-year comprehensive review interval mandated by state code. This is necessary in order to keep the plan relevant and responsive to the City's ever- changing needs. Vit OP sr 410 .. , — 11111 Residents provide feedback on draft Comprehensive Plan at Convention Center in January 2016 Preface-Page 5 of 8 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HAS THE FOLLOWING DESIRED OUTCOMES... Based on corn munity input,the following is what we,as the City of Virginia Beach,want to achieve and from which flow the strategies and recommendations of this Comprehensive Plan. These desired outcomes have remained essentially unchanged since the 2009 Comprehensive Plan: 1. We want Virginia Beach to be a city of sustainable development,economic vitality, and lifelong learning. We want to ensure the opportunity to start and grow a business,or for one to enter into and prosper in the local job market. Moreover,we want Virginia Beach to be on the'cutting edge'of new technologies,particularly those that generate renewable energy,which will ensure continued economic growth that will endure and will be sustainable into the future. In add tion to providing our children with a strong foundation for learning and growth,our schools provide venues for public involvement in many activities and are a major source of civic pride. We partner with our institutions of higher learning to build tomorrow's workforce and attract the brightest minds and well-paying jobs. For these reasons,it is important that we recognize the many contributions our educational systems make to the overall quality of life in our community. 2. We want Virginia Beach to present a broad appeal for people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Each person must be able to find in Virginia Beach those recreational,educational,social, personal enrichment,employment,housing,shopping,and care and support opportunities appropriate for their stage and position in life. 3. We want Virginia Beach to be a city whose public services and facilities work to satisfy the needs of our citizens. Our transportation system,schools,parks,libraries,emergency responders,drainage systems,and social support systems must function adequately and efficiently. 4. We want Virginia Beach to be a city of physical beauty with great appeal. The City has been blessed with a magnificent natural setting and we have in the past,and continue today,to express our commitment to be good stewards of preserving the important relationships between our manmade and natural resources. Further,we want our buildings,streets,and public spaces to be designed not just to function well,but to have aesthetic appeal and enduring quality that add value to our city. 5. We want Virginia Beach to be a city of strong neighborhoods. As our housing stock grows older,some of our neighborhoods are already feeling the stress of decline,and this trend will continue into the future.Our actions must respond to this trend and work toward assisting stressed neighborhoods to remain healthy. We desire to offer a'variety of housing choices that support the full range of income levels and lifestyle preferences in our city. Preface-Page 6 of 8 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PLAN ELEMENTS This Comprehensive Plan is divided into three parts: • a Policy Document; • a Technical Report;and, • a Reference Handbook. Throughout the Plan,you will find Web Page addresses (URLs)for sources of additional information on the Internet.Since this Plan is dynamic in nature and there are other plans, guidelines,and strategies being developed as a means of furthering the goals of the Comprehensive Plan,the Web addresses are provided to keep you current on the latest data resources that inform our planning. The Policy Document is organized to provide -, a - long range planning guidance for the City's five Planning Areas: • Urban Areas (Strategic Growth Areas) • Suburban Area • Princess Anne Commons&Transition Area . ..y • Rural Area • Military Installations&Support 'A^ -, . '; This is followed by policy guidance for four city- ; f; -. - wide elements: - icjq- • Master Transportation Plan swam • Environmental Stewardship Framework cii OFVIRGINIA REACH • Housing&Neighborhoods Plan COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PohcV oocurncr;t • Economic Vitality This guidance is presented both in a Planned Land Use Map format and through a series of written policies. The end of each section of the Policy Document contains a list of"Agenda for Future Action Recommendations." The recommendations are the steps which should be taken following adoption of this Comprehensive Plan pertaining to that particular topic. The last chapter of the Policy Document,"Plan Implementation,"sets forth the responsibilities and tools for plan implementation and monitoring. This section also contains a quick reference summary of all Agenda for Future Action Recommendations.The Agenda for Future Action is an important new element of the Policy Document. Having an"Agenda for Future Action"helps ensure that this comprehensive plan is executable and able to be monitored over time in reports to both the Planning Commission and City Council on an annual basis. As such,it contains recommendations for lead responsible parties, estimated time frames,and estimated implementation costs for each action item. This should enable more-informed decision-making by elected officials beyond the information that is otherwise available to them. This is particularly important with regard to planning for and prioritizing high-cost and longer-term infrastructure improvements during the annual preparation of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)portion of the City's Resource Management Plan. Preface-Page 7 of 8 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The Technical Report provides a snapshot of existing /TtOar Faure' been and emerging trends that inform where we've been and where we are now,and projections for where we think we're headed for the foreseeable future--to the ,. '=4kt- \s lk extent that information is available. The data found in the Technical Report is presented by topic with associated s maps. It also contains a Cost Estimate Summary for all ---�-- roadways shown on the Master Transportation Plan's Primary Roadway Network Map in the Policy Document. It is our hope that the Technical Report can be a living . ,�,,, database and resource of useful information that is utilized by both internal and external customers to help !�fth inform good decisions about physical development design ... _ :� in our city. (in oi•VIRGINIA HI.A(.H COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,, .; ., Fr-,,, The Reference Handbook contains important reference documents associated with the Master Transportation Plan. The Handbook also contains a listing of Design Guidelines that have been adopted by the City as reference,based on where development is being considered or by type of development. The Design Guidelines should be consulted during design of development projects to further the City's goals for quality Community Design and Aesthetics. They are used by City staff during development application review,both discretionary and by-right,to determine consistency with desired outcomes regarding aesthetics and to offer suggestions for design improvement to our customers. They are also referenced in City staff reports presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration at the time of public hearing. Finally,a list of all documents that have been adopted by reference as part of this Comprehensive Plan is found in the Handbook. A document adopted by reference has the weight of policy and,as such,should be given due consideration in project design and Comprehensive Plan consistency determination. This Compreh ensive Plan,It's Our Future: A Choice City,is our current,collective vision of how we want to build on our strengths,respond to our challenges,and continue to be a choice city for years to come.The world is changing in significant ways and each of us must understand how the changes do or will affect how we choose to be as a choice city. The City of Virginia Beach is all of us. It is,as our Mayor is proud to often proclaim,"The Greatest City in the World!" Our desired future is being a choice city and our continuous comprehensive planning efforts will help us determine how best to become that,by responding to present and future challenges and opportunities and enabling us to have a plan for economic prosperity and resiliency in a sustainable manner well into the future. Preface-Page 8 of 8 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION the The City of Virginia Beach turned 50 in 2013. "Live 5 I r14 ed be the Life"was the tagline and there was much to be celebrated by citizens and city leaders regarding our young city's many accomplishments up to that point in time. The then-recent list of accolades was indeed VIRGINIA BEACH impressive and varied: 2011 ✓ Ranked as the"9th Top Digital City in the U.S." (Center for Digital Government,April 2011) ✓ Named"5th Best City for Working Mothers" (Forbes Magazine,April 2011) ✓ List of"Family Friendly Cities" (Ebony Magazine,October 2011) ✓ "One of the Nation's 100 Best Cities for Young People" (America's Promise Alliance,December 2011) ✓ "Top 10 Best Walking Cities" (Prevention Magazine,December 2011) 2012 ✓ "One of America's 50 Best Cities" (Bloomberg Businessweek,January 2012) ✓ "Best Run City in America"(24/7 Wall Street Journal,January 2012) ✓ "#2 Best City in America for Raising a Family" (24/7 Wall Street Journal,January 2012) ✓ "Seventh Healthiest City in America for Women" (Women's Health Magazine, January 2012) ✓ "Best'Green'School Division Nationwide" (U.S.Green Building Council) ✓ Louisville Award for Innovation in Government for Municipal Energy Resources Management(Government Finance Officers Association) 2013 ✓ William D.Sessoms,Jr.awarded"Policymaker/Elected Official of the Year" (Association of Defense Communities) ✓ "6th Happiest City in the Country in Which to Work"(Forbes.com declared,January 2013) ✓ Virginia Beach's Parks System ranked"8th in the Nation" (Trust for Public Land,June 2013) ✓ "2nd Most Business-Friendly City in America" (CNNMoney.com Report,June 2013) ✓ "Fittest City in America" (Facebook's Fittest Cities,July 2013) ✓ "One of the 10 Best Cities for Early Retirement" (Kiplinger, November 2013) 2014 ✓ "A Top 10 Beach Town for Retirees" (CBS News,May 2014) ✓ "One of America's Top 10 Destinations for July 4th Celebrations" (Priceline.com,June 2014) ✓ "A Millennial Boomtown" (Forbes,August 2014) ✓ "One of America's Best Cities for Global Trade" (Global Trade Magazine,October 2014) Executive Summary-Page 1 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice - - -- - _---- ----- ---. ._....------------- February 24,2016 ✓ "One of 2014's Most Searched Destinations on Yahoo!"(Yahoo!,December 2014) ✓ 2014 Gold Excellence Award (Economic Development Council for Real Estate Redevelopment and Reuse) 2015 ✓ "211d Hardest-Working City in America" (Wallet Hub,March 2015) ✓ "One of the 10 Most Beautiful Cities in the USA" (The Culture Trip,March 2015) ✓ "One of the Best 10 U.S.Beaches for Families" (Family Vacation Critic,April 2015) ✓ "O:ne of the 10 Best Cities for Millennial College Students" (USA Today,April 2015) ✓ "O:ne of America's Most Literate Cities" (USA Today,April 2015) ✓ "The Most Affordable City in America in Which to Start a Family" (Wise Bread,May 2015) ✓ "Best Large City for Veterans to Live" (USA Today,June 2015) ✓ "O:ne of America's Best Boardwalks" (Fox News,July 2015) ✓ "4th Best City for First-Time Homebuyers" (Vox Business&Finance,July 2015) ✓ "A+ in Starting a Small Business" (Thumbtack.com,August 2015) ✓ "One of the 10 Best Cities to Live In"(WalletHub,August 2015) These labels acknowledge what we already know about our city—that Virginia Beach is a great city that offers excellent choices for a variety of ages and lifestyles. We truly embrace our city motto,"A Community for a Lifetime."We are,as the labels show,a"City of Choice"or,a choice city. Be it opportunities for young people,those just starting out as homebuyers and families,those who relish the outdoors and open spaces,small businesses and global companies,workers,the defense community and its veterans,retirees,and all who wish to recharge their souls within our beautiful natural landscape by the sea—we desire to be a place that people raise a family in,work in,and retire to. To date,our accomplishments as a city are the result of taking the risk of merger between the City of Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County in 1963 and hard work and diligence ever since by visionary leadership and a committed citizenry. These accomplishments are also the result of a city governance model that has relied on listening to our citizens and businesses,continuous long-range planning,strategic planning,and capital investment in order to be responsive to our changing conditions and needs. We do this with a steadfast commitment to growing in a sustainable and resilient manner—fiscally,socially,and environmentally. Our citizens are engaged,talented,fun- loving,creative,innovative,and passionate. They,along with our business community,hold the City's leaders zind public servants accountable to deliver the best services possible. Living the life is what's expected here. Executive Summary-Page 2 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 1"^ 1s . F 4. ammihmoLowAir } ..fir �. y U[7lNlY'.!k'SI aw "4 , 44 t' Y<r A Community for a Lifetime A CHOICE CITY The strategic choices Virginia Beach has made over the years have set our course for the future. They also define who we are to the world. Clearly,the response has come back to us that Virginia Beach is a beach community in Coastal Virginia that offers many choices and is a choice city. Choices have been made to grow in a safe,suburban pattern in the northern part of the city,yet retain our pristine and productive rural landscape and heritage in the southern part of the city. We have prided ourselves with building and nurturing stable suburban neighborhoods,commercial centers,schools,and community facilities. Our rural community has remained vibrant and protected for future generations to farm through effective land conservation programs,such as the Agricultural Reserve Program and historic preservation or open space easements. Our people highly value our natural resources and rural area and demand sound stewardship of them. How we want our land to be used in the future is described in Chapter 1,Planned Land Uses. Virginia Beach's planned land use pattern offers many lifestyle choices. URBAN AREAS Over time,due to the finite nature of land and its growing scarcity,coupled with a desire to effectively and efficiently manage growth and capital resources,yet grow in a more sustainable manner,choices were made to offer a third lifestyle choice to our citizens,businesses,visitors,and potential future residents—an urban form. Future urban form and development patterns are being directed to 8 strategic locations in our city,where existing infrastructure is located and has the capacity to absorb additional growth through infill development and both public capital investment Executive Summary-Page 3 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 and private redevelopment in the future.Section 1.2 -Urban Areas presents the guiding principles for and visions for the 8 Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs)--at the Resort, Burton Station, Pembroke,Newtown,Rosemont,Lynnhaven,Hilltop,and Centerville. Collectively,the SGAs represent our city's"Urban Areas"and constitute only 2%of our gross land area. All of the SGAs were master planned over a 6-year period between 2007 and 2013. Six of these areas are also where key transportation corridors are located that have the potential to become multi-modal in nature by introducing additional transportation choices. The SGA visions are long- range into the future,as it will take many years for our land development patterns to transform in this way,and for capital improvements and private investment choices to support them. Indeed, the SGAs have already begun to transform as the economy has rebounded since 2010,with the Burton Station,Newtown,Pembroke,Resort SGAs experiencing most of the changes to date. The Burton Station SGA,comprised of the historic Burton Station community and the Northampton Boulevard Corridor,have begun to realize long-neglected capital and private investment that is both improving the quality of life for residents and creating more attractive corridor aesthetics. Recent improvements to Wesleyan Drive and its intersection with Northampton Boulevard have eased congest on on a heavily traveled arterial serving two academic institutions. Since the Northampton Boulevard Corridor Strategic Growth Area Implementation Plan was adopted in 2009,a few significant changing circumstances have affected some central components of the plan. First,the buffer area/relocated golf course planned around Burton Station Village will no longer be a golf course. Norfolk has decided to close the Lake Wright golf course as it was too expensive to maintain. Second,the primary owner of the planned buffer area,the Norfolk Airport Authority,is considering a parallel runway to replace the cross-runway that currently restricts development on this land. If approved,different land uses maybe considered. Lastly,the City of Norfolk's relatively recent plans for a regional retail destination have challenged the planned transportation network. VDOT is providing more detailed transportation analyses to help determine the best solution to serve future plans for both cities. Once these changing circumstances are resolved,the SGA Plan will be revised. Plan updates are expected,as these are living documents that must evolve over time. Any plan revisions will be the product of the same open,collaborative process used to prepare all of our City's long range plans. L, _.... . k, ;a, , - The Centerville SGA is home to a rapidly """m"i"' '"''JW"' = growing institution of higher learning— .r l ,.-4'',' ' h 4'.--4:1-11-: � �. 'i 1 •t':� Regent University—which has grown to -+ become a 4-year college and a graduate it 4., _ - -" school,and has an award-winning School pi 4, ' • - of Law. Supported by corporate office '- development,the university's master plan - `` ,,v, ' -,• - 1.0,11/41.0,11/44._.+�. _.` .- was shared with city planners to create �. ., _0; '-. -..?"0.!,' `' the concept of a future university village -,.� . a, �� o that will enable the university to grow and .1Sr address its growing student housing ' ` '1' ,�,. ; , . needs. It would also allow surrounding residents to take advantage of university Regent University Quad and University Village Concept-Centerville offerings in employment,dining,services, SGA Master Plan and small shops. This SGA,due to its lack of environmental and other constraints, Executive Summary-Page 4 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 affords an opportunity for economic development adjacent to the Interstate and a home to future Class A office space of a design that continues the architectural themes found on the campus. The municipal landfill at the western edge of the SGA will continue to operate into the foreseeable future,but the SGA plan envisions a new district park being designed there once it is closed,similar to the City's beloved and well-used Mt.Trashmore Park. The Newtown SGA sits at the eastern terminus of the first segment of the region's light rail transit system,The Tide,with service only in Norfolk at present. In a landmark decision in 2015,City Council voted to continue developing plans to extend The Tide to Town Center through the Newtown SGA. Newtown's proximity to Town Center has the potential to echo the Town Center's vibrancy but at an appropriate scale and density adjacent to established residential neighborhoods. Historic Kempsville sits to the south of Newtown and is transforming into a mixed-use Suburban Focus Area that seeks to have a character that is reminiscent of Colonial Williamsburg,offering small shops and new housing choices. Intensive road and public space improvements have saddled its main intersection at Witchduck and Princess Anne Roads for a number of years,but private investment has begun as a result of these public investments. The Pembroke SGA has become the City's"Town Center providing a much desired sense of place—and public gathering place--as a x ;; = Downtown. In just the past 15 years,a skyline "� has emerged that offers an exciting new !. residential,employment,shopping,and Rj entertainment address. The City's oldest t shopping mall,Pembroke Mall,has received a facelift and re-orientation that is more pedestrian friendly. Formally dominated by vehicular travel lanes that made it unsafe for pedestrians to cross, the Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor has been r a somewhat tamed to enable pedestrians to travel Net . more safely between the two major destinations .` �" ' `"`, = ..P within the Core Area—Pembroke Mall and Town Center. The arts scene thrives at the Sandler - ' Center,showcasing with both celebrity and local talent year-round. An increasing number of ` �•,v outdoor festivals and events offer free "YNOT Wednesdays"Summer Concert Series-Sandler entertainment in every season. Center Plaza,Pembroke SGA Rosemont SGA,which lies immediately east of Pembroke SGA and the Town Center is planned to be a transit-oriented residential community for those who desire to live near Town Center but not in it. Transit extension is necessary for this vision to be fully realized,but commercial property owners already see that potential. They have begun to make improvements to attract new shoppers and enhance the shopping experience for existing customers. The Lynnhaven and Hilltop SGAs have inherent redevelopment challenges as future growth areas, in that they are constrained by the presence of waterways,floodplains,wetlands,and aircraft high noise zones due to their proximity or adjacency to NAS Oceana. These SGAs have been carefully planned with our military facilities stakeholders. Planned land uses in these SGAs are compatible, yet also transit-ready should a decision be made in the future to extend public fixed-guideway transit east to the Oceanfront. Executive Summary-Page 5 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 The Lynnhaven SGA has the potential to serve the city as an innovative industrial and service industry zone,while maintaining existing affordable housing for first-time homebuyers and seniors in the established neighborhoods of Eureka Park and Pinewood Gardens. Rediscovering the waterways that meander the Lynnhaven SGA by orienting our buildings toward them and creating more visual ar.d public water access points along an extensive public trail system is an underlying design principle. The long-range vision for Hilltop SGA,which is already a regional retail destination that features locally-owned restaurants,a plethora of grocery stores,and a variety of shops,builds on the area's strengths,yet:.ntroduces more greenspace. Incorporating greenspace through redevelopment opportunities can help address the SGA's stormwater management needs. In turn,this can create a healthier environment and visitor experience that welcomes more people out of their cars and outdoors as they move from place to place within the SGA. Industrial and commercial uses compatible with being in a military aircraft high noise zone have been relocated into this SGA at the southernmost end through the City's successful "YesOceana!" Program. The historic neighborhood of Oceana Gardens,which has a concentration of early 20th Century"Sears Kit Homes,"is evolving with a new residential lot and density pattern that is more compatible with being located in a military aircraft Accident Potential Zone and high noise zone,while still trying to retain its character and charm. The Resort Area SGA has received much capital . investment in streetscape and utility improvements, • including Rudee Walk,Pacific Avenue,and a new =" t m`3t public parking structure on 25th Street. An innovative,flexible Form-Based Code is enabling new private development that provides a variety of 44,:,77,.,,, .,.. housing types,and a greater range of year-round ,` '" , ' shopping and entertainment for both residents and visitors,alike. An arts community has emerged in the Resort's ViBe Creative District and,as a result, �axro ,7" more opportunities and choices are enabled in 4 creative expression. VIBE Creative District"First Fridays"Art Now that master planning of the Strategic Growth Areas is complete,our focus has shifted to plan implementation and resourcing. In large measure,it necessitates refreshing our zoning and development regulations and design guidelines to enable the visions set forth in each plan. In addition to retrofitting public infrastructure to support higher density development and replacing aging infrastructure,improvements to transportation,traffic management,stormwater management,and streetscapes are needed. So is creating new public and green spaces. .[nitial public investment to accomplish some of these things has been instrumental in catalyzing private investment. It is a proven recipe for success based on the numbers we're seeing for return on investment. However,we cannot provide public resources for all of the SGAs simultaneously and at the same levels of support. Instead,we must strategically implement each plan,such that the energy from one fuels the startup of the next. This will foster a synergistic relationship between all of them. There are also symbiotic relationships between the SGAs and the rest of the city. Implementing the SGA plans allows us to maintain the current pattern of development and density in the adjacent lower-density,safe suburban neighborhoods that our city is known for. Implementing the SGA Executive Summary-Page 6 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 plans also allows us to preserve our Rural Area and enable the Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area to be a true buffer between the Suburban and Rural Areas. All of the City's "Planning Areas," as described in Chapter 1,are intended to be mutually supportive. Becoming successful in the SGAs means becoming successful at achieving our land use goals in all other areas of the city. SUBURBAN AREAS We choose to continue to preserve the suburban lifestyle T • , • for those who seek it as the primary 9 lifestyle choice in Virginia Beach. Safe and healthy suburban •-• = . .,', neighborhoods and world-class I public schools are what our City is known for and why people move `" Fs ;, here to raise their families. The Comprehensive Plan's Section 1.2 - Suburban Area sets for land use - policies that seek balance in the appropriate mix of residential r neighborhoods within our Suburban Area communities in order to find Virginia Beach suburban neighborhood form compatibility in density and design. Striking such a balance can often be a divisive decision,as less and less land has become available for large-scale new neighborhoods. Infill development on smaller,remaining parcels of land has become the norm. Our Suburban Area neighborhoods are also aging. Virginia Beach has prided itself in the stability of its housing stock and neighborhoods over the years. Neighborhood-serving retail centers are experiencing a range of conditions,from thriving to obsolete to transforming,and it is important that reinvestment and new investment in both our housing stock and commercial centers be an ongoing pursuit to maintain the stability of our Suburban Area. Careful consideration must be paid to the extent to which our market can support additional retail uses,in addition to where they should be strategically located and of what type and design to best support planned growth areas and reflect local character. Adaptive reuse and reinvestment in neighborhood commercial centers is becoming a priority to ensure the continued viability of our Suburban lifestyle. Our challenge is to continue to allocate resources to code enforcement and home rehabilitation programs that have helped maintain strong neighborhoods,especially in light of historical reliance on federal and state housing assistance programs no longer being our current reality. THE GREEN LINE We choose to maintain the"Green Line"as the linchpin of our growth management strategy. The preservation of the Green Line is reinforced by a variety of other land use policies and programs in the City's Planning Areas. It has been 35 years since the Green Line was first introduced in the 1979 Comprehensive Plan. Although the City has grown and matured considerably during that time,the Green Line is still critical to our ability to properly shape our future in a sustainable manner.The SGAs and Special Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs)designated in the 2003 and 2009 Comprehensive Executive Summary-Page 7 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 Plans,respect:vely,address the need to keep the Green Line in place;yet,still provide for our city's future population growth,economic growth,and tax base growth. Below the Green Line today is found both public and private development in larger-lot development patterns,with an emphasis on quality public open space and recreation,connected by a trails network and greenways. The land use and urban infrastructure policies associated with the Green Line remain unchanged; however,at this juncture,we have a need to re-evaluate the capacity of the area south of it to accommodate development as new revelations about changing environmental conditions and how we can develop land sustainably have come to light. PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS&TRANSITION - ilia sir.`w, , AREA t Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons& t 4. A , Transition Area,describe two key Planning .1 1 ',- i Areas in Virginia Beach that are situated below the Green Line and north of the Rural Area. Princess Anne Commons,also referred __ ��-- `-_ -� to as Princess Anne Commons Strategic . • " . ' Economic Growth Area (SEGA),has evolved as ,-4..'-`,„ ' ' *k* a choice new destination for academic and -, r medical institutions,sports and entertainment The Virginia Beach Sportplex,located in Princess Anne Commons, venues. Our planning for this area has been Hosts many sporting events. strategic because of its location under a military aircraft overflight area. Our economic development strategies have cultivated a strong alliance between these three industries to create a thriving community. Of recent note is our new target sector in bio-medical research and development. Planning and resourcing public infrastructure to support continued strategic economic development in Princess Anne Commons is a high priority. Using a balanced approach between hard infrastructure and softer green infrastructure,we choose to continue to be able to meet a variety of desired stewardship,as well as federal and state mandated environmental resource quality outcomes,including stormwater management and wetlands protection. The Transitior..Area remains the - .F,, . ,t : penultimate buffer between the ifs more densely populated and � � intensive land uses in the northern _ part of the city and the City's Rural :, Area to the south of Indian River Road. This area offers a choice for - 'ci, i•iti �. those who want to etfrom g away the more densely-populated areas and into more open spaces,yet + , , 3, .: remain close to the conveniences of the Suburban Area. There is intended to be a noticeable difference here--a transition--as one travels from north to south through it and into the Rural Area. Storm water management features designed as open space amenities and an interconnected multiple-use public trail system are essential residential design elements in the Transition Area. Executive Summary-Page 8 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 Open space is the primary consideration in site design,with a goal of achieving 50% cumulative open space at ultimate buildout. Context sensitivity is desired for building design and materials. Ideal uses are neighborhood-serving in both type and scale,not regional retail destinations and commerce centers as found in the Suburban Area. A vast network of public open space and multi- purpose trails is planned,and in part,is already built throughout the Transition Area,enabling access to public recreation areas and individual mobility without reliance on the automobile. Despite the designation and planning of the Strategic Growth Areas,development pressure in the Transition Area continues. This is in part due to the fact that it will be many years before the Strategic Growth Areas transform into their intended new pattern of more dense development. The Transition Area's low elevation and location at the headwaters of the Back Bay and North Landing River watersheds create a complex development landscape,however. A high groundwater table, documented sea level rise and recurrent flooding from wind-driven tides make stormwater management very challenging. We have come to realize that development must be treated differently here and that it may not be as developable as originally envisioned in previous Comprehensive Plans. Techniques for managing stormwater and other environmental quality goals that have worked well in other parts of the City have been found not to work as well in this area. As a result,new land use and development policies,design techniques,and regulations must be considered. RURAL AREA 4, .' g The Rural Area and the rural way of life that has been present here for generations is =- described in Section 1.5-Rural Area. The Rural Area offers yet another lifestyle choice • ,i , for our residents. It is home to our vibrant - agricultural industry—the third major element of our predominantly three-legged economy of '' " , tourism,the military,and agriculture. It is also \.7.— a growing segment of our tourism industry. ., r,, ' The economic impact of the Rural Area is not Tom, " . := limited to Virginia Beach,however;it is also a heavy user of the Port of Virginia,bringing our Multi-generational families farming in Virginia Beach. agricultural bounty to the world. It's big business for Virginia Beach. Preservation of our prime agricultural lands with long-established public utilities urban service boundaries and a successful Agricultural Reserve Program (ARP)has been effective. Although participation in the ARP has waned from its initial levels,reflecting an amassing of enrolled properties and retiring of stale residentially-zoned land,it remains a valuable and important growth management tool. MILITARY INSTALLATIONS Decades ago,our federal government chose to make Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach,in particular,a large home for its military commands and support services. The importance of mission and federal resourcing of the various installations in Virginia Beach has only grown;Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft.Story is now the City's largest public employer. Virginia Beach offers a training environment unparalleled elsewhere along the East Coast,enabling military personnel to train locally and remain with their families prior to deployment. Virginia Beach Executive Summary-Page 9 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 appreciates and chooses to support the military presence by ensuring that our land use policies are ' aligned with the missions of the various commands. Tihis commitment and the various land use policies and cooperative land use review tools �. we use to achieve it are described in Section 1.6- Military Installations&Support. ? ' ' ; Learning from the past,we have reduced incompatible land use encroachment through F' isib partnership efforts between the City,the Commonwealth of Virginia,and the U.S.Navy such that we have row become a model defense ,. community. Mutual cooperation on"beyond the -- fence fence line"issues has become institutionalized on a daily basis through memoranda of understanding, routine communication,and collaborative planning between city planners and their federal planning The U.S.Navy's Blue Angels in formation over counterparts. The choices we have made in Boardwalk during Neptune Festival. recent years have better positioned us,along with our state and military partners,to be a more resilient community,region,and state,should there be additional recommendations from Base Realignment and Closure Commissions in the future. TRANSPORTATION The majority of our citizens have said they support pursuing additional transportation choices. Lifestyle choirs for living,working,and playing,and in buying preferences are changing as the City's demographics shift to reflect a larger majority of Millennials (those born just prior to the Year 2000) and Baby Boomers (those born immediately after World War II). The Millennial generation is on track to outpace the number of Baby Boomers for the foreseeable duration. The mobility needs and choices of these two generations at opposite ends of the spectrum are strikingly similar in that they prefer greater mobility that doesn't require an automobile. As a choice city for both young professionals and retirees,our city is changing in response to this. f k - The 2009 Comprehensive Plan introduced l<,, ice.. g - the concept of multi-modality—ty—offering _•- ;. choices in transportation modes including vehicular,walking,biking,and 1 ;. mass transit—and presented a Master X11 :Vol' ut s Transportation Plan inclusive of all of "`� these modes. The desire to establish a 1 -' k - Complete Streets Policy,or street design {, _ r_w' s -3. f" that is friendly to all users,was also a i wr�+'1 `~ .: _ :=Let -!W/ concept planted in the 2009 -- �- Comprehensive Plan. Section 2.1- - _ --- - . — . . Master Transportation Plan,presents '^ the City's multi-modal transportation --"° plan and is a state-mandated element of Example of"Complete Streets"safe intersection design for a variety the local comprehensive plan. of users. Executive Summary-Page 10 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 Key transportation planning decisions that affect not only our city,but the region as a whole,have been made since then. These include the opening of a starter light rail transit line in Norfolk and re- introduction of passenger rail service to Southside Hampton Roads in Norfolk. Planning for high speed rail continues to be a focus at the state level through the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. A Complete Streets Administrative Directive was established in Virginia Beach through public involvement that mandates consideration of all users in all new street design and retrofit projects to the greatest extent practicable. Greater community connectivity,or the ability to move from place to place with ease and not necessarily in an automobile,is something that our citizens have also said is desirable for our city. The 2015 General Assembly asked localities to consider the needs of our most vulnerable citizens—our seniors and disabled persons—in our transportation and land use planning. Often being transit-dependent,it is vital they are enabled to be valued and active members of our community for a lifetime. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP In addition to transportation,Virginia -rr Beach citizens place the highest value on lor stewardship of our greatest asset—our natural landscape,with its extensive waterways and shorelines. Sixty-percent � of Virginia Beach residents today were born here. They have chosen to remain, in part,because of our City's natural beauty. We are a tourist economy for the same reason. Businesses choose to locate here for the coastal lifestyle that is offered for their employees to live in, work,and play. An economic development spirit that celebrates our natural environment and is a sound The North Landing River system is part of the City's"Green Sea." steward of it is being cultivated and nurtured by our new A Community Plan for a Sustainable Future,adopted by City Council in 2013. This new plan seeks a triple bottom line of fiscal,social and environmental sustainability in all of our decisions. New comprehensive planning legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2015 requires localities to plan for sea level rise and recurrent flooding. This topic is also heavy on the minds of our citizens,who have been experiencing repeated nuisance or more severe flooding events. Even before this state mandate,Virginia Beach had chosen to begin addressing these issues primarily through floodplain regulations,beach nourishment,and stormwater system retrofit projects. We realize now that,as new technology emerges to gather additional data that allows us to analyze our current and projected conditions,it will take something more extensive than that. We must add a greater array of tools to our toolkit that covers the spectrum of response measures,inclusive of mitigation,adaptation,and where necessary,retreat. We choose to be a resilient city. We can also choose to be a model for environmental stewardship and make reinvention a defining characteristic. Section 2.2 -Environmental Stewardship Framework describes how we intend to address our challenges and be resilient. Executive Summary-Page 11 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 HOUSING&NEIGHBORHOODS People have chosen to make Virginia Beach their home for a variety of reasons. By the numbers and accolades,many find it an affordable and safe place to raise a family or as a retirement destination. Our neighborhoods are strong. Section 2.3 -Housing&Neighborhoods,presents our plan for maintaining the best things our housing and neighborhood choices have to offer and improving them over time,as needed. Home construction has slowed considerably since 2000,due to the combined effects of market oversaturation,finite land,aggressive growth management policies,and a period of severe economic recession in more recent years. Our demographics are diversifying with the large presence of Baby Boomers and Millennials,and the growing presence of minority populations. Their housing preferences,along with the period of economic recession, have resulted in a surge in new multi-family housing(apartments and townhomes). This type of construction has recently outpaced the more traditional single family-residential home construction in our Urban and Suburban Areas for the first time in the City's history. On the other hand,and from another perspective on the numbers,housing that is affordable to the largest segment of ou:r population—our working residents and our younger generations--is becoming scarce or has become unattainable in large measure. i. 4 #.# ,N 1 Families enjoying one of many neighborhood and regional parks. According to the most recent five-year forecast,both residential and commercial real estate assessments are expected to grow slowly at 2.5%each year over the forecasted period. Our housing market has necessarily hit the proverbial"reset"button. These new realities call on us to make concerted choices in order to continue to have healthy neighborhoods and be a choice city for a lifetime. ECONOMIC VITALITY Section 2.4-Economic Vitality presents the City's land use goals and policies for ensuring that our city thrives economically and sustainably into the future. After many years of prosperity,we now find ourselves emerging from what has been an uncertain and volatile economic environment. The regional economy was affected by a significant decline of the housing market-the city's primary source of revenue. Defense spending,federal and state aid and consumer spending are not as strong as we have experienced prior to 2008. Future growth will depend on the city's ability to focus on the greater diversification of its economy,such as a focus on the biomedical and healthcare Executive Summary-Page 12 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice February 24,2016 fields,while growing and retaining our existing tourism industry as well as hallmark employers and our base of small businesses. We have made strategic choices to enhance and diversify our economic vitality such that Virginia Beach can be a place where all citizens and L+ ' ., businesses can prosper in 2040. We are able to create our own future because we are less dependent than ever before on the state and federal governments.The economy is again vibrant, growing,and more sustainable. We attract,retain, and grow high-caliber companies offering good 4 4 salaries to employ our young adults and attract creative youth from other markets. This talented workforce lives and thrives in our city.There are rich opportunities for people of all ages to Virginia Beach has an emerging bio-medical research participate in our vitality.New and existing industry. businesses benefit from a well-trained,diverse,and available workforce,even as those businesses'needs continually change.We have realized more than ever,the value of our small businesses and have become a leader in the new business growth and development of minority-owned firms. We maximize our investment in infrastructure by developing our land so that it preserves our quality of life and physical environment and serves the needs of generations to come. The future growth or"regrowth"strategy underpinning the Strategic Growth Areas is where this will manifest the most in the future. Development is more sensitive to the environment,enabling us to attract more sustainable businesses.This sensitivity is valued highly by our citizens,the business community,and visitors. As an early leader in strategic partnerships,Science,Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics (STEM),and entrepreneurship innovation opportunities between Virginia Beach City Public Schools,Economic Development,and our institutions of higher education,Virginia Beach is yielding young people or those just starting their careers that are choosing to remain here and contribute productively to our community. They are the new generation of our workforce and they work differently. Our ability to retain these bright minds is due,in part,to the high quality of life we continue to enjoy. These highly qualified STEM workers have,in return,served us well and given us the potential to become a national and international hub for the biomedical and healthcare industry. ; 1 We also have a unique workforce development and transitioning opportunity with veterans,who are I , exiting service and choosing to remain here,by + ' offering them training to adapt their unique skill sets to the civilian workforce. And,as primarily defines our city,we will continue to retain and ' 11, grow our existing tourism industry,as well as hallmark employers and our wealth of small Workforce development education opportunities thrive at Tidewater Community College's Virginia Beach campus in businesses. Princess Anne Commons and in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Executive Summary-Page 13 of 14 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A City of Choice -------------------- -- - February 24,2016 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Chapter 3 -Plan Implementation describes our collective responsibility to monitor and report on our progress with implementing this Comprehensive Plan. It offers a variety of tools for doing so and to accomplish state planning mandates. Quick reference summary tables of all policies and Agenda for Future Action Recommendations are also included in this section. LOOKING AHEAD TO THE YEAR 2040...ENVISION VIRGINIA BEACH We know that our future holds continued promise,prosperity,and opportunity as we strive to be a "City for a Lifetime"for our present and future residents and businesses. This Comprehensive Plan, It's Our Future: A Choice City,looks ahead to the Year 2040. It is our blueprint and policy document guiding sustainable physical growth and development over the next 25 years. It is the City's seventh Comprehensive Plan and it builds on a strong foundation of continuous comprehensive planning initiatives begun in 1979 when the City's first Comprehensive Plan was adopted. To prepare this latest update to our Comprehensive Plan,we have carefully considered our past,our current conditions,recent trends,emerging issues,projections,and new state planning mandates. We have engaged our citizens to hear what they value and what is important to them over the next 20-25 years. Our Comprehensive Plan reflects our community values, aspirations,and choices,which are visualized in the word cloud below. It's Our Future: A Choice City charts a refreshed and updated course that aligns with and will help Virginia Beach realize the desired outcomes and destinations adopted by the City Council in both the citizen-derived Envision Virginia Beach 2040(2012)and the landmark A Community Plan for Sustainability,9013). .473 Tourism light-railReglonal Alternative Family y JobsWClean Technology paths r lass uveae-CitymCultural §Hedy-life-Style Walkways Strong-families �-�Memorable t Learnin .� llfe-long; YHigh-skill�reglorl0rganic Character-buildingLI '�"1 facilities LHealth Diverse lth Communit r in . 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Each Planning Area listed below represents our desired future land development pattern for that part of the City: • Urban Areas (Strategic Growth Areas) -Section 1.2 • Suburban Area-Section 1.3 • Princess Anne Commons&Transition Area-Section 1.4 • Rural Area-Section 1.5 • Military Installations&Support-Section 1.6 These sections describe each Planning Area in detail and provide land use policies,as well as recommended actions to be undertaken in the future. Chapter 1 and Section 1.1-Planning Areas-Page 1 of 2 _— — FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 1.1 - PLANNED LAND USE MAP Chapter 1 and Section 1.1-Planning Areas-Page 2 of 2 DRAFT City of Virginia Beach Chesapeake Bay N b E - '..-: m s isZ ' 0 05 1 2 3 4 5 la►w. 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Green Line s � North Carolina DRAFT Planned Land Use Map I FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 1.2 - URBAN AREAS (STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS) INTRODUCTION The vision of the Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs) embodies a vertical mix of urban uses,great streets and well-designed pedestrian connectivity,mobility and transit alternatives,urban gathering places,land use patterns that foster economic growth through efficient use and reuse of land, neighborhood protection,"green"building and infrastructure opportunities,and a variety of civic, commercial,artistic,and ethnically diverse areas. I -, rl ) , r q T : k Virginia Beach Town Center-Urban Lifestyle The City of Virginia Beach celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. Although we are a relatively young city,we have enjoyed robust growth throughout much of our history since merging with Princess Anne County. This rapid growth has resulted in a dwindling supply of undeveloped land. Recognizing the importance of preserving our Rural Area,we established planning policies in 1979, and introduced the'Green Line'urban growth management tool at that time,to channel growth and infrastructure improvement to the northern half of the city. As developable land in this area built out over time in a sprawling suburban development pattern,the City Council recognized the need to accommodate future growth and preserve the established,stable residential neighborhoods in our Suburban Area. The solution was to identify areas that could be redeveloped into more urban- style areas-our Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs).These SGAs not only allow our city to continue to grow while preserving our Rural and Suburban Areas,they also create a third lifestyle option for our citizens to enjoy-Urban Areas. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-I-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS(SGAs)ARE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREAS(UDAs) The SGAs were first designated in the 2003 Comprehensive Plan as ideal places to absorb future growth by redeveloping carefully selected,somewhat obsolete or tired suburban-format area into a higher density,more efficient urban land use form. Over time,the City has refined its SGA location strategy. Today,there are 8 SGAs as follows,which can be located on the map found on p. 3. • Burton Station • Centerville • Hilltop • Lynnhaven • Newtown • Pembroke • Resort • Rosemont Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-2-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 r N m K o a 2 x Ci �'' 'Its 't . sea „,.., O p 43 C o O co ,.'' 0 tc3Ewcu, x- T. mUZO _jIZ ' --`-- 1 , * fn N M' all(o r- co >4. ` io '7,:'.'',, ,„Z._,... , '-4,,,*s• v 0 \\ , r f 1 V N M14 is_ +}. . • .-.. ,r.-- _ _Z {per j l' � . i c / •! 1115 .^,. -- ``'t J `\ fix,� a �' - , ,,,,:://.1'._....'')‹..,.,...„//,_ A e Owl -, l/- _ t.,,, :\„ ,,, LEI'14t YO �w t ff / o I !Z )1.111 JO l r'.ty of C T,e 5'1e3K{? Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-3-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Combined,these SGAs constitute only 2%percent of the City's total land area of 258 square miles. This decision Dy our city leaders came years before the Commonwealth of Virginia mandated localities in 2007 to designate Urban Development Areas (UDAs) in their Comprehensive Plans. This mandate became voluntary in 2012 and was further relaxed in 2015. Under the new definition,UDAs can be any area(s) designated in a Comprehensive Plan for higher density development that incorporates the principles of Traditional Neighborhood Development. Traditional Neighborhood Development embodies classic characteristics of traditional communities such as walkable neighborhood centers,interconnected streets and blocks,diversity of land uses, and easy access to jobs,housing,and recreation by a variety of travel options.Our SGAs have been found to meet the requirements of the Code of Virginia,Section 15.2-2223.1 regarding "Urban Development Areas." The City has identified Strategic Growth Areas to: • provide opportunities for continued physical and economic growth; • help prevent urban sprawl; • protect our established residential neighborhoods and rural areas; • maximize infrastructure efficiency;offer more choice in built environments;and, • create unique and exciting urban destinations. GUIDING PRINICIPLES FOR STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS 1. Encourage efficient use of land resources 2. Maximize use of infrastructure 3. Create a compatible mix of uses 4. Offer a range of transportation options 5. Design at a human scale 6. Promote transit-oriented development 7. Diversify our housing stock 8. Provide accessible parks,open spaces,and recreation facilities 9. Expand upon our green sustainable infrastructure 10. Cultivate Arts and Culture 11. Preserve designated historic resources 12. Plan for sea level rise and recurrent flooding The following describes each of the SGA Guidelines Principles and intended outcomes for the SGAs: 1. ENCOURAGE EFFICIENT USE OF LAND RESOURCES The land use techniques of higher density and more vertical development,infill development,regional stormwater management solutions,and structured parking are key components to successfully achieving a more efficient pattern of growth. The benefits include reduced sprawl,protection of existing stable neighborhoods,increased protection of farmland and open spaces,reduced dependence on the automobile and more cost-effective use of existing infrastructure. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-4-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 2. MAXIMIZE USE OF EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE Urban development patterns promote a more € efficient and cost effective use of existing public ` infrastructure and services such as roads,schools, ' '" water,sewer,police,fire,rescue,and others. 4` 09!. .ffi° . Numerous studies have demonstrated that ".. development within appropriate areas where * : infrastructure and services already exist provides a _ " more efficient and cost-effective use of public funds ..a...`-`{ t t i ,# + r than continued expansion of infrastructure and • ' services into undeveloped areas Pembroke SGA-Urban Core District 3. CREATE A COMPATIBLE MIX OF USES Providing a complementary and vertical blend of residential and non-residential uses within reasonable walking distances with well-designed connectivity to one another is an important part of a successful urban development strategy. Effective mixed-use developments also have a'critical mass'where the mixture of uses is such that the need for an automobile for routine trips for goods and services is significantly diminished. Examples of mixed-use include the co-location of corner markets and shops lining streets with residential units located above. Architectural design considerations and control of the hours of business operation must be factored into the land use strategy. The careful placement of residences,offices,shops,educational and cultural institutions, recreation areas,public service facilities,and open spaces designed as part of an attractive, pedestrian-oriented,urban environment contributes to: • ' a •�t IP i 0 / i t.w Azoli • • , Concert goers enjoy evening entertainment at 31st Street Stage in Neptune Park Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-5-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • independence of movement and ease of access between home and neighborhood serving destinations; • safer commercial areas due to the 24-hour presence of people or what is termed the'eyes of the community'; • reduction in automobile dependency and opportunities for shorter work trips by focusing on mixed-use and transit-oriented development;and • the development of a transit-oriented and multi-modal transportation system,in conjunction with planned development and mixed-use projects. 4. OFFER A RANGE OF TRANSPORTATION OPPORTUNITIES As noted above,urban development patterns afford greater choice of transportation alternatives and less congestion than is otherwise experienced in communities. A three year study,Measuring Sprawl and Its Impact,by researchers from Rutgers University,Cornell University,and Smart Growth America concluded that,"People living in more sprawling regions tend to drive greater distances,own more cars,breathe more polluted air,face greater risk of traffic fatalities,and walk and use transit less. This study shows that sprawl is a real,measurable phenomenon with real implications for peoples'everyday lives. Regions wishing to improve their quality of life should consider taking steps to reduce sprawl and promote smarter growth." Urban,mixed-_Ise development that contains convenience,variety,and density of use,and integrates well-designed pedestrian systems,streetscapes,and transit opportunities can contribute to: • decreased dependence on the automobile,especially the single-occupant vehicle; • extension of safe,convenient and efficient light rail transit service that provides alternative mobility options,which can be particularly helpful in enabling young non-drivers,seniors, and those with physical disabilities to be fully engaged in community life; • reduction in citywide Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT); • increased opportunities for more efficient and cost-effective forms of shared and mass transportation; • increased opportunities with well Q • _ . , designed connectivity to commute -` y by walking or biking; • opportunities for local and metropolitan transit systems to link to regional and interstatetr- transportation systems; NT. • cleaner air;andt. ,- _ • safer travel. AA 5. DESIGN AT.A HUMAN SCALE Part of what is required for urban,mixed- use developments to become acceptable 114 patterns of development within communities is the creation or re-creation Vibrant urban places typically offer transportation choices of well-designed areas that are safe, attractive,and convenient. It is important for these areas to be built at a'human scale,'especially as people experience activity along the Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-6-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 streets,sidewalks,and public spaces. For example,the sounds from outdoor cafes,people gathering around fountains in public plazas,and aromas from local coffee shops and bakeries all combine to create a sense of interest,excitement,and social interaction. There are distinct physical characteristics that define the built environment of the urban center. These include a vertical mix of residential and non-residential uses within architecturally interesting buildings and urban streetscapes designed with special paving,landscaping,lighting,and other features that create a visually exciting and inviting environment. 6. PROMOTE TRANSIT-ORIENTED ' -` ti � = DEVELOPMENT " Where mass transit stations are located Vit' ; surrounding development should be `�; �'" ;;, , designed to support their accessibility and .41 use. Areas within one half mile of a transit r; F . station are particularly important as they ; ' represent"walksheds"for the stations. ,* Transit-oriented development incorporates higher density,more 1 .„ ! p►.. compact,mixed-use developments as —11`.4 4 described above with significant � i pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Accommodating private use of Example of Transit-Oriented design in Nashville,TN automobiles is considered a secondary goal to other modes of transportation. 7. DIVERSITY OUR HOUSING STOCK Providing a variety of housing choices in terms of type(for sale or rent),size (efficiencies, apartments,townhouses,row houses),and affordability is important to meet the needs of all our citizens and attract new businesses and workers to our city.A decent,affordable home should be a right,regardless of income.Being able to live where you work contributes to the quality of life not just for the individual,but for the community as well.When our workforce is able to live where they work,we all benefit.When people have decent,affordable and stable housing,children do better in school,it is easier to keep or secure a job,families have more disposable income to spend thereby benefiting the local economy,there are fewer health (mental and physical)issues,and family stability is much greater.All of the aforementioned circumstances strengthen our community. Incentives for the construction of workforce housing in areas of the city,including Strategic Growth Areas,in which the Comprehensive Plan recognizes increased density to be appropriate,are provided in the form of increased density allowances under the Workforce Housing Program.In some cases,high cost infrastructure requires public incentives to achieve affordability.Equally important is to ensure that workforce housing will be well-designed,of high quality,and well- integrated into the overall development of which it is a component.For additional information about the Workforce Housing Program visit www.vbgov.com/workforcehousing. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-7-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 8. PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PARKS,OPEN SPACE,AND RECRETATION FACILITIES Parks,open space,and recreation facilities support community engagement by providing residents with a venue for participation in,and attachment to,their communities.They provide a sense of place and offer essential life-enhancing qualities that aid community and individual well-being.The establishment of such facilities in newly developed or redeveloped areas should be purposefully planned in order to supplement existing recreational opportunities and maintain a high quality of life to be enjoyed by existing and future residents. 9. EXPAND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE t 4 e r 1[ `� ,. Pad 1. I(71. A f* r aki .1744, FL' Ipiirk sr ra 701 '1111iiw. ,fir & y' ` Urban green space Green infrastructure mitigates the negative impacts of land development by simulating natural processes in order to provide flood protection,cleaner air,cleaner water,wildlife habitat and corridors,and cultural and recreational opportunities.Green infrastructure elements can be woven throughout a watershed,from smaller scale elements that can be integrated into development sites to larger scale elements that span entire neighborhoods. Some examples are: • downspout disconnection-routing rooftop drainage to rain barrels,cisterns or permeable areas; • rain gardens-shallow,vegetated basins that collect and absorb rain from rooftops,sidewalks, and streets; • permeable pavements-paved surfaces that infiltrate,treat,and/or store rainwater where it falls; • green streets and alleys-green streets and alleys use a combination of vegetated and engineered strategies to manage rain,allowing it to soak into soil,filtering it,and reducing the amount of storm water transported to an outfall; • green roofs-roofs covered with growing media and vegetation that absorbs heat and rainwater; • urban tree canopy-planting and protecting trees provides shade and reduces storm water by intercepting precipitation;and, Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-8-of59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 • park and conservation lands-creating new open spaces and protecting sensitive natural areas within and adjacent to Strategic Growth Areas mitigates the water quality and flooding impacts of urban storm water,while providing cultural and recreational opportunities for residents. 10. CULTIVATE ARTS AND CULTURE Arts and culture should be woven into the fabric of the community,becoming an integral force in urban design,the educational system, commerce,community celebrations, • neighborhood life,and public sector institutions.We need to create space for the arts to take hold and grow.When designed and • built with quality in mind,these physical and cultural elements galvanize to foster a positive sense of urban place-something that is enjoying a resurgence of public interest in "The Wave" Public Art at the Oceanfront many communities across the country. Expanding public art and place-making beyond traditional objects to create events,spaces,and public places animates the City and brings the community together for unique public experiences. Programming for these experiences can be both temporary(event-based) and permanent installations that address community beautification.They can be integrated into redevelopment and new construction projects.Development,support,and promotion of multicultural facilities should be elevated to diversify the arts through both traditional and contemporary styles. 11. PRESERVE DESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES It is the policy of the City to use all available resources including those provided by the City's Historical Review Board,Historic Preservation Commission,and the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society to preserve designated historic resources.Efforts to • retain these historic resources should be ' accomplished in a responsible and . innovative manner.The efforts include -' providing land use planning guidance and - tax credit assistance to owners of historic properties in order to help protect and - preserve the City's limited number of valuable historic resources and 11. -�„AO. �,� ,- surrounding open space areas. Owners of e"1 -' F,: , qualified properties should be encouraged ,,. to participate in the Virginia Beach Historical Register program and receive "`w X recognition for their contributions to our + City's heritage. Entertainment at the Francis Land House in Lynnhaven SGA, circa 1850 Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-9-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 12. PLAN FOR SEA LEVEL RISE AND RECURRENT FLOODING Due to our abundance of shoreline,sea level rise and recurrent flooding are topics of great concern for our city an d the entire Hampton Roads region. Fortunately,our Strategic Growth Areas are generally well-placed at higher elevations and away from inland tidal waters.A few of the SGAs either border or contain existing inland tidal waters.These include: • Thalia Creek on the eastern boundary of the Pembroke SGA; • the southern tributaries of the Eastern Branch of the Lynnhaven River,which runs through the ceLiter of the Lynnhaven SGA to London Bridge Creek; • Linkhorn Bay on the eastern border of the Hilltop SGA;and • Lake Rudee,Lake Holly,Owls Creek,and the southern tributaries of the Resort SGA. Accordingly,cur SGA Plans recommend substantial buffers between new development and these waterways,and in some cases,reclaiming these buffer areas for open space as opportunities arise. In order to fully assess impacts to the Strategic Growth Areas and our city as a whole,a capital project is underway which will model sea level rise,recurrent flooding,and storm surge under different scenarios. W41 ir i,J4t411 5, Thalia Creek Greenway in Pembroke SGA DISTINCT QUALITIES While they share many common goals,our Strategic Growth Areas also possess some distinct qualities. First,these areas vary in their ability to absorb the amount and type of new growth and redevelopment. For example,the Centerville,Newtown,Pembroke,and Rosemont SGAs are located along I-64,I-264,and Virginia Beach Boulevard near key highway interchanges and are unencumbered by AICUZ high noise or accident potential zones.These areas are most suitable for a blend of new residential and complementary non-residential uses in the form of attractive,more intense mixed-use centers. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-10-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Other Strategic Growth Areas may not be suitable for new residential growth but can expand upon their unique qualities,such as a regional shopping destination in the Hilltop SGA and coveted waterfront properties in the Lynnhaven SGA. The Burton Station SGA is strategically located to take advantage of regional truck,rail,air and maritime shipping services. The Resort Area is a key part of our travel and tourism industry that attracted 5.9 million overnight visitors,who spent$1.3 billion citywide in 2013. As this SGA continues to grow as a vacation and convention destination, introducing new residential and year-round uses that include practical shared structural parking strategies in compatible locations will further support this vital economic engine for our city. IMPLEMENTING THE SGA PLANS 00. Having now adopted master plans for our eight Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs),we are positioned to realize the real return on investment put into such planning for our future to truly be"A Community for a Lifetime." Each SGA Plan includes an , '• implementation section that prioritizes public and private projects needed to . ` 6 reach the long-term vision. The public .! f and private sectors must work together to t ''�r�'' implement these plans. Groundbreaking ceremony in Pembroke SGA SGA DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES Identifying capital projects that will catalyze and support private development is essential to plan implementation. Each SGA Plan identifies key infrastructure initiatives to be considered and prioritized in the annual Capital Improvement Project(CIP)planning and budgeting process. In addition to capital infrastructure projects,project-specific incentives are available to encourage development consistent with the City's adopted SGA Plans. On January 14,2014,City Council approved a resolution updating a policy adopted in 2001,"Guidelines for Evaluation of Investment Partnerships for Economic Development."The updated policy focuses on partnerships that are consistent with plans for the City's Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs)and Special Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs).Qualifying projects must be financially feasible for the City and the private partner. Investment partnership incentives may take a variety of forms depending on the nature of the project.Most projects will have many,but not necessarily all,of the characteristics identified in the adopted resolution,but are nevertheless desirable projects. For assistance with developing in the SGAs or information regarding the Investment Partnership Incentives Policy, visit www.vbgov.com/sga. All customers with private development proposals are strongly recommended to contact the Department of Planning&Community Development prior to entering the design process. Staff is available to interpret the SGA Plan as it applies to the subject property,listen to the customer's goals for the property,and collaborate to find mutually agreeable development plans for both parties. Pre-design topics may include proposed land use,site design,building design,supporting infrastructure needs,how the proposal complements the SGA Plan,and any other questions or concerns about the project. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-II-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 INTERIM USE POLICY In order to achieve the long range vision identified in each SGA Plan,discretionary land use decisions affecting property in the Strategic Growth Areas should be based upon the guiding principles noted above.The following are area-specific planning recommendations,and applicable design principles that relate to development or redevelopment proposals in these areas. Recognizing that the transformation of the SGAs will be gradual and that land development is market driven,our objective is to achieve quality urban site design and building form with flexible building types that will enable a transition to recommended uses over time. Uses deemed inconsistent with the long range vision in the adopted plans,but acceptable as interim uses given current market forces and land uses in the area,should be granted for a limited period of time. These time periods may be extended on an annual basis if the Zoning Administrator and Director of Planning&Co:mmunity Development find that the current development trend is not indicative of imminent redevelopment consistent with the adopted SGA plans. UPDATING THE PLANS Just as the Comprehensive Plan is reviewed in five year cycles as required by the Code of Virginia, our SGA Plans will require periodic updates to adjust to changing circumstances,community goals, and market trends. These are living documents that adjust as redevelopment evolves. All plan revisions will be the product of the same open,collaborative process used to prepare all of our City's long range plans. 11N } .� Citizens help plan the SGAs SGA PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS Master plans for each of the City's eight SGAs were prepared through extensive planning,research, analysis and community engagement and have been adopted by reference as part of this Comprehensive Plan by the following amendment dates: Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-12-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Resort SGA(December 2,2008) • Burton Station SGA(January 27,2009) • Pembroke SGA(November 10,2009) • Newtown SGA(July 6,2010) • Rosemont SGA(September 13,2011) • Lynnhaven SGA(April 24,2012) • Hilltop SGA(August 28, 2012) • Centerville SGA(March 26, 2013) The boundaries of each SGA and the general area-specific recommendations from the SGA Master Plans are presented on the following pages.The detailed SGA Master Plans can be viewed at www.vbgov.com/sga. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-13-of.59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 STRATEGIC GROWTH AREA BURTON STATION . r ' ' , rie '-7,r;.#4.. „-Q 2'.'-'-' : i. ' iin • .-- ••*401-ev i � NORFOLK :� INTERNATIONAL ( z�"" • AIRPORT I 1/47 i ' x, * S i �' t . SII' a ti ,1 ,hp �: r .,i p 1 ;1 , • ��a �,� -,� `.rte d c»-'°` ,aF'""°"v,-.° ar L I4 .3A• �Ik - ..' ., r , , k r m ' • "1 1,Y * ,40.-,,,,,,.:,-.,.. ` ,,*7 V CITYOP iv a .`...' NORFOLK ,� P, .• ...-4 k x d h•f 4 0 0 25 )5 �* ,�*' # ,. d" ter L< n DESCRIPTION The Northampton Boulevard Corridor Strategic Growth Area Implementation Plan here and after noted as the Burton Station Strategic Growth Area (SGA) is predominantly industrial,but also has significant tracts of land devoted to residential and commercial uses with a considerable amount of undeveloped land that lacks a good network of internal streets.The SGA is located at the convergence o Finajor highway,rail,and airport facilities,and benefits from nearby deep water ports and a major military installation. The Burton Station community and the Northampton Boulevard Corridor have begun to realize long-neglected capital and private investment that is both improving the quality of life for residents and creating more attractive corridor aesthetics in both commercial and residential building design and streetscape landscaping. Recent improvements to Wesleyan Drive and its intersection with Northampton Boulevard have eased congestion on a heavily traveled arterial serving two academic Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-14-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 institutions. The Burton Station SGA Plan was adopted by the City Council on January 27, 2009 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. VISION The ultimate pattern of development envisions a revitalized Burton Station neighborhood that achieves a land use and design strategy that respects the heritage of Burton Station and is an integral part of a larger planned residential community with open space and employment opportunities. 0 e s '‘a i ' \ ,,. 4„sii A'_+ yea. : , 6),e N.r ' 4, . 4 , - : • 0, .., . , x , I OP _ - it, .:. 'w ,-i'fir. . ;e _.In 'J i.i .++! t r r -- ' ,- s 7 b — . _ ,- Improved Burton Station Road Concept SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Respect traditions and context • Optimize and extend connections • Improve pedestrian and trail facilities to connect neighborhoods to future transit and neighborhood centers • Develop sustainable initiatives • Provide a mix of uses • Encourage economic development • Improve the quality of life Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-15-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future;A Choice City February 24,2016 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The following summarizes the general recommendations of the Burton Station SGA Master Plan: • Respect and retain the existing houses in the neighborhood along Burton Station Road and maintain the low density character of this neighborhood. • Provide infrastructure including roads,utilities,and stormwater facilities needed to support existing residential and planned land uses within this SGA. • Work with the City of Norfolk to achieve a mutually beneficial exchange of land when possible. • Implement,where feasible,the arrangement of land uses as outlined in the SGA Plan to achieve an attractive,coherent,and marketable destination. • Improve the design and function of Northampton Boulevard to improve pedestrian and transit;access,and create a high quality first impression for this area. • Provic.e significant areas devoted to recreational and open space amenities. • Leverage the economic growth potential of this area that is provided,in part,by the presence of multimodal transportation systems. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Key plan recommendations for implementation:the core of the study area,focused around Burton Station Road,commercial development along the Northampton Boulevard-Diamond Springs Road corridor,and infrastructure improvements and potential expansion of the Airport Industrial Park. P .cr. — 11W10. `y` ar la , AV,4 , vim_ y.W_„ T t tooloisioapaitipio, y � grip. , Northampton Boulevard corridor redevelopment concept Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-16-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Action Plan • A Capital Improvement Project(CIP)for utility and roadway improvements to existing Burton Station Road.Improvements include sewer,city water,lighting,curb and gutter,and sidewalks. • CIP to expand upon the improvements made to Wesleyan Drive on the north side of Northampton Boulevard. • Workshops between land owners and developers to educate them on rezoning and redevelopment opportunities. • Optimize development of mixed-use and or retail parcels in Virginia Beach at the Northampton Wesleyan intersection. • To facilitate plan implementation,an application for rezoning or zoning overlay should be created. • CIP for Northampton/Diamond Springs Intersection Improvements to redesign the western side of the intersection. • Airport Industrial Park road improvements,such as Barrs Road,to establish a front door to development opportunity for the Airport Industrial Park,allowing more direct access to the airport with additional roads to increase connectivity within the industrial park. • Seek opportunities for redevelopment of the Airport Industrial Park to provide supporting uses to align with the Amphibious Base development.Extending Barrs Road into the port property would provide greater opportunity for substantial development. • Revisions to certain areas of the Burton Station SGA Master Plan may be required in order to set the proper framework to accomplish many of the recommended actions outlined above. eek �J ,�� .` f• ` fy4 11'�1f i jila. r r _ ' . . i� •a , „Lit 4, I --.-------" a"16°'' .— .�° alt {{.. 4-` r — 1/.1---- lit g ' 4 ...,_. ',1::::$ 7 IN .1 - Ilk,i, ' Burton Station "Main Street"retail corridor concept Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-17-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Programmed.and Funded Capital Improvement Projects(CIPs) • 7-036000- Baker Road Culvert&Ditch Improvements.This project will address roadway/property flooding through design and construction to upgrade existing pipe/drainage system from Baker Road to Diamond Springs Road,north of Northampton Boulevard,to minimize roadway/property flooding. • 9-081000-Strategic Growth Area Projects,Burton Station Village Phase 1.Property acquisition and drainage improvements. • 9-0851)00- Burton Station Road Improvements,Phase II.This project will provide basic and long needed utility services and standard roadway improvements including curb and gutter, sidewalk,and streetlights necessary to preserve and revitalize the existing residential community consistent with the phasing and implementation goals of the adopted SGA Plan. • 9-0911)00-Burton Station Road Improvements,Phase III.The purpose of this project is to provide a connection between Burton Station Road and Air Rail Drive via an extension of Tolliver Road to provide infrastructure necessary to promote future development consis tent with the SGA Plan. AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS • Update the Burton Station SGA Master Plan through a public process to reflect changes to the foundational assumptions that guided the development of the Burton Station SGA plan, particularly the extensive changes affecting future land use throughout the western half of the SG A. For detailed Burton Station SGA Master Plan recommendations and information visit the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-18-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 V vi.sµ•:: • Cir 111 i a !vim � r}s' ` r 'it, '.! r S_ l , / �.i ( `� 4.0 !,. sem., ,kS ti./4,0 t 4. Ili C Ju=nYr 'fir"' :Y11 t 4‘ r - ii i i \ +. # ; sMt '♦ o 4001, s. ,..,,.1.44, # 1,xiOr 11,---, 4 lb le ,a(0 ♦ '4.46,,"‘!".l' :, ,_ fir M4rMp�CIS alibligi *--.......„„...............„,.........,..N\>,\ .st d ts.aw... Burton Station SGA Master Plan-Conceptual Plan Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-19-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 STRATEGIC GROWTH AREA CENTERVILLE • + -' r.,,+r .. • i.. •+ f i i—11..,,,i, S # i1 a\ 9 i v;:,-,-;-:::::::,,,.:-:: ' J '•-7:-',.e!. ',. ,t v) ,f-..1• '1 1.1 .: s�Q f IrM1�t i', .-.-,, / J ! ({ 1,..-"::. .----7.-v."-:.-?:.)t _ -I i ..3.," a te•-:(/ w i 1,F;;;7 t E "•, Y/`•:'-. i:•: y_,•if. I S,! .•i -e tit5 r, / •, , .J61"IiII'I�ir'G,• ♦ �'. ..# i ' .\\:;:�Ll �.:,‘1:-'�;`• • }WENT .f �. ' , 1 ti X31:,,- lidt`3� ,UNNERSITY" e . �' .✓ • 5 !7 b;un'icitt'?' •'3 'r /, /.„-,-,„-- .r../ , ,.. ..1-v7, ,,, -. ,,,,,,..k..i .,,,,, l.......„,.. .,.....,,,,,,„, i ti i "r ;i ,) � . ffrr t �/.•.‘' , r.+. , r ,,tey ,":77'"' flkt ) �''e. ,t ,j.,- CITY V. .r ,� `,.`:. LANDFILL �. ':,,"* �f ti1~.w, Y CITY OF I . .yr `� /4.°"..y,,./..:;wy , CHESAPEAKE i. ""`‘‘ ,.. 't< . r .. - `\r 1 ' 4c. .�t .7a':.,\%:.147 0 025 0.5 0.75 1 l. '.. '` wf11'.,....:..7..,....,:::::...':::.:.".%; = �1! , Mlles ``iy.�..!/ ,,,.��``.�'�`\ ,,l "" ,�r ...... , DESCRIPTION The Centerville Strategic Growth Area(SGA)is unique from other SGAs because it consists of several large-scale ownership and single-use areas,such as the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN),Regent University,the City Landfill,and a private landfill. The relationship between these uses and their impact on one another,and surrounding residential neighborhoods,deserves special consideration. Located in the southwestern part of the City,the Centerville SGA is generally bound by Interstate 64,the City of Chesapeake,Centerville Turnpike,and Kempsville Road. The SGA's primary asset:.s its large expanse of undeveloped land fronting I-64 that offers economic development cpportunity for future corporate office headquarters and expansion area for Regent University. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-20-of.59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The Centerville SGA is home to a rapidly growing institution of higher learning- Regent University- and has become our city's first four-year college.The university shared its master plan with city planners to create the concept of a future university village that enables the university to expand and address its growing student housing needs while encouraging surrounding residents to take advantage of university offerings in employment,dining,entertainment,and small shops.This SGA, due to its lack of environmental constraints,affords an opportunity for significant economic development adjacent to the Interstate and a home to future Class A office space of a design that continues the architectural themes found on the campus.While the municipal landfill at the western edge of the SGA will continue to operate until it reaches capacity,the SGA plan envisions a new district park once it is closed that is modeled after the City's beloved and well-used Mt. Trashmore Park. The Centerville SGA Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on March 26, 2013 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. VISION The vision for the Centerville SGA is to become an education-oriented master-planned community, which capitalizes on the regional access and visibility provided by I-64,and the existing institutional anchors of CBN and Regent University.The Plan envisions a mixed-use central village with connected trails to campus life,diverse neighborhoods,office,retail,and open space. . ' "i''''''' ):I 4.‘ ' '17:41Wjerri''''''''-e=e.: . ....", c..,,,,;.„,„,,,:i:: 414..1_,Via.-----;1-- rii: '''- ,,, ii 0 ",1 ' - - ,_ 91 w , ' "^ ti -''..- „‘.4w''4-4--'',l'-',--7,-,-Mif-1,%1%-:,- ,..eiit�� - ;t e' d re ° - `' 41 Concept for Regent University Quad Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-21-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Regenerate existing development areas to capitalize on existing public infrastructure invest vents. • Build a mixed-use center for Centerville. • Better connect to existing parks and the Regent University campus through expanded trail networks. • Improve pedestrian and trail facilities to connect neighborhoods to future transit and neighborhood centers. • Mitigate impacts to the Elizabeth River through stormwater best management practices. • Continue to diversify housing choice,including workforce housing. • Improve the jobs/housing balance to increase capture rate and decrease traffic congestion. • Identify immediate and interim actions for the landfills to effectively mitigate against adverse impacts. • Pursue a joint planning strategy with the City of Chesapeake. • Build a transportation infrastructure network that provides for safety,equity,choice,and economy. • Create an education-oriented,master-planned community as a unique identity for the Centerville SGA. PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The following summarizes the general recommendations of the Centerville SGA Master Plan: • Establish a multi-modal circulation structure to connect Regent University within itself and to surrounding neighborhoods and the regional transportation network. • Preserve the existing character of the campus by placing buildings around quad spaces. • Create new parks and open space systems to serve the University's students and faculty. • Build a diversity of housing types to create a vibrant,authentic,and inclusive place. • Mix residential with retail uses. • Integrate a variety of natural and designed open space types. • Buildings should front the streets with parking primarily located behind in shared facilities. • Provide a 50-100 ft.buffer between development and I-64. • Connect the Regent campus and residential areas through a street and trail network. • Incorporate three to five-story suburban office development in the corporate office area. • Develop shared sports facilities with the university. • Take advantage of the proximity to highway location through improved street frontage. • Continue the residential character of the surrounding area with the Brandon neighborhood expans ion. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Centerville SGA Plan builds on the momentum generated by the impending road expansion investments to stitch together a cohesive University district that initiates private development and redevelopment of individual parcels using the general street framework suggested by the Master Plan. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-22-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Action Plan • Update zoning regulations based on the SGA plan recommendations. • Implement Centerville's portion of the City-wide trail system as roads and streets are rebuilt. • Develop a comprehensive stormwater management strategy. • Provide development standards for frontage landscape,parking lot design,street furnishings,exterior signage,storefronts,and lighting. • Implement the following key infrastructure improvements: o New Kempsville Road and Indian River Road intersection o Expansion of Centerville Turnpike and Indian River Road intersection o Widening of Centerville Turnpike from Indian River Road to Kempsville Road o Completion of Lynnhaven Parkway o Widening of Centerville Turnpike from Kempsville Road to City line o Realign entry into landfills and stabilize the slopes of Cell 1 o Extension of the River Birch Run to connect to Centerville Turnpike o Completion of green network to Indian River Park along River Birch Run extension o Neighborhood park at back of Woods Corner Shopping Center o Landfill/waste management facility buffers and stormwater management south and west of Centerville Turnpike o Regional stormwater management system o I-64 Interchange ' 1 P \ °I ''''''-'--‘, 4—- ..;',.':, ' ' , t t. ., iii, 14 , yr.t pt, # , , 0,,, 'M. , Y art�R. M. : tf i , , I 4 ' f ' S4,1.i" .V1.; .g ta / :, �I } III ' '414k ill , i ,+ - ki, - i , - _ s ii _ _'IJ T. , . Proposed"University Vililage"main street concept Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects(CIPs) • 2-409000- Centerville Turnpike-Phase II.This project addresses congestion in the Centerville area. This project is for the construction of a four-lane divided highway within a 130 foot right-of-way from Indian River Road to Kempsville Road,a distance of 1.85 miles. This project will provide improvements at the Indian River Road intersection,including Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-23-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 triple left turn lanes onto Indian River Road from Centerville Turnpike.This project will include a four lane divided highway,sidewalk,on-street bicycle facilities,and landscaping. • 2-093 D00-Buses for Virginia Beach Transit Extension.This project funds 12 transit buses to support enhanced public transportation throughout the City in addition to feeding"The Tide"1Pight rail system. With the extension of The Tide,there is a new bus route which will serve he Centerville SGA as it would extend north/south between the new Witchduck Light Rail Station to Greenbrier Mall area by way of Witchduck Road and Kempsville Road. • 3-047000-Landfill#2 Phase 1 Capping-The Phase 1 landfill cell is near capacity. Capping of completed landfill cells is required as part of the Virginia Solid Waste Permit#398. For detailed Centerville SGA Master Plan recommendations and information visit the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-24-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 v,,.,d s t c5 c p;i. 8vid,na.Rama *3.. i Irn,nnt,sty S•rl;oe,f ;I'r_ • rI 't I -1 I - I I. J 4I r 040 I t s ;• I a t I I. r I t I r t t S Ai f , , .. U r rsity o t ; � h 15 t /' t College Petit r Pp -•+,. I Elementary I41 is t School I t I 'a f'O do `r . et 42 I + tt� ,ts�M: iI " ytd. .. is . KNnpa iiry Aian Psrtttvar 11, ♦ ♦♦ ` ! "' ' a 1 d. ♦ .. ,. . �' I data_amas g1 Ii 'y •+ f 40 M . � r ♦-„ a o sI♦ Blando n ♦ SolEf Icho to two ,Ir t lid« enhrjer 1 `:- IIF-kt 44r mediate t Jfafic ; �'`a i Landfill rivity' ' tt I'�a Tallwcod t Virginia . I+I %4 High School t 1400 tis > } .` 'Woods t 't Tallwood '`corns t Elementary Shopping e t , School♦ a t * •g.anter et tt city i 1� V 1 View • %. tr t+,4, Park I %4, w is t4 1,....441. I nto I 14 t s. ; Centerville SGA Master Plan-Conceptual Plan Chapter 1,Section 12-Urban Areas-Page-25-of59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 STRATEGIC GROWTH AREA NEWTOWN if i �4.lye ;67-4 �, n 411 7� -s E ,�--r Mr .r�4 f �:.,,: w i - 4-# /74 AI I .4 J .'7,« i t'' CITY OF i` NORFOLK �' fi e}'� p.33 x `r .sty f * r: ' •ie .r ' ..11Iti• Sat 7-1 ::. • .YL• w* r _ d '� t�# fi« NN ,„ • ►•• ii��: Asd W ' w ♦$ � 1 a. *" t,„'''- € rip ..,. #tea & : '' %i 1:1,4,--,-'17...1:„.,-,:r.:7 d,, ,• e 'a a i s -- :.. .,,�`-',,:...*,4„;.$. <, ..�' sem, r st % , „4.k‘, rte, k DESCRIPTION The Newtown Strategic Growth Area is a western gateway to the City of Virginia Beach and is bisected by I-264. The future pattern of growth for Newtown and Pembroke are deemed to complement one. another. Much of the area is developed with low to mid-rise structures representing a mx of office and light industrial uses of varying quality. There are a number of undeveloped and underdeveloped properties located throughout this SGA. The easternmost transit stop on the Hampton Roads Transit Light Rail system, that serves Norfolk, is immediately west of this SGA. This transit stop is conveniently located for much of the Newtown SGA and will enable the redevelopment of the area as a transit oriented district. The Newtown SGA sits at the eastern terminus of the first segment of the region's light rail transit system, The Tide, withservice only in Norfolk at present. In a landmark decision in 2015, City Council voted to continue developing plans to extend The Tide to Town Center through the Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas Page-26 of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Newtown SGA. Newtown's proximity to Town Center has the potential to echo the Town Center's vibrancy but at an appropriate scale and density adjacent to established residential neighborhoods. Historic Kempsville sits to the south of Newtown and is transforming into a mixed-use Suburban Focus Area that seeks to have a character reminiscent of Colonial Williamsburg, offering small shops and new housing choices. Intensive road and public space improvements have saddled its main intersection at Witchduck and Princess Anne Roads for a number of years, but private investment has begun as a result of these public investments. The Newtown SGA Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on July 6, 2010 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. VISION The Newtown SGA Plan envisions land uses transitioning over time to reflect increased land values achieved by improved access and proximity to the light rail station in Norfolk. A new mixed-use district will emerge with a village center,state of the art business parks,an educational campus, and new residential neighborhoods integrated with workforce housing. y mit1 � 'e�iT 14 }6 i.-s em--*- Y'. lik a . „ .E .,. x { j" ` fin.,.. .-S E # Y� IKw.Yj C' an4.4 let' ktt mii,.- 't, ' tli lir' ' i A\ r 6 i' nom. �. "rY� Proposed Southern Boulevard commercial and mixed-use redevelopment concept SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Mixed-Use and Commercial Buildings-These buildings are focused around Princess Anne Road and Southern Boulevard,proximate to the transit corridor. These buildings should be placed close to the street to promote a pedestrian environment and range from two to five stories in height. • Office and Institutional Campus Buildings-The Newtown SGA's location and access make it a premier office and institutional address.The office and institutional buildings that locate here should set a new standard in environmental quality,both in building technology and Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-27-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 the indoor and outdoor spaces they create.In many cases,these buildings are located along water Dr other open space. • Multi-Family Residential Buildings-With the planned improvements to both vehicular and mass transit options,multi-family housing will be an important component to the spectrum of housing offered. Apartments and condominiums will largely be three and four stories in height. • Single-Family Residences-Newtown is proximate to many residential neighborhoods. The Plan seeks to stitch these neighborhoods together with additional single-family detached and attached housing. • Parking Garages-The increased land values coming from the envisioned transit corridor and improvements to I-264 will make structured parking a viable and necessary component to development. These structures should be easy to access but screened architecturally with facade treatments and buildings,where possible. • Improve pedestrian and trail facilities to connect neighborhoods to future transit and neighborhood centers. PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The following summarizes the general recommendations of the Newtown SGA Master Plan: • Reinforce the Newtown site as a"Gateway"into Virginia Beach. • Create interconnected pedestrian and street frameworks. • Build parks and open spaces throughout the site. • Build mixed-use,mixed-income,transit-oriented development. • Strengthen education and training institutions in the district. • Build at a compatible scale next to existing neighborhoods. • Extend a bicycle and trail system through the site. • Position light rail station as a centerpiece in a gateway public space. • Develop a shared parking strategy. • Coordinate transportation improvements including Light Rail,Newtown Road,the Greenwich/Cleveland Flyover,and I-264 access/widening. • Develop design guidelines for the district. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Newtown SGA Master Plan transforms underutilized commercial property into a series of mixed-use development opportunities and public infrastructure improvements. A new street framework and block structure provides the access and visibility necessary to consider redevelopment at higher densities. The old commercial properties will be transformed into a new mixed-use center,state of the art business parks,an educational campus,new light industrial space, and new residential neighborhoods. Recommended Action Plan • Revise zoning code to regulate building form and update permitted uses. • Develop design guidelines for the district. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-28-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Install district directional signs on expressway and other major roads leading into the planning area. • Install signs or community logo in strategic entry locations in order to develop a distinct sense of arrival to the district. • Develop a shared parking strategy. • Prepare an overall drainage master plan. • Create an interconnected pedestrian,trail and street framework. • Build parks and open spaces throughout the SGA. • Improve Newtown Road and Princess Anne Road with sidewalks and lane adjustments. • Redirect Greenwich Road to a new flyover to connect Cleveland Street north of I-264 and cul-de-sac the remainder of the road at the Lake. • Extend Business Park Drive to create a loop to improve access to the business park. • Establish a new street network to form a new mixed-use center. • Build new residential streets in the old Arrowhead Industrial Park to create new development blocks. .' i • k - f� . . " :c .r.— ';Cs-rwt' art" , te A. Conceptual perspective of the Newtown SGA lakefront Since the adoption of the Newtown SGA Master Plan City Council has taken two actions in support of light rail which significantly impact the Newtown SGA Master Plan: • Adopted a resolution favoring the extension of light rail 3.2 miles from the Newtown Road Station in Norfolk to Virginia Beach Town Center. The extension would include a new station at Witchduck Road and two stations in the Town Center area-one near Kellam Road and one at Constitution Drive. This is called the Locally Preferred Alternative. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-29-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-Its Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Adopted a budget that includes plans to extend light rail to Town Center,with plans to double the city's bus service,build a walking-biking trail alongside the light rail,and build over 20 new bus shelters. Based on these actions,a Transit-Oriented Development(TOD) implementation strategy should be developed through a public process for an implementation focus on development and redevelopment areas within one-half mile of the planned light rail stations. Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects(CIPs) • 9-081)00-Strategic Growth Area Projects-This project will provide planning and design services,build or replace public infrastructure improvements,and acquire property as needed in order to support implementation of the eight SGAs. • 2-092000-Virginia Beach Transit Extension Project-This is a design-build project to extend light rail fixed guideway transit,"The Tide,"from its terminus at the Newtown Station/Norfolk-Virginia Beach City line,east to Town Center at Constitution Drive. • 2-093000-Buses for Virginia Beach Transit Extension-This project funds 12 transit buses to sup port enhanced public transportation throughout the City in addition to feeding"The Tide"light rail system. • 2-108000-Light Rail Corridor Shared Use Pathway-This project will fund the design, construction,right-of-way acquisition and site furnishings required to create a shared-use pathway within and/or along the former Norfolk-Southern right-of-way in conjunction with the light rail extension project to provide additional modes of transportation. 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' y / * ''. / ' ., i-r r > ,‘,.-1 4k. ,.deve--:,r, A 2' .,1`"/,`'N''! '•,t:' s ' .,..4,,, ,,,„'>%s• ,.'•,;Nvi„,', 1 4 .447t-, 2.-,i ? ,,_., , .,4_,.,:„.,,, ,,,,,,,,„,,,- ti #✓ p .... *"� max 71 " ,1E:1,1*'''rel,..:4:1':';'' , '*'-4 'N., ',47 '0,,t#” ;k".0,,,,,,,,;'14. 17:''''<::'-'''''';',/ ,,„„` • L .-..7.7, ,,g',-,..." DESCRIPTION The Pembroke Strategic Growth Area (SGA) is a 1,200 acre tract of land located in the heart of the City, generally bound by Thalia Creek to the east,Jeanne and Broad Streets to the north,Clearfield Avenue to the west and Bonney and Baxter Roads to the south. For the most part, this SGA reflects a classic suburban pattern of development. It includes some residential and institutional uses,but is dominated by commercial and industrial uses. An exception is Town Center. This vibrant,mixed-use urban center has established itself as a special destination within Virginia Beach and the larger metropolitan area. It is a well-designed urban center with a complement of office,retail,residential,educational,entertainment, cultural, restaurant, open spaces, and other uses. This SGA is served by Interstate 264 and two major arterial roadways, Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard. An unused rail line passes through extending from the Norfolk city line to the vicinity of the Oceanfront Resort Area. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-31-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke has become the City's "Town Center" providing a much desired sense of place central to the city. In just the past 15 years, an iconic skyline has emerged that offers an exciting new residential, employment, shopping, and entertainment address. The City's oldest shopping mall, Pembroke Mall,has received a facelift,and the Virginia Beach Boulevard corridor that was formerly dominated by the automobile now enables pedestrians to travel safely between the two destinations within Town Center. The arts scene thrives at the Sandler Center, showcasing both celebrity and local talent year-round, and an increasing number of outdoor festivals and events offer free entertainment in every season. The Pembroke Strategic Growth Area 4 Implementation Plan was adapted by the City Council on November 10, 2009 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. ' _ r 0 ' a`t I.• ..m- *--1--4 •. '"+>w --��... :, -: .`� .+,.' ++��yrrr�P .-;. . 't. .! 1 am rr ct , it �� _ � 1 .tom k,x - lir '"".-t-'''' fy ^',, -=.n-'y„ td•'�`. fr.►'1 .-.ot.°'w,'. ''‘ tilt -E.- ' _71,'/„" 'fid' b , ,,,,,.. .„, ,,,.....,. 1..., ,,,444,),. - m4i,4 . 0- ?.e0v- 4.../ . fx =� -a 't r } h 1111' ,„„, Y t - t i{ , 1 +td . n1r1 _ • �"�,. Q 433 :r t, \ #-. CBD Bonney Area-Bonney Road development concept VISION The vision for the Pembroke SGA 4 is a central urban core with a vertical mix of uses,great streets, mobility and transit alternatives,gathering places,environmental and neighborhood protection, green buildings and infrastructure opportunities providing a variety of civic,commercial,artistic and ethnically diverse areas.The Master Plan describes and provides planning policies for six subareas or districts with each district having its own unique characteristics. These districts include: • Centra.[Business District(CBD) Core Area-the main business,cultural,and arts center of the Pembroke SGA; • CBD Bonney Area-a mixed-use office,commercial,residential,and hospitality area to complement the adjacent; Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-32-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • CBD Waterfront District-located along Thalia Creek combining the surrounding natural environment with recreational and cultural amenities; • Central Village District-draws from a plethora of activities,interests,and a variety of housing options,all woven into an eclectic neighborhood supporting small business and entertainment venues; • Western Campus District-a park-like academic and recreational setting that showcases a pedestrian-friendly area;and, • Southern Corporate District-an urban corporate village defined by unique eye catching office buildings with planned greenways. This framework concentrates a high density mix of complementary urban uses within a defined central area,creates a skyline for Virginia Beach and provides for decreasing land use densities from the core.Each of these Districts is described in detail in the Pembroke SGA Master Plan. SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Efficient Use of Land Resources • Full Use of Urban Services • Compatible Mix of Uses • Improve pedestrian and trail facilities to connect neighborhoods to future transit and neighborhood centers • Transportation Opportunities • Detailed Human Scale Design • Environmental Stewardship r SN-:. ti . lik t 1 ,r ,, to • 11 '.K •. , 1 44 � , ill iI. 011111014 } . ll� t�k*r - . Thalia Creek waterfront area promenade concept Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-33-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The following summarizes the general recommendations of the Pembroke SGA Master Plan: • Implement transit-oriented development around planned transit stations • Establish policies for developing affordable housing/workforce housing • Tailor a Form-Based Code for each district • Establish a Cultural Arts District in the Core Area • Expand the Pembroke SGA to include Mount Trashmore Park and the South Independence Commercial corridor • Design and build the entire length of Cleveland Street to Greenwich Road as a'Complete Street'to be an attractive and efficient thoroughfare serving many modes of travel • Develop a public facilities strategy for City-owned lands,considering recreation,library, museum,theatres,education,smaller spaces for visual and performing artists,and other uses PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Pembroke SGA is located at the major intersection of the primary transportation corridors at a central position of the City's developed area,which presents a unique opportunity for the creation of a world class regional downtown. As the City moves forward and the Pembroke SGA's 1,200 acres continue to redevelop,future planning efforts will need to consider the proposed urban systems on a site-specific level to ensure that the larger goals of the plan will produce a modern metropolitan center. / F., ;ir 7 1, ; ' 'i N'' t .t .* r 4 y� It. . # i t { .1037 .. i[.,Y•,.I rIjN i : r 11 i y .' . , 4 ,r g4 ,. 4 1 : w fes;,. I" , ,i P ` t ji .•;CI : " 1.9 6°I. (• 4 1 Western District urban open space concept Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-34-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Action Plan • Implement EMS,fire,and police urban policies and strategies • Install district directional signs on Expressway and other major roads leading into the planning areas.Install signs or community logo in strategic entry locations in order to develop a distinct sense of arrival to the district. • Develop a utility framework and urban policies for development of the utilities • Develop a parking strategy/structured parking • Develop a public facilities strategy within City owned lands,recreation,and libraries • Develop an open space/park policy • Develop an urban plan with Virginia Beach Public Schools for Princess Anne High School • Build two additional crossing of I-264,one east and one west of the Independence Boulevard interchange • Improve Cleveland Street • Extend Market Street • Implement the Thalia Creek open space plan-bike paths,walking paths and parks • Develop designs for Cleveland Street improvements and a connection to Greenwich Road • Start land acquisitions for City properties to be used as parks and open space • Pursue the creation of Lynnhaven Landing in coordination with the Lynnhaven Ecosystem Project • Develop a"Brand Name"for the SGA District Since the adoption of the Pembroke SGA 4 Master Plan City Council has taken actions in support of light rail which significantly impact the Pembroke SGA Master Plan: • Adopted a resolution favoring the extension of light rail 3.2 miles from the Newtown Road Station in Norfolk to Virginia Beach Town Center. The extension would include a new station at Witchduck Road and two stations in the Town Center area-one near Kellam Road and one at Constitution Drive. This is called the Locally Preferred Alternative. • Adopted the below-listed CIP projects,including the light rail corridor shared-use pathway to provide opportunities for enhanced multi-modal mobility throughout the east-west corridors of the Newtown and Pembroke SGAs as well as nearby established neighborhoods. • Adopted a budget that includes plans to extend light rail to Town Center,with plans to double the city's bus service,build a walking-biking trail alongside the light rail,and build over 20 new bus shelters. Based on these actions,a Transit-Oriented Development(TOD) implementation strategy should be developed through a public process for an implementation focus on development and redevelopment areas within one-half mile of the planned light rail stations. Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects(CIPs) • 1-107000-Princess Anne High School Replacement.Originally built in 1954,the high school can no longer adequately house the required instructional programs,and the facility is in need of replacement. • 2-025000-Witchduck Road- Phase II.This project will provide a six-lane divided roadway on a 143-foot to 165-foot variable width right-of-way from I-264 to Virginia Beach Boulevard.The project will include improvements and modifications to Pennsylvania Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-35-of.59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Avenue,Mac Street,Southern Boulevard,Cleveland Street,and Admiral Wright Road at Den Lane.Aesthetic improvements include 16-foot benches comprised of 8-foot wide concrete sidewalks and 8-foot wide brick pavers • 2-092000-Virginia Beach Transit Extension Project.This is a design-build project to extend light rail fixed guideway transit,"The Tide",from its terminus at the Newtown Station/Norfolk-Virginia Beach City line,east to Town Center at Constitution Drive. • 2-093000-Buses for Virginia Beach Transit Extension.This project funds 12 transit buses to support enhanced public transportation throughout the City in addition to feeding"The Tide"light rail system. The Constitution Drive Light Rail Station will serve as a major transfer point for both bus transit,park and ride for motor vehicles and on-demand shared transportation (i.e.taxis,Uber,etc.) and pedestrians and bicyclists. • 2-108000 -Light Rail Corridor Shared Use Pathway.This project will fund the design, construction,right-of-way acquisition and site furnishings required to create a shared-use pathway within and/or along the former Norfolk-Southern right-of-way in conjunction with the light rail extension project to provide additional modes of transportation. • 2-401000 -Greenwich Rd Crossover&Cleveland St.Improvements.This project is part of the overall eastbound VDOT 1-264 interstate improvement projects between I-64 and the Witchcluck Rd.interchange.This project will be designed and constructed in three phases. • 3-503000-Housing Resource Center.This project is to construct an approximately 62,000 square foot Housing Resource Center that will provide shelter and services to homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness.It will include a central intake and assessment functic n that will be critical to achieving the goals of the Strategic Plan to End Homelessness. • 4-079000-Thalia Creek Greenway I.This project will fund the design and construction of the boardwalk and trail facilities outlined in the greenway corridor of the Thalia Creek Greenway Master Plan.This project is a unique initiative to develop an urban greenway that will provide access to natural open space and recreational activities in the Town Center area,while also providing an alternative transportation route. • 4-522000-Thalia Creek Greenway Trail Grant.A master plan for Thalia Creek greenway was completed in April 2007. Phase 1 of the greenway runs from Independence Boulevard around Town Center to Virginia Beach Boulevard with another leg running toward I-264. Phase 1 is divided into four sections 1A, 1B, 1C,and 1D.This project was selected by VDOT to receive Transportation Enhancements Program funds,June 2012. This project is for the construction of a portion of Phase 1A,approximately 1,200 linear feet of paved trail and raised boardwalk to connect from Independence Boulevard to the City-owned property at 4560 Bonney Road. • 5-028C00-Witchduck Road Phase II Water Improvements.This project provides funds to improve existing water facilities along Witchduck Road from the Cleveland Street intersection to Virginia Beach Boulevard. • 6-604000-Witchduck Road Phase II Sewer.This project provides funding to improve existing sewer facilities along Witchduck Road from the I-264 intersection to Virginia Beach Boulevard. • 9-083000-Town Center Garage and Plaza Capital Maintenance.This project provides funding necessary for the equipment,capital maintenance,repairs,replacements, improvements,as well as planning,design,and engineering services for the five Town Center garages and the fountain plaza. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-36-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • 9-081000-Strategic Growth Area Projects.This project will provide planning and design services,build or replace public infrastructure improvements,and acquire property as needed in order to support implementation of the eights SGAs. For detailed Pembroke SGA Master Plan recommendations and information visit the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. ' ' :..,§1,2„,:' # r c e' ?..tip I. LtI it .. ' . ''_ ', ,:ft.,; 4,,,t . X+ ' ,� �` ! - ;4, lel .f,S i °° t `! — N[w+6;,r„4, s, 4.4),--,,*,- , ,- y r ..j� �. F�� _ t .r }#'r,L aR z �'R�}"�.ur 3{ 'c }-�"1 A L. a Y" w w< ti is ,...ys.., , v r:t id ' # 4.4.. ,.IOP in �M1 . I ' -PI-1:,:,„,, " iR F. 2a. A „, * -`` +. to .t._ .do:_we s �. Pte^ ;?-c- 1.2 wri., rr Z rr aPr; ear A it, �, , _`r t , �yr MB iOm O•e 'oim was -isie . �V .6e pPP NNI�i _..r . 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It is defined by a heavily used roadway system that is further complicated by the confluence of a railroad crossing and an interchange ramp system in proximity to one another. The land use of this area is characterized by suburban strip commercial and multifamily residential uses along Virginia Beach Boulevard and generally encompassed by established single family neighborhoods. However, like Newtown, Rosemont's future growth patterns are deemed to compliment the Pembroke land use. The Rosemont SGA,which lies immediately east of Pembroke SGA and the Town Center is planned to be a transit-oriented residential community for those who desire to live near Town Center but Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-38-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 not in it.Transit extension is necessary for this vision to be fully realized, but commercial property owners already see that potential and have begun to make improvements to attract new shoppers and enhance the shopping experience for existing customers. The Rosemont Strategic Growth Area Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on September 13, 2011 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. VISION The vision for the Rosemont SGA is a mixed-use development with a neighborhood center and improved pedestrian and trail facilities,with a street and block structure created to accommodate development and mobility. The Rosemont SGA will be a leading example of sustainable development practices, integrating high quality well designed workforce housing with guidelines and standards for land use,streets and open spaces. } • { y•rt a ':4 q t3 o . • *Air T. yf s • • l , . 41" .41 • + i • • , .�v 011 eit x -, N Rosemont SGA-Neighborhood Center"Village Green" SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Transition from strip commercial uses to mixed-use,mixed-income development that emphasizes townhouses and multi-family residential • Create a new neighborhood center for Rosemont • Improve pedestrian and trail facilities to connect neighborhoods to future transit and neighborhood centers • Create a new street and block structure to accommodate development and improve mobility • Require sustainable development practices • Develop a set of design guidelines and standards for development of proper land use, streets,open spaces,and stormwater management • Integrate well designed and high quality workforce housing into mixed-use development Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-39-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The following summarizes the general recommendations of the Rosemont SGA Master Plan: • Create an implementable series of private and public projects that can be packaged together to transform,over time,the heart of the city. • Install district directional signs on Expressway and other major roads leading into the panning area. Install signs or community logo in strategic entry locations in order to develop a distinct sense of arrival to the district. • Design to a"transit ready"framework that permits adequate scale and density,coupled with successive phasing of public investment to unlock a corresponding return on investment. • Promote redevelopment through building the Sentara Way fly-over and other new connections within the SGA,supporting potential development,and improvements along South Plaza Trail. • No industrial uses are recommended for this area. • Introduce the residential neighborhoods south of Virginia Beach Boulevard by realigning Bonney Road,creating more regular development blocks to allow for higher density development,organized around parking garages and liner buildings. • Establish criteria to humanize Virginia Beach Boulevard.Along the boulevard will be the new development of a village core,with surrounding lower-density residential neighborhoods to support the commercial uses and transit options that are being introduced. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES With improved connectivity and mobility,the Rosemont SGA will transition from an auto-oriented retail strip to a mixed-use transit-oriented neighborhood center at higher densities. Market potential created by the introduction of transit and human-scaling of infrastructure suggests the idea of commercial development to serve the needs of a growing population,and the introduction of multi-family housing within easy walking distance to transit and neighborhood amenities. Recommended Action Plan • Update zoning regulations based on the SGA plan recommendations. • Develop a comprehensive stormwater management strategy. • Develop a comprehensive open space/park policy strategy. • Create a set of design standards for arterial and local streets within the SGA. • Sentara Way Fly Over creates a secondary street and pedestrian network off of Rosemont and Virginia Beach Boulevard connecting Sentara Way south of I-264 to just west of Butternut Lane. • South Plaza Trail north-south connection under I-264 will align with the rest of the Trail as it continues southbound.Discourages non-local traffic. • Bonney Road Realignment is an incremental approach to realign Bonney Road to create full development sites between Virginia Beach Boulevard and Bonney Road. • Rosemont Road Widening widens Rosemont Road from four to six lanes and incorporates sidewalks and on-street bike lanes. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-40-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Virginia Beach Boulevard vision removes the outer lanes to widen for a planting strip and provides a dedicated bike lane. • Palace Green Pedestrian Bridge • East-West Trail along the transit corridor • Thalia Station development • Incorporate new connections to expand the existing Bikeways and Trail Network. moi , ! - ". lits, % al' 'f''' `' )=�° - ' t{ ij A_ ,,,r '. ` "eifi; \1/4 1 1k M t l l 5..0 ♦ l- ♦ A 4 •F V. M. 4* ' i .. ` 101111101a V . d Jam ' - - 0 \'' ':,, , i 4z' ',', . w ‘ E• ° \\y\ M' N, \ -- 'v '\. ,\.\ f . . _ ? .... am . - `�Y , 0 r 11�--'' •! Future Rosemont Transit Station concept Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) • 2-093000-Buses for Virginia Beach Transit Extension.This project funds 12 transit buses to support enhanced public transportation throughout the City in addition to feeding"The Tide"light rail system. • 9-081000-Strategic Growth Area Projects.This project will provide planning and design services,build or replace public infrastructure improvements,and acquire property as needed in order to support implementation of the eight SAs. For detailed Rosemont SGA Master Plan recommendations and information visit the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-41-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Thalia Elementary Malibu Elementary School 4 -----'-1 ♦ sal 1 •. . ww i w'• r cb k 1 1"k F. lik• 1 I. w +' ..tliagr, I *,.,..moi .r l" 1.q� I go,,heY poed ., , 0 ' k t y° • 14* •E0. s Windsor Woods °a Elementary School ' Mt.Tirhmore Park a n Rosemont SGA Master Plan-Conceptual Plan Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-42-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ..; OWTH AREA kSTRATEGIC GR LYNNHAVEN • y 1; '''', .4A' :7'''- ' *** ti\'4 ....6" :..1•*%3 ' ♦t %iF0.'N..4 STRATEGIC F to /`rrry + F` t. bN!s vax #?sl+ #r•:::;',,,,,C4-1 a+tt s_t" 1 -i.". 'i t w ;° 4 :w a4. Y2'"Ik k'.10,''''': y�a ' s., � e,,,v.:447 4,.,s,f, , 4, *.i.';',.. ,s -. (...,,,A\ 11,...\-,..,..,,,,;,t, i,,,,,-- :- ":.4c� t' 't..„...4,4,,, F�aG am 3 .ar• � -4111 * - -.„.,....r...; ,,;;,,_ ,_-:-„,;. 44., . . ,444,‘ „IiyAid "1:i Rail il 04. ,, \--,-.. .,,,,, s. flicii,,, • + -�vt '-•r•.%if:::!4*-4'.: tit 4::4 V.44 ''''' i. -e.4, : -"-t-,'-,,:**,, --.1- ' _ ,': .- 4`''''" x4 - , .y ►t' sv 'tr1 4_ /tom • mar .Ztlkh 1 ?c,-,`,71 4-, irillii atio, 1,IP?'''''Ar‘,,'"Z(4„..t:').',..,%I y- � 1„ pf. fi» �¢ 47„i ` „.., z4, , ..„. .( � ... � t. .� � , _ tW} � # nm lt m;'5hf?a is.Y Tri '1 DESCRIPTION The Lynnhaven Strategic Growth Area takes its name and heritage from the Lynnhaven River system that is a major presence throughout. It is generally bound by the Rosemont Strategic Growth Area to the.west, the Hilltop Strategic Growth Area to the east, and NAS Oceana to the southeast. The entre area is heavily impacted by AICUZ restrictions associated with flight patterns at NAS Oceana, including noise zones and two accident potential zones. The area is characterized by a good contrast in type, intensity, and quality of land uses. This gateway to the Great Neck peninsula exhibits an excessive number of nonconforming signs, overhead utilities, and roadway access points. Much of this is due to the area being one of the oldest commercial areas in the City, and its retrofit with a modern roadway system has improved function more than appearance. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-43-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 This SGA is attractive to businesses seeking easy access to transportation and serving the vast residential areas surrounding it. It offers an 1-264 interchange,including new on-off ramps to London Bridge Road,three major crossing arterial connections,and a potential future transit stop. The Lynnhaven SGA has the potential to serve the city as an innovative industrial and service industry zone,while maintaining existing affordable housing for first-time homebuyers and seniors in the established neighborhoods of Eureka Park and Pinewood Gardens. Rediscovering the waterways th-at meander through the Lynnhaven SGA by orienting our buildings toward them and creating more visual and public water access points through an extensive public trail system is a underlying design principle. The Lynnhaven Strategic Growth Area Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2012 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. VISION The vision of the Lynnhaven SGA is a series of mixed-use and flexible developments along with targeted public infrastructure improvements. The under-performing commercial properties will have the opportunity to transform themselves into higher intensity uses to,in some cases,take advantage of the potential of transit,and,in other cases,to preserve and provide access to the Lynnhaven River.At the center of the redevelopment may be a new transit station that can provide park-and-ride,connection to nearby office uses,and transfer service to Lynnhaven Mall.The Lynnhaven SGA seeks to capitalize on existing adjacent assets such as the Lynnhaven River/London Bridge Creek system and healthy neighborhoods. „*„0: �,"L. +. , .fir r .. 3„ , ° k t " 7:1 -.r ! r004. (; 191 'OP idN 111 8 1 Rail-Trail concept overlooking London Bridge Creek-Lynnhaven SGA Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-44-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Enable a clear and easy-to-access open space and recreation network • Capitalize on the value of the water and marshlands • Meet the Chesapeake Bay Act mandates to protect and restore the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries • Locate compatible uses that are consistent with the APZ-1/Clear Zone Master Plan,APZ Zones,and AICUZ restrictions • Strengthen existing neighborhoods through providing community services and convenient retail • Improve multi-modal connections from the adjacent neighborhoods • Connect future transit to employment,recreational destination,and park-and-ride • Enable flexible development sites and building types to respond to ever-changing market needs and development programs • Coordinate transportation planning and development • Build on the existing good balance between homes,jobs,and services PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The following summarizes the general recommendations of the Lynnhaven SGA Master Plan,which calls for six new distinct areas,each with its own quality and character of development: • Non-Residential Mixed-Use Development Area located between Virginia Beach Boulevard and interstate 264.This area is a prime location for a range of non-residential uses. New development blocks created to accommodate new office development in an urban, pedestrian friendly neighborhood center with supporting retail. This district is well positioned as a transit-ready development. • Innovation Zone Development Area provides opportunities for small start-up businesses and technology innovation in two areas in this SGA. The first zone along Dean Drive is a small complex of buildings that can accommodate a flexible range of working spaces and can house a variety of existing uses,to provide development opportunities for small start- up businesses and technology innovation. • Riverfront Development Area showcases the Lynnhaven River/London Bridge Creek system as a major natural amenity that can create addresses for office space with spectacular views and allow commercial uses to capitalize on outdoor space.Turning development sites towards the river and the open space allows existing sites to better capitalize on the amenity,create new development opportunities,and organize the way redevelopment evolves. • Residential Development Area utilizes small pockets of existing residential zoning that emerged as potential redevelopment sites with equal or lesser residential density than what currently exists on site. This new residential development may be lined with a mix of town houses and smaller multi-family buildings at a scale appropriate to adjacent residential. • Lifestyle Center Development Area orients buildings to face along a secondary road network and central green space to better provide for a safe,accessible retail address. The central green space is the ideal place for passive recreation,outdoor café seating,and for visitors to congregate while shopping. • Highway-Oriented Retail Development Area orients small retail buildings or office buildings with parking in the rear of lots along Virginia Beach Boulevard to provide a desirable scaled street frontage,while remaining easily accessible and visible to traffic along the boulevard. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-45-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 k .-......_ -, ;`.. ..t•-!r' ,\;--ii, ' ' ,,,,,,, ,i-e---,- " %,,,,,1-741-7,4---;------„1,-.F.,,,,--,, iiiiiiv. , ,,... N.., 1,,, I.1 'It-IMI. Weill 41"- ( 3It 1 ,� pow it1if i', 1' ,\ - ..„, "-' ,,.% - , , ,-,,,- , -.:,,,,,,, ,,Ii„- .4 a 1 ,,J._:.-. --.... I, *4 e,,,,,,,, Transit-oriented non-residential,mixed use district concept for Lynnhaven SGA PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Lynnhaven SGA Plan recognizes that,with public improvements in transit,local street networks,and open space,private property owners have an increased range of opportunities for development and utilization of their land to create new mixed-use districts. Recommended Action Plan • Update zoning regulations based on the SGA plan recommendations. • Develop a comprehensive stormwater management strategy. • Develop a comprehensive open space/park policy strategy. • Develop an implementation strategy for access improvements and open space restoration along the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries. • Implement the following key infrastructure improvements: Lynnhaven Parkway/I-264 Interchange Improvements; Norfolk Southern Trail; Potter's Road Bridge Restoration; Wesley Drive; Redevelopment;Transit Station and Park&Ride Lot;Virginia Beach Boulevard Improvements;North Lynnhaven Road Improvements;Southern Boulevard Improvements; London Bridge Improvements;Great Neck Road Improvements; Potters Road Improvements; Dean Drive Improvements; Lynnhaven Parkway Twin Bridges;and Virginia Beach Boulevard Bridge. • Prepare a corridor plan for Virginia Beach Boulevard from Newtown Road to First Colonial Road Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects(CIPs) • 2-093000-Buses for Virginia Beach Transit Extension-This project funds 12 transit buses to support enhanced public transportation throughout the City in addition to feeding"The Tide"Eight rail system. • 9-081000-Strategic Growth Area Projects-This project will provide planning and design services,build or replace public infrastructure improvements,and acquire property as needed in order to support implementation of the eight SGAs. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-46-of.59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 For detailed Lynnhaven SGA Master Plan recommendations and information visit the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. •• • < • ,. ,,, . ,,♦t + 3 ♦ tom- i 31 ,r , I iiI ! t I I I � t 1 I .*:-------7" --;*;-::.;. '....:S::... l'Ie -,; I \--.*10,4 "%.'77'41111fr° 4,,' ...N.+4..•• C.•......rIPI.1 , er z is E a `. ,. I Lw .yd" ..-'A'^ 1•l .C.> r 4, - I .. .rte' Oceans Naval co* I • . ' Air Sta410n „ " 1 r `" t s 1!::::: •t ti. I I `�•�, r y •. • Lynnhaven SGA Master Plan-Conceptual Plan Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-47-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 STRATEGIC GROWTH AREA HILLTOP 'i.fi• iy.•,o..s. •, 47.-.7..- a v, ....A.,..,..,,,-, i4wFrG* s1t d -!,1,b• "►.. +A. . .4/Litr"VII 1%47 "e ►H iii. ti, "# ^ « = +o ` •- > ; ,Y# ' . * •• ' - ,R*i*. •4 4. ., t t* .M '' A A, .4 ,*its f , 0*: roll,. �,4: *+l*i "V`t., ,*�� iia 4Iv 70 ?, ,,w*`+r of s 4, a 3 ii, .4 :. A,4 'x ,,'o{ .1 r 8 " A r`4 w «t .*''4 s ' "sem . '' P. ,t- a+• *-M. t to . A----v...,‘., % ` *'!,.'-,°1,0,t..1,.�4 ar -.w u l s '4-'-',. �- �p 1�C6t, a* �•a w. �`z} st' s yX ��a ,y e dF �a "� + '' a . ' sk `�` it uf% u,* •s y,,.t. g �'°E ,, s x '�` „k, fi . a a d� � �` *'F #' ib«*ya► ••Al's !;,' •� '� + ' .� a 1,1ti 7 Ill let' + a.' '''';,-.^.11' ►, +' :" f:4-i °..,--‘'.----11 y - • ,. � �-Pita li yam. 1. 1 fir~ _ c k 1 511 '*�r�,k 4%• t "'�"'-til '�'.'. 1t ��_ .., nisi .S x { 'v it. - ,, 1 - JIM lift: �D 1�'' ♦♦ 1Oh* 9{Y 'A am/ . li \%1\� ----- xL1 .4-1'44` t",•:-..1:-1-.A4 /' -., - 110111 t t ` 1- ,y `: � 1 t41*l'tsiiti't !Y 11 ` I Ani u -_i. -1111 r E4 ! i i I ti i= t' ,T .. i*t : i {{ '.x,577 : �,Ir s, k s ux �^ spa :. 'I z_ •Al"•�I. ills 49tr146 5- E•'s DESCRIPTION Hilltop Strategic Growth Area (SGA) is home to a wealth of local businesses with a variety of retail, restaurant, office, health, and recreational uses. The SGA is generally bound by a diverse mix of retail located north of Laskin Road,the Lynnhaven Strategic Growth Area to the west,and Linkhorn Bay to the east,and Potters Road to the south. Although this area is located within a high noise zone, it is a good candidate for redevelopment and reinvestment because of its existing commercial strength and its proximity to the Oceanfront Resort Area, NAS Oceana,and I-264 interchange. The area south of I-264 is subject to greater AICUZ restrictions due to the presence of accident potential zones and the clear zone. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-48-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The long-range vision for Hilltop SGA,which is already a regional retail destination featuring home- grown restaurants, a plethora of grocery stores, and a variety of shops, builds on the area's strengths, yet introduces more greenspace. Doing so through redevelopment opportunities can address stormwater management needs and, in turn, create a healthier environment and shopping/dining experience that welcomes more people out of their cars and outdoors as they move from place to place within the SGA.Industrial and commercial uses compatible with being in a military aircraft high noise zone have been relocated into this SGA through the City's YesOceana Program at its southern end. The historic neighborhood of Oceana Gardens, which has a concentration of early 20th Century Sears Kit Homes, is evolving with a new residential lot and density pattern that is more compatible with being located in a military aircraft Accident Potential Zone and high noise zone, while still trying retaining its character. The Hilltop Strategic Growth Area Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on August 28, 2012 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. VISION The vision for the Hilltop SGA expands the develop opportunities of many of the local businesses by transforming land areas devoted to parking and under-utilized commercial propertyinto a mix of retail and office opportunities. Targeted public infrastructure improvements and enhanced transit service will help evolve the Hilltop SGA as a convenient, regional retail destination that's within close proximity to the beach. srm -: *• �Ir� .t _ <d> �`�_�� . 111 1! a Ng ter, ;�Ie YA.� f 4 ,,1-, A.4.,.., _ ..":*--4'r.:.,11'1..1...L:-2.----':,:l1"„.711.17.1".11"Mk.:. . ."'''''7--!----.s' II ill' 011 i I II 1 *::! �� , fog ..,� E , _ Q �_` .J i Hilltop Shopping Center infill development concept SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Build a network of streets to improve traffic flow • Provide trails and sidewalks for pedestrians and cyclists • Provide a mix of retail,restaurants,and office uses • Build on existing healthcare,food and adjacent recreational assets • Match quality of local businesses with an equally memorable built setting • Provide additional transit connections to Hilltop • Comply with AICUZ land use zoning requirements Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-49-of.59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ---....------- - — __-- -_ ..-...._---- ---------------------------------_____._.._..---_____----- -...--- ------._._.-------- February 24,2016 • Reduce land areas devoted to parking and replace with more productive uses • Revisit and update old plans for roads and infrastructure • Incorporate an Urban Tree Canopy Program PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The Hilltop SGA Master Plan represents a unique opportunity to enhance an established retail market area with a distinct identity within the City. With improved streets will be sidewalks, crosswalks,la:idscaping and lighting that will transform Hilltop into a walkable district. Over time, existing retail buildings will be replaced with new retail buildings built facing the new streets. The suburban pattern of highways lined with parking lots and strip centers will gradually give way to a new pedestrian friendly mixed-use district. The following summarizes the key recommendations of the Hilltop SGA Master Plan: • Incorporate an Urban Tree Canopy Program within the Hilltop SGA to create a pedestrian environment and aid stormwater management. • Define a clear hierarchy of streets to establish a structure of development blocks and reconnect places. Major street improvements should support urban,walkable environments that are positioned to service growth. • Build upon the existing natural resources to expand access to public open space through an interconnected system of parks and trails. • Evaluate repositioning the proposed transit station to the core of the Hilltop SGA with street and trail improvements to promote transit-oriented economic development. • Encourage redevelopment of obsolete commercial structures with new buildings placed according to new urban planning standards for the district. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Hilltop SGA Master Plan transitions under-utilized commercial property into a transit-ready retail and office mixed-use urban environment by building a network of streets to improve traffic flow,trails and sidewalks for pedestrians and cyclists,and matching the quality of local business with an equally memorable setting. Recommended Action Plan • Update zoning regulations based on the SGA Plan recommendations. • Consider tools for redevelopment such as those identified in the"Guidelines for Evaluation of Investment Partnerships for Economic Development" Policy. For information about this policy visit www.vbgov.com/sga. • Develop a comprehensive stormwater management strategy. • Update the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan based on projected future densities to adequately serve the redeveloped Hilltop SGA. • Develop a district parking strategy for Hilltop and introduce structured parking through public/private ventures in order to increase open space and tree canopy throughout SGA. • Build upon existing natural resources by creating a new parks and open space network • Implement the following key infrastructure improvements to establish a structure of development blocks and reconnect places:Laskin Road Redesign and Implementation to eliminate frontage roads and improve traffic flow and safety; First Colonial Road- six Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-.50-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 through lanes with consolidated turn lane and median with on street bike lanes;Virginia Beach Boulevard- redesign to an urban pedestrian friendly environment; Republic Road- incorporate pedestrian accommodations and on-street parking; Nevan Road- four through lanes with on-street bike lanes and improved pedestrian accommodations; and Donna Drive-two through lanes with on-street bike lanes and improved pedestrian accommodations. • Introduce a transit station and transit park in Hilltop as part of a new citywide transit system and open space network. • District streetscaping improvements to include landscaping,trees,lighting,trails,sidewalks, crosswalks,and way finding signage. "-a • ._ • % 411117 rllh�'' •--...::1-41,/ r _ I► .'tail! _" 'z iii .iiiii a n� . IP. twof ' N !-.._ 4 :4p,r,, ,,,,,,,,c4 _ SP :4, 's 4,t t, ,, i..1::'-=,,, imulum - n. '` �, A i Improved Laskin Road-First Colonial Road intersection with transit station concept Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects(CIPS) • 2-093000-Buses for Virginia Beach Transit Extension-This project funds 12 transit buses to support enhanced public transportation throughout the City in addition to feeding"The Tide"light rail system. • 9-081000-Strategic Growth Area Projects-This project will provide planning and design services,build or replace public infrastructure improvements,and acquire property as needed in order to support implementation of the eight SGAs. For detailed Hilltop SGA Master Plan recommendations and information visit the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. 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'4"'"%.."-I.7,,Itit ":474.A.* r*--'+- 1 IN-:-- s sc1/2. & -, ,� ._,,,'-'4.4-0,,...,g ar x ') x,„` 1, �• a y' •€' ; '4 ''*. , cy,f4,*..' 'Set._ e,4,,Zt.,,*„:47.07'Ait '''-'.-P.-",,,,...-*--ti.-,...`'', - :4. ,lt iti i cti:.4,..T7'-"115'.'-jr.:,cf"', t ` � ` `g "i ? : a� fi ,f 4 N} A a' ,,or.4, x`' a r - Y#'j g+ n ' �° ', � '3' Y,% P '�' ',Cor ta t � t-t` b d yea ,. . gI om+�: s• ; • .t r�0;;; x 1 A �� ;;:,Fr, eti^^Y_�- AI l �� '..,---.,1„ 4',.4::,..;-1;447,,,,•::,ito;'0,1 1 4..,,,,,-.2,'-'7,--:',:,/T- ' .* '0°,02.c-,t_t4,sP:'..1,44.1.4'r:::„..;,`.,,-"fi:1„..„-Att**:'41111 .7.-.:11.-':i;:'''''41::4:7,-1,14,,'' ?"., t 5.. te, - :ilk .Bs''-".4.'" "}\ s \S x `ate ° * �� .4ir . ...., , ,. ., ,./.. i : .4 ''.. V: '''.--it''' 11.': "--.. i 'C''''''''''-4,:-,. 9 . .4,Y 3# .,:N.:44 4 DESCRIPTION The Resort area is generally bound by 42nd Street, the Atlantic Ocean, Rudee Inlet, and Birdneck Road. Revitalization efforts have transformed the Resort area into a major activity center, with strengthened neighborhoods,and increased economic growth. The Resort Area SGA has received much capital investment in streetscape and utilities improvements, including Rudee Walk, Pacific Avenue, and a new public parking structure on 25th St An innovative, flexible Form-Based Code is enabling new private development that provides a variety of housing types and a greater range of year-round retail and entertainment for bothresidents and visitors alike. An arts community has emerged in the Resort's Viae Creative District and, as a result,more opportunities and choices are enabled in creative expression. The Resort Area Strategic Action Plan was adopted by the Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-53-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 City Council on December 2, 2008 and is available in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. VISION With a vision supported by the community,the Virginia Beach Resort Area Strategic Action Plan(RASAP) identifies the potential for three distinct,yet complementary,districts at Laskin Gateway,Central Beach, and Rudee Marina. The plan is a vision for enhancing the area by extending the energy at the beach into these areas. This plan develops synergies between the cultural and commercial life,the recreational and natural life,and an overall focus on drawing residents and visitors into the area. SGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Provide open space connections to the beach • Concentrate high-end retail on Laskin Road • Development and traffic patterns should be sensitive to needs of adjacent neighborhoods • Improve pedestrian and trail facilities to connect neighborhoods to future transit and neighborhood centers • Extend light rail to Central Beach Distirct • Create a linear park on 19th St • Create mixed use entertainment district including indoor activities in Central Beach District • Prioritize Boardwalk connections • Keep beach/Boardwalk public as private development moves forward • Use open space to emphasize views to beach and marina ar i 41 t fo 44? 1fy�� 4 Np � e s .. . •,��4 ti M r' tr �II �31-'`-'' eF ,wry • t ..7-1:0:11:J.,i:iisio,u� . } n . �� ,00:0::::z.,44:::, Z 4, `a ♦ ` j x # . rah . 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't4.7--,1 , -7 °: "ki" 1 �i .. y. „ a+s"I n- --.—$.tea. - -' �y _ ,stj Wide sidewalks in front of retail shops on Atlantic Avenue-concept Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-54-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS The following summarizes the general recommendations for the Resort SGA which calls for three distinct areas: • 19th Street/Central Beach District-A pedestrian-scale,mixed-use entertainment district that connects the convention center with the heart of the beach.The former Dome Site provides opportunity for an indoor activity counterpart to the beach,and will generate activity inland that enlivens the transition from the Convention Center to the beach along the 19th Street Corridor. A new arena across 19th Street from the Convention Center can offer a third major entertainment venue that shares parking resources and maximizes return on infrastructure investments in the area. The introduction of Light Rail Transit from Norfolk through Town Center is an initial first step to extending fixed guideway transit east to the Oceanfront via 19th Street,which makes this district a prime location for multifamily housing,transit orientated development,retail,restaurants,and similar uses. • Marina District/South Beach-Builds on the area's history and reorganizes the area into a concentrated working waterfront for commercial activities and recreation and creates an opportunity for residents and visitors to observe boating activity from an extended boardwalk or an outdoor café along the water. An enhanced boardwalk connection to the marinas and a public park will retain the waterfront edge for public access and encourage private development with Rudee Loop serving as a large scale mixed-use development to create an anchor at the southern end of the beachfront. • Laskin Gateway- Laskin Road district provides direct access to the oceanfront,and anchors the northern end to the Resort Area.Distinct from the other focus areas,Laskin Gateway is the Oceanfront Resort Area's established location for high-end retail.The plan envisions a corridor with a coordinated transportation and retail strategy that gets people out of their cars and on foot in a village-like setting. Development is scaled to the needs of adjacent neighborhoods,and mixes new residential opportunities with active street level retail uses that front on widened sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian traffic and outdoor dining. Atlantic and Pacific Avenues will connect these three districts noted above,with new development opportunities on the blocks between the districts and transit,bike,and pedestrian enhancements will improve the navigability and vibrancy of the corridors. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES • Create great districts with distinctive identities • Improve transit and pedestrian connections between destinations • Create a transition from the resort area to the neighborhoods • Enhance visual access to the Oceanfront • Grow residential development • Provide additional higher-quality hotels • Concentrate retail development • Cluster office uses near the Convention Center and Birdneck Road • Continue to focus on achieving a"Year-Round Resort" • Promote shared parking strategies Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-55-of59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Action Plan • Develop the site of the former Dome site as a major entertainment venue. • Develop the Convention Center Hotel. • Complete the Laskin Gateway roadway project. • Conduct an Environmental Impact Study for Light Rail Transit extension from Norfolk to the Ocean Front(former Dome site). • Design and build (in phases) the Rudee Loop pedestrian system,extending it along Mediterranean Avenue and Winston Salem Avenue. • Develop streetscape improvements for 19th Street and Central Beach area by: determining property/right-of-way impacts; establishing roadway and sidewalk widths;providing transit:between Convention Center and Oceanfront using 19th Street. • Establ:.sh incentives and zoning regulations to enable transition of older hotels along Oceanfront. • Advance district shared parking strategy to induce desired form base resort developments. • Conduct a study for inter-connectivity of pedestrian,bicycle,transit,and water transportation. • Target office and mixed use near Convention Center,Birdneck Road and 17th Street. • Establish a traffic and parking management plan. • Explore an Oceanfront Housing Fund for workforce (year round) housing. • Develop a marketing strategy with Virginia Aquarium for a water taxi. • Set aside key property for open space. • Implement the Rudee Loop Plan. • Finalize public private partnership to construct a new arena and surrounding infrastructure in the Central Beach District. 4. `... t_. q�to 1 _ r" y�,� lip. - ,r3+4 ;ti:';ii4". y ,..„4.,;.,.; , ''+' Y l#' + �` + �,'ff` ` ` SI7 , reg - .y ! ;t'r , 1 1 ! t '' ,,4 , , pit; iffdli 1 i �.. i".1..*":::::.. , y ..rs -.^acts h, ""� l C s!,..!'.,r. Elt, , . i z-- _ - '‘',44.-..4.-,',' 0,,, kionlossta.k 19th Street Concept-Central Beach District Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-56-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects(CIPs) • 0-007000-Resort Public Transit Relocation.This project is for identification of sites and development of a Hampton Roads Transit(HRT) Bus Transfer Station,consisting of two bus shelters located on about one-half acre of land. • 2-093000-Buses for Virginia Beach Transit Extension-This project funds 12 transit buses to support enhancedd public transportation throughout the City in addition to feeding"The Tide"light rail system. • 9-081000-Strategic Growth Area Projects.This project will provide planning and design services,build or replace public infrastructure improvements,and acquire property as needed in order to support implementation of the eight SGA plans. • 9-009000- 25th Street Public Parking Garage.This project provides funding to purchase the land and parking garage at 25th Street. • 9-015000-Arena Infrastructure Site Improvements.On-Site-This project provides infrastructure support for the Arena project including streetscape improvements that are closer to the Arena. • 9-017000-Arena Infrastructure Development.This project provides infrastructure support for the Arena project including streetscape improvements that are off-site of the Arena. • 9-069000- 19th Street Corridor Improvements.This project provides ongoing funding to reinvest in various high impact capital projects at the oceanfront. • 9-082000-Oceanfront Parking Facilities Capital Maintenance and Development.This project provides funding necessary for the acquisition,development,equipment,capital maintenance,repairs,improvements,design,planning,and engineering services for the Oceanfront Resort and Sandbridge Resort parking garages and parking lots. • 9-096000-Oceanfront Capital Projects Reinvestment.This project provides on-going funding to reinvest in various high impact capital projects at the oceanfront.The primary focus of the project is to replace Atlantic Avenue,side streets,and boardwalk lighting with energy efficient attractive LED lighting. • 9-108000-29th Street Improvements.This project provides funding for improvements to 29th Street in the Resort Area as a continuation of the Laskin Road Gateway Project.The project area is 29th street from Arctic to Pacific Avenues and involves streetscape improvements including wide sidewalks,street trees,new street with improved drainage, and undergrounding of utilities. • 2-045000-Pacific Avenue Improvements-Phase 1.This project provides for the improvements to Pacific Avenue between 17th Street and 22nd Street within the existing right-of-way,to include undergrounding of the existing overhead utilities and public utility upgrades.In addition,new LED street lighting. • 2-165000-Laskin Road-Phase II.This project is for construction of a six-lane divided highway with a bikeway from the eastern terminus of Laskin Road Phase I (Oriole Drive)to the 30th/31St Street split. A transportation corridor analysis is included,along with undergrounding of utilities. • 3-518000-Convention Center Capital Maintenance. This project provides funding for capital replacements of vital infrastructure for the Virginia Beach Convention Center. • 3-610000-CIT-Police Oceanfront Cameras.The Virginia Beach Police department is seeking to replace and expand the security camera system at the oceanfront and increase the number of cameras and video management capabilities provided. • 4-520000-Grommet Island Park Repairs and Renovations I.This project will fund the required repairs and renovations to the infrastructure of the Grommet Island Park,a 15,000 square foot fully accessible park located between 1st and 2nd Streets on the Oceanfront. Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-.57-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • 5-037000-Pacific Avenue Water Improvements.This project provides for the replacement of approximately 3,000 linear feet of 12-inch diameter water main associated with Pacific Avenue Improvements between 15th Street and 23rd Street. ViBe CREATPVE DISTRICT Complementary to,but separate from the RASAP,the ViBe Creative District is an area created to attract and support creative businesses and artists. This Arts and Cultural District,which generally runs between 17th and 21st Streets,is located within the RASAP's Central Beach District and was officially established by City Council on April 21,2015. The idea emerged from local artists, restaurants arid businesses in and around 18th Street who came together to organize events and promote the area as a destination for unique,casual,quirky,arts and artisan products and experiences. To support this effort,the City offers financial incentives to qualifying businesses, which are located in this district. Available City incentives include: • Reimbursement of Business,Professional and Occupational License (BPOL)Taxes • Reimbursement of building code/zoning fees,including Conditional Use Permits and Alternative Compliance Fees ➢ Partial real estate tax exemption for rehabilitated structures (for property owners) For more information,contact the Office of Cultural Affairs at 757-385-0226 or visit www.vbgov.com/vibedistrict. Future capital projects are also being developed to create a unique sense of place in this area. For detailed Resort Area Strategic Action Plan recommendations and information visit the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. licti, ., . --V.414'. VVV` - ..:9 - t gr ' .r., 11114t0;.•:•:._ .zot,,,:lit.... .:, -,,,A TJ : �, a«n '�s :JI .All As Jd i QV J 1 V ♦ - 10 4 11► . f -'1 Resort SGA Master Plan-Conceptual Plan Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-.58-of 59 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City Februaty 24,2016 ENDNOTES Measuring Sprawl and Its Impact,2002 by Reid Ewing, Rolf Pendall and Don Chen, htto://www.smarterowthamerica.ore/research/measurine-sprawl-and-its-impact/ Chapter 1,Section 1.2-Urban Areas-Page-59-of 59 I FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 1.3 -SUBURBAN AREA INTRODUCTION Much of the area located north of the Green Line possesses a suburban land use pattern,meaning the area primarily consists of low-to medium-density residential land use with commercial retail, office,and service uses interspersed throughout the area. This land use pattern is the result of more than a century of the development of communities created by subdividing all or portions of the farms that defined Princess Anne County(now the City of Virginia Beach)since the 17th century. The earliest subdivisions were established in the late-19th and early-20th centuries,located adjacent to the railroad line that connected the City of Norfolk to the Town of Virginia Beach. Since the automobile was largely a novelty during these years,movement outside of the urban core cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth was either via the railroad or a poorly maintained roadway system using horse and wagon. The railroad line offered developers the opportunity to establish communities outside the urban core of Norfolk for those who desired to choose a lifestyle less intense than that of Norfolk. This trend of creating communities outside the urban core cities occurred not only here, but throughout the United States,and England as well. Eventually,the area outside the core urban cities was designated as being'suburban.' Vestiges of the early suburban communities in Virginia Beach can be seen in the existing street layout of Pembroke,south of Virginia Beach Boulevard,which were established as Euclid Place (1910) and Sunny Brook(1916). Other early suburban communities located on the railroad line still partially exist as Thalia Village (1893),Rosemont(1902),Lynnhaven(1895),and Oceana Gardens (1906). The same type of early suburban development occurred along the railroad line between Norfolk and Cape Henry where suburban subdivisions such as Ocean Park(1916)were established. !, ei as '� Tsai.__ !. r:s a• = '-�A _ _ �_ offal... .:am : y s ' _ : a �Fa - lit' . .liaon t�8$ ssa - ac a {-:� ?:„.7'• I'S, a e -" IR x arts lEiia1 c = e� i sE. .�1a a = ; .xs s1 '- t --a Ise!. Sat 7_Tr= l ....• I iz ata e,r OW itis Ili s#s`s _ nfait-1 J 7 s ss= saa= „rap g�-mrt4t-.=c 2' sn f_.3 r=2 L, 2 �S2reS �g IItC� li-3 C - t. .-. . T. i M..... Al 6)........ a - s: Is; 1St 34. 11► iitub j: '11111,1 4 N r .mei :I ?Ai = 4.a tfa-. i WV ,!u;UHI'til ': S _it.34 'ill ,: E s.3-2Ed GWI 'PAC ri-rii as .1(_! t1 L H=1= UCG ACE a -- a -_ ►-vel 'ss,s i !IN= 2 t"' c=am °lir i j L 1.1 K i tes i ." -,i.;-.;:i, ac '�_s a a�—�s a 1 =j °tJb p¢'!�Oli o�6 ./Esa 5'=Is a >a a; 7i s Vaa a lg.: t �i 11 1 1 : f , t i � a s : =i :-...m.- mea :.-21.. sz = � Eli' r, ...r,...- �0t .1 s , x ! 11=7...1..iN 4 zrs_ aa�i ss ` _ 1,l�M!- _ s=s: lr : 's- n11 cit �.*$t�k` Air i�� ='a Wit ti! a ptilWgIt 1 nna=ERui gifi �iitifiiin R IGi 11111,. 111 .:-.1. ..L.IN .• -ani.—f ♦.^-sc 1910 Subdivision Plan for Euclid Place Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 1 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The development of the city's Suburban Area began in earnest during the 1950s after the Second World War. It was this initial phase of suburban development that placed the automobile at the core of the design of the Suburban Area. Instead of the small rectangular lots of the early part of the 20th century,lots were of various shapes,larger,and served by a system of local,collector,and arterial roadways. Development slowly increased during the 1960s,followed by exponential increases during the 1970s and 1980s,during which Virginia Beach was one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. • t � :a a d° �1/4 1m } -' X"' g' a 1 '4141. +F� , v 40, Characteristic Suburban Area Land Use Pattern Movement through the area and to destinations outside the area is heavily dependent on the automobile,which in turn is dependent on a network of roadways that has traditionally been designed to move automobiles from one place to another in the fastest and safest manner. Chapter Seven (Master Transportation Plan) describes this transportation system in detail,explains the issues we face, and provides recommended policies and capital improvements to create a system that,over time,will reduce our dependence on the automobile. The need to diversify the means by which we move through the Suburban Area,and thereby reduce our dependence on the automobile,combined with a reduction in the number of acres of land available for new development has,as explained in Chapter 1.2 (Urban Areas),increased the importance of our Strategic Growth Areas. Accordingly,portions of the Suburban Area are undergoing a transformation to an urban land use pattern,guided by master plans for eight Strategic Growth Areas as well as the policies and guiding principles for the city's Urban Areas,as provided in Chapter 1.2. The guiding planning principles for the Suburban Area recognize this transformation as part of a maturing city,offering new types of land use and lifestyle choices. These guiding principles also emphasize the importance of the'edges'or boundaries where the land use intensity and density of the Suburban Area transitions to that of the Urban Areas. Equally, the guiding principles for the Suburban Area recognize the city's original rural land use pattern and lifestyle by ensuring that development along the southern edge of the Suburban Area has a lower Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 2 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 density and intensity and possesses site and building designs that ensure an appropriate change from the Suburban Area to Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area,and ultimately,to the Rural Area. The guiding principles presented below work in concert with this Plan's guiding principles for the Urban and Rural Areas,as well as Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area,to ensure that the diversification in land use and lifestyle choices is acknowledged,while also ensuring the Suburban Area continues to be an area of stability,sustainability,and quality. GUIDING PLANNING PRINCIPLES FOR GUIDING PLANNING PRINCIPLES THESUBURBANAREA... Three guiding planning principles have been established to guard against possible threats to the • Create and Maintain stability of Suburban Area and to provide a framework Neighborhood Stability and for neighborhoods and places that are increasingly Sustainability-Create"Great vibrant and distinctive. This is accomplished by Neighborhoods" providing planning guidance that ensures appropriate and sustainable use of land,the protection of natural • Protect and Enhance Natural and designed open spaces as well as places and Open Spaces and Places and buildings or cultural and historic significance,and the Buildings of Cultural and provisions of utilities,transportation,and services Historic Significance and adequate to meet existing and future needs. Integrate into Development as Appropriate Create and Maintain Neighborhood Stability and • Create and Maintain a Sustainability-create"Great Neighborhoods" Transportation System that Provides Connectivity and "Neighborhoods"may be defined as a cohesive Enhances Mobility Regardless arrangement of properties,structures,streets,and uses, of Transportation Mode within an area most or all of which is residential,that shares distinct physical,social,and economic characteristics. Creating and maintaining a stable and sustainable neighborhood is difficult We are fortunate,however, that the majority of the neighborhoods in the City of Virginia Beach are stable,even though much of the city's housing is aging,some in excess of 50 years of age. The majority of the city's neighborhoods also possess a high degree of social connectivity and civic activism,which are vital for maintaining stability. Our primary guiding principle for the Suburban Area is to create"Great Neighborhoods,"and to support those neighborhoods with complementary non-residential uses in such a way that working together the stability and sustainability of the Suburban Area is ensured for now and the future. - -1 E n` To achieve this objective,the following are to be i; , • sought in the development of new residential areas,and used in the assessment of their fi , compatibility with surrounding areas: - ' ,� -,4°'`,"* Stable Suburban Neighborhood Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 3 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Careful a mix of land uses that contributes to the day-today life of our residents • Site ar.d building design that is visually interesting,encourages greater social interaction,and provides a memorable character • Compatible infill development • Accorr.modate multiple modes of transportation (e.g.,pedestrians,bicyclists,and drivers) • Promote sustainability and responsive to changes in our environment(e.g.,sea level rise) Ar .. a - t� —.PJ`-�i L., a [72 • WI . `u Well-designed multi family residential development with amenities Several of the it:ems above are based on'Characteristics of aGreat Neighborhood'as defined by the American Planning Association,as part of its"Great Places in America"program. Among them is a predominant emphasis on design of both the neighborhood and the dwellings;therefore,the Special Area Development G;iidelines:Suburban Area found in the Reference Handbook are to be extensively used to guide and evaluate existing and new development within the Suburban Area. For example,new residential development on larger parcels should be consistent with the character of any residential uses in the surrounding area,as well as consistent with the guiding planning principles for the Suburban Area. Residential density in the Suburban Area should be low to medium where the surrounding land use patterns and densities are appropriate for such. Higher densities are appropriate for development in the Urban Areas. Design plays an important role in the encouragement of social interaction and providing for a quality day-to-day experience. Equally important,however,are the institutions that support residents,such as religious uses,community centers,and schools. In particular,schools have always played a significant role in the lives of Virginia Beach residents through not only the education provided,but also by acting as centers of community activity. The quality of the educational experience and the community focus of our schools have been,and continue to be,a primary contributor to.the desire of people to live in Virginia Beach,and accordingly,a driver of the City's growth. Further dscussion of this aspect of the Suburban Area can be found in the Virginia Beach Public Schools'Compass to 2020 Strategic Plan,which is available online at http://www.vbschools.com/compass. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 4 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 4111111616:4* 1.1 '14' ITaw IIII Z-14; lc .; : r r F e t x -loiro ,vim€ ti 11 Floyd E.Kellam High School Infill development on small vacant parcels within an existing neighborhood or on parcels being redeveloped should be compatible to the existing development around it. Designing a structure that is scaled and proportioned with surrounding development is typically more difficult than utilizing a design that simply fits the site and meets zoning regulations. The result,however,is a structure compatible with the neighborhood with respect to land use and design,and will give the impression to those who pass by that it has always been part of the original development. There is a limited amount of design guidance for infill development Virginiain the Special Area Development Beach Guidelines:Suburban Area. Though it is Residential Pattern Book focused on infill development in the Oceanfront neighborhood ofcR� Shadowlawn,the Shadowlawn Infill ?'6 PftEmier Homes and Development Guidelines,which are part of Neighborhoods the Reference Handbook,provides insight P into principles of developing small infill lots. Finally,development on smaller , City C' of s the Re Beachparcels,whether infill or renovation of 1 - .1.1«.m. . existing dwellings should be guided bySea."°33'"1$k Vapmb /50 J. {a'+Jfi8fTJ5R the Virginia Beach Residential Pattern Book and Resource Manual,which is available online - �4 The Residential Pattern Book provides guidance for renovation of existing houses and construction of infill housing Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 5 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 at http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/housing-neighborhood- preservation/homeowners/Pages/vb-pattern-book.aspx. Further discussion of infill development is found in Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing and Neighborhoods Plan. Land use compatibility among uses within the Suburban Area is vital to the stability of the city's neighborhoods. Equally as vital,however,is the compatibility of land uses within the Suburban Area with those of the Urban Area,Princess Anne Commons,Transition Area,and Rural Area.At these transitional'edges'from Suburban Area to Urban Areas and Suburban Area to Transition Area to Rural Area,it is critical that the Special Area Development Guidelines:Suburban Area be used in concert with the Special Area Development Guidelines:Urban Areas and the Rural Development Guidelines dependent on which`edge'is involved. Moreover,additional guidance pertaining to these edges is provided in the planning documents for each of the Strategic Growth Areas. To create and maintain"Great Neighborhoods,"emphasis on the residential component must be balanced by an emphasis on the commercial component. Each land use is dependent on the other,and ' ``` accordingly,the quality and vitality of one affects that of the other.Just as the City's housing is aging,many of our neighborhood commercial centers are = _ _ -- aging. We cannot afford to allow such --- deterioration to continue,as there will be a corresponding effect on our neighborhoods until eventually,a cycle of decline of both occurs. Many of the Underutilized neighborhood shopping center centers serve as the core of the community. Abandoning these centers through years of neglect by the owners while allowing the development of new centers elsewhere quickens the demise of the neighborhoods in the vicinity. It is vital,therefore,that we encourage the renewal of such centers with regard to both design and the products and services provided to the neighborhoods where they are located. We must be innovative,using g, financial,zoning,and yet to be determined tools to encourage owners to renew these commercial centers. > I , . For example,allowing dwelling units to be added to ` ¢ =�- such centers will mix land uses in a way that new customers located in close proximity are provided to businesses and additional income is provided to the property owner that can be used to renew the center. Another example is use of underutilized areas of l • ‘. parking lots for markets of various types (e.g.,farm " produce;home gardening plants and supplies,etc.). ' Of importance to our neighborhoods as well is ensuring Bringing vitality to vacant neighborhood shopping center parking lots with food truck as part of a farm that principles of sustainability are incorporated into our market neighborhoods to make sure that future residents of our neighborhoods can enjoy the same,and potentially even Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 6 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 better,quality of life than current residents do. Chapter Eight-Environmental Stewardship Framework, as well as the City's A Community Plan for a Sustainable Future(commonly referred to as The Sustainability Plan)provide policies and strategies to that end. Protect and Enhance Natural Open Spaces,Places and Building of Cultural and Historical Significance and Integrate into Development as Appropriate Over the long term,the quality of the physical environment within the Suburban Area will be impacted by how well we protect and enhance its physical assets including open spaces. Carefully planned open space areas also add to the attractiveness and livability of our suburban neighborhoods. They also have a positive effect on the market value of surrounding properties and,thus,help to advance our City's economic vitality. Significant multiple benefits are derived from this amenity and, as such,it is important for the City to continue providing sufficient resources to ensure an effective, on-going open space preservation and acquisition program as identified in the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan and within other areas of the City,as deemed appropriate. The following should guide the protection and enhancement of our open spaces as well as the buildings and places of cultural and historic significance within the City: • Maintain Existing open Spaces and Parks • We must ensure that sufficient resources are available to adequately maintain existing public open space,parks,and ` ' •� recreation areas.We must also develop tools that assist neighborhoods developed -= with open space areas and parks but which are now difficult to maintain due to declining revenues of property owners associations. • Create New Open Spaces with Development,including City Capital Attractive park and open space design provides amenities for neighborhood residents Improvement Program Projects i .. • 4?4 Continue addingnew publiclyowned and/or r_ accessible open space areas and viewsheds, r _ especially in areas of need in accordance with the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan. In addition,explore b, reasonable alternatives to achieve these objectives - including the purchase of easements,land swaps,or s long term lease agreements to protect open spacez. W areas within or adjacent to defined areas of need. ;, .- Where appropriate,carefully planned open space areas should be included as an important element of Capital Improvement Program projects.This is Public road project with well integrated open space and streetscape landscaping Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 7 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City -------------- - — --February 24,2016 -------- ------particularly vital vital when such actions reinforce the character and quality of the physical environment of stable neighborhood areas or complement open space being included with new development. As part of proposals for new development or redevelopment,carefully consider the location of proposed open space areas and trails to create a physical link and complement other similar features that exist or may be planned on adjacent or nearby properties. • Apply Natural Resource Planning Principles in Development Ensure that all new development and redevelopment preserves the quality of our natural environment by adhering to established natural resource planning principles. These include,among others,the clustering of lots,where appropriate,to increase areas of preserved natural resources, maintaining natural buffers adjacent to shorelines,minimizing impervious cover of such features as buildings,roads and parking areas,following innovative stormwater management practices,and utilizing drought tolerant plant material. We should also ensure that new development responds to the effects of projected sea level rise as well as the recurrent flooding that occurs in areas of the City. • Protect Resources of Historic and Cultural Significance Coupled with protecting open space t �• is the importance of protecting our 41.- ' , • a> "� • resources of historic and cultural .P"• significance. It is the policy of the City at to use all available resources, wf t ' including those provided by the City's j • f 1� M, F , , • Historic Review Board,Historic 3 Preservation Commission,as well as the Princess Anne County/Virginia ~',' - *• y Beach Historical Society,to preserve I t • ; 3 such resources. Efforts to retain r •• ,` r�; these historic resources should be accomplished in a responsible and innovative manner. The efforts include providing land use planning guidance and tax credit assistance to Historic Adam Thoroughgood House owners of historic properties in order to help protect and preserve the City's limited number of valuable historic resources and surrounding open space areas. Owners of qualified properties should be encouraged to participate in the Virginia Beach Historical Register program and receive recognition for their contributions to our City's heritage. Create and Maintain a Transportation System that Provides Connective and Enhances Mobility Regardless of Transportation Mode Movement through the Suburban Area and to destinations outside the Suburban Area is heavily dependent on the automobile,which in turn is dependent on a network of roadways that has traditionally been designed to move automobiles from one place to another in the fastest and safest Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 8 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 manner. Currently,a conflict exists between the goal of encouraging the public to use transit service and other modes of travel and the limited demand for such services in a typical suburban setting. A disproportionate reliance on the automobile,often with only a single occupant,creates these negative results: 4 id w r Construction of new Lesner Bridge Replacement over Lynnhaven Inlet • Declining environmental quality; • Inefficient use of energy resources; • Stress on the economy due to increased costs to residents to maintain vehicles and help pay for system improvements; • Stress on the public sector due to the need to find innovative means to fund improvements to the existing system,the development of new systems,and the maintenance of the complete transportation system; • Time lost due to congestion;and, • A reduction in quality of life due to all of the above. Chapter 2,Section 2.1 -Master Transportation Plan describes this transportation system in detail, explains the issues we face,and provides recommended policies and capital improvements to create a system that,over time,will reduce our dependence on the automobile. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING There are ways to slow vehicular movement inside residential areas and reduce'cut through' traffic. Often called'Traffic Calming',these techniques include assessing the neighborhood traffic condition and,if warranted,providing greater police enforcement,limiting direct access to neighborhoods from adjoining roadways,adding traffic circles,narrowing street widths in certain areas and the use of other methods to reduce traffic volume and speed. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 9 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The City has instituted a multi-step 'Traffic Calming'program to accomplish these objectives and this program should be used,where necessary,to increase public safety within neighborhoods. AREA-SPECIFIC PLANNING _ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SITES IN THE SUBURBAN AREA- ! %1'�‘ %V W. SURBURBAN FOCUS AREAS(SFAs) The following section of this chapter provides more refined planning guidance for designated Suburban Traffic calming technique-traffic circle or roundabout Focus Areas (SFAs)throughout the Suburban Area. Much of the Suburban Area comprises well-established neighborhood and commercial areas that define the land use character in the northern portion of the City and should remain that way into the foreseeable future. However,opportunities to reinforce or revitalize certain areas by providing compatible land use guidance or recommendations to improve the quality of land use exists on certain suburban tracts. The purpose of Suburban Focus Areas is to offer guidance to advance these objectives. In some cases,area master plans have been developed for designated SFAs (e.g.,Historic Kempsville Area,Shore Drive Corridor,and the Virginia Aquarium&Owls Creek Area). There are 9 SFAs designated in the Comprehensive Plan,which can be found on the locator map on p. 11: 1. Shore Drive Corridor 2. North Courthouse/South Holland Road 3. Historic Kemspville Area 4. Virginia Aquarium&Owls Creek District/General Booth Boulevard 5. First Colonial Medical Corridor 6. Sandbridge 7. North]End 8. Military Highway Corridor 9. Historic Seatack Community Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 10 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016tsapeake ." City of Norfolk } gomplik, „.,;,-,•=7;,7%;,.•--s ; � �¢a 2 � y • ,,,.144. om.. i P� .z m It SFA: $ €# . _ii\rip,-;:f:•; t n` ilk ., Gu f q ' er 1!/!sem / �L'il�n + ' $L J\ � . a264 � 264 ilt Illt&Ilit 4 ''' , ;A„c„, ish ill cf. 44 t y fy> 74A FyG r,:, . Nig O `er FA Areas m f 4111, 4---, kr AKNY CrtY Ofit *4 five Chesapeake Suburban Focus Areas ,4064N R,V£ t 1. Shore Drive Corridor R° _ 2. North Courthouse South Holland • T 3. Historic Kemp. Area 74 ;4 4.Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area 5. First Colonial Medical Corridor • z 6. Sandbridge 7. North End = 8. Military Highway Corridor p6 9. Historic Seatack Community � �� Mi ; t ' SUBURBAN FOCUS AREAS LOCATOR MAP Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 11 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SFA 1 -SHORE DRIVE CORRIDOR �+p ,-` 4 rs ",. X99 , * s .ys - -'.' 4'''''!-a � � dam k, � --°:1--44'-- ,; r*"-' ‘‘..111c-- ��' t-- r !:w'1 �.nz ,0' ''''''I''' s --° V ,z;“ � �;. tL`�.. a '11Y (1? S SV 3"-S �' i,tii ....„ ',,,,-' ,--4 lite.'” - 4 �J \'''''''4 4 s i ,--1 .. :,,..„ _ ,;,.-.‘„;:_..i.,,, . ., � : SFA1•3 , Ufa 14-711;::::. _ t x !"�9 ,a97 y d y" t;1,1:: te(, ...Nichk �. . aim L „ DESCRIPTION This corridor is characterized by: • many well-established neighborhoods • newer high density residential development • neighborhood and resort commercial uses • significant parks and open spaces • proximity to Chesapeake Bay and Lynnhaven River The Shore Drive Corridor is an integral part of the Bayfront Community,extending from North Independence Boulevard to First Landing State Park. While primarily a residential community,the corridor shares the responsibility of being one of Virginia Beach's primary east-west connectors, creating unique and sometimes problematic challenges. The area is considered a resort neighborhood and not a resort destination. This means that the Shore Drive Corridor: Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 12 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • while the most densely populated area of the City,is primarily a neighborhood residential area; • comprises commercial uses to support the neighborhoods; • accommodates Shore Drive,a primary circulation corridor for the City; and, • affords more passive recreational and tourism amenities. The Bayfront Advisory Commission(originally established as the Shore Drive Advisory Committee and then the Bayfront Advisory Committee)was established by City Council in 1998. The mission given by City Council to the Bayfront Advisory Commission is: ...to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding public and private projects and issues associated with the Bayfront area, and projects or issues associated with the Bayfront area that the City Council may refer to the Commission. More information is provided in the Shore Drive Corridor Plan,adopted by the City Council in 2000. The Shore Drive Corridor Design Guidelines provide direction for the form and function of land use and development in this area. Both of these documents are available in the Planning Department's online Document Library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. The planning policies that apply to the entire Shore Drive Corridor and Bayfront Communities are: • Completion of the remaining roadway improvements (all identified Phases) along Shore Drive to enhance the safety,access,and character of the Corridor; • Retain the majority of Shore Drive,particularly east of the bridge,as a four-lane road for as long as is practical,but protect the necessary right-of-way for an expansion to a six-lane facility,if necessary. Any increase in the number of lanes on Shore Drive could negatively impact the community by further separating the northern and southern parts of the Corridor; • Ensure safe passage by pedestrians from one side of Shore Drive to the other side through reduced speed limits and well-identified pedestrian crossings; • Ensure the safety of bicyclists using Shore Drive; • Preserve and protect the character of the established neighborhoods; • Improve land use compatibilities and avoid over-commercialization to insure that resort- based uses complement rather than dominate this corridor; • Encourage reuse and revitalization of existing commercial properties; • Achieve the lowest reasonable density for future residential uses; • Develop a strategy for addressing projected sea level rise as well as the recurrent flooding that occurs in this area; • Update the Shore Drive Corridor Design Guidelines,and in particular,develop design guidance for residential development within the Corridor and its established neighborhoods; • Improve public parking and public access to the beachfronts; • Provide a continuous multipurpose trail through this corridor(reference the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan for recommendations);and, • Provide continued support for restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and Lynnhaven River. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 13 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 This Suburban Focus Area has three sub-areas that,due to unique issues and/or opportunities, require further guidance. The following sections provide specific planning guidance for each: SFA 1.1 -PLEASURE HOUSE POINT • Maintain and protect the significant investment that has been made to preserve Pleasure House Point for open space,limited recreation,natural resource preservation,and natural resource education. • Ensure that any development in the surrounding area is complementary with regard to both design and land use to the natural resource and open space amenity provided by Pleasure House Point. n .,.e, vee, w; +` "'�.lr/.r ! �1w � �, t, - '( Pleasure House Point SFA 1.2-LYNNHAVEN BOAT AND BEACH FACILITY • Continue as a public waterway access for motorized and non-motorized watercraft; • Add appropriately scaled public park and recreational facilities;and, • Provide linkage to Shore Drive trail system and Chesapeake Bay beaches. SFA 1.3 -WATERMAN'S WALK • Coordinate with property owners to create a thematic waterfront concourse overlooking the Lyrmhaven Inlet; • Create a special place for people to shop,work,live,and enjoy the exceptional waterfront amenities; • Consider establishing a public-private partnership to achieve this vision;and, • Integrate a variety of appropriately scaled mixed uses including marinas,restaurants, residential units,specialty retail shops,and offices. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 14 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Air Air- 0 I r 4 r4e:i i e r' -I rili - ti 1 .I , _ ,,./s'.;-. `" a ,. � � t _ moi' � , 0- dna.ten.. +� uaor I • •,,, _7/ $ s — f f /., .t 1 C'III .. ��f�"r', I_/7 + /,a0--` � 17, I _[fir„ 1 Y`r �Sa_ d 4 Ii . ' ' ; 1 ^ A. ' , r j1 $ r � >� +off y ,;...-.. ' 1 � , i r .wee, ' -— C _.. ,r T 1t ,,k;y 4 Concept sketch of Waterman's Walk Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 15 of40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SFA 2 -NORTH COURTHOUSE/SOUTH HOLLAND ROAD �wY i.i " •.,,,..;;,.\A";«:-",....:%7., ,:*::::...",47-4 * �w ;a S 1�y*+rra t t r: x i *a.4 l 1 +et{�tM+ir+ ,P4� F+ kw+ .`i 4Ti yi,w i ..y„YiM! - •i !*'`,.,4' ,4' ♦w�'°, 4 Y i �` s G�r�.y�� if' I „...' �i' ,.4 ,,s, wEl. .'* Aww* 'i moi, Via. 1 L♦ 1.4 +� s �4•`4 a may* • ►!� ' a s..si , :- %%1'41 ,y— .-0.+NM�.�k�rve sx�'►� sr `"'i ,r� M ;*411,104**** 7 .' ► ... 3�0 i w ,0,,,,,...._ y 'dF � F'k� "'' ***”- 1,' r o,, '0 7' r4k W? ` .,1* '" i�, '�` , .'iia .,- g ..i-' . `!7 .S yam * v nL 41'a a� `it4�'4'1•i ,r'"a '?" !;„1.- SEP&G Policies Apply t 9� `0,, :- 'iv-11.--14.1 I `i�+btr � '!fix +�� N! in.,wFr.' _ + . _ r %r4 4 ► SFA 2.1 " '+ � ' w �'�' ¥ 4,,,,;" ' A� x,..� r�1 F�'rs :f. ;} '- ..' a s '' 5;, ..4411 P � 1- SFA 23 - s_ P et .x�, °�. - -^ 1, .„.,41:44010.0. , ir\.,,,,,,)11.:‘:!; - ''',': , ;',-): -, 4/ ;M r . SFA 2.2 -.. ." .i \ w q��d ,, "u x ' I a ‘IrliTr.a "` u£- tom'., >? 4� '�`r' 'T-4,--.:: iii fi. A � �X � Y I 'i � ' T i� �¢^' � row. R Tm ry ate„ �`� ',- 4. d ' 4 ,. a 'fid , ' ;'fir' '� `fr + '� '' �3 1 �i'T41: 1 'l� '1,51,4 'i C`y' 3 °y'r��'`3` '4. t �. 1.. ,. �, ,,,, ,�'. .,fix i `n 4.',...3t.,,,,. .-",,,,,-... r i s '� a �i'�~ `°?, #:w t' DESCRIPTION This area has the following characteristics: • Location within the 70 to 75 dB DNL AICUZ and the 65 to 70 dB DNL (Sub Area 2)AICUZ • Location north of the Green Line at the edge of the Suburban Area and adjacent to SEGA 4 Princess Anne Commons,as well as the Municipal Center and Courthouse • Stable;end well-established neighborhoods • Proximityto new roadways: Princess Anne Road,Nimmo Parkway,and Holland Road • Undeveloped areas,with some consisting of one or two parcels and property owners and others consisting of multiple parcels and multiple(and in some cases,undetermined) propertyowners • Historical,architectural,and archaeological resources Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 16 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 vs,co f .. 4 • 0 'f Aerial photograph of SFA 2 and surrounding area With the improvement of Princess Anne Road from a two-lane roadway to its current four-lane parkway,the improvement of Holland Road from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane arterial,and the completion of Nimmo Parkway from the Courthouse to General Booth Boulevard,this area is now well-served by the transportation system and strategically located for appropriate development. Princess Anne Road,a major north to south roadway,has been widened and improved with its own special unifying'brand'of significant attractive landscaping,open space, multi-use paths,and pedestrian lighting. Nimmo Parkway is now a major east to west arterial roadway with multi-use paths,providing a connection from this area to General Booth Boulevard and the trail adjacent to it. Scheduled for completion in 2017,construction has begun to widen and improve Holland Road with sidewalks,aesthetic treatments,and landscaping from Dam Neck Road to Nimmo Parkway. Commercial and residential development continues to be attracted to the area as evidenced by the 240-unit multifamily complex developing behind the shopping center on Nimmo Parkway and the numerous businesses located nearby. Additionally,several large tracts of undeveloped land provide exceptional development opportunities for a variety of uses ranging from residential to commercial projects,all dependent,however,on the compatibility of any proposed use to the AICUZ of the site. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 17 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study The City of Virginia Beach has adopted a series of policies and ordinances to achieve objectives outlined in the Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study and the City's Oceana Land Use Conformity Program. These provisions apply to most of the North Courthouse/South Holland Area. For areas within the 70 and higher dB DNL AICUZ,development of property for residential use is limited to what is already zoned for such use. Other properties,located within the 65 to 70 dB DNL AICUZ, may be developed through a change of zoning consistent with Article 18 of the City Zoning Ordinance. Access Controlled Roadways Policy-Nimmo Parkway and Princess Anne Road Nimmo Parkway and this section of Princess Anne Road are designated by the Master Transportation Plan(Chapter Seven) as"Access Controlled"roadways,which means private direct access to Nimmo Parkway and Princess Anne Road is not permitted,except when a property has no other reasonable access to the roadway system. In such cases,direct access is allowed until such time that access can be gained from the back of the lot by some means,such as a new roadway. Many times,these roadways are purposefully planned and constructed as part of a large development and are referred to a'reverse frontage'roads. SFA 2 -GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS With regard to residential development,when found to be an appropriate land use,the following recommendations focus on providing a density range between'baseline'and'incentive.' The incentive leve] relies on development options and performance guidelines to help achieve the objectives of creating well-planned developments,protecting existing neighborhoods,and implementing the policies of the Master Transportation Plan with respect to roadway access. Baseline options apply to development proposals that are limited in achievement of meeting the planning objectives for the North Courthouse/South Holland Area. Incentive options apply to development proposals that meet or exceed these planning objectives. The level of density recommended within each Subarea will be commensurate with the degree to which the development integrates the general and Subarea-specific recommendations,but more importantly to what is appropriate under the provisions of Section 1804 of the Zoning Ordinance. The following recommendations should be applied to the North Courthouse/South Holland Road Suburban Focus Area: • As many parcels as possible within SFAs 2.1,2.2,and 2.3 should be consolidated into a single,well-configured tract of land that enables a safe,coordinated,and attractively designed development plan. • Proposed uses should reinforce and emphasize the character of the area and should be compatible with the adjacent neighborhoods. • Significant landscape buffers should be established between existing residential areas and proposed developments and roadways to mitigate adverse visual and noise concerns. • Site designs and buildings should complement the Municipal Center to the south. • Integrate adjacent land uses such that each complements the other visually,functionally, and spatially with attractive landscaped vistas,open space areas and multipurpose trails, and other amenities to enhance the quality of the physical environment and provide connectivity. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 18 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Open space areas and vistas should include preservation of mature tree stands and have significant landscaping. • Design streets and stormwater management facilities using aesthetic and environmental design techniques to enhance scenic and open space opportunities. SFA 2.1-NORTH COURTHOUSE Bounded on the north by the proposed Southeastern Parkway interchange,on the south and east by the Christopher Farms subdivision,and to the west by Princess Anne Road,the North Courthouse SFA consists of approximately 100 acres and includes numerous privately-owned parcels with a few single-family residences. It is located within the 65 to 70 dB DNL AICUZ(Sub Area 2),and thus, residential development is subject to the AICUZ Overlay Ordinance,Section 1804. One of the goals for SFA 2.1 is that properties will be accessed by a proposed connector road (London Bridge Extended) that would cross through this area to link Holland Road with Princess Anne Road, aligning with the entrance to the Virginia Beach National Golf Course.The City Council has identified the roadway system as shown on the connectivity plan below as guidance for properties as SFA 2.1 develops.These connections will ensure that all of the properties have access to Princess Anne Road at one location,consistent with the Controlled Access designation for Princess Anne Road. NV i -; �� - iirti, I wvv� - r 1... iillor '.** "'—re:IlltilL-' 4.; Vfi:€i�::4,:iv, ‘0. ))44 4 4:).)." '''' ''' .):1;; AT'''' E1 C1 �� ww "�",`�"t*�£.� � � t ;:,e),af�1' �/✓4:+`� w. v 1,71*.N\ 1 fi , ,r,,,,,,.,,,4,:),., ..,,,,,,,,I!,,,„ 711-7' 7 -4i- ,:,1;.- 1 li 6:,Ni ¢�;iITCr IOlF t 1 @d,nt ., - ,}a ,'na ---7 q r j r, "Sill 44460;4' µ - _1' i 1, ki P 4, /ry ,^� ar 'Jq V 'M- 1c4 s 7 °FUTUREcOSURE " ',„. kt �. %. PP OF MAN SUBDIVISION ENTRti aI. - /`To-s 0 ~� JOONNECTIOSUBDMSCT ` • umd PVis9 TO ROADWAYS THAT CONNETr TORHE INTERSECTION "-O ? j 'PRINCTSSMNE ROADDRD - � ° b 1 4,ROADWAY CONNECTIVITY PLAN FOR SFA 2.1 (NORTH COURTHOUSE) ‘1,.. ' < Wit DepartrtwM of PIanni�p end Community Development '�y , »/13/15 v� m Furthermore,one of the conditions of approval for the Princess Anne Crossing subdivision was that the intersection at Curry Comb Court and Princess Anne Road was temporary,and,following the Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 19 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 widening of Princess Anne Road,Curry Comb Court would be � ' closed and an alternative roadway access would be provided. N ,; This alternative new roadway access would be provided via a ;: �� \".1." portion of the proposed connector road [London Bridge Road \\\, Extended] and a new roadway link connecting the proposed connector roa d [London Bridge Road Extended]to Cantwell Drive and Courthouse Community United Methodist Church, .` pL which is to lose its access to Princess Anne Road as well.The • plan drawings above and to the right depict this proposed access route. 4 ii RECOMMENDATIONS . Pnneeos FUTURE CLOS Anne OF CURRY COMB CT WHEN Crowing CANTWELL ROAD IS • Non-Residential CONNECTED TO ROADWAYS THAT LEAD TO THE INTERSECTION AT PRINCESS ANNE ROAD AND o Based on the AICUZ,non-residential use may be TOURNAMENT DRIVE preferable.In this case,the development of the Roadway access recommendation for property should be consistent with that located in southern part of SFA 2.1 Princess Anne Commons on the south side of Princess Anne Road.High quality,low-rise offices are encouraged. o A limited range of residentially compatible,non-intrusive service uses,such as day care centers and medical offices are appropriate. o Non-residential development should be carefully planned and integrated into the development. • "Baseline"Density In addition to the'General Recommendations'above (page 18 of 37): o Single-family residential development with an overall maximum density of two dwelling units per acre. o Variety of housing unit types is encouraged. • "Incentive" Density In addition to the'General Recommendations'above (page 18 of 37): o The development site should consist of the consolidation of as many contiguous parcels of land to ensure the recommendations for the area can be satisfied. o Consistent with the provisions of Section 1804 of the Zoning Ordinance,single-family residential development with an overall maximum density of 3.3 dwelling units per acre. o Exceptional open space areas and vistas should be provided. o Stormwater management facilities should be designed as an amenity. o Access to Princess Anne Road should be exclusively by a system of collector roads connecting Holland Road to Princess Anne Road at an intersection aligned with the Virginia Beach National Golf Course entrance(as shown on the Roadway Connectivity Plan above). Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 20 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 o Every effort should be made to save any areas of undisturbed mature trees located adjacent to the Christopher Farms neighborhood and elementary school. o Where possible,a berm and heavily landscaped buffer approximately 100 feet in width should be located between Christopher Farms and any roadway constructed between Holland Road and Princess Anne Road. Buffer plantings should incorporate evergreen plantings of trees and shrubs. • Combination of Residential and Non-Residential o A combination of single-family residential with non-residential use of the type described above are possible within SFA 2.1 should the recommendations for each be achieved. Roadway Access Recommendations for Princess Anne Road Serving North Courthouse Access from Princess Anne Road serving Christopher Farms/Princess Anne Crossing SFA 2.2 -COURTHOUSE CORNER Courthouse Corner is comprised of seven parcels totaling approximately 13 acres. Located on the northeast corner of the Nimmo Parkway and Princess Anne Road intersection,it is situated within the Less than 65 dB DNL AICUZ. RECOMMENDATIONS • Efforts should be made to encourage parcel consolidation. • Significant landscape buffer adjacent to the existing residential area should be included. • Recommended uses include low-rise,low-intensity office and service uses that are attractively designed with reverse frontage access. Residential dwellings mixed with such uses is appropriate. • Roadway and driveway accesses should be in keeping with the Access Controlled designation for Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway.Those properties fronting on those roadways should be provided access from a connecting roadway located to the rear of these properties-otherwise known !, . as "reverse frontage"access.At thej time such access is provided,all s? direct access to Princess Anne Road �. from development within Courthouse MEM MEOW& Corner should be completely closed. SFA 2.3 The plan drawing to the right depicts this concept. • This proposed reverse frontage road N. -- should not connect to the existing �PA22 adjacent residential area. • As shown on the plan drawing to the right,efforts should be made to ALCM vle MGFt-TU M ` AND OUT(mu Access provide a single,common access road , TMTWlcTgM .£.� LOCATED*SEA 2.3) from Nimmo Parkway that would serve the Courthouse Corner and the Roadway access recommendation SFA 2.2 and SFA 2.3 Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 21 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 South Holland areas. SFA 2.3 -SOUTH HOLLAND The South Holland Subarea is located on the northwest corner of the Nimmo Parkway and Holland Road intersection and stretches southwest toward Princess Anne Road.It includes six properties totaling approximately 65 acres and contains a historic resource known as Buyrn Farm. A majority of South Holland is located within the 65 to 70 dB DNL AICUZ (Sub-Area 2)while the southwest section is located within the Less than 65 dB DNL AICUZ. RECOMMENDATIONS • Single-family residential development with an overall maximum density consistent with the AICUZ Overlay Ordinance,but not to exceed four units per acre. • A limited range of residentially compatible neighborhood-serving specialty retail shops, office,and service uses may be allowed. Examples of limited neighborhood service uses are day care centers,medical offices,pharmacies,and similar non-intrusive uses. • Efforts should be made to create a single,common access road from Nimmo Parkway to serve Courthouse Corner and South Holland (as shown on map above). • No roadway access should be provided to the existing adjacent residential area,Princess Anne Crossing,from the South Holland Subarea. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 22 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehen 24,2016sive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City SFA 3 -HISTORIC KEMPSVILLE AREA t ,A.,,,. - . . „, . : ,....„ , ,:,,..:,,,,010 i il 'lc f, .- � � , I.., ,,,,;:„IP .,-,,,,,7,4,ell :.! -.Alt ,,,,,,,..,‘, ...:- ,,,,,,,ipp .,,,,oli0.775,3„., • k,-7-ii ," { , h .0 ,,r ::.!, *,,,, , $ ,C r yy ,i i { �i • --- - S' °a la kt """-r''"1, � ?� i :. �; �i�~' — 1. s ' � ,� • S 4 ; • ,, R t ,,;:-..,,,,-- 1,,4,--.,- --:.',.:A. ,4,-„,-;„„:„.. !... , __,,,,.,*, "a - � �4 A is 3, 4 le 11111 Ljs N .41' t ?-. .. ....,5 .fi`.... 3 .i. ... i , v DESCRIPTION Following considerable public involvement,the City Council adopted the Historic Kempsville Area Master Plan in January of 2006. This plan outlines the methods needed to implement land use, environmental,transportation and design improvements to accomplish the desired revitalization of this area. It also provides guidance to leverage public investments to achieve multiple outcomes and create a high quality'village'center. The Historic Kempsville Area Master Plan is available in the online document library at www.ourfuturevb.com. RECOMMENDATIONS Adhere to the Vision and Goals cited in the Historic Kempsville Area Master Plan especially as they relate to the protection of adjoining stable neighborhoods. The following summarizes the master plan's provisions for each of the quadrants around the realigned Princess Anne/Witchduck Road intersection: Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 23 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Northeast Quadrant Implement the colonial village core to include medical services,senior housing,public safety and support activities. • Southeast Quadrant Implement residential uses with a village green and secondary non-residential uses. • Southwest Quadrant Implement a mixed use development to include residential and compatible non-residential with waterfront access to include an historic interpretive area. • North west Quadrant The future use of Pleasant Hall,a house built in 1769,should respect its historic heritage,as should the form and function of other uses within this quadrant. �AMi a skean rt P `s �C + d • s kt 7 i• ,SWM' Lww s ,fix Ans " A mow. A.. ,.. �y • ii s+b a r fi ay r 6{ ``^.y-, .,a . -.mu Kt dtstnct lli R i * Kt / t1. "" liiitii t-'hilt `" -siN, Fitt RP %FC) Soccer-'5 x Ill 1 1 11 11:` � ?..,hard A141P4 . 6 4 . tn Residential ..:"'-': -Vt, (: Mend use P 1 a • NOLO* a 14� Historic Kernpsville Area Master Plan,2005 Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 24 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 2016 SFA 4-VIRGINIA AQUARIUM AND OWLS CREEK AREA 4 2/;' air 4 r I #r G "�► .►..i ..... a 1),..,1,- E iiiciro, �' we. s, .s,; rs rf ..-S tkiftv:z i � w f '� ` w '" ♦ • oe ' '"';'74-'7.;;";;IX,°.%;`, st...--.'....',:,-,...--,4,..-,*,, ict 1 . ..,... „,,,,41t, t." ,4ill. :14, MrA.�.,� k y 'T,�. te 4 �" , If ,, r 1.of .a ,,. 'R ,b 'At. I9 '4#'�."iia ' . DESCRIPTION The Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek area is generally bound by General Booth Boulevard and South Birdneck Road on the south and east and by property owned by the United States to the north. This area has great potential to be a national example of sustainable growth and economic development geared towards environmental preservation. With a vision supported by the community,the Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area Master Plan encourages development or redevelopment of regional significance by protecting the natural environment,facilitating a mix of connectivity,enhancing the character,and providing incentives for quality development. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 25 of 40 FINAL DRAFT_City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VIRGINIA AQUARIUM AND RESEARCH CENTER AREA The Virginia Aquarium and Research Area is planned to create expansion opportunities focusing on environmental education,stewardship,and research. The master plan for the aquarium area includes: • New aquarium exhibit building linked to the existing aquarium to provide additional space for exhibits,banquet facilities,and meeting rooms to position the Virginia Aquarium alongside the top tier aquariums in the world. • A research aquarium serving multiple functions diversifying the base of economic activity in the aqiarium area, creating a hub of ENNIMIlialattit. , • 8 marine science and �F�fr1'i�fa/om 1.74 4A •7 green research and ;.� .2illi ,I r 4�:•, I1.i'.• -. -:.te a ti . innovation. 14— . , j� tom. • The existingboat , - .Wt+r:r`� , -�: apt., ,._' '„V ramp will remain `� w ,�,, wme -.r..1:-::L...:,„ serving the public,the j .'AV a -'t *"' aquarium,and the o :a I : i `i'►'k ti ' i 1,i •« Ali"'._, `*" green research •1 �! fir '• . !f 1 •I I1 4 . ; , building. ult • . +..... i�►�r WWI�1+t�r�;n�rs„ Alk il, • A green research i '�� r iPr; r ,rid 1,��,, , � ,/ 4'building will provide ; .- ■. -26:41A Nig.' ) _ ' !, .•"- / r-:. �--.....'"•," •space for environmental and - *�-_ - -,-nry . • • .! - energy related research. _ ; ,4,.... ....—..----.---- .2.---- = Virginia Aquarium and Research Area Concept RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RESEARCH CENTER AT OWLS CREEK POINT AND MARSHVIEW PROPERTY The Research Center at Owls Creek Point and Marshview Property is a low-impact development that is a `� - s,t;{`:, `• •,• 'y.. Al� supportive extension of the research complex located .'t*1.`��gjr�r�'i', .s 1 1 primarily in the Aquarium area. This development \ �vv. includes additional research space and research-oriented .. ,,. ..w ; conferencing and symposia space. !IVA '�,��/r r/'rr;.+_ • ,, Al i' - i • A natural setting for research,learning .W` =— i `% laboratories,and small research-oriented _ i` z' meetings and events to attract a niche audience. �iipA j 1 1 �alily �,�� IH f 1 I' • The trail system links to the overall trail system ,,, !� _°�a 'o'IL-L-11?k 4. '" throughout the nature park on the Marshview �,.-*� 1 "�'"R+' mot property. - v.---•, -�- ,,_ ... v. 4. .dti ';. • The property will offer to nearby residents, •��.�,�: �` amenities including open nature trails,lookout- f � towers,boardwalks,open play recreational fields, Concept for the Research Center and possibly a dog park. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 26 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION CENTER The Entertainment and Education Center includes expansion space for existing attractions,creates new indoor and outdoor attractions,and introduces retail,restaurant,and entertainment space to comprise a mixed-use leisure and entertainment destination. • The Entertainment Village expands the existing Motor World and Ocean Breeze areas to offer additional rides and one continuous entertainment village at the core of the area with retail and restaurants. • The prominent corner of General Booth Boulevard and South Birdneck Road will be a continuation of the retail,restaurant,and entertainment with high exposure. • An outdoor adventure park geared toward the adrenalin seeking visitors is located in this area. First steps to this end began in 2014 with a zip line and high ropes course,creating a unique opportunity through the Aquarium to get visitors immersed in the natural beauty of the area. • The Coastal Pavilion expansion offers more exhibits relating to the coastal environment. • Seatack Elementary will remain with an increased natural buffer and a dedicated pathway connecting the school to the Coastal Pavilion for possible joint learning programs. P a C lyAAAA.S t�A may, ' s. ?r' t,a 1 t't•5rt # 'r A 6 - A+ T 'lam 5� iii h �. • 114P StAt"'" i L �'• 3aAX '4' atm 4 Yg l r �Vv4 j $e h 't# *ofr Entertainment and Education Center concept Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 27 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SFA 4.1-GENERAL BOOTH CAMPGROUNDS ,,:•,,,.-,,,..,..;-„,„,:..--„;,:,.-_, ,-,z4;,-..!-0, :-_z,r.,-,, , :,' it'll -,•*#„4.,,-, 7, f / ` k j � � , / ! - r`. "�f 7 ; , .,at, ..i'. s" _ i t * :, ,141#F • j tr / z s� s S• FA 4.1 t4 1- . , A�j i1,' * ;t" ' -e ,ia, - • �. . fi x; '' ,,▪,3T . +' '' - Tyr .`a-. a t. ',..'`- ,'f.: 2 ''-'g,' - /a 7r% ,- s n5 ,, ,fir" �'1 •.-"^ `t:. x„.,14 "\ c z"� ::"$ 1 - ,a !: .� ._ 44 1 �`-'-=',.„-,---,,,,"` # u , 'y "� f - ,mss • �1 x. 4 ' " / < V., : tom+? ' ,.� ▪� ii r` f 4`...,%-.4.--;-',..:".,,:- --- ,st x ,z s.�Cg J z a ¢d$.t, ` F�s -44 ,5.; 7.r gym- - i , DESCRIPTION The Holiday Trav-L Park is located on the west side of General Booth Boulevard and the KOA Campground on the east side. Both offer outdoor recreational activities for citizens and visitors of Virginia Beach and complement our City's recreational programs and the resort hospitality industry. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BOOTH CAMPGROUNDS • The existing campgrounds offer outdoor recreational activities for both citizens and visitors of Virginia Beach and are appropriate uses for these sites. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 28 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Where consistent with AICUZ policy,alternate uses may include attractive,high quality,and low intensity: o Offices; o Resort oriented retail; o Resort oriented recreational; or o Other AICUZ compatible uses. Residential or hotel uses are not recommended for either campground site. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 29 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SFA 5-FIRST COLONIAL MEDICAL CORRIDOR �.4. - . ..r.a.' 7-, - s 4,•060.41. IP ,4 Kt *VI \hitt ib,..4# ,..„„, g 1 "."""ri ..0° ' Piti /UP ' OHSA.' 'I Ili iork `04 4%op ,' { o� ' s " +k f y -.01111, ft IS * ySO � ` � "., � - _ + a01 0. it �� . :: *90 ''. ' 11;),A0C v 41,IP V es , -. _ ,,,, . ,„, ._. .., .. ,.. A it., " .11A has .� faaso' titr.- vi �Y i . a r i �, ' ok y ... i 0. i 1 ..,i'l f,L1,„:,711 =, '''_. '--,----I'''. -:; , if, ,_, 4 OA'A 41. $ ili DESCRIPTION The Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital anchors a major medical complex along First Colonial Road from Mill Dam Road south to Republic Road. The area includes medical offices,rehabilitation centers,senior housing,and a good mix of non-medical uses such as banks,general offices,places of worship and ol:her neighborhood based services. Hampton Roads Transit service is also provided to this area. RECOMMENDATIONS • Priority should be given to infill or redevelopment proposals that complement the area's medical and health care activities. • Because of the supportive land use and transportation services,residential and support uses that serve the needs of older adults are appropriate for this area. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 30 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ----- -------- February 24,2016 • New development should include access management and cross-access between parcels to minimize impacts to First Colonial Road. _ r 1 ,77 h+ j 1.t Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 31 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 2016 SFA 6-SAND BRIDGE ;\A-t,-..,:-„ii„,-..i.::::";„.„ .,;;I:;.C7i ,:;;;',.iki'-"--..!;,:::::,..,-.,"e„;.,,-;:".,'.:Iii-'4,e4,:,,,'."-.::'..-..' : - .' .144'''' 4 r' EY '3. '"y`.''g't';�z.Q4 ' ' cam jun ii fi i ;, . C 4 $ is .,•,'''',':',::,.i.:;,41,,,-:.,4 .43-,31,..,: ...,,-'',4{ yp 7.0 - d- ",,, -' e'''''-. 4:4!. .:A;;44‘11,-'7.1.fl - fiA 01,,i.:;4Patti*,.;.*1,7::13.41:,--I'C'-':::• *1'`:' y ' 5.3¢,V k` ,''' y -- '''', ' '':,' tiq•...4' • 14,4\\:',..1..',Fli,;t*il,: z.1) .:•;:r.Q...'t.,t4.,-' '.'''...,,,,,,ZiViiitit'*7',''''N'.,,,,,,,,,„e:-. �, f p � �,t � m di ..° ��°i -�Ywa` �'�2'M$ a dye } t A x `4. . qtr . ` # x a3 ^` '`` ,. : ',.. _,-i "tt:A2C4,,a2,,k,tt9:11)XMI,V'.l.qii,ijki :'. ''''' VAS,45VORItittqti,b7illtA'' ''''' 'if J `,(• 'X" r.+..w lv t r4 'w.�f Y v*ti t. ,:-.-,,,. ',.:1/0..,..- :.,,,,,g,,,,i-;,.c...,41#4,:ni,,,,,, -,.. -v. V. Sys ,a *moo Y SV` 8 x i c ` 't- '''-'-• -t. ` a * � � .• x - a>-x* `%§s wa i4.44f. eC4'S • ,P. DESCRIPTION The Sandbridge community is a,stable,low-density,single-family community with about 1,200 dwelling units. It is located on a barrier island and sandbar between the Atlantic Ocean and Back Bay that extends from the Navy's Dam Neck Fleet Combat Training Base on the north to False Cape State Park to the south. A mid-rise condominium complex is located in southern Sandbridge and similar uses have recently been added as part of the neighborhood commercial center at the northern entrance to this area. Many of the dwellings are rented to visitors who prefer ,a slower, quieter atmosphere than that experienced at the Oceanfront Resort Area. A trend of large single- family houses being used for large family or friend vacation gatherings has become an issue in recent years,and could become a destabilizing influence. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 32 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 RECOMMENDATIONS It is the policy of the City to retain the existing,low density neighborhood character of Sandbridge. The following land use recommendations apply to this area: • Limited commercial uses may be added provided the type and extent of such uses are scaled to serve only the Sandbridge neighborhood and that the site and building designs are of high quality and consistent with physical characteristics of the neighborhood. • Where opportunities present themselves,consider placing overhead utilities underground. • Additional public parking and day use facilities should be provided to serve day visitors. • Land uses in the Sandbridge community should be compatible with the environmental objectives of the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. • The City and US Navy should continue their long-standing arrangement of providing,when necessary,an emergency public evacuation route from Sandpiper Road north through NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex to Dam Neck Road. • OA A s. , Gateway to Sandbridge Beach resort community Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 33 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia BeachFebruary Comprehensive 2016Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City 24, _ 4,, SFA 7-NORTH END i Alir ( `r ,''a i due £ xx n s sf i�y 3 ,,,,..,,,. ., ,,„,,,, ,, ,_..,,,,,. '4%4i 4.4--4'.'"--- ,, v,„4,, = �c ., , 7,-x3 * E'er` ` v «: S ¢ a- _ 1Y ;4, . „ "o- £ F "ra'�e,lrp t y;,....oA*wn 4I, '• cy3 "'-''', 40 NA.4-":*1 r`;-----'11.--.:i.t.i:-/7;-'r\cs...,-'SI\i 4f2' ,11,L;'. ''-."1*.:;'..',,,k.1, �� f� � i i ' t' -r1 1:1:1:1,1` k �` , t.,.r 1. .4,,, / to 3 z P- �- 1.4'-- DESCRIPTION The North End,located on both sides of Atlantic Avenue from 42nd Street to 89th Street,is characterized by a compact arrangement of single-family and duplex dwelling units with much of the land zoned Residential Resort District(R-SR). The headquarters of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment is a renowned landmark located at 67th and Atlantic Avenue. Another prominent building is the Wyndham Hotel located on the oceanfront at 57th Street. Moreover,the North End area is characterized by a relatively high density of single family/duplex housing,high impervious surface coverage and problematic topographic conditions,all of which combine to create recurring stormwater drainage problems. The City has implemented drainage improvements in the North End area to help alleviate these situations. The neighborhoods in this area also experience parking and circulation problems. This area contains some significant historic structures. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 34 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 i A ifff „a j r Vi , rt. Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment and adjacent private homes RECOMMENDATIONS • Parcel consolidation,density stabilization and the use of'Best Management Practices'for stormwater control should be part of reconstruction efforts. • Improvement and reconstruction should use porous materials for driveways,walkways and other similar surfaces,wherever feasible,to achieve a net reduction of impervious coverage. • Attractive and high quality materials capable of withstanding severe weather events should be used. • It is the policy of the city to preserve designated historic structures and efforts to retain these resources should be accomplished in a responsible and innovative manner. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 35 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City -- -- ---------------------------- February 24,2016 SFA 8-MILITARY HIGHWAY CORRIDOR •: , t t` f •'',4,,, ,, a�' i CITY OF ''.iPI'l rt,�. ' ` ' `././ f' 4. 7 -.4„,„.... ,14,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,*„.A. , ,a ,' CHESAPEAKE It 4:7: 4 1 c. . '''''4'.414?•-•t1,47;.- "; ..„.: :.,i), ,,,., • l'ti ( .1 ' ,t4171 r"*. t1 - I — .. .‘“-''''' ,),,, A.,-", , , X11 .+ -i. #,Z-z-„,... s^r + �. s11 IS '..,, ,----1? ,73 . ,, -.1 ' r a« il • ;r•.:,:fir '"-- ' Ilatr,", 7 4(4 ,. .40 iilli —7'w/if,.,iiiitkat"„ • r. ok....vf:iilit. f 1 , ":, TIO t k ,. 1,.., �r r' „4--..„0---...,,, r ,': *' ( ';'- ' '4''it: `-.4 4 .,,,Of . , ��Q'' 11 CITY OF - r �t � CHESAPEAKE ..4‘) FF40 L. 4 `"4 )1 � �Y 0 1.200 2.400 lliiii DESCRIPTION The general pattern of land uses along this one and one half mile corridor has remained essentially unchanged for decades. To the west is a low to medium density residential area and to the east are light industrial uses including auto and truck sales,rentals,and repairs,outdoor storage,and warehousing. Behind this industrial strip of land are Riverton and Lakeville Estates,both low- density,single-family residential neighborhoods. The Jonathan Cove neighborhood is located on the Elizabeth River north of the industrial area. An established neighborhood,West View Village,is located north cf Indian River Road and west of the industrial uses on Military Highway. The land along Military Highway south of Indian River Road is used and zoned for commercial purposes. RECOMMENDATIONS • Replace the industrial activities with more compatible uses such as medium density residential,office,hotel,and institutional uses. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 36 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Any change of land use in this corridor located near or adjacent to existing stable neighborhoods must be compatible uses,and employ appropriate buffering features to protect the quality of life of those residential areas. • The number of access points along Military Highway should be significantly reduced. Greater reliance on access management,inter-parcel access,and shared parking between uses is strongly recommended. • New and redeveloped uses should improve the aesthetic of this corridor through high quality building design,signage and landscaping. • All major land use changes considered for this area should be coordinated with the Cities of Chesapeake and Norfolk. .r, i , ,_ `i.► t/ / , i 1 1 t i t 3 ,---<_.__- } } i / ..;;;;;'"---- -- - ry. / s 1 e \ ` iif Intersection of Military Highway and Providence Road(looking north)[photo©2016 Google Earth] Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 37 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia BeachFebruary Comprehe24,nsive 2016Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ------------------ -------------- -- — — -- - SFA 9-HISTORIC SEATACK COMMUNITY `4T .'w+i \» I• a„r,t t~\ /# • w .,...0 y f `�mm aWy, ..*,...,..da.,. .„,,. a 1 It } s -vstit4411t..51 111 { `� d' a °` '1.1.. • • t �s Sm y 1 •.. .,...1.`/ 1 A * s 21 ti �` � I"��» ateT� � sr ,,,,0740-_ '. r ` 44 - 7-4.t.„7„tizt.i;,.. . . ,6..,._. 7 . .: • � }i jt�4i • /, y .' i1, C U. [ ^"'- � • Ar-a. '' s ' • I%,— " ,R _ \ :e :.;,,,,:„'*--'1-1—____: :::- %-..-;-. 'i ;-,,z4- y� rv::::,'.':\ �t -v3. TSF !` ` .,. v? , +, 1 r '4w' ., 1,;;;,e-7::;-; y Aa i-i .. villa.. ..I� uun uu wsW ° ""+.-,.,.^ 1t...-u�..� �., a an., !a dkFe' Sts .- F 'ate, .. I , •I , •�i.fMY..':® c�u+s` '�r •9 �-+' 11�„i 4 1� ''' ".:";', ,, 'r r, t, 't 1 ' z x ,,. x • mac? � a . 'i^F' , tai«',, ..,,! , / •% ,--,,,,,,3.,.',dd• +}it e ` =fit a ^, s it. as , ', DESCRIPTION Historic Seatack,located in the City's Oceanfront Resort Area,is thought to be the oldest African- American community in Virginia and possibly the United States,with original settlement by free men dating back to the late 1700s and early 1800s.The area eventually took its name from the words"Sea Attack,"based on British Warship cannons along the coast firing inland during the War of 1812.Seatack men fishing in the Atlantic Ocean were known to pull people to safety after shipwrecks in the early 1800s.U.S.Life Saving Station Seatack,Virginia No. 2,was ultimately established in the area,which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.In 1908,the citizens of Seatack formed the"first school for Negro children"at the mother .church'of Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 38 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Seatack,Mt.Olive Baptist Church on Birdneck Road.In the 1920s,the parents of Seatack formed the Seatack Public School League of Princess Anne County,and Seatack citizens later provided land for the original Seatack Elementary School,which opened in 1952. Men of Seatack served in every war in which the United States was involved,and those returning from WWII organized and built the first black-owned and operated fire department,known as the Seatack Volunteer Fire Department. In 1985,Mr.Joseph Grimstead,Sr.dedicated the land for the Seatack Community and Recreation Center,which opened in 1997,and was later rededicated in honor of Mr.Grimstead. In October 2011,the Seatack Civic League,which is over 100 years old,organized a 200th'birthday' celebration for Seatack. Given this historical settlement and the unique contributions of Seatack's residents to the city's heritage over the centuries,the following recommendations are made for this neighborhood: • In partnership with and guidance from the Seatack Community Civic League,install neighborhood identification signs at neighborhood entrances,particularly on Birdneck Road and at Virginia Beach Boulevard. • In partnership with and guidance from the Seatack Community Civic League,recognize local historic and cultural landmarks in the community.If desired by the community,applications should be prepared for listings on the Virginia Beach Historical Register.Several of the sites of historic and cultural significance include the following: Mt.Olive Baptist Church,the old Seatack Elementary School,Seatack Recreation Center,and Seatack Fire Station. • In partnership with and guidance from the Seatack Community Civic League,pursue the delineation and adoption of a local Historic and Cultural Overlay District if desired by the community. • In partnership with and guidance from the Seatack Community Civic League,and if so desired by the community,prepare a • Preliminary Information Form (PIF)for a"Seatack Historic District"to anam ok. determine the community's eligibility for listing on the Virginia Landmarks ._. Register and the National Register of .. • ,ems • Historic Places. Mt.Olive Baptist Church,Birdneck Road,Seatack Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 39 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS • Revision of the"Special Area Development Guidelines:Suburban Area." • Draft Infill Development Guidelines (with the existing Shadowlawn Infill Development Guidelines) as a component of the new guidelines. • Develop tools to encourage new investment in declining commercial centers. • Develop tools to assist distressed property owner associations with the preservation and maintenance of neighborhood parks and open spaces. • Revise the Suburban Area section of the Comprehensive Plan as appropriate when sea level rise and recurrent flooding policies are developed and/or adopted by the City Council. • To ensure that the function of Princess Anne Road is not reduced due to numerous access points within Suburban Focus Area 2.1 (North Courthouse),the City should construct all or a portion of at least two lanes of London Bridge/Drakesmile Extended. Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Area-Page 40 of 40 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-it s Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 1.4 — PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS &TRANSITION AREA INTRODUCTION Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area are strategically located below the"Green Line," between the Suburban Area of the City to the north and the Rural Area to the south. This area 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,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, 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 the Comprehensive Plan that Princess Anne Commons'pr..] r the Transition Area become part of the urbanized area north of the Green Line. It is also not intended that Princess Anne Commons or the Transition Area be limited to the very low densities appropriate for Rural Area preservation. ur �`' b 'w ° PancessAnne Commons ,y., ,,,, ; ,� -.. .4 Q Transition Area ` .�s #r � �� ,. 4 D Hlstor,c PrincessAnne center r' -r i 1 ,' a 3a r „ O Interfact lty Tralhc Area(ITA) ` t v AICUZ Noise Zones a ` '� - ,', , �,,. -- , ; p,y441-411":;;;Z-4741,,, `_*'� 4 — — Proposed Southeastern Parkway �, z ,�, t „ ,-,,,,;;745.-&150.-, , t c „,---,P7.-,,--,.- { ¢ w ' rsq' ' *'r ` ' . .. City Property t#. �f„ (,-,1,4 } rLa r r ' ' t �'.�L aMa 4 ID.' ,'* 4,f,. 1..Y s }✓'` :::,, t it :,,-, '— -”' } ki p S'. z.. : .*:i;tb ,- ,' r d ' t ,,', 'i i � ate. +`r , r.4;',10,;;-(._%:[/,7'gY. '�.'� Jz ;io-v ryr' F, ,! 'j'.^', r 12'1 ✓ r �a+�.'r�t" kvs� a' "t' t°'* .a°" ��' �*Sr '� 4 � aT -v ♦ aY�1-,Iw r�' kk'.�° {,y3�+ r y "4'Ab cr,rr� .�*r° 'i, i i t '�9 a 4 I ti " -- `�' � ;""'''..*-7F''.1:,"-�F� -..=•-, ,'„ . hi j f it fl i✓ _u syr `�',.."4.:':.',..f t " t '- ' 9 ! 'r'. y dd�� " �,"¢,� .r H' a�.,�� ':oma ekil 41:k- "�4" *drC �' to Y.yi- g �^- 1%D�' W�0.Ntl !/ ""r R0 S , i"'F ., rs' e+ Pr ,�a +Nw0.x IWfR� -, Sa 1- City of Chesapeake a it `�' x r '� r'r 8 1."p ",d 0 0.5 1 �.. �� rr �� ,,�`t.+ �,� w ''�,y�.t"�� ` �t ys^ ,., '.�' � s �x�" t� �rt t �.e ,. ,: 'z" .', a:� E~ya' ,.c ``st may' ''`. Princess Anne Commons 8 Transition Area Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 1 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 — — Princess Anne Commons The Princess Anne Commons area of the City offers unique education,entertainment,recreation, habitat preservation,and quality economic development opportunities. It is a true jewel within Virginia Beach. The policies of this Comprehensive Plan have been designed to ensure that Princess Anne Commons continues to be a well-planned area. Princess Anne Commons today is what was once the western portion of the Transition Area and the North Princess Anne Strategic Growth Area,as shown in the 2003 Comprehensive Plan. With the December 2005 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,this area was identified as being within the Interfacili'y Traffic Area (ITA). The 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 bou:adary of the ITA generally overlaps Princess Anne Commons 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 ITA 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&Greenbelt is planned to traverse the ITA in a northeast to southwest direction and will include interchanges at Princess Anne and Indian River Roads. Due to the incompatibility of residential uses in these high noise zones as well as it being undesirable tc have new residential dwellings within the ITA,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). 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 it. .. -- �► ` - � w.. ��. City Hall located in the Municipal Center portion of the Ampitheater in North Princess Anne Commons Area Princess Anne Commons Area Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 2 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Interfacility Traffic Area(ITA) &Vicinity Master Plan The ITA and Vicinity Master Plan was adopted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan in 2011 and can be found in the online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. The 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,AICUZ compatibility,housing and community design. Specific policies from this plan are provided later in this section. The ITA and Vicinity Master Plan's implementation strategy states that the ITA,which is regulated by the AICUZ Overlay Ordinance,is an integral part of Princess Anne Commons. The Master Plan's vision framework continues to move the Princess Anne Commons 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. Adopted land use patterns have now made this area more compatible with the operations of the airfields in the region. More specifically,the ITA and Vicinity Master Plan vision prioritizes strengthening development nodes within Princess Anne Commons. 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 Princess Anne Commons and,thus,Virginia Beach as a leader in sustainable urban edge economic development. The entirety of the area addressed in the ITA and Vicinity Master Plan has also been designated as "Special Economic Growth Area 4(SEGA 4)-Princess Anne,"recognizing the land development constraints and economic development opportunities associated with this area's location within a military aircraft overfly zone. The City's four Special Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs)are described in Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality where recommendations are provided for each. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 3 01 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future;A Choice City February 24,2016 • Naval Air ea' E-* 'WI �'r Station Oceans e f3• muri i Q°ca r % `ca . 4 q- „ _.....„-------7/ k 15. B.he e p (,. t . .. 1�°a M iy4Ir 4 ec4 `" ooa . #-4 ''' pp*U.. e►0-•••4-4110100044II, Ski. 44111.11.41w1;earienaei - :nes Aof‘s \ : " 4,4, ' ')' g� "fir` At til a, uv A! x 110 �i ;L i$,.•:sem tt r r f r a 1'-.,� O WI i•ff k• --.." '-'114$, - 11'-- _ ;it .1:0 '- Reba•icect, , I: 1 'La I.. /IF• r! , N 'R Interfacility Traffic Area&Vicinity Master Plan-Vision Concept(2011) Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 4 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Transition Area The remainder of the original Transition Area lies to the east of Princess Anne Commons.It consists of approximately 5,900 acres,bounded by Princess Anne and Sandbridge Roads along the'Green Line'to the north,North Landing Road and the Princess Anne Commons area border to the west, Indian River Road to the south,and New Bridge Road to the east.The Transition Area is impacted by high noise AICUZ to a lesser extent than Princess Anne Commons 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 in roadside buffers,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 prone to flooding from sheet flow,wind-driven tides,increasingly rising waters,and limited drainage infrastructure,according to farmers who cultivate the area. This is due,in part,to the existence of a topographic feature known as the"Pungo Ridge,"one of the City's three primary north-south ridges of land suitable for cultivation that are separated by low-lying flats. The Pungo Ridge has elevations of 18-20 feet above mean sea level. In the Transition Area,the Pungo Ridge resembles a large"turtle back"with changes in elevations from 10-14 feet down to 2-4 feet. This I change in elevation results in changes in soil types, including the presence of hydric soils,sometimes in just a very short distance. -' This natural landscape feature,coupled with the occurrence of a high water table,can severely limit development opportunities in this area. The eastern edge of the Transition Area is close to the headwaters of Back Bay and the Back Bay Paddling along West Neck Creek Natural Area 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. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page.5 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Natural Resources Protection Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area include natural resources and environmentally sensitive expanses that are designated as not only part of the Southern Watershed,but also are included in the Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan. The principal effects of this designation are presented below: • Southern Watershed Management Plan and Ordinance The Southern Watershed Management Plan was adopted as a part of this Comprehensive Plan in 2001 (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Pages/Southern- Watershed-Area-Management-PIan2001.aspx)and is implemented by the Southern Rivers Watershed Management Ordinance. The ordinance is intended to protect,enhance,and restore the quality of waters within the Southern Watershed of the city. The ordinance applies to development of any lands within the Southern Watershed (North Landing River Watershed,Northwest River Watershed,the Small Coastal South Watershed,and the Back Bay Watershed) and any artificial alteration of the level or flow of any watercourse or impoundment of water,with exceptions as noted in Section 6 of the ordinance;and, agricultural lands/agricultural activities to the extent set forth in Section 10 of the ordinance. The ordinance establishes development performance standards. Furthermore, the developer of any land within the Southern Watershed shall,prior to undertaking any land-disturbing activity,submit a Southern Watershed Management Plan if such development is subject to the additional performance standards set forth in Section 7(e), which excludes single-family dwellings or duplexes separately built and not part of a subdivision. • Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan The Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan (www.vbgov.com/greensea), adopted in 2015,is a regional plan collaborated on by the City of Chesapeake and Currituck County,North Carolina. It is a conservation and management plan to protect the abundance of unique and diverse natural resources,open space lands,and potential recreational opportunities existing along three connected rivers-the North Landing River in Virginia Beach,the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal in Chesapeake,and the Currituck Sound in Currituck County,North Carolina. The purpose of the plan is to develop a long-term management strategy that protects,conserves,and manages a unique system of natural resources,open space areas,and carefully-selected recreational uses that are sustainable. The primary focus of the plan is on the waterway as a regional resource with unlimited opportunities for stewardship and enjoyment that can be shared for future generations. The Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan is important to the context of the Princess Anne Commons Area because of its alignment with the Comprehensive Plan policies and similar plans adopted by reference established to accomplish the following: preserve cultural heritage;sustain agricultural production; preserve,protect,and promote the area's unique natural resources in a sustainable manner;improve stormwater management and floodplain protection; protect undisturbed open space land;provide low- impact recreational uses where opportunities exist; identify and protect wildlife corridors; manage invasive plant and animal species;and encourage and promote reasonable uses and activities that are complimentary to the character and integrity of the rural area for the use and enjoyment of future generations. The plan advocates the importance of the Princess Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 6 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Anne Commons Area and the need to retain its distinction and attributes not found in the City's Urban and Suburban Areas. Southern Watershed Subject to"Special Drainage Considerations" The Southern Watershed portion of the Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area is subject to"special drainage considerations" (see Southern Watershed map,Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area). Drainage in the Southern Watershed is highly impacted by the presence of high ground water,poorly draining soils,and high water surface elevations in downstream receiving waters. Therefore,it is incumbent upon the developer of any property in the Southern Watersheds to understand and evaluate these factors prior to undertaking the project and to properly account for these factors in the project design. Receiving waters in the Southern Watersheds are subject to tidal influences which can be exacerbated by winds. High ground water elevations and poorly draining soils can result in increased runoff,can limit the capacity of the stormwater conveyance systems,and can counter indicate the use of certain Best Management Practices,such as infiltration. All of these effects must be fully considered and evaluated in the analysis and design of drainage systems in the Southern Watersheds. Accordingly,it is recommended that in advance of any request to approve a development proposal in the Southern Watersheds,the developer has a preliminary drainage study prepared by a qualified professional engineer. The drainage study should fully and accurately evaluate the effects of the foregoing factors on the planned development and on upstream and downstream areas. The proposed drainage system for the planned development would provide positive drainage that meets City standards and does not result in flooding within the planned development or to upstream or downstream areas. Indian River Road State Scenic Byway Designation Indian River Road,which forms the southern boundary of both Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area,is designated as a Virginia Byway as a part of the Virginia Byways program. The Byways program is managed by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation(DCR). The Virginia Byways program recognizes roads that border areas of historical,natural,and recreational significance as a way to encourage exploration of interesting destinations in less traveled corridors. The following subsections present general and specific-area policy recommendations for Princess Anne Commons and the Transition Area. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 7 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS DESCRIPTION Princess Anne Commons includes the ITA, 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 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 Princess Anne Commons should adhere to the following general recommendations,unless otherwise addressed in this chapter: • Strive to achieve extensive open space connectivity throughout the Commons. • Protection of most sensitive land. • Residential development limited to areas outside of AICUZ-restricted areas. • Mixed-use town center style development in the Municipal Center and Historic/Cultural District. • Low-impact campus style development for work, education, research,recreation,and worship (remainder of Princess Anne Commons). • Guidelines for building types to ensure appropriate quality and character. • Expansion of suburban infrastructure in northern but not southern part of Princess Anne Comm ons and 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, Princess Anne Commons is divided into several subareas: Interfacility Traffic Area,North Princess Anne Commons,Central Princess Anne Commons,South Princess Anne Commons,Historic Princess Anne Center,Municipal Center,Historic/Cultural District,Princess Anne Corporate Park,and Sustainable Laboratory Services. 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Cilyo(Chesapeake . sc„ }� j t INTERFACILITY TRAFFIC AREA In addition to the General Recommendations for Princess Anne Commons (see above),the following specific recommendations apply to the Interfacility Traffic Area: li e Adhere to the provisions of the Oceana Land Use Compatibility and AICUZ programs that include: o Limiting maximum residential density to that allowed`by right'under existing zoning. o Promote business growth that aligns with the City's economic growth strategy and conforms to the Oceana Land Use Conformity program. o 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. • Properties within the Interfacility Traffic Area located south of the proposed Southeastern Parkway that front on Princess Anne Road are planned for office,educational, Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area Page 9 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 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 in Chapter 2, Section 2.1 - Master Transportation Plan. NORTH PRINCESS ANNE COMMONS The location o f 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 o:f Landstown Road,and encompassing the Virginia Beach National Golf Course.The existing land uses in North Princess Anne Commons;comprise an array of public and private activities including recreational,entertainment,medical,educational,office,and retail. North Princess Anne Commons includes a variety of academic institutions including Landstown Elementary,Middle,and High Schools;the Virginia Beach Campus of Tidewater Community College; the Higher Education Center for Old Dominion and Norfolk State Universities;;and the Advanced Technology Center. Land uses between this academic village and Dam Neck Road include Princess Anne District Park,the Farmers Market,retail shops,a residential area,a solid waste transfer facility,and the Public Works/Public Utilities Operations facilities. The southern part of this area includes a medical village,an athletic village,public parkland and other areas used for outdoor entertainment. As a prominent'Placemaker'in the City,'North Princess Anne Commons'not only serves as the principal gateway to the Virginia Beach Municipal Center and court complex,but it also has become a premier destination offering the public a wide range of special events and services. For example, North Princess Anne Commons includes the Virginia Beach Amphitheater;Sportsplex;Virginia Beach National Golf Course;the National Field Hockey Training Center;a regional medical campus with specialized support services,and a hierarchy of educational facilities that covers elementary to postgraduate studies. Each village within North Princess Anne Commons aligns with the strategic goals for the area. North Princess Anne Commons will be the City of Virginia Beach's center for integrated education,research, health care,and wellness facilities.This destination will continue to offer our citizens and visitors experiences that will enrich their lives and reaffirms that Virginia Beach is a community for a lifetime. Information about North Princess Anne Commons,including the Princess Anne Commons Design Guidelines that affect this area,is available in the Planning Department's online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 10 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 II _1 II sl ht)VVAl4(;1J)TEfilt4 *a, t "�( woo Academic Village-Advanced Technology Center at Tidewater Community College • anis l Medical Village-Sentara Princess Anne Hospital • Sports&Entertainment Village-Virginia Beach Sportsplex Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 11 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 RECOMMENDATIONS • Preserve and protect the large stand of mature trees at the corner of Princess Anne Road and Dam Neck Road. • Conti:iue the theme of villages of academic institutions,medical,recreational and enterrainment. • 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 below. • Ensure well planned high quality economic development opportunities that promote the North Princess Anne Commons Villages. • Conduct a relocation feasibility study on the existing public facilities 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 northern quadrants of Princess Anne Road and Dam Neck Road intersection should advance the City's goal of achieving the academic and medical villages. Should the City decide to redevelop the existing Farmer's 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 other participants. • Adhere to the Design Guidelines for Princess Anne Commons. • Direct private access to Princess Anne Road will not be permitted except when the property in question has no other reasonable access to the circulation system as it is part of the City's Access Controlled road network,identified in Chapter 2,Section 2.2 - Master Transportation Plan. Program Capacity: • Potential for 100,000 square feet of retail • Potential for 1.7 million square feet of office,research,and education space. ,-4.4006104* !III I -4111 a. s I .,. OW MINIMININiftwoul 0 1 � 1 I II - ..ri ' �; _� ,yr,-.- Operation Smile's World Headquarters Landstown Commons Shopping Center Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 12 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 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. Program Capacity: • Potential for City-led development of two million square feet of office,research and light industrial space. • Provide connected open space. • Multi-disciplinary focus. 4064,01. 0 45 .4 a r or, illVi4. '-*-116114414.:;‘,41,*.� / Afr, Princess Anne Corporate Park concept from ITA&Vicinity Master Plan Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 13 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 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. 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. • 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. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 14 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 y 444 4 4 {4 441/4 `orf GF!� '.- '.s G- • • I % 4,,c. * 04, 'V 1 J � ♦ SSg44Z, �� 141� S ' I �I G S. F@F ! 40 1 / e ::: iv 4*.41 4:..4.:14 a ♦ � O i ♦ ♦ 41 ‘, } , . •• • 44E te* � + • ..x yS ' ' 4 ,, •,,,„s � �i ,,,._,,,,,•,-„,-- $� re.� . ....• ... ...„* .,,, ,,•;•••;.•,,,, ,,,..8,- --„ ,.,,,..• vax 442 t � �, ' � jt _ I Historic and Cultural District �' =Historic Princess Anne Center Historic Princess Anne Center 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. The following recommendations apply to the Municipal Center area: • 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. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 15 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City --.___ ----- --.. _.— --- -------- ---- -------...-_...._----- February 24,2016 Program Capacity: • Potential for 300,000 square feet of new office space for mixed-use or flexible government space. • Courthouse Complex-Municipal Center 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. The following recommendations apply to the Historical/Cultural District: • Capitalize on historic character and buildings on North Landing Road • Focus parking behind buildings. • Line streets and spaces with low- 1 , rise mixed use buildings of two and three stories. •— ..t Fes' • Focus attention on appropriate streetscaping elements to enforceI 10 '. the historic character including i. street lamps,planters,benches,and other elements. • Develop consistent architectural character using Virginia precedents Historic Princess Anne County Courthouse such as Williamsburg. • Restore and reuse the Buffington House as a public or private community amenity. • Preserve Courthouse building. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 16 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Program Capacity: • Small footprint infill buildings along Princess Anne Road and North Landing Road. t *• ime �. .oer .170.4`'711. .....- jI Vi 10,41. .-. v140,1. r r i ,y •.. �( III 4, 1 _ Rte. . ^w �. e. - •p` _y it fyF t — � . r -ZnYY� ; , Princess Anne Road in Historic/Cultural District-concept New development(retail and residential infill)in Historic/Cultural District-concept 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. 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. Individual properties in the core area 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. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 17 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ---------- ----------------------- February 24,2016 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.The following recommendations apply to this area: • New location for City Waste Management facility on Dam Neck Road. • Create a'green village'with leasable space for green technology providers. • Encou rage sustainable education and research. • Cumulative infrastructure impacts must be studied and the Capital Improvement Program amenced 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. 411 ria44948%11%1 11111 - 4 a ORFS is 1;1 <y C ti ',� ! -.�. .• a 1,1; a r mini IS f ( Concept rendering of Sustainable Laboratory and Services area. 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. 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. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 18 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Land uses in the area should be limited to the aka, { y, , - existing natural resource base,by-right rural ► , residential,and agricultural and related activities. r:, • • A study of the potential use of this area as a major ji. •3 park or preserve should be conducted with park development to follow,if feasible. r t TRANSITION AREA i14,1got The vision framework for the Transition Area is as a • distinct place with inherently unique environmental environmental 1414 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 patternsw 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 Stumpy Lake Natural Area 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 should 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,and other natural resources.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. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 19 0124 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 r4, 1 rano on Area �G L _42, i1/4 7 l r— ,c, ___ ) J ^y, „ �/iI C }� �CM ProaerA' �,,X` �'+ ,� J \ /` 7-'i DInterfacaiy Traffic Area(ITA) .4 ,14 '� i1 j � 0 AICU2 Noise Zones f t '',.. - ' /--ritck.1.- '' IF - /''' \),. `") - ---- ' -N -,N.: ::\\\ ' , r, e 4. i .._ J 111 N r 41 f P444%. ., r 1 4'``....... , 11111414 1111) MN voirszttme ,, IOW I al MOO i itit,!.- - v ; ichh.,I, ir 0 \ f Mpy,RIVER RD IIIF � _ .,,:\\ � r 1410,4, R 40 05 1 U. Transition Area GENERAL RE(:OMMENDATIONS To enable the vision framework and policies for the Transition Area,all new development and redevelopment in the Transition Area should adhere to the following general recommendations and the Transition Area Design Guidelines. Development&Uses: • Development should be creative and of high quality. • Uses should be limited to low-impact,low-density residential,low-intensity non-residential, open space and recreational,and agricultural,including row-crop farming and equestrian uses. • Uses should necessitate limited roadway improvements (e.g.,turn lanes). • 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 Trc nsition Area Design Guidelines. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 20 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Minimum lot sizes of 15,000 square feet are preferred. Lot sizes less than 15,000 square feet are appropriate if additional active open space location recommendations as set forth in the Transition Area Design Guidelines are incorporated into the site design. • Non-residential uses should be"neighborhood-serving." These are uses that are scaled to support the needs of nearby residential neighborhoods,users of the Transition Area's open space and recreational areas,and agricultural users. • Non-residential uses should be located at major roadway intersections or,if as part of a mixed use plan of development,located at the entrance to the neighborhood or interior to the neighborhood around a central green or open space. • Development within floodplains is strongly discouraged. • Ensure all development proposals conform to the provisions of the Oceana Land Use Conformity Program and AICUZ provisions in the Zoning Ordinance,the Southern Watersheds Area Management Plan and Ordinance,and all other applicable development regulations. Design Principles: • Design with nature using low-impact development techniques and creative design to minimize impervious surfaces,protect natural resource areas and open spaces,address stormwater management requirements,and optimize site amenities. • Open space should be deliberately included and designed as a site amenity in all development. • Stormwater management techniques should be designed as site amenities and retention areas and should not be isolated behind buildings. • Protect historic structures and sites and incorporate them into site design either through preservation or adaptive reuse.Such extant structures and sites are reminders of the rural heritage and character of this part of the City. • Residential and non-residential use design should reflect a"Rural Transitional" architectural theme (refer to the Transition Area Design Guidelines for examples). • 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). • For residential development,parcel consolidation is encouraged to enable larger development sites that can be designed creatively. u • NN. -�. V • Example of residential development in the Transition Area- Context-sensitive neighborhood commercial use near Matthews Green Neighborhood Nimmo Church Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 21 of 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • 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 "$a, , , �, -. "passive"open space areas, which should be clearly designated,respectively,on the development plan. • For non-residential � 4 development 30%of the developable area of the subject Open space in Heritage Park Neighborhood property should be designed as open s pace 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 Transi:ion 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 below and 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. 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''' .... . ......7 PO i I 1•••• DA:•; Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 23 0124 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Infrastructure: • All development in the Transition Area should be considered relative to its impact on current and planned public infrastructure. Connectivity to existing public facilities infrastructure,also known as"Public Infrastructure,"should be required for all discretionary development. • Many roads in the Transition Area are presently 2-lane rural roads.Improvements are contingent on necessity and sufficient capital funding." Likewise,consideration should include roadway design safety and capacity for future relevant Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) projects. • Connection to public sanitary sewer and water is preferred. However,if a parcel is proposed to be served by a private septic system or an alternative on-site sewage system (AOSS,',ensure that the lot area is of sufficient size and soil suitability to install a replacement system in case of original system failure. • Public utilities service extension should be incremental and in an orderly fashion. • Development should respect the Master Transportation Plan by providing reservations or dedications for planned road improvements. • Incorporate stormwater management into project design according to state stormwater management regulations.Use a systems approach to stormwater management, incorporating a range of stormwater management techniques.Wherever feasible,consider multi-site or regional stormwater management facilities and design them as site amenities. AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS: Princess Anne Commons &Transition Area • Update the Princess Anne Commons Design Guidelines. • 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. • Conduct an inventory of all natural resource features on City-owned property in the Princess Anne Commons to determine which ones should be retained during development for their inherent water quality benefits. These features can be combined with man-made stormwater management facilities and trails and incorporated into a "green infrastructure" network that can serve as an amenity for economic development sites. • Update or replace the ITA and Vicinity Master Plan through a public planning process to reflect changes that have occurred since the plan was adopted. Pay particular attention to infrastructure planning and design to support planned land uses. • Explore the feasibility of expanding the Agricultural Reserve Program to include properties located in the Transition Area. This could better enable the desired "transition" along the border of the Transition Area immediately adjacent to the City's Rural Area, as per the above vision statement for the Transition Area. Chapter 1,Section 1.4-Princess Anne Commons and Transition Area-Page 24 01 24 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 1.5 - RURAL AREA OUR RURAL AREA STRATEGY MEANS... • Preserving and promoting a vibrant agricultural economy • Celebrating rural heritage and way of life • Sustaining natural resources for future generations • Managing Rural Area development and design M 4.bs,, � r mow `:xr x •" ra - s5", ,�.r'fir; *.�.... . w Hay bales ready for market(courtesy Cromwell's Produce) The vision for the Rural Area is for it to remain rural into the foreseeable future through a commitment to strong planning objectives that emphasize its agricultural and environmental economic value,in an effort to preserve the area for future generations. By maintaining the rural character of the area and the sustainability of the City's agriculture industry,the City is also providing a plan that will help offset impacts from issues inherent to being a coastal community: sea level rise,wind-driven flooding,and storm-related damage from hurricanes. Emphasizing the value and heritage of our agricultural industry,in order to optimize and preserve it,helps protect our environmentally sensitive lands and waterways,provides for the long term viability of the area's abundant wildlife,and maintains our quality of life. The extension of urban services (public water,public sanitary sewer,and major roadway improvements)is not envisioned for this area now or in the foreseeable future. DESCRIPTION Physical Character The Rural Area comprises nearly 145 :. square miles of land,wetlands and water, close to half of the City's total area. It lies south of Indian River Road,from North Landing Road and the City of Chesapeake on the west,to the area east of New Bridge Road and south of Sandbridge , Road to,but not including,Sandbridge, Transplanting strawberry plans(courtesy Cromwell's Produce) Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 1 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City _._._------------- -- -- February 24,2016 ------ ------- --- - and extends south to the North Carolina border. It is a treasure in agricultural industry and economic vitality,rural heritage,and wildlife habitat. The Rural Area land use policies assist in keeping taxes low and assuring continued local,state,and national food production. Furthermore, the Rural Area adds to the diversity of the City's character. It provides at unique component to the City's tourist:.ndustry,while maintaining the rural community so essential to the overall quality of life for Virgin:.a Beach residents. do ' Rural Area o i s� x ''''<? ,4D`. �� © Rural Village .�. rog fib- rPo j � , a, Green Line ti —' Transitio Area ungo .lt , N;'" : 4, yi 'E &' } s O city i of . . ' # Chesapeake , ,.'" # Attantic'�an a t 4 4• `�. 'fiii ii ay y A f { f y - -- ''°. f. North Caroiiina Chapter 1,Section 15-Rural Area-Page 2 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The physical character of the Rural Area is low,flat land with wide floodplains,ditch drainage,and a high water table. The area east of Princess Anne Road is prone to flooding from sheet flow, increasingly rising waters,and limited drainage infrastructure. This is due,in part,to the existence of a topographic feature known as the"Pungo Ridge,"one of the City's three primary north-south ridges of land suitable for cultivation that are separated by low-lying flats. The Pungo Ridge resembles a large"turtle back"with changes in elevations from 10-20 feet above mean sea level down to 2-4 feet. According to farmers who cultivate the area,this change in elevation results in changes in soil types,including the presence of hydric soils,sometimes in just a very short distance. This natural landscape feature,coupled with the occurrence of a high water table,can severely limit development opportunities in this area. The vast water bodies found here—the Northwest River, the North Landing River,and Back Bay—often produce wind-driven tidal flooding. Approximately 28,000 acres of land,or nearly 44 square miles,of the Rural Area is devoted to production agriculture,upland forest,and pasture. Wetland and water cover about 48,700 acres and an additional 9,700 acres is either privately owned or federal and state owned property used for environmental conservation purposes. Only about 3,200 acres of land in Rural Area is actually developed,comprised mostly of rural dwellings and a small amount of rural commercial uses. Roads serving the area are predominantly two-lane rural roadways with little to no shoulders,and can be Typical rural roadway with ditch in Virginia Beach heavily traveled by large agricultural vehicles. The maps on pp.4 and 5 illustrate land elevation in the Rural Area and the extent to which Rural Area lands are protected as conservation lands(federal,state,local or private),are enrolled in the City's Agricultural Reserve Program (ARP),or are located in floodplains. Most of the city's agricultural activity occurs in the Rural Area. Agriculture is the third leg in the City's predominantly three-legged local economy,accompanied by tourism and the military/defense-related industry. Agriculture has an annual economic impact of over 121 million dollars. As an engine helping to power the success of our local economy,the Rural Area is therefore vital to the overall vision of Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads. The following roadways in the Rural Area are designated by the vINC NIP. it t Commonwealth of Virginia as"Scenic Byways"and can be found e.wA, fik on the State Scenic Byways Map: Indian River Road,New Bridge • Road,Sandbridge Road,Muddy Creek Road,Nanney's Creek e4 D Road,Morris Neck Road,Princess Anne Road between Pungo I`_ Ferry Road and Morris Neck Road,Princess Anne Road between ,i 1 Morris Neck Road and the North Carolina border,and Blackwater ° •' Road between Pungo Ferry Road and the North Carolina border. r • __ A Virginia Byway offers travelers a side of the Commonwealth • :'. that is uncommon and revealing.Each byway leads to scenes of • natural beauty and places of historical and social significance. Scenic Byway Sign Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 3 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City _Y- -- -- -_------ February 24,2016 — ----_._._.--_ i" /'� Rural Village i4 -', • • 'Green Line 14 ',,I,''',,,,=l1,.s:.i-a Elevation ` Below 3 ft Transitio Area , ` 1Between3ftand10ft mAbove 10 ft Chesapeake ' °; • Aaaatk Ocean 4 a a I' #it ," .r � 1 ' ► r r "� Bay jr y • { �� . Ott 3 r 1F' ice°a t . „tit,;4V f*** F'F -X r . wee ,y ad �,. --- _ North Ca a1 Ra RURAL LAND AREA ELEVATION MAP Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 4 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February ' '."z "'' "' •sem.. +ms ..° �oo � owlRural Village �� o ; �'"" ,(.2.". Green Line * s Floodplain Transitio Area ',3.:. .ARP Property X4.4: 4 `',' . Protected Land { O'•Ungo � �,..,y �;r f• 11.1 Rural Area City of r` �' /; r • Atlantic Ocean Iv 1 Chesapeakea. -tA , • . :. M 4,-/EA: ',.‘47 ,, ' ,,, # -. ..„;/../:„..0:: ,,,,, /.i. , -.0k4. 3 ///:. ,,, '„, :,./ - / . 1... do.,,r, t, -., 3,.. „sae ,:•,."/ ' , • ' .4ftik"1 () 4..,..,,,,,,-3..t. 11 "/ /..,40 144, .: eix ti / l'i 7 ~; = i s **4‘'-4* 0' ...-4' N•d,.41 i► Back Y �lC� Sgt. r. �y .r to t.; 44112ir;lee4 , , • ,...,;zas; s• %., 1?1/#4, 4 4 , Ogar,if .1 0,! *90 , iO4,9 (0 — -- North Carolina o2 �'_ �' hides RURAL AREA CONSERVATION AND PROTECTED LANDS MAP (INCLUDING FLOODPLAIN AREAS) Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-P.ge 5 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Rural Villages Small Rural Villages-- Pungo,Back Bay,Creeds,and Blackwater--have served as the Rural Area's historical business and community core areas. They range in size,character,and physical cohesiveness. They provide basic support retail and municipal facilities (e.g.,fire/EMS stations, schools,libraries,and community centers)to the local community and greater Rural Area. The Rural Villages are described in more detail later in this chapter. Natural Resources,State/Federal Lands,and Parks The watersheds of the North Landing River,the Northwest River,the Small Coastal South Watershed,ar,d Back Bay,are collectively referred to as the Southern Watershed(see Southern Watershed map on p. 7). This watershed constitutes a unique and sensitive environment,inclusive of coastal primary sand dunes,tidal wetlands,nontidal wetlands,and hydric soils. Extensive floodplains and marsh fringes bordering the waterways within the Southern Watershed provide a unique and valuable habitat. Lands adjacent to the waterways have an intrinsic water quality value due to the ecological and biological processes they perform. Much of the area within the Southern Watershed lie:;within natural areas identified in the Virginia Beach Natural Areas Inventory and it contains significant natural heritage resources. The North Landing River Watershed is the largest secondary watershed located in southern Virginia Beach. This watershed covers much of the western and southwestern portions of the City and the eastern portions of the City of Chesapeake,comprising an area of roughly 105,600 acres. The North Landing River and its tributaries support a large concentration of rare plant and animal species and natural communities, many of which have global significance, thus making this an extremely important Mill Dam Creek,a Tributary of the North Landing River area for biodiversity conservation in the mid-Atlantic region. The North Landing River is part of the Intracoastal Waterway,a major inland waterway running along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Much of the land surrounding the river is owned and protected by various public, private,and nonprofit conservation organizations,comprising roughly 15,700 acres under easements held by federal,state,local,and nonprofit partnerships. The North Landing River is a major recreational resource that is used extensively for boating,hunting,and fishing. The river and its tributa:-ies have been designated by the State and City as a Scenic River. Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 6 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 0 cl In u SSouthern Watershed iv \T� FERRELL PW I4 J`.e DAM NECK RD 4 r 14.1 ‘4111141116. tiO 4 ,'LOq�� Atlantic Ocean 'ea \ City o Chesapeake Milk N \ cc \ s W C U 0 m 1 0 01 re O W Z L N PUNGO FERRY RD Back m C+ x 1 m A 3 ------------ — — ^ North Carolina o 1 2 4Miies SOUTHERN WATERSHED AREA MAP Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 7 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Most of the Rural Area is comprised of Land Management Soils,which are not suitable for major residential subdivision development. These are Somewhat Poorly,Poorly or Very Poorly drained soils,as defined by the 1985 issue of the U.S.Soil Survey for Virginia Beach. As a result,extension of public water and sewer services to this area is not intended. Rural residential development has historically been limited to areas consisting of well-drained soils and deeper water tables that are capable of handling septic systems. However,recent changes in state legislation enable the design and use of alternative septic systems. This may begin to place development density pressure on the Rural Area in ways not previously expected. Rich in natural and recreational amenities,the Rural Area is home to multiple state and national parks,refuges,natural areas,and wildlife management areas. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge(NWRi was established on June 6, 1938 as a 4,589-acre refuge to provide feeding and resting habitat for migratory birds.It is a critical segment in the Atlantic Flyway.As Virginia Beach began to grow in the 1980's,the U.S.Fish and Wildlife r> Service pursued a land acquisition program to double the size of Back Bay NWR in order to protect the watershed from harmful development.Since 1988 the Refuge has grown to over 9,250 acres,protecting critical habitat for Back Bay looking south wildlife,which years ago had been zoned for residential and commercial use. Back Bay NWR includes a thin strip of barrier island coastline typical of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, as well as upland areas on the west bank of Back Bay.Habitats include beach,dunes,woodlands, agricultural fields,and emergent freshwater marshes.The majority of refuge marshes are on islands within the waters of Back Bay. Thousands of tundra swans,snow and Canada geese,and a large variety of ducks visit the refuge during the fall/winter migration. Refuge waterfowl populations usually peak during December and January.The refuge also provides habitat for other wildlife,including such threatened and endangered species as the loggerhead sea turtle,piping plover,and recently recovered species like the brown pelican and bald eagle. Back Bay NWR is an "open"refuge with a vibrant visitor program that is both a tourist attraction and benefit to our citizens. It offers over 8 miles of scenic trails,a visitor contact station,and interpretive programming. Located on Back Bay,the Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area,an area of 1,546 acres,serves as the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries'major waterfowl hunting area. Hunting opportunity is further enhanced by a long-standing cooperative agreement with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to provide limited access to False Cape State Park for visitors,including hunting waterfowl and deer. The Rural Area also serves as a buffer for Mackey Island National Wildlife Refuge in Knotts Island,North Carolina. Munden Point Park,located on the North Landing River,is a city-owned,major multi-purpose recreational amenity in the Rural Area,offering public boat access,picnic areas,playgrounds, ballfields,a disk golf course,and a small amphitheater. Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 8 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 It is intended that land use adjacent to and affecting these local,state,and national natural and recreational amenities enhance the use and preservation of these valuable assets. RURAL PRESERVATION PLAN The City seeks to achieve the following four planning objectives for the Rural Area: • Preserve and promote a vibrant agricultural economy • Reinforce rural heritage and way of life • Sustain natural resources for future generations • Manage rural area development and design Preserve and Promote a Vibrant Agricultural Economy Agricultural preservation is an important economic and land use issue. Today,the amount of actively cultivated land in the Rural Area is smaller than recorded in years past.This reduction illustrates the importance of effective and affirmative comprehensive planning strategies to the preservation of the city's agricultural land and rural heritage. Accordingly,land use and development in the Rural Area should be evaluated and encouraged in the general context of the overarching goals of preservation and optimization of this integral facet of our city. The importance of agriculture to Virginia Beach's economy is evidenced by a -.�= am"- . a spectrum of examples.The City's Rural Area is home to major grain handling facilities that utilize container export,thus supporting the Port of Hampton Roads. Virginia Beach is the largest strawberry • producer in the state,and ranks highly in ' grain production and equine population. ° Farm markets,roadside stands,and you- , • - '" pick farms are not only important economically;they foster Virginia Beach's Strawberries ready for picking agricultural heritage,tourism,and quality of life. Local agriculture supports another of the City's long-term goals,as it is the ultimate sustainable industry.Through effective land use planning goals,Virginia Beach has an opportunity to remain at the forefront of the global initiative to meet the increasing need for healthy,varied agricultural products. This is becoming increasingly critical for communities to remain competitive.Virginia Beach's opportunity to maintain this component of its livability and sustainability enhances its appeal and desirability as a Community for a Lifetime.It also directly impacts economic development through industry and research.The City's vibrant and diverse agricultural economy is not only an asset to be preserved;it presents an opportunity for national renown. Many of Virginia Beach's family-owned and operated agricultural businesses date back to when the City of Virginia Beach was Princess Anne County. The diversity of these businesses is not only a matter of size;it's a matter of what is planted,grown,and harvested such as fruits,vegetables, Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 9 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ornamentals,pasture land,Silviculture,corn,wheat, soybeans,agkaculture,livestock,as well as agritourism °{ zy " and equine uses. The annual impact of agriculture and 4 4 ;' k3 _~ agricultural uses to Virginia Beach,as well as to the f - "' •• w x region and state,demonstrates the value and need for ' k T sustainability of the industry for its long term growth and resiliency. Virginia Beach's agricultural industry is supported by the City of Virginia Beach Agricultural Department,the Virginia Beach Cooperative Extension office,and the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Dick Cockrell Arena-Creeds Ruritan Club Center in Virginia Beach,which is supported by Virginia Tech's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Virginia Beach also has a strong 4-H program for its youth,with two dedicated facilities provided by the Creeds Ruritan Club: the Ralph Frost Livestock Building and the Dick Cockrell Arena. The 4-H program ensures that the youth of our area are educated about agriculture and prepared to serve as the next generation of stewards of the land. Agricultural Reserve Program One effective strategy Virginia Beach employs to promote,sustain,and preserve agriculture is through the Agricultural Reserve Program (ARP). The ARP was established in 1995 with a goal of preserving 20,000 acres of agricultural land and open space. It is one of the most successful Purchase of Development Rights (PDR)programs in the nation,according to the American Farm Land Trust. The ARP is a non-development option available to property owners on a voluntary basis in the City Rural Area. It preserves land for farming,preserves the rural character and environmental resources,and minimizes the need for urban infrastructure. It works by x f voluntarily purchasing development rights from property "$ " ''44 r � -4'+ .? owners at fair market value and instills fairness by offering market value compensation to propertyowners.This ensures that their land's development value will be realized while agricultural production is maintained.The ARP is an important long-range implementation tool for rural and agricultural preservation.ARP sites are not to be used for wetland mitigation. As of June 2015,9,266 acres have been enrolled in the ARP. Irrigating corn(courtesy Cromwell's Produce) Reinforce Rural Heritage and Way of Life Rural heritage and way of life are essential components in the Rural Area's sense of place. The residents of the Rural Area,and the City as a whole,have enjoyed the rural lifestyle that has existed here for generations. Long stretches of two-lane roadways connect small and large farms,horse Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 10 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 boarding facilities and equestrian-related businesses,campgrounds,wineries,and open space activities. The Rural Villages are small in scale,but serve the commercial needs of a comparatively large geographic area. Industrial uses will generally be those that are related to,and dependent on,natural resources such as agriculture,timber,or minerals.All of these uses contribute to the economic health of the city and overall well-being of its inhabitants. �o"r Historic Preservation Program • • Many of the City's historic resources and sites can be found in the " Rural Area. It is the City's policy to use all available resources to preserve designated historic resources,including those provided by the City's Historical Review Board,Historic Preservation # qc Commission,and the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society,as well as those provided by the Commonwealth Rural residents(courtesy Cullipher of Virginia. Retaining these historic resources can be Farm) accomplished via sound land use planning guidance and tax credit or abatement assistance to property owners. Additionally,property owners can seek inclusion into the Virginia Century Farm Program,a program dedicated to honoring the Commonwealth's rich legacy of generational farming. For a full listing of historic preservation programs,refer to the"Historical and Cultural Resources"chapter of the Comprehensive Plan's Reference Handbook. Sustain Natural Resources for Future Generations It is an important planning objective to protect and sustain the valuable environmental, scenic, and agricultural resources in the Rural Area against inappropriate activities and intense growth pressures. The prevalence of water,wetlands,and low lying land in the Rural Area is highlighted by the fact that 64%of the City's regulatory floodplain is located here.These floodplains are characterized by wind driven tides and have a limited flood storage capacity,making them extremely sensitive to development and fill. In addition and as evidenced in anecdotal information provided by the area's farmers,the Rural Area is already experiencing and is anticipated to continue to experience impacts from sea level rise over time.To preserve these unique aspects of the Rural Area,Section 4.10 of the City's Floodplain Ordinance (Appendix K) limits the use of fill and prohibits new residential dwelling units on newly created lots in the regulatory floodplain. Natural Resource Management • Southern Watershed Management Plan and Ordinance The Southern Watershed Management Plan (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Pages/Southern- Watershed-Area-Management-Plan2001.aspx)was adopted as a part of this Comprehensive Plan in 2001. It is implemented by the Southern Rivers Watershed Management Ordinance. The ordinance is intended to protect,enhance,and restore the quality of waters within the Southern Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 11 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Watershed of the city. The ordinance applies to development of any lands within the Southern Watershed (North Landing River Watershed,Northwest River Watershed,the Small Coastal South Watershed,and the Back Bay Watershed)and any artificial alteration of the level or flow of any watercourse or impoundment of water,with exceptions as noted in ordinance Section 6; and,agricultural lands/agricultural activities to the extent set forth in ordinance Section 10. The ordinance establishes development performance standards. The ordinance requires the developer of any land within the Southern Watershed to submit a"Southern Watershed Management Plan,"prior to the undertaking of any land-disturbing activity,if such development is subject to the additional performance standards set forth in ordinance Section 7(e),which excludes single-family dwellings or duplexes separately built and not part of a subdivision. • Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan The Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan (www.vbgov.com/greensea),adopted in 2015,is a regional plan that was developed with collaboration by the City of Chesapeake and Currituck County,North Carolina. This conservation and management '°� _ ��;� : ' ", plan seeks to protect the abundance r of unique and diverse natural resources,open space lands,and potential recreational opportunities existing along three connected waterbodies-the North Landing River in Virginia Beach,the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal in Chesapeake, Ibises feeding in the Green Sea and the Currituck Sound in Currituck County,North Carolina. The purpose of the plan is to develop a long-term management strategy that protects,conserves,and manages a unique system of natural resources,open space areas, and carefully-selected recreational uses in a sustainable manner. The plan focuses on each of these waterways as a regional resource with unlimited opportunities for stewardship and enjoyment that can be shared for future generations. The Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan is important to the Rural Area context because of its alignment with the Comprehensive Plan policies and similar plans adopted by reference that have been established to accomplish the following: o sustain agricultural production; o preserve rural heritage; o preserve,protect,and promote the area's unique natural resources in a sustainable manner; o improve stormwater management and floodplain protection; o protect undisturbed open space land; o provide low-impact recreational uses where opportunities exist; o identify and protect wildlife corridors; o manage invasive plant and animal species;and, o encourage and promote reasonable uses and activities that are complimentary to the character and integrity of the rural area for the use and enjoyment of future generations. Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 12 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The plan advocates for the importance of the Rural Area and the need to retain its distinction and attributes not found in the City's Urban and Suburban Areas. These initiatives,coupled .. with the objective of maintaining a reasonable , ;cc 4 4 " n overall level of rural development potential, s.. establish sound planning policies that balance` ', • � t , �,.; the need for limited rural growth. `- Manage Rural Area Development and Design We should continue to pay careful attention to ; • managing the density,intensity,and design of rural Sunflower crop(courtesy Cullipher Farm) residential and non-farm related,non-residential development that occurs in the Rural Area in the future in order to achieve the goals of the Rural Preservation Plan. Eliminate Need for Urban Infrastructure It is the City's policy to eliminate the need and cost associated with providing and maintaining urban infrastructure by not allowing the extension of urban infrastructure into the Rural Area. The Rural Preservation Plan does allow reasonable levels of rural development to continue into the foreseeable future,by affording equity for property owners and ensuring that demand placed on public facilities will remain at or below what is deemed acceptable for rural communities. The City also recognizes its responsibility to provide programmed improvements and ongoing public facility and infrastructure maintenance projects in this area. Rural Area Development Rural residential development potential in Virginia Beach has historically been based on land area and soil quality,as opposed to lot frontage. Property owners may choose to sell their development rights by participating in the Agricultural Reserve `` '4 ki tt Program or to develop their land either'by-right,' Thr . 4 r J'", which yields a maximum density, or through a Conditional Use Permit,which may yield a slightly Rural residential development style higher rural density while preserving large tracts of farmland and open space areas. The by-right option has a calculated density of no more than one dwelling unit per 15 acres. The Conditional Use Permit option allows a calculated density of one dwelling unit per 5 to 10 acres,depending on soil quality(Soil Area#1: 5 acres; Soil Area#2: 10 acres). Refer to the"Southern Rural Area Soils List and Map"in the Technical Report. Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 13 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 A recent change in state law requires local governments to approve single-family residential development plans on parcels where the Virginia 5 Department of Health has approved the design of an Alternative On-Site Septic System (AOSS), regardless of soil quality. The Rural Area has begun to experience single-family home site development at densities significantly greater than presently allowed if the current density maximums are not , 4 adhered to. Increased residential densities in the Rural Area could result in negatively impacting the agriculture industry,and negatively impacting the open space vistas that have inherent value for the Rural Area. Despite this new law,the City maintains its Rural Area density policies for calculating allowable den sity. The discretionary determination Sweet potatoes need good quality soil by City Council to issue a Conditional Use Permit for (courtesy Cullipher Farm) residential development should take a number of factors into consideration,including,but not limited to,the presence of floodplains,groundwater table elevation,and drainage conditions in addition to soil suitability for both home construction and septic suitability. Southern Watershed Subject to"Special Drainage Considerations" In addition,the Southern Watershed (see Southern Watershed map on p. 7) is subject to"special drainage considerations." Drainage in the Southern Watershed is highly impacted by the presence of high ground water,poorly draining soils,and high water surface elevations in downstream receiving waters. Therefore,it is incumbent upon the developer of any property in the Southern Watershed to understand and evaluate these factors prior to undertaking the project and to properly account for these factors in the project design. Receiving waters in the Southern Watershed are subject to tidal influences which can be exacerbated by winds. High ground water elevations andpoorly draining soils can result in increased runoff,can limit the capacity of the stormwater conveyance systems,and can counter indicate the use of certain Best Management Practices,such as infiltration. All of these effects must be fully considered and evaluated in the analysis and design of drainage systems in the Southern Watershed. Accordingly,it is strongly recommended that in advance of any request to approve a development proposal in the Southern Watershed,the developer has a preliminary drainage study prepared by a qualified professional engineer. The drainage study should fully an d accurately evaluate the effects of the foregoing factors on the planned development and on upstream and downstream areas. The proposed drainage system for the planned development would provide positive drainage that meets City standards and does not result in flooding within the planned development or to upstream or downstream areas. Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 14 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Rural Area Development Design Successful rural residential developments do not dominate,but rather,complement the setting and showcase the attractiveness of the natural surrounding countryside. They may include large open space areas that are retained in their natural state,used as farmland,gardens,equestrian centers or other rurally compatible uses. Houses are arranged and streets are aligned in ways that create or adapt to the natural rural setting and do not follow a typical suburban pattern of regimentation, enabling larger,continuous open space areas. It applies such building design techniques as large, open wrap-around porches,pitched roof lines,and detached or side-loading garages. It incorporates architectural details that take cues from local farm buildings,hunting clubhouses,and other examples which reflect the architectural heritage and agrarian character of southern Virginia Beach. Rural residential and non-residential guidelines should be met,as appropriate,whenever a rural development proposal request is submitted for review. See City Zoning Ordinance Article 4, Agricultural Districts for further information regarding the development of rural properties. Related design guidelines for the Rural Area may be found in the Comprehensive Plan's Reference Handbook. RURAL VILLAGES The Rural Villages of Pungo,Back Bay, Creeds,and Blackwater should be thought of as core areas and focal points for existing and future development in the Rural Area. x„� Creeds Village has two nodes,with the main node being the northernmost and which includes Creeds Elementary School and the southernmost node containing small retail - and commercial uses and a community Fire/EMS Station. Development in these villages can include a mix of locally- oriented Blackwater Trading Post retail or services and community facilities designed to be compatible with the area context. Non-residential development should be located within a Rural Village,unless the non-residential is agricultural in nature or a farm,part of a farm, stable or a mill. Planning Guidelines for Pungo Rural Village The most recognizable gateway to the southern Rural Area of Virginia Beach and the largest Rural Village is Pungo,located at the crossroads of Indian River and Princess Anne Roads. A traditional rural village and business district comprised of small and varied clusters of commercial,residential, and public uses,Pungo's character is defined by the presence of small retail businesses,an equestrian center,privately-owned land and residences,the City's mounted patrol facility,and conservation areas. Rural Area residents,business owners,and visitors appreciate and value this active commercial node for its rural character and local convenience. Pungo's annual Strawberry Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 15 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ------------- __ -------- — - — — — ----------- -------------------- February 24,2016 Festival welcomes the summer during Memorial Day Weekend and has become increasingly popular with tourists. Pungo's importance as the Rural Area's main � '.'.: - , commercial center has declined in recent years with is .i • the emergence of the larger destination retail center at ‘ r ,. Red Mill Commons and Sandbridge Marketplace to the T Agl, north. As a result,more pass through traffic from and k l . ,�. to the more southern reaches of the Rural Area and r , North Carolina,is impacting Pungo by causing traffic _$ 44), " " r th «f congestion. As traffic congestion increases during the w'. `., p �,i:0-0.1--' resort tourist season along the Princess Anne Road .4, y • ',r l` ' i; ' Y, segment to the north and Sandbridge Road,more and -x?, y more travelers are using Indian River Road and New iiiiii r6 ._ ,,: . ; . `` ` _ Bridge Road to reach their destination in Sandbridge, r,yle 'f `£'y �` resulting in longer traffic delays at the Pungo �''' intersection. Pungo Strawberry Festival blanket souvenir Currently,Pungo is served by various on-site septic systems. These can range from traditional septic systems to AOSS technology systems. There are no reports of any sewer problems currently being experienced in Pungo;therefore,at this time,it is unknown if there is a need for either public sewer or a small alternative public treatment facility to service this Rural Village. A study is needed to determine if any of the existing septic systems are failing or if a desired future development density for the village cannot be accommodated by onsite systems. To help retain its village character and avoid its giving way to uses and building/site design that is not in keeping with its history as the City's primary gateway into the Rural Area,it is important to use general planning guidelines for future infill development and redevelopment in Pungo. The following planning guidelines should be applied to development proposals within the Pungo Rural Village: • Development proposals should reflect the existing rural character. • Older buildings should be considered for adaptive reuse redevelopment opportunities first, and demolition should be considered a method of last resort. Owners of historic properties (buildings 50 years of age or more)should consider nomination for listing on the local,state and national historic registers in order to take advantage of the historic preservation tax incentive programs,as noted earlier in this chapter,to assist with historic building renovation. • Urban and suburban patterns of development and building design should be avoided. Protect existing public rights-of-way and provide additional pavement width on Princess Anne and Indian River Roads in Pungo to accommodate safer movement of farm equipment and bicyclists. • Consolidate scattered vehicular access points to property into clearly defined entrances off the road. • Provide a safe,attractive and continuous pedestrian network to enable greater pedestrian mobility in the village. Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 16 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Public water and sewer is recommended to serve the area north of Indian River Road with no public water and sewer or alternate centralized sewer system serving the area south of this road. Related design guidelines for Pungo Rural Village may be found in the Comprehensive Plan's Reference Handbook. AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS • Review Section 402(b) of the Zoning Ordinance (Agricultural Districts) for possible amendment to bring it into conformity with Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2157(c) and because it limits density by reference to how well different soil types can accommodate a traditional on-site septic system. Therefore,the City should use other means to limit density when roadways and other infrastructure will not support it and,most importantly,when agriculture would be adversely affected. • Using GIS,analyze floodplains to determine where future rural residential development should be avoided. • Use GIS analysis to determine how many platted lots of 5 acres or less along rural roadways that were not considered buildable due to soil constraints are now potentially buildable under state AOSS regulations. Assess the extent to which rural roadways may be impacted. • Formally delineate the Pungo Rural Village boundary using stakeholder input and community consensus-building. • Using stakeholder input and community consensus-building,prepare a Master Plan for the Pungo Rural Village to determine the type and form of future desired growth. An important aspect of this planning process should be to anticipate when that growth might reasonably be expected to occur. • Conduct a study to determine if the existing on-site systems should be used if Rural Area development policies remain at the current density limit,or if such systems cannot be repaired or rehabilitated using AOSS technology if they are found to be failing. If it is found that existing onsite systems are failing and cannot be repaired,or if development with increased density is anticipated(or desired)to such an extent that onsite technology will not work,a study should be conducted to determine the need for,technology options,and feasibility for providing public sanitary sewer treatment systems for the Pungo Rural Village.The study should also investigate and evaluate the feasibility and cost of various alternatives. • Enhance the"Pungo Village Design Guidelines"in the Comprehensive Plan's Reference Handbook with illustrations. Chapter 1,Section 1.5-Rural Area-Page 17 of 17 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 1.6 - MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND SUPPORT Virginia Beach proudly hosts three military installations,including the U.S. Navy s East Coast ; Master Jet Base.These include: • Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft. Story(U.S.Navy-U.S.Army) • NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex(U.S. Navy) . • Camp Pendleton (VA National Guard) • » This military presence dates back tothe early 20th Century and has come to be a defining character of our city,influencing its growth,economy,and land U.S.Navy Blue Angels in formation use patterns through the years. The City supports a continued strong military presence,both now and in the years to come. Our commitment to ensure this includes: • adopted land use plans as part of this Comprehensive Plan; • Air Installations Compactible Use Zones (AICUZ) zoning regulations; • a land acquisition program to reduce incompatible residential density and use encroachment and annual reporting; • a business relocation incentive program;and, • advocacy and advisory partnership committees. We work closely with local and regional military leaders,the United States Congress,the Commonwealth of Virginia,and neighboring municipalities to.reduce incompatible land use encroachment,and to prevent future incompatible land use,i.e.,encroachment,from occurring adjacent to our military installations. We absolutely recognize the value and importance that the Department of Defense places on its unique training facilities in our city. We desire to work in continued partnership to play host to their mission and their families,who are such an integral part of our diverse community. We desire to be a home to military veterans exiting their distinguished service to our nation and to fully assimilate them into our community through workforce development training to transition and apply their special skills in the civilian sector and through veterans care programs. Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region have long relied on the military industry as a major thrust of our local and regional economy. Our military presence has enabled us to remain relatively resilient in times of economic recessions. However,as discussed further in Chapter 2,Section 2.4- Economic Vitality,the region understands fully that in addition to supporting the military presence and benefitting from it,it is imperative that we also have a diverse and sustainable regional and local economy. For example,the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Hampton Roads Area FY2013 Economic Impact Report indicated that the Navy's direct economic impact on the Hampton Roads area was approximately$9.2 billion,a decrease of approximately$1.8 billion or 16.4%over FY 12's total of $11 billion. Procurement expenditures decreased from approximately$2.8 billion in FY12 to about $1.3 billion.The Hampton Roads area had an overall decrease of about$1.5 billion in procurement expenditures.Active duty military pay decreased by$306 million;retired and survivors pay Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 1 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 increased by$76 million; civilian pay decreased by$54 million; NAF increased by$0.5milllion and contractor pay decreased by$55 million. This reduction in military spending as part of a defense budget reduction has affected Hampton Roads localities and many,if not all,localities in the nation with a military presence. In many cases,just as we are experiencing here locally,this trend is being supplanted by growth in other industries. THE MILITARY PRESENCE TODAY Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Ft.Story(JEBLCFS) (U.S.Navy-U.S.Army) JEBLCFS is the largest military employer in the City of Virginia Beach. It is the major East Coast base supporting overseas contingency operations (OCO),with 130 resident commands,including 3 flag officers. The installation consists of 3,947 acres of land and includes 61 piers and 7.6 miles of beachfront,and a total of 126 training sites. As of January 31,2015,JEBLCFS homeports 24 Navy Auxiliary Ships,the USCGC Vigorous,and 126 small craft. The total base population is 19,179 (Little Creek Base: 16,658; Ft.Story Base: 2,821). Base population growth since September 11,2001 has been just under 10,000 persons or almost 100%. To accommodate the growing presence,there are now 1,155 base housing units,with 337 units located inside the fence line. Estimated payroll is $1.3B,making a substantial impact on the City's economy. i / -,. /,7'' .• . -` r 1 iS' - - i i. `� \ �- .1 we-' . x ix �4111T..-, "- . _ s�1R a '",ter 1ti/ it `yam - ., 4„ . t I .,, , y ! ,,,.., ..- . .r --/.../..... r . t"O"srr t . .t. r is - ;ry :.'r �' r �' ' - . t_ i` �. - v�k""•w,3 ref t . , Aerial view of Amphibious Base at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story(JEBLCFS) Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 2 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The character of the base has changed since September 11,2001,becoming more expeditionary in nature.According to base planners,JEBLCFS is becoming the training site of choice for the joint community due to characteristics that are unique to the East Coast. It is recognized as an irreplaceable"National Joint Training Asset,"offering joint logistics over the shore training and a nearly full mission profile for special operations training. Recent trends indicate that more units are conducting training locally,decreasing travel training dollars. Through strong community engagement with City of Virginia Beach leaders and city planners,encroachment is manageable with community support. Transfers have occurred since the last Comprehensive Plan update in 2009. During 2013-2014,the following operations were relocated: • Navy CYPERFOR and NETWAR Commands (relocated to Suffolk) -due to recurrent flooding associated with sea level rise impacts. • PCRON/Coastal Patrol Craft(relocated 5th AOR/Mayport,FL) • USS Fort McHenry(homeport shift to Mayport,FL) fBase mission growth in the future is anticipated to consist of an increase in Explosive Ordinance Disposal Group 2 Operations; expansion of the Naval Special Warfare and Support Activity footprint; gains in training vessels and equipment; and an increase in training - operations/capacity. JEBLCFS is a committed steward of its cultural and natural resources,working at JEBLCFS closely with the City and non-profit organizations to inventory and protect these assets. Some of these include the Cape Henry lighthouses,the original base chapel,the First Landing site,and the various monuments documenting the strategic role that Cape Henry played during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. JEBLCFS has a robust community engagement program,ensuring that it works in partnership in a variety of needs identified as mutually important. These include: • Quarterly meetings with City of Virginia Beach leadership • Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Virginia Beach Education Association • Partners in Reducing Sexual Assault • Federal Aviation Administration • Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • Virginia Beach Bayfront Advisory Commission • Military Economic Development Advisory Committee • Joint Military Services School Liaison Committee • Military Child Education Coalition • Hampton Roads Planning District Commission • Virginia Military Advisory Commission Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 3 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Central Virginia Food Bank • USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia • Armed Services YMCA Since 2009,C:,ty and base planners have developed an"Areas of Interest"map(see p. 5)and list of land uses of particular interest to the base. These tools assist both parties in determining which proposed uses may be in potential conflict or encroachment with base mission and operations. The Department of Planning&Community Development provides the base Community Planning Liaison Officer(CPLO)an opportunity to review and comment on development applications located in the Areas of Interest,prior to Planning Commission or City Council public hearing. The City's Public Works and Public Utilities Departments are in routine communications with base planners to inform them about pending infrastructure construction projects (i.e.,roadway repair,bridge maintenance,underground utilities work,etc.) in consideration of personnel mobility along the Shore Drive corridor between the two base areas at Little Creek and Fort Story. Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 4 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 6;7 ' qx i lir 'ti t i �S tz.,. b> y. O G C f ..MrM ee z• 44 - ' 6 -.....44.... t - 4 f, d s .�- ? ` -'ll l', c sty �; #x' 'k f O (Z. oL i' , 0, w lio te -z.: 40 , t' a ; 1' O **:jr'-'. \ Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 5 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex(U.S.Navy)" Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana is the Navy's only Master Jet Base on the East Coast and supports the training and deployment of the Navy's Atlantic and Pacific Fleet FA-18 C/D Hornet and FA-18 E/F Super Hornet squadrons. Four carrier air wings (CVWs)are homebased at NAS Oceana and deploy with carrier strike groups embarking from Naval Station Norfolk(NS). Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic,which mans,trains,and equips 18 FA-18 Hornet and Super Hornet squadrons,is also located at NAS Oceana. Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) Fentress,located 7 miles southwest of NAS Ocean in Chesapeake,Virginia,is equipped to simulate aircraft carrier flight decks and supports training operations by strike fighter squadrons from NAS Oceana. Chesapeake j * ,e5-4 1110111w iris% 4 Nests litst tori!►.. NA Oceana NALF-. .�' Fentress Chesapeake NAS Oceana,NALF Fentress,and Interfacility Traffic Area(ITA)Locator Map The Navy employs 17,000 personnel at NAS Oceana,NALF Fentress,and a third installation,NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex,locally referred to as"Dam Neck." NAS Oceana generates over$1 billion in payroll,and goods and services annually. The FA-18 C/D Hornet and FA-18 E/F Super Hornet are the predominant aircraft stationed at NAS Oceana and account for the majority of aircraft operations at the airfield. Operations conducted as part of the typical training syllabus for flight crews include departures,arrivals,touch-and-gos,and practice radar approaches. NAS Oceana flight crews also conduct field carrier landing practice (FCLP)at NALF Fentress and training operations in offshore training areas. Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 6 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Aircraft engine maintenance"run-ups" ,d are primarily conducted in NAS •-"""11101111e Act Oceana's acoustical aircraft facility, known as the"Hush House." The Hush 0•4,41- House enables maintenance personnel '-. w to test jet engines that are installed in aircraft in a fully-enclosed building. The noise absorbing materials of the building's interior,combined with dense exterior walls,eliminate engine noise 7" that would otherwise be heard by 3 neighboring Virginia Beach residents. 41/ NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex f' Dam Neck Annex is home to 20 '`' operational,training and support Air Wing Homecoming commands. The installation includes 1,919 acres and includes 3.2 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. It serves as the Navy's Training Center of Excellence,instructing over 20,000 students annually in over 210 courses of instruction. Additional training and Navy Fleet support areas include: • Synthetic warfare training to Carrier Strike Group and Amphibious Ready Group Staffs, Warfare Commanders and specified units/commands • 24/7/365 Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) support and vital maritime surveillance information to the Atlantic Fleet • State-of-the-art intelligence training including real world applications A Memorandum of Understanding has been established between the City of Virgnia Beach and the U.S.Navy covering the use of the Dam Neck Annex South Gate for emergency response supporting Sandbridge residents and natural disaster evacuation routing. Camp Pendleton/State Military Reservationill Camp Pendleton/State Military Reservation(SMR)is a Virginia Army National Guard facility located just south of the main resort area of Virginia Beach. The facility was originally laid out on approximately 400 acres in 1911 with construction beginning in 1912. Today,SMR occupies approximately 300 acres with an additional 27 acres leased from the federal government. SMR is defined by the intact landscape created by the dominant building type,World War II-era temporary buildings,and the examples of earlier 20th century military and residential building types. The post is buffered from the public streets by extensive trees and landscaping,in addition to the required security fencing along the perimeter. The Guard currently leases a number of the buildings,particularly the WWII barracks,to various military and civilian agencies. The first major building campaign after WWI was the construction of the REDHORSE facilities (1990s)at the north end of Regimental Camp#1 and south of Warehouse Road. The 203rd Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 7 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 REDHORSE Flight units is a construction and repair unit for the Virginia Air National Guard and their headquarters is located at SMR. A memorial is located in this area to honor the airmen from REDHORSE wao were killed in an airplane accident returning from training in March 2001. Additional construction projects executed during the late 1990s include an armory at the corner of General Booth Boulevard and Birdneck Road. Development pressure from the City led .may 4 to the transfer of some SMR parcels of f + land from the Guard to the city during the 1990s. These parcels included acreage beyond the original cantonment area of SMR. Asa result,the boundaries of SMR incorporate all the land (with the exception of a small tract south of Lake Christine leaded from the federal government)between General Booth Boulevard,Birdneck Road,Rifle Range Barracks at Camp Pendleton Road,the Atlantic Ocean,and the Croatan neighborhood. A 14.94-acre parcel of land just west of Headquarters Loop along the property boundary at General Booth Boulevard has been leased to the City for use as a parking lot by the Virginia Aquarium. Despite the few intrusions to the original plan and subsequent configuration of Camp Pendleton/State Military Reservation,the integrity of both the architectural resources and cantonment features dating from 1912-1945 have remained intact and well preserved. As a result, the Camp Pendleton/State Military Reservation Historic District was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in June 2004 and on the National Register of Historic Places in September 2005 as the City's first and only,to date,state and national register historic districts. AIR INSTALLATIONS COMPATIBILITY USE ZONES(AICUZ)AND LOCAL LAND USE PLANNING The chief sources of noise at an airfield are maintenance run-ups and flight operations. Data on both sources olnoise is incorporated into NOISEMAP,the DOD-approved computer model that projects noise iimpacts around military airfields,to develop a graphic depiction of noise exposure. Noise exposure is assessed for AICUZ purposes using the day-night average sound level (DNL)noise metric. The DNL is depicted graphically as a noise contour that connects points of equal noise value. The AICUZ Program divides noise exposure into three categories,known as noise zones. Noise zones 1 through 3 are developed based on the DNL,and each noise zone has associated land use control recommendations. The noise zones provide the community and planning organizations with a necessary tool to plan compatible development near airfields. The noise zones for NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress are the noise zones presented in the 2005 Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)http://www.hrpdcva.gov/uploads/docs/1ILUSExecSumm--Final.pdf While the likelihood of an aircraft mishap occurring is remote,the Navy identifies areas of accident potential based on historical data from aircraft mishaps,known as Accident Potential Zones (APZs), to assist in lane use planning. The Navy recommends that certain land uses that concentrate large numbers of people—apartments,churches,and schools—be constructed outside APZs. Historical data show that most aircraft mishaps occur on or near the runway,diminishing in likelihood with Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 8 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 distance from the runway. APZs follow departure,arrival,and pattern flight tracks and are based, in part,on the number of operations conducted for specific flight tracks. The three standard APZs, in order of accident potential are the clear zone,APZ 1 and APZ 2. Thus,an accident is more likely to occur in the clear zone than in APZ 1 or 2,and is more likely to occur in APZ 1 than APZ 2. The APZs for NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress are the APZs presented in the 2005 JLUS Planning Map. These APZs illustrate the dominant flight tracks currently flown at each airfield. r,...F, .., ' .'*wa aw. .rt -`.--.. 0 ...-. . C y 'i'�••- ,'..«a- .ui1"'HEITOP MANOR .; r;.r NI �. 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'! .o 410 > ., A ,An ANItC NAS Oceana portion of 2005 JLUS Planning Map A composite noise contour and APZ map has been developed and overlaid on an aerial photograph to show the AICUZ footprint for both NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress. The AICUZ footprint shows the minimum acceptable area within which land use controls are recommended to protect the public health,safety,and welfare and preserve the defense flying mission. The AICUZ footprint for NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress and the related land use planning accomplishments and Navy recommendations are fundamental tools for the continued success of the compatible land use planning model that has been in place in the Hampton Roads region of the last several years. In addition,an updated analysis of the number of people within the existing AICUZ footprint was conducted. Using census block-level population data and the boundaries of the AICUZ footprint,it is estimated that approximately 153,320 people live within the existing AICUZ contour. Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 9 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Control over land use and development in areas neighboring the airfields ultimately is the responsibility of local governments. The Navy,through its AICUZ Program,encourages local governments to plan for compatible development. Accordingly,City of Virginia Beach land use planning docL.ments and zoning regulations identify existing and future land use and zoning in areas in the A.[CUZ footprint. For example,the City prepared and adopted the APZ-1/CZ Master Plan (http:/Jwww.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Pages/APZ- 1ClearZoneMasterPlan.aspx) in April 2005,as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. This plan inventoried existing land use conditions within the NAS Oceana Clear Zone and APZ-1. Using public meetings for stakeholder input,the plan recommends future planned land use in the Clear Zone and APZ-1,noting both compatible and incompatible land uses (refer to the APZ-1/Clear Zones Locater Map and future planned land use map on pp. 16-17). The Lynnhaven SGA,Hilltop SGA,and Resort Area SGA Master Plans,adopted as amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,also recognize the.AICUZ footprint and recommend future land uses accordingly. In addition,the City adopted the Interfacility Traffic Area(ITA)& Vicinity Master Plan (http://www.'✓bgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Pages/ITAVicinityMaster Plan.aspx),as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan in 2011. This plan guides future land use and development in Virginia Beach within the high noise zone contours between NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress,and is further described in Chapter 1,Sectionl.4- Princess Anne Commons& Transition Area of this Policy Document. The City's AICUZ Overlay Ordinance regulates land use. AICUZ"Subareas"have also been designated by the City of Virginia Beach to correspond to high noise contours. Each of these subareas has associated land use density policies and use restrictions. The AICUZ areas and SubAreas are illustrated on the maps on pp. 14-15. Recognizing the need to balance community growth with the Navy's mission,the Cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake have partnered with the Navy to develop various interrelated programs and initiatives to guide and control growth in the AICUZ footprint. These programs and initiatives, which in most cases began during development of the Hampton Roads JL US through the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission in 2004 and 2005,have already lessened the Navy's operational impacts on adjacent land,while simultaneously easing pressure on the Navy's defense flying mission. SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREAS(SEGAs) The City has designated 4 Special Economic Growth Area (SEGAs) on the Comprehensive Plan's "Planned Land Use Map,"which are described in greater detail in Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality. SEGAs are viewed as special areas with significant economic value and growth potential, with a primary consideration being adjacency to NAS Oceana or within the Interfacility Traffic Area high noise overflight zone. The City supports development and redevelopment of this area consistent with the City's AICUZ Ordinance provisions and the City's economic growth strategy. Three SEGAs were initially designated in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan: 1. SEGA 1 -East Oceana 2. SEGA 2 -West Oceana 3. SEGA 3 -South Oceana Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 10 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 In 2011,when the Interfacility Traffic Area(ITA)& Vicinity Plan was adopted as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Policy Document,SEGA 4-Princess Anne Commons was subsequently designated. The recommendations pertaining to SEGA 4- Princess Anne are derived from the ITA & Vicinity Master Plan. CITY-NAVY COOPERATION The City's APZ-1 Ordinance (adopted December 2005 and revised to include Clear Zones) amended the City's Zoning Ordinance to prohibit all uses in APZ-1 and Clear Zones that are incompatible with OPNAV Instruction 11010.36B (the"OPNAV Instruction"). The APZ-1 Ordinance renders existing uses non-conforming but not incompatible,and requires all new development or redevelopment to be consistent with the OPNAV Instruction. As an exception,the Ordinance allows incompatible uses or structures as a replacement of the same use or structure,if the replacements use or structure is of equal or lesser density or intensity than the original use or structure. Where application of the APZ-1 Ordinance leaves property without a reasonable use,the APZ-1/Clear Zone Use and Acquisition Plan is intended to direct reuse,rezoning. The acquisition plan focuses on voluntary purchases of pre-existing,nonconforming properties within the APZ-1/Clear Zone that have been devalued by use restrictions,and/or whose owners desire to relocate such uses outside of the APZ- 1/Clear Zones. The Plan also includes the voluntary acquisition of ITA and Rural Area AICUZ properties,as well as a program to manage and/or dispose of acquired properties in all acquisition areas. Through June 2014,the City acquired or contracted to acquire 758 residential dwelling units and 63 commercial units in APZ-1 and the Clear Zone. The City-Navy Joint Review Process Group (JRP) informs the Planning Commission and City Council whether qualifying discretionary proposals,such as rezonings and conditional use permits,meet the requirements of the AICUZ Overlay Ordinance. The JRP meets as needed when rezoning applications are received by the City and consists of the following members: • City Planning&Community Development Department Staff(JRP Coordination) • City Attorney's Office • Director of Planning&Community Development • Zoning Administrator • NAS Oceana Planning Liaison • NAS Oceana AICUZ Program Manager The Department of Planning&Community Development routes all discretionary review applications within the"Area of Interest"map shown on p.5 to JEB Little Creek-Ft.Story and to NAS Oceana within AICUZ zones to their respective base Community Planning Liaison Officer(CPLO). The CPLO's review comments are included in City staff reports to the Planning Commission. The City's YesOceana!Program was developed by the Department of Economic Development to meet the requirements of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment(BRAC)Commission to protect our citizens and keep NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach.This innovative program consists of zoning ordinances and economic incentives to foster the conversion of nonconforming businesses in the APZ-1 into conforming ones,and relocating ones that cannot be converted to another part of Virginia Beach. Program incentives include relocation assistance and BPOL Tax reduction. Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 11 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Not only does this approach accomplish YESOCEANACOM—\\ necessary rollback,it ensures that redevelopment follows sound planning and land use principles and that any new developments of higher quality than what BRAND NEW YEAR, currently exists. For more information about BRAND NEW WEBSITE. this program,visit www.YesOceana.com. We've already crossed off our New Year's resolution:To launch a completely PARTNERSHIPS refreshed and redesigned YesOceana.com website,Click to see it for yourself. Since 2005,the City has established multiple partnerships with our military partners to advocate for the military presence in our � . community and associated economic �. development opportunities. �► Z -i Military Economic Development Advisory YesOceana.com Program website Committee(MEDAC) MEDAC was established to enhance the coordination with the local military and its various installation tenant commands.Members appointed by Virginia Beach City Council. Committee members are retired senior officers,retired senior enlisted personnel or qualified civilians having experience in the military warfare areas represented by the various local commands.MEDAC has four primary goals: • Outreach to U.S.Navy and other military commands • Economic development opportunities • Workforce development • Virginia Beach military affairs Oceana Land Use Conformity Committee(OLUCC) The City's Oceana Land Use Conformity Committee makes recommendations to City Council and the Virginia Beach Economic Development Authority on the following matters: • agreements and transactions that further the purposes for which the Committee was created; • zoning and other land use ordinances,including the advisability of adopting new or amended ordinances; • discretionary zoning applications,such as rezoning and conditional use permits; • ordinances imposing fees or taxes,including the advisability of adopting new or amended ordinances;and, • staffing and resources necessary,or appropriate,to assist the Committee in the exercise of its duties. Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 12 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 progress report NAS Oceana Encroachment Reduction Program Annual Report RECOMMENDED POLICIES • Land uses situated in AICUZs should conform to all adopted plans (e.g.,APZ-1/CZ Master Plan,ITA&Vicinity Master Plan,and the Strategic Growth Area Master Plans). AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS: • Support the mission of the military installations in Virginia Beach. Continue to route to the Community Planning Liaison Officers (CPLOs)all discretionary and by-right development applications within "areas of interest."Work closely with the CPLOs in the review of development applications for"areas of interest"to avoid potentially incompatible uses. • Continue to route to the CPLOs for review all discretionary and by-right development applications within"areas of interest"to avoid potentially incompatible uses. Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 13 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAYw,al ti a s City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Technical Report 0 1 2 3 4 SCJ �O� Mlles N , i ; , f 0 Ilip' 074 X64 rt ,yx 1111 ' 1 f INaval Air Station i i. xDeeana 64 1 a Interfacility Traffic Area �. IP" ,rt Military Base withf,/ ATLANTJC LJ Airfield1 OCEAN Accident Potential i1� eil 01" Zones 9A j` gig Clear Zone x'`94. APZ 1 APZ 2 144)111Fli' Noise Zone Outline fF_ntrsss Noise Zone Outline AICUZ Subareas 4 4F f ey.", Sub-Area 1 Sub-Area 2 n' ! Sub-Area 3 Aircraft Noise Levels <65 dB BACK _ 65-70 d13 BAY 70-75 d13 75dB Military 13ase 4(3 NORTH CAROLINA Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) and Sub-Areas For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development;Virginia Beach please refer to the Dept.of Communications and Information Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map cur.ent as of February 2016;for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at: Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. wwwvbgov.com/Planning Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 14 of 18 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY w 1—r e s City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Technical Report 1 2 3 4 O 04k Mies Sub Area 3!Sub?Area 1 70 Sub- ea 1 f6MfIr • >75 d8 64 ♦ 65 70 d6 Sub-Area ATLANTIC Sub Area 2 ITA OCEAN F. l Interfacility Traffic Area All Noise Zones Existing Zoning:Parcels that are already zoned 1 — + (ITA) 75 dB for residential dwelings rrey be developed with AICUZ Noise Zone the number of dwelling units allowable under the C3 �r�; existing zoning. {L.iw Sub-Area 1 Discretionary Development Applications t Li Sub-Area 2 (Rezonrig,Use Fermlt,etc.):For property with existing residential units,redevelopment of such Sub-Area 3 / stes is acceptable i the proposed dwelling unit Military Base J density is the sane as or lower than the actual dwelling unit density existing at the tine the application is subr ited. 65-70 dB DNL Noise Zones The only sgniicant"not compatible"use is Residential. Sub-Area 1 Must comply with Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan,including area plans/guidelines. Sub-Area 2 Density must be similar to surrounding property and conform to the Comprehensive Plan. including area plans/guidelines. Sub-Area 3 Sane standards as in 70-75 and>75 dB Noise Zones(residential use allowed only if there is no other reasonable use). NORTH CAROLINA interfacility Traffic Area Maximum density is 15 acres of developable land (no Aternative Residential Development). 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August 17,2005. iv City of Virginia Beach. NAS Oceana Encroachment Reduction Program-Progress Report: Comprehensive From September 8,2005-June 30,2014: 17. Chapter 1,Section 1.6-Military Installations and Support-Page 180118 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City . .................... February 24,2016 CHAPTER 2 - CITY WIDE ELEMENTS The following sections of this Comprehensive Plan present four`City-wide'elements that are topic- specific versus area-specific. The policies contained here apply City-wide. Each of these topics is important to the future our city and,in some cases,fulfill state planning mandates. • Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan • Section 2.2 -Environmental Stewardship Element • Section 2.3 -Housing&Neighborhoods Plan • Section 2.4-Economic Vitality I FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 2.1 - MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN ISSUES CONFRONTING OUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM... TODAY • Land use largely accommodates automobile-oriented corridors • Suburban land use design for majority of developed City • Transportation infrastructure investment supporting suburban roadway system • Increasing travel times • Many older narrow roadways,particularly in the rural area of the City IN THE FUTURE • Improve and sustain the City's existing suburban and rural roadway network • Facilitate strategic growth within the City's Strategic Growth Areas, including Transit- Oriented Development,will need to be supported by a multi-modal transportation system • New or renovated roadway projects to follow a Complete Streets approach • Emphasis on regional coordination to fund and implement transportation mega-projects • Maximize Transportation Demand Management to complement transportation infrastructure investments as another tool to reduce traffic congestion The following topics in relation to goals, policies, and action strategies are all equally important in the development of the City's transportation network and this Master Transportation Plan. The framework for the Master Transportation Plan is: • Citywide Transportation Policies/Complete Streets • Roadways • Transit • Active Transportation • Other Regional Scale Transportation Planning • Transportation Demand Management • Intelligent Transportation Systems INTRODUCTION The City of Virginia Beach Master Transportation Plan (MTP) envisions the future of a multi-modal local and regional transportation network. The City of Virginia Beach has the largest population of any city in the Commonwealth and projections indicate our city will continue to grow. In the next ten years,changing demographics,technology,and environmental changes will have major impacts driving transportation choices and strategies. Our city is one that is in transition. Dramatic shifts in technology and changes in travel behavior will cause the Hampton Roads region to focus on urban mobility and creating sustainable transportation networks to meet transportation needs. As a result,the primary transportation goals for Virginia Beach include: Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 1 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Following the Complete Streets philosophy of designing roadways considering the needs for all users and modes in an attractive and environmentally sustainable manner. • Promoting walkable, transit supportive, mixed-use neighborhoods in the Strategic Growth Areas I;SGAs). • Preserving and meeting the transportation needs of the City's Suburban Area and Rural Area south of the Green Line by concentrating the majority of future development in the SGAs. • Prioritize transportation improvements to achieve the greatest benefits due to the magnitude of the transportation needs throughout the City. The Master Transportation Plan, in accordance with the Code of Virginia §15.2-2223, is a mandatory comprehensive planning assessment of existing conditions with consideration of future trends and needs. This plan must consider designation of transportation infrastructure needs, contain maps showing road and transportation improvements, and be in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP).1 The SYIP is the Commonwealth's fiscal plan to build and maintain new roads. Since the mid-1990s, the expansion of local comprehensive planning requirements has led to the preparation of more comprehensive transportation plans by Virginia localities. The purpose of this Master Transportation Plan is to present a system of transportation needs and recommendations. It addresses Code of Virginia requirements by providing for a roadway hierarchy and a multi-modal transportation system, while aligning transportation facilities with affordable housing and community services. This plan provides maps of capital improvement projects and the cost estimates associated with their completion. Accountability of this plan will include review by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to ensure that it aligns with the vision of the Six- Year Improvement Program (SYIP) and is consistent with the Commonwealth Transportation Board's (CTB) Statewide Transportation Plan. This plan will need review and approval for any subsequent revisions. This Master Transportation Plan also aligns with Envision Virginia Beach 2040 by considering transportation "a key priority, focusing on multi-modal means of connecting within our neighborhoods, across the City, region and beyond." 2 It also aligns with the City's recent adoption of a Complete Streets policy that promotes street safety by creating and managing streets, which "shall be comfortable for pedestrians,bicyclists,transit riders,motorists,and other users." Existing Conditions,Recent Trends and Projections Several trends and projections will influence the overall transportation needs of the City and region as follows: • Demographic Shifts o By 2045, the number of Americans over age 65 is expected to increase by 77%. About one-third of those over 65 will likely have a disability that limits mobility. Their access to critical services will be more important than ever. o There are 73 million Millennials aged 18 to 34 who will be an important engine of our future economy. Millennials are driving less, as evidenced by a reduction of 20%fewer miles over the 2000s decade.3 Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 2 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 o The demographic shifts identified above are influencing the need to increase the type of living and corresponding transportation choices throughout the city. • Physical Environment o Not only will the City address shifting trends in travel,but we will also assess how to deal with our changing physical environment. Constrained transportation corridors require our transportation planners and engineers to be as efficient as possible with the use of limited rights-of-way. Taking a proactive approach to these trends, the City adopted a Complete Streets policy in 2014 that is designed to enable safe access for all users of the road right-of-way. o Historically included in roadway project design as aesthetic treatments and for the many other benefits they provide, trees are now thought of as integral infrastructure for well-designed, multi-modal transportation corridors. Interception of storm water, reduction in urban heat islands, and providing shade for walkers, bikers, and transit users are all reasons for including trees along our transportation corridors. It is also important to note that, unlike other transportation infrastructure, the environmental benefits of well-cared for trees only increase over time. o Greater emphasis is being placed on improving public transit services, transit oriented development, transportation demand management, intelligent highway systems, and promotion of active transportation to reduce the reliance on driving single occupancy vehicles. o Since the City has an extensive shoreline and water features,environmental impacts such as sea level rise and recurrent flooding will play a key factor in how and where we travel(see Chapter 8, "Environmental Stewardship Framework'). • Funding o There has been a distinct downward trend of federal and state funding for local road projects. This, in combination with the parallel downward trend of city revenues collections, necessitating that the City conduct more detailed analyses and prioritization of transportation projects. o It has been thirty years since the City has undertaken extensive modeling of its transportation network. Preparation of this Master Transportation Plan used a macro modeling as an additional tool for greater analysis of the primary roadway network and to aide in planned roadway infrastructure prioritization. • Technology o There has been a notable advancement in technology that will affect modes of travel, along with the implementation of traffic demand management(TDM) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). There is also the implication of new methods of technology still under development,such as autonomous (self-driving)vehicles. CITY-WIDE TRANSPORTATION POLICIES Transportation underlies many aspects of successfully planning the growth and sustainability of a city. It is important to address the transportation needs of all people in an equitable manner. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 3 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Transportation planning decisions must be balanced with compatible land use planning and provide necessary efficiencies. It is also important to prepare for decision making by modeling traffic behavior while understanding the community's needs in the future. With these factors in mind,the City of Virginia Beach has recently woven transportation goals into its various community vision plans as follows: • Envision Virginia Beach 2040(2013) • A Community Plan for a Sustainable Future(2013) • City of Virginia Beach Strategic Plan,2015-2017 • Area Master Plans approved since 2007 (Strategic Growth Area Master Plans (2007- 2013), Interfacility Traffic Area & Vicinity Master Plan (2011), Virginia Aquarium & Owls Creek Area Plan,etc.) • Visioning Sessions with City Council (i.e.,Annual and Mid-Year Retreats) Most recently,the City adopted a Complete Streets policy and accompanying Administrative Directive (AD) in November 2014. This policy and AD guide transportation planners and engineers in the design and operation of the entire right-of-way to enable roadways to create safer access for all users,regardless of age,ability or mode of transportation.This policy and AD mean that every transportation project will make the street network better and safer for drivers,transit users, pedestrians,and bicyclists. A Complete Streets approach will be applied to all new roadway and roadway renovation projects to the greatest extent feasible,without compromising the primary functional use of the right-of-way. ■ Urban-style Complete Street Suburban Style Complete Street The goals of the City of Virginia Beach Complete Streets policy are: • Consider all users in all aspects of the project development process for surface transportation projects to the fullest extent practicable. • Match and balance roadway functions with user needs,both at the roadway segment level and as part of the larger transportation network. • Develop the public rights of way in harmony with the adjacent land uses. • Develop an attractive and sustainable transportation system. • Promote public health by supporting healthy lifestyle choices and improved air quality. • Promote safety and crash reduction. • Increase the economic value of business districts and neighborhoods. • Strengthen the community by creating a sense of place. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 4 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The entire Administrative Directive that implement's the City's Complete Streets Policy is found in the Comprehensive Plan's Reference Handbook.More information about Complete Streets can also be found on the City's website at: http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/sga/transportation- planning/Pages/complete-streets.aspx4 MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN FRAMEWORK ROADWAYS Primary Roadway Network Plan Map A key component of the Master Transportation Plan is the"Primary Roadway Network Plan Map" (see map insert for p. 6). This Map is a key planning tool for the development of the City's street network. The map was developed in conjunction with current specifications and standards used by the City's Public Works Department. The Primary Network Plan Map identifies the general road corridor locations,classification,and the ultimate proposed motor vehicular lane number and general configuration. The details of what amenities are incorporated in a given road section are identified in the City's Typical Section Standard Drawings contained within the Public Works Design Standards(see exhibit pp. 7-8). Each roadway cross section has alternative cross sections for constrained sections where right-of-way may be limited by the natural or built environment. The currently adopted typical sections will serve as a guide to determine ultimate rights-of-way required for new roads. Deviations to the typical section are subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works as per the general guidance of the City's Complete Streets Policy. A listing of the current major street network ultimate rights of way and estimates of cost in today's dollars are included in the Reference Handbook. For the first time in over thirty years,the development of the Primary Roadway Network Map was accomplished through the utilization of a Travel Demand Model. This Model was developed with the inclusion of the Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt Project(SEP&G). The City has contracted with the Virginia Modeling,Analysis,and Simulation Center(VMASC)to perform a detailed micro modeling analysis of traffic impacts of including or not including the SEP&G. Until the results are available from the VMASC Analysis,the Comprehensive Plan Primary Roadway Network will contain the SEP&G. If in the future this roadway is removed from the network,the Primary Roadway Network Map will be amended to include new alignments or modified lane calls for roads with traffic volumes negatively or positively impacted by removal of the SEP&G. The model results provide a tool for staff to decide on the following future ultimate lane call changes from the 2009 Map to the current 2015 map shown below. The lane call changes resulting from this analysis are found on p.9. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 5 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PRIMARY ROADWAY NETWORK PLAN MAP(see insert) Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 6 of 36 N City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan ., W E Chesapeake Bay -4: s DRAFT February 24,2016 , e t 0 Ql` C� d i.? i o . OP • • '•••• \ • nS 'SI 'I ovm a.a �o v 4 �3o ` ''� `xtt« dr { •,,.Y �_ 1 V 264 fi 4 .. ✓ •P 26 � a M1'c.7 ..., `4 .VI... 6d P CVNENCERn ZRO °4 - y,.... Atlantic Ocean • 1 +. ,S tt �t •,,: In PERI LPKWY K(, t` 401 , , :o a ,. ,WPW f 165 i 185' N.,,,rap ii. LRINNPVE .. GE'g • .' � ....,, • g f._.. 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'' Sir w§.a°tf�. . . � Ir'aE'rS(,r(t' ',•May include HOV lanes • en• .,r. nu,.n:,ron •ROW Varies:190'and 240'Typical •4 to 8 lanes ...-. _ • r 1 r. �rwr r x" at •Shared use path and sidewalk" •Landscaped median •Swale drainage(no curb) Typical Section:Parkway •Major-Up to S lanes,190'ROW F !a #' t ,ys 7".?- •Medium•Upto 6 lanes,165'ROW SAID !fie Wniet •Minor-Up to 4 lanes,145'ROW •Shared use path and sidewalk' Arterials •landscaped median 'Curb and Gutter / I •Upto4lanes-ll5'ROW Typical Section:Arterial •Undivided � 3,mx t moo. x ' •Shared use path and sidewalk' ► ` or' *curb and gutter (0 i 1 FeC(1 , SHARED 1.15E SIDEWALK •Upto2lanes-70'ROW •Undivided • •Sidewalks each side e tt• •Curb and Gutter Typical Section:Major Collector (Note:Minor collector has sidewalks on both sides) PAVED EDOV DEW PAVED RMtll LOCIE •Up to2lanes-70'ROW 'TM'�r*'"' unurrsrnw+ •On-street bike lanes/paved shoulder Rural •Undivided 'Swale drainage(no curb) - Collectors Typical Section:Rural Collector 'On sliest bike lanes may be added int hese a oss seOrons,as identified on the snap on page 6 18. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 7 of 36 FINAL DRAFT—City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan—It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Southeastern Parkway and •upto6lanes-300'ROW •Access Control Greenbelt , �. :;tr;:Pecraanaiterz =,rairtocraa�i�tra �. ' . 4„, ,„,, . ; w r .4 lanes Typical Section:Commons/Transition Area 4 lane • •Shared use paths each side •On street bike lanes Trolsitiptt- •landscaped median •Curb and gutter « � vriimamao •2 lanes •Shared use paths each side •On street bike lanes •Undivided Typical Section:Commons I Transition Area 2 lane •Swale drainage(no curb) Chapter 2,Section 2.1—Master Transportation Plan-Page 8 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Increases in future ultimate lanes (from the 2009 to 2015 Map for the year 2040) • Princess Anne Road (from Providence Road to just south of Ferrell Parkway) from 4 to 6 lanes. Decreases in future ultimate lanes (from 2009 to 2015 Map for the year 2040) • Diamond Springs Road (from Northampton Boulevard to Newtown Road) from 6 to 4 lanes • Baker Road (from Wesleyan Drive to Newtown Road) from 4 to 2 lanes • Salem Road (from Nimmo Parkway to Indian River Road)from 4 to 0 lanes • Birdne ck Road (from Norfolk Avenue to General Booth Boulevard) from 6 to 4 lanes • First Colonial Road (from Old Donation Parkway to Great Neck Road) from 6 to 4 lanes • West Neck Creek Parkway(from Nimmo Parkway to Indian River Road) from 4 to 2 lanes Other modifications • Reflects the existing lanes for all primary roadways within the Oceanfront Transportation Planning Area shown on the 2009 Map. The model results did not indicate the need for increased lane calls for any of these roadways. • Moved the alignment of West Neck Parkway(from North Landing Road to Indian River Road) to the area just west of Courthouse Estates and line it up with the north-south portion of Landstown Road (from North Landing Road to Landstown Road). • Adjusted the right of way width on Nimmo Parkway/Sandbridge Road (from Atwoodtown Road to Sandfiddler Road)to accommodate a two lane Parkway section. Adjusted the right of way width of Nimmo Parkway to accommodate a four lane Parkway section (from Atwoodtown Road to Upton Road). Reclassified Nimmo Parkway to a Minor Arterial from Upton Road to General Booth Boulevard. The results are summarized below and detailed modeling information is contained in the Reference Handbook. This model calculated the need and lane call for a facility based upon the traffic generation of existing and projected land uses throughout the city and region for the year 2040. The model was calibrated by aligning recent year traffic assignments with the corresponding existing traffic count data. A unique feature of this model is that the lane calls are based on the implementation of a prioritized group of road improvements that have the greatest cost benefits and value for reducing system-wide delay.It is important to note that the Travel Demand Model is only one analysis tool to provide data and projections for creating the Roadways section of the city's Master Transportation Plan,as well as prioritizing the transportation projects funded through the city's Quality Physical Environment Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Access Controlled Roadways There are many ways to improve traffic flow on the City's busier roads. The most expensive way,in many cases,is to add additional pavement or concrete and travel lanes to existing roads. This method increases storm water runoff,and right-of-way and can have a negative impact on surrounding communities and safety. Limiting access on selected corridors may be a more cost effective method to maintain and improve the capacity of these roads. Limiting the turning movements to and from these roads can increase roadway capacity and improve traffic flows on the corridors. The management of access points (driveways,intersections,etc.) is important to the safety and proper functioning of our roadways. Certain roads,due to their function in the overall roadway Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 9 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 network,need a higher level of access control than roads whose function is to provide more direct access. Roads designated"Access Control"are shown on the following Access Controlled Roads Map and has restricted direct access to and from that roadway segment for new developments. Private fit -} --,, t 4 ' ..,- A.,4-- a,---- p b fNp � t u ; �3 5 , } 7,Z. ti ,3, 1"x t `r i, . :P'''1 -' wy ,1.«"'.+w 1 , .y►"'o'..� c. ... .y4 'B 4w., 2 _. l t, t / N ,H ' 1 't c fit, 1 � o I' • 1• s IX �• O �� r*" £ . a v ,& ,,,,.,,.,,,w:, V) 3 0 c? .,✓ I I �L ,,,e, V C ,. ^ �, ,i` w - may- ./ d E a R r� Y �.,`�,, ! I O ---.‘ \ , ,:,i,___::._______. -.:,----\;\„ } ' -.., V i_ -7-_,...t., ,, , ,/ j Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 10 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 direct access is not permitted on these roadway segments,except when the property in question has no other reasonable access to the circulation system. Developers are encouraged to utilize building orientation and signage to help identify the businesses along these corridors. The following corridors are designated as"Access Control". • Northampton Boulevard between Diamond Springs Road and Shore Drive • Indian River Road from Providence Road to Ferrell Parkway and from South Independence Boulevard to North Landing Road • Ferrell Parkway • Princess Anne Road from Ferrell Parkway to Nimmo Parkway • Lynnhaven Parkway from I-264 to South Lynnhaven Road • Dam Neck Road from Rosemont Road to General Booth Boulevard • Nimmo Parkway • General Booth Boulevard • South Independence Boulevard from Holland Road to Lynnhaven Parkway • London Bridge Road/Drakesmile Road from I-264 to Dam Neck Road Regional Transportation Plan Highway Network Due to the fact that 46%of all workers in the Hampton Roads Region work in a different jurisdiction than where they live (US Census Bureau,2013),transportation planning must have a regional focus. 5 The primary tool to accomplish coordinated regional planning is the Hampton Roads 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP),which is scheduled for adoption by the end of 2015. Shown in the technical document is the Southside Hampton Roads roadway network from the 2040 LRTF',regional congested highway maps and information pertaining to the regional "mega"projects funded through the recent House Bill 2313. Roadway Safety Equally important to the goal of reducing congestion is the goal of improving roadway safety. As with congestion reduction,Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) can have a strong role in improving safety. The Commonwealth of Virginia has a federally-required Strategic Highway Safety Plan. The most recent update to the plan was in 2012 and addresses the four E's of transportation safety-education,enforcement and regulation,engineering,and emergency response. The Virginia Safety plan focuses on seven primary safety areas with the greatest promise to reduce crashes and serious injuries including: • Speeding • young drivers • occupant protection • impaired driving(includes texting,cell phone use,eating,etc.) • roadway departure • interse:tions Strategies to address several of the primary safety areas listed above will require extensive educational effrrts and traffic enforcement.The focus of this plan's recommendations relate to the need for physical roadway improvements to address speeding,roadway departure and intersections.The chief non-local funding source for roadway safety improvements is the Highway Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 11 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The HSIP process requires a data-driven,strategic approach to evaluation safety based on performance. As cited in the 2015 HRTPO State of Transportation report,the following trends are apparent: • Total number of crashes from 2005-2014 has dropped 24%. • Total number of injuries has fallen 13%. • Total number of fatalities has dropped 10%. The total number of crashes reached its low point in 2010 and has slightly increased since that date. The Comprehensive Plan's Technical Report includes a listing of ranked interstate interchanges and intersections in Virginia Beach,which would provide the greatest safety benefits if targeted for necessary funding for improvements. Recommended Policies: Roadways • Require traffic impact studies for any development proposal that yields a net 150 trips or more during the a.m.or p.m.peak hour. • Evaluate funding options for infrastructure needs created by new development. • Be creative with highway funding strategies and pursue all available grants and alternative funding strategies to reduce reliance on the shrinking federal and state funding sources. • Promote mixed use development,higher density development,and transportation demand management,especially in designated growth and activity centers,to reduce the need for single occupancy vehicle trips and encourages transit-oriented development. • When developing and updating the City's Capital Improvement Plan(CIP),review the CIP for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan(A listing of the current 2015-2020 CIP roadways is included in the Technical Report) • Evaluate the specific transportation project impact on quality of life and aesthetics for surrounding and proposed land uses. • Continue to improve the process of coordination between roadway and utility projects to minimize pavement cuts and traffic disruption. • Continue to implement transportation policies that reduce cut-through traffic and calm traffic in and through neighborhoods,while ensuring connectivity for pedestrian and bicycle users and emergency vehicles. • Utilize Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)to maximize the efficiency of the existing transportation system (see separate ITS section). • Continue to participate in the refinement of the Regional Hurricane Evacuation Plan. • Adhere to the recommendations of the 2014 Regional Safety Study strategies to address speeding,young drivers,occupant protection,impaired driving,roadway departure, intersection safety,and reliance on good data. • Prioritize interstate interchange and local road intersections based on safety cost/benefit analysis outlined in the 2014 Safety Study. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Roadways • Adopt updated general typical sections and plan views to be consistent with those currently in the Public Works Design Standards. • Implement the improvements shown on the City's Primary Roadway Network Map,the Regional 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan,and the Bikeways and Trails Plan to the Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 12 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 }}yy z Connected Commends S+" C� i(.+ Scum SMe .`.�' "` ' .'i `,4'..m T etS»tem(SSTS) ,+'^ > r - ice. +�'�,y - "4- • 4. c.r. — .1 ,,q.'-1, - - f, , r ...4.4-tte, 8 ® r- :r,ri: it..- A" 1 —S',.,,,,. Ake 11. _ ,• 1 ', . ,,,- ..! h t P \4 '' Chesapeaae �t .... i e NOe • f th t z r> „ _ Virginia Beach High Capacity Transit Extensions-Precise lines and station locations subject to further study Regional&Local Bus Transit The"Connect:Hampton Roads"initiative found that reliable,frequent,and accessible local bus serves as the backbone of every successful transit system. The report describes the condition of the region's curre:rit bus system as inadequate,with routes that do not effectively connect across city boundaries;arid operating with inconsistent times,days,and frequencies. Below are the types of HRT bus routes that currently serve the City of Virginia Beach: • Fixed Regular Routes-Regular routes at scheduled times and days of operation and service hours vary by route. There are currently 11 fixed routes within Virginia Beach. • MAX Express Routes-The MAX,or Metro Area Express,is a regional express service connecting commuters to cities across Hampton Roads.It offers an economical,stress-free, fast rice to major employment centers from established park and ride lots.There are currently 5 fixed routes that pick up Virginia Beach residents at the Oceanfront,Silverleaf Park and Ride lot or the Indian River Park and Ride lot and take riders to major employment centers,such as the naval bases,shipyards,and Downtown Norfolk with limited.stops. The Max routes cost twice the fare of traditional buses but provide limited stops and extra comfort such as free Wi-Fi. Passengers can also partake in the guaranteed ride home program. • Seasonal Bus Routes-In Virginia Beach,there are 3 special shuttle routes to support the concentration of visitors at the Oceanfront.Efforts are underway to expand these shuttle Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 17 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 service operations to include new routes from the Oceanfront to the Shore Drive/Great Neck Road business area,and a shuttle to supplement light rail and make connections in the Town Center area. • Special Event Shuttles- HRT operates shuttle service for several special events within Virginia Beach,since parking is best planned to accommodate average daily visitation for general areas,rather than during peak periods or at specific venues that experience extreme congestion during events. ` �! b I I I L. amu.. Nit '1 r HRT Atlantic Avenue Trolley Virginia Beach shares the most utilized bus route in the region with the City of Norfolk(Route 20). Route 20 connects the Oceanfront to Downtown Norfolk and serves approximately 5000 passengers daily. It has the greatest frequency and time duration of all the Virginia Beach routes. This route parallels the proposed light rail extension and bisects six of the City's eight SGAs. Most of the remaining routes serve the City's Suburban Area with hourly headways and five days a week daytime service. The current bus route map for the City can be found in the Technical document. The City has begun to incrementally fund enhanced services with the recent extension of evening hours on two of the suburban routes. The short term strategy to increase bus ridership will be to implement the feeder bus service for the light rail extension as depicted in the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study,by HRT8. The map below shows the feeder bus network with the various transit extension options. The feeder bus network targets new service along Witchduck Road/Kempsville Road (Route 35) from the Chesapeake's Greenbrier area to the proposed Witchduck Road station. An additional newly configured Route 39 would link Sentara Princess Anne Hospital,Lynnhaven Mall,the Hilltop SGA,and the Oceanfront. Numerous routes in the eastern portion of the City will connect to a new express bus service,which will operate from the Oceanfront to the proposed Town Center station. Bus service on seven of the City's eleven fixed routes would have greatly expanded service times and days to match the operating characteristics of light rail (see Technical Report for more details regarding the proposed bus improvements). Recognizing the need for transportation services to be aligned with affordable housing and community services,maps are included in the Technical document that show the location of facilities for seniors care,community services,and other transit dependence indicators) are provided in the Report. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 18 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 HRT and the City of Virginia Beach have acknowledged that,to improve transit services,that there is a need to address basic infrastructure needs. Clean,safe,and comfortable waiting areas at light rail stations and bus stops are essential to an effective transit system. The City has an extremely low percentage of bus stops with shelters for weather protection. This is due to a combination of low funding and low ridership for justification purposes. Currently,the City has approved funding to effectively double the number of bus stop shelters within an approximate 5-year period. HRT has a similar strategy to increase the number of shelters regionally,particularly at high volume stops. A map showing the location of existing and proposed shelters for implementation in next 5 years is incluc.ed in the Technical Document. Paratransit The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires localities to provide"comparable transportation service for individuals with disabilities,who are unable to use fixed route transportation systems." 9 HRT provides Active Paratransit customers a demand-response service along its fixed-route services. The service is provided origin-to-destination within 4 mile of the fixed bus routes and utilizes a variety of vehicles. Paratransit service is reliant on the fixed route bus service,because any changes in the HRT bus routes will affect the paratransit service area. Paratransit service currently accounts for approximately 1/6 of the City's entire budget devoted to transit. The service can be unpredictable for annual budgeting purposes.Paratransit usage continues to increase at a rate significantly higher than bus or light rail. There are approximately a dozen private companies, charitable organizations, and community social service agencies that also provide transportation services to serve clients who might otherwise utilize paratransit. On demand transportation providers,such as taxicabs,Uber, Lyft,and App-A-Cab also have services that may benefit senior community and disabled persons. HRT Paratransit Vehicle Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 19 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ii k/O 8 , • �`4iN n �� o �.J f ,fir` {"..ter/+ :N �Y r 3 i 6 f."-Te A k' / s" ; e.,..00%,..., 2 a < e "tyw ___.. 40 Po e � f l. `1%} V �+ CU "°4, x z ' ? ' i 0 a. 6 cu ~ 41 cu ii., CO 4 i x 'O it 4- ) \ 1/1 O a h>/fe.....1.0,.... til 211 "Ai. yq f al lir 1111 Air Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 20 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Policies:Passenger Rail and Transit/Public Transportation • Support the increased frequency of Amtrak train service to both the Southside and Peninsula to connect Virginia Beach and the region to Richmond,the Northeast Corridor, and the soon-to-be enhanced Southeast Corridor. • Align Transportation Improvements and Services with affordable,accessible housing and community services through the following recommendations: o Provide public transit service to as many transit dependent users as possible through major bus operations restructuring with the completion of light rail and thereafter, co ncurrent with the annual review process. Transit dependent users include,but are not limited to,persons 65 or over,persons at or below the poverty line,and persons who have no car available. o For compliance with new Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2223,provide public transit service to the following transit dependent locations,including but not limited to,adult daycare,assisted living,dialysis centers,human services,libraries,nursing homes, senior residences. Enhance ADA-compliant pedestrian infrastructure from transit dependent uses to transit stations/stops to provide convenient access to transit routes an d limit expensive paratransit service. o Discourage the approval of multi-family or group home development applications that are located over' -mile from a fixed transit route. Although the current HRT standard for.the provision of paratransit services is 3/4-mile,it is necessary to provide the suggested walkable distance to accommodate many of the transit dependent users who may not be eligible for paratransit service. Many studies indicate that 1-mile is the maximum distance one should walk to access transit services. • Bus Stop Accessibility and Shelter Improvements: o Continue to coordinate with HRT to increase the number of bus shelters within Virginia Beach from its current coverage of approximately 5%of all stops to 10%within the next 5 years and doubling this new amount by the year 2040. o Co ntinue to enhance bus shelter/transit station design to include enhanced lighting, bicycle storage,and signage/real time information regarding schedules. o Consider the needs of the disabled persons and senior elderly community when deviations are considered for transit routes. Maintain a paratransit service area map reflecting the 3/4-mile service radius from City transit routes. Discourage uses with likely transit- dependent persons from being developed in areas outside of a l mile radius of a fixed route,especially multi-family residential development,age-restricted,senior or assisted living communities,employment centers,and medical and educational institutions. o Continue to enhance the ADA-compliant pedestrian infrastructure,particularly along transit routes,to better serve the senior/disabled persons and reduce the cost of expensive paratransit service. • Alignment of Land Use and Economic Development Initiatives with Transportation Improvements: o Encourage mixed-use development throughout the Urban and Suburban Areas,and encourage the highest density development within the City's Strategic Growth Areas. This form of development will induce the highest ridership for public transit and many shorter trips can be made by foot or by bicycle. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 21 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Passenger Rail and Transit/Public Transportation • City Council has adopted a Locally Preferred Alternative to extend The Tide from the Newtown Road station in Norfolk to terminate at a new station in Town Center near Constitution Avenue. Plan for the future extension of this high capacity transit system as follows : o East to the Oceanfront o North to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek and west to Norfolk International Airport o South to Princess Anne Commons and the Municipal Center o West to Chesapeake • Evaluate appropriate technology for these high capacity corridors include light rail,maglev, bus rapid transit and others that depend on a rail or similar fixed guideway that separates the transit from normal vehicular use. • Light Rail System Planning- Construct the eastern terminus of light rail station;proposed at Constitution Avenue,so that it can easily be expanded to serve as a major passenger hub, with enhanced amenities and platforms to serve future east,north,and south high capacity transit corridors. • Establish an east-west multi-modal corridor- Develop a shared use path generally within the old Norfolk Southern railroad alignment from the Newtown Road light rail station to Town Center. Study extension of this path along this railroad alignment to the east of Town Center.This proximity will allow for greater connectivity to light rail stations and greater multi-modal choice(see also see Active Transportation recommendations). • Light Rail Station Connectivity-Enhance pedestrian/bicycle connections to all high capacity transit stations and bus route stops to provide safe access and enhanced modal choice. • Proactive Bus Service planning recommendations: o Coordinate annual evaluation of new bus routing,frequency of service,and duration of service. In the near future (within 5 years),implement the proposed feeder bus network needed to serve the light rail extension from Norfolk to Virginia Beach Town Center. o Enhance local bus service to become a viable option for people who could choose to drive,otherwise referred to as"choice riders." The provision of frequent,reliable, comfortable service can reduce single occupancy automobile travel and,thus,address traffic congestion and reduce the need for additional construction of highway lane miles. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION "Active Transportation"is the combination of walking,bicycling,and other use of other non- motorized wheeled vehicles that may benefit from the same infrastructure.Benefits can include: • healthy activity and improved fitness • increased social interaction and engagement • reduced use of fossil fuels and the concomitant reduced pollution • reduced costs of living Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 22 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 The vision for active transportation in Virginia Beach,adopted in the 2011 Bikeways and Trails Plan reads: Virginia Beach will be a City where people can walk,run and ride anywhere safely,efficiently and enjoyably. Virginia Beach developed in the 1960s thru the 1990s with a suburban pattern that fostered the development of residential neighborhoods that,in some cases were isolated from the adjacent areas.This,in part,led to development of a transportation network that relied more and more on higher speed roadways to span the larger distances between the starting and ending points of trips. As this network developed,biking and walking as useful modes of transportation were not as much in the forefront of design,often including small narrow sidewalks as the primary pedestrian/bicycling infrastructure. w r .f-adSG/ r 4 . Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach's historically predominant suburban-style development model can make walking and biking challenging for the following reasons: • Distance.Work centers are scattered,with limited aggregation of large employment centers,like Town Center/Pembroke and the Resort SGAs;and the military bases that draw the majority of workers. Therefore,it is harder to match facilities to predictable work commutes.If employment is not close to home,the commute can be long. Regionally,46%of workers commute to work in a different city than where they live. • Lack of desirable facilities.Casual bike riders generally need continuous,connected facilities that match their comfort level from end to end of each trip. At present,the City's system of sidewalks,bikeways,and trails is not yet consistent in providing that continuity. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 23 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Perceived threats from traffic. Most of the larger roads have speed limits of 45 miles per hour,with large volumes of traffic moving at least that fast.Few cyclists are comfortable in such conditions for on road cycling,and those that do often report hostile behavior from motorists. • Neighborhood islands.Many neighborhoods are like islands surrounded by obstacles such as waterways and high-speed,high-volume roadways.Casual cyclists cannot get far without the challenge of navigating a major roadway or other hindrance. • Interstate barriers. I-264 is a barrier running east-west across Virginia Beach,and I-64 does the same across the western portion of the City and leading into Norfolk and Chesapeake.Commuting across these barriers is very difficult,funneling cyclists and pedestrians into limited crossing spots,some of which can be difficult and dangerous. For cyclist commuters who work in Downtown Norfolk and in Chesapeake's Greenbrier area,it can be hard to reach these destinations. Virginia Beach is not an island and our active transportation system needs to coordinate with our neighbors in Chesapeake,Norfolk,and North Carolina,as well as beyond.Several initiatives are underway,and the staffs of the cities are collaborating on a variety of new connections: • South Hampton Roads TraillQ(SHRT)will run 41 miles from the Oceanfront via the rail corridor,connecting the downtowns of Virginia Beach,Norfolk,and Portsmouth,and through Chesapeake to Downtown Suffolk.) 411b 0 cn �, map 1117 Q ©�. 0 tee. m 0 OD c � a, Q ®. .., m PicD OD • ®p General Alignment of the South Hampton Roads Trail • Beaches to Bluegrass Trail (B2B)11 is in planning stages with both the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Virginia Department of Transportation.It will be a "braided trail"following the SHRT,extending all the way to Cumberland Gap at the westernmost end of Virginia. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 24 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • The East Coast Greenwaylz(ECGW) does not enter Virginia Beach,but connects to both SHRT and B2B,providing north-south connectivity from Maine to Florida. • Bike Route 76 (BR76)spur) The Transcontinental Bike Route runs from Astoria,Oregon to Yorktown,VA.Many cyclists,who have made the journey east;or are starting their westward journey,want to do a"wheel dip"in both oceans as part of the journey,and thus they opt to begin or end their treks at 84W the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.Creating a spur route would formalize this and provide direction for them. • Blueways and Greenways.While sidewalks,bikeways,and trails are obvious elements of an active transportation system,blueways and greenways are growing as components too.In Virginia Beach,we are developing the Thalia Creek Greenway around Town Center.The Green Sea Byway is a wide swath running from Chesapeake to Sandbridge,generally parallel to Indian River Road. • The 2040 Regional Long Range Plan and Map,prepared by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO),include a new Active Transportation component14. This plan highlights the many planned active transportation connections within the various localities. Recommended Policies:Active Transportation The vision adopted in the 2011 Bikeways and Trails Plan still applies.This vision leads to several broad policy initiatives about how to move forward: • Continue to implement projects using the Complete Streets policy in accordance with the City's Administrative Directive. • Continue to prioritize active transportation facilities through the Capital Improvement Plan, the development review process,federal/state grant programs and opportunities present with the maintenance/upkeep of roads and linear utility corridors. • Focus on facilities that serve the middle majority of active transportation users. • Focus on continuity and connectivity within the existing system,beginning with a gap analysis. • Enhance the bike safety and pedestrian safety educational efforts in schools,for visitors, and to the general public. • Support regional trail systems,especially the South Hampton Roads Trail,Beaches to Bluegrass,and BR76 spur,each of which ties to the paths along the City's proposed light rail corridor. Agenda Items for Future Action Recommendations: Active Transportation • Develop a study to identify additional and improved crossings of I-264 and I-64 to serve both the existing demand and the likely increases in demand for active transportation modes as The Tide extension begins service. The most urgent specific connection is in the Town Center area,to relieve the hazardous crossings along Independence Boulevard. • Continue to utilize the City's Bikeways and Trails Plan151617 as the guiding active transportation policy document and initiate a plan update. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 25 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 OTHER MODES OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION Air Travel Air travel for Virginia Beach residents and businesses is primarily through Norfolk International Airport. The airport experienced a drop in passengers of 24%from 2005-201418. Nationally, airport passenger levels have increased by 3%during the same ten years. A substantial reason for the decrease in passengers was the increase in the average airfare. In 2005 average airfares were $304 which was similar to the national average. By' y the end of 2014,the average airfare had increased 52%to$463 which is well above the national average of$393. Other factors.in passenger and flight reductions include fewer trips made by the military and the negatve impacts of airline consolidation. Results from these consolidations left the two Hampton Roads Airports with nine fewer nonstop destinations and 54 fewer daily flights offered when compared to 2006. The Norfolk International Airport Master Plan was most recently updated in December,2008 and is intended to provide the Authority with a plan that identifies necessary capital improvements(see Master Plan exhibit is shown below)19. 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Recent capital improvements at the airport include terminal renovations in 2014. The FAA is in the initial planning stages of an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)for improvements proposed by NAA at the Airport20. The purpose of the proposed improvements at ORF is: • To meet relevant FAA airfield safety standards and enhance airfield safety without reducing runway availability. Relevant airfield safety standards include: o Runway Safety Area,which is designed to provide additional safety in the event an aircraft leaves the runway; o Runway Protection Zone,which is area at ground level prior to the threshold or beyond the runway end to enhance the safety and protection of people and property on the ground;and, o Runway Object Free Area,which is designed to provide an area clear of objects surrounding a runway. • To enhance operational efficiency and maintain airfield utility while considering surrou nding airspace and ORF's critical design aircraft;and, • To provide a safe,efficient southern vehicular access,on Airport property,to the Airport's termir,.al area. Primary components of the Airport's proposed project include: • Decommissioning and demolition of Runway 14/32. • Constructing a relocated secondary parallel to and separated by 876 feet from the existing Runway 5/23.The proposed Runway 5R/23L would be 6,500 feet long by 150 feet wide. • Access improvements to the Airport's passenger terminal area (on Airport property). The location of the airport along the Norfolk/Virginia Beach line provides many residents and businesses with convenient access to air travel and its associated economic benefits. However,the adjacent Burton Station and nearby neighborhoods experience some negative impacts such as noise,cut through traffic impacts,overall environmental impacts and incompatible land uses. The Burton Statior..SGA Plan described in the land use section provides greater information regarding these benefits and impacts. Ports Over 19 million tons of general cargo,primarily transported in containers,was handled by the Port of Virginia(PCV) in 2014,a record year. The amount of general cargo handled by the Port has increased 19%between 2005 and 2014. The maritime industry also measures containerized cargo using a standard called"20 foot equivalent units,or TEU's.The POV ranked third highest among East Coast ports in volume (in terms of TEU's) of containerized cargo handled in 2014,and seventh highest among all US ports.21 The POV is comprised of four primary facilities in Hampton Roads (the photo below shows the locations within Hampton Roads): Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 27 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Newport News Marine Terminal • Norfolk International Terminals • Portsmouth Marine Terminal • Virginia International Gateway Portsmouth Although there are no Virginia Port facilities within Virginia Beach, many of the longshoreman and spin off businesses are located within the City. Like the Norfolk International Airport, the POV is impacted by national/international economic factors and competition from other ports. The POV is well positioned for additional growth. The Panama Canal expansion will be open by 2016 and Hampton Roads is one of the few East Coast ports that can serve the largest ships. Additional,there have been recent rail expansions to handle additional cargo. &k (mss ,r--- Port of Virginia The 2040 Master Plan is POV's infrastructure investment strategy to create economic benefits and unconstrained growth opportunities to Virginia through maritime commerce22.Critical components of this strategy include: • Expanding terminal capacity at a sufficient pace to keep up with growing demand. • Remaining flexible to new opportunities and conditions. • Coordinating terminal access improvements with state transportation and economic development plan. The POV attracts diverse businesses seeking efficient access to growing markets via international trade lanes and inland freight corridors.It is well-positioned to continue capturing a significant share of future container cargo growth due to its excellent facilities,shifts in global trade patterns, and efficient intermodal connections. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 28 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Economic activity related to the POV currently employs more than 343,000 Virginians,with$13.5 billion in compensation,and generates$41.1 billion in revenues and$1.2 billion in taxes.As port capacity increases,growth in trade-related businesses will spur further growth in local businesses, creating more jobs,economic activity,and opportunities for a prosperous Commonwealth. Competitive participation in the global market depends in part on being able to efficiently transfer goods through Port facilities.Business growth will result in greater need for terminal facilities. The POV,in its mission to stimulate maritime commerce,will use the 2040 Master Plan to ensure the capacity to support growth in Virginia is available when it is needed. By 2040,demand for terminal capacity is forecasted to be over three times the existing demand (2.1 million TEU today vs. 7.2 million TEU in 2040).Existing capacity must more than double to meet forecasted demand (3.4 million TEU existing). Capacity improvements will initially be achieved at APMT and NIT(4.6 million TEU total build out capacity),but further growth must look to the construction of new terminals,or the redesign of existing terminals,in order to provide the 2.6 million TEU remaining shortfall in capacity.The 2040 Master Plan schedules the projects and identifies the funding necessary to construct the improvements in time to meet demand. Other Maritime The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway(AIWW) is a major maritime facility that accommodates a variety of commercial and recreational water uses within the City including: • US Coast Guard • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for Homeland Security • Barge traffic supporting intermodal transportation to deep draft ports • Military equipment and supply transportation barges and vessels • Commercial fishing vessels and charter fishing vessels • Cruise and tour boats • Recreational vessels • NOAA research vessels • Department of Energy research vessels • US Army Corps of Engineers and industry dredging vessels The Elizabeth River system,the Lynnhaven River system,Back Bay,and Owl's Creek also provide a variety of recreational and commercial activities throughout the City. • Pungo Ferry Bridge/North Landing River(AIWW) Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 29 of36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Freight Trucks are the primary mover of freight within Hampton Roads. Roadway congestion adds to the operating costs of companies and shippers,impacting the economic competitiveness of the Port of Virginia,Hampton Roads,and the State of Virginia.The overall tonnage of domestic goods that will be moved into,within,and out of Hampton Roads by truck is expected to increase 65%from 66.9 million tons to 110.1 million tons between 2010 and 2040. HRTPO published a series of technical reports regarding freight and identified several major bottlenecks. Virginia Beach is fortunate to not contain one of these bottlenecks within its borders. However,all of the major routes out of Hampton Roads to the west of Virginia Beach contain major bottlenecks which affect many Virginia Beach residents and businesses. General cargo volumes at the Port of Virginia continue to rise. About 30-35%of all containers handled by the Port of Virginia are transported by rail,which accounted for a total of 448,100 containers shipped by rail in 2014. This is up from 231,100 containers in 2009. The Hampton Roads network is owned and operated by two large Class I railroads (CSX and Norfolk Southern) and four smaller Class III railroads.With the increasing number of freight trains and the reintroduction of passenger rail into South Hampton Roads,safety and congestion at crossings are major concerns. There are 620 crossings,of which over 80%are at grade. Recommended Policies: Other Regional Transportation Modes • Support the implementation of the Port of Virginia's Master Plan to enhance the state and regional economy,while ensuring that the impacts of the port operations on the region are mitigated. • Support the implementation of the Norfolk International Airport Master Plan to ensure its continued role in serving the Southside Hampton Roads with convenient air travel,while ensuring that future actions of the Airport properly consider the impacts on the adjacent built and natural environment.This includes opportunities to enhance multi-modal connections to and from the airport. • Work with the US Army Corps of Engineers,the US-Coast Guard,and various other agencies to support maintenance and improvements that enhance water travel for both commercial and recreational purposes. TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Transportation demand management,traffic demand management or travel demand management (all TDM)is the application of strategies and policies to reduce travel demand,specifically that of single-occupancy private vehicles,or to redistribute this demand in space or in time. Congestion in Virginia Beach,like that in most major US cities,is primarily concentrated during the morning, school hour,and particularly the afternoon rush hours. During off peak hours,many of the same roadways function at an acceptable level. In 2013,82% of the commuters in Hampton Roads drove alone to work with a mean travel time of 24 minutes. Although-Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach employment centers are dispersed throughout the region,there are several large employments centers that lend themselves well to TDM strategies. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 30 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Because of these traffic patterns,some congestion could be alleviated by reducing demand during the peak hours. By increasing roadway capacity through relatively inexpensive technological improvements,such as signal coordination and"Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)"or the changing of traffic habits,more expensive road widening could be delayed or avoided. TDM congestion management strategies and a continued push for the use of alternative transportation modes are targeted at the reduction of congestion and the need for more road construction projects. Many regionaa TDM programs are offered , through the regional TRAFFIX program. 40. TRAFFIX was established in 1995 and is 4111 supported administratively by HRT. TRAFFIX receives annual state funding and promotes a Y variety of programs and incentives,including the111 following:23 "" f -444 �.g, t • Carpooling and commuter matching. oak k ' Carpool matches have increased from TR L . 6,987 in 2010 to 14,952 in 2014. ,,e�sF.� '°"A1ernotl�gs • Guaranteed ride programs for anyone who Hampton Roads Transit's TRAFFIX Program marketing gets to work by means other than driving event alone. The NuRide reward program is for anyone who gets to work by means other than driving alone. NuRide registrations have roughly doubled from 673 in 2010 to 1,258 in 2014 and even more impressive is the total trips recorded have increased from 96,211 in 2010 to 457,266 in 2014. • Information regarding Park and ride/Park and sail lots. VDOT owns and maintains several lots where commuters may park to join car/vanpools or take transit to their work destinations. There are two park and ride locations within Virginia Beach;including Silverleaf(located at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Holland Road)and Indian River(located at the intersection Indian River Road and Reon Drive). • Vanpooling/leasing. • Teleworking or working from home. TRAFFIX works with area employers,including the military,to educate,develop,and implement transportation alternative programs for their employees. Other effective TDM strategies include: • Local ordinances that encourage mixed use development and integration of land uses to reduce the amount of distance between residential,work and other activities to make active transportation and transit choice alternatives. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 31 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Parking pricing strategies to discourage use of automobiles and encourage the use of transit. • Flexible work hours. Transit and Active Transportation use are considered important components of TDM and are described in detail in separate sections of this chapter. Recommended Policies: Transportation Demand Management • Continue to emphasize alternatives to road widening/new construction to alleviate congestion. Multi-modal transportation,ITS,and the various TDM strategies outlined in this chapter are the key alternatives to accomplish this. • Strive for a per-capita net reduction of motor vehicle trips and trip distances. • Continue to focus on changing land use development patterns to encourage mixed use and TOD development in appropriate areas throughout the City,particularly in the Strategic Growth Areas. • Continued support of the TDM programs such as the region's"TRAFFIX"program,which offers programs and incentives for car/van pooling and other trip reducing services. • Encourage and provide incentives for employers to reduce peak hour demand by utilizing flexible or off-peak work schedules and telecommuting. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Transportation Demand Management(TDM) • Develop a comprehensive TDM Plan, including telecommuting,flexible work schedules, and off peak business hours,especially in the City's main employment centers. Utilize TRAFFIX staff to survey major employers in these centers to formulate the TDM plans with necessary incentives. • Recognize and reduce the impacts of parking supply on travel demand by developing new fee- based parking strategies and regulations in appropriate areas with good transit service. INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEMS(ITS) Even since the late 2000s,there have been substantial technological advancements that have improved or otherwise made information easier to obtain to make travel decisions. This section describes both the regional and local implementation of this technology by discussing the City's Traffic Management System;the effect of Mobile Apps;the City's Parking Management approach; a variety of Future Trends in transportation;and,and recommended future action items. Various cities throughout the region maintain ITS infrastructure as part of their transportation management systems.At a regional level,VDOT maintains infrastructure at nearly every mile along the interstate highway.Technology currently in use by VDOT includes: • Transportation Operation Centers-Centers that incorporate various ITS technologies to assist staff with traffic monitoring,incident response,and information dissemination. • CCTV Cameras-Provides roadway images to transportation operations centers and the public. • Vehicle Detection Devices-Records traffic volumes and speeds.Notifies transportation operations center staff of congestion and incidents. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 32 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Electronic Toll Collection-Allows travelers to pass quickly through special lanes,avoiding backups and delays due to paying tolls. • Reversible Roadway Gates-Allows traffic on limited access roadways to be reversed based on commuting patterns,maximizing the use of the existing roadway. • 511 Virginia- Provides up-to-date traveler information via telephone,the internet,and other methods. • Transit Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)-Provides the location of transit vehicles,aiding on-time performance. • Emergency Vehicle Signal Preemption -Changes the traffic signal when emergency vehicles approach,improving the safety and response time of emergency vehicles. • Changeable Message Signs-Provides up-to-date information to the traveling public. • Advanced Signal Systems-Improves the coordination and timing of traffic signals in a corridor or throughout an entire city,reducing the number of stops and delays.24 In January 2006,the City of Virginia Beach formed the Traffic Management Center(TMC).The TMC has a direct connection to VDOT's TOC,which allows for data and video sharing.25 The TMC facilitates a transportation communication network applying technology and engineering to traffic management and disseminating traffic related information.The City of Virginia maintains a traffic management system which: • Consists of a 100-mile fiber optic cable backbone,50-miles of twisted pair copper cable, and 59,closed-circuit television cameras; • Controls all of the city's 380 traffic signals; • Provides a connection to the Virginia Department of Transportation's Traffic Operations Center(TOC),and will provide the City of Virginia Beach with direct access to video from the TOC'S interstate cameras; • Includes seven permanent,changeable message signs and 50 systems detectors (to detect instantaneous changes in traffic flow);and, • Features traffic data collectors to provide information for analysis.26 Mobile Apps In the age of smartphones,apps have become a commuter's modern-day compass.Mobile apps are transforming the way we travel and how we think about mobility.A wealth of travel related information is now at the fingertips of all commuters.We are only beginning to value the data generated from and the utility of these apps. The creation of real-time and historical data may shape the future landscape of our transportation networks and transform the way we currently travel.The apps are inclusive of all types of travel modes and,in some cases,have the ability to streamline those travel modes into one seamless journey. Parking Management The Virginia Beach Parking Management Office manages more than 8,250 off-street spaces in eight parking garages and ten surface lots at the Oceanfront(Resort),Croatan Beach,Sandbridge Beach, Little Island,and Town Center.These locations are intended to accommodate long-term parking use and to provide overnight parking.Monthly leases are available at the Oceanfront and Town Center garages.Weekly leases are available at the Oceanfront garages to accommodate hotel guests that have multiple vehicles.When there is coordination of effective parking management with transit infrastructure and services,it can have a combined positive impact on traffic congestion.27 Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 33 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Currently,the City of Virginia Beach has implemented the use of this app at on-street parking locations at the Oceanfront. "Parkmobile"allows users to start and manage parking transactions using a mobile app. 28 Smarter Systems The future of traffic management systems will improve vastly with advances in technology. Adaptive traffic signal control technology,otherwise known as smart traffic signals,will both reduce harmful vehicle emissions and travel times.New technology combines concepts of artificial intelligence and traffic theory to allow traffic signals to communicate with one another and adapt to traffic conditions in real time. States are adopting active traffic management(ATM) systems.These systems are found on interstate highways and consist of a system of computer software,sensors, and cameras.The system is built to recognize issues and reduce secondary accidents. In Virginia,an ATM pilot is currently in use on I-66.The system uses overhead lane signs to provide advance notice of traffic conditions,such as: • Variable speed limit signs direct drivers to incrementally reduce their speeds • Symbols direct drivers to change lanes due to lane blockage • Overhead message signs warn drivers of slowdowns,backups and collisions ahead29 Emerging technologies in Information and Communication(ICT),Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and ITS will continue to advance and affect the way we currently travel.Communicating real-time traffic information has become instantaneous with digital platforms provided by the internet.Most state Departments of Transportation use social media and mobile apps to communicate time- sensitive traffic and travel information to a broader audience than in decades past.30 Connected Vehicles Research is currently underway by the United States Department of Transportation(USDOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)to develop connected vehicle technology, including vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)technology.Connected vehicle applications provide connectivity between vehicles,infrastructure,and wireless devices to prevent crashes,reduce carbon emissions, and promote continuous real-time connectivity.Vehicle safety applications will provide data such as speed and location flowing from nearby vehicles.Vehicles will identify risks and provide drivers with warnings to avoid other vehicles preventing collisions involving rear-end,lane change,and intersection crashes. 31 Vehicle Automation In June 2015,Governor Terry McAuliffe announced efforts to move forward with an automated industry partnership.The partnership includes VDOT,the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute(VTTI),and Transurban. As a result of the work,the Commonwealth will create Virginia Automated Corridors (VAC).The new initiative will streamline the use of Virginia roads and state-of-the-art test facilities for automated-vehicle testing, certification,and migration towards deployment.32 A more detailed description of vehicle automation is provided in the Technical Report. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 34 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Policies:Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS) • Utilize Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)to maximize the efficiency of the existing transportation system. • Encourage the use of ITS to optimize road capacity,in conjunction with VDOT and regional efforts. Examples of ITS include traffic signal systems,variable message signs,traffic cameras and electronic toll collection. • Consider leveraging third party traffic data and analytics for real-time traffic management, incident response how data from apps and other credible sources can assist in future planning and predicting trends. • Continue to develop technology to manage varying transportation needs that take into consideration the characteristics of urban development areas. • Continue to support ITS technology as developed and maintained by VDOT at the regional level. • Work in unison with all Hampton Road cities,the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)and VDOT to improve effective regional planning with coordination provided through the Transportation Operations Committee(TOC). Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS) • Update plans for traffic signalization every three years. • Monitor trends regarding emerging technologies in the area of Information and Communication(ICT),Global Positioning Systems (GPS),and ITS.Stay current with trends in ITS to develop it as an on-going resource for transportation network infrastructure. • Create parking strategies that merge technology and infrastructure.Adopt innovations to deliver live parking data to citizens including heat maps that can show drivers available parking on a block-by-block basis.Consider dynamic meter pricing raising the price for on- street parking during peak time to make some spaces available.When spaces are available, drivers spend less time searching for parking. • Consider developing dynamic pricing mechanisms for roads,parking spaces,and shared- use assets to balance supply and demand. • Continue to develop and implement adaptive signal control in coordination with FHWA. The City is currently developing an application and is awaiting approval from FHWA. • To promote the use of local transit,consider equipping parking garages with more internal directional signage to show the location of transit stops. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 35 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ENDNOTES 1 https://legl.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?071+ful+CHAP0761 2 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/sga/envision%202040/8.23.2012- EnvisionVirginiaBeach2040FinalReport.pdf 3 Beyond Traffic 2045 -Trends and Choices,U.S.Department of Transportation 4 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/sga/transportation- planning/Pages/complete-streets.aspx. 5 US Census Bureau,2013 6 http://hrtpo.org/uploads/docs/070115TTAC-Enclosure%2017- State%20of%20Transportation%20in%20Hampton%20Roads%202015-Draft%20Report.pdf 7 http://gohrt.com/public-records/Planning-and-Development-Documents/Origin-Destination- Surveys/OandDFinalReport.pdf 8 http://www.gohrt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/VBTES-Projected-Operating-and- Maintenance-Costs-Nov.-20-2014.pdf 9 http://www.fta.dot.gov/12876 3906.html 10 https://www.facebook.com/SouthHamptonRoadsTrail 11 http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational planning/trailb2b.shtml 12 http://www.greenway.org/ 13 http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/us-bicycle-route-system/ 14 http://www.hrtpo.org/page/long-range-transportation-plan/ 15http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development- projects/Documents/BTP/06-northern.pdf 16http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development- projects/Documents/BTP/06-central.pdf 17http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development- proiects/Documents/BTP/06-southern.pdf 18 HRTPO,2015 State of Transportation in Hampton Roads 19 http://www.norfolkairport.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/ORFMasterPlanUpdate2008.pdf 20 http://www.orf-eis.com/about.asp 21 HRTPO,2015 State of Hampton Roads and Virginia Port Authority 22 Virginia Port Authority,2040 Master Plan 23 Hampton Roads Transit,Traffix 2015 Annual Report 24 http://www.hrtpo.org/uploads/docs/070115TTAC-Enclosure%2017- State%20of%20Transportation%20in%20Hampton%20Roads%202015-Draft%20Report.pdf 25 http://www.hrtpo.org/uploads/docs/070115TTAC-Enclosure%2017- State%20of%20Transportation%20in%20Hampton%20Roads%202015-Draft%20Report.pdf 26 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public-works/traffic/Pages/Traffic- Management-Center.aspx 27 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/sga/parking-management/Pages/Parking- Garages-and-Surface-Lots.aspx 28 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sharewire.parkmobilev2 29 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Operations/ITS/ 30 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policy/otps/nextgen htps scan.cfm 31 http://www.its.dot.gov/connected vehicle/connected vehicle research.htm 32 https://transportation.virginia.gov/news/newsarticle?articleld=8526 Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 36 of 36 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 2.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FRAMEWORK CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP GUIDING PRINCIPLES • Preserve,protect and maintain our natural resource areas. • Improve stewardship of our natural resources. • Protect our most vulnerable citizens from natural and man-made hazards and assist in their recovery following catastrophic events. • Restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries,Owls Creek,the North Landing River,and Back Bay. • Expand public access to our waterways. • Establish linkages with other environmental plans. • Ensure that citizens are involved in protecting and maintaining quality environmental resources. • Promote Virginia Beach as a model of environmental stewardship. • Be a city that incorporates environmental resources and their enhancement thoroughly into our identity and our quality of everyday life. • Environmental goals and policies set forth in this Comprehensive Plan should be implementable. INTRODUCTION Given its coastal location,our citizens and visitors value Virginia Beach foremost for its vast natural resources and open spaces. Our natural landscape consists of beaches and dunes,inland waterways fringed by tidal marshes and non-tidal wetlands,a vast tree canopy of maritime and inland forests, and farmland. Many of these natural systems are conservation lands,managed by federal,state, and local government as parks,wildlife refuges,natural areas,and wildlife management areas. Miles of shoreline and a multitude of water access points for recreational and commercial boating and fishing,hiking and biking,wildlife observation,and an array of water sports are enjoyed daily. Along with this rich bounty of natural landscape comes the responsibility for active stewardship for both present and future generations to continue to enjoy,as well as for the many benefits afforded by land and waterway conservation and stewardship. They provide economic value through tourism and environmental value in and of themselves,which in turn creates a quality of life unparalleled in non-coastal communities. New challenges face our city as evidenced by recent trends and longer-term projections. When asked what are the most important things that should be considered when updating this Comprehensive Plan,our citizens and business owners stated that,aside from transportation,it is environmental stewardship. More specifically,our citizens desire to protect and expand open spaces and recreational opportunities,and for local government to help address flooding,the effects of sea level rise,and stormwater management needs. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2011 requiring that all local comprehensive plans acknowledge the state's preference for"Living Shorelines"when designing erosion control measures. This is to include state guidance Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 1 of23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 for comprehensive coastal resource management plans and best practices in the comprehensive plan. More recently in 2015,a new law was passed requiring local comprehensive plans to include adaptation and mitigation plans and strategies for addressing sea level rise and recurrent flooding. To do the latter effectively,impacts on both the built and natural environment,including critical public and private,and green infrastructure,must be considered. In addition,it is necessary to understand and plan accordingly for the potential impacts of these hazards on our most vulnerable populations,including the elderly,disabled,low-income persons,and those without an individual means of transportation,in order to put forward the most equitable community resiliency strategies. A defining character of Virginia Beach can be its environmental stewardship of our ecosystems.We can and shou;.d also strive to become a city that incorporates environmental resources and their enhancement thoroughly into our very identity and our quality of everyday life. This chapter presents the City's Environmental Stewardship Framework,which is an implementable way to achieve these desired characteristics for our future. This comprehensive framework and its underlying Guiding Principles were first put forward in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. Both the Framework and the Guiding Principles were validated by both our citizens and the Virginia Beach Planning Commission during the Comprehensive Plan review and update process;however,the Planning Commission felt that some enhancements were needed and points needed to be emphasized i n the Guiding Principles. Updated policy recommendations and recommendations for future action are presented,reflecting both current and projected needs through the year 2040. Environmental Stewardship Framework • Sustainability Plan • Water.Resources Protection and Management • Parks and Conserved Lands • Green Infrastructure • Living Resources and Ecosystems Protection Management o Urban Forestry o Living Shorelines o Unique Plant and Animal Habitats • Sea Level Rise,Recurrent Flooding,and Hazard Mitigation • Land Development and Stormwater Management • Energy Management and Alternative Energy Resources Development • Solid Waste Management • Noise,Light,and Air Pollution Management A COMMUNITY PLAN FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE In 2008,the eighth Core Strategy--"Ensure Sustainability"--was added to the City's Strategic Plan. In June 2010,the American Institute of Architects (AIA) assembled the Sustainability Design Assessment Team (SDAT)at the request of the City to identify elements of our physical environment,community statistics,and City services that were supportive of or in conflict with the principles of"livability."Later that year,this initiative was acknowledged and reflected in the City Council's 2010-2014 Strategic Plan (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/city- manager/Documents/2015-2017StrategicPlan.pdf) and the Environment and Sustainability Office Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 2 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 (ESO)was established within the City's Department of Planning. The new ESO was immediately charged with developing a comprehensive sustainability plan for Virginia Beach that would reflect and blend both the perspectives of the City government and those of the community. Through a series of community meetings,focus groups,and the input from a stakeholder team,A Community Plan for a Sustainable Future,commonly referred to as the"Sustainability Plan,"was adopted by City Council in March 2013. (http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/eso/sustainability-plan/Pages/default.aspxadd) The Sustainability Plan is organized around the three pillars of sustainability--social,economic,and environmental--and divided into a series of ten"Elements."Taken together,the Elements describe the totality of the facets that relate to the sustainability of the City of Virginia Beach-both its government and the community at large. Each Element is focused around a"Vision Statement," several"Goals"related to the"Vision Statement,"and a series of"Objectives"that outline ways to achieve each"Goal." In May 2014,a small group of City staff was assembled to continue the community's work on the Sustainability Plan,and to identify and use metrics to provide meaningful measurement of the goals of the Sustainability Plan and progress toward implementing Envision Virginia Beach 2040. A series of metrics was developed for each of the ten Elements,and refined by an interdisciplinary team of City staff. In addition to identifying the metrics,the team also developed at least one,but in many cases,a series,of specific objective statements for each metric.These objective statements include specific targets for achievement by the community,which will allow progress to be tracked, reported,and analyzed.It is the ultimate goal that these metrics be adopted by City Council and incorporated into an interactive dashboard,allowing the community to view progress toward each metric,and the overall success of implementation of the City's Sustainability Plan over time. WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT Water is one of the most essential natural resources upon which modern life depends. Conserving and protecting it with the most efficient and sustainable practices is paramount to preventing shortages and ensuring a continuation of a high quality of life. The City seeks to preserve,enhance, and restore water quality in all of its waterways for the protection of the environment and to experience efficient use benefits for the present and future generations. The City's goal is to bring partners in both city government and the community together to help improve our most valuable natural and man-made resources by protecting public health and safety, minimizing the impacts of stormwater runoff,controlling invasive plant and animal species,and creating and protecting sustainable habitats. The City is slowly but steadily making progress in reaching its goals of cleaner and healthier waterways. There has been ongoing and focused community outreach,new state and federal mandates for onsite stormwater management, shoreline protection and restoration,increased planting buffers,and open space protection and conservation. All of these efforts have contributed to steady water quality improvements within the City's primary and secondary watersheds,and in surface and groundwater resources management. Water quality monitoring is a critical element of any program designed to manage and protect drinking water supplies.The Commonwealth's ongoing water quality monitoring program evaluates the physical,chemical,and biological character of water in relation to human health, ecological conditions,and designated water uses. These water quality monitoring programs Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 3 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 include the sampling of streams,lakes,reservoirs,and groundwater resources that serve as primary sources for drinking water,and are also extended to wetlands and surface runoff.Without accurate and current data on the state of the water resources,effective conservation and remediation programs cannot be accomplished,nor can the effectiveness of the monitoring programs be evaluated. Surface Water One of the City's most valuable natural resources is undoubtedly its surface water resources.The geography of the City comprises three primary watersheds and seven secondary watershed areas (see Watershed Areas Map in the "Environment"chapter of the Technical Report). The core components that make up the watersheds that require protection and management consist of wetlands,shorelines,riparian buffers,storm drainage systems,and the land upon which they drain. Collectively,these components determine the overall environmental health,quality,and sustainability of all of the City's natural resources. Recommended Policies: Surface Water • Continue to ensure and improve water quality by developing and implementing initiatives to protect our water resources. • Maintain the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay water quality for water contact recreation. • Demonstrate that provisions of the Clean Water Act are addressed as they apply to achieving total maximum daily load (TMDL) requirements through the City's annual MS4 report:. • Ensure that the goals set forth by the Southern Rivers Area Management Program are met. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Surface Water • Imple:ment regulatory requirements relating to stormwater management,including but not limited to meeting NPDES MS4 and Chesapeake Bay TMDL mandates. • Promote partnerships with the non-governmental organizations to achieve the City's water quality improvement goals. • Implement recommendations of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement • Develop design criteria that help achieve water quality objectives in conjunction with other SGA objectives,such as preserving open space and planning for sea level rise and recurrent flooding. • Comp[ete efforts that are currently underway to develop a Stormwater Master Planning Analysis and Inventory. Groundwater Groundwater is a vital and finite resource that must not be taken for granted. It is finite because it is dependent on the availability of groundwater recharge zones. The more impervious the ground surface becomes over time,the less the underlying shallow and deep water aquifer systems are able to recharge with groundwater. The volume o f seasonal water used by residents and businesses for lawn watering and other irrigation activities is important for City government to understand,because the primary source of this water is a fragile shallow aquifer that is the only fresh groundwater source available within the Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 4 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 City. Residents in the Rural Area rely solely on this aquifer,not only for crop irrigation but also for indoor domestic uses such as drinking,bathing,and cooking. The groundwater close to the surface is mostly fresh,whereas the groundwater found at depths of 200 feet and greater is mostly saline and generally too salty to drink or use for irrigation. As of 2008,more than 20,000 private wells operating in the northern portion of the City tap fresh groundwater in the City's shallow aquifer system.Pumping from these many wells often causes groundwater levels to drop below sea level. When groundwater levels fall below sea level,salty sea water intrudes and mixes with fresh groundwater,which increases chloride concentrations in the water,potentially making it unusable.Many other sources found to cause groundwater pollution include drainage from crop lands,urban lawns,golf courses treated with fertilizers and pesticides, livestock,underground failing septic systems,underground storage tanks,unsound land disturbing practices,etc. It is imperative that an action plan be established to monitor all activities that may contribute to the degradation and depletion of the city's aquifers. Recommended Policies: Groundwater • All golf courses should maximize the use of recycled water for irrigation. • Public water and sewer extension plans should be coordinated with groundwater protection goals for all areas north of the Green Line where septic tanks and wells have exceeded their life cycle and are failing. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Groundwater • Develop a targeted educational program that increases public awareness about the importance of protection and conservation of non-potable groundwater resources and their use. • Establish protocols to conserve and protect groundwater on city properties: o Develop an integrated pest management(IPM)and nutrient management plan. o Complete an underground storage tank(UST) remediation on all City sites. Plans and Programs References: • EPA Chesapeake Bay TMDL Program(Mid-Atlantic States)http://www2.epa.gov/chesapeake- bay-tmdl • Virginia Beach Watersheds and Drainage Studies • Virginia Stormwater Management Program(VSMP) http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/StormwaterManagement.aspx • Virginia DEQ Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System(MS4)Permits http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/WaterjStormwaterManagement/VSM PPermits/MS4Pe rmits.aspx • Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs Water/StormwaterManagement/ErosionandSedimentC ontrol.aspx • Virginia Wetlands and Stream Protection Program http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WetlandsStreams.aspx • Virginia DEQ Coastal Zone Management Program http://www.deq.state.va.us/programs/coastalzonemanagement.aspx Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 5 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PARKS AND CONSERVED LANDS Virginia Beach has a large network of parks and conserved lands that contain abundant natural resources. Tl.e City's inventory of parkland totals over 7,000 acres,with thousands more acres of parks and conservation lands owned by federal,state,and non-profit groups within the city limits. This network of green and blue spaces is vital to our way of life and our heritage. The importance of the ecosystem benefits provided by these areas is being documented through emerging research in the areas o~climate change,sea level rise,recurrent flooding,urban health,air purification, carbon storage,agricultural production,and pollination. It is now widely recognized that ecosystems-including urban ecosystems such as parks,protected areas,and waterways-provide essential services for people. Open space,park lands,and waterways are integral to the City's character and unique identity within the region. Early development of the region was shaped primarily by waterways used for transportation.Today,these same waterways are important for different reasons.They are the thread that ties neighborhoods together.They provide drinking water,recreation,flood control and wildlife corridors.Virginia Beach's waterways are the backbone of the natural resource system within the City. Conservation of remaining natural resource areas was identified by our citizens during public input sessions as one of the top priorities for updating this Comprehensive Plan. Local waterways should be protected with natural and/or restored buffer areas,large and small open spaces,park lands and low impact development that work together to form continuous corridors known as greenways. Virginia Beach should acquire,manage,and protect lands for public use in a strategic manner to develop an interconnected system of green spaces that provides public access,conserves natural ecosystem functions,sustains clean air and water and provides places for flood control, recreation and civic engagement. The"2011 Virginia Outdoors Demand Survey(VODS),"administered by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation,finds high regard for the importance of outdoor recreation opportunities and a strong commitment to the protection of natural areas among the general public. Public support is very strong for public access to open spaces and outdoor recreational opportunities,as well as for public expenditures to make those opportunities available. Tourism is a major industry in Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region. In recent years, Virginia Beach has successfully increased the number of outdoor recreation events to include walks/running races and sports tournaments in collaboration with the private sector.Bikeway and trail connectivity continues to be the top recreational need identified by citizens. Significant progress has been made over the last five years to improve the trail network. New park spaces will be needed within Strategic Growth Areas to serve increasing population density within a walkable environment. There is also a growing interest in partnerships with conservation agencies and citizen groups to improve public access to conservation lands and parks within the North Landing River watershed. Recommended Policies: Parks and Conserved Lands • Continue partnerships with tourism industry and private recreation providers to create additional outdoor recreational activities and amenities that will increase economic activity,especially in the resort shoulder seasons. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 6 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Agenda for Future Action Recommendations:Parks and Conserved Lands • Acquire open space in strategic locations,including SGA's,that can provide multiple benefits in terms of flood control,water quality,public access to waterways,preserving or creating tree canopy,and preserving unique ecological and cultural heritage sites. • Commit resources to maintain the high quality of the existing park system and to expand the trail system. • Implement the recommendations in the Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails Plan. • Implement the recommendations in the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan. Plans References: • Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development- projects/Pages/outdoors-plan.aspx • Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails Plan Urban Forestry Management Plan http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/landscape- management/Pages/urban-forestry.aspx • Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/eso/north-landing-river- study/Pages/default.aspx GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Understanding the benefits that are inherent within our natural ecosystems is the first step to being able to integrate those concepts into more sustainable land use planning. "Green Infrastructure" refers to strategically planned and managed networks of natural lands,working landscapes,and other open spaces that conserve ecosystem values and functions and provide associated benefits to human populations. It can refer to natural ecosystems or man-made stormwater and landscape features that are designed and constructed to mirror natural ecosystem functions.Green Infrastructure can help meet State requirements for the treatment and storage of rain water runoff, which emphasize the use of drainage systems that incorporate natural processes. Bow Creek and Stumpy Lake are examples of green infrastructure. As part of the Bow Creek Recreation Center and Golf Course renovation project,portions of Bow Creek that had been channelized over time were restored to their natural characteristics. Stumpy Lake serves as a drinking water supply reservoir for the City of Norfolk. As the headwaters of Gum Swamp,located in the South Princess Anne Commons Area,it also provides stormwater management for the watershed. By preserving this natural resource area as part of the City's green infrastructure system,multiple benefits are derived including flood control,wildlife habitat and movement corridors,migratory water fowl nesting,and provision of a continuous greenway from Stumpy Lake to the North Landing River. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 7 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 • , .. Bow Creek Recreation Center and Golf Course-before renovation. .. - Bow Creek Recreation Center and Golf Course- ` after renovation with green infrastructure design. ' ' > , a . { t • Bow Creek Recreation Center and stormwater management pond designed as green infrastructure integrated with the renovated golf — s course. The Virginia beach Outdoors Plan (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks- recreation/design-development-projects/pages/outdoors-plan.aspx)and the Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails Plan (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks- recreation/design-development-projects/pages/bikeways-trails-plan.aspx) are the primary tools for implementation of our green infrastructure system. These plans identify opportunities for property acquisition and development,conservation easements,as well as specific projects for construction.The Department of Parks and Recreation receives funding in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP;i on an annual basis to support open space acquisition,development and management. It is important for this annual funding to continue in order to adequately plan for and Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 8 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 secure future green spaces for use as green infrastructure. The three key green infrastructure projects discussed in the Outdoors Plan include: • Stumpy Lake/North Landing River Greenway This greenway corridor begins at Stumpy Lake and follows Indian River Road to the North Landing River and Back Bay.There are opportunities to connect this greenway with Chesapeake and North Carolina trail systems as well as a larger regional trail system known as the East Coast Greenway.The East Coast Greenway is planned as a long-distance family friendly bike trail from Maine to Florida. Properties in this corridor are being acquired through the Open Space Acquisition program,the AICUZ program for the Interfacility Traffic Area,and the Agricultural Reserve Program. This area is also addressed in the Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan. • Thalia Creek Greenway Located just south of Town Center in Pembroke,Thalia Creek Greenway is an example of an urban greenway system that goes beyond the rivers and parklands.Urban greenways provide transportation links,strengthen community identity,and are a way of bringing together unrelated developments. As other areas of the City begin to experience increased density,it is recommended that greenway and open space systems be integrated into all Strategic Growth Area plans.For more information on the Thalia Creek Greenway Master Plan,see:http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design- development-projects/Documents/thalia-creek/thalia-creek-greenway-master-plan.pdf • West Neck Creek Greenway and West Neck Creek Natural Area Park The West Neck Creek Natural Area is the center for this greenway corridor. To the north, there are opportunities to connect large residential areas along Holland Road to this greenway. To the south,this greenway could merge with the Stumpy Lake/North Landing River greenway. Designing greenway systems that include recreational opportunities will help local citizens understand the benefits of clean water and the value of healthy waterways. These interconnected greenway systems can be described as green infrastructure.However,merely designating greenway corridors is not enough. Expanding and creating new trail networks that link greenways and allow seamless movement of users through the City's greenways and natural areas will also facilitate sustainable use of these areas. Trail networks provide alternate transportation routes and recreation areas for City residents,and they can help preserve greenways for wildlife. Diligently undertaking the upkeep and maintenance of trail networks within the City's green spaces will ensure that water resources,sensitive habitats,and wildlife are protected,valued,and minimally impacted by users. Green Infrastructure that is part of a larger greenway plan can also be used to help preserve land within the floodplain,allowing the City to minimize the impacts of flooding and adapt to sea level rise. The City has acquired numerous properties within the Princess Anne Commons and Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA)that contain floodplains and environmentally sensitive areas.These areas should be examined to identify their potential to be incorporated into a larger greenway network. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 9 of23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Policies: Green Infrastructure • Incorporate green infrastructure elements into new commercial and residential developments. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Green Infrastructure • City properties within the Princess Anne Commons and Interfacility Traffic Area should be studied to identify conservation lands and green infrastructure opportunities that can comp]ement the plans for future economic development projects. LIVING RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEMS PROTECTION MANAGEMENT Urban Forestry Virginia Beach's urban forest touches the lives of its citizens every day.It consists of all trees in the City on both public and private lands.The City's trees are cherished by residents for promoting strong neighborhoods and a good quality of life.The urban forest provides numerous benefits to the City and its residents,including cleaner air and water,cooler temperatures,and energy savings. With proper management,these benefits increase every year as trees continue to grow and thrive. Virginia Beach's urban forest is a vital component of the City's infrastructure. Urban forestry consists of practices that the City employs to maximize the social,aesthetic and functional values of its forest resources. Through these practices,the City is able to accomplish a broad array of multiple benefits and functions at lower cost than man-made infrastructure would allow. Urban forestry practices can help offset adverse affects of heat islands and urban runoff, provide shade for people,and provide habitat for wildlife. The City's Urban Forest Management Plan(http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks- recreation/landscape-management/Pages/urban forestry.aspx)provides policy guidance,goals and objectives for urban forest management in Virginia Beach.The plan delivers a vision of a strong urban forest that thrives through mutually beneficial partnerships and effective resource commitment. Its overarching mission is to enhance the Virginia Beach urban forest through education,community involvement,proactive management,and responsible stewardship. Recommended Policies: Urban Forestry • Increase tree plantings and preservation of existing trees on all public properties. • Undisturbed natural areas and important natural features should be identified during the site development design process.Begin by identifying existing natural characteristics of the site that should be preserved. Natural site amenities may consist of a significant stand of trees. Within reason,existing tree and groundcover that are healthy should be preserved and integrated into the overall design of development. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Urban Forestry • Implement the recommendations in the Urban Forest Management Plan. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 10 01 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Improve the viability and resilience of the City's urban forest by initiating the three-trophic layer(canopy trees,understory trees,shrub and groundcover)approach. • Improve inspections and enforcement capabilities to better achieve the objectives of local landscaping and tree protection ordinance requirements. • Enhance policies that guide development requirements for landscape practices on proposed projects. Living Shorelines Coastal ecosystems reside at the interface between the land and water,and are naturally very complex. They perform a vast array of functions by way of shoreline stabilization,improved water quality,and habitat for fishes;from which humans derive direct and indirect benefits. The science behind coastal ecosystem resource management has revealed that traditional resource management practices limit the ability of the coastal ecosystem to perform many of these essential functions. The loss of these services has already been noted throughout coastal communities in Virginia as a result of development in coastal zone areas coupled with common erosion control practices. Beaches and dunes are diminishing due to a reduction in a natural sediment supply. Wetlands are drowning in place as sea level rises and barriers to inland migration have been created by construction of bulkheads and revetments. There is great concern on the part of the Commonwealth that the continued armoring of shorelines and construction within the coastal area will threaten the long-term sustainability of coastal ecosystems under current and projected sea level rise. In the 1980s,interest arose in the use of planted wetlands to provide natural shoreline erosion control. Today,a full spectrum of living shoreline design options is available to address the various energy settings and erosion problems found. Depending on the site characteristics,they range from marsh plantings to the use of rock sills in combination with beach nourishment. Research continues to support that these approaches combat shoreline erosion,minimize impacts to the natural coastal ecosystem and reinforce the principle that an integrated approach for managing tidal shorelines enhances the probability that the resources will be sustained. Therefore, adoption of new guidance and shoreline best management practices for coastal communities is now necessary to insure that functions performed by coastal ecosystems will be preserved and the benefits derived by humans from coastal ecosystems will be maintained into the future. In 2011,the Virginia Assembly passed legislation to amend§28.2-1100 and§28.2-104.1 of the Code of Virginia and added section§15.2-2223.2,to codify a new directive for shoreline management in Tidewater Virginia. In accordance with section§15.2-2223.2,all local governments shall include in the next revision of their comprehensive plan beginning in 2013,guidance prepared by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) regarding coastal resource management and,more specifically, guidance for the appropriate selection of living shoreline management practices.The legislation establishes the policy that living shorelines are the preferred alternative for stabilizing eroding shorelines. This guidance,known as Comprehensive Coastal Resource Management Guidance,has been prepared by VIMS for localities within the Tidewater region of Virginia and shared through their Comprehensive Coastal Resources Management Portal (CCRMP) (http://ccrm.vims.edu/ccrmp/). It explicitly outlines where and what new shoreline best management practices should be considered where coastal modifications are necessary to reduce shoreline erosion and protect our fragile Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 11 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 coastal ecosystems. This guidance includes a full spectrum of appropriate management options that can be used by local governments for site-specific application and consideration of cumulative shoreline impacts. The guidance applies a decision-tree method using a resource mapping database that will be updated periodically,and a digital geographic information system model created by VIIvIS. Recommended Policies: Living Shorelines • Refer to the guidance presented in the City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Coastal Resource Management Portal (CCRMP)prepared by VIMS to guide regulation and policy decisions regarding shoreline erosion control: http://ccrm.vims.edu/ccrmp/va_beach/. • The above-referenced Shoreline Best Management Practices should become the recommended adaptation strategy for erosion control. Departure from these recommendations by an applicant wishing to alter the shoreline should be justified at a hearing of the board(s). • Use the VIMS Decision Trees for onsite review and subsequent selection of appropriate erosion control/shoreline best management practices: http://ccrm.vims.edu/decisiontree/index.html. • Use the VIMS CCRMP Shoreline Best Management Practices for management recommendations for all tidal shorelines found at: http://ccrm.vims.edu/ccrmp/va_beach/ • Available open spaces adjacent to marsh lands should be preserved to allow for inland retreat of marshes as a result of rising sea levels. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Living Shorelines • Train regulatory boards (Wetlands and CBPA) on decision making tools developed by the Center for Coastal Resources Management at VIMS. • Follow the development of the state-wide General Permits being developed by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC).Ensure that local policies are consistent with the provisions of the permits. • Educate citizens and stakeholders on new shoreline management strategies including Living Shorelines. • Evaluate and develop a locality-wide regulatory structure that encourages a more integrated approach to shoreline management. • Evaluate and recommend cost share opportunities for construction of living shorelines. Unique Plant and Animal Habitats Virginia Beach is uniquely located geographically such that it affords the most biological diversity found in the s tate east of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Its position between the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and the Albemarle-Pamlico Sounds makes the City the northernmost home to many southern plant and animal species,and the southernmost home to many northern plant and animal species. Abundant waterways and wetlands provide diversity of habitat for many songbirds,shorebirds, wading birds,raptors and waterfowl.A wide variety of freshwater,brackish and salt water fish,and shellfish species are also present.Additionally,several endangered and threatened species, including loggerhead sea turtles and bald eagles,call Virginia Beach home. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 12 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Virginia Beach is fortunate to possess these plentiful aquatic resources,which hold value for the City in seafood harvests,recreation,and aesthetics.Protecting sensitive spawning and nursery habitats will help ensure that the City's natural resource based industries continue to thrive.Local fisheries and shellfish harvesting should be of special concern.As noted in the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's Water Quality Assessment Report,fishing is impaired in half of the City's secondary watershed areas. Shellfish harvesting is assessed less broadly within Virginia Beach's network of water quality monitoring stations,but it is impaired in at least three of the eight secondary watersheds.Virginia Beach should support a well-coordinated effort between federal and state regulators and private stakeholders to prevent any further harm to its fisheries,and to remedy problems that have led to the decline of its fisheries.The location and health of sensitive spawning and nursery habitats within proposed development areas should be addressed in the development review process. Recommended Policies: Unique Plant and Animal Habitats • Protect and restore unique plant and animal habitats to sustain Virginia Beach's high biological diversity in the Southern Rivers area. • Protect the diversity of habitats through a variety of conservation tools.Use the recommendations cited in the adopted Natural Heritage Report, 1994 when considering developments that may affect designated wildlife protection areas. • Promote continued coordination between the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC),The Nature Conservancy,and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation/Division of Natural Heritage(VDCR/DNH) of their respective work programs for sharing inventory data bases. • Use existing maps and other resources that show the important fish spawning and nursery locations to limit impacts of future development. Reference these locations on development plans. • Reference Natural Heritage Areas on development plan applications and review during the development review process. • Continue to partner with Wildlife Response,Inc.to treat and care for injured wildlife. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Unique Plant and Animal Habitats • Develop and implement policies and programs that protect,restore and enhance critical habitats along the City's waterways. • Restore and attain sustainable inventories of native edible oysters in the Lynnhaven River. • Restore oyster reefs in the Lynnhaven and Owls Creek estuaries by developing a hatchery plan and constructing sanctuary reefs. • Work with Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)and other partners to restore Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)through planting and habitat enforcement efforts. • Undertake one wetlands restoration project in the Elizabeth River Watershed the Lynnhaven River Watershed,Back Bay Watershed,North Landing River Watershed,and Rudee Inlet/Owls Creek Watershed. • Develop a City program to effectively manage invasive plants and animals. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 13 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SEA LEVEL RISE,RECURRENT FLOODING,AND HAZARD MITIGATION Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding Sea level rise is a major concern for Coastal Virginia and particularly for the Hampton Roads region, which is listed as the largest population center in the country at greatest risk from sea level rise outside of New Orleans. The region has been experiencing increased nuisance flooding,defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)as a daily rise in water level above the minor flooding threshold set locally by NOAA's National Weather Service.In 2014,the Sewells Point Tide Station recorded eight days of nuisance flooding.The number of nuisance flooding events is expected to increase as sea levels rise. Since the City's 2009 Comprehensive Plan was adopted,action has been taken at the national,state,regional,and local levels to plan and prepare for sea level rise and recurrent flooding. Regional Planning Efforts Between 2010 and 2012 the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) released a series of reports focusing on the impacts of climate change on the region.The first report researched potential impacts and engaged local government staff.The second report analyzed the impacts of storm surge flooding on various sectors,such as the built environment and the economy, and public engagement.The third report analyzed the potential impacts of sea level rise on the region's population,built environment,infrastructure,economy,and natural environment. In addition,the FIRPDC established a Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee in 2014 comprised of representatives of all HRPDC localities. They also organized a"Dutch Dialogue"in June 2015 to bring together local and Dutch experts to develop strategies for integrated water management and resiliency for two neighborhoods in Hampton Roads,with intended transferability for all Hampton Roads Communities. In June 2014,the Hampton Roads region was selected to participate in a pilot project with the aim of developing a"whole of government" (federal,state,local) and"whole of community"approach to sea level rise preparedness and resilience planning that can be used as a template for other regions while also furthering a collaborative and efficient approach to resilience planning regionally. Given its coastal location and being the largest city population-wise in Virginia,Virginia Beach has necessarily been an active participant in the current regional planning efforts. Moving forward, Virginia Beach should remain involved in regional planning efforts and participate in new efforts as opportunities arise. State Planning Efforts In 2012,the General Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution No.76 directing the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)to study adaptation strategies to address recurrent coastal flooding in Tidewater and the Eastern Shore of Virginia.Their report was released in 2013 and presented a series of local potential sea level rise scenarios,in addition to evaluating and recommending adaptation options for local governments (see http://ccrm.vims.edu recurrent oodin• Recurrent Floodins Stud web..d . The Secure Commonwealth Panel established a Recurrent Flooding Sub-Panel in fall 2014 that provided recommendations for how the Commonwealth can respond and adapt to recurrent flooding and sea level rise. Additionally,Governor McAuliffe re-established the Climate Change Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework•Page 14 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Commission to review,update,and prioritize the recommendations of the 2008 Climate Change Action Plan,as well as identify sources of revenue to fund implementation of the plan's recommendations(see http://www.sealevelrisevirginia.net/docs/homepaae/CCC Final Report-Final 12152008.a). The Climate Change Commission has appointed the state's first Chief Resilience officer to lead the effort to prepare Virginia for the current and future effects of climate change. Local Planning Efforts As a coastal community,Virginia Beach is proactive in addressing sea level rise. Our oceanfront has been protected from rising sea levels and coastal storms through two major civil works projects: one at the Resort area and the other at Sandbridge. In addition,Chesapeake Bay Beach,Cape Henry Beach,and Ocean Park Beach are replenished approximately every six years as part of the Lynnhaven Inlet maintenance dredging performed by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In 2013,Virginia Beach updated its floodplain ordinance and moved it to Appendix K of the City Code as a standalone ordinance. One of the major steps taken during the update was to adopt two feet of freeboard for all new construction and substantial improvements to existing construction.In addition,the City has participated in several rounds of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)grant funding to elevate homes with multiple flood losses.To date,seven homes have been elevated,and another thirteen have received funding for elevation. To ensure protection of critical public infrastructure,the Department of Public Utilities has inventoried all sewer pump stations subject to flooding and is evaluating infiltration and inflow from 2,5 and 10-year storm events. Sea level rise is a contributing factor for some of these stations and collection systems. Aging infrastructure and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Consent Order mandates have also led to elevating some of our infrastructure or reinforcing it such that it would be resistant to infiltration and inflow from sea level rise and recurrent flooding. As the City replaces sewer pump stations,adds generators,and rebuilds collection systems, groundwater level and flooding are being considered in their design and construction. With the projection for continuing and possibly accelerating sea level rise,City Council has directed that a Comprehensive Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding Response Plan be developed and has allocated significant funding for its development.In 2014,a national consultant firm with expertise in developing comprehensive response plans to sea level rise and recurrent flooding was retained by the City to work with an interdisciplinary team of City staff to study the City's vulnerabilities to sea level rise and recurrent flooding on a watershed basis and develop the City's response plan. Work began on the plan in fall 2014 is expected to be completed by 2018. As part of developing this response plan,the City has identified sea level rise planning horizons in order to complete the vulnerability assessment and develop adaptation strategies.Two scenarios were selected for short-and long-term planning purposes,using the NOAA,USACE,and VIMS projection scenarios: • 1.5-foot of projected rise for the short term planning horizon. • 3 feet of projected rise for the long-term planning horizon (50+years)to be used as a basis for making long-term decisions,such as public infrastructure (roadways,bridges, Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 15 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 alternative transportation modes,public utilities,and stormwater drainage system) design and replacement. In addition to planning for sea level rise,several neighborhoods have been impacted by flooding from storm and rainfall events.The City is undertaking a drainage study to develop solutions to address flooding in these neighborhoods and protect them from future events(see Flooding/Drainage Priority Study Areas Map in the Technical Report). In Virginia Beach,living near the water remains desirable. Projected patterns for future development should be evaluated and considered to determine the vulnerability to flooding over time.Sea level rise must be particularly considered in areas with relatively flat topography,such as the Southern Rivers Watersheds Area,as small changes in sea level can adversely impact greater land areas. Care should be taken when locating and building homes and other structures,as well as new development and residential subdivisions,to ensure that they are adequately protected from flooding now and into the future. Hazard Mitigation Environmental hazards are very real to our coastal area.The City must focus on long-term sustainability by identifying short and long term impacts associated with natural events.The 2011 Southside Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (http://www.hrpdcva.gov/uploads/docs/2011%20Southside%20HR%20Hazard%20Mitigation% 20Plan.pdf) recommends specific actions designed to protect residents,business owners and the built environment from hazards that pose the greatest risk. A comprehensive mitigation approach addresses hazard vulnerabilities that exist today and in the foreseeable future.Therefore,projected patterns of future development must be evaluated and considered in terms of how that growth will increase or decrease a community's hazard vulnerability over time. Land use is a particularly important theme in Southside Hampton Roads,where many communities are facing increasing growth rates.Local policies that guide community growth and development, incentives tied to natural resource protection,and public awareness and outreach activities should be considered to reduce participating jurisdiction's future vulnerability to identified hazards. The Southside Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is currently in the process of being updated and rewritten into a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan,with expected adoption in late 2016.Care should be taken to ensure consistency between the Comprehensive Plan and the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan,especially related to strategies to mitigate recurrent flooding and sea level rise. Recommended Policies: Sea Level Rise,Recurrent Flooding,and Hazard Mitigation • Concentrate new development at higher elevations outside special flood hazard areas. • Use alternative construction techniques to minimize fill in the Floodplain Subject to Special Restr;.ctions. Wherever possible in the development approval process,avoid developing inside special flood hazard areas,especially in the Southern Watershed Area,which is characterized by limited relief and a minimal hydraulic gradient. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 16 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Sea Level Rise,Recurrent Flooding,and Hazard Mitigation • Develop a program to educate the public on the beneficial functions and values of floodplains. • Complete the City Comprehensive Response Plan to Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding for all areas of the City and implement the recommendations therein,subject to funding. • Preserve and enhance beaches and dunes along the City's Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay shorelines. • Implement the recommendations of the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. LAND DEVELOPMENT AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Land is a precious resource,limited in amount,highly valued and often exploited,a commodity that is constantly being sold,developed,or redeveloped. As the City matures,its land inventory becomes even scarcer. Management of land in its natural state demands that we employ wise management and stewardship practices to safeguard the City's natural heritage. Similarly, developed land should be used in a sustainable manner so that its value to present and future generations is maintained or enhanced. Integrated Site Design and stormwater management are key techniques that can be used to enable responsible and more sustainable land development practices. The City has recently drafted an Integrated Site Design Guide as ), the latest in a series of initiatives intended to help developers ws' accomplish sustainable development in the city. While this effort . is designed to update the City's current Landscaping Guide,which -- - was published in 2002 and revised in 2009,it is not an attempt to = L . increase current landscape requirements or costs related to �'" °•` landscaping and stormwater management. The Guide seeks to ;. • maintain the beneficial landscaping strategies that have been Permeable paver parking lot successful in beautifying Virginia Beach over the last 20 years.The Guide will be the tool box from which landscape architects and designers,civil engineers,planners, developers,business owners,and even homeowners will combine landscape techniques with design components to meet the City site plan review requirements. The draft plan can be viewed at: http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/eso/Documents/isdg-2014.pdf Stormwater management regulations were passed by the General Assembly after many years of assembling diverse stakeholder input. This landmark decision has more recently devolved from state agency to local government implementation and enforcement without additional resources to local governments. As a result,the City of Virginia Beach adopted new stormwater management regulations and fees,which became effective July 1,2014. Perhaps more than anything else in recent years,these state-mandated regulations have changed the way development projects are designed and approved in Virginia Beach. In addition,since adoption of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan,the City of Virginia Beach prepared a Comprehensive Storm water Management Plan that was approved by the Department of Environmental Quality. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 17 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Southern Watershed Subject to"Special Drainage Considerations" In addition,tl.e Southern Watershed (see Southern Watershed map in Chapter 1,Section 1.5- Rural Area) is subject to"special drainage considerations." Drainage in the Southern Watershed is highly impacted by the presence of high ground water,poorly draining soils,and high water surface elevations in downstream receiving waters. Therefore,it is recommended that the developer of any property in the Southern Watersheds understand and evaluate these factors prior to undertaking the project and properly account for these factors in the project design. Receiving waters in the Southern Watersheds are subject to wind driven tidal influences. High ground water elevations and poorly draining soils can result in increased runoff,can limit the capacity of stormwater conveyance systems,and can counter the use of certain Best Management Practices,such as infiltration. All of these effects must be fully considered and evaluated in the analysis and design of drainage systems in the Southern Watersheds. Accordingly,it is strongly recommended that in advance of any request to approve a development proposal in the Southern Watersheds,the developer has a preliminary drainage study prepared by a qualified professional engineer. The drainage study should fully and accurately evaluate the effects of the foregoing factors on the planned development and on upstream and downstream areas. The proposed drainage system for the planned development would provide positive drainage that meets City standards and does not result in flooding within the planned development or to upstream or downstream areas. Recommended Policies: Land Development and Stormwater Management • "Low Impact Development"design features should be incorporated into the City's major buildings and parking area projects and in all private development plans. • All waterfront development proposals in the Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs)should be coordinated with the City's Parks and Recreation Department for potential public water access(e.g.,canoe/kayak put in,parkland,plaza,etc.,) in accordance with adopted SGA Master Plans. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Land Development and Stormwater Management: • Comp Fete and adopt the Integrated Site Design Guide as a component of Planning's Design Specifications and Standards. • Enhance stormwater management by exploring alternatives to conventional stormwater management facilities (SWMFs),such as Low Impact Development(LID) approaches that are applicable to the Coastal Plain.: • Work with regional partners to implement the Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan. • Develop online tools to assist the public with identification of sensitive environmental areas in the development review process. ENEREGY MANAGEMENT AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT The City's goal for the year 2040 or earlier for energy resources management is two-fold: 1)All public and private development employs design features that achieve higher levels of energy Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 18 01 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 efficiency; and 2) Use energy as efficiently and as effectively as possible,while investing and planning for the continuity of municipal operations during energy disruptions. The City of Virginia Beach can only hold itself and its operations fully accountable for energy consumption and conservation. Making an impact throughout the community will take the entire community— government and its citizens and businesses—working together as partners toward a more sustainable future. This necessary partnership is articulated well in the City's A Community Plan for a Sustainable Future(http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/eso/sustainability- plan/Pages/default.aspxadd). Our public schools are a major part of the City's inventory of municipal buildings. As such,they are key partners in the pursuit of energy use management. Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) has become an internationally-recognized leader for its sustainable design principles and a growing list of innovative LEED-certified buildings.In addition to LEED projects and the constant evaluation of sustainable practices throughout the school division,sustainability has been implemented throughout the curriculum.Sustainability is a vital component of the Compass to 2020-Strategic Plan for Student Success(http://www.vbschools.com/compass/landing.asp),which is implemented by the VBCPS Board. VBCPS was recognized by the USGBC as the"Best Green School Division Nationwide"for 2012. Virginia Beach has undertaken a variety of initiatives to increase energy efficiency in City buildings: • The Joint Energy Committee was created in spring 2007 in response to the City's rising energy costs.It reviews current City energy practices,evaluates new technology for potential incorporation into the City's energy strategy,and sets energy consumption goals for municipal operations.The JEC includes representatives from both the City and VBCPS that have been identified to date as the largest energy consumers,as well as representatives from the City's Department of Management Services (Budget Office). The JEC is jointly chaired by City and VBCPS executive managers. • The City's Energy Office was created in July 2010.Since its creation,the office has led the way on a number of initiatives,helping to monitor and reduce the City's energy consumption,and conducting community outreach and programs to teach our citizens and businesses how to be better energy resources stewards. • In the 2008,the City of Virginia Beach adopted an administrative directive requiring, whenever technically and fiscally possible,all new City building projects that have over 10,000 square feet of conditioned space to be designed and constructed to achieve a LEED- certified rating.To date 8 buildings have achieved LEED certification and another 6 are being designed for certification. • The City pursues ENERGY STAR benchmarking and certification on existing buildings;to date,5 have received certification.Currently,VBCPS has 28 facilities (nearly 2.9 million square feet)that have earned ENERGY STAR certification. Twenty facilities were either certified or recertified in 2014. Mayor's Energy Advisory Committee(MEAC) The City of Virginia Beach recognizes that local leadership and commitment to energy efficiency are keys to having a large influence over energy use in our community.Nationally,the Virginia Beach Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 19 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Region is 20th overall and is ranked 1st among mid-size cities for number of buildings in the EPA's Energy Star program.Of the 81 Energy Star certified buildings in the region,35 are buildings located in the City boundaries.With the goal of local leadership and commitment to energy efficiency,the Mayor's Energy Advisory Committee(MEAC)was formed in 2013 to proactively position Virginia Beach to be an active leader in the movement toward a more sustainable and intelligent energy future for our nation,the commonwealth and the community. MEAC focuses on five major areas: • Updates on the offshore energy efforts and its timeline for decision makers. • Development of energy conservation programs. • Tracking energy legislation and policy development. • Providing energy-related advisory and support activities. • Advising on new opportunities and actions. Many energy initiatives have been undertaken to make the City of Virginia Beach a more sustainable community. These initiatives and the current recommendations of the committee were presented to City Council in 2015. Alternative Energy Task Force In 2009 Mayor William D.Sessoms,Jr.created the Mayor's Alternative Energy Task Force to position Virginia Beach as a leader in the movement toward a more sustainable and intelligent energy future Members of the task force included representatives from local,state and federal government,universities and research institutions,and industry and citizen groups.The overarching mission of this task force was to develop goals,strategies,and objectives to reduce Virginia Beach's reliance on foreign sources of energy and to ensure adequate future sources of energy to meet domestic needs. The results of this work are captured in the Alternative Energy Task Force Report dated September 7,2010 http://www.hrp.org/Site/docs/ResourceLibrary/VB AETFFinalReport 07Sep10.pdf. Recommended Policies: Energy Resources Management • Build Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) structures or their equivalent for all public buildings. • Retrofit City buildings to save energy using Energy Star standards. • Increase our urban forest canopy to absorb more carbon dioxide (CO2). • Use energy efficient lighting and reduce wasteful electricity use. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Energy Resources Management • Implement City's commitment to the US Mayors'"Climate Protection Agreement." http://www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/agreement.htm • Educate the public on energy conservation and efficiency practices. • Recommended Policies: Alternative Energy Resources Development • Support research and development of alternative energy sources and encourage their use. • Link energy resource development and management opportunities to the City's economic development strategy and the region's long-term economic development goals. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 20 01 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Alternative Energy Resources Development • Encourage research and development of alternative energy sources and promote their use. • Work with the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium (VCERC) on-offshore wind development. NOISE,LIGHT,AND AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT Noise Pollution Noise pollution is unwanted or disruptive sound that interferes with normal activities such as sleeping or conversation,or disrupts or diminishes one's quality of life. Many Virginia Beach citizens are affected by noise created by surface transportation,aircraft and stationary sources.The need to minimize these impacts must be balanced against other required planning objectives as cited in state law.This point is especially true as it applies to the City's Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program and the recommendations cited in the 2005 Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study. Recommended Policies: Noise Pollution • Adhere to Air Installation Compatibility Use Zones (AICUZ) and other policy and programmatic recommendations cited in the Oceana Land Use Conformity Program (http://www.yesoceana.com/about-oceana-land-use-conformity/) and the 2005 Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Ocea na/JointLandUseStudy.pdf)both adopted by City Council. • Relocate existing and locate proposed higher noise generating businesses and activities to locations inside the City's higher AICUZ zones and away from residential areas. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Noise Pollution • Explore alternative means of noise attenuation along roadways and at intersections where noise attenuation is not mandated through the use of wider shoulders and increased vegetation. Light Pollution Light pollution is the inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light and can cause sky glow,glare, light trespass,decreased visibility at night,and energy waste.Much of the outdoor lighting used at night is inefficient, overly bright,poorly targeted and improperly shielded.The Dark Skies Initiative seeks to raise awareness of light pollution and encourages shielding outdoor lighting to reduce night-time glare and limit light being emitted into the sky so that the stars and other celestial objects can be visible. The benefits include aid to migrating wildlife,stress reduction and aesthetic value,as well as energy savings.Currently,Virginia Beach is installing LED lights on all new light fixtures and upgrading existing light fixtures to LEDs as they are naturally replaced. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 21 of 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Policies: Light Pollution • All outdoor lighting should be of a design that accentuates the site and provides sufficient illumination for the development without projecting light and glare onto adjacent properties or into the sky. • Lighti rig poles should be of minimum height,possessing a pedestrian scale,but provide adequate illumination. • Lighti ng for pedestrians should be provided from storefronts using either indirect illumi nation form the building or direct illumination under canopies or awnings. • Lighti ng of non-residential buildings should be designed as an integral part of the building's architecture to be as unobtrusive as possible. Lighting especially on the rear of buildings that face residential areas should be designed and placed so that it does not direct or reflect any illumination into residential properties. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations:Light Pollution • Develop and adopt a Dark Skies Initiative Administrative Directive. Air Pollution Air pollution i;3 the introduction of particle matter,gasses,odors,or other harmful materials into the Earth's atmosphere.Air pollution is a significant risk factor for a number of health conditions including respiratory infections,heart disease,COPD,stroke and lung cancer and can lead to difficulty breathing,coughing,asthma and worsening of existing respiratory and cardiac conditions.Hampton Roads is located at the eastern edge of the Chesapeake Bay Airshed,an area that is over four times larger than its watershed and covers much of the Ohio valley and the mid-Atlantic region.Distance from remote,industrial pollution sources and Hampton Roads'coastal location have contributed tc fewer air quality problems as compared to other metropolitan areas of similar size. CHESAPEAKE i : While air pollution is largely a problem that must be MIMI MIDWUMMEB : \' addressed at the regional level,there are a number of .-'-,_,--2-, )--# actions that can be taken at the local level to demonstrate a { '�` f"`y 1 focused approach at helping to reduce air quality declines, A. i ce, / including transit improvements,ride-sharing and better ,,---*s I , .. r facilities for bikes and pedestrians.Collectively,these `,�� :�_s'; actions will help to mitigate against projected pollution s ?: t { increases only slightly;but they can also offer transportation ,;`tershed alternatives that can potentially reduce traffic congestion ? and thereby improve the region's air quality in the future, �<''a 7Ak shed - _-;:" especially when combined with new technologies being ,,,,- t `-- 7 developed in the transportation industry. ,_-- Chesapeake Bay Airshed and Watershed Recommended Policies: Air Pollution • Reduce air pollutant loadings,in part,by working to achieve the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement goals related to air pollution. • Increase tree preservation and replacement efforts to help reduce CO2. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 22 01 23 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT The City of Virginia Beach is a leader in the field of waste management. Its recycling program is regarded as one of the most successful in the Commonwealth. The City has increased its operational capacity at the City Landfill#2 facility by participating in the Regional Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant and Power Plant that supplies electrical power to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth,Virginia. The City must continue this leadership role by being proactive in looking ahead to the next generation's demands for solid waste disposal capacity once the current Landfill #2 facility reaches its operational life capacity. Recommended Policies: Solid Waste Management • Manage solid waste generation in such a manner to eliminate,reduce,or recycle waste products to the greatest extent practical. • Operate the City's waste management facilities to safeguard land,air and water resources for economic and environmental efficiency. • Ensure all appropriate adaptive reuse "close out" measures for the City's landfill are employed to protect the public health,safety and welfare. • Recycle and separate waste materials at their source to help extend the life of the City's landfill and the regional landfill. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Solid Waste Management • Participate with the region's localities to develop a post-2018 SPSA(Southeastern Public Service Authority)Agreement for regional waste management. • Expand participation and types of materials accepted in the City's recycling program. • Promote increased recycling in the tourism industry through the development of incentives. Chapter 2,Section 2.2-Environmental Stewardship Framework-Page 23 of 23 I FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 2.3 - HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS HOUSING THAT IS SAFE,DECENT,DIVERSE,AFFORDABLE,AND ATTRACTIVE HELPS FOSTER: • Neighborhood Stability and Quality • Higher Quality Physical Environment • Diverse Lifestyle Choices • Civic Pride • Lifelong Learning • Economic Vitality • Higher Quality of Life INTRODUCTION The purpose of this chapter is to provide comprehensive planning policies to guide and protect the future character of housing and neighborhoods citywide.A key indicator of every successful city is how well it safeguards the health and quality of its housing and neighborhoods.As defined in the Suburban Area Chapter,neighborhoods are"...a cohesive arrangement of properties,structures,streets,and uses 31 within an area that most or all of which is residential,and that shares distinct = __ physical,social and economic L • characteristics." Thus,housing and 1 = 1 =1 neighborhoods are discussed as one entity in this chapter as a cohesive arrangement,intertwined in affecting the existence of stable neighborhoods Single Family Neighborhood that thrive in the context of quality housing and civic pride of the residents. Fostering civic pride,for example through establishing civic leagues,is a vital tool for encouraging residents to be involved with this cohesive arrangement. A case in point is the Seatack Community Civic League that has represented the Seatack community for over 100 years. Seatack is one of the City's twelve historically African-American neighborhoods. See page 2 for a map with the general locations of these African-American neighborhoods. Policies complementary to this chapter that apply to neighborhood development and housing needs can be found in the Urban Areas and Suburban Area chapters.Design Guidelines for housing and neighborhood development and compatibility are found in the Comprehensive Plan's Reference Handbook for the Planning Area Development Guidelines and the Special Purpose Guidelines. Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 1 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City 1'1" , •,% T. it44 -- --i ,. .,.. ,,,,fi, ,,iiiobi„'''.-, , City of Norfolk '' '',..ii',3-,,,.-':::::;:;,,,,-,,,,-,,.: ,.. Itil% / ,,,,:,,,,,,,'' 6 10/ 1 P Tifrit t441)1110 '1, ,,,At, ').1111 ' 't7t1:1'''' ,.. ' 2dir- -ftoW ?, . .. st 3 - /--i ' swtlb .vi . 40. ,,,,,,„„ Ab`,EEK RFl 1104 � G ' xop volgoker Ec� {4m .,...,4,,,,,,,,,A. A, iiiimum City of Chesapeake he ke sapea Historically African-American Neighborhoods „ a„;:=c�° 1.Queen City 2. Newlight ,qry. ' 3. Burton Station Ory=R rpt 4. Lake Smith 5. Beechwood 6. Gracetown 7. Newsome Farm 8. Reedtown 9. Doyletown 10. Mill Dam 0 1 2 4 11.Atlantic Park Miles 12. Seatack HISTORICALLY AFRICAN-AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOODS Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 2 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 VISION Virginia Beach will be a City with vibrant, well-maintained neighborhoods where all residents have the opportunity to obtain desirable, safe, and affordable housing and enjoy a high quality of life. This vision aligns with the City's A Community for a Lifetime report that envisions Virginia Beach to be a community with diverse,distinctive neighborhoods and diverse living choices.'This means that residents should find a wide range of well-built housing options in price,size,and location,with equal opportunity to rent or own housing and in neighborhoods that meet their needs.This opportunity includes access to a variety of affordable housing alternatives for all people including members of the vital services community,young professionals,the workforce,families, and senior citizens.Our neighborhoods and housing are to be safe,attractive,well-maintained, continuously renewed,and refreshed.Residents will have easy access to amenities such as open space and places of historical and cultural significance.They will have places of employment at all times,high quality infrastructure and are linked by public transit and efficient roadways.Residents should expect that,when infill housing occurs,that it will be consistent with the neighborhood character and add value to the neighborhood. New housing development will meet the future needs of our population and achieve multiple goals for our overall development pattern." Future needs also include housing for our homeless population.Virginia Beach does have a challenge with the higher cost of rental units and finding landlords that will rent to our homeless population.With the opening of the Housing Resource Center by early 2018,our idea will come to fruition for a single source for a variety of services to reduce the impact of homelessness.This facility will provide new shelter and housing options to help individuals and families get off the street.In addition,various types of programs will be available to help house our homeless. t jet •1/ Rendering of Housing Resource Center Achieving this vision will result in recognition that Virginia Beach is a well-planned community of exciting,diverse,and interconnected neighborhoods; each offering unique opportunities for living, work,play,and growth in a culturally rich and safe environment. Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 3 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 EXISTING CHARACTERISTICS AND TRENDS IN HOUSING The following section presents existing general characteristics,conditions,and trends that indicate vitality relatir g to housing including types,age,condition,value,tenancy,and overall affordability. Details and further explanation of these trends can be found in the Comprehensive Plan's Technical Report. Existing Characteristics The city's residential areas north of the Green Line offer a wade variety in housing and neighborhoods.Prevalent among this variety is the suburban pattern of low to medium density housing found in neighborhoods with diverse �_ single-family and multi-family housing types, vM demographics,and property values.While not nearly as prevalent as the suburban form,yet is a growing segment in the attributes of Virginia Single Family Home in the Rural Area Beach,is the more urban pattern with mid-rise to high-rise multifamily dwellings,often found in mixed-use developments in our Strategic Growth Areas.South of the Green Line to Indian River Road,the housing and neighborhoods range from suburban style subdivisions to typical farmhouses and rural residential single lot dwellings. Further south beyond Indian River Road are farm homes,rural residential neighborhoods,and estate homes. Desirability Standards for Housing Among the key trends shaping the future of residential development in Virginia Beach are the changing housing and neighborhood desirability standards of our young adults and our older adults.Generally,young adults tend to gravitate to centrally located urban areas as they seek a more urban lifestyle that offers a variety of opportunities to live,work,and play with access to more multi-modal transportation options, ` such as the City's Strategic Growth Areas W WDA " (SGAs).The likely result of this trend will be i • "'., less demand for suburban home ownership I� r r,R and more demand for a greater concentration 00 i i rl �' % ; of multiple housing choices in urban areas.For ��,Ir o e "_"'i I 41,11k the older adults of Virginia Beach,otherwise �� or It* lir r •r'1h!t ;i'i 4; known as Baby Boomers,their changing ;,� f R 1 S ,t +, housing desirability standards are reflected in I i`' r'',st IN I a."",: a greater demand for a wider range of housing` ` = E t, ,„ i i options for seniors ranging from in-home care, ` ..r.— __, to an urban lifestyle with lower home _ . : s maintenance,to aging-in-place facilities and The Cosmopolitan Apartments at Town Center communities. Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 4 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Housing Development For many years the percentage of single family detached homes in the City was near 60 percent. However,as of 2015,this percentage has gradually shrunk as single family detached dwellings now represent 56 percent of the City's housing units,reflecting an increasing trend that less single-family homes are being built.This is due in part to the dwindling supply of available land for development combined with the changing social,economic and market demands.Instead,more additions are being made to existing homes and multifamily development is increasing.rn This declining rate of construction of single family dwellings has been occurring since 2008 when only 1,743 single family units were constructed,while 4,007 apartments and 3,420 condos units were built.1v Apartments now account for 19 percent of the city's housing stock,followed by duplexes and condominiums at 14 percent and townhouses at 11 percent.While this is relatively small on a percentage basis,it does reflect a trend toward more compact residential development. Compact development is consistent with the City's comprehensive planning strategy that seeks to reduce sprawl,protect valued natural resources,and optimize efficient use of existing infrastructure. i I Compact Single Family Neighborhood Age of Housing Stock The age of the housing units in Virginia Beach also plays a role as a vitality indicator of the City and its neighborhoods,as well as in planning for the future.The average age of housing units is increasing and will continue to increase through 2040.As of 2015,the City Real Estate Assessor's records indicate that 42 percent of the housing stock is 40 years old or older.Assuming an annual growth rate of 1,300 housing units,which is about the current rate,this percentage will increase to 70 percent by 2040. Even more significant for this time period is that 60 percent of the housing stock will reach the age of 55 years old or older.Typically,it becomes a - t } r - 4$41111 challenge to keep housing in this age range sustainable as it will more likely need not only maintenance,but also • major repairs and Single Family Neighborhood circa 1970s Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 5 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 improvements.This trend emphasizes that as housing stock ages,it is in the City's best interest to continue to protect stable neighborhoods and work toward assisting homeowners to reinvest in their homes to achieve healthy housing stock and neighborhoods. Physical Conditions of Housing Given the relationship between neighborhood vitality and aging housing stock,the physical condition of housing units plays a key role in maintaining the general health of the City and its neighborhoods.It serves as a direct reflection of the City's efforts to promote vibrant,blight-free neighborhoods. As the housing stock ages,the City must monitor and evaluate the condition of housing to aid in knowing where and how to preserve and enhance neighborhoods. Other benefits to evaluating housing stock on a routine basis are that it serves as a key to understanding housing trends as well as determining where to concentrate enforcement and rehabilitation services.A repeatable method for surveying housing conditions every 3 -5 years throughout the city would be valuable in this regard. The method the City has used to gauge the physical condition of its housing stock began in 1990 as a process of periodically conducting"windshield"surveys to classify exterior conditions by one of four categories: • Standard-no exterior deficiencies with zero building maintenance code violations; • Deficient-minor defects to be easily corrected in the course of regular maintenance; • Deteriorated-structure defects of greater severity that is not normally repaired in the course of regular maintenance; or • Dilapidated-critical defects that are not feasible to repair and endanger the health or safety of occupants. Five citywide surveys of a variety of housing units have been completed from 1990 to 2014.As measured by these five surveys,it is indicated that the condition of housing in Virginia Beach has constantly remained in good condition overall despite an increase in average age.The 2014 survey indicated that over 86 percent of housing in Virginia Beach meets or exceeds the'standard'or acceptable level.v This represents an improvement of 7 percent over the 24-year life of the survey program,compared to the results of the 1990 survey when 79 percent of our housing was found to be in 'standard'condition.The contributing factors to this high rate of acceptable housing conditions in 2014 may include the continued attractiveness of the City as a place to live:the increasing housing values;the delivery of effective public services,such as infrastructure and code enforcement of building and property maintenance;and,most importantly,property owners doing a good job of maintaining and reinvesting.However,it remains essential that the City continue to focus attention to using a proactive approach for identifying deficient and deteriorated housing,as well as fostering an approach that demands conformance with adopted building and property maintenance codes.This is the critical factor in eliminating widespread neighborhood blight while ensuring the preservation of safe and decent housing. Ownership For most homeowners,housing represents the family's largest single financial investment. However,based upon median income and housing values,the trend is showing that achieving home ownership is becoming more and more difficult. Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 6 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • According to the City Real Estate Assessor's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015-2016,the average value for residential units increased by 2.3 percent for 2014. As the z'\ v average annual housing values in the City continue to increase,the result has been to further increase the size of ! an existing housing affordability gap that is already wide.For 2015 the average home price in Virginia Beach is$225,300",approximately 3.18 times the City's median income level of$70,900"for a family of four Single Family Home making Virginia Beach moderately unaffordable for home buyers. What this means is that household incomes are increasing much slower than the value of our housing stock. This affordability gap will preclude many potential homeowners from buying their first homes and will also put additional demand on the rental housing market,contributing to still higher rents. Tenancy • The percentage of renters in Virginia Beach is r s' increasing.From 2010 to 2014,renter occupied housing increased from 34.3 percent to 38.1 -- percent;while the percentage of owner occupied housing decreased from 65.7 percent to 61.9 percent.vii Housing Affordability Multifamily Housing Housing affordability is a significant issue for tens of thousands of residents in Virginia Beach. Frequently this involves households that are financially stressed due to housing costs,otherwise known as being'housing cost burdened'.The conventional public policy indicator of housing affordability in the United States,as defined by U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)jittp://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD is that,in general,the term for affordable housing applies to housing for which the occupant(s) is/are paying no more than 30 percent of their income for gross housing costs,including utilities.Households that pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing are considered'housing cost burdened'and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food,clothing,transportation,and medical care.This definition is not universally used since HUD notes that some jurisdictions may define affordable housing based on other,locally determined criteria.Therefore,this definition is intended solely as an approximatejj guideline. However, HUD further explains that a ;.11 family with one full-time worker earning the minimum wage cannot afford the local fair-market 4 rent for a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in the United States. Townhouse Neighborhood Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 7 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 This housing cost burden measure provides the actual"affordability outcome"of the housing choices made by individual households.These choices are constrained by not only each household's income and preferences,but also by the housing availabilityix. In Virginia Beach,of the estimated 84,737 househ olds with a mortgage;40.8 percent are considered housing cost burdened and of the estimated 56,234 households renters,53.4 percent are considered housing cost burdened.From 2010 through 2014,the combined effect of the housing price increases and increased demand for rental housing elevated rents from$1,200 to$1,291,almost an eight 8%percent increase.x This rate of increase clearly impacts affordability for many workforce and low and moderate income households. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING These guiding principles recognize that the general health of the City's housing stock and neighborhoods are of critical importance to its citizens and to its continued economic vitality. Housing is an indispensable building block of neighborhoods and of the local economy. It contributes to household wealth,creates jobs,boosts local revenues,adds wages,and contributes to the tax base: City of Virginia Beach Guiding Principles for Housing and Neighborhood Planning: • Safe Housing and Neighborhoods • Affordability and Equal Opportunity; • Stability,Preservation,Renewal,and Enhancement • Compatible Redevelopment • Housin.g with a Range of Affordability in Strategic Growth Areas • Design in Quality and Energy Efficiency • Adequate Infrastructure and Transportation Connectivity As expressed i n the Chapter 1,Section 1.3-Suburban Areas,planning principles have been established to encourage quality development of housing and neighborhoods so as to guard against blight and possible threats to their stability. This is accomplished by: • Ensuri:lg the appropriate use of land to accommodate future housing demand without sprawl; • Promoting housing rehabilitation; • Improved quality of design; • Diversifying housing type and cost range;and • Enhancement to the transportation system. Safe Housing and Neighborhoods The basic foundation of a good neighborhood is safety.Safety from crime drives many of our decisions about where to live.A continuing emphasis on protection from and intervention against crime through effective Police Department actions is a critical contributor to good neighborhoods.In addition,the City supports community design alternatives and development guidelines that help Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 8 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 protect people and property,reduce crime,improve the attractiveness of the setting,and promote a sense of comfort and security.An excellent source for providing safety in design and development can be found in the City's Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)philosophy and program strategies. Another technique,known as "Neighborhood Traffic Calming", t 0:* • increases public safety within neighborhoods by slowing vehicular movement and reducing'cut through' ' traffic. This technique is discussed in the Suburban Area Chapter. Greater connectivity that allows safe movement � from home to destinations beyond the neighborhood without having to rely on t ib automobiles is also desired by our Street Calming in the Old Beach Neighborhood citizens.This is particularly desired for the City's Urban Areas. Hazard Mitigation The safety of our neighborhoods can be threatened by a variety of potential events.One such threat that is very real to our coastal area communities is the potential for environmental hazards,such as hurricanes and wide-spread flooding,that disrupts the surrounding natural environment and adversely affects people's health. Depending on the level of a community's hazard vulnerability, recovery from such events can be sluggish and costly.Given the potential for these occurrences and its effect,it is essential that our communities in Hampton Roads have an awareness of and ability to prepare for mitigation to aid in recovery. In response to this need,a regional comprehensive mitigation approach was undertaken in 2011 to address the region's hazard vulnerabilities that exist now and in the foreseeable future.The outcome was the Southside Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, found online at bttp://www.vbgov.com f government/departments/fire/emergency- mgmt/Pages f emer-mgt-reg-mit-plan.aspx, which recommends specific actions designed to protect residents,business owners,and the built environment from hazards that pose the greatest risk.These recommendations can be applied to reduce a community's future vulnerability by identifying hazards and enacting local policies to guide growth and development,providing incentives tied to natural resource protection,and providing public awareness and outreach activities. One significant aspect of a community's future vulnerability is its land use development pattern.This is a particularly important theme in Hampton Roads where many communities are facing increasing growth rates which could determine their future vulnerability.Therefore,projected patterns of future development must be evaluated and considered in terms of how that growth will increase or decrease a community's hazard vulnerability over time.One area that the City must focus on is the identification of short and long term impacts from natural and man-induced events in order to prepare for long-term sustainability. Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding Sea level rise is a major concern for Coastal Virginia,particularly for the Hampton Roads region. Hampton Roads ranks as the second most vulnerable area in the U.S.for sea level rise,behind New Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 9 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Orleans. Due to its coastal location,Virginia Beach continues to be an active participant in current regional planning efforts for Adaptation and Mitigation Planning for sea level rise and recurrent flooding.In 2013,Virginia Beach updated its floodplain ordinance.Among the major changes to the ordinance was the adoption of two feet of freeboard for all new construction and for substantial improvements to existing construction.In addition,the City has participated in several rounds of FEMA grant funding to elevate homes that have experienced sever repetitive loss.To date,seven homes have been elevated,another eight have funding to be elevated,and five homes are currently under review to receive funding.With the projection for continuing and possibly accelerating sea level rise,City Council has directed that a Comprehensive Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding Response Plan be developed and has allocated significant funding for its preparation.In addition to planning for sea level rise,several neighborhoods have been impacted by flooding from storm and rainfall events,otherwise known as'recurrent flooding'.The City is undertaking a drainage study to develop engineered solutions to address flooding in these neighborhoods and reduce their risk for flooding. Recommended Policies: Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding • Concentrate new development at higher elevations outside special flood hazard areas. • Use alternative construction techniques to minimize fill in the'Floodplain Subject to Special Restrictions.' • Wherever possible in the development approval process,avoid developing inside floodplain areas and similar low-lying areas. Affordability and Equal Housing Opportunity Fair housing is a fundamental civic principle. An important goal is to maintain and improve upon the diversity in housing and neighborhoods that is already a positive component of our City.This diversity includes the type,value,and design of housing and neighborhoods.This will,in turn,help the City meet its goals for a quality physical environment,community opportunities,and economic vitality. Overall,both now and in the future,the City of Virginia Beach is committed to ensuring that all citizens enjoy equal EQUAL HOUSING access and opportunity to an adequate supply of safe,attractive, OPPORTUNITY decent,diverse,and affordable housing.This supply of housing needs to have a range of values of both owner-occupied and rental units that will accommodate present and future needs. In certain cases when housing units are being removed due to the development projects,the City should assist in the replacement of housing units being lost to public projects.The private sector should be encouraged to provide relocation assistance to residents who are displaced by private projects. Affordability Despite the slowdown in the housing market,housing prices in Virginia Beach still remain above what is considered affordable to moderate income,working professionals.Due to the gap between income and housing prices for both owners and renters,many of the City's vital workforce members are not able to live where they work,forcing them to commute longer distances or Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 10 01 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 relocate to other communities. Being able to live where you work contributes to quality of life,not just for the individual,but for the community as well.The City recognizes that there is a need to increase affordable housing opportunities in safe,vibrant,well maintained neighborhoods,and to preserve existing affordable single-family and multifamily housing. fix^ l Rendering of Crescent Square-a Permanent Supportive Housing Apartment Development for Adults with Low-income The City promotes the development and affordability of housing with equitable access for all citizens,including the provision of workforce housing.This includes promoting a range of incentives to create,increase,and preserve the supply of high quality and affordable housing, especially for those in the low to moderate income brackets. In cases of redevelopment,incentives should be provided that preserve and/or enhance affordability.These incentives might include: • Reasonable density increases • Development fee waivers • Time-limited property tax abatements • Expedited zoning and development reviews One type of affordable housing is provided through workforce housing programs.To promote this type of affordable housing the City established the Workforce Housing Program (WHP)to help eligible buyers purchase a MN _ _ workforce housing unit with special financing that allows for more affordable monthly mortgage payments. ` ` ` '' _ Workforce Housing Units are supplied by developers who voluntarily include such units in their project design in combination with market-rate units;in exchange,they can w , ' receive a"bonus density"for their development at the time of conditional rezoning application consideration by City Council. By allowing developers to build more units with Workforce Housing- Riverlake Neighborhood no additional land cost,rental and"for-sale"units are more affordable for those who qualify.This incentive for an increase in density for the construction of workforce housing applies to those areas of the city in which the Comprehensive Plan recognizes to be appropriate,including Strategic Growth Areas.The WHP also gives the City a first right of refusal to buy back the property at the time of resale,therefore helping to maintain an affordable stock of homes. Equally important is to ensure that workforce housing will be well-designed,of high Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 11 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 quality,and well-integrated into the overall development of which it is a component.A brief summary of development and design provisions relating to Workforce Housing development,such as the incorporation of WFH units with the market rate residential units,is addressed in the Comprehensive Plan's Reference Handbook. More information about the Workforce Housing Program can be found at:rttp://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/housing- i- • iib 1i•S-i • • . .•O .69 - . '. •• Al . -Il . .11• . II.. Housing for People with Special Needs Recommended Policies: • Encourage the development of housing types and arrangements for individuals and groups �•' with special needs,including those with physical and mental disabilities. IIi f • Facilitate development of affordable housing f' 111 -- " that is well-designed and constructed,available throughout the City,and accommodates citizens _ with special needs. _r ro IT I a • Support the location of special housing to be within areas that afford their residents First Colonial Inn proximity with easy access to useful services and Independent Living for Seniors facilities including transportation,hospitals, medical offices and facilities,shopping,financial services,and recreation and entertainment areas. • Allow and encourage the type and location of housing for seniors designed to meet their special needs and services including,but not limited to,independent living,assisted living, and nursing facilities. • Expand the supply of decent,safe,and affordable housing opportunities so that housing- related causes of homelessness are reduced. • Facilitate the movement of people who become homeless into permanent housing as quickly as possible and provide opportunities for housing consistent with the City's housing and neighborhood policies. Wag- UV I ' ...-- . ac.1, _, 1 „J._ .„-, , . _,....... „,-7-'- X1,_1 J `( _ l .' .� l -- {. c- ^=• �_ a i.�ier+.a.i�ar Cedar Grove-First permanent rental supportive housing complex in Hampton Roads for disabled and/or homeless veterans of the U.S.Armed Forces Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 12 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 } r4.4. die or" . .,..1.. I, M 17 iii, r, -.. i 1 - - r-,41 1 , , a . v --'-'. .wfitiMillAill Beach Park West-Permanent supportive housing that serves low-income special needs persons. Quality Design and Energy Efficiency Residential development should enhance the quality of life for residents by incorporating a safe,innovative $2-..• ,„. ' :-.'-'..;.–•- design that integrates planning elements,such as .c ' k* connectivity,visually and functional open space, .;,• , •R:::: pedestrian networks,and landscaped streetscapes. ! - f ---- 10-- The composition and context of these community design elements,as well as other design considerations,play a critical role in defining quality community appearance.When designing any development,it is important to remember that good Connectivity in a Residential Neighborhood design does not interrupt the existing land use pattern or dominant the character of the surrounding area;rather,it is complementary.To accomplish this,design elements should include a scale and mass that exhibit a proportional relationship between the built environment and the people who will live,work,and play in that setting.Furthermore,quality in design and construction of housing and neighborhoods,in all price ranges,is the most cost effective approach to achieving these guiding principles over the long term.Sacrificing initial NW quality in the name of affordability,or any other reason,will , only end up postponing costs and shifting them to others. Ill ] d I I' N A recurring theme throughout this Plan,along with I H enhancing the quality of life for residents,is that new mini housing and new developments,as well as the rehabilitation —u and revitalization of existing housing and neighborhoods, ,`-_' -- - _ ..4 E should be aligned with the City's overall policies of being i - - ecologically responsible and energy efficient.This can be achieved by reducing environmental impact,reducing energy Single Family Home- use,and creating a sustainable,built environment. Matthew's Green Neighborhood Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 13 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Policies:Quality Design and Energy Efficiency • Housir..g locations should be designed to be .� ry, attractive and affordable to a range of income ' �i groups,ages,cultures,and household types. '!,, • Encourage the development of housing that is ecologically responsible,energy-efficient and contributes to our quality physical environment. • Use all available resources including those provided by the City's Historical Review Board and Historic Preservation Commission,as well as "- the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historic Carraway House Circa 1735 Historical Society to preserve designated historic Saltbox Style resources. • Seek responsible,innovative,and mutually agreeable options with homeowners and developers,where appropriate,in order to preserve existing historic structures and properties at risk. Stability,Preservation,Renewal,and Enhancement Most of the City's housing and neighborhoods are successful,attractive,and unchanging.The majority are located in the Suburban Area.Although the guiding principle that this Plan"... recognizes the primacy of preserving and protecting the overall character,economic value and aesthetic quality of the stable neighborhoods..."was written for the Suburban Area chapter,this principle can be easily applied citywide. Therefore,this chapter reiterates the crucial significance of preserving,renewing,and enhancing our stable neighborhood areas while sustaining the quality,diversity and character of the housing stock and our neighborhoods over time. Key elements to achieving preservation and renewal include: • Ensuring Safety • Ensuring Property Maintenance • Providing adequate public services and facilities The City has several activities and programs that have successfully formed the basis our ongoing work with neighborhoods and homes needing renewal or showing conditions of blight.These programs include: • Affordable Home Repair Loans:provides affordable loans for emergencies and exterior home repair through the Housing Rehabilitation Program to help homeowners repair their homes and reduce future maintenance costs. • PREmier Homes and Neighborhoods Program:Provides a variety of free resources and tools for proactive home maintenance and improvements while maintaining neighborhood character and design. o The Virginia Beach Pattern Book was created as a tool to guide homeowners in the appropriate renovation,remodeling,or updating of their home in the context of their neighborhood design. • Grant opportunities are available for non-profit organizations wishing to develop or maintain affordable housing. Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 14 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 In 2016,a housing study will be conducted to help define additional strategies and initiatives for achieving neighborhood preservation. Compatible Redevelopment Preserving neighborhood quality requires that all types of new residential and non-residential development either maintain or enhance its context.This can be particularly challenging as certain retail centers adjacent to residential areas become underperforming,creating opportunities for redevelopment. Often these are prime locations that maybe appropriate for adaptive re-use or mixed-use redevelopment that includes primarily residential uses or a mixed use development with residences.Where found to be compatible with adjoining uses,this type of redevelopment could improve the quality of the surrounding area,help absorb some of the City's future housing demand, and increase the tax base.Achieving these goals is predicated on: • compatibility with surroundings; • conformance to AICUZ policy; • quality of site and buildings; • attractiveness of site and buildings; • inclusion of workforce housing that promotes affordability; • reasonable site configuration; • safe and efficient access;and, • energy efficient design. Housing with a Range of Affordability in Strategic Growth Areas The policies for the Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs)are to be applied where areas are not constrained by AICUZ regulations.These policies are intended to provide benefits that include reducing sprawl, expanding housing affordability,reducing income isolation,increasing job accessibility,and accommodating alternative,cost-effective capital improvement and transportation systems.By applying these polices to those SGAs,the result will be that SGAs will have the mixed-income and mixed use neighborhood developments with a variety of housing types that will advance the City's goals of providing diverse,high-quality and affordable housing.For this reason,each SGA Master Plan includes a portion of workforce housing and other types of affordable housing as a design principle in order to provide of diversified housing choices,including workforce housing,as well as recommendations for mixed use,mixed-income,and transit-oriented development.Despite this, success in realizing housing affordability in the SGAs has been difficult. Providing additional incentives may be needed to encourage the inclusion of workforce housing in new development proposals. Recommended Policies: Housing with a Range of Affordability in SGAs • In the SGAs that can include residential uses,design housing to be attractive and affordable to a range of income groups,ages,cultures,and household types with an emphasis on workforce housing. • Promote and facilitate Transit Oriented Development(TOD) principles to achieve a mix of urban housing types with a range of market values.This should include workforce housing within pedestrian-friendly communities in proximity of transit stops with an effective bus feeder system and other transit hubs. Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods•Page 15 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Promote and facilitate public/private shared cost to provide infrastructure needs,including structured parking. Adequate Infrastructure and Transportation Connectivity Providing adequate infrastructure and transportation connectivity ensures the overall quality and livability of neighborhoods,provides civic pride,and maintains property values. Connectivity between neighborhoods and other areas reduces car use and encourages walking,bicycling,and other physical activities. Recommended Policies: Adequate Infrastructure and Transportation Connectivity • Coordinate the timing and location of capital improvements in neighborhoods as inter- related systems in order to achieve multiple outcomes and advance the City's strategic goals. • Coordinate transportation,jobs,and housing to maximize accessibility for all citizens. • Align transportation infrastructure with housing facilities for seniors and persons with disabilities. • Continue to improve and expand transportation and transit options for the senior and disabled communities,including appropriate sidewalk facilities and properly located senior housing opportunities. • Locate housing for seniors and disabled persons within walking(or other means of mobili'y)proximity to transit stops. Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Adequate Infrastructure and Transportation Connectivity • Develop an integrated housing strategy addressing affordability and neighborhood preservation,based on best available data and national best practices • Perform a housing study to help define additional strategies and initiatives for achieving neighborhood preservation. ENDNOTES: A Community for a Lifetime-A Strategic Plan to Achieve City Council's Vision for the Future 2015-2017 it Strategic Plan 2014-2019-2029 iii City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 1v Ibid Ibid vi City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor's Office U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development °« Housing Virginia Sourcebook ix Ibid x Housing Virginia Sourcebook Chapter 2,Section 2.3-Housing&Neighborhoods-Page 16 of 16 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 2.4 - ECONOMIC VITALITY VISION Through its visioning process with Envision .¢. Virginia Beach 2040 and its strategic planning, / Virginia Beach has chosen to become a place where all citizens and businesses can prosper. as We exportpower. We desire to be able to create our own future because we are less dependent than ever before on the state and federal governments. Our goal is for our economy to be vibrant,growing,and f t sustainable. We desire to have median household incomes that exceed the national average,and for incomes continue to rise. We aspire to attract visitors from around the world throughout the x ter-- year to enjoy our beautiful natural environment and the various amenities that our hospitality BaikinAmerica'.BeleviNginAmerica. """"" industry provides. We aim to attract,retain,and NW grown high-caliber companies offering good '"""" """"""`"""""°"" salaries to employ our young adults and attract ww*v-..aw F'.a wwn rwr COw+.«w gcreative youth from other markets,and we want >..t,...w,....... L.— Ili this talented workforce to live and thrive in our � � city. We believe that there are rich opportunities for people of all ages to participate in our vitality.' In the future,we expect that our new and existing businesses will continue to benefit from a well- trained,diverse and available workforce,particularly from our transitioning U.S.Veterans,even as those businesses'needs continually change. We realize,more than ever,the value of our small businesses and desire to become a leader in the new business growth and development of minority- owned firms. We want to maximize our investment in infrastructure by developing our land so that it preserves our quality of life and physical environment and serves the needs of generations to come. We aspire for all public and private development to be sensitive to the environment, enabling us to attract sustainable businesses. This sensitivity is valued highly by our citizens,the business community,and visitors.To those ends,we must remain committed to a regional international airport,an enhanced regional public transportation system,and continued improvement of state and city road systems to make it easier for people to get to Virginia Beach and more convenient to move around the city and region." The extension of light rail into Virginia Beach Town Center should optimize development and redevelopment,as well as associated job growth for the Pembroke and Newtown Strategic Growth Areas,in particular."' We believe our future growth will depend on the City's ability to focus on greater diversification of its economy,such as a focus on the biomedical,cyber security,and healthcare fields,while growing and retaining our existing tourism industry,as well as our hallmark employers and our base of Small,Women and Minority-Owned (SWaM)businesses.' As an early leader in fostering strategic partnerships within the fields of Science,Technology, Engineering,Arts,and Mathematics (STEAM), as well as through entrepreneurship innovation opportunities between Virginia Beach City Public Schools,the City's Department of Economic Development,and our institutes of higher education, Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 1 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 we hope to yielded young students choosing to stay in our city because o:f the high quality of life we continue to enjoy. Those highly qualified STEAM workers should,in return,serve us well to help Virginia Beach become a national and international hub for the biomedical,cyber P• 4 security,fiber,alternative energy,and healthcare *° industries.V EXISTING CONDITIONS AND TRENDS A Our current reality in 2015 is that,after many years of 4 t , prosperity,we now find ourselves slowly climbing out of what has been an uncertain and volatile economic environment. The local economy has been trying to recover from the significant decline of the housing market ,. -the city's primary source of revenue. Property values in , Virginia Beach declined beginning in 2009,but are now rising slowly. Similarly,household income has been on the decline since its 2008 peak. However,according to the STEM Robotics Demonstration most recent 5-year forecast,both residential and commercial real estate assessments are expected to grow each year over the forecasted period. Fifty-five percent of our residents are able to live and work in Virginia Beach." Pressure is mounting to remain competitive and make it a priority to balance sustainable land use development with economic growth. Maintenance and management of our roads,sanitary sewer, potable water,and stormwater systems have taken on more importance as these systems have begun to show defects consistent with aging infrastructure. This maintenance must be performed continually,yet there is a shortfall of ongoing funding. Additionally,necessary improvements remain unfunded,causing a growing backlog of needs with costs continuing to grow. It is imperative that we work very closely with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District(HRSD) during the development and subsequent implementation of the Regional Wet Weather Management Plan to ensure that the work priorities for rehabilitation of the City's sanitary sewer systems mesh with and support our economic drivers.vii The hospitality industry continues to trend upward. Significant future growth requires the ability to compete nationally with such economic development enhancements as a convention center headquarters hotel and major entertainment venue offerings,better access for new domestic and international markets,and higher quality core products (e.g.,new hotel development, 19th Street corridor,additional hospitality and sports tourism venues and attractions). Our regional transportation system in its current state will limit our growth,unless the system is substantially improved. The new regional transportation fund is helping to address some of these issues. The strategy of guiding the visitor experience throughout the City's wealth of beachfront communities, as well as to the growing Town Center,has aided in distributing tourism economic benefits."" Our highly skilled workforce makes it attractive for companies to choose to locate here. This is a testament to o ur robust and effective workforce development programs. There are strong STEAM opportunities here,and the partnership between Virginia Beach City Public Schools,the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development,and our institutes of higher education will provide highly qualified workers for these industries. Additionally,graduation rates from our public schools continue to rise,as do test scores.). Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 2 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Defense spending,federal and state aid,and consumer spending are not as strong as we had experienced prior to 2008. Future growth will depend on the City's ability to focus on greater diversification of its economy,such as a focus on the biomedical and healthcare fields,while growing and retaining our existing tourism industry,as well as "' hallmark employers and our base of small businesses. ECONOMIC VITALITY FRAMEWORK Envision Virginia Beach 2040,prepared by citizen's committee appointed by the Mayor,was endorsed by City Council in 2013. The Committee mission: "To LifeNet Headquarters Building in Princess Anne provide a thoughtful vision for Virginia Beach in the Commons. Region to achieve by 2040." This vision document describes how our city will look and what people will experience as residents and visitors in 2040. It articulates a high quality of life in Virginia Beach. "Thriving Economy"is one of the vision's 6 major themes,and states: We have a thriving regional economy that leverages our assets with high employment and dynamic business growth. We educate,attract, and retain a talented and diverse workforce, and provide a broad base of employment with an emphasis on high-paying jobs. The City's Economic Development Strategy is a key tool to help ensure we achieve this vision over time. The 2015 Strategy identifies six priority areas that we should focus on in the coming years: • Target Industries • Economic Vitality • Diversification,Retention,Innovation • Project Development • Workforce Development • Research This is supplemented by the City's 2015-2017 Strategic Plan (2014),which presents strategies to help direct our efforts toward making progress in each of these priority areas as follows:X • We desire to be a top quality,year-round destination for domestic and international visitors and our citizens. • We desire to be a growing,diverse economy that attracts and retains private companies that want to invest. • We desire our workforce to be highly talented and to have the skills necessary to meet the needs of our targeted businesses. • We will provide and maintain the infrastructure required to support economic vitality,and develop our resources in a sustainable manner(economically,socially,and financially),so that we are an appealing community for citizens,visitors and businesses. Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 3 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Recognizing that defense spending is likely to decline over time,we value and support our military installations and local commands. • We develop plans,incentive efforts,detailed specific area plans,programs,zoning codes, and projects to implement the Strategic Growth Area Plans and other adopted area plans throughout the city. • We should complete the planning process and public involvement to secure funding for,and support implementation of,a fully integrated,comprehensive transportation system. Sunrise over Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort Area To realize our economic vitality goals and strategies,our long-range land use planning process should seek to identify a sufficient amount of land area with appropriate zoning,in the most strategic locati ons. The City's Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs),which are described in Chapter 1, Section 1.1 -Urban Areas (Strategic Growth Areas),and Strategic Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs), which are described below,are the primary focus areas for the City's long-term economic development a.nd efficient land use growth strategy. It is the City's desire to direct the majority of its future growth and development(or redevelopment) into these areas in a manner consistent with the adopted plans,policies,and design guidelines for these areas. To attract private sector partners who want to work with the City to achieve its desired outcomes for these areas,City Council has recently updated its policy,"Guidelines for Evaluation of Investment Partnerships for Economic Development." For assistance with developing in the SGAs and SEGAs or information regarding City Council's policy,visit www.vbgov.com/sga. Recommended Policies: • All eco nomic development projects should adhere to the following: o land use strategies set forth for each Planning Area of this Comprehensive Plan; o adopted area plans (e.g.,SGA Master Plans,Historic Kempsville Area Master Plan, Virginia Aquarium&Owl Creek Area Plan,et als.)adopted by reference as part of this Comprehensive Plan; o Suburban Focus Area (SFA)and Special Economic Growth Area (SEGA) recommendations contained in this Comprehensive Plan; and, o all adopted Design Guidelines adopted as amendments to,or incorporated by reference as part of,this Comprehensive Plan. Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 4 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Economic development activity should further the vision for"Economic Vitality"set forth in the Envision Virginia Beach 2040 visioning document. It should also further the strategies set forth in the Economic Vitality Strategy and Quality Physical Environment Strategy in the City's Strategic Plan. • Projects should consider how to best incorporate the design principles contained in the City's Integrated Site Design Manual,once adopted by City Council. SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREAS(SEGAs) The City has designated 4 Special Economic Growth Area (SEGAs) on the Comprehensive Plan's "Planned Land Use Map": • SEGA 1 -East Oceana • SEGA 2 -West Oceana • SEGA 3 -South Oceana • SEGA 4-Princess Anne Commons SEGAs are viewed as special areas with significant economic value and growth potential,with a primary consideration being adjacency to NAS Oceana or within the Interfacility Traffic Area high noise overflight zone. The City supports development and redevelopment of these areas consistent with Air Installation Compatibility Use Zones (AICUZ) ordinance provisions and the City's economic growth strategy. 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N , 1110' : III (11111114 } ..„, , ,,14 �'^ .q1111101111vr " 411°. .y City of Cherapeake *4 �sti.,e-. -, H.� 4, all „; : , -o 0 Special Economic Growth Areas SEGA 1.East Oceana SEGA 2.West Dceana o SEGA 3.South Oceana 0 0.5 1 e 2 3 4 SEGA 4.Princess Anne Commons Miles SPECIAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AREA(SEGA) LOCATOR MAP Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 6 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Special Economic Growth Area 1-East Oceana *1-P, ''', ,.-, , a ._. .' _i,� ire iYa r____ a tom ,. V.Its F1 y� g 1,,s4 1 s. l''''' • .•�'�, ,p 17:x-- x- I Special Economic Growth Area 1 - East Oceana encompasses the property generally located on both sides of Bells Road between Oceana Boulevard and Birdneck Road. It includes most of the land to the south of Southern Boulevard. Much of this area is constrained by floodplain or Navy restrictive easements and all of it is within the highest AICUZ noise zone. The southern part of this tract is outside any accident potential zone. The planned Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt will impact the western part of this area. Recommended Policies: • In the eastern area-low intensitylight industrial uses and limited retail with significant buffers to shield the surrounding Seatack neighborhood from possible intrusive impacts. • In the western area-medium intensity industrial and other utilitarian activities. • The southern part of this site is not encumbered by accident potential zones and may accommodate new or relocated commercial and other non-residential uses that are AICUZ compatible. Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 7 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Special Economic Growth Area 2 -West Oceana '...-`,,LAX.,,,,-p' �a a�a1��1 ww rtY tY�' cyam ;,G ,,,b , ' 4 rtt t ti ::7 1 f Y ° !'^2.` h, .. �:;.r txs+v f txz J # v „;. . . ,l`' t'rF!:t:i, ''r. : . it.:111\( % L. 1 1 i .‘1..i.•.,:lis, I �<1. ,. -t� ' 4 :.:. V .CCN. . r 14�q s z - ° .- 03 I' J. b ,yo\ .. s ,'.)� k t''''''' ,: " t r- �,--$ , gyp` h aN 1 . f ` •- ' �.,_l r,... Special Economic Growth Area 2 -West Oceana is generally bound by London Bridge Road, Lynnhaven Creek,South Lynnhaven Road,and Potter's Road. It includes Lynnhaven Mall, surrounding retail and office complexes and Oceana West Industrial Park. Much of this area is subject to Navy restrictive easements and all of this area is inside the AICUZ high noise zone. The majority of this area has been subdivided and is zoned for commercial and industrial uses. Recommended Policies: • This entire site is within the 75+ DNL noise zone. All new or improved development proposals must adhere to the City's AICUZ provisions. • The area west of Lynnhaven Parkway is recommended for corporate office,retail,and other comparable commercial use due to this site's high visibility.Special attention should be given to ensure high quality site,landscape and building designs. • The undeveloped tract on the southeast corner of Lynnhaven Parkway and Potters Road is an appropriate site for open space acquisition.However,if this does not occur,this site should be developed for low intensityretail and/or office uses. Development must respect the adjoining natural open space area. Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 8 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Special Economic Growth Area 3 -South Oceana c -.,) ' -.- d s4 -;',„•`,.• >, az 4� . . Nsk J ' .fit ✓:i x,.� -. ,::::::.,,,,,%,:,,,...,.., � � � , Y 4,7 \\ ' cc r gyp} , `(, C ' ^ "1. ( • p� � 7ti rS �/ DAM NECK RD "ai ';' iw •"N E.R. ''``Y+ OQ x ? r `+� t 'Y t ` -_ t r" of T tet"• d f '' # p a x x , Special Economic Growth Area 3 -South Oceana is a large hourglass shaped tract of land encompassing properties on both sides of Dam Neck Road between Holland Road and Corporate Landing Parkway. There are large tracts of undeveloped land in the area....east of.London Bridge Road. High quality corporate businesses have developed in the CorporaLandng Business Park. The proposed Southeastern Parkway will traverse the eastern part of. f this strategic area generally in a northeast to southwest direction and,when built,will provide this area with good regional access. Ino the western part of this area,between Drakes Road and Holland Road,there are cnsiderable environmental constraints. To varying degrees,portions of this area are impacted by high noise zones,accident potential zones and Navy restrictive easements. Floodplain and other environmental constraints affect the western region of this area south of Dam Neck Road. However,the area located north of Dam Neck Road and east of Holland Road is free of these constraints and,therefore,possesses greater development opportunities. Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 9 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Recommended Policies: • No additional residential uses are recommended for any part of this area. • All proposed land uses in this area must align with the City's AICUZ provisions and Oceana Land Use Conformity program. • Every effort should be made,where feasible,to consolidate parcels to achieve a more unified development pattern. • Accesses to London Bridge and Holland Roads should be kept to a minimum. • Direct private access to Dam Neck 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 Roadway Network(see Chapter 2,Section 2.1 - Master Transportation Plan). • Build attractive thoroughfares to serve this area. • Corporate Landing Business Park is located in the eastern part of this site and serves the mid- eastern area of the City. It is reserved for high quality,high wage employment consistent with the City's Economic Development Strategy. • High quality employment,corporate parks and light industrial uses are recommended for other undeveloped tracts in the eastern part of this SEGA. • Measu:-es to mitigate negative impacts on adjoining stable residential areas must be part of any development proposal in this area. Mitigation measures should include adequate screening,and light and noise attenuation in building and site design. • Attractive building designs should be showcased along key arterials and the proposed Southeastern Parkway route. • The western region of this area is planned for non-residential uses to include a mix of light industrial,low-rise office and limited retail use. Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 10 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Special Economic Growth Area 4-Princess Anne Commons • "",,,'-p;\---r SAY , ti \- ti • ► .1,,.,.'47., 1..}::,"_,,::„11 At.6,4: t ,-, ,?,g.-: ,:, — . , —,,Ii., „.,,,, ,,,,-4... 8,,.(-,,p.-s; -1- :'- , -,—,/ ,•. -',--.7-4, -; ' `:-if--- _� 41,14,: ;',, d /ter fiptipl,,,.,... ..., -, X, .� Y !03 kr� Yp Azi4;10,7;t:\,',4,'%1,„i:' :k-744Tz1":42.14 -4 - - t0)* , ( #41 D 1, ,,„1,- , , :- _ ,\,,,,,, o6. '`1 Ate. : � �' :. - SEGA 4- Princess Anne Commons was designated in recognition of 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 • Participatory sports • Entertainment venues • Tourism • Biomedical research • Hospitality uses which can benefit from their proximity to campuses of Tidewater Community College and the Old Dominion University/Norfolk State University. Some land use adjustments are appropriate to accomplish strategic public outcomes and adapt to changes to implement the Oceana Land Use Conformity program. Nonetheless,proposed developments within SEGA 4-Princess Anne Commons should adhere to the following general Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 11 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 recommendations,unless otherwise addressed in Chapter 1,Section 1.4- Princess Anne Commons &Transition Area. Recommended Policies: • Strive to achieve extensive open space connectivity throughout the Commons. • Protect the most sensitive land areas where natural resources have been identified. • Residential development should be limited to areas outside of AICUZ restricted areas. • Mixed-use town center-style development should be planned within the Municipal Center and Historic/Cultural District. • Low-impact campus style development for economic development,office/research and development,and recreational uses should be strategically planned for the remainder of Princess Anne Commons. • The Princess Anne Commons Design Guidelines should be adhered to for high quality building types to ensure appropriate quality and character. • Expansion of suburban infrastructure should be designed in northern,but not southern, part of Princess Anne Commons and not south of Indian River Road. • Development should remain limited along existing unimproved roadways. • Explore the potential for extension of mass transit service to Princess Anne Commons and the Municipal Center from the Town Center(Pembroke SGA). SEGA 4- Princess Anne Commons is divided into several subareas: North Princess Anne Commons, 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. Summary descriptions and recommendations for each are found in Chapter 1,Section 1.4- Princess Anne Commons& Transition Area. The ITA& Vicinity Master Plan can be viewed in the Planning Department's online document library at www.vbgov.com/Planning. Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 12 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Economic Vitality • Continue to promote Virginia Beach as a year-round destination. • Develop a Transit-Oriented Development land use and zoning strategy for the SGAs. • Realign non-conforming businesses Reshape non-conforming business districts (e.g., Pembroke SGA-Central Village District,etc.) into well-planned and designed commercial nodes that are compatible with adopted plans and design guidelines. Recent examples of this include London Bridge Commerce Center repurposing in the Lynnhaven SGA and various commercial areas in the Resort SGA. • Update the Master Plan for Corporate Landing Park. Update the associated design guidelines for Corporate Landing Park. • Inventory the conditions of neighborhood commercial centers and strip shopping centers. Consider incentives for façade improvements (e.g.,cost-share grants,etc.). Consider opportunities for repurposing over-parked commercial parking lots for possible permanent or temporary/seasonal infill uses,while adhering to recently updated commercial use parking standards in the Zoning Ordinance. • Inventory industrial zoning districts to determine if there is a sufficient supply of appropriate zoning for both light and heavy industrial uses,especially for the types of desired compatible land uses within SEGAs. ENDOTES: 'City of Virginia Beach. 2015-2017 Strategic Plan,November2014(Economic Vitality Strategy). Ibid. iii City of Virginia Beach. Draft 2016-2018 Strategic Plan,November 2015(Economic Vitality Strategy). iv Ibid. Ibid. vi Ibid. ""Ibid. "I Ibid. X Ibid. X City of Virginia Beach. 2015-2017 Strategic Plan,November 2014(Economic Vitality Strategy). Chapter 2,Section 2.4-Economic Vitality-Page 13 of 13 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 3: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION, POLICIES SUMMARY, AND AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION It is incumbent on all of us to do our part to ensure the success of this plan. Plan implementation occurs in various ways. Foremost,it begins with ensuring a familiarity with the Comprehensive Plan's Policy Document. The Comprehensive Plan is,by its very nature,the articulation of the City's future planned land use vision and repository of its associated land use policies. In order to bring about that shared vision,familiarity with the five Planning Areas and City-wide elements and their corresponding land use policies as presented in Chapters 1 and 2 is essential. This applies whether the user is a customer in the development community preparing an application for development for review by the City or an internal user within City administration,who will reference it for interpretation for a consistency determination in the review and consideration of a discretionary or by-right development application. The Planning Commission and the City Council should also reference the Comprehensive Plan's Policy Document in their consideration of discretionary development applications. In accordance with the Code of Virginia,this Comprehensive Plan has been prepared with the purpose of guiding and accomplishing"a coordinated,adjusted,and harmonious development of the territory,which will in accordance with present and probable future needs and resources,best promote the health,safety,morals,order,convenience,prosperity,and general welfare of its citizens...". As such,the Comprehensive Plan,and its associated Technical Report,and Reference Handbook(inclusive of all documents adopted by reference as part of the Comprehensive Plan), should be used as a reference tool for all development planning and design,decision-making regarding land use and the associated public infrastructure needs,in order to continue to ensure responsible stewardship of our public tax dollars used to fund the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Comprehensive Plan is the general plan that the Code of Virginia (15.2-2232)states the "shall control the general or approximate location,character and extent of each feature shown in the plan." All such decisions made should be consistent with the City's long-range vision for 2040 and the policies contained in this plan. Since the Comprehensive Plan's purview is future land use,it also necessarily addresses the public or private infrastructure required to support the City's land use vision and policies. The locally-adopted Capital Improvement Plan(CIP) is one of four tools Virginia's local governments are authorized to use when implementing their local comprehensive plan. The CIP is one of the oldest tools of plan implementation in existence. For too many years, the tool was viewed as a resource only to be used • by public works and engineering. Over the past thirty-five years,however,the CIP has come into its own as a tool of plan implementation.' 511 By design,the CIP focuses on a locality's immediate and longer- term term capital assets and infrastructure needs. Capital assets and infrastructure needs traditionally include land,facilities,parks,playgrounds,streets, bridges,bike and pedestrian systems,water and sewer systems,technology systems Chapter 3-Plan Implementation-Page 1 of 3 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 and equipment,and other items of value from which the community derives benefit for a significant number of years.1' The Code of Virginia requires that the adopted CIP be consistent with the adopted local Comprehensive Plan. Recognizing the important linkage between long-range land use planning and capital improvement planning,the Code of Virginia (15.2-2239) enables local planning commissions to,at the discretion of the governing body,prepare and revise annually a CIP based on the comprehensive plan of the locality for a period not to exceed the ensuing 5 years." In Virginia Beach,although the Planning Commission has not been delegated this authority by the City Council, there is still a proper role for the Planning Commission to play as a stakeholder in the preparation and public review of the CIP. Plan implementation is also accomplished by monitoring and reporting on our progress. It is important to d o this with regard to both the effectiveness of the policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan (how well they are working or not to achieve desired outcomes) and the implementation of the plan's recommendations contained in the"Agenda for Future Action." An"Agenda for Future Action Summary"chart is presented in this chapter as a quick reference tool. It is derived from the recommended next steps actions following adoption of the plan that are contained in each corresponding chapter of the Policy Document. It is presented with suggestions for which enti'.y(s) (e.g.,City Administration or community group) should take lead responsibility for implementing that stated recommendation,and a suggested time frame of completion. In essence,it is our blueprint for important next steps that either reinforce,or are in addition to,the sound land use policies put forward in this plan. The implementation time frame purposely corresponds with the City's 6-year CIP,the first year of which is adopted annually by City Council as the Capital Improvement Budget;and,because the Planning Commission is required by state law to conduct review the Comprehensive Plan in 5-year intervals and recommend to City Council any necessary updates or amendments. By monitoring progress our progress,and holding both City officials and the public accountable for partnering on its implementation,we can be informed and make necessary mid-course corrections in order to stay focused on achieving our city's long-range range for 2040. It is recommended that the Department of Planning&Community Development prepare an annual report on plan effectiveness zind implementation status to be presented to the Planning Commission. Subsequently,the Planning Commission should prepare an annual report to the City Council with any intermediate recommendations for amendment. This ensures that the Comprehensive Plan stays dynamic and responsive as needs change and new situations arise over time,in between the 5-year review periods. Another key plan implementation tool is the systematic and holistic review of the City's various development ordinances(e.g.Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,Subdivision Ordinance,Site Plan Ordinance,Floodplain Ordinance,Landscape Ordinance,etc.). Plans are not implementable in and of themselves. Our land development regulations implement our land use vision articulated in the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore,it is incumbent upon City leaders and administrators to use the Comprehensive Plan and its recommendations as the platform for updating local development regulations,sc that they can enable or bring about the desired outcomes we seek for our city's future growth and development. The development ordinances,coupled with public and private investment decisions,bring to life our many years of community planning,manifested in the body of adopted planning documents that comprise the Comprehensive Plan. It is essential that we set ourselves to the immediate task of review our development ordinances to this end so that all of our Chapter 3-Plan Implementation-Page 2 of 3 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 land use planning and implementation tools are consistent and mutually-supportive.After all...it's our future! ENDNOTES Michael Chandler. "The CIP in Virginia: An Overview and Explanation." Virginia Tech,Land Use Education Program Workshop: Funding the Future-the Role of the CIP. October 29-30,2015. Richmond,VA. Ibid. iii Ibid. Chapter 3-Plan Implementation-Page 3 of 3 w � aZ s. s. s. s. G L. w F. as ca ca ca I. sN. a) w w >, >, >, >, as a) a >, E" w a N N N N >• >, >, N Q LLO a0+ a0+ %JD + fa. N N F w Ou = a a CI) W 023 o h o23 '-' rx as a Joao aa, ao aa)) b aai D.0 a) E a) 110 °a' to c' cu 0 F" E = E -- E o p E .E r E E = E a, E a. a a. 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C o s" 6 O " d a0. > a) v." � o z o, 04. F •-, U Ni a FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Planning Commission and the Department of Planning&Community Development staff gratefully acknowledge the participation of our citizens and the following contributors to this project. This project would not have been as informed and successful without their assistance and support. Former Planning Commissioners David Redmond,Chairman (2014) Al Henley(2014) Philip Russo,Jr. (2014-2015) Management Leadership Team David L.Hansen,City Manager James K.Spore,City Manager(2014-2015) Douglas L.Smith,Deputy City Manager Cynthia Curtis,Deputy City Manager Catheryn Whitesell,Director,Budget&Management Services Patricia Phillips,Director,Finance Planning&Community Development Directors J.Barry Frankenfield, FASLA,AICP W.Jack Whitney,Jr.,AICP(2014-2015) Project Coordinator Jeryl R.Phillips,AICP,Comprehensive Planning Coordinator, Department of Planning&Community Development/Comprehensive Planning Project Managers Robert A. Davis,Planner II, Department of Planning&Community Development/Comprehensive Planning Ashby M.Moss,AICP,Planning Evaluation Coordinator,SGA Office and Department of Planning&Community Development/Comprehensive Planning Mark A.Reed,Historic Preservation Planner I,Department of Planning&Community Development/Comprehensive Planning Jonathan D.Sanders,Planner II,Department of Planning&Community Development/Comprehensive Planning Mark Shea,AICP,Transportation Planner III,SGA Office Brian S.Solis,AICP,LEED Green Associate,Transportation&Transit Planning Manager/Acting Director,SGA Office Stephen White,PhD,AICP,Assistant to the Director,Department of Planning&Community Development Deborah D.Zywna,Planner III,SGA Office and Department of Planning&Community Development/Comprehensive Planning FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Project Support Team David Arnold,Center for GIS,Department of Communications/Information Technology H.Clayton Bernick III,Manager,Department of Planning&Community Development/Environment &Sustainability Office Barbara M.Duke,AICP,Open Space Planner,Department of Parks&Recreation Julie Hill,Administrator,Communications Office,City Manager's Office Calvin Jackson,Planner III,Department of Planning&Community Development/Environment& Sustainability Office Whitney McNamara,Sustainability Planner,Department of Planning&Community Development/Environment&Sustainability Office Phil D.Pullen,P.E.,Manager,Department of Public Works/Transportation Engineering Division Tara Reel,Summer Intern/SGA Office and Virginia Tech Graduate Student,Urban Affairs&Regional Planni ig Wayne Wilcox,Bikeways and Trails Planner,Department of Parks&Recreation Core Team/Peer Review Contributors Economic Vitality: Department of Economic Development Economic Vitality Strategic Issue Team Environmental Stewardship: City Manager's Working Group on Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding Department of Parks&Recreation/Design and Development Division Department of Planning&Community Development/Environment& Sustainability Office Department of Public Works/Engineering-Stormwater Management Department of Public Works/Facilities&Building Maintenance Division Office of Emergency Management/Fire Department Housing&Neighborhoods: Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Office of Volunteer Resources/City Manager's Office Legal Review: City Attorney's Office Military Installations&Support: Brian Ballard,AICP,Regional Community Planning Liaison Officer,NAVFAC Ray Firenze,Community Planning Liaison Officer,NAS Oceana John Lauterbach,Esq.,Legal Advisor/Plans&Policy,NAS Oceana/Dam Neck Annex Mercedes Holland,Community Planning Liaison Officer,JEB Little Creek/Ft.Story Scott Mohr, Public Information Officer,JEB Little Creek/Ft.Story Princess Anne Commons/Transition Area: Princess Anne Commons Task Force FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Rural Area: Department of Agriculture Department of Public Utilities Transportation: City of Virginia Beach Transportation Technical Committee Department of Planning&Community Development Department of Public Works/Traffic Engineering Division Department of Public Works/Transportation Engineering Division Department of Parks&Recreation/Design and Development Division Strategic Growth Areas Office/Transportation Division Parsons Brinkerhoff-Virginia Beach Office Urban Areas: Department of Parks&Recreation/Design and Development Division Strategic Growth Areas Office Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS): Department of Facilities Planning&Construction,GIS Division Stakeholder Groups Citizens of Virginia Beach City Council-Appointed Boards,Commissions,and Committees: Agriculture Advisory Commission Bayfront Advisory Committee Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee Transition Area-Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) Citizens Advisory Committee Virginia Beach Beautification Commission The Mayor's Commission on Aging Central Business District Association Farming Community Representatives: Steve Barnes John Cromwell Mike Cullipher Donald Horsley Bobby Vaughan Robert White Creeds Ruritan Club Seatack Communities Civic League Shore Drive Corridor Coalition Virginia Beach Vision-Comprehensive Plan Task Force FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 City Staff Stakeholder Workshop Participants: Comptroller's Office Convention&Visitors Bureau Department of Agriculture Department of Communications/Media Services Department of Communications/Information Technology Department of Cultural Affairs Department of Emergency Communications/311 Department of Finance Deparl:ment of Fire/EMS Department of Health Deparl:ment of Housing&Neighborhood Preservation Department of Human Services Deparl:ment of Libraries Deparl:ment of Management Services Deparl:ment of Museums Department of Parks&Recreation 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C�'�h y -* x f .. ' i .V } i_, { ,---; �h .. f — — - s: , CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN �p1tA 8 Ac oC '.`�2 Technical Document U of , (FINAL DRAFT) SUR Ha y February 24, 2016 II FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 TECHNICAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 -Population and Demographics-Page 2 CHAPTER 2 -Land Use-Page 7 CHAPTER 3 -Urban Areas- Page 12 CHAPTER 4-Agricultural-Page 81 CHAPTER 5 -Transportation- Page 84 CHAPTER 6-Environment-Page 109 CHAPTER 7-Housing and Neighborhoods-Page 151 CHAPTER 8-Economic Vitality-Page 173 CHAPTER 9- Public Facilities-Page 181 CHAPTER 10- Historic Resources-Page 214 CHAPTER 11 -Cultural Arts-Page 229 APPENDIX • Southern Rural Area Soils Map • Southern Rivers Watershed Map • Technical Report Source Map Information 1 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 1. POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia and is almost twice as large in population as Norfolk, the next largest city in the Hampton Roads region. It is the 39th largest city in the U.S. The City's 2010 population was 437,994.1 Population growth accelerated slightly at a rate of 2.99% from 2000-2010 (12,737), compared to the 8.18% growth rate from 1990-2000.2 Historically,the City's annual growth rate slowed from 1980 to 2010. Robust growth of 5% per annum occurred from 1980 to 1990 (13,087 per annum); moderate growth of 0.8% per annum was experienced from 1990 to 2000 (3,219 per annum); and, slow growth of 0.3% per annum occurred from 2000-2010 (1,274 per annum).3 By comparison, the U.S. population grows at about 0.75% annually. An annual growth rate of 2% is generally considered to be sustainable for localities. Within the past decade,the City's annual growth rate has begun to increase concurrent with the adoption and implementation of the City's Strategic Growth Area (SGA) Master Plans. The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia (WCCPS) population estimates indicate that our population has now grown for seven consecutive years, following a period of two consecutive declines. The July 2014 population estimate was 451,672.4 This is 0.45% higher than the 2013 estimate of 449,628 and essentially matches the growth rate from 2012 to 2013; it is 50% above the annual rate of growth between the decennial Census of 2000 and 2010. Virginia Beach Historical Population Growth: 1950-2014 500000 450000 400000 350000 300000 250000 :::lation 100000 50000 0 —I I 1111111 II III IIit 1111111111 rI III 11111 I I II I II II II 0 N tf1 00 (--I N. 0 m t0 01 N t/1 CO (--I N. 0 CO 111 t0 t0 t0 N N N 00 00 00 00 al 01 01 0 0 0 a--1 1-1 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 O1 01 01 01 Cr( 01 0 0 0 0 0 ,-1 r$ e1 ,-I r-I ,-1 ,-1 i-i e-1 ,-1 ,--I e-1 ,--I (-I N N N N N Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at UVA,January 2015. 1 U.S.Census Bureau Decennial Census 2010. 2 U.S.Census Bureau Decennial Census 1990-2010. 3 U.S.Census Bureau Decennial Census 1980-2010. 4 Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service(WCCPS)at University of Virginia.January 26,2015. 2 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Except for Chesapeake and Suffolk, Virginia Beach grew at a greater rate than our large neighboring cities, and Virginia Beach did experience an increase, albeit small, in net migration (people moving from another location into Virginia Beach); this reverses trends prior to 2010,as shown below. The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) predicts continued growth for Virginia Beach through 2040.5 Based on planned land use and proposed development programs in the eight SGA Master Plans, which have been adopted by reference as amendments to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Plan, the City has considered three scenarios for base decennial population growth projections between 2010 and 2040 as follows: 1) slow growth = 476,205 by 2040; 2) modest growth = 505,382 by 2040; and 3) robust growth= 613,789 by 2040.6 Population and Growth Rates 2010-2014 Virginia Beach and Surrounding Cities Change from Net Migration as a 2010 2013 2014 13-14 10-14 %of Total Change Va Beach 437,994 449,628 451,672 0.45% 3.12% 2.1% Chesapeake 222,209 232,977 235,638 1.14% 6.04% 63.5% Norfolk 242,803 246,392 246,394 0.00% 1.48% -109.6% Portsmouth 95,535 96,871 96,802 0.07% 1.33% -75.1% Suffolk 84,585 87,831 89,586 2.00% 5.91% 68.1% Hampton 137,436 139,032 138,545 0.35% 0.81% -168.4% Newport News 180,719 183,412 183,362 0.03% 1.46% -124.8% MSA 1,641,078 1,682,842 1,690,090 0.43% 2.99% NA Virginia 8,001,024 8,260,405 8,326,289 0.80% 4.07% 48.1% Source: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at UVA,January 2015. Population Profile Virginia Beach and Surrounding Cities 1990- 2000 - 2010 - City 1990 2000 2010 Forecast 2000 2010 2040 2040 Growth Rates Virginia 393,089 437,994 497,500 8.18% 2.99% 13.58% Beach 425,257 Norfolk 261,250 234,403 242,803 253,200 -10.27 3.58% 4.28% Chesapeake 151,982 199,184 222,209 314,600 31.05% 11.55% 41.57% Hampton 133,811 138,437* 137,436 137,200 3.45% -.72% -.17% Portsmouth 103,910 100,565 95,535 98,200 -3.21% -5.0% 2.78% Suffolk 52,143 63,677 84,585 182,700 22.11% 32.83% 115.99% Newport 171,439 180,150 180,719 189,100 5.08% .31% 4.63% News 52040 Socioeconomic Forecast. Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. 6 City of Virginia Beach Strategic Growth Area Office. August 7,2013. 3 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Source of Historical Data:U.S. Census Bureau(*denotes adjusted value) Forecast Source: 2040 Socioeconomic Forecast,HRPDC,December 2013 The City's Strategic Growth Area office prepared a locally derived population projection assessment for a thirty (30) year period from 2010 to 2030, based on planned growth as per the development programs in each of the eight (8) Strategic Growth Area Master Plans. Projections are offered for three (3) scenarios: slow (+12,737); modest (+22,463); and, robust(+58,598). r r ht 58,598 1.: "t "'- '•• •30 re I1 20Yiears 11 I0 Years ,• 71: '1463 • $h c • Source: Ci4y of Virginia Beach Strategic Growth Area Office,2013. a ,,$$$-,$,$$$1.$$ 613,789 ++ •30 Years .*0•020Y,eati *.**404fY+tire 49& �< 3 s� • x37,994 450,731 Source: City of Virginia Beach Strategic Growth Area Office,2013. 4 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Age The median age in Virginia Beach is 35.0. The MSA median age is 35.9.7 People age 65 years or and older constitute 16.6%of the City's population.8 Gender Virginia Beach's population is estimated to be 49%male and 51%female.9 Race&Ethnicity Ethnic Background Percent African-American 19.3% American Indian 0.4% Asian/Pacific Islander 6.6% Hispanic or Latino (of any 7.7% race) White 67.1% Some other race 2.2% Two or more races 4.4% Source: Virginia Beach Community Profile 2015-2016. Department of Economic Development, January 2015. Educational Attainment Virginia Beach has an extremely well-educated population. Nearly 70% of the City's residents have either some college experience or an advanced degree, compared with only 58%of the national population. Educational Attainment Comparisons Virginia Beach MSA United States Less than 9th grade 1.3% 2.8% 5.8% Some high school 4.0% 6.5% 7.6% High school graduate 23.0% 25.8% 27.8% or GED Some college 27.1% 26.0% 21.1% Associate's degree 9.9% 9.3% 8.1% Bachelor's degree 22.9% 18.7% 18.4% Graduate degree I 11.9% 10.9% 11.2% Source: Virginia Beach Community Profile 2015-2016. Department of Economic Development,January 2015. Virginia Beach Community Profile 2015-2016. City of Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development and Inside Business,the Hampton Roads Business Journal,January 2015: 5,7. 8 American Community Survey-City of Virginia Beach,2013. 9 Op cit: 5. 5 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Income Household and per capita income levels are another area that Virginia Beach shows relative dominance within the Hampton Roads area and compared to the U.S. Median household income in 2014 was $62,998, compared with the MSA ($56,091) and U.S. ($52,076).10 Average household income in 2014 was $81,713, compared with the MSA ($73,462) and U.S. ($72,309).11 Virginia Beach's 2014 household income is the third highest within the Hampton Roads region, following Suffolk and Chesapeake, and is projected to continue to show growth over the next five years. Median Household Income 1990-2014 Virginia Beach and Surrounding Cities 1990- 2000 - 2010 - City 1990 2000 2010 2014 2000 2010 2014 Growth Rate Vir:inia Beach $36,271 $48,681 $64,212 $62,998 34.21% 31.90% -1.89% Norfolk $23,563 $31,945 $41,643 $43,108 35.57% 30.35% 3.52% Chesa I eake $35,737 $50,745 $68,955 $66,563 41.99% 35.88% -3.47% Ham'ton $30,144 $39,541 $51,275 $49,848 31.17% 29.67% -2.78% Portsmouth $24,601 $33,782 $43,674 $42,647 37.31% 29.28% -2.35% Suffolk $26,125 $41,114 $69,294 $64,334 57.37% 68.54% -7.16% New I ort News $27,469 $36,693 $50,937 $48,976 33.57% 38.81% -3.85% Re:ional MSA $30,742 $42,698 $57,315 $57,356 38.89% 34.23% 0.07% Source:U.S. Census Bureau,HRPDC,and City of Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development. Per capita income levels in Virginia Beach are on par with the rest of Virginia and above the national average. 12 10 U.S. Census Bureau,HRPDC,and City of Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development 11 Ibid. 12 Economic Assumptions for the United States and Virginia. Virginia Employment Commission, December 2009: 25. 6 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 2. LAND USE CHESAPEAKE BAY w ai�qe Clity Of Virginia.Beach j Comprehensive Plan 1< `b-, -tilt, Til . `' O" ,..r; t. r c .RTI, )v A 1 . 4 ' -' �C�`At i • ,' S e Plies '1, ,. t r i '.. rte - .,+ , ,2-- No --,- 1 dip., a`` „..,,..,1,,,- 1 , /w F - �, v �4 ` + � fig. + r , ,1 ti :4* ,� ,'�- ..1.: ~� • - .' ilo I ' y .'. i ATLANTIC i ' i'C :' ' \1', OCEAN V Military Base .off �'i- :.tilt -�� , � Land Use Class �''F� 44v,... • ! . : - Agricultural \ a; rh i - Commercial .. w 2 '� mm Federal&State '* F r Hotel �y"t r�t� A at 41141 ' 4i0f - �u5 ' t le r .�• - �r : ::: �. Mixed Use Non-Residential r Mutts Family r :, 1. i Office �? ► - Public/Semi-Public Other illr 'fit Single Family Attached .• BAY Single Family Detached �ji . Undeveloped N/A �•�f4 +�_ I let 414 Y�411 y.. NORTH CAROLINA 2010 Land Use For addi[bnal information Sources:V6ginia Beach Dept of Communicabcns and For Technology please refer;:the Center for Geospetral Information Services,2016 Cdy of Virgirrie Beach Dkelalmer:Map current as of February 2016;for general eformatbn purposes only Comprehensive Plan at: Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclarner and further information about this rtnp wwavhgov.eorrurPlannag FIGURE 1 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach February24Compr,2016ehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City N CHESAPEAKE BAY R.�`1la E .,Q 1'4 `,-`_` tiiy �rginia Beach -. Comprehensive Plan F. l; - ..rn! .'Technical RBpod ��r• _z �! 0 1 2' 3 4 Q� s -1r77,--- SCI -�i r� _ 64 -. G.4 ` � .-:: .7:141-k! � <riy� .• -f arM1 ►k'. r t4 �'i 1" :itell* . 1.4„,, , Aa w�....:-,14,4... ., _: .,,,,‘,-.0i-7-..;*.,, „..,:t! ..!. -..-,-, 15.; r - y� ` 11 'I .,J, .. ATLANTIC ♦t .. " :4 ,,(1, OCEAN-• ' . ,- ' t+ y r ' ,Oe V y! vMilitary Base . +i }Land Use C lass 9� t te :--- AgricJltural PtThlk 11111 Commercial r EliFedesl&State r IN. Hotel ` 1� Tom/~ ° 111111 Industrial 4 , - s - Institutional ,fit ..., Mixed Use Non-Residential �•J`M Multi Family f Office It office PublkdSemi Public Other �� r:r Ml I BAC; �.. i 1111111 SingR Famiy Attached 4 ,...{ Singkr Famiy Detached �i�i'i . T ;,:'*.L'''.'...''' ”T Undeveloped Mr , A r .. N/A '• `e a,. I NORTH CAROLINA Current Land Use For additional infornvtbn Seurcea:Virginia Beach Dept of Comnunica6c rs and Information Technology please refer to the Centerfor Geosp[M1®I Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer:Map current as of February 2016;for general information purposes only. Camprehenaive Plan at Please sec Appendiz A For the complete map d,sclairrmr and further infornntion about the;map wmnvbgov comlPlannirg FIGURE 2 8 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 2010 AND 2016 COMPARISON BY LAND USE CLASS 2010 .:-' .'- 2016 Square meq'- Square 2010 AcresMiles 2016 Acres ,. Miles (without ,.%totaal f , (without (without (without . ,. ��:u water or water or water or water or acres public public public t-= public rights-of- ' ' ....- rights-of- rights-of- $ rights-of- Land Use Class wa . 1r � ' wa wa ,, wa A:ricultural 34,452 43 2429R/a''' 53.83 32,297.60 , ¢F 50.46 Commercial 6,135 64 02%'' 9.59 6,128 71 9.58 Federal&State 30,217.13 413 -. 47.21 30,142.61 . 47.10 Hotel 214 24 -4.15% 0.33 171.77 . 'F`f,. 0.27 Industrial 1,232 07 '14'A6% 1.93 1,264 09 _ ,Lifa. 1.98 { Institutional 7,771.49 .°.:$'.48% 12.14 8,097 32 . ` t '.1.:,;* 12.65 Mixed Use Non- #; Residential 0.00 Y.,-8,01% 0.000 13 `,,4 0.00 IMEISMEMI 1,868 04 i''ri 3J%. 2.92 2,014.10 ``7..i 3.15 Office 1,098 37 x, 17 °F 1.721,076.90 1.68 Public/Semi : Public Other 10,306 31 :2o` 16.10 13,063.49 < ' 20.41 Single Family A'. zt/ <{z` Attached 3,608 55 -- '% 5.64 3,867.01 6.04 Single Family , Detached 34,769.16 ' 54.33 35,574.08 ' ' ;� 55.58 Undevelo ed8,715.13 • i; 13.62 7,822.20 12.22 n/a (no ; assigned land use class 1,403 59 ',3'''"' .98% 2.19 148.82 i= . - 0.23 City Land Area Total /.: / 4221.55 141,668 82 221.36 Sources: City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and ComIT Note: Figures shown include parcel area that is land only and does not include water areas or public rights-of-way. Federal and state-owned parklands and military installations are included. 9 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 AICUZ ;ONES AND SUB AREAS N CHESAPEAKE BAY Al`® vy® - ,_ City Virflin/a Beach Comprehensive Plan �n� TedtriitiRepw# 411111 I''1 ' i --- — 1 . X64 1 ,NavalAir station i �,•'� Oceans f ,<, a.. InterFadliry Traffic.... Area •.% Military ease with * / ATLANTIC LI Airfield I �� OCEAN Accident Patential I Zones y� Illi ClearZone '3',f: _ AP21 � APZ 2 Notse2one Outlines � b Etntress --- Noise Zone Outline AICUZ Subareas e i ,� V /,� Sub-Area 1 ,j1 Sub-Area 2 i 1' Sub-Area 3 Aircraft Noise Levels <65dB ,- - 65-70 dB 70-7t5 dB ',,, >75 dB # Military Base NORTH CAROLINA Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) and Sub-Areas For additional information SOur ea'Vegrns Beach Dept,of Planning and Cormwney Development;Veginia Beach ease refer to the Dept.of Gommuuications and Inforrration Technobgy Center for Geospaeal Information Services 2018 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2016 for general inforrtgtion purposes only Comprehensive PWn at Please see Appendix mor the complete map disclaimer and further information about this nraP. wmvvbgov.cortdPlanning FIGURE 3 10 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY w a.4411, s .. �''`.. City of Vitro*Beach Comprehensive Plan Technical Report & 1 2 3 4 i. Sub-Area 3 Sub,Area 1 y i 70-" - P Sub' ea 6a • 1 r _ r l >75d8 s 6.1 Sub-Area ATLANTIC tiba area; OCEAN O 1" ITA F J °y. 1 (c\ Interfacility Traffic Area All Noise Zones Existing Zoning:Parcels that are already zoned I— .t(ITA) >75 dB for residential dwelings may be developed with AICUZ Noise Zone the nunter of dweling units allowable under the existing zoning. Sub-Area 1 J' Discretionary Development Applications Sub-Area 2 (Rezoning,Use F9rrr*,etc.):For property w Ih 1771 � existing residential units,redeveloprrent of such Sub-Area 3 ------,----___.„,,,,,,,,,,,„:,7/ / ' sites is acceptable 1 the proposed dwelling unit ,.., Military Base ��,,��"" density is the sane as or lower than the actual dwelling unit density existing at the lists the appkcation is subnitted. ‘i;\ , 8570 dB DNL Noise Zones The only sign/leant"not corrpabbie"use is Residential. Sub-Area 1 Must conpy with Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Ran,including area pans/guidelines. Sub-Area 2 Densly trust be similar to surrounding property and conform to the Corrprehensive Ran, incbd'ng area pans/guidelines. 0 Sub-Area 3 Sarre standards as in 70-75 and>75 dB Noise Zones(residential use slowed only If there Is no other reasonable use). NORTH CAROLINA hterfacility Traffic Area Maximum density is 15 acres of developable and (no Alternative Residential Development). Noise Zones 65-70 dB DNL Sub-Areas For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept of Planning and Communry Development;Virginia Beach please refer to rhe Dept.of Communications and Information Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2016,fo,general inlamabon purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this mapw.vwvbgoo comtPlanning FIGURE 4 11 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 3. URBAN AREAS Planning is viewed in Virginia Beach as an essential civic process for building a beautiful and sustainable city. In our 2003 and 2009 Comprehensive Plans,Virginia Beach identified Strategic Growth Areas (SGAs),which are underutilized areas attractive for redevelopment at higher densities as new"urban areas,"representing only 2%of the City's total land area. This decision by our city leaders came several years before the 2007 state-mandated designation of Urban Development Areas (UDAs) in Comprehensive Plans,which subsequently became voluntary in 2012 and further relaxed in 2015. Under the new definition, UDAs can be any area(s) designated in a Comprehensive Plan for higher density development that incorporates the principles of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND). TND embodies classic characteristics of traditional communities such as walkable neighborhood centers,interconnected streets and blocks,diversity of land uses,and easy access to jobs,housing,and recreation by a variety of travel options. Our SGAs have been found to meet the requirements of the Code of Virginia,Section 15.2-2223.1 regarding "Urban Development Areas." As of 2013,Virginia Beach completed a series of continuous city planning initiatives with the culmination and adoption of eight master plans for our SGAs,all of which have been adopted as amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.We now have citizen-derived and Council-supported visions and development and redevelopment guidelines for a sustainable future. Burton Station SGA Current Land Use The Northampton Boulevard Corridor SGA Implementation Plan,hereinafter noted as the Burton Station SGA,is approximately 826 acres and is located at the convergence of major highway,rail,and airport facilities.This area benefits from nearby deep water ports and a major military installation that brings value to the SGA as an area for future economic development. • As illustrated in the Land Use table below,the predominant land use across the Burton Station SGA is Industrial (29%).Other major land uses in the area include Federal&State (22%),Public/Semi-Public (14%),Commercial (10%),and Residential (8%). • Approximately 96 acres in the SGA as of January 2016 are undeveloped. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is multifamily which increased 83% (18 acres to 32 acres). Land Use, 2010 - 2016 Burton Station SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016 Land Use Category Acres % Acres % %Change Commercial 91.50 11.04% 80.48 9.75% -12.04% Federal&State 183.01 22.08% 181.78 22.02% -0.67% Hotel 21.28 2.57% 21.34 2.59% 0.31% Industrial 240.16 28.97% 240.60 29.14% 0.18% Institutional 12.11 1.46% 12.14 1.47% 0.22% Multifamily 17.69 2.13% 32.39 3.92% 83.10% Office 17.80 2.15% 11.02 1.33% -38.08% 12 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Public/Semi-Public Other 112.08 13.52% 119.57 14.48% 6.68% Single Family Attached 17.40 2.10% 17.67 2.14% 1.57% Single Family Detached 16.73 2.02% 12.16 1.47% -27.34% Undeveloped 99.17 11.96% 96.43 11.68% -2.76% Total 828.93 100.00% 825.59 100.00% -0.40% Source: City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership In the Burton Station SGA,approximately 569 acres of land is privately-owned,and 285 acres is publicly owned.Norfolk International Airport and the City of Norfolk are major land holders in this strategic growth area. Land Ownership, 2010 - 2015 2010 2015 Owner Acres % Acres Private 579.09 _ 67.48% 569.73 66.65% Public 279.07 32.52% _ 285.13 33.35% Total 858.16 100.00% 854.86 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Zoning • The Zoning table shows the city zoning districts for the Burton Station SGA.More than 506 acres (60%) of land within the SGA is zoned for Industrial land uses (I district). • Residential zoning(R and A districts) encompasses approximately 238 (28%)and Business zoning(B district) encompasses approximately 80 acres (9%). City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Burton Station SGA Zoning District Acres A-12 17.18 2.03% A-18 23.98 2.83% A-24 9.37 1.11% B-2 79.61 9.41% H-1 17.38 2.05% 1-1 505.94 59.80% 0-2 4.71 .56% R-15 .10 .01% R-10 .15 .02% R-7.5 71.01 8.39% R-5D 116.66 13.79% Total 846.10 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. 13 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Development Constraints • Lack of proper infrastructure along Burton Station Road • Multiple land ownership fragments the site • Cc ordination required with two municipalities and the airport • High traffic and truck routes along surrounding roads and through the SGA • Spot zoning allows incompatible uses and complicates block redevelopment Development Opportunities • Implement infrastructure improvements for Burton Station • Affordable housing • Mix of uses providing for residents,workers and visitors • Transform Northampton Boulevard into a gateway to Virginia Beach • Prepare for the future with light rail connections and green initiatives • Tie into the regional network with pedestrian friendly paths and bike trails Source: Northampton Boulevard Corridor SGA Implementation Plan,Adopted:January 27, 2009 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Strate gicGrowthAreas/NorthamptonCorridorSGAlmpPlan.pdf Public Investment The basic".nfrastructure system for the implementation of the Burton Station plan includes public vehicular,pedestrian and bicycle linkages and the improvement and extension of public water,sanitary sewer,and stormwater drainage systems to serve the area.These improvements will be developed in a phased implementation plan and will most likely be accomplished through a public/private development partnership. The following map shows programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)for the Burton Station SGA. 14 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), December 2015 Burton Station SGA- t-` ,i'Ve '404'� ,- FY2010 to FY2016 CIPS, k December 2015 Sir W tilww A i� mo / i., e. ,c - •IN / ,:. ,..z.. .., CIP ID,MAJOR SECTION,CIP -,,,.- , "' -- - > ;+' TITLE 2-083,QUALITY PHYSICAL , ENVIRONMENT,DIAMOND ' > a�t"'ti. • SPRINGS ROAD BRIDGE C REPLACEMENT 7-036,QUALITY PHYSICAL ll.. sm,w $pa • ENVIRONMENT,BAKER ROAD - CULVERT AND DITCH �--- IMPROVEMENTS ' 9-085,ECONOMIC VITALITY,SGA- 1 • BURTON STATION ROAD IMPROVEMENTS a.m 9-091,ECONOMIC VITALRY,SGA- 7-0311• - M,d.arl- as • BURTON STATION ROAD *' IMPROVEMENTS-PHASE III '' a s - Note:There may be additional OP.that are not ' s'y /,, zw"• shown on the map perishing to kar•pwhtion c „ems 9-096 a" ."t. _ df' t or the Strategic Growth Area Projects CIP on rr'r' w .. 9-081.but are repeeented in the accompanying '"'etl f'-.• :r'"'c report. y' r.^ A. s ANt �rw w .,,„ ra ! ~... 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BASE IMP SOURCES:End,HERE,DeLome,Tomlbm,Internee,increment P Carp.,GEBCO,USGS,FAO,NPS,NRCAN,C>e0Beee,IGN,Kadaster NL.Ordnance Survey,Eat Japan,MET,Bert China(long Kong),awaletopo, Mapmylnde,•OpenStreeidapoontritedors,and the 015 User Commonly FIGURE 1 15 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Burton Station SGA-FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs,December 2015 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID SECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QUALITY DIAMOND SPRINGS PHYSICAL ROAD BRIDGE 2-083 ENVIRONMENT REPLACEMENT ROADWAYS 2010 2011 $4,320,000 $4,120,000 QUALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA 2- PHYSICAL BEACH TRANSIT 093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 QUALITY BAKER ROAD CULVERT PHYSICAL AND DITCH STORM 7-036 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS WATER 2010 2016 $450,000 $450,000 ECONOMIC 9-081- ECONOMIC STRATEGIC GROWTH AND 003** VITALITY AREA PROJECTS TOURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 ECONOMIC ECONOMIC SGA-BURTON STATION AND 9-085 VITALITY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TOURISM 2012 2016 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 SGA-BURTON STATION ECONOMIC ECONOMIC ROAD IMPROVEMENTS- AND 9-091 VITALITY PHASE III TOURISM 2012 2016 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 Totals 6 $38,234,998 $34,398,786 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs. **The programmed and appropriated funding amounts represent the parent CIP,9-081,not the portion applied to this specific SGA. Private Investment The plan implementation strategies build on the momentum generated by public investments which focus on key plan recommendations for implementation:the core of the study area,focused around Burton Station Road,commercial development along the Northampton Boulevard-Diamond Springs Road corridor,and infrastructure improvements and potential expansion of the Airport Industrial Park.The map below illustrates new commercial and residential building permits generated between January 2010 and December 2015 in the plan area. 16 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Commercial and Residential New Building Permits,January 2010 to December 2015 Burton Station SGA- December New Building Permits, z• ' 110112010 to 1 211 4/201 541: i „ ass For— Permit Subtype N s' • Commercial x W OM nY1 ..F, • Residential `yv rr / s v�• 11 1 o - w No,m 30x14Ad1er J • M ias 35 3: • W p � rad�. RRa 7*to a. to nhrs vSropl I IS ! ; ea'�i�.e,eu I 3 tel N. w S y ,.p MO XIII 3012 IDU NIA 20IS ?Ol.' it rI a .,a'`',! 5 ' ae'r*--a .., "a� rw�,d. !°' ,.••c.•o.° DISCLAIMER:The data 1 provided'as Weed the Cly of Virginia Beach r opresdy disclaims a1 wonanaee.UCC.and n hewvfse,express or Implied including pW kder purpose,mid Who azpreaM/Blaclain0 recponsii•I for 01 ',wideda,censequedol or special damages arising orf dor In connection with the use or perlormanoe at the data.The user aoenawledges the discleo eo of warranty and waives all wrrenfies eapreaeed or implied and oboe any eghl of claim for damages Incidental consequential or special.arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the dela.This map is for Infoonheonol purposes only. BASE MAP SOURCES:Earl,HERE,DeLoma,lbm'Ibm,Miamian,increment P Corp.,GEBCO,USGS.FAO,NPS,NRCAN,GeoBaee,IGN.Kadader NL,Ordnance Survey.Eed Japan,MElt.tis Chita(Hong Kong).ewketopo, Mapmylndo,OOpenStreetMap contributors,and the GIS User Commonly FIGURE 2 Burton Station SGA-New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14690008010000 2010 SET MOBILE HOME,LOT 126. Residential 14589864030000 2011 RESTAURANT Commercial 14589815970000 2011 NEW SEPARATED MIXED USE SHELL Commercial 14599411750000 2011 OFFICE BUILDING FOR HRSD Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS 14681976220000 2012 CLUBHOUSE Commercial 14691071230000 2012 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Commercial BUILDING 1-RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS ALL 3 14681976220000 2012 FLOORS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 1-LEFT SIDE-ALL 3 STORIES Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-GARAGE 14681976220000 2012 BUILDING#1 Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-GARAGE 14681976220000 2012 BUILDING#2 Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-GARAGE 14681976220000 2012 BUILDING#3 Commercial 17 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Burton Station SGA-New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-GARAGE 14681976220000 2012 BUILDING#4 AND MAINTENANCE ROOM Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #3 RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #3 MIDDLE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #3 LEFT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #4 LEFT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #4 RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 1468197622 0000 2012 #5 LEFT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #5 RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #6 LEFT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #6 RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #7 LEFT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #7 RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #8 RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #8 MIDDLE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #8 LEFT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #9 MIDDLE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976220000 2012 #9 LEFT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial SPRINGWATER APARTMENTS-BUILDING 14681976223000 2012 #9 RIGHT SIDE 12 UNITS Commercial VA TECH AGRICULTURE RESEARCH NEW 14692269933000 2012 DWELLING Residential OCEAN STORAGE II-NEW MINI 14680996010000 2013 WAREHOUSE W/SELF STORAGE Commercial NEW CRESCENT SQUARE 81 APT UNITIS, OFFICE AREA,AND COMMUNITY ROOM 14690099940000 2014 FIRST FLOOR Commercial 14690099940000 2015 CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial Total 33 18 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Centerville SGA Current Land Use The Centerville SGA is approximately 1,030 acres and is located in the southwestern part of the City,bordering Chesapeake,Interstate 64 (I-64),and includes Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network(CBN). • As illustrated in the Land Use table,the predominant land use across the Centerville SGA is Public/Semi-Public(35%).Other major land uses in the area include Commercial (25%),and Institutional (13). • Approximately 160 acres in the SGA as of January 2016 are undeveloped. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is Public/Semi-Public, which increased 453% (66 acres to 363acres). Land Use, 2010 - 2016 Centerville SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016 Land Use Category Acres % Acres % %Change Commercial 201.04 19.52% 260.42 25.28% 29.54% Federal&State 13.23 1.28% 13.23 1.28% 0.00% Hotel 28.34 2.75% 28.34 2.75% 0.00% Institutional 129.33 12.56% 129.42 12.56% 0.07% Multi Family 21.43 2.08% 21.43 2.08% 0.00% Office 34.88 3.39% 38.16 3.70% 9.39% Public/Semi-Public Other 365.48 35.50% 362.70 35.21% 453.22% Single Family Attached 0.05 0.01% 0.22 0.02% 317.23% Single Family Detached 17.98 1.75% 16.75 1.63% -6.82% Undeveloped 217.94 21.17% 159.49 15.48% -26.82% Total 1,029.70 100.00% 1,030.15 100.00% 0.04% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership The generalized Ownership table shows public and private land ownership across the Centerville SGA.Approximately 665 acres (61%) of land are privately-owned,and 428 acres (39%) are publicly-owned. Land Ownership, 2015 2010 2015 Owner Acres % Acres _ Private 1031.2 93.24% 665.41 60.88% Public 74.80 6.76% 427.55 39.12% Total 1106.03 100.00% 1092.96 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. 19 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-Its Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Zoning • Residential zoning(R and A districts) encompasses approximately 600 acres,with 504 acres (66%) zoned R districts,and 76 acres (27%) zoned for Apartment districts. • Office zoning(0-2 district),which is intended for larger scale office,represents 164 acres (15%); Community Business zoning(B-2) represents approximately 126 acres (11%). City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Centerville SGA Zoning District Acres A-12 50.08 4.52% A-24 26.30 2.38% B-1 20.18 1.82% B-2 125.70 11.36% H-1 32.42 2.93% I-1 98.66 8.91% 1-2 39.80 3.60% 02 163.62 14.78% R-5D 409.91 37.04% R-7.5 95.99 8.67% R-10 6.98 0.63% R-40 10.81 0.98% Total 1106.82 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Development Constraints • Heavy peak traffic • Decline of existing retail,vacancies • Environmental and aesthetic concerns surrounding landfills and future development • Lack of access into/out of shopping centers • Lack of transportation choice • Lack of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure • Aging residential stock Development Opportunities • Improve access/connectivity across study area • Adapt district to pursue a University Village concept • Partner with Chesapeake to develop coherent strategy for the area • Plan for phased closing of landfill and future reuse for open space • Preserve existing tree cover and open space • Expand Regent University Campus • Improve stormwater infrastructure along Centerville Turnpike Source: Centerville Strategic Growth Area Master Plan,Adopted: March 26,2013 http://ww w.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Cente rville/20130326-CSGA-MasterPlan-Final-Screen.pdf 20 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Public Investment The development of the Centerville SGA as a transit-ready,mixed-use,pedestrian-friendly center will not likely occur without improvements to road,trail,stormwater,and open space infrastructure. Redevelopment will require the types of infrastructure that can support more urban,walkable environments;more balanced street designs,interconnected park spaces,and stormwater management facilities.The primary public investment within the SGA is a potential new interchange on 1-64 between Indian River Road and Greenbrier Parkway. This would result in the reconfiguration of Centerville Turnpike so that it would flow continuously from the interchange to Kempsville Road.The following map shows programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) for the Centerville SGA. Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), December 2015 to 4 Centerville SGA- 9 r 1EE m FY2010 to FY2016 CIPS, vx kn 3 December 2015 n „r N 3' s.AU "h'Ia,r f r- ofti ... v Ilia 1.' w sy-,aod Iii 4''h,rr a _cn?idd c;rcy qyn o i;. C.> — E, ,,Ni 1.G: University "c, m CIP ID,MAJOR SECTION,CIP TITLE s:moa +t `�> 44r-/ ) kd 2.409,QUALITY PHYSICAL 4`d TM Ittlan \ �„ ,\,6a ENVIRONMENT,CENTERVILLE g„ . TUNRPSCE INTERIM " ' AJrar 1 tx: o yJ IMPROVEMENTS �e� Perk 2.1 take 2-411,QUALITY PHYSICAL "mxT' P ;$• lames os 0, • ENVIRONMENT,CENTERVILLE r TURNPIKE PHASE II J 3e QA 3-047,QUALITY PHYSICAL "=; ,"21.° 4 • ENVIRONMENT,LANDFILL N2 PHASE ngove< Lair ICLOSURE PRIM Er 6 d' Chcfaraphrr 8-003,QUALITY PHYSICAL '; 2' • dn$ 0 } • ENVIRONAENT,LANOFILLR2 PHASE "� W �% +br (CLOSURE `rF" ic' co., 84233 QUALITY PHYSICAL sly} s R ' ,T Sr o ENVIRONMENT,LANDFILL A2- 9 4Si> ,,,, EXPANSION .1:.;" aQ' 8-933 4247 ';r ''O Note:There may be additional CIPS that are not shown on the nap pertaining to trarwporaIon 84207 • or the butStrategic Growth Area ProJeca G pa)1n9 OYG STr,�d`'''e.r 9-081,but are represented In the accompanying ;I° report. '.: ct, Grtienbrier '5. w, 0 s, sawaYe n Kohrs Crd1 1. Certttx syr,Rd . WKi Via Bit - de,W {3r•B�tia`-. �xr ='m,.. t . % Maria/ a '1 u...,.. DISCLAIMER:The dem is provided'as s'and the Ciy of Virginia Beach expressly disclnms se warranties.UCC,and otherwise,express or raveled including particular purpose,and father expressly declaims raaponcbify for al inoidemal consequential or special damages along out of or in connection with the use or performance of the date.The user aoknowadges the disclaimer of warranty and waives at warranties expenteed or impfad and wages any right of calm for damages incidental.comequental or smote,arising out re or in connection 04th the use or perfomance of the data.This map n for informational purposes only. BASE MAP SOURCES:Eon,HERE,DeLonne,TomTom,Intermep.increment P Corp.,GEBCO,USGS,FAO.NPS,NRCAN,GeoBese,ION,Kadseler NL,Ordnance Survey,Esn Japan.MET(.Esn China(tong Kong).swesiopo, Mapmylnda,C OpenStreee0ap contributors,and the GIS User Community FIGURE 3 21 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Centerville SGA-FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs,December 2015 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID SECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QUALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA 2- PHYSICAL BEACH TRANSIT 093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 CENTERVILLE QUALITY TUNRPIKE PHYSICAL INTERIM 2-409 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS ROADWAYS 2012 2016 $36,674,015 $17,868,747 QUALITY CENTERVILLE PHYSICAL TURNPIKE 2-411 ENVIRONMENT PHASE II ROADWAYS 2013 2013 $16,123,433 $0 QCALITY PHYSICAL LANDFILL#2 PHASE I 3-047 ENVIRONMENT CLOSURE BUILDINGS 2015 2016 $15,435,000 $14,451,878 QCALITY PHYSICAL LANDFILL#2 PHASE I 8-003 ENVIRONMENT CLOSURE COASTAL 2010 2014 $17,417,000 $3,220,756 QLALITY PHYSICAL LANDFILL#2- 8-933 ENVIRONMENT EXPANSION COASTAL 2010 2013 $23,948,402 $23,948,402 ECONOMIC 9-081- ECONOMIC STRATEGIC GROWTH AND 005** VI"ALITY AREA PROJECTS TOURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 Total 7 $131,312,848 $77,568,569 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs. **The programmed and appropriated funding represent the parent CIP,9-081,not the portion applied to this specific SGA Private Investment The configuration of the local connector streets in the Centerville SGA is especially important to improving public accessibility.With a neighborhood-based network of walkable streets,a clear structure of future development blocks will better connect the Centerville SGA to the surrounding neighborhoods. Private property owners can initiate redevelopment and development of individual parcels using the street network. The map below illustrates new commercial and residential building permits generated between January 2010 and December 2015 in the plan area. Commercial and Residential New Building Permits,January 2010 to December 2015 22 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Centerville SGA- December New Building Permits, z JQ n _ �d 1101/2010 to 12/14/2015k . , .77 .,,,, .7 - 7,v 4-,- z 3 Permit Subtype , • ",r • Commercial - ��i- • Residential AHC _ ie . 1 I. '>, ..Viol. 4'4, , q Y- d x 0 n7a,a Glen � f 3' „ h} j .{t l:t Tj. .Yr • sr r-r ,4 rte. 4r 0 J :.bk- • r'. , it 0 ... . o IMan , t„ ,. T petro.. o ,ri"n C"'-' e Park ,y Lakr 'e�ie o ��d' in Park ,,,a tomes 0. ItPl ' nh J o a 4 Celt* -vreentatter �,4�\ til *harries /®: 6'24 `}Carta ..s0 r o u sin, E , ' r_ SIS i r n • A}pl�'d'3Yg t}, , 0 • iu• •Man= to S 5"� I 11 e »1, m1, 1 , Permit. 40 toab yd '%. Wain ad j_de^W '".„Greenbrier ti°r sem .1 „°, _ „zi Merkel P t -. Heal.., DISCLAIMER:The dews provided'ss it and the City at Virginia Bench expressly diatomic•llwan•nliac,UCC.end otherW e,express at implied i,dedig paricular purpose.and further expressly disclaims eoponsibily for all incidental.consequential or special damages arising a•of or n conned ion with the use as pedonsroe of the data.The user actinowldges the disclaimer ot warranty and roves NI warranties appeased or mole,and wave any right of claim for damages incidental,consequential or special,arising out of or in connection with the use or pedormanoe of the date.This map Is Ion informational purposes any. BASE MAP SOURCES:Esn.HERE.DkLorm•.Tom Tom.lMarmep.increment P Corp..GEBCO.USGS.FAA,NPS,NRCAN.O•o6ase.ION.Pedster NL Ordwsce Survey.Esti Japan.M61l,Esti Clomp(,long A.M.nvosdopo. Mapmylndia.OOpenSeaePSep contributors,and to GIS USN Community FIGURE 4 23 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Centerville SGA-December New Building Permits,!/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14556846250000 2010 18X27 STORAGE SHED. Commercial PICNIC SHELTER WITH CLOTH ROOF.AS PER AGREEMENT W/P&R CLOTH WILL BE REMOVED IF WIND IS GOING TO EXCEED 14568332490000 2011 65MPH Commercial REGENT UNIVERSITY CHAPEL 14557989510000 2011 SITE PLANS WITH PERMIT 2011-BDCN-04999 Commercial 14558867630000 2011 REGENT UNIVERSITY CHAPEL Commercial 14558867630000 2011 REGENT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY Commercial 14557544880000 2012 CENTERVILLE TPKE DUPLEX 1516,1520 Residential CENTERVILLE TPKE DUPLEX 1516,1520 14557544880000 2012 As built approved 10/17/13 mc Residential WALMART 6226 FOUNDATION ONLY CENTERVILLE APPROVED SITE PLANS AND FOUNDATION ONLY PLANS IN PROJECT FILE.DFU'S PAID AND RECEIPT#WITH THIS PERMIT(COPY ATTACHED).APPROVED PLANS IN PROJECT FILE.FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT 14559260380000 2014 ORIGINALLY HAD IT'S OWN PROJEC Commercial WALMART#6226 KEMPSRIVER SHOPPING 14559260380000 2014 CENTER Commercial Total 9 24 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Newtown SGA Current Land Use The Newtown SGA represents approximately 266 acres and is located along the 1-264 corridor on the western edge of Virginia Beach adjacent to the City of Norfolk. The western side of Newtown Road in the study area is within the City of Norfolk and includes the eastern most transit stop on the HRT Light Rail system that currently serves Norfolk. • As illustrated on the Land Use table,the predominant land use across the Newtown SGA is Office (78 acres or 29%),other land uses in the area include Industrial (39 acres or 15%)and Public/Semi-Public tracts (28 acres or 11%). • Approximatelyl2 acres (4%)in the SGA are Undeveloped land. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is Multifamily which increased 691% (10 acres to 16 acres). Land Use, 2016 Newtown SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016 Land Use Category Acres % Acres % %Change Commercial 37.36 14.08% 50.37 18.97% 34.81% Federal&State 12.36 4.66% 13.65 5.14% 10.42% Hotel 22.07 8.32% 22.06 8.31% -0.03% Industrial 39.29 14.80% 39.34 14.81% 0.12% Institutional 1.32 0.50% 1.34 0.50% 1.39% Multi Family 9.74 3.67% 16.42 6.18% 68.61% Office 79.09 29.80% 78.29 29.48% -1.02% Public/Semi-Public Other 27.49 10.36% 28.25 10.64% 2.75% Single Family Attached 0.01 0.00% 0.00% -100.00% Single Family Detached 5.27 1.98% 4.31 1.62% -18.22% Undeveloped 31.40 11.83% 11.51 4.34% -63.34% Grand Total 265.40 100.00% 265.53 100.00% 0.05% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership The generalized Ownership table shows public and private land ownership across the Newtown SGA.Approximately one-third (66 acres or 23%) of land is publicly-owned,and two thirds (226 acres or 77%) is privately-owned. Land Ownership, 2015 2010 2015 Owner Acres _ % Acres Private 250.06 82.76% 226.45 77.41% Public 52.07 17.24% 66.07 22.59% Total 302.13 100.00% 292.52 100.00 Source: City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. 25 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Zoning • The Zoning table shows the city zoning districts for the Newtown SGA.More than 183 acres (65%) of land within the SGA is zoned for Industrial purposes (I district). • Office zoning(0-1 and 0-2 districts)encompasses approximately 49 acres (17%) with Residential (A and R districts) encompassing approximately 19 acres (7%). City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Newtown SGA Zoning District Acres % A-12 0.02 0.01% A-18 9.86 3.48% A-36 6.60 2.33% B-2 27.16 9.58% H-1 4.47 1.58% 1-1 182.98 64.54% 1-2 0.98 0.34% 0-1 1.01 0.36% 0-2 47.55 16.77% P-1 0.03 0.01% R-7.5 0.09 0.03% R-10 0.45 0.16% R-20 0.04 0.01% R-40 2.27 0.80% Total 283.51 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximal:ions that should be used for general planning purposes only. Development Constraints • Lack of accessible park spaces • Lack of interconnected pedestrian and street infrastructure • Lack of integrated mixed-uses • Norfolk and Virginia Beach spilt ownership of Newtown Road Development Opportunities • Ce:itral location between Norfolk and the Virginia Beach at the intersection of I- 264 and 1-64 • Gateway to Virginia Beach • Institutions in the area including the hospital,churches,and a variety of educational facilities • Natural amenities such as water bodies and green spaces • Future light rail transit • The potential for new business growth and new retail opportunities Source: Newtown Strategic Growth Area Master Plan,Adopted:July 6,2010 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Strate gicGrowthAreas/NewtownSGAPlan.pdf Public Investment The basic infrastructure system for the implementation of the Newtown plan builds on a phased new street framework and block structure that provides the access and visibility 26 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 necessary to consider redevelopment at higher densities. The new street network and block structure will provide sidewalks for easy pedestrian movement throughout the district connecting to new parks and open space amenities.The following map shows programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPS)for the Newtown SGA. Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), December 2015 Newtown SGA- FY2010to FY2016 CIPS, December 2015 <efi.r�€.t.,m..Laasc,zn�3'_a eelner r N Euclid °flyt 9' � To .. c cr s Circle Mal Glen •-•.1 r.5,ASN b r a y a Rock c. R ,L 8. ,R i, 'dsc At.. a. �, L i F a l'-'' a,ya c �y7 k,c-0 - _ : ' \\S rlonn cen1;,ts � � +�• m 1 _ a 1,1.-1r,..1 LL ? 4S .. 64. ache,ueM.Rtl.g, - nom,:.--..... J,� +av r rcq'''' ••412 _,✓_.---.--;--_' ...__ ,1a!W 264E :401 k,, : (:i.. CIP ID,MAJOR SECTION,CIP TITLE Easton ,,,M`"*a • 6 y. °"'s, i 2-412,QUALITY PHYSICAL l Plate $ '`..,,,. • ENVIRONMENT.CLEARFIELD AVE/ iI. Teen wrch• CLEVELAND ST IMPROVMENTS _m-a<..®.-_•.__ _-—._— '✓�n..".4,, ,lvarfJx?olirfirf�++r;..xt 9-506,ECONOMIC VITALITY, saamn sr„ rpT>Fs \ • NEWTOWN STRATEGIC GROWTH A'rewo,G, 'Lqn AREA r•^A, e Ea +Ave. - 7 J, Note:Then may be addilkrnal GPs that m not I.o.Ave \... shown on the map pertaining to transportation �:" or the Strategic Growth Area Protech CIP : ,- F'r 9-081,but are represented in the accompanying ` `6_ ,.sc, a Arwp.aurr report. 4' _ r'a:s,a`Hp _ } t.six .r .; .s.,, ""a Rte. ¢ s . 1n 7 , °n, c € x x° e` Rq as t� o, i., Sr�3 :y _ hors, _ n m i,y f x �f -s e` DISCLAIMER:The data is provided'as i'and the Ciy of Virginia Beets expreay disclaims M wananees,UCC.and otherwise,express or implied ncluding pani:War purpose,and father expressly d'eolainne responsibility for all incidental,consequential or special damages arising out of or in connection WM the me or performance of the data,The user acinaw/edges he disclaimer of warranty end waives all warranties expressed or implied and waives any sight of thin for damages Mehentai consequential or special,arising out of or in connection with Me use or pe0onnarxe of the data.Thi map te for nfonmalional putposes any. BASE MAP SOURCES:Est,HERE,Delanne.TomTom,!Merman,increment P Corp.,GEBCO,USGS,FAO,NPS,NRCAN,GeoBase.IGN,Kadastet NI,Ordnance Survey,Esti Japan,METI,Esti China(Hong Kong),miss-logo, Mapmylndl.OOpeeStneeMap conbimdons,and the GIS Use;Community FIGURE 5 27 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Newtown SGA-FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs,December 2015 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID SECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QJALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA PHYSICAL BEACH TRANSIT 2-093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 QJALITY CLEARFIELD AVE/ PHYSICAL CLEVELAND ST 2-412 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVMENTS ROADWAYS 2013 2013 $825,000 $825,000 ECONOMIC 9-081- ECONOMIC STRATEGIC GROWTH AND 004** VITALITY AREA PROJECTS TOURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 ECONOMIC ECONOMIC NEWTOWN STRATEGIC AND 9-504 VITALITY GROWTH AREA TOURISM 2013 2014 $3,583,240 $420,000 Totals 4 $26,123,238 $19,323,786 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs. *The programmed and appropriated funding amounts represent CIP,9-081,not the portion applied to this specific SGA Private Investment The plan implementation strategies seek to transform underutilized commercial property into a series of mixed-use development opportunities. The old commercial properties will be transformed into a new mixed-use center,state of the art business parks,an educational campus,new light industrial space,and new residential neighborhoods. 28 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Commercial and Residential New Building Permits,January 2010 to December 2015 Newtown SGA- .., .,_ v �,. December New Building Permits, q r i 1.ides n_ r a O1„e1 },* 1101/2010 to 12/14/2015 Permit Subtype ' a 1 • Commercial n Ead+de 5. s wl�l: � „ci, .tan. �` Tr yu. • Residential Pyy j �wi„t+ '% ' N of n F - Roel. i= IS e - i x..rAV Ft,nq F'n , e SW 4/ I NxN(:elm'ori h v.>. a a 5 ,- cnM� I A o , P _6 Allii_r 41, 426,11 .....-_ _ro a 1 )/ �- `�r:a Si ` ��o -:�. ave c ' ",Y.,..\( Js e raston • 6 "-�s! 1 5 - II"' oc remw•ich • Z -.. ,.Ine_ 4,.1 1r, y Rn ti e.s a ,;k,a Arrq,.nM.io D, ego Edso Ave' nAr• S. S ^ Ira Art' e. .. E 3m s m : r m,r,,,,,a Na r ,,,,,,,r>-.rile t v b . Clair �.0 ,' F a aGwnmerval ''.44„,, ayes ,r } rorh s 7 01 "+a b, f;:' y L 7 % r°a F '.hep qa to @,>',e q es 1 1. '46 4.: ,A}, - '.,251 >� M a M1t MI5 N S Permit'fear 2 ear t - T. gµa g ,.�� - ,'., tis' Ge,k •. liAncn o, Le tr DISCLAIMER:The data is provided'es h"and the City of Vka1nie Beach expressly dull=all wananges,UCC.end Memise,express or Implied Including particular purpose.and further expressly disclaims reapornbilly for all ncidental.consequential or special damages arising out of or in conneclbn with the use or performance of the dela.The user acknowedges the decline.of warranty cod waives al murales eapreseed or Implied and waves any right of 01.0.Jo.damages inadental,consequential or specie!,miens out of or M connection with the use or performance of the data.Thi:map whx infmmmbnal purposes only. BASE MAP SOURCES:Esd,HERE,O.Lonne, nT,!Mennen.Increment P Cap.,GEBCO,USGS,FAO,NPS.NRCAN,GeoBaae,IGN,Muller NL.Ordnance Survey,Emi Japan,MET.Earl China(hong Kong),swisetopo, Mapmytedia,O OpenSlreelMap contributor,and the GIS User Community FIGURE 6 Newtown SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year , Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW 4 STORY APARTMENT SHELL ONLY. UNITS TO BE PERMITTED BY FLOOR FOR 14675462280000 2011 CO.PLANS AND SITE PLANS IN BIN 0. Commercial CLUBHOUSE FOR GREENWICH VILLAGE 14675462280000 2011 APTS Commercial GREENWICH VILLAGE APTS/BUILDING 2 14675462280000 2011 SHELL Commercial GREENWICH VILLAGE APTS/BUILDING 3 14675462280000 2011 SHELL Commercial TOP GOLF 14674488420000 2015 Commercial 14579314580000 2015 construction trailer Commercial Total 6 29 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PEMBROKE SGA Current Land Use The Pembroke SGA is approximately 934 acres and is served by Interstate 264 and two major arterial roadways,Virginia Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard.This SGA benefits from an unused rail line that passes through the area extending from the Norfolk city line tc the vicinity of the Oceanfront Resort Area. • As illustrated on the Land Use table,the predominant land use across the Pembroke SGA is Commercial (296 acres or 32%).Other land uses in the area include Office (119 acres or 13%) and significant tracts of land devoted to Institutional (107 acres or 11%) and Residential uses (143 acres or 15%). • Approximately 81 acres (9%)in the SGA are undeveloped land. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is Multifamily which increased 48% (37 acres to 55 acres). Land Use, 2016 Pembroke SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016 Land Use Category Acres % Acres % Change Commercial 312.68 33.42% 296.35 31.73% -5.22% Federal&State 6.69 0.72% 4.61 0.49% -31.14% Hotel 16.47 1.76% 18.71 2.00% 13.58% Industrial 75.92 8.11% 75.94 8.13% 0.04% Institutional 102.80 10.99% 107.23 11.48% 4.31% Multi Family 37.15 3.97% 55.10 5.90% 48.30% Office 128.98 13.79% 118.95 12.73% -7.78% Public Semi-Public Other 66.09 7.06% 85.55 9.16% 29.46% Sin:le Family Attached 71.71 7.66% 71.36 7.64% -0.48% Sin:le Family Detached 26.43 2.82% 16.51 1.77% -37.54% Undevelo.ed 90.29 9.65% 81.15 8.69% -10.12% Total 935.64 100.00% 934.04 100.00% -0.17% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership The generalized Ownership table shows public and private land ownership across the Pembroke SGA.Approximately 84.44% (798.04 acres of land is privately-owned,and 15.56% (147.05 acres) is publicly-owned. 30 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Land Ownership, 2015 2010 2015 Owner _ Acres % Acres Private 843.23 88.29% 798.04 84.44% Public 111.84 11.71% 147.05 15.56% Total 955.07 100.00% 945.09 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Zoning • The Zoning table shows the city zoning districts for the Pembroke SGA.The predominant zoning is Business (B-2,B-3,B-4C,CBC districts)498 acres (53%) of land within the SGA. • Residential zoning(R and A districts) encompasses approximately 172 acres (18%), and Industrial zoning(I-1 and I-2 districts) represents approximately 193 acres (21%). City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Pembroke SGA Zoning District Acres % A-12 64.63 6.93% A-18 16.27 1.74% A-24 50.84 5.45% A-36 9.50 1.02% B-2 133.13 14.27% B-3 193.99 20.80% B-4 18.52 1.99% B-4C 23.52 2.52% CBC 128.49 13.78% H-1 5.14 0.55% 1-1 160.75 17.23% I-2 32.04 3.43% 0-2 65.19 6.99% P-1 3.13 0.34% R-2.5 0.60 0.06% R-5D 19.7 2.12% R-7.5 7.17 0.77% R-10 0.06 0.01% Total 932.80 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Development Constraints • Traffic congestion and large street cross sections at boulevards are challenging for pedestrians • Auto-oriented retail increases asphalt • Lack of open space and gathering areas • Lack of pedestrian connectivity makes it difficult to move around via foot or bike 31 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Industrial areas are unattractive and in need of improvement and better use • Lack of transit Development Opportunities • Well positioned to take advantage of future transit system • Improved traffic flow patterns,traffic calming measures,and streetscapes • An urban street network with pedestrian connectivity • Create a variety of diverse districts • Na restrictions for noise • Foster a strong identity and create gateways so that people know they are in Pembroke • Establish Thalia Creek's recreation activities,large network of open spaces,parks, boat ramp,walkways,and kayaking along the waterway • Expand Town Center street concept to surrounding areas • Connect to Lynnhaven River • Blend new residential and complementary non-residential uses creating attractive, more intense,mixed-use centers. Source: Pembroke Strategic Growth Area 4 Implementation Plan,Adopted: November 10, 2009 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Pemb roke-TownCenter-CentralBusinessDistrict/PembrokeSGAPlan.pdf Public Investment As the City has evolved from a rural county and oceanfront resort into major metropolitan area,the need has emerged for a social,economic,cultural and civic center to support the community.The Pembroke SGA located at the major intersection of the primary transportation corridors into a central position of the City's developed area presents a unique opportunity for the creation of a regional downtown.As the City moves forward and the area continue to redevelop,future planning efforts will need to consider the proposed urban system.The following map shows programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) for the Pembroke SGA. 32 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPS), December 2015 Pembroke SGA- FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs, ,,." 4,,r,, c* December 2015 "t .' `lO4 oT \ c` roan tt- a g e' �'ov.,. R.r, s a..,. w e e� ir�d„cx no o Re ��kk// Cam ..' • _Y7 JS-`.8 F ,,to?..,1,+-a-n Clive > - _c6�•, CIP ID,MAJOR SECTION,CIP TITLE • 1-107,QUALITY EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING,PRINCESS C 0, 4` ANNE HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT ?; n 0 0 2-025,QUAUTY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT,WRCHOUCK ROAD- ' PHASE II(FIRST CITIES PROJECT) c O 2-002,QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT,VIRGINIA BEACH (l' Jrnme>I '' `�> 1-107 TRANSIT EXTENSION PROJECT t4 , e $ 0 2-093,QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT,BUSES FOR VIRGINIA >vti i o BEACH TRANSIT EXTENSION • 401 6-0280 ..>r:•r 2-108,QUAUTY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.LIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR 9408 10988-083 O SHARED-USE PATH 2401 4.i$0'8-'d Si 0 . 2-109,QUAUTY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.PEMBROKE AREA 64040 0 0 2-108 3-0210 CoIert2.3•I O TRANSPORTATION IMP - 0:2402 • 0 „-,;:. O 2-401.QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.GREENWICH RD/ 03403.. ; '� en CLEVELAND ST CROSSOVER 1�\ C' 225 O 3-021,SAFE COMMUMTY,FIRE AND RESCUE.STATION- 'y' . 9406 4$78 4$22 A 3-503,FAMILY AND YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES,HOUSING RESOURCE K \\' aro 1,!¢ y �, 0 7701 .•-- -AL- CENTER � '� 4079,CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES,THAILIA rt 6 �� 0 CREEK GREEINWAY-PHASE I Q.` g t J 4522.CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.THALIA O CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL GRANT ' ! m 0 5028,QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT,WITCH COCK ROAD- PHASE II WATER IMPROVEMENTS 0 &804,QUAUTY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT,WITCHDUCK ROAD- J PHASE II SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 0s' 9-053,ECONOMIC VITALITY,TOWN CENTER GARAGE AND PLAZA if,. O CAPITAL MAINTENANCE -{o,7Y yJkr� 0• 9505.ECONOMIC VITALITY,PEMBROKE STRATEGIC GROWTH F GMk '°�.,�1 Fh�_ `aloe AREA try 'd i :, \ 0',,e,-*'7 . Note:There may be additional CIPS that are not shown on the map pertaining to transportation or the Strategic Growth Area Projects CIP 9-081,but ere +'AII4 I represented in the eccomp.ny,g report. e,„0,.,„..M a 9' o cc. 00�n e,„0 o ..,,,,c".. DISCLAIMER:The data is provided an is'and the Cay or Virginia Beach expressly declaims allwarmntbs,UCC,and otherwise,express or implied erdeding pancular purpose,and lusher morosely darts resporsorsy for all incidental,eonepoo.m6l or special damages arising cul of or In connection with the use or performance of She data.The user acknowledge.the 4iaebimer of warranty end vanes all warm dies evened or bodied and wanes arty ri9N of claim for damages incidental,consequential or special,arising out ora in Co radon v49.ant use or pedonnance die dal..lml map line etformatoeel purposes any. BASE MAP SOURCES:Eat,HERE,DeLcrme,Tomlom,Inlennap,increment P Corp..GEBCO,USGS,FAO,NPS,NRCAN,Ge08ase,ION,Kadaster NL,Ordnance Survey,Eat Japan,MET,Esti China(Hong Kong),avieslopo, Maperyhdle,0Ope,StreeIMep contributors,and Us GIS Meer Commonly FIGURE 7 33 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-FY2010 to FY 2016 CIPs,December 2015 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID SECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QUALITY EDUCATION PRINCESS ANNE AND LIFELONG HIGH SCHOOL 1-107 LEARNING REPLACEMENT SCHOOLS 2010 2016 $15,000,000 $0 QUALITY WITCHDUCK ROAD PHYSICAL PHASE II(FIRST 2-025 ENVIRONMENT CITIES PROJECT) ROADWAYS 2010 2016 $62,663,448 $51,760,816 QUALITY VIRGINIA BEACH PHYSICAL TRANSIT EXTENSION 2-092 ENVIRONMENT PROJECT ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $310,378,000 $0 QUALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA 2- PHYSICA BEACH TRANSIT 093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 QUALITY PHYSICAL LIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR 2-108 ENVIRONMENT SHARED-USE PATH ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $17,686,080 $0 QUALITY PHYSICAL PEMBROKE AREA 2-109 ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORTATION IMP ROADWAYS 2010 2011 $3,500,000 $0 QUALITY GREENWICH RD/ PHYSICAL CLEVELAND ST 2-401 ENVIRONMENT CROSSOVER ROADWAYS 2011 2016 $12,618,750 $11,360,750 SANE FIRE AND RESCUE 3-021 COMMUNITY STATION-THALIA BUILDINGS 2010 2014 $9,435,000 $9,435,000 FAMILY AND YOUTH HOUSING RESOURC 3-503 OPPORTUNITIES CENTER BUILDINGS 2011 2016 $29,963,792 $4,694,339 CULTURAL AND RE:REATIONAL THAILIA CREEK PARKS AND 4-079 OPPORTUNITIES GREENWAY-PHASE 1 RECREATION 2013 2016 $1,100,000 $125,000 CU LTURAL AND THALIA CREEK RECREATIONAL GREENWAY PARKS AND 4-522 OPPORTUNITIES TRAIL GRANT RECREATION 2014 2016 $800,000 $800,000 QUALITY WITCHDUCK ROAD PHYSICAL PHASE II WATER WATER -5-028 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS UTILITY 2013 2016 $1,802,000 $1,802,000 QUALITY WITCHDUCK ROAD PHYSICAL PHASE 11 SEWER SEWER _6-604 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS UTILITY 2010 2016 $461,499 $461,499 9-081- ECONOMIC STRATEGIC GROWTH ECONOMIC 002** VITALITY AREA PROJECTS AND TOURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 TOWN CENTER GARAGE AND ECONOMIC PLAZA CAPITAL ECONOMIC 9-083 VITALITY MAINTENANCE AND TOURISM 2010 2016 $4,426,357 $2,310,001 ECONOMIC PEMBROKE STRATEGIC ECONOMIC 9-505 VITALITY GROWTH AREA AND TOURISM 2013 2014 $6,977,656 $415,000 Totals 16 $498,527,580 $101,243,191 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs *The programmed and appropriated funding amounts represent the parent CIP,9-081,not the portion applied to this SGA Private Investment The plan implementation strategies focus on key project areas as start-ups for the transition of suburban land use to urban development.Suggested areas are adjacent to Town Center and build on the momentum generated by public investments.The map below illustrates new commercial and residential building permits generated between January 2010 and December 2015 in the plan area. 34 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Commercial and Residential New Building Permits,January 2010 to December 2015 k. ,- C' Ihar.roo f,r/r Pembroke SGA- �i December New Building Permits, he rx a., 1101/2010 to 12/14/2015 a t i Permit Subtype a r: • Commerciala.wile d' • Residerllfal s < o ,t4......(?r pj 4 '-:0.10,k‘. . ,r. 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BASE MAP SOURCES:Esn,HERE,DeLorme.TomTom,Intermap,increment P Corp.,GEBCO,USOS,FAO,NPS,NRCAN,GeoBaee,ION,Kadaster NL,Ordnance Survey.Esti Japan,MET',Esn China(Hong Kong).n isdopo, Mepnhylndia,0 OpenSnesddap eaddbutors,and Ser GIS User Community FIGURE 8 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14772077040000 2010 NEW S/F RESIDENCE Residential 14774551310000 2010 RESTRAUNT Commercial 14772097780000 2010 S/F RESIDENCE Residential OFFICE ADDITION SHELL ONLY INT PERMIT REQUIRED 14773447530000 2011 FOR OCCUPANCY Commercial 14772145640000 2011 MAINTENANCE BLDG Commercial 14772145640000 2011 FITNESS CENTER Commercial 14772145640000 2011 CLUB HOUSE Commercial BUILDING TYPE 1(12 UNITS 1 BED/1 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 1(12 UNITS 1 BED/1 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 4(12 UNITS 1 BED/1 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial 35 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype BUILDING TYPE 1(12 UNITS 1 BED/1 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 1(12 UNITS 1 BED/1 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145690000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145690000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 101 THRU 304 14772145640000 2011 Engineer letter for foundation with 201111503B0 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 2(12 UNITS 2 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 3(12 UNITS 3 BED/2 BATH) 14772145640000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 3(12 UNITS 3 BED/2 BATH) 1477214564)000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 3(12 UNITS 3 BED/2 BATH) 1477214564)000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 3(12 UNITS 3 BED/2 BATH) 1477214564)000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial BUILDING TYPE 3(12 UNITS 3 BED/2 BATH) 1477214564)000 2011 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14676694720000 2011 CAR WASH Commercial 14772098330000 2012 NEW S/F 2006 USBC,DACOR LLC MODEL 2212. Residential 14770135900000 2012 SET MOBILE HOME. Residential 14775594250000 2012 NEW WALGREENS. Commercial 14775594250000 2012 NEW WALGREENS. Commercial NEW MOBILE HOME TO LOCATED AT COUNTY VIEW 14770135901)000 2012 MOBILE HOME PARK Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 36 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14775594250000 2012 NEW WALGREENS Commercial 14772122020611 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020611 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential DESTINATION XL @ TOWN CENTER STATION 14774374890000 2012 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS Commercial 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021021 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14775620340000 2012 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 37 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14771541010000 2012 NEW 1 STORY 14X28 OFFICE/STORAGE Commercial GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2012 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential 14770097930000 2012 MODEL BKA01 3 STORY,3 BEDROOM Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122023000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 1477212202)000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKA01 14770097930000 2012 OPTIONS Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2012 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2012 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential 14772481070000 2012 TOWN CENTER FIRE STATION Commercial 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021)000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021)000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 38 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772481070000 2012 2 TEMP CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS Commercial 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2012 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14771146920000 2013 PAVILION STRUCTURE Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MAIL KIOSK Commercial 14771146920000 2013 FITNESS CENTER Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304//FINAL Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304//FINAL Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14771146920000 2013 MULTI-FAMILY 12 UNITS 101 THRU 304 Commercial 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 39 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 1477212202.0000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14770488370000 2013 NEW MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP. Commercial 14770488370000 2013 NEW MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP. Commercial 14772122020000 2013 CORNERSTONE CLUBHOUSE Commercial 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 1477212202)000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 1477041959)000 2013 NEW CAR CHOICE HEADQUARTERS Commercial 14770419590000 2013 NEW CAR CHOICE HEADQUARTERS Commercial NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKBO1 OPTIONS. 14770097931)000 2013 Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH 2009 USBC 14770097930000 2013 Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH 2009 USBC 14770097930000 2013 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKA01 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2013 Residential 40 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKB01 OPTIONS. 14770097930040 2013 Residential 14772099210000 2013 NEW SF MODEL 1750 2009 IRC Residential 14772099210000 2013 NEW SF MODEL 1750 2009 IRC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKBO1 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2013 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKBO1 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2013 Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 14770097930000 2013 Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 14770097930000 2013 Residential 14770488370000 2013 TEMP CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH 14770097930000 2013 Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKB 01 3 STORY 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH. 14770097930000 2013 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKBO1 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2013 Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 41 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-/Ys Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 146765579E 0000 2013 NEW FIRE PUMP HOUSE FOR TRC III CENTER. Commercial 146765579E 0000 2013 NEW FIRE PUMP HOUSE FOR TRC III CENTER. Commercial GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2013 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2013 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential MODEL BKA01 3 STORY,3 BEDROOM,VERIFY SITE PLAN FOR RATED EXTERIOR WALL BASED ON FIRE SEPARATION TO LOT LINE. 14770097930000 2013 Residential MODEL BKA01 3 STORY,3 BEDROOM,VERIFY SITE PLAN FOR RATED EXTERIOR WALL BASED ON FIRE SEPARATION TO LOT LINE. 14770097930000 2013 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKA01 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2013 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKA01 OPTIONS. ***VERIFY FIRE SEPERATION DISTANCE AS REQUIRED, 14770097930000 2013 RATED WALL DETAILS ARE ON PLANS*** Residential FOUNDATION PERMITS ONLY...BLDNG PERMIT TO BE ISSUED SEPARATELY 14770130750000 2013 Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122023000 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential TEMP CONST TRAILER-NEW CAR CHOICE 14770419590000 2013 HEADQUARTERS Commercial 14770130750000 2013 KENLEY ROAD 200 204 HABITAT DUPLEX Residential 14770140010000 2013 KENLEY ROAD 204 HABITAT DUPLEX Residential 14770049281)000 2013 KENLEY ROAD 208 212 HABITAT DUPLEX Residential 14770049551)000 2013 KENLEY ROAD 208 212 HABITAT DUPLEX Residential 14770049721)000 2013 KENLEY ROAD 216 220 HABITAT DUPLEX Residential 14770048990000 2013 KENLEY ROAD 216 220 HABITAT DUPLEX Residential 42 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 901 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 900 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 900 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 900 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential 1 OF 6 TOWNHOMES.CHESAPEAKE HOMES MODEL 900 14772145640000 2013 2009 USBC. Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKCO1 OPTIONS. 14770097930034 2013 Residential 14772122021121 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021121 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021121 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021121 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122021121 2013 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK MODEL CKCO1 2 STORY 3 14770097930000 2013 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS. Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK MODEL CKCO1 2 STORY 3 14770097930000 2013 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS. Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2013 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential 14772476250000 2013 WALMART TOWN CENTER Commercial 14772476250000 2013 WALMART OPEN PARKING GARAGE TOWN CENTER Commercial NEW COMMERCIAL RETAIL SHELL,TOWN CENTER OUTPARCEL-4701 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD///SHELL 14773447530000 2014 ONLY, Commercial 43 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK REVISE PERMIT TO CHANGE 14770097930011 2014 TO CANTON MODEL CKCA01 Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930018 2014 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKB01 OPTIONS. 14770097930024 2014 Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122027000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK MODEL CKCO1 2 STORY 3 14770097930035 2014 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS. Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKCO1 OPTIONS. 14770097930036 2014 Residential NEW SFR.UNITS THAT ARE LESS THAN 5FT FROM PROPERTY LINE ARE TO HAVE THE EXTERIOR WALLS 14770097930053 2014 RATED TO ONE HOUR PER R302.1 Residential NEW SFR.EXTERIOR WALLS THAT ARE WITHIN 5FT OF THE PROPERTY LINE ARE TO BE RATED TO R302.1 FOR 14770097930023 2014 ONE HOUR Residential 14777265350000 2014 OLYPIA CONVERGENCE V Commercial 1477212202(1000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential CHESEPEAKE HOMES TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2 14772122020000 2014 009 USBC Residential 14772122021.411 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 44 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14777282720000 2014 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial 14777282720000 2014 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKA01 OPTIONS. 14770097930026 2014 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKB01 MODIFIED„OPTIONS. 14770097930033 2014 Residential 14770097930033 2014 SF RESIDENCE MODEL AKBO1-MODIFIED IRC 2009 Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930056 2014 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential CONVERGENCE V PARKING DECK„MODIFICATION GRANTED TO BUILD OVER AN INTERIOR LOT LINE PER LETTER ON FILE//FIELD CHANGE TO DSC SITE PLANS IN PR FILE„ADDITIONAL SHOP DRAWINGS REQUIRED 14777265350000 2014 FOR COVERED CANOPY WALKWAYS Commercial NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKA01 OPTIONS. ***VERIFY FIRE SEPERATION DISTANCE AS REQUIRED, 14770097930013 2014 RATED WALL DETAILS ARE ON PLANS*** Residential MODEL DKA01.VERIFY FIRE SEPERATION AS REQUIRED.RATED WALL DETAILS ARE ON THE PLANS. 14770097930013 2014 USBC 2009 Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 1 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial 2 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial 45 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 3 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial 4 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial 5 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial 6 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial 7 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial 8 OF 8 CONDOS 2009 USBC 14772122020000 2014 CORNERSTONE Commercial GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2014 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKB01 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2014 Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122023000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2014 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 1477212202)000 2014 SPRINKLER ROOM FOR EQUIPMENT Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930053 2015 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH. Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKB01 OPTIONS. 14770097931)003 2015 Residential 14772122021)000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKB01 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2015 Residential 46 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKB01 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2015 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKB01 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2015 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKA01 OPTIONS. 14770097930000 2015 Residential GBK BUILDERS MODEL CKA 01 3 STORY 4 14770097930000 2015 BEDROOM,3.5 BATH Residential 1 OF 4 CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial 1 OF 4 CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial 1 OF 4 CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial 1 OF 4 CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial NEW SFR AKB01-M.ALL EXTERIOR WALLS LESS THAN 10FT FROM NEIGHBOR BUILDING ARE TO BE RATED 14770097930022 2015 FOR 1HR Residential NEW SFR.ALL EXTERIOR WALLS WITH IN 10FT OF THE 14770097930058 2015 NEIGHBOR BUILDING ARE TO BE 1HR RATED Residential NEW SFR.ALL EXTERIOR WALLS WITH IN 10FT OF THE 14770097930017 2015 NEIGHBOR BUILDING ARE TO BE 1HR RATED Residential NEW SFR.EXTERIOR WALLS LESS THAN 5FT FROM THE PROPERTY LINE.STRUCTURE TO BE RATED FOR 14770097930043 2015 ONE HOUR ON BOTH SIDES Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 900 2009 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 TOWNHOUSE MODEL 901 2009 USBC Residential 14774673210000 2015 CONSTRUCTION TRAILER AS SHOWN ON SITE PLAN Commercial 1 OF 4 CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial 1 OF 4 CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial 47 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial CONDOS 2009 USBC. 14772122020000 2015 CORNERSTONE Commercial NEW SF 2009 USBC.GBK DAYTON MODEL WITH DKCO1 OPTIONS. 14770097930029 2015 Residential 14676643060000 2015 TEMP CONST TRAILER Commercial R.E.I SHELL ONLY.NO UTILITY RELEASES UNDER THE 14774673210000 2015 SHELL.NEW TENANT TO PULL SEPERATE PERMITS Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 14772122020000 2015 MODEL 655 A-2009 USBC Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 14772122020000 2015 MODEL 656 A-2009 USBC Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 14772122020000 2015 MODEL 658 RA-2009 USBC Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 1477212202)000 2015 MODEL 657-2009 USBC Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 1477212202)000 2015 MODEL 657-2009 USBC Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 14772122021)000 2015 MODEL 658 R-2009 USBC Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 14772122021)000 2015 MODEL 656 A-2009 USBC Commercial NEW STACKED TOWN HOUSE 8-UNIT BUILDING- PLANS IN BIN 197 14772122021)000 2015 MODEL 655 A-2009 USBC Commercial NEW SF 2012 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKBO1 OPTIONS. ***VERIFY FIRE SEPERATION DISTANCE AS REQUIRED, RATED WALL DETAILS ARE ON PLANS*** 14770097930000 2015 -CORRECT GPIN 1477-00-9793-0016 Residential 48 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Pembroke SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW SF 2012 USBC.GBK AKRON MODEL WITH AKBO1 OPTIONS. ***VERIFY FIRE SEPERATION DISTANCE AS REQUIRED, RATED WALL DETAILS ARE ON PLANS*** 14770097930000 2015 CORRECT GPIN-14770097930020 Residential 233 INDEPENDENCE BLVD COMMERCIAL ADDITIONT 14774511630000 2015 MOBILE-SHELL ONLY. Commercial 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC Residential NEW SF 2012 USBC.GBK MODEL CKCO1 2 STORY 3 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHS.FIRE RATED WALLS TO BE INSTALLED WHERE FIRE SEPARATION<5'AS NEEDED, DETAILS ARE ON APPROVED PLANS. 14770097930000 2015 Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC.MODEL 900 Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC.MODEL 900 Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC.MODEL 901 Residential 14772122020000 2015 NEW TOWNHOUSE 2012 USBC.MODEL 901 Residential TOWN CENTER COMPLEX SHELL BUILDING-NO RELEASES OR C/O UNTIL BUILD OUTS PERMITTED. 14776554690000 2015 Commercial Total 328 49 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Rosemont SGA Current Land Use The Rosemont SGA is approximately 323 acres and located in the center of the city east of the Pembroke SGA and is served by an 1-264 interchange and two major crossing arterials. This SGA is attractive to businesses seeking easy access to transportation and serving the vast residential neighborhoods that surround it. • As illustrated on the Land Use table,the predominant land use across the Rosemont SGA is Commercial (231 acres or(71%).Other land uses in the area include Public/Semipublic (25 acres or 8%),Office (21 acres or 7%) and Multi-Family(21 acres or 7%). • Approximately 11 acres (3%) in the SGA are Undeveloped land. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is Commercial which increased 3% (224 acres to 231 acres). Land Use, 2016 Rosemont SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016% Land Use Category Acres % Acres % Change Commercial 224.01 69.19% 230.67 71.40% 2.97% Federal&State 0.16 0.05% 0.35 0.11% 110.79% Hotel 0.87 0.27% 0.87 0.27% 0.00% Institutional 13.37 4.13% 13.34 4.13% -0.26% Multi Family 21.07 6.51% 21.11 6.53% 0.19% Office 22.26 6.88% 21.17 6.55% -4.93% Public/Semi-Public Other 25.04 7.74% 24.59 7.61% -1.80% Single Family Attached 0.20 0.06% 0.09 0.03% -57.94% Single Family Detached 0.25 0.08% 0.00% -100.00% Undeveloped 16.49 5.09% 10.90 3.37% -33.92% Total 323.75 100.00% 323.09 100.00% -0.21% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership • The generalized Ownership table shows public and private land ownership across the Rosemont SGA.Approximately 305 acres (94%) of land is privately-owned,and 20 acres (6%) is publicly-owned. Land Ownership, 2015 2010 2015 Owner Acres % Acres % Private 318.80 97.91% 304.88 93.76% Public 6.79 2.09% 20.29 6.24% Total 325.59 100.00% 325.17 100.00 Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. 50 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Zoning • The Zoning table shows the city zoning districts for the Rosemont SGA. Approximately 266 acres (85%) of land within the SGA is zoned for Business purposes (B-2 district). • Residential zoning(R and A districts) encompass approximately 29 acres,Office (0- 2) 11 acres,Industrial (I-1) 5 acres,and Hotel (H-1) .87 acres. City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Rosemont SGA Zoning District Acres % A-12 0.24 0.08% A-18 5.82 1.87% A-24 15.74 5.05% A-36 0.82 0.26 B-2 266.00 85.36% H-1 0.87 0.28% I-1 5.39 1.73% 0-2 10.53 3.38% R-7.5 6.22 2.00% Total 311.64 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Development Constraints • Lack of pedestrian accommodation and open space • Virginia Beach Boulevard and I-264 are barriers • Car-oriented • Deterioration of nearby housing stock and retail • Lack of transit connections to the neighborhoods • Lack of adequate provisions for stormwater Development Opportunities • Establish a pedestrian and bicycle realm,connecting neighborhoods to retail,open spaces,transit,and each other • Make arterials including South Plaza Trail and Rosemont Road safer and more pedestrian-friendly • Develop mid-rise,mixed-use,mixed-income,development • Increase land productivity • Create functional open spaces that address recreational and stormwater management needs Source: Rosemont Strategic Growth Area Master Plan,Adopted: September 13,2011 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Strate gicGrowthAreas/RosemontSGAMasterPlan-August2011.pdf Public Investment The basic infrastructure system for the implementation of the Rosemont plan includes public vehicular,pedestrian and bicycle linkages and the improvement of public water, sanitary sewer,and stormwater drainage systems to serve the area.These improvements 51 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 will be developed in a phased implementation.The following map shows programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) for the Rosemont SGA. 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AREA :.,pu _ a'. x g .. co �m,a s Nota:There may M,ed eoe.W CIPS that am riot nn••.H,� - t shown on the map padamMg to transportation i,. -- o *"•`� ortheStrateOkOmaUAresProjectsCIP ' SH' S y ' 0-081,but are represented in the accompanying V�f> r+,sl VI' o c` 3 red. 5.W° :. v t�wwr'on lli.. a 1i 2. osemon„"e' V 'bks in,.{,. % i � um �:'a't!'L _ 't. 'S Yutora I3, 3 Y 0 aw„w 3 3 ,VVw ¢ _. ., y_ 0.rM1'�c9c . rn'' *1,eza Wind sot - 1. 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BASE MAP SOURCES:Earl.HERE,DoLonne.TonT rn,Merman.increment P Corp..GEBCO,USGS,FAO,NPS.NRCAN,GeoBase,IGN,Kadasfer NI.,Ordnance Survey.Eon Japan,METI,Esn Chea Moog Kong),swissbpo, MapmylndA,0Opan:NreoyMep contributors,end the G15 User Community FIGURE 9 Rosemont SGA-FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs,December 2015 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID SECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QUALITY MAJOR INTER. PHYSICAL IMP.-BONNEY RD. 2-018 ENVIRONMENT FENTUCKY AVE. ROADWAYS 2010 2013 $9,972,673 $3,371,856 QUALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA 2- PHYSICAL BEACH TRANSIT 093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 QUALITY PHYSICAL HSIP-VA BEACH 2-178 ENVIRONMENT BLVD&STEPNEY LA ROADWAYS 2010 2013 $12,638,135 $12,638,135 9-081- ECONOMIC STRATEGIC GROWTH ECONOMIC 005** VITALITY AREA PROJECTS AND TOURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 ROSEMONT ECONOMIC STRATEGIC ECONOMIC 9-506 VITALITY GROWTH AREA AND TOURISM 2013 2015 $415,000 $415,000 Totals 5 $44,740,806 $34,503,777 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs 52 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Private Investment The plan implementation strategies build on the momentum generated by public investments which focus on key plan recommendations that address structural issues inhibiting redevelopment to unlock development potential.The below map illustrates new commercial and residential building permits generated between January 2010 and December 2015 in the plan area. Commercial and Residential New Building Permits,January 2010 to December 2015 Rosemont SGA- December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 y n.,. / • d.w. Permit Subtype v • Commercialel "a • Residential a i l•~E - s e s ham , • , - Y F t ` :� f a r 1 • • 3 e+ c e fi e S a 3N'i„dsw Y• N'owd, y'3 . • a G IDU >ax lW3 -• xernM Yur eW Gane DISCLAIMER The deb N provided"as is-and the City of Virginia Beach expressly disdains all warranties,UCC,and otherwise,express or implied Indurate eerlinelar purpose,and further exam*disclaims responsibility for as incidered,consequential or special damages arising tad of or N oonecuon with the use or performance of the data.The user acknowledges the disclaim of wamny and wolves dl wanamias expressed or robed and waives any rigid of claim for damages inddeotd.consequential or specialarming oat dor in oonredion with the use or pedor ence of the dela.This map Is for Nlometbrel purposes only. BASE MAP SOURCES.Eon,HERE,Delorme.Unborn.Ireennap,increment P Corp.,OESCO,USGS,FAO,NPS.NRCAN,Ocoeeee,ION,Redaater NL,Ordnance Survey,Eon Japan.MET,Esu Chine(Hong Kong),eveealopo. Atomylndia,0OpenStreelMep ooddhtdonoand the GIS User Community FIGURE 10 Rosemont SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14J2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14879419940000 2012 TEMP CONST TRAILER Commercial TEMP CONSTRUCTION TRAILER 14871428930000 2014 Commercial 14877413860000 2014 MINI PRICE STORAGE Commercial CONSTRUCTION TRAILER AS SHOWN ON SITE 14871496290000 2015 PLAN Commercial Total 4 53 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Lynnhaven SGA Current Land Use The Lynnhaven SGA Implementation Plan represents approximately 589 acres and is located in the center of the city east of the Rosemont SGA and is served by an Interstate 264 interchange and three major crossing arterials. This area is attractive to businesses seeking easy access to transportation and serving the vast residential neighborhoods that surround it. • As illustrated on the Land Use table,the predominant land use across the Lynnhaven SGA is Commercial (31%). Other land uses in the area include residential (19%),Public/Semi-Public (18%),Institutional (9%),Office (7%),and Industrial (3%). • Approximately 20 acres (3%) in the SGA are undeveloped land. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is the reduction in office decrease 33% (63 acres to 43). Lynnhaven SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016% Land Use Category Acres % Acres % Change Commercial 181.20 30.78% 184.19 31.27% 1.65% Federal&State 35.11 5.97% 35.75 6.07% 1.81% Industrial 17.05 2.90% 17.06 2.90% 0.07% Institutional 40.00 6.80% 50.65 8.60% 26.62% Multi Family 11.77 2.00% 11.71 1.99% -0.47% Office 63.39 10.77% 42.62 7.24% -32.76% Public Semi-Public Other 84.90 14.42% 106.74 18.12% 25.73% Sin:le Family Attached 35.17 5.97% 35.46 6.02% 0.83% Sin:le Family Detached 86.47 14.69% 84.62 14.37% -2.13% Undevelo ed 27.54 4.68% 20.20 3.43% -26.65% Total 583.38 100.00% 589.00 100.00% 0.07% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership • The generalized Ownership table shows public and private land ownership across the Lynnhaven SGA.Approximately 473 acres (77%) of land are privately-owned, and 138 acres (23%) are publicly-owned. 2010 2015 Owner Acres % Acres Private 517.21 84.21% 472.56 77.34% Public 96.99 15.79% 138.47 22.66% Total 614.20 100.00% 611.03 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. 54 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Zoning • The Zoning table shows the city zoning districts for the Lynnhaven SGA. More than 243 acres (41%) of land within the SGA is zoned for Business purposes (B-1,B-1A, and B-2 districts). • Residential zoning(A-12,A-18,A-24,R-5D,R-7.5,R-10,R-15 districts)encompasses approximately 184 acres (31%), Industrial zoning approximately 101 acres(17%), and Office zoning 65 acres (11%). City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Lynnhaven SGA Zoning District Acres % A-12 44.87 7.53% A-18 8.65 1.45% A-24 1.65 0.28% B-1 0.26 0.04% B-1A 1.20 0.20% B-2 242.02 40.60% 1-1 75.20 12.62% 1-2 26.18 4.39% 0-2 64.86 10.88% P-1 2.67 0.45% R-5D 15.57 2.61% R-7.5 23.95 4.02% R-10 88.92 14.92% R-15 0.09 0.01% Total 596.07 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Development Constraints • Few opportunities for public use of natural resources and recreation • Unfriendly streetscapes bordered by too much paving • Noise and development restrictions related to NAs Oceana • Under-utilized residential,commercial and industrial properties Development Opportunities • Improve access to natural waterways and marchlands and provide more places for passive recreation • Improve traffic circulation throughout the area • Improve streets for pedestrian and cyclist use,create necessary bike paths and improve connectivity across Interstate 264 Source: Lynnhaven Strategic Growth Area Master Plan,Adopted:April 24,2012 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Lynnh aven%20SGA%20Plan/201508-PLN-CMP- LynnhavenSGAMasterPlanFinalEdits web Sm.pdf 55 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Public Investment The Lynnliaven SGA plan illustrates how,with public improvements in transit,local street networks,and open space,private property owners have an increased range of opportunities for development and utilization of their land to create new mixed-use districts that are appealing to the market place.The following map shows programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPS) for the Lynnhaven SGA. Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), December 2015 Lynrhaven SGA- FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs, I i December 2015 M E '3n 'vim P i ' rM.r qie ..� t ,; 3e, CIP ID,MAJOR.SECTION,CIP TITLE »`,.... 2974,QUALITY PHYSICALv°'"'o -107 a�,' 3 :iiow• • ENVIRONMENT,GREAT NEG(ROAD RAMPS 3 2-263,RD+ZJ ITT PHYSICAL ,,,, ENVIRONMENT,MAJOR BRIDGE '"—" ' _ r,a+. • REHABILITATION•POTTER'S RD - - r>.t ., BRIDGES •s ,,' `" „/ ` `.%-b'-1 /' t 3103,OU},LITY PHYSICAL4,(,:"---V.- r�£ ENLlglat NT,HERRITAGE a • GUIDING.MAINTENENCE )f't �'r i 1,50rnwa.,, s�f I PROGRAM(FRANCIS LAND HOUSE) c -- I' Note:There may to acts tional GPs that are not a+u"' T' shown on the map pertaining to transportation '^- s ww �. `+ or the Strategic Goteeth Ana Prejecb GP 's�c� 9.081,hot are represented in the accompanying iI .i , r a.In d '',4.,,,,,,,7„`i9 _ Y D 9CLA0 R:The rata la proolded as la'and the City of Virginia Beach expressly disclaims all warranties,UCC,and.moors,express or Milled including particular pupae.,and fu0•r ekpnwly d doir rrpon1Way Ion ci i,ndemal,m�aequaNbl or specel damages arising out of or in cannedrn with the tee a performance d the data.The user atlmaNedgea the de to,z of wesane and warn all warremlaa rproaeed or Mpaed end wabr cop night of ct• fa damagea incidante4 consequential or sped,arising out dor In correction with the use or performance of the data.The map la for intolme9awl puryosee only. BASE MAP SdJRGE&:Earl,HERE,DoLamu,TnnTom,Mira rmep.Inoameu P Corp.,GEBCO,USGS,FAO,NPS,NRCAN,GeoBM..O eae,IGN,Kedeeter dnence Survey,Earl Japan,METL Eon Chine(Hap Kong),amasmpo, BASE ndie,9OperStreetMep conelbutors,and the GIS User Community FIGURE 11 56 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Lynnhaven SGA-FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs,December 2015 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID SECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QUALITY PHYSICAL GREAT NECK 2-074 ENVIRONMENT ROAD RAMPS ROADWAYS 2011 2011 $2,030,984 $0 QUALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA 2- PHYSICAL BEACH TRANSIT 093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 MAJOR BRIDGE QUALITY REHABILITATION PHYSICAL POTTER'S RD 2-263 ENVIRONMENT BRIDGES ROADWAYS 2010 2013 $12,877,538 $9,237,538 HERRITAGE BUILDING QUALITY MAINTENENCE PHYSICAL PROGRAM(FRANCIS 3-103 ENVIRONMENT LAND HOUSE) BUILDINGS 2010 2016 $3,768,850 $1,318,850 STRATEGIC 9-081- ECONOMIC GROWTH ECONOMIC 005** VITALITY AREA PROJECTS AND TOURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 Totals 5 $40,392,370 $28,635,174 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs. *The programmed and appropriated funding amounts represent the parent CIP,9-081,not the portion applied to this specific SGA. Private Investment The plan implementation strategies build on the momentum generated by public investments such as the new Interstate 264 ramps for London Bridge Road and additional road improvements to position property for new private development.The below map illustrates new commercial and residential building permits generated between January 2010 and December 2015 in the plan area. Commercial and Residential New Building Permits,January 2010 to December 2015 57 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Lynnhaven SGA- December New Building Permits, o. r P 1101/2010 to'12/14/2015 A.a> Permit Subtype '_ • Commercial ' ,et7 • Residentel :I:e �'+'�.. " .. S P i i" —I 'k s .,4''., a ":".7:::- Pn r t } a �. �'' 1,..6v P � m • � } _ J, n i ' �. I fey 1 : I i i ' . ....,e,1 'r,�,','" OSCLAOER:The do Is provided'as beard the Clly or Virginia Saadi expreesy disdains all warranties,UCC,and Nhenvisa,amass or aphed including putkoror purpose,and anther ex YONentd,emmegoerSal or epeoSI damages arising out of or In connection with the use a performance d the data.The user on expressly disdains msp.d and for d pe wta ib s the la/or Iron n warranty end wales M MInMW asp or Mpfad end wales any Net of dehn for nemegea InadeMal.careglrMbl or epecW,NUN)rwl of a In connection wait the free a pedomwnce d the data.ibis map b/or bbmrellonai putpoeasony. BASE MAP SOURCES:Eon,HERE,OeLom e,TanTon.lawman,increment P Cap.,GEBCO,USGS,FAO,NPS,NRCPN,Guam,ION,Kadawr NL,Ordnance Sonny,Earl Japan,WTI,Esti China(Nang Kong).oabropo, MapnyIndia,a Open(leaStap contributors.and the GIS User Community FIGURE 12 58 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Lynnhaven-December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 14979335670000 2010 1 STORY ADDITION AND SITE WORK. Commercial 14978640190000 2010 SET MOBILE HOME Residential 14974323030000 2010 NEW S/F.>75DB NOISE ZONE. Residential 14974303830000 2010 1/2 OF DUPLEX.>75DB NOISE ZONE. Residential 1/2 OF DUPLEX.WILL NOISE TEST BEFORE 14974303830000 2010 CO,>75DB NOISE ZONE. Residential 14974323410000 2010 NEW S/F. Residential 14974316700000 2010 1/2 DUPLEX Residential 14974316700000 2010 1/2 DUPLEX(ALL PLANS W/201009716B0) Residential 14974326340000 2010 1/2 DUPLEX(ALL PLANS W/201009716B0) Residential 14974326340000 2010 1/2 DUPLEX(ALL PLANS W/201009716B0) Residential 14972535710000 2010 1 STORY ADDITION,EAST COAST LEISURE. Commercial 14978640190000 2011 SET MOBILE HOME. Residential 14978640190000 2011 MANUFACTURED HOME(MOBILE HOME) Residential STARBUCKS LONDON BRIDGE//NO CO RELEASE UNTIL ALL REQUIRED EASEMENTS 24070523160000 2013 PROPERLY RECORDED PER DSC Commercial STARBUCKS LONDON BRIDGE//NO CO RELEASE UNTIL ALL REQUIRED EASEMENTS 24070523160000 2013 PROPERLY RECORDED PER DSC Commercial GODDARD SCHOOL INSTITUTIONAL DAY 14976570990000 2013 CARE 14 Commercial GODDARD SCHOOL INSTITUTIONAL DAY 14976570990000 2013 CARE 14 Commercial RESTAURANT,RETAIL SHELL ONLY//INDIVIDUAT TENANT PERMITS 14971567230000 2013 REQUIRED Commercial 14971567230000 2013 TEMPOPRARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial 14973675430000 2014 NEW WALMART#6574 N LYNNHAVEN Commercial 14973675430000 2014 CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial Total 21 59 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Hilltop SGA Current Land Use The Hilltop SGA represents approximately 588 acres and is located in the eastern part of the City between the Lynnhaven SGA and the Resort Area. Hilltop is served by three Interstate 264 interchanges: First Colonial Road,Oceana Boulevard and Laskin Road/Virginia Beach Boulevard. • As illustrated on the Land Use table,the predominant land use across the Hilltop SGA is Commercial (257 acres or 44%). Other land uses in the area include Public/Semi-Public (103 acres or 18%),Residential uses (105 acres or 18%)and office uses (26 acres or 4%). • Approximately 20 acres (3%) in the SGA are Undeveloped land. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is Public/Semi-Public, which increased 5% (98 acres to 103 acres). Hilltop SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016 Land Use Category Acres % Acres % %Change Commercial 257.03 43.68% 256.66 43.66% -0.14% Federal&State 30.49 5.18% 30.25 5.14% -0.80% Hotel 0.39 0.07% 0.39 0.07% 0.00% Industrial 4.60 0.78% 4.60 0.78% 0.00% Institutional 42.95 7.30% 42.10 7.16% -1.98% Multi Family 91.06 15.48% 91.03 15.48% -0.04% Office 26.27 4.46% 26.19 4.46% -0.29% Public Semi-Public Other 97.98 16.65% 103.34 17.58% 5.47% Sin:le Family Attached 4.02 0.68% 4.16 0.71% 3.61% Sin:le Family Detached 12.80 2.18% 9.44 1.61% -26.21% Undevelo.ed 19.57 3.33% 19.61 3.34% 0.21% Total 587.16 100.00% 587.78 100.00% -0.09% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership • The generalized Ownership table shows public and private land ownership across the Hilltop SGA.Approximately 476 acres or 79%of land are privately-owned,and 127 acres or 21%are publicly-owned. Hilltop SGA-Land Ownership,2015 2010 2015 2010 to 2015 Owner Acres % Acres % %Change Private 489.51 80.95% 476.32 78.97% Public 115.16 19.05% 126.82 21.03 Total 604.67 100.00% 603.13 100.00 Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes or,.ly. 60 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City — — -- February 24,2016 Zoning • The Zoning table shows the city zoning districts for the Hilltop SGA. More than 339 acres (56%) of land within the SGA are zoned for business land uses (B-1,B-1A,B-2). • Residential zoning(R and A districts) encompasses approximately 219 acres (37%) with apartment zoning(A districts) encompassing approximately 138 acres (24%). • Industrial zoning(I-1 and I-2) encompasses approximately 19 acres (3%)and Office zoning(0-2 district),which is intended for larger scale office,represents approximately 13 acres (2%). City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Hilltop SGA Zoning District Acres ok A-12 30.96 5.19% A-18 106.78 17.90% B-1 2.52 0.42% B-1A 0.46 0.08% B-2 336.40 56.39% I-1 18.91 3.17% I-2 0.41 0.07% 0-2 13.10 2.20% P-1 5.26 0.88% R-10 8.54 1.43% R-5D 1.54 0.26% R-7.5 71.70 12.02% Total 596.58% 100.00% Source: City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Development Constraints • No pedestrian and bicycle accommodations • Navy jet noise and AICUZ restrictions on real estate development • Access to transit • Traffic volumes,intersections,and feeder roads Development Opportunities • Proximity to amenities such as the hospital,beach,retail,schools,and churches • Access from Virginia Beach Boulevard and Interstate 264 • Ability to capture tourism spending • Improve efficiency and quality of land use with more compact development and less prominent parking facilities Source: Hilltop Strategic Growth Area Master Plan,Adopted:August 28,2012 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Hillto p%20SGA%20Plan/120828-PLN-CMP-AdoptedHilltopRpt Web.pdf 61 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Public Investment The basic infrastructure system for the Hilltop plan proposes transportation management and street design,improvements to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure,utilities,and transit initiatives.The following map shows current programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)for the Hilltop SGA. Hilltop SGA- FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs, A: , ,,,' . December2015 ulNc r1.0 h s ' ' %�o, r' 0t r �� ,‘°, _ 1l4 � 3 .7, 4 4"-, !'�N'. 1 �Gi - ,t'!� o �oyaY!,bl CIP ID,MAJOR SECTION,CIP TITLE ` 2430 I.nlrer®s__ Karr . s " 2-030,QUALITY PHYSICAL - �'� ENVIRONMENT,FIRST COLONIAL Reio _ wa c • RD/LASKIN RD INTERSECTION ty,,,Ci., a'O+'IMPROVEMENTS co T'�,� .2.072,DUALITY PHYSICAL ;$000,01 ''''_*. - m _ ' ''� .. • ENVIRON MEN7,FIRST COLONIAL :%. -i RDNA BEACH BLVD. '1§ d0eaot Pab INTERSECTION IMP. >a: -17-1,1.- _c -n1d V 9 ..`. Ea ,n f" 5113,QU,AUTY PHYSICAL , h cs''' di / °/ g # "2.. INTERSECTION • ENVIRON WENT POTTERS ROAD ; . ss - - /`*9` ; / g NATER NIPROVEMENTS V. "'1 ,t ,13 g '`. a B t 5601.QUALITY PHYSICAL 9 n. dIT' $ v +9 • ENVIRON WENT,FIRST COLONIAL �,. c z.T.--$ sl. Atlantic,t " i,. L=.eacAr6r RD/VA BEACH BLVD �� x.101 c O ` INTERSECTION IMP , '''.: 'P>nY c c 6-014.QUALITY PHYSICAL -- ''` - 2-072p 01 •:b ;Oceans,,, !r 'g 1 • ENVIRON NEWT',POTTERS ROAD r '.e �✓ : .° 'z SEWER IMPROVEMENTS "'f"' a _ 6601,QUALITY PHYSICAL a inv A e ENVIRONINENT,FIRST COLONIAL Ey L - 4, • RD/VA BEACH BLVD # N Y A." €T%. N INTERSECTION IMP a a na BI-,,.Soralwrnpl_ ....{_.�., Note:There may to addfional CIPS that aro not -' 6 HS A v k shown on the map pertaining to hansponalion p,ptroa Rd.. 6 1/• or the Strategic GnrrM Area Pro ecto CIP `.1 0,.> �*wr 9-061,but are represented 0,Bre aeeompatrying % ,„',...,m,,..,—a� 'a!!.'Na. !. report. �3 ,,. c „is, w DISCLAS R:The cat.h pr tidee'es er and the GB1"tee Beall aspressly dhealms at wanan,...UCC,and othernha,eepre 'Vat's Implied 4Mudin9 panlair purpose,and lvihar asprasahy diaged respon nOrllry for al Yw'dentai,consequenitai or special damages ended out N or b sennxtbn wMh the use or penonrence u the den.The war the a data. The dre dhcmhnf r 01 avenanty and weto all wane sspreaed ar Nrrpllad and waives any nghl of claim for damages incidental.comepuenlel or special,arising out dor b connedion vrah the use or pedonnance of the data.The rep h for informational purlaaea only. BASE MAP SOURCES:Eon,HERE,Delon,re,TonrTom,Intemrap,inwernent P Corp.GEBCO,USGS.FAO,NPS,NRCAN,GeoBase,ION,Kadaster NL,Ordnance Survey,Earl Japan,METI,Earl China(Hong Kong),sviastopo, Mapmylndie,OOper ShaalMep oonhibotors,and the OW tlrr Commniy FIGURE 13 62 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Hilltop SGA-FY2010 to FY2016 CIPs,December 2015 PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID MAJOR SECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING FIRST COLONIAL QUALITY RD/LASKIN RD PHYSICAL INTERSECTION 2-030 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS ROADWAYS 2014 2016 $55,000 $0 QUALITY FIRST COLONIAL PHYSICAL RD/VA BEACH BLVD. 2-072 ENVIRONMENT INTERSECTION IMP. ROADWAYS 2010 2016 $28,277,794 $23,096,938 QUALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA PHYSICAL BEACH TRANSIT 2-093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 QUALITY POTTERS ROAD PHYSICAL WATER WATER 5-113 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS UTILITY 2010 2012 $485,000 $0 QUALITY FIRST COLONIAL RD PHYSICAL VA BEACH BLVD WATER 5-601 ENVIRONMENT INTERSECTION IMP UTILITY 2010 2016 $120,000 $0 QUALITY POTTERS ROAD PHYSICAL SEWER SEWER 6-014 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS UTILITY 2010 2012 $935,000 $0 QUALITY FIRST COLONIAL RD PHYSICAL VA BEACH BLVD SEWER 6-601 ENVIRONMENT INTERSECTION IMP UTILITY 2010 2016 $230,000 $10,000 ECONOMIC 9-081- ECONOMIC STRATEGIC GROWTH AND 005** VITALITY AREA PROJECTS OURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 Totals I 8 I I I I I $51,817,792 I $41,185,724 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs. **The programmed and appropriated funding amounts represent the parent CIP,9-081,not the portion applied to this specific SGA. Private Investment The plan implementation strategies build on the momentum generated by public investments and encourage private property owners to participate in the redevelopment and mobility improvements for the Hilltop SGA.The map below illustrates new commercial and residential building permits generated between January 2010 and December 2015 in the plan area. 63 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Commercial and Residential New Building Permits,January 2010 to December 2015 Hilltop SGA- ,,,; December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 4 C Permit Subtype • Commercial • Residential g. a. ,440.4,411 ?e$n • - J $3k .4,4/ tnerd. N.,. � n 3w t. A lM m e Q _ n vr=mY z s man a • a3 3 4*� x x x eeo-.n,enun '. e 5 P a Oen.Yarn DISCLAIMER:The do a is provided"se ie"ant the City of Virgin.Beach squinty disclaims al warranties.UCC,and otherwise.express a ImphNd'ndu6n➢padioulsr purpose,ant Iud Nr expresrdy d.dae mpomtilr far at i adenkl,consequent al w special damages:Moine an dor i,connection with the use a performance d the disk.The user edo.owWdges tar diec.imsr tl rrartenly and v.Nss aq wanantiss axp.sed on.npi.d and waives Any right d claim kr dm.ges incidental,Oona u ntal or spacial,arising out dor in oonnedion with the use a performance d the disk,The n.p.fa Informational purpr.es oral,. BASE IMP$OURCEII Eut,FERE,CieLmna,T lbrn,Intennap.increment P Cap.,OEBCO,MOS,MO,NPS.NRCAN,OeoBaae,ION,Kadaster 11,Ordnance Survey.E.i Japan,ME11,Red Che.Mont None),uvixutopo, Mspmylndb,O OVOOSMOWMp contributes,and the GIS Ua.Crdm.nly FIGURE 14 64 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort SGA Current Land Use The Resort Area SGA represents approximately 1,151 acres and identifies the potential for three distinct,yet complementary,districts at Laskin Gateway,Central Beach and Rudee Marina. • As illustrated on the Land Use table,the predominant land use across the Resort SGA is Residential land use (564 acres or 49%).Other land uses in the area include Public/Semi-Public (259 acres or 22%),Commercial (134 acres or 12%),Hotel (63 acres or 5%),Institutional (32 acres or 3%),and Office (23 acres or 2%). • Approximately 56 acres (5%) in the SGA are Undeveloped land. • The most significant change in land use from 2010 to 2016 is Public/Semi-Public which increased 9% (236 acres to 259 acres). Resort Area SGA 2010 2016 2010 to 2016% Land Use Category Acres % Acres % Change Commercial 135.56 11.76% 133.69 11.61% -1.38% Federal&State 23.61 2.05% 5.05 0.44% -78.60% Hotel 81.25 7.05% 62.61 5.44% -22.94% Institutional 33.47 2.90% 32.44 2.82% -3.05% Multi Family 127.79 11.09% 134.12 11.65% 4.96% Office 25.60 2.22% 23.42 2.03% -8.51% Public/Semi-Public Other 236.16 20.49% 258.55 22.46% 9.48% Single Family Attached 187.07 16.23% 192.03 16.68% 2.65% Single Family Detached 238.40 20.69% 238.22 20.69% -0.08% Undeveloped 58.55 5.08% 55.93 4.86% -4.47% Total 1,147.47 100.00% 1,136.31 100.00% -0.09% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations reflect approximations and should be used for general planning purposes only.Water areas and rights-of-way are not included in these land use calculations. Ownership • The generalized Ownership table shows public and private land ownership across the Resort SGA.Approximately 885 acres or 73.28%of land is privately-owned,and approximately 323 acres or 26.72%is publicly-owned. 2010 2015 Owner Acres _ % Acres Private _ 916.64 74.12% 885 73.28% Public 320.04 25.88% 323 26.72% Total 1236.68 100.00% 1208.13 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessors Office and Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. 65 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Zoning • The Zoning table shows the city zoning districts for the Resort SGA. More than 623 acres (57%) of land within the SGA is zoned for Residential land uses.R districts encompass approximately 314 acres (29%)with Apartment zoning(A districts) encompassing approximately 309 acres (28%). • OR represents approximately 368 acres (34%),and Business (B-2) 40 acres (4%), and Office (0-2),which is intended for larger scale office,represents 1.5 acres (.13%). City of Virginia Beach Zoning, 2015 Resort SGA Zoning District Acres A-12 96.77 8.80% A-18 108.51 9.87% A-24 56.29 5.12% A-36 46.97 4.27% B-2 39.88 3.63% 1-1 3.39 0.31% 0-1 0.91 0.08% 0-2 1.48% 0.13% OR 368.33 33.50% P-1 11.15 1.01% R-5S 220.75 20.08% R-7.5 40.94 3.72% R-10 1.43 0.13% RT-1 4.33 0.39% RT-3 47.18 4.29% RT-4 0.16 0.01% Total 1099.62 100.00% Source:City of Virginia Beach Planning Department. Calculations incorporate water areas and reflect approximations that should be used for general planning purposes only. Development Constraints • Underutilized land for surface parking • Multiple land ownership fragments the area • Seasonal nature of resort activity Development Opportunities • Expand the trail&bike network to make the natural systems more accessible • Develop a system of centralized,shared parking to unlock development potential • Enhance transit service and support sustainable goals of engaging alternative transportation options,minimizing auto reliance • Grow residential to support year-round activity Source: Resort Area Strategic Action Plan,Adopted: December 2,2008- http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/areaplans/Documents/Ocea nfront/Res ortAreaStrategicActionPlan120208.pdf 66 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Public Investment The basic infrastructure system for the implementation of the Resort Area plan includes public vehicular,pedestrian and bicycle linkages and the improvement of public water, sanitary sewer,and stormwater drainage systems to serve the area.These improvements will be developed in a phased implementation plan.The following map shows programmed and funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)for the Resort Area SGA. `1- 40 Resort Area SGA- 'Cie FY2010 to Fy201€CIPs, L inkbaro ens ,,H,,saw L'' _e 2-010 December 2015 , Princess Anne 71 Country OLE Y s 5 y a '.'8-016 Cr ID,MINOR SECTION,C•TITLE o 1034.OCOUTY EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING,CONSOL DATED VA BE/CHMIDOL.KEMPS LANDING MAGNET • 2045 DUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT PACIFIC AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS • 2046.QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIROMIENT CAVALIER DRIVE 3 }E14 6-046 082 • 210].DUALITY PHYSICAL EMVInROM1ENT,LASNw ROAD GATEWAY q. 2-12,186 2713 .F}� • 2-I BE OUALHY PHYSICAL E./MOHNEN,LASI(N ROAD-PHASE P 6.. 1-106 • 2.1TE,QUAL ITT PHYSICAL ENVIROMIENT,H2PHGRFOLKAVE FROM ART.AVE TO PICNIC AVE d NeCit Pa Nnt 2-7162-706 • 1. s. • 1516 DUALITY PHYSIC./ENNRDIS/ENT CONVENTION CENTER CAPITAL MAINTENANCE Iii S 7.048 .. • 1610.SAFE COMMUNITY POLICE OCEANFRONT CAMERAS a - .7-0187449 Y 9,020-0 • 1520.CULTURAL ANO PECREATKNL OPPORTUNITIES.GROMMET ISLAND MRK REPARS ANO RENOVATIONS • 5.011 011411,PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT REACH GARDEN MRK-HOLLY RDKILBORNE RD 9-008 • 3037 DIYLITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT PACIFIC AVE WATER EAPROVEMENTS1alt s tssatau r • 3706 QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT RESORTAREA NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION 244 2,016 • 6-014.QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT RESORTAREA NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION 14N�y1 rv. O 6037.QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.MG.FIC AVE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS `" • 7.003.DUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.NORTH LAKE HOLLY WATERSHED Ole/V OinA©O h�'Q ".. 77 / .x. • TO19.QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT SOUTH LAKE HOLLY WATERSHED aeaW L-3ESY-610 3416. s-0—L8-100 8037 • 7.049 DUAL ITE MOW./ENVIRONMENT 9EMN GARDEN PMI-KILaORNE or 6 HOLLY no IMPROV O 7-145 DUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT ARmCAVENUE-BALTIC AVENUE ,;. Y O 9m 5.QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONEMT.BEA.PROFILE MONITORING PROGRAM 0417 5-016 '•` .' 6-037.. AREA DREDGING . • 9630.QUALITY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.90090INLAY FEDERAL DREDGING \•w a•,ad tilt', 7.0061 ;` 4 0 • non ECONOMIC VITALITY W NSTON SALEM AVE IMPROVEMENTS -7 • 9007.ECONOMIC VITALITY RESORT PUBLIC TRANSIT RELOCATION 8,0181.6-0_10 • • 3008,ECONOMIC VITALITY.25TH STREET PUBLIC PAWING GARAGE X6-018 • 9013.ECONOAK VITALITY PROPOSED ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT-ONSITE 0Ot8 • 9.017.ECONOMIC VITALITY.PROPOSED ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT•OFFSITE ,..Norfolk AVE • 0-002;8'082 -.. ... y.'2170 W' • 9066.ECONOMIC VITALITY.9-056 RUDEE WALK-PHASE I I `. n E..0482 0 � • 9059.ECONOMIC VITALI,19TH STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS tr tfy $ • 9042.ECONOMIC VITALITY.00EMFRONTGAR{S CAPITAL MAINTENANCE ^'5 (t ' L • 9a5.ECONOMIC VITALITY MTC AVENUE PARING FocusI'Y ` ro 7.0169466 �106i • FOSE,ECONOMIC NTALITY.00EWMdNTCAPqTAL PROJECTS REINVESTMENT s z.r:; N 7-7-0 499 0.060 .6060 • 9100.ECONOMIC VITALITY.19tH STREET NFRASTPL70TDRE IMPROVEMENTS £ Iy 7416, • 1020'9-0003 • 9106,ECONOMIC VITALITY.79TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS ;7-'' - • • 3503.ECONOMIC VITALITY,GROMMET PARK RESTROOM6 6 v. 60028-002,-8030 #70 1,620 Note:Thera may be addd4oal CIPS that are not shown on the map pertaining to tonsporta4on or the Strategic Growth Area Projects CIP 9061,but are represented In the ,accompanying report. GMS .:...a, Creek Goll DISCLAIMER,The data is provided'as is and the CIV of Virginia Bead)expressly 6eclaims all wemerdies,UCC,and dM1Wke,express or healed imdudng pedicular pulpae,and further expreidy disclaims responsibility ter all incidental,consequential or special damages arising oul ci or in connection 04h the use or perbnnnce of the data.The user achnowle490s the disclaimer of Warranty and wives at warmniies expressed or hnpfed and wanes any night of claim for deRleges incidental,Consequential or special,arising out dor in connection with the use or performance of the data.This.map is for informational purposes only. BASE MAP SOURCES:Eso,HERE,[biome,TorriTom,Isemap,increment P Cap.,GEBCO,USGS,FAO,'IPS,NRCSN,Geo8ase,ICN,KOdaster NL,Wm.-ice Survey,Esd Japan,MET.,Esri Chia(Hong Kong),Iwo estopo, MmaTMnda,O OpenStreeMap coranblaas,and the GIS User Community FIGURE 15 67 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID EC TION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QUALITY CONSOLIDATED VA EEUCATION BEACH MIDDLE/ AND LIFELONG KEMPS 1-234 LEARNING LANDING MAGNET SCHOOLS 2010 2012 $51,196,022 $51,196,022 QUALITY PHYSICAL PACIFIC AVENUE 2-045 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS ROADWAYS 2014 2016 $17,330,000 $17,330,000 QUALITY PHYSICAL 2-046 ENVIRONMENT CAVALIER DRIVE ROADWAYS 2015 2016 $2,449,040 $2,449,040 QUALITY BUSES FOR VIRGINIA 2- PHYSICAL BEACH TRANSIT 093* ENVIRONMENT EXTENSION ROADWAYS 2016 2016 $3,636,212 $0 QUALITY LASKIN ROAD PHYSICAL 2-143 ENVIRONMENT GATEWAY ROADWAYS 2010 2013 $39,956,947 $39,956,947 QUALITY PHYSICAL LASKIN ROAD- 2-165 ENVIRONMENT PHASE II ROADWAYS 2010 2016 $1,417,017 $1,417,017 QUALITY HSIP-NORFOLK AVE PHYSICAL FROM ARTIC AVE 2-178 ENVIRONMENT TO PACIFIC AVE ROADWAYS 2010 2013 $12,638,135 $12,638,135 CONVENTION QUALITY CENTER PHYSICAL CAPITAL 3-518 ENVIRONMENT MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS 2013 2016 $2,404,429 $343,563 SAFE POLICE OCEANFRONT 3-610 COMMUNITY CAMERAS TECHNOLOGY 2015 2016 $7,368,308 $2,665,400 CULTURAL AND GROMMET ISLAND PARKS RECREATIONAL PARK REPAIRS AND AND 4-520 OPPORTUNITIES RENOVATIONS RECREATION 2013 2016 $144,000 $144,000 BEACH GARDEN QUALITY PARK- PHYSICAL HOLLY RD KILBORNE WATER 5-011 ENVIRONMENT RD UTILITY 2010 2015 $500,000 $500,000 QUALITY PHYSICAL PACIFIC AVE WATER WATER 5-037 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS UTILITY 2015 2016 $1,755,151 $1,755,151 QUALITY RESORT AREA PHYSICAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATER 5-708 ENVIRONMENT REVITALIZATION UTILITY 2010 2016 $4,446,636 $4,446,636 QUALITY RESORT AREA PHYSICAL NEIGHBORHOOD 6-019 ENVIRONMENT REVITALIZATION SEWER UTILITY 2010 2016 $14,960,000 $14,960,000 QUALITY PHYSICAL PACIFIC AVE SEWER 6-037 ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENTS SEWER UTILITY 2015 2016 $858,284 $858,284 QUALITY PHYSICAL NORTH LAKE 7-005 ENVIRONMENT HOLLY WATERSHED STORM WATER 2010 2016 $17,871,135 $16,771,135 QUALITY PHYSICAL SOUTH LAKE HOLLY 7-016 ENVIRONMENT WATERSHED STORM WATER 2010 2016 $14,738,000 $12,538,000 BEACH GARDEN PARK- QUALITY KILBORNE CT& PHYSICAL HOLLY 7-049 ENVIRONMENT RD IMPROV STORM WATER 2010 2015 $900,000 $900,000 QUALITY PHYSICAL ARTIC AVENUE 7-145 ENVIRONMENT -BALTIC AVENUE STORM WATER 2010 2012 $7,345,181 $7,345,181 QUALITY BEACH PROFILE PHYSICAL MONITORING 8-015 ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM COASTAL 2015 2016 $270,000 $0 68 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 MAJOR PROJECT FIRST LAST PROGRAMMED APPROPRIATED CIP ID ECTION CIP TITLE CLASS YEAR YEAR FUNDING FUNDING QUALITY PHYSICAL SHADOWLAWN AREA 8-502 ENVIRONMENT DREDGING COASTAL 2014 2016 $572,503 $135,000 QUALITY RUDEE INLRT PHYSICAL FEDERAL 8-830 ENVIRONMENT DREDGING COASTAL 2010 2012 $9,549,142 $7,199,142 ECONOMIC ECONOMIC WINSTON SALEM AVE AND 9-006 VITALITY IMPROVEMENTS TOURISM 2014 2016 $3,604,516 $3,018,764 RESORT PUBLIC ECONOMIC ECONOMIC TRANSIT AND 9-007 VITALITY RELOCATION TOURISM 2014 2016 $250,000 $250,000 ECONOMIC ECONOMIC 25TH STREET PUBLIC AND 9-009 VITALITY PARKING GARAGE TOURISM 2015 2016 $7,650,000 $7,650,000 PROPOSED ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-ON AND 9-015 VITALITY SITE OURISM 2016 2016 $46,520,000 $0 PROPOSED ARENA INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- AND 9-017 VITALITY OFF SITE OURISM 2016 2016 $21,151,000 $0 ECONOMIC 9-058 RUDEE WALK ECONOMIC AND 9-058 VITALITY -PHASE I TOURISM 2010 2014 $1,477,551 $1,477,551 19TH STREET ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CORRIDOR AND 9-069 VITALITY IMPROVEMENTS TOURISM 2010 2016 $12,700,000 $12,700,000 ECONOMIC 9-081- ECONOMIC STRATEGIC GROWTH AND 001** VITALITY AREA PROJECTS TOURISM 2010 2016 $18,078,786 $18,078,786 OCEANFRONT GARAGES ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CAPITAL AND 9-082 VITALITY MAINTENANCE TOURISM 2010 2016 $6,137,991 $4,031,671 ARTIC AVENUE ECONOMIC ECONOMIC PARKING AND 9-095 VITALITY FACILITY TOURISM 2014 2014 $19,499,500 $0 OCEANFRONT CAPITAL ECONOMIC ECONOMIC PROJECTS AND 9-096 VITALITY REINVESTMENT TOURISM 2014 2016 $5,355,877 $1,155,877 19th STREET ECONOMIC ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND 9-100 VITALITY IMPROVEMENTS TOURISM 2016 2016 $10,863,200 $0 ECONOMIC ECONOMIC 29TH STREET AND 9-108 VITALITY IMPROVEMENTS TOURISM 2014 2016 $3,200,000 $3,200,000 ECONOMIC ECONOMIC GROMMET PARK AND 9-503 VITALITY RESTROOMS TOURISM 2011 2011 $250,000 $0 Totals 36 $369,044,563 $247,111,302 *This CIP pertains to all SGAs **The programmed and appropriated funding amounts represent the parent CIP,9-081,not the portion applied to this SGA. Private Investment The plan implementation strategies build on the momentum generated by public investments which focus on the development of the three districts: Laskin Gateway,Central Beach,and Rudee Marina.The map below illustrates new commercial and residential building permits generated between January 2010 and December 2015 in the plan area. 69 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA- d', o x res• December New Building Permits, La aarw 9 ey Cava or 110112010 to 12/1412015 Princess Arne Cautirr Chub Permit Subtype • Commercial a!l� $ vt.yM sin Di , p a • Residential w .y r - 5 • • Ra ' :.8ird.Neck Point o • • • • • iM •V :.: US 59 E •Ot.,'-r • • • 7 t.iaeaWa�.� ' 1-R6e�E _ • d � s r • tgttt Sl »�,.yl• • s(sis, . ead ao • �v,pa"a • • • as ,. 20 19 • • or _> Norfolk Ave rT_.]]] 20 it _ ♦ n "�xrL+r ar+ i'1s w • ItottyI 11 11 ss 10 A d Y N Nilo 1011 101/ YY 1012 3011 2015 N •♦• nes AN y;. Creek GOO r DISCLAIMER:The cafe w provider)'as ir end the City of Virginia Beed,expressly disdains en warranties,UCC.end dherwise,express or implied induSg padinder pewee,and further expressly Madeline responsiiey for al inddnHal,consequential or special damages arising cul d or n connection Mat 9,1 um or performance of the does.The user acknoodadges the disclaimer of warranty end wolves el wenarales expressed or implied and weNes any right of dem for damages hddena,consequential or special,arising out of or In comedian with the use or performance d the data.This map is for ntornWknel purpose.only. SASE MAP SOURCES:Esn,HERE.DeLame,TornTom,Intennep,ingsmsnt P Carp.,OEECO,USW.FAO,NPS,NRCAN,Osaeaae,ION,Kndeser t11.,Ordnance Survey,Eet J.pen.IETI,End Chine(Hong Kong),wMssiopo, Mapetylode,C Opo.StreelMap confidences,and the GIS User Comnunry FIGURE 16 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype 24270215920000 2010 NEW S/F.70-75DB NOISE ZONE. Residential _24177475980000 2010 SET MOBILE HOME(AFTER THE FACT) Residential 24270418890000 2010 SFR WITH DECK Residential 24177475980000 2010 SET MOBILE HOME,LOT 29. Residential 24280424021)000 2010 NEW OUTSIDE BAR AT POOL AREA Commercial 24270910350000 2010 NEW S/F, Residential NEW RESTAURANT SHELL ONLY TO INCLUDE DEMISING WALLS AND RESTROOMS AS SHOWN ON PLANS.INT FINISH PERMIT REQD FOR 24272380461)000 2010 RELEASE/CO Commercial 24272359400000 2010 DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE Commercial 2417747598(1000 2010 SET MOBILE HOME Residential 2417747598(1000 2010 SET MOBILE HOME Residential 24179944350000 2010 NEW S/F. Residential 70 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW RESTROOMS FOR GROMMET ISLAND PARK. 24273138430000 2011 NO RECEIPT FOR DFU S,FEE WAS IDT. Commercial 3 OF 4 REISSUE OF 24186097410203 2011 20051315480 Commercial INTERIOR AND EXT ALTERATIONS,EXPANDING ROOMS,REPLACING DOORS,NEW ROOF,EIFS,CONVERTING ADA ROOMS INCLUDES 24280085800000 2011 OFFICE BLDG Commercial 24179814950000 2011 NEW S/F. Residential 24179814540000 2011 NEW S/F.PLANS W/201102486B0. Residential 24179814950000 2011 NEW S/F.PLANS W/20110248960. Residential 24280344470000 2011 POOL ROOM Commercial 24280344470000 2011 OWNERS LOUNGE Commercial 24280344470000 2011 MEETING ROOM Commercial LOBBY MIXED USE 24280344470000 2011 A3/B Commercial 24280344470000 2011 CATERING KITCHEN Commercial SHELL MIXED USE 24280344470000 2011 A3/B/R1 Commercial MOVED RESIDENCE,1 STORY ADDITIONS,ADD TO FROG,ADD TO GARAGE,NEW FRONT PORCH AND 24179196490000 2011 NEW GRADE LEVEL DECK. Residential ATTENDANT SHELTER FOR DAY PAY BEACH PARKING LOT WITH ATM.PLANS SEALED BY 24271910870000 2011 ENGINEER Commercial NEW S/F. 70-75DB NOISE ZONE. 24179343650000 2011 SOUND TEST OK SUBMITTED 11/22/2011 Residential 24177475980000 2011 SET MOBILE HOME,LOT 26. Residential 24179196080000 2011 NEW S/F DWELLING Residential 4 STORY APARTMENTS,SHELL ONLY,ROUGH IN UNDER SHELL PERMITS ONLY UNTIL DFUS AND 24280202530000 2011 INDIVIDUAL FLOOR PERMITS OBTAINED Commercial 1 STORY PLUS MEZZANINE MIXED USE A2,M,B SHELL ONLY,ROUGH IN UNDER SHELL PERMITS 24280202530000 2011 ONLY UNTIL DFUS PAID Commercial 7 STORY PARKING GARAGE MOD APPROVED 24280202530000 2011 FORDOUBLE 4INCH T S PER 714.1 EXC.5 2009 IBC Commercial MIXED USE BUILDING.GROUND AND 2ND FLOOR 24270772490000 2011 COMMERCIAL,3RD FLOOR RESIDENTIAL. Commercial NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING 24178935300000 2011 Posted bond for landscaping mc 03/27/13 Residential NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING 24178935300000 2011 Posted bond for landscaping mc 03/27/13 Residential 71 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW S/F 2006 USBC.1 OF 2 S/F ON SAME LOT. Received approved as built 07/27/12 mc-as built 24270914570000 2011 with this permit Residential NEW S/F 2006 USBC.1 OF 2 S/F ON SAME LOT. PLANS WITH 2011-BDRN-04937 IN SAME PROJECT FILE.Received approved as built 07/27/12-as built 24270914570000 2011 with file 2011-BDRN-04937 mc Residential MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT,1ST FLOOR OPEN 24176772020000 2011 PARKING GARAGE Commercial DETAILS 18TH STREET,MIXED USE BUSINESS FLOORS 1 AND 2,RESIDENTIAL R3 3RD 24270772490000 2012 FLOOR,REISSUE OFR PERMIT 20111395860 Commercial 24270795240000 2012 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER. Commercial NEW GAME/ARCADE BUILDING FOR 15TH ST FUN 24271684690000 2012 PARK. Commercial NEW GAME/ARCADE BUILDING FOR 15TH ST FUN 24271684690000 2012 PARK. Commercial NEW S/F,VB HOMES MODEL B 2006 USBC.received 24280031660000 2012 approved as built for lot grading only mc 12/06/12 Residential NEW S/F,VB HOMES MODEL B 2006 USBC.received 24280031660000 2012 approved as built for lot grading only mc 12/06/12 Residential PAVILION PLACE RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS/SHELL AREA 1,2,3 AND COMMON 24176772020000 2012 AREA HALLS,CLUBHOUSE Commercial PAVILION PLACE RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS/SHELL AREA 1,2,3 AND COMMON 24176772020000 2012 AREA HALLS,CLUBHOUSE Commercial 24176772020000 2012 CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial TOWNHOUSE MODEL 1 A(CAPEVIEW)2006 IRC SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 24179653500000 2012 ENGINEERS REPORT RECEIEVED 04/22/14 MC Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 2 B(SEASIDE)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 1 A(CAPEVIEW)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 3 A(LYNNHAVEN)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 1 B(BAYVIEW)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 2 B(SANDWATCH)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 1 B(BAYVIEW)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 2 C(SANDWATCH)2006 IRC 2417965350(1000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential TOWNHOUSE MODEL 1 C(BAYVIEW)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential 72 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype TOWNHOUSE MODEL 2 A(SANDWATCH)2006 IRC 24179653500000 2012 SITE PLAN AND PLANS IN BIN 402 Residential 24271506960000 2012 NEW S/F DWELLING Residential INDIGO 19 APARTMENTS/SHELL AND COMMON 24176772020000 2012 AREAS 4,5 Commercial 24271216870000 2012 received approved as built mc 12/17/12 Residential 24280112210000 2012 TEMP CONST TRAILER. Commercial NEW S/F DWELLING 2009 USBC.SOUND TEST APPROVED,UPLOADED.PART OF HOUSE LIES IN FLOOD ZONE AE,FLOOD RESISTANT 24270167680000 2012 CONSTRUCTION APPLIES. Residential 24186099010000 2012 OCEAN STORAGE Commercial 24186099010000 2012 OCEAN STORAGE Commercial NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC 24271452670000 2012 (FOUNDATION ONLY) Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC 24271452670000 2012 (FOUNDATION ONLY) Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC 24271442860000 2012 (FOUNDATION ONLY) Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC 24271442860000 2012 (FOUNDATION ONLY) Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC 24271442350000 2012 (FOUNDATION ONLY) Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC 24271442350000 2012 (FOUNDATION ONLY) Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 24271452670000 2012 02/20/14 Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 24271452670000 2012 02/20/14 Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 24271442860000 2012 02/20/14 Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 24271442860000 2012 02/20/14 Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC RECEIVED APPROVED AS BUILT FOR LOT GRADING 24271442350000 2012 ONLY 01/17/14 MC Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC RECEIVED APPROVED AS BULT FOR LOT GRADING 24271442350000 2012 ONLY 01/17/14 MC Residential 73 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 24271432750000 2012 02/20/14 Residential NEW DUPLEX 2009 USBC Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 24271432750000 2012 02/20/14 Residential 24179382510000 2012 DELAWARE AVE 720 NEW SF Residential 24270696750000 2012 NEW SINGLE FAMILY MODEL 12A IRC 2009 Residential 24270696750000 2012 NEW SINGLE FAMILY MODEL 12A IRC 2009 Residential 24270696750000 2012 NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IRC 2009 Residential 24270696750000 2012 NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IRC 2009 Residential NEW S/F 2009 USBC.SOUND TEST APPROVED 24187060060000 2013 UPLOADED 12/10/13 Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC. ***AE FLOOD ZONE,FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION APPLIES*** Received Elevation Certificate 03/10/14 24271467770000 2013 As built approval letter received 04/14/14 mc Residential 24179606830000 2013 RESORT AREA PUMP STATION 716 18TH ST Commercial new s/f dwelling,1 story,2009 VRC. 24271216350000 2013 souond test approved uploaded 12/10/13 Residential NEW S/F DWELLING.3 STORY"OSPREY"MODEL WITH 60FT2 OPEN COVERED FRONT PORCH AND OPEN/COVERED 2ND FLOOR 66FT2 DECK Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 02/13/14 24178949510000 2013 Engineers Report received 02/24/14 Residential NEW S/F DWELLING.3 STORY"OSPREY"MODEL WITH 60FT2 OPEN COVERED FRONT PORCH AND OPEN/COVERED 2ND FLOOR 66ET2 DECK Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 02/13/14 24178949510000 2013 Engineers report received mc 02/24/14 Residential NEW S/F DWELLING.3 STORY"OSPREY"MODEL WITH 60FT2 OPEN COVERED FRONT PORCH AND OPEN/COVERED 2ND FLOOR 66FT2 DECK Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 02/13/14 24178949920000 2013 Engineers report received 02/24/14 mc Residential 74 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW S/F DWELLING.3 STORY"OSPREY"MODEL WITH 60FT2 OPEN COVERED FRONT PORCH AND OPEN/COVERED 2ND FLOOR 66FT2 DECK Received approved as built for lot grading only mc 02/13/14 24178949920000 2013 Engineers report received 02/24/14 mc Residential BALTIC AVENUE 2605 NEW SF 8/22/13 ADDING 134 SQ.'TO PORCH 24189072020002 2013 Received approved as built 11/19/13 mc Residential 24280134890000 2013 NEW CONDITIONAL 3 YEAR PARKING LOT. Commercial NEW SF 2009 USBC.BISHARD MODEL 3(CAROLINE). 24177875130000 2013 SOUND TEST APPROVED UPLOADED 9/19/14 Residential 15th st duplex 717 APPROVED FOOTING AND SLAB INSPECTIONS COMPLETE UNDER 20090625460 24179528450000 2013 as built approved 01/17/14 for lot grading only mc Residential 15th st duplex 719 FOOTING AND SLAB INSPECTION PASSED UNDER 20090625360 24179528450000 2013 as built approved 01/17/14 for lot grading only mc Residential HIGH POINT AVENUE 616 NEW SF***SOUND TEST 24270266440000 2013 APPROVED,12/31/13*** Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 825 829 833 837//SOUND TEST BASED ON END UNIT 24177987310000 2013 TEST/PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 825 829 833 837//SOUND TEST APPROVED BASED ON END 24177987310000 2013 UNIT TEST/PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 825 829 833 837//SOUND TEST APPROVED BASED ON END 24177987310000 2013 UNIT TEST//PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 825 829 833 837//SOUND TEST APPROVED BASED ON END 24177987310000 2013 UNIT TEST/PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 801 805 809 24177987310000 2013 813//SOUND TEST REQUIRED BEFORE CO Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 801 805 809 24177987310000 2013 813//SOUND TEST REQUIRED BEFORE CO Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 801 805 809 813//SOUND TEST REQUIRED BEFORE CO//PLANS 24177987310000 2013 IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 801 805 809 813//SOUND TEST APPROVED BASED ON END 24177987310000 2013 UNIT TEST 6/2/14//PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 801 805 809 813//SOUND TEST APPROVED BASED ON END 24177987310000 2013 UNIT TEST//PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 801 805 809 813//SOUND TEST APPROVED BASED ON END 24177987310000 2013 UNIT TEST/PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential OSPREY POINT TOWNHOMES 801 805 809 813//SOUND TEST APPROVED UPLOADED 24177987310000 2013 5/5/14//PLANS IN BIN L-4 Residential 75 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ..__.---------- February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype DUPLEX.AS BUILT SURVEY REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OFA C 0 24179596380000 2013 RECEIVED APPROVED AS BUILT 07/09/14 MC Residential DUPLEX.ASBUILT SURVEY REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CO AS BUILT SUBMITTED AS OF 05/23/14 MC- 10,000.00 BOND POSTED PER C HAINER FOR AS BUILT AND APRON OK TO ISSUE CO MC 06/13/14 RECEIVED APPROVED AS BUILT 07/09/14-PER 241795963E0000 2013 THERESA TEMP ASPHALT APR Residential NEW SF.WPL MODEL L 2009 USBC(MEETS 110 MPH WITH SHEAR WALLS AND OPENINGS 24270392910000 2014 PROTECTED). Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.WPL HOMES VIRGINIA AVE MODEL.MEETS 110 MPH REQUIREMENTS WITH SHEARWALLS AND OPENINGS PROTECTED WHERE REQUIRED.SOUND TEST APPROVED UPLOADED 4/28.14 NEED TO HAVE AS BUILT APPROVED BEFORE CO 24270392910000 2014 CAN BE ISSUED-CAN OBTAIN A TEMPORARY CO IF Residential 24179958750508 2014 SFR 2009 VRC.VB HOMES MODEL 1946 Residential LAKE DR 536 NEW SF//SOUND TEST APPROVED UPLOADED 6/18/14//OPENINGS TO BE 24270447810000 2014 PROTECTED PER SECTION R301 Residential S/F MODEL C 2009 USBC//MCQ MODEL CONSTRUCTED BY BEACH BUILDING PER APPROVED LETTER/ENGINEERED SHEAR WALLS REPLACING BRACED WALL PANELS//SOUND TEST APPROVED UPLOADED 7/8/14//OPENINGS TO BE 24270457410000 2014 PROTECTED BY SECTION 301 Residential 24271337000000 2014 NEW SFR.ALL GLAZING TO BE IMPACT RESISTANT. Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.SOUND TEST APPROVED UPLOADED 9/29/14,ELEVATION CERTIFICATE/ELEVATION DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FINAL(AE 5.9). ***ELEVATION CERTIFICATE SUBMITTED 10-31-14 SS-BFE(5.9),FFE(7.7)ATTACHED GARAGE FFE 24179928350000 2014 (7.0)*** Residential NEW SFR MODEL 20.2009 VRC.PROJECT WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE COAST IMPACT GLAZING 24179555760000 2014 PROTECTION OF OPENINGS REQUIRED Residential SFR MODEL 19.VRC 2009.PROJECT ONE MILE FROM THE COAST REQUIRE IMPACT GLAZING AND 24179555360000 2014 PROTECTION OF OPENINGS Residential SFR.VRC 2009. SINGLE FAMILY 19.PROJECT ONE MILE FROM THE COAST NEED IMPACT GLAZING 2417954594(1000 2014 AND PROTECTION OF OPENINGS Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.BISHARD DEV SF 16 MODEL. WILL NOISE TEST 70-75 DB NOISE ZONE.WITHIN 1 MILE OF COAST,SHEAR WALLS DESIGNED AND 2417987724(1002 2014 OPENINGS REQUIRED TO BE PROTECTED. Residential 76 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW SF 2009 USBC.AS BUILT REQUIRED BY DSC BEFORE CO. 24271520310000 2014 RECEIVED APPROVED AS BUILT10/31/14 MC Residential 1/2 OF DUPLEX 2009 USBC.WILL NOISE TEST AS REQUIRED BASED ON NOISE ZONE.COMPLETE DUPLEX CONSIST OF OCEANA DUPLEX A&B. 24179622730000 2014 APPROVED NOISE TEST RECEIVED 12/15/14 MC Residential 1/2 OF DUPLEX 2009 USBC. WPL HOMES OCEANA DUPLEX B.WILL NOISE TEST AS REQUIRED BASED ON NOISE ZONE.COMPLETE DUPLEX CONSIST OF OCEANA DUPLEX A&B. 24179622730000 2014 RECEIVED APPROVED SOUND TEST 12/15/14 MC Residential 24179908920000 2014 NEW SFR PR03202 Residential 24270155650000 2014 SINGLE FAMILY 22. Residential 24280042620000 2014 NEW 2 STOREY SINGLE FAMILY Residential NEW 3 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE RECEIVED AS BUILT APPROVAL LETTER MC 24280045030000 2014 05/26/15 MC Residential NEW OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE. 24280401840000 2014 WEATHERLY COASTAL OFFICE BUILDING Commercial NEW SFR RECEIVED APPROVED AS BUILT FOR LOT GRADING 24271441620000 2014 ONLY MC 06/19/15 Residential NEW SFR RECEIVED APPROVED AS BUILT LETTER FOR LOT 24271451030000 2014 GRADING ONLY MC 06/19/15 Residential 24178425670000 2014 HALF DUPLEX MODEL 10A Residential NEW SF 2009 USBC.COLONNADE CONSTRUCTION KENYA MODEL ***WILL NOISE TEST BEFORE CO>75DB NOISE ZONE*** 24175424040000 2014 Sound Test received/approved 5/21/2015 c muller Residential NEW SFR.2009USBC.IMPACT GLASS FOR ALL THREE STORY STRUCTURES.FIRE SUPRESSION 24179954580000 2014 SYSTEM REQUIRED Residential NEW SFR.2009 USBC.IMPACT GLASS REQUIRED FOR A THREE STORY STRUCTURE.FIRE 24179954580000 2014 SUPRESSION SYSTEM REQUIRED Residential WPL OCEAN BAY HOMES CARPENTER MODEL 2009 24175445230000 2014 IRC. Residential 24179920910000 2014 NEW SF 2012 USBC.BISHARD SF 18 MODEL Residential NEW SF 2012 USBC.BISHARD SF 17 MODEL ***WILL NOISE TEST BEFORE CO 70-75DB NOISE 24179920910000 2014 ZONE.*** Residential NEW SF 2012 USBC.BISHARD SF 17 MODEL ***WILL NOISE TEST BEFORE CO 70-75DB NOISE ZONE.*** 24179920910000 2014 Residential 77 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype ***NOISE TEST RECIEVED 11-19-15 SS- 39.8LDN*** 24179829480000 2014 NEW SF 2012 USBC.BISHARD SF 18 MODEL Residential 242716336i 0000 2015 new single family residence Residential 242800133(0000 2015 NEW SF 2009 USBC. Residential LEASING OFFICE AQUA APTS 24270947330000 2015 2009 USBC Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 101 THRU 208 2009 USBC BLDG B 24270947330000 2015 UNIT 101 1A CONST.OTHERS 3A Commercial FITNESS CENTER/GYM-AQUA APTS BLDG B UNIT 200 2009 USBC 24270947330000 2015 BLDG B Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 301 THRU 410 2009 USBC 24270947330000 2015 BLDG B Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 501 THRU 510 2009 USBC 24270947330000 2015 BLDG B Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 121 THRU 222 2427094733)000 2015 2009 USBC Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 325 THRU 424 24270947330000 2015 2009 USBC Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 520 THRU 529 24270947331)000 2015 2009 USBC Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 109 THRU 214 2009 USBC 24270947331)000 2015 PHASE 2 Commercial 24271419390000 2015 NEW SFR Residential AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 313 THRU 416 2009 USBC 24270947330000 2015 PHASE 2 Commercial AQUA APARTMENTS UNITS 511 THRU 519 2009 USBC 24270947330000 2015 PHASE 2 Commercial 78 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW SFR.AS BUILT REQUIRED BY DSC PRIOR TO OBTAINING C 0.A SOUND TEST REPORT TO BE 24179337650000 2015 SUBMITTED PRIOR TO OBTAINING A C 0. Residential 24280069770000 2015 2 CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS.FOR THE Hyatt Hotel Commercial 24280013300000 2015 NEW SFR Residential NEW SFR 2012 USBC 24179681450000 2015 **NOISE TEST REQUIRED BEFOR ECO** Residential 24271419790000 2015 NEW SFR 2012 USBC Residential 24271693810000 2015 PIER SHOPS 14TH/15TH STREETS Commercial 24178934160000 2015 NEW SFR Residential NEW SINGLE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE RISSUE OF 20081746360 TO GET FINIAL TO OBTAIN CO MODIFICATION GRANTED FOR LOFTS.-PER CHRIS 24271678310000 2015 H Residential 24271693810000 2015 TEMP CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial 24179968380000 2015 new sfr model 18 2012 usbc Residential 24175595730000 2015 o'reilly auto parts Commercial CONSTRUCTION TRAILER FOR APPROX 6 MO. 24186013430000 2015 DURATION Commercial RE-ISSUE OF 20080732360.NEW OWNER AND CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. INSPECTION RESULTS CONNECTED TO PERMIT.A NEW COPY OF FLOOR PLANS IN PROJECT FILE. 2 OF 4 CONDO UNITS/FOUNDATION PERMIT 24271678310000 2015 200800995480 Residential RE-ISSUE OF 20080732460.NEW OWNER AND CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. INSPECTION RESULTS CONNECTED TO PERMIT.A NEW COPY OF FLOOR PLANS IN PROJECT FILE. 3 OF 4 CONDO UNITS/FOUNDATION PERMIT 24271678310000 2015 200800995480 Residential NEW SFR.SOUND TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE 24179371380000 2015 ISSUANCE OF THE C 0 Residential NEW SFR 2012 USBC 24179320750000 2015 NOISE TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO CO Residential NEW SFR 2012 USBC 24179320750000 2015 NOISE TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO CO Residential NEW SFR 2012 USBC 24179320750000 2015 NOISE TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO CO Residential NEW DUPLEX-BISHARD MODEL 913 UNIT-2012 24178436820000 2015 USBC Residential NEW DUPLEX-BISHARD MODEL 9 B UNIT-2012 24178446220000 2015 USBC Residential NEW DUPLEX-BISHARD MODEL 9 A UNIT-2012 24178446220000 2015 USBC Residential 79 � I FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Resort Area SGA-December New Building Permits,1/01/201 to 12/14/2015 GPIN Permit Year Permit Description Permit Subtype NEW DUPLEX-BISHARD MODEL 9 A UNIT-2012 24178436820000 2015 USBC Residential NEW SFR 2012 USBC-BEACH BUILDING GROUP PALM II MODEL 242701247(0000 2015 *NOISE TEST PRIOR TO CO* Residential NEW SFR BEACH BUILDING-NEW MODEL 2012 USBC ANY ENCLOSURE BELOW BFE(8.0)WILL REQUIRE FLOOD VENTS-FINAL ELEVAITION CERT REQ. 24270123290000 2015 PRIOR TO CO.NOISE TEST PRIOR TO CO. Residential 24176612090000 2015 TEMP CONSTRUCTION TRAILER Commercial NEW SF 2012 USBC.BISHARD SF 24. ***ZONING SET BACKS AS SHOWN ON SITE 24179968380000 2015 PLAN*** Residential NEW SFR 2012 USBC-NOISE TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO C/O. FINAL ELEVATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED PRIOR 24177868540000 2015 TO C/O FOR SITE IN AE FLOOD ZONE Residential NEW SFR 2012 USBC-NOISE TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO C/O. FINAL ELEVATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED PRIOR 24177878070000 2015 TO C/O FOR SITE IN AE FLOOD ZONE Residential NEW SF 2012 USBC. ***ENGINEER'S REPORT REQUIRED FOR ICF*** ***ZONING SETBACKS AS SHOWN ON APPROVED 24270830230000 2015 SITE PLAN*** Residential 182 80 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 4.AGRICULTURAL According to the data compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency,the Virginia Beach Department of Agriculture and the Virginia Beach Cooperative Extension,agribusiness is a significant contributor to the City's overall economy. In 1995,the City approved the Agricultural Reserve Program to protect the agricultural lands and the rural character of southern Virginia Beach. As of 2014,over 9,220 acres have been protected in agricultural easements and the success of the program has stimulated further protection of open space in the rest of the City. The goal of the program is to protect 20,000 acres as a resource base for our agriculture industry. Over the next decade the local agriculture industry will continue changing to include many alternative enterprises to the traditional commodity crops. Because of our location, population and tourism industry,Virginia Beach is the best example of farming on the edge of urban development. Agricultural Reserve Program The ARP is a voluntary program and many factors can have an effect on a landowner's decision to enroll his or her property. The purchase price of the easement and the current interest rates are sometimes the most discussed factors with staff. The interest rate especially was an item of concern for many applications during FY 2014. Applications also take a certain amount of time to process,so one year,there may be more applications received with few closings,compared to another year with more closings and less applications received. Therefore,over time,some peaks and valleys continue to be seen with enrollments. Fiscal Acres Year Enrolled 1997 835.32 1998 2,692.90 1999 480.92 2000 499.46 2001 924.35 2002 585.47 2003 586.72 2004 206.22 2005 213.57 2006 53.81 2007 165.59 2008 246.44 2009 428.07 2010 173.21 2011 739.61 2012 47.21 2013 321.62 2014 23.12 81 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAYw!Yir ►i E 4 i► ''•• s City of Virginia Beach 1i Comprehensive Plan tc -7---:-- :,- -'''''C , ' Technical Report O�� : - 0 1 2 3 4 5 4 C� Mies l i I - itrt ,. �� .,,,,,,sr,,---- / f ' t , i M 41. ei I \ , 1 -- ATLANTIC 1 0 ' OCEAN , fit. - irI > i ,, 1 / / Green Line BACK Agrnwltural Reserve EN Program Parcel beta' is.: Military Base ID is JP 1 NORTH CAROLINA Agricultural Reserve Program Enrolled Parcels (as of Feb. 2016) Sources:Virginia BeachFor additional information Dept,of Agriculture;Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications and Information please refer to the Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2016,for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. wvwvbgov.com/Planning FIGURE 1 82 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CROPLAND ACREAGE IN VIRGINIA BEACH The following table provided by the Virginia Beach Cooperative Extension Service provides a breakdown of the volume of agribusiness products produced in the City of Virginia Beach. CROP ACRES AV.YIELD TOTAL YIELD AV.PRICE/BU GROSS INCOME CORN 4,254 185 786,990 $3.93 $3,092,870.70 SOYBEANS 15,439 48 741,072 $9.69 $7,180,987.68 WHEAT 3,953 65 256,945 $4.18 $1,074,030.10 other small grains 150 80 12,000 $2.51 $30,120.00 SUBTOTAL 23,796 $11,378,008.48 Fruits,Vegetables, Estimated Value of Fruits,Vegetables,Crops and Livestock Ornamentals&Pasture (acres) POTATOES 250 VALUE OF AGRONOMIC CROPS $11,378,008.48 STRAWBERRIES 38 FRUITS&VEGETABLES $3,600,000.00 SWEET CORN 350 OTHER PRODUCTS $3,956,000.00 SNAP BEANS 20 ALL LIVESTOCK $18,300,000.00 SWEET POTATOES 20 TOMATOES 15 TOTAL VALUE OF AG PRODUCTS $37,234,008.48 WATERMELONS 10 OTHER F&V 600 ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL ORNAMENTALS 200 PRODUCTS PASTURE/HAY 3000 SUBTOTAL 4503 $119,148,827.14 Total Acres 28,299 Value of Livestock Sold ANNUAL ECONOMIC Cattle, sheep, Annual expenses IMPACT- HOGS _ goats for Horses in VB LIVESTOCK $2,000,000 $300,000 $16,000,000 $18,300,000.00 83 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 — ---- CHAPTER 5. TRANSPORTATION EXISTING LOCAL ROADWAY SYSTEM Although several decades of dramatic growth has changed the appearance of much of the City,southern Virginia Beach still maintains many of the rural characteristics of its Princess Anne County era,whereas,the northern half of the city has been urbanized. Essentially,there are two unique roadway systems to maintain,both of which have felt the effects of growth. The city's urban/suburban arterial road network consists of three east-west corridors that run through the northern,central and southern portions of the urbanized part of the city. These roads provide direct access within the city and connections to the rest of Hampton Roads.The geographic transportation corridors include: • Northern corridor-includes Shore Drive and Northampton Boulevard,which accommodate through traffic to I-64,and local and commercial traffic to employment areas in Norfolk and the northwestern section of Virginia Beach. Northampton Boulevard(Route 13)and Interstate 64,are listed as a corridors of statewide,significance on the Draft Vtrans Plan(Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation Plan-See VTRANS map published by VOIPI) • Central corridor-I-264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard together form the backbone of Virginia Beach's transportation system and connect six of the City's eight Strategic Growth Areas. Both roadways serve the large retail and commercial centers located along the corridor and accommodate through traffic as well as local and commercial trips. Virginia Beach Boulevard/Laskin(Route 58) is listed as a corridor of statewide significance on the Draft Vtrans Plan (Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation Plan); • Southern.corridor-includes a series of arterials running diagonally southeast to northwest,linking the southern half of the city to the regional roadway system at 1-264 and [-64.Centerville Turnpike, Lynnhaven Parkway, Ferrell Parkway, Providence Road and Kempsville Road channel traffic to Indian River Road, which provides key western access to I-64. These three major urban corridors are traversed and connected by a series of arterial roads running north to south. The rural road network was designed to serve the needs of the southern rural area.This road system is strained in locations where it transitions between rural and urban use. It consists of a large network primarily made up of two-lane roads. 84 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report—City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan—It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The following maps show the roadways in Virginia Beach that are part of the National Highway System and part of the Virginia Corridors of Statewide significance: National Highway System:Virginia Beach,VA ,,.,,,....,-7:::= m r",,74,107,17:"' ., �m a •/•� .J' � N,om«NHs w<w. 7' .1'''. s _ .»snuNnEt w«IH a ° ;µms m .rt � �, , IOW �s * "4"1'7'7°7, * yy —�MmwOIRAN�[TGnere�ar ' H'Y' ' m, ^� ��-K. MAP 11 NHS PnrHq.l FP.fi'H O � fid,1 /'•P ' $A1xk.'. G. W1.Mn0.•.` �' 6..,. ..fix, FMdy...."*' m;St wMyu A.PAPA,. F , T c* olAc 11a ir+rwcserH. sPp. gym Mml is, e -'--111,,;,:4.0444,'I'' '.'F �5'''011:=7::::;:',"'1;!:' a n,uP t�Pr a.�.. • d /IMS Sl a��,• J moi/ .-. _ _.i�'...�� ,,"' �* 3 *s" FIGURE 1 VTRANS CORRIDORS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE J Jw (+... 'y �M�xSt{'�'�iRlti 4 ltixv�y ' / ''' )41 ' ") 1 for -,..,„-t i , • _.. ... : :—Cr »kith -.�iolut 0 SieieCeaidorISmNCartidattNey so myth 1 ® Ndrtidlk QNSt!hga. ..—=rnt.r cx tD TxsOdr%$hreC9ndo0ootBnie7ortaCanidxl$ GartRmalodnRwle ? idorpS480floAnWRoim283 O Wstl4oentanGopalHearlgn4Canrtidot�B ( Yesi4irgiroaQstent4brd0dEestVeetoid„ idorp.fi41 0 .f 2' O Seminole Garroter carsimote FIGURE 2 85 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 LOCAL CAPITAL PROJECTS The City of Virginia Beach has accomplished much in recent years to improve traffic conditions on its roadway network. Currently,the City has a robust local transportation funding program as shown below: Major transportation improvements that are listed within the City's Adopted Capital Improvement Program for full or partial funding(FY2015-16 through FY2020-21) 19th Street Infrastructure Improvements(CIP#9100000) -Streetscape improvements including wider sidewalks,street trees and undergrounding of overhead utilities. The estimated cost is$10,863,200. Centerville Turnpike Phase II(CIP#2409000) -This project is for the construction of a four-lane divided highway within a 130 foot right-of-way from Indian River Road to Kempsville Road,a distance of 1.85 miles. This project will include triple left turn lanes at the Indian River intersection,sidewalks,dedicated bike lanes,landscaping and relocation of existing aerial utilities. The estimated cost is$36,674,015. Centerville Turnpike Phase III (CIP#2419000) -This project is for the construction of a four-lane divided highway between Kempsville Road and the Chesapeake City Line for a distance of 1.15 miles.The project will include on and off bike accommodations and existing aerial utilities will be relocated. The estimated cost is$26,869,776 has been appropriated. Elbow Road Extended-Phase II (CIP#2152000)-This project is for improving Elbow Road from Indian River Road to Dam Neck Road at the Virginia Beach Amphitheatre. The typical section will include a four-lane divided highway into a 110-foot to 125-foot variable right-of-way with a sidewalk,bike lanes,landscaping,and aesthetic features for a length of approximately 2.5 miles. The estimated cost is$75,103,669 Ferrell Parkway(CIP#2054000) -This project is for construction of an additional lane along westbound Ferrell Parkway from Indian Lakes Boulevard to Indian River Road,a distance of 0.85 miles. The estimated cost is$2,032,050. First Colonial Road/Virginia Beach Boulevard intersection (CIP#2072000) -Addition of turn lanes and traffic signalization improvements. The estimated cost is$28,277,794. First Colonial/Laskin Road intersection(CIP#2030000) -This project is for the construction of improvements to the intersection to include the addition of a second westbound left turn lane. The estimated cost is$1,055,000. Greenwich Road Crossover and Cleveland Street Improvements(CIP#2401000) -This project is part of the overall eastbound VDOT 1-264 interchange project between I-64 and the Witchduck Road interchange. This portion of the project will consist of a four lane roadway with sidewalk and shared use path. The estimated cost is $16,263,750. Holland Road Phase VI(CIP#2158000)-This project is for completion of a four-lane divided highway on a 100 foot right-of-way width from Dam Neck Road to Nimmo Parkway Phase V. The estimated cost is$52,292,677. 86 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Indian River Road/Kempsville Road intersection improvements(CIP#2418000) - This project is to reconstruct the intersection to increase the capacity,improve safety and improve traffic flow. The estimated cost is $15,638,375. Indian River Road/Princess Anne Road interim intersection improvements (CIP#2422000) -This project is part of potential cost participation with private developer. The estimated cost is$250,000 Indian River Road/Providence Road intersection improvement(CIP#2042000)This project provides funding to construct improvements to Indian River Road between Providence Road and Level Green Boulevard. The estimated cost is$2,052,200. Indian River Road-Phase VII (CIP#2256000) -This project will construct a four lane divided arterial highway from Lynnhaven Parkway to Elbow Road Extended,a distance of 2.3 miles,and includes a multi-use path on both sides of the road. The estimated cost is $86,761,892. Landstown Road Improvements-Phase I (CIP#2050000) -This project is for the widening of the existing Landstown Road to a four-lane undivided roadway with paved shoulders,and an 8-10 wide multi-use path for a total distance of 0.6 miles from Landstown Centre Way south to the bend in Landstown Road. The estimated cost is$7,334,000. Laskin Road(Route 58) Bridge Replacement(CIP#2040000)-This project is to replace the existing bridge over Linkhorn Bay. The new bridge will match the typical section for the 2.1 mile long widening project of Laskin Road from Republic Road to South Oriole Drive with 6 lanes,a sidewalk,and a multi-use path. The estimated cost is$17,765,000. Laskin Road-Phase I(CIP#2156000) -This project is for the construction of an eight lane divided highway in a 160'right-of-way from Republic Road to Winwood Road and a six-lane divided highway to Oriole Drive in a 150'right-of-way with multi-use path and sidewalk. The estimated cost is 103,222,000. Laskin Road-Phase II (CIP#2165000) -This project is for the construction of a six lane divided highway with multi-use path from Oriole Road to the 30th St./31st St.split. The estimated cost is$11,648,659. Lesner Bridge Replacement(CIP#2168000) -This project will replace the existing Lesner Bridge with a facility that is capable of handling six lanes of traffic in the future. The replacement structures will include 10'outside shoulders and 10'multi-use paths. The estimated cost is$119,546,064. Lynnhaven Parkway-Phase XI(CIP#2167000)-This project is for reconstruction of the existing roadway to provide for a four-lane divided highway with an eight foot multi-use path and a sidewalk from Indian River Road to Centerville Turnpike. The estimated cost is $39,777,104. Newtown Road/Baker Road Intersection Improvements(CIP#2037000) -This project is for construction of improvements to improve safety and reduce congestion. The estimated cost is$1,000,000. Pacific Avenue Improvements Phase I (CIP#2045000)-This project provides improvements to Pacific Avenue between 17th St.and 22nd Street within the existing right- 87 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 of-way to include undergrounding of overhead utilities and public utility upgrades. The estimated cost is$17,330,000. Pleasure House Road Street Improvements Phase I(CIP#2056000) -This project will provide street and safety improvements,including curb,gutter and sidewalk improvements from Northampton Boulevard to Shore Drive. The estimated cost is$1,222,446. Pleasure House Road Street Improvements Phase II(CIP#2057000) -This project will provide street and safety improvements,including curb,gutter,sidewalks and bike accommodations for approximately one mile between Shore Drive and Lookout Road. The estimated cost is $2,911,000. Princess Anne Road Phase VII (CIP#2195000) -This project is for construction of a four- lane divided roadway within a 143'right-of-way with a multi-use path,from General Booth Boulevard to Fisher Arch,a distance of 1.25 miles. The estimated cost is$34,784,707. Princess Anne Road Phase VIIA(CIP#2033000) -The project is for safety improvements on Princess Anne Road from Seaboard Road to Indian River Road. The estimated cost is $6,871,800. Providence Road sidewalk(CIP#2058000) -This project will provide street and pedestrian safety improvements and a 5'sidewalk from Kempsville Road to Indian Lakes Boulevard/Churchill Drive,a distance of 0.6 miles. The estimated cost is$911,950. Rosemont Road Phase V(CIP#2038000) -This project is for the construction of a four- lane divided highway between Lynnhaven Parkway and Dam Neck Road for a distance of 1.5 miles. The estimated cost is$17,435,000. Sandbridge Road Bridge replacement(CIP#2416000) -This project is for the replacement of the existing bridge over Hell's Point Creek. The estimated cost is $7,794,700. Sandbridge Road/Nimmo Parkway Phase VIIA(CIP#2078000) -This project is for the construction of Nimmo Parkway as a two lane roadway from Sandpiper Road to approximately 1 mile west. The estimated cost is$12,301,780. Shipps Corner Road Improvements(CIP#2414000) -This project is for construction of improvements from Skylark Drive to London Bridge Road. The estimated cost is $2,047,270. Shore Drive Corridor Improvements Phase III (CIP#2117000) -This project is from Vista Circle to Croix Drive and will include roadway improvements,a multi-use path,a sidewalk and on-street bike lanes. The estimated cost is$15,104,208. Shore Drive Corridor Improvements Phase IV(CIP#2118000) -This project begins at the Marlin Bay Drive and Sandy Oaks Drive intersection and ends west of the Lesner Bridge and will include roadway improvements,a multi-use path,sidewalk and on street bike lanes. The estimated cost is$12,758,721. Southeastern Parkway and Greenbelt Partial (CIP#2089000) -Site acquisition for an 11.5 mile four lane divided parkway from I-264 to the Chesapeake City Line. The acquisition fund is$23,549,335 88 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Upton Drive Extended/Dam Neck Station Improvements(CIP#2047000) -Intersection improvements at General Booth Boulevard and Dam Neck Station and at Upton Drive and Dam Neck Road. The estimated city cost is$1,300,000. Virginia Beach Transit Extension(CIP#2092000)-This is a design-build project to extend light rail fixed guide-way transit,"The Tide"from its terminus at Newtown Station/Norfolk-Virginia Beach line,east to the Town Center/Constitution Drive area. The estimated cost is$310,378,000 with the City contribution roughly 50%of the total. West Neck Road Phase IV(CIP#2088000)-This project is to design and construct a two- lane parkway from Kellam High School to the end of the curve at the Fountain property,for approximately 5,750 feet.The project will provide paved shoulders for cyclists,pedestrian accommodations and drainage swells. The estimated cost is$9,000,000 Winston-Salem Avenue Improvements(CIP#9006000) -This project will provide funding for design,property acquisition,and construction of a two-lane roadway with on street parking,wider sidewalks,and new LED lighting. The total cost is$3,604,516. Witchduck Road Phase II (CIP#2025000)-This project will provide a six-lane divided roadway on a 143'to 165'variable right-of-way from I-264 to Virginia Beach Boulevard,a distance of 2,600 feet. The estimated cost is$62,663,448 Shown in the following listing are additional roadway improvements shown on the Primary Roadway Network Map that reflect the estimated cost to complete the ultimate lane width shown on the map: 89 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PRIMARY ROADWAY NETWORK MAP COST ESTIMATES(2015$in millions) Birdneck Road(1-264-Virginia Beach) $21.1 Dam Neck Road(Holland-Drakesmile) $34.8 Dam Neck Road(Drakesmile-London Bridge) $48.9 Dam Neck Road(Princess Anne-Holland) $31.0 Ferrell Parkway(Indian Lakes-Pleasant Valley) $42.3 Ferrell Parkway(Pleasant Valley-Salem) $31.0 First Colonial(Old Donation-Virginia Beach Blvd.) $51.0 General Booth Boulevard(Dam Neck-London Bridge) $52.7 General Booth Boulevard(Nimmo-London Bridge) $18.0 General Booth Boulevard(Birdneck-Oceana) $44.9 General Booth Boulevard(Oceana-Dam Neck) $37.4 Great Neck Road(Wolfsnare-Virginia Beach) $32.4 Great Neck Road(Wolfsnare-Shore) $59.5 Holland Road(Independence-Rosemont) $126.4 Independence Boulevard (Virginia Beach Blvd.-Haygood) $36.2 Independence Boulevard(Haygood-Northampton) $51.0 Indian River Road(Centerville-Ferrell) $74.2 Indian River Road(Elbow-North Landing) $68.0 Indian River Road(West Neck-North Landing) $79.8 Laskin Rd.(Great Neck-Republic) $56.5 London Bridge (Dam Neck-Shipp's Corner) $40.8 Lynnhaven Parkway(Holland-Princess Anne) $92.7 Newtown Rd. (Diamond Springs-Haygood) $10.9 Newtown Rd.(Baker-Virginia Beach Blvd.) $28.0 Nimmo Parkway(Holland-General Booth) $20.0 Nimmo Parkway(Holland-P.Anne) $7.0 Nimmo Extended(West Neck-North Landing) $41.1 North Lynnhaven (Virginia Beach Blvd.-Lynnhaven Pkwy) $14.6 North Lynnhave(King's Grant-Virginia Beach) $13.4 Princess Anne(Dam Neck-Nimmo) $30.8 Princess Anne(Providence-Salem) $17.0 Providence(Kempsville-Princess Anne) $63.8 River Birch Road(Chesapeake Line-Centerville) $21.8 Rosemont:Road(Holland-Virginia Beach Blvd.) $144.8 Salem (Independence-Elbow) $19.0 Salem(Elbow-Nimmo Extended) $62.6 Sandbridge Road(Princess Anne-Atwoodtown) $60.6 Shore Dr. (Pleasure House-Treasure Island) $18.4 Shore Dr. (Marlin Bay-E.Stratford) $14.8 Shore Dr. (Page-Great Neck) $12.9 South Independence (Salem-Indian River) $39.1 West Neck(North Landing-Indian River) $42.0 West Neck Parkway(Nimmo Extended-Elbow) $49.1 90 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The following chart provides information regarding traffic volume(most current counts and future projections) for most major roadways shown on the Primary Roadway Network Map in the policy document: 2013 2040 % Route Name From To Differen Counts Total ce 19TH ST(both directions) Birdneck Cypress 3600 3428 0 '2040< 5/ , ; 2013 21ST ST EB 1-264 Baltic 11000 15939 22ND ST WB Baltic 1-264 13000 20999 BIRDNECK RD 19th St Va Beach Blvd 14000 6637 , .. BIRDNECK RD(both -- _— directions) Norfolk Ave Bells Rd 15000 10425 BIRDNECK RD NB Va Beach 19th St 14000 5844 , BLACKWATER RD(both Indian North Carolina 850 553 `:. directions)' Creek Border .. DAM NECK RD EB Drakesmile London Bridge 23000 6342 , - DAM NECK RD EB Harpers Corp Landing 13500 3334w`J DAM NECK RD WB London Drakesmile 23000 5946 , f Bridge '/. - DAM NECK RD WB Corp Harpers 13500 3206 Landing EDWIN DR(both Independe South Blvd 7000 9485 directions) nce Princess Pleasant3 FERRELL PKWY EB 21500 12424 'l''''`I Anne Valley 1G,,;,r ..p Pleasant . FERRELL PKWY WB Valle Princess Anne 21500 13154 : Y FIRST COLONIAL RD NB Wolfsnare Old Donation 18500 22745 FIRST COLONIAL RD SB DonOation Wolfsnare 18500 22882 GENERAL BOOTH BLVD Pacific Aquarium 18000 26011 (both directions) GENERAL BOOTH BLVD NB Oceana Birdneck 14500 15252 GENERAL BOOTH BLVD NB Corp Dam Neck 14500 13758 Landing .,. u. GENERAL BOOTH BLVD SB Birdneck Oceana 14500 14784 2% 1 GENERAL BOOTH BLVD SB Dam Neck Corp Landing 14500 13340 GREAT NECK RD NB Laskin Wolfsnare 10500 17061A _s;,; GREAT NECK RD NB DonOation First Colonial 10500 11600 GREAT NECK RD NB Mill Dam Shore 18500 14757 ,,.-0 6: GREAT NECK RD SB Wolfsnare Laskin 10500 17124 ., ' ' 91 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 First GREAT NE(:K RD SB Old Donation 10500 11537 Colonial GREAT NECK RD SB Shore Mill Dam 18500 15047 HOLLAND RD EB Windsor Chimney Hill 18000 19714 Oaks HOLLAND RD NWB Lynnhaven Rosemont 16000 12293 HOLLAND RD SEB Rosemont Lynnhaven 16000 12720 . ;., Chimne y HOLLAND RD WB Hill Windsor Oaks 18000 16272 1-264 EB First Birdneck 19000 30543 Colonial 1-264 EB First Birdneck 9500 14344 Colonial 1-264 EB London First Colonial 27375 39142 Bridge 1-264 EB London First Colonial 9125 13107 Bridge _ a 1-264 EB Rosemont Lynnhaven 50250 57470 1-264 EB Rosemont Lynnhaven 16750 20270 1-264 EB Witchduck Independence 59700 71343 1-264 EB HOV Witchduck Independence 19900 22100 1-264 EB Shoulder Witchduck Independence 19900 3464 1-264 WB Birdneck First Colonial 9500 16625 1-264 WB Birdneck First Colonial 19000 34890 First 1-264 WB " London Bridge 27375 39825 Colonial 1-264 WB First London Bridge 9125 13265 Colonial 1-264 WB Independe Witchduck 59700 75950 nce 1-264 WB Lynnhaven Rosemont 50250 61167 1-264 WB Lynnhaven Rosemont 16750 20866 1-264 WB HOV Independe Witchduck 19900 22855 nce Independe a '` 1-264 WB Shoulder Witchduck 19900 2288 nce 1-64 EB 1-264 Indian River 54750 49745 `- -- -------------- - - 1-64 EB 1-264 Indian River 18250 16100 1-64 WB Indian River 1-264 54750 49125 1-64 WB Indian River 1-264 18250 15760114449C1-1 INDEPENDENCE BLVD NB Jeanne Constitution 26500 27426 3% INDEPENDENCE BLVD NB Witchduck Haygood 14000 22633 INDEPENDENCE BLVD NB Haygood Pleasure 23500 25081 House Windsor j INDEPENDENCE BLVD NWB Oaks S. Plaza 13500 14350 92 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Constitutio INDEPENDENCE BLVD SBn Jeanne 26500 28110 1111 INDEPENDENCE BLVD SB Haygood Witchduck 23500 23589 0% INDEPENDENCE BLVD SB Pleasure Haygood 22000 26833 House INDEPENDENCE BLVD SEB S. Plaza Windsor Oaks 13500 14227 INDIAN RIVER RD(both North West Neck Rd 5200 7697 directions) Landing INDIAN RIVER RD(both Lynnhaven Independence 16000 35698 directions) Pkwy INDIAN RIVER RD EB Centerville Kempsriver Dr 30000 36419 Kempsriver INDIAN RIVER RD WB Dr Centerville 30000 33731 __._. KEMPSVILLE RD NB Volvo Centerville 16000 18057 KEMPSVILLE RD SB Centerville Volvo 16000 19665 LASKIN RD EB 1-264 Regency 15500 22293 Colonial LASKIN RD EB First Birdneck 15000 12402 LASKIN RD EB Birdneck roundabout 14000 19600 LASKIN RD WB Birdneck First Colonial 15000 11512 < a LASKIN RD WB roundabout Birdneck 14000 15144 LASKIN RD WB Regency 1-264 15500 23413 LONDON BRIDGE RD (both Internation directions) al Shipps Corner 38000 21732 LONDON BRIDGE RD EB Gen Booth Dam Neck 12000 19371 LONDON BRIDGE RD WB Dam Neck Gen Booth 12000 20041 LYNNHAVEN PKWY EB Indian River Salem 11000 14235 LYNNHAVEN PKWY NB Holland Lynnhaven Rd 17000 25220 LYNNHAVEN PKWY NB Interal tion Lynnhaven Rd 16000 19133 LYNNHAVEN PKWYSB LynnLynnhaven Holland 17000 24746 LYNNHAVEN PKWYSB Lyn Rdaven International 16000 18972 LYNNHAVEN PKWY WB Salem Indian River 11000 14174 West Neck Landstown t;; NORTH LANDING RD Rd Extended 13000 3063., Independe " NORTHAMPTON BLVD EB nce Shore 22000 17602 aR„ Diamond NORTHAMPTON BLVD EB Independence 19000 27661 Springs NORTHAMPTON BLVD NB at CBBT 5500 3549 . ,, . NORTHAMPTON BLVD SB at CBBT -I% , 5500 3550 NORTHAMPTON BLVD WB Independe Diamond 19000 26216 nce _ Springs _ NORTHAMPTON BLVD WB Shore Independence 12500 18013 OCEANA BLVD Va Beach Bells Rd 35000 24368 441i e 1 93 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Blvd -------- PACIFIC AVE (both 22nd St 30th St 16000 28136 directions) PACIFIC AVE(both 17th St Norfolk Rd 19000 30498 directions) PRINCESS ANNE RD(both Morris North Carolina 3700 directions)' Neck Border 2307 PRINCESS ANNE RD (both West Neck Indian River 7200 4849 _ directions) Rd I PRINCESS ANNE RD(both directions) Seaboard Holland 26000 9774 , PRINCESS ANNE RD NWB Parliament Susquehanna 12500 21846 Green PRINCESS ANNE RD NWB S. Plaza Meadows 14000 13453 4% PRINCESS ANNE RD NWB Brandywine Baxter 17500 20071 PRINCESS ANNE RD NWB Dam Neck Independence 23000 21624 . , Independe PRINCESS ANNE RD SEB Dam Neck 23000 21601 nce Green PRINCESS ANNE RD SEB Meadows S. Plaza 14000 14480 3% PRINCESS ANNE RD SEB Baxter Brandywine 17500 20297 PRINCESS ANNE RD SEB na Susquehan Parliament 12500 19986 PROVIDENCE RD EB Indian River White10000 20486 Lndhurst g Whitehurst PROVIDENCE RD i WB Indian River 10000 24391 Lndg ROSEMONT RD Old Forge Bow Creek 15500 24518 ROSEMONT RD NB Bow Creek Old Forge 15500 26545 SHORE DR EB First Court Great Neck 17000 27870 First SHORE DR EB Landing Atlantic 2750 5163 Park SHORE DR EB Northampt First Court 19000 26275 on First Landing SHORE DR WB Atlantic Park 2750 4812 SHORE DR\NB Great Neck First Court 17000 27412 SHORE DR WB First Court Northampton 19000 25866 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD Cypress Birdneck 11000 8763 (both directions) VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD EB Witchduck Newtown 19500 34301 Constitutio VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD EB Thalia 22500 42450 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD EB Little Neck Kings Grant 18500 24794 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD EB Lynnhaven Great Neck 19500 25314 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD WB Kings Grant Little Neck 18500 20705 94 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD WB Great Neck Lynnhaven 19500 25864 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD WB Thalia Constitution 22500 40958 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD WB Newtown Witchduck 19500 34614 Diamond WESLEYAN DR EB Springs Haygood 11000 14042 WESLEYAN DR WB Haygood Diamond 11000 13767 Springs WEST NECK RD(both North directions) Landing Indian River 6700 2471 HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL ROADWAY SYSTEM Hampton Roads currently ranks 29th out of 36 among similar size metropolitan areas in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). However,the INRIX INDEX ranks the region 8th out of 36 in regards to overall congestion,and 7th in delay per peak auto commuter. The ranking can be partially attributed to Virginia's placement as 50th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia in the percentage of funds used for new highway construction13. Taken together, these statistics indicate that a reasonable explanation for why people drive fewer miles in this region is due to high congestion levels and low state spending on projects to address this congestion. Recently,steps have been taken to address regional transportation needs. The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation in 2014 that created the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC)to allocate the House Bill 2313 Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) revenues. HRTAC also has the authority to issue bonds and other debts,as well as to set toll rates on regional projects. To address congestion at several of the major regional choke points,HRTAC is pursuing funding for five "mega"projects shown on the below map.14 13 HRTPO,The State of Transportation in Hampton Roads,2015 14 HRTPO,2014 95 I FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 �.. hS ' '''':'—`-,1 FN InJnesda Widening(Interim Flats 00100 r `f 7 Segment 1-leflorson Ave(exit 255) .. c. t- t._ �'r 0 7 '�4 f to Roue 238/toll. 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HRT provides bus,shuttle,light rail,ferry and paratransi t services. In Virginia Beach,HRT operates scheduled bus and shuttle routes,seasonal resort area services,and the complementary paratransit service mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The following table describes the existing bus services within Virginia Beach: HRT 2015 BUS ROUTES ROUTE#I)ESCRIPTION Route 1 Downtown Norfolk to Pembroke East Route 12 South Norfolk(in Chesapeake)to Tidewater Community College VB Campus Route 15 Naval Station Norfolk to Robert Hall Blvd (along Military Highway in VB) Route 20 Downtown Norfolk to VB Oceanfront Route 25 Military Circle to Princess Anne Route 26 Lynnhaven Mall area to Tidewater Community College VB Campus Route 27 Pleasure House Rd.to Military Circle 96 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Route 29 Pleasure House Rd.to Tidewater Community College VB Campus Route 30 Atlantic Ave. (seasonal) Route 31 Aquarium&Campground Shuttle (seasonal) Route 32 Shoppers Shuttle (seasonal) Route 33 North Seashore to Municipal Center Route 36 Pembroke East to Holland Rd. Route 918/919 Virginia Beach to Naval Station Norfolk(Max Express) Route 922 Chesapeake,Virginia Beach to Naval Station Norfolk(Max Express) Route 960 Virginia Beach to Norfolk(Max Express) Route 967 Virginia Beach,Chesapeake to Newport News (Max Express) Source: Hampton Roads Transit As discussed in the policy document,public transit must be aligned to service affordable, accessible housing and community services. The following four maps show the alignment of the current bus routes to transit dependent and paratransit users in Virginia Beach. The routes do appear to align fairly well with the areas of transit dependent concentrations. However,only three year round routes provide Sunday service and two stop service before 7 pm. The criteria used to develop these maps are briefly described below: • Map A-Carless Transit Focus areas (Census tracts with 1.5 times the City average of households without a car) • Map B-Elderly Transit Focus areas (Census tracts with 1.5 times the City average of its population over the age of 65) • Map C-Poverty Transit Focus areas (Census tracts with 1.5 times the City average of its population below the federal defined poverty level) • Map D-Shows the HRT paratransit service area based on a 3/4 mile radius from existing fixed route service (please note that paratransit service is only available during the daily duration of fixed route service). • All four maps show the existing HRT bus routes (2015)and specific transit dependent uses which include; adult day care,assisted living facilities,dialysis centers,human service buildings,libraries,nursing homes,and senior housing facilities. 97 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 k ,.,% CHESAPEAKE BAY 'el%`..� W r;of 44) Kann of Virginia Beach Ccxnp$p a ., �' s 5 `` 29 _. Ilk �� 1 .� 20 7 _, 'rft�_�':._ 960 «, e.' wyl 3t r-110121a.,. 4,121 1/46,6t � 36 26 �� . 9E>E 25`4� i 33 f iTIG' j QE °-5-``,11 y�sy ek ,fes y F ^ — General Transit Routes MA X Transit Routes Seasonal Transit Routes BAV Carless Transit Focus Area I -, Mill lary Base e NORTH CAROLINA Carless Transit Focus Areas For atld0onel informati n Souraa:Virgule Beach Dept of Communications and Information Technology please refer to the Center for Geo>palial Information Services,2015 Cty of Virginia Beach Dtaetapnar:Fa general planning purposes only Please see the general mapping tliscaaner Comprehensve Poon ate wrh the Cfy of Vn�n+a Beall Compenensive Plan Tecamcal Report www,vagovcaNpgnning FIGURE 4 98 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAY W o:Iwo S s Cityof it h I 'r Cts tPhVlrSlll9@" r ,.h tschn 29isii::a ,111(:=111111 • t .? i� 1 32�, 30 20 J♦Iasi lip _ _ 'b" f Vi01- i .,. i- - 60 11F , ,, f 37 l 566 7` c�� ten... dilk 966 251 , r.,.. b4 1 2 1 33 a ,4 -9,„k, zp i — General Transit Routes — MAX Transit Routes Season Elderly TransitalTransit Focus AreaRoutes BAY Military Base NORTH CAROLINA Elderly Transit Focus Areas For addrhonal information Sources:Vnginie Bead)Dept.d Communications end Information Technology please refer to the Crly of Virginia Beach Center for Geospahel Information Services,2015 asciaimar:Far general planning purposes only. Please see the general mapping d5[lesner Comprehensive Plan at wth the Cly 01 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Technical Report wwwvbgov.com/Planning FIGURE 5 99 I FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 G�PEAKE BAY w r'+ uk V:46:1 City Of"1 'ici la Beach r ' .'- l�" , a • r b F1 i .A 43 27 wlMw4., 22 29 32�■alb 30 - --- 411%, -•4111111111111960illifl 4 _4 31T 5 92l 966T 36 ^6 . iL7 64 ilk 33 • CfyFi- 4lV ...T:.....'4) ''''''." d1-9.,, ,,..,.k., f, , 7 Gen - MAX Transiteral RoutesTransitRoutes a ,f , IIM SeasonalTransR Routes �K re Poverty Transit Foeus Arca " Military Base NORTH CAROLINA Poverty Transit Focus Areas For adrhtional information Sourda:Virgnia Beech Dept of Communications and Information Technology please refer to the Center for Gea:panal Information Services,2015 Gty of Virginia Beach Oseialmar:For general panning purposes only. Please see the general mapping oisclarner Comprehensive Ren at wah Me Cly of V�rgnia Beach Comprehensive Plan Technical Report www.vbgov.canvPleurnng FIGURE 6 100 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virg iniFebruarya Beach24,Co2016mprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City l N. CHESAPEAKEBAY v'•it�" 1a la-' city of Virginia each ComprehensWe Plan ty or vi. uu R # �fl� 2 . 22 4 _ 29 t Ilk • 32�, � 3O 4114 �o • 20 �.1e r'Jr r g,i'� �� , 31 �] J?2 � c�F �* +z F 9'.. 5 t alnr.- il%ily Ea +/ 33 a41 - • �s ry x 5x; • Transit Focus Points i— General Transit Routes MAX Transit Routes Seasonal Transit Routes ElderlyParatransit Transit Service Focus Area * . fi,, BACK /JAY Military Base e NORTH CAROLINA Paratransit Service to Focus Areas and Points Far additional information Saxtas:Virpo s Bestir Dept Conmumcations and Information Technology please refer to the Center for Ceospatial Informationtof Services,2015 City d Virg�ma Beach DiaclUnar.For general planning purposes Doty. Please seem the general mapping disclaimer CanprehensIve Plan at: wth the Cry of Vngima Beach Comprehensive Plan Technic Report. www.vhgov.canJPlanninp FIGURE 7 101 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 REGIONAL TRANSIT PLANNING Hampton Roads Transit is currently in the process of updating the region's long range transit plan with the Connect Hampton Roads (CHR) initiative. As part of this initiative a survey was conducted from June through October 2014,which found that: • 78.5%of respondents travel by motorized vehicle • Public transit does not make the commute more convenient • Transit users want to feel safe at stops/station • Transit users want reliable/consistent travel times • Transit users want alternate transportation options and increased public transit routes The CHR survey resulted in the development of the following six pillars to improve transit service: • Enhanced bus networks and transit hubs.Enhanced fixed route bus network that provides comprehensive geographic coverage with frequent service,and a consistent service day and service week; Community-based service plans to meet local needs that are currently not being met;and a fully"open"system completely accessible to persons with disabilities. • High-capacity transit network. Wide range of technologies that generally operate on a fixed guideway and are free of the congestion delays since they do not have to wait in congested vehicular lanes. • Park-and-ride lots. A comprehensive network of convenient park-and-ride lots for transit users and carpoolers. Currently,there are two park and ride lots in Virginia Beach. Silverleaf is located near the intersection of Holland Road and Independence Boulevard,near I-264 in the center of the City and Reon Drive,which is located just off I-64 near the western edge of the City. • Transit/Passenger Facilities and Amenities.Passenger amenities that provide clean,safe,and comfortable waiting areas at transit stops with reliable"real-time" passenger information that enhance customer experiences.Shelters,benches,bus stop lighting,and other components are crucial to this this desired outcome. • Active Transportation. Complementary Transportation Investments Integrating Modes of Travel. Linkages that address the"First-mile,Last-mile"at bus stops, transit hubs park-and-rides.Connectivity to bike lanes,bike and pedestrian pathways,and accessible sidewalks are key investments in this element. 102 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virg iniFebruarya Beach24,Co2016mprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION The following map shows the great strides that the City made in recent the development of bicycle/trail facilities as the City now has has over 200 miles (not years counting trails within the various City Parks. Qs ', s .;4` CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH 'fi. R`v a e "� Bikeways & Trails 3' 9a d� { --f ,,„ ', - :?.;:4".':'.•::""."!.`;''''''9Nr , . AZ,11-::-'f,' ',,'..",-,!'f'" ,''--,V- _.,,:., 1400 0 • �� ' 1.5- . ')f � w�I4: 4 g Y , �# _', a .__ 1.,'','te € ""-''':. ,,` a "� `=- 'lam ' } x m '� `-„'v a` z ..._ .,,.....�_. ,,. e:1'''',74,--4:1 i m i� .. LISINO ,y �'§w '3'� . . 4 v r b"5 i ro1.rvx 3'Ij'�"Y.' 4d'">:•) I'' L+'.s ai`�; OMrnww ry / � a s ' - ,"RTypes of Bikeways uof 4 4�`,s-.uY�.�+9�'r,', '� P �:. FIGURE 8 103 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Factors affecting Active Transportation Most cycling in Virginia Beach is recreational based and includes: ➢ Beach cruisers and hybrids are popular for short rides. ➢ Neighborhoods near the Oceanfront are known for the popularity of beach cruisers,often with baskets or surfboard frames. ➢ Road cycling is popular among a hardy group of fitness riders.They often gather for group rides on regular routes at regular times. ➢ Many people opt to ride bikes,rather than drive,to large events with limited car parking,such as music festivals on the beach. The following factors are influencing the current/future levels of active transportation use within Virginia Beach: ➢ Some people walk or bike to commute to work,but it can be difficult.It can be hard to walk or ride to work if the work site has no facilities for showering. ➢ Work centers are scattered.Virginia Beach has no single downtown area that draws the majority of workers,so it is harder to match facilities to predictable work commutes. ➢ If work is not close to home,the commute can be long.Regionally,46% of workers commute to work in a different city from where they live. ➢ It can be hard to walk or ride to work if the work site has no facilities for cleaning up before starting work. ➢ Young,and low-income workers might rely on biking and walking to work, because the costs of purchasing and operating motor vehicles can be out of reach to some. ➢ Increasing segments of the population nationwide are choosing to live where they can get to stores,jobs,restaurants,churches,and other places without having to drive. There are now various web sites that rate neighborhoods and cities for their walkability/bikeability. As an example,Walkscore.com bases its algorithms mostly on distances from residences to services. Virginia Beach received a walkscore of 31 and a bikescore of 46,both out of a possible 100 points. Walkscore.corn says that Virginia Beach is the 45th most walkable large city in the United States out of the largest 108. The City of Virginia Beach adopted its first Master Bikeway Plan,as a component of the Comprehensive Plan,in 1985. The Plan has been updated five times with the most recent update in 2011. The Plan document is considered a component of the Comprehensive Plan and can be found at the following link: http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development- projects/P,ges/bikeways-trails-plan.aspx The follow[ng three maps show the geographic distribution of facilities divided into the northern,central and southern sections of the city: 104 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virg iniFebruarya Beach24,Comprehensive Plan It's Our Future:A Choice City rug c..X. a 2016 ^i rff'OfM&„+QAQI 1.h.NiD+[fKA>`+Ji nA'N+ AC:4N h•00ML01.'t,f wv+Ne,w.e Iry.tl,ro,3 8 9.."""�rrr. w• yy.'." •4.w_ mar v3 WwM y . w. 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I ( ,I ' ' ,,4t.4 5 ✓ .1 AM swe- •ray.., N-11 .A y.. 1 T I_ • _. ♦ww..�,..�, 1 ( 1 41, u,. 1. • a (i �� it .a..wa.o.... =1 A H F FIGURE 11 106 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Future Trends that will impact Active Transportation D Development of multi-modal systems that follow the"first Mile/last Mile" philosophy that recognizes that walking and cycling to transit stops are the first part and the last part of each transit trip. D The City's recent adoption of a Complete Streets policy reflects our endorsement of designing streets that consider all modes."Green Streets"and"Living Streets" take the concept further,recognizing that streets are more than just transportation corridors.Streets are places for social interaction,stormwater management,landscaping,and more,and thus should include issues like participatory design,the creation of inviting places for people,rainwater capture,clean urban runoff,and sustainable plantings. D Development of new and innovative guidelines such as those by NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials. These were developed to provide improved approaches for accommodating bikes and pedestrian in urban settings and include the following design features: o Road diets which improve the safety and flow of traffic by trading travel lanes for turn lanes,bike lanes,etc. Virginia Beach's first road diet was on South Plaza Trail from Continental Street to the I-264 underpass. o Separated bike lanes,or cycle tracks (exclusive bikeways on or next to roadways but separated from both cars and pedestrians). o Bike boulevards (low speed streets,optimized for bike traffic) o Woonerfs (very low speed shared streets with traffic calming) D More focus on the majority of adults who would ride more if they had better conditions. A model developed in Portland,Oregon categorizes transportation cyclists as follows: o The hardiest cyclists (5-10%)will ride in almost every condition o The non-cyclist(30-40%)will not ride regardless o Focusing on accommodating the middle majority(50-65%) is most likely to increase the ability of people to ride/walk,whether for health,fun, ecology,economy,or utility. These riders usually prefer bike facilities that are separated from motor vehicles,so the focus is on providing off road paths and on road bike lanes. Many of these cyclists are hesitant to ride if parts of their trip are in conditions that they find too challenging or risky,like fast moving traffic or narrow bridges. Transportation Cyclists Enthused confident Strong& No way no fearless how 107 I I FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Technological Trends The following technological trends are having a positive impact on Active Transportation: ➢ BikesLare systems.Generally found in larger cities,these rely on dense urban situations that are not present in Virginia Beach.Bikeshare is spreading to more and more cities and spreading further within those cities. ➢ RidesLiare systems.Relying less on density and more on smartphone apps,rideshare systems like Uber and Lyft,plus some new variations,are making a splash in how people can live modern lives without owning cars at all. ➢ E-bikes.Bikes with batteries and electric motors are breaking on the scene now,making it easier for people to go longer distances with less effort. ➢ Industrry. Ford Motor Co is becoming a"mobility company",acknowledging a changing world and new trends away from exclusive private car ownership. ➢ Mobile Apps. As briefly mentioned above,the following apps or programs reliant on apps are becoming popular with cyclists and pedestrians: o Uber and Lyft: Transportation Network Companies (TNC)combine technology with ride sourcing.TNCs develop computing platforms connecting passengers who need a ride with drivers who have a car.The sharing economy service provides on- demand transportation via mobile apps.Its purpose is to create an open marketplace matching consumers with service providers.15 o Waze: While there are many GPS-based geographical navigation apps providing maps and directions,Waze goes a step further.It claims to be"the largest community of drivers on the planet."16 Waze is a program based on crowdsourcing with community-driven map data and traffic information provided by its users. Much like a social networking service,users can share information with other users. For instance,users can modify existing maps for better accuracy and report accidents,traffic jams,and other travel related events. o Strava:This app allows users to track athletic activity via GPS.While Strava may appear to be a fitness app,the company aggregates large volumes of data provided by users creating an understanding of cycling and pedestrians route preferences. Strava has been selling this data to planners to assist in making informed decisions regarding shared use paths.17 o RideScout:This app is a tool that provides the best way to arrive at your destination depending on circumstance and time of day.The app provides a comprehensive view of what type of transportation-related options are available. Options include rideshare(Uber,Lyft),taxis,transit,biking,and parking.The app offers a comparison between alternate transport modes versus driving that includes estimated cost and travel time.18 15 http://www.naic.org/documents/committees c sharing econ wg exposure adopted tnc white pap er 15033 1.pdf 16 https://www.waze.com/ 17 http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2014/07/07/why-google-waze-helps-local- governments-track-its-users/ 18 http://www.ridescoutapp.com/about-us/ 108 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-ICs Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 6. ENVIRONMENT Virginia Beach is uniquely located along the Atlantic Ocean straddling the two largest estuaries in the world,the Chesapeake Bay and the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds.This physical location has resulted in a very special natural environment that supports numerous exemplary living resources.This location is further enhanced by extensive brackish lunar tidal areas,such as the Lynnhaven River and Elizabeth River systems,and expansive freshwater wind tidal areas,such as the North Landing River and Back Bay systems.Due to a combination of its geographic position on the mid-Atlantic coastline near the Gulf Stream's eastward departure from North America to the open Atlantic Ocean and proximity to two of the world's most productive and ecologically significant estuaries,the City serves as the southern range limit of many northern plant and animal species and the northern range limit of many southern plant and animal species.This environmental setting and resulting abundance of ecological diversity is unparalleled in Virginia and seldom encountered elsewhere in the United States.Many environmental characteristics and natural resources interact to give the City its unique identity and quality. SUSTAINABILITY:ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Adopt-A-Programs The intent of the Adopt-A-Programs is to encourage citizen participation in litter cleanups of designated areas around the City at regular intervals.Individuals,families,organizations, or businesses agree to keep a designated area cleared of litter for a two-year period.Types of Adoption Programs currently available in the City include the following: • Highway: 2 mile section of arterial roadway to include both sides • Park • Spot: any public area that needs attention • Street: 1 mile residential street section to include both sides • Trail: 1 mile Section to include 5-10 ft.on both sides • Waterway: at least 1/2 mile section of a local waterway • Landscape Maintenance:minimum of 300 sq.ft.with a submitted landscape plan More information can be found at http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks- trails/caring-for-our-parks/Pages/adopt-a-programs.aspx. Education and Public Outreach Environmental Education and Public Outreach are key components of helping residents become informed environmental stewards.To better accomplish this objective,the City has formed the following initiatives: • Oyster Heritage Trust Fund • Maritime Forest Trust Fund • Project Green Teens • Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission • Virginia Beach Beautification Commission 109 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 In addition,the City partners with community organizations such as Lynnhaven River NOW, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation,Rudee Inlet Foundation,Back Bay Restoration Foundation, and the El'[zabeth River Project,as well as askHRgreen,a public awareness program run through tl'-.e Hampton Roads Planning District Commission to encourage environmental stewardship. WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT Water Quality The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ) maintains a network of water quality monitoring stations on waterways throughout Virginia Beach. Every two years DEQ publishes':he Virginia Water Quality Assessment Report as required in accordance with Section 305 (b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.The report summarizes the water quality conditions of the Commonwealth's waters during the reporting period.More detailed information regarding ambient water quality conditions associated with these monitoring locations is available in the DEQ"2014 305(b)/303(d)Water Quality Assessment Integrated Report,December 15,2014"or online at http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualitylnformationTMDLs/Water QualityAss essments/2014305(b)303(d)IntegratedReport.aspx. In addition to the DEQ monitoring stations,the City undertakes field screening of stormwater in accordance with the City's Municipal Stormwater Permit,which is described under the Land Development and Stormwater Management part of this section of the Technical Report. Surface Water-Watersheds There are three primary watersheds in the City of Virginia Beach.The northern and more urbanized portions of the City drain to the Chesapeake Bay primary watershed,which includes the Lynnhaven River,Elizabeth River,Little Creek,Small Coastal North and Small Coastal West secondary watersheds.The central,southern and more rural areas of the City drain to the Southern Rivers primary watershed,which is comprised of the Back Bay,North Landing River and Northwest River secondary watersheds.The remaining portion of the City located along the coast drains to the Atlantic Ocean primary watershed and is comprised of the Owl's Creek-Rudee Inlet,Small Coastal East and Small Coastal South secondary watersheds. Primary Watersheds Primary Watershed Approximate Acreage Percent of City Chesapeake Bay 61,000 31% Southern Rivers 130,000 66% Atlantic Ocean 5,500 3% Total Area 196,500 100% Source: City of Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development 110 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Secondary Watersheds Secondary Watershed Approximate Acreage Percent of City Lynnhaven River 41,300 21.0% Little Creek 9,000 4.6% Elizabeth River 9,300 4.7% Small Coastal (North,South, 3,900 2.0% East,West) Owl's Creek-Rudee Inlet 3,000 1.5% North Landing River 63,000 32.1% Northwest River 2,100 1.1% Back Bay 64,900 33.0% Total Area 196,500 100% Source: City of Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development Figure 1 in this section of the Technical Report is a map providing the general locations of the primary and secondary watersheds in the City. The natural beauty found on Virginia Beach's waterways is one of the key features that attracts residents and visitors to Virginia Beach.To allow residents and guests access to Virginia Beach's waterways,the City provides and maintains a number of water access points,which can be found on the map located at Figure 5 in this section of the Technical Report. 111 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY <1!4 e i.Ips_ S 'Small City" of Alinia`IBeach :: Coast"1AITK rth � "'Small Coastal , .. est t•rshed, atershed =,, Comprehensive'Plan � ali -1- Ti Eastechnical 1111111111=311111111=3 ' • Little_* ,t,\........__ Watershed o 1 2 3 , p4 Creek*,- Mlles e• Watershed 1 Lynnhaven River A Watershed k CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED r--64 'Elizabe h • 's Creeks- River J Rbwwwdee Inlet Watershed ;y 4 Vliatershed i G4 TLANTIC OCEAN *WATERSHED oy '> ATLANTIC ''°, ' Nor tdingc OGS River Watershed I �9 _ - F i, ,,r,,45:4,1i.".----,4:-, Srna Coastal South Wate shed Back Bay SOUTHERN Watershed RIVERS• WATERSHED BACK .x, C3 Secondary Watershed BAY Primary Watershed 1 ;„ ,> Military Base No rithwest River L Wa�ershed-\ NORTH CAROLINA Primary and Secondary Watersheds For additional information Sources:VirgBeach Dept of Planning and Commundy Deuebpment;Vaginia Beach please refer to the Dept.of Comicetions and Information Technology Center for Geospadal Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Virgule Disclaimer;Mt current as of February 2516;for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at mm Please see Appendix Afor the complete map declaimer and further information about this map momvbgov fPl comanning FIGURE 1 112 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Chesapeake Bay Restoration The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in North America,extending over 64,000 square miles and touching Delaware,the District of Columbia,Maryland,New York,Pennsylvania, Virginia,and West Virginia.Since 1983,Virginia,Maryland,Pennsylvania,the District of Columbia,the federal government,and various non-profit organizations have worked together to restore the Chesapeake Bay,which continues to be impacted by water and air pollution,loss of natural buffers,diminished fisheries and population growth. While some gains have been achieved since the adoption of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement in 1983,there remains a tremendous amount of work to be done before the states can achieve the kind of results that will make a measurable difference in the Bay waters.The most recent Chesapeake Bay Agreement was signed in 2014 and sets forth a series of goals and actions to be accomplished by Delaware,the District of Columbia,Maryland,New York, Pennsylvania,Virginia,and West Virginia.It can be found at http://www.chesapeakebay.net/documents/FINAL Ches Bay Watershed Agreement.wit hsignatures-Hlres.pdf. In an effort to encourage local participation and engagement in restoring the Chesapeake Bay,individuals in Virginia Beach founded the Clean the Bay Day initiative in 1989.Clean the Bay Day is an annual volunteer event that occurs in June. Surface Water-Reservoirs There are four reservoirs located in the City of Virginia Beach: Little Creek Reservoir,Lake Smith,Lake Lawson,and Stumpy Lake.Little Creek Reservoir,Lake Lawson,and Lake Smith are owned and managed by the City of Norfolk as part of a manmade reservoir system that helps supply water to the residents of Norfolk,Virginia Beach,and parts of Chesapeake. Figure 2 in this section of the Technical Report provides a map showing the locations of public water reservoirs in the City 113 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 x a!itt CHESAPEAKE BAY w v,..-00 E ' , , _ City of Virginia Beach 711114:1•2116‘ Comprehensnre Plan Technical Report •\.4. C'' ,k,1- eITTLE'CREEK RESERVOIR , 0 1 2 3 4 5 gyp¢ � ). LAKE SMITH Mites KE 'iWSON,. � i r` $ :cw x , , - --1--'\ i j 64 1 '' >' Rte, STUMPYL'AKE' - i.', ATLANTIC-., OCEAN ti A 1 ,5 .- \\ , I , Public Water Reservoir BACK BAY Military Base 1 iii' NORTH CAROLINA Water Quality - Reservoirs For additional information please refer to the CommunicationsSouroes:Vir 3iraa Beach Dept.of Communications and Information Technology Center for Geospalial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Dfselalmer.lilap current as of February 2016,for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map, wvnvvtrgov.00MPlanning FIGURE 2 114 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Groundwater Four major aquifers provide fresh and brackish groundwater to the South Hampton Roads area,comprising the cities of Virginia Beach,Norfolk,Portsmouth,and Chesapeake.A brief summary of these aquifers and their use potential follows: • Shallow Aquifer-This aquifer is capable of supplying small amounts of fresh,non- potable water for residential lawn watering and similar uses.Water quality is variable,with limitations due to pH and iron content.Water table levels can fluctuate with variations in seasonal rainfall. • Yorktown Aquifer-The Yorktown Aquifer is the major fresh potable water aquifer underlying the area.While the geologic Yorktown Formation is 300 to 400 feet thick,the major water-bearing zones within this aquifer are found in the upper 50 to 150 feet.This aquifer is separated from the overlying Shallow Aquifer by a 20 to 40 foot thick bed of silt,clay,and sandy clay.The three major sand units that comprise this aquifer are referred to as the upper,middle and lower portions of the Yorktown Aquifer.Groundwater availability from this aquifer is variable,and the lower portions of the aquifer are brackish in many places. • Eocene-Upper Cretaceous Aquifer-This aquifer is found at a depth of approximately 1,000 feet.Moderate supplies of brackish groundwater are available from this aquifer. • Lower Cretaceous Aquifer-Groundwater availability in this aquifer is limited to the areas of northwestern Chesapeake,Portsmouth,and western Norfolk; however, fresh groundwater is available from this aquifer. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ)issues permits for the withdrawal of groundwater equal to or in excess of 300,000 gallons per month.A map providing the location of DEQ permitted major groundwater withdrawal locations in the City is found on Figure 3 in this section of the Technical Report. 115 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY w..`j'2 E mit► City of Virginia Beach .M Comprehensive Plan Technical Report �� 0 I 2 3 4 5 C , MOes • t (- i lip . r liv- i!) 4 -a. � • ATLANTIC : ox_ r, x • lro 4„ Major Groundwater Withdrawal By Status , BACK (air Active BAY (i) Active-Unrestricted .;;: Military Base i NORTH CAROLINA Water Quality - Major Groundwater Withdrawals For additional information Sources:Virginia Institute of Manse Sciences(VIMS),Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications please refer to the and Information Technology Center for Geospabat Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2016 for general information purposes only. Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appends A for the complete map disdairrer and further information about this map. wwwvbgov.conJPlannng FIGURE 3 116 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PARKS AND CONSERVED LANDS City Open Space The City of Virginia Beach has over 200 parks and over 4,000 acres of land designated as park land for recreation or as preserved open space.Much of the preserved open space protects valuable plant and animal habitats and areas vulnerable to flooding.A map providing the locations of open space owned by the City of Virginia Beach can be found at Figure 4 in this section of the Technical Report. One of the key features that attracts residents and visitors to Virginia Beach are the abundant water resources.To allow residents and guests access to Virginia Beach's waterways,the City provides and maintains a number of water access points,which can be found on the map located at Figure 5 in this section of the Technical Report. Waterfront Management Area.A map providing the locations of designated Federal,State and private open space areas in the City is found at Figure 6 in this section of the Technical Report. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge consists of 12,290 acres currently owned by the federal government,and also includes an additional 2,800 acres that are located within the federally approved expansion boundary that are eligible for acquisition from willing sellers in the future.A map providing the locations of current Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge lands and additional lands located within the expansion boundary in the City can be found at Figure 7 in this section of the Technical Report. 117 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY a' 112 _ C ?..-` S. ty of Virginia Beach ' Ci 4 Comprehensive Plan s' - - .lam Technical Report • , 0 1 2 3 4 5 (§L � ; , Mies , ba 'e ' ' t ` 0 , .„._ . , _ I ,, ..,, ,, -_..,,,, „. .. ! . •_.,--,,------- ..>.--::;.,„.., ,,,,'.,,,,-,„ /-; r- - 'V f: . t lVP . -,. . , (.7: r # a� ,4t1 %'�!f', .Cf ,r � > > 'Ila i�` ,‘`,.1i'�}" /c_ `._-. 32� Ai`LANi7C 9 f t1"c OCEAN -7,„ : 1 1 ' yf- _—_..,b3 r A .,,, ,,,,..„5 BACK zl BqV :a City Owned Property .w. Military Base NORTH CAROLINA City Open Space Areas For additional information Sources:Vrginia Beath Dept.of Parks and Recreation;Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications pease refer to the and Information Technology Center for Geospatiel Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Dlecfalrfer.Map current as of February 2016;for general information purposes only. Comprebensioeat Please ng Pleasee Appendix A for the compkk map disclaimer and further information about this map. vnvw.vbgov.eomlPmnnklg FIGURE 4 118 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY w V►e ` S . City of Virginia Beach and B,cn 8�' ` CORiprelf@nsive Plan i Manna Faclniy!'S ores First La .np Technical Report ifil' a-y . * Lake L`awson/Lake Smith = tip Boat Ramp Std_Pani Cr� 'Natural Area I Boat Lynnhaven Boat Ramp, 0 I 2 3 4 5 MI 1 �O4 Ramp!Fishing Pier Marina MAes r _ Blydneck ."--; Thalia Hutton Circle Canoe , Canoe Canoe! ` Launch Launch Kayak Laun'ch�^®-� _I udee Inlet '6.4a4 a ® - . St�lna n . y",Carolanne t al Earth Park `. .3 Col Canoe Launch s Creek i 'Boit Ramp / 6K / 7-: . /' Stumpy Lake . 64 Canoe Launch'/ _ Fishing Pier'? t)bzier s r' Bridge Canoe I Kayak Launch ATLANTIC Lotus Garden OCEAN ,,' 0 Park Canoed ,LF„,„ Kayak Launch °c<` Horn Point, k h� 'y�� ,. Canoe! Kayak Launch Little _.. - ,, Island t � West Neck Park Marina ) Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge anoe 1 Kayak Launch Back Bay Landing �� Boat Ramp Fal Cape ' Pungo Ferry ® Canoe Y Launch i _'Blackwater . Boat Launch ',''m,,., „ SI ® Boat Ramp and MarinaTrading Post ta , Boat Ramp BACK „:4-, Base BAY s Munden Point Park!Boat Trojan Waterfowl RampInfoCenter Management Area 168 NORTH CAROLINA Water Access Points For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation',Virginia Beach Dept d Communications please refer to the and Information Technology Center for Geospanal Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer Map current as of February 2016,for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at: Please see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and further information about los mapwwwvbgon corn/Panning FIGURE 5 119 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Federal,State,and Private Open Space In addition to the extensive network of City owned open space,there is an abundance of land protected by both the Federal and State government and private entities such as The Nature Co riservancy and the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.This land includes Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge,Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge,First Landing State Park, False Cape State Park,North Landing River Natural Area Preserve,and Princess Anne. CHESAPEAKE BAY w ell��s ay s City of Virginia Beach — >� Comprehensive Plan Technical Report O 0 1 2 3 4 5 p`r Miles ^6J d® - } "est • ," vtjg3 r ^ » = ATLANTIC ti OCEAN tib . 11 c9 at, N. I �, r - * do Federal BACK BAY State : fl Private Military Base C.) 4.4111 NORTH CAROLINA Federal, State, and Private Open Space Areas For additional information Score DS Vrginm Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Deoebpmment Vlginu Beach please refer to the Dept of Coorsrniabons and Information Technology Center for Geospabal Information Semmes,2016 City of Vagina Beach Disclaimer:Map current as of February 2016,for general information purposes only. Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and farther information about this map- wmvvbgov.corn/Planning FIGURE 6 120 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virg Februaryinia Beach24,Co2016mprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City • x: �!f, CHESAPEAKE BAY w era Pse s -4'4 ~' City of Virginia Beach esu , I Comprehensive flan -. _ ;w_:rTechnical � 0 1 2 3 4 5 4�0 O ' 'i,,_...e,___ I NI, ^64 -_. , , , , ,,,,,.. ,_ .:„....., . . ,, f„,,_ ,:„..c.„......,.., , . ...,. ,..,,,_..._..:L:.... , -- - \._: ,____ �' k _ r£'k . ,i, ATLANTIC �OCEAN <<` kf,CI '7,0 'moi 1 f Back Bay National F :: Wildlife Refuge (Current),Water Only mix.,,„ i Back Bay National ® Wildlife Refuge r r- (Current),Land Only (Y Expansion Boundary iMilitaBase 4 • kK • ,BACK BAY • I NORTH CAROLINA Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Current and Expansion Boundary For additional information Sources:U.S.Fish and WIihife Service:Virginia Beach pease reler to the Dept of Communications and Information Technology Center for Geeapatial Information Services 2016 City of Virginia Beach Oiaclalmar.Map current as of February 2026,for general erformatgn purposes only Comprehensive Plan at: Please see AppenSx A for the comptete map tlisclaimer and further information about this map. wvwvbgovcornVPlanning FIGURE 7 121 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Currently,the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design- development-projects/pages/outdoors-plan.aspx)and the Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails Plan (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design- developme_nt-projects/pages/bikeways-trails-plan.aspx)are the primary tools for implementation of our green infrastructure system.These plans identify opportunities for property acquisition and development,conservation easements,as well as specific projects for construction. Additionally,the Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan develops a long-term management strategy for natural,cultural,and recreational resources along the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal,the North Landing River,and Currituck Sound/Tulls Bay.The plan was adopted by the Cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake,Virginia and Currituck,County North Carolina in 2015.The adopted plan is available at http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/eso/north-landing-river- study/Documents/nlr-plan-final-2015.pdf. LIVING RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEM PROTECTION MANAGEMENT Urban Forestry The City of Virginia Beach adopted the Urban Forest Management Plan in 2013 to guide actions that will achieve a sustainable urban forest into the future.The plan provides policy guidance,goals,and objectives for urban forest management.The City's current Urban Tree Canopy is 36%,with a goal of 45%within 20 years.A current map of the Urban Tree Canopy can be found at Figure 8 in this section of the technical report. Large,mature trees are an important part of the Urban Tree Canopy.A map providing the locations of federal,state,and local Champion Trees in the City can be found at Figure 9 in this section of the Technical Report.A list of Champion Trees is maintained by Virginia Tech and can be accessed through the Virginia Big Tree Database available at http://bigtree.cnre.vt.edu/bigtree search.cfm. 122 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 I CHESAPEAKE BAY w�,lM+ `' rofVirginia Beach E � nsi�neP�ar� ,Y ,1-a.� r -tn• r� ; '''—.;,,,,..4.4..:4';-;;,,,..,..t. E` uOS♦ {c. gliF E3'`".': - 4.54,,-'-''''' - Gr;�, i �A 2'4 'p-ee•/' S Y , Ii W ' r' Av 1I}' i " K $*'' t .a t #� � t { .... b� � •ScC�1g r� :Mk '' ,-, .n' a > , .._ . ,:.„,... --z.:. r....-Air A ' r-,*4 , ATAN7G< iOCEAN':r` ,, x: r', a_ T. l t1� ' L , '_ e` � �- ¢yds �s -'_./.1.11,„_.zr of id 1 44,1, l �s�. •st,Q r Ott get -.` '" -k \ : . . 7 ° ' ytiy,;'), ' '''..A rL T 1 , e- r :fid. ..1". i�Mr j MI! Tree Canopy Density ``, ( .f` >- I, Military Base �.ir ti ' .' fy -1, k - t. .t' �"7 Y,.,{%. R NORTH CAROLINA Urban Tree Canopy For additional mbrrnath n Sauces:University 01 Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory Virginia Beach Dept of please refer to the Conmunicaaons and Infrxmation techneiogy Center for Geospabal lnformation only t t s,2018 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer Map current as of February 2016,for general information purposes Doty. Comprehensive Plan at. Please see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. v.v.'',e°UPlanning FIGURE 8 123 FINAL.DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY w A 4,4 E 6:f0.1 ,4 S City of Virginia Beach 1} 67 . r sc `' s ," Comprehensive Plan 'c;t l st ,- --73 tc'f i S ... .: TechnicalRepast �� a ai so 27 2e' 0 1 2 3 4 5 O TJ 4 79 ss 1 57 TO 174 52 ? _- 72 -'; r_ �. s r �� i st I '' ,...„.4f8 ' ' I' --''',' ' ^.,- .- 13.-, �' '� '�` ATLANTIC OCEAN 16 • Champion Tree by Recognition Lever National ; itit State 6 I. ¶ City Base Map Feature n,-•-k � Military Base +T _ i ', BAP< BO' 'Please see Champion Tree • 31 66 List forinfcfTnation about 88 .t. each tree try Map ID. 65 T 63 { 82 NORTH CAROLINA Champion Tree Locations For additional information Sources:Virgins Big Tree Database,Virginia Beach please refer to the Dept of Commtmipbons and Information Technology Center for Geospatal Infommtion Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer Man current as of February 2016,for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at: Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further inforrrshon about this map. why vbgov.conVPIanning FIGURE 9 124 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Living Shorelines Living shorelines,a coastal erosion control technique that stabilizes a shoreline while maintaining the natural processes and connections between the uplands and aquatic areas, are the preferred alternative for shoreline stabilization in Virginia.The Virginia Marine Resources Commission was charged by the Commonwealth with developing a general permit,while the Virginia Institute of Marine Science(VIMS)was charged with developing policy and guidance for localities. VIMS maintains a Comprehensive Coastal Resources Management Portal for each locality. The Virginia Beach Portal is available at http://ccrm.vims.edu/ccrmp/va beach/and includes Comprehensive Plan guidance,shoreline best management practices reflecting the preferred approach for erosion control for a particular shoreline based on observed shoreline conditions,a shoreline and tidal marsh inventory,and a county toolbox that includes an interactive map viewer of shoreline best management practices and the current shoreline condition. Maps showing the current shoreline structure inventory,preferred shoreline buffer structure recommendation,and preferred shoreline protection recommendation can be found at Figure 10,Figure 11,and Figure 12,respectively,in this section of the Technical Report. 125 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach February24,Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City Wit„ H, CHESAPEAKE BAY w "1`+e ix F4 fa,, E s W• -Virginia 1 r t M i omprlehensive Plan n � iii y ' t gip. ! 2 3 4 5 < {Q �,+'!�," ip,, Meas r -. A. t4.0.‘ \ i 1 r r V i7-- •..,,,,..•.-,-,„,,,,,,,,..::::::::,,-,,i-,, ,,, {:-.,. V� 7 ATLANTIC y .per �kr . JStructure-IYPe _ Breakwater ��' ` 1 - �.. BuIM head - Debris i, Dilapidated Bulkhead Groin Field , , Jett), - Manna<50 slips ._----- Manna>50 slips --- Manth Toe Revetment - Riprap y BACK Unconventional Wharf , ,"; Miitary Base i... • '♦ r 'I ! NORTH CAROLINA Shoreline Structure Inventory For additional information Sources:Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences(YIMS);Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications please refer to the and Information raechrabgy Center for Geospasal Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach and In!mer.Map current as of February 2016,for general dfar atron purposes only. Comprehensrva!clan at Please see Apperndix A for the complete map disclaimer and further intorrretion about this map vwwvbgov,conYPlanning FIGURE 10 126 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ti CHESAPEAKE BAY w yrill,Y E 1 Ct�►tp �` ��Re t ". � 5 ` 43 �0�. ��` Ilk ��„xj 1--2,- , ��,, mks �NIP fin+ ,y�r:.� y 1: '40 iL # a _ter,►' " ''':,,,,fltr,--;-1-:, ,:'-,,, ; .,,,,,_..,,,,,,,,, , 75: �: ..., - .rte',*:. , �' 1, - cAijic ' 54 / ) -),..' h(s\'-"lz\' - / - ' ; Recommendation % \, Area of Special Concern Enhance RiparianiMarsh , • `r S Buffer i j ' - Forest Management - Grade Bank Land Use Management yK - No Action Needed ' s , g Military Base ,, NORTH CAROLINA Preferred Shoreline Buffer Protection Recommendation For additional formation Sources:Virginia Institute of Marine Seances(VIMS);Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications please refer to the and Information Technology Center for Geospabal Information Services, t 6 City of Virginia Beach Wsclalmer.Map current as of February 2016',far general information purposes only Comprelsensive Plan at. Please see Appendx Atw the compote map disclaimer and further information about this rrnp www vtgov.00mPlanning FIGURE 11 127 i FINAL DRAFT Technical Report City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY it,t_'R e S %ter t�f Virginia Beach' it �; x` 'cal ReP° Omp ehenslw9 Plan ,," -- - ' ... .4111141111k ' Miles tlk4., R C ,f . i ice_ fief 1 -..._ moi.. may, ATLANT/G ' 1' o OCEAN \ Recommendation Enhance RipariaNMarsh A9 ),- Buffer 'fes , ` Enh rnce RiparianlMarsh , i - Buffer OR Beach Nourishment *� • Enhence/Maintain Beach Enhance/Maintain Marsh _ EnhancelMaintain Riparian Buffer Maintain Beach OR Offshore Breakwaters with Beath Nouristsitent #r Plan;Marsh with Sill - Revetment BAQK - widen Marsh A'- _ Widen Marsh/Enhance i BUtIEf ` l _ Enhance/Maintain Riparian F' Buffer Miktary Base _1 NORTH CAROLINA Preferred Shoreline Protection Recommendation For additional inforrrolion Sources:Virg nar Institute of Marine Silences(NMS);Virginia Beach Dept of Communications please refer to the and Information echrrobgy Center for Geoapatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February](116;for general information purposes only Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further infornafion about this imp vbgon cs^'e Plan at wvmvbgov.o sedP1 ning FIGURE 12 1as FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Unique Plant and Animal Habitats Natural Heritage Areas The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation maintains a Natural Heritage Program that works to conserve Virginia's biodiversity through inventory,protection,and stewardship.They maintain a statewide database of Natural Heritage resources that can be found at https://vanhde.org/species-search. Within Virginia Beach,the Natural Heritage Resources Inventory has documented the following: • Thirty-seven (37) rare animal species; • Sixty-eight(69) rare plant species; and • Twenty-six(26)types of natural communities of state-wide significance. This list includes 4 species considered as threatened by the state,3 species considered endangered by the state,and one species on the Federal Endangered Species List (loggerhead sea turtle).The Natural Heritage Program can conduct a project review to determine if any natural heritage resources will be impacted by the proposed project http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/infoservices#projrev. Much of the preserved open space along the North Landing River is designated as an area of ecological significance.In addition,the following ecologically significant areas are located in the City and managed by the State or Federal government: • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge; • False Cape State Park; • First Landing State Park and Natural Area; • North Landing River Natural Area Preserve; • Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge;and • Princess Anne Waterfront Management Area. Additional Natural Heritage Areas are located on Federal military installations in the City. Collectively,these areas provide protection to unique and exemplary maritime forests, pocosins,freshwater wetlands,tidal marshes,and beach/dune ecosystems. A map providing the locations of natural heritage areas in the City can be found at Figure 13 in this section of the Technical Report. 129 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of VirgFebruainia Reach ry24,Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City N CHESAPEAKE BAY w All Te E ie(i1 -•_ :of mica Beach 1 Co nprehensive Plan " ,,„ ,,i,7 ,,a Report 4%,\ ..\•-si....,--' cl 3 s CQ of ! ''1 �} zL e2, -- • 53 .,/cir ia: �yam" 6d fix, s t `, +r_. • T ATLANTIC 1 !I ,, „ f \ OCEAN nom. `. ': J � ''—''': '� xr ,(ri sae' 't f `—,,,,,,/,.- , Biodiversity Rank and Value , Definition iNg 61-Outstanding • B2-Very high 1 4� E 3_ ,x 83-High s1 5 B4-Moderate SAY B5-GeneralIre �` interest/open space 'i• . General Location Miiittiry Base t:f- 17 NORTH CAROLINA Natural Heritage Areas For additional information Sources:VA Dent of Conservation and Recseaton;V7rginia Beach Dept.of please refer to the Communications and Inormaton Technology Center for Geospatlal Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2016;for general information purposes only Canprehensive Plan at. Phase sea App.ndiz A for the complete map disdairrer and further iMorrretion about this«ap, w.wavtgov.comlP9ennrp FIGURE 13 130 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Managed.Threatened and Endangered Species Virginia Beach is home to several managed,threatened,or endangered species including the long-eared bat,bald eagles and loggerhead sea turtles.The Virginia Departments of Conservation and Recreation and Game and Inland Fisheries,along with The U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service can review a proposed development project to determine if natural heritage resources,including managed,threatened or endangered species,are present on a site.Development activities that may impact federal or state managed,threatened,or endangered species may be subject to permit or mitigation requirements. Bird Sanctuaries Section 5-31 of the City Code establishes areas of the City designated as a sanctuary for the protection of all birds.A map providing the locations of the bird sanctuary and conservation areas in the City is found at Figure 14 in this section of the Technical Report.It is unlawful for any person to kill or injure any bird,nest or eggs of any bird,except starlings,in the designated bird sanctuary.The restrictions do not prevent the lawful hunting of game birds under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of Section 38-3,nor do the provisions apply to the discharge of pellets from a shotgun when certain conditions are met. 131 i FINAL DRAFT Technical Report City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N Ch'ESAPEAKE BAY `� W/wlja ' •, ►Of Virgin each .esrre. a'sd�mA prgei�sFve Plan ��. tieµ 0 t 2 n 4 iiemit 5 J�" ,, $', j � 5 3 t y�� ,... }�� P �t �-^" _ ilip, ,_ �.` "'� _I. ;a' t'. . -iiiihk,.,,. 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Please see AptemSo A for tine compote map disclaimer and further information about this rrep wwwvbgov.corNRanning FIGURE 14 132 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Oysters In recent years,parts of the Lynnhaven River have been opened for Oyster aquaculture and harvesting.The areas available for harvesting are determined by the Virginia Department of Health's Shellfish Sanitation Division based on regional bacteria levels in the river.Today, 42%of the river is open to shellfish harvesting.This area includes some areas classified as conditionally condemned,which are closed after a significant rain event. A map showing areas with Private Oyster Leases,areas with an Oyster Ground Application, and areas currently closed for harvesting can be found on the Virginia Marine Resources Commission website at https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/maps/chesapeakebay map.php.More details regarding the classification of shellfish growing areas and the current status of conditionally condemned shellfish harvesting waters can be found at the Virginia Department of Health website http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/EnvironmentalHealth/Shellfish/. Invasive Plants and Animals Invasive plants and animals are those intentionally or accidentally introduced to an area where they did not evolve and cause harm to natural resources,economic activity or humans.Examples include fire ants,beach vitex,kudzu,English ivy,and nutria,among others.Further information is available through the Virginia Invasive Special Council website http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/vaisc/.The City of Virginia Beach currently has management programs for beach vitex and kudzu.Sightings of beach vitex should be reported to the Department of Planning and Community Development- Environment and Sustainability Office. Sightings of kudzu should be reported to the Department of Parks and Recreation's Landscape Management division. SEA LEVEL RISE,RECURRENT FLOODING,AND HAZARD MITIGATION Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding A key step in developing the Comprehensive Sea Level Rise and Recurrent Flooding Response Plan was selecting sea level rise planning horizons to allow the City's consultant to complete the vulnerability assessment and develop adaptation strategies.The two scenarios selected, 1.5 ft.and 3.0 ft.,are based on their applicability to multiple sea level rise projections.A map depicting areas of the City at or below the selected elevations can be found at Figure 15 in this section of the technical report. 133 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Relative Sea Level Change Projections-Gauge:8638610, sewells Point, VA(0510112014) 8 •USACEINOAA Low Rate ■USACE Int NOAA Int Low •NOAA Int High Rate 6 .-. •USACE High Rate ..J ▪NOAA High Rate 2 5 J rD CO 4 3.0 ft 3 s. 2 ' 1.5 ft 0 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 2100 2010 2030 2050 2070 2090 Source: Dewberry Presentation,September 2015 134 FINAL DRAFT Technicd Report—City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N' o<ty4 , �. tet. nil Beach r Cnni ��v+�Plet� T f 0 41- gt .-- -: : r x fir„ f" n,' tts 5a l l u ~tt .sem 11 _.__- r . . �� I r. 1 / . M 1' ve Mean Sea Level(MSL),NGVD >t 1929,'adjusted to NAVD 1985 40 '.7 3.0'Above Mean Sea } "� - K Level(MSL),NGVD i"7 1929(adjusted to NAVD 1988) aAY Military Base ry �? 1►. : ‘ r 11i Projected Sea Level Rise Inundation Zones For additional reformation Sources:Virgins Institute of Manse Sciences(VIMS);Vagina Beady Dept.of Communications pease refer to the 113) and Information Technobgy Center fw Geospaaal Irdormatgn Services,2018 City of Virginia Beach oisclalmer.Map current as of February 2018;for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at please see Appends A to, the complete map discminxr end further inarnmtion about this map. ww,vbgov.cerr✓Poanning FIGURE 15 135 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Floodplains Virginia Beach has been a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)since the early 1970s.As a participant in the NFIP,the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)showing areas of the City likely to be impacted by flooding.As better data and new mapping technologies emerge,FEMA will periodically update the FIRMs.The most recent update to the Virginia Beach FIRMs was in January 2016.The FIRMs and accompanying Flood Insurance Study are available at the FEMA Map Service Center (https://msc.fema.gov/portal/). Appendix K of City Code formally adopts the FIRMs and establishes development regulations for all structures located in the 1%annual chance flood area,also known as the Special Flood Hazard Area.Due to limited topographic relief and poor drainage characteristics in the Special Flood Hazard Area in the Southern part of the City,Section 4.10 establishes an area known as Floodplains Subject to Special Restrictions where additional development regulations regarding the use and placement of fill have been established to maintain floodplain drainage characteristics and ensure the safety of residents. A map providing the location of the Special Flood Hazard Area and Floodplain Subject to Special Restrictions in the City is found at Figure 16 in this section of the Technical Report. 136 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAY w!,1 ,.,,,,c):,,,,:,,,f,-;;;_ir„,,,.1.,,,ri., 0 I 1.414—,-,' - 1., ,.::::.; ,, ,,,,;,,..f.-- - ' '''' ..4f !.,, SCI# 0{r Rah a �:, a e r 1 ,_,,, , . , ,, _ __,„,..,_. , Asa �� a �'oil, %�. �ir :,,,:,,,—'4, W i7-,',;:a., ' ' '- /, - tilt ,:,,, '''!*,-.:" '4!`.0.".. -.,'-':--;„,1--,,,-*,'' ' �f' .` �' .! ....,....,,,..,,:4;\ � �� a J, 3r .far ¢� $. € t '� x .� .off, - `�, , n , 1 • 1 , , r 4'= Floodplain Subject to Special Ret3lrictbns ,_ 'x SA LczA100 Year Floodplain $a Military Base ; 't l , e �r „. ',�.� � Viaaf+ w ® 1..... ' i 4' NORTH CAROLINA 100 Year Floodplain with Special Restricted Areas For adSlional i Iormatian Sources:FEMA;Virginia Beach Dept of Planner and CommunityDevelopment Veginia Beach please refer to the Dept of Communications and Information Technology Center for Geaspaeal Intom�atnn Services,2018 City of Virginia Beach Dlsclalmer.Map current as of February 2016;for general reformation purposes only Comprehensive Plan at: Please see Appendix A for the corrpkte map declaimer and further inf rmation about this map ti wvrvbgov oomrPlannmg FIGURE 16 137 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Hazard Mitigation The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 charged localities with the responsibility of identifying,assessing,and mitigating the risks within their communities to ensure that critical services would continue to function if a natural disaster were to occur.This requirement is fulfilled through the development and adoption of a Hazard Mitigation Plan. These plans develop mitigation priorities related to the natural hazards that could potentially impact a locality,and allow the City to be eligible to receive mitigation funding to implement these priorities.Hazard Mitigation Plans are required to be updated every 5 years.The existing plan for the City was adopted in 2011 and can be found at http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/fire/emergency-mgmt/Pages/emer- mgt-reg-mit-plan.aspx.A new plan is anticipated in Fall 2016. LAND DEVELOPMENT AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT Topography The topographic relief exhibited in the City consists of three primary north-south ridges separated by low-lying flats.The easternmost Pungo Ridge has elevations of 10 to 20 feet above mean sea level;the central Oceana Ridge has elevations of 25 to 30 feet above mean sea level;and slightly higher elevations in the westernmost ridge in the City.Solitary dunes existing south of False Cape range up to 55 feet above mean sea level.The wooded dunes in and around the Cape Henry range from 20 to 85 feet above mean sea level.These ridges and flats are geological relics of previous coastlines and bays formed during events such as the last Ice Age. Soils Soil types that comprise the City generally consist of the following: • Extensive fair to poorly drained loamy soils located north of the Virginia Beach Boulevard/1-264 corridor; • Extensive fair to poorly drained loamy soils interspersed with poor to very poorly drained peaty soils located along headwaters of wind tidal areas south of the Virginia Beach Boulevard/1-264 corridor and north of the Indian River Road corridor;and • Extensive very poor to excessively drained sandy and peaty soils interspersed with narrow ridges of fair to poorly drained soils on relict sand dunes and former ocean shorelines along the northernmost and easternmost boundaries of the City and south of the Indian River Road corridor to the Virginia-North Carolina state line. Poorly dra:[ned soils in the City pose special problems for a number of development-related land uses.These soils generally exhibit high seasonal water tables,making these areas extremely difficult for maintaining functioning septic systems,or for supporting agricultural operations,without extensive engineered solutions such as ditching systems. A map providing the locations of Southern Rural Area Soils is found in the Technical Report Appendix. 138 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Mineral Resources In Virginia Beach,the mining of sand and gravel is regulated by the Virginia Department of Mines,Minerals,and Energy under the Virginia Minerals Other Than Coal Surface Mining Act.The Act recognizes potential impacts of mining on the natural environment by stating that uncontrolled mining of such minerals and the unreclaimed land can adversely affect the environment through the following ways: • Destruction of vegetative cover • Disruption of drainage patterns • Increased siltation and sedimentation of streams as well as other forms of pollution • Temporary and sometimes permanent destruction of scenic beauty and wildlife habitats The City manages mining operations in the context of land use through its conditional use permit process.The sand and gravel mineral resources excavated from borrow pits in the City are commonly used for various road construction projects. A map providing the locations of permitted borrow pits operating in the City is found at Figure 17 in this section of the Technical Report. 139 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 4'1'2016 it CHESAPEAKE BAY e• If''e cityof 1lfi r nr. ch ti ( r William ' T l G Lilley , DWH=LLC I' ampton Roads Taylors Recovery,Pit LLC arm Pit Ita 1 sa Go ' MM Gunter& ; Sons,Inc � N A �tiF A Bat llio tt '9,0 Sand ,� Company F 1 A Borrow Pit BACK Military Base MY Bonney Bright Sand �.Company NORTH CAROLINA Active Borrow Pit Locations For*dditional information Sauces:Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Devebpmem,Virginia Beach please refer to the Dept.of vnima ptions and Information Techrwbgy Center fa Geospatial Infamabon Semoes,2018 Cly of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Mup current as of Fetxuary 2018;for general information purposes only Comprolxnsive Plan at Please see Aptendix A for the complete map disclaimer and fuller infurmetion about this map wewvbgov.comrPlannng FIGURE 17 140 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Beaches and Coastal Primary Sand Dunes Coastal primary sand dunes were once a dominant natural feature adjoining the City's Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean shorelines.These resources serve as sand reserves to naturally replenish beaches following storm events,and are regulated by Article 16 of the City's Zoning Ordinance.They also exhibit unique natural communities of plants and animals that thrive in this harsh environment.Development pressures in this high value area have resulted in the loss of much of this valuable resource,particularly in areas that have high erosion rates,such as Sandbridge and Chesapeake Beach. In 2002,the City's Beaches and Waterways Advisory Committee completed a Beach Management Plan,which includes recommendations based upon historical trends,coastal processes,environmental concerns,public benefits,and financial feasibility among other things.This report recognizes the impacts of natural erosion along the City's beaches and the potential impacts to shoreline development if left unchecked.The Plan recommends the following: • Use of sand replenishment,along with dune construction and enhancement where appropriate,along all erosion beaches; • Use of bulkheads and seawalls only in those instances where there is pending danger to developed property from a severely-eroded beach,or as part of the long- term hurricane protection plan for the intensely developed Resort Area beach;and • Completion of a comprehensive review of the City's building codes in terms of engineering advances and construction methods in coastal hazard areas. Many outcomes and recommendations of this Plan,such as those relating to public beach access,were previously incorporated into the City's Outdoors Plan.Other outcomes,such as the Beach Erosion and Hurricane Protection Project and the Sandbridge Beach Section 933 Project,have been approved by City Council and are included in the City's Capital Improvement Program. Wetlands The City relies upon the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Wetlands Inventory(NWI)as a general guide to determine the presence of tidal and non-tidal wetlands within the City. Nontidal wetlands are further defined in the City's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area and Southern Rivers Watershed Management Ordinances,as consisting of areas of the following soil types: • Backbay Mucky Peat • Corolla-Duckston Fine Sands • Dorovan Mucky Peat • Duckston Fine Sand • Nawney Silt Loam • Pamlico Mucky Peat,Ponded • Pamlico-Lakehurst Variant Complex • Pamlico Mucky Peat • Pocaty Peat • Rappahannock Mucky Peat,Strongly Saline 141 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 In addition to the NWI,the City relies on data from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Tidal Marsh Inventory,available at http://ccrm.vims.edu/gis data maps/static maps/gis/tmi updated.html. A map providing the locations of both tidal and nontidal wetlands areas in the City is found at Figure 18 in this section of the Technical Report. 142 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 x' :... wjf{�-°p re i0. S City of Yfrg►1nIa 3e' � Come fled v ; t---"*.'. .,,,_._-7-,-(i-- 0 1 2 a . s' ..� 'ter ‘4,,,.,m,.,, ,,, . }wd , 3� Liliesmin ,� s 7 ➢ i v. y l ,f ± �- yam , v; ` 64 k . t` '° air_ i '� 111 1 , � �' r : _-,----,,,In , �.. 1 a My 1 �i , _ l t rSj - gam; Lunar Tidal Wetland z-,...:), 7. -`a,�P Nontidal Wetland -* a _ 6.44 Wind Tidal Wetland BAY If' MilitaryBase t. i • rt '. . Y� ,. a Tidal and Non-tidal Wetlands For additional information Sources:National Wetlands Irrvenbry,Virginia Beach Dept of Co ices:u alions please refer to the and Information Technobgy Center for Geospatial Infarmatbn Services.2016 City of Virginia Beach Dlsclalmer:Map eurrent as of February 2016,for general information purposes only l,anprolxnsne Flan at: Please see Apperut A for the mrnpbte map declaimer and further Information about this map wswvbgov.cornPlanmg FIGURE 18 143 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas The entire Chesapeake Bay Watershed is designated as a Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) and regulated by Appendix F of City Code.The CBPA is further divided into Resource Protection Areas (RPAs)and Resource Management Areas (RMAs).RPAs are comprised of those lands located at or near the shoreline,which have an intrinsic water quality value or are sensitive to impacts that may result in significant degradation to state waters,and the location of RPAs is site specific. Resource Protection Areas: • Tidal wetlands; • Nontidal wetlands adjacent to shorelines and tidal wetlands; • Tidal shores;and, • A variable width buffer area not less than 100 feet in width Resource Management Areas: • Comprise all other lands located within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Southern Rivers Watershed Management Areas The City's Southern Rivers Watershed Management Area consists of the North Landing River,Northwest River and Back Bay secondary watersheds and is regulated by Appendix G of City Code.Waterways within the Southern Rivers Watershed Area are influenced by wind driven tides rather than lunar tides.The Southern Rivers Watershed features include: • Tidal wetlands; • Nontidal wetlands,as defined by soil type,adjacent to shorelines and tidal wetlands; • A 50 foot wide vegetated buffer as measured from the landward limit of the above resources,as they exist at a specific site. A map of the Southern Rivers Watershed Area is found in the Technical Report Appendix. Landscaping and Tree Protection The growth and development attracted to the City because of its natural beauty oftentimes results in the removal of trees and other plant material.The City presently administers a system of tree protection and landscaping ordinances designed to help offset losses.These ordinances;include: • Appendix E,Tree Planting,Preservation and Replacement Ordinance as a means to ensure adequate tree cover in residential areas throughout City. • Appendix A,Article 2.Section G,Landscaping,Screening,and Buffering Specifications and Standards section of the Zoning Ordinance as a reference for persons who are tasked with performing work in accordance with City ordinances that regulate landscaping,screening,and buffering. • Appendix C.Section 5A,Parking Lot and Foundation Landscaping section of the Site Plan Ordinance,which includes the Foundation Planting Landscape Ordinance.The 144 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ordinance applies to commercial and public buildings,display areas,dumpster and trash receptacle areas,loading docks,parking garages,and parking lots. To assist developers with implementing the requirements of these ordinances,the draft Integrated Site Design Guide has been developed as a tool to combine landscape techniques with design components to meet the City site plan review requirements and provide examples of best management practices.The draft Guide can be found at http://www.vbgov.com/government/offices/eso/Pages/integrated-site-guide.aspx. Stormwater Management In accordance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act,the City has held an National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Storm Water Permit since 1993 with the DEQ,known as the VPDES MS4 Permit.Elements of the permit include: • Program Administration and Reporting; • Operational Requirements; • Stormwater Pollution Reduction; • Infrastructure Data Management;and • Public Outreach and Education A Stormwater Utility Fee was implemented by the City in FY 1992/1993 as a way to fund the VPDES MS4 permit program,and other stormwater initiatives.The City's Stormwater Program consists of three main components that include Operations and Maintenance, Water Quality,and Flood Control.Redevelopment activities provide opportunities to retrofit the existing stormwater system,while new development provides opportunities to address larger issues such as regional stormwater management. The City's stormwater system consists of a network of stormwater management facilities and collection and conveyance systems.This system currently includes ninety-six(96) regional stormwater management facilities,defined as those that equal or exceed five acres in size. Maps showing the City's Stormwater Drainage Basins and the locations of major stormwater management facilities and their corresponding service areas are found on Figures 19 and 20 in this section of the Technical Report. 145 i FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY W`'lite E , 8 City of Vrrginfa Beach, t f Comprehens Pian Tedlntea►iteport :v.x.. 0 1 2 , — ..... - ---- k 30 1 22 �c‘,.... I . VieT J 111141416. r 41°64 -- 24''_- - 1 / 29 64 i 20 26 2 �' $4- Stormwater Drainage Basin -"-1.13 . ,, .p Military Base ` s' rc Map ID Ban Wore i ,_i � �;# — 1 Black ester ' ,...„,....v..,..#4,-:, 2 Cane)No.1 South ::> " # 3 Camel No.4 .15 25 d Easb�n Branch Lynnhasen Riser ,;',,,,',.--,,,,,,,,,--.2_- \ 5 Great Neck Creek 6 Huntlriton Basin 7 King Creek&Banbury-Leel Green 8 Lake Wahl-Lake Taylor 9 Little Creek 10 LI" Bridge Creek Amphibious Base , .:�.,�z 11 'Conlon Bridge Creek 12 Laver Back Bay i `16 13 Laver Canal No.3 South 14 Lower N°'11--- -andi g Ricer ri . , 15 Lower West Neck Creek 21 ;.' 16 Midge Back Bay 17 Munoen PdM _. other Basins south of E.Branch BACK 18 Eliza bath Rher 1' BAy 19 Oats Creek 20 Salem Canal 21 Sandhi ge 22 Seashore 23 Stumpy Lake - -- 24 Thalia Creak , 25 Upper Back Bay Basins 17 26 Upper West Neck Creek 27 Watershed 17 —„26 Watershed 20 r 29 Watershed 22 30 Western Branch Lynnha en Riser 31 Wolfsflare Creek Stormwater Drainage Basins For additional inlorn>ation Sources:Vkgiha Beach Dept of Public V�Wks;Virginia Beach Dept of Communieatans phase refer m the and Information technology Center for Geospacal Infonrralion Services,21716 City of Virginia Beach Dselaimer.Mal current as or February map for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at. Please see Apfxrndix A for the complete map disclaimer and further inforrretion about this map. ww+�rvbgov.00rrdPlanrwrg FIGURE 19 146 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-Its Our Future:A Choice City ....---------.._..-- February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAY vv x!1!1 so I J g S —..—,,,Ilk.,,„. :"4.40. '' .'''-': ''' -:' rf.:....4:.2.„4::.i.f',t„-...-,,-4.",t City of Vi glnla Beech .-.r; . : .. Comprehensive flan. ~' Technfcal Repoit O� 0 1 2 3 4 b 3 mem 4 MNea.s t* . - i hp 1 • fp • 10 _moo is _. 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Please see Appendix A for the complete map discl ar r and further information about this map vnvwvbgov.com/Plannng FIGURE 20 147 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 ENERGY LEED Certification The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) (LEED) program recognizes buildings that meet certain point thresholds based on various building credit criteria.LEED certified buildings save money and resources,have a positive impact on the health of occupants,and promote sustainable building practices.Currently,Virginia Beach has 57 LEED certified buildings including private buildings and public schools; a complete list can be found at http://www.usgbc.org/projects. The following City-owned buildings are LEED certified: 1. Williams Farm Recreation Center(LEED"Silver") 2. Animal Shelter(LEED "Silver") 3. Chesapeake Beach Fire Station (LEED"Certified") 4. Town Center Fire Station Plan (LEED "Silver") 5. Bow Creek Recreation Center Plan (LEED "Certified") 6. Special Operations Building Plan (LEED "Certified") 7. Virginia Beach Convention Center(LEED "Gold"under LEED Operations& Maintenance) 8. Virginia Beach Visitor Information Center(LEED"Gold"under LEED Operations& Maintenance) Additional LEED buildings on the horizon include: 1. Blackwater Fire Station is designed for LEED"Silver"certification (constructed) 2. Kempsville Recreation Center is designed for LEED "Silver"certification (under construction) 3. Housing Resource Center is being designed for LEED "Certified"certification,with the potential for LEED"Silver"certification 4. Parks and Recreation Administration Building is being designed for LEED "Silver" certification 5. Marine Animal Care Facility is being designed for LEED "Silver" certification 6. 4th. Police Precinct is being designed for LEED"Silver" certification Energy Star In addition to pursuing LEED certification,commercial buildings and industrial plants can pursue ENERGY STAR certification if it performs higher in energy performance standards set by the EPA than at least 75%of similar buildings nationwide.In 2015,the Virginia Beach MSA was recognized as the#1 Mid-Sized City based on the number of building receiving ENERGY STAR certification.Current rankings and certified buildings can be found at https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/topcities. 148 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 NOISE,LIGHT,AND AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT Noise Attenuation The City adopted the Airport Noise Attenuation and Safety Ordinance (Appendix I of City Code)to protect the public health,safety,and welfare from excessive noise and potential accidents associated with proximity to aircraft operations.The ordinance establishes acoustical performance standards for noise attenuation in construction,disclosure requirements for purchasers or lessees of property within a noise zone,and boundaries for airport noise zones. Noise attenuation measures are required by the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code for new residential and certain non-residential construction,including additions,located within noise zones 65 dB DNL(day/night average sound level) or greater.Additionally,the City Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A of City Code)allows a maximum density for property in the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) of one unit per fifteen acres of developable property (1:15)in the greater than 75 dB DNL Noise Zone and one unit per five acres (1:5) in the 70- 75 dB DNL Noise Zone. Additionally,Article II of Chapter 23 of City Code includes provisions regulating sounds considered to be a hazard to public health,welfare,peace and safety,and quality of life. Air Quality Management Air quality problems affecting the City are primarily associated with motor vehicle emissions and smoke from wood-burning fireplaces.The Hampton Roads Region has been classified as an air quality maintenance area by the EPA,a designation given to an area that was previously designated as a non-attainment area that later met the federal standard.The EPA has approved an air quality maintenance plan showing how the region will remain in attainment through 2018,which can be found on the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality website http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Air/AirQualityPlans/OzoneandPM25Regi onalPlanningActivities.aspx. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality also maintains air monitoring sites throughout the state,including three in the Southside Hampton Roads region (1 in Norfolk and 2 in Suffolk).Current Regional air quality data can be found at http://vadeq.tx.sutron.com/. Stationary Air Permit Locations Air quality permits are required for industrial sites and facilities that emit regulated pollutants to ensure that their emissions do not cause harm to the public or the environment.The regulated air pollution point sources include uses such as dry cleaners, small manufacturing and fabrication industries,photocopying and photo processing shops. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issues permits and monitors permit holders to ensure compliance (http://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Air/PermittingCompliance.aspx). 149 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT The City of Virginia Beach offers a wide variety of recycling options including curbside pickup and drop-off locations.There are four(4) drop-off locations in Virginia Beach that can be found at http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public-works/pw- waste-management/Pages/recycling-drop-off-sites.aspx.The City's Landfill and Resource Recovery Center offers a one-stop shop where residents can bring recycling materials including household recycling,batteries,cooking grease and oil,electronics,household hazardous waste,metals,plastic bags,tires and yard debris along with any materials that cannot be recycled for disposal (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public- works/pw-waste-management/Pages/city-landfill.aspx). The following chart depicts the amount of waste collected per residence,including the percent recycled. 10/11 123,919 1.17 0.29 19.87% 34.45% 11/12 124,171 1.11 0.28 20.25% 35.43% 12/13 124,547 1.08 0.28 20.70% 37.78% 13/14 124,653 1.04 0.28 20.90% 37.52% 14/15 124,840 1.07 0.26 19.60% 36.13% NOTE: MSW(Municipal Solid Waste) - Regular household trash,bulk collection, other departments'waste Yard Debris -Curbside,yard waste containers,and other departments yard waste Recycling- Curbside,drop-off centers,tires,white goods;batteries added FY13; electronics,rigid plastics,oil&antifreeze added FY14 Residences- Single family,duplex,townhomes-average number for the year provided by PU Source: Department of Public Works,Waste Management 150 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 7. HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS The following section presents further details and explanation of the existing conditions and trends of the housing types,age,condition,value,tenancy,and overall affordability that were summarized in the Comprehensive Plan's Policy Report Section 2.3 on Housing and Neighborhoods. Please note that data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)should be used to discern trends over time,or a general picture,rather than to obtain an exact individual data points.This is due to ACS using small sample sizes,which occasionally results in anomalies and non-meaningful year-to-year variations within the data. • March 2015 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation slide_ • 2014 Housing Condition Survey Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation Andrew Friedman January 7,2015 • Real Estate Assessor's Annual Report Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Slide • Real Estate Assessor's Annual Report Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Slide EXISTING CHARACTERISTICS AND TRENDS IN HOUSING During the 1980s Virginia Beach had the distinction of being the fastest growing city in the country.In 1986,alone 8,000 new housing units were permitted. From the early 1990s through 2008,the housing stock increased an average of 1,200 housing units per year. Since then the housing growth has been significantly less than the boom development period. More recently the city has been growing at less than 1%per year.This is about 4,000 people and about 1,700 housing units per year. 151 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 VIRGINIA BEACH POPULATION 500,000 450,000 400,000 _ 350,000 - 300,0110 250,000 200,000 - 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 Source: March 2015 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation slide 7 152 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Desirability Standards for Housing The Census Bureau American Community Survey(ACS) reports that residents between birth and age nineteen are declining as a percentage of Virginia Beach's population while those age 65 and older are the only population segment that grew consistently from 2005 to 2012. According to the Virginia Department of Aging(VDA)residents exceeding the age of 85, which numbered 5,630 in 2010 for Virginia Beach, will also likely increase dramatically. Overall, this age group will create additional demand for nursing home care. AGE OF VIRGINIA BEACH RESIDENTS 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 111 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% i f 0046 0 to 19 20 to 44 451.o 64 65 and Older •2005 ■2006 ■2007 ■2005 ■2009 ■2010 N2011 N2012 Source:American Community Survey March 2015 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation slide 153 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Housing Development For 2014, the City's Real Estate Assessor reported that the city had 173,504 total housing units: • Single family detached comprised 97,456 units or 56%; • Townhouses comprised 19,692 units or 11%; • Condos and duplexes comprised 23,712 units or 14%;and • Apartments comprised 32,644 units or 19%. Source:Real Estate Assessor's Report-2014 173,504 Total Housing Units •Single Family detached •Townhouse •Condos and duplexes •Apartments March 20:L5 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation slide For 2015,the City's Real Estate Assessor reported that the city had 176,084 total housing units: 141,826 non multifamily housing units 32,633 multifamily units • Housing in Virginia Beach by Type Real Estate Assessor's Report,January,2015 Duplex/home w/apts, 1,394,1% High Rise condo/co- op, 2,841,2% March 2015 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of Housing and Neighbonccod Preservation slide]] 154 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 HOUSING BY TYPE 200,000 180,000 160,000 140,000 • • 1..0,000 1111116111. ":11 II 100,000 nay,. . .�...-max,. ., . . 80,000 60,000 • • • • 40,000 ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 20,000 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 ®Single Family UTownhouse ['Condominium ■Duplex/Home with Apartments 0Apartment Units Source: Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor March 2015 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation slide 11 155 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The contruction of single family homes has been declining.This declining rate of construction has been occurring since 2008 when only 1,743 single family units were constructed while at the same time 4,007 apartments and 3,420 condos units were built. NUMBER OF NEW HOUSING UNITS BUILT 2,500 2,000 4 mom.,- tyi 1,500 0 1,000 500 n,, 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 CalendarYear Source: March 2015 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation slide 9 NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION - 1,459 NEW UNITS BUILT IN 2014 Residential 381 Single Family $112,398,200 6 Duplexes 2,321,800 191 Condominium Units 38,288,700 912 Apartments 120,123,100 1,188 Residential Additions 30,487,700 Total Residential New Construction �.. ,w. $304,696,800$ 69.3% Total New Construction $439,851,100 100 Source: March 2015 Presentation to VB Planning Commission by Dept.of!lousing and Neighborhood Preservation slide 10 156 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Age of Housing Stock Despite this continued growth of the construction of housing units,Table_shows that almost 44 percent of all the housing units in Virginia Beach were built prior to 1980.This means that slightly under 50 percent of the city's housing stock is nearly 30 years old or older. Age of Housing Stock 2010 (source: Real Estate Assessor's Office via DHNP) o 09 years old-9.9% o 10-19 years old- 12.4% o 20-29 years old- 33.7% o 30-39 years old- 20% o 40-49 years old- 14.1% o 50-59 years old- 7.1% o 60 years old- 1.8% The average age of housing units is increasing and will continue to increase through 2040. As of 2015,the City Real Estate Assessor's records indicate that 42 percent of the housing stock is 40 years old or older.Assuming an annual growth rate of 1,300 housing units, which is about the current rate,this percentage will increase to 70 percent by 2040.This is triple the percentage that we have today.Even more significant for this time period is that 60 percent of the housing stock will reach the age of 50 years old or older. AGE OF HOUSING STOCK (2040) — IN 2040, 60% OF VB HOUSING WILL BE 50 YEARS OLD OR OLDER! As of 2040 30.0% 26% 25.0% 20.0% 16% 15.0% 90l 10% 11% 10.0% 7% 7% 7% 6% 5.0% 1% 0.0% I I 1 I T f 1 1 1 1 0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90 Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Years Old Old Old Old Old Old Old Old Old or Older Source:IterI Est tit e,sst:'sor's()Hive 157 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Physical Conditions of Housing Given the relationship between neighborhood vitality and aging housing stock,the physical condition of housing units plays a key role in maintaining the general health of the City and its neighborhoods. Housing Conditions Surveys The method the City has used to gauge the physical condition of its housing stock began in 1990,when the City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation (DHNP)began a system to obtain statistical data on housing conditions by periodically conducting citywide"windshield"surveys of dwelling units by teams of inspectors making observations from the public right-of-way. The purpose is to provide a tool for determining a reasonable estimate of the condition of the City's housing stock and identify any trends,geographic areas or characteristics (such as type,age,or assessed value of structure)which can assist the City in determining the need for additional programs or services.These results are considered to be a key indicator of the health of the city's housing and neighborhoods and a direct reflection of our efforts to promote vibrant,blight-free neighborhoods. These surveys recorded representative samples of housing units which are then rated based on the exterior of the buildings meeting code requirements.For example,if the exterior of a multifamily complex(apartment or condominium)was rated deficient,then all the dwelling units were also rated deficient. Five surveys have been conducted as of 2014.All the surveys classified the unit's exterior maintenance conditions by four categories: • Standard-no exterior deficiencies with zero building maintenance code violations; • Deficient-minor defects to be easily corrected in the course of regular maintenance; • Deteriorated-structure defects of greater severity that is not normally repaired in the course of regular maintenance; • Dilapic.ated-critical defects that are not feasible to repair and endanger the health or safety of occupants. The first two surveys in 1990 and 2000 included single and multifamily residential and mobile home units,excluding those on military property. The 1990 and 2000 residential dwelling conditions survey results revealed the following: • 79% of all the housing units were standard; • 18% of the units were deficient; • 3%of the units were deteriorated;and, • Less than 1%of the structures were found to be dilapidated. In 2004,the third survey was limited to the 6,085 multifamily buildings in the city,which comprised of 168 multifamily complexes varying in size from 1 building to 150 buildings. This category of dwelling units,at the time,accounted for 25%of all housing in the city. The survey revealed the following: • 60%of all the multifamily units were standard; • 36% o[the units were deficient; • 4%of the units were deteriorated;and, • None of the structures were found to be dilapidated. 158 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The fourth survey took place in 2006 and applied to a sample of approximately 2,500 single family units. These single family units included detached homes,townhomes,duplexes,and houses with apartments. The 2006 survey results revealed that: • 80%of all the units in the sample were standard; • 18%of the units were deficient; • 2%of the units were deteriorated or were found to be dilapidated. These findings are representative of the conditions of structures citywide at a 95% confidence level,meaning: • 78-82%of the all the single-family residential structures in the city are standard; • 16-20%of the all the single-family residential structures were deficient; • 0-4%of the all the single-family residential structures were deteriorated or dilapidated. The fifth city-wide housing survey process was completed in 2014,eight years since the last survey was conducted in 2006.The 2014 survey use a randomly chosen sample of 5,912 single family units.The sample size was done to insure validity at the census tract level. These single family units included detached homes,townhomes,duplexes,and houses with apartments. Multifamily apartments and condominiums were excluded. Survey results indicate that the overall condition of housing has remained relatively constant,despite an increase in average age.Over eighty-six percent(86%)of the City's housing meets or exceeds the"standard"or acceptable leve1.19 Each structure and the surrounding exterior premises were assigned a rating.The 2014 Housing Condition survey results revealed the following: • 86%of the units are in standard condition (5,069 units) • 14%of the units are deficient(819 units) • 0%of the units are deteriorated or dilapidated (24 units) 2014 Housing Condition Survey Includes both buildings and property 3% 111 ■Surveyed properties with NO violations in Surveyed properties with just bldg violations ■Surveyed properties with just property violations ■Surveyed properties with both types of violations 19 City of Virginia Beach,Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation,2014. 159 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Survey Results by Housing Condition Only (not property) Deficient Building,819, 14% eriorated Other,24 dings,23, 0% pidated u1 i Ings,i,o% Conclusions and Analysis Assuming that our survey results are valid: • In 1990,79%of our housing was in standard condition • In 2014,24 years later,86%was in standard condition COMPARISON OF NON-STANDARD RESIDENTIAL UNITS The following table provides a breakdown of the deficient residential units in the City between 1990 and 2014. Non-Standard Residential Units between 1990 and 2014 CONDITION 1990 2000 2004 2006 2014 (single& (single& (multifamily) (single-family (single-family multi-family, multi-family, citywide) citywide) mobile homes) mobile homes) units % units % bldgs % units % units Deficient 18% 25,671 25% 35,463 36% 2,197 18% 21,600 14% 819 Deteriorated 3% 3,824 3% 4,567 4% 227 0% 23 2% 2,400 Dila•idated 1% 106 1% 1,544 0% 0 0% 1 Total 22% 29,601 29% 41,574 40% 2,424 20% 24,000 14% 5,912 , Source:City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation 160 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 24 Years of Survey Results % Standard - Building Condition Only 100 90 _— 20 83.06 82.50 — _ 86 oo .1 79.45 8o 70 6o .11111 _ 50 40 30 1111111 MEI0 1 10 0 1 1 1990 1995 1997 2006 2014 Ownership For most homeowners, housing represents the family's largest single financial investment. However, based upon median income and housing values, the trend is showing that achieving home ownership is becoming more and more difficult. According to the City Real Estate Assessor's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, the average value for residential units increased by 2.3 percent for 2014. As the average annual housing values in the City continue to increase, the result has been to further increase the size of an existing housing affordability gap that is already wide.For 2015 the average home price in Virginia Beach is $225,300 , approximately 3.18 times the City's median income level of$70,900 for a family of four making Virginia Beach moderately unaffordable for home buyers. Housing Values Between 1990 and 2009, average annual increases in housing values ranged from a low of 8.3% for townhouses to a high of 11.7% for low rise condominiums. For all residences, during this period the annual increase averaged 10.8%. 161 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PERCENT CHANGE IN REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS, 2007-2016 - VB REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 25% , — 20% g 15% 6 10% a 5°10 .4K Wkx,, D4 4 0% -777-7 -10% ,4 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 FiscalYear Median Mean Percentage of Housing by Assessment Range,2015 $750,000 to $500,000 to $1,000,000 per$1,000.000 $750,000 2% 1% Less than $150,000 $350,000 to 18% $500,000 11% $150,000 to $250,000 to $200,000 $350,000 21% 22% $200,000 to $250,000 162 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Tenancy The percentage of renters in Virginia Beach is increasing. From 2010 to 2014, renter occupied housing increased from 34.3 percent to 38.1 percent; while the percentage of owner occupied housing decreased from 65.7 percent to 61.9 percent. Housing Affordability The conventional public policy indicator of housing affordability in the United States is the percent of income spent on housing. Housing expenditures that exceed 30% of household income have historically been viewed as an indicator of a housing affordability problem. 'Housing cost burden'reflect the percent of income paid for housing by each household living in the geographic area reported.Although obviously related,housing cost burden is a distinctly different measure than the affordability indexes that are based on the typical housing cost and median income.The housing cost burden measure provides the actual "affordability outcome" of the housing choices made by individual households. Clearly these choices are constrained by each household's income and preferences,as by the housing available in the community. Housing Affordability Index measure affordability based on the ratio of median income to median housing cost. Reflects the affordability of the average unit for the average household consumer-Housing Virginia For example, in 2013, median household incomes of$107,300 could afford no more than the dwellings priced at($64,400)below the median value. Based upon median income and housing values,the trend is showing that home ownership is becoming more and more difficult for many people. Between 1990 and 2009 housing values annual increased an average of 10.8%for all residences. PERCENTAGE OF HOUSING BY VALUE RANGE 18% Assessed Less Than $150,000 39% Assessed Less Than $200,000 59% Assessed Less Than $250,000 81% Assessed Less Than $350,000 92% Assessed Less Than $500,000 97% Assessed Less Than $750,000 99% Assessed Less Than $1,000,000 There are 1,731 homes assessed over$1,000,000. Slide 9 of Assessors 2016 Report 163 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Fifty-three percent of renters spend more than 30% of their income for housing; 94% of households with incomes under $35,000 pay more than 30% of their income for rent. Households in this situation are therefore financially unstable. In Virginia Beach,of the estimated 84,737 households with a mortgage;40.8 percent are considered housing cost burdened and of the estimated 56,234 households renters,53.4 percent are considered housing cost burdened. The graph shows that for 2014 57,716 total renters with 28,933 housing cost burdened or 50.1% 50% OF VB RENTER HOUSEHOLDS PAY LESS THAN 30% OF THEIR INCOME FOR RENT Number of Renter Households' by %of Income used for Housing 28,933 center ■under 30%of households are paying income more than ■30-34%of income 30%of their 111 income for ■35+%of income rent For comparison,Norfolk has 44,212 occupied rental units,25,259 paying>30%, or 57%of renter households. Sour;e:Aiartiran Community Survey From 2010 through 2014,the combined effect of the housing price increases and increased demand for rental housing elevated rents from$1,200 to$1,291,almost an eight 8% percent increase. Incomes of low income renters declined compared to rental costs during the recession and have not recovered.Source: Housing Virginia Sourcebook/Virginia Beach Families The number of owner-occupied households is 106,510. The number of renter-occupied households is 57,716 which equates to 142,051 people. Source:Census Bureau American Communities Survey(estimate)via CVB HNP. According to the U.S.Census,of the estimated 177,945 housing units in Virginia Beach,the number of owner-occupied is 106,510 or 60%. The number of renter-occupied housing units is 57,716 or 32%.Eight percent or 13,719 housing units are estimated to be vacant.20 20 Ibid: slide 6. 164 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 AFFORDABILITY OF OWNER AND RENTER OCCUPIED HOUSING Attu d'ab Nt+of Soid H.°,° .�At Medan Omer Income ..•..At Medan Renter Income 40 !UlHiiiIIlliiiiI 3511■/I 1l. 25 • 2O 15 O O O 0 8 0 a Q 8 0 Q 0 8 0 0 0 8 8 C 0 Year,Quarter nr,d t,•, ,le•:b t. _r. ,..r._u. iR,..e.a,.r. Tenancy From 1999 through 2008 rents increased by an average of 6 percent per year. The percentage of renters is increasing. Source: Census/Source:DHNP Comprehensive Plan Survey Outcomes #10 and#11./Source:DHNP—Presentation entitled "Virginia Beach Families Family and Youth Opportunities Strategic Issue Team—September, 2014"slide 8 Fifty percent(50%) of renter households in Virginia Beach pay 30%or more of their income for rent.21—slide 28 Source:American Community Survey- Census 21 City of Virginia Beach, Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation. Presentation entitled"Virginia Beach Families Family and Youth Opportunities Strategic Issue Team-September, 2014":slides 8 and 28. 165 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE: 177,945 ESTIMATED HOUSING UNITS Occupancy of Housing Units in VB ■ 13719, 8% •Owner-occupied •Renter-occupied ■Vacant Census Bureau— American Communities Survey 166 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PERCENTAGE OF RENTERS IS INCREASING 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 —Renters 0.3 --Owners 0.2 Source: 0.1 Census 0 1 I 1 f I 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Census Bureau American Communities Survey (estimate): o 448,479 People o 177,945 Total housing units • 13,719 vacant • 106,510 owner-occupied • 57,716 Renter-occupied households —142,051 people; o Real Estate Assessor's Report for 2014 • 140,860 non-multifamily housing units • 32,644 multi-family units • 173,504 total housing units 167 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Eligibility Requirements for Buyers In order to be deemed an eligible buyer of a workforce housing unit,a household must meet all of the following criteria at the time of application and through the time of settlement: • Must live or work full-time in Virginia Beach, or have a bona fide offer of full-time employment in Virginia Beach within 3 months of the time of application; • Cannot own,or have a controlling interest in,other real estate property; • Household's annual gross income must be between 80% and 120% of area median income (AMI), adjusted for household size (click here for the Workforce Housing Program Income Guidelines);and • Net worth cannot exceed 50% of the sales price of the workforce housing unit. WORKFORCE HOUSING PROGRAM INCOME GUIDELINES Effective March 6,2015 Number in Household 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 r • ea,Tedian Income $59,556 $68,064 $76,572 $85,080 $91,886 $98,693 $105,499 $112,306 110%Area(Median Income $54.593 $62,392 $70,191 $77,990 $84,229 $90,468 $96,708 $102,947 rr•'. •rea 11e.lan Income $49,630 $56,720 $63,810 $70,900 $76,572 $82,244 $87,916 $93,588 •i' rea •'lan Income $44,667 $51,048 $57,429 $63,810 $68,915 $74,020 ' $84,229 :r '. • -a -pian Income $39,704 $45,376 $51,048 $56,720 $61,258 $65,795 $70,333 $74,870 70%Area Median Income $34,741 $39,704 $44,667 $49,630 $53,600 $57,571 $61,541 $65,512 61%Area Median Income $29,778 $34,032 $38286 $42,540 $45,943 $49,346 $52,750 $56,153 50%Area Median Income $24,815 $28,360 $31,905 $35,450 $38,286 541,122 $43,958 $46,794 40%Area Median Income $19,852 $22,688 $25,524 $28,360 $30,629 $32,898 $35,166 $37,435 The Area Median Income(AMI)for a Household of 4 as established by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)is$70,900. Homebuyers: To purchase a home under the Workforce Housing Program,a household's gross annual income cannot be less than 80%of the AMI or greater than 120%of the AMI,based on household size. Renters: To rent an apartment under the Workforce Housing Program,a household's gross annual income cannt be less than 40%of the AMI or greater than 90%of the AMI based on household size. If the apartment building contains an elevator,the household's gross annual income cannot exceed,100%of the AMI,based on household size. Homebuyers:To purchase a home under the Workforce Housing Program,a household's gross annual income cannot be less than 80%of the AMI or greater than 120%of the AMI, based on household size. Renters:To rent an apartment under the Workforce Housing Program,a household's gross annual income cannot be less than 40%of the AMI or greater than 90% of the AMI based on household size.If the apartment building contains an elevator,the household's gross annual income cannot exceed 100%of the AMI,based on household size. 168 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Through the program,buyers at targeted incomes are given a chance to become homeowners when they would have otherwise been priced out of the market by enhancing the affordability of the housing unit by up to 25%. Program participants' mortgage interest is tax deductible and they experience increased wealth in the form of equity. Programs and Opportunities for Renters And Homeowners The Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation administers a variety of programs that are available to improve both the condition of the residential dwellings and housing opportunities in the City. Many of these programs have multiple sources of funding that could include: • Grants and low interest loans provided by the City's Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation utilizing HUD and other sources of funding for emergency repairs and rehabilitation of deteriorated structures • Section 8 Rent Subsidy Program and federal funding for security deposits for qualified renters • Virginia Beach Community Development Corporation,a city assisted non-profit housing development organization that operates programs to increase housing opportunities for renters and homeowners citywide • Low income housing tax credits • Tax exempt bonds • Funding from VHDA for homeownership and rehabilitation • Workforce Housing as developed on a voluntary basis by private developers Federally subsidized apartment complexes that provide several hundred reduced-rent units for eligible households,low-income families,the elderly and/or disabled persons are located around the City. Homeless In 2011, Virginia Beach had 427 homeless people, or 12 homeless for every 10,000 of our population, comparing favorably with the national average of 22 homeless per 10,000. This number fell by 90 people from the year before Housing Facilities for Seniors Several types of housing developments for seniors exist in the City(see Figure_for locations). The three main categories of housing for seniors include: • Independent Living Facilities-provide housing for senior residents that require little or no assistance with daily living activities. • Assisted Living Facilities-provide housing for senior residents that are functionally impaired and require complete assistance with daily living activities. • Nursing Facilities-provide housing for senior residents that are severely impaired and require 24 hour nursing care. For purposes of this planning document,the term"Housing for Seniors"is limited to those facilities that were granted a conditional use permit by City Council and are age-restricted by definition of the City Zoning Ordinance.With the exception of the facility known as Silver Hill at Thalia,the age restriction or occupancy criteria is age sixty-two (62) for independent and assisted living facilities for those who are not disabled or ill. 169 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 The following table lists the senior housing facilities citywide that require a conditional use permit.Not listed are those facilities in the City that cater to seniors but did not apply for this special permitting process and therefore may have different age-restrictions. 170 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Co mpr 2016ehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24, N CHESAPEAKE BAY 'fit r ~'' of W! lrtla Beach s Comprehensive Pian rc 623 ]Report ��r' 41 0 1 .2 ' 3 4 5 ._,Mika a a ti 2e � � 33 ,-1"-- ,., t 1 1t�23 ,. - s 2124111127 12 19 a -, ._ Nla 264 24#7 _ 2 , • �� ,,� ,,r' 10 14 2 �, s 31 . 1..,:-T.,-,,,:iii,,.;.-.: r fr 16 TLANTI ,.'^r^ '' 1 `. I, t ti • i 1s �SeniorHousing Facility by ��fd` map ID FacityName Napo IScMlty anis Type Our Ladyct Perpetual Help Health / I Abundant Care 22 Center • Assisted Pant Chesapeake on the Bay 2 Assisted Lidng at Pritchard Road 23 {proposed) • Assisted/Nursing 3 Agamic Shores 24 Riser Pointe Rehabthtation Center 4 llria Virginia Bead 25 Russell House • Independent Sentara Nursing and Rehabilitation o Independent/Assisted 5 Baylalae Assisted Lising 26 +Mndennere Bayside Health 8 Rehabiitation • Independent/Assisted 6 Center 27 Sentara Nursing Center I Nursing Beacon Shores Nursing and 7 Rehatlilltation Center 28 Sentara Village • Nursing 8 Berger�GoodrichHome 29 SilserHillatGreatNedc 9 B ookdale Virginia Beach 30 Silver Hill at Town Center Senior HOusirtg t0 Com mons at Princess Anne 31 Shcisen House Facility by Status The Crossings at Independence ■ Active 11 FrstColonialInn 32 (proposed) Golden Living Ce Mer-Lynn Shores Proposed 12 Chateau 33 The Gardens 13 Heritage Hall 34 The Sande at Beth Shdom Village Military Base 14 Hdland House 35 The Terrace at Beth Sholom 15 Hope Haven 36 4he VVatedord at Viryinia Beach Kern pasha Health&Rehabilitation 16 Center 37 TranquilityatThe Lakes(Proposed) Kindred Transitional Care end 17 Rehabilitation 38 lhrdoria Place Virginia Beach Heath Care arid 18 Kings Grant Home 39 Rehabilitation Center 19 Luther Martyr 40 'Me leyan Place (tas minster CantertwryOn NORTH CAROLINA 20 Lynnhaven Cove 41 Chesapeala Bay 21 urian',Saner 1 , Senior Housing Facilities For additional Worrretion Sources:Vrginla Beach Dept d Communications and Information Technology please rater to the Center for Geospatial Information Services,2015 City of Virgins Beach DitxlaimarFor general planning purposes only.Please see the general mapping dsciaimer Com Plan at with the City d Vkginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 7echrrcal Report.. vw.vvhgov.ccmhPlanning FIGURE 1 171 I FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Senior Housing Facilities September 2015 44 6 OA y "O fa C 4 a zs 6) a im z w.4 .I., z 5 Baylake Assisted Living X 22 Point Chesapeake on the Bay(proposed) X 40 Westminster—Canterbury On Chesapeake Bay X X X 37 Victoria Place X 9 Brookdale Virginia Beach X 9 Pacifica Senior Living X 6 Bayside Health Care Center X 32 The Gardens X 13 Heritage Hall X 39 Wesleyan Place X 1 Abundant Care X 36 Tranquility at The Lakes(proposed) X 30 Sullivan House X 3 Atlantic Shores X X X 38 Virginia Beach Health Care and rehabilitation Center X 28 Silver Hill at Great Neck X 16 Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation at Bay Pointe X 25 Sentara Nursing and Rehabilitation Center-Windermere X 11 First Colonial Inn X X 24 Russell House X 3 Atria Virginia Beach X 2 Assisted Living at Pritchard Road X 14 Holland House _- X 21 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Center X X 27 Sentara Village X 26 Sentara Nursing Center X 8 Berger/Goodrich Home X 33 The Sands at Beth Sholom Village X 34 The Terrance at Beth Sholom Village X 10 Commons at Princess Anne X 15 Kempsville Health&Rehab Center X 19 Lynnhaven Cove X 20 Marian Manor X 32 Legacy Grande Senior Apartments X 31 The Crossing at Independence(proposed) X 23 Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation at River Pointe X 18 Luther Manor X 4 Golden Living Center—Lynn Shores Chateau X 7 Beacon Shores Center X 17 Kings Grant Home X 29 Silver Hill at Town Center X Sources: City of Virginia Beach Department of Planning and the City of Virginia Beach Senior Housing Guide, Mayor's Commission on Aging,October 2015 172 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 8. ECONOMIC VITALITY ISSUES AND TRENDS After some tough years,the economy is slowly starting to improve.The Virginia Employment Commission's projections show,with the full impact of the recession hitting in Calendar Year(CY) 2009,that nonfarm place-of-work payroll employment lost 92,600 jobs, or 2.5 percent.While Virginia's CY 2009 job loss appears to be 2.5 percent,job loss in the nation in the similar period is projected to be 3.7 percent(source:VEC,Economic Assumptions For The United States and Virginia dated December 2009,page 25). Virginia Beach's 2012 unemployment rate of 5.9 is almost 2%lower than the U.S.rate,.4%lower than that of Chesapeake,the next lowest within the region,and.5%lower than the MSA rate. Per capita income levels in Virginia Beach are on par with the commonwealth and above the national average. The population,of 451,672,ranked 2nd in the state and the city's 2011 household income number of$64,416 continues to have the highest household income number except for the City of Chesapeake within the Hampton Roads region. Virginia Beach,Norfolk,Newport News,Virginia/North Carolina,the state's second largest metropolitan statistical area (MSA),has fared the best of Virginia's three large metropolitan areas(source:VEC,Economic Assumptions For The United States and Virginia dated December 2009,page 25). The City's economy continues to diversify. Efforts to diversify the economic base are ongoing,led by private enterprise,tourism,and a strong military presence. In addition, many international corporations have established headquarters in the region.Virginia Beach has nine major business districts,each with a distinct character and industry base;as well as nine business parks.Some districts are heavily populated,making them ideal for corporate and retail clusters others are located where major transportation corridors converge,providing ideal locations for industrial development. Recognizing the crucial role these districts will play in the future growth of Virginia Beach; the city has designated eight of the nine major business districts as"strategic growth areas." This designation means the City plans to spur growth in these areas by investing in forward-thinking infrastructure and developing a distinct identity to foster continued growth and attract business to these districts. The City's business parks,a majority of which fall within a major business district,allow companies to benefit from an advanced infrastructure and a synergy that's achieved by allowing companies in similar industries to locate in close proximity. While this diversification is important the military presence still serves as a partially insulating force against cyclical economic trends. Retail and service industries continue to represent an important portion of the economy. This can be attributed to the strength of the tourism industry and the suburban nature of our community. THE OVERALL SYSTEM The City's functional links to the region need to be fully understood when local governments guide local business activity. The need for greater regional cooperation is essential to a healthy economy in our area,especially when collective economic powers are limited. The military installations,commercial ports,shipping facilities,state parks,tourist attractions and cultural facilities are assets in common for all of Hampton Roads. 173 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Being the residential home to a large,commuting labor force has both benefits and drawbacks. As the City matures the preferred kind of job development could naturally occur where the best schools are,which has proven to be essential in producing the best potential professional labor force. Virginia Beach offers excellent schools,a safe living and working environment,and an abundance of natural resources. The City's proportion of local jobs per household has continued to grow despite the CY 2009 recession.Between 1990 and 2010,Virginia Beach's civilian employment grew from approximately 182,630 to around 207,139. The total employment figure increased from approximately 211,357 to 227,362,an annual increase of about 7.5%. Economic development cannot occur by creating jobs alone,it must be in conjunction with a comprehensive strategy that proposes a more livable City and quality of life to attract new residents and tourists alike. Human energy,information and skills are the most important raw materials needed for building an economy. The role of schools and learning must continue to expand in the community. Reports and studies done on healthy central business districts around the country have shown that great value is placed on face to face communications,even in this revolutionary age of communications technology. The incorporation of institutions of higher learning in land use planning of business parks and other significant employment bases could encourage a better interaction between the learners and the producers. For example,the Princess Anne Commons area has a vision to include educational,recreational and business development. The City promotes four basic statements in relation to economic development policies.The main themes that occur throughout the key plans,documents and goal statements are: • Improve workforce skills through technical training and higher education • Market the City effectively,internally and externally • Target businesses that support income growth • Redevelop older parts of the City INCOME Household and per capita income levels are another area that Virginia Beach shows relative dominance within the Hampton Roads area. The following tables show various income levels for the City and the growth over the most recent period of 2000-2010. Virginia Beach is projected to continue to show household income growth for the next five years. Within the Hampton Roads region,Virginia Beach continues to have the second highest household income following the City of Chesapeake. 174 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Median Household Incomes Virginia Beach and Surrounding Communities City 1990 2000 2010 2011 1990- 2000- 2000 2010 Growth Rate Virginia Beach $36,271 $48,681 $64,212 $64,416 34.21 31.90% Norfolk $23,563 $31,945 $41,643 $43,108 35.57% 30.35% Chesapeake $35,737 $50,745 $68,955 $66,563 41.99% 35.88% Hampton $30,144 $39,541 $51,275 $49,848 31.17% 29.67% Portsmouth $24,601 $33,782 $43,674 $42,647 37.31% 29.28% Suffolk $26,125 $41,114 $69,294 $64,334 57.37% 68.54% Newport News $27,469 $36,693 $50,937 $48,976 33.57% 38.81% Regional MSA $30,742 $42,698 $57,315 $57,356 38.89% 34.23% Source of Data: U.S.Census Bureau UNEMPLOYMENT The Hampton Roads region maintains consistently lower unemployment levels compared to the Commonwealth and U.S.rates. The table below shows employment and unemployment levels for several cities within Hampton Roads. Within this comparison,Virginia Beach maintains the lowest unemployment rate of all the cities within the region. Hampton Roads Region Employment and Unemployment March 2012 Area Name Civilian Employment Unemployment Unemployment Labor Force Virginia Beach _ 230,529 217,756 12,773 5.9% Chesapeake 119,148 112,068 7,080 6.3% Hampton 66,190 61,250 4,940 7.9% Newport News 91,266 84,886 6,380 7.6% Norfolk 106,476 98,553 7,923 8.0% Portsmouth 44,888 41,331 3,557 8.6% Suffolk 42,759 39,913 2,846 7.1% MSA 844,298 790,065 54,233 6.4% Virginia 4,328,420 4,080,943 247,477 5.7% U.S. 154,316,000 141,412,000 11,910,000 7.7% Source:"Hampton Roads Data Book-June 2012",Virginia Employment Commission EMPLOYMENT The number of jobs in the City has increased over the last two decades. From 1990 to 2010, employment in Virginia Beach grew at a rate of 7.5 %. In South Hampton Roads,only the City of Chesapeake exceeded that growth rate for the same period. The following table provides a summary comparison of the civilian and military employment trends between 1990 and 2010. 175 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Civilian and Military Employment Trends Vir?inia Beach 1990- 2010 2010Percent 1990 1995 2000 2005 Change Civiliar. 161,369 201,485 200,133 214,084 207,139 13.42% Military 28,727 21,961 23,349 21,337 20,223 -29.60% TOTAL, 211,357 223,446 223,482 235,421 227,362 7.57% Source:"Hampton Roads Data Book-June 2012",Virginia Employment Commission& Bureau of Economic Analysis Employment Statistics • In 2011,Virginia Beach had a civilian labor force of 230,961 persons,of which an average of 217,179 was employed ("Hampton Roads Data Book- June 2012",Virginia Employment Commission). • By the year 2040,the City is forecast to have approximately 311,700 jobs along with a population of approximately 497,500 persons (Hampton Roads 2034 Socio-Economic Forecast,HRPDC). • In 2012,the City's unemployment rate was around 5.9%.This was slightly above the State's unemployment rate of 5.7%and slightly below the Hampton Roads MSA rate of 6.4. The relatively low unemployment rates are due in part to the stabilizing influence of the military presence. See the following table for a comparison of the employment to population ratios for the South Hampton Roads area over the last two decades,and future forecasts. Employment to Population Ratios Employment to Population Ratios Forecast 2040 2040 2040 1990 2000 2010 Forecast Population Employment Chesa.eake 0.41 0.52 0.55 0.53 314,600 167,000 Norfolk 0.99 0.96 0.86 0.92 253,200 234,200 Portsmouth 0.57 0.53 0.60 0.71 98,200 70,400 Suffolk 0.40 0.41 0.40 0.34 182,700 62,900 ir:'nia Beach 0.48 0.56 0.54 0.62 497,500 311,700 Source:Hampton Roads 2040 Socioeconomic Forecast-October 2013, HRPDC http://hrtpo.com/uploads/docs/HR 2040 SocioeconomicForecast TAZAllocation F inalReport pdf NEW BUSINESS Business growth and demand within the City of Virginia Beach has caused absorption of over 11.8 million square feet of office space,industrial space (i.e.warehouse space, production,and distribution space),flex space (office/warehouse space),retail space,and hotel space. 176 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Virginia Beach Distribution of Facility Space for New Businesses Facility Type Square Feet %of Total Office 2,959,000 25.00% Industrial 1,905,000 16.09% Flex Space 513,000 4.33% Retail 4,246,000 35.87% Hotel 2,212,472 18.69% TOTAL 11,835,472 100% Source: Department of Economic Development,Costar,2007-20014 Data As the City matured,its ratio of jobs to housing continues to increase.Retail sales have also continued to grow over the last two decades.Virginia Beach has captured about 41%of all retail sales dollars in South Hampton Roads from 1995 through 2011.The following tables provide a summary comparison of the retail sales trends for South Hampton Roads over the last two decades. Retail Sales for South Hampton Roads Cities 1995 2000 2005 2010 2011 Chesapeake $1,565 $2,247 $2,723 $2,914 $2,927 Norfolk $1,925 $2,285 $2,452 $2,555 $2,589 Portsmouth $393 $405 $463 $559 $583 Suffolk $265 $352 $530 $642 $671 Virginia Beach $2,949 $3,655 $4,183 $4,690 $4,738 Total Retail Sales $7,097 $8,944 $10,351 $11,360 $11,508 Virginia Beach Captured 41% 41% 40% 41% 41% Source:"Hampton Roads Data Book,June 2012" (Millions of Dollars),Virginia Department of Taxation JOB SALARIES A key economic development role in the City is the promotion of the kinds of jobs that will help to raise the income levels in the City. The distribution of jobs in the City comprises a very large retail and service component. The following table provides a summary of the wage and salary for select job categories in the City. Jobs by Salary for Virginia Beach March 31,2013 (Wage and Salary Employment for Selected Categories) Average Emp. Average Weekly Type Jobs For Quarter Wage Agriculture, Forestry,Fishing&Mining 58 $440 Construction 8,949 $796 Transportation,Communication,& Utilities 1,740 $760 Manufacturing 5,499 $927 177 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Average Emp. Average Weekly T1s e Jobs For Quarter Wage Wholesale&Retail Trade 26,131 $569 Financial,Insurance and Real Estate 12,455 $1,258 Information 2,980 $820 Services 77,242 $391 Total Private 135,054 $736 State Government 2,002 $594 Local Government 20,760 $747 Federal Government 6,612 $1,243 Total Public 29,374 $848 Military 18,474 $1,810 Source: Virginia Employment Commission,Economic Information Services Division,Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Report (QCEW). Military Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Online, 2013 Data Virginia Beach contains about 14 million square feet of retail space,approximately 39%of the total retail space in the Southside submarket with an average rent for small shop space being$16.92 per square foot. As of 2013,only 6.64% of the total retail space was vacant. The following table provides a summary of the vacancy rates for retail centers in Virginia Beach.The Hilltop submarket had a strong 2013 with vacancy decreasing from 3.27%in 2012 to 2.76%this past year and average small shop rents increasing from$21.14 to$21.83 per square foot,which is the highest asking rent of al Southside suburban submarkets (Source: "2014 Hampton Roads Market Survey",Old Dominion University Real Estate Center,College of Business&Public Administration). Vacancy Rates in Retail Centers Virginia Beach Average Number Gross Leasable Vacant SF % Small Submarket of Properties Area in SF Vacant Shop Rate PSF Ba Front 6 304,258 25,654 8.43% $18.20 Birdneck/Oceanfront 6 225,350 - 0.00% $15.30 Dam Neck 8 1,520,256 42,640 2.80% $20.00 Hillto. /Great Neck 13 1,600,943 44,221 2.76% $21.83 Holland/Green Run 10 879,800 46,468 5.28% $13.93 Kem.sville 12 1,246,748 128,377 10.30% $15.59 Little Neck 12 1,459,402 17,375 1.19% $17.06 L nnhaven Road 8 1,822,511 205,452 11.27% $16.20 Newtown 11 607,596 82,714 13.61% $12.90 Pembroke 23 2,824,995 279,369 9.89% $17.88 Princess Anne Road 14 1,731,761 72,252 4.17% $17.23 Virginia Beach 123 14,223,620 944,522 6.64% $16.92 Total Southside Submarket 288 35,835,277 2,416,346 6.74% $16.56 Total Source:"2014 Hampton Roads Market Survey",Old Dominion University Real Estate Center,College of Business&Public Administration 178 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 As of 2013,the City's office vacancy rates were relatively low while rental rates remained competitive. The following table provides a summary of the office space availability by submarket in South Hampton Roads with approximate leasable square footage,vacant square footage and percent vacate for each submarket. Southside Office Space Availability for Class A and Class B By Sub-Market Sub-market Net Leasable Vacant %Vacate Area in SF SF Airport/Northampton 774,713 99,312 12.81% Central Norfolk 1,054,204 220,573 20.92% Chesapeake/Greenbriar 3,215,189 358,432 11.14% Corporate Landing 106,500 73,833 69.33% Downtown Norfolk 3,588,018 704,318 19.62% Hilltop/Oceanfront 696,847 87,671 12.58% Kempsville 374,995 27,304 7.22% Little Neck 407,381 17,103 4.20% Lynnhaven 1,580,714 251,324 15.89% Military Circle 568,766 133,223 23.42% Newtown/Witchduck 1,552,209 373,609 24.06% Pembroke/Central 2,320,712 274,992 11.84% Business District Portsmouth 395,376 99,484 25.16% Suffolk 1,270,030 230,967 18.18% Source: "2014 Hampton Roads Office Market Survey",Old Dominion University Real Estate Center,College of Business and Public Administration. 179 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 The following table provides a summary profile of the City's office and industrial parks. Virginia Beach Office and Industrial Parks Office and Industrial Park Acres Airport Industrial Park 250 Castleton Commerce Park 43 Centre Pointe 25 Commerce Park 70 Convergence Center 26 Corporate Center 26 Corporate Landing 325 Corporate Woods 30 Lakeview Corporate Park 23 London Bridge Commerce Center 18 Lynnhaven Industrial Park 15 Oceana East Industrial Park 262 Oceana West Corporate Park 1,024 Oceana South Corporate Park 225 Reflections Office Park 19 Taylor Farms Commerce Park 40 Town Center 11.7 Westmoreland Office Park 21 Source: City of Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development,2015 Note: Figures may include easements,wetlands,and right-of-way dedications 180 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 9. PUBLIC FACILITIES This section provides a collective view of all public facilities and services provided by the City. Public facilities and services discussed in this chapter include schools and other public buildings such as libraries,as well as police,fire and emergency medical services,water and sanitary sewer systems,solid waste management;parks and open space.Certain referenced maps may be found in other chapters of this Technical Report. SCHOOLS The Virginia Beach school system enrolled 68,011 students (grades K-12),as of September 30,2014. The school system comprises the following facilities: 1 Alternative Education School for grades 2-8, (see Figures 1 and 2 for location). • Old Donation School,the Edward E.Brickell Academy for Advanced Academics and Arts. 56 Elementary Schools Grades K-5, (see Figure 1 for locations). 15 Middle Schools Grades 6-8, (see Figure 2 for locations).Includes: • Middle School Academic Program at Renaissance Academy,a citywide alternative campus 16 High Schools,Grades 9-12,see (Figure 3 for locations). Includes: • Renaissance Academy, • Technical and Career Education Center,a citywide center offering technical and vocational classes • Adult Learning Center,a citywide adult program • Advanced Technology Center,a citywide center offering technology classes • Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center/Education Program • Green Run Collegiate The student membership total for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools has decreased since the last Comprehensive Plan adoption.Over the last five years,student membership has declined at the middle and high school levels,but has increased slightly at the elementary school level.Schools are considered overcapacity if the student membership for that school exceeds its capacity by 10%..As of September 2015,there were four(4) elementary schools that were 10%overcapacity.None of the middle schools or high schools reached that level of overcapacity.The following Tables 1 and 2 summarize the September 30th student membership for each school in 2015 and 2016 compared these figures with the school's capacity.The completion date of each school's modernization or replacement,if applicable,is also listed. 181 FINAL DRAFT Technic Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 w CHESAPEAKE BAY w,_`;I'r e tel. \ City of Virginia Beach � � , Compn3hensite.Plan Technical Rep " y g jQj16 j19 0 1 2 3 4 6 y"' Zr jos 1 Moos � 28 / , J +j38' Vis, 3�j`12 -): 123' j25 — 30 �+ t� g ~ t4e 2 ,' 64 9"lam • �t sz 17 d_ j �► a1 I" X18 j j10 jaz.; 6a jai, j24 ''. '' fi ;zB' j a6 ti r3li r j Earn° <ary School j40 'S� j31 a,j Military Base cf'�, aeaalrARr schools Map D 'School Name Map ID School Name 1 Alarlton ES 29 New Castle ES " ' �." 2 Arrow head ES 30 New town ES 3 EtWaee ES 31 North Landilg ES %,' 4 E)rdneck ES 32 Ocean Lakes ES Old Oaretlon Atemative 5 Elrookw000ES 33 E�ucetion5chool 6 Cknervite 8 34 FBrlwey ES 7 CririetopFler Farms ES 35 FErrbroke 8 Cblege Fark ES 36 Parrbroke Meadow s ES 9 Cboke ES 37 Point OVew ES .„ 10 Corporate Larsiy ES 36 Rktcess Anne ES 11 Cleeds ES 3933363673 9 Rovfdence f5 111 12[5ermnd Sprigs 65 40 Red MI ES 13 Faif eld ES 41 Roderronl ES _ 14 Ce RP ES 42 Roserrort Forest FS % €F 15 Crew Run� 43 Salem ES 16 N E3; 44 Seatack FS BAY x, 17 Nbtantl ES 45 Shoal Park ES 18 Ixban Lales FS 46 Straw bridge ES '.. 19;otn De, 47 TatwoodES 20 N;errpsvile 6 48 Thafe ES _ 21 N',err�svie Mearwws ES 49 Thorougtgood ES 22 Nis Grant FS 50 Three Oaks ES 23 Niton ES 51 Traniw ood ES l 24 Lar dsttav n ES 52 Wh to Oaks ES 25 L irddarn Park ES 53 Wisarrs ES 26 L1a ford Es 54 Windsor Oaks ES 27 LyrWtaven E'S 55 lAi,..or Woods ES 28 Malibu 6 56 Woodstock 65 Elementary School Sites For additiorwl in}amahon Sources:Vrg�n�a Beach Dept.of Comrtunications and Infarrnatron please refer to the Technology Center for Geospa Fe IMorrneion Services,2016 CRy d Virgins Beach DIsclalmer Map current as d February 2018',for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Pleace see Appendix Afor the mrrWlete map disctairrer and further infornnuon about this map. wwwvbgov.corwPlamm�g FIGURE 1 182 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 Virginia Beach City Public Schools 2015-2016 Building Utilization -Elementary Schools Elementary Modemlzatlonl Membership Optimum Number Percent Total Schools Replacement September 30, Capacity Over/(Under) OverllUnder) Portables Completion 2015 2015-2016 Capcity Capacity On Site Comprehensive Date Nanton 662 764 -102 -13.4% 0 V a � �'" "; '`# ,..11.,•11_• -24.4% Bayside 2000 518 599 -81 -13.6% 0 -13.4% Brookwood 2007 720 586 134 5 r Christopher Farms 636 701 -65 -9.3% 0 Cooke 1999 501 673 -172 -25.6% 0 � � -28,946 s s Creeds 2001 315 395 -80 -20.3% 0 Diamond Springs 2008 587 537 50 9.2% 0 2a7 -8.5% . .s 447, Glenwood 898 945 -474 -5.0% 0 -.x .�.J. .,� ..."ar,•" ,.," z 4146 ,...�, ,.,�1. ,;a.. x.... -91% Hermitage 2005 645 641 40.7% 0 s " � �" 658u,44 -6.1% Indien Lakes 539 546 -7 -1.3% 0 ;' '�,., - ' 513 .. a# - -11.5% t .,.r... r:. 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F^�`,zil�,�„44{F� :, :'*�so.�^;Mv�i -91%6 New Castle 763 824 -61 -7.3% 0 North Landing 464 443 21 4.8% 2 11'4'7'. , -14.9% 0„.1 Parkway 475 473 2 0.3% 4 r,!!` ;F 4 ,F.�r.Fs•1d x;�c z.„-..,. k.' �`T -10.6°.6 Pembroke Meadows 2006 434 539 -105 -19.5% 0 . , . s.Ft'ttt': -; ,�aM..g''' .;` ,.x. -.r.�. . -6.346 r'�•'ur.,.; Princess Anne 531 563 -32> -5.6% 0 , wY x ; ' .:: -15.0% 5j°F4 Red Rall 679 734 -55 -7.5% 1 .b-..Al.. � ,r,<"s, 4"" .a,,„tbs,:m"`a �: r;^.". ,k.o,•.'�. . -?�z,:' Wit', -5.5% -41-::!7;7::;;-- w_ Rosemont Forest 523 562 -39 -6.9% 0 '11040,7_ � `„14,'' -15.4% Seatac k 1999 383 425 -42 -9.8% 3 7 LI �n }� `3^Y .A.L � -13.0% , 010. �.» Strawbridge 694 692 fi 2 0.3% 0 Thalia 2001 625 728 -103 -14.2% 0 Three Oaks 759 716 44 6.1% 0 ,t r�_ ' .,.,. _ m .,.:*. r . -13.5% White Oaks 651 688 -37 -5.3% 3 _ .:�z: ^:Y x�i";':' "�.'^` =v '+ � a`"*4?'�,.. 7; -7„i r.ti a k -4.9% 133414 a4 is Windsor Oaks 2009 559 591 -32 -5.5% 0 Woodstock 2002 688 752 -64 -8.6% 0 Elementary Totals 30,733 32,865 -2,132 -6.5% 42 -10%ormore Demographics and Planning under capacity 12/3/2015 Table 1 183 i FINAL DRAFT Technical Report—City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan—It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N` CHBSAPEAKE:BAY w S)`° City `Virgi �� Coinp� *ars { � j � � r 4 2 r � �� j,rr li 6i4NoT.,.. _11_ , , ; f„ v._,,,vti‘,,..., tii.--. 4, .., ;-1-. ' ,..4,_ c, 1 -. „. , ,, , � It �/ 15 ,� ' j j w 5 #�wa ,1 14 ., � � ! ��F IP 64 j Middle School � Military Base �' r, � ' a l a 3 . rr�I..'' �OLESCIC .$ 1 :Y� {rte ...Mgr. :'andonAXS .sew nr • triosptr Pit',..•,, i MIhldde school Acedenic �, .> ;u Ropramat Renassance A.adeny OdOalatgnhobl We ® Education School - •mess One ® rotes ,v. spree: . „„,.,'-/ NORTH CAROLINA mmowyza Middle School Sites For additional nfornnhon Sources:Vi yn a Beach Dept.o1 Communicat ons and Information please refer to the Technology Center for Geospatul Information Servixa,2016 City s 5. nia BeatDisclaimer.Map current as of February 2016,for general irdorrrlation purposes only Canprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further Information about this map vww.vbgw.comlPlenning FIGURE 2 184 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City ---- ----------- February 24,2016 w.., N CHESAPEAI BAY W 641a4 a ;.- x City of Vrgin a Bose opoit • c1Nrip ensi1IQ 9?,9t1 T n� q C hp , . rA2 --_� r11� � 64 ��' _ r¢ s ';',,;,,,,aNN,,,,,z..., 4.,,,,t(44, , , z+,„..,„,.„ i. , r-' :-.-.,, .t 55'x,1 - "' �s't, : .. l Z� � 11-4' 64 �ta s.tnti � �6 - High School Military Base------ ,. ._ � � ,� :' , s, , HIGH SCHOOLS Map ID Name 1 Adult Leerrtitg Center 2 Advanced Technobgy Center 3 Bayside H3 4 Cox HS ,„_,-.,-11-6 First Cobnlal HS 6 Hoyd E KeNamHS 7 Green lain I-IS 8 Keftpsvile HS 9 Landstow n HS :,•''<,a�.->_ 10 OceatLakes HS 11 Rincess Anne his �.__ 12 Renaissance Acadenfy BAY 13 SelemHS 14 Talvvood HS 15 Technical and Greer Education Center NORTH CAROLINA High School Sites For aMinrovel information Sources:Vagin a Beach Dept of Communications and Info oration pinse rete to the Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer:Map current as of February 2018fgeneral information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the compote map disclaimer and further inforrretron about this nap wvwvbgov.00mrPlannrsg FIGURE 3 185 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Virginia Beach City Public Schools 2015-2016 Building Utilization - Middle and High Schools Middle Modernisation/ Membership Optimum Number Percent Total Schools Replacement September 30, Capacity Oved(Under) Over/Wilder) Portables Completion 2015 2015-2016 Capacity Capacity On Site Date ,r ',..;te, •°,max`„Y.'. c}'3 ',i, -32.4% Ba >.-6th Grade 375 500 -125 -25,0% 2 � I �� xY -10.296 Corporate Landing 1,268 1,538 -270 -17.6% 0 • ; NI -20.5% Independence 1,269 1,370 -101 -7.4% 3 Landatown 1,464 1,634 -170 -10.4% 2 L haven 863 1.250 -387 -31.0% 0 ¢ =, `s=;': !,. .rr �F k »Vm=,�', { -4.1% Fitness Ame TBD 1,479 1,671 -192 -11.5% 0 ..,-.- -2.4% Virginia Beach 2010 839 1,040 -201 -19.3% 0 Middle School Totals 14,974 17,686 -2,712 -16.3% 18 "Middle school capacity of core classrooms has been circulated at a etudenUtacher ratio of 301 High Modernization/ MembersNp Optimum Number Peroent Total Schools Replmemertt September 30. Capacity Overl(Under) Ovsd(Under) Portables Completion 2015 20152016 Capacity Capacity On Site Date NMI= -4.5% Cox 1,889 1,946 -57 -2.9% 4 Green RurilGRC 1,810 1,956 -146 -7.5% 6 Kempsville 1,465 1,985 -520 -28.2% 0 -7.4% Ocean Lakes 2,126 2,586 -460 -17.8% 0 r.;° •YF Mi 3.7% , Salem 1,726 1,938 -212 -10.9% 7 High School Totals 20,757 22,625 -1,868 -8.3% 64 'High school capacity of con ciasarooms has been calculated at a shMentteadnr ratio of lei Alternative Modernization) Membership Optimum Number Percent Total Schools Replacement September 30, Capacity Over/(Under) Oved(Under) Portables Completion 2015 2015-2016 Capacity Copacuy On Site Date; Kemps Lantting/Old Donation School Prof 2017 1.109 1178 -69 -5,9% 10 Renaissance Academ 2009 "° ° s ' *' tk H, , ,t 'ni . _ °I MI -82.9% High School 362 751 -389 -51.8% 0 Alternative Schools Totals 1,547 2,375 -828 -34.8% 10 Division Totals 68,011 76,651 -7,540 -10.0% 134 -10%or more under capacity Demographics and Planning 1213/2015 Table 2 186 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PROJECTED SCHOOL FACILITY NEEDS Virginia Beach City Public Schools September 30th Historical Student Membership and Projected September 30th Student Membership 5 Year Forecast Division Summary Historical Student Membership Projected Student Membership 60013041 Sept 51% Sept 200 $Ns 200 5419 106 Sept 300 Sept 3010 Sept 3110 UPI 300 9904 360 1Asm5rnh4 Mxonen* ,*'*340,44 /169.0110 M.34.614 Pr4r9aa /7.54.4%. 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Pre elbn Elementary 201112 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 201916 Elementary 2016117 2017/18 2018/19 201920 2020/21 K 5017 4,010 4014 4.697 4,611 K 4.710 4,734 4092 4.594 4.406 I 5,476 6.507 5.307 5,376 5302 1 6.079 6277 5.344 5,069 0,141 2 5.369 5,338 6023 5.346 6,325 2 0,249 5026 6.234 5.242 5,074 3 5.340 5.290 0.354 5,490 5,242 3 1.233 0134 5.001 5.199 5216 4 5.200 5.196 5.325 5269 5,433 4 5.237 5.254 5.179 4.961 5.154 5 5.356 5143 0.210 5,115 5.332 6 6.451 5.254 5.271 5.196 4.077 Toted 31,699 31,390 31,754 31,531 31,215 lar 31,033 30,770 30,504 30,263 30,112 C1npIars prbusrr 273 -303 366 -223 416 Camp frau pwtna rye -290 463 -286 442 450 %grecs ami pecan la 0.67% .096% 116% -070. •1.00% %Chrg.5.400/14/1 year .493% .0.66% 409% .079% .400% Middle 201112 1 2012/13 1 2013/14 1 201915 j 201916 Middle 2016/17 I 2017/18 1 201819 I 201920 1 2020121 6 5.477 6364 5234 5.160 5,319 5 5,343 5.469 5.272 6.289 5.213 7 6204 9,437 5,341 5.225 5,143 7 5.103 5.337 5.463 5,266 5263 8 5254 6231 0422 5.343 5,215 8 1.134 5294 5.321 6.454 5267 1017 15,997 16,012 16,088 15,736 15,677 lar 15,780 16,100 16.063 16,008 15,753 clew,aom p r4ous vim, 105 45 -4 -272 40 Mrgo from pM..r year 50 320 -38 44 455 %Charge Iron pSNauysa 0.85% 020% 4022% .1.701 -0,37% %Ching.from previous you 0.33% 203% 423% .0.34% -139% High 201112 j 2012/13 12013/14 12014/15 1201516 High 2016/17 I 2017/18 I 201819 I 201920 I 2020/21 9 1.559 5.740 5.701 5.065 5,494 9 6.500 5381 5.786 5043 5339 10 5.432 4.372 6A01 5.3% 6467 10 6.204 6.201 6.102 14.155 9.309 I1 5207 5,212 5.121 5,023 5,101 11 5.143 5.04 4.545 4237 5.101 12 5.345 4164 40111 4026 4,36 12 4.906 4.14 4.70 4.442 4.554 Total 21,591 21,220 21,097 21,163 21,119 TOO 20,972 20,734 20,670 20,786 21,104 cep see p4wtwsrar .492 477 -123 68 -44 C11rgrfrn pnwiota year -115 439 .64 116 318 %Carp Iron preNOusyew -2.23% -172% -054% 031% -0.21% %amp from pw4a6par -8.55% -1.14% -031% 0.66% 1.53% Division 2011121 2012131 201314 12014/15 12015/16 Division 2016/17I2017/18I201819I201920I2020/21 Total 60,251 69,622 88,169 68,430 68,011 Total 07,785 67,604 67,237 67,057 66,969 Cdrrp ho pnNsusysr -114 429 237 -429 -419 carp 509 Frisian rear -226 -181 .387 -169 -66 %C4rrp ars pawlaryew -0.10% -061% 0.30% -0.02% -041% %Mery*ern anea•1yer -0.33% -0.77% -0.54% -0.27% 4.13% Department of School Division Services Demographics end Planning 1 011 6 4 01 5 Table 3 Over the next five years,as indicated in the table below,the student membership is projected to slowly decline at the elementary level,increase at the middle school level, and slowly decline at the high school level.Declining city wide student membership will also provide relief to overcapacity schools. Based on these projected trends,the school division has no plans in the near future to add any new school facilities.Instead,through its Long Range Facilities Master Plan,the focus will be on maintaining its extensive infrastructure and modernizing or replacing older facilities. This will also serve to reduce some of the burden on the existing overcapacity schools. The Virginia Beach City Pubic School's Long Range Facilities Master Plan has a four phased approach for the modernization or replacement of its schools as shown on Figure 4. The schools shown in Phase I have been funded and scheduled for replacement or modernization within the time frame from 2017 to 2025. The funding and scheduling of the schools in Phase II through Phase IV,however,will be programed for funding and completion at a later time frame. 187 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Phase [I • Kempsville HS • Kempsville MS • Bettie F.Williams ES • Princess Anne ES • First Colonial HS • King's Grant ES • Plaza MS Phase [II • North Landing ES • Bayside HS • Lynnhaven MS • Green Run ES • Independence MS • Fairfield ES • Kingston ES • Bayside MS • Alanton ES Phase IV • Technical&Career Education Center • Holland ES • Po:Lnt O'View ES • White Oaks ES • Indian Lakes ES 188 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 t t CHESAPEAKE . ., • w vi`—'t vd 4,1 s City of Virginia Beach ' JOHN B.DEY . Comprehensive Plan ELEMENTARY TeChi) lReport .'-. ` THOROUGHGOOD SCHOOL 0 Ii, "ELEMENTARY t>ii. 0 1 2 3 A: rS. O� ISCHOOLMaes 'KEt1IPSl.ANDING/OLD. ; I- hDONATION SCHOOL PRINCESS }._ ANNE HIGH I SCHOOL } 6101111r1 ., j' I 1 A. s ' I 64 PRINCESS : ,. ANNE MIDDLE ,, _ SCHOOL ATLANTIC 0 . 'OCEAN • ( . School Plan Type it Modernization r . Replacement BACK Base Map Feature BAY Military Base 0 NORTH CAROLINA Schools to be Modernized or Replaced For addtional information Sources:Virginia Beach Public Schools,Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications and please refer to the Information Technology Center for Geospatial Infomabon Services,2016City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer:Map current as of February 2016;for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map vnvw.vbgov.cam/Planning FIGURE 4 189 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 LIBRARIES A community anchor for more than 50 years,Virginia Beach Public Library(VBPL) includes a central library,a joint-use library in partnership with Tidewater Community College (TCC),seven area libraries and a public law library. Services include workforce development and job search support,small business resources,computer and technology classes,early literacy classes and outreach,and local history archives and programs. In addition to books,music and magazines in tangible and digital formats,VBPL provides online research tools accessible from home or work,as well as movies,music and a variety of specialty collections. The following Table 4 provides a list of the existing library facilities. See Figure 5 far the locations of the existing library facilities. Table 4 Square Libraries Footage Meyra E.Oberndorf Central Library 95,000 Bayside Area&Special Services Library 18,638 _Kempsville Area Library 22,000 _Great Neck Area Library 11,820 Oceanfront Area Library 16,000 _Princess Anne Area Library 15,858 Pungo-Blackwater Library 4,136 _Windsor Woods Area Library 8,300 Wahab Law Library 5,000 Joint-Use Library(TCC/City of VB Joint-Use Library) 125,000 Total 321,752 190 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virg iniFebruarya Beach24,Co2016mprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City xis - '' CHESAPEAKE BAY 1w o_'Iti ®�lie s City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan L. f. ,p.' T@[IInICB1 Report �� )" 0 1 2 3 4 5 �� MIe6' side Great LibrarylSpeciel Neck Area . i ervides Library library © ' Oceanfront ho' Central Area Llbiary Library Windsor L '64 �� ®` VYbods Area ._ Lbrery �� Kempsvile [!J-` Area ©wry I � � '� � � lard ilea, x:r Library �'84 d' Princess ;i Anne Area 1 Library 1Mahab Law 1 Library ATLANTIC y' OCEAN Cay S••• s vo I. Pungo Blackwater Library la ��, �� BACK 0 Library BAY .. ' Military Base, NORTH CAROLINA Library Facilities For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Comnwneahcrrs and Information please refer to the Technobgy Center for Geospatgl Irdornmtion Services,2018 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer:Map current as of Fehuary 2016;for general ntormation purposes only. Comprehensive Pkn at: Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map wvnvvbgo+.com'Planning FIGURE 5 191 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 POLICE The Virginia Beach Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia,with a total of 806 authorized sworn positions and 178 civilian personnel.Current sworn positions translate to a ratio of 1.8 officers per 1,000 residents. The agency has experienced a slight decrease in authorized sworn positions during the past ten years from 2013 to 2003. This combined with a slight increase in population results in a decrease in the overall ratio of officers per resident. The Operations Division is the largest and most visible of the three divisions. It is broken down into the four police precincts,Special Operations,and Operations Administration. The four police precincts include: First Precinct-Located at the City's Municipal Center and by geography is the largest of the precincts. The First Precinct covers a land area of roughly 210 square miles and serves approximately 106,000 residents. The precinct includes the Transition Area between the suburban northern area of the city and the primarily agricultural rural southern area of the city. Second Precinct-Located at the 17th Street mini-municipal complex. The Second Precinct covers a land area of roughly 36 square miles and serves approximately 79,000 residents. The Second Precinct is unique in that it includes the Oceanfront and Shore Drive resort areas and Provides service to over six million overnight visitors annually. Third Precinct-Located on Independence Boulevard in the Bayside area of the city. The Third Precinct covers roughly 34 square miles and serves approximately 105,000 residents. The Third Precinct has a large concentration of retail businesses along the major thoroughfares with light manufacturing industry in the Airport Industrial Park. Business development in Town Center continues to grow by offering residents and visitors cultural and entertainment opportunities such as theater,concerts,shopping,restaurants,and nightlife. Fourth Precinct-Located on Kempsville Road in the Kempsville area of the city and by population is the largest of the precincts. The Fourth Precinct covers roughly 31 square miles and serves approximately 148,000 residents. The historically rich area shares its borders with the cities of Norfolk and Chesapeake and is a well-established and more densely populated area of the city comprising both residential and commercial properties. For locations of these Precincts see Figure 6. 192 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAY' w !i!�Ei lig S £, City of Virginia Beach f x Comprehensive Plan Technical Report t7 zy :-, 0 1 2 3 4 5 s •' I L • , Mies �pQ ` - � .' • 4 lr�l Precinct Police fon ' y` ! - .- w r 1. � Second Precinct Police Station r 64 iF I Fourth Precinct Poli eg-it t < / 64 r ,,,r Pi 4 i� 1ki3 1�T�3L1 -.''1 ATLANTIC �i OCEAN oy<c` os • , L tionBACK --.,,tiJ'`7 se -, i V NORTH CAROLINA Police Precincts For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept of Communications and Information please refer to the Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2016,for general information purposes only. Comprehensive Plan at. Please see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map wwwvbgov.corNPlanning FIGURE 6 193 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Special Operations supports the mission of the Operations and Investigative Divisions through the use of specially trained officers and specialized equipment.Units in Special Operations include:Aviation Unit,Bomb Squad,Canine (K9) Unit,Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT),Extradition Unit,Fatal Crash Team (FaCT),Hit and Run Unit,Homeland Security/Emergency Management,Marine Patrol Unit/Dive Team,Motor Carrier Safety and Environmental Crimes Unit,Motorcycle Unit,Mounted Patrol Unit,Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT),and the Traffic Safety Unit. Also falling under the umbrella of Special Operations is the Animal Enforcement Unit and the Animal Care and Adoption Center(ACAC). Comprised of two branches,enforcement and sheltering, each entity serves different functions while partnering to provide holistic animal services for the community. Virginia Beach completed the$12.5 million building project for the Animal Care&Adoption Center in December 2011.This state of the art building houses both the sheltering&enforcement branches. Finally,Operations Administration is the last command located within the Operations Division. This group is staffed by the Command Duty Office,the Crime Prevention Unit,and the Ready Response Team. The Crime Prevention Unit's goal is to engage the community in the prevention of crime by nurturing community responsibility that is directed at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing safety,thereby resulting in an environment where crime cannot flourish. The Ready Response Team's goal is to aggressively investigate,identify, arrest,and prosecute offenders associated with identified crime trends. The Team focuses on the"Big Six"crimes of robbery,burglary,auto theft,larcenies,gangs,and guns. A majority of Special Operations units as well as the Forensics Unit and Property&Evidence storage are housed in the Police Special Operations,Forensics,and Property&Evidence Complex on Leroy Drive,completed in 2013. The new facility represents Phase IV of the Leroy Road Redevelopment Plan and cost approximately$7.8 million to complete.The new facility is 32,000 square feet and includes a lobby and reception area,office space,a workout room,locker rooms with showers,an armory,muster room and training room. Additionally,the building has a floor-to-ceiling motorized evidence storage system, weapons storage,drug storage,forensics labs and vehicle processing garage. At the exterior of the building,the project also includes impound lots,a road kill incinerator,security control points,and road,water,and sewer improvements. Table 5 summarizes the city's demographics as they relate to the Police Precinct breakdown. Table 5 Virginia Beach Demographics by Precinct Precinct Estimated Population Estimated Sq.Miles (Service Area)1 (Land Area)2 First 105,744 203 Second 79,362 39 Third 105,385 35 Fourth 147,503 31 TOTAL 437,994 308 Notes: 1. Estimated Population(Service Area) data are based on 2010 Census Tract data supplied by the City of Virginia Beach Center for GIS. 194 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 2. Total Estimated Square Miles (Land Area)figure includes those areas encompassed by water,Federal and State lands,and other governmental facilities. Source: The Virginia Beach Police Department,Office of Planning and Analysis. FIRE As shown in Figure 7 a total of 23 fire and emergency medical service stations (EMS) facilities serve the City: eight(8) fire stations,two (2) EMS volunteer-owned facilities,and twelve (12) combined fire/EMS stations. Most of the facilities are located in the City with the exception being the facility located in Knotts Island,North Carolina. The Knotts Island station provides fire-fighting and EMS services to the City via an inter-jurisdictional agreement.Approximately 450 full-time fire fighters and approximately 50 volunteers serve the City. The Department has developed formalized standards of response to more effectively evaluate the delivery of a variety of services including fire,non-fire service calls,emergency medical,marine,technical rescue,and hazardous materials. The following Table 6 provides a list of the current Fire,EMS and Fire/EMS stations. No new fire station or EMS facilities are proposed. However,several existing Fire Department facilities are identified as being structurally and mechanically deficient.As a result of conditions that extend beyond reasonable structural or economic renewal,major building system replacements,upgrades,or complete building replacement improvements are programmed and/or funded in the current Capital Improvement Program(CIP),Fiscal Year(FY) 2015-2016. Those improvements include the following: • Fire Facility Rehabilitation and Renewal. Project is for the repair and renewal of all existing fire facilities to ensure habitability. Because fire stations have employees living there on a 24-hour basis,an important need exists to ensure that these facilities are adequately maintained. • The opening of the new Town Center Fire Station#7 and Fire Administration building located at 4817 Columbus Street completed the replacement phase of Thalia Station#7. The design of this Station was done to address ongoing development activity in and around the Town Center area by providing expanded services,additional personnel and larger truck equipment to this site. This new station now houses Engine 7,Ladder 7,and Rescue 2,with Fire Administration occupying the entire second floor of the Building with personnel previously located at the Municipal Center and several other fire stations across the City. • The existing station on Thalia Road built in the 1950's,is now a Historical Register in the City of Virginia. Beach. It is currently under a complete renovation to be utilized by the Department of EMS for ambulance response upon its completion. • The new building at Chesapeake Beach Station#4 has been completed. • The CIP Project for Blackwater Station #13 is in the final stages of completion with an anticipated opening projected for late May/early June 2015. 195 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY X17 `'� S City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan P. 5 ,- 10 ' _` Technical Report mi \.4....... O�' 0 1 2 3 4 5 ,Q Mies 11 * 9 24, ra � r � 0 4� T 1 Ali' 12 v ¢ S. 17 8 /.4 ,Zi1" 0' f � e 21 i - u 14,x„ 20 ATLANTIC c, OCEAN ti-,6\ `i'yo -,�r , 1 ,a ens Station I Map ID Station Name I , ..;,,_ 1 EMS 01-Ocean Park 2 EMS 08-Great Neck 3 EMS 14-Virginia Beach 4 EMS 15-Thalia Rre Station 1 t Map ID Station Name 5 ARE 07-Town Center!Fire Admin 6 ARE 08-Oceana 7 FIRE 11-Beach Borough 8 FIRE 12-Seatack 9 FIRE 20-Little Nedc t Are Station and DAS Station Map ID Station Name '- —` -`� 10 FIRE 01/EMS 22-First Landing * EMS r' 16*- 11 FIRE 02/EMS 02-Davis Comer ♦ Fire Station ,, 12 FIRE 03/EMS 03-London Bridge j 13 FIRE 04/EMS 04-Chesapeake Beach «t Fre Station and EMS 18* 14 FIRE 05-Princess Anne/EMS 05-Courthouse 15 FIRE 06/EMS 06-Creeds ti`r;'r Military Base `16 FIRE 09/EMS 09-Kempsville 17 FIRE 10/EMS 10-Woodstock , 18 FIRE 13/EMS 13-Blackwater 19 FIRE 16/EMS 16-Plaza 20 FIRE 17/EMS 17-Sandbridge NORTH CAROLINA 21 FIRE 18/EMS 18-Green Run 22 FIRE 19/EMS 19-Stumpy Lake 23 FIRE 21/EMS 21-General Booth T Fire and EMS Facilities For additional information Sources:Vagina Beach Dept.of Communications and Information please refer to the Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services,2018 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2018;for general information purposes only. Comprehensive Plan at: Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. wwwvbgov.conx/Planning FIGURE 7 196 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Table 6 EMS Station Map ID Station Name 1 EMS 01 -Ocean Park 2 EMS 08-Great Neck 3 EMS 14-Virginia Beach 4 EMS 15-Thalia Rre Station Map ID Station Name 5 FIRE 07-Town Center/Fire Admin 6 FIRE 08-Oceana 7 FIRE 11-Beach Borough 8 FIRE 12 -Seatack 9 FIRE 20-Little Neck Rre Station and EMS Station Map ID Station Name 10 FIRE 01 /EMS 22 -First Landing 11 FIRE 02/EMS 02 -Davis Corner 12 FIRE 03/EMS 03-London Bridge 13 FIRE 04/EMS 04-Chesapeake Beach 14 FIRE 05-Princess Anne/EMS 05-Courthouse 15 FIRE 06/EMS 06-Creeds 16 FIRE 09/EMS 09-Kempsville 17 FIRE 10/EMS 10-Woodstock 18 FIRE 13/EMS 13-Blackwater 19 FIRE 16/EMS 16-Plaza 20 FIRE 17/EMS 17-Sandbridge 21 FIRE 18/EMS 18-Green Run 22 FIRE 19/EMS 19-Stumpy Lake 23 FIRE 21 /EMS 21 -General Booth The Fire Department has identified six geographic areas of service level concern for the next ten years as a result of increased residential and commercial growth, increased response time as a result of increased traffic congestion, lack of a municipal water system in the southern portion of the City, and development of the medical complex and surrounding residential and commercial development that have occurred in Princess Anne, Dam Neck and Salem Roads corridors. Those geographic areas include: • Kempsville Road (almost completed); • Centerville Turnpike; • Northampton Boulevard and Diamond Springs Road; • Princess Anne Road and Pleasant Ridge Road; • Dam Neck Road and Salem Road. • North End Source: The City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. 197 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES(EMS) Twelve (12) emergency medical service (EMS) stations currently operate in conjunction with designated fire stations around the City. These facilities are staffed by approximately 709 active volunteer rescue members, which is the largest volunteer-based rescue service in the nation. Two independent stations, Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad (Station #1) and Oceanfront Volunteer Rescue Squad (Station #14) are the only two stations devoted solely to emergency medical and rescue operations. See the above table entitled "Fire and EMS Facilities"for a list of the City's EMS facilities that operate in conjunction with designated fire stations. A map of the of the City's EMS facilities that operate in conjunction with designated fire stations is provided in Figure 7 and are listed in Table 6. PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM Public Water System The City's public water system serves the northern suburban and urban portions of the City. The southern rural portion of the City is not served by the public water system. The public water system consists of approximately 1,692 miles of potable water transmission and distribution mains,9,973 fire hydrants, 12 storage tanks and 8 pumping stations. Virginia Beach also owns and/or has water rights in two raw water sources: Lake Gaston in Brunswick County and Stumpy Lake in Virginia Beach. However,Virginia Beach does not own any water treatment facilities. Instead,it pumps water from Lake Gaston and Stumpy Lake into reservoirs owned by the City of Norfolk. Pursuant to a Water Services Contract, which runs through the year 2030,the City of Norfolk receives that water then stores, transmits, treats,and delivers to the master meters at the boundary between the two cities. The following is a list of the primary water sources that supply water to the Norfolk-Virginia Beach water system: Sources located outside of City of Norfolk and City of Virginia Beach: • Lake Gaston: Water Rights held by City of Virginia Beach (intake located in Brunswick County) • Nottoway River: Water Rights held by City of Norfolk(intake located in Southampton County) • Blackwater River: Water Rights held by City of Norfolk(intake located in Isle of Wight County) • Lake Prince: Owned by City of Norfolk(located in Isle of Wight County and City of Suffolk) • Lake Brunt Mills: Owned by City of Norfolk(located in Isle of Wight County and City of Suffolk) • Western Branch Reservoir: Owned by Norfolk(located in City of Suffolk) 198 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Sources located in Norfolk: • Lake Whitehurst: Owned by City of Norfolk • Lake Wright: Owned by City of Norfolk • Lake Taylor: Owned by City of Norfolk Sources located in Virginia Beach are listed below and locations are shown in Figure 8. • Little Creek Reservoir: Owned by City of Norfolk • Lake Lawson: Owned by City of Norfolk • Lake Smith: Owned by City of Norfolk • Stumpy Lake: Owned by City of Virginia Beach (partially located in City of Chesapeake) The Water Services Contract also requires the City of Norfolk to design,construct and operate its facilities to provide seasonal water demands,including maximum day and maximum hour capacities. The following table lists the contract capacities that apply to the Lake Gaston project and compares them to Virginia Beach's current demand: Contract Year 2014 Excess Treated Water to Virginia Beach (Annual Avg): 45 mgd 32 mgd +41% Treated Water to Virginia Beach (Max Day): 68 mgd 39 mgd +74% Treated Water to Virginia Beach (Max Hour): 90 mgd 64 mgd +41% Virginia Beach Distribution Capacity(Max Hour): 90 mgd 64 mgd +41% Note: mgd-million gallons per day Source:Public Utilities 199 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAY w!� �E -4i lig ', S City of Virginia Beach I 3. _L,-',":".":9, Comprehensive Plan °\...,41....... ___ Technical Report j �w� 0 1 2 3 4 5 , j Mlles ^fi4 -k-- r r- _;� '''' II,: ' J111/44 ' .' l ,.,.;.•:.„•:', ',,,,, 1 "r'':: i..! '''',::144 iL,,, ; . ' lir ATLANTIC ` i ` • k� OCEAN -.7,..0y F9 �y ':---------...) ,,,,_( -. , .1 %, i --------1 BACK. iService Area BAY Military Base 1 NORTH CAROLINA Water Quality - Stormwater Management Facility Service Areas For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Public Works,Virginia Beach Dept.of Communoatrons please refer to the and Information technology Center for Geospabal Information Services.2016 purposes Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2018,for general information P uCrty of VirginiaBeach only. Comprehensive Plan at: Please see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. vmwvbgov.corn/Planning FIGURE 8 200 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future: A Choice City February 24,2016 PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM The City of Virginia Beach is responsible for providing reliable,efficient sanitary sewer service to their customers and to ensure the City's future needs are met. Virginia Beach owns and operates a sanitary sewage collection system comprised of gravity mains, pumping stations,force mains,and vacuum sewer systems in the northern and urban areas of the City. This system consists of over 1,200 miles of gravity sanitary sewer mains (sizes 4"- 36"),over 31,000 sewer manholes,40 miles of vacuum sanitary sewer(sizes 1 1/4" - 10"),200 miles of force mains (sizes 2"- 24"),406 sewage pumping stations,and 6 vacuum sanitary sewer systems. Sanitary sewage is collected and conveyed to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District(HRSD)facilities within the City for treatment. The six vacuum sewage collection systems in the City are Sandbridge South,Sandbridge North,Alanton,Dozier's Bridge,Salem Road and Little Neck. The HRSD owns and operates two wastewater treatment plants (WWTP)within the City of Virginia Beach,which handle flows generated by the citizens,Military facilities,and other adjacent municipalities that convey sewage to HRSD's collection system. HRSD's Atlantic WWTP,located along Firehall Drive at the oceanfront,has a treatment capacity of 36 million gallons per day(MGD). The Chesapeake-Elizabeth WWTP,located adjacent to the Little Creek Amphibious Base,has a treatment capacity of 24 MGD. In addition,HRSD has two pumping stations (Newtown Road and Arctic Avenue)that receive flows directly from citizens of Virginia Beach. Expansion—under construction SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT The City provides for its approximately 124,800 residences a weekly waste collection pickup service and a biweekly recycling collection pickup service.We collect approximately 135,000 tons per year.Virginia Beach was among the first municipalities to convert to fully automated trucks and carts.Private refuse companies under contract with the City collect the solid waste from multiple-family residential and other land uses. The city has operated a landfill near Centerville Turnpike since 1971.This public facility is the only place for waste management within the City of Virginia Beach.Currently,the City landfill accepts only household waste from Virginia Beach residents and could continue to accept household waste for 50 to 100 years.The City's landfill falls under extensive Department of Environmental Quality regulations and has good operational controls that minimize potential nuisance impacts such as noise,odor,litter and windblown sediment. The volume of solid waste received at the City's landfill has been substantially reduced since 1996 as a result of a service contract with the Southeastern Public Service Authority(SPSA), a regional solid waste disposal authority.SPSA provides transfer stations,transportation, Waste-to-Energy,and operates the Regional Landfill.The majority of waste collected is processed to create steam and electricity at the Wheelabrator 201 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 N CHESAPEAKE BAY W.41 v4t. ''a t: s ` City of Virginia Beach It' Comprehensive Plan? >, ., _ Technical Report e • , . 0 1 2 3- 4 5 • () , Mites' /"`-' ."'-'" _.' '• � Transfer , I IStation,-._,ys. r. = �lot ;` � "� -' — -Equipment.. Transfer� �N� i LandfillStorage Statlwf T" ,_ _ _ '~ ATLANTIC CI OCEAN 'S tT9A F I ''..7\:\ -7,i_ i Waste Facility Type � II Equipment Storage 7 j • Landfill l, a Transfer Station Base Map Feature ' Military Base ; BACK BAY 168 --, , NORTH CAROLINA Public Solid Waste Facilities For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications and Information please refer to the Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services.2016 City of Virginia Beach Dfacfabner.Map current as of February 2016.for general nformation purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Phase see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. waiwvbgov.corNPlanning FIGURE 9 202 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Waste-to-Energy facility located in Portsmouth,Virginia. A large percentage of that volume goes to the SPSA transfer stations located in the City and surrounding localities. Depending on where in the City solid waste is being collected on a scheduled pickup day,the City's Waste Management trucks go to either the City's landfill or the closest SPSA transfer station to deposit the waste material.The two SPSA transfer stations operating in the City are located at 2025 Virginia Beach Boulevard (Great Neck Area) and 1825 Concert Drive (Holland Area).Figure 9 shows locations of the City's existing landfill and the Southeastern Public Service Authority(SPSA) solid waste transfer stations. The volume of refuse and solid waste received at the City's landfill comprises that amount picked up by the City's Waste Management Division,private haulers under contract with the City,and construction waste from local contractors. Solid waste from the SPSA transfer stations is sent out to SPSA's regional landfill located in the City of Suffolk.As Table 8 indicates,the volume of solid waste received at the City's landfill has been substantially reduced over the years. Recycling Not all of the City's refuse and solid waste collected is treated as landfill.The State mandated in the mid-1990s that all localities recycle 25 percent of their total solid waste collected. Recycling has proven to be a sound and successful method to collect and manage solid waste in the City of Virginia Beach.The City of Virginia Beach offers a wide variety of recycling options including curbside pickup and drop-off locations.Private waste hauler companies are under contract with the City pick up recyclable waste from household products.There are four(4) drop-off locations in Virginia Beach that can be found at http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public-works/pw-waste- management/Pages/recycling-drop-off-sites.aspx. The City's Landfill and Resource Recovery Center offers a one-stop shop where residents can bring recycling materials including household recycling,batteries,cooking grease and oil,electronics,household hazardous waste,metals,plastic bags,tires and yard debris along with any materials that cannot be recycled for disposal (http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/public-works/pw-waste- management/Pages/city-landfill.aspx).Yard debris (tree and shrub trimmings and loose yard waste),furniture,appliances,and other bulky household items are picked up by the City,either through normal pickup or by special request. The City's commitment to recycling solid waste material reduces the volume dumped into landfills and,thus,lengthens the life of the facilities.The current recycle rate is 36%for the City of Virginia Beach.The direct landfill diversion rate is 91%or 74%including landfilled ash.Of the City's municipal waste,55%goes to a Waste-to-Energy facility.The ash byproduct of this process is ultimately landfilled.Graph 7 and Table 8 show the total volumes of solid waste that has been collected,and recycled over the past years. 203 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Table 7 4 •' 1 y 1 r f f tf 141P ! ;1 - 120;000 100,000 80,000 60,000 24,100 0 95196,96137.17ni.9V93 99W IW 1 SI 2 1LR3'031i444*5 OWN. 12113 1311114115" FISCAL YEAR —a$W —raw Dors —11syeia0 —11,414 aesc 204 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Table 8 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION WASTE TRENDS ANALYSIS ,..'r " : 4'4' x r ''''' 37.':'1,4:-.'.4 10/11 144,511 40,123 184,634 35,824 123,919 1.17 0.29 19.9% 34.4% 11/12 137,578 40,556 178,134 34,940 124,171 1.11 0.28 20.3% 35.4% 12/13 133,958 46,359 180,317 34,969 124,547 1.08 0.28 20.7% 37.8% 13/14 130,245 43,787 174,032 34,420 124,653 1.04 0.28 20.9% 37.5% 14/15 133,436 42,961 176,397 32,520 124,840 1.07 0.26 19.6% 36.1% NOTE: Municipal Solid Waste-Regular household trash,bulk collection,other departments'waste Yard Debris -Curbside,yard waste containers,and other departments yard waste Recycling- Curbside,drop-off centers,tires,white goods;batteries added FY13; electronics,rigid plastics,oil&antifreeze added FY14 Residences-Single family,duplex,townhomes-average number for the year provided by PU Source: Department of Public Works,Waste Management Stormwater Management The City's stormwater system consists of a network of stormwater management facilities and conveyance systems. This system currently includes ninety-six(96) regional stormwater management facilities,defined as those that equal or exceed five acres in size. Maps providing the general locations of tertiary watersheds and stormwater outfalls in the City are found in the Environment Section of the Technical Report. A map providing the locations of major stormwater management facilities and their corresponding service areas in the City is found on Figure 9 in this section of the Technical Report. 205 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Redevelopment activities provide opportunities to retrofit the existing stormwater system, while new development provides opportunities to address larger issues such as regional stormwater management. For example,an infill development may provide an opportunity to divert increased runoff to an existing facility with an adequate capacity already present. 206 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAY .,..." _ '`i'E \ s City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan �� `: 1-4.4......''. ed mics/Report SCO 41 Q. Mies 4r. 41 ipiii 4) 1� ;f r ,64 ql 4 , , �y.. Tr _ r; SzT' �'-, • t „V roe, ATLANTIC - i .,- - i III .'''"''''-',)''--\ mato, gGEAN 1 ;u C - :1)11,, ::L:'1.,,..':,.','-1,,,,::1' '''' .:1 , I // L BACK (+ Service Area I pA Millkary Base 68 NORTH CAROLINA Water Quality. Stormwater Management Facility Service Areas For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Public VJotks;Virginia Beach Dept of Cammunicatbns please refer to the and Information Technology Center for Geospatral Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2016,for general information purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. vmew.vbgovcoMPlanning FIGURE 10 207 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES/PARKS/OPEN SPACE The vision of the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a balanced, sustainable and value-focused system of parks,recreation and public spaces that create a sense of community.The Department's priorities and work reflect statistically valid community input gathered in 2010,2012 and 2015 that focus on: • Community Access; • Environment and Outdoors; • Healthy Lifestyles and; • Stewardship The healthy profile of the City's open space and recreational system is the result of consistent commitments made by the City in its Capital Improvement Programs over the last two decades.These commitments have included efforts to provide an integrated system of recreation facilities throughout the City that enhance the physical,recreational, environmental,social and cultural well-being of its citizens and visitors alike.The City continues to make significant investments to improve and upgrade recreational facilities that have diminished in quality as a result of facility age and of increased user demands.The increasing demand for more facilities and services is indicative of the importance the citizens of the City have placed on these services. Indoor Recreation Facilities There are seven public community recreation centers in the City that are situated so that a majority of residents live within a short commute to at least one of these centers, as shown in Figure 11.These community centers provide opportunities and programs for all ages to participate in fitness, dance, aquatics,martial arts, athletic tournaments, therapeutic recreation and leisure activities.The centers are also available for community meetings and special events. Williams Farm Recreation Center is the newest facility to open. It is the ¢ .=. 7th Recreation Center in the City. * a - Located at 5252 Learning Circle, Williams Farm Recreation Center is a ;" 70,993 square foot,Silver LEED- certified facility located off Newtown Road between Diamond Springs and 1 It t• l { ,. tNewtown Elementary Schools. E, , , 208 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE BAY '1f pi 8 i it, s ,, City of Virginia Beach I comprehensive Plan �, �_— Technical Report 1_24 z27 ." s 4 5 I , O� 1111 4 29 Mies 33 30 7_r �r9 17 � > 1s 28 ` �1s 14 31 Ka 1s 5.1 /" 25 '11 34 ' 351 12.. ATLANTIC OCEAN City Park �.R 26 j s ' , Golf Course 9AF T Natural Resource Area 9 23 `" 0 Recreation Censer � �:. • Sports Facility Military Base I CMY Park Natural Resource Area Map M Site Name Map Site!dm 1 Sayville Farms Park 21 Francis Land House Natural hes 2 Beach Garden Park 22 Lake LawsonA.ake Smith Natural Area 3 City View Park 23 North Landing Park 4 Great Neck Park 24 Pleasure House Point Natural Area 5 Little Island Park 25 Skimpy Lake Naksal Area 6 Lynnhaven Park 26 West Neck Creek Natiral Area 7 Marshview Park Recreation Center 8 MountTrashmorePark Map ID Si.Name 9 Munden Point PaduBoat RampBnfo Center 27 Bayside Recreation Center 10 steam Neighborhood Park 28 Bow Creek Recreation Center 11 Princess Mne Park 29 Great Neck Recreation Center 12 Red MII Farms Park a 30 Joseph Grimslead Sr.Seatack Rec Center 13 Red Wing Park 31 Kempsville Recreation Center 14 1M1bodstock Park 32 Princess Mrre Recreation Center OolrCourse 33 VWlliams Farm Recreation Center Map ID SIM Name Sports Ficfllty 15 Bow Creek Golf Course Map ID site Name 16 Kempsviile Greens Municipal Golf Course 34 Hampton Roads Soccer Complex _"17 Owls Creek Golf Course 35 US Feld Hockey National Training Center 18 Redwing Lake Golf Course 36 Virginia Beach Sponsplex 19 Stumpy Lake Golf Course 20 Virginia Beach National Golf Course Public Parks and Recreation Sites* Sources:Vr9nia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation,Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications For add*ional inforneten and Information Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services.2016 pease refer to the Daekime-Map arrest as of February2016.for general inforrrglion purposes only. City of Virginia Beach Please see Appendix Ator the complete map disclaimer and further information about this map. Comprehensive Plan at. ?Ns map only contains a partial listing of public parks and recreation sites. wwwvhgov.comlPlanning FIGURE 11 209 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Outdoor Recreation Facilities The City strives to provide a diverse array of outdoor recreational opportunities and open spaces that deliver multiple benefits all citizens.The City of Virginia Beach is recognized for being a leader in the nation in the number of neighborhood park playgrounds provided for public use.Other outdoor recreation facilities featured in this diverse array are municipal golf courses,natural areas and wildlife refuges,state and federal parks and various forms of open space. Open space is generally described as a wide range of outdoor areas and activities that are valued for their natural or nature-based setting. These areas and activities provide sensory relief and areas for active or passive enjoyment. Public open space areas are protected for public use via easements,rights-of- way,parks,golf courses,etc. Publicly-held areas protected by such mechanisms are typically more permanent than those properties defined as open space and held in private ownership without such protections. Figure 12 provides a listing of the City's recreation sites to give an overall view of the variety of parks,athletic complexes,golf courses and recreation centers.For detailed information please refer to the 2016 Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan. City Open Space The City of Virginia Beach has over 200 parks and over 4,000 acres of land designated as park land for recreation or as preserved open space.Much of the preserved open space protects valuable plant and animal habitats and areas vulnerable to flooding.A map providing the general locations of a variety of open space owned by the City of Virginia Beach can be found at Figure 13. Federal,State,and Private Open Space In additionto the extensive network of City owned open space,there is an abundance of land protected by both the Federal and State government and private entities such as The Nature Conservancy and the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.This land includes Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge,Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge,First Landing State Park, False Cape State Park,North Landing River Natural Area Preserve,and Princess Anne Waterfront Management Area. Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge consists of 12,290 acres currently owned by the federal government,and also includes an additional 2,800 acres that are located within the federally approved expansion boundary that are eligible for acquisition from willing sellers in the future.A map providing the locations of current Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge lands and additional lands located within the expansion boundary in the City can be found at Figure 7 in the Environmental section of the Technical Report.A map providing the locations of designated Federal,State and private open space areas in the City is found at Figure 14 in this section of the Technical Report. Water Access One of the key features that attract residents and visitors to Virginia Beach are the abundant water resources.To allow residents and guest access to Virginia Beach's waterways,the City provides and maintains a number of water access points,which shown on Figure 12. 210 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKE RAY ieli'ah S �= _ C�tyof •a Beach Lynnhaven Boat u � � ��8j1119 J Plan and Beach Manna �- i r FaclliShor�es� First Landing TSB `LakeLavis krSeilih = =Boat Ramp. 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NORTH CAROLINA Scenic Waterways and Water Access Sites For additional irdormahon Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Communications and Information please refer to the Teclrnobgy Center for Geospatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer:Map current as of February2016,for general informatron purposes only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Apperdlx Afor Ste complete map disclaimer and further informtwn about the map. wwvivbgov,oxNFlanning FIGURE 12 211 1 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 �� r CHESAPEAKE BAY - ...:_ tt .,,, ®ails E \ City of Virginia Beach r �, ?4'.." tie Plan �� "e�ahnlca/Report � r fav %{ 03, �' - 2a�Y'v3 4 6 \ ,O _ 96._.. }l 7 Y r' _, �� i • (� E.- r �! pkv - • fid'*a i t f` p �iy y i \ , , 4 ) i %.,`'� 7 ;` 11TLAN71C '-,‘.,, , , OGAN .. , .,. .-9:1c• F....., ,, ez, t �� S' 1 f y,, 3 , .-'---- ------'- 1 ,„ ,,,,7 ‘ ) \ 7/ / 9 f „.,„,, .,„, ,I ..„,,, , - i € �3AK y f BAY City property �itary Base M ��, 'Lr1 NORTH CAROLINA City Open Space Areas For eddihonal information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Cortrnuniplions and informanon Technology please refer to the Center for Ge,xpatial Ioformatlon Services,2015 Cty of Vagina Beach Disclalmer'.For general planning purposes only Please see the general mapperg disclaaner wth the City of Vtginia Beach Cariprehensive flan Technical Report. vhv rob you oom lPplanni y FIGURE 13 212 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report City of Virginia Beach February24Comprehensive 2016 Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City , CHESAPEAKE BAY w l�� x C i#y afar •ince Beach Diepp !)sive Plan ,,alle,":4"4,,5,..a, 1''4'tiiiivoi Report m :_ ,_r_j,,______, ---- '\,. \,, ' _ ::<°:,..,,,74,,,,011,1,.i.,:,,..:,,, Imam ,elip •' -- '' \ 4k. 4 ,..„, - for-ili \,)----1 ,4 ' "64 )" y ( i ,1„,, 1�\ �� x~ 7-7-(' ------j-c,"„5..-1,,,---. 1 ,\'''s.--:'''k l': >''',':1\ '‘,.‘ Iiii ii,,,„,,, . , , /J `/ `\ N., , . r4*:;11i1:1'::::::7:: 4'''''''''''''N ,4., .„„d „ ,,„,....,......„.„. d , i 111 ~ . , ,,,... -':' `1,1:,,,..1 4 ,,, ,,,,, „ .....,,,, -*,:,:...,„ ::, r...Yori : ,i1,,!. , -4 � _ te . .., *ter � F;,, i Federal I r i State Y - ri Private .. . Military Base 4 14Cdittaill ;L' ' '' © . NORTH CAROLINA ” Federal, State, and Private Open Space Areas For additional information Sources:Virginia Beach Dept of Cornmunicatens and Information Technology please refer to the Center for GeospaBel Information Services,2015 City of Virginia Beach Dtsclaimer.For general planning purposes only. Please see the general mapping disclaimer Comprehensve Plan at: with the City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Techrrieal Report. www.vbgoe.eo dPlanning FIGURE 14 213 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 10. HISTORIC RESOURCES History Native peoples have utilized the natural resources found near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and along local inland waterways for perhaps 15,000 years. The nomadic life of following the migration patterns of various animal species eventually gave way to seasonal habitation as the climate changed and the coastline and environment followed. Eventually, the native people lived as tribes in relatively permanent villages. This is what the English encountered when they arrived as settlers in the early 17th century. Artifacts dating to the Paleoindian period (9500-8000 B.C.),Archaic period(8000- 1200 B.C)and Woodland period(1200 B.C.- 1600 A.D.)have been discovered in various locations i;n Virginia Beach. Algonquian speaking tribes occupied the Tidewater area of Virginia and the Eastern Shore during the late Woodland period (900- 1600 A.D.). Maps created by Englishman John White in the 1580s located the native villages of Apasus and Chesepiooc within the geographical areas of Virginia Beach. In the late 16th century,the Cheasapeakes occupied the land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Elizabeth River. They tended to remain aloof from the Powhatan chieftain that controlled most of the other Algonquian speaking tribes in southeastern Virginia.The Chesapeakes were eradicated by Powhatan just prior to English colonization. In the aftermath,the Nansemonds,who were settled to the west,spread to the east to occupy area in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach is the site of the landing of the Jamestown colonists on April 26, 1607 at Cape Henry.After a few days exploring the area they moved inland up the James River to settle. Permanent English settlement occurred in Virginia Beach in the 1630s when Adam Thoroughgood was provided a land grant of 5,350 acres along the western branch of the Lynnhaven River. Eight shires (counties)were established in 1634 by the English government as the first administrative subdivisions in Virginia. Virginia Beach was originally part of Elizabeth City Shire. In 1636 New Norfolk County was created from Elizabeth City County and included the land area south of the James River and Chesapeake Bay.This new county was further divided in 1637 into Upper and Lower Norfolk counties. Lower Norfolk County was divided in 1691 into Norfolk County and Princess Anne County.22 The Princess Anne County boundaries coincided with the Lynnhaven Parish boundaries that had been established by the Church of England in 1643.23 Most of the Princess Anne County land area would eventually become the City of Virginia Beach in the twentieth century. Agricultural pursuits provided the economic basis for Virginia Beach throughout the colonial,early national and antebellum periods.Subsistence level farms and small to medium size plantation operations were the typical forms seen in the landscape. The legendary Virginia tobacco staple did not grow particularly well in this area and a more diverse agricultural approach occurred very early in Virginia Beach. Wheat,oats and corn proved to be better cash crops in the eighteenth century in Virginia Beach. 22 http://www.lva.virginia.gov/whatwehave/local/county formation/index.htm 23 Colonial Churches in the Original Colony of Virginia:A Series of Sketches by Especially Qualified Writers(Richmond,VA.:Southern Churchman Company) 1908. 214 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Other industries developed around the abundance of natural resources.The most notable of these were the production of pitch,tar and turpentine for their maritime uses. A small port for ships called Kempes'Landing developed on the Elizabeth River and the town of Kempsville was officially established there in 1783.24 A few other small settlements appeared elsewhere in the county but none grew much beyond a handful of houses and shops/services. A skirmish in 1775 between British troops under British Royal Governor Lord Dunmore and a local militia occurred in Kempes Landing killing a militiaman,Francis Ackiss. A significant loyalist presence in the area and occasional British troop activities nearby made for an unsettled period during the Revolutionary War. British ships and troops were again active in the area during the War of 1812 and local militia companies provided what protection the residents had. Plans to construct a lighthouse at Cape Henry during the colonial period were developed but never executed. The tricky navigation in the area required a constant physical assistance and the Cape Henry Lighthouse was finally built in 1792 as the first public works project of the new United States of America government. A settlement of free people of African descent was established in the eastern area of northern Princess Anne County in the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. The name for the Seatack community is said to have originated from incoming artillery fire from British vessels during the War of 1812. Princess Anne County(Virginia Beach) remained a mostly rural and agricultural locality well into the twentieth century. Much of the early success of the agricultural economy had been achieved through the use of enslaved laborers of African descent since the seventeenth century.The growing division between northern and southern states erupted in the American Civil War in 1861. The strategic location near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay made this an important area for the opposing sides to control and the United States forces were able to do so early on in the conflict. This was accomplished without a major battle and very little military engagement occurred in Virginia Beach during the war. Despite federal occupation,the enslaved population remained in bondage and the Emancipation Proclamation,issued January 1, 1863,specifically noted that Princess Anne County was exempt from the executive order. The eventual surrender of the Confederate States of America and the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S.Constitution in 1865 finally provided the enslaved people in the area with their freedom. The most influential black leader in post-Civil War Princess Anne County was Willis Augustus Hodges. He had left the county for New York as a young man and returned during the war. He became the county's first black elected representative,serving in the 1867-68 state constitutional convention. The new constitution,which went into effect in 1870, changed the administration of the county from the justices of the peace to a board of supervisors. Hodges was elected to be the supervisor to represent the Kempsville District.25 24 The Statutes at Large::Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia,from the First Session of the Legislature,in the Year 1619.:Published Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia.Passed on the Fifth Day of February One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight :Volume I-XIII,(1823). 25 Stephen S.Mansfield,Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach:A Pictorial History(Virginia Beach, VA:The Donning Company, 1989),68. 215 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Other black citizens were voted into political office including Littleton Owens who was elected in 1879 to represent Princess Anne County in the House of Delegates. Some of the recently freed black citizens acquired land and small new communities,such as New Light and Burton Station,began to develop in the 1870s.26 In the 1880s,Colonel Marshall Parks erected a wooden clubhouse at the oceanfront,which was the first structure built on what is today called the"resort strip." Parks,who is credited with naming Virginia Beach,and a group of investors formed the Norfolk and Virginia Beach Railroad and Improvement Company to acquire oceanfront property to build a hotel and pavilion and to construct a railroad. The first railroad service from Norfolk to Virginia Beach was initiated in July 1883.The resort grew into a small town and was incorporated as the town cf Virginia Beach in 1906.27 Development occurred in the late nineteenth century at Cape Henry,as well. A United States Weather Bureau Observation Center was established there in 1873 and a United States Life Saving Station in 1874. A new lighthouse was built there in 1881 and it became operational in place of the nearly century old beacon.A group of investors created the Cape Henry Syndicate and they began buying land there in the 1890s and the resort they established became increasingly popular during the first decades of the twentieth century. By the 1920s,the civilian development of Cape Henry consisted of a small community of frame cottages,several hotels,a railroad station,O'Keefe's Casino and St.Theresa's Chape1.28 The strategic nature and location of Cape Henry prompted the federal government to appropriate funds in 1913 to purchase land there and to build a military installation named for General John P.Story. Fort Story was operational during World War I and has served as an important training facility and coastal defense ever since.29 The small community of Oceana was platted west of the oceanfront in the early 1900s and it soon became a viable residential and commercial area that served much of the surrounding rural area.The first paved roadway between Norfolk and Virginia Beach was completed in 1920 and the automobile would eventually push the passenger railroad out of the city's landscape. Oceana sat strategically between the roadway(today's Virginia Beach Boulevard)and the rail line. The Seaside Park amusement complex opened at the beach in 1912 and the Princess Anne Country Club was incorporated in 1916.A new concrete boardwalk was built along the Atlantic Ocean beach in 1926.Further investment by businessmen from Norfolk and Portsmouth resulted in the construction of the Cavalier Hotel at the oceanfront in 1927. Along with the growth of several hunt clubs,the Cavalier and its associated leisure activities attracted a wealthy clientele to Virginia Beach,even after the stock market crash of 1929. Plans to establish a military airfield near the Oceana community began as early as 1938. Construction of a 2,500 foot runway began in 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor accelerated the process and resulted in expanded plans and facilities for the Oceana Air Station. It was 26 Mansfield,76. 27 The Beach:A History of Virginia Beach, Virginia,Rev.ed.(Virginia Beach,VA: City of Virginia Beach, 1998),81-84. 28 Phase I Reconnaissance Survey of Architectural Resources at Fort Story,Dutton+Associates,2012. 29 The Beach,96. 216 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 commissioned on August 17, 1943 and remained active through the war.In 1950,an expansion extended four runways to 8,000 feet making it a master jet base.30 The military facility at Dam Neck was first organized as an anti-aircraft school during World War II and was called the Fleet Air Defense Training Center.The Amphibious Training Base at Little Creek came under construction in 1942 and was operational by August 1943.31 The Tidewater Victory Memorial Hospital,a state tuberculosis sanitarium,and 22 acres around it were converted into Camp Ashby in 1943. This U.S.Army camp provided coastal defense shore patrols until June 1944. From September 1944 until April 1946,Camp Ashby served as a German Prisoner of War camp. 32 Post war Virginia Beach in the 1950s saw a movement of population from nearby Norfolk to Princess Anne County.Suburban neighborhoods,such as Aragona and Princess Anne Plaza, sprouted along route 58. As this was occurring,Norfolk began annexing sections of western Princess Anne County.On January 1, 1959,Norfolk annexed 13.5 square miles from the county and the 38,000 residents that lived within that area. The local political machine,under the leadership of Sidney Kellam,saw such annexation as a threat and reasoned that more county land would soon be absorbed by Norfolk. In response,the consolidation of Princess Anne County and the City of Virginia Beach as a municipality began to take shape. Norfolk controlled the water supply to the county and Virginia Beach and tried to leverage that power to thwart the merger. The ploy backfired pushing the consolidation forward resulting in the establishment of the modern City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963.33 With the establishment of the independent City of Virginia Beach came the establishment of the City Council/City Manager form of government. From 1963 to 1988,the mayor was selected by City Council from among their membership. In July 1988,Meyera E.Oberndorf became the first mayor of Virginia Beach to be directly elected by the public. She also became the first female to serve as mayor of the city.34 Steady and rapid population growth characterized the first quarter century of the post- merger period.Virginia Beach grew into the most populated city in Virginia as large farming tracts in the northern half were developed primarily on a suburban model. Virginia Beach's status as a vacation destination also grew during this period and the resort area was modernized and improved. A new boardwalk and seawall were constructed to both accommodate the growing tourist trade and to protect the oceanfront from storms. Development and modernization took its toll on historic resources with many early twentieth century buildings near the oceanfront and older farmhouses and related structures inland being lost during this period. In 2000,plans for a downtown in the Pembroke area finally came to fruition. The first building in the new downtown,the Armada Hoffler Tower,opened in 2003. The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center&Residences was completed in 2007 and,at 38 stories,became the tallest building in Virginia. 3°The Beach,97-98. 31 The Beach,98-99. 32 http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/varoads.html#ashby 33 The Beach,101-107. 34 Mansfield,213. 217 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Historic Resources-Surveys The basic source for information that is currently known about historic resources in Virginia Beach is from formal surveys that are conducted either specifically for that purpose or to comply with state and federal requirements related to construction project environmental review. The Historic American Buildings Survey(HABS)began during the Great Depression in December 1933,when Charles E.Peterson of the National Park Service submitted a proposal for one thousand out-of-work architects to spend ten weeks documenting "America's antique buildings." HABS became a permanent program of the National Park Service in July 1934 and was formally authorized by Congress as part of the Historic Sites Act of 1935.Several buildings in Princess Anne County were surveyed during this program's early years,many of which have not survived.35 In Virginia,the statewide survey has been underway for over 45 years.Today the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) receives the great majority of its new surveys from two sources:survey projects that are carried out to fulfill requirements for environmental review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and survey projects performed under DHR's Survey and Planning Cost Share Program,which was initiated in 1991. The first city-wide historic resource survey project sponsored by Virginia Beach took place in the late 1980s. Performed by local historian Florence Turner and Susan Taylor,a city staff member,the City of Virginia Beach Inventory of Historic Buildings and Sites(1990) listed 320 historic buildings and additional archaeological sites.The survey provided important information about the existing resources at that time,but it was not performed consistent with state survey criteria. Virginia Beach took advantage of the new state cost share program and partnered with DHR in 1992 for a survey of architectural resources in the northern half of the city. The Reconnaissance Architectural Survey Report City of Virginia Beach (1992),prepared by Frazier Associates,was designed to expand survey work that DHR had completed in Virginia Beach in the 1960s and 1970s and to build on the city's survey done in the late 1980s. Buildings on land belonging to the state and federal governments were not included. The Frazier survey recorded one hundred seventy(170)buildings at the reconnaissance level and thirty(30)buildings at the intensive level. One year later,Virginia Beach again partnered with DHR through the cost share program to survey architectural resources in the southern part of the city. The Survey of the City of Virginia Beach Phase I1(1993),prepared by Traceries,was designed to provide a comprehensive survey of historic buildings and structures in the southern half of the city to complete the geographical survey coverage initiated by Frazier Associates the previous year.The Traceries survey recorded one hundred forty-three (143)buildings at the reconnaissance level and thirty-two (32)buildings at the intensive level. Virginia Beach participated in a third architectural survey effort through the DHR cost share program that focused on documenting mail order kit houses from the first half of the 20th 35 http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=virginia%20beach&co=hh&sg=true 218 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 century in south Hampton Roads (other participating cities were Chesapeake,Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk). The Kit House in Southeastern Virginia (2006),prepared by the William and Mary Center for Archaeological Research,was designed to document houses built from kits manufactured by Sears,Roebuck and Company and other known kit home manufacturers in the five cities.The project identified and surveyed thirty-seven (37) kits homes in Virginia Beach,nearly half of which were located in the Oceana Gardens neighborhood. Compliance for environmental review for highway and other projects utilizing federal and state funds includes requirements for surveys of architectural and archaeological resources. Not all of the properties surveyed for such projects are considered historic resources,but they are assigned state identification numbers and survey reports are provided to DHR and to the locality. Data from the various project reports has not yet been integrated into a single source in Virginia Beach. There have not been any city-wide assessments of archaeological resources in Virginia Beach. National Register of Historic Places/Virginia Landmarks Register The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation.It was authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and is maintained by the National Park Service.The register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify,evaluate,and protect America's historic and archeological resources.36 The Virginia Landmarks Register was also established in 1966 and is managed by DHR.It is the state's official list of properties important to Virginia's history.The same criteria are used to evaluate resources for inclusion in the state register as are used for the National Register.37 There are twenty-two (22)historic buildings or structures and two (2)historic districts in Virginia Beach currently listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places(see Figure 1).These recognized resources are representative of the varied architectural periods and styles that represent the rich history of the city. They include residential buildings from the early eighteenth century,such as the Lynnhaven and Keeling houses,to the twentieth-century homes like Greystone Manor and Briarwood.The need for protection of mariners along the coast is represented in a U.S.Coast Guard station and two lighthouses at Cape Henry.A colonial church,Old Donation,and grand 1920s hotel, The Cavalier,illustrate the importance of religion and tourism to the city. The two districts, First Landing State Park and Camp Pendleton,highlight the beauty of the city's natural resources and strategic location for military activities. National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States. This program is also maintained by the National Park Service.Two of the National Register sites have been designated as National Historic Landmarks.The Adam Thoroughgood House was constructed circa 1719 and is one 36 http://www.nps.gov/nr/ 37 http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register.htm 219 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 of the oldest surviving brick homes in Virginia. The Cape Henry Lighthouse was constructed in 1792 and was the first public works project funded by the United States of America. 220 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virg iniFebruarya Beach24,Comp2016rehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City CHESAPEAKE BAY w fi—I; s City of inia Beach -8 ,: a' Comprehensive lan` - . � � Tedtrucal Report Ov , }= Al j 0 1 k3 c< 10 A J O ♦ 13 blies 23 12 19 ♦ 6 _ ♦ 14♦�8 A II A . 21 ii 17 22 � °sa 20 � 16 ♦ � �� 3 A fi4 -- ., 1 A7zAnllc 1 A EAN �'y� � .. ."� . . S 24 Map ID site lime DI Number '9 ��`� A 1 AdemThoroughgood House 134-0033 -: �t� 2 Briarwood 134-0600 ;r / � i 3 G�rrp F andleton 134-0413 4321 Gape Heray Ughtltouse 134-0007 ', 5 Cape Hercy Second Tower Light Station 134 0079 6587 Cavaherlbtel 134-0503 7 dewdt Lbttage 134-0066 l� B FerryRardation Fbuse 134.0011 9 Green HA 134-0015 A VLR/NRHPSie 10 Hermitage 134-0016 11 Keeling Fbuse 134-0018 Military Base \l'i\ , 12 LynMiaven House 134.0037 13 Muer-MasuryHouse(Greystone Manor) 1340532 111143219, 4 Old Donation Burch 134.0025 15 Ferrbroke limon 134 0026 16 Peasant Hall 1340027 17 Rose Hal(Francs Land House) 134 0031 18 Seashore Slate Park(Fast Landing) 134-0099 19 Shiley Hall 134-5002 yt 20 Thornes Murray House 134-0022 1 21 US.(bast Guard Station 134-0047 2220112981 2 Upper VWManare 134-0034 NORTH CAROLINA 23 weblin House 134-0035 24 Woodiouse House 134-0058 1 Virginia Landmarks Register/National Register of Historic Places Sites For additional rdormation Sources:Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Devabpment Virginia Beach please rater to the Dept.of Communications and Inlormafion Technology Center for Geospatal Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer.Map current as of February 2018;for general information purposes only Comprehensive Pian at Please see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and further information about the map. vmwvbgov.coMPlanning FIGURE 1 221 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Historic Resources Management Plan The data collected during the 1992 and 1993 architectural reconnaissance surveys served to enlighten city leaders about the volume and variety of historic resources that existed in Virginia Beach. A subsequent cost-share project with DHR was designed to develop a framework for strategies to encourage the retention of existing historic buildings. The 1994 Virginia Beach Historic Resources Management Plan sought to create a framework that would: • ma nage the preservation of historic resources to the mutual benefit of other City ob ectives (e.g.,tourism,economic development,quality of life) • increase the understanding and awareness of the wide range of significant historic resources which exist in the City • involve the public in the process Two public workshops were facilitated by PMA Consulting Services and involved citizens in the process of developing objectives and strategies for the plan.The plan is not a rigid set of guidelines or just a list of action items. It is a series of objective statements that are supported by strategic directions designed to form a management framework for the activities cf the community and the municipal government.38 The Virginia Beach Historic Resources Management Plan was adopted by reference as part of city's Comprehensive Plan.This plan can be viewed in the Department of Planning and Community Development online document library at www.vbgov.com/planning. It is scheduled for review and update beginning in 2016. Virginia Beach Historical Register One of the objectives stated in the Virginia Beach Historic Resources Management Plan is to initiate a program that recognizes significant historic resources and establishes a sense of public awareness and pride of how these resources relate to the history of the city and the region.The Virginia Beach Historical Register was established by City Council in 1999 to recognize buildings that are important to the history of Virginia Beach and its predecessor jurisdictions (Virginia Beach City Code Sec.8-91). The program is voluntary and imposes no mandatory restrictions on the property or property owners. Applications for consideration for placement of potentially historic properties on the Virginia Beach Historical Register can be found under related documents on the Historic Preservation Commission's page on the City's website at www.vbgov.com/historicpreservation. Properties that qualify for the local register receive a certificate recognizing their placement on it and also receive a plaque that may be displayed on or near the historic building. A property may be removed from the register if changes are made to the building that compromises its historic nature and integrity or if it is demolished or destroyed. There were 53 properties listed on the Virginia Beach Historical Register at the conclusion of the 2015 calendar year. The current list can be found under related documents on the Historic Preservation Commission's page on the City's website at www.vb gov.com/historicpreservation. 38 Virginia Beach Historic Resources Management Plan,City of Virginia Beach,1994 222 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 50 Most Historically Significant Houses and Structures in Virginia Beach The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Partnership was formed in 1999 to promote the preservation of historic places in Virginia Beach. The partnership was a combined effort of the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society,the Hampton Roads REALTORS®Association and the City of Virginia Beach.The primary goal of the organization was to establish a revolving fund to help preserve threatened historic properties. Although the fund never came to fruition,in 2008 the Preservation Partnership published an important booklet,50 Most Historically Significant Houses and Structures in Virginia Beach,to highlight the rich and varied architecture and history in Virginia Beach and to raise awareness of these valuable resources. This publication can be found under related documents on the Historic Preservation Commission's page on the City's website at www.vbgov.com/historicpreservation. Historic and Cultural Overlay Districts First established by the Virginia Beach City Council in 1968,there are currently fourteen (14) Historic and Cultural Overlay Districts (see Figure 2). A district may include a general area or individual structures and premises officially designated as having historic or cultural significance.The City ordinance that addresses the Historic and Cultural Districts may be found in Virginia Beach City Code Appendix A-Zoning Ordinance Article 13. The zoning ordinance states that it is the intent of the City Council to"protect the historic significance and integrity of the properties within historic and cultural districts that are or may be recognized for their association with historic events that have made a significant contribution to our history;are associated with historically significant persons;possess distinctive characteristics of a type,period,or method of construction or that represent the work of a master,possess high artistic values; or have the potential to yield significant archaeological or historical information."39 Protecting historical,architectural,archaeological and cultural resources in this manner is intended to"promote tourism and enhance local business and industry...;encourage sound stewardship of the city's historic resources and foster a sense of place in the city's residents; preserve and protect buildings,structures and properties which serve as visible reminders of the historic,cultural,and architectural or archaeological heritage of the City of Virginia Beach,the Commonwealth of Virginia,or the United States;and assure that,within the city's historic and cultural districts,new structures,additions,landscaping and related elements will be in harmony with their setting and environs."49 The majority of the current Historic and Cultural Districts encompass a single historic building and related buildings and structures. Two of the districts,Courthouse and Francis Land House,have multiple buildings,although only the Courthouse district contains more than one historically significant building.Maps of the individual districts can be found under related maps on the Historical Review Board's page on the City's website at http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/boards-commissions- committees/Pages/historical-review-board.aspx. 39 Virginia Beach City Code Appendix A-Zoning Ordinance Sec.1300(b)(1) 40 Virginia Beach City Code Appendix A-Zoning Ordinance Sec.1300(b)(2)-(5) 223 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach 2016 Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24, CHESAPEAKE BAY . w-v-7" City f Virginia' r%dam 'starch tur<sng T$Cr)/ical Rep4J "�Polnt _House od nnhavenFelly Manor • 0 1 z, �' Thoros House? CF Miles '....,, �' Ly Massa ✓' Old Donation •�-Planation .f ? Church House Pembroke •. -Manor upper Francis WOssnere - Land" House Hous!' 6d �-._. ,Heus• ase t ' r t •� _� love«- -. House �tiunmo r ,�,� ,.. >>' _ • _ �, Princess \ �. Courthouse • Historic and Cultural District(point) Historic and Cultural BACK dr Districts (area) BAY ' Military Base 168 NORTH CAROLINA Historic and Cultural Districts Sources:Vv nia Beads De .oTPlann and Comrnura For adpleasel ieTaootire gi pt n8 ry Development; ts:f,ae Beach please refer to the Dept.of Commuricat,ons and information Technology Center for Geospatial Intamabon Services,2016 City of Vrginia Beach Disclaimer Map cyano as of February 2018;for general information exposes only. Cpan Please see Appr:ndix A for the complete map disdaaner and further information about this map. vavw.v ..comlPlaehonswe nrring b9ev ng 224 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 FIGURE 2 Historical Review Board The Historical Review Board(HRB) is an 8-member body,appointed by the City Council, responsible for the review of requests for new development and exterior building changes within the Historic and Cultural Districts.The HRB determines when to issue a Certificate of Appropriateness,which is required before a building or demolition permit can be issued. The Historical Review Board evaluates the development proposal's compatibility in terms of design,materials and for consistency with adopted Historic District Design Guidelines. Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)was established by City Council in 2008 for the purpose of advising the Council and the Departments of Museums and Planning and Community Development on all issues related to the preservation of historic buildings,structures,and sites located in the City of Virginia Beach.The mission of the commission is to preserve,protect and maintain the historic identity of Virginia Beach and the former Princess Anne County through a program of advocacy and increased public awareness and involvement. The HPC is made up of citizens appointed by Council,as well as two student members from Virginia Beach high schools.It seeks public involvement in historic preservation. The HPC has hosted annual public meetings to inform interested citizens about historic preservation issues and to receive feedback from the public about their concerns regarding the city's historic resources. The HPC has developed a network of historic property owners to discuss issues related to maintaining historic properties and share information about the availability of appropriate materials and skilled craftsmen for repair projects. It has utilized the network to promote Virginia Beach's history through an annual historic homes tour. The HPC also assists the Department of Planning and Community Development in the management of the Virginia Beach Historical Register. The commission helps to promote the register to historic property owners. It reviews applications and determines what applicant properties are to be placed on the historical register. Additional information about the HPC may be found on the City's website at www.vbgov.com/historicpreservation. Financial Incentive Opportunities The vast majority of historic resources in Virginia Beach are privately owned. In order to encourage the preservation of these resources and to reward property owners who take proper care of their historic properties,financial incentives have been established at the local,state and federal levels for the rehabilitation of qualifying buildings. In Virginia Beach,property owners of buildings that are listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register automatically qualify for a reduction in the real estate tax on their historic building. 225 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 In fiscal year 2015/16 the rate is$0.52 on each$100 of assessed valuation.41 A partial tax exemption or abatement is also available for a fixed number of years for rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. To qualify for this program,the building must be listed on the Virginia Beach Historical Register.The exemption for historically significant rehabilitated structures is established in Virginia Beach City Code Sec.35-80.1. Through the federal and state rehabilitation tax credit programs,property owners are given substantial incentives for private investment in preservation.Both the federal and state tax credit programs are administered in Virginia through the DHR.State tax credits are available for owner-occupied,as well as income-producing buildings. Federal tax credits are available for income-producing properties.42 Preservation Easements Many owners of historic landmarks are concerned about the future of their properties and want to ensure the proper stewardship of these resources beyond their tenure.In 1966 the Commonwealth of Virginia instituted the Virginia Historic Preservation Easement Program, providing a tool that would enable historic landmarks to enjoy long-term legal protection while remaining in private ownership. Through the easement program,a private owner has the opportunity to guarantee the perpetual protection of an important historic resource without giving up ownership,use,or enjoyment of the property.While the landmark remains in private hands and on the tax rolls,its existence and sympathetic treatment are secured for the benefit of future generations. Furthermore,the property owner can often take advantage of significant financial benefits associated with an easement donation.43 As of 2016 there are six(6)historic properties in Virginia Beach that are protected by historic preservation easements held by the Commonwealth of Virginia(see Figure 3). 41 City of Virginia Beach Resource Management Plan Operating Budget(Adopted)FY2015-16,Section 10 Budget Ordinances,Amount of Levy on Properties Listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register,453. 42 http://wvvw.dhr.virginia.gov/tax credits/tax credit.htm 43 http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/easement/easement.htm 226 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHESAPEAKCE w vei' s ?-� City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan 'titi Techrrical.Reporl MI �� 3 - 0 1 2 3 S O��O Si tiles t- 6 .3 r ', I • • . , No, , 1 , , . , , ,_ ,,..,,,.,„,„., 1 , , t r j l r . 4 > ATLANTIC OCEAN y�.^ V� A<k• Map ID Site Name CHR Number i 1 Adam Thoroughgood House 134-0033 rev 2 Bayville Fame 134-0002 3 Lynnhaven House 134-0037 4 Pembroke Manor 134-0026 5 Fleasant Hall 134-0027 6 V1feblrt House 134.0035 , . \ , , .--,,, ‘ BACK 5 Historic Preservation Easement BAY Military Base NORTH CAROLINA Historic Preservation Easements For additional information Sources:Virginia Board of Historic Resources,Virginia Beach Dept of Communications please refer to the and Information Technology Center for Geospatial Information Services,2016 City of Virginia Beach Disclaimer Map current as of February 2018;for general information purpose only Comprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix Afor the complete map disclaimer and further infarmation about this mop wvwvbgov-corfoPlanning FIGURE 3 227 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Virginia Century Farm Program The Virginia Century Farm Program recognizes and honors those farms that have been in operation for at least 100 consecutive years,and the generations of Virginia farm families whose diligent and dedicated efforts have maintained these farms,provided nourishment to their fellow citizens and contributed so greatly to the economy of the Commonwealth.As of December 2015 the following Virginia Beach farms were recognized by this program:44 • Aygarn Farm • Dozier Farm • Heritage Plantation • Vaughan Farm Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society The Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society was chartered in February 1961,and the first full membership meeting was held on September 27, 1961. Later,the Society expanded its name to reflect the 1963 merger of Princess Anne County with the City of Virginia Beach,becoming"The Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society." The Historical Society has been instrumental in the preservation of local historical sites. Other initiatives have included educational programs,neighborhood and community programs,support for historical publications,and participation in the Preservation Partnership.45 Historical Documents Research Additional information,historical documents and reference materials on local history and historic resources may be found in the following locations: a. Clerk of Virginia Beach Circuit Court,2425 Nimmo Parkway Building 10,3rd Floor b. The Meyera E.Oberndorf Central Library,4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard, holds 11,000 books in its Local History and Genealogy Collection. The Virginia Beach Archives is also housed in this facility. c. The Stephen S.Mansfield Archives at Virginia Wesleyan College is located in the Henry Clay Hofheimer II Library on the college campus, 1584 Wesleyan Drive. It includes collections relevant to Virginia Beach history. d. The Sargeant Memorial Collection,located in the Slover Library,235 E. Plume Street in Norfolk,is the region's premier local history and genealogy collection.The photographs and other materials in the database are intended to help document the history and cultural heritage of Norfolk,the surrounding Hampton Roads region,the Commonwealth of Virginia,and northeastern North Carolina. 44 http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/conservation-century-farms-virginia-beach.shtml 45 http://virginiabeachhistory.org/societyhistory.html 228 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 CHAPTER 11. CULTURAL ARTS Named the best place to live in America by USA Today Weekend,Virginia Beach offers its residents,and the millions of tourists who visit annually,a lifestyle unmatched by any other major American city. Virginia Beach has a growing arts scene with distinctive cultural assets,emerging and exciting creative sector businesses,public art,outdoor music and arts festivals,and a new arts district. All of which bind our community together by creating shared experiences and a special place to live and visit. The arts are an important industry in our City.A flourishing creative industry in Virginia Beach impacts much more than the employment of artists. It increases the city's tax base by generating admission,meal and hotel taxes. It improves the quality of life of its residents by offering unique experiences to residents and visitors and attracts a talented workforce to Virginia Beach. Arts Plan 2030 In fall 2015,the Virginia Beach City Council adopted the Arts Plan 2030 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/cultural-affairs/Pages/Arts-Plan- 2030.aspx culminating of a year-long process of listening to our community,assessing our cultural strengths and weaknesses,and analyzing forces,trends and models to provide a blueprint for Virginia Beach's cultural development over the next 15 years. Over just six months, hundreds of individuals contributed to the Plan through meetings,interviews,events and surveys through the City's website. The Plan is more than a guide for city government-it's a Call to Action for the private sector,residents,civic leaders,local arts groups to adopt these recommendations to create a more vibrant Virginia Beach through arts and culture. The following goals and strategies were identified in the Arts Plan 2030: GOAL 1. Expand Public Art Programming ➢ High Priority: Public Art and Place-making GOAL 2. Strengthen&Establish Different and Distinctive Cultural Districts ➢ High Priority:Advance ViBe as a Cultural and Creative District > Medium Priority: Establish Town Center Arts&Entertainment District GOAL 3. Encourage Culturally Relevant Programming > High Priority: Multi Cultural Programming+ Facilities GOAL 4. Strengthen the Arts Community > High Priority: Modify City Policy and Practices to support cultural development ➢ Medium Priority: Shared Resources GOAL 5. Support Smaller-Scale Performance+Arts Education ➢ Medium Priority: Develop Small-scale Cultural Space at Town Center > Low Priority: Develop Digital Media Facilities > Medium Priority: Develop Facilities for Emerging Artists 229 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 GOAL 6. Improve the Value,Impact and Sustainability of the Sandler Center ➢ Medium Priority: Expand the Sandler Center GOAL 7. Promote Virginia Beach as a Cultural and Creative Community ➢ Medium Priority: Position the Oceanfront as a Cultural Destination ➢ Medium Priority: Promote Identity as Cultural Community GOAL 8. Expand Arts Infrastructure ➢ Cultural Affairs,Arts&Humanities Commission GOAL 9. Increase Funding for Arts Development ➢ State,City,Private Sector For more information about the City's various cultural arts facilities and programs,visit the Cultural Affairs Office online at: http://www.vb$ov.com/government/departments/cultural-affairs/Pages/default.aspx The ViBe Creative District Recognizing that arts and cultural are imperative for economic growth and neighborhood revitalization,the City of Virginia Beach established its first arts and culture district in the Central Beach area of the Oceanfront in April 2015. The ViBe Creative District,focusing on local and regional working artists and related retail,has emerged as a vibrant center for the arts and culture in Virginia Beach that stimulates commerce and enhances the quality of life for citizens of Virginia Beach and visitors. See Figure 1 for a location map of the ViBE Creative District. A number of newly created incentives are available for creative businesses and property owners interested in locating within the District. What qualifies as a creative business? • Visual Arts&Performing Arts • Architecture • Culinary Arts • Advertising&Graphic Design • Fashion Design • Film and other media • Software • Music • Publishing • Renewable Energy Technology The following incentives are available from the City to encourage the growth of the ViBe Creative Arts District: • Reimbursement of business,professional and occupational license taxes • Reimbursement of building code/zoning fees including conditional use permits and alternative compliance fees • Partial real estate tax exemption for rehabilitated structures (for property owners) 230 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 For more information on the ViBe Creative District and incentives, visit: http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/cultural-affairs/Pages/ViBe- Creative-District.aspx or contact the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Office. 7---!_--7•___ = W Vi ` = u \\ \ \\.‘•'\ ,,1110" W 3 r 011 4( � Q- r; ' .4 ,\ AO. - OA Jill W-1011 II . iiiik 11 - Iffy 5 s 'S t of ,--10,. .t ril � i 1�, I `t its' , •* rgr��r,I� �044,`!i �Ti/ i. lriro (r1i a �,i .�t ,1*110\ `� t,. 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'11;''::::-. , --° N \ .....-erar N > A cli" , , \ \s\INA Dia I 43 p1 , �,led::: tea\ \\ ,� G i j a ►" I \ \\ lit, s sJ A , ‘ .., �ar - —• :`� a • o W � TAS�a ., o > . ,„ ri � " �� 'zSAt �1a s .FlUs��: dw 2519`R15-j1111 ' 2*di FZ.1 ii , ft, ,..11.Et' \'',.•\,‘, \ ,,,,\ gm 4(ii t FIGURE 1 231 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 APPENDIX • Southern Rural Area Soils • Southern Rivers Watershed Map • Technical Report Source Map Information 232 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 SOUTHERN RURAL AREA SOILS SOIL AREA#1 This soil area generally includes the following soil types: • Bojac fine sandy loam • Munden fine sandy loam • State loam,0 - 2 percent slopes • Tetotum loam This area consists of nearly level Well Drained and Moderately Well Drained soils. The seasonal high water table ranges from 1.5 to more than 4 feet. These characteristics are consistent with soil types identified in General Soil Area#1. Bojac and State soils generally are suitable for conventional septic systems on one acre lots. Munden and Tetotum soils may be suitable for septic systems on one acre lots installed using available technologies, such as elevated sand mounds and sand filters. In every case,a site specific evaluation is required by the Virginia Department of Health. SOIL AREA#2 This soil area generally includes the following soil types: • Acredale silt loam • Augusta loam • Dragston fine sandy loam • Hyde silt loam • Nimmo loam • Portsmouth loam • Tomotley loam This area is dominated by nearly level,Somewhat Poorly,Poorly and Very Poorly Drained soils. The seasonal high water table ranges from 0 to 1.5 feet. These characteristics are consistent with the soil types identified within General Soil Area#2. These soils are usually appropriate for Soil Drainage Management,sometimes called"Land Management." SOIL AREA#3 Includes General Soil Area#2 characteristics within the 100-year floodplain and generally below the 5'mean sea level elevation. Within this area,the Virginia Department of Health requires each lot to be evaluated to determine suitability for a septic system and the size and type of system to be installed. This evaluation is conducted by a Certified Soil Scientist and conformation borings are conducted by the Virginia Department of Health. WET SOILS Wet soils consist of non-tidal wetlands,as defined in the City of Virginia Beach Zoning Ordinance,Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance,and the Southern Rivers Watershed Management Ordinance. Non-tidal wetlands are wetlands other than tidal wetlands that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and 233 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 duration sufficient to support,and that under normal circumstances do support,a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions identified or referred to in the City of Virginia Beach Soil Survey by soil names as follows: • Backbay mucky peat • Duckston portion of Corolla-Duckston fine sand • Dorovan mucky peat • Duckston fine sand • Nawney silt loam • Pa:mlico mucky peat • Pa:mlico-Lakehurst variant complex • Pocaty peat • Rappahannock mucky peat,strongly saline • any other lands which under normal conditions are saturated to the ground surface and connected by surface flow and contiguous to tidal wetlands or adjacent to waterbodies with perennial flow Wet soils are unacceptable for development and septic field use. Notes: 1. Assign density potential based on land area and soil quality in the following manner through the use of conditional use permits. In areas comprising high quality soils (Soil Area#1),maximum rural residential development is calculated at 1 dwelling un,t for every 5 acres of land. Within areas of lesser quality soils (Soil Area#2),this density is calculated at 1 dwelling unit for every 10 acres of land. A map depicting the general location of these soil areas is available from the Department of Planning. Should site specific differences occur between the location of soils shown on this map and actual field test results,the City will recognize as valid such field test findings,when certified by a qualified soil scientist and confirmed by the Department of Health. 2. Broad areas of soils are shown on the general soil map and the location of each soil is shown on the detailed soil map,both of which are presented in the 1985 issue of the Virginia Beach Soil Survey. Since soils are natural bodies,a given designation may actually contain a variety of soil types. On site evaluation by a Certified Soil Scientist may be needed to determine the exact soil boundaries on a given tract of land. 234 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 1 i= '..-,...,1,3,..,,�. ,4 ,n . CHESAPEAKE BAY ,644** S ` City of Virginia Beach ' r" Ccsm s eitalsi�ne Plan : 'Technical Report A- & 0 1 2 3 4 5 Oq- tr�las 4 ' 1 ;. ,,. —, ATLANTIC o OCEAN � a A T9,0 • 0- F 1 i -r • = ft z Green Line Soil Area I Area I a, Y t\, Area II a. _ h � Area III(Area II in ' `"'' Floodplain) , BAY 11111Wet Soils ,�, )%'.. Military Base k II, NORTH CAROLINA Southern Rural Area Soils For addtional information Sources:USDA NRCS,Virginia Beach Dept of Comnumcatrons and Inforrr6aon Technology please refer to the Cents for GeospaWl Information Services.2016 Cty of V,rgIna Beach Diselalmer:Map current as of Feb.uary 2016,for general Mormetion purposes only. Coarprehensive Plan at Please see Appendix A for the complete map disclaimer and further infom bon about the map vmwvbgov.co.WPlannvy FIGURE 1 235 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 e.azvissxxx • :• - N - CHESAPEAKE BAY w s City of Virginia Beach rr r 'comprehenslife Plan Technical Report o�� 0 4 2 4 5 \,...,-41... Miksa , ' f ' lip 1'2(1 > s ATLANTIC } OCEAN , ti -9,p `�. il — �� r ., 1, II�� r _. rl BAY \ 1 Southam Rivers Watershed mla Military Baser"----- .I NORTH CAROLINA Southern Rivers Watershed For additional information Sources:Veginia Beach Dep[.of Planning and Community Development,Virginia Beach please refer to the Dept.of Comrnunicatens and Information Technology Center for Geospabal Informaten Services,2118 City of Virginia Beach Dlsolalmer.Pap current as of February 2016;for general information purposes only. Please see Appendix A for the contComprehensive Plan at ppe ple9e map tliselaimer and further inbrmetion about this maR wwwvbgov.corrJPlanning FIGURE 2 236 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 TECHNICAL REPORT MAP INFORMATION The following information provides data sources for the maps contained in this Technical Report. The information shown on the map may be updated on a regular basis. Consult the map layer and data source(s) referenced for the most up-to-date information available on the map. Agriculture Map Name Agricultural Reserve Program Enrolled Parcels Map Layers ARP Parcels as of Feb.2016 Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Agriculture Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Economic Vitality Map Name Commerce Parks Map Layers Industrial and Business Parks Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Environment Map Name 100 Year Floodplain with Special Restricted Areas Map Layers 100 Year Floodplain with Special Restricted Areas Layer Sources FEMA;Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Data Source URL 1 https://msc.fema.gov/portal Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Active Borrow Pit Locations Map Layers Active Borrow Pit Locations Layer Sources Virginia Department of Mines,Minerals,and Energy Data Source URL 1 https://www.dmme.virginia.gov/webmaps/DMM/ Map Name Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Current and Expansion Boundary Map Layers Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Current and Expansion Boundary Layer Sources National Fish and Wildlife Service Data Source URL 1 http://www.fws.gov/gis/data/CadastralDB/index cadastral.html Map Name Bird Sanctuary and Conservation Areas Map Layers Bird Sanctuary and Conservation Areas Layer Sources City of Virginia Beach Code Data Source URL https://www.municode.com/library/va/virginia beach/codes/code of ordinances?no deld=CO CH5ANFO ARTVIBISA 237 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Map Name Champion Tree Locations Map Layers Federal,State,City Champion Trees Layer Sources Virginia Big Tree Database Data Source URL 1 http://bigtree.cnre.vt.edu/bigtree search.cfm Map Name City Open Space Areas Map Layers City Open Space Areas Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Federal,State,and Private Open Space Areas Map Layers Federal,State,and Private Open Space Areas Layer Sources Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/clinfo#use Map Name Natural Heritage Areas Map Layers Natural Heritage Areas Layer Sources Virginia Dept.of Conservation and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/infoservices#digdata Map Name Preferred Shoreline Buffer Protection Recommendation Map Layers Preferred Shoreline Buffer Protection Recommendation Layer Sources Virginia Institute of Marine Science Data Source URL 1 http://ccrm.vims.edu/ccrmp/va beach/bmp.html Map Name Primary and Secondary Watersheds Map Layers Primary and Secondary Watersheds Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Projected Sea Level Rise Inundation Zones Map Layers 1.5 and 3.0'Sea Level Rise Extents Layer Sources Sea Level Rise forecasts from Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences; mapping prepared by Virginia Beach ComIT CGIS and reviewed by Dept.of Public Works. Map Description This map depicts a simple'bath tub'contour model of changes to the extent of surface waters in the event of a 1.5 foot and 3.0 foot rise in sea level.These elevated levels are consistent with the 2013 Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences report to the Virginia General Assembly "Recurrent Flooding Study for Tidewater Virginia (SIR 76,2012). That report contained the recommendation that,based on available science,the Commonwealth should plan on a range of 1.5 to 3 feet of sea level rise by the year 2050. The elevation used to represent the Sea Level Rise extent portrayed in this map is based on Mean Sea Level (MSL),National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29) (72 Adjustment)datum. As the current elevation datum employed by the City of Virginia Beach is based on North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88)a conversion factor of-0.82'was used to determine the NAVD88 elevation for MSL. This conversion factor was determined by comparison of known differences between the 238 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 two datum's at eleven locations spanning from north to south and east to west throughout the city.The arithmetic average of the differences computes such that NAVD88 is 0.82'lower than NGVD 29 (72 adj.)The differences varied no more than 0.10'from the average for any station.These elevations are estimates of surface conditions and are not verified. Map Name Shoreline Structure Inventory Map Layers Shoreline Structure Inventory Layer Sources Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) Data Source URL 1 http://ccrm.vims.edu/gis data maps/shoreline inventories/virginia/virginia beach/va be h disclaimer.html Map Name Stormwater Drainage Basins Map Layers Stormwater Drainage Basins Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Public Works Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Tidal and Non-tidal Wetlands Map Layers Tidal and Non-tidal Wetlands Layer Sources National Wetlands Inventory,2015 Data Source URL 1 http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Data-Download.html Map Name Urban Tree Canopy Map Layers Land cover with urban tree canopy Layer Sources University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory Map Description This land cover dataset was developed as part of the Urban Tree Canopy(UTC)Assessment for Virginia Beach,VA. As such,it represents a"top down"mapping perspective in which tree canopy over hanging other features is assigned to the tree canopy class. Map Name Water Access Points Map Layers Water Access Points Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Water Quality-Major Groundwater Withdrawals Map Layers Major Groundwater Withdrawals Layer Sources Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Data Source URL 1 http://www.hrpdcva.gov/departments/waterresources/groundwater-research-&- analysis/ 239 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Map Name Water Quality-Stormwater Management Facility Service Areas Map Layers BMP Drainage Areas Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Public Works Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Historic Resources Map Name Historic and Cultural Districts Map Layers Historic and Cultural Districts Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Historic Preservation Easements Map Layers Historic Preservation Easements Layer Sources Virginia Board of Historic Resources Map Name Virginia Landmarks Register/National Register of Historic Places Sites Map Layers Historic Places Sites Layer Sources Virginia Landmarks Register/National Register of Historic Places Sites Housing and Neighborhoods Map Name Senior Housing Facilities Map Layers Senior Housing Facilities Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Land Use Map Name 2010 Land Use Map Layers Tax Parcels with Property Class Codes,Feb.2010; Property Class Codes to Land Use Class Crosswalk Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development; Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT Map Description Property class codes associated with every tax parcel were assigned to land use classes.Water areas were excluded from parcel boundaries.Furthermore,parcel boundaries typically don't include right of ways. Map Name Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ)and Sub-Areas Map Layers Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ)and Sub-Areas Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com 240 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Map Name Current Land Use Map Layers Tax Parcels with Property Class Codes,Jan. 2016; Property Class Codes to Land Use Class Crosswalk Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development; Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT Map Description Property class codes associated with every tax parcel were assigned to land use classes. Water areas were excluded from parcel boundaries. Furthermore,parcel boundaries typically don't include right of ways. Map Name Noise Zones 65-70 dB DNL Sub-Areas Map Layers Noise Zones 65-70 dB DNL Sub-Areas Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Public Facilities Map Name Elementary School Sites Map Layers Elementary School Sites Layer Sources Virginia Beach Public Schools Data Source URL 1 http://2is.vbeov.onendata.arcfris.com Map Name Fire and EMS Facilities Map Layers Fire and EMS Facilities Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name High School Sites Map Layers High School Sites Layer Sources Virginia Beach Public Schools Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Library Facilities Map Layers Library Facilities Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Middle School Sites Map Layers Middle School Sites Layer Sources Virginia Beach Public Schools Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Police Precincts Map Layers Police Precincts Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com 241 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Map Name Public Parks and Recreation Sites Map Layers Public Parks and Recreation Sites Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Scenic Waterways and Water Access Sites Map Layers Scenic Waterways and Water Access Sites Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development; Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation Map Name Schools to be Modernized or Replaced Map Layers Schools to be Modernized or Replaced Layer Sources Virginia Beach Public Schools Transportation Map Name Carless Transit Focus Areas Map Layers General Transit Routes,Max Transit Routes,Seasonal Transit Routes, Carless Transit Focus Areas Layer Sources Hampton Roads Transit,U.S. Census American Community Survey Map Description Location of public transportation routes in relation"Carless Transit Focus Areas" (Census block groups with 150%or greater of the average of carless households for the City of Virginia Beach). Data Source URL 1 www.gohrt.com Data Source URL 2 http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml?ts=474564519295 Map Name City of Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails Map Layers Existing Facilities Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks- trails/Documents/bikeways-trails-map.pdf 242 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Map Name City of Virginia Beach Trails Plan central section Map Layers Planned Facilities Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development- projects/Documents/BTP/06-central.pdf Map Name City of Virginia Beach Trails Plan northern section Map Layers Planned Facilities Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Parks and Recreation Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/design-development- projects/Documents/BTP/06-northern.pdf Map Name City of Virginia Beach Trails Plan southern section Map Layers Planned Facilities Layer Sources Virginia Dept.of Parks and Recreation Map Name Elderly Transit Focus Areas Map Layers General Transit Routes,Max Transit Routes,Seasonal Transit Routes, Elderly Transit Focus Areas Layer Sources Hampton Roads Transit,U.S.Census American Community Map Description Location of public transportation routes in relation"Elderly Transit Focus Areas" (Census block groups with 150%or greater of the average of population 65 and older for the City of Virginia Beach). Data Source URL 1 www.gohrt.com Data Source URL 2 http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml?ts=474564519295 Map Name Paratransit Service to Focus Areas and Points Map Layers General Transit Routes,Max Transit Routes,Seasonal Transit Routes, Elderly Transit Focus Areas,Transit Focus Points Layer Sources Hampton Roads Transit,U.S.Census American Community Map Description Location of public paratransit service in relation"Elderly Transit Focus Areas" (Census block groups with 150%or greater of the average of population 65 and older for the City of Virginia Beach) and"Transit Focus Points" (Identified adult daycares,assisted living, dialysis centers,hospitals,human services,nursing homes,and senior residences). Data Source URL 1 www.gohrt.com Data Source URL 2 http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml?ts=474564519295 243 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Map Name Poverty Transit Focus Areas Map Layers General Transit Routes,Max Transit Routes,Seasonal Transit Routes, Poverty Transit Focus Areas Layer Sources Hampton Roads Transit,U.S.Census American Community Data Source URL 1 www.gohrt.com Data Source URL 2 http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml?ts=474564519295 Urban Map Name Burton Station SGA-December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT CGIS Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/permits- inspections/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Centerville SGA-December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT CGIS Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/permits- inspection,s/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Hilltop SGA- December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT CGIS Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/permits- inspections/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Lynnhaven SGA- December New Building Permits,1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept. of ComIT CGIS 244 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/permits- inspections/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Newtown SGA- December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT CGIS Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/permits- inspections/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Pembroke SGA- December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT CGIS Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/permits- inspections/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Resort Area SGA- December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT CGIS Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/permits- inspections/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com 245 FINAL DRAFT Technical Report-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Map Name Rosemont SGA- December New Building Permits, 1/01/2010 to 12/14/2015 Map Layers Building Permits,SGA Boundaries Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Permits and Inspections Division;Virginia Beach Dept.of ComIT CGIS Data Source URL 1 http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/planning/ hermits-inspections/Pages/Virginia-Beach-Weekly-Construction.aspx Data Source URL 2 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Appendix Map Name Southern Rivers Watershed Map Layers Southern Rivers Watershed Boundary Layer Sources Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development Data Source URL 1 http://gis.vbgov.opendata.arcgis.com Map Name Southern Rural Area Soils Map Layers Soil Areas Layer Sources USDA NRCS,Virginia Beach Dept.of Planning and Community Development 246 • ChoiceCityts � Future: , ,,„:,, tg:::,',,,,gg41,0*,,ge,-;:-'','*-g i‘-‘4,`I'L.,;i7;0*,--,--*. -- w r _ :; 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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1N1A•; ck` > Reference Handbook •`Lc S _- (FINAL DRAFT) . . fir.0 J OUR NP�� 'V/Nr� February 24, 2016 Reference Handbook City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents Foreword Page General Community Appearance Guidelines A-1 Special Area Development Guidelines • Urban Areas B -1 • Suburban Areas B -7 • Rural Development B-14 • Pungo .. B -17 Special Purpose Guidelines • Workforce Housing C-1 • Shadowlawn Infill Development .... C-2 • Historic Properties C-6 • Parking Structure Standards C-9 • Golf Course Development C-13 Documents Adopted by Reference D -1 Transportation • Complete Streets E-1 • Major Streets Networks Ultimate Rights-of-way Table E-5 • Master Transportation Plan Modeling Technical Memorandum. E-9 Foreword This "Reference Handbook" is designed to be a useful resource covering a number of special and sometimes detailed topics related to the Comprehensive Plan. These include a variety of community design and development guidelines, the titles of stand-alone documents that,by reference, are adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan and a list of prioritized actions that will help implement the policies of this Plan. General Community Appearance Guidelines COMMUNITY APPEARANCE AND DESIGN Establishes a lasting positive impression Virginia Beach is a mosaic of distinctive places. It is the character, image and activity of these unique places that, in large measure, define our community. Virginia Beach's identity is composed of places like the oceanfront resort area, a growing year-round destination for those who love beach activities. Our "� - ,_ .,! identity also includes the Town Center, which is a00%�' = � �^ major focal point for business and commerce in the " ' " =;j �=` ill l city. There are places for those who want a more "'� peaceful, quiet, historic and cultural experience. These include our city and state parks,federal _—...� wildlife refuges, and historic landmarks. Oceanfront Boardwalk Photo courtesy of the City Con N I It ' Visitorvention Bureauand The diversity of our places attracts residents // / an and visitors alike and helps foster interaction of people and pride in our community. E : :: :: _ : :1 :I f I5 ! , .i iw i , :..;!7 .Ai •w r ii I 1 Town Center Walk in First Landing State Park Special Area Development Guidelines Page A- 1 Provides open space and protects the environment Open space and the natural environment are important ingredients that contribute to the overall quality of our physical environment. These areas provide people with places to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. No • two open space areas or natural settings are alike. . Indeed, they take on a wide variety of shapes, styleseye and uses from active to passive from formal to informal. Active open space fosters social interaction and a sense of place among the residents. Passive open spaces can be enjoyed visually from a road or actively through nature walks or canoe rides. Actively enjoying city open space Photo courtesy of the City P I 0 :,. Creates 'human-scale' environments It is important for public and private developments to integrate quality design that recognizes the importance of 'human-scale.' The composition and I context of community design elements ' s such as pedestrian spaces, streetscapes, landscaping, as well as other design consideration play a critical role in defining quality community appearance. Quality environment designed for people When designing any development, it is important to remember good design does not interrupt the existing land uses or predominant character of the surrounding area-it complements it. To accomplish this, design elements must include a scale and mass that exhibit a proportional relationship between the built environment and the people who will live,work and play in that setting. Page A-2 General Community Appearance Guidelines Integrates attractive public facilities and roadways The City has an obligation to ensure that the design of its public facilities and roadways complement the character of the surrounding community. The size and architectural choice of buildings, orientations of buildings, open spaces, streets,colors,landscape features, sidewalks, lighting and other design considerations of public improvements must be composed in a manner that is harmonious and consistent I with the land use goals of the ' ° Comprehensive Plan. For example, within the Strategic Growth Areas, this means adjusting the design of public facilities that will blend in with a higher density urban setting. In other areas, such as established neighborhoods with lower densities, this Attractive Resort Area Public Facilities means composing a more traditional suburban design package. In either case, the design and materials of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects should make a positive contribution to the overall quality of the neighborhood within which it is located. Creates Quality Community Design Understanding the physical opportunities and constraints of land and applying good planning and design principles are essential first steps in the process of developing property. The quality of a community's design is influenced by such factors as the existing characteristics of the physical site, the flexibility or lack of flexibility of development regulations, and the value and marketability of the site, which affect investor financing and other decisions. Achieving quality community design begins with an understanding of the larger land planning goals of how the - ,.' proposed development relates to the other 4' land uses in the area. Once these goals are understood, decisions then focus on Part of a Well Planned Neighborhood Design implementing more specific elements such as detailed site designs, structural improvements and other issues. Special Area Development Guidelines Page A-3 Quality elements of our City are those elements that 1.) In the aggregate respond to the needs of all the community, and not just to the needs of a select few; 2.) Present a long-range rather than short-range response to the needs of the community, that is, that tend to build a broad and long-lasting base of amenity; 3.) Evoke a positive image of Virginia Beach in the minds of our residents and visitors. t Offers safe,well-planned and '` attractive pedestrian ways %. Virginia Beach encourages good site design, which maximizes safe i pedestrian movement to the site and Ti within the site. The City supports _ community design alternatives that reduce crime, improve the attractiveness of the setting and - "' ' promote a sense of comfort and Attractive Walkway with Good Visibility security to its residents and guests. Promotes a Positive Image and Economic Vitality Protecting scenic views and vistas, planting trees, landscaping parking lots, integrating amenities and controlling signs not only improve the overall -4; #x livability of communities, these elements are fundamentally important to their economic health. We must ` ~ encourage and assist residents and businesses to pursue projects that will improve the environment, image, - aesthetic quality and, consequently, marketability of their neighborhoods. There are many other ways to 3: accomplish these objectives. Various . examples include street tree planting, Positive Images Help Promote Prosperity trail connections, tot lot and pocket park additions, waterway cleanup, street and alley cleanup, housing rehabilitation, traffic calming and transit-stop enhancements. Page A-4 General Community Appearance Guidelines CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING QUALITY COMMUNITY APPEARANCE In order to focus on the positive aspects of community appearance, it is useful to touch on certain design elements that pose challenges to improving the quality of our physical environment. The following identifies a few of these challenges. Sign Clutter While signs are essential to the success of "1= -1 commerce,a balance must be struck between s T a providing a reasonable opportunity to advertise and the tendency in some places to proliferate • I such signage. The number,size,placement and ;IT quality of signs can either contribute to or detract from the quality of community appearance. It is ' , • the intent of the City of Virginia Beach to reduce the negative community impacts created by poor sign arrangements and design. Unattractive Sign Clutter Too Much Light Outdoor lighting plans should be designed to provide safe,attractive and appropriate degrees of ,, � �.. illumination for the proposed land use. It is important to avoid over-illumination in certain places including residential and rural areas, , - .x �i; ' among others. Other areas may need more � � :., lighting fo:r safety and security reasons,such as commercial parking lots and outdoor ATM stations. Nevertheless,every effort should be made to minimize the degree of outdoor lighting, where appropriate,to avoid unwanted glare. Glare from Excessive Illumination Landscaping A typical problem with landscaping is using plant material that,upon maturation,will not be suited to the land use or site. Another problem is the use ` of plant material that is non-indigenous to the climate of southeastern Virginia. Finally,there is - ,z no such thing as a maintenance-free landscape material. Some plants require less attention than 40.4 • others,but all must be maintained to assure long- i_. term health and viability. Disproportional Landscaping (note sign) Special Area Development Guidelines Page A-5 Parking Lots: Excessive Impervious Coverage We must change the template that is typically used to design and build suburban parking lots. Many times, these facilities are designed - exclusively around the automobile and make little or no provisions for safe and orderly pedestrian movement. This often results in the creation of an unattractive'sea of parking' that is difficult to negotiate on foot and lacks aesthetic appeal. We recognize the need to Vast expanse of asphalt accommodate the automobile but must also create parking lot designs that address the functional and aesthetic needs of pedestrians. Vacant and underutilized buildings a: . Buildings that suffer from long-term vacancies or underutilization do not contribute to a productive economy or attractive community environment. The city must work with owners of such structures to Vacant and Underutilized Buildings find mutually agreeable solutions to revitalize such properties. These remedies may include reuse and revitalization of the building. They + s may also include possible redevelopment including a mix of new,marketable uses and site design improvements. Fences along Roadways City ordinances allow fences but many have - deteriorated leaving a less than desirable view Deteriorating fences along roadway from the road. = �7T? _.. WEST Coordination of Public and Private ;6 4 � Infrastructure Signs should be legible but conform to FREE TIGER TAIL k..; WITH PURCHASE It regulations. Landscaping should be controlled OF 6&A1 EMI! r� "' J+ so not blocking signs. Enhance areas that are 7,. to be used by pedestrians. Lightings - ,► appropriate for the area. - Coordinate Infrastructure Page A-6 General Community Appearance Guidelines ACHIEVING A POSITIVE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE Promote quality in design for all developments All development should incorporate *- environmentally sensitive design that U protects the integrity of existin nest, .ty g g L rm ��a� , ., neighborhoods,complements adjacent land ,- uses, incorporates crime prevention principles and enhances the overall function and visual quality of the street, neighboring properties and community. Positive Neighborhood Design (Concept) Some distinct sections are addressed within this Comprehensive Plan. The creation of design guidelines provides assistance in creating a quality development. Those developments that promote quality design should be recognized. Residential development should enhance the quality of life for residents by incorporating safe, innovative design that integrates planning elements, such as connectivity,visually and functional open space, pedestrian networks and landscaped streetscapes. Non-residential development should incorporate solutions and design principles such as .�' moo for- connectivity and consolidation - u while responding to adjacent -� 1t _ 1...v residential development, improving ror- Un In I " "! the streetscape and enhancing the 77, IlitM I - I t;; I . experience and perception of employees and customers through appropriate scale and mass. Good blend of mixed uses Industrialdevelopment should utilize appropriate design elements to avoid intrusive visual,noise, odor and other potential impacts on adjacent uses. Such design should consider the link between function and aesthetic quality and contribute to the planning goal of achieving a quality physical environment. Complementary Industrial Design Special Area Development Guidelines Page A-7 Special Area Development Guidelines URBAN AREAS Site Design-Urban Areas Setbacks and Building Location • Locate buildings close to the pedestrian street with off-street parking behind or beside buildings. • If site is located at a street intersection, place the building at the corner. Do not place parking, loading or service area at the intersection. A 11, • Organize the site so that the buildings Iii! 14 I:: frame and reinforce pedestrian circulation. Pedestrians should walk along building fronts rather than along or across parking lots or driveways. Urban building placement Access and Circulation • The goal within the urban environment is more ease and pleasure in walking and less need to use a car. Individual businesses need to be linked to the street, to the sidewalk, to bus stops, to neighborhoods and each other. There should be pedestrian and some vehicular connection. Access must be ADA compliant. • Pedestrian routes not less than five feet in width should be direct and minimize conflicts with vehicles. Where there are pedestrian pathways from the street to parking areas between buildings ensure, a reasonably safe, and uninterrupted access. Provide a visible crosswalk where pedestrian pathways cross an internal driveway or curb cut. • Locate bike racks close to main building entrances so they are visible and convenient to use. Special Area Development Guidelines Page B- 1 Parking Areas (See www.vbgov.com for information on Parking Lots &Structures) • Wherever possible join parking areas to create an internal circulation network. Minimize or eliminate curb cuts by sharing vehicular access with adjacent properties and or utilizing alleys for access. • Parking areas should not dominate the frontage of streets. Off street parking areas should be located behind buildings or in the interior of a block whenever possible. Shared parking is strongly encouraged between adjacent or vertically mixed uses whose peak demand is offset from each other. • Large parking areas should be visually and functionally segmented into several smaller lots. • Consider the feasibility of providing a parking structure to conserve land and minimize impacts on the environment. • The building materials of a parking structure should complement surrounding design and be of high quality. Pedestrian entries should be clearly visible. The ground level of a parking structure should include retail, office or some other active use along primary street facades. • Bicycle rack parking and storage lockers are encouraged inside the parking structure. • Where appropriate, transit stops (incorporating weather protection) should be included. Landscaping (See www.vbgov.com for Landscaping Guide) • Quality landscaping is essential to the built urban environment. Where possible retain the existing natural landscape. The corners of significant street intersections, gateways or site entries should be enhanced by special landscape treatments such as pavers,flowering plants, signage or decorative lighting. • Fences are recommended only where complementary to the building design. Discourage the use of stockade or chain link fence where visible from any public street. • Urban open space or plazas should have direct access from adjacent streets and allow for multiple points of entry and be located with regard Page B-2 Special Area Development Guidelines to sun, shade and wind. The open space should be visible from the sidewalk allowing passersby to see directly into the space but buffered from moving cars. Partially enclose the space with building walls, freestanding walls,landscaping,or raised planters to create a relaxing outdoor area. • The importance of street trees and planters should be recognized and planned into the design. Natural Features • Undisturbed natural areas and important natural features should be identified during the design process. Unlike suburban and rural areas where there is greater opportunity to preserve large stands of trees, wetlands or hedgerows, the urban area might find a significant focal point within the development to create a distinct sense of place. An example would be working a significant tree specimen into the design of an urban plaza. Stormwater Management as Landscaping Features • Whenever possible, stormwater retention and detention systems are encouraged to be designed as open space or landscape amenities. • When structural systems are provided, plant material should be used to soften the appearance. The design of the system should blend in with na lural site features and become a design element of the overall development. • Nonstructural systems can be of a variety of landscape plant materials that include groundcover, low to mid-height shrubs or a combination thereof. Lighting • Site lighting should be designed to reduce light trespass and glare. Pole standards and fixture design should be of a style and scale that is complementary to the area. • Lighting for pedestrians should be provided from storefronts using either indirect illumination from the building or direct illumination under canopies or awnings. Special Area Development Guidelines Page B-3 Signs • Signs should primarily serve to identify the name, street number and nature of the business establishment. The color and theme of signs should be consistent with the primary building and the surrounding area. The overall surface area and height must be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Outdoor Art • Incorporation of outdoor art and other focal points into the overall design of a project creates a stronger identity and is encouraged. Building Design-Urban Areas Urban neighborhoods have a higher density of development and a greater intensity of activities. The area might include some mixed use development that integrates retail, office and residential uses within the same structure either vertically mixed in or horizontally. Drive thru windows and services are discouraged in the core of an urban area. Building Silhouette The pitch and scale of roof lines should be considered in relationship with adjacent structures. Spacing between building facades Design sensitive to the surrounding built and natural conditions. Adjacent buildings should relate in similarity of scale,height and configuration. The use of retail, cafes or restaurants, and higher density residential around the perimeter of an open space area provide pedestrian traffic and uses for the open space. Public open space should provide as many seating opportunities as possible. Proportion of the primary facade Buildings located on corners shall provide a building entry, additional building mass and distinctive architectural elements at the corner. Page B-4 Special Area Development Guidelines Proportion of windows, bays and doorways Windows and door openings should be proportioned so that verticals dominate horizontals except for street level storefront, which may be square. Location and treatment of entry The primary entrance shall be both architecturally and functionally designed on the front facade of the building facing the primary street. Retail uses should be placed at street level with office and residential uses placed in the upper levels or in the rear. Residential building entrances should be raised above the sidewalk to distinguish them from commercial entries and to reinforce their privacy. Exterior building materials Building exteriors should have a human scale which helps to relate people to the size of the building. Features that promote human scale would be recessed or projecting entries,individual windows with multiple window panes rather than oversized large single panes of glass, balconies, columns or covered walkways, textured or modular building materials. Building Scale Buildings should be considered as being composed of three parts, similar to a column. Each building has a ground floor, upper floors and a roof or parapet. Shadow patterns For taller buildings, recess the upper floors to allow sunlight to pass onto the street. Consider the choices of building materials and colors and how they will interplay with the sun and shade. Special Area Development Guidelines Page B-5 Street Design- Urban Areas Streetscapes Sidewalks that encourage pedestrian use need to be buffered from cars on both sides. They should not be located directly on the road's edge, since passing traffic can feel dangerous. One simple and inexpensive approach is to allow on-street parking. Provisions should be made for wider sidewalks in urban commercial areas (minimum range of 12 to 16 feet wide) to accommodate uses such as vendors, merchandising and outdoor seating. Streets should be designed with street trees that complement the activity of the area without hampering street lighting and sight distances. Residential street trees provide an appropriate canopy that shades the street and sidewalk as well as provide a visual buffer between the street and home. Commercial street trees shade the sidewalk without interfering with signs and building facades. On-street parking protects pedestrians, benefits merchants, slows traffic, and allows drivers to visit several stores while parking once (instead of having to move from one store's parking lot to the next store's lot). If a sidewalk abuts a parking lot,make sure there are planters or other buffers between the sidewalk and the lot. Where on street parking is provided, planting and street furniture should be located so as not to conflict with opening doors or pedestrian access. Consolidate the number of fixtures placed within the right of way; consider the location of street lighting, pedestrian lighting, and hanging planters or banners with other streetscape elements. Provide for an even distribution of light along sidewalks or pedestrian paths to avoid shadows or dark areas. Bus routes and stops are encouraged to be placed within an urban or mixed use center. Page B-6 Special Area Development Guidelines SUBURBAN AREAS The Suburban Area is planned for relatively low density growth which includes residential as well as some commercial and office uses. These design principles are tailored for this area and should be implemented, as appropriate, to improve the quality of our physical environment. These guidelines may be applied to larger-scale developments, infill projects or areas of redevelopment. Site Design- Suburban Areas Natural Features During the design process,begin by identifying existing natural characteristics of the site that should be conserved. Natural site features and landform should be considered in the early stages of development design prior 1:o building placement. Natural site amenities may consist of a significant stand of trees, unusual topographic conditions,natural drainage patterns and similar natural features and should be preserved to the greatest degree possible. Natural characteristics create a sense of place on undeveloped sites that can be expanded upon during the development process. Maintain and enhance significant views present within the study area boundaries both on and from a site. Access and Circulation Clearly mark and efficiently place vehicular and non-vehicular access to all new developments during the planning and development process. Vehicular and pedestrian access should be distinct and clearly separated. To minimize traffic conflicts, entrances and exits to a development should be consolidated to the greatest extent possible and located a sufficient distance away from street intersections. An internal circulation system should provide safe and convenient access to uses within the development site. Where compatible land uses adjoin one another, access from the internal circulation system to surrounding properties should be provided. Coordinate access with or provide from the secondary street system or by cross-parcel easements whenever possible. Entrances and driveways should permit safe and convenient pedestrian crossing where they intersect sidewalk and other pedestrian access ways. A Special Area Development Guidelines Page B-7 change in paving material to make the driver aware of the crossing is encouraged. Where appropriate, pedestrian pathways not necessarily associated with the public roadways fronting the property should be provided in developments. Provide pedestrian access ways between residential development and commercial or office development. - Pedestrian pathways should be located within a landscaped or natural area that may consist of a significant stand of trees, unusual topographic conditions,natural An attractive and accessible pathway drainage patterns or other natural features. This pathway should be constructed of a durable, low maintenance material such as asphalt or some surface material that is semi-permeable in nature. Parking Areas The visual appearance of new parking lots is controlled in part by adopted ordinances regarding parking lot landscaping. Location and circulation characteristics can further improve the appearance and function of these lots. Parking areas should be located toward the rear of the site while buildings should be generally oriented to the front(see Setbacks and Building Location section for siting of building). Additionally the parking area should be broken up into separate sub-areas to avoid the 'sea of asphalt' appearance. Landscaping for the parking area should be strategically located to provide visual relief, shading of the lot, green areas, and screening while insuring that lines-of-sight are maintained, both at the time of planting and when the plants have matured (see Landscaping section). Access between parking areas on separate lots should be accomplished through use of shared-access easements, which join the lots. Individual curb cut for each parking area onto highways is discouraged. Internal circulation roads on a parcel should be designed with stubs to adjoining undeveloped parcels that will provide this future shared access. Page B-8 Special Area Development Guidelines A special area for the parking of bicycles should be provided on site with ready access to the pedestrian/bicycle pathway system. Landscaping Developments that incorporate a carefully designed landscape package are more attractive, safer and retain higher economic value than those that do not. Landscaping can play many roles,both functional and aesthetic, in promoting a quality physical environment. Within reason, existing trees and groundcover that are healthy should be preserved and integrated into the overall design of development, especially in high visibility areas of the site. Clearing in these areas should be confined to the absolute minimum to accommodate signage, driveways and utilities. Pedestrian and bicycle pathways should be designed so as to minimize vegetation loss within these areas. In the absence of existing vegetation, the type, size and location of new plant material should be added to achieve a high quality physical environment Plans for commercial uses that adjoin areas planned for residential use employ effective landscape design techniques, including the placement of appropriate plant materials to buffer or screening such uses. Screening may include fences,walls, berms, hedgerows and massing of plant material. All enclosures should be designed with durable materials or be from a selection of hardy native plant materials. If walls are used, they should match the dominant material and color used in the building. Design continuity should be maintained between the building, trash enclosure area, and the wall plane used for screening. Safe lines-of-sight for motorists that meet or exceed development standards should always be considered when selecting the type, size and location of landscaping at critical areas such as intersections, parking lot crossways and driveways. The size of the plants at planting and at maturity should be considered. In addition an inspection and maintenance schedule should be developed to insure that lines-of-sight are adequate at all times. Stormwater Management as Landscape Features Whenever possible, stormwater retention and detention systems are encouraged to be designed as open space or landscape amenities. Special Area Development Guidelines Page B-9 When structural systems are provided,plant material should be used to soften the appearance. The design of the system should blend in with the natural site features and become a design element of the overall development. Nonstructural systems can be of a variety of landscape plant materials that include groundcover, low to mid-height shrubs or a combination thereof. Lighting All outdoor lighting should be of a design that accentuates the site and provides sufficient illumination for the development without projecting light and glare onto adjacent properties or into the sky. Pole standards and fixture design should be of a style and scale that is complementary to the area. Lighting poles should be of minimum height, possessing a pedestrian scale, but provide adequate illumination. Lighting of non-residential buildings should be designed as an integral part of the building's architecture to be as unobtrusive as possible. Lighting especially on the rear of buildings that face residential areas should be designed and placed so that it does not direct or reflect any illumination into residential areas. Signs All signs should be consistent in color and theme with the primary building. The overall surface area and height must be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Signs for residential development should be compatible with the style and theme of the community and complementary to any significant natural site features. Signs in all nonresidential areas should be clearly legible to both motorists and pedestrians. Oversized or overly elaborate signs competing for attention or which create visual clutter are discouraged. Signs should primarily serve to identify the name and nature of the business establishment. In non-residential developments, one sign identifying the complex and some of the major tenants should be installed. Tenants should install only appropriately scaled signs on the buildings. Individual freestanding signs Page B- 10 Special Area Development Guidelines located along the roadway for each tenant are discouraged. Signs and graphics for tenant identification should be compatible in design theme and color, but not necessarily identical. The signs should not compete with one another for attention. Setback and Building Location Residential Residential structures should abide by the setback provisions of the City Zoning Ordinance. Structures should be sited to create open spaces that promote a "sense of place" or a human scale for the development. Residential structures should not front or back directly onto the arterial highways. Where possible, a landscaped buffer adjacent to the right-of-way should be provided before any residential structures are sited. This buffer should be protected from future alteration through use of a protective easement or dedicated to the homeowners association. All freestanding signs should be incorporated into the landscape plan for development. All lighting used to illuminate signs externally should be positioned at ground level to be hidden yet illuminate the sign adequately and should be designed to avoid any glare onto adjacent properties. All lighting fixtures used to accomplish the external lighting should not overpower the sign. Signs should be externally illuminated as described above and be constructed of wood,fiberglass, or an appropriate long-lasting material. Non-Residential Commercial buildings should be generally oriented toward the front of the lot within a well landscaped green area while locating the parking and loading areas to the rear of the lot. Consolidation of buildings within office parks is preferable to the one building one, lot development. Buildings should be situated close to the highway just beyond the established buffer setback. The length of the wall parallel to the street should be limited along the front to avoid a monotonous expanse of building close to the highway. Buildings Special Area Development Guidelines Page B-11 should be oriented to the street and designed and scaled to encourage pedestrian movement. Large parking areas should be situated behind buildings as described in the section above entitled, Parking Areas. Open space areas should be included as part of the development and be strategically located in conjunction with an open space area on adjacent property. The buildings and parking areas should be situated on the site to promote pedestrian movement from business to business instead of vehicular movement in the form of moving from one parking space to another to get from one business to another. Walkways should connect buildings and parking areas. Building Design- Suburban Areas Understanding the symmetry between a building and its surrounding environment, both natural and built, is critical to achieving a successful design. To achieve high quality a building's architecture and proportional elements of scale, mass and height must be factored in when designing. Scale Scale is vital to achieving compatibility. The ratio of the parts of a structure to the entire structure, the structure's size in relationship to its surroundings, and the structure's size in relationship to an individual are the three most important aspects of scale. Buildings should possess details that can be appreciated at a'human-scale'. Architectural details should be included in the design of buildings that are scaled to the pedestrian(not to passing motorists), that draw the pedestrian's eye, and that create a memory of the building and the place. Amenity features such as public plazas, staggered storefronts, gazebos, fountains, circular passenger drop-off points and distinctive storefront architecture should be included in the design of retail centers. Visual interest should be provided through window and door details,varied rooflines, consistent textures and color, as well as staggered placement of the buildings. Page B- 12 Special Area Development Guidelines Building Mass The mass, or overall size, and height of the structure should be appropriate to the surroundings. Proportion of Building Components Proportion is the relationship of one dimension to another. If proportion is correct, order seems to prevail. Each component of a building should have good proportion (height to width of a door,for example), the relationship of each component to each other (wall to window, for example) should express good proportion, and the ratio of building mass to the spaces around it should possess good proportion. The side or rear facade of a building located adjacent to and visible from a roadway should be designed so as to possess as much detail as the primary facade. The height,bulk, and architecture of structures should convey a sense of openness, ensuring substantial sunlight access. Color The use of color in building design is a subjective issue. Generally,however, colors should complement the surrounding environment,not serve as the dominant structural feature or intrude upon surrounding uses. Quality architectural design should attract the eye to buildings, not an overstatement of color. Color should be used to accent,not define buildings. Building Materials Materials used on structures should be long-lasting, attractive, and high quality. Building materials should reflect the character of the area associated with it. Special Area Development Guidelines Page B- 13 RURAL DEVELOPMENT Rural Development Guidelines-Residential 1. Subdivide residential lots on soils that possess the best drainage and water table characteristics using a reasonable mixture of acceptable rural residential lot sizes provided it is determined by the City that the principal goal of protecting agriculture and conserving our natural resources is not compromised through this subdivision method. 2. Illustrate the ultimate plan of development, as well as y' anticipated development phases, if any. 3. Maximize the opportunity for agricultural, equestrian and Typical rural residential similar compatible rural activities as part of the residential development. Avoid fragmenting or dividing remaining farmland and open space into small lots. 4. Locate protective buffers between proposed residential structures and abutting agricultural operations. These buffers should be at least 50 feet in width. The first 25 feet of such area adjacent to an on-going agricultural operation should be heavily planted with a mixture of grasses and low growing indigenous shrubs; and the second twenty-five feet of such area adjacent to the structure 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. 5. Whenever possible, plan developments to preserve existing trees and other significant natural resources. In those cases where development is proposed within areas of existing tree cover, design the placement of buildings and driveways so as to save and protect as many trees and other significant environmental features as possible. Page B- 14 Special Area Development Guidelines 6. Include substantial setbacks, with landscaping, between dwellings and rural arterial roadways as discussed in Section 402 of the City Zoning Ordinance. M 7. Provide flag lots,where $t warranted to advance the 346011414. purpose of this plan, taking "" into consideration the size of the lots within the • subdivision, existing or future tree cover and other E. � pertinent characteristics _< --- relating to the need for rural ' . 1 bt residential privacy and open space. Design appropriate widths and pavement types for driveways serving flag Horse pasture between road and home lots. (e.g. fire truck access). 8. If necessary,provide longer distances for rural cul-de-sac streets than is otherwise permitted throughout the City. Locate roadway drainage ditches a sufficient distance from the edge of pavement to enable emergency vehicles to pass around road obstructions. 9. Minimize all access points along rural arterial roadways, for example, through consolidation of properties. 10. Provide greater streetlight separation distances than is otherwise permitted throughout the City. Focus the light downward,not upward to the sky. 11. Protect land for open space purposes through the use of a variety of legal instruments, such as deed restrictions, appropriate zoning classifications, protective easements or transfer to a stewardship agency (eg. foundations or conservation groups), or through some other appropriate means. 12. Establish visible landmarks that are incorporated into the design of development entrances that recall the rural heritage of area. 13. Provide trail systems for recreation. Special Area Development Guidelines Page B- 15 Rural Development Guidelines-Non-Residential 1. Protect rural character and • Vis+ , y.� existing scenic views. , 2. The identity of Virginia Beach's �•" rural community should take its cue from its rural heritage. The ~- areas known as Creeds and Blackwater have some buildings IN / ,.' that encourage a type of design yY - reminiscent to the area. 3. Franchise retail, office parks or Blackwater Trading Post shopping centers are not encouraged. 4. Development in rural commercial centers can include locally oriented retail, service and community uses scaled to be compatible with the character of the rural landscape. 5. Non-residential development should be located within the defined Rural Community aft Auto Porn Areas to encourage interaction r ill 11. of people,not vehicles. .lam c-. 6. Non-residential, locally oriented I retail or services are limited in the rural area so as not to require the extension of urban Locally oriented retail services. 7. Proposals for non-residential development in this area should be designed to complement the surrounding rural character in terms of size, scale, architecture and selection of materials. They should also adhere to sound environmental principles that include energy-efficient design and effective groundwater protection. Page B- 16 Special Area Development Guidelines PUNGO Site and Building Development Guidelines 1. The scale, proportion and general character of buildings in all four quad- rants around the Pungo intersection should evoke a design vocabulary reminiscent of turn of the century architecture 2. The dominant residential look should complement the • • Craftsman-style bungalows, using - � • the existing Aladdin Readi-Cut kit homes as an exampley 3. New commercial uses should • include bungalow-style archi- tectural elements: a. Low-pitched, gabled roofs Pungo Grill—Aladdin Kit Home b. Wide, overhanging eaves Classic Reuse from House to Restaurant c. Exposed rafters under the eaves d. Decorative brackets under the gables e. Incised porches beneath the main roof f. Handcrafted stone or woodwork g. Setbacks should be reduced in the village core to allow direct connects between the safe and • attractive sidewalks and twhitain r� storefront entrances. ;-- • . Conversely, suburban-style development, including auto- oriented shopping centers and cookie-cutter houses, is not appropriate in the core area of Pungo. Munden's Store- Classic Commercial Style Special Area Development Guidelines Page B- 17 h. To the extent possible, new parking should be oriented behind buildings away from Princess Anne Road or screened if located on the side of buildings. i. Access points from the roadway should be minimized and, where possible, combined to enhance the historic nature of Pungo. j. Sidewalks and pathways should provide safe and attractive pedestrian connections within the core and a continuous link one end of the settlement to the other with a minimum of vehicular conflict points. Page B- 18 Special Area Development Guidelines Special Purpose Guidelines WORKFORCE HOUSING The following is a brief summary of development and design provisions relating to workforce housing. For additional information on workforce housing see www.vbgov.com/housing. Workforce Housing Development shall comply with the following Criteria: 1. Proposals for Workforce Housing (WFH) Development should comply with the Comprehensive Plan, applicable Design Guidelines, and related ordinances that are applicable thereto. 2. Affordable WFH units in a WFH Development shall be mixed with the market- rale units and shall not be A -- clustered together or -- segregated in any way from the market-rate , "'"1"'°4, -,,i I, units. ( J .1"4, r _ 3. If the WFH Development Example of workforce housing Plan contains a phasing plan, the phasing plan shall provide for the development of affordable housing units concurrently with the market-rate units. No phasing plan shall provide that the affordable housing units built are the last unit(s) in a WFH Development. 4. The exterior appearance of the WFH units in a WFH Development shall be similar to the market-rate units by the provision of exterior building materials and finishes substantially the same in type and quality as the market-rate units. The WFH unit exterior shall be substantially indistinguishable from the market-rate units. 5. The WFH units shall be comparable in bedroom mix, design, and overall quality of construction to the market rate units in the WFH Development, except that the WFH unit shall not be required to exceed three bedrooms per unit. The square footage and interior features of the WFH units shall not be required to be the same as the market-rate units, so long as they are reasonably similar in size and quality and are consistent with the current building standards for new housing in the City of Virginia Beach. Special Purpose Guidelines Page C- 1 SHADOWLAWN INFILL DEVELOPMENT Background The Shadowlawn neighborhood is a residential enclave located in the southern half of the Resort Area of the city. Residential units consist primarily of single- family dwellings with small clusters of multi-family units. The neighborhood was platted in the first half of the 20th Century. As a result, the streets and lots are laid out in size and pattern typical of that period. Streets,with right-of-ways of 50 feet, are aligned on a grid pattern. The majority of the lots were established at 30 feet by 100 feet; however, some of the lots adjacent to Lake Rudee were established at 25 feet by 100 feet. The residential dwellings constructed in the neighborhood vary in style and size and are representative of single-family architecture from throughout the 20th Century. Most of the homes appear to have been constructed during the decades from 1950 to the present, and are Colonial Revival or Ranch in style. The number of stories is one or two,but one-story dwellings seem to predominate. Due to the fact that these styles of homes cannot be constructed on single 30 foot lots,most of them are constructed on a combination of two or more of the 30 foot lots. In most cases, all of the lots in the combined parcel have been built on,but in some cases, one of the 30 foot lots in a combined parcel may not have been built on. As a result, there are several 30 foot or 25 foot lots remaining between constructed homes. Occasionally, two or more unbuilt lots (in the same or separate ownership) may be adjacent to each other, resulting in a potential of 60 or more feet width. In the last decade, as individuals have sought to reside or own residential property in the neighborhood,homes have been constructed on some of these 'infill' lots, which represent the last residential development opportunities in the neighborhood. In most cases, from a standpoint of land use and aesthetic compatibility with the existing neighborhood, the resulting dwelling units have not been a success. The reasons that most of these newer dwellings cannot be considered to be a major aesthetic and land use success is: • a direct result of the narrow lot width that the home is built on, • the dimensional restrictions placed on new construction by the City's Zoning Ordinance, and • the style and architectural design characteristics of the adjacent dwellings. Page C-2 Special Purpose Guidelines Usually, new construction on the infill lots has resulted in narrow, two-story structures, of almost a townhouse style, located between one-story ranch style structures. Section 502(e) of the City Zoning Ordinance prohibits a single nonconforming lot from being developed where two or more contiguous lots are being held in common ownership. Such lots must be combined to meet or more closely approximate the frontage and area requirements of the R-5S Residential Single- Family District. Any lot with a width less than 50 feet and an area less than 5000 square feet, where an adjacent property is owned by the same party, can only be approved for development through the subdivision variance process. Compatibility Guidelines Utilization of the following design and land use compatibility principles can help to ensure that new dwelling structures constructed on the infill lots in the Shadowlawn neighborhood are integrated into the character of the neighborhood and are less likely to negatively impact adjoining dwellings. Designing a dwelling to satisfy the factors will no doubt be more difficult than utilizing a design that simply fits the site and the accompanying zoning restrictions. The result, however, will be a dwelling that is compatible to the surrounding dwellings, in respect to design and land use, and that will give the impression to those who pass by that it has always been part of Shadowlawn. Height, Width, and Proportion • NEW infill structures should be constructed at a height that is compatible to the adjacent structures. If at all possible, the new dwelling should have the same number of stories as the dwellings on either side or be within 15% of the height of those dwellings. The majority of the dwellings in Shadowlawn are one-story and occasionally, two-story. Introduction of a narrow, two-story structure (which is the case most of the time in Shadowlawn) between two one-story structures creates an incompatibility that can, in effect, act as a detriment to the overall character of the neighborhood. • Equally important to the height factor for a new infill structure is the width factor. The majority of the remaining infill lots are only 25 to 30 feet in width, with resulting structures of only 20 or less feet in width. Structures on either side of the infill lot were usually constructed on lots of 60 to 90 feet in width, with a resulting dwelling width of 30 to 50 feet. The resulting effect has been that of the insertion of a single townhouse dwelling between Special Purpose Guidelines Page C-3 two ranch style dwellings. Every attempt should be made to utilize every inch of the available width of an infill lot. ■ The relationship of the new structure's width to height establishes its proportion. The proportion of the new structure should be as similar as possible and compatible with the proportion of existing adjacent structures. For example, if in adjacent dwellings, the proportion of the structure is such that for every one foot of height the width is one and one-half feet, the new infill structure should have a proportion as close to that as possible. Location on Site/Setbacks/Relationship to the Street • Probably the key factor in ensuring that a new infill structure possesses land use and aesthetic compatibility to the neighborhood is in the relationship of the structure to the street and to the adjacent structures. In order to have that relationship in a manner similar to the adjacent structures, all of the factors discussed in this section must be successfully satisfied. If a good relationship is achieved, two objectives will be met: first, the streetscape (the appearance of all of the buildings, landscaping,and other site improvements on a street seen as a whole) will be maintained, and second, the potential for negative land use impacts to adjacent properties will be reduced. • The location of the structure on the site should be such that the new dwelling does not disrupt the existing rhythm of building width and spacing and does not have setbacks, which vary significantly from the predominant setbacks in the neighborhood. Accomplishing this on the 25 or 30 foot lots will be difficult, if not impossible. An exact rhythm of width and spacing does not currently exist in the neighborhood; however, there is a consistent rhythm that a design for an infill lot can strive to reach. To achieve a design that fits the rhythm of the other structures on the street as closely as possible, it will be necessary to utilize the full width of the lot. A minimum lot width of 35 feet with a buildable width of 25 feet should be strived for. • The front yard setback should meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, while at the same time,be consistent with the front yard setbacks of the adjacent structures. In some cases, it might be necessary to encroach into the required rear yard setback due to the need to have a dwelling that has adequate floor area but still maintains proper height and width proportions. Page C-4 Special Purpose Guidelines Materials and Details • Compatibility cannot be achieved if the building materials used on the facade (outside visible wall) of the structure and the details (windows, doors, decoration) differ substantially from those predominantly found on the other dwellings in the neighborhood. The common facade materials in Shadowlawn are brick and clapboard-style siding (wood and vinyl). New infill structures, therefore, should utilize brick or clapboard-style siding on the exterior facade. Use of materials such as dryvit, stucco, or grooved plywood would reduce the possibility that the new structure would be compatible to the neighborhood. • Similarly, compatibility can only be achieved if the decorative and functional details of the structure are as similar as possible to the surrounding dwellings. For example, if the surrounding dwellings commonly utilize multi-pane, double-hung windows, of a certain proportion, then the windows to be installed in the new structure should be as similar as possible to them in those respects. Installation of windows with large areas of glass and of irregular shapes probably would not be appropriate. Parking • If dealt with successfully, the manner in which the parking is arranged can ensure compatibility of the new dwelling to the surrounding dwellings. The predominant method of parking in the neighborhood is either on the street or on a single-stack driveway. This method of parking arrangement permits the remainder of the front yard area to be left as open space and lawn. New structures should try to achieve the same effect by installing a single-stack driveway and leaving the remaining portion of the front yard as open space or lawn. The paving of the entire front yard area is not desirable,because it will greatly reduce the potential compatibility of the dwelling with the surrounding dwellings. If it is absolutely necessary to utilize the entire front yard area for parking, the surface material should be of a type that permits a lawn groundcover to grow through, such as porous pavers. Special Purpose Guidelines Page C-5 HISTORIC PROPERTIES In 1976, the Secretary of the Interior published standards for the preservation of historic properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Since their publication, these standards have been adopted by hundreds of preservation commissions nationwide in local design guidelines. Generally speaking the National Register defines"historic" depend on/ uses as their "Criteria for Evaluation": "the quality of significance and association with American historical events, figures, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture that is present in districts, sites, buildings, structure, and objects and possess integrity of location, design, setting,workmanship, materials, feeling, and association." The Standards for Rehabilitation The intent of the Standards is to assist the long-term preservation of a property's significance through the preservation of historic materials and features. The Standards pertain to historic buildings of all materials, "0,�`. >:,. construction types, sizes, and ` rr. occupancy and encompass the a *' exterior and interior of the _- u': buildings. They also encompass " � related landscape features and , the building's site and F environment, as well as attached, adjacent, or related new construction. The Standards serve to provide First Landing State Park Cabin guidance that repairs and alterations not damage or destroy materials, features or finishes that are important in defining the building's historic character. For example, certain treatments--if improperly applied--may cause or accelerate physical deterioration of the historic building. This can include using improper repointing or exterior masonry cleaning techniques, or introducing insulation that damages historic fabric. In almost all of these situations, use of these materials and treatments will result in a project that does not meet the Standards. The following guidelines are adapted from The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation with Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings 1990. GPO stock number:024-005-01230-3. Page C-6 Special Purpose Guidelines 1. A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in a new use that maximizes the retention of distinctive materials,features, spaces, and spatial relationships. Where a treatment and use have not been identified, a property will be protected and, if necessary, stabilized until additional work may be undertaken. 2. The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The replacement of intact or repairable historic materials ;'i or alteration of features, ~: 41C-: 14T'ISCirg.k- spaces, and spatial .. �. relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. 3. Each property shall be recognized as a physical '~c'' record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Home development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken. 4. Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive features,finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design,color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible,materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary,physical, or pictorial evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used. The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Special Purpose Guidelines Page C-7 8. Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. 10. New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired 11. The landscape surrounding a historic building and contained within an individual parcel of land is considered the building site. The site, including its associated features, contributes to the overall character of the historic property. As a result, the relationship between the buildings and landscape features within the site's boundaries should be considered in the overall planning for rehabilitation project work. Page C-8 Special Purpose Guidelines PARKING STRUCTURE STANDARDS Background Traditionally, the design of a parking structure takes a secondary position to the development of a larger project or a secondary position to cost considerations. Many times, a parking structure is simply considered to be a building needed to provide temporary storage of vehicles and not as an integral part of the design fabric of Virginia Beach--or any other city. These guidelines are intended to , result in jparking structures that integrate T into the existing and desired design fabric of the city and in particular, to the existing and desired design fabric of the area in which the structure is located. Hopefully, the final design of the parking structure will be viewed as a long-term, quality amenity to the city and not as a utilitarian'quick-fix' for a parking Urban parking structure with retail problem. Site A. Access to parking structures should be designed so as not to obstruct free flow of traffic on adjoining public streets (e.g., right and left turn lanes into the structure). Entrances and exits should be located so that each is separated from the other. Separation of the two reduces the turning movement conflicts which occur as vehicles enter and exit the structure. B. There should be adequate provision for ingress and egress to all parking spaces to ensure ease of mobility, ample maneuvering clearance, and safety of vehicles and pedestrians. C. Access points to the parking structure for pedestrians should be located to avoid pedestrian/vehicle conflicts. D. Loading areas within the structure should be provided for vanpools/carpools which may be picking up or discharging passengers who have vehicles parked in the structure. E. Security features, as described in the security section below, should be incorporated into the site design as appropriate. Special Purpose Guidelines Page C-9 F. Exterior Facade Design A. The exterior facade should maintain a horizontal line throughout. The sloping nature of the interior structure,necessary in the design of parking structures, should not be repeated on the exterior facade. B. The height and mass of the structure should be consistent with the urban design fabric within which the structure is to be located (e.g., a seven-story parking structure should not be situated in an area that consists of primarily two- to three-story structures). C. Facades that face public rights-of-way should incorporate a repeating pattern that includes color change, texture change and material change, each of which should be integral parts of the structure not superficially applied trim, graphics, or paint. In addition,vertical elements should be incorporated into the exterior facade design in order to create a repeating pattern. This can be accomplished through the use of reveals, projecting ribs, or offsets,which should be no less than 12 inches in width. All such elements should repeat at intervals of no more than 30 feet. D. A wall or other screening of sufficient height to screen parked vehicles and which exhibits a visually pleasing character should be provided. E. Elevator and stair shafts should be topped with gabled roofs or other architectural accents. F. In commercial districts with an existing or planned urban design fabric, ground-level retail use is encouraged to enhance the streetscape. Where retail is not practical, other amenities, such as an art wall, are encouraged as means of enhancing the streetscape. The ground-level of the structure should never consist of a featureless length of a wall. G. Pedestrian entrances should be well defined and attractive. H. Exterior building materials for all portions of the building should be high quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Predominant exterior building materials should include any combination of brick, wood, stone, or tinted, textured,concrete masonry units. Bare or painted concrete as the only exterior facade material is strongly discouraged. Page C- 10 Special Purpose Guidelines Security Features Proper security is an important aspect of operating a parking structure. A safe, secure environment must be provided for patrons, employees and vehicles. Adequate security measures should be an integral part of the initial design. Secure and lock the parking structure when not in use. The overall design of the structure should be such that it provides for easy surveillance from the street. The proper placement and design of windows, lighting, and landscaping increases the ability for police and others to observe intruders and maximizes the potential to deter crime. A. Lighting: A higher light level improves security and is an important passive technique for preventing crime. Parking structures should be designed to provide high light levels throughout all areas. Lighting should be uniform throughout the structure so that dark hiding places are not created. The recommended light level for a parking structure is a uniformly distributed 10 footcandles. Light colored ceilings and upper walls are also recommended to increase light. Extra light should be considered in pedestrian areas such as stairs, elevator lobbies, entrances, exits, and ramps. In addition, lighting should be designed so that parkers are not shocked by great contrasts in light levels between the outside and inside of the structure. B. Elevators: Elevators should be located along the exterior periphery of the building, preferably on a street side and oriented so that the elevator lobby is visible from the street at each level. The back of the elevator cab and shaft should be made of glass or other similar transparent material that will allow maximum surveillance from the exterior. C. Stairways: As with elevators, stairways should be located along the exterior periphery of the building,preferably on a street side and oriented so that the stairway is visible from the street at each level. Glass or a similar transparent material should be used to allow visibility. D. Access: Pedestrian access into and out of the building should be channeled through only one or two points to allow surveillance either by a cashier or a remote television camera. Special Purpose Guidelines Page C-11 E. Sound Detection Equipment and Cameras: Both sound detection equipment and cameras can be used to help monitor pedestrian activity, especially in remote sections and at entrances and exits. Television or sound equipment should be installed so that it is tamper-proof. F. Cash Security: Use of drop safes and silent alarms in the cashier's booth should be considered. Page C-12 Special Purpose Guidelines GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT Location • Golf courses should be located so as to be easily accessible to the resort areas of the city and activity centers; • Golf courses should be located on land that consists of medium-textured soils; .,_... -, • Setbacks of at least 150 feet should be provided between the centerlines of fairways and the course property line. At least 50 feet of this setback should be an existing forested area or planted as a - forested buffer. Assistance from the - Virginia Department of Forestry is available regarding forested buffers. Aerial of VB National Golf Course Design • Where tees and fairways are planned to be separated by landscaped corridors, these design attributes should ultimately convey a strong sense of privacy,peacefulness,natural beauty and safety. These corridors can also serve as interesting wildlife habitats, thereby making very positive contributions toward protecting the natural environment and helping the marketing potential of the golf course project. In the absence of acceptable natural vegetation in these areas, significant tree stands using native and diverse species with suitable understory landscape material should be planted, where deemed appropriate by the golf course architect or planner, in order to achieve these objectives. Low cost plant material and tree seedlings are available for this and other purposes from the Virginia Department of Forestry. Additional features within these landscaped corridors, such as water traps, creek crossings and other design attributes are also encouraged as aesthetic complements of the golf course. • Although public trails are appropriate along the outer periphery of golf courses, there should be no connection between these trails and on-course golf paths; and • Significant archeological and historic sites located on the site should be identified and impacts to these cultural resources described prior to the submission of preliminary site development plans. Special Purpose Guidelines Page C-13 Water Quality/Stormzvater Management • Stormwater and water quality control structures should be used to supplement natural filtering systems such as wetlands and floodplains; • Wetponds and sand-peat filter combinations should be used where conventional infiltration practices are not suitable. A sand-peat filter, a modified version of a wastewater effluent device, may be used in conjunction with a golf course facility. Typically, it consists of an earthen dike with the following layers from bottom to top: o 6-inch deep bed of washed bank-run gravel which is fitted with a perforated underdrain pipe; o 24-inch layer of fine-medium sand; o 4-inch layer of 50/50 peat-sand mixture; and o 18-inch layer of peat which is planted in grass. • The runoff from the sand-peat filter should be released onto natural soils in order to allow recharge into the groundwater system and replenish the base flow of receiving waterways. • Wet ponds should be designed to serve as a component of the site's irrigation system in order to reduce groundwater withdrawals for course watering; • Waterways that traverse the proposed site should not be altered or rerouted. All waterway crossings should be kept to a minimum number and designed to minimize impacts on the waterways. Elevated crossings on pilings should be used to minimize impacts on the natural or constructed waterway, drainage way, or wetland. • The distance between the golf course tees,fairway, and greens and adjacent waterways and tidal or non-tidal wetlands, as defined in the City's Southern Watershed Management and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinances (except those established in connection with best management practice facilities or with water landscape features within a golf course which are not connected by surface flow to tidal waters) should be no less than 100 feet from the top of bank, shoreline or edge of such wetlands. Page C- 14 Special Purpose Guidelines Further,buffer areas should either remain in their native vegetative state with trees and shrubs or planted with native material that will enable them to become a forested area in the future. In all cases where new trees are planted, tree survival rates should be taken into account when determining the desired number expected to reach maturity. Sodding these waterway and wetland protection buffer areas does not offer the same level of pollutant removal capabilities as those areas that consist of tree and shrub cover and, therefore, buffer areas should be treated with more than turf alone. • Facility hazards such as grass bunkers,lakes, and sand traps should be designed as a component of the site's stormwater management system. • Golf course development plans should include a Best Management Practice facilities maintenance plan. Retention areas should be designed so that maintenance necessitated from siltation deposition is easily achieved. Facility design criteria should include the use of fore bays for sediment control and the establishment of emergent wetlands around the fore bay perimeter. • Water traps and associated drainage ways should be sized, positioned, and designed to replicate, to the greatest extent possible, storm water effluent characteristics that replicate natural storm flows necessary to protect the normal functioning of receiving hydrologic systems. Golf Course Natural Resource Protection Plan In addition to adhering to the General Golf Course Development Guidelines, a Natural Resource Protection Plan should be submitted by applicants who wish to develop such facilities. The following information should be considered when developing the Plan: { • Golf course design should include _ measures to retain existing woodland cover. The clearing of forested areas should be limited to no more than 25% of the total forest acreage. Reforestations must be implemented to replace any act eage over the 25% limit. Off-site reforestation may be acceptable within - other areas of the watershed. An acceptable reforestation plan utilizing, Special Purpose Guidelines Page C- 15 as a minimum,Virginia Department of Forestry guidelines, should be provided prior to or upon submittal of preliminary site plans. • Rare and endangered species and their natural habitat areas and Natural Heritage Areas, as identified by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, should be identified and protective measures described if applicable. • A water quality monitoring program which includes baseline monitoring of appropriate chemical, physical, and biological parameters, as deemed appropriate upon consultation with the Virginia State Water Control Board, should be established for adjacent surface waters. The baseline monitoring program should include: o Monthly water column monitoring for a minimum period of twelve months prior to the commencement of golf course development activities; o The monitoring of adjacent surface water columns for a three year period after course development at frequencies determined appropriate upon consultation with the Virginia State Water Control Board; o Storm event monitoring conducted for a three year period after course development at frequencies determined appropriate upon consultation with the Virginia State Water Control Board; and, o Biological monitoring of benthic organisms inhabiting adjacent surface waters after course development at frequencies as determined appropriate upon consultation with the Virginia State Water Control Board. • A groundwater quality and quantity monitoring program should be established in accordance with all criteria required by any groundwater withdrawal permit issued for the site by the Virginia State Water Control Board. • Irrigation wells should be located or distributed so to avoid adversely affecting groundwater resources and adjacent surface water systems. • An Environmental Management Plan, including Integrated Pest Management procedures, should be submitted, as a component of the Golf Course Natural Resources Protection Plan, which clearly describes course operations relating to the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and I\-1► Page C- 16 Special Purpose Guidelines herbicides. A description of the site's storm water management system, designed for control of storm water volumes as well as product residuals associated with grounds management, should be included in the Plan. The Environmental Management Plan should emphasize a site specific and integrated approach to chemical use and pest control. The following guidelines should be considered when developing an environmental management plan: a. A description of spill prevention control and countermeasure procedures; b. A description of appropriate handling and mixing procedures; c. Fertilizer selection based upon low leaching characteristics; d. Chemical selection for pest control based upon vegetative-cover density and type and the identification of"key Pests" prior to the use of control measures; e. Coordinated selection of chemicals, dosage, and treatment schedules in order to minimize hazards to non-target organisms and the surrounding ecosystems; f. Selection and utilization of pest and drought resistant vegetation for maintained course areas such as fairways, tees,and greens; g. Application of chemicals at times and under weather conditions that are deemed optimal and when the potential for adverse impacts to the surrounding ecosystems is minimized; h. Introduction and maintenance of natural enemies, and other biological controls, to control "key" pests; i. Utilization of chemical products only when the course superintendent has established a need to either prevent or control pest problems and when, in his or her professional opinion, there are no biological agents or cultural management practices that can effectively control the problem. • Areas used to store or dispose of pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides should be designed to contain any possible spills and protect the environment from flooding or accidental leakage to surface waters or to the groundwater system. Site development plans should clearly identify this area; Special Purpose Guidelines Page C- 17 • Sediment control during construction of golf courses should be implemented in accordance with accepted erosion and sediment control practices including the following techniques: o Tees, fairways, and greens should be laid out to minimize the need for widespread disturbance of the land; o Clearing and soil exposure should only occur on the portion of the site where construction activity will commence soon. Such activity should be phased in order to enable effective erosion and sediment management of excavated land and be a component of the plan of development; o Whenever possible,major excavation should occur during the drier seasons of the year to minimize erosion and sedimentation of waterways; and • The following techniques should be used, when feasible, to minimize the effect of heat pollution of nearby waterways caused by parking areas and other impervious surfaces. While it is recognized that such areas comprise a proportionally small amount of land in relation to the overall golf course area, these facilities are often located in areas that affect large natural ecosystems. Summertime rainwater runoff can quickly increase the temperature of receiving streams by 15 degrees Fahrenheit and can be damaging to aquatic life in these waterways: o Maintain a dense buffer of trees and other shading vegetation along both natural and manmade drainage areas and receiving waterways; o Avoid locating wet ponds within waterways that naturally flow intermittently or perennially; o Manage groundwater use to sustain acceptable ground water levels. If possible,irrigation wells should be located or distributed so as to avoid depleting groundwater sources, especially those that contribute to surface waterways; and • Adhere to the provisions of the City's Storm water Management Ordinance, Southern Watersheds Management Ordinance,Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance and all other applicable development ordinances. Consider the use of multiple BMP's, both structural and non- structural, in order to reduce the temperature of heated water entering the environment. Page C-18 Special Purpose Guidelines Documents Adopted by Reference The following documents and any related amendments to them are hereby adopted by reference as part of this Comprehensive Plan: 1. Virginia Beach Historic Resources Management Plan, 1994 2. Natural Heritage Report, 1994 3. Municipal Center Master Plan, 1997 4. Consolidated Strategy and Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs 5. Public Facilities: General Aesthetic Guidelines, 2000 6. Shore Drive Corridor Plan 2000 7. Southern Watershed Area Management Plan, 2001 a. Multiple Benefits Conservation Plan b. Strategic Plan for Agriculture in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach c. Southern Watershed Area Rural Area Preservation Plan d. Conservation Plan for the Southern Watershed Area 8. Beach Management Plan, 2002 9. Shore Drive Corridor Design Guidelines, 2002 10. Retail Establishments and Shopping Center Ordinance Guidelines, 2002 11. Mixed Use Development Guidelines, 2004 12. Hampton Roads Joint Land Use Study, 2005 13. Old Beach Design Guidelines,2005 14. Historic Kempsville Area Master Plan,2006 (amended 2014) 15. APZ-1 / Clear Zone Master Plan, 2008 16. Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan,2008 17. Resort Area Strategic Action Plan, 2008 18. Northampton Corridor Strategic Growth Area Implementation Plan (Burton Station), 2009 19. Pembroke Strategic Growth Area 4 Implementation Plan, 2009 (amended 2014) 20. Major Street Network Ultimate Rights-of-Way, 2010 21. Newtown Strategic Growth Area Master Plan, 2010 22. Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) and Vicinity Master Plan, 2011 23. Bikeways and Trails Plan, 2011 24. Rosemont Strategic Growth Area Master Plan, 2011 25. Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area Master Plan, 2011 26. Lynnhaven Strategic Growth Area Master Plan,2012 27. Oceanfront Resort District Design Guidelines, 2012 28. Hilltop Strategic Growth Area Master Plan, 2012 29. Centerville Strategic Growth Area Master Plan, 2013 30. Urban Forest Management Plan, 2014 31. Transition Area Design Guidelines, 2015 32. Green Sea Blueway and Greenway Management Plan, 2015 These documents are available in the Document Library at www.VBgov.com/planning or by contacting the Virginia Beach Planning Department at 757-385-4621. Documents Adopted by Reference Page D- 1 Transportation COMPLETE STREETS The City of Virginia Beach received a grant award during the Fall of 2012 to receive technical assistance from the Smart Growth America organization. A City staff committee met for 18 months to develop the policy as an Administrative Directive. The purpose of the following Administrative Directive for Complete Streets is to develop streets that balance the needs of all users while implementing the Comprehensive Plan's principles for enhancing Virginia Beach's sense of place and creating a highly connected multi-modal transportation system. Through the implementation of this Complete Streets Administrative Directive, the City of Virginia Beach intends and expects to realize benefits in improved public health; environmental sensitivity; more walkable neighborhoods which can foster interaction; a greater sense of community pride; and an improved quality of life. Transportation Page E- 1 6 AD,'( 'it :*----- _IF:v I tr ;r Administrative Directive es Deli 01046 Title:City of Virginia Beach Complete Streets Index Number:AD 3.26 1 Date of Adoption: Date of Revision: Page 1 of 3 1.0 Purpose and Need A. Complete Streets improve Virginia Beach's transportation system by providing safe, attractive travel for all users,through a prioritized system of connected transportation choices designed in harmony with adjacent land uses. B. The purpose of this Administrative Directive is to develop streets that balance the needs of all users while implementing the Comprehensive Plan's principles for enhancing Virginia Beach's sense of place and creating a highly connected multi-modal transportation system.Through the implementation of this Complete Streets Administrative Directive,the City of Virginia Beach intends and expects to realize benefits in improved public health;environmental sensitivity;more walkable neighborhoods which can foster interaction;a greater sense of community pride;and an improved quality of life. C. To Implement this Vision,the goals of the City of Virginia Beach will be to: 1. Consider all users in all aspects of the project development process for surface transportation projects to the fullest extent practicable. 2. Match and balance roadway functions with user needs,both at the roadway segment level and as part of the larger transportation network. 3. Develop the public rights of way in harmony with the adjacent land uses. 4. Develop an attractive and sustainable transportation system. 5. Promote public health by supporting healthy lifestyle choices and improved air quality. 6. Promote safety and accident reduction. 7. Increase the economic value of business districts and neighborhoods. 8. Strengthen communities by creating a sense of place. 2.0 Administrative Directive A. All streets in the Cay's transportation system will be designed,constructed,operated and maintained to achieve a safe,reliable,convenient,and aesthetically pleasing multi-model system to the fullest extent possible within the constraints of budgets,acquisition, environmental,and other simiar factors. B. All users and modes-The needs of current and future users of the City's streets,including but not limited to motorists,pedestrians,bicyclists and transit,wil be fully considered, • evaluated,balanced and accommodated to the fullest extent practical 1 Page E—2 Transportation Title:City of Virginia Beach Complete Streets Index Number:AD 3.26 Date of Adoption: I Date of Revision: Page 2 of 3 C. All projects and phases-This policy is intended to cover all streets associated with development and redevelopment in the public domain and areas intended for public use within the City of Virginia Beach.This includes all public street projects such as new road construction, reconstruction,retrofits,upgrades, resurfacing and rehabilitation. D. Considerations for Exceptions-There are a number of considerations that may limit the applicability of accommodating all users and modes.These considerations are listed below 1. There is an absence of current or future need. 2. The costs of accommodations for a particular mode are excessively disproportionate to the need and potential benefit within the project 3. The purpose and scope of the project does not facilitate provisions of such accommodation. 4. The project involves routine,ordinary maintenance activities designed to keep assets in acceptable condition,such as cleaning,sealing,spot repairs,patching and surface treatments. 5. Natural or cultural resource constraints preclude such accommodations. 6. Conditions or restrictions outside the purview of the City of Virginia Beach prohibit such actions. 7. Certain modes may be prohibited on the facility as per city or slate code. E. Jurisdiction-Where projects involve other jurisdictions or other transportation agencies,the City will work with those jurisdictions to ensure compliance with this policy to the fullest extent predicable. F. Design Standards and Guidelines-Designers may consider flexibility in design to the fullest extent allowed by law and regulation.The following standards and guidelines will be used as applicable: 1. Policy on Geometric Designof Highways and Streets(the`Green Boor. AASHTO); 2. Guide for the Planning,Designing and Operating of Pedestrian Facilities (MSI-JTO); 3. Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities(AASHTO); 4. Roadside Design Guide(AASHTO) 5. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices("MUTCD',FHWA); 6. Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines(US Access Board) 7. ADA Standards for Accessible Design(US Access Board) 8. Virginia Supplement to the MUTCD(VDOT) 9. Road Design Manual(VDOT) 10. Road&Bridge Standards(VDOT) 11.Structure&Bridge Manual(VDOT) 12. Multimodal System Design Guidelines(VDRPT) 13. Public Works Design Standards Manual G. Context Sensitivity-Public rights-of-way and other areas intended for public use shall reflect the context and character of the surrounding burnt and natural environment,and enhance their appearance.Project design wilt be context-sensitive,considering adjacent land uses,local needs,standards set forth in the various Comprehensive Plan documents,along with the project's roles for connectivity and continuity within the larger network 2 Transportation Page E-3 Title:City of Virginia Beach Complete Streets Index Number:AD 3.26 Date of Adoption: Date of Revision: Page 3 of 3 3.0 Procedure to Accomplish Administrative Directive A. As part of its regular meeting,the City's Transportation Committee(reactivated)will facilitate accomplishing the Administrative Directive. The following departments are represented on the City's Transportation Committee: 1. Public Works 2. Planning 3. Economic Development 4. Parks and Recreation 5. City Manager 6. Strategic Growth Area B. Proicct review.Each City department involved In the development,review and/or administration of projects applicable to this Directive w it consider the Complete Streets process through their normal project review and Implementation processes and through coordination with other departments and the general public. C. Staff Training.The City MI train pertinent City staff on the content of the Complete Streets principles and best practices for implementing the policy. D. Collaboration.The City will foster a collaborative atmosphere across departments throughout the planning,design and management phases to promote the most responsible and efficient use of fiscal resources for activities that•• r within the public right of way. Approved as to Content .moi,. , i lit.. •�' . .iL._ ii t) •13••14 '"`., ^_.o . • Date Department Approved: - r 4_ L�..!gyp Arr /Q-?f-/y Di •s:., t of 'f,r, Works Date Approved: 1 {o ,ji Director, . .�.��• RomRomApproved: fc'.,!` '�` /b/it y Director, ^'''. t of Parks and Date R • Approved as toLegal !. .. iol28h4f «. Attorney's Office Date Approved: 1.44110 % te Approved: 1� a r. lt• •Vk L. t7"'"'n,Deputy City Manager Date Apptit C1%44,1., ;�+__� - y4 Manager �te Approved: •. f L•Ahrift 10i111 I• alas L.Smith,Deputy City Manager Date 3 • Page E—4 Transportation MAJOR STREET NETWORKS ULTIMATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY TABLE This table was adopted on May 11, 2010 by City Council as an amendment to the 2009 Comprehensive Plan and includes specific information concerning roadways, including rights-of-way widths, links to corresponding Public Works street cross sections, roadway classifications, and constraint designations. A key agenda for future action listed in the Policy Document of this comprehensive plan is to revise the updated general typical sections and plan views to be consistent with those currently in the Public Works Design Standards. Along with this agenda for future action step, this Major Street Networks Ultimate Rights-of-way table will also be amended as appropriate. Major Street Network Ultimate Rights-of-Way The following Table is intended to provide a tool for long-range planning of the City of Virginia Beach's Major Street Network. The ultimate Rights-of-Way identified in this table have been developed to accommodate the road network needs for the future of the City at its"build-out"stage. The following information is to be used by City Planning,Development Services,and Public Works Departments when reviewing development proposals for property on or along major road corridors in the City. The road classification,planned lanes,and cross sections are consistent with the official"Public Works Specifications and Standards-Right-of-Way Typical Section Standard Drawings." It is important to note that these figures are to be used to ensure sufficient Right-of-Way is allowed to accommodate the City's future roadway network. This table,in conjunction with the Typical Sections, gives planners a tool to help plan for the future development. However,road cross sections will be better defined on a project by project basis by the City's Engineer as they are constructed. Updates to this Table shall be conducted in conjunction with regularly scheduled Master Transportation Plan updates. The Table may also be updated outside of the regularly scheduled Master Transportation Plan updates,following the typical plan amendment process. This Table shall also be updated if the City Council amends the"Public Works Specifications and Standards-Right-of-Way Typical Section Standard Drawings." Transportation Page E-5 Table I Major Street Network Ultimate Rights-of-Way ROW Adopted Penned CWasecaten Constraint level Cross Section STREET NAMES&SEGMENT Apra 2010 Maaalwm Ones 19 ST(WONKY to Pacific) 703 SpeciePlanning Nae WA 21 ST(Parks t0 Pacific) 70 4 Special Planning Area NIA 22 ST(Parks to Paci(ki 70 4 Special Planning Area WA ATLANTIC AVE(Share to Pacific) 100 4 Special Planning Area WA BAKER RD(Newtown to WaNtdutk) 70 2 Mn Colt Standard 13 BAKER RD(Wesleyan to Hoedown) 100 4 Mal Coll Moderate 11 BAXTER RD(PA to ndepanaence) 310 4 Mn An Constrained 7 BIRONECK(Laskin to VSB) 130 6 lad Menai COeStraned 7 BIRDNECK(VIM to Oen Booth) Vanes 94-183 6 Mid Atonal Buildout NSA BLACKWATER RD(NC State Line to Ches City Line) 70 2 Rural WA BOLD RULER DR(Upton to Darn Neck) 70 2 Mn CON Standard 13 BOMEY RD(Independence to Roseman) 80 4 Ma Coo Constrained 12 BONNEY RD(WlrMuck to Baster) 80 4 Mat Coll Construed 12 BUCKER BLVD(Independence to Rosemont) 100 4 My Coll Moderate 11 BUCKLER BLVD(Rosemont to Holts d) 80 4 Mal CON Constrained 12 CENTERVILLE TPK(Indian laver to Kempsrn,Rd) 150 6 led An Moderate 5 CENTERVILLE TPK(KemptveM Rd to Ctrs.Cay tine) 1506 lad All Moderate 5 CLEVELAND ST(Newtown to Kellam) 80 4 MN Colt Constrained 12 COLUMBUS LOOP(Kellam to Coehemn) 112 4 naMat Coe C8D 27 1 COMMONS LOOP Darn Neck to PA) 110 4 Mn M Constrained 7 CONSTITUTION DR(Jeanne to VSB) 80 4 Mar Coe Constrained 12 CONSTITUTION OR(VBB to(oma overpass) 100 4 Mn M COD 26 CORPORATE LANDING BLVD(Gen Bode to Dam Neck) 100 4 My Coe Moderate 11 CU.VER LA(Gen Booth to Upton) 100 4 tory Coe Moderate11 DAM NECK RD(aka Elbow)(Chas Cay Ane to Salim) 125 4 IAn Art Standard 5 DAM NECK RD(Gen Booth to NeelFa}kty) 110 4 Min M Constrained 7 DAM NECK RD(Hoard to Gen Booth) 165 6 Parkway WA 9 DAM NECK RD(PA to Holland) 1506 sot M Moderate 5 bei NECK RD(Seem to PA) 125 4 Mn M Moderate S DAM NECK STATION(Gen Booth to Dam Neck Rd) 80 4 Maj Coll Constrained 12 DIAMOND SPRINGS RD(Shore to Northe WWn) 1508 Md M Moderate 5 DIAMOND SPRINGS RD(Northampton to Newtown) 150 6 Md Art Moderate 5 DORSET RD(VBB to Cleveland) 80 4 Mt Colt Constrained 12 EOW IN ROAD(ndepardetwe to lolta6ve Orpass) 110 4 hen A Cued/ ted 7 iIBOW et CSalem) as(Chin Ye to -see Dam Neck(ChCL to Salem) 125 4 Mn M Moderate 5 , FERREL PKW(Indian Lakes to Salem) 130 6 had M Constrained 7 FERREL PKW(Indian River to Indian Lakes) 150 6 Mid M Moderate 5 FERREL PKW(Salem to PA) 130 6 Md M Constrained 7 FIRST COLONIAL RD(Great Neck to VB end) 1506 Md M Moderate 5 FIRST COLONIAL RD(VSB to Oceans Blvd) 110 4 Mn M Constrained 7 GEN BOOTH BLVD Kean Neck to PA) 150 6 Md M Moderate 5 GEN BOOTH BLVD(Oceans Blvd to Dan Neck Rd) 155 8 Mat M Constrained 7 GEN BOOTH BLVD(Ruble Bridge to Ocean*ENO) 165 6 Mid M Standard 3 GREAT NECK RD.N(Shore to VSB) 130 6 Md M Constrained 7 GREENWICH RD(Newtown to WdUhduck t 80 4 Mal Cpl Co strained 12 HARPERS RD(Demme Bted to London Bridge) 100 4 Mat Col Moderate 11 HAYGOOD RD(Independence to Newtown) 110 4 Mn Col Constrained 7 HILLTOP LOOP 80 4 Mat Col Cameramen 12 HOLLAND RD(Independence Rosemont) 150 6 Mxb Md Art Moderate 5 HOLLAND RD IROSer onl toNfp So Caner) 130 6 Md Art Constrained 7 HOLLAND RD(Steps Cornea to Dam Neck) 1506 Mid An Moderate HOLLAND RD(Dam Neck to London Bridge EXT North) 110 4 Mn M Constrained 7 HOLLAND RD(London Bridge EXT North to London Bodge EXT Soon) 125 4 Mn Art Moderate 5 HOLLAND RD(London Sledge EXT Seto e) 110 4 Seal Non Mn Art Constrained 7 1-264(1-64 to Birdneck) 250 8 Interstate Ordnance Adopted by City Councn May 11.2010 Page E—6 Transportation f Table t Major Street Network Ultimate Rights-of-Way ROW Adopted Planned Classification Constraint Level Cross Section STREET NAMES 6 SEGMENT April 2010 Maximum Lanes 1-264 CONSTITUTION F (Independence to Bonney) 150 6 Md M Moderate 5 1.264 4REENWICH FLYOVER(Greenrach to Cleveland) 80 4 May CO Constra.n d 12 134(CMsapeake City line to Norfolk City line) 250 8 Interstate INDEPENDENCE BLVD(Hodarnd to Salem) 125 4 Mn M Moderate INDEPENDENCE BLVD(Salem toIR) 110 4 MnM Constrained 7 INDEPENDENCE BLVD(Shore to Haygood) 150 6 kid M Moderate 5 INDEPENDENCE BLVD(Hayy0o0 to►beard) 155 8 Maj An Cantrarned 7 INDIAN LAKES BLVD(Ferrell to IR) 125 4 Mn M Madera* 5 INDIAN IAKES BLVD(Providence to Ferree) 110 4 Mn An Constrained 7 INDIAN RIVER R(Canes.City Ind to 134) 150 6 MOM Modena* S INDIAN RIVER RD(1.64 to Ferrell) 155 8 PM M Constrained 7 INDIAN RIVER RI)(Ferrell to Indian Lakes) 80 4 My Coll Constrained 12 IN IAN RIVER RD(Indian Lakes to Irdepandence) 125 4 Mn An Moderate 5 INDIAN RIVER RD(Independence to Carat bridge)ge) 145 4 n M Standard 3 INDIAN RIVER RD(canal ridge to PA) 150 4 TA 4 lane Parkway 35 INDIAN RIVER RD(existing abgr■nent between Elbow and Lynnhaven) 70 2 Rural WA INTERNATIONAL PKW(LYnritaven to 1or10on 8ndoel 125 4 Mn M BuWdoma WA JEANNE ST COnstit111On10•-•• - 80 4 -.f Cop Constrained 12 KELLAM RD(V88 to Columbus Loop) 80 4 Mai Coe ConspanW 12 KEMPSVILLE RD(CMS City tine to PA) 150 5 _ MOM Moderate 5 LASKIN RD(Bedneclk to Holly Rd) 150 6 Special Planning Area WA LASKIHot 10N RD(HPep(K) 88 4 $pedal Plarvnn Ana WA LASKIN RD(VBB to((May) 165 6 Md An Standard 3 LASKIN RD Rennin Bedneek) 165 6 Md M Standard 3 LITTLE NECK RD(VB8 b NewcasTe) 100 4 Mn M Burnout WA LONDON BRIDGE EXT Nosh(Darn Nock b Holland) 125 4 Mn M Moderato 5 LONDON BRIDGE EXT South(Holland to PA) 115 4 Maj CM Standard 10 LONDON BRIDGE RD(Dam Neck to Mwnmdnal) 150 6 Md M Moderate 5 LONDON BRIDGE RD(International b rPortes) 130 6 BRIDGEMd M Canslrenad 7 LONDON BRIDGE RD Pollees to----R 130 6 Md M Cpntrpnsd 7 LONDON BRI E RD(Gan Bo01h b Dam Noek) 110 4 Mn M Constrained 7 4 7LYNNHAVEN PKW(Chas City kha b Indian Rw) 110 LYNNHAVEN ROW(Indian River to Princes Anne) 110 4 Mn Art Constrained 7 j LYNNHAVEN PKW(Princess Anne to Roseman) 130 6 aid M Constrained 7 LYNMIAVEN PKW(Rosemont to Holten) 150 6 Md M Moderate S LYN*HAVEN PKW(Hollandb lyvra,ersn Ro.d) 165 6 M'd M Standard 3 LYNNHAVEN PKW(lpmMaven Road to Faders) 170 8 My An Moderate 5 IYNNiAVEN Pt(W(Potters b 1-264) 155 8 Mot M CoMbalMd 7 LYNNHAVEN PKW((-284 to YOB) 130 6 Md M Constrained _ 7 LYNNU(VEN RD S(lade Neck to 1pM nven Pkw) 115 4 hte Call Standard 10 LYNNHAVEN RD N(VB Blvd to Lynnhsnen Parkway) 80 4 Mer Cod COnalranod 12 LYNNHAVEN RD N(lid*Neck to VB Blvd) 80 4 My Can Constrained 12 MILITARY HWY(Cars City line to Norfolk City lend) 150 6 ked M Magerare NEWTOWN RD(Diamond Sporn*to Htoycnod) 100 4 My Coe Ideate 11 NEWTOWN RI)(PA to Diamond Sprigs) 150 6 Mid An Moderate S ND PKW(Gen Booth to Sandbridge) 110 4 IMMParkway Constrained 3 NIN )PKW(IR to PA) 150 4 Parkway Constrained , 9 NIe40 PAW IPA to Ha*r1d) 230 8 Parkway Standard 9 NIMMO PAW(Holland to Gen Booth) 165 6 Parkway Standard 9 NORTH LANDING RD(IR to Chen Cay kine) 70 2 Mn Coll Standard 13 NORTH WITCHOUCK RD(Independence to Pembroke BNd) 70 2 Mn Cod Standard 13 NORTHAMPTON BLVD(Chas Bay Bodge Tomei to Diamond Springs) 165 6 MOM Standard 3 NORTHAMPTON BLVD(Diamond Springs to Norfolk City Lne) 190 8 MAIM Standard 3 OCEANA BLVD First Colonial to Gen Booth) 110 4 ken An Constrained 7 OLD DONATION(Great Neck to F est Colonel) 115 4 Mat Coll Standard 10 PACIFIC AVE(Atlantic Ave to Rudee Boge) 70 4 Speua PMrmng Area WA PEMBROKE BLVD((dependence to Waclduck) 100 4 MnM Bandon WA PLEASANT VALLEY RD(Indian Lakes&vol to Lynnhaven Pkw) 70 2 Mn Colt Standard 13 PLEASURE HOUSE RD(Lookout to Northampton) 00 - 4 Mal Con Constrained 12 PLEASURE HOUSE RD(Northampton to Independence) 80 4 Mai Cop Conouamed 12 Ordnance Adopted by City Gounui May 11.2010 Transportation Page E-7 • Table 1 Major Street Network Ultimate Rights-of-Way ROW Adopted Pterned Classification Constraint level Cross Section STREET NAMES&SEGMENT Apra 20n.rn en lanes PRINCESS ANNE RD(Norfolk City line 10 W dadock) 100 4 Mn All BWdout NA PRB4CESS ANNE RD(WNWuck to Feria) 120 4 Mn Art Buildout NA PRINCESS ANNE RD(Ferrell to Dam Neck) 150 8 RAW Art BuWdout NA PRB4CESS ANNE RD(Dam Neck lo Nnn1o) 250 8 Parkway Standard 9 PRINCESS ANNE RD(Nenlm0 to Gen BOa11) 70 2 Mn Coe Standard 13 PRINCESS ANNE RD(Gen Booth to SendbrdQe) 135 4 TA 4lone Parkway Standard 34 PRINCESS ANNE RD(SandbrdQe to IR) 135 4 TA 4 lane Pamway Standard 34 PRINCESS ANNE RD(IN to NC border) 100 2 Rural Standard NA PROVIDENCE RD(Ones City lore 10 IR) 110 4 Mn An Constrained 7 PROVIDENCE RD UR to Kempsvate) 125 4 Mn Art Moderate 5 PROVIDENCE RD(Kempswee 10 PA) 110 4 Mn An Constrained 7 PUNGO FERRY RD(PA to Blackwater) 70 4 Rural Standard N'A REPUBLIC RD(Fest Colonial to Laskin) 80 4 Mal Coll Constrained 12 ROSEMONT RD(HoOand to Dam Neck) 110 4 Mn An Constrained 7 ROSEMONT RD(VBB to Rolland) 165 6 Mn An Standard 3 ROUND HILL DR(Lynnteyen to Elbow) 80 4 Mal Cal Constrained 12 SALEM RD(PA to Lynnhaven) 120 4 Mn An Buddoul NA SALEM RD(Lynnhaven to Mow Ma Darn Neck) 125 4 Mn An Moderato 5 SALEM RD(Elbow aka Dam Neck to SEPG) 145 4 Mn An Standard 3 SALEM RD(SEPG to IR) 150 4 TA 4 lane Parkway Standard 35 SANDBRIDGE RD(New Brdpe to Sandpiper) 100 2 Rural WA SANDBRIOGE RD(Upton to New Bodge) 135 4 TA 4 lane Parkway Standard 34 SEABOARD RD(Nemo o to PA) 66 3 Speoat NA NA SEABOARD RD PA to PA) 110 2 TA 2lane Parkway Seaboard Section 37 $HIPPS CORNER IND(Holland to London Bridge) 80 4 MR Coll Constrained 12 SHORE DR(N.Gnsal Neck to Attank(Ave) 110 4 Mn Art Constrained 7 SHORE DR(Norfolk City lone to N.Greal Neck) 150 6 Md Art Moderate 5 SOUTH PLAZA TR IHOeand to VBA) 80 4 Maj Cal Constrained 12 SOUTH PLAZA TR(PA to Holland) 100 A Mai Col Moderate 11 SOUTHEASTERN PKW 300 8 Highway SEPG NA UPTON DR(Dam Neck to PA) 100 4 Mai Coe Moderste 11 VA BEACH BLVD(Pacifico Great Neck) 100 4 SPAM.Coe Moderate II VA BEACH BLVD(Great Neck to Newtown) 155 8 My Art Constrained 7 WESLEYAN DR(Northampton to Baker) 125 4 Mn An WMrote 5 W ESLEYAN DR(Baker to Dian ood Soonest 110 4 Mn An Constrained 7 WESLEVAN oR(Diartwnd Spra+Q+to Hayyood) 125 4 Mn An Moderate S WEST NECK PKW(Commons Loop to lR) 150 4 TA 4 We Parkway Standard 35 WEST NECK RD(NOM Landing to IR) 115 2 TA 2 lane Parkway Standard 36 WINDSOR OAKS BLVD(PA to HOlandI 80 4 Mal Coe Constrained 12 WITCHDUCK RD(1-264 to PA) 165 6 Md An Standard 3 WITCHDUG(RD(V6$o 1-264) 155 8 Mat Al Constrained 7 WITC8IDUCK RD(Pembroke Blvd to V8B) 110 4 Mn An Constrained 7 WOLFSNARE RD(Great Neck to Fest Coldnw) 70 2 Mn Coll Stardrd 13 010<nance A100140 by Cay Counc.; May 11.tete Page E—8 Transportation MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN MODELING TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM This document outlines the tasks associated with assisting the City of Virginia Beach (CVB) in the updating their Master Transportation Plan. An important component of the plan development is the ability to evaluate the transportation options that have been established in previous planning efforts. Past plans did not associate measureable travel model outputs with the highway projects so this effort was to be able to evaluate and identify the potential benefits of each project and attempt to rank them on their performance. In order i:o assist with evaluation of those projects a minor update of the TransCad Version of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organizations (HRTPO) travel model to the year 2013 was performed to assist in the evaluation of CVB master plan. This technical memo outlines the updates to the model, the development of a project management system and the coding of the projects, the evaluation and ranking of the projects as well as high level transit analysis for the Virginia Beach region. Transportation Page E-9 434 Fayetteville Street WSSuite 1500 P BRPARSONS Raleigh NC 27601 NVCKER!/OFF Main:919-836-4040 Fax 919-836-4099 To: Brian Solis,AICP Transportation and Transit Planning Manager From: Rhett Fussell,Amar Sarvepalli,Kyle Ward and John Hendrickson WSP I Parsons Brinckerhoff Subject: City of Virginia Beach Master Transportation Plan Update Date: December 2,2015 Cc: Mark Shea,Phil Pullen,Adam Kirchner This document outlines the tasks associated with assisting the City of Virginia Beach (CVB) in the updating their Master Transportation Plan.An important component of the plan development is the ability to evaluate the transportation options that have been established in previous planning efforts. Past plans did not associate measureable travel model outputs with the highway projects so this effort was to be able to evaluate and identify the potential benefits of each project and attempt to rank them on their performance. In order to assist with evaluation of those projects a minor update of the TransCad Version of the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organizations (HRTPO)travel model to the year 2013 was performed to assist in the evaluation of CVB master plan. This technical memo outlines the updates to the model,the development of a project management system and the coding of the projects,the evaluation and ranking of the projects as well as high level transit analysis for the Virginia Beach region. Update Model to 2013 Base Year The official 2009 HRTPO model was used as the starting point for this task and was updated to a 2013 base year condition. No structural model changes occurred as a part of this update and no re-estimation and calibration was performed. The intent was to validate that the model could estimate general travel patterns in the Virginia Beach portion of the region. Network changes in other portions of the region nor transit routes were not included in this update. Highway Updates A detailed review of the highway network was first performed to assure the networks were updated to year 2013 conditions.This was achieved using Google Earth, local knowledge and project completion lists developed by CVB planning staff. Changes made include adding in new facilities, updating attributes for speed and number of lanes and adjustments to the location and Page E—10 Transportation connections of centroids in the model. Figure 1 shows the location of the highway network links that were reviewed during this process. In addition,a review of the count locations determined there needed to be more data in the CVB portion of the model in order to adequately address if the model was performing adequately within CVB for the year 2013 update. Additional count locations were developed from shapefiles found online and coded into the model. c � tsr ,jin. - m .. Figure 1:Updated Model Network Socio-economic Updates In order to reflect 2013 travel patterns updates to the household and employment information at the TAZ level was necessary. This was accomplished through trend analysis between the 2009 and 2018 data provided from the official model. Additional checks using census and other data sources were performed to assure reasonableness.This included plots of households and employment changes and comparisons of military households and employment in the region. The official 2040 model datasets were reviewed for reasonableness to assure that strategic growth area data had been properly accounted for in the CVB region. Plots of household and employment changes by TAZ were given to CVB staff for review and understanding. The official data was deemed acceptable and used in the analysis. 2013 Model Validation Results The model was run using the updated networks and socio-economic data and the results of the highway assignment were reviewed in detail to determine if the 2013 updated data was able to accurately reflect existing travel patterns. In order to perform the review,automated reports were created in GISDK so that various performance measures were easily output summarizing various calibration statistics for the model. Transportation Page E- 11 As a part of the review,visual inspection of key highway locations in the region were performed to ensure the model was understanding travel in important regional locations in the Virginia Beach area.This included reviewing links with zero volumes,assessing the importance of the link,and updating connections where possible to provide better flow on the link.Color plots of volume loadings were also created and reviewed to assure confidence in the results. In addition to the visual plots,various highway assignment comparisons were used to understand the model performance by facility type,VMT by functional classification,error by facility type and overall R2 for the CVB portion of the 2013 model.Those results are discussed in the remainder of this chapter. Volume Group and Facility Type Comparisons High level comparisons of count to model volumes is typical for urban models. The rule of thumb for most any travel model states having+/- 10%deviation is considered acceptable. Table 1 and Table 2 compare the daily count to the daily flow and display the model's ability to understand travel by facility type.Table 1 is the entire HRTPO region while Table 2 is the Virginia Beach region only. For the entire region,the overall the match of volume to count is-6.59%while the VB portion is lower at-3.47%, both of which are within the nationally accepted ranges overall. The only performance measure not under the acceptable limit is the interstate. This seems to be a result of one major interstate facility in the region not replicating conditions properly. Table 1:HRTPO Region-Volume Difference by Facility Type(Counts>=2500) Facility #of code Facility Type Counts TOT Volume Count Volume Deviation ...A a;3 �' t'b �* `�� ' �_t?x,.� a 5s� 2 Freeway 18 346,594 346,500 0.03 3 .zlpall 33 4 Minor Arterial 11 114,207 111,400 2.52 5 Major Co ecto Total 229 4,296,409 4,599,350 -6.59 Table 2:Virginia Beach Region-Volume Difference by Facility Type(Counts>=2500) Facility #of code Facility Type Counts TOT Volume Count Volume Deviation 1 Interstate 22 533,723 609,000 -12.36 2 Freeway 6 88,598 83,500 6.11 3 Principal Arterial 26 477,702 462,500 3.29 4 Minor Arterial 3 43,491 40,000 8.73 5 Major Collector 63 980,266 1,005,100 -2.47 Total 120 2,123,782 2,200,100 -3.47 Page E—12 Transportation As shown in Figure 2, the larger percent difference is found on Interstate 64 and it is affecting the overall suitability of the model. The same set of links is included in the Virginia Beach performance measures summary table which makes the percent deviation for the interstate facility type out of range. It could be that the tolling sensitivity in the model is not properly reflected but this does not invalidate the overall ability of the model to replicated 2013 travel. *111114411111 � A PctDiff --.10.00 to 4.60 NN --4.00 to 4.30 . -- 4A0 to 4.15 - - 4.15 to 0.16 0.15 to 0.30 --0.30 to 0.60 —0.60 to 10.00 ` +1 Other +✓./J �� 50000 25000 12606 0 .S 1 1.3 Miles Figure 2:2013 Percent Difference In addition to the facility type comparisons,Tables X and X also provide summary results for the model by volume group.These tables exhibit similar patterns of underestimating the higher level facilities. For the Virginia Beach portion,the absolute numbers are close and assumed reasonable given the limited number of counts for those facilities. Transportation Page E- 13 Table 3:HRTPO Region-Volume Difference by Volume Group(Counts>=2500) Volume Group # of Counts TOT Volume 1 Count Volume % Deviation 10000-24999 31 345,817 307,000 12.643946 40000-59999 41 873,912 909,000 -3.860078 Total 238 4,351,094 4,665,950 -6.747947 Table 4:CVB Region-Volume Difference by Volume Group(Counts>=2500) Volume Group #of Counts TOT Volume Count Volume % Deviation 2500-9999 6 30,423 33,400 -8.911971 10000-19999 13 159,186 148,500 7.19572 20000-39999 63 1,057,131 1,034,500 2.187623 40000-59999 22 378,502 415,000 -8.794775 >60000 20 527,403 612,000 -13.822981 Total 124 2,152,645 2,243,400 -4.04542 At the link level,several comparisons were made including link assignment summaries by volume group and difference between estimated and observed through the calculation of the percent root mean square error(%RMSE) by facility type and volume group. The%RMSE is a measure of the variance between the observed and modeled volumes(numerator), normalized by the average of the observed data (denominator)and is expressed as a percent.The formula is as follows: (I,/Model,-Cown',1'/(Number of Counts-111° %RMSE _ (�j Count, ;Number of Counts) *100 Since the differences between estimated and observed are squared before they are averaged,the RMSE gives a relatively high weight to large errors.This means the%RMSE is most useful when large errors are particularly undesirable.Targets for the%RMSE are in the ranges of 30-40%, depending upon the number of low-volume roadway segments included in the count sample. The %RMSE should decrease as volumes increase—thus for facility types with high volumes such as freeways,the%RMSE is expected to be lower(estimated should better match observed)than %RMSE measured on facility types with low volumes such as collectors.The%RMSE by facility type and volume group is summarized in Tables 5 and 6. By facility type, most facilities are within the target range,and the overall%RMSE is around 44%. Consistent with previous tables,there is Page E—14 Transportation an issue with the interstate facilities in the overall regional model. However,when we look at the results for just the Virginia Beach portion of the model in Table 7 and Table 8, it shows that the model is performing exceptionally well. Table 5:Percent Root Mean Square Error by Facility Type Facility code Facility Type # of Counts RMSE % RMSE Target 2 Freeway 18 4,462 23.18 25% - " 4 Minor Arterial 11 2,445 24.14 50% Total 229 8,934 44.48 30-40% Table 6:Percent Root Mean Square Error by Volume Group(Entire HRTPO Region) Volume Group #of Counts RMSE RMSE Target 10000-19999 31 4,324 43.66 40% 40000-59999 41 5,302 23.92 30% Total 238 8,793 44.85 30-40% *all factypes Table 7:Percent Root Mean Square Error by Facility Type(CVB Region) Facility #of code Facility Type Counts RMSE % RMSE % Deviation 1 Interstate 22 8009.84 28.94 25% 2 Freeway 6 3639.81 26.15 25% 3 Principal Arterial 26 3508.31 19.72 50% 4 Minor Arterial 3 1729.58 12.97 50% 5 Major Collector 63 5101.64 31.98 65% Total 120 5374.4 29.71 30-40% Transportation Page E- 15 Table 8:Percent Root Mean Square Error by Volume Group(CVB Region) #of Volume Group Counts RMSE % RMSE Target 2500-9999 6 2142.85 38.49 45% 10000-19999 13 3454.06 30.24 40% 20000-39999 63 4776.58 29.09 35% 40000-59999 22 5047.2 26.76 30% >60000 20 8370.08 27.35 20% Total 124 5374.4 29.71 30-40% Figure 3 is a plot of the traffic count against the percent deviation of the modeled volume. The maximum desirable deviation curve is also plotted on this figure. This graph is useful in determining which links exceed the maximum desirable deviation so that validation efforts can be focused on these links. The graph shows that more deviation is acceptable for lower volume links, whereas estimates of high volume links should deviate less from the observed flows. The results show a good fit of the model estimated flows against traffic counts. It is expected that some locations will be above the maximum desirable deviation curve,as it is extremely important not to over calibrate a model just to get all of the link flows to match the traffic counts. One reason is that all traffic counts include some degree of error, but the most important reason is that the model should not be forced to match traffic counts through individual link adjustments as the model must remain sensitive to future changes in travel demand and traffic flow. Page E—16 Transportation Hampton Roads MPO Travel Demand Model Assignment(Final) 120% — — -- — 100% — • E 0 80% 1 0 u• 60% c = • • ij maximum desirable deviation curve _ • ::: • — • •• • Z• • h •a. • •— • • • • i ••, • •• •• • • = •• • 4, • • •••>6, • • 0% — •i • ' * . t 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 70000 Traffic Count • Percent Worms join Coups M,,mom Desssde Derisbon Figure 3:Plot of Traffic Count against the Percent Deviation of Modeled Flow Given the results reported in the Virginia Beach portion of the region, it was determined that the model is performing well within acceptable standards, indicating that the model is representing base year travel demand properly. With the overall model validation achieved,the model data could be used for: 1)testing alternative transportation plans; 2)establishing priorities between different transportation investment strategies;3)analyzing alternative locations for roadway improvements;and 4) forecasting design volumes needed to adequately design and construct new roadway facilities for the Virginia Beach Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan. Project Management System In order to facilitate project and alternatives testing,a simple project management system was devised and implemented in two parts. The first was an excel-based project list,which included project attributes such as extent,cost, and final cross section. Appended to this was a small number of binary columns,each defining a scenario. In these columns, a "1" indicated that the project was included,while a "0" meant it was not. To inform the model of which projects to include in a scenario,the excel sheet was filtered,and the list of project IDs to include was stored in a comma-separated file. Transportation Page E- 17 1 ! 2 3 XVDOTHamptonR o n d P o Model - Scenario Creation 4I 5 6 7 ' 8 9 'Prod!) - 2020 PID/OP �,Project Name From '-'To--- -viProject Type 10 511 1-64 FT EUSTIS BLVD HUMEISINE PKWY(RTE199)/GROVE WIDENING 11 I 521 1-64 1-464 1-264/1-664/BOWERS HILL WIDENING/BRIDGE REPLACER 12,{ 53 1-264 I-64 WB WITCHDUCK RD WIDENING 13 I 54 BRIDGE RD MILLS GODWIN BR CHESAPEAKE Cl WIDENING 14 I 55 MILLS GODWIN BR QUAIL HOLLOW WATERVIEW RD WIDENING/BRIDGE REPLACER 1S_j 56! INDIAN RIVER RD LYNNHAVEN PKWY ELBOW RD WIDENING 16j 572040-164/2-152 ELBOW RD/Dam Neck Rd INDIAN RIVER RD Virginia Beach Amphitheater WIDENING 17 1 caneu ewer on urn t eun on naerccwi c an wlnceoun The second part of the management system was the model infrastructure. First,the master network was modified to two sets of attributes:a base set and a project set. As an example, a link might have one lane per direction in the base set of attributes, but two per direction in the project set. The project set of attributes also includes the project ID that matches up with the comma- separated file. The model script was modified to check the project IDs on the links with the project ID list. If the project ID was included,then the project set of attributes was used. Otherwise,the base attributes were used. This system is both simple and powerful. It allows the flexibility to code complex projects where a single ID could include freeways, ramps,and centroid connectors. Project Coding With the management system in place, projects were then coded into the network. New alignments and the limits for changes in project attributes were provided in a shapefile from the city staff,and were transferred into TransCAD by the consultant. The project management spreadsheet provided the attributes. After multiple iterations of review and comment,95 projects had been coded into the TransCAD network for analysis. Project Cost-Benefit Analysis Projects were analyzed using the Delay-Allocation Method described in Appendix A. While the technical details can be found there,a general overview is provided here. A model scenario was first run with 2040 socio-economic(SE) data, but with no additional projects beyond what was committed to in the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). A second scenario was run with every project in the list included. This second scenario saw a significant reduction in delay, and individual project benefits were measured based on how much of that delay reduction they caused. By comparing those delay reductions to the project cost,a ranking based on cost effectiveness was created. One important aspect of this analysis was the role of the Southeast Parkway and Greenbelt(SEPG) project,which is almost 20 miles long and over$2 billion. Due to the size of the project,and the uncertainty surrounding it, projects were analyzed both with and without its inclusion. As expected, project effectiveness scores shifted with the inclusion of such a large project. Page E—18 Transportation Performing the analysis twice allowed planners and engineerhilewait- as to be better informed. Projects that did well in either scenario could be emphasized,wand-see approach could s the proj be taken for projects that depended on the SEPG. Figure 4 below show ects'effectiveness scores and total benefits in 2040 assuming the SEPG is constructed. The figure also shows the growth of households and employment between 2013 and x:040. The lighter colored projects have lower benefits to the region and therefore are less critical to the future transportation system. The thickness of the lines also highlight the level of anticipated benefits of that project to the CVB,with thicker green lines being the better projects. ,.";:„..Z.,.,, } Y M 2y Y b e.6tiot !� �.,�'� n � ��' '''''',."''',.,.71:,,,..4.4-.1.:.::,::-!'„,'..� 3 # J?s�- ,',N ,�'�'°`�tn�`3��'+,��y�"t i . .- a.,'k" Pa' .� sx. t r"� , , ,� p} 6; iY� F} .f' ,, R Y S ` --„.-..4-4'....:,:', . . it f '_` � :�� x�•° � ��' �F=ry a z r ,,,,. 4..... x '..',,t,,,,41-',2,41,:� -a s� � z �" a � � "x ; t a ''' 4 !�€ m}..,, 4, x , �"'" ' -r. '- ,^ ria. ', r>.�, . .,�� .,' �� s":A 6 , 4i.4.1'..44:-tip �i ,4t,its:1 a ASR''__4 i 4 x Ci iY K4 S � -e.... a e rp #y,� a �t I. » �� ' m „,,-:?±1.— iir sw' jt.t "`� firf a� 4 <.:�. 5,t- '�` �"''rr ,.�.ti. SE Data Growth �- 75 Households v a 75 Jobs .: - 74 F1 Effectiveness Score a - •z 7 and below ' =xc '" . i s!,-1,707„,,, -s"'er."t y . .,.. E s *u "'ill,, _,,z,.::4.4',1 17 to 40 �� s . "' .; 7,-,,,,,,,, s 40 to 70 ;,4'.4. 1.:.',' °` , �,,, t� • ti 70 and above 4 : �,: ' k''.aw ' A a" Other R 1 Project Benefits #�� . z ` �; ,,� " 5000 2500 1250 .., .,<. . , u :�.T` -:;:214,--,,,,,-.?. Miles Figure 4:Virginia Beach 2040 Project Effectiveness Scores(with SEPG) Figure 5 shows the project effectiveness of projects without the SEPG in place. It highlights that some projects have less effect,or are not as necessary,when the parkway is not providing additional access to portions of the region. Transportation Page E- 19 --:---.;-t-r-,--f.,.- .:„.. It ,v t� x .f+ 1 ` r* ,,,r*,"-- fix.- • 4�g- 6 ` t4r ' � �sir r' el ,, .rte a ��&, a a$.; 4-'4-'---' ' '13,,,F4--.1. SE Data Growth s, pk v , ,� 3 - =75 Households �� ' :` • :75 Jobs ' : Effectiveness Score x4.1H � x s 'E-ti.- '''' ..• 7 and below it; `-, � '. ' �s ',� `L, ' _' s,� ;, �17 to 40 „ „,.. , , �,, �,, • 40 to 70 f ,_ n� ' �� ; s� � � r � � h �,�, � �70 and above ,. �� ,yam'r g' • Project Benefits P k % *6J d-kl -- .cx~: "-fib , -"'�'" .'4, 3 %.--t,,"::,'..., °fit �t - ,g' �i `` - 5000 2500 1250 Mles „x: -f "wa, Figure 5:Virginia Beach 2040 Project Effectiveness Scores(without SEPG) Lane Call Analysis A second round of analysis was performed to determine if the cross sections of projects were appropriate. This involved preparing congestion maps,which were color-coded based on the ratio of volume to capacity on a link-by-link basis. An example V/C map for the AM period is shown in Figure 6.The width of the link conveys information on the total volume,while the color represents the congestion level. Page E—20 Transportation I 4=1--)c- , ""*..\ 1 j(C2 ‘..--.--- ' I. '''NN i. ---)„,t-- , `� '. •1 ., W s h 0-':------q +AS ,,i,- i ----A 1 it \,4:-. . 1 ,1,72.1:1,411•Zi>.__ ..,, , ...N z. Air \-- � i �,'� ti VIC Ratio 5_.:: '4,..?,... —0.250 to 0.500 j 0.250 to 0.500 / ,-.2) —.0.500 to 0.750 YYY / 7 * /\ Nri —0.750 to 1.000 1---. 1.000 to 1.250 1.250 to 1.500 'j-- 1.500 to 1.750 / / k,, !`4 111,‘ ` " / Greater than 1.75 Vehicle Flows .� "" ( / 20000 10000 5000 - L_. 0 .5MiNli1 1.5 i - V I `_ •-- - -. Mlles Figure 6:2040 AM V/C Map With maps like this,city planners and engineers could determine where project cross sections should be revised both up or down for the master plan update. Highway Summary The ultimate product for the CVB comprehensive transportation plan was a prioritized list of ranked projects based on the use of the travel model It is necessary to recall that: • Models (using any metric)capture congestion effects • There are other considerations when prioritizing projects • The model should be one of a number of tools employed for transportation analysis • Model results should never be considered the final answer It is important to keep in mind that the project ranking included in this document is only based on delay benefits. It does not consider other important transportation elements like safety, economic impacts or additional changes in landuse beyond what is in the travel model, which could lead 1:o changes in the prioritization of a project.The final prioritized list is included in Appendix B using the SEPG network. Transportation Page E-21 Transit Analysis Using STOPS The City of Virginia Beach wanted the ability to look at high level ridership on key light-rail corridors to assist in evaluating the transportation plan. Although the HRTPO model has a transit component, it was clear that additional model re-development and calibration was going to be necessary to use that tool in this evaluation. Given that the goal of the comprehensive plan was to understand the general magnitude of transit corridor viability,a different analysis was performed using a federally accepted transit analysis tool. It is important to recognize in the STOPS application for the CVB that the estimates were based on: 1. the 2000 CTPP flow patterns and relationships 2. Estimated station to station travel times not actually calculated based on the track curvature,grades and length of span. More detailed analysis would be needed to properly reflect travel times. 3. The station locations have been approximated to match the South Side Transit System map from 2014 Changes in any of those components will affect the ridership results reflected in this report. Simplified Trips-on-Project (STOPS) Model Overview The Federal Transit Administration (FTA)Simplified Trips-on-Project Software(STOPS) model was used to develop project trip and transit forecasts for the CVB. STOPS is a stand-alone software package that applies a set of travel models to forecast transit person trips,travel patterns,and trips-on-project measure for all travelers and for transit dependents(as required by the FTA),and computes the change in transit ridership between the No-Build and Build scenarios needed for the New Starts evaluation and rating. STOPS is described by the FTA as a fundamentally conventional"four-step" model set that considers zone-to-zone travel markets stratified by household auto ownership,employs a conventional mode-choice model to predict zone-to-zone transit travel based on zone-to-zone travel characteristics of the transit and roadway networks,and then assigns the trips predicted to use fixed guideways onto the various rail and bus rapid transit facilities(including the proposed project) in the transit network. STOPS is designed to estimate fixed guideway transit trips on a project using readily available data and procedures that are calibrated to match both local and national experience related to rail and BRT ridership. STOPS is similar, in concept,to traditional trip-based four-step travel forecasting model.This structure is more complex than a simple direct-generation model so that STOPS can discern project ridership in a wide range of situations. • A fixed guideway starter line • An extension to an existing fixed guideway line • A new line added to an existing fixed guideway system Page E—22 Transportation • A gap-filler project in which a new segment connects two previously separated fixed guideway systems To be able to measure project ridership in all of these situations,STOPS includes the capability to represent the transit system and the project definition so that trips can be identified that benefit from the investment in new fixed guideway services. An overview of STOPS is presented in Figure 8. Highway Sum,ly Travel Demand Transit Supply -- ppm(JE I I,vy tie`-'t s rii5ts Add:Thaticns11111110111 Travel flows Mcdn choice C.rlculat. rn Flows by mode MOM Delta auto VMT Flow Summaries Trn summaries Notes. Public Demographics,travel flows,and travel times are zone to sone r.' —Networks and loaded volumes are link-based -'Adaptations'include translation to the year of the forecast plus: I r'i t o re a l f i l e --Conversion of worker flows to Home-Based-Work trip flows Scaling of H8W flows to represent Home-Based-Other flows S 10-'S m ode I --Development of Non-Home-Based flows from H8 transit trip ends Figure 7:STOPS Application Flow Chart Similar to nearly all multi-modal travel forecasting models,STOPS has three parallel tracks: • Highway supply.The left column in the flow chart represents information about the highway system in the region.STOPS does not directly process information on highway attributes and instead relies on estimates of zone-to-zone highway travel times and distances obtained from the HRTPO regional travel forecasting model. Since MPO models might not still use the same geographic(zone)system used in the CTPP,STOPS includes a procedure to convert MPO geography to CTPP geography. • Transit supply.The right column represents information about the transit system. Like traditional models,transit network characteristics are used to build zone-to-zone level of service (skim) matrices and load transit trips to determine ridership by route and station. Unlike traditional forecasting models, STOPS does not use elaborate hand-coded Transportation Page E-23 networks. Instead,STOPS takes advantage of a recent advance in on-line schedule data— the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS).This data format is a commonly-used format for organizing transit data so that on-line mapping programs can help customers find the optimal paths (times, routes,and stop locations)for their trips. STOPS includes a program known as GTFPath that generates the shortest path between every combination of regional origin and destination.This path is used for estimating travel times(as an input to mode choice)and for assigning transit trips (an output of mode choice)to routes and stations. • Travel Demand. The central column represents the demand side of STOPS.STOPS uses Year 2000 CTPP JTW data to estimate zone-to-zone demand for travel(i.e.,travel flows)as an input to the models that determine the mode of travel.This data is adapted to represent current and future years by using MPO demographic forecasts to account for zone-specific growth in population and employment.A traditional nested logit mode choice model is used to determine the proportion of trips utilizing transit stratified by access mode and transit sub-mode. Results of mode choice are summarized in a series of district-to-district flow tables. 1. Model Setup and Inputs Following computer installation of STOPS,the CTPP Journey to Work 2000 trip tables and corresponding zone files were automatically extracted for the Hampton Roads TPO Region. The existing station location file for the fixed-guideway system in the region was also extracted and checked to make sure the existing stations are correctly represented.The STOPS model required three major data inputs prior to initiating a model run,as described below: 1. Station locations for existing LRT lines and transit schedules 2. Highway skims 3. MPO population and household data 2.1 Station Locations The station location file defines fixed-guideway station locations, names,types,and information that relate these stations to the region's automated schedule data. All existing stations, NoBuild and Build stations were coded along with station attribute data.The following are the definitions of the alternatives: 1. Existing: 2015 existing transit system(existing LRT line)and 2015 socio-demographic data 2. NoBuild (BlueLine):2015 existing transit system plus three new stations and 2040 socio- demographic data 3. Build Alternatives(Orange, Red,Green and Purple Lines): Nobuild transit system plus a range of new stations that represent each alternative with 2040 socio-economic data. Page E–24 Transportation Existing Stations The existing station locations are coded based on the 2015 General Transit Feed System Data(GTFS)from the Hampton roads transit agency(http://googletf.gohrt.com)as shown in Figure 9. •EVMCmon Norfolk •York St/Freemason •Momk.Uo "MacArthur Square •Civic Plan NSU •Bellendnsl&d Crk 'Harbor Pa11 Ingleside Road • •MIINary Highway "Newtown Road Map I.y... r.1ar.,.. • .rorswsel. STOPSStdons selection sets •0+r•... . H 47 1 rs•. Figure 8:Location of Existing LRT Stations NoBuild Stations(Blue Line): Three additional stations that are currently under construction were also coded as shown in Figure 10.Since the exact operational schedules are unknown for these stations,an approximate travel times between the stations based on the distance and travel speeds were computed.Table 9 shows the existing and assumed runtimes bei:ween the light rail stations. • York SUFra.nrawn • Monticello • MacArthur aquae • Civic PIN. •Ballerdnead Crk • Ingleside Road • •MIWry Highway "Newtown Road •Ahrchduck Sm Tor/Kenton•HallTor/Kenton Sm • Map iey... • bewflop.r. • .ro..aw... • STOPSSIatio.o.election sets • OM Ong •II* . 13 W 1 aasa�� .LM Figure 9:Location of NoBuild Stations Transportation Page E-25 Table 9:Existing and NoBuild Station Attributes Station Group Distance(Miles) Travel Time(Minutes) Type 1-EVMC 0.67 2.00 EXIST 2-NORFOLK CBD 1.29 10.00 EXIST 3-NSUBAL 2.41 7.00 EXIST 4-MILNWT 2.48 5.00 EXIST 5-WITCH 1.78 4.00 NEW 6-KELLAM 0.97 3.00 NEW 7-TOWNCENTER 0.57 2.00 NEW Build Alternatives(Orange,Red,Green and Purple Lines): Various extensions were coded as build alternatives extending the NoBuild alternative Blue line to the East as Orange line,towards north as Red line,towards south as Green and southwest as Purple lines as shown in Figure 11. LIRId a •URSA •Akport tiortoompt • •RSYROQd •EVM`R"t Norfolk • •York • BMerreck e"IMP civic Pies Nsu •Belleetinerard °R0°a NeMovm Rood Kellam oceankon t IMreor Park • •MMlary Mg .y •Vllocko�S Was Ste� t LYmMne*fYeellMek co..nlbn Center • Werke( • Poem • •LYnnkw anikbepeodence •prince Anne Rd Step layers •InMien River •SNerin Rd TCC z..t.r. • naeemeoo. • • • New Endpoint tater princess Anne Commons STOPSStetlorM selection este •Centerwo Twat*• • •Must. •Rea. •emoting •',PON. e A t t.s •Municipal Center O rnlnr. Figure 10:Build Station Locations Page E—26 Transportation Build Alternative Station Attributes STOPS application uses schedule travel times coded in the GTFS network to model transit system as well as fares and park-n-ride capability. In order to code schedule travel times and properly attribute each of the proposed build stations,the following were assumed: • Assumed current fare of$1.50 for all the build extensions • All stations are coded as Park-n-Ride stations with no parking cost at these stations • Developed speeds between the stations as proportional to linear distance and geometry of i:he line as shown in Figure 12 but these are not operational speeds. • Developed runtimes as shown in Figure 13 between the stations based on these speeds and rounded to nearest minute. ®' wEl um( 1 •"'P"' • Mw Nmem 0 •RRSnood •EVMCRort Norfolk 0 Birdneck •York Stnreemeson iY 0 CMC pled `NSU •B aentlna.9rd Crk Q ,y Nil• ® 0 e.Oceanfront sushiHarbor Perk •Ingle Rad A; :" ® • ® r! 0 0 e Ur°°dNck Convention Center Newtown Road TowiCeaters Stn ;::Rosemont LymMeren • 03Saverleal Nen • • • Prime Anne LYnak°venThd D°adeace Men layers Ci' • siwSewon. • ® •S°MmR®TCC • "Enaaor�e�" ® *Indian River • Lm. • STOPS Stetkas selection sets *Minces'Anna Commons • •Existing *Centerville Trnpke •sMrLM OMena •tannins •0. .l •wvrsLM •MereclPal Center 0 5 1 1.6 Mrs Figure 11: Build Station to Station Speeds Transportation Page E-27 • a L+�E ""°°" • wN.rw.wPt a •NOF.I •EVMCFat NC t aNewaw •Yon NF......an II.eMV.N EWre• NEIL •NIMMn.9NCrk y�...w+w O • 0Oo.a..Naal • •1.04.4.Reil vaxm.NwN a.• ® w®•r® .. 0 a.aM.eY c.nwnNen c«r a • sNwF./ PW. a • P.tnn.....w e•Lynnhntenandependerw. Map layers Ele I.rwt.l« 13 • STOPS... • walawae TCC • N.w ElleaMi Lawn a Mon 51v. •a tsw • STOPSStetions selection sea • as Cww.e.• •Ex..tl.n c.._Iil.Trig. •E,l.ew • •immune eawtM •swims •dwnLM •PI.WLF. l C-.-' o E 1s w W.klg v w.. Figure 12:Build Station Runtimes Table 10 shows the overall line distance,speeds, runtimes and number of stations for the Existing, NoBuild and Build alternatives. Table 10:Attributes of Alternatives Blue Orange Red Green Purple Attributes Existing (NoBuild) (Build) (Build) (Build) (Build) Distance (Miles) 6.85 10.17 19.26 20.98 17.85 18.52 Run Time(Minutes) 24.00 33.00 62.00 62.00 54.00 58.00 Speed(MPH) 17.13 18.49 18.64 20.30 19.83 19.16 Num of Stations 11 14 21 19 20 21 Highway Skims The regional MPO model was run for 2013 and 2040 to produce highway skims,which consists of zone-to-zone travel times and distance.These skim files are used as inputs to STOPS application. Socio-Demographic Data Population and employment data at the zonal level from the regional model is extracted for years: 2000, 2015 and 2040.This zonal data is used in STOPS to reflect the future year scenario. Page E—28 Transportation 2. Model Calibration Default STOPS Model Parameters and Input Figure 13 shows the input of the 2013 regional transit ridership of 53,594 into the STOPS model. Table 11 shows the light rail station boardings for the existing stations as input data for auto calibration of the STOPS model. Scenario-Specific Model Parameters 0 car HE, HBO:HBW ratio = 1.0980 versus base of 1.0980 1 car HE, HBO:HBW ratio = 0.5350 versus base of 0.5350 2+car HE, HBO:HBW ratio = 0.5030 versus base of 0.5030 0 car HH, NHB:HBW+HBO ratio= 0.1990 versus base of 0.1990 1 car HH, NHB:HBW+HBO ratio= 0.1930 versus base of 0.1930 2+car HH, NHB:HBW+HBO ratio= 0.2340 versus base of 0.2340 FG Constant Discount 1.0000 Input regional unlinked transit trips 53594.00 Input HBW linked transit trips 0.00 Figure 13:Input Parameters Table 11 Current Year Station Boardings Station Name Code Group Type New/Exist BoardCount EVMC/Fort Norfolk EVMC 1-EVMC 1 E 657 York St/Freemason YORK/FREE 1-EVMC 1 E 172 Monticello MONTICELL 2-NORFOLK CBD 1 E 608 MacArthur Square MACARTHUR 2-NORFOLK CBD 1 E 724 Civic Plaza CIVIC PLZ 2-NORFOLK CBD 1 E 568 Harbor Park HARB PARK 2-NORFOLK CBD 2 E 275 NSU NSU 3-NSUBaI 3 E 430 Ballentine/I3rd Crk BALLENTIN 3-NSUBaI 2 E 395 Ingleside Road INGLESIDE 3-NSUBaI 1 E 91 Military Highway MILITARY 4-MilNwt 2 E 586 Newtown Road NEWTOWN 4-MilNwt 2 E 1,094 Total 5,600 Before and After STOPS Calibration STOPS model forecasts regional transit ridership and light rail boardings based on the supplied CTPP Journey—to-Work flows, highway skims and transit schedules in GFTS format. However, these are the initial estimates that may or may not match to the observed counts for that year. Thus the model auto-calibrates to match to the regional transit ridership and then applies station level factors to match to the observed station boardings.Table 12 shows the adjustment factor Transportation Page E-29 developed for the STOPS model to match observed data.Table 13 shows the station to station flows before applying the calibration factors. In Table 14 are the adjustment factors developed to match the existing station flows.Table 15 displays the final station to station flows after calibration. Table 12:STOPS Adjustment Parameter Calibration Total Estimated Unlinked Trips Before Adjustment= 52088 .78 Total Target Unlinked Trips= 53594 .00 Expected adjustment for unlinked trips= 1.0289 Table 13 Estimated Station-to-Station Flows Before Calibration Origin/Destination EVMC NORFOLK CBD NSUBaI MilNwt Estimated Observed 1-EVMC 97 259 88 254 699 829 2-NORFOLK-CBD 259 216 189 427 1091 2175 3-NSUBaI 88 189 60 254 592 916 4-MilNwt 254 427 254 305 1241 1680 Estimated Total 699 1091 592 1241 3623 - Observed Total 829 2175 916 1680 - 5600 Table 14 Calibration Factors for Station-to-Station Flows Origin/Destination EVMC NORFOLK CBD NSUBaI MilNwt 1-EVMC 0.84 1.55 1.13 0.97 2-NORFOLK-CBD 1.55 2.86 2.08 1.78 3-NSUBal 1.13 2.08 1.52 1.3 4-MilNwt 0.97 1.78 1.3 1.11 Table 15 Estimated Station-to-Station Flows After Calibration Origin/Destination EVMC NORFOLK CBD NSUBaI MilNwt Estimated Observed 1-EVMC 82 401 100 246 829 829 2-NORFOLK-CBD 401 617 394 762 2175 2175 3-NSUBaI 100 394 91 331 916 916 4-MilNwt 246 762 331 340 1680 1680 Estimated Total 829 2175 916 1680 5600 - Observed Total 829 2175 916 1680 - 5600 Page E—30 Transportation 3. Forecasted Ridership Once calibrated for the 2013 base year the model could be used to forecast the anticipated 2040 ridership for the region. Table 16 shows the regional estimated 2040 transit trips as well as the LRT trips for the various corridors tested.The table also shows the difference in anticipated ridership when compared with the blue line or no-build.As expected the Orange line is the highest ridership of the proposed extensions of the system,while red is the lowest. Is it important to note that these ridership forecasts do not properly address special markets such as military,colleges and tourists. Given that the region has a high concentration of all of these markets,additional models would be required to properly estimate that additional ridership on the system. Thus the ridership in Table 16 could increase given those additional markets. Table 16 System wide Transit and Light Rail Ridership Existing- Existing- Blue 2015 2040 (NB) Orange Red Green Purple Year 2015 2040 2040 2040 2040 2040 2040 Linked Trips 40,612 47,319 52,245 55,822 54,188 54,752 55,040 Unlinked Trips 56,703 65,903 71,720 77,071 74,704 75,110 75,654 LRT Trips 5,600 7,378 10,931 15,793 13,159 13,835 14,200 Project Trips 2,834 7,936 5,447 5,558 6,303 Difference from 2040 Existing 3,553 8,415 5,781 6,457 6,822 Difference from Blue Line 5,102 2,613 2,724 3,469 Figure 14 Ridership Estimated Station Level Boarding Transportation Page E-31 ® w�es •"`0"' •a-aawv MB •""11.0' •SVIIIVswlNwar l� 110115050e s........ •f..•ran0..0 ....s.a..11w«• • • N . e.xwM..Iaa cn ED• 'N oo.,.Nw. • .0511.001,0013054:...... •MI..w.:may: L 11ti•T.w.cewr On i ED (p .a..w..w co....sen c..N. 1111..•5551 111... 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Table 17 shows the estimated boardings by station in tabular format and Table 18 shows the actual project trips for each station Table 17 Estimated Boardings on the Existing Stations by Build Alternative Existing NoBuild Orange Red Green Purple 1-EVMC 829 1,741 1,922 1,934 1,919 2,075 2-NORFOLK-CBD 2,175 3,380 3,809 3,736 3,632 3,697 3-NSUBaI 916 2,028 2,121 2,055 1,878 1,959 4-MilNwt 1,680 2,234 2,448 2,113 2,583 2,411 5-Witch 522 560 506 586 791 6-KELLAM 394 587 485 537 502 7-TOWNCE 633 971 1,079 633 668 Total 10,932 12,418 11,908 11,768 12,103 Page E—32 Transportation Table 18 Estimated Project Trips on the Existing Stations by Build Alternative Existing NoBuild Orange Red Green Purple 1-EVMC 193 392 403 345 478 2-NORFOLK-CBD 443 955 885 609 807 3-NSUBaI 227 339 300 289 280 4-MilNwt 422 755 539 639 682 5-Witch 522 560 506 586 791 6-KELLAM 394 587 485 537 502 7-TOWNCE 633 971 1,079 633 668 Total 2,834 4,559 4,197 3,638 4,208 Transportation Page E-33 Addendum to List of Proposed Revisions to February 24,2016 Final Draft Considered and Approved by the Planning Commission on April 13,2016 Policy Document Chapter 1,Section 1.2—Urban Area—Pembroke SGA • Page 37: Following the bulleted list of"Programmed and Funded Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)"which ends at the top of this page, insert a new section as follows: AGENDA FOR FUTURE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS o Prepare a Master Transportation Plan for the Pembroke SGA using a public process that involves the adjacent neighborhoods. Chapter 1,Section 1.3—Suburban Area • Page 40: Add a bullet to the list of"Agenda for Future Action Recommendations—Suburban Area"which reads: "Using a public process involving area stakeholders,study the Historic Seatack Community and Vicinity area for potential designation as a Suburban Focus Area (SFA) with associated land use recommendations." Chapter 1,Section 1.5—Rural Area • Page 9: In the section"RURAL PRESERVATION PLAN" insert the following sentence after the bulleted list of planning objectives for the Rural Area: "The City's commitment to directing new growth into the Strategic Growth Areas(SGAs)and Special Economic Growth Areas (SEGAs) is complementary to these Rural Preservation Plan objectives." Chapter 2,Section 2.1—Master Transportation Plan • Page 5: Revise the third sentence in the second paragraph under"Primary Roadway Network Plan Map" as follows: "The City has contracted with the ODU Virginia Modeling,Analysis, and Simulation Center(VMASC)...." 1 EXHIBIT A Policy Document Chapter 1,Section 1.3— uburban Area Page 36: Suburban Focus Area 8—Military Highway Corridor Map Replace existing map with the following map: it CITY OF NORFOLK Ilkc,:x:'1 2 a7:1‘,-',,k _ 011 twi't i' ce1, - - tif:(7,- ,4,,,,:-.,i,,,,ii: :,,,,,,,. 3 : 1 41 - �. •., t cal-, ;- *vs,,, 0. sPlir 4',..: 3L,L,„ 1 :4'Rs '5. 11::"2"' ar i+yc le 3 :=1<z74-,... Po,„ — _ . 27,0':---z-j,-- ' --r. ,:-."-‘1,1°. yt�5.-,.„4„:::47::,441 ;177.: , ; .5__i,,,,,„:._.:7,.,..._,_ ,,,-.4.-; re-...1 A ,,,,,, ,, ,, . i ir'., ';:-:::', Nsti ,:;.: i ,..i ii ' ` h ♦ .11-:,,,,,,,:i.., �,'.. • .. 1 3 x-,.. its .. it z r , 4 r v CITY OF CHESAPEAKE "..\ ,- A �""' ,, .., %.:,.„....0.4....1 C gt l i1 2 List of Proposed Revisions to City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan Update It's Our Future: A Choice City (Policy Document,Technical Report,and Reference Handbook) Final Draft dated February 24,2016 Considered and Approved by Planning Commission on April 13,2016 Policy Document Chapter 1, Planning Areas-Section 1.1-Planned Land Use Map • Page 2: Delete and Replace"Planned Land Use Map" (see Exhibit A) Chapter 1, Planning Areas-Section 1.3-Suburban Area • Page 2: 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence "Chapter 7 Chapter 2,Section 2.1(Master Transportation Plan)describes..." • Page 7- 1St paragraph, last sentence "Chart Chapter 2,Section 2.2—Environmental Stewardship Framework..." • Page 8: At the end of the section, "Apply Natural Resources Planning Principles in Development" add the following: Southern Watershed Subject to"Special Drainage Considerations" In addition,the Southern Watershed portion of the Suburban Area is subject to"special drainage considerations." Drainage in the Southern Watershed is highly impacted by the presence of high ground water, poorly draining soils,and high water surface elevations in downstream receiving waters. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the developer of any property in the Southern Watershed to understand and evaluate these factors prior to undertaking the project and to properly account for these factors in the project design. Receiving waters in the Southern Watershed are subject to tidal influences which can be exacerbated by winds. High ground water elevations and poorly draining soils can result in increased runoff,can limit the capacity of the stormwater conveyance systems,and can counter indicate the use of certain Best Management Practices,such as infiltration. All of these effects must be fully considered and evaluated in the analysis and design of drainage systems in the Southern Watershed. Accordingly, it is strongly recommended that the developer has a preliminary drainage study prepared by a qualified professional engineer in advance of any request to approve a discretionary(versus by-right) development application that involves that land disturbance in the Southern Watershed. The drainage study should fully and accurately evaluate the effects of the foregoing factors on the planned development and on upstream and downstream areas. The proposed drainage system for the planned development would provide positive drainage that meets City standards and does not result in flooding within the planned development or to upstream or downstream areas. 1 • Page 10: 3rd paragraph: "There are-9 8 SFAs designated in the Comprehensive Plan,which can be found on the locator map on p. 11:"and delete item#9: •. - ' - . • . • . Note: The description of the Historic Seatack Community has been relocated to the Technical Report, Chapter 10—Historic Resources to be included in a narrative on the City's history. • Page 11: Delete and replace Suburban Focus Areas Locator Map. (see Exhibit A) • Page 36:SFA 8—Military Highway Corridor Map Remove one of the City of Chesapeake labels on the map; replace with "City of Norfolk" (see Exhibit A) • Pages 38-39: SFA 9—Historic Seatack Community—delete all text, map,and photo. • Page 40 : Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: insert Suburban Area Add new bullet to read: Study the area between Holly Road and Pacific Avenue,north of 32nd Street to 42nd Street(the southern boundary of North End SFA)to determine need for infill development and redevelopment policies and design guidelines. Chapter 1,Section 1.4—Princess Anne Commons&Transition Area • Page 7: "Southern Watershed Subject to Special Drainage Consideration",second paragraph remove italicized text and the following changes: All of these effects must be fully considered and evaluated in the analysis and design of drainage systems in the Southern Watersheds. Accordingly, it is recommended that-in-aelvance-of y - - . - - - • - - -- . • • -. • • ' . • - ,the developer has a preliminary drainage study prepared by a qualified professional engineer in advance of any request to approve a discretionary(versus by right) development that involves land disturbance in the Southern Watershed. The drainage study should fully and accurately evaluate the effects of the foregoing factors on the planned development and on upstream and downstream areas. The proposed drainage system for the planned development would provide positive drainage that meets City standards and does not result in flooding within the planned development or to upstream or downstream areas. Chapter 1,Section 1.5—Rural Area • Page 2: 1sY Paragraph (Description—Physical Character) "It is a treasure in agricultural industry and economic vitality, rural heritage,and wildlife habitat, and funcitons today as a critical part of our City in its current state. In its current state, it functions as a critical part of our City today.The Rural Area land use policies..." 2 • Page 14: 1st paragraph top of page, revise as follows: A recent change in sState law now requires local governments to approve single-family residential development plans on parcels where the Virginia Department of Health has approved the design of an Alternative On-Site Septic System (AOSS), regardless of soil quality. - • . . . - :' - •- . Nonetheless,the City maintains its Rural Area density policies for calculating allowable density. However,Tthe discretionary determination by City Council to issue a Conditional Use Permit for residential development should also take a number of factors into consideration to determine density, including, but not limited to, adverse impact on agriculture,the presence of floodplains,groundwater table elevation, and drainage, roadway, and other infrastructure conditions, in addition to soil suitability for both • Page 14: "Southern Watershed Subject to Special Drainage Consideration",second paragraph remove italicized text and revise as follows: All of these effects must be fully considered and evaluated in the analysis and design of drainage systems in the Southern Watersheds. Accordingly, it is recommended that in advance of any . _ _ - . -- - _ - - - - .- - •- •- -. •- - - - - ,the developer has a preliminary drainage study prepared by a qualified professional engineer in advance of any request to approve a discretionary(versus by right)development that involves land disturbance in the Southern Watershed. The drainage study should fully and accurately evaluate the effects of the foregoing factors on the planned development and on upstream and downstream areas. The proposed drainage system for the planned development would provide positive drainage that meets City standards and does not result in flooding within the planned development or to upstream or downstream areas. • Page 17—"Agenda for Future Action Recommendations" Revise 1st Bullet as follows: Review Section 402(b) of the Zoning Ordinance (Agricultural Districts)for possible amendment to address Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2157(c)a4 because it limits density by reference to how well different soil types can accommodate a traditional on- site septic system. Therefore,tThe City shouldconsider factors other than soil types to limit density -- • --- - - - - • • . - _ - - ._ ' . •:, •- _. . - _ ' - . - - _ . . _ - . - . including, but not limited to, adverse impact on agriculture,the presence of floodplains,groundwater table elevation, and drainage, roadway, and other infrastructure conditions. Revise 5th Bullet as follows: Using stakeholder input and community consensus-building, prepare a Master Plan for the Pungo Rural Village to determine the type and form of future desired growth. An important aspect of this planning process should be to anticipate when that growth might reasonably be expected to occur. 3 o Conduct a study for Pungo Rural Village to determine if the existing on-site systems should be used if Rural Area development policies remain at the current density limit,or if such systems cannot be repaired or rehabilitated using AOSS technology if they are found to be failing. If it is found that existing onsite systems are failing and cannot be repaired,or if development with increased density is anticipated (or desired)to such an extent that onsite technology will not work,a eanduc-t-a study should be conducted to determine the need for,technology options,and feasibility for providing public sanitary sewer treatment systems for the Pungo Rural Village.The study should also investigate and evaluate the feasibility and cost of various alternatives. Chapter 2,Section 2.1—Master Transportation Plan • Page 6—Changes to Primary Roadway Network Map corresponding to changes noted for p. 9 (see below) re: Military Highway and portion of Shore Drive. (see Exhibit A) • Top of Page 9 —Added Military Highway to list of roads with increase in ultimate lanes on Primary Roadway Map. Added portion of Shore Drive to list of roads with decrease in ultimate lanes on Primary Roadway Network Map. (see Exhibit A) • 3rd line of page 14—Corrected opening date of the Norfolk"Tide" Light Rail Transit system. (see Exhibit A) • Second bullet to the bottom of page 15—Corrected description of future proposed transit"Red Line"to reflect change made to map showing proposed alignment solely within Virginia Beach. (see Exhibit A) • Page 17—Delete Map(see Exhibit A) • Page 18—Includes new"Virginia Beach High Capacity Transit Map" (see Exhibit A) • Page 21—Added text after map title to explain that yellow lines refer to new bus routes. (see Exhibit A) • Page 23—Amended second sub bullet of bullet one to reflect new description of future proposed transit"Red Line" in Virginia Beach. (see Exhibit A) • Page 25—Delete"via the rail corridor" in the bullet describing"South Hampton Roads Trail"and delete map exhibit. (see Exhibit A) • Page 26—Add new South Hampton Roads Trail Map exhibit. (see Exhibit A) • Page 28—Deleted and added text to second paragraph to update information regarding the Norfolk Airport EIS(see Exhibit A) 4 Chapter 2,Section 2.3—Housing& Neighborhoods • Page 1: Introduction, 15` Paragraph,delete the last three sentences as follows: The purpose of this chapter is to provide comprehensive planning policies to guide and protect the future character of housing and neighborhoods citywide.A key indicator of every successful city is how well it safeguards the health and quality of its housing and neighborhoods.As defined in the Suburban Area Chapter, neighborhoods are"...a cohesive arrangement of properties,structures,streets, and uses within an area that most or all of which is residential, and that shares distinct physical,social and economic characteristics." Thus, housing and neighborhoods are discussed as one entity in this chapter as a cohesive arrangement, intertwined in affecting the existence of stable neighborhoods that thrive in the context of quality housing and civic pride of the residents. : _ ' ' - ':-, = - - - • - • Page 2: Delete map"Historically African-American Neighborhoods" Note: This map is being relocated to the Technical Report, Chapter 10—Historic Resources to be included with the narrative on the City's history. Chssapeeke Stay Cit}'of Norfolk w s liat 3 15 \v1O Atana@ Ocean t r ,/ 1 ss 7 ��lal * 4}12 • I Mistoncally African-American Neighborhoods 1.Queen City 2 Newlight 3 Burton Station 4.Lake Smith 5.Beechwood 6.Gracetown 7 Newsome Farm 8 Reedtown 9.Doyletown 10_Mill Dam 0 1 2 4 11 Atlantic Park Miles 12.Seatack 5 Technical Report Chapter 10, Historic Resources • Pages 214—217: Replace"History"section (see Exhibit A) 6 EXHIBIT A Policy Document Chapter 1, Planning Areas-Section 1.1-Planned Land Use Map Replace Planned Land Use Map with below map City of Virginia Beach Cllaaap.e.e� •• R , . 00.6 f 2 A 6 ran f4,,',!..„,---.- .� ,. 1SStaten Gtawtn Areas Staten Station a. 2.Ceroer ae 3.Newtown ai � 4.Pembroke 6.Rosemont 8.LynMaven • iii 7 Hilltop b;,.. Z 8 Resort Arsa Se 4111HVI.:,-i'fi,:tsle. 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Military Highway Corridor -- Miles 8 Policy Document Chapter 2,Section 2.1—Master Transportation Plan Page 6: Map Insert: Replace Primary Roadway Network Plan Map with below map city of Wgkw Bosch . e Coax°"'""""' Plan oaaxraxxl n,mill a ,,,'.t a „„ :' \ -, ', ' . 711411. wirltli----i ..---'4 I, —.- SIF Y : av-, ::__....,:: t '' ,..,.;...„.:4_,,_,,....7 .' -,, •-t, • Y °i L t op\) --j''''x' --z. x S 1 I \Li ,7 —Al,,,, ,.P.' 4W.. NonhCarolina iMv[awca-0n...w, An, w. .n.e.a,a+...I a.1•••• 0 0.5 , 2 3 . 5 er:.1,..rw..enec Mi. Primary Roadway Network Plan Map 9 Policy Document—Chapter 2,Section 2.1—Master Transportation Plan Affected chapter pages with edits as follows: 10 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Increases in future ultimate lanes(from the 2009 to 2015 Map for the year 20401 • Princess Anne Road(from Providence Road to just south of Ferrell Parkway)from 4 to 6 lanes, Formatted:Font:Bold,Underline • Military Highway(from Norfolk City limit to Chesapeake City limit)from 6 to 8 lanes Decreases in future ultimate lanes(from 2009 to 2015 Map for the year 2040) • Diamond Springs Road(from Northampton Boulevard to Newtown Road)from 6 to 4 lanes • Baker Road(from Wesleyan Drive to Newtown Road)from 4 to 2 lanes • Salem Road(from Nimmo Parkway to Indian River Road)from 4 to 0 lanes • Birdneck Road(from Norfolk Avenue to General Booth Boulevard)from 6 to 4 lanes • First Colonial Road(from Old Donation Parkway to Great Neck Road)from 6 to 4 lanes • West Neck Creek Parkway(from Nimmo Parkway to Indian River Road)from 4 to 2 lane; Formatted:Font:Bold,Underline • Shore Drive(from Diamond Springs Road to Norfolk City limit)from 6 to 4 lanes Other modifications • Reflects the existing lanes for all primary roadways within the Oceanfront Transportation Planning Area shown on the 2009 Map. The model results did not indicate the need for increased lane calls for any of these roadways. • Moved the alignment of West Neck Parkway(from North Landing Road to Indian River Road)to the area just west of Courthouse Estates and line it up with the north-south portion of Landstown Road(from North Landing Road to Landstown Road). • Adjusted the right of way width on Nimmo Parkway/Sandbridge Road(from Atwoodtown Road to Sandfiddler Road)to accommodate a two lane Parkway section. Adjusted the right of way width of Nimmo Parkway to accommodate a four lane Parkway section(from Atwoodtown Road to Upton Road). Reclassified Nimmo Parkway to a Minor Arterial from Upton Road to General Booth Boulevard. The results are summarized below and detailed modeling information is contained in the Reference Handbook. This model calculated the need and lane call for a facility based upon the traffic generation of existing and projected land uses throughout the city and region for the year 2040. The model was calibrated by aligning recent year traffic assignments with the corresponding existing traffic count data. A unique feature of this model is that the lane calls are based on the implementation of a prioritized group of road improvements that have the greatest cost benefits and value for reducing system-wide delay.It is important to note that the Travel Demand Model is only one analysis tool to provide data and projections for creating the Roadways section of the city's Master Transportation Plan,as well as prioritizing the transportation projects funded through the city's Quality Physical Environment Capital Improvement Program(CIP). Access Controlled Roadways There are many ways to improve traffic flow on the City's busier roads. The most expensive way,in many cases,is to add additional pavement or concrete and travel lanes to existing roads. This method increases storm water runoff,and right-of-way and can have a negative impact on surrounding communities and safety. Limiting access on selected corridors maybe a more cost effective method to maintain and improve the capacity of these roads. Limiting the turning movements to and from these roads can increase roadway capacity and improve traffic flows on the corridors. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 9 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 that makes the business case to bring high speed rail to the region. Regional/City High Capacity Transit Network The Norfolk Tide Light Rail line opened in 20110 and is considered to be a High Capacity Transit technology. This line connects the medical center in Downtown Norfolk with the Virginia Beach City line. HRT conducted an Origin and Destination Survey during 2013 and 2014 to determine points of origin and destination for passengers using The Tide7. Results of this study indicate that a surprising 33%of all the Norfolk Tide light rail users reside in Virginia Beach. The busiest stations for Virginia Beach riders are at the eastern end of the line,including Newtown Road(57%of riders) and Military Highway(21%of riders)stations. Virginia Beach ridership is fairly dispersed throughout the remainder of the system and this study reflects that there are multiple destinations within the City of Norfolk. The vast majority of trips were from home to work. Other secondary trip purposes include colleges/universities,personal business,shopping,social visits,and medical appointments. • f Alr The Tide Light Rail station In 2015,the Virginia Beach City Council adopted a Locally Preferred Alternative(LPA)resolution for an extension of The Tide from the Newtown Road station in Norfolk to the Virginia Beach Town Center,with new station locations at Witchduck Road,Kellam Road,and Constitution Avenue and above grade crossings at Witchduck Road and Independence Boulevard in order to bypass those roadways that experience high motor vehicle traffic volumes(see below map). With this action,Virginia Beach set in motion a multi-faceted approach to the provision of enhanced transit services to Virginia Beach for the future as follows: • A 3-mile extension of The Tide connecting Downtown Norfolk to Virginia Beach Town Center described above,thereby making the system truly regional,as intended,for the first time. • Design of an end-of-line station that can be expanded to become a major passenger hub in which additional north/south and east transit corridors can logically interconnect. The City has studied the ridership potential of these extensions using the Federal Transit Association (FTA)STOPS model described later in this chapter. • Design efforts are underway for the development of a shared use pathway running parallel to the light rail corridor to enhance connectivity between stations,along with the trail connectivity benefits as a multi-modal corridor. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 14 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Walking/biking audits are underway for the SGAs and will form the basis of necessary infrastructure improvements to provide first mile/last mile connectivity to the transit stations and bus stops along the initial Tide segment,and eventually to all of the SGAs and future transit station locations. • An approximate doubling of the feeder bus network for The Tide extension will effectively double bus service within the City by establishing two new routes and increasing the timespan and frequency of several routes to match The Tide system operating schedule. • Strategic land use planning and economic development to maximize transit-oriented development(TOD)along the transit rail corridor and future high capacity transit corridors connecting the SGAs. This growth strategy will focus the most intense development in these appropriate areas and help preserve the character of the City's Suburban and Rural Areas. To further evaluate the feasibility of High Capacity Transit along various transportation corridors of the City,the Federal Transit Authority(FTA)STOPS(Simplified Trips-on-Project Software) program was utilized to model potential future transit ridership.STOPS is a stand-alone software package that applies a set of travel models to predict detailed transit travel patterns for the various transit extensions;quantify the trips-on-project measure for all travelers and for transit dependents;and,compute the change in automobile VMT based on the change in overall transit ridership between the two scenarios. The Virginia Beach high capacity transit extension map shown below indicates the approximate location for future extensions to the Newtown to Town Center alignment that is currently under detailed study. The modeling results indicate that the proposed alignments warrant inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan with recommendations for additional detailed study. Details associated with the modeling exercise are included in the Technical Report. Below is a brief description of the various alignment alternatives. • The Blue line represents the Newtown Road to Town Center extension that is currently under detailed study. • The Orange line represents the eastward extension of the Tide to the Oceanfront. • The Green line serves the central spine of the City connecting Town Center to the north with Princess Anne Commons and the Municipal Center to the south. • The Red lines serves the central spine of the City from Town Center in the south to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek to the north. This alignment then turns west and south to potentially service Norfolk International Airport. • The Purple line serves the vast suburban residential areas of Kempsville from an approximate midway point in the Green line to a potential connection with the City of Chesapeake. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 15 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Comment[MES1]:Delete Map �y i S� ." r 1 •• 1. _ .tin • t. Virginia Beach High Capacity Transit Extensions-Precise lines and station locations subject to further study Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 17 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Replace with the following Map + ., A °r Y F ^ -,Pt,.:,;,--f4 l .:,-1 ..•,,;-,,,,, err + 7,1 1 t� --,4- C ao. +Union SbIroN 0 Center tl ''�' & ;. . /".0, • Ctdei..fat-ohc• ,�., ....x...... ,•; ' r WY VCS.i. "°" 'a Regional&Local Bus Transit The"Connect Hampton Roads"initiative found that reliable,frequent,and accessible local bus serves as the backbone of every successful transit system. The report describes the condition of the region's current bus system as inadequate,with routes that do not effectively connect across city boundaries;and operating with inconsistent times,days,and frequencies. Below are the types of HRT bus routes that currently serve the City of Virginia Beach: • Fixed Regular Routes-Regular routes at scheduled times and days of operation and service hours vary by route. There are currently 11 fixed routes within Virginia Beach. • MAX Express Routes-The MAX,or Metro Area Express,is a regional express service connecting commuters to cities across Hampton Roads.It offers an economical,stress-free, fast ride to major employment centers from established park and ride lots.There are currently 5 fixed routes that pick up Virginia Beach residents at the Oceanfront,Silverleaf Park and Ride lot or the Indian River Park and Ride lot and take riders to major employment centers,such as the naval bases,shipyards,and Downtown Norfolk with limited stops. The Max routes cost twice the fare of traditional buses but provide limited stops and extra comfort such as free Wi-Fi. Passengers can also partake in the guaranteed ride home program. Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 18 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 if +wy„ . ~! � i \ • f '," -1%.*.s.N.4*.r • s„".r i f""'"X 4 \4 le w, t� ice . a o / Jt'it?'Sd .w�"`e..w".a.r (l._ Ld 1 I A1/4*7key, 1,` Q O z ,..,1 . ...„-------,--.'-'-(''' ''..*47 '4. 1 0)) \\x) \\ Z = `a I ° iA 0. .-----> i , iss.:)./.2:" i 1 , i ,I " . / :, Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 21 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Agenda for Future Action Recommendations: Passenger Rail and Transit/Public Transportation • City Council has adopted a Locally Preferred Alternative to extend The Tide from the Newtown Road station in Norfolk to terminate at a new station in Town Center near Constitution Avenue. Plan for the future extension of this high capacity transit system as follows: o East to the Oceanfront o North to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek and south and west to Norfolk International Airport area o South to Princess Anne Commons and the Municipal Center o West to Chesapeake • Evaluate appropriate technology for these high capacity corridors include light rail,maglev, bus rapid transit and others that depend on a rail or similar fixed guideway that separates the transit from normal vehicular use. • Light Rail System Planning-Construct the eastern terminus of light rail station;proposed at Constitution Avenue,so that it can easily be expanded to serve as a major passenger hub, with enhanced amenities and platforms to serve future east,north,and south high capacity transit corridors. • Establish an east-west multi-modal corridor-Develop a shared use path generally within the old Norfolk Southern railroad alignment from the Newtown Road light rail station to Town Center. Study extension of this path along this railroad alignment to the east of Town Center.This proximity will allow for greater connectivity to light rail stations and greater multi-modal choice(see also see Active Transportation recommendations). • Light Rail Station Connectivity-Enhance pedestrian/bicycle connections to all high capacity transit stations and bus route stops to provide safe access and enhanced modal choice. • Proactive Bus Service planning recommendations: o Coordinate annual evaluation of new bus routing,frequency of service,and duration of service. In the near future(within 5 years),implement the proposed feeder bus network needed to serve the light rail extension from Norfolk to Virginia Beach Town Center. o Enhance local bus service to become a viable option for people who could choose to drive,otherwise referred to as"choice riders." The provision of frequent,reliable, comfortable service can reduce single occupancy automobile travel and,thus,address traffic congestion and reduce the need for additional construction of highway lane miles. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION "Active Transportation"is the combination of walking,bicycling,and other use of other non- motorized wheeled vehicles that may benefit from the same infrastructure.Benefits can include: • healthy activity and improved fitness • increased social interaction and engagement • reduced use of fossil fuels and the concomitant reduced pollution • reduced costs of living Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 23 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 • Perceived threats from traffic.Most of the larger roads have speed limits of 45 miles per hour,with large volumes of traffic moving at least that fast.Few cyclists are comfortable in such conditions for on road cycling,and those that do often report hostile behavior from motorists. • Neighborhood islands.Many neighborhoods are like islands surrounded by obstacles such as waterways and high-speed,high-volume roadways.Casual cyclists cannot get far without the challenge of navigating a major roadway or other hindrance. • Interstate barriers.1-264 is a barrier running east-west across Virginia Beach,and 1-64 does the same across the western portion of the City and leading into Norfolk and Chesapeake.Commuting across these barriers is very difficult,funneling cyclists and pedestrians into limited crossing spots,some of which can be difficult and dangerous. For cyclist commuters who work in Downtown Norfolk and in Chesapeake's Greenbrier area,it can be hard to reach these destinations. Virginia Beach is not an island and our active transportation system needs to coordinate with our neighbors in Chesapeake,Norfolk,and North Carolina,as well as beyond.Several initiatives are underway,and the staffs of the cities are collaborating on a variety of new connections: • South Hampton Roads Trail1 (SNRT)will run 41 miles from the Oceanfront via the rail corridor,connecting the downtowns of Virginia Beach,Norfolk,and Portsmouth,and through Chesapeake to Downtown Suffolk.) ® - Comment[MES2]:Delete Map o ¢ as m 01) . ® s' o O m ccGeneral Alignment of the South Hampton Roads Trail Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 25 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016 Replace with the following Map { Sauth Hammon fintic Trail(Conreft1P aaa/// • toDoITIOU "Po' - 4, gg t btt�clCt } • r{ t%el i'shb]; I* 1 :,,fix 4 L44li4i {°' �, a g' ,_�.,. w..... "X +7"'qY. .. 4'wi'�^ Y•1tyni 0yyj'. • • Beaches to Bluegrass Trail 1B2B111 is in planning stages with both the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Virginia Department of Transportation.It will be a "braided trail"following the SHRT,extending all the way to Cumberland Gap at the westernmost end of Virginia. • The East Coast Greenwayu(ECGW)does not enter Virginia Beach,but connects to both SHRT and B2B,providing north-south connectivity from Maine to Florida. • Bike Route 76(BR76)spur)a The Transcontinental Bike Route runs from Astoria,Oregon to Yorktown,VA.Many cyclists,who have made the journey east;or are starting their westward journey,want to do a"wheel dip"in both oceans as part of the journey,and thus they opt to begin or end their treks at eaff the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.Creating a spur route would formalize this and provide direction for them. • Blueways and Greenways.While sidewalks,bikeways,and trails are obvious elements of an active transportation system,blueways and greenways are growing as components too.In Virginia Beach,we are developing the Thalia Creek Greenway around Town Center.The Green Sea Byway is a wide swath running from Chesapeake to Sandbridge, generally parallel to Indian River Road. • The 2040 Regional Long Range Plan and Map,prepared by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization(HRTPO),include a new Active Transportation Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 26 of 38 FINAL DRAFT-City of Virginia Beach ComprehensiPlan-It's Our Future:A Choice City February 24,2016ve The NorfoInternational Airport Master was most recently updated in December,2008 and is itended tolk provide the Authoritywith a planPlan that identifies necessary capital improvements(see Mnaster Plan exhibit is shown below)19. ._ s k ,3 p t '� ,' *'` y .:::7'17- ,4,,, ' y ' N b ° f MF , It : 4ck , 3a � 2. ,, " a {- 4' t +P . -.i .Kz ..ya 4 at' . ' • •a � ve -! --'i!T,' ,, , x 7 , .,1 "v ' bs 4 t. t. :i. . \,L , ;,-,.- , ''':.a 44t.- �11 it1111lllrl11111 a 1 1 I , ...: i 3 -.r""":r.A.�.,+mom+^ • A • -- A',.Y r ,. -. k.- - s ,� ,� ! 4 < .. Y � ,ey - '4► ., Norfolk International Airport Expansion Plan The current update includes projects that will extend the useful life and value of the Airportto meet the air transportation needs of the Coastal Virginia region through 2024. Projections from this Master Pan indicated an annual growth rate in passengers of 2.6%per year,from 1.9 million in 2006 to nearly 3.3 million in 2024. Recent capital improvements at the airport include terminal renovations in 2014. The FAA is in the initial planning stages of an recently terminated the Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)for improvements opened ly N/t at the AirportZoas not currently meeting the purpose and need. However.FAA continues to support the inclusion of these improvements in its Master Plan: The purpose of the proposed improvements at ORF are toffs: Chapter 2,Section 2.1-Master Transportation Plan-Page 28 of 38 Technical Report Chapter 10-Historic Resources, replace "History" section as follows: CHAPTER 10. HISTORIC RESOURCES History Prehistoric Settlement-Native peoples have utilized the natural resources found near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and along local inland waterways for perhaps 15,000 years. The nomadic life of following the migration patterns of various animal species eventually gave way to seasonal habitation as the climate changed and the coastline and environment followed. Eventually,the native people lived as tribes in relatively permanent villages. This is what the English encountered when they arrived as settlers in the early 17th century. Artifacts dating to the Paleoindian period (9500 -8000 B.C.),Archaic period (8000- 1200 B.C) and Woodland period (1200 B.C.- 1600 A.D.) have been discovered in various locations in Virginia Beach. Algonquian speaking tribes occupied the Tidewater area of Virginia and the Eastern Shore during the late Woodland period(900 - 1600 A.D.).Maps created by Englishman John White in the 1580s located the native villages of Apasus and Chesepiooc within the geographical areas of Virginia Beach. In the late 16th century,the Cheasapeakes occupied the land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Elizabeth River. They tended to remain aloof from the Powhatan chieftain that controlled most of the other Algonquian speaking tribes in southeastern Virginia.The Chesapeakes were eradicated by Powhatan just prior to English colonization. In the aftermath,the Nansemonds,who were settled to the west,spread to the east to occupy area in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. English Colonization-Virginia Beach is the site of the landing of the Jamestown colonists on April 26, 1607 at Cape Henry.After a few days exploring the area they moved inland up the James River to settle. Permanent English settlement occurred in Virginia Beach in the 1630s when Adam Thoroughgood was provided a land grant of 5,350 acres along the western branch of the Lynnhaven River. Eight shires (counties)were established in 1634 by the English government as the first administrative subdivisions in Virginia. Virginia Beach was originally part of Elizabeth City Shire. In 1636 New Norfolk County was created from Elizabeth City County and included the land area south of the James River and Chesapeake Bay.This new county was further divided in 1637 into Upper and Lower Norfolk counties. Lower Norfolk County was divided in 1691 into Norfolk County and Princess Anne County.1 The Princess Anne County boundaries coincided with the Lynnhaven Parish boundaries that had been established by the Church of England in 1643.2 Most of the Princess Anne County land area would eventually become the City of Virginia Beach in the twentieth century. Agricultural pursuits provided the economic basis for Virginia Beach throughout the colonial,early national and antebellum periods.Subsistence level farms and small to medium size plantation 1 http://www.lva.virginia.gov/whatwehave/local/county formation/index.htm 2 Colonial Churches in the Original Colony of Virginia:A Series of Sketches by Especially Qualified Writers (Richmond,VA.:Southern Churchman Company) 1908. 11 operations were the typical forms seen in the landscape. The legendary Virginia tobacco staple did not grow particularly well in this area and a more diverse agricultural approach occurred very early in Virginia Beach. Wheat,oats and corn proved to be better cash crops in the eighteenth century in Virginia Beach. Other industries developed around the abundance of natural resources.The most notable of these were the production of pitch,tar and turpentine for their maritime uses. A small port for ships called Kempes'Landing developed on the Elizabeth River and the town of Kempsville was officially established there in 1783.3A few other small settlements appeared elsewhere in the county but none grew much beyond a handful of houses and shops/services. Post-Colonial-A skirmish in 1775 between British troops under British Royal Governor Lord Dunmore and a local militia occurred in Kempes Landing killing a militiaman,Francis Ackiss. A significant loyalist presence in the area and occasional British troop activities nearby made for an unsettled period during the Revolutionary War. British ships and troops were again active in the area during the War of 1812 and local militia companies provided what protection the residents had. Plans to construct a lighthouse at Cape Henry during the colonial period were developed but never executed. The tricky navigation in the area required a constant physical assistance and the Cape Henry Lighthouse was finally built in 1792 as the first public works project of the new United States of America government. Historic Seatack Community and Vicinity-A settlement of free people of African descent was established in the eastern area of northern Princess Anne County in the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century.Historic Seatack is located in the Beach District near the City's Oceanfront Resort Area.It is considered by area residents to be the oldest African-American community in Virginia and the United States,with original settlement by free men dating back to the late 1700s and early 1800s,and possibly as far back as the 1500s.The area eventually took its name from the words"Sea Attack,"based on British Warship cannons along the coast firing inland during the War of 1812.Seatack men fishing in the Atlantic Ocean were known to pull people to safety after shipwrecks.U.S.Life Saving Station Seatack,Virginia No. 2,was ultimately established in the area, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.In 1908,the citizens of Seatack formed the"first school for Negro children"at the"mother church"of Seatack,Mt.Olive Baptist Church on Birdneck Road.In the 1920s,the parents of Seatack formed the Seatack Public School League of Princess Anne County,and Seatack citizens later provided land for the original Seatack Elementary School,which opened in 1952. Men of Seatack served in every war in which the United States was involved,and those returning from WWII organized and built the first black-owned and operated fire department,known as the Seatack Volunteer Fire Department. In 1985,Mr.Joseph Grimstead,Sr.dedicated the land for the Seatack Community and Recreation Center,which opened in 1997,and was later rededicated in honor of Mr.Grimstead. In October 2011,the Seatack Civic League,which is over 100 years old,organized a 200th"birthday"celebration for Seatack. The area historically identified with"Seatack"was once much larger,described by the Seatack Community Civic League as extending north of Virginia Beach Boulevard,east to Cypress Avenue and Owl's Creek,and including not only the Seatack core neighborhood along Birdneck Road and 3 The Statutes at Large::Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia.from the First Session of the Legislature.in the Year 1619.:Published Pursuant to an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia.Passed on the Fifth Day of February One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eight : Volume I-XIII,(1823). 12 Virginia Beach Boulevard,but also the area to the west referred to today as the"Atlantic Park"and "East Oceana Gardens"neighborhoods. New development per market trends and redevelopment with AICUZ compatible uses for nearby NAS Oceana has occurred in Seatack over time,in some cases altering the character of this historic community. The area shown as"Historic Seatack Community"was recommended in 2016 by the_Seatack Community Civic League (see Figure 1). As such,the area does not imply or intend special restrictions or land use limitations other than those currently regulating land uses in this area. "` te a .' a :e ,�'." " . "` ir„,.=� r zro.„...,,L __ ,.„,,, ,„,,--- _,,1/4,.. .....!.,.. ,,,% •• :,.,, .„.,, *.... . - .. :•. , „.I. . , ,..., , . .1. .jai E- _Ott --� b s 3,. '. ' ill�1 �� _ i ell. r �` ( F kkk .. ., .;.. !.1.i ,S .t��, '^� a.._ x tie ---i. • -,, : r.....1‘,....!„ 11°7,11. _!--t01:11- S- 8 �.. .»sem t t ,--—1n- , ' L; r.,, -.:1 --:',3 :C.,,•-:'-'1t.,'0 .14.'.!t''''--'2r..' ' i-47-4t;',;;.,,'-t''-.,4,4 *" - -,PIP . ' -:',k' ,-; 1 ---,,, 1-;.'"7-,::'_At.-----'-:-.,( 40 IA .� t‘-',..----"-----'3- y.,.— . •"'' � � �Edi� . .. � �:� "� .^"^= �-;.�." ' —4111 -.9g 2 :'' - . ': Alf; r -- x � 044 t G ' k VT ..,1*',:t-f"'" 5".;414-1,:".--,X,1., ...-,,,e, 4.1404*.4e: ::1 -' ,41-.A. '''.4:::;...1..—5•3' 71 z '' tom, :. Historic Seatack Community and Vicinity FIGURE 1 Civil War-Princess Anne County(Virginia Beach) remained a mostly rural and agricultural locality well into the twentieth century. Much of the early success of the agricultural economy had been achieved through the use of enslaved laborers of African descent since the seventeenth 13 century.The growing division between northern and southern states erupted in the American Civil War in 1861. The strategic location near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay made this an important area for the opposing sides to control and the United States forces were able to do so early on in the conflict. This was accomplished without a major battle and very little military engagement occurred in Virginia Beach during the war. Despite federal occupation,the enslaved population remained in bondage and the Emancipation Proclamation,issued January 1, 1863,specifically noted that Princess Anne County was exempt from the executive order. The eventual surrender of the Confederate States of America and the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1865 finally provided the enslaved people in the area with their freedom. Post-Civil War-The most influential black leader in post-Civil War Princess Anne County was Willis Augustus Hodges. He had left the county for New York as a young man and returned during the war. He became the county's first black elected representative,serving in the 1867-68 state constitutional convention. The new constitution,which went into effect in 1870,changed the administration of the county from the justices of the peace to a board of supervisors. Hodges was elected to be the supervisor to represent the Kempsville District.4 Other black citizens were voted into political office including Littleton Owens who was elected in 1879 to represent Princess Anne County in the House of Delegates. Some of the recently freed black citizens acquired land and small new communities,such as New Light and Burton Station,began to develop in the 1870s (see Figure 2).5 4 Stephen S.Mansfield,Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach:A Pictorial History(Virginia Beach,VA:The Donning Company,1989),68. 5 Mansfield,76. 14 \, Chesinmake Bay N ,_`' M ` E City of Norfolk s 741Frai--- 01111111.- J.,, 1 4 op 10 Atlantic Ocean -_,\-V-/ .,'s' A . ,,,, _ Y 11111110 AO 'Ilk 4,,,d 4„vittiii, �� 4 m. �261 ft. 11M r-ttillit r . I" 1PF 4pPWIIIIIIII"iepaW 11 , 3 /A 1 I i 0 II ItAll I i be], ,, City of Chesapeake 4 Historically African-American Neighborhoods 1.Queen City 2. Newlight 3.Burton Station ``� 4.Lake Smith 5.Beechwood 6.Gracetown 7.Newsome Farm 8.Reedtown 9.Doyletown 10.Mill Dam 0 1 2 4 11.Atlantic Park Miles 12.Seatack Historically African-American Neighborhoods FIGURE 2 Virginia Beach-In the 1880s,Colonel Marshall Parks erected a wooden clubhouse at the oceanfront,which was the first structure built on what is today called the"resort strip." Parks,who is credited with naming Virginia Beach,and a group of investors formed the Norfolk and Virginia Beach Railroad and Improvement Company to acquire oceanfront property to build a hotel and pavilion and to construct a railroad. The first railroad service from Norfolk to Virginia Beach was 15 initiated in July 1883.The resort grew into a small town and was incorporated as the town of Virginia Beach in 1906.6 The small community of Oceana Gardens was platted west of the oceanfront in the early 1900s and it soon became a viable residential and commercial area that served much of the surrounding rural area.The first paved roadway between Norfolk and Virginia Beach was completed in 1920 and the automobile would eventually push the passenger railroad out of the city's landscape. Oceana sat strategically between the roadway(today's Virginia Beach Boulevard)and the rail line. The Seaside Park amusement complex opened at the beach in 1912 and the Princess Anne Country Club was incorporated in 1916.A new concrete boardwalk was built along the Atlantic Ocean beach in 1926.Further investment by businessmen from Norfolk and Portsmouth resulted in the construction of the Cavalier Hotel at the oceanfront in 1927. Along with the growth of several hunt clubs,the Cavalier and its associated leisure activities attracted a wealthy clientele to Virginia Beach,even after the stock market crash of 1929. Cape Henry-Development occurred in the late nineteenth century at Cape Henry,as well. A United States Weather Bureau Observation Center was established there in 1873 and a United States Life Saving Station in 1874. A new lighthouse was built there in 1881 and it became operational in place of the nearly century old beacon.A group of investors created the Cape Henry Syndicate and they began buying land there in the 1890s and the resort they established became increasingly popular during the first decades of the twentieth century.By the 1920s,the civilian development of Cape Henry consisted of a small community of frame cottages,several hotels,a railroad station,O'Keefe's Casino and St.Theresa's Chapel.? The strategic nature and location of Cape Henry prompted the federal government to appropriate funds in 1913 to purchase land there and to build a military installation named for General John P. Story. Fort Story was operational during World War I and has served as an important training facility and coastal defense ever since.8 World War II-Plans to establish a military airfield near the Oceana community began as early as 1938. Construction of a 2,500 foot runway began in 1941. The attack on Pearl Harbor accelerated the process and resulted in expanded plans and facilities for the Oceana Air Station. It was commissioned on August 17, 1943 and remained active through the war. In 1950,an expansion extended four runways to 8,000 feet making it a master jet base.9 The military facility at Dam Neck was first organized as an anti-aircraft school during World War II and was called the Fleet Air Defense Training Center.The Amphibious Training Base at Little Creek came under construction in 1942 and was operational by August 1943.10 The Tidewater Victory Memorial Hospital,a state tuberculosis sanitarium,and 22 acres around it were converted into 6 The Beach:A History of Virginia Beach, Virginia,Rev.ed.(Virginia Beach,VA:City of Virginia Beach,1998), 81-84. Phase I Reconnaissance Survey of Architectural Resources at Fort Story,Dutton+Associates,2012. a The Beach,96. 9 The Beach,97-98. 10 The Beach,98-99. 16 Camp Ashby in 1943. This U.S.Army camp provided coastal defense shore patrols until June 1944. From September 1944 until April 1946,Camp Ashby served as a German Prisoner of War camp. 11 County/City Merger-Post war Virginia Beach in the 1950s saw a movement of population from nearby Norfolk to Princess Anne County. Suburban neighborhoods,such as Aragona and Princess Anne Plaza,sprouted along route 58. As this was occurring,Norfolk began annexing sections of western Princess Anne County.On January 1, 1959,Norfolk annexed 13.5 square miles from the county and the 38,000 residents that lived within that area. The local political machine,under the leadership of Sidney Kellam,saw such annexation as a threat and reasoned that more county land would soon be absorbed by Norfolk. In response,the consolidation of Princess Anne County and the City of Virginia Beach as a municipality began to take shape. Norfolk controlled the water supply to the county and Virginia Beach and tried to leverage that power to thwart the merger. The ploy backfired pushing the consolidation forward resulting in the establishment of the modern City of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963.12 With the establishment of the independent City of Virginia Beach came the establishment of the City Council/City Manager form of government. From 1963 to 1988,the mayor was selected by City Council from among their membership. In July 1988,Meyera E.Oberndorf became the first mayor of Virginia Beach to be directly elected by the public. She also became the first female to serve as mayor of the city.13 Steady and rapid population growth characterized the first quarter century of the post-merger period.Virginia Beach grew into the most populated city in Virginia as large farming tracts in the northern half were developed primarily on a suburban model. Virginia Beach's status as a vacation destination also grew during this period and the resort area was modernized and improved. A new boardwalk and seawall were constructed to both accommodate the growing tourist trade and to protect the oceanfront from storms. Development and modernization took its toll on historic resources with many early twentieth century buildings near the oceanfront and older farmhouses and related structures inland being lost during this period. In 2000,plans for a downtown in the Pembroke area finally came to fruition. The first building in the new downtown,the Armada Hoffler Tower,opened in 2003. The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center&Residences was completed in 2007 and,at 38 stories,became the tallest building in Virginia. 11 http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/varoads.html#ashby 12 The Beach, 101-107. 13 Mansfield,213. 17 tib vataGirri4$ " Tee From the Desk of E. George Minns 1-� President of the Seatack Community Civic League 236 Shipps Lane-Virginia Beach, VA 23454 4141e,r `y`� `Et. Email: georgeminns1952@yahoo.com—Phone: 757.575.8109—website: www.seatackcivic.org May 16, 2016 VIA EMAIL TO: wsessoms@vbgov.com Hon. William D. Sessoms, Jr., Mayor—Chairman City Council of the City of Virginia Beach 2401 Courthouse Drive Virginia Beach, Va. 23456 And VIA EMAIL TO: rhfraser@vbgov.com Mrs. Ruth Fraser, City Clerk City Council of the City of Virginia Beach 2401 Courthouse Drive Virginia Beach, Va. 23456 NOTICE OF MINNS-SEATACK COMMUNITY CONSTITUTIONAL POINT OF ORDER— against Item K(4) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that E. George Minns, Presiding Officer for the 100 plus Seatack Community Civic League (SCCL—Est. 1908), and further, the official citizen elected Community Representative for the 200 Plus Historic Seatack Community, in Oceanfront Beach District No. 6. "The Historic Seatack", being the [only] historic Black community in the entire Oceanfront Beach District. This is formal Notice that Minns will appear before the Virginia Beach City Council's formal session on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 to raise his Seatack community constitutional POINT OF ORDER against the Virginia Beach Planning Commission's unlawful removal and unconstitutional EXCLUSION of Historic Seatack Community from Suburban Focus Area No. 9 in the 2016 Final Draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This matter being found in Item K-4, under "Planning", on the May 17, 2016 City Council Agenda: Specifically shown in agenda as "Ordinance to ADOPT the "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" Comprehensive Plan - It's Our Future: A Choice City, 2016, including the Policy Document, Technical Report, Reference Handbook and all Plans incorporated by reference which will supersede the 2009 Comprehensive Plan". Please consider this as Minns formal request to be registered as a Speaker for an organization, being SCCL above, and on behalf of the historic Seatack community at the May 17, 2016 formal session of City Council. The attached Seatack Memorandum is incorporated here by reference. RELIEF SOUGHT BY MINNS FOR SEATACK COMMUNITY: 1. Defer City Council's approval of the above described 2016 Comprehensive Plan (Item K—Planning No. 4 ) until the Planning Department and Planning Commission place the Historic Seatack Community [back] in "Suburban Focus Area No. 9" with the Seatack Boundary Map signed by Minns, where it was in the Final Draft, [equal] to all other well-established residential communities in the Oceanfront Beach District (Seatack is the oldest suburban/residential area in the District), prior to the Planning Commission's unlawful and unconstitutional decision.....IN A WORKSHOP to remove it....without notice or opportunity for Minns or any other citizen of Seatack to be heard, all wrongly done by the Planning Commission as punishment and retaliation against Minns for being an outspoken Seatack citizen-civil rights leader on this public issue, and further, against Minns for him using his First Amendment right to free speech and objection against Seatack being wrongfully overlooked by the city for the past 40 years of comprehensive land use plans. OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE: 2. Approve the 2016 Comprehensive Plan described above WITH THE FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDING AND AMENDMENTS THERETO: A) That the Historic Seatack Community shall be placed back in Suburban Focus Area No. 9 in the fmal printing of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, as it was prior to the above remove with the following corrections. B) Its correct Seatack Community Boundary map (signed by Minns) shall be the map included in Suburban Focus Area No. 9. "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" T'L,g: 2,,fs C) That the Aquarium—Owls Creek Master Plan will be adjusted to not include any portion of the residential community area of the historic Seatack community. It shall follow the outer boundary line shown in the above Seatack Boundary Map ("B" above). D) That the Oceanfront Outdoor Master Plan shall not include any portion of the residential community area of the historic Seatack community as shown in the Seatack community boundary map above ("B" above). E) That Planning Department shall work with the Seatack Community Civic League to correct all errors in the Seatack community history in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. F) That the Planning Department shall began the process to prepare a "Seatack Historic Culture Overlay District" Plan to be presented to the Planning Commission, and ultimately City Council in an effort to accord the 200 Plus Historic Seatack Community equal preservation and protection of its contributions to American History, and further to the growth and development of the City of Virginia Beach. We, Seatack Community ask for this: Respectfully submitted, Seatack Community Civic League (Est. 1908) Date: May 16, 2016 By: E 9eove Mrd E. George Minns, SCCL Presiding Officer Certificate of Copy provided: A true copy of the above notice and attached Memorandum In Support has been emailed to the City Offices of Mr. Jeff Hodgson, Chairman of the Virginia Beach Planning Commission, Mr. Barry Frankenfield, Director of Virginia Beach Planning Department, Mr. Dave L. Hansen, City Manager and Mr. Mark Stiles, City Attorney. Further to Mrs. Ruth Fraser as the Clerk of City Council for a copy to be provided each City Council Member prior to formal session on the above date. By: E. Sea t9e Maw "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" i'u '3n[8 MINNS —HISTORIC SEATACK COMMUNITY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF "CONSTITUTIONAL POINT OF ORDER" AND OBJECTION TO BEING RACIALLY EXCLUDED FROM THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOR OVER 40 YEARS, AND UNLAWFULLY REMOVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN A WORKSHOP SESSION WITHOUT DUE PROCESS NOTICE AND NO OPPORTUNOITY TO BE HEARD PRIOR TO DEPRIVATION BY REMOVAL. Date: May 16, 2016 To: Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. in his official capacity as The Chairman of the City Council of the City of Virginia Beach. From: E. George Minns, Presiding officer Seatack Community Civic League MINNS-HISTORIC SEATACK MEMORANDUM CONSTITUTIONAL—POINT OF ORDER FORMAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING —MAY 17, 2016 According Minns states as follows in support: 1. No community should have been treated with such disregard, the way the city, and the Planning Commission have mistreated the historic Seatack community, when it is, without dispute, the oldest well-established "historic residential area" dating back beyond the 1800s, in the entire Oceanfront Beach District No. 6; older than the City of Virginia Beach itself 2. Seatack has been denied inclusion into the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan for over 40 years. 3. On or about January 2016, Minns brought the above to the attention of Mr. Barry Frankenfield, Director of Planning Department. Mr. Frankenfield "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" r a;<4„fb came to Seatack and met with the citizens and Pastors at a Seatack Town Hall meeting at Mount Olive Baptist Church, and promised the Seatack community to correct the above described historical wrongs against Seatack. 4. On or about February 2016, Mr. Frankenfield and the Planning Department created Suburban Focus Area No. 9 (SFA 9) and included historic Seatack in the Final Draft of the 2016 Comprehensive land Use Plan that was submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council in March 2016. 5. Minns appeared before the Planning Commission and City Council in March 2016 to oppose incorrect history recorded under Seatack without notice or opportunity to be heard. 6. By April 13, 2016, the Planning Commission in retaliation against Minns for his First Amendment outspoken objection on the issue of incorrect history of Seatack. The Planning Commission admitted at its April 13, 2016 public hearing on the 2016 Comp Plan that it (the Commission, not Mr. Frankenfield) decided ....to completely remove "Seatack and its Suburban Focus Area No. 9"....[in a workshop session] without notice to Minns or Seatack, and without any opportunity for Minns or Seatack to be heard. 7. Thereafter the above, the Planning Commission approved the 2016 Comprehensive Plan and its Master Plans that wrongly encroaches into the residential area of Seatack and for it to be forwarded to City Council for approval May 17, 2016. 8. On Friday, May 13, 2016 —Mr. Andrew Jackson, Citywide Advisor to Minns and Seatack Board of Directors, along with Mr. Wesley Haynes, most senior Seatack Board Member (one of the 11 last living original Seatack Volunteer Firefighter of the 1940s—VB Fire Station 12 today) met with Mr. Barry Frankenfield and two members of the Planning Commission and other Planning Department Administrative staff to try to correct the wrongs against historic Seatack. A city Planning Commission letter of correction was to have been forth coming before the City Council hearing today, but "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" s''11�e 5 48 unfortunately, none has been received to Minns knowledge. Thus, the above leaves Minns only [one] constitutional option, which is to bring this constitutional Point of Order to the attention of the CHAIRMAN of City Council, being Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr, in a timely manner as Mayor Sessoms is the trier of fact in this constitutional matter. LEGAL CONSTITUTIONAL ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MINNS AND THE HISTORIC SEATACK COMMUNITY —GOOD CAUSE FOR MAYOR SESSOMS TO GRANT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RELIEF SOUGHT HEREIN: 9. No citizen or community has any constitutional right to the [preservation] of their home community or residential area in the city, until the CITY OPEN THE CONSTITUTIONAL DOOR to one class of citizens, in this case all white citizens of Shore Drive Corridor, North Beach, Old Beach, and Oceana community next to and around the historic Black community of Seatack, and then DENY Minns and Black citizens of Seatack the same like preservation of their [residential community]. Equal Protection under law then apply. 10. Two things similar should be treated the same "under law". It is without dispute that "Seatack" is the "oldest residential community"in the entire Oceanfront Beach District No. 6, more than any of the above named majority "white communities" that all have been granted city residential preservation protection and "Suburban Focus Area" or similar city granted benefits, while the city has continued for over 40 years denying the historic Black community of Seatack. 11. Mr. Barry Frankenfield is and was a city planning administrator with the duty of proper interpretation of all city planning laws, and his decision to create a "Suburban Focus Area No. 9" specifically to correctly include Seatack, should have been given great weight by the Planning Commission, not an arbitrary and unreasonable REMOVAL without just cause in a Planning Commission WORK SHOP SESSION without notice to Minns or "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" P«g< b f 8 Seatack. When the Planning Commission did not REMOVE "KOA Campground" from SFE 4.1, and "Seatack" is surely a more [well estanlished residential community—over 200 plus years" qualified to be a Suburban Focus Area than a mere "campground". 12. That the Planning Commission has employed a constitutionally vague Suburban Focus Area process to deny and remove historic Seatack community from the 2016 Comprehensive Land Use Plan that would be hard press to meet basic or fundamental constitutional standards. 13. That the city and Planning Commission was constitutionally wrong for taking Seatack over 200 year old community voice over its historic residential community area and unlawfully and unconstitutionally giving it to a non-residential entity, such as the "Aquarium". 14. That the same city and Planning Commission has never taken the community [voice] of any all white community and gave it to any non- residential [entity]; that the constitutionally protected [community voice] over another opposing well-established residential community should never be given to an [outside-non-residential entity], such as the "Aquarium" in the case of Seatack. Only done to historic Seatack community, the only Black community in the entire Oceanfront Beach District. 15. Minns contends that all of the above constitutional wrongs is and was arbitrary and unreasonable, in that the city Planning Commission failed to establish any reasonable guidelines to govern "Suburban Focus Area Selection Process" prior to their January 2016 Seatack request, while the same Planning Commission is shown in city records granting it liberally to all "white citizen— community interest and request"; then applied a double- stand created arbitrarily during their April 13, 2016 Planning Commission meeting off-the-top of their head, out of thin air against Minns and historic Seatack without any constitutional safeguards. "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" Page 7 f S 16. Minns further contends that all of the above retaliation by the Planning Commission was done to his community of Seatack that is more than qualified to be a "Suburban Focus Area", in absolute disregard of their residential citizen rights, to punish Minns for being an outspoken community representative for Seatack against city wrongs done to Seatack. Contrary to Minns secured and protected First Amendment right to free speech and objection in this public matter, in a public place, in a public interest, for a public purpose. FOR THE REASON STATED ABOVE, Minns shall rise to a CONSTITUTIONAL POINT OF ORDER at the May 17, 2016 City Council formal session that Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., may intelligently RULE, on the official records of the City Council proceeding, as the Chairman of City Council, on Minns — Seatack Constitutional Point of Order, pursuant to Robert's Rule Of Order, when no city council rule exist to address this constitutional issue that should be officially resolved, prior to any vote by City Council to approve the 2016 Comprehensive Land Use Plan herein named and described in the Notice of this Minns-Seatack Point of Order, Item K—No. 4, under Planning matters on Council's May 17, 2016 Formal Agenda. We, Minns-Historic Seatack Community ask for this: Respectfully submitted, Seatack Community—Oceanfront Beach District No. 6 Date: May 16, 2016 By: E. Goan ye Meor4 E. George Minns, Presiding Officer (2010—present) Seatack Community Civic League 236 Shipps Lane Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 Phone: (757) 575 — 8109 Email: georgeminns1952@yahoo.com "Changing a generation by changing the way we do civic league" pax(Sifs 73 ITEM VI-L APPOINTMENTS ITEM#66002 BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED the following APPOINTMENTS: BIEKWAYS AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS-PLUMBING/MECHANICAL CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OPEN SPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOWING ADVISORY BOARD Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, 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: Robert M. Dyer May 17, 2016 74 ITEM VI-L APPOINTMENTS ITEM#66003 Upon NOMINATION by Vice Mayor Jones, City Council APPOINTED: KYLE KORTE Unexpired term through 12/31/2019. VIRGINIA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (VBCDC) Voting: 10-0 Council Members Voting Aye: M. Benjamin Davenport, 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: Robert M Dyer May 17, 2016 75 Item-VI-0 ADJOURNMENT ITEM#66004 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., DECLARED the City Council Meeting ADJOURNED at 6:48 P.M. lLja. g / �.�/✓ /14 Amanda Finley-Barnes, MMC Chief Deputy City Clerk Ruth Hodges Fraser, MMC William D. Sessoms, Jr. City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach Virginia May 17, 2016