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ACCESS ISSUE re SPCA SITE 2/98 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MUNICIPAL CENTER (757) 427-4242 BUILDING I FAX (757) 427-4135 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE TOO (757) 427-4W5 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA ZA56.9WI February 27, 1998 Tlw Honorable Meyers E. Oberndorf and Members of City Council RE: Access Issue at the Former S.P.C.A. Site Dear Mayor and Council Members: Attached is a memorandum from Public Works outlining their position in regard to access to General Booth Boulevard for the former SPCA site. They have detailed the reasoning to support their position to oppose the access. An area map, which highlights the SPCA site and proposed changes to General Booth Boulevard as well as the new connection with Oceana Boulevard, is also attached. Staff will be available to discuss this matter in further detail at your next City Council meeting on March 3, 1998. With Pride In Our City, J s K S ty Ma;mg@r@Z JKS/CFT/rgg attachments c: Clarence Wamstaff PrL I Re Cily of Vir*nia Beach PubBc Works - Traffic Enginewing Bureau Inter-Offlce Correspondence February 27, 1998 To: James K. Spore Dept: City Manager From: Clarence Warnstaff Dept: Public Utilities/Public Works Director Subject: ACCESS ISSUE AT THE FORMER SPCA SITE We have reviewed the preliminary site plan for the development at the old SPCA site located between General Booth Boulevard and Oceana Boulevard, and south of Prosperity Road. Based on a thorough review, we are recommending that no access be allowed to the site from General Booth Boulevard. The three primary reasons why we are opposed to an access are: General Booth Boulevard is a controlled access highway; an access will conflict with the Virginia Dept. of Transportation CIP project (First Colonial Road Phase III); and traffic safety will be significantly compromised. Below are expanded details that support the basis for opposition of an access on General Booth Boulevard. * General Booth Boulevard is a controlled access, four-lane divided highway. * General Booth Boulevard is 55 MPH in the vicinity of this proposed site. It changes to 45 MPH approximately 175' south of Prosperity Rd. * General Booth Boulevard currently carries approximately 29,000 vehicles per day (VPD). * The future volume of traffic on this section of General Booth Boulevard, after the VDOT project, is expected to exceed 60,000 VPD. * The VDOT CIP is being designed to eliminate the current merge and weave problem that exists further south, just prior to Dam Neck Station. * The VDOT CIP project will construct an additional through lane (acceleration lane) on General Booth Boulevard, for a total of 3 through southbound lanes. The new lane is being designed exclusively to handle the high volume of right turning traffic from Prosperity Rd. (future Oceana Boulevard connection), traveling southbound on General Booth Boulevard. It is estimated that this lane will handle approximately 2000 vehicles per hour, which is the capacity of one lane of arterial highway. James K. Spore February 27, 1998 Page 2 0 There will be approximately 2000 vehicles in this lane and there will be approximately 100 vehicles during the peak hour attempting to merge and weave through this lane to access the site. 0 Providing access to this proposed site will combine accelerating and decelerating traffic in a very short distance, and will only recreate the merge and weave problem that presently exists further south. 0 Southbound General Booth Boulevard traffic destined for the site will have to cross a minimum of two lanes to access the site. . Some vehicles in this acceleration lane will be merging and weaving left with the other two lanes of southbound traffic as they pre-position themselves to turn left at General Booth Boulevard & Dam Neck Road. 0 The distance between Prosperity Road, and the access to the site is approximately 455'. a The site will require the installation of a right turn lane. Applying minimum design standards, the turn lane will need to be at least 400'. This will locate the transition for the turn lane within the corner radius of Prosperity Road. * Vehicles in the acceleration lane will need approximately 550' to reach 45 MPH, without any decelerating vehicles in front of them. 0 There are two other points of access for this site: Ruffian Road & Oceana Boulevard. In addition, we have reviewed the record on the rezoning approval for this parcel in 1986 (copy attached). At that time even though Oceana Boulevard was not planned for relocation onto Prosperity Road, Council recognized the hazardous and congested nature of the intersection and expressed concern about the curb cut. Today, with the new alignment and projected volumes that concern is even more accurate. We, therefore recommend against the requested curb cuts as noted above. Staff is evaluating other options such as the potential purchase of this parcel of property. Based on this evaluation of alternatives, we will bring a recommendation to you and Council next week. If you need any further information, please contact me. Thank you. Clarenc Acting rks CW/CFT/rgg Attachments May 5, 1986 CITY CLERK: Your Honor, the first Application in that of the Virginia Beach S.P.C.A. for a change of zoning from AG-2 to B-2 on General Booth Boulevard and Ruffian Road in the Princess Anne Borough. It is recommended for approval subject to the dedication of an appropriately sized controlled access and scenic easement along the frontage on General Booth Boulevard. Charles Salle' is representing the Applicant. CHARLES SALLE': Thank you, Mrs. Smith. Mayor and Members of council, my name is Charles Salle' and I'm an attorney representing the Applicant, S.P.C.A. As you can see from the map, this property in located right adjacent to the Pleasant S.P.C.A. facilities, and although it's recommended for residential development under the Comprehensive Plan, both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff have recognized that the physical development and the zoning of the area, along with the fact that this property lies in both the crash zone and noise Zones around Oceana, really make it unsuitable for residential development and they have recommanded that it be rezoned to commercial. If you look at that map, you see the AG at the bottom that's been zoned B-2. If you look at the AG to the left, AG-2, all of that is recommended for commercial under the Comprehensive code. if you look at the AG to the right of General Booth, that's recommended for commercial development. The R-8 on the right of General Booth and at the top has already been zoned B-2. So I think the precedent for the commercial zoning has been wall established in that area. if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. MAYOR HEISCHOBER: Are there any questions of Mr. Salle', Members of Council? COUNCILMAN FENTRESS: I just would like to ask is S.P.C.A. going to use that parcel? CHARLES SALLE': They probably will sell the entire parcel at some future date and look to relocate in an area that's much lose congested. COUNCILMAN FENTRESS: That means move it away all together? CHARLES SALLE': Pardon? COUNCILMAN FENTRESS: That means move it away all together if you sell that whole thing? CHARLES SALLE': Yes, sir, that's correct COUNCILMAN FENTRESS: Thank you. VICE MAYOR McCLANAN: Mr. Salle', you-all don't mind, as one of the conditions of the rezoning, combining the two parcels for the purpose of traffic access for controlled access, so that we don't - this is a fairly bad intersection as it is right now, and I would -- I notice there was no mention of combining, you know, dissolving lot lines or anything. But sense you own both parcels, you wouldn't object, I assume? CHARLES SALLE': Well, I think, as a practical matter, it would be developed as one parcel and the site plan requirements are going to dictate that the traffic curbcuts and so forth are going to have to apply to both parcels, so I don't think we would have a problem with that. VICE MAYOR McCLANAN: You wouldn't have a problem with that, I see. Thank you. MAYOR HEISCHOBER: Is there any opposition, Mrs. Smith? CITY CLERK: None registered Your Honor. may 5, 1986 MAYOR HEISCHOBER: All right. Mrs. McClanan, are you prepared for a motion? VICE MAYOR McCLANAM: Yes, sir. I move that we uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission subject to the condition that is stated as to the dedication of the appropriately sized controlled access and scenic easement. And, in addition to that, an additional condition saying that the controlled access policy for traffic planning will be submitted in conjunction with the adjacent parcel, which the S.P.C.A. presently owns. CHARLES SALLE': That's acceptable. VICE MAYOR McCLANAN: Is that agreeable? CHARLES SALLE': Yes, ma'am. COUNCIL LADY CREECH: Second. MAYOR HEISCHOBER: All right, Motion made and seconded that the rezoning from to AG-2 to B-2 with the two conditions. One is stated in the Agenda. The second, as added by Vice Mayor McClanan, be accepted and it is acceptable by the Applicant and the vote will soon be open. The vote is open. CITY CLERK: By a vote of 10 to 0, ou have approved the change of zoning for Virginia Beach S.P.C.A. subject to the conditions as stated in the Agenda, plus controlled access for traffic in accordance with the adjacent property. 2 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING MUNICIPAL CENTER OPERATIONS OUILDING, ROOM I IS VIRGINIA GEACH, VIRGINIA 13@2 2405 COURTHOUSE DRIVE (904) 427-4621 March 21, 1986 To: Honorable City Council From: City Planning Conwnission Reference: Application #5756 An Ordinance upon Application of Virginia Beach S.P.C.A., a Virginia Non-stock Corporation for a Change of Zoning District Classification from AG-2 Agricultural District to B-2 Community Business District on certain property located on the West side of General Booth Boulevard, 180 feet North of Ruffian Road. Said parcel contains 2.008 acres. Plats with more detailed Information are available In the Department of Planning. PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. Planning Commission Recommendation: A motion was passed by the Planning Commission by a recorded vote of 8 for the motion and 1 abstention to approve this request. Prior to the changing of the official zoning maps, the following condition will be met: Dedication of an appropriately sized controlled access and scenic easement along the frontage on General Booth Boulevard. Very truly yours, Thomas M.'Ammons'4' Chairman TNA.-mas City Council Action: VW KV05iW Z05861082 The following conditions shall be required: 1. Dedication of an appropriately sized controlled access and scenic easement along the frontage on General Booth Boulevard. Virginia Beach S.P.C.A., a Va. Son-stock (brporation Application #5756 Page Two 2. Controlled access policy for traffic planning will be submitted in conjunction with adjacent parcel which the S.P.C.A. presently owns. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Item II-I.1 PLANNING ITEM # 25337 Attorney Charles Salle' represented the applicant: Upon notion by Vice Mayor McClanan, seconded by Councilwoman Creech, City Council ADOPTED an Ordinance upon application of VIRGINIA BEACH S.P.C.A., a Virginia Non-stock Corporation for a Change of Zoning: ORDINANCE UPON APPLICATION OF VIRGINIA BEACH, S.P.C.A., A VIRGINIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR A CHANCE Of ZONING DISTRICT CLASSFICATION FROM AG-2 To B-2 Z05861082 BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Ordinance upon application of Virginia Beach S.P.C.A., a Virginia Non=stock corporation for a Change of Zoning District Classification from AG-2 Agricultural District to B-2 Comminty Business District on certain ploperty located on the west side of General Booth Boulevard, 180 feet north of Ruffian Rood. Said parcel contains 2.008 acres. Plats with more detailed information are available in the Department of Planning. PRINCESS ANNE BOROUGH. The following conditions shall be required: 1. Dedication of an appropriately sized controlled access mud scenic easament along the frontage on General Booth Boulevard. 2. Controlled access policy for traffic planning will be submitted In conjunction with adjacent parcel which the S.P.C.A. presently owns. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the Fifth of May, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-six. Voting; 10-0 Council Members Voting Ayes .tohn A. Ban*, Nancy A. Creech, itobort 1. Fentress, Mayor Harold HOLOthabor, B&rbare M. Henley, M. Jack Jennings, Jr., Louie R. Jones, Vice Mayor Reba S. McClanan, J. Harry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S. and Moyara E. Oberndorf Council Members Voting Nay: Non* C*UNCLI MomberB Absent: Robert G. Jonas May 5, 1986 29,000,ADT PROPOSED PJW 2 THRU LANES From 1 I,g 4,1,3 - 95 Rank: 53 of@103 Proposed Site Vfl2 Ph.3, C COM 1 1 .4 m@ Propo$ed Site Entrances Sections of highway to be removed Y,,ith VDOT- Projea Future Traffic Volumes ........ ..