MAY 2, 1983 MINUTES
"VVORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY"
CITY COUNCIL
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
May 2, 1983
ITEM I INFORMAL SESSION: 12:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mavor Louis R. Jones
B. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
C. MOTTON TO RECESS INTO INFORMAL/EXECUTIVE SESSION
D. PRESENTATION/DTSCUSSION OF PERTTNENT M.ATTERS
1. Matters for discussion by Mayor.
2. Matters for discussion by Council.
3. Review of Planning Items.
E. CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
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Landfill. in Suffolk
2. Tnterim Financial Statements for July 1, 198
N rch 31, 1983: Discussion bv Mr. Giles C. Dodd, Director
of Department of Finance
3. CIP_ Mar(@li 31,
-: Discussion by Mr. Gil.L@s G. Dodd, Director of
DepartiTient of ITinance
4. -Review of Consent Agenda-
ITEM 11 FORMAL SESSION: 2:00 p.m.
A. INVOCATION: Reverend Kenneth R. Carbaugh
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UMITED STATES OF AMERICA
C. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
D. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Motion to accept/approve tlie Minutes of April 25, 1983.
E. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution tirging the Senatc's adoption of Senate Bill 38
and further urging the House of Representatives to adopt
ttie Senate legislation when it is presented to them.
2. Resolijtion to develop and implement Black Heritage Awareness
Day (Jul,y 23, 1983).
F. ORDINANCE
1. Ordinance to amend and reordain Section 38-6 of the Code
of the City of Virginia Beach, Virgiiiia, pertaining to the
permits for purchase of certain weapons.
City Manager recoumends approval.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in
the ordinary course of business by City Council and will be
enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no
separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired,
that item will be romoved from the Consent Agenda and considered
separately.
1. Resolution to apply for Coinmunity Development Block
Grant Funds for the Ninth Program Year, and if
approved, to appropriate these funds.
2. Ordinance to transfer Highway Referendum Bond Funds
between projects.
3. Ordinance to authorize a temporary encroachment into
a portion of the right-of-way of 55tli Street and
Meer Street to Mr. Larry Miller, his heirs, assigns
and successors in title.
4. Low bid of Kirk Construction Corporation, in the
amount of $90,704.00, for the Parks and Recreation
Office Renovation - Phase II Project; AND, authorize
the City Manager to enter into the necessary agree-
ments for the implementation of tliis project.
5. Bingo/Raffle permits:
Poseidia Institute, Inc. Raffle
Seahawk Booster Club Raffle
Church of the Holy Family Bingo/Raffle
TTEM II H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Pembroke Transportation Committee - Report: James Fletcher
J. ADJOURNMENT
1. Motion to adjourn.
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N 0 T E:
Due to the fact tbat Miniites for tbe Speci.al Meeting of
April- 27, 1983 were not typed in prepararion for the
Minute Book at the time the May 2, 1983 Minutes were
being typed, Item Nos. 19837 through 19839 were
in@idvertently used again,.
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Item IT-D.1
MINUTES ITEM #19877
Upon motion made by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Vice Mayor
Henley, the City Council APPROVED the Minutes of May 2, 1983, as
corrected:
Resolution presented by the Presidents of the Coalition of Minority
Civic Leagues and United Council of Citizens and Civic Leagues is to
be incorporated as a part of the proceedings in Item No. 19855 on May 2,
1983 .
Further, Councilwoman Oberndorf asked that the City Attorney render,
oti May 16, 1,983, Iiis opiilion concertiing tlie [)oundary line of Newsome
Farms and advise Council concerning the RECONSIDERATION of the applica-
tioti for a CHANCE OF ZONING, Margaret R. Mills and Garphine E. Smith
from R-6 Residential District to A-1 Al),irLnienL District, Bayside Borough
(approved by City Council April 11, 1983). (On April 18, 1983 Council
voted to reconsider tliis al)l)lication aild on April 25, 1983, Council
voted to resciiid that iction.)
Votilig: 11-0
Couiicil Members Voting Aye:
Jolin A. Baum, Naiicy A. Creech, itarold lieischober,
Vice Mayor Biirbara M. lionley, 11. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert C. Jones, W. H. KiLchin,
111, Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S.,
and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Voting Nay:
Noiie
Council Members Absent:
None
5/9/83
M I N U T E S
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 2, 1983
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, was called to order by Mayor Louis R. Jones, in the
Conference Room, City Hall Building, on Monday, May 2, 1983, at
Twelve Fifty-Five in the afternoon.
Council Members Present:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold
Heischober, Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley,
H. Jack Jennings, Jr., Mayor Louis R.
Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, Ill,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr.,
D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Absent:
None
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ITEM #19837
Mayor Jones entertained a motion to permit Council to conduct
its INFORMAL SESSION to be followed by an EXECUTIVE SESSION
pursuant to Section 2.1-344, Code of Virginia, as amended, for
the following purposes:
1. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion or consideration
of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion,
performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or
resignation of public officers, appointees or
employees.
2. LEGAL MATTERS: Consultation with legal counsel or
briefings by staff members, consultants or attorneys,
pertaining to actual or potential litigation, or other
legal matters within the jurisdiction of the public
body.
Upon motion by Councilman Kitchin, seconded by Vice Mayor Henley,
City Council voted to proceed into the EXECUTIVE SESSION following
the INFORMAL SESSION.
Voting; 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings,
Jr., Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. E.
Kitchin, Ill, Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy,
Jr., D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
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M A T T E R S B Y T H E M A Y 0 R
VIDEO TAPE ITEM #19838
Mayor Jones recognized Todd Schmitt, a senior at Cox High
School, and Chris Mitchell, a senior at Green Run High
School, who will be filming the Tnformal and Formal sessions
of Virginia Beach City Council this date for the purpose of
preparing a video tape on the Council-Manager form of
government to be used in the various government classes
of the high schools in the City of Virginia Beach.
COUNCIL FUNCTIONS ITEM #19839
Mayor Jones advised the following City Council Members
participated in functions throughout the City during the
month of April 1983:
4/03 - Councilwoman McClanan attended the dedication
of the Cardinal Estates Recreation Center.
4/08 - The Tour America Bike Race which began at
Ft. Story was attended by Councilman Robert
Jones .
4/13 - Councilman Harold Heischober represented the
Mayor at the 63rd Annual Banquet of the Hampton
Roads Maritime Association in Norfolk.
4/15 - Vice Mayor Henley represented the Mayor at
Lynnhaven Mall for the kickoff campaign
whereby area cities participated in 'iclean
Community Week".
4/15 - Vice Mayor Henley represented the Mayor by
welcoming the convention of The International
Order of the King's Daughters and Sons held
at the Cavalier Oceanfront.
4/22 - Councilmen Jack Jennings, Robert Jones and
Henry McCoy attended the First Citizen Dinner
honoring Dr. Ed Brickell, which was held at
the Black Angus.
4/23 - Councilwoman McClanan represented the Mayor
and brought greetings to the convention of the
Tri-State Mothers of Twins Club held at the
Cavalier Oceanfront.
4/23 - Councilwoman Oberndorf represented the Mayor
and welcomed to Virginia Beach the Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at the Holiday Tnn -
Oceanfront.
4/28 - The opening of First & Merchants Financial
Center at Columbus Loop was attended by Council
Members Robert Jones, Meyera Oberndorf, Jack
Jennings, Nancy Creech, and Barbara Henley.
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4/29 - Vice Mayor Henley represented the Mayor at
Princess Anne High School's celebration of
Virginia Beach's Twentieth Year Anniversary.
4/30 - Council Members Nancy Creech, Barbara Henley,
Meyera Oberndorf and Reba McClanan represented
the City at the CITY HALL DAY Celebration held
at the Municipal Center, April 30, 1983.
M A T T E R S B Y C 0 U N C I L
ClTY HALL DAY ITEM #19840
Vice Mayor Henley expressed gratitude to Pam Lingle, Public
Information Office, who assisted her tremendously in pre-
paring for and expediting all the activities for CITY HALL
DAY, April 30, 1983.
BACK BAY MANAGEMENT PLAN #19841
Vice Mayor Henley announced the first Public Workshop for
the BACK BAY MANAGEMENT PLAN would be conducted in the
Council Chambers at Seven O'Clock this evening, May 2, 1983.
LINDSLEY DRIVE ITEM #19842
Re: R. G. Moore - Changes of Zoning: R-4 to O-I/R-4 to A-1
and City water and sewer installation on Lindsley Drive.
Councilman Jennings will work with the City Manager to
determine whether there is a legal/financial precedent and
will expedite this matter to a future agenda as quickly as
possible. The City Manager was requested to review the well-
drained soils, as well as the staff's proposal concerning
easements across each lot.
M A T T E R S B Y T E E C I T Y M A N A G E R
SPSA TTEM #19843
City Manager Muehlenbeck advised he will bring his recommenda-
tion to Council concerning the "roll-over" of these funds
one more time. He was requested to schedule the Executive
Director of the Southeastern Public Service Authority to
brief Council on a status update of SPSA.
The City Manager will provide Council with background data
and a proposal concerning the participation of other cities
in the project, including the Navy's proposal.
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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ITEM #19844
Mr. Giles G. Dodd, Director of Finance and Assistant to the
City Manager, reported on some aspects of the Interim Finan-
cial Statements as follows:
EXHIBIT A:
Permits, Privilege Fees and Licenses - This figure
should be approximately $800,000 above the estimate.
Fines and Forfeitures - This figure is approximately
$300,000 above the estimate.
Other Sources - This figure is approximately $350,000
above the estimate.
Mr. Dodd reported the City should have a balance in appro-
priations and, with the estimated revenue that is anticipated,
not be using $6,200,000 of the fund balance.
EXHIBIT A-1:
General Sales Tax - This figure should be approximately
$300,000 more than our estimate for June 30.
Utilities Tax - The City anticipates an additional
$470,000.
Business License - At this point, they are due May 1.
Automobile License - This figure is approximately
$100,000 below our estimate.
Cigarette Tax - This figure is approximately $600,000
below our estimate.
Amusement Tax and Hotel Room/Meal Tax - The City expects
approximately $70,000 more in amusement taxes and approxi-
mately $70,000 more for hotel rooms than estimated.
Restaurant Meal Tax - This figure sbould be approximately
$400,000 more than anticipated.
Other - "Other" sources should be approximately $700,000.
Other Local Taxes - This figure should be approximately
$1,170,000 greater than anticipated in the budget this
year.
EXHTBIT A-2:
Revenues from the Commonwealth and ABC Profits - The
City is not making any estimates in relation to the
total revenue projected at this time because of the
difference in the way the ABC Board is sending these
monies to the City.
Reimbursement from the Sheriff - The budget estimate is
$225,000 too high.
State Aid Law Enforcement - Figures should be as shown
in the report.
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ITEM #19844 (continued)
Maintenance of Roads - The figure is $600,000 less
than estimated.
Public Assistance Grants - Figures should be as shown
in the report.
State Sales Tax - This figure should be approximately
$725,000 less than anticipated.
other from the Commonwealth - Figures should be as
shown in the report.
Overall, the revenue from the Commonwealth will be approxi-
mately $1,550,000 less than estimated.
EXHIBIT B:
Figures seem to bare the fact that $2.5 million will
be coming from school funds this year.
EXHIBIT C:
Water and sewer revenues seem to be coming in better
than our estimates; however, as of June 30, 1982 the City had
a deficit in the water and sewer funds of $1,168,000, and it
is hoped that when this is concluded the City will be able to
reduce that deficit.
Regarding real estate taxes due December 5, the City has
had collections of 97.7% and this compares with a collection
for 1982 taxes of 97.1%. For the second one-half of personal
property taxes (due December 5, 1982) there has been a
collection of 88.9%. Overall, on the current levies that
have gone out thus far, there has been a 97.1% collection in
those taxes.
The City received $2,900,000 less than its budget estimate
in 1981. In fiscal year 1982 the City received $1,500,000
less than estimated.
The City likes to estimate conservatively; it is a better
approach.
Still available at the end of this budget year will be
approximately $13.6 million.
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CIP ITEM #19845
Mr. Giles G. Dodd, Director of Finance and Assistant to the
City Manager, reported that included in this CIP Status
Report are some projects that are not shown which should
have been included. (A copy of the Status of Capital Projects,
Supplement of March 31, 1983, is hereby made a part of these
minutes.)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #19846
City Manager Muehlenbeck requested that a raffle permit
(Permit No. 105) for the Virginia Beach Council of PTA's
be added to the Consent Agenda.
Council Members McClanan and McCoy requested that Item No. 2,
concerning Highway Referendum Bond funds, be removed for a
separate vote from the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Jennings requested that Item No. 3 of the Con-
sent Agenda, concerning the ordinance to authorize a temporary
encroachment to Mr. Larry Miller, be deferred for one week.
WEAPONS ORDINANCE ITEM #19847
Councilwoman McClanan asked the advice of the City Attorney:
If the amendment to Code Section 38-6 is not adapted, would
the current ordinance as shown in the Code be applicable?
The City Attorney advised that until further action is taken
by Council the current ordinance would prevail.
City Council RECESSED into EXECUTIVE SESSION at One Thirty-
Five in the afternoon.
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F 0 R M A L S E S S I 0 N
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 2, 1983
2:15 p.m.
Council Members Present:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings,
Jr., Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H.
Kitchin, 111, Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy,
Jr., D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Absent:
None
INVOCATION: Reverend Kenneth R. Carbaugh
Our Saviour Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Item II-D.1
MINUTES ITEM #19848
Upon motion made by Councilman Baum, seconded by Council-
woman Oberndorf, the City Council APPROVED the Minutes of
April 25, 1983, subject to the correction of Item Numbers
19814 through 19822 to reflect that Councilwoman Oberndorf's
"NAY" be applicable only to Item Number 19817 (Industrial
Revenue Bond Resolutions).
Voting: I I - 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings,
Jr., Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H.
Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy,
Jr., D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
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PRESENTATION ITEM #19849
Mayor Louis R. Jones read a Resolution in Recognition and
presented same to VICE MAYOR BARBARA M. HENLEY for her
excellent service as Chairman, Twentieth Anniversary
Celebration Committee.
Item II-E.1
RESOLUTION ITEM #19850
Upon motion by Councilwoman Creech, seconded by Councilman
McCoy, City Council voted to ADOPT the resolution urging
the Senate's adoption of Senate Bill 38 (Longshoremen's
and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act), and further urging
the House of Representatives to adopt the Senate legislation
when it is presented to them.
Voting: I 1-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings,
Jr., Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H.
Kitchin, III, Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy,
Jr., D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
Requested by: Councilmember Nancy Creech
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
WHEREAS, the Virginia Industrial Commission has ruled
that under the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers's Compensation
Act most marina and boat repair facility employees are classified
as longshoremen; and
WHEREAS, this classification requires these persons'
employers to pay unreasonable workmen compensation insurance
charges; and
WHEREAS, Senator Warner has co-sponsored Senate Bill 38
entitled the "Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation
Act Amendments of 1983", which would exempt marina employees,
those engaged in the building and repair of recreational vessels
of lass than 65 fee-, in length, and others not actually engaged
in longshoring operations from being classified as longshoremen;
and
WHEREAS, passage of this legislation would produce more
equitable insurance charges to marinas, boatyards and other such
facilities operated within the City of Virginia Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
THAT the Senate be strongly urged to adopt Senate
Bill 38; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when Senate Bill 38 reaches
the House of Representatives that the House is strongly urged to
adopt,such legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
be forwarded to the deleqation reprasenting the City of Virginia
Beach in the United States Congress.
ADOPTED: May 2. 1983
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Item II-E.2
RESOLUTION ITEM #19851
Ernest L. Benson, Sr. represented the Black Community and
read the Resolution to Develop and Implement Black Heritage
Awareness Day.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Oberndorf, seconded by Vice
Mayor Henley, City Council voted to ADOPT the Resolution
to Develop and implement Black Heritage Awareness Day
(July 23, 1983).
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings,
Jr., Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H.
Kitchin, 111, Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy,
Jr., D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
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RESOLUTION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT
BLACK HERITAGE AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, the Citizen Advisory Committee has been in existence
since 1975 as a result of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
setting forth as a national goal the development of viable urban communities;
and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Advisory Committee of the City of Virginia
Beach Office of Housing and Community Development serves as the liaison
between the City of Virginia Beach and the twelve target areas to assist the
promotion of viable projects which would stimulate community development
thereby increasing the visibility of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach in cooperation with the Citizen
Advisory Committee is in the process of developing a Black Heritage Awareness
Day which would further the objective of the Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach seeks to promote this activity
which would generate an awareness and appreciation for the City as it relates
to the target area residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH, VIRGINIA that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
continue the development and implementation of the Black Heritage Awareness
Day.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Virginia
Beach accepts and supports Black Heritage Awareness Day.
Office of Housing and Comunity Development
department
'Ben4*in C. Moore
As s Utant to the City.Manager for
Housing and Comunity Development
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Item II-F.1
ORDINANCE ITEM #19852
Dr. George Stallings spoke on the subject of Code Section 38-6.
Upon a motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Council-
woman Creech, City Council voted to DEFER action on the
Ordinance to Amend and Reordain Section 38-6 of the Code
of the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, pertaining to the
permits for purchase of certain weapons, until such time
as the City Attorney can review the applicable federal laws
and meet with registered concerned citizens.
Voting: 8 - 3
Council Members Voting Aye:
Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober, Vice Mayor
Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr., Robert
G. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr.,
D.D.S., and Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Voting Nay:
John A. Baum, Mayor Louis R. Jones, and W. H.
Kitchin, iii
Council Members Absent:
None
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN
SECTION 38-6 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA,
PERTAINING TO THE PERMITS FOR
PURCHASE OF CERTAIN WEAPONS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH, VIRGINIA: I
That Section 38-6 of the Code of the City of Virginia
Beach, Virginia, is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
Section 38-6. Permit prerequisite to purchase of certain
weapons.
(a) No person shall sell, lease, rent, give or
otherwise furnish to any person within the city any pistol,
dirky-bowie-knifey-olungshat-ae-any-weapen-of-*ike-kindr
revolver, or similar type of handgun unless a permit granted by
the chief of police, or such other officer of the police
department as may be designated, in writing, by the chief of
police, is presented authorizing the holder of such permit to
acquire such weapon. Such requirement shall not apply to the
loan or rental of a firearm to any person for temporary use for
lawful sporting purposes, or to any person who is participating
in any organized match or contest. Such permit shall be
surrendered to the person furnishing such weapon, who shall
preserve it for inspection, upon request, by the police of the
city.
(b) No permit required by (a) above shall be issued
to:
1. Any person under the age of 18 years;
2. Any convicted felon;
3. Anx eerson under indictment or information for
a felony;
4. Any person who at the time of ap ication is
charged with acrime nyo v ng vilolencei
5. A
O? :!on who has been found to be not guilty
Yap; ony on the basis of insanit-y;
6. Any person who is a fugitive from justice;
7. Any Person who presently is an unlawful user
of, or a epressant,
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.,gi.@;;;,O;.!ho has been co-itted to a mental
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(C)fbf Every applicant for a permit required by this
section shall pay to the city treasurer an application fee of
five dollars ($5.00). This fee shall not be charged to sworn
police officers of the city.
iatef--A-vielation-of-this-section-ohnii-eenet*ttite-a
eiass-+-miedemeenerr It shall be unlawful and a Class I
misdemeanor for any person to acquire or to sell such weapon as
named herein without obtaining the permit as herein required.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, on the day of 1983.
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1/24/83
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Item II-G
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #19853
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Council-
man Jones, City Council voted to APPROVE Consent Agenda
Items numbered 1, 4, and 5; to remove ltem 2 for a separate
vote; and, to defer Item 3 for one week.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
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Item II-G
ADD ON ITEM #19854
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Council-
man Jones, City Council voted to ADOPT the Resolution in
Recognition to Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, Chairman,
Twentieth Anniversary Celebration Committee.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
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RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION
WHERFAS:
Being aware of our heritage and planning for the future while recogniz-
ing that with privileges came responsibilities, early in the Fall of 182, concern
was expressed that those who had dedicated so much time and effort, contributed
so generously and sacrificed personal values for community amenities should be
recognized and the City should celebrate the Twentieth Anniversary of its merger
with the former City of Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County;
WHEREAS:
On October 18, 1982, the mayor, in his infinite wisdom, appointed the
Twentieth Anniversary Celebration Committee to be chaired by Vice Mayor Barbara
M. Henley;
WHEREAS.
Vice Mayor Henley is a native of Princess Anne County, and was a teacher
in the Virginia Beach public schools; her roots are deep in history and her knowl-
edge of early events was enhanced by her co-authorship of the book relating the
history of her church from the late 1700's, entitled "Charity, Its Past and Its
People'. Traditions keep alive the past and in this the Vice Mayor set out to
incorporate and preserve the past with the present--"the nice with the necessary".
With the aid of the Public Information Office, Economic Development and
School Administration, the Vice Mayor directed a video tape (oral history), with
sound and voice, be filmed and presented as well as preserved in the archives for
future reference. Through her efforts, those who assisted and participated in
the merger were interviewed and invited to attend this celebration of a 'time in
history"--the birth of our present City of Virginia Beach;
WHEREAS:
At the first meeting in January 1983, the Vice Mayor requested the
Virginia Beach City Council, through its Mayor, 'proclaim the week of April 24-
30 as a week of celebration in commemoration of the City's 20th Birthday (1963-
1983) and call upon the citizens to recognize this celebration by their partici-
pation in the activities of this week and throughout the year." The first
activity of this celebration would come to be the very first Council meeting to
be held at the Pavilion, located in the old and new City of Virginia Beach. The
culmination of this was realized as the eleven members of the Virginia Beach
City Council took their places upon the rising stage Sunday night, April 24,
1983, and looked into the theatre audience to recognize those whose efforts made
possible a city of nearly three hundred thousand people--the largest city in
the Commonwealth--Virginia Beach, a first class city in its own right; and
WHEREAS:
The week's activities ended in fun, frolic and an introduction to
City Hall on Saturday, April 30, 1983, when the Shriners paraded, city depart-
ments demonstrated and city officials were hosts to multitudes of citizens in
what was the old Princess Anne County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council
pauses in its deliberations to recognize with honor and in gratitude the untold
hours of planning and untiring efforts of
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this Resolution be framed for presenta-
tion and the Clerk of Council be directed to incorporate this tribute to Vice
Mayor Henley in the record of this Formal Session of City Council this Second
day of may, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Three.
Given under our hands and seal,
John A. Baum Nancy A. Creech Harold H. Heischober
H. Jack Jennings, Jr. W. H. tchin iii Robert G. Jones
J. Henry McCoy, Jr. meyera E. Oberndorf
Louis . Jones, Mayor
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Item II-G.1 ITEM # 19855
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman
Jones, City Council voted to ADOPT the Resolution to apply
for Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Ninth
Program Year and, if approved, to appropriate these funds;
AND
accepted and referred to the City Manager a Resolution to
create a Land Use Task Force as recommended by the Presidents
of the Coalition of Minority Civic Leagues and United Council
of Citizens and Civic Leagues. This matter is to be returned
to City Counil in two weeks (May 16, 1983).
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
5 / 2 / 8 3
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At a meeting of the Council of
the City of Virginia Beach, held
on the 2nd day of May, 1983,
the following resolution was
adopted
RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE NINTH PROGRAM YEAR,
AND IF APPROVED, TO APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has established legislation
designated as the Housing and Comunity Development Act of 1974 setting forth
as a National goal the development of viable urban communities; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has enacted legislation
designated as the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1980,
providing for continuing efforts in the development of viable urban comu-
nities; and
WHEREAS, there is federal assistance available for the support
of Comunity Development and Housing activities directed toward specific
objectives such as the elimination of deteriorated conditions in low and
moderate income neighborhoods; the elimination of conditions which are
detrimental to health, safety and welfare, the conservation and expansion
of the Nation's housing stock; the expansion and improvement of the quantity
and quality of community services; and other related activities; and
IIHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach has developed a multiyear
Comunity Development Program and has structured the necessary mechanisms
for implementation in compliance with federal and local directives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach is in the process of imple-
menting this program and desires to initiate an application for the Ninth
Year funding (1983-84) in the amount of $2,635,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to cause
such infomation or materials, as may be necessary, to be provided to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development to pey-mit the review, approval,
and funding of the City's Ninth Year Entitlement Grant Application.
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Virginia Beach gives its assurance that the intent of the Act will be
complied with in full,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Housing and
Urban Development is respectfully requested to assist in the prompt approval
and funding of the subject program in order that the public interest of this
City may be protected,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if funds are approved as requested,
the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the funds and appropraite
them as stated in the Application.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT
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Item II-G.3 ITEM #19856
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman
Jones, City Council voted to DEFER for one week (May 9, 1983)
the Ordinance to authorize a temporary encroachment into a
portion of the right-of-way of 55th Street and Meer Street
to Larry Miller, his beirs, assigns and successors in title.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
5 / 2 / 8 3
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Requested By Department of Public Works
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY
ENCROACHMENT INTO A PORTION OF THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF 55TH STREET AND MEER
STREET TO MR. LARRY MILLER, HIS
HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND SUCCESORS IN TITLE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA
BEACH, VIRGINIA:
That pursuant to the authority and to the extent
thereof contained in Section 15.1-893, Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended, Mr. Larry Miller, his heirs, assigns and successors in
title is authorized to construct and maintain a temporary
encroachment into the right-of-way of 55th Street and Meer
Street.
That the temporary encroachment herein authorized is
for the purpose of erecting and maintaining two private 2N PVC
sanitary sewer lines and that said encroachment shall be erected
and maintained in accordance with the City of Virginia Beach
Public Works Department's specifications as to size, alignment
and location, and further that such temporary encroachment is
more particularly described as follows:
An area of encroachment into a portion of
the City's right-of-way known as 55th
Street and Meer Street, on that certain
plat entitled: "Proposed Sanitary Sewer
Extension Private Force Main," a copy of
which is on file in the Department of
Public Work and to which reference is
made for a more particular
description.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the temporary encroachment
herein authorized shall terminate upon notice by the City of
Virginia Beach to Mr. Larry Miller, his heirs, assigns and
successors in title and that within thirty 30 days after such
notice is given, said encroachment shall be reffloved from the City
right-of-way of 55th Street and Meer Street and that Mr. Larry
Miller, his heirs, assigns and successors in title shall bear all
costs and expenses of such removal.
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AND, PROVIDED FURTHER, that it is expressly understood
and agreed that Mr. Larry Miller, his heirs, assigns and
successors in title shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Virginia Beach, its agents and employees from and against all
claims, damages, losses, and,expenses including reasonable
attorney's fees in case it shall be necessary to file or defend
an action arising out of the location or existence of such
encroachment.
AND, PROVIDED FURTHER, that this ordinance shall not be
in effect until such time that Mr. Larry Miller executes an
agreement with the City of Virginia Beach encompassing the
afore-mentioned provisions.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach,
Virginia, on the_ day of 19
MES/re
4/22/83
(29D)
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Item II-G.4 ITEM # 19857
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman
Jones, City Council voted to APPROVE the low bid of Kirk
Construction Corporation in the amount of $90,704 for the
Parks and Recreation Office Renovation - Phase II Project;
AND, authorize the City Manager to enter into the necessary
agreements for the implementation of this project.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
5 / 2 / 8 3
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I.tem II-G.5 ITEM #19858
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman
Jones, City Council voted to APPROVE the following Bingo/
Raffle Permits:
Church of the Holy Family Bingo/Raffle
Poseidia lnstitute, Inc. Raf f le
Seahawk Booster Club Raffle
Virginia Beach Council of PTA's Raffle
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
5 / 2 / 8 3
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Item II-G.2 ITEM #19859
Upon motion by Councilman Heischober, seconded by Councilman
Jones, City Council voted to DEFER for one week (May 9, 1983)
the Ordinance to transfer Highway Referendum Bond Funds
between projects as recommended by the City Manager.
Voting: 11-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober,
Vice Mayor Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr.,
Mayor Louis R. Jones, Robert G. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III,
Reba S. McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf.
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
None
5/2/83
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AN ORDINANCE TO TRANSFER IIIGHWAY
REFERENDUNI BOND FUNDS BETWEEN
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, on August 27, 1980 City Council authorized
$22,900,000 Highway Referendum Bonds which were approved
by the qualified voters of the city in an election held
on November 4, 1980, and
WHEREAS, based on the actual project costs and the
latest cosi estimates from the Department of Public Works,
there is a need to transfer these funds among the referendum
projects, in order to provide sufficient funds for each
project, and
WHEREAS, the transfers are based on the project costs
estimated in the FY 83-87 Capital Improvement Program.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH that 1980 Highway Referendum
Bond funds be transferred between projects in the following
manner:
Project
Transfer From:
2-705 Bonney Road $ 351,800
2-804 North Beach Storm Drainage Phase II 35,575
2-805 Kempsville Road Phase I 1,782,752
Transfer To:
2-306 General Booth Boulevard Phase I 1,850,002
2-806 Indian River Road Phase 11 320,125
Total Change $ -0-
Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on
the day of 19
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ADD ON
UNFINISHED BUSTNESS ITEM #19860
Mrs. Arkansas Foreman requested RECONSIDERATION:
CHANCE OF ZONING, Margaret R. Mills and Garphine E.
Smith from R-6 Residential District to A-1 Apartment
District, Bayside Borough (approved by City Council
April 11, 1983). (On April 18, 1983 Council voted to
reconsider this application and on April 25, 1983,
Council voted to rescind that action.)
Mrs. Foreman urged City Council to RECONSIDER this application.
The City Attorney was asked to research this matter and advise
Council accordingly.
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Item II-I.1
NEW BUSINESS ITEM #19861
Report: Pembroke Transportation Committee - James Fletcher,
Chairman
By consensus, City Council accepted the report of the Pembroke
Transportation Committee.
Upon motion by Councilman McCoy, seconded by Vice Mayor Henley,
City Council voted to REFER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION the
recommendations of the Pembroke Transportation Committee:
a. Relocation of Baxter Road
b. Proposed widening (8 lanes) of Independence Boulevard
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Nancy A. Creech, Harold Heischober, Vice Mayor
Barbara M. Henley, H. Jack Jennings, Jr., Mayor
Louis R. Jones, W. H. Kitchin, III, Reba S.
McClanan, J. Henry McCoy, Jr., D.D.S., and
Meyera E. Oberndorf
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent:
John A. Baum and Robert G. Jones
5 / 2 / 8 3
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PEMBROKE AREA TRAFFIC STUDY
MAYOR'S TASK FORCE
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The Mayor's Task Force for the Pembroke Area Traffic Study was appointed by
Mayor McCoy on June 14, 1982 and since then has continued its study under
Mayor Jones. The Task Force has completed its study and submits the
following report and recommendations.
RECOMMENDATIONS
A. In regard to pedestrian movement in the area, it is recommended
that well-marked and well-regulated crosswalks be established
across Virginia Beach Boulevard at the entrance to Pembroke Mall
and across Independence Boulevard at Broad Street.
B. In regard to transit operations in the area, it is recommended
that increased ridesharing and carpooling programs by private
businesses be instituted, and that the feasibility of internal
circulation by trolley service, as well as use of the Norfolk
Southern railway for commuter use, be investigated by TRT.
C. In regard to road construction, tbe following are recommended,
in order of priority:
1. RELOCATE THE BAXTER ROAD AND INDEPENDENCE BONEVARD
INTERSECTION
Action:
1. Amend the Master Street and Highway Plan to show new
alignment.
2. Immediately acquire the necessary right of way for
this alignment.
3. Program in Capital Improvements Program (current
estimated cost $1.2 million).
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Without intersection relocation, any improvements for southbound
traffic from the Expressway ramp and Independence Boulevard will
have limited effect. In contrast, relocation will bring
immediate traffic flow improvements and augment future
improvements. Quick action is required since plans are being
prepared to develop the southwest corner of the existing
intersection, and the urgency of this recommendation should be
noted.
2. WIDEN INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD TO EIGHT LANES
Action:
1. Amend the Master Street and Highway Plan to show
right-of-way width along the Independence Corridor.
2. Develop cost estimates and program in Capital
Improvements Program.
Although the six lane widening project is in the current C.T.P.,
the widened roadway will be inadequate before it is completed.
Traffic volumes are projected to increase to a point where
congestion will be intolerable by the year 2000. Furthermore,
new development and property value appreciation will make the
inevitable eight lane widening more costly. Widening
Independence Boulevard to eight lanes is the one improvement
which gives the road system the potential to adequately serve
projected traffic in the immediate future.
3. IMPROVE INTERSECTibNS ALONG THE INDEPENDENCE CORRIDOR:
BAXTER ROAD, BOUNEY ROAD AND COLUMBUS LOOP
Action:
1. Develop cost estimates and program in the Capital
Improvements Program.
As traffic and turning movements increase, the intersections
will approach their capacity, and appropriate improvements
should be installed. Ideally, such improvements should be
installed concurrent with other construction improvements, such
as thoroughfare widening. But in no event should the widening be
viewed as a substitute for the intersection improvements or vioe
versa. Where possible, right-of-way for these improvements
should be reserved or at least acquired in its undeveloped state.
4. PROCEED WITH PLANS TO WIDEN VIRGINIA BEACH BOULFVARD
Action:
1. Maintain priority in the City's Capital Improvements
Program and in the VDH&T Program of Projects.
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As a segment of the Federal aid highway system, improvements to
Virginia Beach Boulevard must be programmed by VDH&T to receive
federal funding. This study confirms the, need for a
reconstruction to eight lanes and the current priority of the
project. Accordingly, the City and VDH&T should continue
cooperative efforts toward eventual construction.
As with the widening of Independence Boulevard, unless Virginia
Beach Boulevard is widened to eight lanes, this corridor will not
have the potential to handle projected traffic. But that
potential could be realized if the roadway is widened to eight
lanes and appropriate improvements are installed at the
Independence and Columbus intersections. The intersection
improvements alone will not be sufficient. It should be noted
that the section of Virginia Beach Boulevard between Witchduck
Road and Rosemont Road has been reprioritized forward, subject
to State Highway Commission approval.
5. ADDITIONAL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ARE TO BE PROGRAMMED
AS APPROPRIATE
Action:
1. Monitor intersection performance to determine what
improvements are needed. Program improvements at
appropriate time.
The widening of Independence and Virginia,Beach Boulevards will
produce desired service levels only if complemented by
intersection improvements. Without these improvements, higher
volumes of turning movements will increase intersection
congestion and inhibit the flow of through traffic. Therefore,
improvements should be programmed as traffic volumes reach
appropriate levels. If possible, intersection construction
should be scheduled concurrent with thoroughfare widening.
6. PRESERVE THE OPTION OF CONSTRUCTING A BYPASS OVER THE TOLL
ROAD FROM COLUMBUS STREET TO EDWIN DRIVE
Action:
There is no action necessary at this time, since Council has
already placed this correction on the Master Street and
Highway Plan. Studies show that construction of this link
will serve little immediate purpose, but may be necessary
to accommodate future traffic levels if economic growth in
the area reaches near maximum levels.
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RATIONALE
The Pembroke Area is developing into the largest commercial and office
activity center within Virginia Beach. This development provides
substantial benefits to the local economy and sbould be encouraged. Land
use planning and zoning promotes continued development by providing for
commercial and office activities. In contrast, the plans for the road
system in the area are not commensurate with the traffic levels generated
by current and future development. Indeed, traffic congestion from the
current inadequate road system may restrain development, business activity
and land value appreciation.
To ensure that the road system complements development. potential,
improvements must be evaluated in terms of both present and future impacts.
Accordingly, a three-step planning process has been conducted for the
Pembroke Study Area. The first step, defining the nature of the traffic
problem, involved a detailed study of land use, traffic volumes and
movements in the area. The second step involved evaluating a list of
improvements for handling current and future traffic movements. The final
step was selecting those improvements which were most effective in
addressing the traffic problems.
It should be noted that this study process was directed toward one
principal purpose: to increase the volume of traffic which can move
through and within the Pembroke area. Although all of the recommended
improvements will increase the number of vehicles which the streets can
handle, continued development in both the Pembroke area and in the City as
a whole may well result in limited reductions in congestion, especially
during peak hours. Tiowever, since these improvements expand the capacity
of the road system, the system will be better able to support the existing
and planned business activities in the area.
1. THE PROBLEM
The Pembroke area is the site of a major office complex, a large shopping
mall, the City's first 'high-risen -office building and many smaller
commercial and office facilities. 'The ease of access provided by a
Pembroke area site is a major factor in the decision of a business to
locate in the area and a valuable asset to those already tbere. Three
major thruways and five major collectors serve the area, providing easy
access from all directions. However, tbe access provided in the Pembroke
area is, from a traffic movement standpoint, both a blessing and a curse.
Those thruways which make Pembroke an ideal location for employment and
shopping are also the principal arterials for through traffic.
Specifically, Independence Boulevard is the most beavily traveled north-
south route in the City. Similarly, Virginia Beach Boulevard is second
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only to the Expressway in servicing the City's east-west traffic. Thus,
the road system in the Pembroke area must service two types of travel:
through and local.
Land Use
Aa stated earlier, land in the Pembroke area is being developed generally
into either commercial or office uses. The mix of development is following
no discernible pattern, with many commercial activities located adjacent
to office facilities. In addition, 350 acres of vacant land are currently
zoned for office or commercial use. Most of the vacant parcels lie to the
south of Virginia Beach Boulevard. As these parcels are developed, the
need for road improvements to accommodate locally oriented traffic will
increase. In contrast, as land outside the Pembroke area is developed,
particularly that in the Holland Road corridor, the volume of through
traffic will increase.
While land development is a major factor in determining the area's traffic,
it is also a factor which limits the type of facility which can be
considered for serving that traffic. For example, the residential area
i=ediately north of Pembroke Mall precludes the consideration of a road
which would disturb that neighborhood. Thus, consideration of any addition
to the existing road system is limited to those facilities which would both
serve existing and future traffic and be compatible with existing land use.
Traffic
The volume of both local and through traffic using the Pembroke area will
increase significantly as land development proceeds. lhlhen viewed against
current levels of congestion, the magnitude of the increase is staggering.
7he projected traffic volume on certain segments of Independence Boulevard
for tbe year 2000 is more than double the current volume. The same is true
for traffic on the Expressway, and traffic on the local collector streets
will increase proportionately. Here again, it is important to consider the
dual characteristics (local and through) of the traffic. For instance, if
the increasing volumes were comprised of through traffic, then road
improvements could be appropriately designed, usually additional through
lanes. But since the increasing volumes will include local and through
traffic, improvements must accommodate both.
Road System
It is obvious to every regular traveler of tbe Pembroke area that the road
system does not adequately serve existing traffic. Without major
improvements to increase capacity, 'traffic congestion will increase to
unacceptable levels. Although the road system is currently deficient, it
does have the potential for major improvements. For example, some roads
can be widened without large right-of-way burchases. However, adding lanes
by widening alleviates only part of the congestion on the system.- Since
much traffic is local, turning movements require a large portion of the
signal cycle at intersections. While the signal allows turning traffic to
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proceed, through traffic must wait. Finally, in at least one instance,
congestion is caused by inadequate design. Specifically, the Baxter Road
intersection at Independence Boulevard is too close to the Expressway ramp.
This does not provide sufficient area for the merging of Independence
Boulevard traffic with the Expressway ramp traffic.
If improvements to the existing road system will not adequately handle
traffic, a major new facility may be needed. Such a facility would augment
the existing system by handling traffic which caiinot be handled on existing
roads by circumventing major intersections. Major new facilities however
are expensive in terms of both land and capital, and there is a long lead
time between planning and construction.
II. DESCRIPTION OF POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING ROAD SYSTEM
The range of improvements which have been studied for the existing road
system in the Pembroke area fall into three categories: 1) lane additions
on thoroughfares; 2) intersection improvements; and 3) street relocation.
A major new facility, a bypass from Edwin Drive to Virginia Beach Boulevard
was also studied. This facility would be built over tbe Expressway and
intersect from the south at Constitution Drive and Columbus Street. Since
the bypass would have a major effect on traffic along the Independence
Boulevard corridor, all improv@ments to that corridor were studied both
with and without the bypass.
Lane Additions to Thoroughfares
There are three major thoroughfares in the area: the Expressway, Virginia
Beach Boulevard and Independence Boulevard The Expressway is maintained by
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation (VDB&T), and funded
through toll revenues. Improvements to this six-lane facility are planned
and implemented by VDB&T. The roadway may be expanded to eight lanes as
traffic volume increases.
Virginia Beach Boulevard (U.S. Highway 58) is part of tbe VDH&T system, and
improvements require only 5 percent local financing. As the City's major
east-west urban highway, it is servicing over 30,000 vehicles per day, a
volume projected to double in 20 years. To accommodate this traffic, plans
call for a reconstruction of the roadway to eight lanes. However,
construction is not scheduled before 1987. While traffic flow will improve
with the computerized signal system, the projected traffic volume
increases will require additional lanes.
Independence Boulevard is not part of the VDH&T system and all improvements
must be financed witb local funds. As tbe City's major nortb-soutb urban
highway, it is servicing 35,000 vehicles per day, a volume projected to
approach 99,000 in twenty years. Current plans call for the widening of
Independence Boulevard to six lanes from Jeanne S'@reet south to Holland
Road. Construction is expected to start in late 1985. If traffic growth