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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 16, 1999 MINUTES WKSPCITY COUNCIL '~4YOR itI:YERA f OSERNDORF At ~1¢ I: ~fAtOR #ILI.14M HAROI D }IEI$CHOBER Al ~rte B~RBARA M llENLEY Dlzlrl(I 7 Prm(ejs Anne LOUIS R JONES D,~lriC, VANCY K PARKER A M ~DONI WFffK$ D,str,~l 2 K~m~vdl~ JAMI:$ K SPORE ( .v Ma~atcr LESUE L LILLE}' C~r~ A.nrne~ RUTIi IlODG~ES S~ITH C~fC/A 4£ C.~ Cirri COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA Tuesday, November 16, 1999 4-6PM CITY HALL BUILDING I 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE WRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA 25454 9005 PIIONE tT$T1427 FAX LMAIL CTYCNCI,~CITY VIRGINIA BEACII VA U~ GOLF Report Sara Henslcy, D~rcctor, Parks and Rccreauon GUIDELINES - LARGE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT Karen Laslcy, Planmng Operations Coordinator III TULLOCH DITCHING RULE William M Macah, Deputy C~ty Attorney IV SOUTHEASTERN EXPRESSWAY - Status Robert R Matthlas, Assistant to the City Manager V 264 INTERCHANGE - Proposal Robert R. Matthias, Assistant to thc C~ty Manager Dale Castellow, Transportauon Plarmmg Coordinator TRAM SYSTEM FOR THE BOARDWALK - Proposed Rob Hudome, Convention and Vts~tor Dcvelopme. nt Dale Castellow, Transportation Planning Coordinator Municipal Golf Course Status Report May - October, 1999 INTRODUCTION The City of Virginia Beach owns and operates three pubhc golf courses that operate as an Enterprise Fund The courses Bow Creek, Kempsvllle Greens, and Red Wing do not rely on the General Fund for assistance or subsidy The City supplies "community golf' for its cmzens and visitors Over the past several months s~gmficant progress has been made to ~mprove the operations and conditions of the golf courses This report outhnes ~mprovements, ~denttfies current projects, trends, and prowdes a plan for future improvements BACKGROUND This past April the Department of Parks and Recreation presented to the City Councd the Analysts of the Ct~ of Virginia Beach Municipal Golf Courses Final Report, whmh was prepared by the National Golf Foundation In summary, the recommendations presented and supported by the Parks and RecreatIon Commission ~ncluded Continuation of City management of the courses Economic chmate and golf market is positive for V~rglnla Beach Customer survey does not support private operation/leasing of the courses Operatmn of courses needs to be improved w~th addmonal well-trmned and educated personnel and increased equipment Cap~tal improvements are needed and should be accomphshed as soon as possible Renovanon and expansion of the Red Wing Golf Course should be delayed until improvements can be made at the other two City courses and the new upscale courses are opened The fee structure needs to be evaluated SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE General In July, a transfer was approved within the Golf Course Enterprise Capital Improvement Projects The transfer of $500,000 from the Red Wing Golf Course Expansion project to the Golf Course Infrastructure and Equipment project was completed A revised Policy and Procedural Manual Is in draft form Hours of the golf courses were changed to reflect the demands of the patrons Tee t~me reservations are now taken earher ~n week for convemence of golfers Rates were raised by one dollar ($1 00) on all green fees in July Over $425,000 worth of golf course mmntenance equipment has been ordered New chairs were placed ~n the concession areas at Red Wing and Kempswlle Greens One position has been transferred within the Enterprise Fund to function ~n the maintenance field from a customer service area Requests for Proposals were opened on September 30 to obtain a contract for Certified PGA Professionals to operate the pro shops at each of the golf courses effective January 2000 United States Golf Association agronomist has made three ~nspect~on ws~ts to the municipal golf courses, recommendations have been recorded and followed Open commumcanon has continued between the courses' personnel and the agronomist The golf courses have been listed in the yellow pages Advertisements for the three golf courses have been placed in the paper, golfpubhcatmns, and on a telews~on news program Mumctpal Golf Course Status Report May - October, 1999 Page -2- Bow Creek Golf Course Specifications for renovation of the irrigation pump house at Bow Creek have been written A new food and beverage contractor began services at Bow Creek m September, 1999 Course drainage, appearance and playability has been greatly improved The installation of drainage lines on several holes has been completed Kempsvlile Greens Golf Course A feasibihty study of renovating versus new construction of the club house at Kempsvflle Greens is complete A contractor has installed test wells to obtmn data for securing a permit from the Commonwealth to withdraw underground water for Kempsville Greens Red Wing Golf Course Seven day a week tee time reservations were ~mplemented at Red Wing, and customer service training has been emphasized Red Wing was named most popular course by the Vtrgtntan-Pdot tn the "Best of the Beach" recognition A digital weather reporting service has been contracted for Red Wing Selection process has begun for a new Superintendent at Red Wing Golf Course PLANNED INTERMEDIATE IMPROVEMENTS (funded by the Golf Course Enterprise Fund) General The paving and repair of some of the cart paths at the courses will be contracted Turf growing condmons will be enhanced at trouble spots on courses Bow Creek Golf Course · New entrance to golf course to be made after motel ~s removed · The pump house renovations at Bow Creek will go out on b~d · A nursery for bent grass will be estabhshed at Bow Creek · The testing of a new bent grass seed will be evaluated for use at Bow Creek Kempsvflle Greens Golf Course · The irrigation pump at Kempsvflle will be overhauled · New hole identification markers at Kempsvllle Greens will be researched Red W~ng Golf Course · Drmnage issues on selected greens at Red Wing will be addressed Municipal Golf Course Status Report May - October, 1999 Page -3- CURRENT ISSUES General Whale the golf courses continued to operate in the black this past fiscal year, the amount of revenue was less than the previous year There are several issues that accounted for this (l) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) the effects of Hurricane Bonnie last August poor condlnons of the greens at Red Wing last summer the opening of new courses m the market Intensive heat and too much rain, which affected the growing and playing condlUons the effects of Tropical Storm Dennis and Hurricane Floyd Red Wmg Golf Course was closed eleven days at the end of August and twelve days in September due to weather complications The review process of proposals presented by PGA Professionals to operate the pro shops is currently underway This year the financial picture is stable, but there will not be extra funds On a positive note, Bow Creek has showed an 8% increase In paid rounds compared to the previous fiscal year Bow Creek Golf Course Recent test results from the ~rngauon water wells at Bow Creek md~cate an elevated level of salt content, which is non-compatible with the estabhshed turf on the greens An agronomist has recommended apphcatlons of gypsum and to consider switching to a more salt tolerant bent grass A testing of the seed and new grass for tees will take place this w~nter Renovation of greens should be placed on hold until a known grass can be sustained with the current water supply Other alternatives for irngauon will be investigated Kempsville Greens Golf Course The club house at Kempsvflle Greens needs to be replaced The roof leaks, plumbing and electrical systems are failing, it IS not ADA accessible, and the pro shop section of the structure has deteriorated from Insect mfestauons It is more feasible to construct a newer but smaller facility than It is to renovate the emstmg structure Red W~ng Golf Course · The selection of a Superintendent for Red Wing Golf Course is under revIew Mumctpal Golf Course Status Report May - October, 1999 Page -4- CURRENT FINANCIAL TREND The Golf Course Enterprise Fund continues to operate tn the black The one dollar ($1 00) increase m greens fees m July has contributed to the overall stabll,ty of the Enterprise Fund While pard rounds at Kempsvtlle Greens and Red Wing were down from the previous fiscal year, Bow Creek Golf Course showed an eight percent increase Effecttve April, 2000, the cost of range balls and electric cart rental will be raised one dollar ($1 00) This will enable the Enterprise Fund to continue contributing to course improvements and replacement of needed equipment The funding for increasing the number of staff members and trainmg wtll contmue for the next several years Green Fees wtll be raised one dollar ($1 00) across the board every two years (commencing this fiscal year 99/00) Major renovations as previously planned wtll not be supported wtthout sigmficant tncreases to greens fees It ,s the tntenuon of the Department to conttnue to make tmprovements on a pay as you go basis PRIORITIES/IMPROVEMENTS - To be accomplished The replacement of the Kempsvllle Greens Club House ts on the top of our list It is more feasible to replace w~th a smaller more practtcal facility than tt ts to repair and renovate the extsting structure due to the following reasons (1) The building does not conform to the American D~sabfitt~es Act (2) The roof leaks (3) The electrical and pump;ng services are failing (4) The structure that houses the pro shop has deteriorated from insect mfestatlon The project will also tnclude the renovatton of the cart storage structure, enhancement of the parking and pedestrian ctrculauon patterns around the bufldtngs, and the replacement of the practice puttmg green This project will be supported with planned phased increases of one dollar ($1 00) every two years to greens fees, cart rentals, and range ball rentals over the next few years Bow Creek Golf Course - as funding permits addlttonal cart path renovattons expansion of tee boxes bunker renovauons replacement of greens enhancement of driving range Kempsvtlle Greens Golf Course - as funding permits expanston of tee boxes addlttonal cart path renovations bunker renovattons enhancement of driving ranges Mumc~pal Golf Course Status Report May o October, 1999 Page -5- Red Wing Golf Course The dectston to make ma. lor renovattons at Red Wing ts on hold for two years This will enable the department to assess the impact that Heron R~dge, Tournament Players Club, and other new courses (as well as the Virginia Beach Golf AssocIation) have had on the market add~nonal cart path renovanons PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS The Parks and Recreation Commission supports ~mprovements at Bow Creek and Kempsvflle Greens on a pay as you go basis They further support the fee increase tmplementatlon schedule and the fact that the courses remain affordable and provide a place for community recreational golf PUBLIC INPUT It is the ~ntent of the Department to present recommended ~mprovements to the public by having meetings with strategically chosen civic leagues and golfassoclanons within the C~ty goll%tatusrepoamay-sept wpd 11/12/99 EXISTING RETAIL - SQUARE FOOTAGE New Lord and Taylors - 66,000 square feet per floor x 2 floors = 132,000 square feet. Lynnhaven Mall Home Depot -107,004 square feet Va Beach Blvd and Little Neck Homequarters - 112,703 square feet Va Beach Blvd and South Plaza Harris Teeter and Shops - 66,766 square feet Va Beach Blvd and South Plaza Food Lion 40,486 square feet Aragona Best Buy - 47,063 square feet Independence and Euchd Farm Fresh - 54,987 square feet Chimney Hall Big Lots - 25,920 square feet Chimney Hill Rite Aid Drug Store - 11,288 square feet Rosemont and Dahlia Bed Bath and Beyond - 30,250 square feet Pembroke - near Barnes and Noble, RC Theaters and Planet Music Super K-Mart - 139,363 square feet Hilltop Target - 130,946 square feet Hilltop Walgreens- 10,005 Independence and W~tchduck Hannaford - 41,103 square feet Shore Drive and Northampton City of Virginia Beach DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING (757) 427-4621 FAX (757) 426 5667 MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING 2, ROOM 115 2405 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456-9040 November 12, 1999 TO: James K. Spore scott , DEPT: City Manager DEPT: Planning RE: Design Criteria for Large Retail Establishments Attached ~s a copy of the proposed Design Criteria for Large Retail Estabhshments recommended by the Planmng Commission as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan I am forwarding ~t for enclosure ~n C~ty Councd's package. I will g~ve a brief presentation on the criteria at Council's workshop on November 16th and ~t ~s scheduled for formal pubhc heanng on the November 23ra C~ty Council meeting Proud Rectptent of the 1998 U.S Senate Medalhon of Excellence for Produchvtty and (.~)uahty tn the Pubhc Sector DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR LARGE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS WITH 80,000 SQUARE FEET OR MORE "Definition" of Lar e Retail Any combination of retail establishments in a single building, occupying 80,000 gross square feet or more of floor area. Also included are existing retail establishments where the gross square footage of floor area is being increased by 50 percent or more and the total gross square footage will equal or exceed 80,000 square feet. round The bulk, size and scale of large retail estabhshments present land use concerns for the City of Virginia Beach regarding aesthetic and transportation impacts. Because large retail establishments depend on high visibility from major pubhc streets, their building and site design has a significant impact on the character and attractiveness of the city's major streetscapes. Large retail estabhshments can be potentially detrimental to the goals of the City of Virginia Beach and can contribute to a loss of a sense of place when they result in massive individual developments that do not advance the City's goals or integrate with the city in a positive way. These standards and guidelines are a response to dlssatlsfacDon with corporate chain marketing strategy dictating design that is indifferent to local identity and interests The main goal is to encourage development that contributes to the uniqueness of the communmes of Virginia Beach by reflecting their physical character and sense of place and by enhancing those qualities in appropriate ways. In addmon, these design guldehnes incorporate the pnnclples of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). CPTED advocates that natural access control, natural surveillance and territorial reinforcement be incorporated into sight design to help minimize crime opportunities. The City of Vlrglma Beach already has development regulations and standards that apply city-wide and design gmdehnes have been adopted for some portions of the City. These gmdehnes are intended to augment those with more specific criteria that apply to the design of large retail store developments. G \INBASKETkAGENDAPC\Agn99_10\Maps\maps 025 Page 3 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 A. Facades and Exterior Walls lo Facades should be amculated to reduce the masstve scale and the umform appearance of large retml buildings and to provide wsual ~nterest. The overall zntent ~s to encourage a more human scale. At a mlmmum, the following ~s desired: Facades greater than 100 feet ~n length, measured horizontally, should ~ncorporate wall plane projecnons or recesses hawng a depth of at least 3% of the length of the facade and extending at least 20 percent of the length of the facade. ProJections and recesses should be loc> I I ! well ht to encourage a safe enwronment. Normally, no umntermpted length of any facade should exceed 100 horizontal feet. Th~s ~s desirable for both facades that face a street and those that do not face a street. bo Ground floor facades that face pubhc streets should have arcades, G \INBASKET~GENDAPC\Agn99_I0XMaps\maps025 Page 4 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 d~splay w~ndows, entry areas, awmngs or other such features along no less than 60 percent of their horizontal surface Facades that do not face pubhc streets should incorporate a repeating pattern that ~ncludes color change, texture change and material change, each of which should be ~ntegral parts of the bmldlng -- not superfictally applied trim, graphics, or paint At least one of these elements shall repeat horizontally In addition, the structural or architectural bay pattern of the building should be expressed on the exterior through the use of reveals, projecting ribs, or offsets no less than 12 ~nches ~n width. All such elements should repeat at ~ntervals of no more than 30 feet, e~ther horizontally or vertically. d. See comments below ~n the Site Design / Entrances section for additional comments related to design of facades. o In h~gher-~ntens~ty areas of the city, characterized by urban-type development, developers are encouraged to reduce the footprint of large retail establishments by designing a store with multiple levels B. Roofs le o Variations ~n roof lines should be used to add interest and reduce the massive scale of large braidings. Parapets should conceal flat roofs and all rooftop equipment such as heating, ventdat~on, and mr cond~t~omng (HVAC) umts from view on all sides of the budding. Such parapets should feature three d~menslonal cornice treatment (not a two dimensional superficial treatment). 3. Roofs facing a pubhc street should have the following features: a. Overhanging eaves, extending no less than three foot past the supporting walls. b. Three or more roof slope planes. G \INBASKET~AGENDAPCVkgn99_I0\Maps\maps 025 Page 5 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 C. Materials and Colors le Exterior building materials for all portions of the braiding should be high quahty~, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Predominant exterior braiding materials should include any combination of brick, wood, stone, or tinted, textured, concrete masonry units. Exteriors should utilize to the greatest extent possible the traditional building materials of southeastern Vlrglma rather than ~ntroduclng non-traditional materials that are part of a 'franchise' design. 2. The predominant exterior building materials should not include smooth-faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete panels, or pre-fabricated steel panels. The predominant exterior building material should be incorporated into the design of the facades facing public right-of-ways consistent with the facade design criteria of Section I(A)(1)(a) and (b), utilizing the building material as a key means of developing variety ~n the facade. e Facade colors for all portions of the building should be low reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth tone colors (no primary colors). Building trim and accent areas may feature brighter colors, including primary colors. D. Entryways Entryway design elements and variations should give orientation to the building and produce an aesthetically pleasing character. The building should have clearly defined, highly visible customer entrances featuring no less than three of the following: 1. Canopies or porticos 2. Overhangs 3. Recesses/projections 4. Arcades 5. Raised corniced parapets over the door ~ "Quahty elements of our city are those elements that I ) 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 tha short-range response to the needs of the community, that is, that tend to braid a broad and long-lasting base of amenity, and 3 ) Evoke a positive image of Virginia Beach in the m~nds ol our residents and ws~tors" (Comprehensive Plan, Policy Document, p ~v) G \INBASKE%AGENDAPCXAgn99_I0\Maps\maps 025 Page 6 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 6. Peaked roof forms 7. Arches 8. Outdoor patios 9. Display windows 10. Architectural details such as tile work and moldtngs which are integrated into the building structure and design 11. Integral landscaped areas and/or places for sitting (no self-standtng planters) E. Signs le The style, size, color, and budding material of all signs on the site should be coordinated to include signs for any outparcel development, on-site directtonal s~gns, and stgns to be located on the face of any structure. Colors and materials should be tn keeptng with the colors used on the primary structure(s). Colors should be primarily neutral or earth tone (no primary colors). A limited amount of brighter accents (primary colors), such as those found tn corporate logos, are acceptable. 0 Heavily landscaped monument style signs with hmght restrictions below the 12 foot maximum allowed by the zomng ordinance are encouraged. Materials should be durable, attractive and coordinated with materials used on the primary structure(s). Colors should follow the same guidelines as noted above in ttem 1. 3. Signs using neon are not encouraged. 4e Signs for the budding(s) should ~nclude only a sign to identify the tenant of the retail space. Other signs used to ldennfy the products sold by the tenant, the charactensttcs of the tenant, or the various departments or parts of the tenant's business are not encouraged, e.g "Garden Center", "Drive-Thru Prescnpttons", "Low Prices". F. Outdoor Display Areas, Vending Machines and Ground Level Mechanical Equipment me e All outdoor dtsplay areas, such as garden centers, should be enclosed on all sides with attractive, h~gh quality fencing material. Chaln-hnk fences are strongly d~scouraged Any vending machines to be located outdoors should not be visible from a pubhc street. The design of the facade of the bmldmg should mclude a screened area appropriate for vendtng machines if vending machtnes are desired G \INBASKET~GENDAPC\Agn99_I0\Maps\maps 025 Page 7 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 e No mechanical or HVAC equipment should be located along any portion of the building facing a public right-of-way. All ground level mechanical equipment should be well screened by a sohd fence or wall and native plants that are known for their screening abilities (wax myrtle or leyland cypress, for example) Shrubs should be at least three feet high at planting and trees should be at least slx feet high at planting G. Lighting All outdoor hghtlng should be coordinated as to style, material and color. Neutral and earthtone color (no primary colors) hghtlng fixtures are encouraged Lighting throughout the s~te should overlap, creating an even level of illumination throughtout the parking area. A variety of pole heights should be used including pedestrian level lighting and vehicular traffic lighting on taller light mounts. A. Site Layout 1. Buildings should be located closer to streets, reducing the scale of the complex, encouraging pedestrian traffic and highhghtlng architectural detmls of the building. 2. Outparcels associated with centers that include large retml development should be hmlted to 50% of the street frontage. o Buddings located along the street frontage, as suggested by Item 1 above, should consist of the primary budding or braidings - not bmld~ngs associated with outparcel development B. Parking 1. Parking areas should provide safe, convement and efficient access. They should be G \INBASKETxAGENDAPC\Agn99_10\Maps\maps 025 Page 8 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 distributed around large buildings in order to shorten the distance to other bmldlngs and public sidewalks and to reduce the overall scale of the paved surface. 0 The vehicular circulation system which provides access to the parking area should be designed to reduce the number of vehicular confhcts to a mlnlmum. Main drive aisles through the site should not be punctuated by continuous accesses for the parking aisles. Parking aisle traffic should be collected and then directed to the main drive aisles. Adequate stacking for vehicles should be provided at the access points from the parking area. 0 To the greatest extent possible, approximately 50 percent of the off-street parking area should be located between the front facade of the pnncipal building and the abutting street. Parking in the ~nterlor of the s~te is encouraged. Developers should explore the use of alternative porous pavement areas for portions of the parking areas that are typically utihzed only during llmlted times of the year (e g, hohday parking). C. Entrances lo To the greatest extent possible, large retml estabhshments should feature multiple building entrances to reduce walking distances from cars and to facilitate pedestrian and Ncycle access from public sidewalks As noted above ~n the Building Design Section, multiple entrances also m~t~gate the effect of the unbroken walls and neglected areas that often characterize budding facades that face bordenng land uses e All sides of a pnnclpal budding that d~rectly face an abutting pubhc right-of-way should feature at least one customer entrance. Where a principal bmld~ng d~rectly faces more than two abutting pubhc rights-of-way, this recommendation should apply only to two sides of the budding, ~ncludlng the side of the bmld~ng faczng the primary street, and another side of the budding facing a second street D. Pedestrian Access Providing pedestrian accesslblhty opens auto-oriented developments to any surrounding existing or planned residential or office / retail community areas, thereby reducing traffic impacts and enabhng the development to project a fnendher, more lnwnng image. Th~s section sets forth guldehnes for public sidewalks and internal pedestrian clrculanon G \INBASKETxAGENDAPC\Agn99_I0~vlaps\maps 025 Page 9 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 systems that can provide user-friendly pedestrian access as well as pedestrian safety, shelter, and convemence w:thln the center grounds. 1. Sidewalks are required along public rights-of-way in accordance with Pubhc Works Englneenng Spec:flcat:ons and Standards e Cont:nuous internal pedestrian walkways, no less than eight feet in width, should be provided from the public sidewalk or right-of-way to the principal customer entrance of all principal braidings on the s:te. At a mlmmum, walkways should connect focal points of pedestrian act:vlty such as, but not hmlted to, transit stops, street crossings, braiding and store entry points, and parking areas The walkways should feature adjo~mng landscaped areas that include trees, shrubs, benches, flower beds, ground covers or other such materials for no less than 50 percent of :ts length These walkways should also be designed w:th safety :n m~nd. Clear slghthnes allowing for good natural survedlance and adequate lighting should be incorporated. Landscaping along the walkways should be malntmned at no more than three feet :n height or limbed up to at least seven feet so that vis~Nhty in not h~ndered. For every two parking aisles, a walkway should run through the parking area parallel to the parking msles, providing access from the parking area to the pr:mary budding without walking in the veh:cular parking msle (see graphic at left). Internal pedestrian walkways should prowde weather protection features such as awmngs or arcades w:th~n 30 feet of all customer entrances. All internal pedestrian walkways should be d~stingmshed from dnv:ng surfaces through the use of durable, low mmntenance surface materials such as pavers, bricks or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and G \iNBASKET~AGENDAPC\Agn99_10\Maps\maps 025 Page 10 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways 6. Provision of bike racks is encouraged. Bike racks should be in a well lighted area and placed in a location visible from the entrance and/or parking area. E. Central Features and Community Spaces Large retail establishment sites should offer attractive and lnwtlng pedestrian scale features, spaces and amenmes. Entrances and parking lots should be configured to be functional and lnvlnng w~th walkways conveniently tied to logical destlnanons. Transit stops and drop-off/p~ck-up points should be ~ntegrated into the site. Pedestrian ways should be anchored by special design features such as towers, arcades, porticos, pedestrian hght fixtures, bollards, planter walls and other architectural elements that define circulation ways and outdoor spaces. Each large retail establishment should provide at least two of the following: 1. Patio/seating area 2. Pedestrian plaza w~th benches 3. Window shopping walkway 4. Outdoor playground area (needs to be carefully located for safety) 5. Kaosk area 6. Water feature (other than a stormwater management facility) 7. Clock Tower 8. Outdoor sculpture As a subsmute, any other focal feature or amenity may be provided that ~n the judgement of the Planning Commission and City Council adequately enhances community and public spaces. All such features and community spaces should have direct access to the public sidewalk/bikeway network and should not be constructed of materials that are inferior to the principal materials of the building and landscape. G \INBASKET~GENDAPC\Agn99_I0XMaps\maps 025 Page 11 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 F. Landscaping and Buffering In addition to meeting the m~nlmum Oty requirements for parking lot landscaping, foundation landscaping and buffering, it is recommended that sites with large retml establishments also provide the following: le Any loading operations within view of a residential or apartment zoning district or a public right-of-way should be screened by a landscaped berm or a solid wall with landscaping on the outside . Large parking areas should be enhanced w~th additional landscaping. Creative s~te design, to include preservation of existing stands of trees and clustered landscaped areas, ~s encouraged over symmetrical rows of small landscaped islands. 3. Sites with ex~st~ng trees and vegetation along the street frontage should retmn those landscape features and integrate them into the landscape plan for the center. 4. To the greatest extent possible, 50 % of the landscaping should be evergreen species. e To the greatest extent possible, planting pits should be backfilled with 36 inches of topsoil to prowde the most conducive growing environment for new landscape planting. e To the greatest extent possible, median w~dths should be at least double the w~dth that is typical to provide the most conducive growing environment for new landscape plantmg. G. Signs and Lighting Recommendations concerning signs 0dent~ficatlon and traffic) and site hghtlng are provided in the Aesthetic Character Section, above. H. Stormwater Management Facility Ponds G kiN BASKET~AGENDAPC~Agn99_ 10\Maps\maps 025 Page 12 Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan DRAFT October 5, 1999 le On-site stormwater management faclhty ponds should be attractively landscaped amenmes. Wetlands benching, fountains, and the incorporation of walking trails and pedestrian benches around the perimeter of the ponds are all encouraged. Lighting of these areas is also encouraged for safety 2. Enclosing the ponds with chmn hnk fencing is strongly discouraged. 3. To the greatest degree possible, stormwater management should either utilize existing regional stormwater management facilities or be engineered to accommodate other regional drainage. G \INBASKETXAGENDAPCXAgn99_I0\Maps\maps 025 Page 13 ~C~'' (D · ~ 0 0 .~ 0 0 0 ~ c~ 0 0 0 0 0 ~ .~ 0 ~ 0 c~ ~ ~o o c~ LLI · , 0 (D (D (D o~ o~ 0 (D (D ~ 0 · I · I c~ 0 (D CD Z~ CD 0 LLI 0 o~ o~ 0 o ¢~ 0 o~ (D (D © © CD CD 0 0 0 o (D I I 0 0 o(~o (D c~ 0 (D (D (D 0 0 0 0 · 0 0 0 0 .~ . 0 c~ .~ 0 0 0 CD ~ 0 c~ ~ ~ c~ 0 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1401 EAST BROAD STREET RICHMOND 23219-1939 EARL T ROBB ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR Mr James K Spore Manager, C~ty of V~rg~n~a Beach Municipal Center, Bldg #1 V~rg~n~a Beach, V~rg~n~a 23456 Dear Mr Spore November 3, 1999 NOV I attended a meebng of the Southeastern Greenbelt and Parkway Task Force on April 8, 1999 to d~scuss the status of the enwronmental ~mpact statement Dunng that meeting, the decision was made by the c~bes to conduct a consultant study of transportabon ~mprovements ~n V~rg~n~a Beach and Chesapeake before further cons~denng the Southeastern project Because of the bme lapse s~nce the April meeting, ~t m~ght be beneficial to review the steps necessary to reactivate th~s project Th~s ~nformabon w~ll serve as guidance for your cons~derabon The original enwronmental document ~s no longer vahd For that reason, the ~n~t~al challenge will be to conwnce the Federal H~ghway Admln~strabon (FHWA) to serve as the lead federal agency for another study To secure FHWA part~c~pabon, both c~bes would have to endorse the project by strong resolutions and agree to participate ~n a study The Chesapeake resolubon would have to document the reason for a change of pos~t~on The reason ~s that the Chesapeake C~ty Council's bas~s for not supporting the project is the same rabonale used by some regulatory agencies to oppose the project Other steps would ~nclude the need to secure consultant services to conduct a study and prepare new environmental ~mpact statements New water quahty permit apphcat~ons and pubhc heanngs would be required We estimate that ~t would take a m~n~mum of 30 months to complete the enwronmental documents If the start of a new study ~s further delayed, the study bme and effort will most hkely increase because of the changes taking place ~n the study corridor I hope that th~s ~nformat~on wdl be of some use to you ~n the further consideration of th~s project S~n~erely, ~ ~~~m~tor cc Mr J G Browder, Jr WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING 1-264(ROUTE 44) PROPOSED INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS A. WITCHDUCK ROAD INTERCHANGE Concept I Improvements Provide grade separated bypass ramp at Greenwich Rd. ~ntersecnon Provide new ramps from W~tchduck Rd. to eastbound & westbound 1-264 Ehm~nate Mac Street ~ntersecnon at W~tchduck Rd & relocate to connect with Southern Blvd Re-design loop ramps & eliminate s~gnals Proposed design based on W~tchduck Rd. being ~mproved to the Pnncess Anne Rd. Intersection · Estimated Planmng Cost Without Right-of-Way $25,000,000 Concept II Improvements Re-design to full cloverleaf configuration Provide new loop ramp from v~estbound 1-264 to southbound W~tchduck Rd Provide grade separated bypass ramp at Greenwich Rd. intersection Provide nexv ramps from Witchduck Rd. to eastbound & westbound 1-264 Eliminate Mac Street ~ntersect~on at W~tchduck Rd & relocate to connect with Southern Blvd. Re-design loop ramps & eliminate signals Proposed design based on Witchduck Rd. being improved to the Pnncess Anne Rd. Intersection · Estimated Planning Cost Without R~ght-of-Way $30,000,000 Concept III Improvements Re-construct to an Urban D~amond Interchange Eliminate emst~ng s~gnals on Witchduck Rd. at emsting ramp termim Construct new structure on 1-264 over W~thcduck Rd to accommodate the urban interchange Proposed design based on W~tchduck Rd being ~mproved to the Pnncess Anne Rd Intersection · Estimated Planning Cost Without Right-of-Way $35,000,000 B. ROSEMONT ROAD INTERCHANGE Concept I Improvements Re-construct to an Urban Diamond Interchange Re-construct the structure over Rosemont Rd. to accommodate the urban interchange · Estimated Planning Cost Without Right-of-Way $38,000,000 Concept II Improvements Re-construct to an Urban Dtamond Interchange Re-construct the structure over Rosemont Rd. to accommodate the urban interchange Eliminate Bonney Rd. intersection at Rosemont Rd. & provide a new connection from the proposed westbound on-ramp · Estimated Planning Cost Without Right-of-Way $39,000,000 Concept III Improvements New ramps for the Rosemont Rd to eastbound 1-264 movement and for the eastbound 1- 264 to northbound Rosemont Rd. movement CD (collector/distributor) road proposed for eastbound 1-264 through the interchange Local street in the southeast quadrant (Waverly Dr.) re-located Eliminate Bonney Rd. intersection at Rosemont Rd. & provide a new connection from the proposed westbound on-ramp New structure required for the proposed CD road · Estimated Planning Cost Without Right-of-Way $33,000,000 Concept IV Improvements New ramps for the Rosemont Rd. to eastbound 1-264 movement & for the eastbound 1- 264 to northbound Rosemont Rd. movement; Additionally, new ramps are provided for the westbound 1-264 to southbound Rosemont Rd. movement & tbr the southbound Rosemont Rd. to westbound 1-264 movement. This would provide a full cloverleaf design A CD road may be desirable for westbound 1-264 with this design CD (collector/distributor) road proposed for eastbound 1-264 through the interchange Local street in the southeast quadrant (Waverly Dr.) re-located Eliminate Bonney Rd intersection at Rosemont Rd. & provide a new connection from the proposed westbound on-ramp New structure required for the proposed CD road · Estimated Planmng Cost Without Right-of-Way $40,000,000 C. LYNNHAVEN PARKWAY/GREAT NECK RD. INTERCHANGE Concept I Improvements (existing Lynnhaven Pkw. interchange) Re-construct the interchange to a tull cloverleaf design Provide a grade separated bypass ramp at Lynnhaven Rd from eastbound 1-264 to southbound Lynnhaven Pkw. Also provide ramp to Lylmhaven Rd. CD roads on 1-264 eastbound & westbound are recommended · Estimated Planning Cost Without Right-of-Way $39,000,000 Concept I Improvements (new Great Neck Rd. Interchange) Construct a new interchange Provide tbr eastbound 1-264 to Great Neck Rd. movement and for Great Neck Rd to westbound 1-264 movement CD roads provided on eastbound & westbound 1-264 Proposed westbound ramp to utilize structure over the railroad Estimated Construction Cost (with Right-of- Way) as shown in VDOT S~x Year Plan $46,000,000 Concept II Improvements (existing Lynnhaven Pkw. interchange) Same basra design as Concept I except the proposed loop ramp from southbound Lynnhaven Pkw to eastbound 1-264 ex~ts frorn Lynnhaven Rd Re-construct the interchange to a full cloverleaf design Provide a grade separated bypass ramp at Lynnhaven Rd from eastbound 1-264 to southbound Lynnhaven Pkw; Also provide ramp to Lynnhaven Rd CD roads on 1-264 eastbound & westbound are recommended · Estimated Planmng Cost W~thout Right-of-Way $40,000,000 Concept II Improvements (new Great Neck Rd. Interchange) Construct a new interchange. Provide for eastbound 1-264 to Great Neck Rd. movement and for Great Neck Rd. to westbound 1-264 movement CD roads provided on eastbound & westbound 1-264 Proposed westbound ramp to utilize structure over the railroad This concept provides the same exit and entrance to 1-264, however the proposed ramps are designed for free flowing movement at the connection with London Bridge Rd · Estimated Planning Cost Without Right-of-Way $18,000,000