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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 16, 2008 WORKSHOP MIN I I - 1 - MINUTES VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia CITYCOUNCIL WORKSHOP September 16, 2008 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the City Manager's Briefing re the "OUTDOORS PLAN", in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, on Tuesday, September 16,2008, at 4:00 P.M Council Members Present: William R. "Bill" DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel, Robert M Dyer, Barbara M Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf John E. Uhrin and Rosemary Wilson Council Members Absent: Ron A. Villanueva [Entered: 4:40 PM.} James L. Wood [Left at 5:00 P.M, attending a Parent- Teacher Meeting at First Colonial High School) September 16, 2008 - 2 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN The City Manager advised the Outdoors Plan is intended to be a key component of the Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, as well as an important part of the Comprehensive Plan. The final draft of the 2008 Outdoors Plan is the City's guidance document for open space acquisition and outdoor recreational planning. Cindy Curtis, Director - Parks and Recreation, advised this Outdoors Plan involved community participation and a great deal of work. In 2000, the City established the Outdoors Plan. During the Strategic Planning process, it became increasingly apparent it is time to refresh this Plan. Barry Frankenfield, Planning Design and Development Administrator, displayed several copies of the Virginia Beach Outdoors Plan beginning with 1994. In 2000, the Outdoors Plan resulted in $500,000 a year funding. Overview · Outdoors Plan Background - Open Space and Outdoor Recreation - Quality of Life and Economic Development driver - Results of 2000 Outdoors Plan Implementation · Enhanced level of Research, Planning and Analysis for 2008 version Public Involvement - Updated Park Designations New Park Design Standards Updated Inventory of City, State, Federal and HOA Park Real Estate Asset Park and Asset Statistical Analysis - Athletic Field Programming Analysis - Equity Mapping/GIS Service Level Analysis · Plan Recommendations · Plan Implementation 2008 National Recognition Virginia Beach Quality of Life Measure - Open Space, Parks and Recreation - Forbes Magazine - Best American Cities for the Outdoors Virginia Beach - Rank: No.1 0 Parks and Recreation Spending Per Resident: $140 Park Land As Percentage of City Land: 9.5% Average Annual Percentage of Sunny Days: 60% Days With Temperature 90 Degrees or Higher: 33 Days With Temperature 32 Degrees or Lower: 50 Days With Measurable Precipitation (0.01 Inches Or More): 84 Days With Unhealthy Air Quality: 7.7 Ranked above Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle, Washington, DC September 16, 2008 - 3 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Creating a Balance of Complimentary Land Uses To Enhance the City's Environment, Quality of Life and Economic Vitality Open Space Preservation and Cultural and Recreational Uses Residential and Economic Development City Council Response to 2000 Outdoors Plan Recommendations - $50-MILLION for Initial Open Space Acquisition Program first 5 years · $500,000/year for Open Space Program Acquisition Phase II - Appointed Open Space Subcommittee to Oversee Funding, Site Acquisition Process: Site Prioritization, and Final Disposition of Sites - Subsequent CIP Appropriations for Open Space Development and Maintenance, Providence Park and Williams Farm - Bikeways and Trails Program Spin-off - Bikeways and Trails Plan 2004, Bikeways and Trails CIP project, and Council-appointed Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee 2000 Outdoors Plan - Basis for City's Open Space Acquisition Program · 1,792 acres on 20 sites across the City - Stumpy Lake Natural Area and Golf Course · Golf course under long-term lease; 1st phase of trails developed - Lake Lawson and Lake Smith Natural Area - Phase I - Williams Farm Community Park (near completion) - Providence Community Park (near completion) - Three Oaks Community Park (Future) - Lake Edwards Neighborhood Park Expansion - Chesapeake Beach Neighborhood Park (established) - Adam Thoroughgood House Historic Landmark Site Expansion - Owl Creek Preservation - View shedfrom Virginia Aquarium Marsh Pavilion Mr. Frankenfield displayed graphics of the Providence Park and Kempsville Pony Relocation (Providence Road/Reon Drive/Interstate 64) and the Williams Farm Community Park (Tri-Elementary school Campus, Planned West Bayside Community Recreation Center, Potential Pharrell Williams Learning Center) September 16, 2008 - 4 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN 2008 Outdoors Plan - Public Involvement Qualitative Feedback - Nine community involvement workshops in nine planning areas - City Council member interviews - Community leadership focus groups - 20 groups with 180 participants Quantitative, Statistically-reliable Feedback - Citizen survey of 2, 500 households - 95% (+/- 4%) level of confidence The Community clearly supports purchase oj land for passive usage. New Park Designations and Design Standards Parkland Former Parkland Site Example Standard Site Designation Designation Signature Park Change> Mount Trashmore 3acr~/1000residen~ was larger District Parks Metro Park Change> Great Neck Park 3 acres 11000 residents was smaller District Parks Community Park Same designation Beach Garden 3 acres 11000 residents Neighborhood Park Same desic!nation Level Green 2 acres 11000 residents Natural Resource Area New designation Stumpy Lake 1 acre 11000 residents General Open Space New designation Mill Dam Site 1 acre 11000 residents (along northeast side of First Colonial Road) Special Use Same designation Athletic facility, golf 1 acre I 1000 residents course, recreation center site, resort area Dark, water access site Linkage New designation Cape Henry Trail 1 acre I 1000 residents School Park * Same One-half of each 1 acre I 1000 residents elementary school Site September 16, 2008 - 5 - CITY MANA GER 'S BRIEFING OUTDOORS PLAN Brian Solis, Coordinator Open Space Subcommittee, detailed the Outdoors Plan Analysis: Outdoors Plan Analysis · Each Planning Area section of the Plan provides a comprehensive outdoor recreational system analysis for each of the nine planning areas within the Northern, Central and Southern sections of Virginia Beach and includes the following: · Current Reality Introduction · Open Space/Parkland Statistical Analysis · Outdoor Recreational Amenity Statistical Analysis · Comprehensive map depicting major roads, all existing City-owned parkland, all school sites, undeveloped property, open space opportunity sites, existing trails, and waterways · Ten-Minute Walk Zone Park Analysis by Equity Mapping · Map of significant planned trail projects that will provide connectivity · Recommendations by Outdoors Recreation Systems Components Mr. Solis recognized members of the Open Space Advisory Committee: Steven A. Lurus, CPA, Chair Nicholas F. Anoia Chair - Parks and Recreation Commission and Liaison - Open Space Advisory Richard "Tuck" Bowie Professional Engineer President of a local Residential Development Company Robert Cantrell, Retired Marine Corps Pilot Former AICUZ OFFICER for the East Coast Lillie R. Gilbert Volunteer and Teacher Paul Hamaker President - Citizens for Stumpy Lake Jeremy Johnson Realtor Charles Wall former Virginia Beach Chief of Police Kale Warren, CPA September 16, 2008 - 6 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Example: Central Section Kempsville Planning Area Kempsville Planning Area is geographically bound by Interstate 264 to the North; the Chesapeake/Virginia Beach city line to the South and West; Salem Road and Princess Anne Road to the East. Significant features uniquely located in Kempsville Planning Area that affect THE City's planning for outdoor recreation include: · Stumpy Lake Natural Area · Elizabeth River · Landfill #2 Year PODulation Percent Change Census Year - 2000 101,301 Theoretical Build-Out Year- 130,123 28% 2026 Mr. Solis advised the Kempsville Planning Area Map depicts: Witchduck Road: New shared use paths are being planned with the roadway widening project on both sides of the new roadway between Princess Anne Road and 1-264 Princess AnnelKempsville Road Intersection Improvement Project: Historic Kempsville Plan Pedestrian connectivity improvements Indian River Road Phase VII Improvement: Potential for Stumpy Lake to Back Bay Greenway Example: Park Walkable Service Area Analysis Level Green Neighborhood Park Trail Connections: An extensive asphalt shared-use pathway at the Level Green Neighborhood Park provides several connections to adjacent residential areas in addition to serving as a recreational amenity for the park itself. City-wide Parkland Statistical Analysis Site Type and Park Standard Park Park Standard Park Acreage Virginia Beach Applied to 2026 Acreage Applied to 2000 Results for Standard Population and Results for Population and 2026 Existing Park 2000 Existing Park Population Inventory Population Inventory *Beach (Acres) 191.6 Acres 191.6 Acres 191.6 Acres 191.6 Acres No Standard Existing Existing Existing Existing City-wide Park 6461. 16 Acres Need 343 Acres 6461. 16 Acres Need 1829. 72 Acres Standard Existing based on 2000 Existing 8290.88 Acres based on 16.0 Acres/l,OOO 6804.16 Acres Population Acres Standard 2026 Population Standard September 16, 2008 - 7 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Additional Non-City-owned Parkland and Open Space located throu!!hout the Citv VirJ, inia Beach Site Type and Park Standard Park Park Standard Park Acreage Virginia Beach Applied to 2026 Acreage Applied to 2000 Results for Standard Population and Results for Population and 2026 Existing Park 2000 Existing Park Population Inventory Pooulation Inventorv Home Owner 1320 Acres Existing n/a 1320 Acres Existing n/a Association Property (Acres) State Parks within 7201 Acres Existing n/a 7201 Acres Existing n/a Virginia Beach (Acres) Federal Parks 8000 Acres Existing n/a 8000 Acres Existing n/a within Virginia Beach (Acres) City-wide Recreational Asset Statistical Analvsis Asset Type and Asset Standard Asset Asset Standard Asset Virginia Beach Standard Applied to 2000 Results for Applied to Results for Population and 2000 2026 Population 2026 Existing Park Population and Existing Population Inventorv Park Inventory Tennis Courts 161 Courts Surplus 76 161 Courts Existing Surplus 1 Court/5,000 Existing 85 Courts Courts 104 Courts Standard 57 Courts Standard Outdoor Basketball 236 Courts Surplus 66 236 Courts Existing Surplus 1 Court/2,500 Existing Courts 207 Courts Standard 29 Courts 170 Courts Standard Playgrounds 208 47 Surplus 43 208 47 Need 4 (Parks & Schools) Sites Sites Sites Sites Sites Sites 1 Site/2,000 Existing Existing Existing Existing (Parks) {Schools (Parks) (Schools) 212 Sites Standard 259 Sites Standard Softball Fields (Adult 19 Fields Existing Need 5 19 Fields Existing Need 10 Competitive) 24 Fields Standard Fields 29 Fields Standard Fields 1 Field/18,000 Soccer Fields 88 Fields Existing Need 18 88 Fields Existing Need 42 (Y outh+Competitive+ Practice) 106 Fields Fields 130 Fields Standard Fields 1 Field/4,000 Standard Football Fields 66 Fields Existing Need 5 66 Fields Existing Need 20 (Competitive Practice) 71 Fields Standard Fields 86 Fields Standard Fields 1 Field/6,000 Lacrosse/Field Hockey Fields 4 Fields Existing Need 4 4 Fields Existing Need 6 1 Field/50, 000 8 Fields Standard Fields 10 Fields Standard Fields Dog Parks 2 Sites Existing Need 6 2 Sites Existing Need 8 1 Site/50, 000 8 Sites Standard Sites 10 Sites Standard Sites Skate Parks (Inline, 2 Sites Existing Need 6 2 Sites Existing Need 8 Skateboard) 8 Sites Standard Sites 10 Sites Standard Sites 1 Site/50, 000 September 16, 2008 - 8 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Summary Recommendations: Cultural and Natural Areas · Open Space Preservation: Acquisition of approx. 1,300 acres on 9 sites and the designation of 467 acres on two existing sites of City property as future parkland · Master Plan Development and Implementation for: · Lake Lawson and Lake Smith Natural Area · Stumpy Lake Natural Area · West Neck Creek Natural Area · Planning and design assistance with Lynnhaven House, Thoroughgood House, and Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Master Plan Summary Recommendations: Parks and Athletic Facilities Future Signature Parks · City View Expansion (time frame unknown - only as end use of landfill) · Camp Pendleton · Little Island and Mount Trashmore Master Plan Implementation · Princess Anne Athletic Complex · Indian River Road Souths ide (Rock Church site) Future Metro Parks: · Marshview · Wolfsnare Pit (only as end use) Future Community Parks: · Providence Park . Three Oaks · Williams Farm · Woodbridge · Future Neighborhood Parks: Service gap areas in Bayside, south Great Neck, and Kempsville Summary Maps were displayed depicting Potential Acquisition Sites Summary Recommendations: Parks and Athletic Facilities · Twenty-six (26) rectangular fields (regulation soccer fields - can accommodate other rectangular field sports that utilize smaller dimensions) · Four (4) diamondfields (large softball fields - can accommodate other rectangular field sports that utilize smaller dimensions) · Seventeen (J 7) water access sites · Three (3) skate parks · Four (4) dog parks Supporting infrastructure - parking, restrooms, lighting, irrigation September 16, 2008 - 9- C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Summary Recommendations: Greenways, Beaches and Scenic Waterways Greenways - Develop a comprehensive corridor feasibility and green infrastructure study for the following potential greenways: · Elizabeth River · London Bridge Creek/Canal #2 · North Landing River · Stumpy Lake to Back Bay Thalia Creek Greenway Implementation - Acquire necessary land and easements necessary to preserve the greenway corridor in accordance with the Master Plan Summary Recommendations: Greenways, Beaches and Scenic Waterways Beaches - Provide enhanced public access and supporting infrastructure to the City's Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches · Acquire Camp Pendleton, including the areas currently leased by the City, to continue their current use and to expand use on the property as afuture Beachfront Park Public Access to Scenic Waterways . Elizabeth River Watershed - Two (2) Opportunity Areas · Lynnhaven River Watershed - Six (6) Opportunity Areas identified. · Potential partnerships at First Landing State Park, Pleasure House Point site, and with the Lynnhaven River NOW Access Task Force · Owl Creek Watershed - Two Opportunity Areas · North Landing River Watershed: 5 opportunity areas and two partnerships with United States Fish and Wildlife Service Summary Recommendations: Trails Implementation of Recommendations of the Adopted Bikeways and Trails Plan with consideration of minor modifications as may be recommended by the City Council appointed Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee Pedestrian System Gap Improvements through the Departments of Parks and Recreation and Public Works Capital Improvement Programs September 16, 2008 - 10- C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Information relative the Financing Strategy was provided by Barry Frankenfield: Open Space Planning, Design, Special Projects Operational Maintenance Acquisition Sites & Capital Associated Responsibilities Responsibilities Improvement with Past Open Projects Space Acquisition Sites 26 multi-purpose Stumpy Lake Natural Areas Natural Areas fields Natural Area (1,400 acres) (1,400 acres) 9 sites Master Plan 4 large softball Lake Lawson and Grass Turf Grass Turf 1,293 acres fields Lake Smith Playing Fields Playing Fields Natural Area (120 acres) (120 acres) Master Plan 17 non-motorized Marshview Master water Plan (canoe/kayak) Implementation Concrete Concrete access sites i. e. skate parks - i. e. skate parks - 4 dog parks Thalia Creek 45,000 square feet 45,000 square feet Greenway Master Plan Implementation Without 1-264 Crossinz 3 skate parks Greenway Other Park Turf Other Park Turf Feasibility Studies Areas Areas (367 acres) (367 acres) Supporting Osprey Park and Water Access Water Access amenities Expansion (17 sites) (17 sites) including parking, of Lynnhaven Boat restrooms, Ramp and lighting, Beach Use Facility irrigation Indian River Road Southside - Active and Passive Recreational Imvrovements $17,171,600 $21,510,000 $13,900,000 $1,985,250 $2,278,130 Total Capital Budget Impact at 2026 Build-Out Total Estimated Annual Operating $52,581,600 Budget Impact at 2026 Build-out $4,263,380 September 16, 2008 I I - 11 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Open Space Acquisition Program Costs and Funding Plan Cost of Priority Sites 1,293 acres of priority sites -147 acres of priority sites under contract or in due diligence at a cost of $4.5-MILLION alreadv funded 1,146 acres of priority sites at estimated cost of $17,171,600* * Based on FY 08-09 City assessment or past appraisal Funding Plan - Open Space Program Site Acquisition CIP Projects (Funding source: Portion of.44 cents of meals tax) $ 7.1 -MILLION in current Open Space Program CIP $ 3. 08-MILLION programmed CIP funding FY 08-09 to FY 2013-14 $ 3 -MILLIONrecommendedpay/gofunding FY 2014-15 to FY 2019-20 $ 3 -MILLION recommended /Jay/go fundinz FY 2020-21 to FY 2025-26 $16. 18-MILLION existing and recommended Open Space A cquisition funding * Shortfall of$991, 600 recommended to be adjustedfrom current funding allocation to Open Space Development and Maintenance and potential grant opportunities Outdoor Recreational Capital Improvements and Master Planning Costs of Master Planning and Capital Improvements Recommended Assets = Recommended Asset Infrastructure = New Park, Natural Area, and Greenway Master /Jlanning and development = $13.9-MILLION Total Cost of Master Planning & Capital Improvements = $35.4-MILLION $11.09-MILLION $10. 42-MILLION Funding Plan - Open Space Park Development and Maintenance CIP Projects (Funding Source: Portion of.44 cents meals tax) $11.4-MILLION programmed pay-as-you-go funding FY 08-09 to FY 2013-14 $11. 4-MILLION recommended pay-as-you-go funding FY 2014-15 to FY 2019-20 $11.4-MILLION recommended pay-as-you-go funding FY2020-21 to FY 2025-26 $ 1.2-MILLION supplemented bv Outdoor Initiative funding $35.4-MILLION existing and planned CIP funding NEXT STEPS Minor Revisions Made Based on Stakeholder Feedback Resolution to Adopt Outdoors Plan as a reference document to the Comprehensive Plan: Planning Commission City Council October 2008 November 2008 September 16, 2008 I I - 12 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G OUTDOORS PLAN Steven A. Lurus, CPA, Chair - Open Space Advisory Committee, expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support and to the City staffwho assumes a tremendous responsibility in accomplishing goals within a short space of time. The Committee is fortunate to be composed of a diverse group, ranging form Tuck Bowie who provides the prospective of the developer. The meetings are held once a month. One of the goals is to leave a legacy. Fifty (50) years in the future is today. Mr. Lurus encouraged City Council to examine methods to find funds for open space acquisition. September 16, 2008 - 13 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G PLANNING ITEMS PENDING 5:19 P.M. Jack Whitney, Director of Planning, gave a brief synopsis of the Planning Items pending for City Council on October 14 and 28,2008 October 14, 2008 Tory and Helen Fleming (Subdivision Variance) Princess Anne District Applicant requests a Subdivision Variance to make a lot created by deed in 1970 a legal lot. The lot meets the zoning ordinance requirements of 1970, but does not meet the current ordinance requirement for 150 feet of lot width. Thus, a Subdivision Variance is necessary to make the lot legal. Applicant desires to demolish the existing house on the site and then construct a new house. Evaluation and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0) Consent Agenda No opposition New Cingular t/a A T & T (Conditional Use Permit) Kempsville District Applicant requests Modification of an existing Use Permit for a self-storage facility to allow a small portion of the site to be developed for a communication tower. A Use Permit for a 150-foot tall tower withjlush-mounted antennas is also needed. Collocation opportunities are available on the tower. The tower will be located adjacent to a storage unit, with the ground-level equipment located within that storage unit. Evaluation and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0) Consent Agenda No opposition September 16, 2008 I I - 14 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) October 14, 2008 Brenda Briggs (Conditional Use Permit) Bayside District The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to allow a home daycare for up to twelve (I2) children. The applicant currently has a license with the Department of Social Services and provides care for five (5) children. Proposed hours of operation are from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. A qualified assistant will be on the site Evaluation and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0) Consent Agenda No opposition CMSS Architects (Subdivision Variance) Bayside District The application is proposing a reconfiguration of three (3) existing lots into three (3) single-family parcels that are more conforming to ordinance requirements than the existing parcels. For the R-7.5 District, the City Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet along a right-of-way for each newly created lot. The existing site has, in total only 40 feet of frontage along the right-of-way; therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to lot width for each of the three (3) proposed lots. Evaluation and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0) Consent Agenda No opposition September 16, 2008 - 15 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) October 14, 2008 1250 Centerville LLC (Change of Zoning) Centerville District This request is to rezone 11.11 acres of a 16.12 acre parcel currently zoned Unconditional B-2 to Conditional A-24 Apartment District and to develop the site with 100 townhouse-style multi-famity dwelling units. All of the units will have two parking spaces and a garage. Additional parking is scattered throughout the site. The proposed units are two-story with several different and interesting architectural features, and will be constructed with high quality exterior materials. Evaluation and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0) No opposition 1250 Centerville LLC (Conditional Use Permit)) Centerville District This request is for a Conditional Use Permit allowing development of 5.01 acres of a 16.12 acre parcel for a convenience store with fuel pump. This proposal, combined with the previous proposal for multi-family dwellings, provides an integrated development of the site, sharing access and similar design elements in regard to building materials and design. The submitted elevations for the convenience store and canopy depict a brick building with split-face block accents. The proposed building has a double front, with one front facing into the proposed condominium project and one facing Centerville Turnpike. Evaluation and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0) No opposition September 16, 2008 I I - 16 - C IT Y MANA G E R 'S B R IE FIN G PLANNING ITEMS PENDING (Continued) October 28, 2008 Workforce Housing Amendments (minor Amendments - City Council) George Powell- (Conditional Use Permit) The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to allow development of the site for a contractor's storage yard for construction equipment. The site is currently vacant. The most recent use was for a single family dwelling. The applicant considers the proposed storage yard to be a temporary use until such time as the Newtown SGA begins to redevelop Evaluation and Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval Planning Commission recommends approval (11-0) There was no opposition Consent Agenda Councilman Diezel advised working with the neighborhood on this particular issue. There had been a problem with heavy equipment in the middle of a residential area. Councilman Diezel will monitor this use to be assured conditions are complied. One of the conditions states the heavy equipment will be brought in off of Southern Boulevard. September 16, 2008 - 17 - CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Lady Wilson referenced attending the meeting with the Minority Business Council at Economic Development, on Friday, September 12, 2008. She was very impressed and advised the attendance was greater than the Development Authority meeting. Councilman Villanueva advised the meetings are held on the Second Friday, at 2:00 P.M in Economic Development The WORKSHOP ADJOURNED AT 5:37 P.M. September 16, 2008