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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 21, 2010 MINUTESI di CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH "COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME" CITY COUNCIL MAYOR WILLIAM D. SESSOMS, JR., At -Large VICE MAYOR LOUIS R. JONES, Bayside - District 4 RITA SWEET BELLITTO, At -Large GLENN R. DAVIS, Rose Hall - District 3 WILLIAM R. DeSTEPH, At -Large HARRY E. DIEZEL, Kempsville - District 2 ROBERT M. DYER„ Centerville - District 1 BARBARA M HENLEY, Princess Anne — District 7 JOHN E. UHRIN, Beach — District 6 ROSEMARY WILSON, At -Large JAMES L. WOOD, Lynnhaven -District 5 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES CITY MANAGER - JAMES K. SPORE CITY ATTORNEY - MARK D. STILES CITY ASSESSOR - JERALD BANAGAN CITY AUDITOR - LYNDON S. REMIAS CITY CLERK - RUTH HODGES FRASER, MMC CITY HALL BUILDING 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-8005 PHONE: (757) 385-4303 FAX (757) 385-5669 E- MAIL: ctycncl@vbgov.com CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA 21 September 2010 I. CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING - Conference Room - A. DOD PRESENTATION IN RECOGNITION: Employers' Support of the National Guard and Reserves B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT Donald Jellig, Chairman II. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS A. BIKEWAYS and TRAILS PLAN Cindy Curtis, Director — Parks and Recreation B. FAA RADAR ISSUE Steve Herbert — Deputy City Manager C. PLANNING ITEMS PENDING Jack Whitney, Director — Planning 4:00 PM 1 MINUTES VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia September 21, 2010 Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., called to order the CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFING re DOD PRESENTATION in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 4.•00 P.M Council Members Present: Rita Sweet Bellitto, Glenn R. Davis, William R. "Bill" DeSteph, Harry E. Diezel. Robert M Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr., John E. Uhrin and James L. Wood Council Members Absent.• Rosemary Wilson Participating in the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce's "World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China" September 21, 2010 I di -2- CITY COUNCIL'SBRIEFING DOD PRESENTATION IN RECOGNITION Employers' Support of the National Guard and Reserves 4:00 P.M. Mr. Robert A. Bellitto, husband of Council Lady Rita Bellito and the Department of Defense Representative, presented recognition re Employees' Support for the National Guard and Reserve. This is a very unique award. Staff Sargeant Foccia said the City of Virginia Beach went above and beyond taking care of him and his family. Staff Sargeant Foccia was constantly interactive with the Chief who continuously checked on him when he was overseas to make sure he and his family were doing well. The ladies in Payroll were really taking care of them. The DOD is saluting the City of Virginia Beach for their saying what they mean and doing what they say in support for the Guard, Reserve and Troops who are deployed. Awards were presented to Chief Jacocks, former Chief of Police, Rita Sitarski and Susie Campbell. September 21, 2010 -3 - CITY COUNCIL'SBRIEFING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT 4:00 P.M. Donald Jellig, Chair – Development Authority, presented the Annual Report of the Virginia Beach Development Authority VIRGINIA BEACH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MISSION AND ROLE The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) exists to facilitate the expansion of the tax base and employment opportunities in the City through increased business development and redevelopment. 2010 Accomplishments More than 1,45 new jobs • $49 million in new capital investm!nt VIRGINIA BEACH In terms of locations within the Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairfax County had 3,500 new jobs and Virginia Beach was #2 with 1,400. Additionally, Virginia Beach had it's first Fortune 500 Company Amerigroup, which is now considered one of the top 500 companies in the world—employing over 4,000 people September 21, 2010 Y II - 4 CITY COUNCIL'SBRIEFING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) Financial Activity • $4 -Million income from Virginia Beach came from the National Golf Course which has exceeded all expectations • Purchase of the former Circuit City Building • Purchase of 2.06 acres of land in Burton Station for road improvements and future development • Public Facility Revenue Bond Refunding saved $6.4 -Million over thirteen (13) years Virginia Beach Amphitheater •$7- Million in Private Investment • $10.5 Million in Public Investment • Tax Revenue and Rent last season of $1,377,419 • $16,342,035 paid in taxes over the past 14 years • 2009 season held 22 events with over 280,000 patrons The Town Center of Virginia Beach • Revenue to the City, after debt service $5,744,674 • $392 -Million Private Investment • $83.6 -Million Public Investment Office Space 95% leased Studio 56 72% of units sold Cosmopolitan apartments 90% occupied Retail 70% occupied Economic Development Investment Program • $568,000 of EDIP Funds• The funds leveraged $26,399,000 in capital investment• 786 jobs created VIRGINIA BEACH September 21, 2010 -5 - CITY COUNCIL'SBRIEFING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) Workforce Development VBDA Workforce Liaison Committee focused on workforce needs Connect 16,000 Exiting Military with Employment Opportunities VIRGINIA BEACH Smart Growth & Strategic Planning VIRGINIA BEACH Station • Pembroke • Newtown Road • Inter traffic Facility Area September 21, 2010 1 II -6- CITY COUNCIL'SBRIEFING DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITYANNUAL REPORT (Continued) Oceana Land Use Conformity Program Formed website: www.YesOceana.com to aid business relocation efforts Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana selected as the "Active Base Community of the Year" by the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) in 2010 in recognition of its community partnership with the City which has enhanced military value and overall economic development Existing Industry Initiatives and Accomplishments • Provided financial support to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) • Hosted cluster meetings in Corporate Landing and Airport Industrial Parks • Successfully retained a major international manufacturing firm during a global restructure Marketing missions encompassed forty-five (45) National and eight (8) International trips Marketing Our Strengths • Launched website redesign • New Website • Video Testimonials • Targeted E-mail Blasts • Wall Street Journal Campaign September 21, 2010 -7- CITY COUNCIL'SBRIEFING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT (Continued) Challenges Small Business Financing Authority Bond Fee issue Reduced Funding in Operating Budget EDIP Funding • Machinery and Tools Tax • Land Inventory The Development Authority members attend monthly meetings plus they are actively engaged in 15 or so different sub committees. The professional term comprises: 1. Convention Center Hotel Headquarters 2. Dome Site 3. SGA: Pembroke Newtown Burton Station Interfacility Traffic areas 4. Circuit City site Developers meet the challenges from financial burdens, greater equity and greater public participation. Town Center has succeeded in turning $57 -Million back to the City after debt service and all associated expenses. Ninety-five percent (95%)of the Town Center is occupied. Challenges are significant: Not only small businesses, but "not for profit" Budget restrictions EDLP funding (Cigarette Tax) Machinery and Tool Tax 40% of BPOL paid by one company and 50% paid by company No. 1 and 2 The Authority needs "new land" inventory September 21, 2010 - 8 - C IT MANAGER'S BRIEFING BIKEWAYS and TRAILS PLAN 4:28 P.M. Cindy Curtis, Director- Parks and Recreation, explained three phases of the Plan: ■ Phase 1: Public Input ■ Phase 2: Technical Studies and Writing ■ Phase 3: Reviews and Approvals Venues ■ Community -wide surveys from 2007-2010 ■ 4 public Open Houses in March and April ■ Stakeholder meetings ■ Official City bodies (13) ■ Neighborhood and Special Interest Groups (7) ■ Technical meetings ■ Designers' Roundtable ■ Planning ■ Public Works: Traffic Engineering and Transportation Eng. ■ Online surveys (370+ so far) Comments ■ Over 1,500 comments ■ Diverse vantage points - not just cyclists ■ Diverse cyclists ■ Sorted by the 5 E's: ■ Engineering ■ Education ■ Enforcement ■ Encouragement ■ Evaluation 1. The City is not bike friendly ■ People want or need to get around by bike or on foot, but it's hard to do — sometimes very hard ■ "A resort city ought to do better for its guests" ■ Improve cycling AT and TO the Oceanfront, but do not forget the rest of the City ■ Include bike ped planning in roads and land development ■ We need a complete network: ■ more bikeways on -road (54%) and off-road (46%) ■ more sidewalks and crosswalks ■ more related items like bike parking, signs and maps 2. Connectivity ■ Existing bike pedestrian facilities are discontinuous and disjointed. Connect them ■ The City is like a bunch of neighborhood islands ■ Connect neighborhoods to each other ■ Connect neighborhoods to destinations ■ Connect destinations to each other ■ Major barriers include 1-264, high -traffic roadways and waterways September 21, 2010 - 9 - C IT MANAGER'S BRIEFING BIKEWAYS and TRAILS PLAN (Continued) 3. Sharing the road • Cyclists fear cars and their drivers, especially heavy traffic and distracted drivers • Motorists do not respect cyclists or their rights to use the roads • Cyclists and motorists alike do not know or abide by the rules of the road or how to share the road ■ Both groups need more education and more enforcement • Cyclists on narrow roads create hazardous situations for themselves and for motorists • Make crosswalks safer, including enforcement on motorists not yielding 4. Other • Fear of crime on paths • The City does not have enough facilities for riding horses, even though they do not need much • Over 200 comments have been suggestions about places to build bikeways and trails • Costs: how will we pay to build it all • Need better maintenance Phase 2: Technical Studies and Writing Studies: some nearly done Writing: outlined and 30% drafted Planning and Public Work Issues • Zoning/Subdivision regulations that influence bikeways and trails • Bikeway and trail integration into SGAs • Bicycle Level Of Service (BLOS) data and maps • Opportunities in 6 -year CIP • Opportunities in repaving schedule • Bikeway and trail standards and specifications • Gap analysis Policies • Lighting policy • Maintenance and repair funding • Sign guidelines ■ Bike routes, "share the road", paths, etc. SHARE THE. ROAD VN/ Oceanfront 3 Town Center 2 EXperrienee the Fun! Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation September 21, 2010 V I -10- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING BIKEWAYS and TRAILS PLAN (Continued) Surveys • Online survey continues • Online suggestion box at www.CommunityWalk.com • Bike parking count • Boardwalk: 66/305 (racked/not) • Atlantic: 101/101 (racked/not) • Bike counts • National Bicycle/Pedestrian Documentation project • Open surveys — will be ongoing Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails - CnrnmunityWalk - Windows Internet Explorer (GV Ntp /1 commuItywak.com/vrgtxa beech/ya/wgraa beach_bkeway end_trarls/mapIS88028 unt.. hi ASIA @ DP tr HAP IG BM el GM # MQ PDD ■ RD Roa A VB (-i TRL uiP {�i SSV Virginia Beach ekeways and Traits - Comn,AyWalk 1_.._ CommunityWalk Virginia Beach Bikeways and Trails created by wwilcdtx ¢1 Virginia Beach, VA Make your suggestions about new bikeway and trails! 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J Special Sun... �� Ifi/Cottr�Uer "aa W:lPlatxw+gVirginia Baa... 4 A1! 4334 PM Bikeway and Trail Routes • Transit corridor • Utility line corridors • Commuter routes • Recreational ride routes • Critical corridors and bottlenecks September 21, 2010 III -11- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING BIKEWAYS and TRAILS PLAN (Continued) Write the Plan: September ! • From Public Issues to Action Items • Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee ■ Results of Technical Studies ■ Other Professional Observations Recommendations (examples) • Engineering • Develop overlapping networks of lanes and paths • Education • Work with bike rentals • Encouragement • Create high-profile special events • Enforcement • Increase enforcement of traffic laws • Evaluation • Annual Counts Phase 3: Reviews and Approvals October 2010 — February 2011 Full Review: October • Return to each of the previous stakeholder groups • Open houses • Official City bodies • Stakeholder meetings • Technical meetings • Online feedback: www.vbgov.com/bikewalk Consideration and Adoption Planning Commission — November City Council — January/February September 21, 2010 - 12 - C IT MANAGER'S BRIEFING FAA RADAR ISSUE 4:52 P.M. Steve Herbert, Deputy City Manager, referenced the FAA Radar Blockage Issue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. In reply to Councilman Wood, Mr. Herbert advised the driver for the new 110' tall building seems to be corning through the FAA via an Air Force and Navy joint study with the Department of Homeland Security overtones which determines that would be the new limit for buildings within the sector. Also, prior to this, we have done everything "by the book" — the rules keep changing. Robert Matthias mentioned this goes back to problems the Air Force was having with some windmills in Wisconsin blocking their coverage. They asked the FAA to, in the future, send Obstruction Evaluations to them for review. So, between 2008 and mid -2008, during the second submittal for a Resort Convention Center Hotel, the Air Force got involved, thus the problem. Mr. Herbert reiterated that the City has followed the rules. In reply to Councilman Dyer, Mr. Herbert stated a Memorandum of Understanding with the Navy says we will review with them anything that affects density or that may lead to a discretionary act on the City's part and the only height restriction there would be involvement with our Zoning Ordinance as it is written today today. Right now, it is seventy-five (75) feet in RT -3 West of Pacific Avenue. We have previously built up to two hundred (200) feet with full knowledge and concurrence of the Navy. Robert Matthias, Assistant to the City Manager, advised the City has learned the Chesapeake Light Tower is going to be declared "surplus" by the General Services Administration. They want to explore using it as a radar station. (Presentation is appended) The City Manager noted the City is asking for a 120 -day extension so the City can check the feasibility of the idea to include a structural analysis. There is no pressure to buy anything, just an opportunity. In reply to Councilman Uhrin, the City Manager believes the timeframe would allow for some of the answers they need to make a better informed decision. There are partnership possibilities in this with a possible meteorological tower, or wind development, that probably would not receive an answer in that time. In reply to Councilman Wood, Mr. Matthias advised the current partners, NOAA, the Coast Guard and NASA, have some equipment within and the Staff asked how much room would be left over for the City. He feels he can get that answer within the 120 days. He also said he does not believe there will be any trouble getting an extension of sixty to ninety days. (60-90). There is no other purchaser interested at this point. Also, in reply to Councilman Davis, Mr. Matthias feels this is a good option as wind farms off the coast may curtail the possibility of using Cape Charles, so he expects to hear from the FAA and get back with Mr. Belote, whose sole responsibility is to deal with windmills as well as buildings and so forth. The City Manager is not optimistic, as what we are seeing is a National issue that the Federal Government has just recognized. These issues neeed Policy and that is not just an issue for Virginia Beach. Mr. Matthias agreed. A Federal Policy needs to be in place to guide all these sorts of things, especially the danger of large windmill farms. There is radar available that can accommodate these like they are already using in Europe. September 21, 2010 I 11 -13- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFING FAA RADAR ISSUE 4:52 P.M. (Continued) In reply to Councilman Davis, Mr. Matthias agreed that the building heights at the Oceanfront are a main concern and this could preserve the viability of the radar as well as other uses. Approximately $14, 000 revenue could be realized off each cell tower each year. In reply to Mr. DeSteph, Mr. Matthias noted new radar technology would have to be used and FAA people would need to be ferried out by boat or helicopter. That is how NASA, NOAA and the Coast Guard are now servicing their equipment. He also mentioned the Air Force has this information and they are supposedly evaluating it; nothing has been heard from them. This would be a site for gap -filler radar. In reply to Ms. Henley, Mr. Matthias does not know the cost of the radar installation, but it would be installed and maintained by the FAA or the Air Force and it gets complicated because the Department of Homeland Security is involved. The purchase would just provide an opportunity, at this point, by another entity at someone else 's expense. In reply to Councilman DeSteph, Mr. Matthias advised what we are talking about is an extension on the Option, then City Council has to decide if they are willing to spend $39, 000 for a first phase analysis and see what price we can negotiate with the General Services Administration, probably less than $95,000. The City Manager advised Congress would have to decide who would pay for it and the Staff is working on draft legislation to accomplish this. The Mayor thinks there is possibility to this and if Council Members have no objection he believes they should buy some time, show interest and see if it is a viable Option. If so, then money spent to -date would be very minimal and a big help to the City in the future. September 21, 2010 9/21/2010 FAA Radar Blockage Issue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront City Council Update Steve Herbert, Deputy City Manager Bob Matthias, Assistant to the City Manager September 21, 2010 Existing Condition * "....Virginia Beach has 35 existing buildings within its oceanfront resort area with heights greater than 110' AGL or 120' above Mean Sea Level (MSL) that block the Oceana radar, as shown in Figure 1. Most of these buildings were constructed before the ARSR-4 was located at NAS Oceana. The variance in the color of the shadow equates to the severity of the blockage caused by the building (i.e. a darker shadow equates to a taller building that impedes the radar coverage more significantly)...." Radar Blockage Caused by Existing Resort Area Buildings -': ATLANTIC.00EI 77-1•71,00- xrraeay. MON* for m. 0 .Mia+ .on op* GeM1r� RR *Parsons Brinkerhoff September 7, 2010 Technical Report 2 1 *Structures over 110 Feet Above Ground Level Plan View of Oceana ARSR Radar Blockage by Existing Buildings DUSTIN] GCEANA RADAR &WAAGE BT BUILDINGS GREATER TNAN IIS FT AQ 9/21/2010 2 Y II Existing Conditions ...The City's Resort Area Master Plan calls for additional buildings up to a height of 200' AGL along the oceanfront of the resort. This means that as viewed in the horizontal plane, the gaps between the existing tall buildings will also become blocked as buildings are constructed. The radar blockage would also worsen in the vertical plane with the addition of more tall building development, as shown below ..." Perspective and Comparative View of Potential Vertical Blockage Note: Not Drawn to scale Olmstead Equation: Determines the angle to an object of known altitude and distance from the observer, taking refractivity of the earth's curvature into account. 5 Radar Mitigation Alternatives 1. Relocate existing radar 2. Develop supplemental "gap filler" radar Locations: ❖ Cape Charles, Virginia - former radar site ❖ Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story ❖ Chesapeake Light Tower All three sites could be used for a "gap filler" radar. Several types available. Some create less conflict for wind turbines than others. 9/21/2010 3 0 II Chronology • February 11, 2008 - City filed with FAA for convention center hotel Received OK for a height of 180' • June 24, 2009 — City re -filed with the FAA and received OE result "capping" height at 110' • September 10, 2009 — Congressional Delegation hosts first "all hands" meeting in Washington, DC to discuss this issue • March 12, 2010 - Secretary of Defense Paul Stockton appointed as single Point -of -Contact (POC) (first such) • May 21, 2010 - Meeting with Virginia Beach senior staff and, Congressional Delegation staffs, Representatives of Office of the Secretary of Defense, Air Force, Navy, FAA, Department of Homeland Security and others • POC William Van Houten was identified (second such) ➢ Comprehensive reevaluation of building/radar issue to be completed in 30-60 days. ➢ City provided Parsons Brinkerhoff Analysis to all attendees 8 9/21/2010 4 9/21/2010 Chronology • September 3, 2010 - City learned new POC (third such) had been appointed. David Belote, Director DoD Energy Siting Clearing House at Department - Under Secretary of Defense (I+E). No report from DoD • September 7, 2010 - City provided revised Parsons Brinkerhoff radar evaluation (latest edition) • September 17, 2010 - Mayor sent letter to Congressional Delegation (copy attached) asking for active intervention to: ➢ Schedule meeting with David Belote ➢ Pursue Legislation to direct FAA/USAF to study mitigate choices Next Steps • Push for legislation directing FAA/USAF action (with Congressional delegation) • Maintaining communication with Congressional delegation and Navy • Coordinate with area hotel developers Iii 5 V II BACKGROUND Td to' ct5 ■ F••4 ■J 7J4 ra4 p.""rE (Ts E E ��^ mO ;—• z v) 0 Lu z c, E — cu 0 c) (m) to (15 i<C -i—J Z ci 4—'810 .,_—i Z cl) E 4-) <4 .0 o .P-F., o 1 ›y-cl 411 ct5 = z p- "-I .< ,-- v) ct o z .,._, Z 2 RS Z .,-4 CU U c) CU "••J ;4 .4.) CU CU ra4 °c; 4-4 Ct O v z 00< o 5"c: • • • II LOCATION r bA CD 0.1 ct1 . 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Detailed items are hereby made a part of these proceedings. October 12, 2010 S. Dawson and Susan P. Sterling Virginia Beach Racquet Club North Associates Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC and City Of Virginia Beach Dominion Soccer Club and Brook Baptist Church October 26, 2010 Mrs. Willie H. Gray Cornerstone City of Refuge International Church M & T Management, Inc. Living Word Gospel Church September 21, 2010 PLANNING ITEMS TO BE HEARD IN OCTOBER 2010 No% CingulaN\ irrlo% P( 'S. 1.1 C' PRINCESS ANNE DISTRICT Relevant Information • On July 6, 2010 City Council approved a lease agreement between the City & the applicant for development of a communications tower. • The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the communications tower. • The applicant has been working since 2007 to locate a tower within this vicinity to fill a gap in wireless coverage. • Applicant will replace a 60' stadium Tight pole with a 140' stealth type tower. 9/21/2010 October 12 Items • New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (CUP) • Kroger Limited Partnership I (CUP) • Virginia Beach Racquet Club North (MOD) • Old Dominion Soccer Club (CUP) • S. Dawson & Susan Sterling (NON) ,--nr, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 1 Relevant Information • The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow development of a portion of a site for an automobile service station i.e. fuel sales. • The site along Republic Road is occupied by the Kroger Grocery Store. • The applicant proposes to remove 62 parking spaces and four landscape islands from the southwest corner of the site for the fueling facility. • Parking is sufficient and additional landscaping will be provided. 9/21/2010 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • Planning Commission recommended approval (10-0). • There was no opposition. • Consent agenda. 2 irginia Brach Racquet l lub North tec an_ Cow R40 R40 R40 R20; R2 LYNNHAVEN DISTRICT Relevant Information • The applicant is requesting a Modification of a Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor recreation facility approved by City Council in 1975 and modified in 1986. • The applicant proposes to dismantle and remove a structure on the west side of Thomas Bishop Lane that covers six tennis courts and eventually convert these for outdoor play. • The applicant also requests lighting added to ten existing courts and two proposed courts on the east side of Thomas Bishop Lane. • The applicant additionally proposes a new 81,950 SF indoor tennis facility on the east side of Thomas Bishop Lane. This facility will house ten indoor courts, spectator seating and concessions. 9/21/2010 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • Planning Commission recommended approval (10-0) with revised conditions. • There was opposition. The opposition had concerns with landscaping and location of the proposed fence. 3 Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor recreation facility. • The applicant proposes to utilize a church's open space for lighted soccer fields. • The fields will be used for soccer practice during the weekday. Lit fields are requested from August to November and March through May from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. 9/21/2010 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • Planning Commission recommended approval (10-0). • There was no opposition. EX IISIT A BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH •397 WISHART ROAD VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 4 S. DaNcson Sterling S Susan P. Sterling BEACH DISTRICT Relevant Information • The applicant requests Non -conforming Use. • Property has two single family dwellings on the lot. • The applicant wishes to replace the existing dwelling units with two new homes. • The proposed dwelling units will conform with the Shadowlawn Design Guidelines. 9/21/2010 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. • Planning Commission recommended approval (7-3). • There was opposition. The opposition did not want lights on the soccer fields. Some did not want the soccer fields on the church property. 5 October 26 Items Interfacility Traffic Area Master Plan Adoption Cornerstone City of Refuge International Church (CUP) Living Word Gospel Church (CUP) M & T Management, Inc. (MOD) Willie H. Gray (NON) Interfacilit Traffic Area Master Pla 9/21/2010 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff in process of completing the staff report. CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY ADOPTING THE INTERFACILITY TRAFFIC AREA MASTER PLAN, OCTOBER 2010. Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval • Planning Commission recommended approval (11-0) • There was no opposition. • Consent Agenda 9/21/2010 Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit to allow a church to occupy 5,000 SF of a 26,000 SF building. • The majority of the building is used by an electrical contractor. • The application indicates that church services average 90 people. • The church plans on offering leadership training on Sunday mornings, Sunday school classes, prayer and bible study on Tuesday evenings and additional Friday worship services twice a month. LEMPSVILLE DISTRICT 7 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval • Planning Commission recommended approval (9-0-1) • There was no opposition. 9/21/2010 Relevant Information • The Conditional Use Permit to operate a religious facility in one of the units of an existing office building. • The applicant was unaware of the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit and currently leases 1,320 SF of a 17,142 SF office/warehouse building. • Religious services are held on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings form 7:00 p.m. to 8:OOp.m. • The church has 40 members and capacity to grow to about 60 members. • The site has 32 parking spaces with no alterations to the parking lot proposed. 8 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff recommended approval • Planning Commission recommended approval (10-0) • There was no opposition. 9/21/2010 Relevant Information • The applicant requests a Modification of Conditional Change of Zoning approved by City Council on April 25, 2006. • The site was rezoned from AG -1 & AG -2 to R-15. the site was subdivided into eight lots for single family dwellings. The proffer agreement provided for site layout, dwelling size. Building materials and monies for acquisition of open space. • The applicant desires to modify Proffer 2 of the agreement which addresses the sizes of the dwellings. The applicant desires to reduce the minimum size of the dwellings. No increase in density is proposed with this request. Abp1 fpr B2 J >75 i1B Din a2 APZ 2 -- 1 R10 A 11 z Rel Mrs. N\ illic H. Gra% iR73 RT3` � dlJL110 82 Non-ConromMnq Use 1118 1 BEACH DISTRICT 9 Evaluation and Recommendation • Planning Staff reviewing comments and'`1 completing the staff report. 9/21/2010 Relevant Information • The applicant requests an Expansion of a Non -conforming Use. • The applicant has an issue with the roof in the kitchen and bathroom areas of the home which has created a severe mold problem. • The applicant proposes to tear down that section of the house and rebuild the kitchen and bathroom. 10 - 19 - Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. DECLARED the City Council meeting ADJOURNED at 5:52 P.M. Ici--zr)472-,, Beverly O. Hodks, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk City Clerk September 21, 2010