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Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 12, 2014 WORKSHOP MINUES CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH "COMMUNITY FOR A LIFETIME" IA•B. A GANakk . c CITY COUNCIL �S‘7 MAYOR WILLIAM D SESSOMS JR. At-Large U / 5 rICli MAYOR LOUIS R.JONES,Bayside-District 4 ROBEI?7'64DYEI?,Centerville District I B,iRBARA 14-HENLEY,Princess Anne District 7 (s 5 e SHANNON OS KANE,Rose Hall District 3 mi en.oa BRAD MARTIN,At-Large JOHN D MOSS,At-Large AMELIA N ROSS-HAMMOND,Kempsville-District 2 JOHN E. 1!H/UN,Beach District 6 ROSEMARY WILSON,At-large JAMES 1. WOOD,l.vnnhaven-District 5 CITY HALL BUILDING 2401 COURTHOUSE DRIVE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTEES VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-8005 PHONE:(757)385-4303 (STY MANAGER-JAMES K.SPORE FAX(757)385-5669 CITY AlTORNEY- MARK D.STILES ('ITYASSESSOR- JERALD D.BANAGAN E-MAIL:c 'cncl(i vbgov.cotr (STY A11017012- I,YNDON S.REMIAS (17'Y CLERK- R47H HODGES lRASER,MMC CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA 12 AUGUST 2014 I. CITY COUNCILS' BRIEFING - Conference Room - 4:00 PM A. MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM OPERATIONS Jerry Yagen, Military Aviation Museum 11. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS A. COMPLETE STREETS POLICY Barry Frankenfield, Director— Strategic Growth Area Office B. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT—TRANSITION AREA Linwood Branch, Chair—Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area (TA/ITA) Citizens Advisory Committee P.Nh lA•BEgL-., f'f o, .�'fC77 4'1.;'11, 4,.,,: °J s-o,,,,:l ft ksx':j''. VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virginia Beach, Virginia August 12, 2014 Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, called to order the CITY COUNCIL'S WORKSHOP in the City Council Conference Room, Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 4:00 P.M. Council Members Present: Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley, Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones, Shannon DS Kane, Brad Martin, John D. Moss, Amelia N. Ross- Hammond, John E. Uhrin, Rosemary Wilson and James L. Wood Council Members Absent: Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. (in Richmond testifying in Bob McDonnell trial) -2- CITY COUNCIL'S BRIEFINGS MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM OPERATIONS 4:00 P.M. Vice Mayor Jones introduced and welcomed Gerald Yagan, Owner —Military Aviation Museum. Mr. Yagan expressed his appreciation to City Council for allowing him to address some of the concerns that have been expressed in the recent weeks. Mr. Yagan distributed the following: • Official Program Guide for Warbirds Over The Beach held May 16-18, 2014, which is an FAA administered airshow held at the Museum • Official Program Guide for Biplanes and Triplanes that was held September 21-23, 2012 • Symphony Air Show Flying Proms scheduled for June 7, 2014 • Organization Chart • Packet of information beginning with a letter to City Council from the City Planning Commission dated October 14, 1969, and ending with a Court Order dated March 12, 2004 • Letter to Willis H Robertson dated September 25, 2008 • Contact information for the three (3)groups that regulate the airport and the sky above it The only "waivered air space"the Museum has is during the "Wings Over the Beach"Airshow where the planes fly low to the ground. The FAA inspects the aircraft and approves the waiver. Vice Mayor Jones expressed his appreciation to Mr. Yagan for the information. August 12, 2014 -3- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY 4:50P.M. Vice Mayor Jones welcomed Barry Frankenfield, Director— Strategic Growth Office. Mr. Frankenfield expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support of this project, which is an approach to planning design to ensure roads are planned, designed, constructed and maintained for all users: Virginia Beach City Council Complete Streets Policy Briefing Lk • SGA Department : � August 12,2014 I Smart GrowthAmerica r i 'M NgyhboiMood,Gcue list. 4 ve?Ii 3c r Er ti,le e Str �.,:i :"t Today's briefing will provide an overview of the program and to formalize the City's process by developing an Administrative Directive: Overview • Smart Growth America Grant — Purpose — Why Complete Streets? — Start up/Initial Input • Policy Development process — Steering Committee — Public/Stakeholder Involvement — Goals — Policy development - Policy Implementation • Next Steps • Questions/Answers 2 August 12, 2014 -4- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) Below is the Purpose of Complete Streets Program: Purpose Complete Streets improve Virginia Beach's transportation system by providing safe, attractive travel for all users, through a prioritized system of connected transportation choices designed in harmony with existing land uses. 3 One reason for the Program is the City believes it promotes healthy living: ................. Why Complete Streets? 60 25 w 0— —50 20 —40 G u 10 — _ 20 5 —9k • — 10 9 12. 0 I I I 1 I I I 1 1 I I 1 1 I 0 —41—Obesity a—Walk,Bike,Transit Source:Puchet,"Walking and Cycling:Path to Improved Public Health;' 4 Fit City Conference,NYC,June 2009 August 12, 2014 -5- TY MANR'S FI COMPLETE STAGEREETSBRIEPOLICY (Continued) CI This is not how the streets in the City of Virginia Beach look. Why Complete Streets? f -mom. : ormr J Ofir ' 4er- ' - 5 Below is how "Complete Streets"look. The City's goal is that every road be "complete": Why Complete Streets? w . E4111 IaM9E' liri . ._.....;,..,,,777-itl ........ *T.,;:. .,,, • , ,is - sir'ri e.2 • —3'1 ''. ^1 =tim i August 12, 2014 -6- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) The City received the Grant in the Fall of 2012 and began holding public meetings in the Spring of 2013: Start up/Initial Input • Grant Award-Technical Assistance from Smart Growth America(Fall 2012) • Complete Streets Stakeholder Workshop and Public Meeting—(Spring 2013) City staff: • City Manager's Office(Steve Herbert) • Economic Development • Parks and Recreation(Planning, Design&Dev.&Landscape Mgt.) • Planning(Comprehensive Planning&Development Services Center) • Police • Public Works(Engineering—Transportation,Traffic) • SGA(Transportation,Resort Mgt.,Project Mgt.) 7 Below are the other stakeholders that were involved in the initial input: Initial Input Other Stakeholders — VBCPS — American Society of Highway Engineers — Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee — CBDA — Citizen Voices on Transportation — HRT — HRTPO — Light Rail Now — Mayor's Committee on Aging — Tidewater Bicycle Association — HRT Riders Advisory Committee — VDOT 8 August 12, 2014 -7- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) Workshop 9 Below are the Steering Committee Members: Steering Committee Strategic Growth Areas Public Works • Barry Frankenfield—Director • Phil A.Davenport-Director • Daniel F.Adams • John E.Fowler • Mark E.Shea(Lead) • Robert K.Gey • Brian Solis • Norbert R.Kuhn • Phil D.Pullen Parks and Recreation • Wayne T.Wilcox Planning • Kristine A.Gay • Jeryl R.Phillips • Deborah Zywna 10 August 12, 2014 -8- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) The Goals were identified in the Administrative Directive: Goals 1. Consider all users in all aspects of the project development process for surface transportation projects to the fullest extent practicable. 2. Match and balance roadway functions with user needs, both at the roadway segment level and as part of the larger transportation network. 11 Goals 3. Develop the public rights of way in harmony with adjacent land uses. 4. Develop an attractive and sustainable transportation system. 5. Promote public health by supporting healthy lifestyle choices and improved air quality. 12 August 12, 2014 -9- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) Goals 6. Promote safety and accident reduction. 7. Increase the economic value of business districts and neighborhoods. 8. Strengthen communities by creating a sense of place. 13 A number of factors were considered in developing the Policy: Policy Development irr 4'1 s . . p P .1. 1.t"w.-vaN 4. ,. Oirp, ' amt Multi-Modal ✓Multi-Jurisdictional ✓Considers all Users V Design Standards and Guidelines I ✓Considers all Projects V Context Sensitivity and Phases ✓Exceptions 14 August 12, 2014 -10- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) Policy Development ✓Cities across the nation utilize a variety of implementation strategies. The Virginia`Beach Complete Streets Committee recommends the use of an Administrative Directive to ensure compliance but enable greatest flexibility in implementation and update of the policy. 15 Policy Implementation • Planning and SGA • Public Works — Master Transportation Plan — Public Works Design — SGA Plan Implementation Standards Manual* — Transit Program Planning — CIP Design and — Coordination with Development management Services — Project prioritization — Policy Development — Contractual management — Policy Development • Parks and Recreation — Bikeways and Trails Plan — Bike and Ped grants — CIP management — Policy Development 16 August 12, 2014 -11- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) The implementation of the Policy will greatly improve CIP Projects: Policy Implementation CIP Projects ✓ City controls street sections through Master Transportation Plan; preliminary design; detailed design &construction ✓ State and Federal standards now require consideration of many Complete Streets components ✓ Bikeways and Trails Plan is consulted for bicycle/pedestrian accommodation 17 Policy implementation Develooment Coordination ✓ All Complete Streets departments are part of review process. ✓ Bike/Pedestrian components of Design Standards Manual can be applied to existing streets. ✓ Referral to SGA Department for street sections in SGA areas 18 August 12, 2014 -12- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPLETE STREETS POLICY (Continued) Below are the recommended next steps: Next Steps • Public Meeting— Week of September 15,2014 at a central location • Administrative Directive—Authorization by City Manager's Office and Signatures by Participating departments • Presentation at Quarterly Planning/Development Services Center briefing • Ongoing review—Transportation Technical Committee 19 Virginia Beach City Council Complete Streets Policy Briefing SGA Department °A' S £ August 12, 2014 Questions and t. Smart Growth America Answersb Na on. Co rotete Street::, t;D Vice Mayor Jones expressed his appreciation to Mr. Frankenfield and the entire team for their work on this Project. August 12, 2014 -13- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA 5:06 P.M. Vice Mayor Jones welcomed Linwood Brach, Chair— Transition Area —ITA Advisory Committee. Mr. Branch expressed his appreciation to City Council for their continued support of this Committee's work. He advised the Transition Area is bound by 5,000 acres: If— r qdrit, Transition Area Transition Area Development Policies Review Transition Area—ITA Citizens Advisory Committee City Council Workshop Briefing August 12,2014 Mr. Branch recognized the Committee Members in attendance and provided the summary below of the Committee: Transition Area/ITA Citizens' Advisory Committee Established by City Council March 12, 2013 to: To become familiar with and provide advice to the City Council concerning the Comprehensive Plan, To engage in public information efforts and serve as a forum for improving communications between the residents, businesses,and City Council; Monitor on implementation of public projects and plans,and report progress to City Council. 2 August 12, 2014 -14- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA (Continued) Of course, the Transition Area cannot be discussed without mentioning the "Green Line". The Green Line was established for the development of the Transition Area in 1991: Transition Area History 1991 Comprehensive Plan: Transition } : THE d,V �� W Area Designated — Transition Subarea lr — Transition Subarea II r, — Transition subarea!!! (added later) Below are the general underlying premises of the Transition Area in 1991. Recreation and Open Space were primary purpose of development: 1991 Transition Area General Underlying Premises • Conditional rezoning required • Development pays for itself • Lower density= 1 unit or less per developable acre • Emphasis on recreation and open space — "The Recca Mecca" • High quality design August 12, 2014 -15- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA (Continued) Below are the initial developments in the Transition Area: Initial Developments • Heron's Ridge • The Signature at West Neck (Age-Restricted) • Heritage Park All offered significant recreational and open space amenities. 5 In 2002 City Council formed the Transition Area Technical Advisory Committee (TATAC)for further recommendations in this Area. 2002 Transition Area Technical Advisory Committee (TATAC) August 2002-City Council updated Transition Area vision and established the TATAC to offer technical guidance to clarify key vision elements and Comprehensive Plan recommendations Jim Arnhold Richard Foster Tim Barrow Lillie Gilbert John Baum Eugene W.Hansen Stephanie Betts Rebecca Plate Richard Browner Myles Pocta E.R.Cockrell Ed Sadler John Cromwell Carl Fisher City Council Liaisons Councilman Jim Reeve Councilman Peter Schmidt August 12, 2014 -16- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA (Continued) Below are the TATAC Recommendations: 2003 TATAC Recommendations • 1 unit or less per developable acre should be earned based on quality of design using a matrix • Prepare Design Guidelines(thematic architecture) • Strive to achieve 50%open space • No"big box"commercial development • Minimize impervious surface • 150'-300'roadside buffers • Connected trail system • Allow varying lots sizes with no lot size minimum • Active adult communities encouraged and treated differently As everyone is aware, the BRAC process took place after the 2002 Committee made their recommendation. As a result of BRAC the Transition Area was reformed: 1991 Comprehensive Plan 2009 Comprehensive Plan f ,�� .-, H. R}� ' ..s,--.,.\, aR 'Ve °'<,-t .«iM 4 I E rx j e August 12, 2014 -17- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA (Continued) In 2009 the Comprehensive Plan was Amended; however, this did not include a separate chapter for the Transition Area: 2009 Comp Plan: Princess Anne &Transition Area Chapter • No separate chapter for Transition Area • Shared vision and general land use r 7.7VPAiles- '., policies , ro.e..n...arre..no.are. Below are the activities of the Committee to-date: 2013 TA-ITA Citizens Advisory Committee • Reviewed and updated vision statement for Transition Area • Drafting Comprehensive Plan Policy Document amendments • Updating TA Design Guidelines • Drafting zoning ordinance is August 12, 2014 -18- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA (Continued) The Committee presented a Briefing to the Planning Commission and has had several meetings with the public: Outreach • Initial report and recommendations to Planning Commission (PC) • Public involvement and feedback —PC Workshop: April 21 —Stakeholder Focus Groups: April 24-May 2 —General Public Meeting: April 28 —Discussions with Tidewater Builders Association From the feedback, the Committee has received recommendations that appear to be on the right track with what the public prefers: Feedback • General: —Committee recommendations on the right track — No major changes from existing,just need to enforce • Public Meeting — Large lot sizes(20,000 sq.ft.or more) • Development Community — Flexibility of varying lot sizes —Address Pungo Area of TA with a Pungo Village Master Plan August 12, 2014 -19- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA A few of the Committee Members traveled to Suffolk to see small lot development and believe it can be done, if it is done correctly: Example Cluster Pattern Development and Open Space Kings Fork Farm-Suffolk Example Cluster Pattern Development and Open Space Kings Fork Farm-Suffolk 14 August 12, 2014 II -20- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA Cluster Pattern Development and Open Space Kings Fork Farm - Suffolk kX �-�aX�fi 2 ,.e'a'4u ` 4 x� I �d 3 it The development has bike lanes both ways: Cluster Pattern Development and Open Space Kings Fork Farm - Suffolk iiiiimi- ,, A 'P{ . % ia; o '. es .. &^ Poi°' August 12, 2014 11 -21- CITY MAN;AGE R'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA The garages are located in the back of the houses in this development: Cluster Development and Open Space Kings Fork Farm -Suffolk t4 Ilt-rf § .. s -, '' icedsa. -- - --"',;. _146*---,-%--....,..,- _at, n The only additional recommendations to the 2002 Committee Recommendations are to allow varying lot sizes with no lot size minimum and active adult communities encouraged and treated differently: 2003 TATAC Recommendations • 1 unit or less per developable acre should be earned based on quality of sign using a matrix • Prepare Design Guidelinesde {thematic architecture) • No"big box • Strive to achieve 50%open space "commercialdevelopment • nervious surface develop • 150Mi '-300imize' roadsideimpbuffers • Connected trail system • Allow varying lots sizes with no lot size minimum • e adultcommunities encouraged and treated differently commun is August 12, 2014 -22- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA Below are the Draft Recommendations that allow for smaller lots to create more open space: TA-ITA CAC Draft Recommendations • Residential Density — Earned maximum of up to one dwelling unit/developable acre and no more,based on quality of design • Lot Size Minimums(large lot and cluster pattern) • Open Space Definitions and Allotment — Active vs.Passive — Residential vs.Non-Residential • "Rural Transitional"Thematic Design • No solid fencing • Prepare an Open Space and Trails Network Master Plan and implement through CIP and private development Below is the path forward and a meeting with the TBA for final recommendations: Path Forward • September 2014: CAC Reviews Final Draft Recommendations —Policies —Guidelines —Ordinance • October 2014: Planning Commission public hearing • November 2014: City Council public hearing Vice Mayor Jones expressed his appreciation to Mr. Branch and the entire Committee for their hard work. August 12, 2014 -23- CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSITION AREA ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Louis R. Jones,DECLARED the City Council Workshop ADJOURNED at 5:30 P.M. manda Finley-Barn , CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk R Hodges Fraser, MMC City Clerk City of Virginia Beach August 12, 2014