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Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 28, 2024
Mayor Robert M. Dyer called to order the CITY COUNCIL FORMAL SESSION in the City Council
Conference Room, City Hall, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 2:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,David
Hutcheson, Robert W "Worth"Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman, Chris Taylor, Vice Mayor
Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
None
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MOUNT IRA SHMORE SHOOTING UPDATE
2:01 P.M.
City Manager Duhaney advised Chief Neudigate would like to provide the next steps and answer any
questions the Body may have concerning the tragic loss of life and a wounding that occurred outside the
carnival footprint over the weekend near Mt. Trashmore.
Chief Neudigate expressed the Police Departments condolences to the victims and their families. Chief "
Neudigate advised the shooting on May 25t1i resulted in a fatality of a 15 year old female and critical
wounding of an 18 year old male who has been downgraded from critical to serious condition and remains
in the ICU. Chief Neudigate advised detectives have been working around the clock to investigate what
was originally believed started as a fight within the carnival and now believes this shooting is a separate
and isolated incident outside of the carnival. Chief Neudigate advised the investigation has been very
difficult as Police Officers have been continually lied to by the individuals who were there, making bringing
justice to the victims'families challenging. Chief Neudigate advised this case remains the utmost priority
and asked the viewing public to please bring forward any information they have, no matter how trivial it
may seem. If anyone may have captured any footage on their cell phone, it can be uploaded on the Police
Department's website to the digital evidence platform and investigated. Chief Neudigate emphasized a lot
ofpeople were in the area and believes someone has information that would help solve the case.
Chief Neudigate advised he would like to briefly discuss the status of violent crime in the City and
distributed the Weekly Analysis for VBPD Engagement& Strategies (WAVES), Shooting Victims: Year to
Date Comparison and a list of Youth Services Unit Initiatives, attached hereto and made a part of the
record.
May 28, 2024
WAVES
Weekly Analysis for VBPD Engagement&Strategies
Citywide
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!<. Male 582 484 46 52 _�
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Crime Statistics for •• Ending 05/25/2024*
28 Day 91 Day YTD
2023 YTD 2024 YTD 2024 YTD
04/28/2023 04/28/2024 02/25/2023 02/25/2024 % 3 Year Av of % 3 Year YTD Compared to
3 Year Avg of to to s Ending Ending
Violent Crime to to Change 28 Days Change 91 Days Change Avg 3 Year YTD
05/25/2023 05/25/2024 05/25/2023 05/25/2024 05/25/2023 05/25/2024 Avg
HomicideZ 0 2 N/C 0.7 8 6 25% 7.0 11 7 36% 22%9.0
Rape 9 6 -33% 8.7 19 15 -21% 19.3 38 19 .50% 33.7 -44%
Robbery 13 9 -31% 12.7 38 28 26% 38.3 51 55 8% 59.7 -8%
Aggravated Assault 15 26 731% 18.7 66 65 2% 67.0 103 96 -7% 100.7 -5%
Total Violent Crime 37 43 16Y. 40.7 131 114 -13% 131.7 203 177 -13% 203.0 -13906
2024 YTD
04/28/2023 04/28/2024 % 3 Year Avg of % 3 Year Avg of 02/25/2023 02/25/2024 2023 YTD 2024 YTD
Y• 3 Year YTD Compared to
Property Crime to to to to
Change 91 Days Ending Ending
Change 28 Days Change Avg 3 Year YTD
05/25/2023 05/25/2024 05/25/2023 05/25/2024 05/25/2023 05/25/2024 Avg
Commercial Burglary 7 13 86% 14.0 41 49 20% 35.3 55 62 13% 50.0 24%
Residential Burglary 16 19 19% 20.7 51 1 45 -12% 54.0 79 84 6% 90.3 -7%
Motor Vehicle Theft 80 37 -54% 61.7 206 131 -3691. 200.3 312 228 -27% 335.0 -32%
Larceny from Motor Vehicle' 186 116 -38% 241.0 603 387 -36% 676.0 960 624 35% 1,066.0 41%
All Other,Larceny 413 392 -5% 320.7 1,127 1,177 4% 905.7 1,783 1,822 2% 1,429.3 27%
Total Property Crime 702 577 18% 658.0 Z028 1,789 -12% 1,871.3 3,189 2,820 -12% 2,970.7 -S%
Total Part 1 Crime 739 620 -16% 698.7 tl _771296 !` 12% � •6%
'Ho�Footnotes:
'Homicides,rapes,and aggravated assaults are reported by victim;motor vehicle thefts are reported by vehicle,all other offenses are reported by incident Generated on:Monday,May 27,2024
='MURDER/NONNEGLIGENTMANSLAUGHTER'&'NEGLIGENT MANSLAUGHTER'only. Excluded. 'AUTO FATALITY,NEGLIGENT'&'JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE'. Data Source:PDReporting..MV_MasterReporting
'Larceny from Motor Vehicle category includes 23F Larceny from Motor Vehicle&23G Larceny,M.V.Parts or Accessories 'Data entry may not be complete for time period
LN/C indicates the percent change is Not Calculable;one cannot divide by zero Compiled by:VBPD Analytical Services Unit
Shooting Victims : Year to Date Comparison
Homicide Victims
2021 2022 2023 2024 2022 / 2024 2023 / 2024 3YR Avg. Year 2023 2024 % ChangA
Precinct 1 5 6 4 1 -83% -75% -80% Gun 10 1 7 1 -30%
Precinct 2 12 7 S S -29% 0% -38% All 11 7 -36%
Precinct 3 10 8 15 8 0% -47% -27%
Precinct 4 10 6 12 9 50% -25% -4%
-15% -36% -31%
Youth Services Unit Initiatives
• Youth Outreach Programs • Committees
• Badges & Board Games • Juvenile Justice Committee
• Blue Knights Chess Club • School Safety Task Force
• Camp Blue Line
• Camp Connect • Partnership Programs
• Youth Advisory Panel • 3rd Grade Mentor Program
• Police Athletic League • An Achievable Dream
• Rec Center Mentor Program • Kids Law Academy
• Blue Line Mentor Program • Life Enrichment Center
• Parks After Dark
• Community Services • VBCPS Tech Center Public Safety
• Gun Lock Program Program
• Project Lifesaver • VBCPS Public Safety Program @
• School Resource Officer Program Green Run High School
• VBFD Safety Squad
• Youth Volunteer, Internship, and Career • Boys and Girls Club Passport to
Programs Manhood
• Patrol Aide Program • Bridging the Gap
• College Internship Program • United in Him (Twin Canal)
• Public Safety Cadets
• Summer Youth Employment
• Education Programs for Youth
• Arrive Alive
• Youth Police Academy
• Virginia Rules
• It's Not a Joke (school threat
awareness)
• Education Programs for Officers
• Juvenile Justice for recruits
• Inservice training for officers
• Juvenile Perspectives
CITY COUNCILS BRIEFINGS
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Mayor Dyer welcomed Mike Mauch, Chair and Julie Brenman, Chief Operating Officer—Fountainworks.
Brenman expressed her appreciation ti City Councilforcontinued iii
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Here is
2024 90-Day Festival Task Force
Julie Brenman, Fountainworks
Michael Mauch, Chair
May 28, 2024
i summary ofthe Resolutionii 90 /a iForce:
Resolution Direction
The Task Force consisted of 16 voting members including a member designated by each member of
the City Council,as well as a representative of the following entities:
• The Resort Advisory Commission,
• The Arts and Humanities Commission,
• The Minority Business Council,
• The Central Business District Association,
• The Virginia Beach Hotel Association,
• The Virginia Beach Restaurant Association.
The City Manager and City Attorney provided staff support to the Task Force which included a
facilitator, a representative of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, a representative of Parks and
Recreation, a representative of Emergency Management, and a representative from Budget and
Management Services.
The Task Force was charged with proposing revisions to the current Oceanfront Parks Policy and
developing a festival funding criteria and process. The 90 Day Festival Task Force met for their first
meeting on Thursday,February 15,2024. The 16 members appointed to the Task Force represented a
broad and diverse group of Virginia Beach residents,business owners,and event producers.
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Overview
Meeting Dates:February 15,16;March 7,21;April 11; May 6
Task Force Members: City Staff Members
Michael Mauch—Chair BJ Baumann,Vice-Chair Brande Rumpf,Staff Liaison
Lauren Bland Jaketa Clark-Thompson Bill Kelly,Convention&Visitors Bureau
Nancy Creech Gerald Daniels Hunter Anderson,Budget&Mgmt.Svs.
Jeanne Evans-Cox Carla Hesseltine Amanda Parrish,Parks and Recreation
Nick Jacovides Mark Johnson Andrew Booden,Emergency Mgmt.
David Leader Deepak Nachnani Kara Shoup,Recorder
Robert"Bob"Pizzini Dr.Cynthia Romero Julie Brenman,Fountainworks
George Waters John Zirkle Beverly Foster,Fountainworks
Here is the Executive
Volunteer Hours: 32 Total Hours:512
Summary:
Executive Summary
Over the past 90 days the Festival Task Force, through its appointed volunteers, facilitators and its
liaison,worked on the following key matters in furtherance of the direction provided in the resolu{ion.
Meeting Dates:
• Feb.15,2024,from 9:OOam—4:30pm, Feb. 16,2024,from 9:OOam—12:OOpm;
• March 7,2024,from 9:OOam—4:30pm,March 21,2024,from 9:OOam—2:30pm;
• April 11,2024,from 9:OOam—4:30pm,
• May 6,2024,from 10:OOam—11:OOam
Objectives
• Updating the Oceanfront Parks Policy
• Criteria for ROI of large festivals for visitors
• Criteria for ROI for festivals for local residents
• Criteria to ensure festivals are inclusive for diverse audiences.
• Process for evaluating requests for financial or in-kind support to festivals.
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turnedMs. Brenman the presentation over r Mr Mauch:
Definitions
The Task
Forceprovided rr Tourism and Community
Tourism Events
A Tourism Event is a special event that furthers the City's
economic development goals, CVB's marketing efforts -
and is primarily intended to attract participants from out "';-""
of the immediate area.A Tourism Event means an event, �ti�f:
such as a major convention, trade show,sporting activity,
or festival,with potential to attract guests outside of a 50- �'" �''
mile radius and to produce significant increased � --°
economic impact for the City of Virginia Beach through 'My,
overnight stays. Advertising and marketing must be �j -;` '. �.
directed outside a 50-mile radius of the City of Virginia i
Beach. '+
The event must generate a minimum of 1,000 verifiable - �,
hotel room nights during the event to be considered a
Tourism Event.
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ITEM#75724
Community Events
The next
A Community Event is focused on the community.
These types of events are organized and attended
predominately by people from the community or
nearby region. People that attend these events
generally do not travel from out of town specifically to
- attend these types of events.There may or may not
be a charity focus with these events. A Tourism
' "' Event is distinguished from a Community Event by
�• � its ability to attract a significant percentage of its
,� ,;;. __ =E_ -�"�� `� -„� attendees from greater than 50-miles beyond the
"'' '��« ol� City's boundaries.
Over time, a Community Event may grow into a
Tourism Event when it is able to generate a minimum
of 1,000 verifiable hotel room nights.
several I' provide Recommending GuidingPrincipals:
Recommending Guiding Principals
#1
Our Oceanfront is the premier location, so festivals at the
Oceanfront will be primarily produced by the City and
professional producers in order to protect the Oceanfront
and Virginia Beach communities.
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Recommending Guiding Principals
#2
Virginia Beach strives to provide inclusive festivals and
events appealing to diverse audiences. Diverse festivals
and events provide benefits to the community beyond
tourism dollars and thus are welcomed and encouraged.
Recommending Guiding Principals
#3
Festivals and events that receive in-kind or financial City
support need to produce a return on investment (ROI) to
Virginia Beach residents.
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Recommending Guiding Principals
#4
The process for approving festivals and events needs to
be standardized, consistent, and clear to applicants and
Virginia Beach staff.
Recommending Guiding Principals.,-
Al
Financial or in-kind support from the City must go
through an independent process.
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Recommending Guiding Principals
#6
Producers must be held accountable for their events, and
the City must enforce rules.
Recommending Guiding Principals
#7
Politics shall not be a part of the legitimate event
approval process.
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slidesThe nextfew provide rr ♦ rl Information on GuidingPrincipal
Additional Information on Guiding
Principal #5
Festival Funding Criteria and
Process
Community Events
We recommend City Council allocate separate and distinct funding from the
General Fund for Community Events.
o Any funding for Community Events should not come from the TIP Fund
as that is reserved for tourism investment.
o The City must quantify the dollar value of in-kind services provided to
events. Even if the City does not currently charge for the services, it is
important to recognize their value to event producers and cost to
taxpayers.
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Community Events
Process for Funding Community Events:
1.CVB staff conducts an initial vetting to determine if an event is a Community Event or a
Tourism Event based on verifiable criteria. The event must generate a minimum of 1,000
verifiable hotel room nights during the event to be considered a Tourism Event.
2.If a Community Event would like to request cash assistance from the City, a newly formed
Community Events Committee will review qualifications and determine funding subject to the
event coinciding with the City's marketing objectives. In-kind services from the City will be
considered as part of the total package.(See recommendations regarding the new Committee
below).
Community Events
Process for Funding Community Events(continued):
3. Evaluation criteria ,by priority,for financial or in-kind request for Community Events:
a. Community ROI:Events that appeal to diverse audiences and provide a
community benefit.Community ROI also supports community vibrancy,
well-being,inclusion, belonging,and connectedness.This is the highest
priority criteria for Community Events.
b. Image of Virginia Beach ROI:Positive media impressions for Virginia
Beach(local, regional,national marketing)
c. Financial ROI for Virginia Beach:Benefit to the local economy is a priority
(anticipated tourism revenue and local economic impact)
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CommunityA new Immittee is recommende&
Motion Direction For Newly Formed
Community Event Funding Committee
4. We recommend the City create a new Community Events Committee(modeled
after the City's Arts&Humanities Commission)
a) The committee will comprise of 7-11 members,including pertinent business
association representatives,community representatives,and representatives from
the hotel and restaurant associations.
b) The committee will review funding requests for Community Events three times per
year.
c) The committee will establish parameters for receipt of funds and/or in-kind services
from the City.
d) The City will set aside funding from the General Fund annually for Community
Events for the committee to allocate.
e) The City needs to provide staff(estimated at 3 FTEs)to support the work of the
committee and administer funding.
Motion Direction For Newly Formed
Community Event Funding Committee
f) The committee will use the ROI criteria noted above,as well as emphasize funding
for events that:
i. Are appealing to diverse audiences and fill a unique or unmet need;
ii. Have the ability to grow into Tourism Events;and
iii. Promote collaborations or partnerships to support newer producers in gaining
experience.
g) The committee will make recommendations for Community Events that can be held
at the Oceanfront during the non-resort season.
h) The committee will ensure accountability by reviewing documentation of spending
and impact after awards are given.
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90-DA Y FESTIVAL TASK FORCE UPDATE
Tourism Events are recommended to be handled by the Convention and Hisitor�Bureau:
Tourism Event
Recommended Process for "Tourism Events": To be handled by the
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
1. CVB staff conducts an initial vetting to determine if an event is a Community Event
or a Tourism Event based on verifiable criteria. The event must generate a
minimum of 1,000 verifiable hotel room nights during the event to be considered a
Tourism Event.
2. The CVB Staff will recruit and vet requests for events that promote tourism.
Certain large Tourism Events receive incentives.
3. City Council will need to review and approve financial support after the staff brings
the proposal to them for consideration.
Festival Funding Criteria and Process
4. Evaluation criteria,by priority,for financial and in-kind requests for Tourism Events:
i. Financial ROI for Virginia Beach: Benefit to the local economy is the highest
priority for Tourism Events(anticipated tourism revenue and local economic
impact).
ii. Image of Virginia Beach ROI: Positive media impressions for Virginia Beach is a
secondary priority(local,regional, national marketing).
iii. Community ROI:Events that appeal to diverse audiences and provide a
community benefit.Community ROI also supports community vibrancy,well-
being, inclusion, belonging,and connectedness.
5. The Resort Investment Committee(RIC)and Resort Advisory Committee(RAC)
are designated by Ordinance to review Tourism Investment Program)TIP
expenditures;Any TIP fund expenditures for event must be reviewed by RIC and
RAC.
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90 DAY FESTIVAL TASK FORCE UPDATE
ITEM#75 724
(Continued)
Here are the Next Steps:
Next Steps
With the conclusion of this report, your resolution
dissolves this 91 D. Force
ScheduleOther areas that were outside the scope of the resolution
that still need some discussions and recommendations:
' : R vs. • •
. R01 Study— City Financial Sponsorship dollar amount that
would require a study
. Food and Alcohol Review addendum
Questions ` w
---ora:' '`° u •r w ra
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Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Brenman and Mr.Mauch for the presentation.
May 28, 2024
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ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE
ITEM#75725
3:37P.M.
Council Member Wooten stepped out for the Atlantic Park Update and Laskin Road Stop-Light Request
Presentations due to a potential conflict of interests.
Mayor Dyer welcomed Kathy Warren, Director—Planning. Ms. Warren expressed her appreciation to
City Council for their continued support:
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Atlantic Park
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May 28, 2024
Director,Kathy Warren, • Community Development
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ATLANTIC I UPDATE
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Presentation Overview
• Atlantic Park Pro ect Summar ��
• Construction Progress �'�'""_� ma`s
• Budget Status "�"" eta
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• Project Schedule and p _
Anticipated Delivery � L
• Next Steps �
Here is
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ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE 3 VB
Iglimpse / the AtlanticParkProject:
Atlantic Park Project • 3,500-Person(5,000 with Outdoor
• 300 Units of Multi-family Housing Amphitheater)Entertainment Venue
• 106,000 Square Feet Retail/Restaurant 2 Parking Garages(1,475 Spaces)
• 10,000 Square Feet Office 2.68 Acre Surf Lagoon
• 20 Surf Bungalow Units 1/2 mile of rehabilitated public streets
Estimated Total Development Cost$350 Million
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Here is the Construction Progress:
Construction Progress
Parking
"''- Garages
_ 68%Complete
t"a � :� s Entertainment
g • Venue
Infrastructure c _ Mixed-Use
56%Complete F r-���r� _. 20%Complete
Surf Lagoon �
47%
ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE 5 VB
Atlantic Park Budget Status
• Parking Garages 71%D Expended
• Entertainment Venue 29°/D Expended ,,P
• Off-Site Infrastructure 53%Expended �ti '- � t- �'.
• Mixed-Use 24% Expended �_ - � ��=�� 4J
• Surf Lagoon 24% Expended
gTLANTIC PARK UPDATE 6 vg
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ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE
ITEM#75725
(Continued)
Public FundingOverview
Capital Improvement Program Project City Contribution
Atlantic Park Parking $47,750,000
Atlantic Park Entertainment Venue $54,797,614
ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE 7
Atlantic Park Streetscapes $6,000,000
Atlantic Park Off-Site Infrastructure $34,967,955
Atlantic Park Site Acquisition $9,194,182
Total $152,709,751
Here are the Anticipated Delivery dates.•
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ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE
ITEM#75725
(Continued)
Current Status
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ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE 9 V8
Here are the Next Steps:
Next Steps
Community Development Authority(CDA)Annual Meeting
Review of the CDA Bond Closing from March 30,2023
Prepare CDA meeting schedule in anticipation of project moving from
construction to operational
ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE 10 VB
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ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE
ITEM#75725
(Continued)
VIRGINIA
BEACH ATLANTIC PARK UPDATE 11
Ms. Warren continued on to brief the next presentation.
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LASKIN ROAD STOP-LIGHT REQUEST
ITEM#75726
3:55 P.M.
Laskin Road Traffic Signal
The Canopy Project
KATHY WARREN, DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC BRIEFING I May 28,2024
Here are the Disclosures:
DISCLOSURES
• Applicant:TFJG Canopy,LLC,W.Taylor Franklin
• Architect:Cox,Kliewer&Company,Herb Shartle
• Engineer:Timmons Group,John Zaszewski
• Legal:Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders,LLP, Rob
��.,• Beaman
• Financing:Towne Bank
LASKIN ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL-THE CANOPY PPOIECT I 3
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LASKIN ROAD STOP-LIGHT REQUEST
ITEM#75726
(Continued)
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
• Project Background
• Conceptual Layout and Elevations
• Laskin Road/Winwood Intersection
• Cost Participation Proposal and Possible Future '
Ordinance for City Council Consideration
• Discussion a r {+
LASKIN ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL-tHE CANOPY PROJECT
The next two (2)slides provide background information:
BACKGROUND
1413 Laskin Road Property
• Former Virginia Beach City Public Schools
(VBCPS)Laskin Road Annex Administration
Facility
• Located in Hilltop SGA,designated for high-
quality mixed-use,retail and office
• Total Site Size-12.41+/-Acres zoned
Conditional B4
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LASKIN ROAD STOP-LIGHT REQUEST
ITEM#75726
(Continued)
BACKGROUND
The Canopy Project
• VBCPS solicited an RFP for redevelopment in June 2021 _ r
• Seven proposals received;four teams interviewed
• TFJG's Canopy Project unanimously recommended by
VBCPS/City review panel it
• School Board approved sale on April 26,2022 for$7M
• City Council approved School Board's sale and retention of
funds May 3,2022
• Conditional rezoning from A-12 to Conditional B-4 for
development of mixed retail,office and up to 132 apartment
units approved by City Council on September 6,2022
• 111 Site Plan submission to DSC August 24,2023
• Demolition of School completed in August of 2023
• Total Development Cost anticipated:$82M(Anticipated
$450,000 RE Taxes Annually)
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The next few slides provide conceptual graphics of the Canopy Project:
THE CANOPY CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION
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LASKIN ROAD STOP-LIGHT REQUEST
ITEM#75726
(Continued)
THE CANOPY CONCEPTUAL ELEVATION
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• 132 Multifamily Units
• 50,000 SF Office -
• 9600 SF Commercial _ Z
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LASKIN ROAD STOP-LIGHT REQUEST
ITEM#75726
(Continued)
The area circled in yellow is the location for a proposed traffic signal:
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
n
FOR CONSIDERATION
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LASKINROAD STOP-LIGHT REQUEST
ITEM#75726
(Continued)
The next couple of slides provide Cost Participation Proposal details:
COST PARTICIPATION PROPOSAL
• During the site plan process,the Developer asked if the City would consider cost
participating with the addition of a traffic signal at Laskin Road and Winwood Drive
• The Traffic Signal will provide improved pedestrian connectivity and safety from the
shared-use path on the North side of Laskin Road to the public open space amenities
located at the Canopy property
• Intersection provides access to Linlier Neighborhood to the North and Chanticleer
Apartments to the South
• Laskin Road is under construction and will have six travel lanes in this area when the
project is complete
• In the future,the restaurant development of the outparcel warrants a traffic signal
• Hilltop SGA Plan recommends major street improvements that support urban,walkable
environments that are positioned to service growth
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COST PARTICIPATION PROPOSAL FOR
CONSIDERATION c ;• s , _
• City cost participates for an amount Not IS IS
to Exceed$1M for a traffic signal at
Winwood Drive and Laskin Road to
improve pedestrian and vehicular safety °
at this intersection ® _ + sA•p
• At City Council's direction,an ordinance
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can be placed on the agenda and ;.
considered for this cost participation in
June,2024
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LASKIN ROAD STOP-LIGHT REQUEST
ITEM#75726
(Continued)
DISCUSSION
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Mayor Dyer expressed his appreciation to Ms. Warren for the presentations.
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CITY AMNA GER'S BRIEFING
PENDING PLANNING ITEMS
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Mayor Dyer welcomed Kaitlen Alcock, Planningi i i and Kevin Kemp, Zoning Administrator
Planning i Community Development. i expressed his appreciation i City Councilfor
continued iii
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There
PLANNING ITEMS
DUNE 4'"&JUNE 18"'CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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BEACH
are 8)Planning Items scheduledfor
SUMMARY — June 4tn
May
8 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration
1. City of Virginia8each
• Code Amendment
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&Staff
2. GtyofVirginiaBeach
• Code Amendment
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&S[aff
3. GtyofVirginiaBeach—Distrkt3
• Modification of Conditions
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&Staff
4. MIIItaryAvlabonMuseum—Dlstrkt2
• Modifica[ionofConditions
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&Staff
5. Mkheledeland—District 5
• Conditional Use Permit(Wildlife Rehabilitation Center)
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&Staff
6. M(lestone Manw,LLC—Distrct 1
• Conditional Use Permit(Daycare Center in Religious Use)
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&StaH
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SUMMARY — June 4tn
8 Planning Items Scheduled for City Council's Consideration
7. SusanneMColligon—District6
• Conditional Use Permi[(Short Term Rental)
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&Statf
g. SamanthaCarrow—Districts
• Conditional Use Permit(Short Term Rental)
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&St aft
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An Ordinance to amend Section 103 of the City Zoning Ordinance pertaining to
the granting of modifications by the Zoning Administrator.
Proposed fee: $200;Authority:Virginia Code Section 15.2-2286; Documentation
found at Planning Department-2875 Sabre Street,Suite 500 (757) 385-4621.
Staff recommends Approval
Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend A royal
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• The proposed Amendment adds subsection(m)to Section 103 of the Zoning Ordinance,
which would grant the Zoning Administratortheauthority to make minor modifications to the
Zoning Ordinance.
• The Text Amendment would accomplish the following:
1. Allow administrative modifications up to five percent of any dimensional requirement
2. Establish a notification process
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3. Establish a$200 fee
• The text amendment received unanimous support by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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23 VO The zonina administrator is authorized to grant a modification of up to five(5)
24 perc f afly provision contained in the zoning ordinance viath respect to physica
25 reauirements on a lot or parcel Qf land.including but not limited to size,height,locatio
26 or features of or related to any building,structute.or improvements,if the administrator
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• A five percent modification may be applied to any physical requirement of a lot or parcel
of land,including but not limited to:
• Size,height,or location of features of any building,structure,or improvement
kiqLMArdiUlhal
29 Q)the stnct aL)pl"tion of the ordinance would produce undue hardship an
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31 (it)SUCh hardship is not shared generaltV by other properties in the sam
32 zonina district and the same vicinjty�and
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34 in)the authorization of the modification vvill ricit be of substantial cletfirwrit to
35 adjacent Property and the character of the zoning MOO will not be change
36 by the arantina of the modification.
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ITEM#75 72 7
(Continued)
The Zoning Administrator must make three findings
of the Board ofZoning Appeals per Section 15.2-2309 of the Code of Virginia)
19 See.10J.Aryrilnl•ftNion.
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A notification process is established priorto the approval ofa request,including:
1. Written notice to the adjoining property owners.They have 21 days to respond
2. A sign must
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23 Iml The zom edmmtstrator is euthor¢ed to rent a moddlcaUon of u to hv✓�`�
24 rcent of en rowsion contained m the zom ordinance wnh respect to�s¢al
25 requirements on a Ip1 or panel of land including but not tanned to size.neiaht.bcatron
26 or features of or related to anv budding.stru[ture or improvements.if Ne edmmis[ralor
27 finds in wrrlrng that
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29 01 the strict application of the ordinance would produce undue hardsmp and
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31 lul such nardshw is not snared generally by other woDerties m the same
32 zotnng distract end the same wamN.and
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34 u0 the aulhorizabon of the modifcatron will not be of substantial detnment to
35 adlacenl DropedV antl the character of Ina Iomnq OiSU¢I wdl not bo rhangeA
36 by the granting of the rtroddreetion.
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be posted on - property for0 days
Once the Zoning Administrator makes a decision,written notice must be sent to the
applicant and any adjoining property owner that responded in writing.
38 Prior to the granting of a modification the zoning administrator shall dive all
39 adiamng procertv owners written notice of the request for moddtcaUon. and an
40 opoorturnN to respond to the request within 21 days of the date of[he notice.A sign
41 shell be posted on the orocerty subject to the moddicaUon from the application date,for
42 30 days The zoning administrator shall deade on the application for modlUcahon and
43 issue a written decision wdh a co rovided to the a hcant and an ad oinin
44 landowner who res nded in wnhn to the notice sent ursuant to this ara rah The
45 rzamo o M Ie zoning a minis ra or s a cons i u e a easwn wi m e purnew of 6
46 15 2-2311 and may be�ealed to.the board of zoniir��peals Decisions of the board
47 of zoning appeals may be apcealed to the cgcun court es provided by 5 15 2-2314
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ITEM#75 72 7
(Continued)
If the request is denied,the applicant may submit an application for a variance to be
considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals,or
The decision maybe appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals
36 Pnor to the granting of a modrficetion. the zoning adminisUator shall give all
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There is a$200 application fee for each lot upon which there is a request
The fee
39 adtoining property owners written notice of the request for moddication. and en
40 opportundv to respond to the request within 21 days of the date of the notice.A sign
41 shall be posted on the procertv subject to the modification from the application date.for
42 30 days.The zoning administrator shall detlde on the application for modification and
43 issue a written decison with a co rovided to the a licant and an adbinin
44 landowner who res nded in wrrtin to the notice sent ursuant to this ara ra h.The
45 decision of the zoning administrators I constitute a decision wthin the purview of&
46 15 2-2311 and may be appealed to the board of zoning appeals.Decisions of the board
47 of zoning appeals may be appealed to the circuit court as provided by 6 15 2-2314
includes the costof staff resources
49 Every application for a modrfication shall be sent to the Zonrng Admmistrator and
50 accompanied by a fee of two hundred dollars($200 00)Such fee shall include all costs
51 of Blatt resources and nouf�calion Each lot upon which a moddica6on is requested shall
52 be sub act of a se crate a licafion and fee.
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CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
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An Ordinance to amend Section 1906 of the City Zoning Ordinance pertaining to
the composition of the Old Beach Design Review Committee.
Staff recommends A_pproval
Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend ApprOVel
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• The proposed Amendment is to Section 1906 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Old
Beach Design Review Committee.
• The amendment would accomplish the following:
,� 1. Change the required composition of the committee members
2. Clarify the terms of the committee member's appointments
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ITEM#75 72 7
(Continued)
The Old Beach
following
changed1. The number of required representatives from the Resort Advisory Commission is
from two to•
2. One o be a licensed design professional . -
experience
21; (b)The Oltl Beach Design Review Committee shall consist of five(5)members
29 selected by Virgina Beach City "bid-)9ne f1)representative from the
30 Resort Advisory Commission, esentatives who reside or own
31 property wthin the area encompassetl by the Old Beach Overlay District n
32 one iU licensed design professional with relevant erork experience All
33 comma ee mein ers s a i to y oe a qe or experience a make
34 decisions on questons of quaneighborhood planning or design A member of the
35 Cdy of Virginia Beach Planning stall snail serve as liaison to the committee as
36 needed.
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3E ic)The composition of the Committee as of Sr27/2024 shad all be reappointe0 in
39 4ompliance wdh the requirements above and hvo shall be appointed to an initial
40 pne-year term hvo appginted to an initial h•:o-year term.and one appointed to a
41 three-near term.•with am;subsequent reappointments being for three-year terms
OF i
committeeAs of May 21,2024,the ••rs will have the following terms of appointment:
•members
member
All reappointments
2E (b)The Old Beach Design Review Committee shall consist of five(6)members
29 seleced by Virginia Beach CRy Council,Ava�on 1 representative from the
30 Resort Advisory Commission, three (3) representatives rfio reside or ov;n
31 property within the area encompassetl by the Old Beach Overlay District and
32 Qne (t) licensed design professional with relevant erork experience All
33 commttee members shall be qualified by knowledge or experience to make
34 decisions on questions of neighborhood planning or design. A member of the
36 Cdy of Virginia Beach Planning staff shall serve as liaison to the committee as
36 needed.
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38 rc)The composition of the Committee as of 5/2 112 0 2 4 shall all be reappointed in
39 compliance r:fth the requirements above and hvo shall be appointed to an initial
40 one-^ear tear No appointed to an initial Mo-year term and one appointed to a
41 three-ear term :ith am'subsequent reappointments Deinq*cr three-•ear terms
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Mr Kemp turned the presentation
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH ITEM
Alt
May
City Council:District 3
location:500 Studio Drive&599 Studio Drive,Suites 2A&2B
MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
Staff recommendsApproval
Planning Commission voted 11 to Oto recommend Approval a
• A Modification of Conditions request to amend language within a Restrictive Deed to allow for a
public building and public meeting grounds at the Lakeview Corporate Park
• The City is under contract to acquire 7.82-acres of the 21.3-acre parcel and plans to utilize the
existing 65,700 square foot building for the Office of the Voter Registrar and Central Absentee ��Q
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Mount Trashmore Park
• Site was rezoned in 1998 for the
development of a corporate office park
Existing Bui
�' The 1998 approval included a list of
Holland Road
Mount Trashmore Park
Existing Bui
Holland Road
permitted uses
• A 2009 Modification expanded the list of
_:> -,. .. permitted uses;however,Public Buildings
�= and/or Public Meeting Grounds was not
�" included as a permitted use
• The existing office/warehouse building is
located on Unit 1.There is no plan to
develop the vacant site known as Unit 2A
or 2B at this time
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• 192 parking spaces provided on-sits
• There are existing pedestrian
connections from the site to Mount
����� Trashmore Park
I No known opposition
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MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM
City Council:District 2 4,
Location:1341 Princess Anne Road
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MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONS
Staff recommendsAp�rov_al
Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend Approval ly VB
Modification of Conditions request for the
Military Aviation Museum to expand
operating hours and to add more defining
criteria for special events held on the
property
�11� No changes proposed to the existing site
Jl '; layout
• Ample room to accommodate parking
and queuing of vehicles on site
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• Seeking to modify current operating hours: Events customarily incidental to the museum
• Current- 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,7 days use are not considered a special event
a week,to dusk in summer months
• Proposed-9:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.,7
days a week,and no later than 10 p.m.
for special events
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• No more than 8 special events per calendar
'� year that meet the following criteria:
• Events of an outdoor nature,having
outdoor amplified sound,and which
exceed 500 persons in attendance
• Special Event Permit reviewed and
• approved by the Special Events Office will
be required for each event meeting this
'" � criteria
• Presented to the Agricultural Advisory
Committee,who were supportive of the
request
• No known opposition
MILITARY AVIATION MUSCII�,1 .'7 ��
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MICHELE CLELAND
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May
City Council:District 5 5
Location:2285 London Bridge Road
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(Wildlife Rehabilitation Center)
Staff recommends Approval
Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend Approval
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• Request for a Conditional Use Permit fora Property zoned AG-2 Agriculture with
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to rehab deed restriction prohibiting residential
native avian species uses
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• Primary animals for rehab to be orphaned After 2 year probationary period with
and juvenile avians Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources,
will also rehabilitate injured avians `�
MICHELE CLELAND 126 ��r
� �I�g��"'F ,� `F�=� 6 years of experience as Category IV Wildlife Rehabber
��"'�� ;,��l�l�� , �ft�fk;;�._q;t�' ; Will apply for the required licensing with the
' ! � 1 �?�- ,���_ Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources(VDWR)
` �'` and U.S.Fish&Wildlife Service for avians and
�"' migratory birds
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• Animals to be kept in appropriate,outdoor enclosures
to acclimate to ambient temperature,weather,and
_Ash•' outdoor noises
�� Number of animals per enclosure determined by space
y requirements from VDWR
�I11� _���'������ ��� �`� Site subject to scheduled and random inspection by
_.-...��.,;; _'` • Applicant sponsored by a certified veterinarian(per
VDWR regulations)
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_ __ Video-monitoring to be installed
. a -,�� • Site currently fenced and to remain fenced
• 2 letters of support and 1 petition of support with 26
signatures from residents of Pine Ridge
'� No known opposition
MKHELE CLEUIND I J.' ��
MILESTONE MANOR, LLC ITEM
City Council:District 1 6
Location:4925 Providence Road
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(Day-care in Religious Use)
Staff recommends Approval
Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend Approval
May : 2024
r � �� Seeking a Conditional Use Permit to
.,, _ operate aDay-care/Child Care
Education Center in a Religious Use
+' '' � ® Received a Notice of Violation in
..�� January 2024 for operating without a
permit and applied for a CUP
immediately
� �, Part-time and full-time care provided
for children ages 5—12
t�I-�'` Part-time—Tuesday&Thursday
�f 1 Full-time—Monday—Friday
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• Currently provide care to 35 children;applicant
���: anticipates providing care up to 40 children next
year
• Offer a variety of educational services from
traditional subjects,electives,and tutoring
services
:,��illlltii Parents required to provide a Notice of Intent to
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Provide Home Instruction prior to enrollment
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• Hours of operation--8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
� No known opposition
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SUSANNE Mgets]LLI[CIO
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City Council:District 6 7
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location:304 28"Street,Unit 208
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT(Short Term Rental)
Staff recommends Approval
Planning Commission voted 11 to 0 to recommend Approval
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• Two-bedroom unit in the Playa
Rana Condominium building
t Past violation for this unit(June
2023)—Unit has not been rented
or advertised since September
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• 1 parking space required
;;-y (historical exemption granted)
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City Council:District 5
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recommendsStaff •• • .
Planning Commission voted 11 to 1 to recommend Approval
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There is one (1)Planning Item scheduledfor June 18
SUMMARY — June 18tn
1 Planning Item Scheduled for City CounciPs Consideration
10 Carl R.Ellis,Jr—District 8
• Deferred by CC on April 16,2024&May 21,2024
• Subdivision Variance(SecGon4.4(b)ofthe5ubdivision
Regulations)
• Recommended for Approval by Planning Commission&Staff
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CARL R. ELLIS, JR ITEM
City Council:District 8 1
Location:2620 Broad Bay Road
SUBDIVISION VARIANCE(Section 4.4(b)of the Subdivision Regulations)
Staff recommends Approval
Planning Commission voted 8 to 2 to recommend Approval
May 28,
• Deferred at the April 16,2024 and May 21,2024
City Council Meetings
�l #� Request for a Subdivision Variance to Section 4.4
{bj of Subdivision Regulations for Lot Width
a lot created by plat in March 1952,prior to
- adoption of Subdivision&Zoning Ordinance
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Seeks to subdivide lot into 2 parcels both
deficient in lot width by less than 2 feet
Lot 8A—deficient by 0.97 feet
• lot 86—deficient by 1.49 feet
• Per Section 4.1(m)of Subdivision Regulations a
SO-foot right-of-way width is required,Broad
Bay Road right-of-way is 40-feet
• 5-foot right-of-way reservation proposed along
Broad Bay Road prior to development of lots�/p
URL R.ELLI$,JR 110 �1!,yr
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LOT LOT 86 ^
• Proposed building elevations provide high quality materials that enhance existing neighbor hood
• Variation of housing styles and sizes tfiroughout the surrounding area
• 7 letters of support and 30 letters of opposition received stating concerns related to changing the look and feel
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of the neighborhood,lower cost for lots,and no privacy for surrounding neighbors
3 speakers in opposition at the Planning Commission hearing �/p
CARL R.ELLIS,IR 111 ��..y
Mayor appreciation IMr Kemp andMs.Alcockforthe presentation.
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ITEM#75 72 7
4.35 P.M.
Council Member Wooten reminded the Body and viewing public of the community safety meeting she will
host tomorrow, May 29`"at 6:30 P.M. at the New Song Fellowship Church and will have Chief Neudigate
there to provide information and updates.
May 28, 2024
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ITEM#75 728
(Continued)
Vice Mayor Wilson referenced the bond sale information that was previously provided to the Body and
expressed it showed the importance of the City having a good bond rating and is terrific news. Vice Mayor
Wilson advised a majority of the bonds are twenty (20)year bonds and will save the City $48.9-Million
over that time period which is a savings of approximately $2-Million annually. Vice Mayor Wilson
expressed her appreciation to staff for the good sale and to the Body for helping to maintain a good bond
rating.
May 28, 2024
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ITEM#75729
(Continued)
Council Member Henley advised she requested staff provide information on budget transfers and advised
she missed seeing the change during last year's budget process when the amount the City Manager could
transfer without the Body's approval increased to $250,000. Council Member Henley advised for twenty
(20) years the financial strategy enabled the City Manager to make transfers between $25,000 and
$100,000 and expressed concern that the Body did not have a discussion regarding this increased amount.
Council Member Henley advised City Council receives monthly transfers reports but when she requested
all of the reports over the past year to look at the trends, she found there was a total of$3-Million
transferred between Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and the Operating Budget during the month of
April. Council Member Henley understands inflation has been a factor in increased costs but is concerned
how these transfers may impact the budget. Council Member Henley suggested the Body look at this to see
if this is the right direction the Body wants to take.
Council Member Remick advised the Body receives financial updates which covers sales taxes, real estate
taxes, personal property taxes and other revenues and asked if that is related to the transfers Council
Member Henley discussed and requested to know how the City is tracking on forecasted revenues.
City Manager Duhaney advised the Body receives a monthly financial report and he can also add a
quarterly briefing to the Agenda if the Body would like the additional briefing.
Council Member Henley advised the Body used to receive briefings related to budget impact information
but has stopped and believes the Body needs to be aware of all of this. Council Member Henley advised as
the Personal Property Tax and Real Estate Tax rates increase, it affects affordable housing and believes
with the increase in inflation and assessments there should not be a need to change the tax rate.
City Manager Duhaney advised he will add a quarterly financial update to the Agenda.
May 28, 2024
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ITEM#75730
(Continued)
Council Member Remick advised the Freebie Program helps alleviate parking problems at the Oceanfront
and increase mobility. Council Member Remick advised it is a pilot program that is contracted until the
end of June and requested the Body's support to extend the program to the end of the tourist season.
Council Member Ross-Hammond advised she spoke with the President of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT)
regarding the Freebie Program and was informed the City is approved for a second micro-transit grant,
however, it will not be available until late August and is hopeful the Body will support extending the Freebie
Program contract.
May 28, 2024
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ITEM#75 731
(Continued)
Council Member Schulman advised his legislative aide,Alexis Bailey has recently graduated from Virginia
Wesleyan University (VWU) and expressed his appreciation for the work she has done and congratulated
heron her new position with the City's Planning Department. Council Member Schulman advised his new
Legislative Aide is Grace Harriman, who currently attends VWU, and will start in June.
May 28, 2024
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ITEM#75 732
(Continued)
Council Member Taylor advised he has received concerns from residents regarding the increase in the Real
Estate Tax Rate and requested the City Assessor provide a briefing to help explain how commercial office
buildings and hotels are valued. Council Member Taylor advised some homeowners have asked why Real
Estate Tax Rates increased if tourism is up and why the commercial Real Estate Tax base only contributes
16%when there are so many hotels at the Ocean Front and Town Center.
Mayor Dyer advised he has spoken to many other Mayors around the country, and this is not a unique
situation. On a recent trip to Tampa,Florida, he learned there were 90,000 young adults who moved there
with increasing prices on real estate, including rental properties.
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CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONANITL4TIVES/COMMENTS
ITEM#75 733
(Continued)
Vice Mayor Wilson expressed her appreciation to the Constituent Services and what an amazing job both,
Jonathan Torres and RJ Mattes, from the City Manager's Office, do to help the Body answer citizen
requests with a "can do" attitude. Vice Mayor Wilson advised there was a gentleman from the Croatan
area who asked about having benches placed near the steps going towards the beach. Vice Mayor Wilson
advised she forwarded his message to Mr. Mattes who worked with Parks and Recreation to have a bench
installed at no costs since there was one in stock and made the gentleman very happy.
City Manager Duhaney advised this was a request from the recent resident survey to have more engagement
of this kind and was a proposal supported by the Body that has been tremendously helpful. This allows
requests to come into one office and sent to the appropriate department, rather than several departments
trying to respond to requests, helping to process and track requests efficiently while ensuring future
requests are treated with consistency.
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ITEM#75734
(Continued)
Council member Ross-Hammond provided the following brief comments:
- On May 25`h, she attended an event in Hopewell, Virginia to commemorate the
"Journey to Juneteenth", where on June 19, 1865, 4,000 U. S. Colored Troops left
Hopewell and sailed to Galveston, Texas to inform those enslaved of their freedom and
absolute equality.
- She is working with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce on an initiative to
promote regionalism with the development of the Hampton Roads Heritage Guidebook
that will include African American sites and trails, so far there are eleven (11) cities
in support and funding for it was approved by the General Assembly.
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ITEM#75735
Mayor Robert M. Dyer entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its CLOSED SESSION,
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A), Code of Virginia, as amended,for the following purpose:
PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment,
promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation
of specific public officers, appointees or employees of any public body
pursuant to Section 2.2-3 711(A)(1)
• Council Appointments: Council, Boards, Commissions,
Committees,Authorities, Agencies and Appointees
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ITEM#75735
(Continued)
Upon motion by Council Member Rouse,seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council voted
to proceed into CLOSED SESSION at 5:02 P.M.
Voting: 10- 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi,Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,David
Hutcheson, Robert W "Worth"Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Jennifer Rouse, Joashua F. "Joash" Schulman, Vice Mayor Rosemary
Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
Chris Taylor—Stepped out during vote
Closed Session 5:02 P.M. —5:37 P.M.
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CERTIFICATION
ITEM#75736
Mayor Dyer RECONVENED the Special Formal Session in the City Council Conference Room at 5:37
P.M.
Upon motion by Council Member Rouse, seconded by Council Member Ross-Hammond, City Council
CERTIFIED THE CLOSED SESSION TO BE INACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS
Only public business matters lawfully exempt from Open Meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Closed Session to which
this certification resolution applies.
AND,
Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Voting: 11 - 0
Council Members Voting Aye:
Michael F. Berlucchi, Mayor Robert M. Dyer, Barbara M. Henley,David
Hutcheson, Robert W. "Worth"Remick, Dr. Amelia N. Ross-Hammond,
Jennifer Rouse,Joashua F. "Joash"Schulman, Chris Taylor, Vice Mayor
Rosemary Wilson and Sabrina D. Wooten
Council Members Absent:
None
May 28, 2024
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ADJOURNMENT
ITEM#75737
Mayor Robert M. Dyer DECLARED the City Council FORMAL SESSION ADJOURNED at 5:38 P.M.
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AnLdda'Aarn'el I Robert M. Dyer
City Clerk, MMC Mayor
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia
May 28, 2024